Overview

Pluto tuned direct motion in on the 7^th of October, although remaining stationary for days and in the same degree of Capricorn for November, moving forward as Saturn and Neptune also turned direct leaving Uranus to resume direct motion in mid- January. This indicates a shift in awareness of universal focus — as Covid-19 subsides, the drum beat of war resumes. Russia’s military under Putin, a likely move by him to unite his country and put the domestic problems to rest as he pursues his expansionist dreams. The game of war has high stakes when practiced in real time, and threatening human life. Pluto looks in two directions, to the future and to the past. Uranus is iconoclastic and can work to the benefit of the adversaries as well as the benevolent powers.  It can be a destructive force or an enlightening force.  Putin draws attention to himself as the long-standing ruler of his nation. Biden is being tested at every move. War-like Mars in Capricorn reaches the conjunction aspect with Pluto on March 2-3, although peace-loving Venus remains in a conjunction with Mars as a modifying force.  If Putin does invade Ukraine, sanctions (covert violence) will be applied. 

Summary of Major Aspect of the Week

Wednesday February 23^rd — The Moon ingress to Sagittarius this morning (US time zones), coincides with new efforts at diplomacy. Mars and Venus are sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces. The Moon is in an opposition aspect to Ceres in Gemini at the 3^rd quarter Moon, as conflict looms, and makes a T-square configuration. Preparations for a regional conflict involve the relocation of civilians, the mobilization of forces, and the disruption of lives, putting in jeopardy  the production of agriculture for a generation, and the future of the children.  Efforts to counter demands may be disallowed or ineffective in producing the desired results. More work is done to repair confidence, although when accepted, it ends up with nothing achieved. The chart of this disseminating Moon, sextile aspect to Mercury in Aquarius and Mercury sextile aspect to Chiron in Aries. Communications to prepare for a possible conflict are rapid, even as military take positions. Mercury is in a square aspect to Uranus in Taurus as commands prepare for action on the economic sanctions applied. Mars and Venus in Cap are sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces, as fear of the known and unknown motivate more human cooperation to prepare safe places of refuge for families. The Moon is quincunx aspect to Uranus and Chiron is semi-sextile to Uranus, with restraints that seem temporary, although likely to change at any moment. The exact 3^rd Quarter Moon is late in the day in the western hemisphere, overnight in Kyiv and surrounding areas. 

Thursday February 24^th — The Mars and Venus close conjunction aspect is partile and sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces. Soldiers and civilians take their positions with intense anxiety. Mercury in Aquarius and square aspect to its dispositor Uranus in Taurus emphasizes the use of advanced technical equipment, such as electronic instant communication. The Moon in Sadge and a square aspect to its dispositor Jupiter in Pisces early in the day, presages plans of defensive and/or offensive moves. Community leaders gather their followers, giving reassurance in the face of doom, as preparations for a large-scale conflict continue.

Friday February 25^th — Venus in Capricorn and sextile aspect to Neptune in Pisces may add reassurance and comfort, while Mars in Cap offers protection.  Remedial actions are facilitated with Mercury semi-sextile to Jupiter. As the new Moon approaches, Venus and Mars transit closer to Pluto in Capricorn. The impending actions are destined to unfold. Allies are more unified in support to confront the threats. The Moon ingress to Capricorn later in the day, and a stellium configuration is created.

Saturday February 26^th — The Moon in Capricorn is trine aspect to Uranus in Taurus and sextile aspect to Jupiter in Pisces, indicates a possible false sense of security or misinterpretation of signals.  Denial of intention for a wider conflict continues from at least one side of the increased military buildup. There is a possible reduction of threats, with Moon semi-sextile to Mercury in Aquarius. 

Sunday February 27^th — The Moon in Capricorn transits to conjunction aspects with Venus and Mars, as the forces on the home front are made ready. An official review, including a meeting of high-ranking officials helps to assess the details of the demands of the aggressor, as the Moon then moves to the conjunction aspect with Pluto higher authorities are advised. The Moon transits into Aquarius late in the day, and with a trine aspect to Ceres in Gemini. We have a breathing space now, as the potential for conflict is eased.

Monday February 28^th — The Moon in Aquarius is sextile aspect to Chrion in Aries, square aspect to Uranus in Taurus, and semi-sextile to the mid-point of Sun and Jupiter in Pisces.  The Moon transits Mercury, combining it with the conjunction aspect to Saturn as restraining forces come into play. Mars approaches the conjunction aspect with Pluto in Capricorn, while Venus follows. The logistical arrangements become clear.

Tuesday March 1^st — The Sun in Pisces is sextile aspect to Uranus in Taurus today, with financial considerations eroding the resolve for aggressive actions. Reversals are likely now, as disillusionment with the outcome force a retreat. Mercury reaches the conjunction aspect with Saturn in Aquarius, as a stable agreement is reached. The new Moon on Wednesday with Venus, Mars and Pluto in a triple conjunction aspect in Capricorn, Mercury and Saturn conjunction aspect in Aquarius and forming a stellium with the new Moon in Pisces brings us to a conclusion of the cycle and hopefully a confirmation of a peace agreement. A rainbow at the end of the day.

Reminder: While lunar aspects are in effect only for only a few hours, the aspect of the outer planets can last days and weeks. I post a reading for a day in advance in order to give a preview, and also because the aspects may be in effect a day earlier.

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Gimelstar
February 22, 2022
Jerusalem, Israel