Marti Pellow

Marti Pellow, singer, musician, front man of Wet Wet Wet, West End and Broadway star, and The Masked Singer UK finalist as Wolf, was born on Tuesday 23rd March 1965 at 00:15am in Clydebank, Scotland, UK.

Marti's natal chart is one of the best I've ever seen. What do I mean by that? Well, it has a lot of outstanding features which we astrologers look for and get very excited about when we find them. For example, his Sun is in Aries - the Sun's sign of exaltation - but not only that, it is also conjunct a World Point and situated in House 5. This shows he is someone who is full of creative energy and destined to shine on the world stage. He was never going to go unnoticed or be insignificant.

His Moon is in Sagittarius and House 1 of his natal chart. This indicates that Marti has very high moral values and a very strong emotional attachment to his childhood. He is a great optimist with high ideals. With his Moon in a square aspect to Saturn, he is loyal, reliable and down-to-earth but may also be prone to feelings of pessimism and a fear of failure.

The Moon is a very dominant planet in Marti's natal chart. It is situated in the 1st House  and is the Apex Planet of several T-Square configurations involving Mars, Uranus, Pluto and the Midheaven. These influences bring someone who is direct, strong-willed and with a fighting spirit. He is courageous, resilient and able to express and transform his deepest feelings. He has an instinct for what the public wants and his direction in life will have been powerfully influenced by women.

Marti's natal Ascendant is in the sign of Scorpio. I often see this in the charts of professional singers - those who are great singers. The reason for this is that, not only is Scorpio one of the signs which imbues someone with a wonderful voice, it is also the sign of deep feelings and emotions. Therefore, a singer will have the vocal ability to perform a song, and they will also have the emotional depth to convey the meaning of that song. Marti is an excellent example of this special talent. Intensely emotional and highly perceptive, he will be good at seeing through superficiality. Getting a feel for people and situations around him will come easy as he is very adept at figuring out what's really going on beneath the surface. As a result, he may find it difficult to get close to people and he is very private. With a deeply instinctual and passionate nature, Marti is strong-willed and powerful in a quiet, understated sort of way. Proud and confident, he was destined to be a leader in his chosen profession and to influence many people through his magnetic personality and alluring image. 

Marti's natal Venus is situated in its sign of exaltation - Pisces. This shows that he is full of compassion for others. So much so, that he may sometimes be too soft-hearted, putting himself at risk of exploitation. Artistic inspiration will flow easily to Marti and he'll appreciate all the beautiful things in life - music, nature, good food, style and luxury..He probably has a strong sense of colour and possibly has a talent for painting or photography. With his natal Venus in House 5, conjunct the Sun and in a glorious trine to Neptune, he will delight in being the centre of attention. He will have taken great pleasure in developing his talent for the enjoyment that it brings to people.

With his natal Mars in the sign of Virgo, situated in the 10th house of his chart, conjunct the Midheaven and part of a Stellium with Uranus and Pluto, Marti has some very dynamic energy going on! Efficient, fast and focused, this is the hallmark of great achievements. The old saying 'practice makes perfect' could not be more appropriate for this planetary influence and Marti will have devoted many years to developing and improving his natural musical talent. 

Mars conjunct Uranus in Marti's natal chart gives exceptional creative talent that draws people in and attracts attention. His natural enthusiasm inspires other people and he will love the recognition and appreciation he receives.. 

With Mars conjunct Pluto in his natal chart, he has a powerful desire to achieve his goals. Strength, passion, and courage are his strong points..He is determined, fiercely ambitious and won't back away from a challenge. 

Uranus conjunct the Midheaven in Marti's natal chart symbolises twists of fate which I'm sure he has experienced throughout his life. He is  strongly independent and if forced to conform, he will rebel. If he feels trapped by a situation or circumstances, it's possible that he could suffer from anxiety or depression. His creative brilliance needs the freedom to explore all avenues of expression in order to reach its full potential. and find some contentment. By staying true to himself he will enjoy success, recognition, and mass popularity.. 

With his natal Neptune in House 1 and conjunct the Ascendant, Marti is dreamy, imaginative and incredibly romantic. A very sensitive, caring and spiritual person who probably sees the world from a very different perspective. This level of sensitivity could affect his health perhaps through skin rashes, headaches or allergies. Trying to block out reality through drugs or alcohol is a danger as,unfortunately, with a strong Neptune influence, he is more susceptible to addiction. 

Natal Pluto conjunct the Midheaven often leads to a position of influence and success. Professional fulfillment is essential for Marti's self-esteem, and to reach the top in his chosen career and leave his mark on the world will be very important to him. He has strong determination and self-discipline which will ensure that whatever crisis he may go through, he will, like the phoenix from the flames, rise again to even greater heights.

Trump, Zelensky, Vance, Putin

President Zelenskyy was always going to be inextricably linked to Donald Trump in one way or another. Their astrological charts are tightly intertwined with many jaw-dropping connections. Their synastry is powerful but not necessarily harmonious all of the time. Add J.D. Vance into the equation and as we saw at the White House on 28th February, the relationship can become very fraught and irritable.

One thing stood out from their charts - they are all extremely stubborn. Zelenskyy's Aquarian Sun, Trump's Leo Ascendant and Vance's Leo Sun and Ascendant came together and triggered a clash of egos with none of them willing to back down. The hubris in the Oval Office that day was off the scale. It should never have happened. 

There is a lot of potential for Zelenskyy and Trump to work well together. Trump's natal Sun is conjunct Zelenskyy's natal Ascendant, trine his Midheaven and trine his Jupiter. They both have Air Sun signs and both have Fire sign Moons. Trump's Moon is conjunct Zelenskyy's Descendant. 

So, what do we know from the astrology right now? Well, as I've mentioned before in previous posts, Russia is on its way down. The current structure will collapse by 2027 - probably in 2026. Ideally, the Russia-Ukraine war must end by 18th April 2025 otherwise there won't be another astrological window of opportunity until 6th August - 23rd September 2025. This is from my extensive research into the beginnings and endings of wars in Europe. 

J.D. VANCE

This chart is a real eye-opener and on 28th February there was a New Moon at 9° Pisces. This formed a quincunx aspect to his natal Sun, an opposition to his Mercury, a trine to his Saturn, a square to Uranus and a square to Chiron. Not exactly in the right frame of mind for open-minded discourse.

Right now, transiting Uranus is conjunct his natal Midheaven and opposite his natal Mars. It's also square his natal Venus. As a result, his energy levels are extremely high and potentially explosive. He will definitely be spoiling for a fight. Uranus will be square his natal Ascendant from mid-April to mid-July and again during November thereafter continuing until the end of April 2026, bringing sudden and disruptive events which will throw him off balance. It will conjunct his natal North Node from mid-May 2026 onwards until the beginning of June 2027. With all of this Uranus activity, he will have more than a few shocks and surprises coming his way. The planet of chaos will rip through his chart like a tornado during the next two years.

PUTIN

If his birthdate is accurate, then right now he has transiting Mars conjunct his natal Uranus and heading towards a,square to his natal Mercury and Neptune..Interesting that both Vance and Putin have hard Mars-Uranus aspects influencing their charts at the moment. Very volatile energy. He is definitely not in a good mood right now.

War In Ukraine - 3rd Anniversary

Barron Trump

Barron Trump - President Trump's youngest son and his only child with First Lady Melania - was born on Monday 20th March 2006 at 5:30am in New York, USA, he has his natal Sun and Ascendant in Pisces, and his Moon in Sagittarius. As a Sun sign Pisces, Barron is highly sensitive, imaginative, and quite probably artistic or musical. People born under Pisces often have to make great sacrifices during their lifetime, and at the tender age of only 10 years, Barron had to endure being thrust into the spotlight as the President's son. His natal Sun is positioned on a World Point which indicates fame, and in the first house of his chart, this also brings enthusiasm and natural qualities of leadership. 

Barron's natal Sun is in a positive trine aspect to his natal Moon. This shows he has a contented nature and good relationships with family members. The Sun is also in a trine aspect to Saturn, and together, these three planets are forming an astrological configuration called a Grand Trine. Under this influence he may isolate himself sometimes, and could often feel uncomfortable in a large group of people. Work or activities that require peace and solitude will suit him. However, he should be careful to make sure that the people he cares about do not feel that he is avoiding them.

Like his father, Barron has his natal Moon in the sign of Sagittarius. He is highly intuitive and very intelligent. With the Moon in house nine of his natal chart, Barron is philosophical, curious about the world and interested in other people and different cultures. Restless and discontented, he might find himself wishing to be somewhere else, especially when he's unhappy. Far away places and foreign countries will hold a fascination for him and he will be keen to learn things he has never experienced before. 

Barron's natal Ascendant is in the sign of Pisces. This is the rarest rising sign of all and therefore not a lot of people have this sign on their Ascendant. There are many reasons for this but the main one is that Pisces is a sign of short ascension which means that it is only on the Eastern Horizon for just over one hour every day. That gives a very small window of time, therefore fewer babies are born during that period. Of the few people who do grow up with a Pisces Ascendant, they are often very special human beings - loving, empathetic, kind, sensitive and compassionate. Extremely intuitive, people with Pisces rising are often psychic. Imagination and inspiration come easily to Pisces risers and they often have immense talent for art, photography, music and drama, and I would not be surprised if this is true for Barron especially as his chart ruler Neptune is in conjunction with Venus and in a trine aspect to Mars. 

With his natal Mercury in Pisces and House 12 of his chart, Barron is a very good listener and tactful in conversations because he won’t want to offend others in any way. Shyness could be - or could have been - a problem for him especially in early childhood, as he would have needed to develop trust in his own abilities to express himself. Learning to communicate with confidence is possibly a challenge for him. I know several people who have Mercury in House 12 and they all have a preference for communicating using the written word rather than speaking. Creative writing is one of their many talents, and I wouldn't be surprised if Barron is good at this too. Barron will make an excellent confidante - very discreet and good at keeping secrets. 

Barron's natal Mercury is in conjunction to his Uranus and Ascendant. He is an independent thinker with progressive ideas. This planetary combination symbolises the mind of a genius - Barron is one very clever young man! His thinking is probably ahead of his time. Naturally rebellious, he might resent having to follow certain rules, be forced to take part in activities that he doesn't believe in, or write about subjects that don’t interest him. He could be quite fidgety, restless and sometimes mischievous.  He will thrive on change, social contact, and communication. 

With his natal Mars in the sign of Gemini, Barron will be very adept at solving problems. This astrological combination will make him mentally assertive and competitive. In house four, Mars could bring emotional issues concerning his family including resentments which slowly surface, perhaps over time causing some conflict with his parents. Natal Mars is in a square to Uranus and this shows hasty reactions, impulsive decisions and stubborn attitudes leading to arguments.

In Barron's natal chart Pluto is the most elevated planet and is conjunct the Midheaven. This will give him the desire to make a personal impact upon the world. A positive and creative relationship with one or more of his parents will give him self-confidence and the ability to achieve something of great significance. The Midheaven symbolises the professional image, public persona and social status, so with Pluto in conjunction, power and personal transformation will be major influences for him in later years. Like his father, he may be drawn to politics at some point in his adult life. Whatever happens, with Pluto also in House 10 and in a square aspect to his natal Sun, Barron will someday be very influential, dynamic, and successful.

Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration

US Presidents have not always been inaugurated on 20th January. This date began with President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his second term in office on 20th January 1937. Before that, Inauguration Day occurred on 4th March - except when the president died or resigned. In which case the Vice President would be sworn in as soon as possible. The date of the inauguration is delayed by 24 hours if 20th January falls on a Sunday.

Tomorrow, we will witness the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America - Donald J. Trump. The astrology for President Trump's second term is unique as this will be the first inauguration date when the Sun will be conjunct Pluto. 

Donald Trump will be the first ever president of the United States to have the powerful conjunction of the Sun and Pluto in his inauguration chart. This chart is the blueprint for his term in office and shows many upheavals but also many notable achievements. There will be moments of crisis during the next four years but these may prove to be beneficial. This inauguration chart heralds a major change of direction for the USA. Dealings with others will be intense and there will be power games to contend with. As long as President Trump does not overestimate his strength, progress will be made and America will become much more influential and effective on the world stage. 

Just 17

After chatting with my clients over the past few months, I've become aware of an interesting trend. Many of them told me that they'd had a life-changing experience at the age of 17. Not the normal life experiences of the average 17-year old like learning to drive, going to college, etc but more unusual ones.

For example, earlier this month, Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history - at age 17. One of my clients unexpectedly inherited a large sum of money from a family friend. Another met the love of her life and they remained together for over 50 years. Yet another was left on his own when his mother died. In fact, there were quite a few people who had experienced the death of a parent at the age of 17.

So, what unusual event happened in YOUR life when you were 17 years old? Comment below.

2025 - A New Era

The year 2025 will be a prelude to the phenomenal events and experiences due to take place in 2026.

By the 8th of July 2025 all of the major transiting planets will have entered new signs. During the first six months of 2025, 

Jupiter - which changes signs every year - will move into Cancer. 

Saturn will enter Aries.

Uranus will move into Gemini.

Neptune will enter Aries.

And Pluto will be firmly established in the sign of Aquarius for the next 20 years. 

To say we have never seen anything like this before - at least not in living memory - is an understatement. I'll be detailing each planet moving into a new sign as it happens throughout 2025. 

THE GREAT SATURN-NEPTUNE CONJUNCTION

This year - and continuing in 2026 - transiting Saturn and Neptune will be conjunct on a World Point - this one happens at 0 degrees Aries - the very beginning of the entire zodiac. Although Saturn conjuncts Neptune approximately every 36 years, they have not been conjunct at 0° Aries for over 12,000 years. So, is the Saturn Neptune conjunction of 2025 and 2026 a big deal? You bet it is! 

The Saturn Neptune conjunction starts in mid-May 2025 and continues until the end of September when the aspect separates slightly as both planets retrograde in to Pisces. They then come together again in mid-January 2026 before making one final exact conjunction on 20th February 2026. Astrologers have observed that, when Saturn and Neptune are conjunct, it brings massive change to Russia. The last time these two planets were in conjunction, the Soviet Union collapsed, What will happen this time? 

Architecture, engineering and construction are also Saturnian themes - in fact, any grand structures around the world that the human race has designed (including roads and railways) or have been created by nature, are an example of this. But Neptune is the antithesis - it symbolises erosion, disintegration, fragmentation. Reducing what is solid to rubble, dust or sand. So we may see the destruction of large buildings, bridges, monuments, etc, either as a result of natural disaster or human sabotage. On the other hand, large structures which have already been lost may reappear, as shifting sands and decreasing water levels reveal what has been buried or submerged for a very long time. 

Both Saturn and Neptune symbolise fear. However, Saturn's fears are based on reality while Neptune's fears tend to stem from imagination, illusion, delusion, hallucination, etc. When combined, it could be the case that Saturn might bring our collective fears to the surface by making them appear more real. So, what is the human race afraid of? Another pandemic? The start of World War III? An alien invasion? Or could this indicate an end to conspiracy theories which, of course, are specifically designed to provoke fear? The deceptions and delusions of the last few years will be up for scrutiny, that's for sure, and the end of woke is imminent. By the time this decade comes to a close, we will look back and wonder "What the hell were we thinking?"

This Saturn Neptune influence will be extremely powerful as it takes place not only in the sign of Aries but at the very beginning of the zodiac circle. Even the conjunction is an Aries aspect and as it takes place at 0 degrees which is a World Point, this means a massive change for every one of us. With the planet of reality coming together with the planet of illusion, how will this influence play out? One of the possibilities is the discovery of lost or missing people. Anything which has vanished without trace could suddenly reappear. Anything which has been shrouded in mystery may be revealed. Conversely, that which we consider to be real, might be exposed as a fake, a hoax or complete fantasy.

On a personal level, this major conjunction will affect all of us but will be particularly significant for anyone born between the 19th - 23rd March. Also affected will be anyone born from 20th - 24th June; 21st - 25th September; and 20th - 24th December, and if you were born in the middle degrees (14, 15, 16) of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius. With the Saturn Neptune conjunction in hard aspect to your natal Sun, you may become involved with people who sacrifice themselves (not literally!) for worthy causes, and you'll appreciate people who are not superficial or pretentious. You will seek the basic truth about everything. Under this planetary influence, you will succeed in finding solutions to difficult problems. This could be in either a personal or professional capacity. 

Please remember also, that if any of your natal planets or points are situated on, or around, 0 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn, this Saturn Neptune conjunction will be very important in your life throughout 2025 and 2026. 

During most of 2025, there is a planetary configuration taking place involving the outer planets: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. They will be forming a Double Sextile aspect comprising Pluto in Aquarius sextile Neptune in Aries, with Neptune sextile Uranus in Gemini. Uranus will also be in a very positive trine aspect to Pluto. This influence will be a step into the unknown. It could bring a sudden disappearance or re-appearance. but of what - or whom? A slow and revolutionary development may suddenly be interrupted or pushed forward ahead of schedule. What form this will take is not clear.

All of this is a prelude to a more complex aspect pattern which will take place in 2026 involving Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. The world as we know it is changing rapidly from 2025. Now is the time to open your mind to all the mind-blowing events and experiences that are about to begin.