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Transiting Uranus Through Gemini

Transiting Uranus enters the sign of Gemini today - 7th July 2025 - where it will remain until 3rd August 2032. 

The planet of the higher mind in the sign of education and intellect, will bring a period when travel, transport and communication will radically change. This planetary influence will bring independent thinking, innovative ideas and new techniques.The boundary pushing traits of Uranus when situated in Gemini, will likely be a busy time where thoughts about how to do things differently will really take off.

Uranus in Gemini may highlight feelings of restlessness, leading to frustration and a constant need for change and stimulation. Due to both Uranus and Gemini being connected to technology, expect some exciting, unique and original inventions during the next seven years.

Questioning and challenging accepted beliefs will be a theme of this period. As will free-thinking, humanitarian views and opinions. However, an obsession with finding the objective truth may become a problem due to both the planet and the sign being highly logical and relatively unemotional. Uranus through Gemini will bring intellectual concerns with social issues that could lead to the formation of new groups and organisations. Current allegiances could break apart and new associations will be formed.

The last time Uranus entered the sign of Gemini, the human race was in the midst of World War II. When Uranus reached 11 degrees, the war ended and in the aftermath, technological advances began which were developed during World War II brought momentous changes in surgery and medicine. The devastating scale of both world wars brought about the development of new medical techniques that led to improvements in blood transfusions, plastic surgery, trauma treatment and the large-scale production of antibacterial drugs heralding one of the most important advances in medicine in the 20th Century with the commercial production of penicillin. 

Uranus in Gemini tends to bring an acceleration of change through unexpected or unusual circumstances. It triggers a shocking event which, in turn, brings rapid progress, especially in areas of technology, medicine and science in general. In Gemini, Uranus will bring disruptive and inventive energy forward around many Gemini topics, like education, matters relating to children and of course, to all kinds of technological devices and communication. Gemini is also involved in business and trade, which are two other areas likely to undergo huge transitions during this time. Uranus, the innovator and inventor, will bring new technologies, especially surrounding transport, travel and all kinds of commercial matters. 

The way we acknowledge, see, understand, and make sense of the world around us will be accelerated. It’s possible a whole new system of education will be designed during this period, overhauling older structures and systems. The accessibility of language and the opening of the mind is another hallmark of Uranus in Gemini. 

Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius, will repeatedly form a trine with each other until 2028. Neptune in Aries connects the two with a sextile. This positive configuration - called a Double Sextile - will remain active for several years. (More on this in a future post).

Expect revolutions - and revelations. We will be obliged to learn new ways of communicating just as we all had to teach ourselves how to type on computer keyboards and navigate the internet at the end of the 20th Century and into the new Millennium. Back then, transiting Uranus was in its own sign of Aquarius, so this will be the first time it has transited an Air Sign since the end of 2003. Getting acquainted with AI will almost certainly become the new normal and by the time Uranus leaves Gemini, we will quite possibly be working - or even socialising - with androids.

It's a little known fact, but Uranus is the planet of glamour and fashion trends, so when it changes signs, its influence on style takes a new twist. Quite what form this will take over the next seven years is yet to be seen. However, the new fashion will be the opposite of what it is now. 

Your Birthday

If you were born under the sign of Gemini - or have a Gemini Ascendant, you could begin to feel considerable unrest and inner tension during this transit of Uranus as it conjuncts your natal Sun. A sudden impulse to change course and improve your circumstances. A desire for greater personal freedom will be a very powerful force. Your behaviour may become more erratic as your current lifestyle will seem stifling and monotonous. Becoming who you really are will be very important.

The Saturn-Neptune Conjunction

This year 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 started 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. I'm also getting the sense of escapology or escapism. What - or who - is trying to escape? 

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. 

Transiting Saturn Through Aries

On 25th May 2025, transiting Saturn will enter the sign of Aries where it will remain until 13th April 2028. The last time transiting Saturn entered Aries was 7th April 1996. So what can we expect over the next three years?

Saturn in Aries (1996-1999) was a major period of restructuring.. Aries brings trailblazing energy and Saturn encourages long term growth. As a result, this period brought expansion of the internet and the rise of tech companies like Amazon and Google. 

Advances in technology revolutionised communication and commerce as well as our day-to-day lives. The differences that occurred between 1996-1999 were phenomenal. Home computers - or personal computers known as PCs - became the must-have gadgets. As we accessed the internet, we discovered a new way of communicating through electronic mail - email. You could write a letter and it would arrive at its destination within four seconds. For those of us who experienced this revolutionary technology when previously all we had known was calling on a landline phone or posting a letter which took, at the earliest, three days to arrive and that was assuming it didn't get lost, I can only describe sending an email as mind-blowing. Technological advancements will probably be a defining feature of this transit. Just like the late 1990s, when the internet changed everything, we may see similar game-changing developments.

In many ways the energy of Saturn is a counterbalance to the energy of Aries. Saturn is patient and weighs up the possible consequences of taking action. Aries is impulsive, head-strong and gung-ho. It wants immediate results. Saturn will temper the spontaneous nature of Aries, but in turn, Aries will spur Saturn on to take risks. Together, they will equalise any situation. Both Saturn and Aries are very dominant and ambitious, so perhaps we will see less dithering and more decision-making on the world stage.Opportunities to begin new projects will arise during this transit, particularly in construction work.

This period could bring dynamic new leaders to the fore - just as Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived on the scene in the UK in 1997. During the previous Saturn in Aries transit from 1996 - 1999 a significant number of world leaders resigned. This time we could also see major shifts in political systems. Personal responsibility will become more prevalent in the general attitude of society. That means accepting your current circumstances instead of blaming others or expecting those in authority to pick up the pieces. 

Donald Trump & The USA

Using Synastry to analyse Donald Trump's connections to the USA chart, we can see his natal Sun is conjunct the USA natal Mars.This indicates an action-packed and volatile relationship. There is a lot of anger bursting to get out with this planetary influence. Whatever happens, there is likely to be a rather fiery response if he doesn't get his own way - and a fiery response even if he does. This connection between the Sun and Mars brings impulsive decisions and a fiercely combative attitude.

Trump's natal Sun is in a square aspect to the USA Neptune. This planetary influence shows that, in some way, Donald Trump is causing America to feel confused about it's own identity. His famous slogan throughout his election campaigns, 'Make America Great Again' is somehow implying that America is in a downward spiral and needs to be 'rescued' - by Trump, of course. Interestingly, in synastry, an aspect between the Sun and Neptune indicates a tendency towards a saviour-victim mentality. In other words, one side - Trump - is making the other side - USA - believe that it is weak and helpless. He is trying to convince the people that he is the one to save them. He wants to be an anti-establishment hero. 

With his natal Moon in an opposition aspect to Mars in the USA chart, Donald Trump has a tendency to over-react. This is bad enough in a normal situation but as the President, an over-reaction could trigger all kinds of problems. Together, Donald Trump and the USA are irritable, intolerant, and short-tempered. This planetary combination indicates explosive conflicts - and not just with other nations. There is a strong indication that the citizens of the US will turn against Trump as the USA natal Mars is also in opposition to his Moon. There is a very real possibility that President Trump could end up being 'at war' with his own nation.

Donald Trump has several strong connections from his natal Venus - conjunct Mercury, sextile Neptune, opposite Pluto, and conjunct the Vertex - to the USA chart. This shows his popularity as many people admire Mr Trump because he symbolises everything that Americans aspire to be - successful, rich, and famous. These positive connections to the USA are the reason he is already mega-wealthy and living the American Dream.

However, most of Donald Trump's connections to the USA chart involve Mars, and one very important aspect is a conjunction from his natal North Node to the USA Mars. This indicates a fiery and fated relationship between himself and the nation. This association will make a strong impact on both - whether as allies or enemies. It suggests that, together, Mr Trump and the USA could become involved in a dramatic showdown. Whatever happens, it is destined to change the course of their lives, in particular that of Mr Trump. But will this be for better or worse? Either way, Donald Trump has already whipped up a storm on the world stage. Like him or loathe him, one thing is for sure - Donald Trump is a true patriot who genuinely wants to make America great again. 

Transiting Neptune Through Aries

When a transiting planet moves through certain signs its effects become stronger. This is the case with Neptune which is now at the end of a very long journey through its own sign of Pisces since 4th April 2011, gradually gaining power during the last 14 years. It enters the sign of Aries today, 30th March 2025 and will remain there until 24th March 2039.

Neptune symbolises many things, including breaking down barriers. It fuels our dreams of ascending beyond physical reality. It also brings fantasy, illusion and delusion. And it is this effect which has been evident throughout Neptune's transit with the increase of conspiracy theories, wokism and the blurring of the boundaries between what is real and what isn't. 

For example, look at how AI is changing - and challenging - our view of the world. When you see a photograph, watch a video, or even listen to a recording of someone's voice, you can no longer be sure of its authenticity. This is Neptune's swan song as it prepares to exit Pisces. It is leaving us in a state of confusion as we no longer know who, or what, to believe. Like the fishes in the sign of Pisces, we are going around in circles, trying to find our way towards the future while continuing to make the mistakes of the past. But, fear not, the deception is about to end..... 

As Neptune begins its transit through Aries we can start to wave goodbye to woke. Ditch the delusion. Crush the conspiracy theories. Instead of viewing reality through a veil of fantasy - which is the effect of Neptune compounded by Pisces - we will begin to see clearly which direction we should be moving in. We will know what our goals are and everything will be thrown into sharp focus. More and more people will experience heightened awareness of what's going on around them. 

Of course, this will all unfold over the next 14 years but there are already hints that our current dream-like state of living in an alternate reality, where everything is constantly being denied as fact and replaced by outlandish explanations, is coming to an end. Another thing that is due to disappear is the role of influencers. Neptune is the planet which represents 'influencing the masses' and after it moves into Aries, expect the fog of fantasy to evaporate and be replaced by clarity of thought, concise information and direct communication. 

The last time Neptune entered Aries was in 1861, when the American Civil War began. This eventually led to the formation of the United States of America. Neptune is the planet of fragmentation but situated in the sign of Aries, it brings all the pieces together to create one whole entity. Therefore, Neptune in Aries brings unification and amalgamation. Expect to see countries coming together for a single purpose and the merging of disparate organisations. 

Also, in 1861, colour photography was invented. Neptune rules photography and Aries is the sign of the pioneer. A perfect example of, not just the planet-sign influence, but of what to expect next. So, something that will revolutionise imaging and photography seems more than a possibility. Neptune represents anything that is invisible and Aries symbolises sharp focus. Something which we cannot see will become visible - but what might that be? Get ready for amazing and inspiring new inventions and ideas.

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.