Danny Jones

Singer, songwriter, musician, one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly, winner of The Masked Singer and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Danny Jones was born on Wednesday, 12th March 1986 in Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK. Birth time unknown.

With his natal Sun in the sign of Pisces, Danny is highly sensitive, compassionate and artistic. His strong creative potential knows no bounds and he is both inspired and inspiring. Extremely intuitive, he has a heightened awareness of his surroundings and of other people. There is a possibility that he has a confused self-image.

Danny's natal Sun is in a square aspect to Mars and Uranus in his chart. Ambition and  competitiveness are a hallmark of the Sun in hard aspect to Mars. He's dynamic and bold with abundant energy which may have been hard to deal with in childhood. Later in life, he will have learned to channel this into productive activity, perhaps through his career. 

The Sun square Uranus shows that Danny likes to do things in his own way. A very complex person with a brilliant mind, he stands out from the crowd. Being rebellious, the need to express his independence through his personality and career might have been the cause of  conflict with others over the years. Uniquely talented and with a fantastic sense of humour, this planetary influence will have pushed him to achieve great things.

Born within two days of a New Moon, I would definitely expect Danny to have finely-tuned instincts as people born on, or around, a New Moon or a Full Moon, do tend to have psychic ability. As there is no birth time available for him, there's no way of knowing the exact degree or aspects from his natal Moon. However, it's certain that the Moon was in the sign of Aries, making him impulsive and spontaneous. With this Moon sign, he will have the ability to tune in to his immediate surroundings and absorb the emotional atmosphere of wherever he is. 

With his natal Mercury in Pisces, Danny is intuitive and compassionate. This is a very sensitive placement and an extremely creative influence. He will be driven by inspiration and fully tuned in to his dreams. Moving through his everyday life, he won’t lose sight of all the magic and positivity that’s out there and will always be aware of the bigger picture.

Situated on a World Point, Danny's natal Mercury will bring him public attention for his communication and talent. Witty and clever, he is a person who loves to share his thoughts and ideas. An excellent communicator, he is intelligent and curious. His mind is always racing and gathering information, however, being constantly on the go mentally and physically could strain his nervous system causing anxiety. The first impression people get from Danny is of a warm, friendly, mischievous, but nervous individual. Words and their expression feature highly in his life whether through talking, writing, or singing, putting him at ease with almost anyone he meets

With his natal Mercury in a square aspect to Uranus, Danny has a different way of thinking and communicating  He is a joker by nature but this could sometimes lead to others being offended or insulted. Teasing can be fun for both parties but he will have to careful he doesn't go too far. With a tendency towards controversy, he loves to experiment and gets quickly excited by new experiences. This aspect shows that he will have many chance encounters and meet a wide range of people from various backgrounds. However, he may be exposed to more than his fair share of shocks and surprises. Danny may occasionally feel isolated or different from general society for various reasons. 

Danny's natal Mars in Sagittarius shows that, when working with others he will want to be at the forefront. He has abundant energy and a feeling of freedom is very important to him, leading him to rebel against any form of restriction or pressure. Any kind of limitation brings out the disruptive side of his personality, With a strong sense of justice he is not willing to see anyone treated unfairly.

Natal Mars conjunct Uranus makes Danny restless and unconventional, sometimes behaving in a rash and headstrong manner, or making sudden decisions without thinking about the consequences. Very stubborn, he has a fierce need to act in his own way and won't take kindly to interference from anyone else. He is competitive - even with his own friends. This planetary influence brings an 'expect the unexpected' vibe for Danny and every so often he will find himself in circumstances and situations which occur completely out of the blue and cause major disruption in his life. 

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Hiroshima: The 80th Anniversary

On the morning of Monday 6th August 1945  at 08:15am, a bomb was dropped by the USA on the city of Hiroshima in Japan. This was no 'ordinary' bomb. It was an atomic bomb which culminated in the formal ending of World War II on 2nd September 1945 after Japan surrendered. 

This was the very first and thankfully, so far, the only time, a nuclear weapon has been used by one country against another. When an event happens for the very first time, the astrological chart for that moment becomes the blueprint for subsequent similar events. Therefore, the chart for the Hiroshima atomic bomb is the official chart used to predict the possibility of a future nuclear attack. 

Looking at the Hiroshima chart, a few things stand out. Venus and Chiron were conjunct World Points and in a square aspect to each other. In Mundane Astrology (the astrology of world events) Venus is not about just love and beauty, it's about war and peace, head-to-head conflict, and opposing forces. On a World Point, this influence is emphasised and represents global events pertaining to this concept. 

The Sun was situated on what we astrologers call a Trigger Degree and is also conjunct Pluto. Trigger Degrees are situated at 13° - 18° in the Fixed Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. They trigger - or activate - the World Points which are located at 0° of the Cardinal Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Again, this elevates the planetary influence to a global level. The Sun conjunct Pluto symbolised great power but that which tarnishes the image of those who wield it. The potential glory was dragged into the bowels of the underworld unleashing hell on Earth.

Probably most telling of all, Uranus was exactly conjunct the Midheaven and also square the Ascendant. To be more accurate, the Midheaven was making a conjunction to Uranus, thus triggering a massive shock. The only problem is that, the transiting angles (Midheaven and Ascendant) form a conjunction to all of the planets, every 24 hours, so why did this particular shocking event happen on that specific date? To find out, we need to look deeper into the other chart components.

Mars was situated in the sign of Gemini, in the 9th house and approaching a conjunction to Uranus. Interestingly, Mars was conjunct Uranus in the USA natal chart which throughout its history has proved to be a very highly charged degree. This influence indicates fighting for survival in a situation which requires extraordinary effort. Extremely high levels of energy which is potentially explosive. 

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As you'll see, transiting Uranus was also situated in Gemini, the zodiac sign which splits something in two - or brings two things together. This is exactly what happens in the context of atomic energy. The splitting of the atom, known as nuclear fission, and the combining of two or more atoms, known as nuclear fusion. The weapon used on Hiroshima was a nuclear fission atomic bomb.

The Hiroshima chart features several hard aspects, particularly conjunctions. It also contains a strong Mutable sign influence comprising Mars, Uranus and the Midheaven in Gemini, Jupiter, Chiron and the Ascendant in Virgo and both angles being hard aspected by Uranus. Hard aspects make things happen. They are 

aspects of action and initiation. 

As I write this, we are about to enter another window of opportunity regarding the potential ending of the Russia-Ukraine war. Many people have wondered if Putin could be the catalyst for World War III which would bring us much, much closer to nuclear war. So, the big question is: Do I see anything in the coming months that would indicate the possibility of Global Thermonuclear Warfare? The answer is: No. 

Ephemeral Arc - 12 Years

The blog is 12 years old today. Thank you so much for your continued support.

~Sue

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. 

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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.