2026 - Part One

There are many theories as to what the year 2026 will bring: miraculous new inventions, mind-blowing discoveries, an alien revelation and even the the Second Coming. Believe it or not, none of this is far-fetched at all. There really is the possibility of any, or even all, of these events happening. One thing is for sure - by the end of 2026, we will all be much more spiritually aware.

However, I'm sure you are all familiar with the saying, "It will get worse before it gets better" and this will be the case during the first few weeks of 2026 when the problems of 2025 will seem to reach a crescendo. 

The first major planetary influence of 2026 will be a Solar Eclipse  on the 17th February at 28° Aquarius. This will be in an opposition aspect to Donald Trump's natal Mars and natal Ascendant which could bring issues connected to his marriage, relationships or professional partnerships - including adversaries and opponents.This eclipse will also conjunct the USA natal Moon. In the chart of a nation, the Moon represents the population, so a change of public attitude is highly likely with a possible connection to health matters or workers' strikes. It will be a big year for America in 2026 as the President is due to celebrate his 80th birthday in June, the United States will be 250 years old in July and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 will be commemorated in September. I'll be writing about all of these events throughout 2026.

The final exact conjunction of Saturn and Neptune will take place on 20th February and will be extremely powerful as it is not only situated in the sign of Aries but at the very beginning of the zodiac circle, on 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. Who is trying to escape and from what? 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, Expect something very similar, starting in 2026. 

For the last few months, transiting Uranus, Neptune and Pluto have been in a Double Sextile configuration. This indicates that we are in the process of realising positive opportunities. From the end of January onwards, this configuration will be activated by transiting Mars when it conjuncts Pluto. It will then square Pluto in late May. Mars Pluto aspects tend to bring power struggles with a determined and stubborn need to win. However, when Mars forms a trine aspect to Pluto in early July, we could see a period of extraordinary energy which will result in very positive and constructive change.

On 17th April 2026, there will be seven planets transiting Aries - the sign of New Beginnings. This will include the Sun and Moon conjunct Chiron, Mercury will conjunct Mars, Saturn and Neptune. The last time there was a line-up of seven planets in the same sign was on 5th February 1962 in Aquarius. You can read about this in my 'Age Of Aquarius' articles in the blog. 

Mars is one of the planets which activates or triggers other planetary aspects. I get the feeling that there will be increased military activity around this period. Working behind the scenes and covert operations are likely. The avoidance of confrontation will bring the need for well orchestrated plans in order to achieve the end result. What will this be? 

Transiting Mars will be in a square aspect to Jupiter in early May. During this period we will all be drawn to social, moral and spiritual issues. There will be the presence of a very dignified figure who will lead by example and inspire others through actions and gestures on a grand scale. But who will it be?

In late May, transiting Mars will square Pluto bringing intense energy and determination to succeed. However, there is the possibility of a rise to power resulting in aggressive actions from others - either individuals or organizations - who may feel threatened by some growing influence. Could this be a new political movement? Whatever the source, their ambitions might stir up opposition and make new enemies. 

Mars will conjunct transiting Uranus in early July. This could be a very explosive planetary influence as it symbolises rebellion, impulsive actions, and sudden or shocking events. The global mood in general will be more unpredictable at this time. On the positive side, the start of a new and unique project will take place, perhaps involving heavy machinery or electricity. 

From July onwards, 2026 will take a different course, becoming much more serene and harmonious. The reason for this will be revealed in Part Two.....

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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. 

Any Questions?

I'm opening a new space for questions about astrology. 

So, go ahead and ask me anything.

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