Ephemeral Arc: 10th Anniversary

Ephemeral Arc is 10 years old today! In 2013, I considered setting up a website dedicated to astrology as I'd been an astrologer for 17 years by then and felt that I should have some sort of online presence. However, not really having a clue how to go about such a task and given the fact that my astrological website wouldn't have any commercial function, I finally decided to start a blog instead. This took shape on 23rd July 2013 with my very first post, entitled 'The Royal Baby: New Heir To The Throne' to mark the birth of Prince George, who was born the day before.

Coming up with a name for the blog wasn't easy as many of my ideas were already in use. I eventually settled on Ephemeral Arc which means 'daily curve' - the path taken by the Sun across the sky every day. This was important and relevant, as it was - and still is - my mission to promote real astrology and not Sun Sign horoscopes. 

Real astrology does not place the population of planet Earth into 12 segments of the zodiac circle - it defines each and every one of us as a unique individual by the analysis of our personal birth charts. That's the reason I'm so stubbornly passionate about spreading the word. I want people to take this subject seriously, respect genuine astrologers who have studied hard and who work hard, and to realise that astrology is not a superstitious fantasy, but something which, if used correctly, is a tremendous asset to us all.  

The last 10 years of blogging have not always been a smooth ride and not without problems and unexpected setbacks but I love interacting with my readers - and you know you can ask me anything at all about astrology. I am proud of my work on here and I know you appreciate it too. So, here's to the next 10 years of Ephemeral Arc and many thanks for your loyal support.

~ Sue x

France On Fire

The France national chart is a very volatile one. The Sun is on a World Point, making the country a very important global influence. Jupiter is in  opposition to Saturn, both in the stubborn Fixed Signs of Scorpio and Taurus, indicating a tug-of-war between restraint and freedom. But the real showstopper is a Fixed T-Square comprising an opposition of Uranus and Pluto, both squared by Mars.

Right now - and for some time to come - the Jupiter Saturn opposition is being squared by transiting Pluto. This brings a fanatical, wasteful, self-destructive and militant attitude, as you can see from the current riots taking place across the country. Ultimately, resulting in severe losses and physical and financial hardship.

Meanwhile, the Fixed T-Square of Mars, Uranus and Pluto is being triggered by transiting Uranus in Taurus - exactly the same position it was in at the start of World War II. This planetary influence indicates tremendous tension which explodes violently. Again, this will continue for a long time - until May 2025 - with periods of reasonable calm followed by explosive outbursts of anger.

The Solar Arc Sun is also triggering the T-Square at the moment by squaring Uranus and Pluto bringing anarchy and upheaval until 2029. This will become more aggravated as it moves closer to an opposition with the national chart Mars. Turbulent times lie ahead combined with an uncompromising attitude, stirring up opposition and in the mood to do battle.. 

With the Solar Arc Moon in opposition to the France national chart Ascendant until 2026, there will be much emotional discord and over-reaction. In a national chart, the Moon symbolises the population, the people who live in that country. It represents what the citizens want and to whom, or what, they give their approval. Social unrest will not end for good anytime soon.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has had transiting Pluto criss-crossing over his natal Ascendant at 28°.Capricorn since the start of 2022. This influence brings dramatic changes and drastic upheavals amid power struggles. Right now Pluto is in retrograde motion and moving back towards this point for one final hit from the end of July 2023 until mid-December 2023. It won't be fully over until November 2024. A tough time ahead.