War In Ukraine - 3rd Anniversary

War In Ukraine: The Conclusion - Part 2

Last year, on Ukraine's Independence Day, I discussed the astrological indicators for the possible end to the war. I also promised more information in Part 2 without intending it to be 12 months later. However, due to a deluge of astrological work off-line and personal issues to deal with, it was delayed. So, here we are at last.

When attempting to discover patterns and cycles for the end of any war, it's vitally important to study the chart for the date when the war began. World War II started on 1st Sept 1939 and the Russia-Ukraine war started on 24th Feb 2022: Of all the wars I've researched, World War II is the one that resonates the most with the Russia-Ukraine War. 

At the start of World War II the transiting Sun was in the sign of Virgo. At the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, the transiting Sun was in Pisces, exactly opposite. So, both Suns were in Mutable signs.

For both wars the transiting Moon was in a Fire sign and in hard aspect to Jupiter.

Mercury was square Uranus

Venus was in the element of Earth

Mars was in Capricorn: 24° for WWII and 22° for the Ukraine War, With both in aspect to Neptune.

Saturn was in a Fixed sign for both wars..

For the start of both wars transiting Uranus was in Taurus: 21° for WW2 and 11° for Ukraine.

Neptune was at 22° Virgo at the start of WWII and exactly opposite at 22° Pisces for the war in Ukraine.

The Nodes were in Scorpio-Taurus for WWII and in Taurus-Scorpio for the Russia-Ukraine war. 

THE URANUS FACTOR

Throughout my research into the astrology of war, something interesting arose involving Uranus. In 83% of the wars I studied, Uranus was positioned in a Fixed Sign at the start of the conflict - with 60% of those positions being in Taurus. 

When the Crimean War began in 1853, transiting Uranus was at 11° Taurus. When the Russia-Ukraine War began in 2022, transiting Uranus was also at 11° Taurus. When Putin illegally annexed Crimea in 2014, transiting Uranus was at 11° Aries. When World War II began in 1939, transiting Uranus was at 21° Taurus and when it ended in 1945, transiting Uranus was at 11° Gemini.

What is it about 11 degrees and why do the majority of wars start under the influence of a Fixed sign Uranus? This is something I have yet to discover. 

When a new war begins, transiting Uranus frequently re-activates a previous war position..For example, when the First World War ended, transiting Uranus was at 23° Aquarius. When the Second World War began transiting Uranus was in a square aspect to it, at 21° Taurus. When WWI began, Uranus was at 10° Aquarius, activating Uranus at 11° Taurus in the Crimean War chart. When the Russia-Ukraine War began, Uranus was at 11° Taurus - again, forming a hard aspect to both WWI and the Crimean War. 

D-DAY

On 6th June 2024, the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the allied heroes who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day was a very important pivotal event which drastically changed the course of World War II and ultimately led to its end in Europe 11 months later. This fact alone strongly suggests that a similar initiative is exactly what is required to bring the Ukraine war to a close. But how? Warfare in the 21st Century is very different to 80 years ago and although there has been a 'boots-on-the-ground' approach to the Russian invasion, much of the action is executed via modern technology such as drones. 

As I write this, Ukraine has, for the first time since the war began two and a half years ago, crossed the border into Russia and initiated a counter-attack. Could this ultimately lead to a ceasefire? A peace treaty? Victory for Ukraine? One thing is for sure, Russia's downfall is imminent and will most likely occur in 2026. The question is: Will it take place before or after Ukraine wins? 

There are many dates coming up which indicate the potential end to this war and the first one is due on 22nd January 2025. Watch and wait.....

War In Ukraine: The Conclusion - Part 1

Today is Ukraine's Independence Day and exactly 18 months since the invasion began. Throughout the last year, I've been focusing my research on the astrological cycles associated with war and although I don't know exactly when peace will return, I now have a pretty good idea of when the war will be likely to end.

This project has been very complex but surprisingly revealing. Although war seems random, that is definitely not the case, and the astrological patterns I've discovered during my study are truly astounding. However, for privacy and ownership reasons, I won't be publishing the full list of my research data. 

Many military experts claim that the war in Ukraine could continue until 2025 or beyond. Obviously I respect their analyses as this is their area if expertise just as astrology is mine. However, although the war could trundle on for a long time in its present form, there is always the possibility that some unexpected event may occur which would cause it to drastically change course and thereby accelerate the return of peace. In other words, what is required to finish the war quickly is some sort of 'bolt from the blue'. What that might be is anyone's guess, although personally, I can think of several possible scenarios, as I'm sure you can too.

In this study, the war of shortest duration lasted almost six months and the war of longest duration, nearly seven years. I began by analysing the charts for the beginning of each war, followed by the charts for the end of each war. These were all associated with European-based conflicts. They included both World Wars and the Crimean War, as well as several others. Using wars that did not take place on the European continent was pointless, as the goal is to discover the end of the current war in Europe - Russia's invasion of Ukraine

THE CRIMEA CONNECTION

The Crimean War began in October 1853 and the illegal Annexation of Crimea took place on 18th March 2014 which was officially the beginning of the war between Russia and Ukraine. (The invasion of 2022 was an escalation of that war.) Here is some data:

In both charts the Moon was in cardinal signs - Aries & Libra. 

In both charts Mercury was situated at the start of Water signs

In both charts Pluto was in the element of Earth.

In both charts the Lunar Nodes were in Air signs.

Neptune was in Pisces for both.

However, between those dates, on 27th February 1954, Crimea was actually transferred to the Ukraine Republic by Russia, 

Quote: "It was hailed as a gesture of friendship between the Ukrainian and Great Russian peoples during this year's celebration of the 300th anniversary of the accession of the Ukraine to Russia." 

Sixty years later, in 2014, Putin reclaimed it. Illegally. As you can see, the relationship between Ukraine and Russia is a very long and complicated one. 

LOOKING AHEAD

Sometimes, if a certain planet moves by retrograde motion back to the position it occupied when an event began, then that event can reach its conclusion. In other words, the planet finishes what it started by returning to same degree and then moving away, thereby bringing the influence to completion. At the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022, transiting Pluto was at 27° Capricorn. It will return to that same degree at the end of September and throughout October 2023. Could this possibly suggest the end of the war?

During that same period, there is a key influence based on the planetary positions at the end of the Crimean War in March 1856. Back then, the North Node was positioned at 25° Aries. It will return to this degree in October 2023. Again, another possible indicator for the end of the war.

However, this is all happening within another timeframe which involves a planetary influence that was present in ALL of the war charts included in my research. This influence occurs around three times a year and the next one begins tomorrow on 25th August 2023 and continues until 13th October 2023 - with the most positive phase happening from 16th September. Combined with Pluto returning to 27° Capricorn and the North Node returning to 25° Aries, this period holds the potential for a possible conclusion to the war in Ukraine. 

My research is still very much a work in progress and I'm discovering new information which will produce further results over time. I'll be revealing more in Part 2.

The End Of War

Given the unfolding drama yesterday - Wagner versus Putin - people were understandably optimistic about Putin's reign coming to an end. That doesn't necessarily coincide with the Russia-Ukraine War coming to an end as his successor could be just as - or even more - tyrannical.

Astrologers know that whenever transiting Saturn conjuncts transiting Neptune, the current social, financial and political structure of Russia collapses - and is forced to alter/ change/ regenerate/ re-evaluate. The next transiting Saturn-Neptune conjunction will occur in 2025. This process has already begun, there's no doubt about it. But, for now, we must be patient.

Transiting Mercury (communication, media) is currently in a square aspect to Neptune in the War Chart. This indicates mixed messages and misinformation. Was the 'mutiny' by the Wagner Group all that it seemed? No. Is was probably a stunt, or a propaganda exercise.

Transiting Mars is in a quincunx (inconjunct) aspect to the War Chart Mars, indicating that the action is being deflected in some way. Now that the Wagner Group has been relocated to Belarus, it is now closer to Kyiv and away from the main battle zone. 

Astrology is not only useful for analysing current situations in order to gain insight into what's really going on, it also provides a timeframe for future events or opportunities. For more than a year I've been researching the astrology of war in an attempt to find a likely date for the end of the war in Ukraine. It hasn't been easy, to say the least, but it has been fascinating. 

To cut a very long story short, I have discovered a series of planetary periods which indicate the potential for ending this war. These have been derived from other major conflicts centred in Europe, including World War I and World War II. I don't want to say too much just yet but from mid-August to mid-October 2023, there will definitely be a window of opportunity for peace. It's not the only one as these periods occur in cycles, but it is a very optimistic phase, particularly in the first half of October. 

More details in a few weeks.

Ukraine: One Year On.....

 

The War In Ukraine

On the morning of Monday, 10th October 2022, Ukraine was devastated by a massive Russian bombardment of 84 missiles targeting several major cities including the capital Kyiv.

A few hours earlier, the Full Moon was at 16° Aries - exactly opposite President Zelensky's natal Pluto and square Ukraine's Nodal Axis, Neptune and Ascendant. It was also quincunx Pluto in Ukraine's chart and conjunct Eris (revenge). This influence tends to bring impulsive, violent reactions as well as intense emotions and confrontations. 

Transiting Mars was at 22° Gemini - triggering Mars at 22° Capricorn, it's position on the day the war began. It will cross this degree again from the 19th - 23rd November. This planetary influence brings unusually forceful actions and the need to prove dominance. It is also square the war Neptune which indicates critical events and panic.

Transiting Mars has just moved into President Zelensky's natal First House and is conjunct his Ascendant. Mars goes retrograde on 31st October, conjuncting his Ascendant again on 23rd November. and re-entering his 12th House. It won't enter his 1st House properly until 6th March 2023. For more information on this, please read my recent article 'President Zelenskyy - Part 3'. Link: 

https://ephemeralarc.blogspot.com/2022/07/president-zelenskyy-part-3.html

Transiting Saturn is back to it's 'war' position at 18° Aquarius and is being squared by transiting Uranus. This extremely disruptive planetary aspect began in January 2021 and has caused much civil unrest and aggravation. One of the key phrases associated with a Saturn Uranus hard aspect is: 'A desire for change battles against the instinct to hang on, amid displays of rebellion' It will finally come to an end in December 2022 but, as is often the case with major planetary influences, it looks like it's going out with a bang.

Pluto went direct after nearly eight months of being in retrograde motion since the end of April. Coincidence? No. Does this indicate a turning point in the conflict?.Perhaps. Either that or the beginning of a new phase in the war.

The rest of 2022 is going to be, astrologically speaking, a very tough time. On the 25th October there will be a Solar Eclipse in the sign of Scorpio. Six days later transiting Mars will turn retrograde and eight days after that there will be a very powerful Lunar Eclipse in Taurus. 

President Zelenskyy

Before the start of 2020, astrologers foresaw economic collapse and political upheaval on the way due to the Saturn Pluto conjunction in Capricorn in January 2020. We thought that this would possibly be as the result of war. However, when the Pandemic arrived, we assumed that the 'war' had actually been the battle for survival against the virus. The Saturn Pluto conjunction of 2020 took place at 22° Capricorn - and exactly four weeks ago, on Thursday 24th February 2022, war began in Ukraine. Transiting Mars was exactly conjunct that degree for the first time in two years, thereby re-triggering the Saturn Pluto effect. 

Astrologically, there is so much to say about the war in Ukraine and most of it has already been said by other astrologers. Personally, I feel that publishing an astrological analysis of the unrelenting horrendous circumstances in Ukraine is in poor taste and serves no useful purpose. For me, it seems inappropriate, voyeuristic and somewhat ghoulish. That doesn't mean that I, like other astrologers all over the world, have not studied the relevant charts in order to gain perspective on this situation but I will not be 'going public' with the information at the present moment.  However, there is one chart analysis which I do feel deserves to be shown right now.

PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was born on Wednesday 25th January 1978 at 2:00pm in Krivoj Rog, Ukraine. I think we are all aware of what a remarkable man he is, as his character is on display for the whole world to see. President Zelenskyy's natal Sun is situated in the sign of Aquarius. It is conjunct Venus and in opposition to Mars. Friendly and warm, he is very much liked by those he meets. However, when it is necessary to confront people directly and forcefully; he has no problem facing up to the challenge..

His Moon is in Leo - and he was born one day after a Full Moon which indicates strong instincts and intuition. Well suited for any leadership role, he has a real ability for public life and plenty of confidence. Others will admire his strength and determination and his natal Moon is in a positive sextile aspect to Pluto which tends to bring mass popularity. This is what is happening at the current time just as it did when he was a performer and also back in 2019 when he won a landslide election victory. The Moon in Leo brings an instinctive need to be creative and a natural love of being in the spotlight. He is now well and truly centre stage.

The Moon in a natal chart represents home and family. Extend this beyond the boundaries of your own domestic environment and 'home' becomes your nation and 'family' becomes your fellow citizens. As the leader of his country, President Zelenskyy realises that he is responsible for protecting his home and family - both domestically and nationally. With transiting Saturn now in opposition to his natal Moon, it's clear that the seriousness of this situation is weighing heavily upon him. 

President Zelenskyy's natal Ascendant is in the sign of Gemini. He is intellectually well above average, has strong humanitarian instincts, and hates violence. An eloquent speaker, President Zelenskyy excels in communication skills, so it's no surprise to learn that he conducted his presidential election campaign almost entirely via social media. Indeed, another famous president, Ronald Reagan was described as 'The Great Communicator'. He too was a Sun sign Aquarian who emerged from the world of show business to become the leader of his nation. I think what we are witnessing now is the emergence of a new 'Great Communicator'. President Zelenskyy now wears this crown and is more than worthy of the title. 

Zelenskyy - Natal Chart

Several of President Zelenskyy's planets are currently situated on World Points: Progressed Mercury, Progressed Venus, Solar Arc Moon, Solar Arc Uranus, Solar Return Mars and his Solar Return Ascendant. So, it's no surprise that he has been thrust into the global spotlight so suddenly and so dramatically. His chart ruler Mercury has progressed to 0° Aries and is trine his natal Mars. At the same time, his Solar Arc Mars is trine his natal Mercury and Solar Arc Saturn is square natal Mercury. Interestingly, his Progressed Mars is in an opposition aspect to the degree of the 2020 Saturn Pluto conjunction. Watch to see what happens after the 27th of March when transiting Mercury conjuncts his Progressed Mercury at 0 Aries, transiting Venus and Mars conjunct his natal Midheaven and transiting Jupiter squares his natal Ascendant.

Throughout the last two years, transiting Saturn and Uranus have been in a square aspect to each other. This has brought social unrest, resulting in protests, demonstrations and riots. It will draw to a close by the end of 2022 but this war seems to be a final manifestation of its influence. There's a theory in astrology that when a major aspect is about to reach its climax, it becomes more forceful, resulting in one final show of strength. This aspect is being mirrored in President Zelenskyy's own chart right now as transiting Saturn is in a square to his natal Uranus. Hence, he has become personally involved in its worldly effects.

The Vertex is a highly personal point in the chart which is often referred to as 'The Gate Of Fate' as it signifies karmic encounters. With transiting Uranus in opposition to his natal Vertex right now it shows that President Zelenskyy is currently in a situation where he must confront and deal with others. He wants - and will need - to do things in his own way. Environmental changes often occur in the life of a person who is experiencing a Uranus - Vertex aspect. In this case, with his entire country being destroyed around him, that is an understatement. 

This war will bring a determination to express his unique individuality. Also, his naturally stubborn and rebellious nature will make him strong throughout this crisis. President Zelenskyy's greatest asset is his gift for communication and his use of technology to broadcast his message to the world..This influence will make him aware of out of the ordinary emotional, psychological or physical events. Profound experiences, including interactions with other people, frequently occur when the Vertex is triggered, therefore powerful emotions will affect him very deeply. This period will radically change President Zelenskyy's life through some very unusual and dramatic circumstances. 

Transiting Pluto is forming an unusual configuration with President Zelenskyy's natal Jupiter and Saturn. This configuration is called a Yod, sometimes referred to as 'The Finger Of Fate', or 'The Finger Of God'. It occurs when there are two planets in a sextile aspect to each other - in this case natal Jupiter and Saturn - and a third planet forming quincunx aspects to both of them - in this case, transiting Pluto. It indicates that he has a crucial role to play in the war, and represents a special task or mission that he will be compelled to undertake. As Pluto represents death, transformation and subsequent rebirth, it indicates that he must somehow 'rise from the ashes' - despite great loss and a potential betrayal of trust - in order to find peace where there is now chaos. 

Major configurations like the Yod often show up whenever there is a crisis, or whenever someone is about to give up their normal schedules. The influence of the Yod will take President Zelenskyy in a different and unexpected direction. It is frequently found in people's charts when they are in some sort of trouble, struggling to overcome a worrying issue, or being undermined by other people. When someone has this aspect being made to their chart, especially involving Saturn or Pluto, there's an indication of circumstances which force a withdrawal from daily activities. Normal life ceases to exist.

His chart ruler Mercury is situated natally in the sign of Capricorn and in a square aspect to Pluto, indicating that President Zelenskyy is fast thinking and has a restless, intense mind with incisive understanding and the ability to uncover the truth in any situation. His words are his career, whether performing, writing, making speeches or using the art of persuasion. Right now, his media presence is his empire. There are issues of power, control and dominance at stake. Intense people, organisations and situations to deal with. But he has the ability to remain solid through his mind, opinions and ideas, no matter what is happening to him. His voice will be remembered and his words will be recorded for posterity.

Let us all pray for an end to this unimaginable nightmare in Ukraine, both for its people and its president. May Volodymyr Zelenskyy continue to be a source of strength, courage and an example of a true leader to the entire world.