President Zelenskyy's UK Visit

On Wednesday 8th February 2023, President Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to the UK before heading to Europe. Ordinarily, I wouldn't have mentioned this in the blog as it wasn't his first foreign trip since the beginning of the war in Ukraine and also because I'd already analysed the chart for his visit to the USA on 21st December 2022. However, the chart for the UK trip is just as jaw-dropping.

The USA visit and the UK visit were exactly seven weeks apart. Obviously, the Sun had changed signs, but intriguingly, in both charts, the Moon was in Mutable signs.- Sagittarius (USA) and Virgo (UK).

Mercury was in Capricorn on 21st December 2022 and because of retrograde motion it was still in Capricorn on 8th February 2023.

Venus was at 14° Capricorn for the USA trip and at 14° Pisces for the UK trip. On both occasions it exactly aspected President Zelenskyy's natal Mercury - which is not only the planet of communication but is also his chart ruler. Venus in aspect to Mercury brings compromise, tactful communications and a charm offensive in business and professional scenarios, so an excellent influence for important speeches.

Mars is situated at 11° Gemini - in both charts. Again, this is due to the fact that Mars was in retrograde motion, moving back as far as 8° Gemini throughout January 2023 and then resuming direct motion. But to end up being on exactly the same degree for both of President Zelenskyy's visits is extraordinary. A degree which shows up time after time when similar events take place is what we astrologers call a 'hot degree'. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one.

Jupiter had moved from 0° Aries to 7° Aries - conjunct the President's natal South Node.This is an indicator of considerable luck. It certainly brought good fortune during his journey, so let's hope there is also a lucky outcome too.

President Zelenskyy's Speech To Congress

When President Zelenskyy visited Washington DC on Wednesday 21st December 2022, the astrology was mind-blowing. Taking place on the Winter Solstice, the transiting Sun was at 0° Capricorn, transiting Jupiter at 0° Aries, and transiting Ceres at 0° Libra. So a Cardinal T-Square on World Points. This is a very powerful configuration.

Intriguingly, the transiting Moon was in the same place as it's position on the day the war began - 8° Sagittarius. Yes, I know, the transiting Moon hits this position every month, but to be there on that particular date when all those other planetary aspects were also active makes it highly significant. 

The transiting Sun was conjunct President Zelenskyy's Solar Arc Uranus, square his Progressed Mercury and was just leaving a trine to his natal Saturn. The Sun is one of the 'activator' planets which, when connected to a Solar Arc planet, triggers that planet into action. I expected his Solar Arc Uranus to bring shocks or surprises, particularly as it was conjunct a World Point which indicates breaking out of a place of safety and doing something dangerous. This is exactly what he did by making his first foreign visit since 24th February 2022 at great personal risk.

Transiting Jupiter conjunct his Progressed Mercury not only symbolises his foreign travel on that day but also his speech to Congress which he conducted entirely in English. This is one of the best planetary combinations for legal issues and the signing of contracts and agreements as it indicates that negotiations will be well received. President Zelenskyy was particularly eloquent and forthright in presenting his speech.  

Transiting Jupiter and Ceres were both square his Solar Arc Uranus. Jupiter rules the USA and Ceres has a strong connection with Ukraine, so this planetary configuration was very symbolic of both nations. Jupiter on a World Point indicates a famous world leader capturing the attention of the people. He certainly did that! Transiting Jupiter was also making it's final trine aspect to President Zelenskyy's natal Mars. This planetary influence is excellent for making fortunate decisions. I've said this before in another post, but I'll say it again: I wouldn't be surprised if President Zelenskyy receives astrological advice. He makes major decisions on very auspicious dates. This one is a prime example.

The planetary configurations present on the Winter Solstice will be re-activated on 21st March - the day after the Spring Equinox - when both the Sun and Moon will be positioned at 0° Aries, making hard aspects to the Sun, Jupiter, Ceres and President Zelenskyy's Solar Arc Uranus. Closer still will be the Full Moon on 5th February when, in combination with transiting Uranus, will trigger all the World Points, so expect significant developments.

Prince Harry - Part 2

When the planets - transits, progressions, solar arcs, etc - make aspects to the natal chart, they don't just predict events and experiences, they also reveal the psychology behind it, and the current behaviour and emotions coming into play as the result of new, albeit temporary, planetary influences. This, I suspect, is the reason for Prince Harry's out-of-character display over the last three years.

Harry's Progressed Mars began to conjunct his natal Ascendant in 2019. When any planet - transiting, solar arc, progression, etc conjuncts a personal point in the chart - and the Ascendant is the most personal of all - it tends to alter the attitude and outlook of that person as well as bringing changes to their image.

 Progressed Mars has created a very stressful state of mind leading Harry to become argumentative, abrasive and prone to making rash decisions. He will feel a sense of urgency and the need to prepare the ground for future action, but  there could be setbacks through upsetting others. A spirit of compromise will be required to head off conflicts. He is angry and this is what has been driving him headlong into constant trouble throughout the last three years. This influence is coming to a gradual end during 2023. The question is: Will his antagonistic attitude ease off when the aggressive influence of Mars is no longer around to trigger it? 

Transiting Uranus has been in an opposition aspect to Harry's natal Midheaven since May 2022 and won't be leaving until mid-March 2024. When a planet is opposite the Midheaven it is conjunct the Immum Coeli (IC) which is the most private personal point in the chart. This is the point at the base of the chart which symbolises the most important and fundamental areas of your life - home and family. I'm sure I don't need to tell you what a transit to the IC from Uranus the planet of chaos means. As we have seen and will continue to see for some time to come, his unreasonable outlook has turned his private life upside down. He is cut off and rebelling against his family, attempting to discredit and dismantle everything that has made him who he is. One thing's for sure, this won't end well and it won't end anytime soon.

Transiting Neptune began to oppose Harry's natal Sun in mid-April 2021. Lasting until mid-February 2023, this influence will have been quite challenging as the result of misunderstandings, fear or mistrust. Honesty may have been hard to come by during this period and there will have been many deceptions and delusions along the way. The structures that he has built up in his life were challenged by circumstances which forced him to make a lot of changes. 

Harry's natal Pluto will be hit by three major transiting planets which are changing signs in 2023: An opposition from Jupiter which will bring the urge to drastically change his circumstances in some way, a trine from Saturn which will herald the end of a chapter in his life and the need to start aiming for more self-control, and a square from Pluto which is a generational influence, one of the first 'Mid-Life Crisis' aspects. A Fixed Sign T-Square configuration comprising Mars, Jupiter and Pluto will rattle his chart in the week from the 18th - 25th May by squaring his natal Pluto. This will trigger a ruthless attitude either from him, or towards him.

Harry's Solar Arc Sun changed signs in April 2022 and is now positioned at 0° Scorpio where it will be conjunct his natal Pluto until 2024. This is a powerful planetary combination linked with events that bring about a major change of direction in life. Discovering and following his true vocation will be a challenge for Harry as there may be organised opposition to his schemes and plans. He should concentrate on raising his level of awareness rather than indulging in power games. External forces may appear to obstruct his path and dealings with others will be intense. In seeking to become more influential he may risk overestimating his strengths and might need to face his own less pleasant personality traits. There is a real danger of becoming stressed and fanatical. 

With his Progressed Midheaven in a square aspect to his natal Sun until 2024, he may find the road to success becoming much harder.. Although he has an arrogant belief in his own abilities, setbacks will lead to a loss of confidence. He will identify strongly with issues concerning another person, or group of people, but a temptation to hijack the spotlight might land him in trouble.

In his Solar Return chart for the period up to his next birthday, the Initial Indicators are the letters O and S. After his birthday in September 2023, the letters will be I and S. These letters represent people, places or products that will be relevant in his life. I'm assuming the 'S' will include the title of his autobiography - 'Spare'. But it will also be connected other things too. So, keep a lookout and let me know what you find.

Harry's autobiography 'Spare' is officially published today. At this moment in time, transiting Mars is in opposition to his natal Uranus. A very explosive influence which will bring many repercussions over the coming months.

Merry Christmas

After a very traumatic year, I know that, for many people,
a 'merry' Christmas is not possible.
So, I'd like to wish you a

PEACEFUL & SAFE CHRISTMAS

Remember the true meaning of Christmas

- Goodwill To All -

and hold your loved ones close.

~ Sue

Prince Harry

Prince Harry was born on Saturday 15th September 1984 at 4:20pm in Paddington, London, England. At first glance, Prince Harry's natal chart looks very down-to-earth and practical with three personal planets, including the Sun and Moon, plus his Ascendant, all in Earth signs. But, as is always the case in astrology, the real story lies deeper into the chart, especially within the aspects.

With his Virgo Sun in a square aspect to Mars in Sagittarius, Harry is hot-headed and temperamental at times. He is also restless, impatient and easily frustrated. This planetary combination brings determination to succeed and Harry has a heightened will to achieve in some area but, as yet, he doesn't quite seem to know what that might be.

Harry's natal Sun is also in a square to Neptune, making him highly emotional, impressionable and open to deception. Prone to self-victimisation, he may have problems with confused identity. This planetary combination brings a longing for spiritual enlightenment and a dissatisfaction with current circumstances, so wherever he is and whatever he's doing, he will become restless and want to move on. This planetary influence shows that he is clearly attracted to a glamorous lifestyle and has strong charitable instincts but may struggle to find a clear self-image through being too optimistic and having delusions of his own importance.

With his natal Moon in Taurus, Harry instinctively finds emotional stability in material and financial security. Attracted to beauty and the good life, he is extremely acquisitive in his outlook. He has strong family ties - although these days it would appear that he has replaced one family with another. Like anyone with a Fixed Sign emphasised in their chart, he is very, very stubborn. Harry's Moon is in an opposition aspect to the Midheaven, giving him a powerful link with family tradition and a keen knowledge of history.

Harry's natal Ascendant is in Capricorn. His late grandmother Queen Elizabeth also had her Ascendant in this sign, as did his late grandfather Prince Philip. Like them, he feels a strong sense of tradition and responsibility. His family is the most important thing in his life and he will constantly worry about them. This is also the sign of maturity and respect. Sadly, he seems devoid of those traits right now.

Harry's natal Mercury is in a positive trine aspect to Jupiter. This shows a fertile mind, eager for information and full of ideas. With a positive attitude, he is fun to be around and will enjoy mixing with many different groups of people. This aspect gives Harry good communication skills as well as wide-ranging views on many subjects. A generous nature will enhance his charitable work. Freedom of speech and other human rights are important to him, but he will tend to be forceful or intense in debates or discussions. A tendency to overthink may lead to mental exhaustion.

Natal Mercury in a square to Uranus in Harry's chart shows an eccentric personality. His mind and emotions are very changeable which can both confuse and antagonise others. He tends to approach situations from a rebellious viewpoint as his initial reaction to most social traditions and rules will be to oppose them - even though most of this will remain within his own thoughts. He is likely to have the tendency towards erratic and impractical ideas. 

His inability to comply with social rules and acceptable behaviour stems from an innate resistance to authority. He literally has no concept of why he has to live in certain ways, or adhere to a code of conduct. His distorted sense of freedom gives him the desire to live an unconventional lifestyle. Everyone he was influenced by while he was growing up - parents, teachers, etc will now somehow be perceived as his 'enemies'. Many people with this planetary aspect become outsiders, alienated from society, forever blaming others for their life's failures. 

Prince Harry's Natal Chart (click to enlarge)

With his natal Mars in Sagittarius, Harry is someone whose strength is in his own beliefs. He probably sees himself as some sort of  crusader, although he could get into conflicts by trying to lecture or put others in their place, even when they know more than he does. He's not afraid of controversy or hostility - as long as he's not on the receiving end. Extravagant, ill-conceived actions may cause his downfall. 

Harry's natal Mars is situated in the 12th house of his chart. This shows him to be idealistic, compassionate and charitable. However, a combination of discontentment, longing for the impossible, simmering resentment and escapist tendencies could, if he's not careful, lead him down a very dark road. His self-confidence will frequently be eroded by his hyper-sensitive reactions to people and situations. With uncertainty about the boundaries between himself and others, he has a confused self-image.

Harry's natal Pluto is situated in the 10th house of his chart, and as the ruling planet of his Scorpio Midheaven - the point which symbolises the public image - his personal presence is strong.  As Pluto rules extreme feelings and attitudes, he may attract, or provoke, love-hate reactions towards, or from, other people. There are deep issues revolving around the relationship with his father that need to be confronted and dealt with properly. He has both a desire to be influential but at the same time wants to hide away from public attention. With a powerful sense of commitment and responsibility, he will naturally take the lead as he will hate being in a subordinate.position.

Many of Harry's planets, including his natal Sun, are positioned in Mutable Signs. These are also referred to as Dual Signs due to their ambiguous nature. People with this influence in their chart often live a double life.and this can take many forms: Some people may literally live a double life by having two separate families - neither of which is aware of the other. Or by having a secret identity, an illicit affair, or a hidden, perhaps even criminal lifestyle. 

In Harry's case, his duality appears to pull him in opposite directions. He decided to leave his family, his country (and continent) and his royal duties because he wanted to be independent and live a normal life with his wife and children. He has done nothing to achieve that. Instead, he exploits his royal relatives in order to make money from his 'career' and retains the titles bestowed upon him by the very monarchy he claims to detest. A double life - or double standards?

The Mystery Of House 12

When a chart is calculated using the date, time and place of birth (or any other event)it is divided into 12 sections which overlap the 12 signs of the zodiac. These sections are called 'houses' and each one corresponds to a particular area of life. Arguably, the most misunderstood section of all is House 12.

The 12th House precedes the Ascendant which is the starting point of the entire chart and the beginning of House One. Therefore, House 12 symbolises endings. Many people find the 12th house frightening, probably because they are only familiar with its negative traits such as confusion, deception, illusion, loss, etc. But this is only part of the story. As any professional astrologer knows, the 12th House is quite possibly the most fascinating of all.

Let's start with the more familiar and somewhat negative House 12 associations. Imprisonment, solitude, mysticism. When I was a student, House 12 was described as "The house of one's self-undoing" which inferred that the potential misfortune in this area of the chart was brought about to some extent by your own bad behaviour or landing yourself in trouble because of your own gullibility. Hence its connection to imprisonment. And of course, House 12 is the house of Karma - but there's good karma and bad karma. It's about getting what you deserve. 

However, the 12th House symbolises so many positive attributes. First and foremost, this is the house of preparation and potential. Everything associated with the 12th is about preparing for a major new beginning. It's about what happens before something starts, before it becomes a physical reality, before it officially begins. The rehearsal period. 

Metamorphosis is another phenomenon associated with the 12th House. A prime  example is pregnancy. As the house of incubation, the 12th represents the final trimester of a pregnancy - the last stage in the process before the baby is born. It's those last moments before all is revealed for the first time. It's standing on a stage before the curtain goes up on the first night of a performance, the chrysalis before the butterfly emerges, the bud before the flower blooms. The seed beneath the soil before its shoots burst through the earth to announce the arrival of Spring. 

House 12 is also associated with beauty in all its forms: love, romance, art, music, photography, dance, poetry. Is it any wonder that Venus is the exalted ruler of this house? So many astrologers claim that any natal planet in the 12th is "unfortunate". Not true! House 12 is where fantasy runs wild - there are no boundaries in this house!

House 12 in its mystical sense is the house of surrealism - or 'unreality' as it's sometimes called. It's about everything that's intangible, vague, abstract, invisibile, anything that's hidden, concealed or camouflaged. Things which are semi-transparent are ruled by this house too - fog, mist, smoke, veils, two-way mirrors. Particles, atoms, molecules, the pieces of something that make up the whole. Or something which has been reduced to powder. An example of this is sand - solid rock fragmented into billions of tiny pieces.

The 12th House: Imagination, inspiration, endless fascination and dreams waiting to become reality. Mystery solved.

November Lunar Eclipse

The Lunar Eclipse on 8th November 2022 at 16° Taurus, just like the recent Solar Eclipse, will have a major impact on various countries, including Ukraine's Pluto and Russia’s Sun, Mercury and Saturn - both in Scorpio - as well as China's Saturn. The UK's Venus will also take a hit just as it did from the Mars Uranus North Node stellium back in August. This eclipsed Moon will be conjunct transiting Uranus, so expect things to become chaotic.Or, should I say, more chaotic.

Interestingly, it will trigger Boris Johnson's natal Jupiter Neptune opposition. In President Zelenskyy's chart it will conjunct his natal Uranus and square his Moon and Midheaven. In Putin's chart, the Lunar Eclipse will square his Nodal Axis.

There will be more eclipse effects for the British Monarchy too, as the Lunar Eclipse will square King Charles' natal Pluto (ruler of his 4th house) and Ceres. This influence will bring the need to take more control within the family circle. I feel he may need to take more time away in order to process his feelings of loss, during which he could decide to mediate a compromise, before returning to his service with renewed commitment after letting go of certain situations. 

The Lunar Eclipse will oppose Prince Harry's Scorpio Midheaven bringing major changes associated with his public image and professional profile. Dashed hopes could result in a loss of position or status, and a struggle to achieve his goals. Adverse publicity will affect his popularity. He may also experience conflict between his domestic and professional life.

This Lunar Eclipse has a very interesting connection to Lady Louise - daughter of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. She was born on 8th November 2003 which was the day before an identical Lunar Eclipse to this one at 16° Taurus. As eclipse cycles repeat approximately every 19 years, this will be her first birthday eclipse since she was born. The next one will occur close to her birthday in 2040 but not actually on it, so this Lunar Eclipse is very significant and indicates a dramatic change in her life during the next 12 months. Wonderful opportunities lie ahead.

In conjunction to Catherine, Princess of Wales' natal Chiron, the Lunar Eclipse could bring a period of personal crisis and a life-changing decision will be made during the next six months. As the eclipse is also in a square aspect to her natal Ascendant, this could involve her personal appearance, her name (or title), domestic environment, or her outlook and attitude.