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Ephemeral Arc - The 5th Anniversary!

EPHEMERAL ARC is FIVE years old today!

The very first article was published on 23rd July 2013 and since then the blog has gone from strength to strength. It hasn't always been an easy journey, but here we are marking five years of real astrology. 

So, to celebrate this milestone anniversary, tell me what your favourite articles have been and ask me anything about my own personal experience of EPHEMERAL ARC. 

I'd like to say a big THANK YOU for your loyal support - especially if you've been here since the blog first began. I have many plans for the future, so I hope you will join me as I take EPHEMERAL ARC through the next few years.

~Sue

Uranus in Taurus - Part 2

Taurus is an Earth sign and is therefore connected to the physical geology of Planet Earth. The effect of Uranus will bring sudden shocks and during the next seven years we can expect more geological, ecological, meteorological, and geomagnetic occurrences. Uranus tends to turn things around to the opposite position. In the context of the Earth, could this indicate polar shift? Recent scientific reports claim that the North and South Poles are on the move. Although this would be a process lasting thousands of years, could we begin to feel its effects now? Taurus is all about stability but Uranus is all about instability so anything is possible when these two forces combine.

Respect for Planet Earth will become even stronger from now until 2025. Innovative ways of cleaning up the ecosystem and new agricultural methods are likely to be developed. Getting closer to nature and working the land will become popular again. This is going to be an important decade for the environment and our relationship to it. We have been destroying our planet for far too long. Uranus in Taurus will turn that on its head and we will discover new ways to live in harmony with the natural world.


One of the main concepts of Uranus in Taurus is turning ideas into reality and during the next seven years there will be many inventive ways of resolving practical issues. Stubborn persistence and extreme impatience towards working for positive change will be evident. Breaking with conventional values and a willingness to adopt an off-beat lifestyle will be the key to freedom. We, the human race, are now very aware of what has gone wrong in society, and in the environment. We now need to discover how to get out of this mess we have created. Now, with Uranus in Taurus, we have a new opportunity to radically alter our attitudes. If something hasn't worked in the past - reject it, find alternatives. 

Until recently, anything to do with computers tended to be confined to certain electronic devices and a phenomenon called Virtual Reality. It has all been very abstract. Uranus in Taurus will change that by making computer technology much more practical. Virtual reality will become physical reality - particularly through the advancement and use of Artificial Intelligence.  Although A.I. will really take off in a big way after 2025 when Uranus moves into the sign of Gemini, the next seven years will prepare the ground for what is coming next.....

Another manifestation of technology becoming more physical will be in the realm of medicine. The fusion of artificial intelligence with biology will begin to develop even further with implants and microchips inside the human body to re-engineer from within. Sending microscopic robots - nanobots - into the body to analyse, repair or deliver medication will become much more common. Not only will bionic limbs be used more efficiently, but new bionic inventions will appear which will enable other parts of the body to be replaced too. However, with the 'get back to basics' of Taurus and the 'look to the future' of Uranus, old traditional methods will also make a return. This is vitally important as modern medicine has become highly flawed as many of the wonderful treatments and cures of the last 100 years are proving to be the cause of new, potentially incurable diseases. Superbugs are a case in point and one of our primary goals from now on will be finding a way to beat infection without antibiotics. Going back to nature will be one such route, as will taking alternative medicine and New Age ideas more seriously.

The world of finance will undergo major changes as Uranus transits Taurus. There will be a revolution in how we pay - is a cashless society on the way with money only existing in digital form? Or will we resurrect an old but very effective system called barter? This involves goods or services being directly exchanged for other goods or services without using money. Either way, renouncing the accepted value of money is likely as we will break away from our current materialistic attitudes. 

On a personal level, fixed, old beliefs about the body, and the perception of beauty will change. 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 on a new twist. In Taurus, the emphasis will be on sensuality. So, sexy make-up, neck decorations like jewellery, ties and scarves, and clothes made from natural - but ethical - materials like wool and cotton will be in vogue. 

If you were born under the sign of Taurus, 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. 

Kylie Minogue

Pop superstar, actress, and businesswoman Kylie Minogue OBE was born on Tuesday 28th May 1968 at 11:00am in Melbourne, Australia. 

With ALL of her personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus & Mars) in the sign of Gemini, Kylie is quick-witted, versatile and a great communicator. She is very flirtatious but also very fickle and is prone to fluctuating moods. Kylie seeks variety both romantically and socially. In a relationship she requires personal space as well as a strong mental rapport with her partner. She has a restless spirit and needs constant change in order to keep her mind stimulated. With so many planets in Gemini, there could be a fear of powerful emotional contacts. Four of Kylie's personal planets are situated in sector 11 - the most emphasised area of her natal chart - and this indicates that she is very sociable. She is highly competitive, excellent at championing good causes, and has clear-cut goals and ambitions.

The Sun is in conjunction with both Venus and Mars in Kylie's natal chart making her refined and artistic. She has enormous vitality and is hot blooded, impulsive and full of energy. Decisive and enterprising, she has a desire to achieve and be in charge. Kylie's natal Moon is in conjunction with Mars indicating that she is very warm-hearted. Her fiery emotions make her independent, direct, and strong-willed with both tremendous courage and a fighting spirit.

With her natal Ascendant in the sign of Cancer, Kylie is deeply compassionate. This ultra feminine sign is what gives her a sensual aura and goddess-like image. Her family ties are very strong, and together, she and her loved ones share a powerful emotional bond. Adaptable and easy-going, there has always been something familiar about her - she's the girl next door, your sister, and your best friend all rolled into one. This is the feeling that people get from someone with a Cancer Ascendant. Being sensitive to her environment, I wouldn't be surprised if Kylie sometimes feels threatened in public situations. People with Cancer dominant in their charts have a very powerful sense of self-protection, and although she is famous, Kylie will try to remain as private as possible.

With her natal Mercury in a sextile aspect to Jupiter, Kylie loves to expand her mind through travel and meeting people from other countries and cultures. Extremely intelligent and articulate, she is never short of constructive conversation and creative ideas. Her innate optimism and sense of humour make her very popular. Situated on a world point, Kylie's natal Mercury shows that she would become famous through television. 

Natal Venus in a trine aspect to Uranus is a strong indication of Kylie's creative talents. Naturally charismatic and an excellent flirt, she has many friends, but being emotionally independent, she will not be tied down. Venus rules one-to-one relationships, but connected to Uranus, there can be sudden, exciting, magnetic attractions. Venus Uranus aspects tend to bring impulsive, unusual and unstable partnerships as there is a conflict between the need for love and desire for freedom.

Kylie's natal Uranus is in a sextile aspect to her Ascendant. This shows her to be a very creative individual who is able to express herself in a big way. Clever and original, she loves to share her ideas with other people. She dislikes routine and her attitudes are quite progressive. With a strong urge to be herself, and to express her individuality, she values freedom and independence in all areas of her life. As a result, she will constantly be seeking new experiences. A natural leader, Kylie has the ability to gain others' cooperation, support and enthusiasm. 

Gemini people are the chameleons of the zodiac due to their ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and Kylie is no exception. As musical styles and trends evolved over the decades so did Kylie. Always tuned into the zeitgeist, she has gained popularity by continuously transforming herself and increasing her fanbase. That is the secret of her success. 

The Royal Wedding

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take place on Saturday, 19th May at 12:00pm in Windsor, England, UK. 

The chart for the wedding is not only the 'birth' chart of the marriage itself but also a snapshot of what might be happening on that particular day. I can see that both the Sun and the Ascendant are in Fixed signs. This indicates that their marriage will be strong and stable. The Sun situated in sector 10 shows that the wedding will be a prestigious and powerful event which will bring enormous respect.

The Moon in the marriage chart is in the sign of Cancer and also in sector 11. This will bring great emotional strength and sensitivity. Together, Harry and Meghan will find a sense of belonging through like-minded friends and the organisations they are involved in. Supporting emotive causes will enhance their popularity. As part of a Grand Trine configuration comprising Jupiter and Neptune, the Moon in this position will bring kind, warm-hearted benevolent feelings. However, the Moon is also in an opposition aspect to Pluto which indicates obsession, jealousy and impulsive reactions. This marriage may have to withstand many crises and fated events. 

High drama and unwelcome surprises are definitely showing in the chart for Meghan and Harry’s wedding this Saturday. With Mars in a square aspect to Uranus there could be explosive upsets, insecurity and over-reactions. Unforeseen circumstances and rash behaviour could be a problem but the wedding should be an exciting occasion and bring the couple much success.

The wedding chart Vertex is in Capricorn and this indicates that Harry and Meghan will be expected to carry out the duties and obligations which will prepare them for positions of greater responsibility. The Vertex in a conjunction with Pluto suggest that they might experience issues of control and Pluto in conjunction with the asteroid Lilith indicates that honesty, truth, equality, and respect will have to be acknowledged.

Venus in the marriage chart is situated on a World Point indicating that the public will connect and bond with Harry and Meghan both on the wedding day and beyond. Venus in sector 11 shows a spirit of goodwill and popularity towards the couple. 

The marriage Sun is conjunct Harry's natal North Node indicating tremendous public popularity. Jupiter is conjunct his Midheaven which shows happiness and confidence. The marriage asteroid Juno will be conjunct Meghan's natal Midheaven and square Harry's natal Ascendant on Saturday and this is a clear indication of great  success.

Uranus In Taurus - Part 1

On 15th May 2018 transiting Uranus will enter the sign of Taurus for the first time since it left there in 1941. It will temporarily move back into Aries on 6th November 2018 before re-entering Taurus on 6th March 2019 where it will remain until 7th July 2025. Uranus has an 84-year cycle and changes signs every seven years. 

As a major transiting planet, Uranus has a global effect, so during the next seven years we can expect interesting new discoveries and inventions, as well as major advances in technology. Increased exploration of our own planet and others throughout the universe is also highly likely. Also, because Uranus, through its natural rulership of Aquarius, symbolises the flow of energy, particularly electricity, I would expect some sort of innovation involving this concept - perhaps by finding new energy sources using the oceans or harnessing the power of lightening.

In astrology, Uranus is often referred to as 'The Great Awakener'. This is because it tends to reveal what's really going on by making us see things from a different perspective. This effect has already begun with the Facebook fiasco as Uranus destabilised  security via technology. We are all going to have to wake up and get back to reality because there will more revelations to come. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Transiting Uranus often brings sweeping, global revolution. As the planet which rules electronics and technology - particularly computers - it has brought a huge surge in the popularity of social media during the last seven years. Uranus is about bringing people together but the sign of Aries is about selfishness and the fight for prominence, so this astrological influence has brought people together in a competitive way with TV talent shows, cosmetic surgery, and digitally enhanced selfies. Now, as Uranus enters Taurus, we will all come back to earth with a huge bump.

In ancient mythology, Uranus was overthrown by his son, Saturn. As a result, Uranus cycles are associated with the replacement of established leaders with radically different, new ones. This applies to royalty, politicians, and religious heirarchy. Indeed, the British Royal Family will go through a major change from now onwards. A very, very major change. They are preparing for it right now - why else would there be so much royal 'activity' during 2018 with weddings and births? Conspiracy theorists claim that the British Monarchy knows all about astrology and how to use it to their own advantage. I don't know if that's true, but from what's going on this year, it does seem as if they are aware of what's coming next and are preparing for it. Maybe it's just a PR exercise or morale booster to ease the onset of Brexit in 2019. Then again, it could be something else.....