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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.

When Good Astrologers Go Bad

Astrologers tend to support each other's work as well as astrology's reputation. Yes, we are, to a certain extent, competitors, but we respect and learn from each other. In recent months, I've been discussing and debating with other astrologers about various upcoming planetary trends up to and beyond 2025, and let's just say, it has been very enlightening and stimulating. These astrological get-togethers and brain-storming sessions are invaluable as both a confidence booster and a source of inspiration.

Social media is full of 'astrologers' who post nonsense about astrology. Some of them are amateurs who are trying to get ahead of the game by pretending to know more than they actually do. Others aren't astrologers at all, just opportunists who want to exploit astrology's popularity in order to gain attention. It's important for all professional astrologers to call out anyone who is tarnishing astrology's image. Unfortunately, that's exactly what I had to do a few weeks ago - except the person giving astrology a 'bad rep' was, in fact, a very famous astrologer herself.

Just like everyone else, we astrologers have likes, dislikes and our own opinions. However, as part of our training and ethical code of practice, we must remain neutral and impartial. What we certainly should not do is allow our personal prejudices, biased attitudes and political allegiances to influence our work. So, for example, if I analyse the chart of someone that I don't like, I still give them a fair and balanced reading. In astrology, you interpret the chart, not the person. So whatever your preconceptions might be, when you see that person's birth chart, it can completely alter your view of them. Usually for the better.

So, imagine my dismay a few weeks ago when, during a trawl of my social media page, I came upon a very famous, successful astrologer manipulating facts in an attempt to 'prove' a prediction she made a while ago - which has yet to come true. She obviously cannot wait, so therefore, decided to speed things up by pretending that there was 'evidence' of it from another, non-astrological source. There isn't any - and there won't be until her forecast proves to be accurate - but her irrational dislike of the person she wrote about in her prediction is driving her to break the rules of astrology. This is appalling behaviour from a high-profile professional! No wonder people mock astrologers and accuse us of making things up. In this case, the astrologer was literally making things up. 

When we astrologers do a forecast, we allow what we have predicted to become a reality over time. Sometimes we get it wrong, but when we get it right, it can often take several months for the event to take place. We have to be patient and to be fully committed to our knowledge and expertise. This astrologer is not doing that. She is pre-empting what she wants to happen by presenting false information. 

Needless to say, I called her out and exposed her lies on social media. I was instantly blocked. No discussion nor debate, presumably because she knew I'd sussed her and she didn't have any excuses. I won't identify her on here because 'naming and shaming' isn't my style, but if you are familiar with her then you might recognise her from what I've written. It's such a disappointment  when professionals resort to tactics like this. It makes you wonder what else she has pretended to get right....

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.

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.

Transiting Venus In Leo

On 5th June 2023, transiting Venus will enter the sign of Leo and stay there for four months until 9th October 2023. A normal Venus transit is only four weeks, so we are in for a treat. I'm not saying that all of our problems will disappear - they won't - but this will be a pleasurable interlude during a year of uncertainty.

This gift from the Cosmos will bring out the best of both the sign and the planet, with feelings of joy, love and optimism. This is a warm-hearted, expressive and extravagant position. Venus rules issues connected to women, art, music and fashion.

The sign of Leo rules theatres, places of amusement and entertainment, show business and sport  It also rules grand buildings such as palaces, castles, stately homes and embassies. It is therefore also connected with people in 'high society' including royalty, the aristocracy. and ambassadors.The national birth-rate, pregnancy and children are also ruled by this sign. Both Venus and Leo represent fertility, so if you are trying to get pregnant, this planetary influence could be useful. 

Venus in Leo is loving and generous. Pride, energy, creativity and passion are hallmarks of this sign. This combination indicates celebrations. Take advantage of this long Venus transit through Leo by becoming more creative. If you have always wanted to be an artist, start painting. Join a local drama group if acting is your dream. Above all, get out more, socialise and have fun. 

The creative potential of this Venus in Leo period will be phenomenal. Expect a surge in art and design, particularly in the fashion world. Luxury items are ruled by Leo and with Venus in the mix, these trends will be driven by women, and aimed at women. So, jewellery, gold, make-up and perfume will take centre stage with bold, dramatic and glamorous new looks - and probably scents too!

Peace and diplomatic matters are indicated by Venus in Leo, so could there be a breakthrough and possible negotiations regarding the war? It's interesting that Leo rules sunflowers - the national flower of Ukraine. As my old friend says, "Never ignore symbolism". 

Have a lovely Summer x