 This December 23, 2022 Capricorn New Moon at 5:17 a.m. Eastern Time emphasizes finding mature ways to manifest our goals while dealing with varying skyward trends. There’s an overall theme of ourselves as unique individuals and a collective species being challenged as we try to expand our lives with Sun and Moon square Jupiter. This New Moon square to Jupiter also correlates with a challenge of inflation. In financial and mundane astrology, Capricorn links to real estate, corporations and government. Significant news or events in these areas are highlighted for the next two weeks. Chiron in Aries also represents high inflation. Chiron turns direct less than one hour before this new moon is exact. This rare transit timing of Chiron direct with the Capricorn New Moon resonates increased collective consumer and economic focus on inflation. Chiron switching to direct motion suggests progress toward inflation resolutions can be made. Currently 5 astrological planets are in zodiac sign Capricorn, transiting in this consecutive order: Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury, Pluto. An abundance (aka “stellium” = 3 or more) of Capricorn energies underscores broader market, consumer and investor sentiments focus on building long term and life structures. We’ll be inclined to solidify gains, reduce losses, organize portfolios, and structure practical life/business interests. This stellium is quite timely to end 2022. Consider the planetary order of Capricorn energies to best personally utilize this unique stellium of cardinal energy:
The Sun and New Moon are both aligned at a sesquisquare aka sesquiquadrate angle to Uranus. For the markets this triplet meeting suggests amplified tensions for technology stocks and cryptocurrencies. An excited desire to break free of something and/or sudden surprises in these sectors are likely. We find the FTX debacle is highlighted and under scrutiny. Remember that Capricorn is guided by Saturn, which highlights limitations and restrictions. These can feel like an extra test since the New Moon square Jupiter prefers growth with no boundaries. Being so near the December Solstice and on the cardinal axis suggests an extended theme for 3 to 6 months of these New Moon dynamisms. With Uranus still retrograde, these next two weeks offer a perfect time for reviewing all tech stocks, ETFs, Funds, and crypto investments. Expect surprises and maybe more shake ups regarding these equities since Uranus is within a 3° orbit of influence to the North Node. It’s advisable to maintain Capricorn discipline and patience. Jupiter just re-entered Aries and is at 0° Aries, approaching Chiron now at 11° Aries. Chiron entering Aries started a new inflationary cycle. Jupiter expands whatever it touches, so moving toward Chiron it surely could exacerbate issues of inflation. It will take a long time for the Federal Reserve to reach a target of 2% inflation. I always like to mention my favorite quote from a LOST TV episode: “People are the variable”. Whether Jerome Powell or Vladimir Putin. IMHO these are now the two most important people on my global watchlist. Jupiter in Aries might also expand warrior energy. We should closely monitor what is said about military initiatives or civil unrest in the news. Putin speaking with Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko earlier this week is concerning. Further study of Putin’s natal chart is warranted. Unfortunately, we shouldn’t expect the war in Ukraine to end any time soon. Jupiter in Aries enlarges all things linked to Mars. The red planet is known for action, assertiveness, aggression and war. This geocosmic stimulus points to these specific sectors when investing: military defense, metal weaponry; surgical supplies and sharp tools, vaccines; mining, steel, iron; competitive sports. Jupiter in Aries adds a fiery temperament for worldly and personal expansion. We’ll all have added energy to initiate projects and be more self-oriented toward individual needs. That’s not a bad thing. Just remember Aries’ warrior spirit can become too large if not kept in check. For this reason, the Ukraine war and other world conflicts may flare up. The Sun and Moon are in a 90° square angle to Jupiter. This infers there are still challenges and adjustments we must make between our individual aspirations and collective growth or wealth acquisition. Being grounded and taking personal responsibility for one’s own actions is key. Two important areas Jupiter represents are travel and legal matters. Expect enormous tension involving these agendas. Media will focus on tourism, global transport and high-profile court cases for up to 6 months. Professional experts will be under pressure to forecast matters correctly, protect their interests, or solve legal battles. For added new moon impact, Jupiter is precisely semi-square to Uranus for a third time. This pairing suggests tested situations along with surprises. Jupiter here makes us feel bold, yet challenges exist especially in technologies and cryptocurrencies. Further tech layoffs amid Jupiter in Aries suggests more entrepreneurs opting for self-employment and utilizing tech platforms for success. A few more financial thoughts with two additional charts below:  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) natal chart in synastry with this new moon shows transiting Mars retrograde at 10° Gemini near the DJIA natal Pluto and Midheaven. This implies great dynamic force in the DJIA for at least this 2-week cycle duration if not longer. For investing now, it seems the Dow is favored over NASDAQ.  Saturn in Aquarius has been depressing technologies and cryptocurrencies. The NASDAQ natal chart in synastry with this new moon reinforces continued pressures and limitations for these sectors. Transiting Saturn conjoins the NASDAQ Sun and North Node, while transiting Uranus conjoins the NASDAQ natal Saturn. Transit Mars is opposite NASDAQ Mars, which again heightens volatile trading for this index.
Holiday blessings and Happy New Year to all! Trudy © 2022 by Trudy Carol Disclaimer: The above content is for informational and educational purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny.
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 September 2022 Author Highlighted Ephemeris courtesy of Astro.com Geocosmic alignments influence global stock markets, consumer sentiment, and world events. Always remember the good advice from TV show “Lost” how “people are the variable”.
Important note: exact planetary transits and aspects are stated for current Eastern Time zone. Allow 1-5 days before or after to notice their energetic impact. The further the planet from the Sun, the greater the orbit (a.k.a. orb) of influence. Btw, let me know if you like my color coding of the monthly Ephemeris and if it helps you understand which planet is being referenced. We start September with all outer main astrological planets traveling retrograde: Jupiter (lavender), Saturn (gray), Uranus (sky blue), Neptune (periwinkle), and Pluto (mulberry). That’s a lot of slowed down energy! Everything worldly seems under review rather than moving forward for the entire month. Asteroid Chiron (orange) like the above outer planets is in retrograde motion. This suggests healing our wounds as unique individuals is also under scrutiny. Ponder this: how do we cure what ails us? The True North Node (green) is now halfway through zodiac sign Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus, which rules money. Maybe money issues for the collective and stock markets are halfway over? I’m not really buying that premise, rather just being a sarcastic New York born optimistic Pisces. There aren’t many outer planetary alignments this month. Most of the action is between inner to outer planets. Inner planets Sun (yellow), Moon (lime), Mercury (blush), Venus (pink) and Mars (red) make multiple contacts with the “big boys” and each other to refine picky details we’re reassessing during this retrograde season. Important for the next seven months is that Mars will remain in Gemini until March 25, 2023 due to its cyclical retrograde which occurs every 26 months. The area where Mars in Gemini transits your own natal chart will be enhanced with super activity. If you don’t know where that is, feel free to contact me for a consultation. Mars usually transits each sign for roughly six weeks. While in Gemini actions may seem jittery, jumpy, highly erratic or changeable. Gemini has a “mutable” quality. It’s an “Air” sign, ruled by Mercury. Bustle in commerce, trading, contracts, and communications are all heightened for an extraordinarily extended time. Plan and prepare for continued market volatility. My sense and hope for financial markets in September are that they at least move sideways, but skyward would be better. Someone once told me “hope” is a four-letter word. Inner planets like Mars or Mercury turning retrograde can symbolize a time of major course correction as the focus is on reviewing and revising what we’ve done up to this point. This prior post talks more about how to handle retrogrades: https://www.trudycarol.com/forecasts-blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-planetary-retrogrades-in-astrology. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke in serious tone while in Jackson Hole, Wyoming last week. Coinciding on that day, the Sun which represents men, leaders and figure heads was in challenging square to Mars which signifies actions and driving force energies. Also, money planet Venus was square to Uranus in money sign Taurus. Squares necessitate adjustments, and Powell essentially put the writing on the wall. Perhaps also owing to the skies double stressed that day, the markets tumbled; the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped 1008 points! Following that brief speech, stock markets continue dropping as Powell announced Americans would soon experience “some pain to households and businesses” and “a sustained period of below trend growth” with “softer labor market conditions”. This is all in the hopes of reducing inflation formed by too much money printing and low interest access to borrowing – policies the Fed themselves created. Astrologically I attribute this to power and control planet Pluto in an opportunistic sextile aspect to Neptune, the planet of deception, illusion and idealism. Pluto in Capricorn has been sextile to Neptune in Pisces within a 10° orb of influence for quite some time, giving those in positions of power high-minded ideals that backfired to cause inflation. During the pandemic it really was a no-win situation. But this post is not about judging. It’s about analyzing how what happens above in our skies is reflected below on Earth. Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus have also been transiting closely during their last waning square instigating tensions between our rooted life structures and attempts at breaking free from whatever is holding us back. We can see Saturn has been restricting and limiting Aquarius themes of invention and technology this year by a declining NASDAQ index. With Saturn in Aquarius, the zodiac sign ruled by planet Uranus, people also want to revolutionize existing structures. We’ve clearly seen an upsurge in workers seeking to unionize. This theme will continue for 20 years. Pluto dips into Aquarius during March 2023, and won’t reach the following sign of Pisces until March 2043. As the Saturn-Uranus square is close to perfecting by partile (same) 18° degree in October, we’ll start to feel some of this tension more strongly around September 11 when these two planets face off a mere 1° apart. It’s as if all we’ve been struggling to achieve is rising to the surface and we’re trying to climb past a tall wall. That’s it for the outer planets this month. Now let’s dig into more daily and inner planet transits. September 1: Mars in Gemini sextile Jupiter in Aries This may be the best transit of the month. Take advantage of this time with clever and thoughtful actions to expand your personal, professional and financial wealth opportunities. September 2: Mercury in Libra opposition Jupiter in Aries Communications and ideas about old or new partnerships are spotlighted in hopes of growing our individual selves in climactic fashion. It’s a good time to weigh vital situations and try to reach conclusions for future goals. We might hear important breaking news, and the markets should be lively this Friday. September 5: Venus enters Virgo at 12:05 a.m. Money and relationship matters become more grounded, settled and nuanced for details most of this month. We’re apt to be analytical to the point of being critical. When it comes to investing in September, remember the devil is in the details. Meme stocks and cryptos can disappoint due to this Virgo influence. September 6 to 14: Mercury stations (a.k.a. stalls) at 8° Libra Mental energies, communications, and commerce are magnified, particularly wherever this lands in your natal chart. We’ll likely see many mixed signals in the markets throughout this duration. Should we buy or sell? It’s hard to tell. September 9: Mercury turns retrograde at 8° Libra This retrograde happens on a Friday just before a Full Moon. Whatever trade trends are current in the stock markets may now suddenly reverse. When planets change directions or move into new zodiac signs, reversals often occur. There’s some positive encouragement here, albeit a brief reprieve. September 10: Full Moon at 17° Pisces at 5:59 a.m. We’ll now see something (or things) come to light, or a type of climax in our lives. This Full Moon brings beneficial aspects to outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. September 11: Sun in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus This transit supports the prior two days, amplifying feelings of soul centered self-care and innovating new ways of upgrading our monies and relations with others. Practical dealings toward cryptocurrencies are also spotlighted. September 16: Venus in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini PLUS Sun in Virgo opposition Neptune in Pisces Traders and investors should watch out for this “Triple Witching Day” when multiple options expire. I expect a tumultuous day in the markets. These challenging planetary alignments will only increase the drama. September 17: Mars in Gemini transits beyond 30° of True North Node in Taurus This shows the end of a market low according to author Anthony of Boston in his book, “The Mars Hypothesis”. If his theories hold true, we may start to see some upward momentum which would be a nice change for investors. A lift in the markets may be brief or minor since Anthony’s thesis states the next top begins on October 7 when the Sun is within 30° of the True South Node. Better for day traders than long term investors. September 18: Mercury in Libra opposition Jupiter in Aries PLUS Sun in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn This Mercury-Jupiter opposition is the second of three identical aspects since Mercury is now retrograde and moving over old territory. Look back to September 2 for clues by noting what unfolded then. The Sun trine Pluto now boosts potential results for positive transformations. September 20: Venus in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus AND quincunx Saturn in Aquarius Today the Federal Reserve holds the first of two new Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. The Venus trine to Uranus is auspicious however the quincunx to Saturn suggests a blind spot where money is concerned. We still may not be getting a full story from the Fed, or numbers used to determine the real rate of inflation may prove inaccurate. September 21: Jupiter in Aries semi-square Saturn in Aquarius These two planets are now 45° apart since December 21, 2020 when they both conjoined in Aquarius. It’s not quite as stressful as a regular 90° square angle, yet there’s some underlying (note the word “lying”) tension brooding below the surface from this alignment. Sometimes this pairing can point to a market bottom, but based on October skies I’m not confident of that assumption. Markets can indeed tumble hard when the Fed announces rate hikes today. September 22: Sun enters Libra at 9:04 p.m. The need for greater harmony and a sense justice will be illuminated. Libra as indicated by its glyph of balancing scales likes to weigh decisions, similar to Pisces with two fish swimming in opposite directions. Since we had a Full Moon in Pisces on September 10, there’s a lot of uncertainty and confusion still in the air. Meditate and go with the flow for peaceful Pisces serenity and Libra balance. September 23: Sun conjunct Mercury in Libra PLUS Mercury enters Virgo at 8:04 a.m. This united pair reinforces soul and mind. For personal and mundane worldly matters, conversations geared toward relationship building are reinforced and beneficial. Government figures will likely be featured in the media having significant discussions. It’s all about fine tuning adding practical details as retrograde Mercury slides back into zodiac sign Virgo. September 24: Venus in Virgo opposition Neptune in Pisces Money and relationship planet Venus meets head on with foggy Neptune. This is a time to be extra careful about being deceived by others and cautious of any tendencies toward self-deception. This goes for investments and all kinds of partnerships whether personal or professional. Today can feel especially dreamy and illusive. It’s a great coupling for those making art or love as creativity and imagination are heightened. September 26: Venus in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn PLUS Mercury conjunct Venus in Virgo PLUS Sun in Libra opposition Jupiter in Aries Wow! This is going to be a powerful Monday! The Moon is touring through Libra too. These transits indicate many questions will be answered. We can move forward with better understanding after analyzing all the finer points that have been under review since Mercury turned retrograde. Markets will be rocking and rolling. September 27: Mercury in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn We can find clarity now and communicate in hands-on, methodical ways to transform the various structures in our lives. For example, this is a good day to ask for a raise at your job by demonstrating all you’ve brought to the company in order to earn that increase in income. September 28: Mars in Gemini trine Saturn in Aquarius PLUS Jupiter in Aries semi-square Uranus in Taurus This Mars-Saturn trine supports all verbal and written actions for positive progression in advancing your life structures. With mutable Gemini it’s best to adapt and be willing to make appropriate changes even if they seem uncomfortable. Transportation, machinery, defense and technology sectors are emphasized for investors. Jupiter-Uranus in semi-square suggests wealth expansion will be tested as we aim for lofty goals. September 29: Venus enters Libra 3:49 a.m. A charmed Venus ends the month on a positive note, as the planet of love, money and relationships moves into its second home of Libra (Taurus being the first). Venus rules Libra which again is focused on finding balance, harmony, and constantly weighing decisions. So many choices, so little time. My advice: try to set aside some sweetness with your loved ones in September and October. Love will be your saving grace this and next month when volatility intensifies. Until then, wishing you a successful September… © 2022 by Trudy Carol  Author highlighted June 2022 Ephemeris used with permission by Astro.com Note: While astrology reveals sky influences over consumer sentiment and market trends, people are always the variable. Free will and every choice we make allows us to transform our destiny in different ways. This is why astrological forecasting does not guarantee 100% accurate predictions. In general, June should be a milder month than what we saw during the mayhem of eclipse season plus ingresses of Venus, Jupiter and Mars in Aries. The May 30th New Moon at 9° Gemini launches a period of curiosity, more active communications, commerce, short trips, and attention on news and media. Gemini ruled by Mercury can be an information hound so we’ll be seeking and processing lots of data. There will be more Gemini dynamism shortly following as we journey through June. Mars and Jupiter both firmly entrenched in Aries can continue to heat up issues like inflation and war. Mars in its home zodiac sign may have the advantage. It’s a great energy for impetus to take actions but it can also fuel anger if we’re not self-aware. Feisty and fiery Mars vigor sitting alongside Jupiter is like throwing rapid punches to a much larger opponent. Mars is rocky and crusty while Jupiter is a gas giant that may not feel knocked out. Inflation falls under Jupiter’s realm. With Mars we’re trying to hit inflation hard but with Jupiter the blows land on what seems like an impenetrable hologram. There’s not a lot of outer planet transit activity in June. Below by dates are the monthly highlights. Use a window of about three days before or after the exact aspect dates to see what transpires both personally and in the markets. Tropical geocentric astrology calculates geometry like 90° square angles which represent tension and advises that adjustments be made. June 3 – 4: From the start of the month, we’ll feel two big shifts. Mercury turns direct (hallelujah!) on Friday, June 3rd and then Saturn turns retrograde on Saturday, June 4th. It’s reasonable to expect these directional changes to influence the markets. We’ll gain mental clarity with Mercury in apparent forward motion and then want to reevaluate our structures, plans and positions while Saturn is retrograde. Saturn appears retrograde until October 22 – 23. It might take that long in the US to see full financial ramifications from our current inflationary predicament and how we fare after the Fed raises interest rates. June 4 – 5: Mars in Aries square to Ceres in Cancer. This suggests actions and/or anger in the home, homeland or on Earth. Ceres is known as the “Earth Mother” dwarf planet. News of a big earthquake or other geologic events are possibly triggered by this kind of transit. I wouldn’t rule out aggravation with the Russia-Ukraine war or oil, gas and food issues either. June 11: Venus is conjunct Uranus in Taurus. Venus rules finances, currencies, banking, plus relationships and the arts. Uranus signifies unexpected surprises and shocking events that occur in a flash like a lightning bolt. We might certainly be in for market upsets within the two days before June 9 and/or June 10. As an example, on May 18 Reuters reported three local banks in China have frozen deposits to companies and individuals and we best hope this kind of problem doesn’t escalate any further. Some larger banks in China have warned demand is shrinking and continuing supply disruptions. One real possibility from a Venus-Uranus conjunction in Taurus is problems like these causing shocks to financial systems beyond China. June 13 – 14: On Monday Mercury re-enters Gemini as it moves forward retracing old ground; then a Tuesday Full Moon at 23° Sagittarius greets us with truths we may not be ready to handle. Emotions will be heightened on the US Flag Day when the Federal Reserve meets. Since this Full Moon is square to Neptune, idealism, hopes, visions, and dreams will be challenged. I expect extreme market turbulence under this influence to include fear and confusion even as early as Monday while everyone waits to hear and see what the Fed will say and do next. President Biden plans to meet with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to address his concerns about inflation. Will a 75-basis point rate hike be considered? That could prove to be a Venus-Uranus shocker! June 15: Mars is conjunct Chiron in Aries. Any kinds of wounds whether personal or for the collective may become sensitive sore spots and feel inflamed when Mars conjoins and asserts its energy directly on tender Chiron. Healing is another keyword. How do you spell relief? (Hint: Like the commercial, Rolaids may not do the trick!) Today coincides with a Federal Reserve meeting and the next Economic Projections Report. I’m forecasting that with this aspect their analysis won’t deliver a positive outlook like when Fed Chairman Powell insisted inflation was transitory. I think this week could be a rougher ride for stock market traders and investors. June 16 – 18: Sun in Gemini is square Neptune in Pisces. Luminary Sun will now shine its light on all the confusion (and delusion) we experienced earlier in the week. Simultaneously on June 16 planet Venus conjoins the North Node accenting needed clarity for our future financial direction. On June 18 Venus is square Saturn in Aquarius symbolizing societal tensions and lessons learned where money is involved. This is characteristic of taking responsibility and facing unpleasant harsh realities, especially where money (Venus) is concerned. June 19 – 20: Venus briefly conjoins notorious Fixed Star Algol at 26° Taurus which relates to negative experiences. Again, this is a clue the markets aren’t going to like the Fed’s medicine. Per student Dawn Glinski on the Kepler College website, “Algol is associated with pain, suffering, violence, difficult and emotionally intense experiences, beheadings, accidents to the head, losing one’s head (mentally) and has been historically linked with murderous acts, disastrous events, and anything horrific. People are advised to be cautious when personal planets are transiting over Algol, and when natal planets are with in close proximity to her, (conjunction) it is viewed to be an unlucky and troublesome placement.” Because of the volatile nature of Algol, this might also be a key indicator relating to events unfolding in the Russia-Ukraine war. June 21 – 23: Summer Solstice for the northern hemisphere with the Sun ingress into Cancer followed by Venus entering Gemini hopefully ushers in lighter times. This suggests a better week for worldwide markets and stocks with less explosiveness and more convivial momentum. Additionally, a new larger transit that may be a market timing trend occurs around June 22 – 23 when Mars in Aries reaches within 30° of the North Node according to Anthony Of Boston’s book, “The Mars Hypothesis”. I’m curious and will be watching this closely. It’s the first instance since learning about this book for me to personally observe and test the author’s hypothesis in action. More on Mars: In Traditional (aka “Classical” or “Hellenistic”) Astrology, Mars is considered a malefic (evil, bad) planet, especially for mundane world events. Modern “psychological” astrologers prefer to give individuals self-will and propose there are good and bad possibilities for all planets. With self-awareness we can redirect and harness assertive Mars influences for brave and bold action rather than impassioned arguments, aggression or war. As Mars in Aries moves closer to the North Node, future directions for the human collective will be amplified. We can have further indications about which way the markets are headed for the rest of 2022, whether up or down. Things and people could become more hostile than usual. The same is true of financial markets. But it could also be a time marking courage which we may all need to get through the difficulties of inflation and higher interest rates, not to mention the war in Ukraine and other senseless killings by individuals with guns. With Venus also entering Gemini on June 22, more monies may be spent on lighter entertainment while more trips and social media activity ensues. In the US a busy holiday travel season is finally here. Airline, cruise, and hotel sectors plus stocks like Airbnb ($ABNB), Hertz ($HTZ), and Avis Budget Group ($CAR) might benefit from this short-term trend. The Sun entrenched in Cancer specifies security, comfort, family and nurturing. Investments that spotlight and solidify these values will be uppermost on our minds and perhaps in our portfolios too. June 28: Neptune in Pisces turns retrograde the same day as a New Moon at 7° Cancer. This is a great time to review what we dream and imagine most for home and hearth. Tending to family needs and loving relationships will feel nurturing. The Cancer Sun will also square Jupiter in Aries, alluding to potential financial excesses to ensure those family desires are met. Mars is often impulsive and can fan the flames of extravagance while sharing this space with Jupiter. Of course, temptation to splurge beyond your budget is not advised. Maybe in spite of seeing how costly inflation has become we’re ignoring and boldly reaching into our wallets anyway. Be mindful that Neptune retrograde implies a meandering sense of confusion, delusion, illusion, and sometimes self-deception. June 30: Mercury now moving quickly through Gemini leaves its tour within 30° of the North Node of Taurus. By now we should have gained greater clarity surrounding personal, money and market matters. Clear headed and better able to use all the information gathered during the latest eclipses and Mercury retrograde, we can move forward with more confidence. Wherever you are this June and however you spend it, I wish you a wonderful season. © 2022 Trudy Carol |