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Newsletter: 28/April/2025 Jupiter, Saturn, Purpose, and Meaning
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Newsletter: 21/APRIL/2025 Victory for All Girls and Women
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This Week’s Focus
Upholding the Feminine
Issue 16 Volume 8 21 April 2025
I tell you in very truth, Man is the Son of the Earthly Mother, and from her did the Son of Man receive his whole body, even as the body of the newborn babe is born of the womb of his mother. I tell you truly, you are one with the Earthly Mother; she is in you, and you in her. Of her were you born, in her do you live, and to her shall you return again. Keep, therefore, her laws, for none can live long, neither be happy, but he who honors his Earthly Mother and does her laws.
~~ Jesus of Nazareth, Book One, The Essene Gospel of PeaceJustice to the third gender is good but sensitivities of ladies and gentlemen have to be taken into account.
~ Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, self-realised yogi, humanitarian, NYT bestselling authorDear Friend;
Easter Sunday
As I look out my window towards the east, the Sun rises in a purple field of clouds, a shaft of golden light piercing through as if God had handed Gustave Doré the task of etching such a beautiful scene. It’s Easter Sunday as I write and rare it is that both the Eastern Orthodox and the Catholic Church celebrate on the same Sunday. On this Easter of 2025, both the Julien and Gregorian calendars align and, for today anyway, the Great Schism of 1054 which divided the Christian Church is healed.
A Victory for Girls, Women, and Mothers
April 16 was a monumental day for women. Though technically applicable only to the United Kingdom, the unanimous ruling by five UK Supreme Court justices that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act is based on biological sex, not gender identity, was undoubtedly a “market correction” against years-long attempts to “masculinise” the feminine and is no doubt reverberating around the world. Of course, while some are celebrating the “return of common sense”, others are lamenting the decision as a setback and already are plotting to undermine the ruling as evidenced by leaked Whatsapp messages from Labour party ministers.
Nevertheless, the astrology on April 16 favoured the feminine. Mother Moon was in Sagittarius receiving a strong aspect from wise Jupiter, the planet of equal justice, unconditional Love, and legal decisions. Feminine Venus was exalted in Pisces, a sign associated with the feminine element, water, and the feminine qualities of compassion and empathy. Even androgynous Mercury who takes on the qualities of whoever it associates was only .36 of a degree from Neptune, a planet often considered feminine through its esoteric and ethereal qualities and the one who pushes us (or society) towards unconditional love.
Yet, judging by the large protests occurring in London as I write this, some folks are not happy with the ruling. Do they really know why they are unhappy? 🤔
A strong sense of being man or woman means that you are too identified with your reproductive organs. If you must be identified with some part of your body, try the brains. It could work out better for you and a more healthy social fabric could be woven. ~ Sadhguru
Wise men and women who have reached the ultimate expression of human potential, those exalted souls who carried names like Jesus of Nazareth, Buddha, Lalleshwari, Ramakrishna, Rumi, Ram Tirtha, Black Elk, St Teresa of Avila, Meister Ekhart, Milarepa, Mirabai, Don Juan, Janeshwahr, Sadhguru, Gurumayi, Muktananda, Mother Meera, and on and on… they all spoke and speak of transcending one’s limited identity, that it is our attachment to our body and personality that is in fact, the root of our suffering. They taught that discarding one’s limited identity means letting go limitations like “I am a man. I am a woman.” These are all aspects of who we are not… they are a role we play and a role we should play well, but like an actor on the stage, it is not who we are.
Have you noticed when you are in a state of great joy, love, or ecstasy, your limited identity naturally dissolves into the Ocean of Presence alive only in the present moment? Our limitations leave without even a whisper because, in truth, our limited identity is a fabrication of the mind and holds no reality beyond what our conditioned past gives it. Consider a time when you were filled with the exuberance of simply being alive. I speak not of happiness, for happiness is born from a desire fulfilled. I speak of the sublime stillness inside you that can no longer contain itself and finally explodes in complete abandon. In that experience, you are no longer a limited being. Man, woman, rich, poor, smart, stupid… in such moments, you have unlocked the cage of your own doing and stepped into freedom, free to soar with the Sun where even Icarus could not.
Happy Easter.
🤗
David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
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- Eye on the Globe
- Hero’s Journey: Free App
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Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: match the significations of the following dates to what you wish to accomplish. To plan important events further into the future, contact David for a Muhurtha reading which finds the best date(s) for your specific tasks or goals.Sun in Taurus…
20 APR — 20 MAY
The Sun in Taurus highlights an individual who is loyal, grounded, connected to the earth element, and who seeks security in their life. Since the Sun relates to your self-expression and identity, you tend to identify yourself through Venus, the ruler of Taurus. This means art, beauty, relationships, and win-win situations are important to you.
The Sun can never be inimical to our existence in astrology, but it can be troubled. Venus, ruler of Taurus, is an enemy to the Sun and can indicate too much identification with the world of objects whether it is a person or a thing. Venus hijacks Sun’s emphasis on self-expression and attempts to define itself through the accomplishments of others. A wayward Venus is not easily recognisable. As the ruler of external comforts and pleasures, it can become dependent upon another person’s creativity, their lifestyle, even their looks. As always, this is not about living a spartan existence; rather, it is about being aware of the tendencies and making adjustments. Depending upon another person or object may work while you have access to them, but sooner or later, that access is denied either by their choice, circumstance, or simply the passage of time. To this end, it is always best to embrace your own worth and greatness first — then bring others into your ‘bubble’.
Fun Fact: Zodiac comes from the Greek zodiakos (kyklos) which literally means “circle of little animals” and is one indication of how astrological knowledge was shared between the cultures of Greece and India beginning in the time of Alexander the Great. For thousands of years before the Greeks, the Vedic culture used a 12-part circle which represented 12 aspects of the Sun (Adityas) and offer us some fascinating insights not gleaned from the Greeks.
Sun in Aditya Mitra (Taurus)…
The Aditya that corresponds to the Greek zodiacal sign of Taurus is Mitra which symbolises the dawn, i.e., the birth of the cosmos. Mitra highlights friendship and along with the Aditya Vivasvan, Mitra relates to the throat chakra underscoring the quality of beneficial communication inherent in friendships. Mitra also works closely with Varuna as the upholder of truth as an expression of unconditional love. When we are established in unconditional love, truth is automatically protected because nothing can be taken or added to unconditional love.
When the Sun is in Mitra, God is directing your attention to your capacity, or lack thereof, for the art of diplomacy, truth, childhood, friendships, and the creative potential of physical reality as a medium for learning what you need to develop fully. The stronger and less afflicted your Sun, the less work you will need to do to express yourself authentically in a constructive way. The Sun in Taurus can become enamoured with its own opinion which creates a stubborn resistance to hear other views… stay loose and nonjudgmental and simply do what’s needed. 🤗
Moon Planner
Has the Moon got you hurried and harried?
No worries! As a symbol of the feminine quality, the Moon represents your capacity to receive. In this sense, the Moon is about recognising the resources you have available and using them for your benefit. Too often, we do not recognise what is available around us to make our life more fulfilling. Instead, we get distracted with what is not ours to have and miss out on the available opportunity, experiencing disappointment and disillusionment… or worse, like the poor fellow in the photo. 😄
Sunday, 27 April: New Moon in Taurus (19:31 GMT)
New Moons are best spent quietly in meditation and reflection to allow for latent insights to rise to the surface so you can allow
them to work their magic.
ALERT: Occurring this week in Taurus, the Moon’s degree is past its exaltation indicating a greater possibility of falling into an emotional trap. Influences related to Venus (ruler of Taurus), Uranus, and a strong square aspect from Pluto means outer circumstances in relationships can be challenging to handle as emotions are volatile. Uranus can indicate an unexpected person as the source of volatility. Pluto indicates transformation through challenge. Do you feel lucky? 😁
As with all new moons, a much better use of your time during this New Moon is to spend it in spiritual pursuits, contemplation, or creativity. Spiritual practices promoting bhakti (love and devotion) during this time is wonderful as is creativity that in some way connects you to the earth element (gardening, pottery, finger painting, beading, etc). Inwardly, this can be a time of emotional breakthrough.
Auspicious day: the second day after a New Moon is considered especially auspicious to start new projects as the Moon has begun its journey in the bright half towards full.Neptune has moved into Aries…
No small matter as Neptune will be there through 2028
Neptune relates to the blossoming of unconditional Love. In fact, Neptune represents the catalyst necessary for this blossoming to occur. Without experiencing unconditional love, we cycle through an endless array of relationships looking for love, but only find we have placed conditions upon it. Neptune says, “Hold on! I will strip you of attachment so you can experience what true love is really like.” This can be unsettling, even jolting, but it is a step towards your true fulfilment.
Neptune has been in Pisces, a water sign where it does well keeping us focused on the subtler aspects of life, creativity, and spirituality. In Aries, a sign of vision, dreams, and exalted ideas, Neptune can add a mystical, ethereal element to our yearnings and draw us into situations that take us from harsh realities to higher dimensions. Stay grounded, however, as our Neptune qualities can get lost in illusion and fancy. Jupiter is the planet of unconditional love and its overriding intention to uplift everyone will protect you. Stay true to your heart’s desire and all ends well.
Saturn is moving into Aries…
…a three month test run
Saturn will enter Aries on 25 MAY then back into Pisces on 1 SEPT then back into Aries 14 FEB. Through July, consider Saturn’s initial stay in Aries a test run alerting you to where you need to address leaks in your consciousness. Saturn becomes debilitated in Aries and indicates a tempest that temporarily keeps us floundering for something to hang onto. We look this way and that, trying to stay afloat, until we finally realise that it is the Greatness of Saturn within us that keeps us afloat. Saturn is dispassion, objectivity, hard work, and disciplined organisation. Saturn is our capacity to resist and let go what does not serve us. In Aries, this capacity is weakened by Mars which rules Aries. Mars is wilful action at odds with Saturn’s more prudent approach. This can mean difficulty in finding the traction necessary to move forward. Again, objective reasoning is your friend. Do not let fear or resistance to change keep you stuck.
With Neptune, Saturn indicates more possibility of learning lessons in love through trials and tribulations. On the positive side, you will be less likely to fall for illusion and false charm. Depending upon your personal horoscope, Saturn in Aries can mean a challenging period of rectifying your karmic debt, and/or finding stable ground after some trials. Indeed, a strong inner and outer foundation is important over the next three years. You can always contact me for a better understanding of how your Saturn will fare over the next three years.
Until then, seek to stabilise your mind through spiritual practice and devotion, your body through healthy habits, and your life situation through common sense, objectivity, and right action.Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
APR 18 — JUN 16: Mars enters Leo
— Aggressive work scenarios; energises authentic work and projects
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
JUN 17 — AUG 6: Mars in Virgo
— Taking on too many responsibilities; supports fitness programmes
SEP 1 — FEB 13 2026: Saturn in Pisces
— Tendency towards fear-based decisions; loss of boundaries; strong creative ideas
FEB 14 2026— APR 12 2028: Saturn in Aries
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
Astrology of the World
It can be useful to examine world events from the perspective of the astrology of the players involved, not just in understanding the forces behind occurrences, but in understanding the tendencies of our own mind. Human beings have similar inner challenges which mundane astrology can help us understand…
Disclaimer: I hold no party affiliation. I aim to offer you an unbiased perspective of world events through the lens of archaeology, astrology, and yoga.This week:
Revolution, counter-revolution… resolution?
The world is in the midst of an ideological battle that will dictate the course of world events for decades to come…
It’s not difficult to see we are in the midst of an ideological battle between opposites, e.g., right, left; conservative, liberal; democracy, socialism. While this is true, we can gain some solace from realising these battles are the stirrings of a much deeper process that is pushing humanity from ignorance towards enlightenment. For Western astrologers, this process is encapsulated in the approaching “New Age” which will usher in a new period of higher consciousness. Depending upon which astrologer you ask, the angle of the Earth’s axis is either leaving the sign of Pisces and entering Aquarius or has left Pisces and is at the beginning of Aquarius. Either way, western astrologers tell us we are in a period of transition — that the “Age of Aquarius” and its focus on humanitarian principles is unfolding. Excited for the new dawn? Do understand that this Aquarian unfolding will likely take at least a few hundred years. We still have time to do our homework. ☺️
In a similar vein, yogic science mirrors what astronomers have discovered, that the Earth cycles through the zodiac every 25,920 years. Realised yogis and mystics tell us life on Earth travels a cyclical wave through four yugas with each yuga representing a higher evolution of consciousness. This repeating wave goes from ignorance (Kali Yuga — the bottom of the wave) to enlightened (Satya Yuga — the top of the wave) and back again over a period of 25,920 years.
According to Sadhguru and others, we are currently trending upwards and approaching the end of the second yuga, Dvapara, and the beginning of the third, Treta, which, according to their calculations, will begin around AD 2082 and last for roughly 3900 years. Treta Yuga is considered the second best time in the cycle of yugas, a time when humanity experiences a significant increase in human intelligence and spiritual growth leading to a more profound understanding of our connection to the planet and the cosmos.
What is most relevant to us right now, and especially to our children and children’s children, is that as yugas give way to the next, there tends to be an upheaval in the world, an adjustment, not necessarily related to war (though war is a possibility). AD 2082 is not far off, relatively speaking. Are we doing what we can to make a better world for the future generations? As it so happens, we are not doing a very good job in at least one metric. Research in purchasing power reveals that, on the whole, each succeeding generation is worse off since the Baby Boomer generation (1946 — 1965). For example, Generation Z (1997 — 2012) has 86% less purchasing power than Baby Boomers did when they were in their 20s. Baby Boomers share how most families easily lived off one income during the 60s and 70s. Tell that to a Gen Z twenty-something and they won’t see how it can be possible, so conditioned into two person incomes have they become. Whether this conditioning is a result of bad choices or part of a larger, nefarious plan of the powerful remains to be seen (though I must tell you that the evidence increasingly supports the latter).
Though the battle between conservative values and liberal ideologies has been raging for at least a century, much of the reason it continues is because most Europeans and especially Americans have a short memory and an appalling lack of historical knowledge. Such knowledge would help move everyone back towards the centre. Where there is extremism, there is fear, and where there is fear, there is death, destruction, and chaos.
As a historian and archaeologist, I tend to look at world events through the lens of past trials and tribulations, after all, as the saying goes, those who ignore the lessons of history are doomed to repeat the ills of the past. Absolute power corrupts absolutely and powerful people who lack a higher consciousness will always seek to reshape the world to their image. How successful they are will depend upon the counter mechanisms in place that allow the less powerful to have a voice. For this to happen, freedom of speech is essential.
In the coming weeks, we shall look more closely at the astrology of these present times. Saturn and Neptune are moving into Aries and Jupiter soon into Cancer. With solar activity still higher than expected, we are in the midst of a volatile period. How we get through these times as nations, communities, and individuals will ultimately depend upon people like you and I. Are we up to the task?
I leave you with these words from Sadhguru:
In the yogic tradition, it is said that once you distance yourself from the compulsions of your genetic and karmic software, as well as the vested interests and identifications of your intellect, you are in touch with chitta, an unclouded consciousness. Now, your life returns to the way it was always intended to be – radiantly alive, fresh, immaculate.
Imagine making choices from an unclouded consciousness. As Louis Armstrong sang in 1967, “What a wonderful world, Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world…”
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Newsletter: 14/April/2025 Spiritual Patriotism and the Pitfalls of Tribalism
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This Week’s Focus
Spiritual Patriotism and the Pitfall of Tribalism
Issue 15 Volume 8 14 April 2025
Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seemed to have failed us.
~~ George Washington (1732 —1799), founding father, commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and first US presidentIf you must realise unity with God, realise first your unity with the whole nation. Let this intense feeling of identity with every creature within this land be throbbing in every fibre of your frame.”
~ Swami Rama Tirtha (1873—1906), self-realised yogi, mathematician, teacher, and poet
Dear Friend;
One of the greatest saints India has ever produced, Swami Rama Tirtha spoke of the need for “spiritual patriotism“. It’s a beautiful
concept that reveals the transformation possible when we love our nation with all our heart and all our mind, for the distance between a lover of nation and a lover of All is very short.
Though Swami Rama attained the ultimate bliss, he lived and taught “practical Vedanta” and urged everyone to see God in the world as the world. Speaking fervently on spiritual patriotism, he said:
Tune yourself in love with your country and people. Be a spiritual soldier. Lay down your life in the interest of your land abnegating the little ego, and having thus loved the country, feel anything and the country will feel with you. March and the country will follow. This, indeed, is practical Vedanta.
These are strong words, perhaps even surprising to you. Can nationalistic pride support world peace and global harmony?
In today’s world, patriotism is often derided as an antithesis to the idea of a “global community”. In America, if you fly the stars and stripes, it is not uncommon to be labeled a redneck, right-wing nationalist. In the UK, showing patriotism and pride in your country has been in decline for a while, especially among 18 — 24 year olds where only 15% feel strongly patriotic (YouGov.co.uk). Not to be outdone, only 9% of Germans feel strongly patriotic. Are these trends a good thing? 🤔
In Vedic astrology, there is no “patriotic indicator” per se. However, when accessing a person’s horoscope, certain placements are more indicative of patriotic feelings and actions and, together, can reveal a person who takes pride in their country. Are you patriotic? In case you are having trouble deciding (😄), here are a few ways to determine your level of nation-pride. Look for these influences upon the fourth house (home and homeland), the 7th house (foreign residence), and the 12th house (exile whether self-induced or not):
Moon: as significator of home and homeland, can indicate emotional connection. This is especially true if your Moon is in the 4th house (home) or in Taurus (loyalty) or Scorpio (devotion).
Sun: the Sun’s influence upon homeland can indicate pride. Afflicted, it can indicate blindness to your nation’s faults.
Venus: Venus is a planet of contracts. Its influence indicates loyalty as a reflection of your contract to your country.
Jupiter: as a planet of unconditional love, Jupiter is more associated with being a “citizen of the world” though it can also indicate a strong yearning to uplift the citizens of your country. Jupiter is more closely related to the spiritual patriotism espoused by Ram Tirtha, Sadhguru, and others.
For enlightened souls, having national pride is a good thing, after all, it is nonsensical to be otherwise. Sadhguru was once asked if showing patriotism toward’s your country has any value? He replied, “How do you make a nation without investing any emotion into it?” “The idea of Nationhood,” he said at another time, “needs love and pride in the hearts of the people to make it a great Nation.”
Patriotism is not the final destination, but a waypoint on the road to establishing oneself in the global community as a conscious being. By loving your nation with all your heart, it is easier to make the step to loving the world. Paradoxical? Perhaps, but there is a simple reason for this…
…there is only love and nothing but Love. When you love anything unconditionally, whether it is your spouse, a wildflower, or your nation, you have unwittingly thrown open the door to the only Love there is, the divine Love of God. Your task is to make this a conscious experience, not an accident.
🤗
David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
In this issue:- Weekly Planning Forecast
- Astrology of the World
- Hero’s Journey: Free App
Revolution Special! If you would like to go over in detail the potential and possibility of the next six months for you personally, I am offering an hourly special: £45/hr online; audio recorded. Contact me here. Astrology Monday
Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: match the significations of the following dates to what you wish to accomplish. To plan important events further into the future, contact David for a Muhurtha reading which finds the best date(s) for your specific tasks or goals.If your Sun is in Taurus, the bull…
20 APR — 20 MAY
The Sun in Taurus highlights an individual who is loyal, grounded, connected to the earth element, and who seeks security in their life. Since the Sun relates to your self-expression and identity, you tend to identify yourself through Venus, the ruler of Taurus. This means art, beauty, relationships, and win-win situations are important to you.
The Sun can never be inimical to our existence in astrology, but it can be troubled. Venus is an enemy to the Sun and can indicate too much identification with the world of objects whether it is a person or a thing. Venus hijacks Sun’s emphasis on self-expression and attempts to define itself through the accomplishments of others. A wayward Venus is not easily recognisable. As the ruler of external comforts and pleasures, it can become dependent upon another person’s creativity, their lifestyle, even their looks. As always, this is not about living a spartan existence; rather, it is about being aware of the tendencies and making adjustments. Depending upon another person or object may work while you have access to them, but sooner or later, that access is denied either by their choice, circumstance, or simply the passage of time. To this end, it is always best to embrace your own worth and greatness first — then bring others into your ‘bubble’.
Fun Fact: Zodiac comes from the Greek zodiakos (kyklos) which literally means “circle of little animals” and is one indication of how astrological knowledge was shared between the cultures of Greece and India beginning in the time of Alexander the Great. For thousands of years before the Greeks, the Vedic culture used a 12-part circle which represented 12 aspects of the Sun (Adityas) and offer us some fascinating insights not gleaned from the Greeks.
If your Sun is in Aditya Mitra…
The Aditya that corresponds to Taurus in the Greek zodiac is Mitra which symbolises the dawn, i.e., the birth of the cosmos. An Aditya Sun is friendship and along with Aditya Vivasvan, Mitra relates to the throat chakra underscoring the quality of beneficial communication inherent in friendships. Mitra also works closely with Varuna as the upholder of truth as an expression of unconditional love. When we are established in unconditional love, truth is automatically protected because nothing can be taken or added to unconditional love.
If your Sun is in Mitra, God is emphasising through you the art of diplomacy, truth, childhood, friendships, and the creative potential of physical reality as a medium for learning what you need to fully develop. The stronger and less afflicted your Sun, the less work you will need to do to express yourself authentically.
If you have a planet in Taurus/Mitra…
Moon: the Moon is exalted in Taurus. The Moon in Taurus indicates the potential of fulfilling your needs through Taurus/Venus (external world, possessions, effective communication, adherence to truth). If your Moon is troubled, these things will be met, but after much handwringing and emotional turmoil.
Mercury: in Taurus, the sign of communication and truth, Mercury does well. It offers the possibility of assessing your options and choosing what works for you.
Venus: in its own sign, Venus naturally supports material comfort and pleasures.
Mars: Mars is your will power and intention to do right action. Mars is not wanted in Mitra because it indicates strong opinions and inflexibility. In the home of Venus, Mars can find itself going down the road of sense gratification rather than what is for the benefit of all.
Jupiter: Venus is an enemy to Jupiter. Venus likes to party and though Jupiter seeks to maintain proper behaviour, in Taurus, Jupiter’s purity is tested by the allure and sensuality of Venus. A strong Jupiter withstands; a weakened Jupiter joins the party to its detriment.
Saturn: Saturn gets along with Venus as long as they are not in the same space. If Saturn is in Taurus and Venus is somewhere else, Saturn experiences some of the comforts and pleasures he typically denies himself. This softens your Saturn nature so you can be more playful.
Outer planets: If you have Pluto or Neptune in Taurus in your natal chart, I want to learn your healthy habits as they were both last in Taurus well over 100 years ago. Uranus was in Taurus from 1934 to 1941, but most recently from 2018 thru 7 July 2025. Uranus is the planet of authenticity. It is the power of Consciousness that seeks to force you to be who you really are. I say force because Uranus “shakes things up” as such theatrics and drama is often required to get us out of our comfortable bed. While in Taurus, this has come for many of you through outer circumstances connected to material comfort and pleasure and especially through relationships. The eclipses in 2024 (effective Feb thru May) were especially indicative of someone coming into our life to shake us out of our sleepwalk. Most often not pleasant, but most assuredly needed. If you missed out on experiencing such things, no worries. Uranus is still in Taurus for another three months. 😁
Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
APR 9 — 20: close orb between Rahu/Saturn in Pisces
— Making choices out of fear; supports organisation and systematic planning
APR 18 — JUN 16: Mars enters Leo
— Aggressive work scenarios; energises authentic work and projects
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
JUN 17 — AUG 6: Mars in Virgo
— Taking on too many responsibilities; supports fitness programmes
SEP 1 — FEB 13 2026: Saturn in Pisces
— Tendency towards fear-based decisions; loss of boundaries; strong creative ideas
FEB 14 2026— APR 12 2028: Saturn in Aries
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
Astrology of the World
It can be useful to examine world events from the perspective of the astrology of the players involved, not just in understanding the forces behind occurrences, but in understanding the tendencies of our own mind. Human beings have similar inner challenges which mundane astrology can help us understand…
Disclaimer: I hold no party affiliation. I aim to offer you an unbiased perspective of world events through the lens of archaeology, astrology, and yoga.Food for thought:
Is Donald Trump going mad… or is it just us?
Letting go tribalism and herd mentality
If you will recall in a previous issue of this newsletter, plotting an inauguration’s horoscope is a great technique in astrology to get a perspective on the energy that has been infused into a country through an election until the next election. An interesting aspect is that it is NOT the winner of an election who infuses their energy into a country but that the winner of the election best matches what is already destined karmically for that nation. For example, from the perspective of the 2025 US presidential inauguration horoscope, the individual horoscope of Trump was a better ‘match’ than that of Kamala Harris as to what would transpire in the United States from 2025 thru JAN 2029.
What does this mean?
The 2025 US presidential inauguration horoscope showed Saturn in the Aditya Dhata (Pisces). Saturn does not do well in Dhata because Dhata is the Aditya which relates to the mother who bears the pain and responsibility of birthing and raising a child. Dhata is the field that must be cultivated, prepared, and if necessary, healed before realising an abundant crop. It represents all the hardships that must be endured to do so. Saturn, however, is a planet of resistance. This is good wheere saturn’s resistance is wanted. However, in Dhata (Pisces), Saturn is afflicted and indicates an inability to bear the pain necessary to heal. It resists the medicine that will cure it because the pill tastes bitter.
From this perspective, it was Trump who would best initiate solutions that are necessary, but which reveal people’s resistance to change. In other words, many Americans, even many who voted for him, are not in a healthy state of mind to endure what needs to be endured in order for real progress to take place. Does this mean Trump is sending the country (and world) over a cliff? Not at all. It simply means that the world is not ready to take the medicine that will cure it of its ills whether this came from Trump or someone else. The world is exhausted. There was the pandemic, then the war in Ukraine, then Gaza, and climate change and on and on. This is not to say every aspect of Trump’s actions are not without risk or will even work. However, what IS certain is that we will never know if all we can do is resist and protest.
This “mental and energetic exhaustion” comes into focus when we consider how the opposing side, whether in America or Europe, offer no alternative plan. Have you noticed this? The lack of any plan from the other side is deafening and a sure indication that the resistance is simply a knee-jerk, tribal response.
Abandoning the ability to think for themselves, most people vote as a tribe according to 1. family tradition 2. Party affiliation and 3. friends and social network. This is nothing new. These findings were found to be true in The American Voter, a seminal study made in 1960, and reaffirmed by a similar study in 2008, The American Voter Revisited.
Tribal voting is counter to spiritual growth. Read what Sadhguru says about tribal voting in a May 2024 article in the Times of India:
“On the spiritual journey, before you can transcend your individuality, you have to first become an individual. When you are the consequence of many influences, you are not an individual. You’re a crowd. Crowds can evolve, but it is impossible for a collective to ever be enlightened. Enlightenment can only happen to an individual. Likewise, becoming an individual is the first step to becoming a mature voter. When people vote en masse, they have squandered the tremendous possibility offered by the secret ballot. Collective decision-making is feudalism. Unfortunately, many people cast their votes as groups, not individuals.
The political party has become the new religious allegiance. We talk of voting beyond barriers of faith, but for many, the political party has become the new faith. They do not consider the merits and demerits of any proposed policy. Instead, they vehemently oppose policies if initiated by the party they do not support, and unreservedly support every policy initiated by the one they support. Many are simply afraid of being ostracised by their friend circle. This is tribalism, not democracy.
People keep asking each other, “Are you right, left, or centre?” Taking a fixed stance on things is juvenile. Once you say, “We belong to this camp, so we will only vote this way”, there is no democracy left. A living democracy means that you evaluate your position each time and take a stand accordingly. This considered position, this flexible stance, is a strength, not a weakness.
Each represents a great possibility. Democracy is a tremendous tool of self-determination where people are the power and decide the destiny of the nation. This freedom should not be surrendered by refraining from casting your vote out of callous indifference or cynicism.
It is time to imbue both our spirituality and our politics with this spirit of responsibility and freedom. It is time to vote on the basis of consciousness, not conditioning. Let us make it happen.”
Spiritual patriotism does not mean you follow others like lemmings. It means you embrace your individuality with gusto and apply your brain as a wonderful tool to discern fact from fiction, information from misinformation, true intentions from hidden agendas. This is a spiritual process. As Sadhguru says, you cannot be enlightened unless you are first an individual. You have the capacity and the ability; you only need act.
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For more information, visit astrologyofjoy.com/consultations.About David: Personally certified by Dr. David Frawley, author and founder of the American Institute of Vedic Studies, David has been a professional astrologer for over 30 years. David learned the art and science of Indian astrology while a ten-year resident in the ashram of a realised spiritual master. David guides clients throughout the world on achieving everyday fulfilment in their spiritual and personal goals, relationships, and wellbeing.
David served as editor of Isha Yoga’s European newsletter for two years, was Vice President of the Rosia Montana Cultural Foundation in Romania, and has a Masters in Archaeology (with Distinction), studying the challenges and issues facing contemporary society from the archaeological perspective. He also wrote and published a parent-child picture book with his brother, Steve (illustrator), about the life of Adiyogi, the first yogi. He currently resides in Burntisland, Scotland, where he serves on the board of the Burntisland Harbour Access Trust helping maintain public access to the historically significant harbour.Copyright © 2025 Elemental Astrology, All rights reserved.
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Newsletter: 07/April/2025 Revolution and Renewal
Astrology Monday! We are in the midst of a revolution… 😳 View this email in your browser
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Revolution and Renewal
Issue 14 Volume 8 7 April 2025
“If you resist change, you resist life.”
~~ SadhguruThere is no overnight solution. If we work at it, if in our whole life we work at it, if we leave 10% change, it’s a tremendous thing because social realities cannot be changed like this. People have tried to change it through violent methods. All you will do is you will replace one tyrant with many. That’s all that will happen in the name of revolutions.
~~ Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, yogi, mystic, humanitarian, NYT bestselling author
Dear Friend;
Louis L’Amour (1908 — 1988), the popular author known world-wide for his novels about the American West, once wrote, “The only thing that never changes is that everything changes.“ We work so diligently to create stability in our lives only to have the winds of fate remind us that we are not in control of anything except our inner experience — heaven forbid if we have tied our inner experience to the outer circumstances of life! As the old timer said to the ambitious young entrepreneur, “That’s a hard way to make a livin’.” 😉
Reading the day’s headlines, one senses that every aspect of life is undergoing the tremor of change. From AI’s future effects on culture and the workplace to trade deficits and trade wars, the world is experiencing a seismic shift and no one can be exactly sure of where we will find ourselves in the future. Nevertheless, each week in this newsletter, astrology, especially Mundane astrology, the branch of astrology that considers global trends, will help us understand what we will be facing in the years ahead.
Mundane astrology examines the horoscopes of nations, rulers, politicians, and other influential people as a means to better understand world events related to natural processes and geopolitics; it is among the oldest forms of astrology. After all, in centuries past, a King was better able to rule, and keep his kingdom, if he had some idea of what was coming down the road. In your case, you don’t have to wait to be crowned a King or Queen; this newsletter will help you rule your own personal kingdom with a better eye on future possibility.
Beginning this month, we shall take a closer look at the revolution affecting the world today. Revolution may be a surprising word to use, but it is exactly what is happening across North America and Europe with repercussions throughout the world. As always, things are rarely what they seem and the revolution that is happening is an opportunity that, in my lifetime at least, has not presented itself as raw and unfiltered as what we are witnessing now. Are we humans up to the task? Can we put aside our assumptions and simply look at world events without prejudice?
In Mundane astrology, the slower moving outer planets Jupiter, Saturn, the nodes, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto offer the greatest insight into long-term trends. Taking at least a year to traverse a single sign, Jupiter, Saturn, the outer planets reveal deep and profound changes at work within us and the global community. For this reason, much can be gleaned from analysing their position in the sky, especially in reference to a particular nation through the horoscopes of that nation’s leaders, inaugurations, and the birth chart.
At the end of May 2025, Saturn moves into Aries, its sign of debilitation in Vedic astrology. On a global scale, Saturn represents the karma we must go through and our capacity to experience it with a steady mind. As we saw in an earlier issue, Saturn in the Aditya sign of Dhata (Pisces) indicates difficulty in bearing what must be borne in order to resolve what needs to be resolved. In other words, an issue in the world today that will intensify later this year and through 2028 is that many will not have the will to make the changes they must make in order to help make their lives, and the world, a better place. Aries is our capacity to give energy to what is possible and Saturn, a planet of karmic pain, dulls this capacity by creating a sense that we have been victimised, that somehow, life has given us the short end of the stick.
A question we must ask is if playing the role of victim or encouraging others to be a victim is a legitimate means to a legitimate end? Too often, victimhood is encouraged by those seeking to manipulate emotions in order to gain a foothold to more money and power. If no victims come forward, they are created. This does not mean there is never any truth in a perceived injustice, but when a person’s power to change their life is overshadowed by the greed of powerful groups, aggression and violence unfolds. Indeed, for those with nefarious agendas, violence is welcomed as we have seen in Hamas’s campaign of fear in Gaza and in the violent attacks on Tesla owners in the United States.
The world is in need of a higher perspective and this can only come through an experience of one’s higher nature. Speaking about the need for a “meditation revolution”, Sadhguru says this:
Whenever we talk about revolution, most of the time people are talking about changing somebody, isn’t it? All the time rather. See, you wanting somebody else to change is not a revolution. This is an age old problem. Mother-in-law wants the daughter-in-law to change; daughter-in-law wants the mother-in-law to change, isn’t this an age old problem? Is there a revolution in it? What is revolutionary about it? You want somebody else to change – there is no revolution about it. ‘I am willing to change’ — this is a revolution. This will bring about genuine change in the world. That ‘I am willing to change my ways to make things happen’ – this will bring about the change.
There is a revolution happening in the world today… inside and out… but only the revolution on the inside will determine if the global revolution on the outside brings peace and prosperity… or slavery.
I prefer peace and prosperity. Will you join me?
🤗
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Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: match the significations of the following dates to what you wish to accomplish. To plan important events further into the future, contact David for a Muhurtha reading which finds the best date(s) for your specific tasks or goals.Sun in Aries
21 MAR — 19 APR
An important aspect of the Sun is right action (dharma), i.e., right action at the right time. It is right action that burns away the darkness of the night each morning, warms the land, and brings forth the conditions for life. In Aries, a sign ruled by Mars, the Sun becomes exalted and is welcomed by Mars, the planet of directed will and focused attention. Aries is a fire sign that creates a conducive environment for the fire of the Sun. In Aries, the Sun enhances leadership potential, career, rules and laws, and vision. In Aries, the Sun’s innate capacity as a ruler allows it to rule over its kingdom with honour and integrity.
Fun Fact: Zodiac comes from the Greek zodiakos (kyklos) which literally means “circle of little animals” and is one indication of how astrological knowledge was shared between the cultures of Greece and India beginning in the time of Alexander the Great. For thousands of years before the Greeks, the Vedic culture used a 12-part circle which represented 12 aspects of the Sun (Adityas) and offer us some fascinating insights not gleaned from the Greeks.
The Aditya that corresponds to Aries is Aryama which means friend, companion, and life-partner who protects through noble cause, chivalry, and duty. Aryama provides the warmth that nurtures institutions and societal structures through just laws and sense of duty.
This Week
This forecast is a quick look at what is affecting your self-image, self-confidence, and self-worth for the next 7 days. For a more complete and personal look at all the amazing aspects of your astrology, contact David at astrologyofjoy.com.Moon Planner
Has the Moon got you hurried and harried?
No worries! The Moon represents your capacity to receive, a feminine quality, and recognising the resources you have available to fulfil your emotional needs. Too often, we get distracted with what is not ours to have and miss out on the available opportunity, experiencing disappointment and disillusionment… or worse, we become like the poor fellow in the photo. 😄
Full Moon in Libra:
Sunday, 13 April: Full Moon in Libra (00:22 GMT)
According to mystics like Sadhguru, full moons magnify whatever your state of mind, good or bad. There is science behind this: just as full moons create higher than usual tides on earth, so there is a natural draw of fluids into your brain. Full Moons are a great opportunity to ascend to new emotional heights which can bring on deeper insights and intuition.
The Libra Full Moon can help you understand your relationship to others especially as they relate to your emotional needs. Venus rules Libra and as the planet of relationships, reveals the conditional love that exists in relationships as a contract between two people — Venus represents the “business” side of the relationship.
In the best “contracts”, each person offers to the other what they don’t need in order to get what they need. Lest you think this seems easily accomplished, it’s not because we often do not see what we are holding onto that is not serving the relationship, something, in fact that the other person actually needs in their life. For example, let us say you are someone who not only exerts control, but likes to control the relationship. Typically, you will be in relationship to someone you CAN control and is a reason you were attracted to them in the first place. Such a partner would tend to lack self esteem where you feel confidence. Thus, in this relationship, in order to experience harmony, you should hand over the need to control to the other person. It’s not that the other person will then be the controlling one; rather, by letting go the need to control, you are actually strengthening the other person’s sense of self. No relationship will prosper unless both parties are expressing authentically, i.e., without fear of reprisal or repercussion from the other.
This is a very simplistic example, of course. In actuality, relationships require nuance, insight, and deftness and is a reason why gurus love to put people together in some capacity. Renowned spiritual master Swami Muktananda was once asked how it was possible for him to keep track of all his disciples. He replied, “I don’t need to. I just put two people together and let them do all the work on each other.” 😂
Mother’s milk from mother Moon: Gurumayi of the Siddha lineage once shared with us two practical ways to harness the full moon energy. The first is to simply go somewhere quiet and gaze at the beauty of the full moon for an extended time paying close attention to your feelings. Another is to leave milk in a clear, covered glass overnight in a window sill where it will catch the full moon’s rays. In the morning, consume the milk. Milk easily absorbs the positive energy around it as well as neutralise negative energy and is used to purify jewellery of negative energies or unhelpful karmas that may be associated with the jewellery maker or previous owners. You can also do this as a jewellery rejuvenator every six months or so to keep your jewellery energetically fresh. It is best to use organic whole milk, raw if possible.Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
APR 9 — 20: close orb between Rahu/Saturn in Pisces
— Making choices out of fear; supports organisation and systematic planning
APR 18 — JUN 16: Mars enters Leo
— Aggressive work scenarios; energises authentic work and projects
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; tendency to overemphasise pain body; supports taking calculated risks in order to realise vision
JUN 17 — AUG 6: Mars in Virgo
— Taking on too many responsibilities; supports fitness programmes
SEP 1 — FEB 13 2026: Saturn in Pisces
— Tendency towards fear-based decisions; loss of boundaries; strong creative ideas
FEB 14 2026— APR 12 2028: Saturn in Aries
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risksHero’s Journey
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose (2009)
— Ekhart Tolle
“To recognize one’s own insanity is, of course, the arising of sanity, the beginning of healing and transcendence.”
“This book’s main purpose is not to add new information or beliefs to your mind or try to convince you of anything, but to bring about a shift in consciousness, that is to say to awaken. This book is about you.”
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For more information, visit astrologyofjoy.com/consultations.About David: Personally certified by Dr. David Frawley, author and founder of the American Institute of Vedic Studies, David has been a professional astrologer for over 30 years. David learned the art and science of Indian astrology while a ten-year resident in the ashram of a realised spiritual master. David guides clients throughout the world on achieving everyday fulfilment in their spiritual and personal goals, relationships, and wellbeing.
David served as editor of Isha Yoga’s European newsletter for two years, was Vice President of the Rosia Montana Cultural Foundation in Romania, and has a Masters in Archaeology (with Distinction), studying the challenges and issues facing contemporary society from the archaeological perspective. He also wrote and published a parent-child picture book with his brother, Steve (illustrator), about the life of Adiyogi, the first yogi. He currently resides in Burntisland, Scotland, where he serves on the board of the Burntisland Harbour Access Trust helping maintain public access to the historically significant harbour.Copyright © 2025 Elemental Astrology, All rights reserved.
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Newsletter: 31/MARCH/2025 Neptune in Aries
Astrology Monday! Neptune in Aries! First time since 1861! 🥳 View this email in your browser
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Neptune in AriesIssue 13 Volume 8 31 March 2025
“The point is, art never stopped a war and never got anybody a job. That was never its function. Art cannot change events. But it can change people. It can affect people so that they are changed… because people are changed by art – enriched, ennobled, encouraged – they then act in a way that may affect the course of events… by the way they vote, they behave, the way they think.”
― Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990) was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian.
Image © Sunset in the Rockies, 1866, Albert Bierstadt (1830 – 1902), German American painter best known for his lavish, sweeping landscapes of the American West.You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 – 1968), American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher
Dear Friend;
Guess what happened in 1861 and has not happened again… until yesterday!!
Neptune entered Aries!! 🥳
As one of the outer planets, it takes a rather long time for Neptune to go through the zodiac — 165 years to be exact. Imagine experiencing 40 year seasons; nice for spring, summer, and autumn, but that 40 year winter might get a bit old after a while. Nevertheless, considering the world has not seen Neptune in Aries since 1875 when it left Aries and entered Taurus, it’s probably a good idea to take a closer look at what to expect.
Neptune was first discovered in 1846 at the height of the Romantic movement which saw the West shift away from the ordered reason of the Enlightenment to a more subjective, emotional, and spiritual embrace of the world beginning in the late 18th century. Neptunes’s discovery during this period is an interesting “coincidence” as Neptune is the planet that relates to emotion, subjectivity, creativity, magic, fantasy, spirituality, and the hidden aspects of life. This shift can be seen through the change in art and philosophy of Europe and America during this period from rationalism to idealism. The image above by Bierstadt, for example, is a great example of how artists were representing nature more subjectively with the intention of emoting strong feelings of expansion and otherworldliness.
What does Neptune’s grand entrance into Aries mean for you?
The outer planets represent within you the force behind the blossoming of your consciousness, from limited to unlimited, from finite to infinite. Uranus is the power of the Moon through the nodes that is behind your blossoming authenticity. Neptune is the power of Jupiter behind your blossoming unconditional Love. Pluto is the power of the Sun behind the blossoming of your true identity, your God-consciousness.
As for Neptune, many astrologers link Neptune to the collective consciousness which is certainly a valid perspective. However, for students of the yogic sciences, we understand the collective consciousness as the one consciousness. Though both views are essentially saying the same thing, there is a subtle difference which may be easier to practice, i.e., everything I see is a part of me rather than everything I see is a part of us. The former points to your higher self, the Self that is beyond differentiation and separation and which is by nature connected to everything else.
Aries is the sign of vision, possibility, and potential. It relates to taking the lead and gathering your resources to ensure a positive outcome. Neptune in Aries is like a broom and can sweep aside false ideals that keep change from happening. What kind of broom are you using to sweep? Is it one made for the job or are you indiscriminately using a broom that is sweeping away the baby with the bath water?
The last time Neptune was in Aries was from 1861 to 1875, a period marked by social upheaval including the American Civil War, the rise of the women’s suffrage movement in both the US and Europe, and the emancipation of 23 million serfs in Russia. There are many indications that we are experiencing significant change in the world that will be fuelled to a greater degree while Neptune is in Aries through 2039.
What will this period mean for you?
While the outer planets are ultimately regarded as benevolent since they are pushing us towards our true Self, it is our resistance that creates turmoil and suffering. Resistance arises from ignorance and only a deeper awareness has the power to cut through the eons of drama and trauma that we hold in our subconscious energy channels. Thus, when an outer planet is pushing us towards a greater experience, we may experience the push as difficulty until we let go the need to control. It is not that we are relinquishing responsibility; rather, we are allowing our higher Self to do its job.
Neptune, for example, as the force behind Jupiter’s unconditional Love, can indicate having our attachments “swept away” as a means to teach us to be inclusive in our love and not exclusive. One of the most common vehicles Neptune uses is relationships. Going through a Neptune period that activates any relationship planets or houses can indicate a loss of one relationship and the birth of another. Even as a soul with limited understanding, this experience forces open our grip on one person (and one love) and makes us available to another. Ideally, of course, we would use this experience to become more anchored in universal love. For most, however, this experience is a very small step to unconditional love and a reason why it can take countless lifetimes to evolve even a little when left to our own devices.
Looking on the bright side: Neptune is that part of you that loves mystery, the unseen, what’s hidden and spiritual. It an aspect of your creativity and for this reason can really help artists, writers, philosophers, and spiritual seekers. This is especially true if you have Sun, Jupiter, or Moon, in Aries.
in the shadows: Because of latent unhealthy desires and proclivities, Neptune can indicate fooling ourselves and falling for the allure of others or of a promising situation that is not what it seems to be. The guard against any of Neptune’s seeming trickery is to always take the high road, i.e., to set your intentions for the good of the world. Doing so activates your Jupiter energy and protects you from the illusion that Neptune can signify. Still, in regard to the world, you must strive to educate yourself beyond your conditioned autopilot.
Into the dark pit: We are at risk of falling prey to our dark side when we refuse to acknowledge the shadow mind and understand how sneaky the ego can be in its desire to express itself. The ego is where our fear rules the roost. If we allow it to dominate, then Neptune’s greatness at showing where the source of Love exists in our heart will be twisted into an illusory embrace of what is not. Then we can find ourselves drawn to false gurus, nonsensical agendas, and even the dark side of the occult.
Much of the world news is dominated by a victim mentality. Instead of promoting responsible action, we are lead to believe that the fault lies everywhere but in ourselves. This is absolutely false and no spiritual giant from Christ to Meister Ekhart to Ramana Maharshi to Sadhguru and Ekhart Tolle has ever indicated we should look for answers anywhere but in ourselves. They promote compassion, but never pity. Compassion arises from love; pity arises from guilt.
The coming years will show us where we are off in our Neptune consciousness, especially through world events. Are we holding on so tightly that we no longer can determine what is real? Then we need a wake up call because we will be unable to see that we need to change. We will think that what is up is down, and what is right, is wrong.
Fortunately, Neptune is not only a great friend but an early riser who loves to give wake up calls.
😁 🤗
David 🔆Astrology Monday
Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: match the significations of the following dates to what you wish to accomplish. To plan important events further into the future, contact David for a Muhurtha reading which finds the best date(s) for your specific tasks or goals.Sun in Aries
21 MAR — 19 APR
An important aspect of the Sun is right action (dharma), i.e., right action at the right time. It is right action that burns away the darkness of the night each morning, warms the land, and brings forth the conditions for life. In Aries, a sign ruled by Mars, the Sun becomes exalted and is welcomed by Mars, the planet of directed will and focused attention. Aries is a fire sign that creates a conducive environment for the fire of the Sun. In Aries, the Sun enhances leadership potential, career, rules and laws, and vision. In Aries, the Sun’s innate capacity as a ruler allows it to rule over its kingdom with honour and integrity.
Fun Fact: Zodiac comes from the Greek zodiakos (kyklos) which literally means “circle of little animals” and is one indication of how astrological knowledge was shared between the cultures of Greece and India beginning in the time of Alexander the Great. For thousands of years before the Greeks, the Vedic culture used a 12-part circle which represented 12 aspects of the Sun (Adityas) and offer us some fascinating insights not gleaned from the Greeks.
The Aditya that corresponds to Aries is Aryama which means friend, companion, and life-partner who protects through noble cause, chivalry, and duty. Aryama provides the warmth that nurtures institutions and societal structures through just laws and sense of duty.
This Week
This forecast is a quick look at what is affecting your self-image, self-confidence, and self-worth for the next 7 days. For a more complete and personal look at all the amazing aspects of your astrology, contact David at astrologyofjoy.com.
Neptune in Aries!
- Neptune in Aries 2025 — 2039; first time since 1861 — 1875
- Neptune takes 165 years to go through the zodiac. Like Uranus and Pluto, Neptune’s slow journey through the signs adds colour and highlights which can have a subtle, but significant impact.
Do you want to be great? Pick up a broom and sweep the floor.
~ Mother Teresa (1910 – 1997) Catholic saint and Nobel laureate known for her missionary work with the poor in India
No disrespect towards Mother Teresa, but I will add, “Do you want to be greater? Take a broom and sweep your heart.“
Neptune symbolises the power within you to turn conditional love into the all-embracing, unconditional love of God. It’s not easy to do; this is why we need help. If we are very fortunate, help comes in the form of the guru/teacher who knows exactly what we need. The guru is the loving parent who guides us towards the goal as quickly and efficiently as possible. If we have no guru, then grace comes to us as our karma and forces us to either walk the razor’s edge… or fall off. Through trial and tribulation and cuts and scrapes, we eventually realise our infinite splendour.
Against all our cries of protest and the gnashing of teeth, God compassionately offers what we need to be free from suffering. Neptune is the God within helping us to become established in the one, truly inclusive love. Considering Neptune is in Aries for 14 years, you will get a lot of practice to hone this connection. Expect at least some of this to come from societal strife and confrontation. Aries is fire and fire means purification.
Practice Run
Neptune has just entered Aries so it will slowly move through the first degree of Aries through 10 June, then continue forward until it goes retrograde 5 July, re-enter Pisces on 22 October, then enter Aries again on 26 January, 2026. What all this means is that this year is a practice run for Neptune, a time when you can discover some of the ways it is influencing your chart and where in life Neptune is seeking to help you lower your resistance and embrace unconditional love.
Self-study
I encourage you to study your own horoscope. Knowledge is power. To help you along the way, I’ve outlined some simple steps below that follow the principles of Vedic astrology:- Obtain a copy of your horoscope using the tropical zodiac. NOTE: For those of you who opted for the eBook add-on after an astrology session with me, there will be a copy of your horoscope in your booklet. Otherwise, contact me and I will send you a copy of your horoscope free of charge.
- Look at your horoscope to determine if your rising sign or any planets are in Aries.
- Use the tables below to get a quick idea of the areas of your life that will be impacted by Neptune over the next 14 years. The impact increases as Neptune gets closer to any planets in Aries, especially < 5 degrees. Because Neptune moves so slowly, it can impact a planet for several months or even years.
- Sun: physical health, public image, career, father/authority
- Moon: needs, emotions, materiality, mother
- Mercury: communication, business deals, school work, investigation
- Venus: conditional love, contracts, relationships, diplomacy, material comfort, beauty
- Mars: action, decision making, land, house, vehicles, fitness
- Jupiter: unconditional love, children, finances, wealth, guru, spiritual inclination
- Saturn: construction, disease, chronic illness, death, government, karma
- Ketu (South node): the past, constriction, stillness, insight, intuition, where you have been
- Rahu (North node): desire, dreams, activity, impetus, where you are going
- First House (Rising sign or Ascendant): personality, physical appearance, health, ego, self, body
- Second House: wealth, possessions, financial status, speech, poetry, communication
- Third House: performance and performing arts, writing, siblings, neighbours, short journeys
- Fourth House: home, family, vehicles, cemeteries, emotional security, mother
- Fifth House: creativity, romance, children, education, spiritual practice
- Sixth House: health, work, service, enemies, disease, illness
- Seventh House: partnerships, marriage, business relationships, sexuality
- Eighth House: secrets, transformation, inheritance, longevity, psychology, accidents, chronic disease, mysticism, unearned income, financial gain from partnerships
- Ninth House: philosophy, higher education, travel, ethics, father, guru
- Tenth House: career, public life, social status, government, authority
- Eleventh House: long term goals, friendships, income, community, networking
- Twelfth House: losses, solitude, isolation, spiritual liberation, places of confinement, sexual pleasure
I am purposefully keeping this very simple so you can begin to contemplate your unique situation. It’s also important to understand we humans are not black and white but grey. At times we are selfish, at other times we are selfless. The inherent chance in an eclipse is not to beat yourself up, but to gain a deeper understanding of what motivates you to do what you do then take positive action.
We were born into this world precisely because we do not have all the answers. This creates a subconscious fear that arises only because we believe ourselves to be weak. This distrust in ourself puts us in survival mode. When we become aware of the potential energy within us, we can better arrange our life so that our energy can be guided toward a constructive outcome. This is an internal process; not an outward one, though from our internal expansion, our outer circumstances improve.Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
APR 9 — 20: close orb between Rahu/Saturn in Pisces
— Making choices out of fear; supports organisation and systematic planning
APR 18 — JUN 16: Mars enters Leo
— Aggressive work scenarios; energises authentic work and projects
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
JUN 17 — AUG 6: Mars in Virgo
— Taking on too many responsibilities; supports fitness programmes
SEP 1 — FEB 13 2026: Saturn in Pisces
— Tendency towards fear-based decisions; loss of boundaries; strong creative ideas
FEB 14 2026— APR 12 2028: Saturn in Aries
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
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- Neptune in Aries 2025 — 2039; first time since 1861 — 1875
