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Newsletter: 17/March/2025 Wargames? Trump, Zelensky, Putin, Starmer, and… St Patrick!
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This Week’s Focus
Shamrocks, Good Luck, and JupiterIssue 11 Volume 8 17 March 2025
The Lord is greater than all: I have said enough.
~ Attributed to St Patrick, 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop known as the “Apostle of Ireland”
Image © Saint Patrick, Handmade Greek Orthodox iconI believe luck is preparation meeting opportunity. If you hadn’t been prepared when the opportunity came along, you wouldn’t have been lucky.
~ Oprah Winfrey, American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietorDear Friends;
Saint Patrick at first glance seems an odd choice to be associated with good luck. A quick review of his life and one might wonder if luck had not abandoned him at an early age. Born into an important Roman family living in Britain along the English Channel, Patrick was kidnapped at 16 and sold into slavery in Ireland. There he spent six years as a shepherd in isolation and hardship until he managed to escape. Luck still seemed to avoid him as he nearly starved, was forced into slavery again for a brief time then finally made it back to his family. Eventually he was compelled to go back to Ireland to spread the gospel of Christianity to the Celts while suffering being robbed and beaten, enslaved, and at one point bound in chains awaiting execution.
It is said Saint Patrick used the shamrock, the three-leaf clover, as a means of explaining the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit) to the Celts perhaps with the intention to circumvent the Druid symbolism of the shamrock for the three forms of Danu, the goddess of fertility and wisdom. Danu was embraced as a mother reflecting qualities of nurturing and responsibility; a maiden to reflect beauty and the potential for new life; and as an old lady to symbolise wisdom and guidance. The Druids also associated Danu with the moon cycle, so the Druids would pray to a different aspect of Danu depending on the current moon phase. In line with this, the Druids carried these shamrocks around as a token of good luck or fortune.
In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the planet of good luck and good fortune. Yet, when you dive deeper, you discover that Jupiter is the good luck arising from a state of surrender to the divine which allows the seeming separation between ourself and God dissolve. This is not really ‘luck’, but a natural consequence of surrendering one’s will to the will of God.
I once heard my guru say “when you have grace, even your mistakes are perfect.” What may seem like a bad choice at the time, is later be revealed as the perfect thing to do when we are aligned with grace. We have all had situations where we look back and think, “If I had not done that, life would have diverged in a terrible way.” This is grace in action, albeit, unconsciously. When we align ourselves with our inner Jupiter, even unconsciously, the grace bestowing power of God, our life is lived as an expression of God’s Love. Of course, doing so consciously allows our actions to be of maximum result.
Jupiter, the grace bestowing power of God
Jupiter represents the all encompassing, undifferentiated Love of which we are all part. This love is unconditional and free from the prejudice of upbringing, education, and societal influences. Jupiter is our intention that no matter what we do, all life should benefit. So how is it we find ourselves no longer aligned with grace? How is it that we find ourselves once again in survival mode where we have imprisoned our sensibilities and good intentions in lockdown?
In astrology, our pain body is symbolised by Saturn. A healthy Saturn embraces pain as a means to consider better alternatives. When afflicted, however, Saturn symbolises attachment to pain, that self-defeating, twisted perception that seeks to feel alive through pain. In such individuals, Saturn has become so dominant that in order to feel alive, they will sabotage grace and good fortune.
Saint Patrick never looked upon his years as a shepherd in isolation as a misfortune. He never pointed his finger at his cruel master. On the contrary, Saint Patrick looked upon these years as the period of life in which he drew close to God. It was during this time that he dedicated his life to his spiritual unfoldment. Though the pain of Saturn was a part of his life, it was his Jupiter’s aspect upon his Saturn that allowed him to embrace misfortune as a stepping stone to his greater Self.
His Jupiter consciousness allowed him to surrender to a higher will and his surrender unlocked the storehouse of grace. Grace is ever-present and always available. By energising our Jupiter, the unconditional Love for all beings, for Life itself, we find that grace is not even sought; rather, grace finds us.
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David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
In this issue:- Weekly Planning Forecast
- Eye on the Globe
- Hero’s Journey: Free App
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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.An opportunity to transcend your self-created identity
An article by Sadhguru on the importance of the equinox
From Pisces to Aries: Spring Equinox: 09:01 20 March (GMT)
In the yogic tradition, the equinox is the day when one has the best possibility of transcending the limitations of one’s physical longings. Prejudice essentially arises in our minds because we are overly identified with something. If you are too identified with being masculine, you will have a masculine prejudice. If you are too identified with being feminine, you will have a feminine prejudice. The equinox is considered a day when one can be free of prejudice.
If you want to know the intricacy of life in its full depth and dimension—not living somehow and dying—if you want to know it all, it requires attention to everything. If you simply close your eyes and sit, you must know which day of the year it is, even if you have been kept in a dark room in sadhana for 12 months. Not by marking it on the floor like Robinson Crusoe. That is the way of a prisoner or somebody who is trapped.
If you are conscious, just by feeling the way it is, you should know which time of the day, month, and year it is. That means you as a life are in perfect sync with the larger dimension of life. Modern physics is clearly telling you that everything pulsing within your body is in some way a reflection of the cosmic pulse. If this is just a small reflection of everything else, if you see clearly, you must see everything in the reflection.
If you hold a mirror to the mountain you can see the mountain in the mirror. It is just that the mirror should be clean, not uneven or covered with muck. You can see the world through your two eyes, which are so small. In the same way, you do not have to become a huge piece of life to reflect the cosmos within you. It is just about alignment.
The equinox is the time to become unprejudiced. The fundamental process of prejudice is that you get identified with your body and thought. From identifying with the body to identifying with the thought is a many-fold promotion into corruption. The moment you are identified with your thought, you are a lost case because you have fallen out of Creation and reality into your own illusory rubbish. Once you fall into your own nonsense, you are free to drive yourself crazy whichever way you want.
The equinox is a day to bring balance, to not be identified with this or that, not even being a man or a woman, not even being human or another creature – just to sit and throb as life.
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.
Quick read:
- Sun enter Aries 20 MAR
- Sun in Pisces was about letting go false identities as someone small and unworthy and is instead about cultivating your inherent worth. Aries is about locking in on your vision and bringing it to fruition through clarity, leadership, and vision. This month (thru 19 Apr), embrace your dream with wisdom and courage.
Mars is still being blindsided by being in Cancer and having a close aspect from Saturn. This can create confusion in your ability to discern the way forward. Saturn hijacks Mars’ will and points it in a direction of either embracing actions only because you want to look good in the eyes of others or in avoiding what you should be doing because it is uncomfortable. In both cases, the will is being used to protect itself instead of moving forward leading to frustration. Hint: get a second opinion from a third party you trust, but who is not personally affected by your choice.
And a little more…- Saturn-Neptune-Rahu (North node) in Pisces
- Be watchful of making choices out of fear. Saturn and Rahu are edging closer to one another indicating a tendency to choose survival over living. Short-term gains can mean long-term trouble. Carefully, weigh the possibilities, then choose the way forward that best ensures long-term success and joy.
- Be watchful of making choices out of fear. Saturn and Rahu are edging closer to one another indicating a tendency to choose survival over living. Short-term gains can mean long-term trouble. Carefully, weigh the possibilities, then choose the way forward that best ensures long-term success and joy.
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
Retrograde Register
Keeping you abreast of the current retrograde planets and their significations
As viewed from Earth, when planets appear to go backwards they are said to be in retrograde motion. Astrologically, the significations of such planets become more internalised. They also become more powerful and will increase challenge or triumph depending upon your horoscope. For an in-depth examination of how retrograde planets are currently affecting your day-to-day goals and activities, David offers a Retrograde Reading for £35 for a 60 minute online consultation.
Retrograde Significations
Highlighting the current retrograde planets- Mercury retrograde in Aries (15 MAR thru 29 MAR then into Pisces)
- Mercury is your ability to survey available options and keep trying until one works. This is a good thing. It means if you should fall, you’ll get back up again.
- Venus retrograde in Aries (2 MAR thru 27 MAR then into Pisces)
- Word to the wise: Venus is not the planet of unconditional love; that honour goes to Jupiter. Venus is conditional love that can find a universal quality when you allow your Jupiter selflessness to lead the way. In Aries, you can redirect the Venus/Mars passion into good works that benefit others. This will also have the added benefit of keeping you out of trouble.😄
Eye on the Globe
Viewing world events through the lens of Vedic astrology, yogic science, and the archaeology of now and the knowledge that “things are not always what they seem”.
Disclaimer: my personal political affiliation is Independent. I vote for candidates left, right, and centre based on long-term trends and what is needed to ensure the wellbeing of society.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… This week:
Jupiter needs a healthy supporting cast
Strong Jupiters, galore! Then what’s missing? 🤔
No man is an island, entire of itself;
every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend’s or of thine own were: any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee.
— John Donne (1571 — 1631) English poet, scholar, soldier, church cleric; from the Meditation of the 17th Devotion: Devotions upon Emergent Occasions.
How interesting!
On the world scene, I have discovered something interesting: as to the major players I have looked at, all of them have a strong Jupiter regarding placement. Jupiter is the sincere desire to do good deeds for the good of all. If this is true, then where is the obstacle within each that makes the way forward so treacherous?
Let’s take a look at some of the major players using the Aditya zodiac, the original Hindu zodiac before the Greeks brought their animal symbols and called it zoidiakos. I also found strong Jupiters in JD Vance and Emmanuel Macron, but due to time and space constraints, I did not include them in this quick study.
The horoscopes
“Ultimately, if you’re not doing what you love, you’re not going to be fulfilled. Sure, to make money, you have to be tough, you have to have some smarts and a little luck would help, but the bottom line is: You have to love what you do.”
Jupiter: well placed in Libra, the Aditya Vishnu. Vishnu relates to the laws of humankind and Jupiter here represents swift, powerful action for the benefit of all.
Biggest obstacle to realising Jupiter’s potential: Jupiter is unconditional love, yet, is being heavily influenced by a troubled Mercury and Venus: Mercury causes one to seek love outside of oneself and Venus tricks one into thinking shallow pleasures will bring fulfilment.
What can help offset Jupiter’s obstacles: Trump has an amazingly strong Sun that helps him to be unconcerned with public opinion. However, you wish that he would be a little more concerned. If he can learn to be more diplomatic and less caustic, he would gain more support with what he is trying to accomplish. His vision is honourable, but his crude manner makes him a target of the Left and makes it much more difficult to realise his vision.
“I am not a politician. I am just a simple person who has come to break down this system.”
~ Volodymyr Zelensky
Jupiter: well-placed in Gemini, the Aditya Varuna, the all embracing love that leaves no one out.
Biggest obstacle to realising Jupiter’s potential: Mars is the vehicle by which Jupiter realises its potential. Zelensky has a terrible Mars that causes a deep mistrust in his capabilities so he seeks to prove himself, but Saturn’s strong association indicates this is ultimately frustrating. This is an indication of war because of the tendency to prove to the world he is a strong leader. This troubled Saturn/Mars is apparent in his short stature (a Saturn affliction) and the way he dresses (in military (Mars) fatigues) and in his recent failed attempt at appearing decisive and strong at the Whitehouse.
What can help offset Jupiter’s obstacles: Adding to Zelensky’s issues is poor self-esteem indicating a tendency to focus on his short-comings and live through the beauty and grace of his wife. His best planet is Mercury. Although it harms Jupiter and Mars, it is relatively unscathed in his chart. Mercury is the power to seek alternatives when we fail at one. It gives flexibility, adaptability, and a certain amount of humility as we saw after the Oval Office spat where he later came back to the negotiating table and worked out an agreement with the US. As a fun fact, a friendly Mercury often indicates a person with good humour: Zelensky was a professional comedian.
Nobody should pin their hopes on a miracle.
~ Vladimir Putin
Jupiter: well-placed in Taurus, the Aditya Mitra representing friendship, integrity, and honourable action. It works well with Jupiter in Varuna (e.g. Zelensky) indicating a genuine concern for the welfare of others.
Biggest obstacle to realising Jupiter’s potential: Interestingly, Putin experiences the same afflictions as both Trump and Zelensky with the added challenge of a terrible Sun — self-esteem and self worth. This may seem surprising, but many of his impulsive, cold-blooded actions, even murdering opponents, arises from an intense feeling of insecurity. With his Saturn/Mars indicating war like Zelensky, it is no wonder these two were unable to resolve their differences. It also shows how the war in Ukraine would never be resolved if they had to rely on each other. The two are perfect mirrors for each other’s weakness. And who should come into the picture and begin to break ground towards peace? Donald Trump, of course: his Sun (self confidence) is off the charts. Hint to end the war in Ukraine: keep Putin and Zelensky separated!! Let others do the negotiating.
What can help offset Jupiter’s obstacles: Putin needs to be influenced by someone with a strong, honourable vision of what can be possible. His Sun is the only real planet that can help guide his Jupiter, but his Sun is terribly weak. This means he needs a strong father figure (Sun) who can tell him there is another way besides war. That person, of course, seems to be Donald Trump. Trump’s sky-high Sun gives him the vision and the confidence to pull it off. I can assure you this is why any progress has been made up to his point.
I was a human rights lawyer for 20 years, I believed those values of dignity, equality and non-discrimination were a given. believed the only question in my lifetime would be – how much further do we extend those values? I did not think in my lifetime we’d actually be having an argument about those values.
~ Keir Starmer
Jupiter: well-placed in Pisces, the Aditya Dhata, associated with healing and bearing the responsibilities of making the world a better place.
Biggest obstacle to realising Jupiter’s potential: Keir Starmer’s chart is so bland it’s funny. Yet, he has a place in the peace process in Ukraine as an inoffensive mediator. At the same time, his biggest affliction is a Mars/Saturn aspect that represents trying to fix the problems of others that are not his to fix. The image that comes to mind is the Grandma who means well, but who is actually making things worse. Again, the Mars/Saturn aspect can indicate war, though in Starmer’s case it would not occur from his aggression, but from being pulled into a war through his attempt to “do the right thing” even if it wasn’t.
What can help offset Jupiter’s obstacles: Keir Starmer’s Sun has a great aspect from Jupiter indicating his sincere desire to build something good and everlasting. Unfortunately, it suffers from a strong Saturn aspect revealing how Starmer focuses too much on rectifying everyone’s perceived pain and not enough time on the abundance and joy of life. This is fascinating, but his best course is similar to Putin, to be with a strong father figure Sun. Again, we see Donald Trump’s influence from the reversal Starmer is showing in defence spending (aka, Trump’s peace through strength) and the need for more fiscal responsibility. He has also been quick to disassociate himself from heavy-handed attacks on Trump.
Prognosis
As much as many people hate to say trump is right, only Trump has been able to bring the two sides together. Until trump, it has been war and more war. Escalation has been the plan for the past three years and that only leads to what no one really wants except the military industrial complex: WW III.
As we can see from the astrology, we are dealing with major players who harbour deep wounds and issues. Incredibly, Trump has come onto the scene and offers a real chance for peace because he thinks outside the box. Moreover, he is a businessman, not a politician, and would much rather see nations making money off each other. Most of all, his personality fits neatly into what both Zelensky and Putin lack. In a strange way, Trump is their therapist.
Now… if only someone would put Trump on the psychiatrist couch and help him deal with his terrible Venus. Or better yet, have Sadhguru go to the Whitehouse. Is it farfetched? I saw Sadhguru and RFK Jr, Trump’s Health and Human Services secretary, have a wonderful 2hr conversation at Sadhguru’s ashram in Tennessee several years ago… stranger things have happened.😉 😄Hero’s Journey
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Newsletter 10/MARCH/2025 Lunar Eclipse: A Wonderful Opportunity
Astrology Monday! Lunar Eclipse! A wonderful opportunity! 🥳 View this email in your browser
This Week’s Focus
A wonderful lunar eclipseIssue 10 Volume 8 10 March 2025
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
~ Benjamin Franklin, (1706 — 1790), American writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher.
Image © Abraham teaches astrology to the Egyptians (1665) by Antonio Zanchi (1631 – 1722)The insanity of the collective egoic mind, amplified by science and technology, is rapidly taking our species to the brink of disaster. Evolve or die: that is our only choice now.
~ Eckhart Tolle, German-born spiritual teacher and bestselling author (Power of Now, A New Earth)
Dear Friends;
It seems that each new day reveals more of what Ekhart Tolle refers to as the “collective insanity”… and a clear indication that society is more eager to believe than we are to learn.
A woman I know from America shared how she has been harassed, threatened, gestured at obscenely, and dangerously cut off while driving because she drives a Tesla, a model she chose because it was designed by Elon Musk to be one of the safest cars on the road. What she and other Tesla owners did not anticipate when signing the title at the dealership was that they would be subjected to a violent backlash against Musk funded by corrupt megadonors and spurred on by dangerous rhetoric from unconscious politicians and podcasters and a biased media. This week in Oregon, criminal activists came out of the shadows and raked a Tesla dealership with gunfire while firebombing another with homemade Molotov cocktails. The reason? They object to Musk’s attempts to increase government efficiency and reduce waste in America.
Moreover, it matters not that owners like this woman have liberal views and do what they can to reduce their carbon footprint including buying Teslas; these activists seek to make a statement and Left leaning Tesla owners are simply collateral damage. In the tortured minds of these individuals, the ends always justify the means — including violence, vandalism, destruction, disruption… and even murder.
Has the world gone mad? Have we? Are we part of the collective insanity? 🤔
Eckhart Tolle has discussed the concept of “collective insanity” both in public appearances and in his books “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” and “A New Earth: Awakening to Your
Life’s Purpose”. He describes the collective egoic mind, amplified by technology, science, and social media, as rapidly taking humanity to the brink of disaster, and suggests that “normal” behaviour on this planet can often equal insanity due to complete identification with one’s thought and emotion. Like seeking like, these identifications find a home among each other and form a collective that no longer capable to see what is real.
In global astrology, Jupiter and Saturn represent the pillars of a balanced society where its members are in harmony with one another. Jupiter represents wisdom and the desire to benefit all life. Saturn is discipline, objectivity, and most critical, the capacity to let go of what is not working. When either of these planets are troubled within us, the integrity of our mind is destabilised and we find ourselves stuck in belief systems that support neither the greater good nor our own health and wellbeing. In such a state, emotions become unstable and assume a position of rigid authority in our mental landscape. Whether leaning left or right, extreme views fuelled by familial, social, cultural, and economic bias have turned the world into a chamber of horrors.
Consider these words by Sadhguru:
Why can’t you learn to not take a position on anything? To conduct a particular activity we take positions but there is no reason to take a position to live. If you want to know life you should not take any position or any opinion about anything. The moment you form an opinion, that means you are not open to anything else…
Conclusion means death. Life means no conclusion. Instead of sharpening your vision you’re drawing a conclusion because conclusion brings a certain certainty. It brings a certain confidence. Confidence without clarity is a disaster.
The greatest enemy to truth is belief. Belief shuts down your capacity to learn what is real and makes you a “useful idiot”, an unwitting pawn who does the bidding of the powerful. Belief blinds you to reality and leads to conflict. It is born from a calculating mind fearful for its survival. When we believe, we shut the door on learning, we shut the door on truth.
The roots of some beliefs are shallow and, with effort, can be overcome by a caring teacher or an open mind willing to say “I don’t know” and the courage to listen to another’s views. Some beliefs, however, are deeply etched into the stone walls of our subconscious and only an experience of seismic proportions can tear the wall down so we can see the light.
It just so happens we are in the midst of a chance to experience our walls crumbling… if we are willing.
The lunar eclipse on 14 March is a chance to transform the way we experience life, both inside and out. Especially in those areas of our horoscope affected by the eclipse, we have the chance to let go of the false ideas we carry that have held us back for so long. It’s a chance to tear off the blinders that have prevented us from seeing things as they really are.
Our nonsense is rooted in the graveyard of the past where it projects an imagined future. It is only in the present that Life is lived, that Love is found. Throw yourself at the feet of this week’s possibility and you will come to realise why you are here. I’ll do the same, then together, we will create that better world of which we so often dream.
More details are offered below including suggestions on how to make the best use of this eclipse. It’s a real opportunity for you to see where in your life wrong ideas and misunderstanding are keeping you small. Whatever gains you make will reverberate across the universe in ways that are hard to even imagine.
Join me to make a real difference.
🤗
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 Pisces
18 FEB — 20 MAR
The Sun is the Creator and does well in Pisces, a sign of the zodiac known for creativity and artistic expression. Use this time to support your creative inspiration and humanitarian goals. You are a reflection of the one true Sun and have your part to play as you. Imagination, storytelling, spiritual progress, and caring for your fellow human beings is strong. Pisces is a water sign and this means Love.
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 Pisces is Dhata, the creator of all living beings and is related to the mother and the capacity to bear the responsibilities that creating brings just as a mother shoulders the burden of raising her brood. Dhata is ultimately about bearing worthwhile burdens that bring about a better world.
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.
Lunar Eclipse!!- Sun-Saturn-Neptune-Rahu (North node) in Pisces
- An eclipse “eclipses” the power of a planet to produce results creating turmoil. Seek to strengthen your Saturn, Rahu, Neptune through self-reflection. Saturn is your capacity to let go what doesn’t work, Rahu your power to create, and Neptune the power of Love. Use the aspect upon the Moon from Uranus to be more authentic. Read below for more details and turn this lunar eclipse into an opportunity of transformation.
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. 😄
**Lunar Eclipse Bulletin**
The first step to improving your current circumstances is to drop your beliefs and open your mind.
Friday, 14 March
New Moon Eclipse in Pisces (06:58 GMT)
Saros series #123
Period of strongest effects: 14 FEB thru 14 APR
Quick Read:
Who: You!!
What: Lunar eclipse (full moon)
Where: Virgo
When: 14 March, but this eclipse is active from about the middle of February through April.
Why: Its purpose is to reveal where in your life you are hanging onto old ideas, people, or situations that are keeping you stuck.
How: Situations will arise that will show where you are struggling in your life to fulfil an emotional need (as indicated by the signs, houses, and planets touched by this eclipse in your horoscope). This may bring up frustration, disappointment, depression, worry, or concern. However, this is a blessing because it is here that you are being false. It is here that you are clinging onto a way of doing that is not helpful. Thus, this eclipse can awaken the seed of change within you and inspire new and improved actions. This is not about changing outer circumstances but about discovering and rooting out tendencies in yourself that lead to dead ends.
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This lunar eclipse is about revealing where you hold a poverty of consciousness that is affecting aspects of your life touched by this eclipse. The opportunity is to transform how you approach this area of life by letting go the false idea which will then make room for new directions. This revelation may come through situations or simply arise in your consciousness. It can be challenging, especially if you do not understand that the old way is not working and needs to be jettisoned.
Understand, however, this is not about changing something on the outside. Self-examination during this period is critical if you want to improve the outer situation. When you make the change on the inside, then naturally the outside follows. This is the law.
And a bit more…
Are you ready for a breakthrough? 🤗 🌝
By definition, a lunar eclipse occurs on a full moon. Each lunar eclipse offers an honest assessment of your life related to the houses and planets touched by the eclipse in your horoscope. This assessment pertains to who and what you have been over the past 18 years (March 2007) which was the last full moon eclipse in this particular series. Every lunar eclipse rewards you in the areas of life it touches in relation to how well you have been living your life according to your authentic nature. The effects of the eclipse begin about a month before the eclipse to about a month after.
Lunar eclipses are felt most profoundly by those who have their Ketu (South node) within a few degrees of the Moon and most intensely by those who have their rising sign, cusps, or any planets near the Moon. The Moon represents needs and emotions. For this eclipse, the Moon is about 24 degrees Virgo.
A very helpful eclipse though perhaps a bit uncomfortable…
Considering the original eclipse in this series in August 1087, a very useful technique, we find a square aspect from Saturn on the Moon and a sextile aspect from Pluto. This indicates how the prevailing energy of this eclipse through all permutations over the next 1300 years or so have had and will have a theme of pointing out what you miss on the outside as an expression of what you lack on the inside. In other words, this eclipse becomes very helpful at pointing out where limited ideas about who you are and what you are capable of is keeping you stuck.
For example, if you are struggling financially, this eclipse will show you where you have a poverty of consciousness keeping you in financial limbo. This is where change (Pluto) needs to happen. You have assumed an emotional position that makes you feel safe and secure, but in reality, it is what is holding you back. This is what you need to let go (Saturn) in order to change the dynamic (Pluto) and experience emotional fulfilment (the Moon). Since the effect of this eclipse began a month ago, you should have some idea what this false idea is that you have been clutching. Examine any aspects of your life where you have been banging your head against a brick wall. This issue, you see, is not outside of you. Change the prescription of your glasses and you’ll experience a breakthrough.
Examine your own horoscope- 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 within 10 degrees of the Moon or Sun on either side. The Sun and Moon for this eclipse are at 24 degrees Pisces and Virgo, respectively.
- Use the tables below to get a quick idea of the areas of your life that are being touched by this eclipse.
Some basic significations of the Planets
Sun: physical health, public image, career, father/authority
Moon: materiality, mother
Mercury: communication, business deals, school work
Venus: relationships, diplomacy, material comfort, beauty
Mars: action, decision making, land, house, vehicles
Jupiter: children, finances, wealth, guru
Saturn: construction, disease, government
Some basic significations of the Houses
First House (Rising sign or Ascendant): personality, physical appearance, health, ego, self
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 help yourself. 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. This lunar eclipse has the capacity to shine a light on your shadow mind where you make stupid choices that are self-centred and hurtful to others and ultimately to yourself.
Being self absorbed only happens 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.
It’s also possible that some people will not notice any difference during this eclipse period from other days if they do. not have any planets within ten degrees of the eclipse line. However, it may also be that some people won’t notice a difference because they are generally unenthused about life or they are always distracting themselves from anything uncomfortable with their nonsense. Feeling uncomfortable means opportunity.
Of course, it may also be that you notice no difference because you are a free soul and the stars and planets are your toys…
Now wouldn’t this be a wonderful thing? 🤗Eclipse Special: If you would like to go over in detail the potential and possibility of this eclipse for you personally, I am offering an eclipse special: £35/hr online; audio recorded. Contact me here.Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
FEB 10 — MAR 8: close orb between Rahu/Neptune in Pisces
— Risk of being duped; spiritual breakthrough
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
Retrograde Register
Keeping you abreast of the current retrograde planets and their significations
As viewed from Earth, when planets appear to go backwards they are said to be in retrograde motion. Astrologically, the significations of such planets become more internalised. They also become more powerful and will increase challenge or triumph depending upon your horoscope. For an in-depth examination of how retrograde planets are currently affecting your day-to-day goals and activities, David offers a Retrograde Reading for £35 for a 60 minute online consultation.
Retrograde Significations
Current retrograde status- Mars ends retrograde: February 24, 2025
- The 30 degrees assigned to Cancer in the Greek and Hindu zodiacs correspond in Vedic astrology to the sign of Indra which relates to victory. Mars is debilitated in Cancer and becomes “sleepy”. It’s easy to see why when you consider Indra, i.e., personal will is not needed in achieving victory. Indeed, personal will can get in the way in achieving the objective. Thus, Mars in Cancer has great potential, but achieves its greatest potential when personal will is sublimated to universal will.
- How? Through Jupiter. A strong Jupiter guides the Mars energy towards fulfilling good and noble deeds for the benefit of all. Increase Jupiter through spiritual practice, acts of charity, creative pursuits, and giving love to children.
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Newsletter 3/MARCH/2025 International Women’s Day
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This Week’s Focus
International Women’s DayIssue 9 Volume 8 03 March 2025
One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.
~ Joan of Arc (1412 — 1431), at her trial for heresy, witchcraft, and dressing like a man
Image © 1918, US Department of the Treasury;
WW I poster by Haskell Coffin depicting Joan of Arc (1412 — 1431)You had the power all along my dear.
—Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumDear Friends;
This week, we celebrate International Woman’s Day. I chose 19yr old Joan of Arc for this week’s issue because she is a well-known figure in the West who imbibed both the feminine and masculine qualities. Pictured is a 1918 illustration of her created to inspire American women to buy war stamps during WW I to help support the American war effort.
The artist offered an excellent rendering of the gentleness of the feminine in harmony to the firmness of the masculine. With a bright, moon-like visage and slightly upturned gaze indicating humility, respect, and devotion towards a higher power, Joan is depicted wearing armour and holding an upraised sword imparting the Mars masculine of right action at the right time. You might even say this illustration is the West’s version of Ardhanarishvara, the form of Shiva indicating the complete synthesis of the masculine and feminine qualities, an example illustration of which I used last week.
The short life of Joan of Arc becomes an interesting metaphor for the interplay of the masculine and feminine qualities. Born in a French village during the Hundred Year’s War between England and France, Joan began experiencing visions of Christian saints telling her that her destiny was to help coronate Charles VII and push the English out of France. That she was able to inspire the French military to accept her as a leader is quite a remarkable story. That she maintained her commitment to Christ even as she burned at the stake (Jésus! Jésus!) is transcendent…
The masculine and the feminine. Two sides of the same coin. Two interlocking sets of qualities that form the basis of this whole Cosmos, including us. Indeed, the human experience reaches its full potential only when these qualities are allowed to express freely, without limiting the inherent potential of each.
I lived in the ashram of the enlightened spiritual master Gurumayi Chidvilasananda for over ten years. It was an amazing period of my life filled with experiences beyond typical human understanding — from the miraculous to the otherworldly. Yet, some of the most affecting experiences were the unscheduled moments when I saw who she was beyond the big crowds and the formal events. She was always anchored in a masculine/feminine aliveness that was so profound and vibrant I would fall into a state of ecstasy knowing I was witnessing my own destiny.
Once while working in the ashram kitchen, Gurumayi came striding in like a gas flame on high. She was Mars incarnate and chastised management for not preparing a special feast as it was the day a much beloved guru of the Siddha lineage had left his body. Mahasamadhi is when an enlightened being leaves their body through their own will and such a day is always celebrated for it signals their final merging into the Ocean of Consciousness.
After making sure management would not make the same mistake, Gurumayi came to the counter where several cereal box sized containers of spices were sitting on the counter and instructed a bowl to be placed on the floor to prepare the batter for bhajis, vegetable fritters. When I say bowl, I mean BOWL. The ashram was feeding 5 — 10 thousand guests at the time, so the bowls we used were rather large. I set the bowl on the floor and squatted down with a whisk and began whisking as one of the chefs threw in heaps of besan (gram) flour and water. Gurumayi then began to pick up a select number of spice containers and without looking at the label, dropped a portion of their contents into the batter. No measurement, no indecision, no taste test. One after another she threw in the spices like she was feeding a hungry dog biscuits.
As I stirred, I became lost in this show of complete awareness. I was witnessing perfection in action and I became ecstatic. Suddenly, I felt a rap on the top of my head as if someone had hit my crown chakra with a broom handle. Not painful, but definitely attention getting. I glanced up to see Gurumayi looking at me with an amused smile and indicating with a small gesture to stop whisking. Placing the bowl on the counter, Gurumayi turned away while the cooks tasted the batter. Perfect.
The bhaji batter Gurmayi had just spiced was exquisite, beyond compare. To see her take from an assortment of at least a dozen spice containers without looking and tossing with seeming abandon into the mixture without measuring was a profound testament to the state of complete freedom. In this simple display, she was demonstrating what it means to be a complete human being. Through decisive action and laser-like focus, she expressed the masculine and through gentleness, compassion, and intuition, she expressed the feminine.
As it was, her rap on my head opened a space within me, a clear indication of how energy can be harnessed for the benefit of all when supported by conscious action. I was like a drunkard the rest of the day, intoxicated on the experience of being alive, an experience I gained simply by being in her company.
Let me be clear: when we are completely involved in Life, Life answers back with Love. It matters not what you do, but how you do it. This is what it means to be half man and half woman and when we come to know this within ourselves, we have solved the mystery of our existence.
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David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
In this issue:- Weekly Planning Forecast
- Special report: 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 Pisces
18 FEB — 20 MAR
The Sun is the Creator and does well in Pisces, a sign of the zodiac known for creativity and artistic expression. Use this time to support your creative inspiration and humanitarian goals. You are a reflection of the one true Sun and have your part to play as you. Imagination, storytelling, spiritual progress, and caring for your fellow human beings is strong. Pisces is a water sign and this means Love.
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 Pisces is Dhata, the creator of all living beings and is related to the mother and the capacity to bear the responsibilities that creating brings just as a mother shoulders the burden of raising her brood. Dhata is ultimately about bearing worthwhile burdens that bring about a better world.
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.
Quick read:- Mercury enter Aries 3 MAR
- In the home of Mars (Aries), Mercury’s common sense capacity to consider all options can get overwhelmed by Mars passion and will. During this week, take the time to consider all options. Your patience will reward you handsomely.
Your inner child seeks emotional connection. What can you do to ease her fear of want? Be still and be gentle with yourself. Watch closely. Avoid distractions and pay attention. Give this child a chance to express herself so you will know what to give… Hint: wants and needs are two different things.
And a little more…- Saturn-Sun-Neptune-Rahu (North node) in Pisces
- All this activity in Pisces can feel overwhelming as Pisces is both a sign of letting go and creative expression. Saturn-Sun is a big stick that can become self-defeating; don’t beat yourself because of guilt or shame. Instead, seek to shine light on what it is you keep holding over your head. It is this that keeps you from embracing your true creative nature. As they say, see the enemy and the battle is half won. Hint: spend time around large bodies of water.
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. 😄
This week:- Moon enters Taurus 3 MAR
- Today the Moon is quite helpful in supporting truth, especially in relationships and business meetings.
- Moon conjunct Uranus 5 MAR
- The opportunity here is to discover what you really need in order to move forward. Some “needs” do you more harm than good. Guard against a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
- Moon conjunct Jupiter 6 MAR
- Sometimes fulfilling a personal need can bring benefit to all. Today is a win-win possibility.
- Moon conjunct Mars 9 MAR
- Be alert for wisdom from a wise woman… don’t judge a book by its cover.
Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
FEB 10 — MAR 8: close orb between Rahu/Neptune in Pisces
— Risk of being duped; spiritual breakthrough
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
Special Report: Eye on the Globe
Using astrology, yogic science, and the archaeology of now
to understand world eventsIt 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… This week:
The Trump/Zelensky spat offers insight into ourselves
Crossroads: A quick look into the diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia War
Vedic astrology is a map of our past. It reveals the hidden traumas that cause us to act the way we do and nowhere has this been more obvious than on the world stage. By understanding what transpired Friday in the Oval Office through the astrology of the players involved, we can learn much about how astrology influences our own lives and how we can use it to make better choices.
Crossroads
What occurs diplomatically over the next several days will likely dictate whether the world is witness to more death and destruction or peace. The main players including Trump, Vance, Zelensky, and most European leaders are misunderstanding each other and this is causing significant diplomatic breakdowns.
Friday was not good Friday
To begin, Friday (28 Feb) was a challenging day to meet and do business. Under the influence of a New Moon, debilitated Mercury (communication) conjunct Rahu (North node), and an emotionally insecure Saturn/Moon in Pisces, communication was destined to be troubled waters in the high-stakes game of global politics.
The horoscopes
Contrary to how the media seeks to portray them, Trump, Vance, and Zelensky sincerely want to do good. This is clear from examining Gemini (top right corner) which corresponds toVaruna in the Aditya zodiac. Varuna represents the all encompassing Love that embraces ALL life. Trump has Rahu (North node) and the Sun in Varuna indicating a sincere desire to build a kingdom where everyone prospers. Vance also has Rahu in Varuna indicating a desire and inclination to bring love into the world, and Zelensky has Jupiter, a very helpful indication of sincerely seeking to do good deeds.
So what happened? Unfortunately, their embrace of authentic love is still developing. All three men also have inner demons which can go against their desire to make the world a better place. Interestingly, in all three men, these demons awakened during their childhoods. Each of these men were denied their emotional needs as a child, notably through the feminine. For Trump and Vance, two men who had to grow up fast, they tend to see the world as a difficult place where one must fend for themselves. Unfortunately, this can affect their capacity to be diplomatic. On the one hand, where firmness is needed, they respond, but they will also not always see when diplomacy needs a gentler touch. In the Oval Office, both Vance and Zelensky could have diffused the situation, but they were unable to put aside Zelensky’s diplomatic slights. Zelensky showed diplomatic inexperience and naïveté, but Trump and Vance should not have taken it personally.
For Zelensky, his rigid childhood from having two left-brained parents who suffered from antisemitism in Soviet Russia left him indecisive and prone to frustration and anger. Indeed, his Saturn/Moon/Mars in Leo is an indication of war, something Vance also shares to a degree as does Putin and Kamala Harris. This is troubling as it affects the capacity to see things clearly and to negotiate from wisdom. It stems from deep emotional pain that causes one to become intensely frustrated. More importantly, it prevents one from letting go the worries and concerns that are preventing things moving forward.
Ironically, Trump does not have this Saturn/Mars affliction so he does better in world peace though he would do MUCH better if he would realise not everyone is his enemy. Nevertheless, Trump has said Zelensky could have stopped the war before it happened. This is confirmed by Zelensky’s astrology, but it should be understood that Zelensky was not able to take appropriate diplomatic action early on because of his deep rooted trauma. We saw this again in the Oval office when he tried to appeal to the American public in front of the cameras — ill timed and perhaps disingenuous, but I don’t believe it was deceitful. I do trust Zelensky’s sincerity, but not his capacity to see the big picture.
Indeed, the saving grace in both Vance and Zelensky are very nice Jupiters that can offset the Saturn/Mars trauma. Jupiter is the desire to do good. Is it strong enough to offset the childhood trauma?
What is absolutely astounding is that the other major character in this story, Putin, also very clearly shows childhood trauma affecting his decisions. Like Vance, we do know he grew up in extreme poverty and and had emotionally absent parents. So in this “play of Consciousness” we have a meeting of hurt men, men who are struggling to their feminine. From a research perspective, I find this fascinating.
Summation
We are at a critical crossroads, but I don’t see the situation as bad as the press is making it out. Nevertheless, I don’t want to belittle the fact that astrologically, the world is on a bumpy road for the next three years. Thus, it’s helpful to understand what is going on below the surface, in the minds and hearts of those who have taken up positions of leadership.
Through Vedic astrology, we have discovered three men who sincerely want to make the world a better place. Trump has offered a plan that would put American companies and workers in Ukraine. This IS the security Zelensky wants, but he doesn’t see it. Putin is not going to attack American interests in Ukraine because he knows the full weight of the American military would be unleashed if he did, not just in aid, but the full force of the US military.
Putin is not stupid, but he is quite insecure and that insecurity makes him dangerous. He has the Saturn/Mars affliction that creates anger, but worse is his Saturn/Sun conjunction and a heavily aspected Moon indicating both parental neglect and a low self-esteem. As an adult, this translates to a very insecure man. Behind the public display of physical fitness and “manliness”, there is an insecure man seeking affirmation, confirmation… and protection. Through astrology, we see that he literally did feel threatened by NATO’s encroachment in Eastern Europe in 2014. Unfortunately, the US administration did not realise what was happening and threw petrol on the fire.
Zelensky is overly concerned and worried from his own wounds. Nevertheless, with more understanding of Zelensky’s hesitancy, Trump and Vance could have diffused the situation Friday by showing diplomatic acumen in the moment. They did not. Their childhood trauma prevented them from being patient and understanding of Zelensky’s concerns. They needed to be a “mother to the world” in order to help Zelensky feel safe. Saturn/Mars/Moon creates hesitancy to act leading to frustration from imagined stories in the mind. Zelensky tends to imagine the worse; understandable when he sees his country blown apart, but not helpful for moving forward when real peace is at hand.
Interestingly, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is helping to smooth things out in part because Starmer has a relatively gentle chart, perhaps even to a fault. He has been criticised for being bland and easily swayed by others. However, his blandness in this situation is a positive and his personality appears to be the perfect go between for Zelensky and Trump. Will he save the day? He may emerge as the great mediator.
Prognosis
I believe Zelensky and Trump will get back together and finalise the deal. Zelensky needs to keep away from European leaders who show no grasp of the situation; such leaders fill his head with unfounded worries. Instead, he should listen to Starmer (and perhaps Macron) and sit back down at the table. After all is said and done, Europe can come out of this stronger and more self-reliant — a good thing. Ukraine can come out of this not only safe, but transformed.
Like many people in the States and across Europe, European leaders greatly misunderstand the intention of Trump when he says America first. European leaders and media outlets want to clothe these two words in a garb of selfish manipulations at the expense of global peace and prosperity. On the contrary, Trump is first and foremost a business man and is looking towards the peace and security of his own, as the leader of any nation should do. This does not mean you turn your back on others, but you do understand the adage, “Charity begins at home.”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it perfectly: It’s not America ONLY, but it IS America first.
The moral of this story
With so much childhood trauma arising from within the main players, it is easy to see the importance of childhood. How we are raised and under what circumstances has an incredible impact on our conditioning. Indeed, I have also looked at the astrology of Elon Musk and RFK Jr and, again, childhood trauma is indicated. Elon had a strained relationship with his father and RFK Jr had no father (assassinated in 1968) and a distant mother. Nonetheless, both also have sincere desires to do good — like most of us, they just need to work on keeping their pain body at bay.
It is imperative that we resolve the issues from our own childhood. If you have children of your own, do the world a favour: treat your kids as if the future of the world depends on it…
…it does!!
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5. Muhurta Consultation
Auspicious date determination for wedding, pregnancy, business start up, surgery, etc
£29 per month analysis; £60 for three month analysis. Months do not need to be successive.
All readings are recorded as an MP3 file for your continued reference.
Financial concessions available.
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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Free Event! Mahashivratri 2025
A Night of Awakening
Mahashivratri (FEB 26; Live webcast) is one of the most important celebrations in India and recognises a natural alignment of the Sun and Earth that creates a tremendous spiritual opportunity. Mahashivratri commemorates the divine wedding between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati representing the union of the masculine and feminine energies, the harmonious interplay necessary for cosmic order and creation.Sadhguru says this about this auspicious opportunity:
On this night, the northern hemisphere of the planet is positioned in such a way that there is a natural upsurge of energy in a human being. This is a day when nature is pushing one towards one’s spiritual peak. It is to make use of this, that in this tradition, we established a certain festival which is nightlong. To allow this natural upsurge of energies to find their way, one of the fundamentals of this nightlong festival is to ensure that you remain awake with your spine vertical throughout the night.
For a more in-depth explanation of Mahashivratri and why it is such a powerful opportunity for families, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers, follow this link.
The live webcast includes a talk and midnight meditation by Sadhguru.
