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TRADE-OFFS
Is There A "Price" To Be Paid For Talent Or Success?
Ray Grasse
Nov 29






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[This essay originally appeared in my book When the Stars Align.]

It’s not something anyone can prove, of course, but I’ve come to believe that for every major “gift” the universe gives you in life, there is a trade-off of sorts, a karmic balancing act that has to take place. Moreover, the greater the gift, the greater the trade-off or “price” to be paid.

Let me explain what I mean.

When you look at any individual who has risen to the heights of success, creative brilliance, or even spiritual attainment, you usually (if not always) see some not-so-pleasant circumstance alongside those achievements or gifts which seems to counterbalance that success or achievement. That might take the form of a heavy burden that needs to be carried, such as a health problem or physical “flaw,” the heartbreaking loss of one or more loved ones early in life, heavy responsibilities, sexual frustrations, or an emotional or physical wound from childhood. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen someone who appeared on the surface to have it all, only to learn later on about the heavy personal struggles or sacrifices they endured in private, sometimes even publicly.

This all came to mind for me several years ago while eating at a restaurant when I overheard a young woman in the next booth talking to her friend about the country singer Shania Twain. The woman said, “She has it all: beauty, talent, money... It really seems like some people get all the breaks.”

It just so happened that earlier that same day I’d seen an interview with Shania on morning TV where it was mentioned how both of her parents died in a car crash when she was young, forcing her to grow up exceptionally fast and raise her siblings in the process.

I didn’t interject myself into that conversation at the restaurant, of course, but I was tempted to lean over and ask that young woman, “Would you trade places with Shania Twain if it meant losing both your parents at that same young age?”

That got me thinking in turn about my own fantasies as a kid growing up, when I was swept up in my admiration of the Beatles and other creative figures, and thinking about how “lucky” Lennon and McCartney were to have experienced so much success, talent, and worldly good fortune. Yet the fact is, both of them lost their mothers at a young age. Would I have traded places with either of them if it meant also accepting that more unpleasant side of the bargain? Considering how much I loved (and still love) my late mother, I’d personally have to say no.


Or consider the lives of individuals like Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Francis Coppola—three of the most brilliant creative figures of popular culture from the last half-century—all of whom contracted polio as children and underwent severe physical hardships and isolation as a result. Or take the case of actor Christopher Reeve, who found early success playing Superman in films, but then was paralyzed from the neck down as a result of a horse-riding accident. And then there is Beethoven, one of history’s greatest composers, who went completely deaf and experienced a deeply frustrating love life. I also think of the spiritual teachers I’ve encountered or studied with, who inspired me in terms of their discipline and wisdom, but who endured extreme hardships of their own.

The list goes on.

I’m not suggesting there is necessarily a metaphysical or moral principle involved in all of this—although there may well be. For example, many astrologers believe that worldly success or achievement is often indicated in the horoscope by “hard” aspects (90-degree relationships particularly, but sometimes 180-degree or even zero-degree relationships). These are what astrologers regard as high-energy, “manifestational” configurations. By comparison, a chart with nothing but so-called “easy” aspects, like trines or sextiles, usually show a relatively comfortable life but not one particularly driven toward worldly achievement or activity; these individuals may well dream of such things, but they’re not likely to have the energy or motivation to work for them. The trade-off with hard aspects, however, is they usually come with hard life-experiences. The upshot here is that “successful” lives are often associated with some of the most difficult horoscopes—and in turn, the most difficult lives.

Astrology and metaphysics aside, even from a purely psychological standpoint it’s not extreme to assume high achievers are generally those fueled by emotional difficulties or insecurities in life, and that the greater the achievement and success, the greater the psychological need for achievement and success.

Either way, whether it ‘s something metaphysical or strictly psychological, it’s a phenomenon I’ve come across so many times I’m compelled to wonder if there isn’t a very real principle or “law” at work. There genuinely does seem to be a curious ecology of counterbalances at work in our lives, however we choose to explain it.

So if you should happen to depart this world and find yourself up on the astral awaiting your next incarnation, with a burning desire to come in and make your own “big mark” on the world, ala’ Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, or Genghis Khan, just remember: a hefty trade-off will probably be involved!

Ray Grasse is a writer, astrologer, and photographer living in the American Midwest. He is author of ten books, most recently In in the Company of Gods and So, What Am I Doing Here, Anyway? His websites are www.raygrasse.com and www.raygrassephotography.com.

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Pluto in Aquarius: Historical Transits & England’s Response


1. 1286–1308
Context: Late medieval England under Edward I.

Key Events:

Conquest of Wales and assertion of English dominance.

Conflict with Scotland begins—William Wallace rises during this period.

Parliament evolves: Edward I summons the Model Parliament (1295), laying groundwork for representative government.

Aquarian Themes: Expansion of state power, early democratic structures, and resistance movements.

2. 1532–1553
Context: Reign of Henry VIII and the English Reformation.

Key Events:

Break from the Catholic Church and formation of the Church of England.

Dissolution of the Monasteries—redistribution of wealth and land.

Rise of Protestantism and religious upheaval.

Aquarian Themes: Institutional rebellion, ideological revolution, and decentralization of spiritual authority.

3. 1777–1798
Context: Late Georgian era, reign of George III.

Key Events:

American Revolutionary War—loss of the American colonies.

Industrial Revolution begins to reshape society.

Radical political thought emerges—early socialism, democracy, and reformist movements.

Aquarian Themes: Technological innovation, collapse of colonial power, and rise of egalitarian ideals.

4. 2023–2044 (Current Transit)
Context: Post-Brexit Britain, digital age.

Emerging Trends:

AI and tech revolutions transforming labor and governance.

Social reform movements around climate, equity, and identity.

Institutional restructuring—from monarchy debates to shifts in global alliances.

Aquarian Themes: Collective empowerment, decentralization, and digital transformation1.

🔍 Patterns Across Time
Each Pluto-in-Aquarius era in England has sparked:

Rebellion against entrenched systems

Emergence of new ideologies

Technological or structural innovation

Redistribution of power—political, religious, or economic

It’s like England gets a cosmic nudge to reinvent itself every time Pluto hits Aquarius. And while the expressions differ—monarchs, parliaments, revolutions, or algorithms—the underlying theme is always radical change for the collective.

Would you like a deeper dive into how this current transit might reshape British institutions or culture?

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any signs in England itself from 1282 to 1308
Absolutely—England between 1282 and 1308 was far from quiet. While the spotlight often falls on Edward I’s campaigns in Wales and Scotland, there were notable signs of internal tension, legal reform, and social unrest within England itself. Here's a breakdown of key developments:

⚖️ Legal and Institutional Reforms
1285 – Statute of Westminster II: This defined inheritance laws and introduced de donis conditionalibus, which restricted the alienation of entailed estates—an attempt to stabilize noble landholding.

1285 – Statute of Winchester: A major overhaul of law enforcement. It formalized the hue and cry, required towns to maintain arms for defense, and laid groundwork for community policing.

These reforms suggest growing concern over crime, disorder, and the need for centralized control.

🌊 Natural Disasters and Economic Disruption
1286 & 1287 – Storm surges and floods devastated coastal towns like Dunwich, Old Winchelsea, and New Romney. These events reshaped trade routes, destroyed infrastructure, and led to the founding of New Winchelsea on higher ground.

Such upheavals often strain local economies and can fuel discontent, especially when recovery is slow or uneven.

🕵️‍♂️ Political Intrigue and Violence
1283 – Parliament at Shrewsbury Abbey included commoners for the first time, marking a shift toward broader political representation.

1283 – Murder at Exeter Cathedral: A conspiracy involving the Dean and the Mayor led to the killing of an official—hinting at corruption and factionalism even within religious institutions.

🏛️ Cultural and Educational Expansion
Peterhouse College, Cambridge was founded in 1284, and University College, Oxford received statutes in 1280.

These developments reflect a growing intellectual class, which often precedes ideological shifts and challenges to traditional authority.

🧩 The Bigger Picture
While there wasn’t a full-scale rebellion like in Wales or Scotland, England itself was undergoing:

Legal centralization

Economic shocks

Political experimentation

Localized violence and corruption

These are classic Pluto-in-Aquarius themes: transformation of institutions, decentralization of power, and the stirrings of collective consciousness.

Would you like to explore how these changes laid the groundwork for later uprisings like the Peasants’ Revolt or the rise of parliamentary power?

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how did it effect the peasant revolt and what planetary cycles were predominant at the time
The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 in England was a seismic moment of social upheaval—and the astrological backdrop was just as dramatic. Let’s explore how Pluto’s earlier transit through Aquarius (1286–1308) laid the groundwork, and what planetary cycles were active during the actual revolt.

🔮 Pluto in Aquarius: The Long Shadow
Although Pluto had left Aquarius decades earlier, its transformative fingerprints were still visible:

Legal centralization, land reforms, and early parliamentary structures introduced during Pluto’s Aquarius transit (1286–1308) began to empower collective consciousness.

These reforms planted seeds of resistance to feudal control, which matured over the next century.

By 1381, the Statute of Labourers (1351)—a reactionary law trying to freeze wages after the Black Death—was seen as oppressive, especially by laborers who had begun to taste autonomy.

Pluto’s Aquarian legacy? A slow-burning revolution in how ordinary people saw their rights, labor, and place in society.

🌌 Planetary Cycles Active in 1381
Here’s what was stirring the cosmic pot during the revolt:

1. Uranus in Leo
Uranus, planet of rebellion, was in Leo, opposite Aquarius.

This polarity reflects tension between individual expression (Leo) and collective power (Aquarius).

The revolt itself was led by charismatic figures like Wat Tyler and John Ball, who challenged centralized authority with radical ideas—classic Uranus-in-Leo behavior.

2. Neptune in Aries
Neptune was in Aries, fueling idealism, martyrdom, and spiritual rebellion.

John Ball’s sermons—“When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?”—embodied Neptunian mysticism and Aries defiance.

Neptune in Aries can inspire visionary uprisings, often with religious or moral undertones.

3. Saturn in Cancer
Saturn, the planet of structure and control, was in Cancer, sign of homeland and emotional security.

This placement often triggers conflicts over domestic stability, land rights, and traditional roles.

The revolt was deeply rooted in economic injustice, taxation, and the erosion of peasant security.

🧠 Astrological Summary
The Peasants’ Revolt was catalyzed by:

Pluto’s earlier Aquarian reforms, which destabilized feudal norms.

Uranus in Leo, sparking charismatic rebellion.

Neptune in Aries, fueling spiritual and ideological fervor.

Saturn in Cancer, highlighting the tension between authority and domestic survival.

It wasn’t just a political uprising—it was a cosmic echo of deeper generational shifts in power, identity, and collective will.

Would you like a chart visualizing these transits or a deeper dive into John Ball’s natal influences?






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What else does Aquarius highlight besides tech?
Saturn leaves the door open for Pluto as it exits Aquarius in March 2023. Fortunately, we’ve built a relationship with Saturn in Aquarius for the past 3 years, setting some of the stage for Pluto’s demolition project. Saturn made us more cautious of the air we breathe in enclosed spaces (fixed air is right) – might Pluto in Aquarius introduce new forms of control or revelatory research?

As I emphasized on the Libra episode of The Astrology Podcast, the air signs have to do with technology and invention: Gemini is the pen, the printing press and language both written and spoken – a distinguishing feature of culture and civilization is dialect and language. Libra, the scale, represents commerce and social mores of civilization. Aquarius, the water-bearer, transports water from the river to the remote village using the technology of the urn. Inherent in the symbolism of Aquarius is a forward-thinking outsider. Adam Elenbaas recently explained the archetype of Saturn so superbly in his Pluto in Aquarius video, Previewing Pluto into Aquarius - Part II: Who is the Water Bearer? Aquarius, while associated with groups, always has one foot in the social circle and one foot on the outside, never fully immersing themselves anywhere. The wallflower holds a key vantage point, objectively analyzing the group dynamics and infrastructural flow. Revolutionary ideas which influence social organization will be on the rise.

This is why Aquarius is so sure of themselves. They see the reality of the matter, and they don’t care how convenient it is for anyone (or even for themselves). The fixed air sign is discerning, melancholic and contemplative yet decisive. We may see a resurgence of stoicism, skepticism and more of a return to scientific thinking.

Due to Aquarius’ views on humanity as a whole, Aquarius has the reputation for being “humanitarian.” While Aquarius is concerned with social structure and possesses an idea of how society should be collectively organized for the “better,” the moral compass of each Aquarian varies. Remember that Aquarius is a detached sign; Pluto in Aquarius doesn’t care about your feelings. We may see the world become more robotic. Literally tho. Tech will only continue to infiltrate our lives. While appearing to make us more connected, however, it dismantles our ability to be present and hold space for the things that make us inherently human.


AI Generated Image of Pluto in Aquarius

Pluto in Aquarius will challenge our ideas of what is even possible, technologically speaking. I often think of Prometheus, the giver of fire (technology) to human beings. Prometheus paid the price. With the conveniences of technology, it’s as if there are always side-effects to consider. Also resonant of Frankenstein, Elon Musk’s Neuralink, a chip which implants within the human brain as a “neural interface computer,” is set to begin its first set of clinical trials by June 2023. This sounds dangerous on multiple levels. Regardless, Pluto in Aquarius is knocking.

As Aquarius is the sign opposite of Leo, where the archetypal Sun king reigns, we may see some interesting themes crop up around leadership. Aquarius is the anti-hero or the anti-king. Aquarius is the shadow-advisor quietly pulling the strings from behind the scenes. Aquarius does not desire the spotlight, but they don’t mind being in control.

Recall that we are in an age of Air – an element corresponding with an emphasis on technology, education, social connection, the movement of people and yes, plagues and pandemics. Jupiter and Saturn will now conjoin in Air signs for the next 200 years and following Pluto’s Aquarius ingress will be Uranus’ Gemini ingress. Uranus spends 7 years in Gemini, and shortly after it leaves, Saturn enters Gemini.

Indeed, there is a TON of air on the menu. What does this mean for us technologically, socially, and even biologically? Pluto in Aquarius will take its time stealthily revealing these answers to us over the next 21 years.



Read Part II: A historical Evalutation of Prior Pluto in Aquarius Eras
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Pluto in Aquarius: Part II - A Historical Evaluation of prior Pluto in Aquarius Eras.

A Pink Floyd Mural - “We Don’t Need No Thought Control”

In Part I of our Pluto in Aquarius series, we set the scene for this incoming 21-year transit and how its likely to show up for us here in the present day. Mostly, we speculated on Pluto in Aquarius’ influence on technology and the role Big Tech will continue to play in our culture. We highlighted some key Aquarian and Plutonian archetypes and reviewed a handful of previous Pluto eras by sign to frame how Pluto in Aquarius may influence the collective strata in the modern age.

Read Pluto in Aquarius: Part I here to catch up!





In Pluto in Aquarius: Part II, we will review previous Pluto in Aquarius sojourns, thus highlighting additional themes we might like to consider for our present journey into this transit.

Let’s get into it!


1777- 1798
Pluto’s most recent visit to Aquarius occurred during an era of revolution among several countries around the world. While the Declaration of Independence was born in the late degrees of Pluto in Capricorn, it’s important to note that the US colonists continued to war with the British through the early years of Pluto’s journey into Aquarius. While we’d prefer our Pluto return to be wrapping up, I’d speculate that it will continue until Pluto reaches 9° Aquarius – Pluto’s position when the Revolutionary War was declared over via the Treaty of Paris.


Reign of Terror

The French Revolution began as a Women's March demanding lower prices of bread (to which Marie Antoinette said “then let them eat cake,” not realizing that you also need flour to bake a cake); this spiraled the movement into class warfare. The French revolution is regarded as a movement whose ideals of equanimity ran away with them – a textbook example of the oppressed becoming the oppressor. It wasn’t enough to level the playing field; heads were going to roll. The shadow side of humanitarian Aquarius is the authoritarian masking its agenda as the greater good. What is deemed humanistic to one grouping may very well be oppressive to another.

The 1780’s and 1790’s are considered a bridge between the Age of Enlightenment (the flourishing of social sciences, individual rights and humanistic morality) and the Industrial Revolution – the flourishing of machinery. On one side of the coin, machines liberated the individual from a more grueling labor; on the other, machinery brought more of a focus on efficiency versus the value of technical skill, laying the foundation for capitalism and new forms of exploitation.

Democracy was the hot, up-and-coming political ideology of this era – a true Aquarian ideal which considers the aims and desires of the group. Haiti, Australia and the Netherlands also claimed their Independence during this period. Liberalism and Partisanship (loyalty to a political party) began to take root for the first time, while abolition movements arose in the United States and Europe. Pluto in Aquarius fixates upon the question of what it means to be humane.

Technologically, scientific breakthroughs abound. The composition of water is first understood, new elements are discovered – and yes, planets. The discovery of Uranus was earth-shattering for both astronomers and astrologers – and certainly for those who had no previous knowledge of planets at all. Imagine the buzz on the street! “Science and technology, ooh!” More inventions such as cast iron, hot-air balloons and steamboats innovated architecture and travel. The small-pox vaccine brought medical breakthroughs while the cotton gin and lithograph innovated labor. The metric system was formalized as a global default measurement system – “fixed-air” indeed!



1532 – 1553
Roughly 500 years ago, Pluto again visited the sign of Aquarius – a sign concerned with societal infrastructure and social ideologies. King Henry breaks from the Roman Catholic church, radically dismantling England’s devotion to a particular doctrine. King Henry facilitates a Protestant reform, establishing the Church of England where his ideologies reign and the heads of traitors roll. Indeed, this encapsulates the tyrannical, uncompromising thread of Aquarian thought control. Note that this is also England’s second Pluto return!

As I mentioned in Pluto Part I, reflexives defense to the new Pluto movement are common. As Protestantism gains popularity, Catholicism resurges within the Reformation – which sought to rebrand Catholicism in a way that was more appealing to people, while also experiencing its own reprising of new Orders, including the Jesuit Order (Ignacio Loyola, a famous devotee amongst them). During this period, Sikhism is also established by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region. We often think of religion as belonging to Pisces, but the organization of peoples around a shared grouping of values or mission statement can be distinctively Aquarian. It’s no wonder the line between cults (Aquarius) and spirituality (Pisces) is often a porous one.


An orignal copy of Copernicus’ “On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres”

In terms of Aquarian technology during this period, we see several “firsts” in printing – mostly of various religious texts in various languages. The Scientific Revolution begins in 1543 with Copernicus’ publishing of “On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres,” which formally pitched the heliocentric model in a cultishly geocentric Europe. True to the outsider archetype of Aquarius, Copernicus dared to challenge the dominating thought. While he wasn’t formally banned by the Vatican until 1616, the birth of the book and its tectonic social ripple are born of Pluto in Aquarius.

We think of Aquarius as humanitarian – but maybe it’s more accurate to say that Aquarius possesses a spectrum of rigid viewpoints about what that means. This period features the Spanish conquest and the transatlantic slave trade, spurring conversations amongst the Europeans about the inherent rights of indigenous peoples. Oppressive conversion of language and religion begins in some regions, while other groups are able to retain autonomy. This seems to parallel the 1780’s when the enslavement of African and Caribbean peoples is banned as a practice in some parts of Europe and the American colonies. Pluto in Aquarius here then leads to the erasure of culture and the oppression of peoples in the name of thought control.



1041 – 1063
The coolest thing that stands out to me about this period: Around July 4th, 1054, a supernova is observed and recorded by several different cultures all around the world. For 23 days, it remained bright enough to be visible in the daylight. This supernova is presently known as the Crab Nebula. What’s so Aquarian? This event eventually helps historians sync the various calendars of the different cultures on all continents, bringing a sort of unification of time-recording systems.


Crab Nebula

The Byzantines reconquer the fortress city of Edessa (modern Turkey), returning it to Christian hands after 400 years of Islamic rule. What’s interesting about this is that we see a mingling of religious iconography during this time. Christian symbols overlay Muslim architecture. We also see The Great Schism – a splitting in ideology which produced the two largest Christian denominations: Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox. Us versus them – a classic Aquarian aim to define a social order.

As for technology, movable type printing is invented in China; also during this time, a military treatise from the Song Dynasty is complied, becoming the first book in history to include formulas for gunpowder and bombs as well as how to build a double-piston pump flamethrower and magnetic compass.



795 – 819

A 13c painting recalling the Abbasid “House of Wisdom” era by Maqamat of Al-Hariri

As an astrologer, this period is naturally my favorite Pluto in Aquarius era. Belonging to the Islamic Golden Age and the intellectual and cultural abundance created by the Abbasid Empire, this era boasted values such as “The ink of a scholar is more holy than the blood of a martyr." While spirituality indeed plays a role in this period, it’s the Aquarian preservation of knowledge which collectively rests upon a pedestal. As Aquarius is the archetypal outsider, it’s interesting to note that foreigners from all over the world were welcomed into the walled city of Baghdad, so long as they brought books or intellectual talent.

Baghdad was essentially a capital of science, astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, medicine, and education –where both Muslim and foreign scholars aimed to accumulate the textual wisdom of the world and translate them into Arabic and Persian. Many classic works of antiquity that would otherwise have been lost were thus preserved – including many of the astrological treatises and texts we treasure today.

Mathematic systems such as the Arabic numerals many of us use today emerged from this period, including the introduction of the number “0,” algebra, and perhaps most interestingly, the word algorithm. As we presently head into a new Pluto in Aquarius era, “the algorithm” is largely considered akin to a tech-God entity and will play a highly distinctive role in this period.





305 – 330
One of the other reasons we observe a strong thread of Christianity throughout these Pluto in Aquarius periods may also have to do with the prominence of Constantine the Great during this period. He rules as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (306-337) for the entire stretch of Pluto’s Aquarius sojourn. During his reign, he formally establishes and ensures the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, which was largely polytheistic at the time. In fixed air fashion, Constantine wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page. He frequently held councils of theologians to iron out the kinks in Christian doctrine, as well as commission new copies of Bibles (copied by hand at that time). He additionally financed the construction of churches all throughout the Holy Roman Empire.


Eerie scupture of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Emporer of Rome

Constantine also supports this shift from a largely polytheistic to monotheistic worldview by rebranding Pagan celebrations into Christian rites. The historically notable Council of Nicea, is held in 325 AD, which orders the celebration of Easter and establishes significant doctrines. So if you ever wondered why Easter is officially scheduled on the first Sunday after the first Full Moon after the vernal equinox, now you know why.

What is not as well documented is the Plutonian counter-resistance to the Aquarian thought-control. However, there is ample mention in the Old Testament around the persecution of Goddess worshiping peoples and the destruction of their idols and temples of devotion.



Common Threads:
Throughout these periods, we see a definite emphasis on Aquarian “fixed-air” ideology. Whether its an intellectual movement, a societal movement or a divisive disagreement on how to interpret the Bible – we see how an ideology can have a sweeping, dominating effect on the way a society organizes. We can identify themes of loyalty to a specific viewpoint; look no further than democracy, partisanship, humanitarian causes and the value or preserving knowledge. We also see a dedication to scientific advancement either flourishing or budding during these periods. With Pluto, we must also acknowledge the authoritarian themes of thought-control and the deliberate shaping of belief or worldview. It’s both interesting and scary to consider how technology (and the algorithm) may very well embody the tyrannical Pluto in Aquarius thought-controlling entity.

My hope is that we can borrow an important thread from the Abbasid period: This Pluto in Aquarius era highlights the potential of the human mind as a source of empowerment, agency and humanitarian endeavors which continue to benefit humanity to the present day. As we move into a time where AI continues to replace and amaze us, may we remember the potency of our own minds and collectively return to value accessible educational opportunities for all.




How else do you think these themes might connect for us in the present day? Leave me a comment and let me know!
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BB Vil 5 months ago · 0 Likes

This is amazing! Thank you so much

Courtney A year ago · 0 Likes

love this!!! I have been feeling the energy shift since finding human design - the institutions that no one is happy with but people have decided are impossible to change WILL change. Think banking, education, hospitals - wasted tax dollars and 2 party politic walls will come down. I feel a shift inward, a return to the self. In helping each other understand ourselves, we will change the world, the more we choose to believe God/the universe is within us, and the less we focus on the tiny differences across religion (something we invented lol), the more we humanity and people connecting with people in real ways. I sincerely believe that the businesses designed by those who put humanity first will be most successful. I am personally tired of the blind following and low vibrations - we invented the rules. they don't work for us anymore, so let's come together and change them. I feel like the left/democrats of today have been extremely oppressive - tech (perhaps) had accelerated group think. It's socially acceptable to discuss politics if you hate Trump, it was not acceptable to support him. The world knows what this group is AGAINST - the "isms" (ironically perpetuating the divisiveness they claim to hate lol), time to put energy into things we are FOR. I hope we innovate in a way that brings people together ....Pluto will dip back in Capricorn this October to tie up the loose ends - so this election will be extremely interesting. Will the oppressors succeed? or will individual freedom and love for the universe shine through.... choosing to trust the right decision will unfold! no matter what I think that is today



No mention of Charlemagne reign of terror upon the Pagan Saxons in 785 at Verden? 4500 people killed for worshiping as they saw right in their hearts.

Catherine Urban 2 years ago · 0 Likes

It sounds like maybe you listened to Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best's Pluto in Aquarius episode? What profoundly enlightening and thorough research they did on Pluto in Aquarius. They covered this period and several others which I have not done here.

Key Points
Research suggests the Chandra Symbol for Aquarius 4, "Many fireflies at dusk," has interpretations emphasizing light in darkness and collective inspiration.

It seems likely that John Sandbach and Ellias Lonsdale offer similar yet distinct views, with Lonsdale adding mystical depth.

The evidence leans toward both interpretations highlighting empowerment and new beginnings, though with different tones.

Interpretations and Comparison
The Chandra Symbol for Aquarius 4, "Many fireflies at dusk," symbolizes small lights guiding through darkness, a theme resonant with hope and collective strength. Below, I compare interpretations from John Sandbach, the original channeler, and Ellias Lonsdale, known for expanding on these symbols in his book Inside Degrees.
John Sandbach's View
Sandbach's interpretation focuses on practical empowerment: "The dark may be vast and engulfing, but the light is always there to help us let go of doubt and uncertainty and know we have the power to overcome any and all challenges. This degree is about little, seemingly insignificant things serving as lights, and more importantly about the way our light calls to the light of others, creating mutual enhancement and encouragement and thereby helping us all to always remember who we really are." It emphasizes collective support and overcoming challenges, with a concise, action-oriented tone.
Ellias Lonsdale's View
Lonsdale's interpretation is more elaborate and mystical: "You become aware all at once of staggering things, of astounding things, of world-shattering things. States of revelation. You are being called inwardly to shake off the slumber of the common day and to heed the stirrings of the future. Capable of bounding leaps, you are infused with a spirit of new beginnings. Especially strongly drawn toward altered states and threshold awareness. You've been brought to places where all of the shared assumptions and ideologies become pale and lifeless, and something other sparks recognition and pursuit. Collectively inspired to find alternatives, to seek a vision, to gather with those who are similarly touched, you are in on the ground floor of new movements and innovative discoveries. And full of wonder and awe at the process, and at a whole way of things in worlds such as this one." It adds layers of revelation, wonder, and transformative potential, focusing on new beginnings and collective innovation.

Detailed Examples by Planet
Below, we present a table summarizing the historical examples for each planet, followed by detailed explanations. Each example illustrates how subtle forces, symbolized by the planet, created hope and guidance in uncertain times.
Planet



Historical Example

Historical Context: This period aligns with the American Revolution’s climax (e.g., Yorktown, 1781) and EARLY French Revolutionary stirrings, where SMALL acts of rebellion fueled collective change, resonating with the “fireflies” symbol.




Motion Estimate: Pluto reaches 3°00' by 1534–1535, with retrograde cycles.

Astro-Seek Search:
Input: Pluto at 3° Aquarius, years 1532–1537.

Historical Context: This period saw Henry VIII’s BREAK with Rome (1534) and early COPERNICAN ideas, where small intellectual and religious acts SPARKED REFORM.

1287 (e.g., ~January–March 1287), retrogrades through 3°59' to 3°00' during mid-1287 (e.g., ~June–August 1287), and re-enters direct motion in 1288.

Historical Context: Early UNIVERSITIES and CIVIC movements laid intellectual foundations, acting as “fireflies” for future progress.





Examples in 1286–1288:
In Italy, the Arti (guilds) in Florence and Siena were gaining prominence. For instance, the Arte della Lana (wool guild) in Florence, active by the late 13th century, organized wool workers and merchants, fostering economic cooperation. While not explicitly documented for 1286–1288, these guilds were expanding during this period, laying the groundwork for civic influence in city governance.

In England, guilds like the Weavers’ Guild in London were emerging, with records from the late 12th century onward. By 1286–1288, under King Edward I, such guilds were negotiating privileges with civic authorities, acting as “fireflies” of economic empowerment.

Connection to “Fireflies”: Each guild member’s contribution—whether a weaver, merchant, or artisan—was a small light of economic agency. Collectively, guilds illuminated paths toward urban autonomy, challenging feudal hierarchies and fostering hope for economic stability.

Aquarius Influence: Guilds align with Aquarius’s themes of collective organization and innovation, as they introduced structured cooperation outside traditional feudal systems, a subtle but transformative shift.

2. University Communities: Intellectual Awakening
Description: The late 13th century saw the rise of universities as centers of intellectual and communal activity. Universities like Oxford (founded c. 1096), Cambridge (c. 1209), and Bologna (c. 1088) were becoming hubs where scholars and students formed communities to pursue knowledge, often challenging ecclesiastical authority. These groups were proto-civic in their collective pursuit of learning and debate, laying foundations for later intellectual movements.




POSSIBLE HYPERTHETICAL EXAMPLES FROM GROK

Description of Subtle Forces

Sun

Leadership, Vitality

Winston Churchill’s WWII Leadership

Speeches and resolve inspired collective identity, guiding Britain through Nazi threat.

Moon

Emotions, Community

Mother Teresa’s Humanitarian Work

Acts of compassion resonated emotionally, inspiring global empathy and hope.

Mercury

Communication, Ideas

Gutenberg’s Printing Press

Spread of knowledge through books illuminated minds, fostering intellectual hope.

Venus

Harmony, Values

Treaty of Versailles (1919)

Diplomatic efforts aimed for peace, symbolizing hope for unity post-WWI, though outcomes debated.

Mars

Action, Courage

D-Day Invasion (1944)

Soldiers’ bravery turned war’s tide, lighting the path to victory and hope for liberation.

Jupiter

Expansion, Faith

Age of Exploration (15th–16th Centuries)

Explorers’ voyages expanded horizons, fostering hope through new opportunities and exchange.

Saturn

Structure, Responsibility

Marshall Plan (1948–1951)

Structured aid rebuilt Europe, providing hope for recovery and stability post-war.

Uranus

Innovation, Liberation

French Revolution (1789)

Small acts of defiance sparked hope for liberty, despite revolutionary chaos.

Neptune

Spirituality, Dreams

Rise of Romanticism (Late 18th–19th C.)

Art and literature inspired hope through emotion, emphasizing transcendence.

Pluto

Transformation, Power

Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)

Protests dismantled division, symbolizing hope for unity and a new era post-Cold War.

Sun: Winston Churchill’s Leadership During World War II (1939–1945)
The Sun, representing leadership and vitality, aligns with Churchill’s role during WWII. His speeches, such as the famous “We shall fight on the beaches” address, acted as a beacon of hope, rallying the British people against Nazi invasion. Each citizen’s determination, inspired by Churchill, contributed to a collective movement of resilience, embodying the Sun’s energy of vital force and consciousness in guiding a nation through darkness.
Moon: Mother Teresa’s Humanitarian Work (1950s–1990s)
The Moon governs emotions and community, fitting Mother Teresa’s compassionate efforts in Calcutta. Her small acts—caring for the sick and dying—resonated emotionally, inspiring others to join her mission. This collective empathy, like fireflies, nurtured hope and healing, aligning with the Moon’s role in fostering emotional connection and community support.
Mercury: Gutenberg’s Printing Press (1440s)

how does this degree connect with the UK's 1066 and 1801 charts

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UK 1066 Chart (25 December 1066, 12:00 PM LMT, London)
Context: Marks William the Conqueror’s coronation, often seen as England’s foundational chart. Set at noon (speculative), it reflects the Norman establishment of a unified kingdom.



Placements:
No planets at 24° Pisces: The chart typically has Sun at ~4° Capricorn, Moon in Pisces (degree varies by time, often ~10°-15°), Ascendant in Aries (e.g., ~10° at noon), and Neptune (discovered later) not applicable then.

Closest Relevance: Moon in Pisces (if near 17°-18° with time tweaks) could align with 24° Pisces’ precessed position. Historically, Moon at ~12° Pisces is common for noon, shifting slightly with exact timing.

Connection to 24° Pisces Themes:
Rudhyar/Jones (Island Community): The Norman conquest created a “small island” of centralized power amidst a “vast sea” of Saxon fragmentation—William’s rule fostered interdependence, mirroring Rudhyar’s cooperative theme.

Wemyss (Neptune Dissolving): Conquest dissolved old boundaries, merging cultures into a Piscean tide.


Historical Resonance: The 1066 chart’s Pisces Moon (if near 24°’s precessed spot) softens its Aries Ascendant and Capricorn Sun, reflecting a nation born in conquest yet shaped by Piscean adaptability and collective identity (e.g., feudal unity).

UK 1801 Chart (1 January 1801, 00:00 AM LMT, London)
Context: Marks the Act of Union with Ireland, forming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Set at midnight, it captures an empire at its peak, with Capricorn dominance.

Zodiacal Position: In 1801, 24° Pisces is still 24° Pisces in the tropical zodiac (precession shift is minimal, ~2° by 2025).

Placements:
Ceres at 24° Pisces: Exact hit in the 2nd house (resources, values).



Connection to 24° Pisces Themes:
Rudhyar/Jones (Island Community): Ceres at 24° Pisces in the 2nd house suggests nurturing through shared resources—Britain and Ireland uniting as a “small island” amid the “sea” of empire, though tensions (Irish unrest) lurk.

Charubel (Mirror): Imperial self-display—Britain’s grandiose image—fits Ceres here, but vulnerability to “designing persons” (Irish resistance, colonial critiques) echoes Charubel’s warning.

Sepharial (Rower in Storm): Rowing against the “storm” of Irish opposition and imperial strain—determination to unify reflects Ceres’ effort to sustain.

Kozminsky (Falling Rider): Overreach in empire-building (hasty union) risks a fall, as Ireland later secedes.

Carelli (Torch): Ceres ignites union, but its “dying out fast” foreshadows 1922’s partial dissolution.

Henson (Jellyfish): Subtle influence of Ceres—economic unity glows faintly amid Pisces’ imperial haze.

Bardon (Nasi): Psychic sensitivity to collective needs (Ceres nurturing) underpins the union’s intent.

Wemyss (Neptune Dissolving): Ceres at 24° Pisces, near Pluto (~3° Pisces), hints at dissolving old identities for a greater whole—fulfilled then undone by 1922.

Leinbach (Pool): Reflecting imperial ideals, Ceres seeks peace through wealth, though clouded by exploitation.

Sandbach/Lonsdale (No Mouth): Silent economic binding—no voice for Ireland—carries profound weight.

Janduz (Wrecked Ship): The union as a “wreck” waiting to happen—1822’s Irish exit looms.

Degree Theory (Sagittarius): Ceres at 24° Pisces gains Sagittarian expansion—empire’s vast reach, yet Pisces’ end nears.

Historical Resonance: Ceres at 24° Pisces in 1801’s 2nd house ties to Britain’s resource-driven empire—uniting for wealth, yet fragile (Irish secession by 1922). Pluto nearby amplifies transformation and loss, fitting Pisces’ late-degree themes.

Broader Connections
1066 vs. 1801:
1066: Pisces Moon (if near 24° precessed) aligns with foundational adaptability—Norman roots in a Piscean sea of change. No exact 24° hit, but thematic overlap (struggle, unity).

1801: Ceres at 24° Pisces directly activates the degree, embodying Pisces’ nurturing-dissolving duality—empire as both sustainer and mirage.

Transits to 24° Pisces:
Neptune at 24° Pisces (2016-2017): Brexit stirrings—dissolution (1801’s Ceres undone?) and identity shifts (1066’s Moon reimagined).

Pluto square 24° Pisces from Capricorn (2008-2023): Power struggles (financial crises, Brexit) challenge both charts’ Piscean elements—1066’s adaptability, 1801’s resource unity.

Pisces 24° in UK History: Late Pisces reflects endings and beginnings—1066 as a new England born from conquest’s “wreck” (Janduz), 1801 as an empire peaking before decline (Wemyss). Ceres’ placement in 1801 ties directly to 24° Pisces’ symbolic depth—nurturing an illusion that fades.

Conclusion
24° Pisces connects to the 1066 chart subtly via a potential Moon placement (precessed), symbolizing England’s birth in fluid unity and struggle, resonating with Rudhyar, Sepharial, and Wemyss. In the 1801 chart, Ceres at 24° Pisces anchors it explicitly—uniting Britain and Ireland as a “tiny island” (Rudhyar/Jones) or “wrecked ship” (Janduz), with Charubel’s vanity and Carelli’s fire marking imperial overreach. Degree theory’s Sagittarian lift suggests both charts’ Piscean moments aimed high—1066 to forge, 1801 to expand—yet faced Pisces’ inevitable dissolution. Does this interplay of resilience and fragility match your view of UK history through these lenses?

In the language of astrology, Jupiter expands whatever it touches. Upside: abundance and confidence. Downside: wretched excess and bombast. Jupiter refers to publishing, the media, higher learning, and collective belief systems, including court opinions and religious dogma. Last week, Jupiter slowed to a virtual standstill from our perspective on Earth and turned retrograde. The degree of its retrograde station was 21 degrees Gemini. Keywords for Gemini include anything verbal (e.g., news, information, writing and chit-chat); sales and marketing; entertainment; multitasking; anything that comes in pairs.


The US horoscope has a square between Mars (action, assertion, rage, courage, athletes, men, cowboys, cars, iron, steel, warriors, firearms, the color red) and Neptune (idealization, delusion; drugs, oil, faith, floods, glamour, film and other intangibles; saviors and con artists; the sublime and the surreal; things not being as they seem). Isn't that interesting, considering how America is known for its idealization of cowboys, cars, firearms, etc.? America is also known for asserting itself in matters of oil, drugs, film, evangelism, yes? Astrology argues that these assertions and idealizations are a clear reflection of the Mars-Neptune square in the US horoscope.

The US Mars is at 21 Gemini, and that's where transiting Jupiter is right now. The US Neptune is at 22 Virgo; transiting Jupiter is squaring it. Translation: any skilled astrologer looking at this scenario years in advance could see the potential in the United States for a big blow-up (Jupiter), possibly aggressive (Mars) in matters of information (Gemini), and the information might be a bit foggy, glamorized ("sanewashed"), fanatical, or a flat-out lie. (Neptune).

Jupiter will be within range of the US Mars-Neptune square through November, reflected in headlines like this:

September 1, 2016 Solar Eclipse
Bernadette Brady states this eclipse carries "realism, a "coming down to earth. The individual will become aware of an old situation, and see it for what it is rather than what he or she thought. This can be a constructive time for tackling the truth."

Take a moment to consider that statement through the lens of 20:20 hindsight.

This was approximately two months before the 2016 election. Thus, this represents the hottest period of the Trump vs. Hillary Clinton campaign trail when both parties would be doing everything in their power to convince the people to embrace their respective platforms.

Visually, the eclipse contains a reverberating T-square, illustrating the discord and division in these two camps. This was the most controversial presidential race since the Bush - Gore debacle in 2000.
Pondering Brady's description, I can't help but wonder whether "seeing a situation for what it is" was a factor in Trump's landslide victory?

That said, there was clear conflict at this time, illustrated by the eclipse's presence in the house that represents the populace, many of whom felt as if they were being "eclipsed," their will trampled beneath policies that victimized the working class.

Mutable T-Square: Eclipse/1st/Virgo opp Neptune/7th/Pisces; sqr Saturn/4th/Sagittarius; Mars/4th/Sagittarius sqr Neptune/7th/Pisces
The populace was polarizing into different camps, based on foreign interests and possibly oil. One side was practical, the other idealistic. A new beginning was in effect with vast philosophical differences between the two opponents. The populace recognized the need for directed structural change.

Admetos anaretic/10th/Gemini
Admetos illustrates that issues were concentrated, seen in a factual and objective manner in the public eye.

Admetos/10th/Gemini qnx Apollon/3rd/Scorpio
The acerbic nature of the campaign drove people out to vote in droves, some of which hadn't done so for years.

Jupiter and Mercury conjunct/2nd/Virgo; both retrograde
Resources were an important issue being reconsidered as well as various ethical issues. Numerous scandals involving Hillary and Bill were no secret, but their contingents had no problem looking the other way.

Trump was obnoxious and controversial, but brutally honest. He rallied the masses behind his "Drain the Swamp" and "Make America Great Again" promise. Republicans and Democrats alike were saturated in corruption.

Hades/11th/Cancer opp Vertex/5th/Capricorn
The country was on the cusp of major change, one way or the other. Many voters wondered what happened to the America they grew up in while others wanted it changed, according to the direction Obama had taken it--a path Hillary would continue to pursue.

Cupido/5th/Sagittarius trine Uranus/9th/Aries
Multitudes were ready for major change. Their country was becoming unrecognizable.

Eris/9th/Aries cnj Uranus/9th/Aries
Minorities, immigrants, and other factions were pushing for change, too, but didn't favor "America First" that Trump promised. The courts and media would be their allies in expressing their desires.

Trump's promise to "drain the swamp" likewise threatened thousands of comfy bureaucrats and congress critters with whom much of the populace was fed up. His reference to his opponent as "Crooked Hillary" was inflammatory to both sides, albeit for different reasons.

During this time Conservatives were the ones who felt marginalized after Obama's two terms of sweeping changes. The 9th house includes the media, which was definitely vying for the status quo and did all in their power to maintain it.

Bear in mind as well that the 9th is inherently philosophical. It's where people's ideologies lie, the chasm between them widening at an alarming rate. These differences would receive a cosmic blast driving that division even deeper in less than a year when another eclipse occurs.

To the surprise of many (particularly liberals), the people's voice was heard, loud and clear. The Swamp critters were horrified. Both Democrats and Republicans entrenched in the system for personal gain sensed the hounds sniffing at their respective heels.

The path of visibility of this eclipse crossed the Indian Ocean, South Africa, then diminished in the South Atlantic. Thus, the effects of this eclipse were apparent, but not as dramatic as those to come.
September 2016 Eclipse with Sibly Chart
While the eclipse chart itself is relatively crisp, when it interacts with the Sibly chart numerous issues emerge. The eclipse falls in the 9th, which includes ambassadors, academia, courts, religious institutions, and the mainstream media. In basic astrology, it's where belief systems and expectations reside.

Eclipse/9th/Virgo tri Sibly Admetos/1st/Capricorn (partile i.e. same degree of respective signs.)
Issues of concern to the populace were compressed.

Jupiter RX/9thVirgo cnj Mercury RX/9th/Virgo tri Pluto/2nd/Capricorn
Massive rethinking thru legislation and the judicial system would be required to bring about transformational change.

Trump's proposal to make America energy-independent plays into this aspect as a fresh approach from previous administrations.

E-Mars/1st/Sagittarius cnj Sibly Ascendant sxtl Saturn/10th/Libra
The people made their voices heard demanding action for structural change in leadership.

E-Pluto/1st/Sagittarius sqr Saturn/10th/Libra
This aspect shows how down and dirty the campaign would be, exposing corruption with promises to "drain the swamp," a statement so Plutonian it illustrates the prevailing cosmic energy.
Saturn rules Capricorn which rules government and corporations while Pluto functions much like a roto-rooter that clears your clogged sewer lines.

E-Eris/4th/Aries cnj E-Uranus/4th/Aries sqr Sibly Mercury RX/8th/Cancer
Eris and Uranus, two proponents for change by whatever means necessary, are well-placed in the house of new beginnings. Remember it was conservatives who felt marginalized at this time.

Their square to Sibly Mercury in the house that includes foreign debt, banking, insurance, and mortality, indicate strong disapproval of the status quo.

Health insurance costs for the working class skyrocketed with Obamacare. While it benefitted some deserving individuals, it definitely didn't please the majority of taxpayers as insurance premiums and the healthcare industry spiraled out of control, eroding their paychecks. To those footing the bill, this ploy to redistribute wealth was hugely unpopular.

The national debt was of great concern. Even worse, it put us at the mercy of China, our avowed enemy.

E-Midheaven/5th/Taurus qnx Sibly Ascendant
This Midheaven placement suggests that which is in the public view and draws attention to the country's status as a whole. The people will make their wishes clear by effecting a change that impacts the country's reputation. This was illustrated by Trump's landslide victory.

Other countries were not pleased, either, since they stood to lose much, along with career politicians and bureaucrats. As America grew weaker under Obama, it was looked on favorably by other countries, jealous U.S. prosperity.

The "Land of the free and home of the brave" had deteriorated significantly at the hands of those who benefited personally from foreign entanglements.

This did not set well with the American people who considered themselves patriots.

Since Obama's two terms were over, clearly a new person was heading for the White House, one way or the other. Hillary Clinton was seen by most as Obama Part 2.

Eclipse/9th/Virgo sqr S-Uranus/6th/Gemini
The eclipse squaring Uranus in the house of the working class and healthcare indicates yet another key issue that needed to be changed. Some questioned the legality of the government requiring citizens to carry insurance.

Am I the only one who noticed, perhaps due to my over three-quarters of a century on this planet, that as soon as the government gets involved prices escalate at an obscene rate?

The cost of healthcare for routine doctor visits back in the 1950s wasn't prohibitive. It got worse when insurance came on the scene, when premiums far exceeded what the average person or family would be paying for medical care.

Virgo, where the eclipse occurred, is the sign that rules health. Uranus, the planet that rules sudden change and rebellion, is in Gemini, an Air Sign that thrives on logic and sound data.

Look at how tuition rates have risen since the advent of student loans. These days colleges and universities, components of the 9th house, often have more employees than students. To afford an education the average student relies on loans. When they can't afford to pay them, guess who gets stuck?

Remember Fanny Mae and the housing crash? The government encourages people who can't afford a house to buy one, pumping up profits for builders, real estate brokers, and banks. When foreclosures swamp the market years later and banks start to fail, who bails them out?

Then there's the pharmaceutical industry. Why are prescription drugs more expensive in the U.S. that other countries? Do all those TV ads have something to do with it? Advertising prescription drugs is illegal in most countries. Why not here? It's obvious that the "healthcare" industry wants to keep you sick. That way they keep reaping profits from your misery as doctors write multiple scripts, many to treat side-effects of the other drugs. Natural cures and physicians who promote them are frequently blacklisted or censored.

How much of the diabetes epidemic is due to a flawed "food pyramid" promoted by the USDA that was anything but healthy? What about GMOs? All the toxic chemicals in everything from packaged food to toothpaste? Chemicals that are banned in countries that care about maintaining a healthy populace.
C'mon, people. Wake up. The U.S. government is not your friend. Pluto started doing a number on its pervasive corruption in 2022. Subsequent eclipses are finishing the job, but you can see it goes back decades.

There's a vicious circle that comprises government going into debt to pump money into an industry that profits, then when the loses hit, they get bailed out at taxpayer expense. Going off the gold standard and our fiat currency, which gets printed as needed, causes inflation, which further contributes to rising costs.
What's wrong with this picture?

So, moving right along, what additional insights might the Trans-Neptunians tell us?

E-Hades cnj Sibly Jupiter/7th/Cancer
This aspect implies foreign relations will be decimated. Trump's promise to put America first put other countries on notice they were going to lose benefits. The U.S. would no longer subsidize them, especially those who hated us, anyway.

Of course they preferred Clinton to win. Everyone wanted a piece of American pie. The sad truth was that the citizens of those countries never saw a penny's worth of the aid we sent while crooked leaders and dictators got filthy rich.

There are four Trans-Neptunians in anaretic degrees which carry a huge punch, especially since this quartet also forms a quincunx, indicating an adjustment or change of course.

E-Admetos cnj Sibly Apollon/6th/Gemini
This one indicates a concentration of issues relative to the wellbeing of the working class, which includes the cost of healthcare as well as other issues.

E-Apollon cnj Sibly Hades/11th/Scorpio
The destruction of certain groups exploiting the country for personal gain is suggested. This includes numerous members of Congress and corrupt agencies such as the FDA to say nothing of other "alphabet agencies."

E-Hades/7th/Cancer qnx Sibly South Node/2nd/Aquarius semisextile S-North Node/8th/Leo
A change of direction is indicated that will affect our resources as well as borrowing money from our avowed enemies. It will be a bumpy ride as a new administration breaks down various foreign financial relations with a strong dose of nationalism.

The election two months later showed these issues to be paramount and apparent to the majority of voters when Trump won by a landslide. Considering the fact the Universe was pointing out these issues, it shouldn't have been a surprise.

Unlike previous candidates, Trump listed his campaign promises on the White House website and showed his progress in achieving them. It's intuitively obvious the media not only did not tout his accomplishments, but made him out to be a dangerous and crazed potential dictator.

Never did he receive a single word of praise for his passion to restore the country to the one he grew up in.
A former Democrat, he switched to Republican to run for the office of Chief Executive. His heart is that of a patriot, one who has seen his country lose ground throughout his lifetime and deviate farther and farther from what the Founding Fathers envisioned.

People who draw their opinions from the mainstream media, however, are very susceptible to being duped regarding what is really happening. Social media can be even worse since its infested with bots and an artificial intelligence presence programmed to promote an agenda that fits Big Tech desires--not that of the majority of responsible people. In fact, they actively censor those who try to spread the truth.

I'm amazed how many astrologers expected Clinton to win. A careful assessment of these eclipse charts populated with the Trans-Neptunians should have made it obvious.

Or did they not like what they saw, given many astrologers lean toward the left?

Major upsets to the status quo are shown everywhere. I don't know where their predictions hailed from, but apparently they gave little if any heed to what this eclipse clearly stated.

Astrologers are only human. They see what they want to see when they examine a chart. Being objective is a considerable challenge. I hate it when I have to give clients bad or disappointing news. For this reason I do an abysmal job reading my own chart.

Objectivity is essential, but not always easy to maintain.

I get that.