Category: geo zenith astrology

The eclipse tunnel

The eclipse tunnel opening between the lunar and solar eclipses of September 2025 is not a flat stretch of time but a shifting corridor, alive with subtle alterations in tone and emphasis as the planets move against one another. The period from the 9th to the 20th is marked by a sense of cleansing, of stripping down to essentials, a necessary release before the charged new beginning of the solar eclipse on the 21st. The signature is unmistakably emotional, woven from the interplay of Moon transits, the languid pressure of retrograde outer planets, and the gnawing tension of the nodal axis strung tight between Leo and Aquarius.

At the start of the tunnel, the Moon’s contact with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces draws a veil across collective consciousness. Saturn retrograde lends weight, as though every feeling must first be tested against some karmic rubric, while Neptune retrograde dissolves boundaries, allowing old griefs and disillusions to seep through. This is the “heavy water” stage of the tunnel: the sensation of wading through ancestral memory and collective sorrow. Nations already burdened by water crises or institutional breakdowns — South Asia during monsoon season, island states grappling with climate-linked inundation — are especially likely to feel the mirrored weight of this Piscean emphasis. On the personal level, the task is to allow the tides to wash away false certainties without rushing to replace them.

As the days progress, the Moon moves on to encounter Mars in Virgo, sharpening emotional responses into critique, precision, and sometimes irritability. The tunnel here takes on a forensic quality: flaws and inefficiencies are exposed, both within personal lives and within public structures. We may expect heightened discourse around healthcare, logistics, and the small mechanisms by which societies either function smoothly or grind down. In Europe, with its bureaucratic intricacies and recent strains on supply chains, this passage may coincide with further arguments over systems of management, echoing Mars’ relentless insistence on detail. For individuals, it is the moment to trim, to edit, to discard the excess that clutters both mind and daily routine.

Midway through, the Moon’s sweep across Aries and Taurus stirs the latent power of Uranus retrograde. Here the tunnel takes on its crackling, unstable quality: emotions lurch, freedoms are craved, disruptions slip through cracks. Retrograde Uranus is not the open revolution but the rehearsal, the draft explosion in the inner world before the outer detonation. Collectively, this can play out in technological uncertainty and unexpected reversals of progress, especially in regions tied to rapid innovation — the United States and East Asia may feel this jolt in their economic or digital sectors. The key lesson is that stability is a façade; within the tunnel, we are asked to embrace the instability as a sign that outdated structures are ready to be shed.

Towards the close of the tunnel, the Moon conjoins Jupiter in Gemini. This is the restless, swollen stage: optimism brims but lacks containment. Ideas multiply, words spill out, promises balloon larger than the means to fulfil them. Here the square to the Leo Sun still active in the nodal zone sharpens the tension — belief against fact, inspiration against pride. It can be a time of misjudgement on the world stage, when leaders may overstate or overreach. Watch for regions with fragile political coalitions — Latin America, parts of Africa — where rhetoric may climb beyond pragmatic capacity. Yet on the personal plane, this same aspect can offer a glimpse of the broader horizon that awaits on the other side of the solar eclipse, provided one does not take the inflation too literally.

Throughout the entire tunnel, the drag of Pluto retrograde in Capricorn and Saturn retrograde in Pisces provides the shadow undertow. These are not days for launching grand schemes, but for purging — the political scandals, the financial reckonings, the personal decisions to abandon roles that no longer fit. The tunnel functions as a crucible in which the unnecessary, the redundant, the false is burnt off. It is emotional, yes, but not chaotic for its own sake; the purpose is purification, so that when the solar eclipse arrives, we can step into the new chapter unencumbered.

The global mood during these days will be one of intensity and reckoning. Where water, institutions, and identity are already fragile, pressure will build most visibly. Where personal pride and collective necessity are at odds, expect tension. And where outdated forms cling to life, the eclipse tunnel demands their release. It is not a comfortable passage, but it is a clarifying one. By the 20th, if the work has been done, much of the rubbish — both emotional and structural — will have been stripped away, leaving a sharper edge for the solar eclipse to cut cleanly into what must come next.

The week of 8–14 September 2025

This week opens in the shadow of a total lunar eclipse, a long and emotionally charged Blood Moon that left its mark across much of the world. Eclipses act as turning points, and this one has surfaced deep reservoirs of feeling—grief, longing, unfinished business—and placed them into the collective arena. The coming days are not about gradual adjustment but about sudden closures, reckonings, and visible acts of care or defiance. The eclipse energy insists that what has been hidden can no longer be ignored.

With the Sun still travelling through Virgo, the attention turns to systems, details, and competence. Expect scrutiny of how institutions, governments, and aid networks respond to crises already unfolding—from natural disasters to conflicts that have left populations displaced. Where systems function, relief and order can be restored swiftly; where they fail, the eclipse magnifies the gap, forcing leaders to answer questions they would rather defer. This is a week when logistics and accountability matter more than rhetoric.

On the geopolitical stage, the eclipse sharpens signals. We may see sudden gestures—temporary ceasefires, humanitarian corridors, symbolic treaties—emerging as leaders attempt to ride the emotional current. Equally, some actors may take advantage of distraction to escalate conflicts. Both patterns are consistent with eclipse energy: revelation, disruption, and the attempt to seize narrative control. Nothing settled this week will be final, but the moves made now will carry weight in the weeks ahead as the solar eclipse and equinox approach.

For individuals, the advice is both practical and simple: act where you can make a tangible difference. Donations, direct aid, or local acts of solidarity will cut through more effectively than abstract words. On a personal level, the eclipse’s charge is best handled through ritual, memory work, and communal spaces that acknowledge both loss and resilience. This week is heavy, but it is also fertile ground for repair—private or public, individual or collective.

The lunar eclipse

image by Martin Adams
Image by Martin Adams

On the night of September 7, 2025, Earth’s only satellite, our moon, will glide into alignment with the Sun and our planet, entering a grand total lunar eclipse. As Earth casts its darkest shadow – the umbra – fully across the lunar surface, the full September Moon will take on a haunting, coppery-red glow, the phenomenon is commonly known as a “Blood Moon.” Unlike a solar eclipse that flashes by in minutes, this lunar event will unfold with dignified duration and atmospheric depth, inviting quiet contemplation rather than breathless exclamation.

The eclipse will commence with the penumbral phase as Earth’s faint outer shadow begins to dim the Moon, starting around 15:28 UTC. Gradually moving deeper, the Moon enters partial eclipse a little before 16:27 UTC, until at roughly 17:30 UTC, totality begins. At this moment, the Moon will be fully immersed in Earth’s umbra and its glowing face transformed by sunlight filtered through our atmosphere. This total phase will reach its apex at approximately 18:11 UTC and will linger for about eighty-three minutes, finally ending near 18:52 UTC, as the Moon emerges and begins the reverse shadow dance—partial eclipse until about 19:56 UTC and penumbral retreat completed by 20:55 UTC.

This eclipse is striking not only for its beauty but also for its astronomical rhythm. It belongs to the venerable Saros series 128, being the 41st of seventy-one eclipses, each spaced by approximately 18 years. It occurs when the full Moon lies near the ascending node of its orbit, slightly southward, with a gamma value of about –0.275, denoting the Moon passing somewhat south of the central line of Earth’s shadow. Its umbral magnitude, roughly 1.36, indicates that the Moon delves well into the shadow’s core.

In practical terms, this eclipse will be observed fully across vast expanses of our planet. Viewers in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia will witness the entire spectacle, while those in the Americas will unfortunately miss it altogether – this is an Eclipse of the Eastern Hemisphere. Astronomical visibility is generous: around 85 percent of the global population will see at least part of the total phase, with roughly 76 percent able to catch the entirety of totality, and about 60 percent afforded the full run of every phase from beginning to end.

For observers, the sight will be marvelously safe and accessible – no special eyewear is needed, unlike solar eclipses. With clear Eastern horizons, one might witness the waning silver face of the Moon darken gently and then deepen into burnished red as if glowing from within, before slowly emerging again into ordinary twilight.

And as an astronomical encore, this cosmic choreography is framed by an eclipse season: two weeks later, on September 21, 2025, Earth will experience a partial solar eclipse, neatly bookending the lunar event

Solar flares – part two

The human brain is sensitive to electromagnetic fluctuations, particularly in the 0.5–40 Hz range of natural brainwave activity (delta through gamma). Piezoelectric-like calcite microcrystals in the pineal gland transduce environmental electromagnetic signals into electrical or chemical responses, influencing circadian rhythms, hormone production, and thus also cognitive or emotional states. While the effects are subtle, they are measurable under controlled conditions and explain some behavioural or mood changes during geomagnetic disturbances.

Researchers note that periods of heightened solar activity correlate with shifts in collective energy, decision-making, and societal tension. Astrologers similarly interpret strong solar events as times of increased emotional volatility and sensitivity, both individually and collectively. Individual responses vary, but global geomagnetic shifts appear to align with periods of systemic stress, unusual weather patterns, or heightened awareness.

Astronomers, space agencies, and observatories monitoring the Sun emphasise that solar events interact with Earth’s magnetic field, affecting satellite operations, communications, and navigation systems. When combined with ongoing seismic, volcanic, and extreme weather activity, there is a complex network of environmental signals to which humans are subtly attuned, both physiologically and behaviourally. As we are also electromagnetic beings, having an, aura or electromagnetic field.

All solar activity produces measurable geomagnetic effects that influence brainwave patterns, pineal gland activity, and human emotional states. Astrological and scientific observations converge on the conclusion that these periods of heightened solar activity are associated with heightened sensitivity and shifts in collective behaviour. So, there is change happening now during these extreme solar conditions. We can all feel it, we can see it, we know – and soon we will have the eclipse season, which will truly be noticeable events – both inner and outer.

Solar flares – part one

Image by NASA

In the stillness of 1st September 2025, the Sun unleashed a rare and dramatic event  –  two successive coronal mass ejections (CMEs), one chasing and engulfing the other. This cosmic “cannibal storm” has now reached Earth, and set the stage for a night of vibrant aurora and subtle terrestrial reverberations. With a bit of luck you would have seen some of it. A G2–G3 (possibly G4) geomagnetic storm

This twin-edged solar outburst was born from sunspot AR4199, which erupted on August 30. The storm reached our planet September 1st into the early hours of September 2

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Centre issued a Moderate to Strong geomagnetic storm watch (G2–G3), with the potential for G4-level severity – a threshold that brings rare intensity to the night’s sky.

Astronomically speaking, the CME’s arrival compressed Earth’s day-side magnetosphere and extended its magnetotail – an energetic dance of magnetic reconnection that channels many terawatts of energy into the upper atmosphere. These induced currents ripple through the ionosphere, increasing electron density particularly in high latitudes. The ionospheric plasma becomes a stage for auroral light, and HF radio waves can experience absorption, leading to shortwave communication blackouts.
Even at Earth’s surface, geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) stir in pipelines and power grids. While today’s storm did not cause widespread interference, it nudged our technological veins all the same.

Aside from aurora borealis, any geomagnetic storm may – at least modestly – disrupt satellites, tweak HF radio propagation, and momentarily ruffle GPS accuracy. Satellite operators and power grid managers are always notified to brace for these episodic fluctuations.

This solar activity arrived amid Solar Cycle 25’s growing outbursts. As this solar activity surges, the Sun’s tangled magnetism repels cosmic rays, leading to a measured drop in atmospheric radiation.

And though the Carrington Event of September 1859 remains unmatched in historical ferocity, the current “cannibal storm” offers a fresh reminder of our star’s dynamic temperament – capable of disrupting terrestrial systems or, if conditions are right, painting the night sky in shimmering colours – which are a sight worth going to see if you can.

Earth is currently experiencing elevated solar activity. Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares have increased in frequency, impacting the magnetosphere with geomagnetic storms. These disturbances compress the magnetosphere, drive currents in the ionosphere, and subtly alter Earth’s electromagnetic environment. Plasma bursts from the Sun contribute to these effects, producing variations in the geomagnetic field that can propagate to the surface. Creating sights and events that also effect you, as the human being is a torus of electromagnet balance of the utmost delicacy – as are all living beings.

September 2025

September 2025 is dominated by the interplay of eclipses, Mercury’s direct station, and the ongoing influence of slow-moving outer planets, creating a month that feels simultaneously disruptive and clarifying. The lunar eclipse on 7 September at 6° Aries opens the month with sudden revelations and heightened tension in areas of personal assertion, leadership, and conflict. Across the globe, this energy mirrors intensifying geopolitical pressures, social unrest, and urgent calls for accountability. Situations that have been simmering for months now surface, exposing vulnerabilities in both governance and institutions, as well as latent unrest among populations. On an individual level, the eclipse encourages people to confront hidden patterns of aggression, ambition, or neglect before they escalate further.

The solar eclipse of 21 September at 28° Virgo carries a subtler but equally powerful energy. Its focus on work, daily structures, health, and collective systems forces scrutiny of efficiency, productivity, and integrity. Globally, expect shifts in logistics, supply chains, and organisational structures, with governments, corporations, and international bodies needing to revise processes under pressure. This eclipse is an opportunity for radical reform, though it may feel disruptive at first: outdated systems, methods, and assumptions are being dismantled to make way for more sustainable approaches. Mercury turning direct on 15 September aids in communication, negotiations, and problem-solving, helping to clarify matters that seemed stuck during the retrograde, particularly in international relations, trade agreements, and domestic policy adjustments.

The outer planets continue to provide long-term context for September’s turbulence. Jupiter in Cancer encourages reassessment of shared resources, humanitarian responsibilities, and collective emotional intelligence, offering the potential for constructive growth amid chaos. Saturn retrograde in Pisces urges a sober evaluation of responsibilities, boundaries, and ethical commitments, both personally and collectively. Pluto in Aquarius continues to challenge power structures and social norms, reshaping relationships, technology, and community dynamics at a systemic level. The lingering influence of eclipses combined with these slow-moving energies signals a month where change is unavoidable: some shifts will feel abrupt, others gradual, but all are oriented toward restructuring and greater alignment with long-term necessity.

The path forward for September is discernment and adaptability. Individuals and nations alike are asked to recognise where old patterns are failing and where new strategies, alliances, or structures are required. Tension between entrenched interests and emerging realities will be unavoidable, but those who focus on clarity, integrity, and practical solutions are positioned to navigate the month with strategic advantage. The eclipses illuminate hidden truths, Mercury restores communication channels, and the outer planets provide the framework for reform. September is less about immediate gratification and more about building resilience, discerning opportunities in disruption, and aligning both action and intention with the deeper rhythms now unfolding globally and personally.

3I Atlas trajectory

The solar system is being traversed by an interstellar visitor of extraordinary proportions, known as 3I/ATLAS. Unlike the brief flyby of its predecessors, this object moves along a trajectory almost parallel to the ecliptic plane, threading through the inner planets at a retrograde inclination of 175 degrees. Its current velocity is around 58 kilometres per second, accelerating to roughly 68 kilometres per second as it nears perihelion on 29 October 2025. The object is enormous: estimates place its nucleus at 46 to 50 kilometres across, while its coma, rich in carbon dioxide and plasma, already spans nearly 700,000 kilometres which is half the diameter of the Sun! This dusty, electrically charged envelope renders this visitor highly active as it interacts with the solar wind and heliospheric currents, particularly during the heightened activity of our current solar maximum.

This trajectory will take it just above Mars in early October, past the asteroid belt, and later toward Jupiter by March 2026. Along the way, it will traverse the electromagnetic environment of the inner planets and their moons, and subtly influence dwarf planets such as Ceres, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. Its plasma tail and ionised gases will interact with solar, ultraviolet and X-ray radiation, expanding and energising the coma, while the gravitational and magnetic fields of the planets will shape its outbound trajectory. Though no physical contact is expected with any planetary body, its presence represents a rare moment of systemic resonance, as interstellar material and electromagnetic energy thread through the solar system over the next few months.

From an astrological perspective, the geo-zenith alignments of this period intensify the already volatile planetary currents. September begins with two eclipses – the solar on the 7th and the lunar on the 18th—priming collective awareness and initiating subtle systemic shifts. We will already be aware that change is in the air. The object’s close passage to Mars coincides with a new moon and a superior conjunction with Earth, amplifying perception and reflection on structural and emotional frameworks. Its perihelion near the Sun acts as an energetic fulcrum, enhancing interactions across the Virgo-Pisces axis, while its outbound movement past Jupiter in March resonates with expansion, insight, and recalibration of broader societal and philosophical patterns. Dwarf planets and inner moons act as secondary nodes in this network, subtly modulating the energetic and astro-magnetic interplay. The world will be so changed – as will we.

3I/ATLAS is not just a celestial visitor but a long-time catalyst, threading the solar system with interstellar energy and interacting with both planetary fields and collective consciousness. Its trajectory and electromagnetic presence provide a unique opportunity to observe the intersection of cosmic physics and geo-zenith astrology, a rare alignment of astronomical and systemic resonance that will unfold over the coming months, leaving subtle yet tangible imprints on both our solar environment and our planetary awareness. We may even get more images and readings from our satellites and telescopes – so keep watching.

The week 18th – 24th August 2024

A crazy week, again.

Expect geopolitical friction to flare in places that have been simmering like a pot on low heat for far too long, and don’t be surprised if the natural world decides to remind humanity that it – unlike our fragile egos -does not negotiate. Seismic activity flares, Fires, floods, heatwaves, and freak storms will appear in surprising locations, pushing infrastructures and governments past their usual coping mechanisms. This, on top of the already high level of natural phenomena pushing emergency services to the brink.
Meanwhile, social tensions bubble beneath the surface: misinformation, discontent, and mismanagement could clash in spectacularly messy ways, as populations no longer accept the given as truth and look for themselves.
We will all be reminded that chaos is the default state, and order is a temporary illusion.

Financial markets will wobble as energy and food supply concerns collide with political brinkmanship. Populations in crisis zones could see unexpected movements – migration pressures, protests, or mass mobilisations. There is nowhere left to go, so these problems, will spill over to other areas. Global travel may encounter more disruptions, and supply chains are buckle under the strain, no matter how many spreadsheets or press releases managers produce – the work will not go smoothly or as expected.

Expect technological glitches everywhere, smoothly working systems may stutter for no discernible reason  dangerous glitches or failings cause great concern, or otherwise betray confidence, highlighting how dependent humanity is on systems that were never designed for real unpredictability. Please take care.

Time to finally stop acting surprised. We need to work together and adopt new approaches NOW.

There is hope. Despite the increasing chaos and uncertainty, this week asks the planet and us – its inhabitants – to pause, observe, and act deliberately. The practical step? Focus on one meaningful, stabilising action at a time. Put out the worst fire, see to better water management, look to energy conservation, be mindful of the rate of consumption, and deal with conflict de-escalation, these tasks are not glamorous, but they are effective. We have to do what we can where we are this week.

Local initiatives can ripple outward. Communities that state clearly and honestly what is happening will work. Be prepared to share resources, and collaborate creatively. We will feel the difference immediately. We have to learn to work together from the ground up. It’s a cosmic test in patience, ingenuity, and empathy: can humans operate as a collective intelligence rather than a collection of egos? We will find out this week.

On a psychological and spiritual level, Earth is letting us know who is really in control, she is.   So, stop pretending control exists. Begin noticing what you can change.

We are being tasked to be spiritually mature in all we do. Meditate on simplicity, reconnect with natural cycles, and pay attention to the small acts that accumulate into resilience.

Humanity may not have invented a manual for survival under chaos yet, but practical kindness, adaptability, and honest assessment of risks are surprisingly effective tools. This is not the time for heroic gestures or grandstanding: it’s about doing what works, even if it’s dirty, boring and slow.

This week: brace for turbulence, expect the unexpected, and accept that discomfort is an honest teacher. Prioritise the tangible over the theoretical, act locally while thinking globally, and remember that peace – real, enduring peace – requires both courage and patience. We need to grow up and help each other no matter where we are or what is happening.

Earth will continue to spin regardless of human panic. Your job is to act wisely within your sphere, because small, consistent efforts now will echo far beyond the immediate week. We are growing something new, something that goes beyond our current cultures and states and politics, we have to.

You can grumble about the heat, the storms, the politics, the chaos – and you will – but roll your sleeves up and get on with the practical while grumbling, the universe has no obligation to pause for you.

The sextiles rock!

Today, 15 August 2025, the skies have arranged themselves into a set of sextiles so clean and well-cut you could use them to slice through the wet papier-mâché thinking that currently passes for global leadership. This isn’t one of those vague, sentimental alignments where you “just follow your heart” and hope for the best; these are precision-engineered opportunities. The geometry is crisp, the geo-zenith lines almost surgical, and the entire pattern screams “if you’re going to do something big, do it now, and do it properly.” From London to Lagos, Delhi to Detroit, the planetary lines are whispering the same message: stop dithering, build something worth keeping, and for heaven’s sake, say what you mean.

At the heart of the day is Mercury in Leo sextile Mars in Libra, a combination that turns words into weapons—charming weapons, perhaps, but weapons nonetheless. The geo-zenith for this one is particularly sharp over the Middle East and Central Europe, where diplomacy is already tap-dancing on the edge of sabres. For the rest of us, it’s perfect for declarations that are both creative and impossible to ignore. Layer onto that the Saturn–Uranus sextile stretching across Aries and Gemini: the architectural blueprint for revolution, but without the sloppy idealism. This is the kind of energy you’d want if you were, say, dismantling an obsolete institution and replacing it with something that might actually work before the ice caps finish their slow suicide.

Saturn’s other flirtation, with Pluto, adds the heavy machinery. Pluto is the deep miner, Saturn the construction foreman, and together they’re giving you the green light to tear down the rot and rebuild the bones. The geo-zenith emphasis over the Americas hints that economic and political power games are shifting, and not quietly. Uranus sextile Neptune rounds out the picture with a vision you can actually manifest. It’s the rare “dream plus blueprint” combination, and its zenith through the Pacific suggests the next big leap in tech or environmental policy could come from places currently underestimated. Think less “Silicon Valley” and more “unexpected island nation that just rewrote the rules.”

In real-time terms, these sextiles are a counterpoint to the current parade of crises—wildfires fanned by political hot air, trade disputes dressed up as moral crusades, and a news cycle that somehow manages to be both hysterical and bored. What these aspects offer is focus. They are not the cosmic equivalent of a spa day; they are the kind of conditions that let you negotiate peace treaties, launch major ventures, and pull off strategic coups while everyone else is still refreshing their feeds. This is not the day to quietly tidy your inbox.

If you want to be great under this sky, stop looking for the “right moment” and start acting as if the moment you’ve been waiting for just walked in the door wearing a sign with your name on it. Build with intention, speak with precision, and innovate with the kind of discipline that turns a clever idea into a lasting legacy. The geometry overhead will meet you halfway, but you have to move. Whether you’re launching a new project, a campaign, or a personal transformation, today’s sky isn’t just favourable—it’s an accomplice. Use it.

The void moon

The moon the moon
Though the moon has been right out there – all void of course
the Moon is having a party with all the other planets while the sun is out on it’s own

So everything is a communication, a chat
an aspect
a conjunction
pan psychic party it is – Specially the Venus- Jupiter party –
We can have a bit of fun with that -while we watch the chaos around us.
Launch your ships by lunchtime and we can all sail across the milky way
A lucky aspect

Can’t stop thinking about what the stars are up to
Can’t stop thinking about what all the planets are doing – as they sail across the night sky

Look now pre-dawn
The beautiful view before sunup of Venus and Jupiter – close as they are to Sirius
The star of ancient Egypt, the Nile flood, water, agriculture, the fall of kings and emperors.
Love the astrology, love the astronomy, love the mythology –
I love the night sky, the moon, the milky way, the twinkling stars, the meteors as the his across the night
there and there – look –
and the dawn – as stars make way for the colours of the sky and clouds and
Our beautiful sun

Good morning – enjoy the day everyone!

The Perseid Meteor Shower

Every year around mid-August, Earth plunges through a stream of debris shed by Comet 109P/Swift–Tuttle. These fragments, mostly no larger than grains of sand, blaze through our atmosphere at around 59 km/s, (that is ‘per second’) becoming the Perseids—one of the most spectacular and reliable annual meteor showers. I have watched for them many times before – I hope it’s a clear night and we can all see them. They are consistent and timely as the Earth’s orbit intersects that cometary trail at nearly the same time and path each year.

Tonight marks the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, with Earth moving through the densest stream of debris from the comet’s tail. These particles ignite in our upper atmosphere, producing up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions – which is spectacular to watch.

But where do we look, I hear you ask? In the constellation Perseus, which lies in the northeastern sky, climbing higher as the night deepens. Instead of staring directly, glance about 40° above the ‘radiant,’ – not directly at the source of the meteors. You can generally see more if you rely on your peripheral vision to catch sight of more meteors across the sky

It’s a cosmic reminder that even dust carries the tale of the ancient wanderers of space, reflected in dazzling, brilliant streaks of light across our skies. So wonder at the wanderer

This celestial spectacle repeats every August because Earth’s orbit reliably intersects the same cometary dust stream – every year unchanged across centuries. The com­et itself loops past Earth about every 133 years; its next close return is estimated in 2126
Lets look up at the marvellous meteor showers tonight – to remind ourselves we live on a planet in space.

The line up

The pre – dawn sky today is putting on one of its rare processions, I can see Venus and Jupiter in the east as it’s clear today.  Mercury retrogrades at 4° Leo as the Sun shines at 17° Leo. Hovering in Cancer are Venus at 11° and Jupiter near 13°, Saturn and Neptune retrograde at 1°Aries, Uranus sits stubbornly in Taurus, and Pluto is as we know, in Aquarius at 2° – steady, buried transformation at work. Astronomically, it’s a graceful arc of light and shadow stretching across the heavens. Astrologically, it’s a cosmic mirror held up to show us our uneasy reflection. We are at the beginnings of the end of chaos.

Right now the sky is taut like a stretched cable. At local zeniths, the heavyweight players are glaring down: Mars riding high over eastern Ukraine, its angular dominance feeding both military escalation and political brinkmanship. Saturn, stern and unyielding, is pressing from above over parts of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, correlating with the deepening famine reports and resource conflicts there, from Sudan to Gaza. Neptune looms at zenith over the central Pacific, muddling diplomatic waters and fuelling opaque manoeuvres in maritime disputes.

The tighter the Sun – Venus conjunction in Leo becomes, the more it’s shining a light on the world power theatre – which is becoming increasingly unreal – celebrity distraction meets with authoritarian pageantry – while Pluto’s high point over the western US is digging up more financial rot beneath the already creaking economic scaffolding. Jupiter in Gemini, angular over parts of Central Asia, should be a voice of optimism, but in this current square to Saturn it’s like a motivational speaker at a bankruptcy hearing – loud, cheerful, and slightly delusional. It feels all wrong.

It’s grim, yes. But there’s an outlet forming: Uranus in Taurus is breaking the stalemate, pressing at zenith over parts of South America and southern Africa – regions where grassroots movements are forcing genuine reform and land-use innovation. It’s slow, but it’s real. Mercury, also in Leo, is giving airspace to sharp tongues and quick retorts – this is the week to speak up, but with precision, not volume. Time to say exactly what you think – here come the truth tellers. I hope they will be heard above the general din.


Don’t spiral into depression with the newsfeed. The astrology says you’ll burn out fast if you chase every crisis. We can only handle so much, and we want to be able to do something, we want to feel worth something. Pick one thing you can do, you know what you are good at, and show how you want to care – volunteer, donate, teach, write, plant, repair – add your vote, march, dare to protest. It will all count – and actually do it. The personal becomes the planetary when it’s multiplied. Small acts are the only reason humanity has made it this far. A thousand small acts are also how we’ll claw our way out of this mess.

By the end of August, Mercury’s move into Virgo with Jupiter easing the Saturn clampdown will let the air out of the current ‘crisis-inflation.’ This won’t lead us to instant utopia, but we’ll be able to take a proper breath without choking on the headlines.
Trust me, it get’s better – by the eclipse we will see our way through.

The eye of the storm

Many voices agree that the Aquarius Full Moon on August 9 is a pivot point – one that illuminates where you must let go, reinvent, and reorient. The feel and tone varies for everyone – for some, it’s hopeful and spirited; for others, it’s a confrontation with inner blocks needing release. The Aquarian Full Moon is a critical point for releasing outdated social norms and patterns, and revealing truths about collective and personal identity. This is a moment of aligning with higher awareness and letting go of what no longer serves.
Uranus is strongly activating this lunation, enabling visionary breakthroughs, creative thinking, and a reconfiguration of social systems and personal goals.
Which we all need now.

This Full Moon in Aquarius is widely seen as a moment of revelation – every astrologer will tell you this. It’s a time for shedding sentimental illusions in favor of clear, detached truth, especially regarding community, the family, the home, and one’s place within it.

There’s a strong emphasis on innovation and unconventional thinking, encouraging individuals to step into originality and expressive authenticity. This may be your only way out, our only way out. Step out of the box – at least in your thinking.

It’s a split message and there are mixed energies

It’s a chance for emotional release, new insight, and breaking through false narratives. This we must become clear on. We must see things clearly and think clearly too.
But it is also a time we can expect confusion, false projection, and misdirection in interpersonal conflict or political messaging. Especially the political messaging – we are all being lied to, big time. It’s time to know this and point it out.

This Full Moon in Aquarius is not peaceful, but it is pivotal. It exposes fault lines – both in the outer world and within.
The key is not to react, but to observe.
The eye of the storm is not an escape – it’s where the truth lands.