The news and events on the world stage are indicative of, and in concert with the movements and relationships of the planets in our solar system. The “outers” – Pluto, Neptune, Uranus and Saturn – are all on the move. All are very slow-moving and regularly spend time in retrograde motion, so changing signs is a big deal, while doing so all within a short period of time is extremely rare. Pluto’s orbit is 248 years, Neptune’s is approximately 165 years, Uranus’ 84 years and Saturn 30 years or so.
Pluto has an elliptical orbit, so time spent in one sign is variable, lasting between 12 and 30 years . In late November 2024, Pluto shifted into Aquarius and in true bulldozer fashion, has alerted us to the many upcoming changes that humanity can expect. While in Capricorn, the traditional, old-school, established structures and rules were challenged and rooted out by transformational Pluto. Pluto rules Scorpio and I sometimes think of him as a forensic anthropologist, digging up clues and deep diving for the truth. We have learned a lot since 2008. Now, having left the crusty limitations of Capricorn behind, what will Pluto discover in the surprising, inventive, future-oriented air sign of Aquarius? The action of Pluto is to transform. We can watch for huge break-throughs in technology, social sciences, networking, electricity and the world of frequency. Unlike Capricorn, there is room to breathe and have ideas in this humane, inclusive sign. The glyph for Aquarius, two squiggly lines does not refer to water, but rather air waves. We have become aware of AI, 5G, remote viewing but remember that Aquarius also represents Humanity, community and cooperation.
Neptune spends roughly 14 years in a sign. It has been transiting Pisces since 2011. Since Neptune rules Pisces, the effect has left us with a lot of questions. Neptune governs art and photography. While we may have experienced very real and life-changing events during this time, there has been a nebulous, cloudy smudge on the lense, comprised of chemtrails, Hollywood, drugs, lies, propaganda and photoshop. Good things can happen in a world of dreams. Neptune rules the oceans, the immune system and the deeper mysteries. Spiritual practices, yoga and the ethereal profundities of nature have been areas of realization and self-discovery. Let me point out that the opposite sign from pisces is virgo. Virgo is all about the details, criticism and discernment. While we have been confused and mystified by the murky mists of Neptune, the reflex reaction has been to investigate. In reaction to outrageous claims in the mainstream media, digital warriors, underground newspapers and critical thinking have become commonplace. I recently learned that a person could become a yoga teacher in 1 week. This could result in a lot of very good yoga teachers, but my reaction is to criticize and ask questions about experience, insurance and motive. Neptune is forgiveness and rightly so, having no boundaries or containment. It will be a huge difference, when Neptune arrives at the end of Pisces and enters the first degree of the zodiac, 0 Aries. Aries is new, fiery, strong and full of energy. I can’t help thinking of a volcano rising from the ocean, creating new land. Neptune first sets a toe in Aries on March 30, powerfully close to the new moon eclipse, Venus and Mercury (both retrograde at the time). Eclipse times are always extreme seismically. It would depend on location, but we might feel some tremors. As Neptune emerges, reborn in the newness of the first zodiacal sign, there might be a head of steam, or boiling over. It’s a very primal placement – visible, youthful and innocent. With the 2 luminaries (sun and moon) along with mercury (the mind) and Venus (the heart) accompanying Neptune’s entry, I can imagine a new understanding of what has so far been unclear or misinterpreted. Neptune will visit Aries until October, when it will return to Pisces and prepare for a full entry into Aries in February 2026, when Saturn will accompany Neptune for a more lengthy stay in Aries.
Uranus spends around 7 years in a sign. He entered Taurus in 2018. The last time Uranus transited Taurus was 1935-42. Previous to that, was 1850-59. These times were brutal stains on humanity, filled with wars, rebellions, massacres and invasions. Historical events during these times are still unresolved and have left stolen lands and wealth, wounds and carnage that will require a far more evolved society to sort out. Taurus is the body, Mother Earth’s body, her bounty and beauty. Uranus is change, instability, shocks. In recent years, some debatably positive outcomes have been communal gardens, crypto-currency, timeshares and renewable energy. Historically, what we know for sure is that HIStory is written by the winners. If, like me, you have any planets in Taurus, the past few years have not been comfy. Speaking for myself, it won’t be too soon when Uranus finds its way into Gemini in July 2025, where there will be much more compatibility. The Uranian inventions, changes and technology will take off at lightning speed in quick-witted Gemini.
Saturn takes about 2 ½ years to go through a sign. Sometimes known as Father Time, I like to think of him as a sage instructor. If you are paying attention, you might notice that he checks in at 7 year intervals, asking “are you on your path?”, “have you kept your promises?” Before modern technology, Saturn was the furthest planet that the naked eye could see. So he is all about the edge, the wall, the 3D structure, the skin and bones. There is no sugar coating here – just reality. I have struggled with the confines of being in a body, listening to authority, following rules that I question or sticking to a schedule that is not my choice. At the same time, I have come to a friendly agreement with Saturn, because I need to know my limits and I like structure. Saturn is not wily or vindictive. You can work with the parameters and be creative. By setting our own standards and boundaries we can appease Saturn and avoid hitting walls. He certainly put us through the paces while he lorded over the 2 signs that he rules. In Capricorn we felt the limitations separations, confinement and rules. That was 2018-2020. In 2021 he slipped into Aquarius. While Saturn in Capricorn is about control, in Aquarius it is more about re-form. During 2021-March 2023 we saw the forming of a Trucker Convoy, and other examples of reactions to too much Saturnian control. Saturn in Pisces has brought our attention to water, sadness, spiritual practice, perhaps hidden structures and hopefully forgiveness. Saturn is about taking responsibility. It is such an important point because especially in Pisces, he can be The Manifester. If you can see it, you can have it. It is up to you to create the world that you want. Easy words to say… I wrote a little song for myself, to sing in hard times.
I forgive myself, I forgive myself
In this moment, and for all time
I forgive myself, I forgive myself in this moment, and for all time
Let the feelings flow, it’s a miracle, you know
‘cause we’re all the same, no one’s to blame
Ho’oponopono!
LOL. The philosophy of Ho’oponopono is that we are all one, I am you and you are me. Anybody loses, nobody wins. So without taking on more pain or suffering, embrace all-that-is as part of reality. Love it unconditionally, forgive it and let it flow through. Resistance is pain. In these recent years of healing, this has been a comfort to me.
Now Saturn is preparing to enter Aries. Let the action begin! The established norm is dissolving and it is Time to take responsibility for past mistakes and misconceptions. It’s time to go with it. Are we nice Canadians? Are we embarrassed? Apologetic? Lost? Or can we dig deep (Pluto), rebel, change, revolutionize (Uranus), and dream our greatest dream (Neptune). We have come out of the Kali Yuga, which has been a long sleep, and awakened to a healing Renaissance with tools and knowings that recognize victimhood, loneliness and suffering as temporary conditions that no longer serve on the path to enightenment. We did not come here to settle for less, but instead to create the world we want to see (Saturn).
The chronology of the upcoming uncharted territory:
Pluto is now in Aquarius until 2043.
Neptune dips into Aries March 30/25, dips out Oct ’25. Re-enters Aries Feb ’26 – May 2038
Uranus moves into Gemini July 2025 until Aug. 2032
Saturn dips into Aries May 26 2025, dips out Sept ’25. Re-enters simultaneously with Neptune in Feb 2026 until spring of 2028.
Jupiter moves into Cancer June 10 2025 until July 2026
Mars has been back and forth between cancer and leo, finally in forward motion Feb. 24/25 and entering Leo in April 2025.
In March mercury will be in Aries, going retrograde on the 15th.
Also in March, venus will be in Aries, going retrograde on the 2nd.
March 22th we will have a new Venus Star Point at 2 degrees Aries.
This is a lot of Aries, a lot of fire, new beginnings, courage, confidence and personal identity. Furthermore…
Chiron has been in Aries since March 2019, staying until May 2027. Chiron has been pointing out the need to clarify our identity and heal any wounds around that. Chiron’s own wound was from an arrow. His healing process was to move past the pain and blame, negotiating a balance and peace for himself and the perpetrator. Aries can be conflict, war and anger. We still have time to work with Chiron, initiate healing protocols, put ourselves first, find courage and take first steps before Chiron in Taurus brings earthy and artful ways of healing.
I can’t leave out Eris. She has been in Aries since 1927, staying until 2048. She is a planetoid not to be underestimated. Her qualities are very much like Zena the Princess Warrior. This brings to mind women’s suffrage and involvement in government, but I must stop here. Suffice to say that her presence along with so many celestial bodies in Aries, including the eclipse on March 29 at 9 degrees, is very hot stuff.
Note that Pluto and Uranus will be in air signs, while Neptune and Saturn will be in Fire, with more fleeting cameo appearances by several others. These elements are fast, unpredictable, exciting and compelling. Fires may start (will they persist?), tempers rise, conflict occur. At the same time many will seize the moment, initiate new beginnings, take courage and act.
On the personal level, a Pluto transit can be very gut-wrenching. It is sometimes the darkest transition. The lesson is often to simply allow the transformation. Neptune transits can be anywhere from euphoric to drug-addled, victimhood to forgiveness. In my recent experience of Uranus on my moon, I was reminded of the days when I taught skiing. The uranian cold air and the sparkly snow were exhilarating. The Taurian body getting exercise and wearing the matching ski outfit with pom-pom on top. I remember my students, all shivering in a row, ready to hit the slopes. My best advice to them, in anticipation of bumps and falls, collisions and slides…. Was “bend your knees”. The knees give you spring and maneuverability. If you lock your knees, something might have to break.
