Astrobabble with Winston Moonbat

Hello! Hello! You magnificent earthlings. I'm down to update you on the proceedings here in the stars.

Mercury and Jupiter are semi-sesquiquadrate and there will plenty of gaseous commentary going on. Venus is bi-sesquiquincunx Mars so their usual squabbling can be expected. Jupiter is lollygagging in Aquarius right now but soon he'll be meeting our pal Neptune in Pisces for a year of who-knows-what? This and that, I'd say.

Neptune has been driving you wonderful earthlings a little crazy lately, while troublemaker, Pluto, has been up to his usual jiggery-pokery. Don't worry. Wild Uranus is sure to entertain your eager spirits. He's usually good for a few laughs.

Well, I've got to run. A star exploded and I'm going to help with the cleanup. I'll be back soon!

Independence

 Pluto and Saturn turn direct

Pluto in Capricorn has moved into direct motion headed for the first encounter with its natal position at 27 degrees, which will occur next February. The ruling planet of Capricorn, Saturn, has turned direct in Aquarius. Capricorn governs authoritarianism, Aquarius oversees separation of powers and independence from central control. In human affairs, autocratic squeeze and loose personal liberty continually intersect in natural rhythm.

When a planet returns, the ending phase right before is one of dissolution. The long Pluto undoing is nearing its conclusion. It is very very interesting that Capricorn's ambassador, Saturn, is in Aquarius marking the return to the nation's governmental systemic roots. The United States is known to be a protector of individual rights.

In this undoing, there has been an uncharacteristic restriction of freedom, and while most of the populace is obedient or indifferent, some are fighting to reinstate the seemingly lost autonomy. Just as the original movement for independence from the British crown involved a minority, the return of Pluto is reflecting a strong element fighting against the odds, aligning through word of mouth. Today the same type of thing is happening largely through innovative media. Saturn in Aquarius points to practical use of new technology, while emphasizing the original Moon and south node Aquarian need for self-determination. The Moon represents fundamental security, so freedom must endure. The south node has a long history concerning these matters.

Pluto crosses 27° four times and Saturn in Aquarius will be accompanying Pluto through the first three. Saturn moves fairly quickly, spending two and a half years in a sign. Pluto spends twenty or so. The meet-up of the two is unusual at such a significant time, but then Aquarius is known for its quirks, and also for its timing. The bridge to Aquarius is made up of planks of sovereignty. People are separate. States are separate. It's the "United States of America." 

In the years ahead, Pluto transits Aquarius, when the country and all people can study what orbiting on one's own axis truly means.