Neptune and Saturn going into Aries
May 25th – Aug. 31, 2025 and again Feb. 14 – March 2, 2026
The Beginning of the Beginning
“It is easier to fool people than it is to convince them they’ve been fooled!”
Mark Twain
ARIES is the first sign of the Zodiac, ushering in the Spring Equinox. It symbolizes a new birth; a brand new start, youthful exuberance and impulsiveness, a fresh start. Its ruler, Mars, is the ancient “God of War” and is part of the trilogy of fire signs (including Leo and Sagittarius) supporting sports, the military, overt competition, and personal self-expression. By nature, it is extroverted and friendly, tends to be self-absorbed, but refreshingly honest, resembling all the traits of the young, foolish, and brash. Aries is the “race car driver, the Olympic champion, the short distance runner.
Sun in Aries persons are often “pioneers.” They like to be the first to think of something new, comprising a “breakthrough” in science, advanced technology, and the arts. However, they are frequently impatient and often have a short attention span — needing the support of teams of other people to bring their ideas and inventions fully to fruition. Two well-known Aries Sun people are Leonardo Da Vinci and Thomas Jefferson – both historic geniuses, but who struggled with “finishing” the projects they started.
Neptune is a planet concerned with “dreams”, ideals, visions, fantasies, and often losses, feelings of victimization, and disillusionment. Saturn is a planet that projects itself as a solid organization, secure system, proven authority that can “take charge”, but also can feel fearful, overly constrained, and depressed. These two planets are often at odds with one another and very seldom have a warm and cozy relationship! Their more recent conjunction in Pisces has brought out sadness, losses, many iconic deaths, and a kind of collective despair; masses of people feeling that they have been the victim of those who would “twist” the truth!
Saturn conjunct Neptune would seem like a “doomed couple” except that Pluto, now in Aquarius and Uranus shortly going into Gemini, are both in harmony with them, ramping up this pair with a youthful genius, new inventions and breakthroughs, and a willingness to communicate a multitude of ideas both great and small. Both Pluto and Uranus are returning to their positions in the charts of the United States of America – July 4, 1776 (Declaration of Independence) through September 3, 1783 (The Treaty of Paris). Ultimately, these adventurous companions could translate into the Second American Revolution and present to us what it takes to formulate a real and working democracy, create new, more viable economies around enormous technological breakthroughs, all in the 21st Century. In my opinion, this is a “wow” team!
The Turning of the Ages
Those of you who have read my previous newsletters and books are acquainted with the grand notion that we are entering the Age of Aquarius, a 2100 year cycle in a backward movement (through the constellations) of the Vernal Equinox. However, this period is also ending a 5200-year cycle, a 12,000-year cycle, and a 26,000-year cycle documented in various histories, religions, and cultures that tell us about the rise and fall of nations and civilizations. These periods are usually accompanied by climate changes, such as the beginning and ending of ice ages, flooding, droughts, and asteroid collisions. earthquake and volcanic cycles.
The hard part is being alive and awake in the transition of ages, when all the systems of belief, economic paradigms, technologies, and “sacred cows” are “exposed” as failing and no longer relevant to our survival and development — right in front of our eyes! We are startled, disturbed, shaken, angry, upset, and for many people, it spells death and dying. For others, it is exciting, revealing, inspiring, and presents all of us with the possibility of an evolutionary “leap” in consciousness that could go so far as to reveal a new, more advanced human “species” appearing in our time. Big decisions lie ahead!
What Now?
With “Trumponomics” blowing up every alliance and institution the US has built within itself and around the world, many people are feeling the above-mentioned anger and despair. Elon Musk’s DOGE mindlessly destroying government departments that ensure the survival and protection of most Americans is extremely devastating and unpopular. The veritable collapse of Medicaid alone will devastate the lives of needy, chronically ill, and handicapped people. This program funds healthcare for over 80 million people. Although Trump promised not to “touch” Social Security and Medicare, in reality, the firing of most of the personnel who implement these most cherished systems will force them to become nonfunctional. My take is that Americans will rise against all this. Musk has already “moved out” of Washington to address the public rebellions launched against Tesla throughout the nation.
The March Lunar Eclipse on the Neptune of the US in Virgo, which rules healthcare, has presented us with a major tragedy, which is the “gutting” of the National Institute of Health (NIH), the largest medical research organization in the world. Funding goes out from this agency to our major research universities for cures for infectious diseases, cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, etc. The greatest medical researchers and scientists on earth are now migrating out of the US to other nations.
Trump’s 19th-century isolationist, tariff-protected view, which has historically never worked, is, according to the world’s leading economists, an exercise in craziness! His willingness to deport or sue anyone seen to be an “alien” or opposed to him is resulting in a multitude of cases going through the court system all the way to the Supreme Court! His threats to take over Canada as the 51st State has resulted in the election of the Liberal Carney as Prime Minister, in defiance of all this. His brutal attack on liberal education, our monumentally great science research institutions, people’s rights to protest, and education in general, proposing itself as fighting “anti-Semitism” is an irony that resembles Hitler’s attack in the 1930s on professors, scientists, and universities in Germany which he claimed were dominated by Jews. Most of these decisions are being processed in the courts. The Rule of Law is being tested.
The Economy:
Last month, markets crashed, millions protested, and — guess what? This country woke up to the consequences of decades of gathering power in the hands and accounts of a billionaire class whose possessions now comprise around 80 – 90% of this nation’s wealth. The House and the Senate are controlled by Republicans who want to cut everything that helps the public in favor of tax cuts for billionaires.
Meanwhile, most young people cannot afford rent or housing. Lurking behind all this are the giant corporations. BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street own $20 trillion in assets, more than the entire GDP of the United States! These giant funds are famous for buying retail stores, nursing homes, apartment complexes, hospitals, and other assets, borrowing huge amounts of money that they do not pay back, and then going bankrupt, closing down the viable stores and medical facilities all over the country. This should be declared “criminal” behavior, except that these are, ironically, the techniques Trump used in his real estate empire.
The US dollar and its treasuries are being “sold” and the dollar as the world’s currency is losing its its “safe harbor” status. Our national debt is gigantic. The European Union no longer trusts us. Japan is selling its US treasuries and no longer views us as stable. Thus, our place as the center of the global economy is at risk. Ironically, the only nation that would replace us is China. However, their currency is not strong either, and they are in even deeper debt than the US. Interestingly, they hold a lot of gold and have been accumulating much of it in recent months as a hedge against all of this.
Trump wants to take over Greenland for its “rare earths,” which are absolutely necessary in the manufacture of our computers, cell phones, jet fighters, and military hardware. This shortage is so serious that new and dangerous undersea mining operations (article below) are being built in the world’s oceans. Even more serious, is the fact that we have no infrastructure for processing of these metals, which is currently being done only in China.
The Democrats, after sluggishly “hiding out” in the wings, are starting to emerge with new energy. Young people are finding a new sense of direction, which is: a change to the system that could move us toward a real democracy. Older citizens are demonstrating in the streets and at events to protect their Social Security and Medicare benefits — things they all thought were protected by legislation that has been present for decades. American corporations, especially chip manufacturers, are breaking ground in the US, in New York and Arizona. Trump is claiming credit for this, which began in the Biden administration under legislation like the “Chips Act.”
Trump’s approval ratings are sinking among Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth keeps exhibiting dangerously “crazy” behavior, calling attention to Trump’s disastrous picks for many of his cabinet members. Many of the sacred cows of yesteryear are moving into a dangerous fog bank, and it all needs clarification. However, the Democrats still do not have a majority in either of the houses of Congress and cannot change this until 2026.
The economy is in free-fall. I still think investment in gold, silver, and real estate are places to be as the dollar sinks in value and inflation continues. With Mars in Leo (the gambler) until the middle of June, wild fluctuations (both extreme ups and downs) in the financial markets will continue. What characterizes this year’s economy are extremes – ups and downs, uncertainty. China’s rise, as the result of our policies will highlight their economic power in the world. On top of all this, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine continue to plague us.
What do the stars say?
Pres. Trump’s astrological chart is startlingly similar to that of Mad King George, who was the monarch of England at the time of the American Revolution. I have mentioned this in previous newsletters, but I find this both humorous and tragic. Do we want a government “by and for the people” or one ruled by a Fascist monarch? King George is back, challenging us again!
There will be many changes and reversals in policies connected to tariffs, alliances, and military engagements, depending on the “deals” he makes with nations, some of whom will be compliant and others that will not. This Gemini president is a shape-shifter. There is one consistency. It is his demand of loyalty to him at all costs. In my previous newsletter, I pointed out the eclipses connected to his chart that are seriously destabilizing. I also called attention to possible new disease epidemics. The current wave of decisions on the part of many people not to vaccinate has resulted in measles spreading around the country for the first time in decades, as has whooping cough. I would predict that when Mars goes into Virgo in July through early August, this cycle will become more evident.
The efforts to make a deal with Iran concerning its nuclear development will continue, but will suffer many stumbling blocks. The theocratic government of Iran is a central part of the Israeli/Palestinian War as they supply Hamas and other terror groups throughout the region with weapons. The transit of Mars in Leo through June 16 makes matters worse, as this encourages Israel to destroy what is left of the West Bank. I do not see any peace agreements until the week of August 10th.
At the time of Pres. Trump’s birthday, (June 14), during the first two weeks of June, Mars is conjunct his Natal Mars and square transiting Uranus on his Mid-heaven, the area of his career and reputation. This poses a very real danger to his physical health and safety. Interestingly, he is planning a big birthday party parade for himself in June in Washington.
The Lunar Sabian Degrees:
The Full Moon on May 12 is 22 degrees Scorpio is described as: “A seated elf, one arm around a large book, looks quizzically at the viewer, then turns into a hare and hops through a stone wall.” My interpretation is that the movers of economies will be playing “mind games” with the public.
The New Moon on May 27 is 6 degrees Gemini is described as “An old man leans against a spreading tree by a well and smokes his pipe. Approached by a boy about a problem, he spins out a story that relates to the boy’s situation.” My take on this is that there may be a wise message from the old to the young about life and love that is presented as a show – either a play or a movie – that bridges the gap of generations.
The Full Moon on June 11 is in 20 degrees Sagittarius is described as: “A flapper in a crowded speakeasy convinces the owner to seat her in the balcony above the stage, along with the society set.” This degree is reminiscent of the 1920s and suggests a showy charmer exhibiting herself on the stage outside, disguising the malevolent gangsters hidden in the background. This configuration is on Pres. Trump’s Sun/Moon opposition.
The New Moon on June 25 is 4 degrees Cancer, described as “Radio blaring, teenagers in a souped-up convertible race a train to the crossroads. The owner of the local bar looks on in disgust, hands on his hips.” This would describe people taking radical measures with a thrill attached, that would offend wiser onlookers. Once again, the theme that stands out is one of immaturity and a dangerous lack of experience.
Science and Technology:
ON FEB. 3, 2025, in ECONEWS by Sanusha L., an article was published entitled “New type of nuclear fusion discovered: We could now produce infinite energy”. The article reports: “As energy needs expand and the quest for abundant, sustainable energy sources increasingly turns to fusion, the Small Aspect Ratio Tokamak (Smart) represents a significant step forward. The first plasma has been achieved recently by this experimental fusion device, an incredible milestone, developed by researchers at the Plasma Science and Fusion Technology Laboratory of the University of Seville. SMART, unlike the traditional tokamak, investigates the unprecedented idea of negative triangularity, a configuration that could revolutionize the energy efficiency of fusion.”
The article discusses problems with tokamak technology and then goes on to report: “SMART is the first compact tokamak intentionally designed to investigate the advantages of negative triangularity. The expectation is that this shape of plasma will suppress ELMS, resulting in better plasma confinement for longer periods, at higher temperatures (like this artificial sun, which is 100 million degrees and has a strange effect.) It goes on to say: “This configuration has already been noted as promising by the US Department of Energy for alleviating instabilities while keeping high fusion performance.”
As all of you who read my newsletters already know, I have made it my business to report on the ongoing development and progress in fusion for years, as fusion has been called “The Holy Grail” of energy and will truly change the world.
IN THE MAY 2025 ISSUE of SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, an article entitled “Deep-Sea Mining Begins” by Willem Marx was published. He reports: “The owners of a controversial mining license have begun extracting valuable metals from the ocean floor.” The rush to mine and control “rare earths” is now a major issue, involving all the developed nations throughout the world. Without these metals, our civilization, as we know it, would collapse. However, the damage to our ecosystems could be devastating if this practice becomes widespread. It is worth reading this article to familiarize ourselves with what is currently happening.
AN ARTICLE in DAILY GALAXY was posted April 25, 2025 by Arezki Amiri entitled “James Webb Telescope Confirms a Troubling Anomaly: Something is Seriously Wrong with Our Understanding of the Universe”. He reports: “The James Webb Space Telescope just confirmed a shocking revelation about the universe’s expansion rate. This discovery shakes the very foundations of modern cosmology. New data may force a major rethink of everything we thought we knew about the cosmos.” The article explores a perplexing problem in cosmology referred to as the Hubble Tension. This is a term that would describe the ongoing conflict between two different methods of measuring the rate at which the universe is expanding. This article contains new data that “indicates that the discrepancy between the two measurement methods is real, and not a result of faulty data or miscalculations.” It would be worthwhile for you to read the whole article to understand that these discoveries point out how little we know about the origin and future of our expanding universe. As part of the astrological community, I am on the side of a basic energetic connection between and among all entities that are synchronized within the cosmos and that have meaning in our lives.
Natural Events:
Last month, the Icelandic volcano erupted again, a huge earthquake (7.7) took place in Myanmar that was felt in Thailand and China; the Mt. Kilowaha volcano is erupting again in Hawaii, and there was a 5.5 earthquake in the Los Angeles area. This supports my predictions about this time period in my last newsletter.
This period May 1 through June 10 supports high winds, tornadoes, and even preseason hurricanes sweeping over the US. Jupiter moving into Cancer for a full year (June 10, 2025 – June 29, 2026) suggests flooding of inland rivers and coastal regions. It could be a good thing for ending droughts in the Southern US.
Final Thoughts:
The respect, unity, economic dominance, and leadership in the promotion of democracy that the US has enjoyed since the end of WWII are ending. It would seem that the “dark night of the soul” I have predicted in my past books and newsletters is now upon us. Polarization of our populace as the direct result of severe economic inequality and concentration of power in the hands of a billionaire class, along with an abandonment of public education and failure of the media to reveal all of this to the public, is playing out before our eyes. We have a president who is blowing up our institutions. We have a Congress that is doing nothing about our monumental national debt, the fall of the dollar as the global currency, making the rich pay their fair share of taxes, and protecting our vital programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Being an astrologer, I have to go on record for interpreting our future through a different lens. The slow-moving, most powerful planets are moving into new signs that will all be fully in place in their new positions by late April 2026. We will get a taste of these new placements between July and August this year before they retrograde back into their old signs until next year. This presents to all of us opportunities to change the present course of our history to resemble the first American Revolution that began July 4, 1776, setting us on a course of history’s greatest experiment – a democratic republic by and for “the people”. I think we will eventually rid ourselves of the effects of “the Mad King”. Young people will come forth to form a new leadership mandate, taking us out of this crisis. I think we can save ourselves, once again, and change the current tide of history. The key is to never, ever give up! Many blessings to all of you!
Linda
Important Points of Reference for Astrologers:
Full Moon at 22 degrees Scorpio inconjunct Jupiter May 12; Full Moon at 6 degrees Gemini, sextile Neptune and trine Pluto May 27; Full Moon at 20 degrees Sagittarius square the Lunar Nodes June 11; New Moon at 4 degrees Cancer conjunct Mars and Jupiter, inconjunct Pluto and square Saturn and Neptune June 25; Mercury in Taurus is square Pluto May 12, is conjunct Uranus May 24, goes into Gemini May 26 sextile Saturn and Neptune, is trine Pluto May 27, goes into Cancer June 8 square Saturn and Neptune, is sextile Venus June 10, is sextile Uranus June June 26; Mars in Leo is square Uranus June 15; Jupiter in Gemini is semi-sextile Uranus June 1, goes into Cancer June 10 (through through June 29, 2026), is square Saturn June 14, is square Neptune June 14, is sextile Mars June 21; Venus in Aries is conjunct Neptune May 21 trine Mars May 23.
