“A ray of innovation”
#Astrology 101 As Uranus is in the recuperating phase of its Rx motion, producing visions and innovation within the 22nd sector. Here, energy is pushing for optimism and positive development of troubled matters, while an increasingly positioned Venus in falling motion builds a square to Uranus Rx. From Dec 26th until Dec 30th. Venus travels the 130th (idealist consolidating) sector initiating a push for reformation and balance. This tension will be experienced as a drive neglecting negativity for some time building willingness to act based on ideals and vision. The 3day conjoint of Pallas and Sun on December 31st then will create constructive act in behalf.
~Christian Hoffmann 12/2024
“Transitin to the uncertain”
#Astrology 101 Wherever you find Vesta in your birth chart it represents our ambitioned act; the way how you fulfill your goals in social context. It currently travels the 84th sector (seductive surrender Dec 26th – Jan 2nd *see picture), a highly adaptive and assimilating sector meant to gain control passively through appealing act. Your personal position to this context can be defined if you look at Aspects of your birth chart entities with this sector. It determines how far you are willing and able to falsify your authentic persona in favor of appeal and outer control. Not that the act of appeal is all lies but it promotes inauthentic behavior in order to fulfill assimilation. By January 3rd Vestas ambitioned act enters the 85th sector (seductive act) for the coming week. Here the act is meant to seduce actively, performing and controlling the environment in favor of ambitions in place. The base of this conflict driven Constellation (Dec 26th – January 9th) is founded in two, then ongoing constellations. Jupiter Rx (sesqui square Pluto) square Saturn (semisquare Pluto) (dec 25th – Jan 16th) and Pluto opposite Mars Rx (Dec 25th – January 10th). Jupiter Rx and Saturn represent the ambition to restore coordination and balanced mindset. In this phase of Jupiter’s predeveloping ambitions and preparation for future tasks unruly environment and uncertainty is unwelcome and unnerving. In this phase focus and steadiness are main needs for most of us. The sesqui square between Pluto and Jupiter Rx speaks of the awareness of change reducing the ambitions to a level of adaptive caution, limiting the goals in response to uncertain developments out of individual control. The semisquare between Pluto and Saturn is conflicting since manifestation can not develop under uncertain parameters producing constant reset and finally collapse of manifestation splintered into micro manifestations questioning one another. Common sense slowly decays. The reformative sense of Pluto’s current dominates here creating a domino style let go effect leading to chaos.
“The Manifest”
#Astrology 101 By December 8th, Mars turns Rx into increasing testosterone mode until February 25th. Mars Rx is not passive but tied to steady habits of interest aka duty. In a more focused, standing ground and shaped matter type of act on safe mode and increased stamina, so unlike its opposing and rather aggressive (adrenalin) apogee position. In the first phase until its lineup with Earth and Sun by January 14th (see picture), the temper is focused on finish and fix, creating balance for future act and goals, clearing the debris from past mishaps and left behind tasks. The aggression and projections are inhibited and the whole character of this time frame, saturnine on wheels. This Rx period takes place between the social reflecting sectors 42-51 namely starting in the posturing sectors 49-51 declaring fundamental position and imperious self-assurance being imposed. Entities wit aspects to these sectors show your individual act or response to this temper and expression in social experiences. Mars Rx reflects oneself and doesn’t aim for attention, but responds repellent toward any disturbance ridged and cold cut in order to preserve the process of regaining balance. The show off attitude of these sectors is inhibited rather neglected during this period since the focus lays on oneself without projection until January 6th, when Mars enters the demanding and highly projective sectors 42-48 which contradict the indifferent act of Mars Rx leading to conflict and projections. Especially individuals with a strong social need for reflection will have a hard time to find acknowledgement and may struggle to face themselves on their own.
~Christian Hoffmann 11/2024
“"Quo Vadis”
#Astrology 101 It begins on November 30th with Sesqui square between a rising Pluto and an inward regenerating Jupiter in almost opposing position to the Sun (by December 7th), completing inner regeneration and balance before accumulating growth and expansion for future endeavors. The current position in the 31st sector assumes balance of adaption and communication I behalf responding sensitive to disturbance of such. Alignment and micromomentary agreement are important during this time in order to keep peace of mind on superficial levels. The sesqui square (Nov. 30th – December 25th) to the aggressively driven Pluto, peaking by January 20th, forcing change on current routine which is impacting the accumulation phase of Jupiter in form of conditioning future expansion. Adaptions and realignment will have to be considered in everyone’s plans, creating a mood of concern and worries narrowing the path on which future plans develop. Since Jupiter doesn’t look deeper at this moment, disturbance is and deeper acknowledgement are ignored and set aside. None the less the seeds are laid out by the 7th of December 2024. The direction has to be set by December 25th weather you ignore it or not. On that same day on November 30th a semi square between Pluto and a now rising Saturn shaping order within chaos defining details out of a cloudy ideal while overturning them at the same time causing stress and recurring efforts to manifest solidity during this phase. This phase is showing insecurity regarding consistency in compensation with overthinking without result for the entire week ahead. Just as Jupiter, Saturn does not allow the acknowledgement of changes beyond personal vison and is entirely enveloped in the process of shaping personal achievement. Like lemmings running toward a cliff blindly acknowledging changes as unreal disturbance of trivial vision. The clouded and indifferent positions of Jupiter and Saturn let us drift while we are busy with our own setup for the coming months ahead. On December 1st, Pluto cojoins with a rising Ceres for 16 days tribalizing change in supportive manner in regards of the event placed on individual or global level. This conjoint is a motivated adaption process to given changes in life willingly and mutual understanding. On individual levels we could imagine the event of a surprise pregnancy and the adaption to the changes in life resulting from it. On global level collective agreement takes place conjoining masses in favor of a supportive and/or committing agenda. The position of the house (Placidus) in your birth chart will talk about your association with this constellation.
"A rush of passion”
#Astrology 101 A flaunty boasting but increasingly defensive Mars, about to go Rx, still opposes the reformative and increasingly aggressive Pluto for a few more days, held in diplomatic temper by a persuasive Juno. This ongoing T-square comes to an end, changing to a more aggressive exchange between reformation and retaliation. Especially on November 7th, when Moon passes Pluto emotions can run on high tide causing conflict driven attitudes. On the positive end you will experience a strong and passionate love life if appreciation for one another is expressed.
“"Rx again?”
#Astrology 101 As of today, Mercury went stationary, becoming Rx by tomorrow until December 14th. Rx motion is a resting period in which matters associated with this entity resort and chill. The Rx period is divided into two chapters. Until Mercury reaches the cazimi Sun line up with Earth (December 5th) a resting period takes place in which the organism needs resting in search of inner balance. Its often noted as a time of overthinking, worries and doubts regarding past experiences which occurred during the shadow period (falling Mercury) since November 4th. The message her is to let go and rest. Don’t worry about future or past just rest your mind and limit exposure to stress, this period is meant to let go of matters that cause imbalance. Regeneration and balance are important for the future path. The period after December 4th is the time in which Regeneration is likely completed and active balance and past mistakes are in focus and put in line successfully with future concepts of growth. This time Mercury Rx in Sagittarius, the confident victor, the individual above the crowds. A resting period here is meant to reflect yourself as pure self and reduce images of falsification loaded in your mind or through exchange with others or in attempt to adapt to misleading ideals causing stress and imbalance. Rx periods are important to regroup and set yourself into the basic foundation of your inner needs. On this picture you can see how Mercury as seen from Earth, enters the Rx phase moving from left to right faster than Earth. Mars moving from right to left being slower than Earth, will Sation Rx December 6th and Venus moving from left to right past Earth will station Rx on March 1st.
“A forceful manifest”
#Astrology 101 Asteroid Juno is like all other Asteroids a theme response, a form of act on a matter regarding in this case, commitment; showing as a habit in your birth chart and as mood in transits; traveling currently the submissive seductive sectors, aiming for commitment and alignment in persuading pursuit. The current location of Juno is apogee (cazimi by October 15th) to Earth which increases the need for external commitment and alignment at this time. Commitment can mean a lot of things and covers physical, mental and emotional exchange aka adaption in order to manifest unity. Mars travels currently through the ego sectors representing emotional needs in form of projection and expectation. It is often seen as an argumentative and rather selfish position in which self-victimization and self-inflation show asking for attention and aiming for drama. Check aspects to this area within your birth chart for reference (sectors 38-58, 110-130 degrees) in various forms. By October 3rd Mars squared Juno for a longer period (until November 18th), increasing a strong ego oriented need to unify and manifest commitment more aggressively and ultimate. At the beginning of this formation Moon conjoined Juno marking the beginning of this period of manifestation like a flash. It ofc depends always on the position and connection of this formation within your individual birth chart how and what manifests in unity within your personal realm, but it will be something major coming from it regardless of the strength applied to your personal life. By October 10th Sun squared Mars for 7 days, then Juno on the 12th until the 19th of October increasing personal and emotional investment defining your belonging. A brief square of the falling moon driving a strong motive for manifestation. Eris represents the authentic self as goal in life. A strong Eris in your birth chart expresses a clear boundary to manipulation of character. This position is often seen as bothersome, stubborn or rebellious since adaption and submission can only be perused if individuality stays intact on both ends. Powerplay and competition are seen as unwanted and resented. Eris personalities stand their ground rather break then giving in. The current sector in which Eris resides Rx and cazimi perigee to earth highlights a strong individualized self-manifestation that will not bend or crumble in compromise. Eris is opposing Juno (October 13th – 25th) and Sun (14th – 19th) creating strong authentic demand in pursuit which can lead to passionate clashes especially throughout the 17th when a full Moon joins this opposition which will be squared by Apex Mars between October 16th and 26th. This intense t square offers a clear confrontation clarifying the odds of commitment under self-centered conditions. This ofc can be quite loud and positioned but will define a clear outlook of a future manifestation of commitment in given situations. The outcome however will be polarized for the good or bad whatever the perspective may be.
~Christian Hoffmann 9/2024
"Who was hitting that button?”
#Astrology 101 “Who was hitting that button?” #Astrology 101 In October Pluto will be in rising half way to climax of expressed potential. A rising Pluto increases in competitive behavior and drive. Possessive demands restlessness and predatory attitude accumulate as the time is ticking. The effects on the individual depend on aspectation and general consistency within every one’s nature. With every step away from Earth self-esteem declines, stress and “needs” increase. So, by October 26th and following weeks its an even situation, not too driven and not too insecure on reformative matters in time. The potential however is increasingly driven at this point reaching climax by January 21st ahead in time. Mars is inching forward to the point of ego in social dependency throughout the 117th-122nd sectors (projected demands of acceptance) accumulating social collective act within hierarchical order. Interesting hereby is the fact of an ongoing square between Mars and Juno which travels the submissive seductive sectors 67-71 and the seductive sectors 72-75 from October 7th until November 23rd 2024 driving a strong picture of committed act in private and on public grounds. Lovers will enjoy being treated and cared for visa verse while public experience drive bigotry to the next level. Since Mars is closing in on Earh positioning and vital strength are at peak and rising. Mars is less aggressive but positioned during this time increasing the potential of forceful reaction then and all trough the phase of rx from December 5th 2024 until February 24th 2025. Saturn Rx in the 138th sector defines and manifest order within visionary realm. This position in Rx formation defines inner meaning and vision of self. Aspects this transit will give you a hint what theme ought to be defined and manifested before moving on. This placement is a good tool to collect necessary data in matters of decision making. The quality of Saturn is to clarify and ground what seems fuzzy and chaotic at this point and is therefore a brilliant placement in the Pisces sectors. Venus transits through the 101st sector in perigee motion inflating physical and mental confidence at large giving a solid positive experience at this time. All in all, we could just lean back and watch the paint go dry and have a beer or two, but the dynamic changes sudden and drastically. By October 26th in the afternoon hours (EST) Mars engages in a opposition with Pluto for 18 days increasing positioning and competitive attitude within social clusters and visions. Since Mars is in need of endorsement of social position within the current sector conflict is hard to avoid with an eager call for reform through Pluto. Mars causes now to reform social structure as a compromise to void infliction. Then within hours chaos breaks loose putting pressure on each formation developing on its own like a fast-spreading virus. Saturn engages with Juno per sesqui square, putting a stop to submissive engagement forming a clear-cut distance to any type of foreign control on intimate level for 4 days. Mars sesqui squares Venus (Oct 26-29) creating confusion, tension and doubt, followed by a square between Venus and Saturn (Oct 26-29) adding defensive behavior. During the evening Mars engages through another sesqui square with Saturn (Oct 26-30) building 2 conflict zones in which forced energy release comes to a halt inhibits and is returned to the sender which leads in case of Apex Saturn to insecurities and retreat and in case of Apex Mars to demanding attitude and projection triggering social unrest. It is a matter of aspectation how this growing tension develops within each individual but the effects will show in any interaction weather you are observer or participant in this drama. In the morning of October 27th, the tension continues to grow through Moons opposite to Saturn and T square to Apex Venus increasing a summoning Motive of self-inflated control dominating opposing resentment, finalizing in a T square of Apex Juno with Pluto and Mars in a clash by 3pm (EAT) unleashing massive tension through both, Venus and Juno. While Venus will cause extreme positioning and force, Juno takes in internally and down the throat in defeat. Any planet in your birth chart around zero and 15 degrees will be part of this infliction which is hard to void within social clusters since any connection intervenes with the whole cluster from different angles. The main conflict here is a stepstone weather direction toward reform or annihilation of one or other options. As you can see, the whole development takes place within 24 hours flipping everything upside down between October 27t and 30th. After this impact only the T square Mars/Pluto Apex Juno remains in place until November 8.
~Christian Hoffmann 7/2024
"What now?”
#Astrology 101 A current semi square between Saturn and Pluto (Sept.1st-Oct.6th) drives urges into the resting time of Saturn’s fading perigee position to Earth. Saturn travels the 138th sector improving inner balance and intuitive awareness followed by the137th sector balancing cognitive awareness and focus by September 20th. PlutoRx entered the Capricorn sectors for a last time forcing another reevaluation of given reformation before changes take place. It is a matter of aspectation to your birth chart how this semisquare plays out for you. If Pluto is stronger positioned inner alignment may just not going to happen while with stronger Saturn aspectation the surroundings may appear hasty and bothersome. By September 20th Vesta aspects both points, opposing Saturn and sesqui-square Pluto for 7 days. Vesta roams the 66th sector of motor coordination and logistic order. A very head heavy sector with controlling almost bridle attitude opposing Saturn’s inner coordination process at this time and rather promoting Pluto’s reformation process, if not overdoing it. This combination may cause the feeling of urge, subconscious stress and the lack of self-esteem and the constant need to retreat for the given time. And then there is Venus connecting to the combination raising stamina and amorous excitement at the wrong time. Venus roams the seductive sectors at this time embracing playful charm, visions of exciting changes, pull and push. Like I said, wrong time. Vesta (Sep. 20th – 22nd) is way to head crazy and the square to Pluto (Sep. 20th – 24th ) signals miscalculation and distraction which may be fun on one end but a disaster on the other. Saturn’s (sesqui square Sep. 21st – 23rd) position is rejecting chaos and want clearance. Anyway, I guess we all gona have a fun week ahead.
"solitude”
#Astrology 101 Every roughly 375 days Saturn opposes the Sun cazimi and in shortest distance to Earth as of today. In this perigee position Saturn embraces self-reflected reasoning, reserved attitude and the tendency to cave in solitude. With discipline and focused on inner growth and balance this period is meant to collect oneself for new endeavors in the time ahead. Saturn at this time represents the castle image of the eremite the most, secured and in balance with oneself taking care of innermost interests in sturdy resentment for any influence compromising inner peace. Therefore, it is difficult for collective dependent to balance the need of exchange and solitude. It raises stress and it causes a feeling of loneliness or isolation and fear of loss. The socially independent nature is in its element here and will enjoy the peace before the storm. The years Earths-Saturn cycle undergoes 4 phases within approximately 375 days in which the closest distance as it is now increases solitude characteristics while the apogee (Sun/Saturn conjunction) show goal driven characteristics embracing forceful attempt on objective matters. After climax in apogee position a phase of collection and resume of achievement is growing in order to manifest perfection. The phase after perigee position (opposite sun) is noted as growth of goal driven force. These phases however can be experienced in many ways. Stress potential is rising whenever the phases don’t align with the situation of the person or its environment. Collective dependent individuals often struggle with the rising Saturn feeling overwhelmed due to insecurities, while experience the falling Saturn as a phase of sluggish and gloomy since the increasing isolation from exchange mirrors as being not able to sustain on its own.
~Christian Hoffmann 8/2024
"Reset”
#Astrology 101 As of today, a 3 day period with 2 t squares forms while Mercury Rx aligns cazimi to the Sun and Vesta in the 58th sector of innovative adjusted management. The conjoint motivates to manage inner balance and self-regulation focused to shed debris of past for a better performance in future endeavors. This compound is squaring apex to the opposing entities Pallas (Pragmatic) approach and Uranus (innovation), both with strong reformative expression. Pallas roams the 93th sector of strategic, tactical force embracing cold blooded procedure embracing practical tasks of objective without compassion. This placement aims for gain of control, power and matter in an efficient way. A placement that is enabling to finish tasks sufficiently and in dedication to the result. In opposition, Uranus performs in form of innovative organizational change in favor of adaption to given situations within the 23rd sector. A time in which balance is at stake and aimed to be established. So this t square performs extremely productive toward stability on individual levels performing inward out. While Mars separates from Jupiter in the 31st sector (improved adaptive reflection) Jupiter squares Venus in the 67th sector (calculated adaption and arrangement) improving adaptive behavior with objective orientation and Saturn Rx in the 139th sector of adaptive sensory, clarifying balanced output. This t square combination is performing supportive and in favor of complete alignment and balance for the given 3 days allowing to socially disconnected reassessment and reassignment of individual needs and vision.
“A grand realignment waitingfor change in cold blood”
#Astrology 101 All planets except for Pluto and Ceres accumulate perigee motion toward Earth meaning its expression is and presume constructive accumulation of energy mainly notable through raised tectonic activity and lower trigger levels as stress potential rises. This is valid for all parts of nature. Anxiety is not a stranger at this time even for those whom have nothing to worry about. Phases like this are meant to work on your plans and embrace physical activity and accomplishment. It’s a matter of how we use the accumulation of energy in a productive way instead of waiting for the crash to come. Mercury entered its shadow period by July 17th before turning Rx on 4th for all of August. Pluto Rx just passed its point of perigee to Earth by July 24th and becomes more initiative in matters of reformation and future plans under current and strong resilience toward opposing force. Its intense Rx phase will end by October 23rd fornicating massive reformations after that. On public levels we sure see how this is going to affect us in our daily life’s and surprising changes took place between 17th and 24th of July not just here in the US. The sectors of Aquarius are about reformation through innovation and any form of power and control have to be eliminated or tamed in order to allow a broad reformation to take over. The current power struggles within world’s economies and its totalitarian leaders are the signs of a “bourgeoise” panic trying to keep the classes in check. It will not work as much it may look like it in the moment. Aquarius reformation seeks individual freedom and is breaking ties apart until mutual respect can roam and power takes its place behind closed doors, either hiding or in service to the whole. However, this will not be settled within a short period of time and a lot of fatal decisions can make an end to all of it leaving only a few behind for a new beginning. As for now Pluto will move forward into the Aquarius sectors for the next 18 years after its last Rx phase in Capricorn. The current global anxiety is shown through a current sextile between Pluto Rx and Neptune (Rx July 2nd- Dec 5th) which started by June 9th 2024 and will last until the end of Pluto’s Rx phase. Neptune roams the last sector of the zodiac and signifies global anxiety as in total awareness in stare brace. Neptune in this place summons information without being able to respond waiting for the moment to strike. Since Neptune moves perigee to earth at this time numbness and lack of self-esteem aka insecurities make it hard to embrace courage until September 20th when the point of perigee is reached. Until then inner isolation and the feeling of overwhelm will increase. The helpless prey in the claws of the predator. For whom has aspects to these planets in his/her birth chart, this sextile causes ppl to seek protection within collective, promise and illusions in order to cope with the rising momentum of stress through the upcoming opposition of Juno to Neptune (Jul. 31st-Aug 16th) and a trigone to Pluto at the same time. Juno travels through the 179th and 180th sector which represent adaptive behavior trades. This Aspect encourages collective and commitment needed by those being in fear or exploited through powers developing reformative vision in behalf. Jupiter in the 67th sector encourages improved adaption through observation representing talent for timed acting in reflection with radiance, representing socially embedded dominance as subconscious act with Jupiter in this area. The social interaction is like the social presentation we can see in the 180th sector or at the cusp of the 7th house but disconnected from self. The social interaction in sector 180 and at cusp 7 are embraced self, showing adaptive behavior in order to commit in compromise, while the interaction in the 67th sector is a reflection designed to appeal not to commit. Whom ever has aspects to this position in his or her birth chart can see positive changes in personal interaction being an appeal to others without cause. Radiance and confidence are expressed at this time and a natural but objective adaption in place. Pluto aligns with Jupiter through a sesqui square by the time Jupiter enters this sector by August 2nd lasting until August 14th. This combination is confrontational forcing the inconceivable issue to appeal to one side and being conflicted with the other, visa verse. The purpose of Jupiter here is to reflect in appealing manner and in dominance at the same time but is not able to declare a position on its own. This will lead to aggravated retreat and positioning without solid content to defend. Saturn Rx in the 140th sector consolidates subconscious experience observing the environment to shape its content into defined form bracing for impact due to high sensitivity. A strong focus and defensive act are typical for this disposition. The square between Jupiter and Saturn from August 11th until August 29th will last for the rest of August creating a phase of unrest in defense. Martial act is with a constellation of this magnitude and with such a low trigger point very likely especially through the fact of the conjoint of Mars and Jupiter from August 11th until August 17th. Not only the high potential of seismic activity also the unconditional force being trapped in responsive act can unleash any type of measure. Even more so by August 14th when Moon and Mars/Jupiter oppose one another with Saturn as Apex planet taking determinate charge. With this in mind you may imagine what this Mercury Rx phase is about. The Rx phase is running through the management sectors of Leo and Virgo. A conflict on that level within society is pushing waves all over.
~Christian Hoffmann 6/2024