2023 is a year of transitions in the heavens above. "As above so below" dictates that these transitions will reflect - to a certain extent depending upon our individual karmic patterns - our lives. These changes, as major planets make significant shifts - certainly have an effect on humanity as a whole. 

January/February
As you read this, both planets, Mercury and Mars are now in direct motion after being retrograde. We can now move ahead with our plans and communications with more ease. 
March
One of the most notable changes in 2023 is Saturn moving into Pisces from the sign of Aquarius where it has been for the past 2.5 years and, before that, in Capricorn. This takes place on March 7. This will bring a softer, more spiritual tone after the massive divisions we have seen and experienced over the past few years.  It's as if humanity has been dehumanized through the many constraints, through social media, though clashes with those with different opinions and beliefs, through the mass murders in the USA, through the crises associated with climate change, and so on.
Saturn will remain in Pisces until spring 2025. Although it doesn't always feel like it, Saturn is always a positive influence. It is how we interpret it that is often the problem. Are we ready for the wisdom it brings? It has certainly helped us to prioritize and begin to take greater responsibility for our actions towards each other and our beautiful planet. It is helping us to grow up.
When Saturn moves into Pisces, expect to feel the effects of the past five years of your life - good, bad and indifferent. Pisces is not necessarily associated with courage but Pisceans can be courageous in that they don't mind admitting what they don't know and are open enough to apologize for their mistakes. They are able to be vulnerable which can be important for growth and learning. 
With this influence of Saturn in Pisces, it's time for all of us to aim for understanding, compassion as the fuel for our lives, and the lives of others. Let us leave behind the darkness and walk into the Light that the path of Love and sacrifice will lead us into, however difficult it may be.
We may be feeling that these are the last days of the Old Order - because they are. We may feel that time is running out, despite our age - well, it's because it is running out before the Great Change. Don't let's find ourselves running after the train once it's left the station. If you know the train will lead you to a better, higher place - jump on it now! We're all being called to help in this Great Change, now more than ever before.  Choose, a high, noble, spiritual cause dedicated to service to humanity like The Aetherius Society - and jump!  
It's a time of resolution and a time of greater commitment. It is now time for all of us to reach even higher. With this influence of Jupiter in Aries and Saturn in Pisces, the sky is the limit!
In March, it's as if we are moving away from the harsh realities of the past few years into dreams of a better world. I am talking about empty dreams of no value to yourself or anyone but dreams of the wonderful possibilities that now confront us - if we are prepared to act to bring these into being. With wise Saturn in the sign of Pisces, it's as if we're being given the means - good judgment, hard work and right action - to make these dreams a reality.
But possibly the most significant planetary event of 2023 is Pluto moving signs from Capricorn into Aquarius for several months from March 23-June 11, before dipping back into Capricorn for the rest of the year where it has been since 2008. This may well give us a glimpse of what we can expect over the next 20 years!
April/May
Other major shirts occur in the Spring with Aries-Libra eclipses happening over the next two years.  There will be a solar eclipse at 29 degrees squaring Pluto on April 20 and a lunar eclipse opposite Uranus on May 5 at 14 degrees Scorpio. In the middle of this, Mercury will be retrograde in Taurus from April 21-May 14. 
This means that we may be revising the past in order to learn from it. It's time to pay careful attention to avoid falling into the trap of repeating negative themes of the past few years. It can be a disruptive time for some as a particular chapter of our lives is about to come to an end which in many cases can be a good thing. 
Change is never easy but the nature of this year with the Seven vibration is that when things seem tough, we can reach up to a higher place for guidance and read what is written there. These are the times of karma and of learning from our karma. It's time for us to look forward and only look back as long as it takes us to learn the particular lesson. 
We may feel inclined to take a rest and recuperation period from April 21 during the Mercury Retrograde period as you may realize you've been doing too much. If you can't do that, it's a perfect time for self-reflection.
Jupiter is currently rushing through Aries like a rocket, bringing up lots of ideas, many of which won't stick but just keep the flow going right now. It can be a little overwhelming but enjoy this exciting time and go with this new flow as you can now make the dreams of the past few years a reality, providing you select the correct ideas and act to bring these into manifestation.  It's also a time for personal growth and time to make new friends or begin new ventures. The heavy difficult aspects and eclipses over the past few years have been restrictive and have slowed us all down. Now, it feels as if we're ready to move on. It's a positive time for those with the Sun, Moon or Rising Sign in Aries. 
Jupiter moves into Taurus on May 16 where it stays until June 2024, bringing opportunities for Taureans and Scorpios who may be feeling a bit beaten down after the changes of the past few years. However, with a square to Pluto, be optimistic but also ruthlessly honest with yourself.  It's time to realize how we affect others with our attitudes and beliefs. The more positive these are, the more we can affect others in a positive way. Jupiter in Taurus is time for all of us to make even stronger our connection to the planet on which we live, the Earth. Do check out my book: Earth: Astrology's Missing Planet - Reconnecting with Her Sacred Power. It more than an astrology book; it's about how to creatively engage with our sacred Mother Earth rather than through controlled preservation alone. 
June
When Pluto moves back into Capricorn again on June 11, we are reminded for the rest of this year the challenges we face with climate change and all that brings. However, now is the time more than ever before to focus on the real solution to all these problems - The Spiritual Energy Crisis. 
The great Spiritual Master, Dr. George King, Founder of The Aetherius Society, stated in the 1960s: "The real energy crisis which exists upon our world is the spiritual energy crisis and, if this was solved, all other crises would cease to exist."[1]  If you live in the Metro Detroit area, you're very welcome to attend to the talk that Gary and I will be giving on this topic on Friday, March 3 at The Aetherius Society in Royal Oak at 7:30 p.m. or email me to find out more.
During this important year, we will begin to feel the high-minded, yet also practical, idealism of Aquarius for the betterment of humanity. Let us be tolerant of those who do not espouse our views. The rigidity that the fixed sign of Aquarius can bring, can now be tempered with the compassion and understanding of Saturn in Pisces. 
Have a wonderful new beginning to 2023, a year of movement and change which can be like a bridge over troubled waters to a better place.
 
Blessings,
 
Chrissie Blaze
 
[1] For further information on The Spiritual Energy Crisis, download the audio lecture by Dr. George King. $5. https://www.aetherius.org/shop/the-spiritual-energy-crisis-2/

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I would like to begin this Blog by saying that this is an astrological glimpse rather than a full-blown analysis of the year ahead, which I hope will come later. These are impressions, which I hope may be helpful. ​2022 begins with hope, with Jupiter still in the sign of compassion, kindness and expanded consciousness, Pisces. It feels good after a year or two of extreme selfishness being highlighted in the world's media.  Jupiter is dignified in Pisces which allows people to be more emotionally sensitive to others; as well as being prepared to be considerate and even self-sacrificing for the sake of others.  ​

A Significant Beginning

While the year will still have its problems; the beginning of something is significant and sets a certain tone for the year ahead.  It is not by chance that the potentially very spiritual sign of Pisces is highlighted in this way, bringing greater interest in psychic and spiritual matters and creative imagination.  There is a stronger belief in a higher power and the way for us all to attract a richer life experience than in the past year is through using our intuition, creative imagination and compassion.  Helping those in need is what makes us feel better about ourselves now.  When we do this, we attract good fortune to ourselves.
 
This is not an ambitious aspect; the motivation is to give rather than expect or receive.  However, like all the planetary aspects, it's up to us whether we draw on the higher potential or dive into the lower, negative aspects of Jupiter in Pisces which include deception and escapism, illusion and unwillingness to face things as they really are.
 
On January 2, there is a New Moon at 12 degrees Capricorn. This is another new beginning and chance to rebuild with the emphasis on dealing with reality and practical matters. Jupiter in Pisces expands our spiritual consciousness and desire to express Love; Capricorn is like the vehicle through which we can express it. Perhaps by setting up a regular routine for healing and prayer, or joining with me and others at www.12blessings.org.
 
Other notable January events are Venus retrograde (December 19, 2021-January 29, 2022 in Capricorn) and Mercury retrograde (January 14-February 3, 2022 in Aquarius) causing us to pause and regroup as far as our relationships and communications are concerned, and decide what changes we want to make. With these planets being in Saturn-ruled signs of Capricorn and Aquarius, the decisions we make now in these areas bring a certain welcome discipline to our lives; a greater sense of responsibility to the whole.
 
These ae good periods to make the adjustments necessary for a healthy, joyful 2022.  With all these changes that the planets' influences bring to our attention, a good dose of self-honesty is required on our parts to keep moving on the correct path for us. If that sounds difficult, take a break from the news, social media and everything that stimulates what we call in astrology - the lower mind - for a while, and reach up through reflection and intuition to that still small voice of wisdom that is our true guide and friend.
 
What to Expect from 2022
 
But what of the year ahead?  What is the overall tone of the year?
 
Numerologically, we have moved from a Five Year (2021) to a Six Year (2022). As a race, we are moving rapidly from a year of intense and often unwanted change when for many people, things we took for granted have been taken away from us.  2022 will not be easy but it will be welcome if we make the necessary adjustments required by the Six.
 
In the years One through Nine, the Five Year is regarded as a chance for new beginnings but first the old and outworn attitudes we all have, are swept away, leaving us with the qualities and attitudes that are worth keeping and developing in the burgeoning Six. 
 
So, yes, generally we all will have to make certain adjustments, but these are conscious decisions to make subtle changes within, rather than the external changes many experienced during the turbulent Five vibration; this vibration tends to bring change whether we want it or not. 
 
It's when we make those adjustments, we can embrace more surely this vibration of healing, strength, responsibility, marriage, love of family and friends and domestic fulfillment of the Six vibration.  It's the best year to renovate your home; to buy a new home, to improve existing relationships or to marry. It is year to heal from longstanding health conditions, and to learn to heal yourself and others.
 
As the year progresses, we can, if we are prepared to make the necessary shifts towards greater clarity within ourselves, and more compassion and consideration for others, begin to feel more settled.
 
Astrologically, we are going through the last full year of Pluto in Capricorn. Since Pluto is power and Capricorn rules governments and institutions that have a certain power over our lives, we may see the defeat or ill-health or resignations from those people who have gained too much power and have not used it wisely over the past few years.  We are also in the middle of the US Pluto Return which I touched on during previous years and which is another article I wish to write.
 
I was looking back at my articles giving a sense of Years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 and think these were pretty accurate.  https://www.astrologycity.com/astrology.html.
 
You might want to glance through these articles again. Change, confusion and chaos has been in the air for a few years now, giving us a chance to see through all this "stuff" to the deeper issues that face us all - our evolution on this planet.
 
If we just look at the news, we seem to have regressed as a race but in fact, we have moved through change - some embracing it and rising to the challenge; other weaker souls being sucked into the superficial madness. 
 
Now, 2022 gives us a chance to heal, to grow and to make the essential adjustments so that we are now prepared to be the adults that we are now required to be for the unfolding future on planet Earth. This demands strength, as well as compassion and understanding. A realization that we are in this together, whether we agree with others or even like them. We cannot allow others' negativity to turn us from our own path. We only can control ourselves and the energy we radiate to the world. We can be the best person we can be, despite others.
 
The Virus
 
I did predict something that would affect the health of the world in previous years, and the virus will obviously still be with us in 2022.  We currently have ongoing mutations of COVID-19 and obviously we are all seeking a solution.
 
Vaccines are one solution that work for many but certainly in the Western world, we are not all going to agree on this. I am fully vaccinated as my health demands this at the current time. I can't control what others do and this is not my role in this article.  I think we can all agree though that the virus has not only caused deaths and sickness throughout the world but also generated a lot of hatred among people with different opinions.
 
We really do have to think hard this year about what kind of energy we are putting out.  I have learned that one can never control anyone else; one can never force anyone else. Astrology teaches us to do our best work by understanding and from that brings a certain appreciation and love. I would love it if, like my husband's family - all fully vaccinated - all wore masks over Christmas - not for themselves or each other - but just for me.  I quickly suggested we removed masks but was deeply touched by the kindness and love of my family for me, who would sacrifice their own comfort because of my health.  It was definitely a learning moment for me.
 
I am not suggesting all the anti-vax people step up but suggesting we all try and heal ourselves, our relationships and try and do our best for other people.  The world has become way too self-righteous, opinionated and self-centered.  We see violence on airplanes and everywhere.  We can't do anything about that from where we are but we can send out our love - through our words, our thoughts and especially our prayers. Every one of us makes a difference; I do know that.

Chrissie Blaze
PS Thanks to my husband, Gary Blaze, for providing most of the photographs for my website and Blogs.  You can follow him on Flickr.
​His Flickr name is GaryMB; he really is an artist.

If your world feels out of balance at this time, you may find the answer in the quote attributed to Hermes Trismegistus: “As above, so below….” Whatever happens to us on Earth reflects the Divine plan of evolution working through the energies of the planets.
 
Right now, the energies are extremely intense as the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are all in the sign of Aquarius, forming what’s called in astrology – a stellium (a configuration of three or more planets in the same sign of the zodiac).  All of this Aquarian energy is influencing the lives of everyone on Earth, especially from February 1 until February 18. The peak day is at the time of the New Moon on February 11 at 2:05 p.m. EST. This high-octane powerful and intense energy in the powerful sign of Aquarius is calling us to awaken to greater humanitarianism, a desire for Oneness, social justice, an expansion of consciousness, a quest for Truth rather than theory, and an integration of science and spirituality.  
 
All of these planets in Aquarius form a square (a 90-degree angle that brings tense energy with one of two ruling planets of Aquarius – Uranus in the sign of Taurus). Uranus brings revelation as well as revolution. This indicates Earth changes, buried secrets coming to light, as well as possible violence and a desire to tear down the status quo. Fortunately, the influence of the second planetary ruler of Aquarius, Saturn, referred to as the planet of Karma and upholder of tradition, is particularly strong. It is reminding us that our actions, our thoughts, our intentions all have consequences.
 
This potent configuration is like a cosmic reminder that we can no longer continue as we have been and now is the time for us to move away from our infancy as a race and grow into conscious adults.
 
What does this mean for us; what can we expect and what should we do? 
 
While the planets incline they do not compel. Since we have freewill, the choice of how we use these influences – by realizing more fully our divine potential or by continuing in our petty, selfish ways - is up to each and every one of us. There is a time for everything, and this is time to strive for spiritual goals. It is time to understand ourselves and others. It is a time to determine to make a positive difference. It is a time of giving through service to others, healing and prayer.
 
If we choose to do this, we are then using the potent energies of the planets to assist us and each other in our growth and evolution. It is as if God is pointing out to us the way forward through the influence of Its fantastic planetary emissaries.
 
Almost Sixty Years Ago - The Age of Aquarius Begins and the World Changes
 
Almost sixty years ago, on February 4/5, 1962, a similar stellium of seven planets took place in the sign of Aquarius during the time of a total solar eclipse. In 1962, the intensification of energy of this line-up of planets resulted in worldwide changes of social and spiritual consciousness. This was the beginning of a counter-culture: a new spirituality, transformative love. On the negative side, we saw free sex, drugs, a blurring of identity, confusion over boundaries.
 
The planetary configuration on February 11, 2021 is akin to humanity being given a second chance to uphold the positive attributes of the new spirituality of this Age, embodied by organizations such as The Aetherius Society.
 
In 1962, the stellium was reported in the news and celebrated among astrologers. However, it was the 1967 musical, Hair, with its opening song, Aquarius, with the line "This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius", that brought the Aquarian age concept to the attention of audiences worldwide. While the astrology wasn’t accurate, the words resonated with many people yearning to find a better way of living in keeping with the concepts of this song: “Harmony and understanding, Sympathy and trust abounding, No more falsehoods or derisions”.
 
However, the real significance of the 1962 configuration was taking place behind or one might say above the scenes.  These actions by Masters and Ascended Masters from The Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth together with Interplanetary Intelligences known as Cosmic Masters who have been assisting humanity for many thousands of years, were absolutely astounding. This was reported in The Aetherius Society’s journal, Cosmic Voice # 26, July-August, 1962.
 
This Cosmic Voice included many messages, known as transmissions, received through the yogic mediumship of Dr. George King.  

For more information and details of this extraordinary action by the Great Masters, together with texts of Their transmissions, please visit The Aetherius Society’s Blog at https://www.aetherius.org/out-of-darkness-into-light-the-amazing-astrology-of-february-11th-2021/. You will also find there details of how to join in the special online Services to celebrate this configuration on February 11.

Our Actions Now
During the time leading up to and after the most potent day of the planetary stellium on February 11, The Aetherius Society is using this intensification of planetary energies in the most potent way – by increasing our Spiritual actions and Services of global prayer and healing.
 
We invite you all to join us in our online and live-streamed Services at this time, so that you too can be a part of this change – leading us out of darkness into light. Let us remember that, in this Age of science – the Aquarian Age -  it is our Love that is the most essential energy of all.
 
 copyright Chrissie Blaze. 2021.
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Click here to join in the special Services on February 11, 2021, please visit www.12blessings.org for information on how to join in and download the Blessings.

Dear Friends: 

So what can we expect in 2021. Last year was, as we know, a difficult one for many people; it was one of limitation and often discipline imposed upon us. However, for some it was a positive time of building up of the inner self.
 
This year will be very different; it is a time of change. On December 21 we  changed from one 200-year astrological era to another which began on the day of the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2020. This was the day of the coming together of Jupiter and Saturn known in astrology as The Great Conjunction at 0 degrees Aquarius, right at the beginning of this sign.

It was so rare astrologically that the last time these two planets met right at the beginning of Aquarius, was 1405, during the Great Renaissance in Europe. We are now entering another great Renaissance on Earth.
 
This will will come in slowly with difficulties especially at the beginning, and many will feel uncertainty as we enter the unknown. 
 
I urge people to go with this new flow of change. The planets are advanced living Intelligences; creating a great Cosmic symphony of energies assisting all life in its evolution.

Please read my previous Blog for further information about this.
 
We have moved from an Era of materialism with Jupiter and Saturn joining in the Earth Signs. We are entering an overlay of the 2,100 year Aquarian Age which began in the early 1960s.
 
We are heading this year into a another 200-year Renaissance with Jupiter and Saturn now joining in the Air signs. Slowly but surely more people will seek Aquarian values of humanitarianism; a new Spirituality; breaking free of old ways of thinking and being; and working together in groups for the good of mankind and the Earth upon which we live. We are entering a time when technological and scientific advancement will be used for the good of all. 
 
The energies of Jupiter and Saturn continue to assist us throughout 2021.  Urging us to work hard together in a wise Saturnian focused and disciplined way for the good of the whole; then will the Jupiterean gifts of Divine opportunity; abundance, good fortune, joy and virtual miracles upon Earth be activated.
 
This transition will, however, not be easy. Courage will be needed. 
 
This intense energy of the great Conjunction making a difficult square aspect to Uranus, the planet of change, builds up from January 14 and is intensified by Mars coming into the mix from January 18-23 –This is an explosive combination peaking on the day of the Presidential Inauguration on January 20 potentially bringing violence and riots; as well as possible environmental or natural disasters.
 
There are many important days in 2021 but since time is limited, I am going focus on what is, astrologically speaking, the most important days of the year – February 11, 2021.  This is yet another Aquarian infusion of energies. It’s as if we passed through the door to this on December 21 and we are now coming out the other side ready to meet this change. 
 
On February 11, a New Moon in Aquarius is part of a six-planet line up– known as a STELLIUM. This is when all planets are lined up in a row, very closely together. These planets are the Sun, Moon, Mercury Rx, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn.  It brings tremendous POWER and INTENSITY and a RAMPING UP even more of all that Aquarius symbolizes. 
 
This alignment of six planet in Aquarius next month parallels the seven-planets in Aquarius experienced on February 5, 1962 that was heralding in the beginning of the Aquarian Age and launched major cultural and spiritual shifts of consciousness the 1960s. Some of you listening may remember.

This alignment in February is a similar launching point for global change. This will affect all of us. The best advice during these extremely potent periods of 2021 is to adopt a spiritual approach, giving service and spiritual practices bringing harmony and healing. This will help to balance the extreme nature of these energies which, although good in every way, can be difficult to cope with. 
 
I urge you to join in global prayer which will help you and all who need help in our world. You can visit the website www.12blessings.org and join with people from many countries in beautiful services of The Twelve Blessings. This group prayer for the good of all, is the essence of Aquarius and will be extremely helpful during this entire year. 
 
I believe that nobody can resist a new era who’s time has come… The energies of the planets are irresistible but it’s still our choice how we use them. Astrology inclines but it does not compel. It’s wise to embrace the changes that are coming; to make positive changes within ourselves; letting go of the past that has held us back and moving forward. By realizing more fully our humanity and bringing a warmth and feeling to this Age.
 
This year of Change will not be easy; it will require courage, determination and equal doses of strength and compassion; but if we focus on realizing our Divine potential as well as serving others and our world, it will be absolutely fantastic!
 
The Inauguration Horoscope
 
Now a few words about the Inauguration horoscope. Just as the USA inaugurates a new President, which historically has always been a peaceful transfer of power, but as just mentioned, on this day there is an explosive mix of energies with the planet of change, Uranus, squaring Jupiter/Saturn on January 20-23. There is a difficult mix of energies; Uranus wants change and Taurus the sign it is in, does not. It’s as if our heels are dug in the floor; it’s about shaking the unshakeable; we can expect to see sudden changes and intense struggles play out on the world stage especially in February and twice more in 2021. 
 
Also, the chart for this day has powerful Pluto is at the top/Midheaven of the chart and because Pluto is very slow moving it is possibly the first time this has ever happened in US history. Pluto indicates transformation but at worst it is controlling and manipulative. However, it does bring hope and optimism in the long term.
 
All I can say is that, on this day, anything could happen. I urge you to stay indoors and pray if you are able to. 
 
The good news is that the astrology of 2021 offers an optimistic outlook. There’s a new chapter unfolding, and there's a chance to be the change we want to see and build new ways of being . . . together.
 
Blessings,
Chrissie Blaze

One thing is sure, the Presidential Election will cause havoc. ​ This is not the first time that Mercury has been retrograde during a Presidential election. The last time that happened was the election between George Bush, Jr. and Al Gore in 2001. Do you remember that one? I was on Radio WJR just before that predicting chaos and confusion around and after this Election. If you remember this was an election that went to the Supreme Court and it all came down to Florida.

George Bush, Jr. was declared the winner of Florida and Al Gore conceded the Election, then he retracted his decision when the votes had been recounted. However, eventually with Supreme Court decision, George Bush eventually won.Well, the news is that this upcoming 2020 Election is going to be far worse. In those days, 2010, even politicians were fairly civil to each other. Now, the gloves are off: as well as Mercury Retrograde we also have aggressive, hotheaded Mars retrograde in Aries adding fuel to the fire.

For months now we have seen and read the passion and sometimes hatred invoked by this Election. I suspect it will get worse.. We can expect high drama, riots and all that we have come to expect but much more intense. Mars retrograde is forming some very difficult aspects with Saturn and Pluto bringing power struggles, conflicts of every kind as well as changes within society.

Whoever wins this Election, we in the US are building up to the first Pluto return ever of the US's birth chart. You can see now some of the problems we will have in the future and especially I think around 2023-2024 when Pluto will return exactly to the location it occupied when the US was founded. This is likely to be a critical time for the US, especially for their economy and our values in the world. 
(Please see my previous Blog about the Extraordinary Astrology of 2020 for further information).

This Pluto return as it is called sounds a karmic note. Since Karma is based on our actions in the past and we are creating it all the time – every second. So the karma of a nation will be mixed – some good but almost definitely over the past few hundred years, quite a bit wrong on many different levels. We are now having to pay the price - we cannot skate around karma - and so, whoever, wins the Election, our national karma will have to play out.

The US is currently the most powerful nation on earth, but will this continue to be the case? In the horoscope of the US, Pluto is located in the second house of money and resources and when Pluto returns to this point, we can expect a big wake up call for the economy. We have been living on borrowed time and borrowed money, with a current deficit of an amount beyond our true comprehension – of approximately 1.2 trillion Dollars. The pressure is on….The second house in astrology also represents our values. We will come face to face with what we truly value, and may question whether we are really living up to our own values individually and as a nation.

We are being shown by the pressure of these extraordinary planetary configurations the need for us to change, and we will be shown the way how to do this if we are courageous and compassionate enough to want to do so. Hatred and division and total intolerance is never the way forward on this planet. It is the way of the past but will not work into the future.

However, in the midst of all this chaos, there is hope. One thing is once we have paid our karma price over the next few years, it will be up to us - all of us and each of us - to rebuild in a more positive, ethical and spiritual way.

We will be assisted in this by another major planetary influence coming in – Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius at that becomes exact at 0 degrees on December 21, 2020.

We are entering unknown territory since the last time Saturn and Jupiter were conjunct in Aquarius was in 1405.

This particular conjunction will set major astrological themes for the next twenty years in motion. This is the beginning of a new 200 year cycle of Saturn in the Air signs.. So in other words, it is a very significant planetary alignment and brings us some hope for the future. - if we are willing to make some personal changes where we consider the good of the whole, rather than be overly attached to our own personal comfort, opinions and beliefs.

This is because we are entering a new and major birthing of Aquarian Age energies. It is when all of this Aquarian impulse – power to the people, humanitarianism, invention, comes to the fore and captures people’s attention and imagination. An organization like the one I have been associated with for over 35 years, The Aetherius Society, will be recognized for what it is – a pioneering Spiritual order founded by Spiritual Master, the late Dr. George King in conjunction with advanced Masters from beyond this Earth.

One of our Teachings is that "politics is not the answer" and as far as I am concerned, I am seeing the truth of this right now when political division is causing hatred and even violence. The Spiritual approach is the only one that will work long term, if we are to survive on this planet. We are all in it together and each of us is responsible for our future. The only way we can sustain our future is through love, respect, understanding, tolerance, self-honesty, kindness, service - and all those qualities that the great Spiritual Masters have taught us down through the centuries. A realization of the greatness of the living Intelligence, the Mother Earth that sustains us and allows us to continue our evolution, and an awakening to that truth and all that it means for our future.

This birthing of a new Aquarian era (not the actual Aquarian Age that began in the 1960s) but a potentization of that; an overlay of that - a realization that we cannot continue in the direction we are now going. A growing realization that we are in this together and so division will not sustain us. A key theme of Aquarius is the fellowship of humanity - spiritual brotherhood - Oneness.

Blessings,
Chrissie Blaze

We all know first-hand that 2020 has been chaotic, repressive and even dangerous. If you read my previous Blog about the Astrology of 2020, that I initially wrote in 2019 you will see that I, together with other astrologers, predicted that it would be because of a number of very rare and life-changing planetary transits that would change Society on a global scale.
The time we are in is, in a way, the end of life as we have known it.  I am writing this in September 2020 and we have seen the coronavirus pandemic, mass protests and uprisings against systemic racism, we have seen tremendous division, hatred as well as compassionate acts above and beyond the norm. It feels as if we are just about surviving, and some unfortunately, not at all. Conspiracy theories abound as people desperately try to find meaning amidst the chaos.
The good news is that the planets are always helping us through their cosmic movements, to grow and evolve in an upward movement. When we go against this flow of evolution, we struggle and suffer.  This is one of those karmic times, especially in the U.S.A. because the planet Pluto is returning to the position it was when the country was founded. This is the first time ever because its orbit takes 248 years. It is a karmic time. The karmic bell will toll. All we have done, good, bad and indifferent as a nation is coming back to us.
2020 is one of those years that people will look back on as the pivotal year when civilization was brought to its knees before the slow-moving change that has to take place for us to survive into the future.  We have for too long gone down the rabbit hole of excessive materialism and now we must pay the price.  The good news is that the planets are pointing the way forwards and out of this chaos towards a better, more spiritual, more sustainable future.
During the first part of 2020, there was a very intense line up of planets in Saturn-ruled Capricorn, some powerful eclipses and other rare planetary aspects. Now, in September, after a brief respite, we are beginning to feel the intensity again and it will remain this way all year.

September 2020 – Mars Retrograde
On September 9, the planet that gets us moving, Mars, goes retrograde from September 9 through November 13.  Mars likes us to be assertive and get us moving forwards. When it is in retrograde motion, we feel frustration – and this is a long retrograde period. If we start to feel aggressive for no reason, it is probably Mars retrograde and I am afraid we will see more of this in the world around us.
The good news is that none of the planetary influences are bad, however frustrating they may feel.  This is not the time for direct action but it is the time for planning; it is the time for introspection to find out what is holding you back. It is the time for real self-honesty; a time to get to know who you really are and what you want going forward. So, if you start to feel the anger rising, realize it is Mars retrograde in Aries doing its work.

October 2020 – Mercury Retrograde
As well as Mars retrograde, which happens about every two years, but the most potent of all is the one happening now, in the sign it rules – Aries, we also have some Mercury retrograde periods coming up. Take a look at my website www.astrologycity.com to find out what this means, or my book Mercury Retrograde.
These 3-week periods happen at least three times a year but the period that begins on October 13 is especially important. Firstly, it coincides with Mars retrograde, so trying to get things moving can be very frustrating indeed. Mercury retrograde is in the intense sign of Scorpio so we can expect to see some secrets coming into the open – not just for us personally but in the USA and the world as a whole. This is a very dramatic time, astrologically speaking.

November 2020 - Presidential Election
This is not the first time that Mercury has been retrograde during a Presidential election. The last time that happened was the election between George Bush and Al Gore. Do you remember that one?  I was on Radio WJR just before that predicting chaos and confusion around and after this Election. If you remember this was an election that went to the Supreme Court and it all came down to Florida. George Bush was declared the winner of Florida and Al Gore conceded the Election, then he retracted his decision when the votes had been recounted. However, eventually with Supreme Court decision, George Bush eventually won.
Well, the news is that this upcoming 2020 Election is going to be far worse. In those days, 2010, even politicians were fairly civil to each other. Now, the gloves are off: as well as Mercury Retrograde we also have aggressive, hotheaded Mars retrograde in Aries adding fuel to the fire.
Even if Joe Biden does win the Election, and it certainly sounds that Donald Trump believes he might, there will be no civil hand over of power as with Gore to Bush. No polite call of congratulations.  Instead, we can expect high drama, riots and all that we have come to expect but much more intense. Mars retrograde is forming some very difficult aspects with Saturn and Pluto bringing power struggles, conflicts of every kind as well as changes within society.
 
Who Will Win the Presidential Election 2020
So who will win the Presidential Election?  Astrologers will tell you it is virtually impossible to predict and so it is; partly because of the Electoral College putting a spanner in the works, and one also has to take into account the mood of around 150 million voters here in the U.S.
But let’s take a look at Donald Trump’s chart since he is currently President. What does that look like? Because, to fully understand the impact for the United States, we also have to look at how it’s affecting the horoscope of Donald J. Trump. That’s not just because he is President of the U.S., but also because the conjunction of Saturn and Pluto which I discussed in my previous Blog about the astrology of 2020, will be closely activating a very important configuration in Trump’s own birth chart. To an extent, the horoscope of a national leader becomes that of the country he represents.
President Trump has a conjunction of Saturn and Venus in Cancer at around 23 degrees. This means the current Saturn/Pluto conjunction is almost exactly opposite his difficult natal pattern.  This is the most critical one affecting him over the next year.  It not only fuels a drive for wealth and power but it brings deep insecurity and vulnerability. It causes the person to erect walls around himself and in the President's case – the country; the homeland. 
This Saturn-Pluto conjunction will pummel his natal chart very hard over the next year or two. Pluto is like a detective bringing secrets and buried things to light – such as the President's true wealth, his bank accounts and taxes, as well as his dealings with foreign governments.
 
Trigger Dates
I won’t go into all the planetary triggers that have affected the President this year, save to say there is an important trigger that will be occurring around December 20, 2020, when Pluto exactly opposes his natal Saturn. So first there was Saturn – now Pluto. This is especially significant.
It’s safe to say the holiday season of late 2020 will be a very dramatic one for Donald Trump. Note, too, this will be shortly after the presidential election, so it’s likely that whatever turbulence this energy stirs up for him will be in response to the outcome of the election. He does have a Jupiterean luck factor going on so it’s hard to predict. Astrologically speaking, it would be surprising if he is re-elected but one has seen a lot of amazing things happening as far as this President is concerned.
What about the astrology of Joe Biden? He is not as weak as people might make him out to be with Sun in Scorpio as well as Mercury, Mars and Venus, and Moon in Taurus. Scorpios are never weak but they definitely don’t put all their cards on the table. He is, with all these planets in fixed signs, strong, stubborn and determined. Once he puts his mind to something, he can achieve it but he is not as flexible as his opponent who is able to change course when in a tight corner.. Biden's North Node in Leo indicates his destiny is to take leadership and he has, of course, had that opportunity through is political career.
Like Trump he has a nice Jupiter aspect conjunct transit Pluto with Saturn nearby. This brings power to the transit and it is enough to win the election but not by a large margin. If Biden wins, it may even be a return of the 2016 election. It looks like he will win the popular vote but not necessarily the Electorate.
Whatever happens, there’s no question that it will be a roller-coaster ride for both Trump and Biden, both professionally and emotionally.
When one looks at the astrology of Inauguration Day, January 20, 2021, Biden appears to have the edge with better aspects and an eclipse in his 10th House indicates change of career.  However, one thing is sure, a lot will happen between now and January, 2021 and we can expect more of the same – chaos, antagonism, rioting – right up to this time whoever wins the Election.
If Trump wins, according to his Solar Return chart, the presence of the Capricorn stellium of planets in the 9th house implies foreign affairs will be a major focus in his second term. If he loses, this configuration suggests Trump potentially shifting direction into publishing and broadcasting.
Biden’s 2020 Solar Return shows the Sun, the ruler of his Leo Midheaven, in the 1st house of leadership. The Capricorn stellium is in a tight sextile to his natal Sun. If he wins, his ability to communicate a strong message of rebuilding is vital and includes a restructuring of foreign affairs.
As I explained, the winner is almost impossible to predict for various reasons. Primarily, because we have an Electoral College, it means that the person who gets the most votes isn’t always the winner.
 
Chrissie Blaze
C 2020

2020 is the beginning of not only a new decade, but a new astrological era.  The theme of change and chaos continues, and intensifies as the year begins.
 
Expect a year when we will be confronted with all the difficulties that need remedies in our world – the environment, government, starvation, immigration and more - and because the influence of the planets affects the whole as well as the individuals who make up the whole – it will be a year for us to confront all those problems in our lives that need remedies.
 
I’m afraid we can’t expect an easy year but the influences are very powerful and it’s not the time for any of us to sit back and wait and see. We are actually under a vibration of work; of crossing the is and dotting the ts; of laying new foundations. It’s a year for us to actively help lay the foundations for the new you that you want to be – but more importantly for the new world that we want to be a part of. 
 
It’s time to wake up to the problems that confront us and humanity. It’s a serious year. Now 2019 was social in a way but also highly emotional. This year is not emotional so much but serious.
 
It’s what I call a “reality check” year. We have been seeing a lot of chaos, and now things are settling and we can now see things as they are – not as we’d like them to be.
 
THREE MAJOR PLANETARY CONJUNCTIONS
There are three major planetary conjunctions in 2o20 as well as many other powerful planetary events. However, I will focus on these three conjunctions. Conjunctions occur when planets reach the same point in the sky, as seen from the Earth. Astrologically, according to the planets involved, they signify the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. 

 
PLANETARY OVERVIEW Jupiter entered Capricorn on December 3rd, 2019. It will remain in the sign of its fall until December 18th, 2020 2020 begins soon after a powerful total solar eclipse and this is followed by the powerful Saturn–Pluto new cycle conjunction on January 12, 2020 when Saturn/Pluto conjunction are exact and there is also a lineup of planets in Capricorn. March – Saturn moves from Capricorn into Aquarius April, Jupiter conjuncts Pluto and remains very close to Saturn.  December 21, 2020, the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction will be exact in Aquarius – this is quite extraordinary and we're going to look at that.  
You will see here a lot of emphasis on the outer planets:  the slow moving planets farthest from the Sun and these are the ones we are focusing on that even though they are the farthest away in distance and time, they have the greatest effect on us because they are so slow.
 
With slower-moving planets such as the ones involved in these conjunctions the effects can be even deeper and farther-reaching because these planets interlock for a longer period of time, and their contacts are much less frequent.

So, we are looking at Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, and then Saturn and Pluto together; Jupiter and Saturn together. You will also see a predominance of the sign of Capricorn. We have felt this sign for some years.  You are undergoing massive changes in your life over the past decade or so, and it will continue. 
 
In this blog I wont go into all the planetary configurations above but will discuss three of the major ones.
 
JUPITER IN CAPRICORN
Let’s look at the first influence. Jupiter moved into Capricorn on December 3, 2019 as I write this. It’s like a light that will light the way into the darkness of 2020 and it will continue all year. It will bring us opportunities to climb out of the problems; it will bring a hopeful attitude, and optimism. Astrologers have been very gloomy about 2020 but there is hope here.
 
It’s an excellent time to begin new studies – also relationships, investments, business and legal matters under this influence have a. great chance of success long-term.
 
SATURN CONJUNCT PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Now let’s look closely at the Saturn Pluto Cycle that culminates on January 12. As well as having Pluto in the Saturn ruled sign of Capricorn, for the last few years we have also had Saturn. Last week, this joining up was exact.  When a conjunction is exact, it has tremendous power and we feel the pressure months beforehand.
 
This cycle is bound to stimulate the global distribution of power and natural disasters, particularly seismic and volcanic activity.
 
From a spiritual perspective, you could say the intention of the Saturn–Pluto conjunction is to increase value and empower people and systems. However on this world we tend not to have the high ethical and spiritual leadership it would be good to have, so it does smack of an economic recession, political conflicts and all that good stuff that has been so much a part of our lives in the last decade or so.  So, what’s new, you may say.  

Well the effects of these things will gradually start to change. In other words, people approach to them will change. We have become so used to it, apathetic, but now we will start to wake on. We will begin to rebel – this will take many forms. We will have reached a point – and other planets this year encouraging us to do this – to say “enough is enough” – it’s time for me to make a change. I can’t just stand by and watch anymore. I’ve got to do something.

So apart from a reality check about the Earth, there are other signature themes of Pluto in Capricorn.
 
Pluto also gives power. Remember the sign it is in Capricorn is ruled by Saturn which favors age, wisdom and all those qualities that take time to develop. We have seen, and are seeing now, older people having more power Take politics, we have people in their 70s and late 70s now running for President and existing President is in his 70s. The Speaker of the House, Pelosi is I think 82 and still powerful.
 
You will see it in religious organizations and all organizations. Age should bring increased power and wisdom not breakdown. It was the age of the young but right now the older people have a lot of power.  
 
TRANSFORMATION
So that is Pluto in Capricorn. Deeply felt and extremely difficult things that lead to transformation.  And transformation only comes personally when we face things – or are forced to face things about ourselves.  If we go through difficulties and see ourselves as victims, we will never learn and never transform.  We all need to think about this. 
 
USA
The conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn will affect everyone and every country, especially the United States, which will feel the pressure more than most because of the U.S. chart and the chart of its current President, Donald J. Trump.
 
This configuration will be very closely affecting his chart, as he has a conjunction of Saturn and Venus almost exactly opposite this planetary configuration in Capricorn. Donald J. Trump’s conjunction is at 23 degrees and Saturn and Pluto meet at 22 degrees – almost exactly opposite showing that the chaos of the past few years will continue. 
 
Although only a small planet, Pluto’s influence is like a detective who brings things out from the darkest places. We can expect man of this President’s deepest and darkest secrets to be revealed. Something unexpected, possibly, related to health of himself, or a family member will emerge out of the blue and bring change to the USA.  As a result of this and how others respond to this, he will feel a deep insecurity and vulnerability causing him to erect an even bigger wall around himself of adoring fans, which we can see now with his own Party as well as his followers. Emotion is high and logic is low around this planetary combination. The effect may continue throughout the year and he feels out of control.
 
January will be pretty turbulent, especially as on January 21, Saturn will be exactly opposite the President’s natal Saturn. Later in the year on December 20, 2020 Pluto exactly opposes his natal Saturn.  This will be a really dramatic time for this President.  I suspect this turbulence will be in response to the outcome of the election. However, it doesn’t mean he won’t get elected because at the same time there is a Jupiterean luck factor going on so it’s hard to predict. To do so accurately, an astrologer would ideally have to take into account the horoscopes of all the US voters, so you can see it’s a pretty impossible job.
 
In short, while it’s impossible to know specifically what will be happening for Donald Trump over the next couple of years, there’s no question that it will be a roller-coaster ride for him, both professionally and emotionally.
 
SATURN IN AQUARIUS
Let’s look at the next planetary influence coming in – Saturn in Aquarius – that begins on March 21, 2020, occupying this Air sign for the first time since 1991.
 
We are entering unknown territory since the last time Saturn was in Aquarius was in 1405. Saturn is one of the rulers of Aquarius (as it is with Capricorn) so it feels pretty good in this sign – strong and comfortable but it has a completely different expression than when in Capricorn. Now Saturn steadily moves forward, making connections, sharing information and developing new humanitarian ideas and inventions.
 
Change is definitely in the air. People will start to question more and we will see an urge to break free from the status quo. We will see changes in our values and relationships. We could feel overwhelmed but fortunately Saturn in Aquarius enables us to be detached and analyze what we should do next to make those changes necessary for our growth.
 
This particular conjunction will set major astrological themes for the next twenty years in motion. So in other words, it is a very significant planetary alignment and brings us hope for the future.
 
This reflects a major birthing of Aquarian Age energies. It is when all of this Aquarian impulse – power to the people, humanitarianism, invention, comes to the fore and captures people’s attention and imagination. An organization like the one I have been associated with for over 35 years, The Aetherius Society, will be recognized for what it is – a pioneering Spiritual order founded by Spiritual Master, the late Dr. George King in conjunction with advanced Masters from beyond this Earth. A spiritual organization that can help solve the major problems facing humanity through its cosmic wisdom, and its global healing missions designed by Dr. King which continue to this day and will continue into the future.
 
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
You can see some of the problems we will have in the future and especially I think around 2023-2024 when Pluto will return to the location it occupied when the US was founded. This is likely to be a critical time for the US, especially for their economy.
 
This Pluto return as it is called sounds a karmic note. In astrology – and the type of astrology I study is evolutionary astrology also known as karmic astrology – the planetary cycles which hit planets or significant points in a birth chart – of a person or a nation are important karmic watersheds. Karma is based on our actions in the past and we are creating it all the time – every second.  So the karma of a nation will be mixed – some good but almost definitely over the past few hundred years, quite a bit wrong.
 
The US is currently the most powerful nation on earth, but will this continue to be the case?  In the horoscope of the US, Pluto is located in the second house of money and resources and when Pluto returns to this point, we can expect a bi wake up call for the economy.   We have been living on borrowed time and borrowed money, with a current deficit of an amount beyond our true comprehension – of 1.2 trillion Dollars.  The pressure is on….
 
We are being shown by the pressure of these extraordinary planetary configurations the need for us to change, and we will be shown the way how to do this if we are courageous and compassionate enough to want to do so. 
 
Chrissie Blaze. 
​c 2020