New Moon, Solar Eclipse-July 12,2018- Washington, D.C.

A new moon is always a time of new beginnings and when it’s a solar eclipse the potential for important new beginnings will last at least 6 months. On this new moon, solar eclipse, the potential for transformation is particularly relevant as the planet Pluto, representing death and rebirth, is opposite the Sun and Moon. The Sun and Moon in Cancer, sign of mothering and nurturing, makes this a time when it is important to look at how we nurture not only others but also ourselves. It is a time to make changes and improvements in our self-nurturing so that we can achieve greater fulfillment in our lives and be better able to nurture others. There is another indicator of this on the chart which is the Planet Jupiter-expansive and positive- is in the sign Scorpio which is ruled by Pluto and is in a trine, a very harmonious aspect, to the sun and moon in cancer on this chart. The Planet Neptune, which brings us into the deep inner realms of the unconscious is also in trine to the Sun and Moon and the Jupiter on this chart so it is a grand trine-very strong indicator of positive energy on the emotional level. People born in water signs-Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces-are particularly affected by this new moon-solar eclipse and it’s an excellent time for therapy, meditation and dream analysis-any kind of emotional or spiritual work on oneself. It is an excellent opportunity for spiritual evolution.

Another very positive aspect on this chart is the grand trine in Earth between Venus, planet of love and creativity, Saturn-planet representing structure and discipline and Uranus, the planet representing unexpected events and changes. Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity for any creative projects and one may have inspiration as well as the discipline to carry it forward-to manifest some new project. Still, it is not a time to rush into anything as Mars, planet of energy and moving forward with things, is retrograde (moving backward as seen from the earth) so it could definitely slow down any impulsive actions.

I’ve done this chart for Washington, D. C. so hopefully we will see more compassion towards immigrants and granting citizenship for “Dreamers”. There also could be some recognized accomplishments in government but when ego dominates there will be impediments for this president achieving his agenda. That is indicated by the inconjunct between Venus in Virgo in the house of work and Mars retrograde in the 12th house of prisons, hospitals and the unconscious realm. Mercury, the planet of communication is in Leo which can sometimes mean an outpouring of egotistical communication and if that happens, the inconjunct from Pluto and Neptune will result in chaos and unintended consequences. Mercury in Leo can also mean inspirational communication.

All in all this chart seems to indicate a time when emotional and spiritual transformation can occur and creative goals can be accomplished with some discipline and focus.