No-one will be surprised to hear that there are delays and troubled communications indicated in the week ahead from an astrological perspective. Mercury, planet of communication and information made its first square to Saturn, planet of delays and restrictions on November 1 while retrograding through Libra, sign of justice. It stations direct today, November 4 AEST, which is US election day, November 3, and tomorrow, the messenger god moves back into square with Saturn, moving in forward motion.
While Mercury strives for fairness and diplomacy in Libra, Saturn, who swallowed his children in mythology so as not to have to cede power to them, may resort to repressive measures. Control of data and information, problems with the tallying of votes, and issues of fairness and balance in reporting are possible under the influence of this square.
Astrologer Tara Nikita @tara.nikita suggests that with transiting Mercury triggering the natal Mercury/Pluto opposition in the USA’s Sibley chart, we could well see the underhanded manipulation (Pluto) of data (Mercury) and the control (Saturn) of information (Mercury) through nefarious means (Pluto). And of course, that’s what we’re all expecting. But there are also some potentially positive indications.
As astrologer Acyuta Bhava from @nightlifeastrology points out, Saturn finds his exaltation in Libra, which could make him more amenable to Mercury’s communications, especially as Saturn inches closer towards Aquarius, the sign associated with social justice. Mercury’s also receiving positive influence from Venus who’s gaining power in her ruling sign this week and set on establishing harmony and fairness in her dealings. Mercury’s also in a superior, overcoming position to Saturn, which indicates that truth and agreement could win out although given the enormous power that Saturn wields this year such a victory is unlikely to be quick.
Chris Brennan from @theastrologypodcast also refers to Mercury’s 20 year synodic cycle, which takes us back to the Bush/Gore election in 2000, the last time Mercury stationed direct on Election Day in the US. One of only four contested elections in US history, it was only resolved in the Supreme Court in December of that year. And as Kaypacha from @newparadigmastrology emphasises in this week’s Pele report, while Mercury in Libra signifies votes, Saturn in Capricorn represents the Supreme Court.
Mercury remains in shadow until November 19/20, by which time both the messenger god and the Sun will be in Scorpio, which suggests intensity, investigation, and a continued lack of clarity until then. I wonder whether it might not be until after the Gemini Lunar Eclipse on November 29/30 that an outcome becomes clear. Lunar eclipses correspond with endings, and the Gemini north node, which represents our collective destiny, is associated with perception of the facts as opposed to reliance on our beliefs (Sagittarius south node).
By nurturing Venus energy in our lives, cultivating kindness towards ourselves and others, looking for and enhancing beauty wherever we find it, and expressing our energies creatively wherever possible, we can assuage some of the fear, anxiety and tension of this strange, intense and momentous time.
Miracle Boyd, 2020, 30 x 30, Oil on ply
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