January 2024 – Page 2 – Nexus Astrology

In Astrology, the aspects between Jupiter and Saturn are seen as indicators of the great cycles of humanity. Jupiter changes sign every year, being a great indicator of the societal mood in any given year. Saturn takes about 2.5 years in each sign, showing areas that need improvement.

The conjunction between both is king, happening every 20 years, it represents the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. The latest conjunction happened in late 2020, on the sign of Capricorn. Before that, we had a conjunction in Aries, in the year 2000. The next conjunction will happen in 2040, in Virgo.

The opposition is the half cycle, happening about 10 years after the conjunction. It shows a turning point, where the issues started around the conjunction become clearer. For instance, the 2000 conjunction showed a cycle of wars, as well as economic troubles. The 2010-2011 oppositions had the beginning of the refugee crisis, as well as protests against a worsening economy, like the Occupy Wall Street movement.

The square happens between both of the previous points, it shows pressure and revelations in regards to the issues seen in the cycle. For instance, the latest squares happened between 2015-2016, years where many populist movements had a rise around the world.

Let’s make a small timeline to understand:

Event	Dates
Jupiter conjunct Saturn	21/12/2020
Jupiter square Saturn	19/08/24, 24/12/24, 15/06/25
Jupiter opposite Saturn	22/12/29, 23/04/30, 19/11/30, 01/08/31, 06/10/31
Jupiter square Saturn	25/04/35, 22/10/35, 22/02/36
Jupiter conjunct Saturn	31/10/2040

When I saw the chart of the 2020 conjunction, very similar to the conjunction that happened in the early 60s, I called the 2020s the “60s 2.0”. Meaning that similar issues to the ones in the 60s would be seen in this decade. Notably, discussions about civil rights and minorities have been prominent, much as they were in the 60s.

Obviously, everyday is not exactly the same. The 2020s also had other issues, not present in the 60s. Such as the covid lockdowns, the worsening economic situation, the youth despair at a lack of social mobility, and others.

The oppositions around 2030 will happen mostly with Saturn in Taurus and Jupiter in Scorpio. That is the axis of money of the natural zodiac, so something economic is likely to figure then. Also interesting is to note that the oppositions will happen around the same time as Uranus will be leaving Taurus, and going into Gemini.

Looking at the incoming Uranus in Taurus transit, plus the oppositions of 2030, I believe that strong economic changes are likely in the coming years. A lot of people talk about cryptocurrencies, and yes that will figure, but not only that.

Taurus is earth and fixed, it deals with the most fixed or stable of things, such as land and home. I believe that changes in the way people own property, and keep property, are likely to happen in the coming years.

This could specially deal with changes in government bureaucracies and people depending less on them than before. A desire for change in things like zoning laws, ownership contracts, rentals and other real estate related issues is likely. In some places, secession or separatist movements could arise.

Going back into 2024 and Jupiter square Saturn, we are likely to see some pushes in regards to these Taurus issues. An increase in usage of cryptocurrencies will tend to happen. Similarly, issues of property and ownership are likely to become prominent in the next couple of years, they could even be prominent in elections happening this year.

Shortly after the New Moon this morning, the Sun and the Moon entered Uttara Ashada nakshatra. Although I’m not quite ready to publish fully on this star, I felt like writing this. I blame it on the New Moon.

New Moons represent the darkest period of the skies, with the Moon completely dark. On a more practical, or exoteric sense, this is the time when it is easier to see the stars. As they won’t be obfuscated by the light of the Moon, and solely by the huge McDonald’s billboard on your town, they are far more visible. The best time to stargaze is during or right after a New Moon.

Exoteric = external and understandable by all
Esoteric = internal, appreciated by few
Both have almost the same pronunciation, albeit opposite meanings, very esoteric.

On a esoteric sense, the New Moon removes the external lights, allowing the internal light to shine. A lot of pagan sects or magicians see this as the best time for rituals. The darkness acts as a blank slate, from this point of view. This is a strong time for prayer, meditation, mantras or anything related to the esoteric.

I tend to view New Moons mostly as the time for the inner light, the soul. Our power, our fire, as well as our shadows. They are more visible and clear in the dark, for good and bad. For some, it can be like being a kid afraid of the dark again, making this a time of crisis. No night light, no shiny ball to distract you from the inner world.

For others, this can be a revealing and invigorating time. Seeing problems not as external matters, that require your commitment, but as reflections of your inside. The person causing you fear, the problem at work, the anger on the news, they show something about you.

Maybe you need to be more proactive. Get over your fears. Quit with the laziness. Break down a façade. Build a true foundation. Maybe the target of your anger/desire is not that far away. This is the revelation.

The invigoration comes in multiple forms. Exoterically, through the rituals, prayers and possibilities I mentioned above. Esoterically, from standing in the dark and finding your light. Understanding your shadows, understanding your light, finding your fire and letting it burn. Seeing your problems, seeing your strengths and working towards a solution.

Each and every New Moon represents this process, but what about Uttara Ashada? I always take these pointless tangents, I waste your time, I can’t help myself.

One of the main symbols for Uttara Ashada is a wooden bed, specifically the frames of it.

This is not a bed of comfort, like in Purva Phalguni, it is a bed of function. It shows the necessary, the minimal, austerity. It can also show a knack of punishment, pain, as sleeping on wood planks is not a pleasant experience.

Another important symbol is an Elephant’s Tusk. This is a valued portion of the elephant, extracted and sold by a lot of money. Used in ancient times as a fighting/war instrument. Also carefully watched by the elephant’s themselves, who take the utmost care and protection for it.

The tusk represents a multitude of things. First of all, something hard to achieve, yet highly desirable. Uttara Ashada represents the quest for enlightenment, the quest for the highest achievement. Second of all, being a fighting instrument, it represents war. Fighting, fearlessness, conflict all come into play here. Third, it represents piercing or penetrating. Either externally, by the already explained aggression. Or internally, by understanding faults or finding shadows.

Uttara Ashada is not an easy nakshatra. On a mundane level, it is related to declarations of war, as well as troubles caused by this. On a personal level, natives with this star tend to have a life of struggle. Hardships, blockages, disappointments, complicated enemies and troubles.

There is strength, as seen by the elephant tusk, to rise above and get over such struggle. But the struggle remains. Those familiar with the Bhagavad Gita will understand this.

In a way, Uttara Ashada represents darkness and light. The long and painful road, of tribulations, that leads towards achievement. As well as the victory. The darkness of aggression, obstacles, lack of recognition and struggles. The light of rising up above it all.

This reminds me much of the darkness and light, inner and outer, conundrum of New and Full Moons. So I thought I’d share it with my dear friends, the bots that crawl my website. Hopefully, in a quest for enlightenment.

The monthly transit of the Moon in Uttara Ashada is a time of struggle, where we could be dealt a bad hand, we could be slighted or troubled in some way. But it is also a time of rising up above, maybe declaring war against that person or problem. Rising above doesn’t mean lashing out, doesn’t mean a hissy fit, doesn’t mean destruction. It means responding adequately, doing what needs to be done. This is the time to make a decision, make a commitment, declare your intention to fight your battles and deal with your struggles.

Sun in Uttara Ashada: January 11th to January 24th
Sun in Capricorn: January 14th to February 13th

As I’ve mentioned on this month’s predictions, the transit of the Sun in Capricorn always represents a time of intense karma, intense struggle. Uttara Ashada is the most intense portion of this. So be aware of that, be aware that the week ahead can be a time that challenges you, but don’t forget to use this for your own improvement and enlightenment.

Month: January 2024 (Page 2 of 3)

Jupiter square Saturn (2024)

New Moon and Uttara Ashada