July 2024 brings with it a nurturing Cancer New Moon and supercharged Capricorn Full Moon. What can we expect? P.S. Make sure to sign up for the free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of planetary events like new and full moons every month! What is a New Moon?
A New Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact same position in the Zodiac (called a conjunction). New Moons are related to beginnings, have high energy, and are enthusiastic.
What is a Full Moon?
A Full Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). Full Moons are related to endings, culminations, and are emotional energy.
New Moon in Cancer: July 5th 2024 (6:58AM ET/3:58AM PT)
The Cancer New Moon tends to be a nice time emotionally as Cancer is the sign the Moon naturally rules. This helps to put us at ease emotionally, and we can feel more emotionally stable and secure. This allows us to utilize the energy of the New Moon for new pursuits that we connect with emotionally and feel emotionally driven to pursue.
Cancer is the ruler of the home and family, so we can focus more on home and family matters. This can be a time to work on projects at home, plan for family gatherings, visit family, or make changes to your living situation in some way. You can get back to basics, or back to your roots. Cancer is the very bottom of the Zodiac, so it relates to internal foundations. The Cancer New Moon can help us strengthen ourselves internally, and we can naturally feel more secure. This is also helpful for starting something from the ground up, and this can be something that reaches a peak or achieves success in about 6-9 months. The Cancer New Moon is opposite transit (moving) Ceres in Capricorn, who is also retrograde (appearing to move backward). Ceres is a dwarf planet ruling nourishment, support, and resources, and this has been thrown off since Ceres retrograde began in mid-May. The Cancer New Moon might aggravate issues, and it can feel like they're out of our control. We have to work on being more flexible so we don't make things worse. This also directly ties into the previous and the next Full Moons, both of which occur in Capricorn, the sign Ceres is retrograde in. This brings big focus on issues with governments, corporations, institutions, the status quo, and those in positions of power. It's a critical time midyear for this. On a personal level, you may have to challenge something in your life that has always been the same way, and needs to change to improve your life. The New Moon occurs at 14 degrees 23 minutes Cancer. The aspects to the New Moon are: Conjunction: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Cancer Sextile: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Taurus or Virgo Square: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Aries or Libra Trine: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Scorpio or Pisces Opposition: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Capricorn Full Moon in Capricorn: July 21st 2024 (6:17AM ET/3:17AM PT)
This is the second consecutive Full Moon in Capricorn as the June Full Moon was also in this earth sign. This means the energy of the June Full Moon ties into this one, and developments related to that Full Moon continue into July with this Full Moon. We have extra focus on seeing results and culminations, and wanting to achieve with something. Responsibilities can weigh more, and we have to be smart, ethical, and work within the limits we have, and maintain discipline and focus no matter what. Anything that we haven't done in the right way and for the right reasons can come crashing down on us during this period, and we have some serious work to do to fix things. On the flip side, we can see rewards for what we have done right and for the right reasons, and this can be motivating.
With Ceres retrograde, we continue with focusing on issues related to nourishment, support, and resources. There can be major focus on lack in some way during this time in the world (like lack of food = famine, lack of water = drought, etc.). Support can be challenging to get when needed, and we may have to do things on our own and be more self-sufficient. But we may put too much on our shoulders as a result, and then comes the crushing weight. We have to be realistic and rational about it all, and not demand more from ourselves or others than is actually possible, while working toward what is in a methodical, disciplined way. Whatever the issues are likely began to apex with the previous Full Moon on June 21st. This Capricorn Full Moon in July is extra strong because it occurs at the anaretic degree. There are 30 degrees in every Zodiac sign, and the last degree is 29 degrees. This is called the anaretic degree, and it's supercharged energy that tends to be crisis energy with transits like this. So, the issues that are coming up might reach a frenzy with this Full Moon, and we're extra stressed out, overwhelmed, and need a break. It's important that we work to keep doing things the right way, for the right reasons, and are being smart. It's easy with this hard energy to throw in the towel and just let it all go haywire, but that's not the right move. Set yourself up to come out of this period stronger and better positioned by pushing through correctly. The Capricorn Full Moon is trine (beneficial aspect, 4 signs away) transit Neptune in Pisces, who is also anaretic at 29 degrees Pisces. This is a helpful aspect, which is desperately needed with how hot all of this energy is! We can benefit from connecting to our intuition and trusting our inner guides with Neptune. We can also benefit from utilizing imagination and creativity with everything we do to make more progress and get more control. And, we can benefit from releasing karmic baggage, subconscious baggage, and early life baggage, and it can be a good time for therapeutic work. Make note of the houses in your natal chart where 29 degrees Capricorn and 29 degrees Pisces fall, as the areas of life those houses rule can work well together and help you out with this Full Moon. If you have any natal bodies located at 29 degrees of any Zodiac sign, their energy gets triggered, so work on doing something beneficial with whatever they rule. The Full Moon occurs at 29 degrees 9 minutes Capricorn. Aspects to the Full Moon are: Conjunction: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Capricorn Sextile: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Scorpio or Pisces Square: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Aries or Libra Trine: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Taurus or Virgo Opposition: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Cancer Since this Full Moon is late in Capricorn, out-of-sign aspects may be felt (as if it were in the next sign, Aquarius), but in a more subtle and/or subconscious way. The out-of-sign aspects are: Conjunction: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Aquarius Sextile: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Aries or Sagittarius Square: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Taurus or Scorpio Trine: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Gemini or Libra Opposition: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Leo Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page for general interpretations by house and aspect Transit, or moving, Neptune is currently touring water sign Pisces, and has since 2011. Neptune is an outer planet, along with Uranus and Pluto, and the outer planets are considered generational planets because big groups in a generation have them in one sign. Each of these three planets move slowly, taking their time to move through the Zodiac, so a range of years have them in the same sign, grouping people together. Transit Neptune in Pisces aligns almost perfectly with Generation Alpha. This generation is said to start 2010-2012, and last until next year, 2025. Since Neptune entered Pisces starting in 2011, I'd guess the start time for Alphas is 2011, and Neptune begins to leave Pisces next year in 2025, so that is likely the correct end year, and we're looking at 2011 to 2025 for Alphas. The previous generation, Gen Z, went from about 1995 to 2011, however only the first half of that generation has a planet at home, Uranus in Aquarius. These are the 1995 to 2003 babies, and those born 2004 to 2010 don't have an outer planet at home. I suspect that the first half of Gen Z who have Uranus at home in Aquarius will feel more like their previous generation Millennials, who have Pluto at home in Scorpio. Uranus/Aquarius and Pluto/Scorpio have similar energy that jives well and focuses on changing things up in big ways. Meanwhile the latter half of Gen Z has Uranus in Pisces, so I suspect the second half of Zoomers will end up connecting more to Alphas, who have Neptune at home in Pisces. I said in the Gen Z article that it seems like they'll be split in half, and maybe a new microgeneration pops up. So, Alphas will relate a lot to their Uranus in Pisces Gen Z counterparts, and likely follow their lead. Alphas who have an older sibling, or perhaps an older cousin or neighborhood kid in that Uranus in Pisces group, will likely admire them a LOT and emulate them. Uranus in Pisces celebrities and influencers may have more impact on Alphas. Millennials are largely the parents of Alphas, so it's interesting that essentially the entirety of both generations have an outer planet at home, and both are water with Scorpio and Pisces being water signs. This does give some connection between them, though Millennials are far more intense (Scorpio!), while Alphas are more likely to get caught up in imagination and the beyond. Scorpio is into magic and the taboo, so Millennial parents might be more open-minded with that. However, Scorpio can also be more closed when stubborn and impractical, and those Millennial parents might stifle Alpha abilities. The Millennial parent of an Alpha child needs to lean more into the emotional depth of understanding Pluto in Scorpio can give them to properly raise the more sensitive, empathetic Neptune in Pisces Alphas. The Defining Moment for the Neptune in Pisces Generation
This generation is too young, still being born, so we don't actually know what the defining moment will be. I said for the Uranus in Aquarius generation, it's likely the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted their entrance into adulthood, and that for the Pluto in Scorpio generation it was likely both 9/11 and the Great Recession. Each links to their respective generations, as Uranus in Aquarius is a science ruler as well as has wide-reaching impact, like the global pandemic; Pluto in Scorpio is a ruler of war and violence (9/11), as well as a money ruler (recession).
What will it be for the Neptune in Pisces generation? It likely ties into what Neptune in Pisces rules, so some possibilities to come would be: - something with religion (rules spirituality) - something with illness (rules infection) - something with toxins (rules poisons) - something with water (rules water) - something that has been hidden and is revealed, or that we've been delusional about and wake up with (rules illusion, delusion, the hidden, the subconscious) - some sort of exceptionally cruel event (rules compassion so can be opposite) - some sort of major ending (Pisces is the last sign of the Zodiac) - the base energy of Neptune is to dissolve, so something where there's a dissolution iPad Kids & the Neptune in Pisces Generation
One thing we hear about kids today is that they're being "raised by iPads" - they're given iPads and iPhones at super young ages with little-to-no supervision, and being exposed to absolutely terrible things online that they aren't mature enough to handle.
What's concerning is this is an incredibly impressionable generation. Neptune in Pisces rules mimicry, and struggles with boundaries. Which means these kids will grow up mimicking what they're being exposed to, and will be vulnerable to being manipulated by what they're consuming (social media influencers are likely only going to grow in power over this generation who eat up everything they say and do whatever they're told by those they admire). The tech takes the place of the parent, and this is a generation that likely feels like they were abandoned, if not physically, at least mentally and emotionally (at least when they get older and realize it). The Follower: The Downside of the Neptune in Pisces Generation
I already mentioned this generation is incredibly impressionable, easily swayed and manipulated, vulnerable to those they admire, and struggles with boundaries, so one of the biggest downsides to the Neptune in Pisces generation is they're more easily taken for a ride. We're likely going to eventually learn of massive grooming that is happening with them, and they may be at greater risk of falling for predators.
Neptune/Pisces may get stuck in delusion and imagination, and believes people are better than they actually are. Convincing them otherwise can be a huge challenge when they're in complete denial. It's much like a member of a cult - telling them they're in a cult doesn't work. Learning some deprogramming could be a good thing. There is similarity with their Uranus in Aquarius counterparts, who may also be more susceptible to things like cults, though for a different reason (Uranus/Aquarius rules groups, and they're likely looking for their people, a place to belong, and have difficulty breaking hive mind thinking). For Neptune/Pisces, it's a lack of strong boundaries more than anything, and this likely starts at the onset at home without real parental guidance. Neptune/Pisces is incredibly compassionate and empathetic and understanding, but this leaves them vulnerable to deception by those who can use that compassion, empathy, and understanding against them without healthy boundaries. They will probably be victims to narcissists more, especially narcissist parents (with Pluto in Scorpio showing potential for narcissism). Elevate: The Purpose of the Neptune in Pisces Generation
Neptune in Pisces is highly spiritual, creative, intuitive, and imaginative. It connects to the beyond, something beyond the physical, beyond the past and present and future, beyond space and time.
The main purpose of the Neptune in Pisces generation is to elevate humanity. Take us beyond what we can see and touch. For some, this may mean pursuing spiritual ventures, and we're likely going to see a lot of this group become spiritual gurus and leaders. For others, this may mean pursuing creative ventures, and the next group of world-changing artists can come out of this generation. If they can create healthy boundaries, their compassion, empathy, and understanding can also be a force, and we may see more of them involved in groups and ventures to help others and the world. Neptune/Pisces wants to get personally involved, so they may take up more volunteer work and actively participate in doing good at the front lines instead of in a comfy office or fancy fundraiser. The Pluto in Scorpio generation is the past and present, focusing on dissecting the wounds and understanding the trauma that led to where we are in order to find solutions and transform so we don't repeat the past mistakes. The Uranus in Aquarius generation is the future, focusing on what's possible, what we can build for many years to come, and making changes to create the dreams we hope for. The Neptune in Pisces generation is, in some ways, the realization of the hard work of those two previous generations. It's the potential of the transformations and changes, it's what's possible when we've solved big problems and dared to hope. I do wonder with the Neptune in Pisces generation about two groups, one being the group that also has Chiron in Pisces. These are the 2011-2018 babies, so the first half. Chiron is our greatest wounds, but also our healing abilities. This group will likely suffer from very deep wounds and be incredibly vulnerable; for some, this may lead to a permanent victim mindset, but those who avoid that can develop incredible healing abilities, and have probably the most compassion of any group born in centuries. This group may be more likely to go into healing work of some kind, whether spiritual or medical. The other group is the ones being born now with Saturn also in Pisces. Saturn entered Pisces last year, in 2023, and lasts until early 2026, so the last years of Neptune in Pisces. Saturn is, in many respects, the opposite of Neptune/Pisces. Neptune/Pisces is imagination and creativity and the beyond; Saturn is practical, responsible, and limited. The kids born now may feel that their natural Neptune/Pisces energy is stifled somehow, for some reason, and their Saturn Return (when transit Saturn returns to the exact position it was at when you were born) will be crucial for them, and likely brings a lot of challenges. They need to find a way to be both realistic without stifling their imagination, to merge the tangible with the intangible. This is something they'll have to face in about 30 years (2052-2055). Pluto will end up moving to Pisces in about 20 years, in 2043 (until 2066), and the Neptune in Pisces generation will be in their 20's and 30's at the start. This can move power to them, and they can become much more important on the world stage at that point. Suggested Reading: How Will Back-to-Back-to-Back Generations With an Outer Planet at Home Impact the World? Black Moon Lilith is getting ready to exit earthy Virgo and move into connecting Libra, to stay until March 2025. What can we expect from Black Moon Lilith in Libra? P.S. Make sure you're signed up for the free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of Black Moon Lilith every month! What is Black Moon Lilith?
First, let's review what Black Moon Lilith is. It's the apogee, or highest point, of the Moon, or the farthest point away the Moon is from Earth in the Moon's orbit.
There are two positions for Black Moon Lilith, Mean and True/Oscillating. The movement of Lilith is really wonky, so the True/Oscillating is the exact position while the Mean is the averaged out position. You can assess both in the natal chart (thought True/Oscillating tends to have more weight for most of us). Mean Lilith is much easier to follow for transits. The standard ephemeris on astro.com includes Mean Black Moon Lilith (that's also what's used for the monthly worksheet). Black Moon Lilith shows where we speak out, stand up, and hold firm. Lilith was Adam's first wife, and she stood up for herself to Adam in the Garden of Eden, even when it meant getting thrown out! Lilith knew her power and worth, being equal to Adam. Transit Black Moon Lilith can bring this out in all of us in general with the sign it's touring and aspects it makes to the other planets (and personally in the natal house is tours for you and aspects it makes to your natal chart). Black Moon Lilith in Libra Dates:
Impact of Black Moon Lilith in Libra:
Black Moon Lilith in Virgo has been quiet when it comes to standing up and speaking out, and that continues in Libra, but in a slightly different way. Virgo is more timid and shy, afraid of speaking out of turn, while Libra is willing to speak up, but in a way that is pleasant and agreeable.
With Black Moon Lilith in Libra, we can find ways to make our point that aren't too loud and aggressive. We can use our charm and ability to understand other perspectives to win people over. We can also use compromise and negotiation to make what we want happen, and this can be a great time for diplomacy. We're tactful and considerate with what we're pursuing. We may take a stand more often for other people rather than for ourselves. We can have more concern for issues impacting others, and for anything we interpret as being unfair and unjust. We crave more fairness, and we can push for this, but again, in a softer way. With Libra ruling relationships, we may take a stand for issues impacting relationships, partnerships, and alliances. We may step up with a partner, or get a partner or ally to step up. Someone having our backs gives us more confidence when taking a stand and speaking up. I'll also note that Libra often connects with women's issues, so we may see more focus on that. Aspects by Black Moon Lilith in Libra:
I've noticed that the most important aspects that transit Lilith makes are conjunctions. Lilith only conjuncts the three fast planets though, and that starts with a conjunction to Venus on September 4th at 7 degrees Libra. Venus is the natural ruler of Libra, so this amplifies the Libra energy. This makes us even more charming and fair-minded when we're taking a stand, and may give more attention to partnerships, alliances, and women's issues.
Black Moon Lilith will conjunct Mercury on October 2nd at 10 degrees Libra. Mercury is the planet of communication and the mind, so we may talk more about the issues we're invested in, may come up with more ideas to assist our causes, and may get more active in general. Lilith conjuncts the Sun the next day on the 3rd, so we're very active at this point, very focused on our causes and on taking a stand. We might see more protests around this time for something, or an alliance created for something. Black Moon Lilith does conjunct one more position, the transit (moving) South Node, on August 30th for the True South Node (at 6 degrees) and September 6th for the Mean South Node (at 7 degrees). The South Node is a part of the Lunar Nodes, which are the points in the Moon's orbit where the Moon crosses the ecliptic. There are two Lunar Nodes, the North Node and the South Node, and they exactly oppose one another. The Lunar Nodes are spiritual/karmic in energy, and the North Node represents unknown energy that needs to be learn in order to manifest our potential, purpose, and ultimate life fulfillment. The South Node is the past; it's energy we already know and are familiar with (seen as connected to past lives or our early life). This is comfortable energy, so it can become emotional crutches and bad habits that we fall back to when stressed and upset. We have to learn how to utilize this energy in a positive way instead of as a crutch. Lilith conjunct the South Node may challenge us to confront ways we've been holding ourselves back, by falling back to old ways that don't serve us anymore, or by continually going back to the habits that have made things worse for us. We need to be honest with ourselves about this, and assess our approach and attitude, and see how we can do and be better now. We may have to face ghosts from the past that need to be exercised. With the conjunction to the South Node coming with the conjunction to Venus, this may show that the issues we have to face revolve around relationships, partnerships, commitments, alliances, or women's issues. Final Notes:
The last time Black Moon Lilith was in Libra was August 2015 to May 2026, so you can look back to that time to get an idea of the impact now for you. What were you focused on standing up with and speaking out with back then?
Special note if you have natal Black Moon Lilith in Libra: You will experience your Black Moon Lilith Return, which occurs when transit Black Moon Lilith conjuncts your natal Black Moon Lilith. There can be lessons that open you up more to speaking out and standing up, and you can become more aware of what you've been held back with and need to fight against. This can be a good time to get in tune with your inner Lilith. Suggested Reading: The Black Moon Lilith series: Intro to Black Moon Lilith Lilith the Witch Transit Black Moon Lilith Black Moon Lilith & Love Astrology Black Moon Lilith in Cancer: April 2022 - January 2023 Prominent Natal Black Moon Lilith When You're Cut Off From Black Moon Lilith Houses Ruled by Black Moon Lilith Black Moon Lilith in the Zodiac Signs Progressions & Black Moon Lilith Asteroid Cupido moves from fiery Aries to calm Taurus on June 7th 2024, and stays until August 1st 2024, so a little less than 2 months. What is the impact of this transit on us? P.S. Make sure you're signed up for the free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of Cupido every month! What is Cupido in astrology?
Cupido is an asteroid in astrology, and rules crushes and infatuation. The Zodiac sign and house location in your natal chart of your natal Cupido can show how you are when crushing or infatuated, and what you can be infatuated with (not just people!). It's the early part of relationships.
You can find your natal asteroid Cupido location for free using astro.com (in Extended Chart Selection, click on 'Additional objects', and add number '763' to the 'Manual entry' box, and generate your chart). In transit, Cupido can show how you're experiencing crushes at the moment, and where you may be infatuated in life. Cupido in Taurus 2024
Cupido in Taurus slows things down when it comes to infatuation and passion. We can be more of a slow burn, and it takes some time for us to develop crushes and become enamored with something or someone. Once we are, we can get stuck on that though, and passion can last for a long time, certainly much longer than in quick Aries.
We're likely to be more enthralled with physical items, the physical body, and the physical world with Taurus, so we care more about indulging the senses and being one with nature and the Earth. We can also focus more on our possessions, resources, and finances, so we may get wrapped up in having more abundance, but can also spend a lot more if we become too obsessed. While in Taurus, asteroid Cupido will conjunct (align with) transit Mars on June 13th 2024 at 3 degrees Taurus. This gives us energy, enthusiasm, and excitement when it comes to what we're passionate about, and we can become enthralled more easily. We may feel driven by our crushes and passionate energy. Cupido in Taurus will also conjunct transit Uranus on July 26th 2024 at 26 degrees Taurus. Uranus is the planet of the sudden, unexpected, and change, so we may experience changes with whatever we're passionate about, and we can see sudden developments that we didn't expect. We need to be flexible and avoid Taurus stubbornness, otherwise this leads to big fights. Asteroid Cupido in Taurus for the Zodiac Signs:
Aries: You can take your time forming crushes and infatuations with Cupido in Taurus, but once you do, you can be dedicated to them. Your passionate energy can last, and you can be more sensual and indulgent. You may want to bring stability and security to whatever you're passionate about, and this helps you become even more passionate.
Taurus: Cupido moves to your sign and you can form crushes more easily, and be extra passionate about whatever you're excited about. Others can also become more enthralled with you, and you can be more attractive, and you may learn of someone who has a crush on you or who admires you. Your creativity can also be strong. Gemini: You can keep quiet about your crushes with Cupido in Taurus, and may fantasize a lot about whatever you're passionate about, but wait to do something about it. You can have more passion and purpose when working alone, behind the scenes, or when others aren't bothering you, and you can be enthralled with spiritual pursuits. Cancer: You may become obsessed with something unusual for you with Cupido in Taurus, and you can approach your infatuations in an unconventional way. You can get wrapped up in your dreams, in changes you want to make, in the future, in causes you champion, in groups you belong to, or with friends you have. Leo: You can get wrapped up in your goals with Cupido in Taurus, and might be more ambitious. This can help you make progress quickly with something, and others can be impressed with your passionate energy. You can be more traditional with your approach, and more committed to what you're enthusiastic about. Virgo: You may become obsessed with beliefs you're passionate about with Cupido in Taurus, or you may get wrapped up in a new experience you want to have. You can open up your mind, and become enthralled with subjects you want to be an expert at. You may give more space to others, and give yourself space to expand and explore. Libra: You can be extra passionate with Cupido in Taurus, and you can put this to good use by transforming something for the better. You can get wrapped up in research, and this helps you find information you need. You can be more comfortable with intimacy, and crushes can be taken seriously. Scorpio: You can be enthusiastic about commitment with Cupido in Taurus, and you can be passionate in partnerships and when working with or for others. You can attract passionate people to you as well, people you find charming and attractive, and you can form crushes easily because of this. Sagittarius: You can get wrapped up in the little things with Cupido in Taurus, and can focus on the projects and work you're most passionate about. You can tweak your schedule and routine to get more done, and feel more enthusiastic as you do. You can pay attention to crushes, as well as in your daily life and with your health. Capricorn: You may become enthralled with creative projects and hobbies with Cupido in Taurus, and you can get wrapped up in inspiration and connecting to your heart. This can extend to romance and love relationships, and you can be more affectionate and generous, and want to enjoy love. Aquarius: You can have strong emotions with Cupido in Taurus, and everything you feel, you can be passionate with. Your emotions can drive your passions, and you can throw yourself into anything that connects with you emotionally. You can feel more passionate when you feel supported, and you can get wrapped up in home and family matters. Pisces: You may get wrapped up in your ideas and plans with Cupido in Taurus, and you can become enthralled with what you come up with. You can be passionate about opportunities to do something with them, and keep active. You can also be passionate about your opinions, conversations, and knowledge. Suggested Reading: Transit Asteroid Cupido in the Houses & Aspects Transit, or moving, Uranus toured air sign Aquarius from April 1995 to late 2003, roughly. Uranus is an outer planet, along with Neptune and Pluto, and the outer planets are considered generational planets because large swaths of a generation have them in one sign. Each of these three take their time moving through the Zodiac, so large groups of people born in a range of years are bunched together. Transit Uranus in Aquarius coincides with the first half of Generation Z. This generation is said to go from 1995-97, up to 2010-12. Millennials, the previous generation, are tied to Pluto at home in Scorpio, which ended in 1995, so I suspect the real start for Gen Z is 1995. Alphas, the next generation, are tied to Neptune at home in Pisces, which began in 2011, so I suspect the real end for Gen Z is 2011, and this generation roughly goes from 1995 to 2011. But, only the first half of Gen Z have Uranus at home in Uranus, the 1995 to 2003 babies. The 2004 to 2011 babies don't have a planet at home, so I wonder if another micro generation will pop up. Even if it doesn't, Gen Z is likely to seem kind of split down the middle, with the first half to have one kind of personality, outlook, and attitude, and the second half being distinctly different. As transit Pluto is now moving into Aquarius, it's conjuncting (aligning) with Uranus in Aquarius, so those early Zoomers are being activated with Pluto in Aquarius. They will come to power over the next decade. But, this is challenging for them because while Pluto and Uranus are both comfortable with change, Uranus is more superficial about it at times, while Pluto demands depth. So, this group will likely face challenges first that force them to dig deeper in order to create the changes they're capable of. The Defining Moment for the Uranus in Aquarius Generation
I think we're going to end up feeling that the defining moment for this generation was the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with Uranus in Aquarius were anywhere from 16 to 25 in 2020, so young adults who were only just embarking on the world. And that world came to a grinding halt, and ideas around work goals, life priorities, and what it all means came crashing down on them, so they were asking poignant questions at very young ages.
While illness is more of a Neptune thing, Uranus and Aquarius are rulers of science and technology. That became super elevated with the pandemic. I won't be surprised if we end up seeing a larger percentage than usual of this group becoming scientists, researchers, drug developers, etc. The pandemic also brought with it major failings of governments and institutions, and the Uranus in Aquarius generation has well-earned distrust of those in power. This is something that aligns them with the Pluto in Scorpio generation, though Uranus in Aquarius is more of the rebel instead of the destroyer. Uranus in Aquarius isn't a fan of rules to begin with, so giving it a reason to distrust is a bad move by those in power. Here in the U.S., at the same time, we had dysfunction and corruption, propaganda and disinformation, resulting in January 6th. This just added more fuel to the distrustful fire for Uranus in Aquarius. Uranus/Aquarius is a very logical thinker. It's highly objective, and wants to improve life for the masses as a whole. It doesn't have a lot of patience for irrational thinking or behavior. Gun Reform & the Uranus in Aquarius Generation
Being in the U.S., I had to point out how much this group is tied to advocacy for gun reform. School shootings became a very normal, regular occurrence for them, and that was not acceptable to them, so as soon as they were old enough, they started taking the microphone for this issue. The Parkland shooting was probably the trigger event as Sandy Hook occurred when they were too young.
The Uranus in Aquarius kids took charge fast, and weren't afraid of how young they were to be doing so. They just knew something had to change, and they continue to push for it. The U.S. has natal Moon in Aquarius, and notably most of our presidents have have Aquarius in the Triad or a strong natal Uranus. I think this generation will end up being quite influential politically with their Uranus in Aquarius linking up with the USA's Aquarius Moon. The Hive Mind: The Downside of the Uranus in Aquarius Generation
Uranus/Aquarius rules the masses, groups, the collective, and like-minded individuals, which makes this group focus a lot on the impact on others. The bad side to this is the risk of falling into the hive mind, and while this group can rebel and question the rules, it may also be more susceptible to cults, propaganda, and group think.
Convincing them they're wrong can be a massive undertaking, and they may have all the facts they think are right and won't accept otherwise. They'll need to learn to assess information critically, especially considering Uranus and Aquarius rule the internet, and this is the primary way they get information. While they distrust those in power, they have too much misguided trust in the internet and social media. This means they give too much power and sway to social media influencers, as well as tech billionaires. It'll burn them at some point, but not before they've emptied their wallets and drained their bank accounts dry, so it'd be much wiser for them to proactively detach from worshipping tech. Uranus in Aquarius is detached from emotion, so it can be a challenge to connect beyond the superficial at times, and beyond the screen. This is part of the reason why they prefer online interaction to real life interaction. Then when they do feel something, they become vulnerable to being manipulated by whoever and whatever caused the emotional response. Fostering a connection to emotion is very important for this group, otherwise they may lack real intimacy and become easy prey. Collective Change: The Purpose of the Uranus in Aquarius Generation
Uranus is the planet of change. Uranus/Aquarius is comfortable with pushing boundaries, with venturing outside of comfort zones, with questioning what has always been, and with shaking up the status quo.
The main purpose of the Uranus in Aquarius generation is to create change on a mass scale. This won't be small change. This is wide-reaching, expansive, and broad. They push us all into the unconventional, and embrace the eccentric, the bizarre, and the strange. They see the glory and wonder in this, and understand that this is the only way to venture into the future. The Uranus in Aquarius generation launches the future, which just so happens to be ruled by Uranus/Aquarius. They see things very long-term, and know that what is set up now can bring results decades and generations into the future. They see beyond the present moment, and connect with the hopes and dreams of the future. I think this group is going to be incredibly politically engaged across the world; they also have Pluto, the planet of power and transformation, in Sagittarius, who rules beliefs. Governments and politicians are ruled by Capricorn/Saturn, but political [and religious] beliefs are ruled by Sagittarius. They shape the new thinking and take control of the narrative. Saturn moved into Aquarius in late 2020, as the pandemic was still at its height. Saturn depressed their energy, and limited their movement as a whole. Saturn is in Pisces now, and Pluto is moving into Aquarius in its place. Pluto brings them more power, more control, and more ability to make the change they seek. The Pluto in Scorpio generation laid the groundwork, but the Uranus in Aquarius generation will build something new on top. Pluto starts to put them in charge now, and the next decade is theirs. Suggested Reading: How Will Back-to-Back-to-Back Generations With an Outer Planet at Home Impact the World? Transit, or moving, Pluto was in Scorpio from roughly late 1983 to late 1995. Pluto is an outer planet, along with Uranus and Neptune, and the outer planets are considered generational planets because large swaths of a generation have them in the same sign. These three planets move slowly, and bunch large groups together with their energy and impact. Transit Pluto in Scorpio coincides with the Millennial generation. It used to be if you were born in the 80's, you were definitely a Millennial, but it's shifted forward now as a micro generation popped up, Xennials, from the late 70's to early 80's. This pushed the Millennial start time to essentially coincide almost exactly with transit Pluto's entrance into Scorpio. As transit Pluto is now moving into Aquarius, this generation is experiencing their Pluto square over the next two decades. The Pluto square is a generational aspect that challenges what you've built in adulthood so far. Normally, this can be difficult, but Millennials have Pluto in home sign Scorpio. This is a generation that is used to hard Plutonian challenges, lessons, and the darkness and depths of life. It's a generation that thrives under the worst conditions thanks to Pluto in Scorpio. The Defining Moments for the Pluto in Scorpio Generation
The Millennial generation is technically Generation Y, coming after Generation X and before Generation Z. Millennials got dubbed Millennials because of the ushering into the new millenium when they were children/teens. This was seen as an important moment for the generation.
But I would argue that there were two other events that were the defining events for this generation, and they tie perfectly into Pluto in Scorpio. The first was 9/11. This was such a big event, that even if you weren't in the U.S., you felt its reverberations, and certainly the aftermath with the wars in the Middle East, which many countries participated in as allies. In some ways, 9/11 was a preview of what we have now with the interconnectedness of social media, because it was the first time we all got to see something like that play out live, on TV, for the whole world to see. We have since seen people livestream all kinds of attacks and violence online. So, even if you didn't know anyone who died, even if you didn't live in any of the places that were impacted, it was a collective trauma. This occurred when Millennials were as young as 6, forming memories that would stay with them for life; and as old as 18, looking at the world they were supposed to enter shattering. Important ages, and the collective trauma left a unique imprint on this generation. But this was entirely predictable when you understand Pluto in Scorpio. Pluto is one of the rulers of violence and war. Pluto is dark, deep, scarring trauma. The impact of Pluto isn't temporary or fleeting. It digs in and it sticks around. Fittingly, this generation was also the majority that fought in the wars that came afterward. And also fittingly, they brought to light the lasting, damaging effects of PTSD from war. Those who came before struggled with the mental and emotional impact of war just as much, but they didn't want to talk about it. Millennials did, because Pluto wants to expose what's been kept in the dark. Pluto wants brutal honesty. Pluto is the planet of transformation, and brings us challenges for the purpose of transforming us for the better. I would argue the other defining moment for this generation was the Great Recession. This was a worldwide challenge that lasted for some time even beyond what the "official" dates were for a recession. Millennials were as young as 13, up to 25. These should be idealistic ages where you're dreaming of the future you want to have, but that future was wiped out for Millennials as reality set in. This also aligns with Pluto in Scorpio because Pluto is one of the money rulers. Pluto rules "other people's money" - debts, loans, inheritances, joint finances, business finances, mortgages, stocks, investments. Makes perfect sense this recession would occur early in Millennial lives. This generation has struggled with things like buying a home, paying off student debts, leaving their parents house, or having real autonomy - all Pluto in Scorpio things. Sexual Liberation and the Pluto in Scorpio Generation
The sexual revolution came long before Millennials were born, but they brought a second, different kind - forcing the transformation of attitudes around LGBTQ+ rights. This is something we've seen worldwide, and here in the U.S., it was thrust into the spotlight with the 2008 election.
Millennials, specifically the older half, were a huge part of the reason President Obama was elected, and one of the issues they were most passionate about was same-sex marriage. Thanks to DOMA, same-sex marriage was not legal, but that was not okay with Millennials, who had grown up in a different environment than those past with more people coming out in their young lives, effectively eliminating the stigmas around it. It's no surprise that Pluto and Scorpio are rulers of sexuality. This is a generation that is far more comfortable with sexuality and sexual topics than most. Pluto/Scorpio rules what's taboo, urging us to challenge why and ascertain if it's useful anymore. Lost in Intensity: The Downside of the Pluto in Scorpio Generation
Pluto is ruler of hostility, rage, and hatred, so the Pluto in Scorpio generation may become enthralled with that at times. They can get so wrapped up in their intense emotion that they don't see the forest from the trees, and end up missing the way out right in front of them because of it.
Pluto/Scorpio is intensely emotional, but this can become obsessive, and it's easy to get lost in it and lose objectivity. This generation has to make sure it directs its hostility, rage, and hatred into something productive, otherwise it can turn inward and become self-defeating. This obsessiveness and loss of objectivity can also mean that this generation may suffer from stubbornness at times, unwilling to admit when it's wrong or to move from its position, forcing its way whether it's right or not; and that it may struggle with selfishness at times, though not because it doesn't care about others, but rather because it's too caught up in its own feelings that it doesn't consider anyone else's. The Pluto in Scorpio generation needs to make sure that it collectively directs its intense feelings about things productively, and keeps an open mind to ideas that might counter their own. Transform: The Purpose of the Pluto in Scorpio Generation
Pluto is the planet of transformation. Pluto/Scorpio is the phoenix rising from the askes. Hard Pluto tears everything down, burns it to the ground, to force a starting over, if we resist doing that of our own volition.
This means that the Pluto in Scorpio generation is okay with facing the hard truths, the darkness, the inner demons, the terrible traumas. This generation knows that it has to do that in order to get better. We've already seen this in the ways we've changed how we look at past historical figures, the tellings of certain narratives. Pluto in Scorpio wants the truth to be faced, the trauma to be admitted honestly, and the solution to be fulfilled. And if that doesn't happen, Pluto in Scorpio is a-okay with burning it all down. This generation has a way of destroying everything and being comfortable with the flames around them. The darkness is a familiar friend, likely due to the early traumas it experienced. The Pluto in Scorpio generation understands that sometimes you've got to start from zero again. It'll force the world to do that with anything the world doesn't want to deal with that has been a problem for a while. What this generation transforms can last, because Pluto transformation is the kind that stays. The groundwork might be laid to begin a whole new era, usher in a whole new way of life, and that groundwork is laid by Pluto in Scorpio. The problem for them is, they may not be the ones who build on that groundwork - that might be up to Gen Z and Alphas. So, patience, and knowing that they're doing something to improve lives long-term and not just in the moment, can prove soothing. Most Millennials also have transit Neptune in Capricorn, and younger Millennials have Uranus in Capricorn. Transit Pluto in Capricorn brought this group to power by activating these placements. As Pluto moves to Aquarius, this activates the Uranus in Aquarius generation, and their power comes next. Suggested Reading: How Will Back-to-Back-to-Back Generations With an Outer Planet at Home Impact the World? |
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