My current take on the COVID-19 Astrology

Written by Lots Elauria (AstroreaderPh)

(NOTE: Only for those interested and unafraid. It is never my intention to spread fear through this page, only knowledge. Sometimes knowledge is not very comforting, so we must steel ourselves and focus on the good. And that is my request from you in reading this…to not let fear take over and maintain hope and courage amidst the things to come. In times like this, it is critical to maintain a high vibration, to become a beacon of Light than to curse the darkness. Soldier on. We are eternal Souls wrapped in suits of flesh, and there is NOTHING TO FEAR.)

I’ve discussed the general overview of the 2020 crises on this page. As mentioned, this is a highly-pressurized year filled with many trials and catalysts for growth. There is much reason to believe that what has culturally been referred to as the ‘End Times’ or the ‘Great Tribulation’ is occurring now, to separate the ‘wheat from the chaff’ of sorts. On an energetic level, the earthly realm is making a grand transition this year from one ‘world’ to another, causing many intense events that can cause alarm or panic in some. When the Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter occurs in Aquarius in December, the world will then begin to settle down into the new changes. Or rather, settle ‘up’ into a ‘higher’ realm. May we all, as a collective, choose the Positive path of Love and Light.

There is much occurring and about to occur. However, the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic somehow deserves astrological threshing out of its own.

As previously posted, it is my astrological opinion that this pandemic (along with its consequences) will accelerate toward the end of March, and will sustain its strength until it culminates or concludes at around mid-May. It will then spend the next few months weakening until it stabilizes at around June to July.

The very recent Mercury retrograde period in Pisces of 17 February to 05 March has shielded most from the truth about its extent, but now that Mercury has gone direct (in Aquarius), its real scope has begun to come out of the open. Many are no longer content believing lies from authorities or the media and want to find out the truth for themselves through contacts from social media or other non-traditional websites and sources.

In fact, this week (until 15 March) will be an excellent time to educate oneself about this pandemic and make the necessary preparations and arrangements, with Mercury preparing to leave the logical sign of Aquarius. Any technological, rational, or scientific solutions one needs to execute must be done in this period. Once Mercury enters the confusing and muddled sign of Pisces next week (16 March), confusion will once again befall us, and the pandemic shall begin to take over full-force. Our medical personnel and facilities will be severely tested and we may be unable to contain the pandemic any longer. That is the time when international commerce, transport, and communications begin to slow down (some may completely stop) and it will be difficult to get things done by then.

From the opening of the Spring Equinox (20-21 March), events will begin to move dramatically. Saturn in the critical 29th degree will coincide with Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto conjunct in Capricorn. The Sun moves into the intense Zero Aries point. A New Moon in Aries will square the Nodal Axis. These are highly volatile astrological energies, and combined with the current state of the world, may cause events like natural disasters, war, recessions, or other calamities carrying out until early April. Truly, things will start getting heated when lockdowns, disasters, recessions, and other problems plague our land. In this period, we must remain strong and courageous. Focus on internal rather than external strength, especially the strength of body and spirit (Aries). We may have to contend with much testing of our earthly suit at this time. When the pandemic can no longer be contained, after all, it then becomes a battle of treatment and recovery. How independent is your Self (Aries)?

In this time, we will also start to see the fall of many oppressors, as Saturn leaves Capricorn and conjoins with Mars in Aquarius. When the government, the parents, the institutions, the economic system, the religions, our leaders and our bosses do not serve us at our greatest need, what is their use to us? We may feel anger at their negligence, or defiance at their inadequate leadership. The good of the government (Capricorn) must then give way to the welfare of the people in general (Aquarius). In doing so, many of us may feel angry towards, fight against, or confront (Aries/Mars) corrupt and abusive authorities (Capricorn/Saturn). We may decide, as collective humanity, to put things in our hands (Aquarius). This may spark rise of anarchist behavior that will explode in the coming years.

These stressful energies will be sustained by the season of persevering, fixed Taurus (21 April-22 May). Taurus is all about money and resources, and those may be of prime focus during those days, particularly the need or lack of it. As lockdowns and supply shortages cripple our economy, we may find ourselves beginning to experience shortages in our basic necessities (Taurus). Particularly, the mid-May period will test our capability of handling money and resources, as Venus, Jupiter, Pluto, and Saturn turn retrograde one after another. We may be forced to satisfy ourselves with stocks already at hand or depend on other people’s generosity (Venus Retrograde). This may be a period of shady dealings as well, as scrupulous traders take advantage of the social difficulties of the time. Be wary of falling for offers that are too good to be true, such as fake surgical masks or alcohol. Friendships and groups will be tested, due to the collective suffering (Saturn and Mars in Aquarius), but those that have strong bonds will remain standing.

This will be one of the last surges of the economic and social fallout caused by the pandemic. When Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto go retrograde towards mid- to late-May, they weaken, along with their effects. We will have a temporary reprieve from the difficulty, a denouement of sorts from the climax of the Event. Late May to early June, the time of Gemini, will be a wrapping up of the powerful situations that have occurred in past months. There will be talk of solutions and ways and means to combat the changes that have occurred, and business will start moving again somehow, hanging by a thread (Gemini). We must get a way to get things done somehow at this time.

Come late June, we will be dealing with salvaging what is left of society, our nations, our homes, our families, and our health. A Solar Eclipse in Cancer on 21 June marks the beginning of our healing process. We will wake up to reality, and roll up our sleeves as Neptune goes retrograde. At or about this period, six planets are retrograde (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto), which indicates a period of extreme internal testing. Much of the world will be halted at this point, taking things slowly and rebuilding. Many will be working from home or with family. While relatively uneventful in the external/physical realm, we will be dealing with many internal or psychological issues at this time. Thankfully, the demands of our external lives (careers, jobs, professions, responsibilities, businesses, etc.) would not be as high as before, allowing us the space to contend with these matters.

Governments, institutions, authorities, parents, bosses, and leaders will also begin to readjust themselves in order to accommodate the new needs of the people. They will be compelled to do this or risk public outcry or dethronement. Those that do not succumb will be removed from power, or face public consequences, especially as Saturn and Jupiter turn direct in Capricorn from September to October. There will be many high-profile stepping-downs this year, giving way to younger, more visionary types who are more accommodating to the needs of the collective instead of merely focusing on maintaining their power.

On 30 November, a Solar Eclipse occurs in Sagittarius for the first time in years, which may be the impetus for a serious move in favor of a cure or treatment for the virus. This will have to involve serious critical thinking in the fields of science and technology, which is perhaps why, finally, as Saturn and Jupiter leave Capricorn and enter Aquarius in December 2020, our New World settles down on a foundation of new technology, science, and networks. From this point forward, for the next one or two decades, much will progress in these fields. Truths will also be revealed as to concepts that have been hidden from us for a long time, particularly in religion, philosophy, extraterrestrial life, the occult, and the true rulers of this world. Old ways of thinking based on mere belief will have little place in this new society.

As such, there is no need to fear, as everything that is meant to happen will happen under the Will of the Divine One who takes care of All That Is. May humanity survive the tests of the Infinite, individually and collectively. Choose the Light.