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Re. Iran, there are now reports Israeli Intelligence thinks Ayatollah Khamenei might be dead or injuried, along most of the political and military leadership. Iranian Foreign Minister has stated on camera that only “some” commanders have died. However, as long as Khamenei are not seen, I am more prone to think something is not right with him.
Israel launches attack on Iran says BBC headline reported 3 mins ago. Most likely with Trump’s blessing. How does the astrology look please Marjorie?
I was just looking at today current planet and thinking about coming up lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026.
Today, Sun conjunct North Node (9 Pisces), Saturn conjunct Neptune 1 Aries trine Moon in Leo (1 Leo), Mercury Venus 22 Pisces, Mars sq Uranus. Pluto 4 Aqua, Jupiter 15 Cancer.
Mars at the end of Aquarius. It opposes his natal Mars 26 Leo which is also currently squared by Uranus 27 Taurus. Not convinced that starting a war under Mercury and Jupiter retrograde is going to end well.
So much for the Board of Peace.
In Pisces too, (merc retrograde) so very little clarity and all the other things one associates with foggy Pisces. According to reports this was done without approval of congress and which violates UN charter. With Mars/Uranus in the sky in fixed signs, astrologically it looks like a huge gamble. My feeling is this won’t end well.
BBC reports started at 6:26am; the moon was VOC in Cancer from 4:21 – 8:17am so you could simplistically argue “nothing will come of this” although that’s kind of the story of the Middle East for the past fifty years and prior.
That said, it does occur to me Pluto in Aquarius might hold change for the region. From what I can see there’s not much democracy there with places like Saudi Arabia and Jordan being kingdoms; as well as religion dominating the culture. Aquarius doesn’t have time for either
“So much for the Board of Peace.” i n d e e d .
Tr Mars square Uranus 27 Taurus appears to be igniting the February Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, which also squared Uranus. Looking at the Islamic Republic of Iran’s composite with the USA there’s Sun 27 Taurus, Mercury Rx 25 Taurus square Uranus 29 Leo. All linking with DJT’s natal Mars and Ascendant in Leo, as you write VF.
Iran 1501 also has Pluto 28 Scorpio opposing Mars 25 Taurus.
Marjorie’s post of 29 January 2026 is interesting and helpful to read. She wrote (amongst much else):
“The Iran 22 December 1501 chart does have tr Uranus opposing the Pluto from the first days of February to the end of the month for extreme turbulence and given that the Pluto is opposing Mars on this Iran chart it does suggest a high-risk time, more so than last June.”
Thanks, Jane. Yes, it all ties into the February eclipse as well as Netanyahu’s Mars, Iran’s fixed Mars/Pluto opposition in Taurus/Scorpio which is on the same degree of Leo (26) as that of Trump. Incredible astrology.
Sorry, Netanyahu’s Mars wghich is the same degree of Leo (26) as that if Trump.
I also read that it was Vance coordinating this in Washington (DJT is at Mar-a-Lago, and apparently Hegseth is there too). Mars is transiting on his DC and trining Libra Pluto. This is even more spectacular 180 for him than DJT.
Hi Majorie, any thoughts on Paramount buying Warner and the Ellisons. What it may mean for the future CNN or the film industry taking into account the ongoing culture wars?
What about a posting on Jean-Luc Brunel, an alleged conspirator with Epstein who also died—in the official story, at least—by hanging.
Thank you. Glad it helps. I garden, so love flowers and nature. I used to do photography long time ago and more recently on the iphone.
I am not artistic in the sense of being able to paint etc – but have collected paintings and sculptures over the years; and like interesting interiors. When I get tidier – have just moved – I will post an interior pic.
Neptune I reckon rules the image – photographs, movies etc – and I do have a fairly strong Neptune conjunct Venus and Mars.
From a fellow gardener: Happy settling into your new space & new garden, I assume. I have also always loved your pix and wondered what would be next. Nature is such a comfort, especially in challenging times like these.
Looking forward to that pic, and congrats on the move, ++ * enjoy * that unpack as Only a Virgo can.
Appreciate the Mars conjunction detail, as one gets a person-of-action vibe in all the M.O. offerings.
I too love your flower and nature photos. I’m sure you have a beautiful garden! Thanks for all the peaceful, soothing images in these turbulent times.
I would be interested in a look at the chart of John Davidson. He has Tourette’s and his outbursts caused controversy at the BAFTAs recently. He has been the subject of a number of BBC documentaries over the years re his condition and the film about his life “I Swear” has won acclaim and a best actor BAFTA award. He was awarded a MBE for his work on raising awareness of Tourettes. His DOB is 1 June 1971 Galashiels, Scotland. Billie Eilish apparently also has Tourettes syndrome.
Could you do the chart for the actress Belinda Lee. She was very famous in te 1960’s and left Hollywood to work in Italywhere she had a passionate love affair with Prince Orsini. Her life was manic and ended badly, bit like Princess Di, in a car crash. No seat belts then, of course, but she was literally living life in the fast lane!
I remember both my parent’s cars having seat belts in the early 60s and onwards.
Gorgeous photo! Thanks!
A boat of daffodils!!!
M.O. pic picks are always tops.
I want to see the Orr Decor. Are you an interiors ace too, Marjorie? I love the arts, but don’t apply it much to my homespace. Just wondering how far you employ your artistic eye.
Majorie, any insights on the Texas Democratic Senate primary between Jasmin Crockett & James Talarico. Setting up to be quite something. Both would make fine senators no doubt.
am so ready for spring…..a spring chart interpretation would be nice…
Alas, Spring is in the air over here in still snowy NYC. I usually cling to Winter, but gotta say how welcome that scent is. I am sure the entire world is craving the undeniable newness…
Hi Marjorie,
Not up to any monkey business but any chance you could look at the chart of Punch -kun, the orangutan currently getting a lot of attention on social media. He was abandoned by his mother at birth .. moon square Saturn ? But that Leo sun is getting a lot of attention ! His birthday is 26 July 2025 and he was born at ichikawa zoo. To paraphrase the vibe, Ganbare, Marjorie -san ! If nothing else a bit of relief from Andy et al.
Sorry, Punch is a macaque. His substitute mum is a stuffed orangutan.
Marjorie, love the daffodils. I am ready for Spring.
Same here. This week is set to have spring temps. Can’t wait for the first blooms.
There is an argument for two Spring dates now. Our National Weather (UK) – Met Office – and the BBC have adopted , for computing convenience, our Spring starting on the 1st March. Yet the Spring equinox is around 21st March. My old pagan leaning tends to follow Mother Earth – she’s been around a lot longer and knows a thing or two! Although, I agree now the Sun is setting after 5.30pm, it does feel we have a lighter days back!
The Light is definitely back … thankfully & I am Old School so Aries Ingress & Newroz Spring begin on 21st March, no disrespect to the National Weather Folks.
Hi Majorie and Amelia,
I second a request on astrological insights on Alysa Liu. She has had an incredible comeback from retiring at age 16 to now winning gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics! She’s remarkably mature for her age and great perspective on mental health and in life. Thanks!
She is an utter delight to watch. Such energy and fun – agree, it would be interesting to see her Chart. The crowds roared when she danced. Apparently she loves to change her hair colour. Uranus in Aries?
She is remarkable! What a life story and she has her whole life still ahead of her.
It’s the centenary of actor and raconteur, Kenneth Williams this week. I don’t think you’ve looked at his chart before, Marjorie. He was a very talented but tormented man. I read his diaries when they were published some years ago and woukd be intrigued to see his astrology. Thank you.
Thanks for this Virgoflake. Will look him up.
Hi. Read more on Alysa Liu and learned the she was only raised by her father. Her father became a dad to all five of his children through anonymous egg donors and gestational surrogates. So, even more interested in her chart. Any insights by anyone appreciated. Thanks.
She certainly displayed her Leo Sun joy and entertaining side in her gold medal free skate. Quite strong in taking control of her own life, taking 2 years off as a teen, insisting on making her own decisions about her skating, music, training, hairstyle, etc and reportedly not affected by the Olympic pressure.
Yes-very impressive! I didn’t act like her until my mid-thirties, prompted by motherhood. But I have Sun square Pluto…
Re. Iran, there are now reports Israeli Intelligence thinks Ayatollah Khamenei might be dead or injuried, along most of the political and military leadership. Iranian Foreign Minister has stated on camera that only “some” commanders have died. However, as long as Khamenei are not seen, I am more prone to think something is not right with him.
Israel launches attack on Iran says BBC headline reported 3 mins ago. Most likely with Trump’s blessing. How does the astrology look please Marjorie?
I was just looking at today current planet and thinking about coming up lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026.
Today, Sun conjunct North Node (9 Pisces), Saturn conjunct Neptune 1 Aries trine Moon in Leo (1 Leo), Mercury Venus 22 Pisces, Mars sq Uranus. Pluto 4 Aqua, Jupiter 15 Cancer.
Mars at the end of Aquarius. It opposes his natal Mars 26 Leo which is also currently squared by Uranus 27 Taurus. Not convinced that starting a war under Mercury and Jupiter retrograde is going to end well.
So much for the Board of Peace.
In Pisces too, (merc retrograde) so very little clarity and all the other things one associates with foggy Pisces. According to reports this was done without approval of congress and which violates UN charter. With Mars/Uranus in the sky in fixed signs, astrologically it looks like a huge gamble. My feeling is this won’t end well.
BBC reports started at 6:26am; the moon was VOC in Cancer from 4:21 – 8:17am so you could simplistically argue “nothing will come of this” although that’s kind of the story of the Middle East for the past fifty years and prior.
That said, it does occur to me Pluto in Aquarius might hold change for the region. From what I can see there’s not much democracy there with places like Saudi Arabia and Jordan being kingdoms; as well as religion dominating the culture. Aquarius doesn’t have time for either
“So much for the Board of Peace.” i n d e e d .
Tr Mars square Uranus 27 Taurus appears to be igniting the February Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, which also squared Uranus. Looking at the Islamic Republic of Iran’s composite with the USA there’s Sun 27 Taurus, Mercury Rx 25 Taurus square Uranus 29 Leo. All linking with DJT’s natal Mars and Ascendant in Leo, as you write VF.
Iran 1501 also has Pluto 28 Scorpio opposing Mars 25 Taurus.
Marjorie’s post of 29 January 2026 is interesting and helpful to read. She wrote (amongst much else):
“The Iran 22 December 1501 chart does have tr Uranus opposing the Pluto from the first days of February to the end of the month for extreme turbulence and given that the Pluto is opposing Mars on this Iran chart it does suggest a high-risk time, more so than last June.”
Thanks, Jane. Yes, it all ties into the February eclipse as well as Netanyahu’s Mars, Iran’s fixed Mars/Pluto opposition in Taurus/Scorpio which is on the same degree of Leo (26) as that of Trump. Incredible astrology.
Sorry, Netanyahu’s Mars wghich is the same degree of Leo (26) as that if Trump.
I also read that it was Vance coordinating this in Washington (DJT is at Mar-a-Lago, and apparently Hegseth is there too). Mars is transiting on his DC and trining Libra Pluto. This is even more spectacular 180 for him than DJT.
Hi Majorie, any thoughts on Paramount buying Warner and the Ellisons. What it may mean for the future CNN or the film industry taking into account the ongoing culture wars?
What about a posting on Jean-Luc Brunel, an alleged conspirator with Epstein who also died—in the official story, at least—by hanging.
Thank you. Glad it helps. I garden, so love flowers and nature. I used to do photography long time ago and more recently on the iphone.
I am not artistic in the sense of being able to paint etc – but have collected paintings and sculptures over the years; and like interesting interiors. When I get tidier – have just moved – I will post an interior pic.
Neptune I reckon rules the image – photographs, movies etc – and I do have a fairly strong Neptune conjunct Venus and Mars.
From a fellow gardener: Happy settling into your new space & new garden, I assume. I have also always loved your pix and wondered what would be next. Nature is such a comfort, especially in challenging times like these.
Looking forward to that pic, and congrats on the move, ++ * enjoy * that unpack as Only a Virgo can.
Appreciate the Mars conjunction detail, as one gets a person-of-action vibe in all the M.O. offerings.
I too love your flower and nature photos. I’m sure you have a beautiful garden! Thanks for all the peaceful, soothing images in these turbulent times.
I would be interested in a look at the chart of John Davidson. He has Tourette’s and his outbursts caused controversy at the BAFTAs recently. He has been the subject of a number of BBC documentaries over the years re his condition and the film about his life “I Swear” has won acclaim and a best actor BAFTA award. He was awarded a MBE for his work on raising awareness of Tourettes. His DOB is 1 June 1971 Galashiels, Scotland. Billie Eilish apparently also has Tourettes syndrome.
Could you do the chart for the actress Belinda Lee. She was very famous in te 1960’s and left Hollywood to work in Italywhere she had a passionate love affair with Prince Orsini. Her life was manic and ended badly, bit like Princess Di, in a car crash. No seat belts then, of course, but she was literally living life in the fast lane!
I remember both my parent’s cars having seat belts in the early 60s and onwards.
Gorgeous photo! Thanks!
A boat of daffodils!!!
M.O. pic picks are always tops.
I want to see the Orr Decor. Are you an interiors ace too, Marjorie? I love the arts, but don’t apply it much to my homespace. Just wondering how far you employ your artistic eye.
Majorie, any insights on the Texas Democratic Senate primary between Jasmin Crockett & James Talarico. Setting up to be quite something. Both would make fine senators no doubt.
am so ready for spring…..a spring chart interpretation would be nice…
Alas, Spring is in the air over here in still snowy NYC. I usually cling to Winter, but gotta say how welcome that scent is. I am sure the entire world is craving the undeniable newness…
Hi Marjorie,
Not up to any monkey business but any chance you could look at the chart of Punch -kun, the orangutan currently getting a lot of attention on social media. He was abandoned by his mother at birth .. moon square Saturn ? But that Leo sun is getting a lot of attention ! His birthday is 26 July 2025 and he was born at ichikawa zoo. To paraphrase the vibe, Ganbare, Marjorie -san ! If nothing else a bit of relief from Andy et al.
Sorry, Punch is a macaque. His substitute mum is a stuffed orangutan.
Marjorie, love the daffodils. I am ready for Spring.
Same here. This week is set to have spring temps. Can’t wait for the first blooms.
There is an argument for two Spring dates now. Our National Weather (UK) – Met Office – and the BBC have adopted , for computing convenience, our Spring starting on the 1st March. Yet the Spring equinox is around 21st March. My old pagan leaning tends to follow Mother Earth – she’s been around a lot longer and knows a thing or two! Although, I agree now the Sun is setting after 5.30pm, it does feel we have a lighter days back!
The Light is definitely back … thankfully & I am Old School so Aries Ingress & Newroz Spring begin on 21st March, no disrespect to the National Weather Folks.
Hi Majorie and Amelia,
I second a request on astrological insights on Alysa Liu. She has had an incredible comeback from retiring at age 16 to now winning gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics! She’s remarkably mature for her age and great perspective on mental health and in life. Thanks!
She is an utter delight to watch. Such energy and fun – agree, it would be interesting to see her Chart. The crowds roared when she danced. Apparently she loves to change her hair colour. Uranus in Aries?
She is remarkable! What a life story and she has her whole life still ahead of her.
It’s the centenary of actor and raconteur, Kenneth Williams this week. I don’t think you’ve looked at his chart before, Marjorie. He was a very talented but tormented man. I read his diaries when they were published some years ago and woukd be intrigued to see his astrology. Thank you.
Thanks for this Virgoflake. Will look him up.
Hi. Read more on Alysa Liu and learned the she was only raised by her father. Her father became a dad to all five of his children through anonymous egg donors and gestational surrogates. So, even more interested in her chart. Any insights by anyone appreciated. Thanks.
She certainly displayed her Leo Sun joy and entertaining side in her gold medal free skate. Quite strong in taking control of her own life, taking 2 years off as a teen, insisting on making her own decisions about her skating, music, training, hairstyle, etc and reportedly not affected by the Olympic pressure.
Yes-very impressive! I didn’t act like her until my mid-thirties, prompted by motherhood. But I have Sun square Pluto…