Trump called off a planned summit with Putin in Budapest a day earlier, after it was announced last week following a conversation between the two leaders.
https://www.rt.com/news/626889-putin-trump-summit-not-off-table/
In this blogpost we analyze the astrology behind the news:
Retrograde Neptune’s re-entry Pisces on October 22, was accompanied by the Sun's ingress into Scorpio on October 23, and the exact Sun square Pluto (at 1° Aquarius) perfecting today, October 24. This configuration doesn't just whisper; it roars with themes of power pivots, illusory expectations crashing into harsh realities, and a "fated fork in the road" YOD.(Sun apex of YOD quincunxto Uranus and Neptune) In her book THE ORDERS OF LIGHT p.80, Martha Wescott describing URANUS-NEPTUNE states:
“To be disappointed or deceived with regard to changes, and to recognize that unrealistic expectations have been at the core of changes and tensions.
To feel that a change is necessary - but to either feel too weak too pursue it or to feel uncertain or insecure about it”
This captures the essence perfectly: the Uranus-Neptune sextile (0° Gemini to 29° Pisces) injects a dreamy, idealistic undercurrent to changes, only for insecurities and deceptions to undermine them, leaving us (or in this case, world leaders) feeling "too weak" or "uncertain" to push forward. Layer on Trump's natal Ascendant at 29° Leo quincunx Neptune and it's no wonder this feels like a cosmic rug-pull for him personally—his bold, performative Leo rising, craving applause and decisive action, gets quincunxed (inconjunct) by Neptune's fog of dissolution, forcing awkward adjustments that feel like betrayal or loss of face.
Let us break down transit-by-transit, then zoom out to the bigger picture.
1. Sun Square Pluto: Breakdown or Breakthrough? (Exact October 24, 2025) Astrological Lens: The Sun freshly in Scorpio (intensifying emotional depths and control issues) squaring Pluto at 1° Aquarius is pure Plutonian alchemy—exposing shadows, forcing ego deaths, and demanding we confront where power is hoarded vs. shared. Scorpio Sun wants to probe secrets and merge (or destroy) alliances; Aquarius Pluto insists on collective equity and innovation, but with a revolutionary edge that topples tyrants or illusions. This square screams "crisis of authority": either a total breakdown where entrenched powers cling tighter, or a breakthrough where the masses (Aquarius) reclaim agency from the elite (Pluto's transformative sting). Astrologers describe it as "personal and collective shadows surfacing," with potential for "extreme displays of power based on fear of self-expression being extinguished."
Tying to the Event: Yesterday's (October 23) announcement of the Budapest talks being "off" (or "on hold," per White House spin) lands smack in this square's building tension. Trump, post his October 16 call with Putin, hyped the summit as a "very productive" path to peace—classic Scorpio probing for a deal. But Russia's rejection of an immediate ceasefire (no territorial concessions from Ukraine) exposed the illusion: Putin's maximalist demands (full Donbas sovereignty, Ukraine's demilitarization) clashed with Trump's push for a quick "cut at the battle line." This isn't just a scheduling hiccup; it's a Plutonian power struggle where the Sun (leadership, visibility) gets squared off against Pluto (hidden agendas, control). Trump calling it a potential "wasted meeting" reeks of Scorpio defensiveness—better to bail than look weak. Politically, it feels like a win for "old European/Globalist powers" (EU/NATO rallying behind Zelenskyy's no-concessions stance, per joint statements from Macron, Meloni, and Starmer).
But astrologically? This square suggests the breakdown is the breakthrough's prelude—exposing Russia's intransigence could galvanize more sanctions (as seen today with Rosneft and Lukoil hits), pressuring Putin toward real talks.
2. The YOD Apex: Sun at the "Fated Fork" (Uranus Sextile Neptune Quincunxes to Sun) Astrological Lens: A YOD (Finger of God/Destiny) with the Sun at the apex is textbook "karmic crossroads"—two quincunxes (150°) from Uranus (0° Gemini, sudden disruptions, tech/reform) sextile Neptune (29° Pisces Rx, just re-entered its dreamy, boundary-dissolving home sign). This setup channels Uranian shocks through Neptunian fog, creating tension that demands adjustment. Wescott's Uranus-Neptune insight fits like a glove: changes feel necessary but laced with deception or unrealistic hopes, leading to insecurity. Neptune at the anaretic 29° Pisces (karmic degree of completion) amplifies dissolution—illusions about "easy peace" evaporate, leaving a void for spiritual/political reckoning.
Tying to the Event: The YOD peaks as the Sun enters Scorpio, mirroring the summit's derailment. Trump's flip (from "within two weeks" to "no immediate plans") screams Neptunian uncertainty—his post-Alaska summit frustration (August 15 yielded zilch) resurfaces, quincunxed by the need for Uranian innovation (e.g., freezing lines via tech-monitored ceasefires?).
Politically, this "fork" highlights the drama's absurdity: Budapest as venue irked EU allies (Orban's pro-Russia leanings), and Lavrov-Rubio's "productive" call (October 20) masked deeper stalls.
Trump's quincunx from natal Asc to transit Neptune? That's the personal gut-punch—his Leo bravado (29° "critical" degree) feels undermined by Piscean mirages, explaining the abrupt "change of mind" as self-preservation.
3. Broader Context: Pluto in Aquarius Overlays: Pluto at 1° Aquarius (stationed direct October 13) ties back to the 2020 Jupiter-Saturn conjunction ---Pluto crawling over that degree reactivates the "power to the masses" theme, dissolving Capricornian hierarchies (elite deals like unchecked Putin concessions).
Politics Meets Astrology in This Mess: Astrologically, this isn't a "win" for the old guard—it's a Plutonian purge. The Sun-Pluto square forces buried toxins (Russia's war economy, via oil giants) into the light, and the YOD's Neptunian re-entry signals the end of 14-year Pisces illusions (e.g., "diplomacy fixes everything"). Trump's quincunx adds a tragicomic layer: his deal-maker persona (Leo Asc) chafes against Neptune's call to surrender control, turning potential breakthroughs into breakdowns.
Politically, it's a clever pivot, not defeat. Trump's rhetoric has shifted from "pressure Ukraine to concede" to backing Zelenskyy's ceasefire-at-lines (aligning with EU), dodging a PR disaster in pro-Orban Budapest.
Globalists "winning"? Temporarily, yes—EU summits in Brussels/London (October 24-25) solidify the anti-concession front. But Pluto in Aquarius favors the underdog: Ukraine's resilience (Aries Full Moon echoes, October 6) and mass mobilization could tip toward grassroots victories, echoing historical revolutions under similar skies.Overall, this drama's a microcosm of the era—breakdowns as breakthroughs. Trump's not "weak"; he's recalibrating under cosmic pressure. By the Saturn-Neptune conjunction (February 2026), clearer visions emerge.
Presented here is the chart for the exact Sun quincunx Neptune drawn for Brussels.The Sun at 29°58' Libra (just shy of Scorpio, still in the anaretic "crisis" degree) quincunx Neptune retrograde at 29°58' Pisces, with the Ascendant at 28°18' Virgo opposite Neptune and conjunct the South Node (29° Virgo) and the September 21, 2025, solar eclipse point (29°05' Virgo), is a potent configuration. Add Neptune's retrograde journey back over this eclipse degree (reaching 29°22' Pisces by December 10, when it stations direct) and Nick Fiorenza’s evocative take on the late Virgo stars (Denebola, Benatnash, Zavijava) as “foul breezes and smoke screens,” and you’ve got a celestial script screaming of hidden agendas, karmic reckonings, and the dissolution of deceptive facades.
Let us end with the Sabian symbols of the transit Sun [1sc23] square Pluto [1aq23] which pushes at us to leave the past behind after a major crisis.
Aquarius 2 (1° - 2°): An unexpected thunderstorm
Even though we want to cement our lives into secure structures, nature always wins in the end
"Submission to unforeseen and uncontrollable forces"
Scorpio 2 (1° - 2°): A broken bottle and spilled perfume
In order for us to step forward towards new horizons, necessarily we must surrender our attachments to something we have loved.
The Sabian symbols paired with the geopolitical drama (Trump’s Budapest summit cancellation) and the earlier Virgo-Pisces eclipse-Neptune dynamics, paint a vivid picture of a world forced to confront uncontrollable forces and surrender cherished illusions.
Pluto’s revolutionary shocks dismantling entrenched systems (Capricorn’s old guard, globalist elites). The “submission to unforeseen and uncontrollable forces” aligns with Pluto’s transformative energy in Aquarius, favoring collective awakening over individual control.
The EU/NATO’s hardline stance, backed by Zelenskyy’s no-concessions push, is a “submission” to the reality that Putin’s demands (full territorial control) can’t be tamed through quick deals. Pluto’s Aquarian storm signals a broader shift: power slipping from centralized authorities to decentralized, grassroots forces (e.g., public support for Ukraine).
Scorpio’s intensity here demands emotional honesty: clinging to past loves (or illusions) blocks transformation. letting go of idealized attachments—whether relationships, dreams, or power structures—to embrace renewal. The “spilled perfume” is the lost illusion of easy diplomacy, forcing a surrender to harsher realities (sanctions, prolonged conflict). For the global stage, it’s the end of clinging to outdated diplomatic norms (Cold War-style elite talks) as Pluto in Aquarius pushes for collective empowerment.
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