Astrological Insights into Current College Campus Protests

As tensions rise on college campuses nationwide, with students protesting atrocities perpetrated and/or funded by the US government, the astrological landscape presents some interesting insights into the energies at play in this scenario. Against the backdrop of protests that capture the passionate activism seen in the aftermath of tragedies like Sandy Hook and Parkland-for these are the same generation of students-the current astrological configuration in the US chart can illustrate the forces at play.

Astrological Chart of USA (Note: The United States was not officially recognized until the Treaty of Paris in 1783.)

Mars-Neptune Conjunction in the 4th House:

Now, leading the pack among all the astrological influences, of course, is the fast-approaching conjunction of Mars and Neptune in the fourth house of the U.S. chart. This aspect is a potent mixture of aggressiveness and idealism in domestic matters with issues of national identity, security, and belonging. The very same thing can well be said for this Mars-Neptune conjunction: it fuels passionate activism from an idealistic vision of justice and the remaking of society as we have known it, once the protests start on the college campuses. However, this could also further confuse, delude, or stimulate the intensity of emotions that is likely to be present in the discussion of these matters.

Transiting North Node Conjunct the 5th House Mercury in Aries in the 5th House:

Simultaneously to the above—the transiting North Node in conjunct in Aries in the US chart's 5th house, Mercury—exactly as that planet prepares to station direct. This increases the focus on communication and mental processes, especially with creative self-expression and education. It's greatly about the conjunction to the North Node-collective learning, growth quotas to meet the challenge of the collective. The combined influence from both Mercury and the North Node on the natal Mars in Aries pushes for assertive communication and more action-oriented dialogues for meaningful change.

Transits of Uranus-Jupiter are conjunct in the 6th House of Taurus:

Adding another layer to this story, this transit of Uranus and Jupiter into conjunction in the sixth house of Taurus in the US chart over the natal Chiron brings disruptive change and an expanded energy toward work, health, and the structures of society. Involving the natal Chiron, the archetype of the wounded healer, it allows for collective healing and transformation toward innovative solutions in a systemically wounded world.

Transiting Chiron in Aries in the 5th house:

With the transit of Chiron in Aries and in the 5th house of the US chart, the emphasis goes to some deep healing and growth within their young generation. Aries would add themes of individuality, courage, and self-discovery; Chiron, representing the wounded healer, will be highlighting areas of vulnerability and collective healing. This transit speaks to the challenges and opportunities facing the youth of America as they navigate issues of identity, self-expression, and personal empowerment. It encourages a courageous exploration of inner wounds and invites one to walk in vulnerability for profound healing and transformation. As America's youth faces its mass wounds and stands in the inherent resilience of their being, they can only come out of this stronger, empowered, and deeply connected with the core of themselves, thereby assuring a brilliant future for all of the country.

Mars in Aries 5th house:

On April 30, Mars will be leaving Neptune and the fourth house to enter the house of creativity, the fifth. Mars is assertion, energy, and action, and in the fifth house of the U.S. chart, may urge the young to speak out, stand up for themselves, and act quickly and with passion — perhaps in sports, arts, or activism.

The energy of Mars, as an impassioned activism-desire for change in a protesting context, may stimulate the youth to take positive action and raise voices against injustice or any other issues pertaining to society. This might be by attending demonstrations, organizing rallies, or simply any other form of collective activism.

The trine with Mars and the Moon can accentuate emotions and impulsiveness, which may lead one to act too impulsively or be oversensitive. In many ways, Mars sets on fire passion and initiative in the area of self-expression and identity, a balancing modality whereby the assertive energy of Mars is constructively channeled in awareness of the emotional intensity or discord that might be stirred.

Here is a unique moment, with a unique generation of youth carrying on actions that one has never seen. The Mars-Neptune conjunction points toward the merging of passion with idealism in protests, while other transits, such as Mercury, North Node, Uranus, and Jupiter, indicate bold communication, mental curve, and transformative activity. It is this urgency and desperation for change that is driving the current generation of youth to become involved in activism with unprecedented fervor.