The chart for the birth of the United States has Uranus in Gemini in it. This planet returns to Gemini every 84 years. The last time Uranus was in Gemini was during World War 2.

Uranus in Gemini fits well with the American myth of progress. We’ve been taught to expect new technologies will save us from our own bad decisions. This myth sets this country up to blythely accept all new things as good things.

It takes self-care practices, spiritual tools, and good boundaries to not fly away from our bodies in dissociative states. Not that dissociative states are bad, they are a great way our bodies take care of themselves when things are just too much.

This cluster of planets in Pisces will begin to break apart finally when Venus moves into Aries on April 30 and Saturn moves into Aries on May 24. Today is probably the peak and the last goodbye for this super-softening influence. It takes stamina to stick with grief and empathy.

The Sun/Pluto contact could make it harder to trust. That feeling must be honored, too. Sometimes healing looks like laying the foundation for a long time, and then stepping back to let the transformation happen on its own. Hold a gentle intention towards your healing.

Life is about adjustment and we are acutely aware of contrasting demands and influences that need adjustment. As the Moon enters Pisces, be aware that the subtle world of past hurts emerges into our present lives. This is an opportunity to heal.

Venus conjoins the north node of the Moon in Pisces. Our hearts are full and ask us to be fuller. The Sun in Taurus makes a challenging square to Pluto in Aquarius. We dig in our heels and resist displays of power that do not support life.