This weekend's new Moon Diwali celebration time is a great festive moment for the entire Indian subcontinent, as well as all of us who may dwell on further continents, but nevertheless still celebrate the Festival of lights every year to celebrate the Return of the King from exile.
Mars
If we look at today's planetary alignment for this new Moon moment, marking the auspicious beginning of a new cycle, we can see that the exact alignment of the sun and moon now on the new moon is also accompanied by an almost exact conjunction with the planet Mars, named after the fierce and powerful god of war who is known to symbolise the epitome of masculinity, power, Force, strength and martial or athletic ability.
This planet Mars is a mere 2 degrees away from the exact alignment of the sun and moon thus making it a fairly close conjunction. This triple alignment certainly gains much power now that Mars is a part of it.
Uranus
Not only that, but if we look directly opposite on the zodiac wheel, we see that 180 degrees across the circle liars the planet Uranus. This makes for an exact alignment between the triple conjunction of sun moon and mars on one side and Uranus on the other side.
For those who are familiar with the mythology and symbolism of astrology even if it happens to be a Western astrology or vedic astrology still symbolism is rich and speaks a language which appeals to the other hemisphere of the brain that speaks not so much with words but more with pictures and stories. Only vedic astrological literature known as Jyotish, show we see that the planet Uranus Neptune and Pluto are not particularly mentioned due to not being visible to the naked eye for astronomers in ancient times.
In western astrology more is said about the symbolic meaning of Uranus. With today's alignment of Mars in opposition to Uranus we can see symbolically a potential clash of forces perhaps. Mars shoes increased desire and passion perhaps even lost to achieve the goal while on the other hand Uranus represents an electric Force like lightning that can spark sudden clashes for better or worse. This electric and volatile atmosphere could spark a disturbance in the mind of those who are less settled and at peace with themselves and their environment so this would be a perfect time to make extra endeavor for Peace calm and relaxation so as not to over stress the mind or strain the Body by any accidents caused by destruction or the mode of passion known as Raja Guna.
Let me quote astrologyking.com
New Moon on Monday
"New Moon conjunct Mars gives you the energy, motivation and initiative to work hard and achieve your professional goals. It gives you the courage, assertiveness and passion to play hard and fulfill your private desires.
The Sun, Moon and Mars alignment favors business, sport, exercise and sex. But without a constructive outlet, this hot energy can make you restless, angry, and impulsive. This could lead to conflict, violence, accidents, and injuries. Patience is essential.
New Moon opposite Uranus has an unpredictable and destabilizing influence that brings the risk of tyranny, revolution, chaos and anarchy. It makes the November 2023 New Moon a technically challenging moon phase, even before it unleashes Mars’s more impulsive and aggressive nature.
This aspect can create a need for independence and freedom that causes eccentric, disruptive or rebellious behavior. A sudden, unexpected or unusual change, event, separation or encounter could make you anxious, upset and uncertain. Flexibility is required.
Mars opposite Uranus makes you assert your independence and chase your desires more aggressively and selfishly. It lowers inhibitions and reduces self-control to make you even more impulsive. This can cause explosive outbursts of anger and increase the risk of conflict and violence.
Patience and flexibility will help you moderate this spasmodic energy. Focus on your responsibilities and long-term stability to reduce the risk of reckless, thrill-seeking or provocative actions. Don’t stir up trouble. Radical change will cause chaos and be difficult to undo."
Long lasting influence
This alignment is happening as I write and publish this; however its influence may perhaps be felt throughout the following lunar cycle as the moon waxes until full moon in a fortnight and then again down to the following new moon 2 weeks later. This influence of volatility in the atmosphere can be electric and inspiring if one can harness the ability and work with colleagues in a way that grabs their ability and coalesces it with yours in a fusion of win-win scenario. However this might not be so easy when Mars is involved for this tends to inspire a certain degree of ego and masculine competitiveness which can sometimes get in the way of good harmonious and diplomatic and mutually beneficial relationships.
Therefore take advantage of being forewarned to make extra effort to tread carefully and maintain a certain degree of level-headedness during our current Adventures. Keeping a cool head amidst fears who all around you are losing their cool is certainly a noteworthy characteristic. Anyone who must of this will certainly be seeing for their charm and mature personality as a true lady or gentleman.
Pluto and Neptune as generational planets
If we look a little further we can also see on the chart as I've pointed out with small yellow dots, that there is also a connecting series of alignments which are 60 degrees apart in this zodiac circle.
If we look immediately 60 degrees to the left of the sun moon alignment then we will see the planet Pluto. And if we look another 60 degrees to the left from Pluto and we will see to Planet Neptune. Now this interesting combination of adding Pluto and Neptune in what is considered to be a very harmonious and favorable 60-degree alignment, seems to indicate that there may be some degree of assistance for those who are able to harness the spirit of the time or the trending themes of the current generation, as suggested by the slower-moving planets Neptune and Pluto.
These slower-moving planets move so slowly through the zodiac that entire generations are said to fall under their particular influence at any period in history. So in today's conditions as we see them on the ground and in the streets among the cities of those who are struggling to survive, we may notice that there is a Desire for uprising and protest. For example Mars has really expressed himself through the military activity going on now on more than one front and Theatre of operation in the North. However the masses has risen up Around the World in protest and appear to be taking to the streets as this generation no longer tolerates the warmongering of their martial leaders. Thus the more generational influence has shifted and is now swaying the masses; and the martial influence is forced to retreat to some degree.
We can only hope that this kind of resolution may manifest itself in our current times on the brink of World War 3. The nuclear option is not an option. Hight technology weaponry systems seem popular. Peace is needed now yes the planetary alignment suggests lightning and sparks flying. Perhaps it's Diwali fire works.