Winter Solstice 2025 Horoscope

by Jude Cowell, partisan for the common good

As 2025 comes to a close, the Winter Solstice 2025 Horoscope takes the spotlight and accompanies us into 2026. Here's the Solstice's DC Horoscope with a few astro-notes sprinkled on the chart:

Epstein Tells No Tales

by Jude Cowell, partisan for a sovereign America

Dear Reader: While it's true that the lens of Astrology can't reveal everything about a topic, it can reveal quite a lot of information especially when individuals are no longer around to provide answers to our questions.

Therefore, this post is offered in that spirit for those who can read horoscopes or for those who follow analyses by others - in case a fact or two may be gleaned from the following linked posts and the horoscopes therein - or at least, a seeker may be inspired to continue asking what happened in Jeffrey Epstein's prison cell on August 9-10, 2019. What Astrology tells us is that transit Saturn, planet of restriction and limitation, conjoined his natal Chiron (the wound; the blindspot) and transit Pluto (the assassin; the criminal) lorded it over Epstein's natal Mercury in Capricorn.

That's Mercury the messenger, planet of bodily senses such as speaking and testifying. Because it's reported that inmate Epstein was scheduled to go on trial soon but he turned up deceased before he could testify - and was prevented from spilling some inconvenient beans.

Saturn-Neptune Cycles: 1952/53, 1989, 2026

Curiously, the Zodiac sign of balance, Libra, is often represented by a Scales of Justice symbol, and considering the grief and suffering the convicted sex predator caused so many innocent people, his 9th house (legal affairs) Saturn-Neptune Conjunction is notably in the sign of Libra.

Plus, the neurotic planetary pair of illness squares his natal Sun, and his natal 1st house Mercury, planet of young people, which at or near his time of death was "visited" by transit Pluto, as noted.

Meanwhile, the upcoming Saturn-Neptune Conjunction of February 20, 2026 at Aries Point of world fame, marks the end in 2026 of the previous cycle of 1989, but Epstein's personal Saturn-Neptune Cycle (conjunct once in 1952 and twice in 1953 @22-23Libra) is highly significant for folks born in 1952 and 1953. Then there are those born during the three conjunctions of 1989.

And yes, it's notable for Epstein as well that the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction/s of 1989 landed directly upon his Capricorn Ascendant. Based in NYC, he was working as a financial consultant and corporate raider during this time, and of course, Capricorn is the Zodiac sign of financial investments and stock portfolios.

Now, dear reader, because my tech troubles with Blogger continue, I'm prevented from uploading images so here's a link to the accurately timed natal horoscope of Jeffrey Epstein, born January 20, 1953 6:15 am EST Brooklun NY (Kings County) with Saturn-ruled Capricorn rising, and controlling, sometimes oversexed Scorpio at Midheaven, the Goal and Career Point.

So here are a couple of links to previous SO'W posts concerning Tr*mp's former best friend and running buddy, Jeffrey Epstein:

Epstein Birthday Book an Echo (put together by Ghislaine Maxwell) and Those Epstein Mysteries. I've converted both posts to a blogspot address, so hopefully they'll open for you.

Now let's close with a view of an additional chart, a bi-wheel of Alex Acosta's noon natal chart surrounded by his 2019 Saturn square natal Saturn horoscope in case Epstein's previous "sweetheart deal" in Florida (with the collusion of Pam Bondi) is of interest to a reader or two.

Well, Thanks a bunch for reading this dreary stuff. You're a champ! jc

Two Prominent Political Events of 2017

by Jude Cowell, partisan for the common good

There were two prominent political events in 2017 worth spotlighting today - one in real time, and one symbolic. The events are related via politics, lawless "success at any cost" politicians, and the past and current enforcement of authoritarianism which has come 'round again in America as part of a massive global movement, thanks in great part to Underworld Crime Networks of evil-doers joining forces against decent people.

The two events are: Inauguration 2017 (horoscope not shown in this post), and on a symbolic level, the Secondary Progressed ("SP") New Moon Horoscope of Germany's Third Reich issuing from its January 30, 1933 horoscope; follow the link, below, for more information:

The Sabian Symbol for the N*zi death cult's SP New Moon @5Taurus seems tragically appropriate for any death cult, past and current: "A Widow At An Open Grave" - "Keynote: The impermanence of all material and social bonds" (D. Rudhar). It's worth considering that this word picture applies to criminal perpetrators as well as victims. For no one escapes the natural law of reaping what they've sown.

Then when it comes to such dreary topics, there's a previous SO'W post from 2016: Horoscope of the Th*rd Reich (1933 into 2017) which may be of interest to the curious reader.

Election 2028 noon Horoscope

by Jude Cowell, partisan for democracy

In case a presidential election should occur, here is the DC Horoscope set for noon of Election Day 2028, precursor to Inauguration 2029, if tradition is followed. Adjust the timing and location of the election chart as you wish:

November 7, 2028 noon est Washington DC

Actually, we've recently discussed the possibility of a 2028 Presidential Election already as A Presidential Election in 2028?, if you're curious.

And from that previous post, here are updated links (to the posts' blogspot versions) in case you'd like to check out US Constitution's Jupiter Return May 2025 (a horoscope good for approximately 11.6 years) and/or a list of Solar and Lunar Eclipses of 2026 and 2027 with themes.

In closing, here's a special message for readers who know who they are:

Dear Reader: if you're new to SO'W and experience link issues to my previous posts, this stems from my attempt to head off an overwhelming assault from bots and scrapers by returning SO'W to its original "blogspot dot com" address (starting in 2005!). This attempt to rescue my collection of Political Astrology posts has not been wholly successful, for some of the varmints are still "finding" me which skews my stats and steals content.

And so in the New Year, I may decide to cry uncle and change SO'W back to a dot com address after 2026 begins. If Google allows.

But whether I change the address over or not, my Apologies for the confusion, and my Thanks to readers who continue to visit and read Stars Over Washington! Plus, Thanks a Bunch for the encouraging cups of coffee, and for subscribing to my Political Astrology entries on Patreon! Jude

December 2025 Planets and the Republican Party

by Jude Cowell, partisan for the common good

December 2025 Transits to 1854 Republican Party Planets as GOPers resign or threaten to exit Congress due to being treated like garbage, writes Vanity Fair.

Now perhaps you already retain horoscopes in your files for the Republican Party. There are at least three founding charts that I know of and there may be more. But if not, my hope is that the following two 1854 charts (March 20 and July 6) are visible enough for your peepers since they are taken out of necessity via my cell phone (still no working uploader) - and because today's planets in contact with the March and July 1854 planets are listed, below:

December 2025 Potentials include but are not limited to:

March 20, 1854 6:30 pm LMT Ripon, WI: Dec 2025 Mars @20Sag35 conjunct 1854 Moon = anger, temper tantrums, frustration, headaches, a need for haste, danger, threats.

Dec 2025 Neptune conjunct 1854 Sun = leadership, ideals, personal integrity are brought into question and/or eroded, hidden agendas, fanaticism, fanciful ideas, or greater awareness is possible.

Dec 2025 Uranus Rx conjunct 1854 Saturn = new methods, unorthodox rules, reevaluation, alteration of traditions, rules, restrictions.

Dec 2025 Sun inconjunct 1854 Neptune = loosened ties.

Dec 2025 Neptune inconjunct 1854 Mars = the urge to escape.

Dec 2025 Pluto square 1854 Pluto = power struggles, abuse of power issues, outmoded behavior patterns cause blockages.

Additional Note: With the March 20, 1854 Sun conjunct Aries Point, the Great Conjunction of Saturn and Neptune on February 20, 2026 will land upon the Republican Party's Sun bringing multiple potentials such as the initiation of effective deceptive practices, weakness of character becomes evident, and/or drama and flair are added to displays of illusion (M. Munkasey). Plus, the Saturn-Neptune duo is the illness axis and also symbolizes our social safety net programs such as Medicare and Social Security.

July 6, 1854 5:00 pm LMT Ripon, WI: Dec 2025 Uranus Rx opposite 1854 Moon = tension, instability, nervousness, willful behavior, separation, disruption, erratic schedules, family members may be affected, health can suffer.

Dec 2025 Neptune opposite 1854 Mars = futile efforts, debilitating factors, unreasonable expectations, misguided ideals inspire acts of revenge or aggression, scandal, mistrust, deception, danger, water travel is ill-advised, unfavorable time to initiate hostile confrontations, desire to escape.

Dec 2025 Jupiter opposite 1854 Jupiter = overblown efforts, no one is impressed, money difficulties, relationship issues, seeking greener pastures.

Dec 2025 Jupiter semisquare 1854 Saturn = practicality of goals needs reconsideration, "slow your roll."

Dec 2025 Mercury sesquisquare 1854 Saturn = narrow thinking needs examining.

2025 Pluto in early Aquarius squares 1854 Pluto in this chart as well but with a slightly wider orb with the square perfecting from April 2025 on into 2026.

Now early December transits to 1854 planets can offer us only a partial picture of what's affecting the Republican Party these days, so one may wish to consider other horoscopes such as Returns and Progressions for more information, plus, other transits not mentioned in this post. And naturally you can use one or both charts shown here as you wish - or use whichever founding horoscope for the Republican Party that works for you.

In closing, Thanks for reading and stay curious! jc