Turkey - instability, arrests
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 2:05 pm
Yesterday (June 1), at 1:31 PM PDT, CNN reported that "Turkish authorities have detained 939 people in connection with anti-government protests across 30 provinces." Demonstrations began this last week, protesting "government plans to level a park in Istanbul. But many demonstrators say they now are protesting against authoritarian policies" of Prime Minister Erdogan. Demonstrators "clashed with police Friday in Istanbul," and protests spread, including to Ankara and the port city of Izmir.
So... what the heck is happening astrologically with Turkey?
CAPSOLAR. Turkey isn't a stand-out, although there is one clear emphasis: The Sun is on the IC and (more closely) only 0°20' from square the Ascendant for Ankara. We see the Sun on the angles in these maps in situations involving heads of state, and in two main categories I've been able to identify where the head of state (or, more broadly, "government authority") is itself the topic of focus: (1) in the death of the head of state (with other factors not present here) or (2) when accelerated (perhaps excessive) government intervention is at work. The complain of the protestors is that excessive government intrusion is afoot.
ARISOLAR. Looks like I missed this in my survey of the Arisolar: Saturn is rising for Ankara (1°27' mundo, 0°32' eclipto). A hotbed of unhappiness when loss of property or life is at risk.
Also, Saturn is on the Eastpoint, just barely within 3° in RA.
Regarding the Moon: Capsolar Moon came to the Ankara CapQ Ascendant on Thursday, roughly the center of the weeks activity, so I think it's probably a centerpiece of this. However, it is square Capsolar Jupiter. Whether this is to be interpreted as "a surge of good" or simply as "thank God nobody has gotten killed yet," I'm unsure.
So... what the heck is happening astrologically with Turkey?
CAPSOLAR. Turkey isn't a stand-out, although there is one clear emphasis: The Sun is on the IC and (more closely) only 0°20' from square the Ascendant for Ankara. We see the Sun on the angles in these maps in situations involving heads of state, and in two main categories I've been able to identify where the head of state (or, more broadly, "government authority") is itself the topic of focus: (1) in the death of the head of state (with other factors not present here) or (2) when accelerated (perhaps excessive) government intervention is at work. The complain of the protestors is that excessive government intrusion is afoot.
ARISOLAR. Looks like I missed this in my survey of the Arisolar: Saturn is rising for Ankara (1°27' mundo, 0°32' eclipto). A hotbed of unhappiness when loss of property or life is at risk.
The situation of the Capsolar is exactly replicated but flipped. That is, the Ascendant of the Caplunar is within 3' of the Ascendant of the Capsolar, but this puts the Moon - not the Sun - within 0°23' of square the Ascendant. I don't have a strong handle yet on what the Moon means in these maps (except that women and children are a big focus in the news). Based on some evidence, it may be the mark of populist uprising, surging up from mass mind. (At least with some aspects, there are indications of the Moon being connected to things like large scale protests - "widespread feelings" taken into action - but I throw this out for consideration, not as a firm analysis.CAPLUNAR:
Also, Saturn is on the Eastpoint, just barely within 3° in RA.
Regarding the Moon: Capsolar Moon came to the Ankara CapQ Ascendant on Thursday, roughly the center of the weeks activity, so I think it's probably a centerpiece of this. However, it is square Capsolar Jupiter. Whether this is to be interpreted as "a surge of good" or simply as "thank God nobody has gotten killed yet," I'm unsure.