Aquarius New Moon 2026: Solar Eclipse. Pluto Opens the Gates of Hell. Jeffrey Epstein’s Astro-Rayology. St. Valentine’s Day.

Aquarius Keynotes
On the ordinary wheel: “Let desire in form be ruler.”
On the reversed wheel: “Water of life am I, poured forth for thirsty men.”

(New moon solar eclipse: Feb.17, 2026. GMT 12.01.)

Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse
Pluto Opened the Gates of Hell
We All Created the World We Have
Jeffrey Epstein
___Introduction
___Capricorn Rising, Third Ray and the Dweller
___The “Devil” and Black Magic
___Eyes Wide Shut
___Sun in Aquarius
___Uranus Rules Aquarius and the 7^th Ray
___Moon in Aries and Epstein’s Sexuality
___The Mercurial Trickster
___Ghislaine Maxwell: Uber Capricorn
___Dates of Recent Life Events: Did Epstein Die or Escape?
Saturn-Neptune Conjunction
St. Valentine’s Day: Making Saturn Your Valentine?

Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse (Feb.17, 2026)
The Sabian Symbol for this 29^th degree of Aquarius is appropriately: “A butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.” This new moon in Aquarius precedes the Sun moving into Pisces by 28 hours, symbolising another important nodal time marker between the dying age of Pisces and the birthing of Aquarius.

Aquarius new moon, total solar eclipse Feb.17, 2026.

There are three important groupings in three consecutive signs: A stellium in Aquarius – Pluto, Mars, Vulcan, Sun and Moon. In Pisces – Venus, north node and Mercury. And a Saturn-Neptune conjunct in the first degree of Aries. (For the latter interpretation, see this article by the author.)

Hence the three groupings represent the Pisces past, the Aquarian future and the present -a new cycle of Saturn-Neptune in the first degree of the first sign of the zodiac, Aries. This first sign also brings through it the energy of the first ray of will or power. This is the first eclipse in Aquarius since 2018, marking the end of the seven year cycle of Uranus through Taurus – one its major themes was the transformation of the money system and finance.

The “epicentre” of the eclipse is focused in Antarctica, though the broader influence extends out toward Australia, India, South Africa and Argentina. More on Antarctica further in the text.

One of the key patterns in this chart is the square to Aquarius ruler Uranus, heading out of the last degrees of Taurus. Uranus the revolutionary will bring about radical changes across all areas of human activity, changes that will not be without conflict, as the old order collapses and the people take back control from their controlling overlords.

This will be reflected in the increase of grassroots movements pushing for change, through increased awareness of humanitarian causes. For instance, the rejection of the normalisation of violence and genocide, non-acceptance of restrictions on free speech, public disobedience against unfair and unjust laws, breaking free from outdated practices by adapting to new technologies and ideas.

Saturn-Neptune in Aries kickstarts the new cycle and bring a practical implementation of the vision and ideal. The emerging of the butterfly from its chrysalis. Venus exalted in Pisces adds a strong element of compassionate understanding and forgiveness.

Pisces is a water sign and so is the Aquarian water-bearer, a dual sign noted for its intellectual polarisation. Water is a symbol of the emotions and here is the unique connection between Pisces and Aquarius:

“Astral energies emanating from the new sign of the zodiac into which we are now entering, the sign Aquarius. This sign, that of the water-carrier, is a living sign and an emotional sign. It will (through the effect of its potent force) stimulate the astral bodies of men into a new coherency, into a brotherhood of humanity which will ignore all racial and national differences and will carry the life of [wo]men forward into synthesis and unity.

This means a tide of unifying life of such power that one cannot now vision it, but which—in a thousand years—will have welded all mankind into a perfect brotherhood.

Its emotional effect will be to “purify” the astral bodies of men so that the material world ceases to hold such potent allure, and may in its later stages bring about a state of exaggeration as potent in the line of sentiency as that which we have undergone in the line of materiality! ”1

Feb.17, 2026 also coincides with the start of the Chinese new year of the Fire Horse, symbolising dynamism and change, complementing the position of Chiron in Aries. In the first (Aries) labour of Hercules, he is given the task of rounding up wild horses, seeking to bring order out of chaos.

A few days later, on Feb. 20, 2026 – Saturn and Neptune make their precise conjunction at 0° Aries 44’, the Sabian symbol for which is: “A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.”

Another symbol of water in these three consecutive signs. Aries ruler Mars is also connected to the word mare/mer (horse, pond, sea) and most importantly as co-ruler of the solar plexus centre, gateway to the astral body. Appropriately, lord of the oceans Neptune is co-ruler of this centre.

The woman emerging from the ocean, from the creative matrix is symbolic of ruling over the waters, coming in contact with an animal that can live on land and in the sea. It carries a link from Saturn and Neptune’s s0journ through Pisces into the new cycle beginning in Aries.

The Sabian symbol also hints at the fact that women will be significant leaders going into the Aquarian Age, particularly in light of existing patriarchal attitudes. This echoes the writings of Helena Roerich (Sun in Aquarius) who discussed the empowerment of women to play a significant role in improving society, emphasising collaboration between men and women rather than competition.

Returning briefly to the Sun-Moon in Aquarius square Uranus, it was noted by one author, that the invention of the printing press, by German inventor Gutenberg in 1440 – was when there was a total solar eclipse in Aquarius.

The printing press revolutionised the rapid sharing of ideas during the European Renaissance. “Many resisted these changes, fearing loss of control, yet they ultimately paved the way for modern thought and social structures … Similarly today with internet communications, the digital age of AI, society is faced with upheaval as new ideas spread rapidly, leading to conflicts with established authorities and norms.”

The distilling of vast amounts of knowledge can be misused by the tech giants, yet is also empowering to the masses who are waking up. The recent release of the Epstein files is a case in point – all that has been hidden for decades is now being revealed.

The new moon solar eclipse falls close to USA’s moon in Aquarius (1776 chart) – forcing the nation to face its shadow at a much deeper level – as the Epstein files are revealing. USA’s moon closely opposes President Trump’s Leo rising/Mars, who many regard as the embodiment of the nation’s shadow – and who has been closely associated with Epstein.

Antarctica
In the recent Aquarius full moon newsletter, there was an extensive discussion about the mysteries of Greenland and the North Pole. There are equally many mysteries hidden in Antarctica – including reputed lost civilisations, UFO activity, hollow earth, secret programs etc. Perhaps this eclipse heralds Antarctica revealing some of its secrets. A few brief quotes below from Helena P. Blavatsky might whet some appetites!

“Yet, though the whole face of the earth was transformed thereby each time, the conformation of the Arctic and Antarctic poles has but little altered. The polar lands unite and break off from each other into islands and peninsulas, yet remain ever the same. Therefore northern Asia is called the “eternal or perpetual land,” and the Antarctic the “ever living” and “the concealed”.2

“… though the whole face of the earth was transformed thereby each time, the conformation of the arctic and antarctic poles has but little altered. The polar lands unite and break off from each other into islands and peninsulas, yet remain ever the same. Therefore northern Asia is called the “eternal or perpetual land,” and the Antarctic the “ever living” and “the concealed”.3

Feb.17, 2026 total solar eclipse. The polar opposite eclipse in Leo during August 2026, starts in Greenland (!) and ends in the Mediterranean.

“If we hold at present only to the astronomical and geographical significance, it may be found that the ancients knew the topography and nature of the Arctic and Antarctic regions better than any of our modern astronomers; they had reasons, and good ones for naming one the “Mountain” and the other the “Pit.” 

The vast concave, that is forever hidden from our sight and which surrounded the southern pole, being therefore called the PIT, while observing, toward the Northern pole that a certain circuit in the heavens always appeared above the horizon—they called it the Mountain.  As Meru is the high abode of the Gods, these were said to ascend and descend periodically; by which (astronomically) the Zodiacal gods were meant, the passing of the original North Pole of the Earth to the South Pole of the heaven.”…”4

Pluto Opened the Gates of Hell: Postscript to the Aquarius Full Moon
When the Aquarius newsletter was released on Jan.30 – for the full moon on Feb.2, it featured an article about Sasha Riley. Not being aware that 3 million Epstein files were released around the same time, it was found that much of the alleged material in those files matched what Riley has been saying for the past few years.

Virgil and Dante Entering Hell (Gustave Dore)

And of course, thousands of others who have been victims of these crimes all around the world for decades. The material in these files is beyond shocking, some of the vilest horrors imaginable. No one can be blamed for not wanting to read them and be tainted by great gobs of sticky astral gunk. Yet we cannot turn away and ignore, they have to be looked at with detachment and the will to understand.

One has to be mentally tough, as the author experienced when researching the Riley material for the newsletter. There are now droves of people doing the valuable work of methodically ploughing through the files, which will take months. Hundreds of reports and commentaries are already being churned out on the internet. Hence, the “first few drops of the monsoon” has only just begun.

On Jan.30, just days before the Feb.2 Leo-Aquarius full moon, Pluto flung wide open his own gates of hell to release that which has been festering in the depths. (Pluto, Mars and Sun were all conjunct in Aquarius.)

The exposure of the long-awaited Epstein files is damning for so many people in high office – or on the world stage, the ramifications will be felt for years. And only half of the reported six million files have so far been released, with many redactions.

There is another layer that will be peeled back eventually. The foundations are shaking, the house of cards is collapsing. Leaders, politicians of all persuasions, businessmen, tech oligarchs, academics, movie directors – are already resigning from their posts and many are set for a perilous fall.

Tarnished reputations – many already highly suspect, indictments and even a presidential impeachment are on the cards. Particularly – as discussed in the Aquarius newsletter, regarding Trump’s progressed Moon in Scorpio. Much is set to unravel in 2026. The Feb. 2 full moon horoscope had a large stellium in Aquarius (the “bucket”), with a solitary Moon in Leo opposite – the “handle” of the bucket:

“Leo is the sign wherein the consciousness of individuality is developed, utilised and finally consecrated to divine purpose .”5

As the moon is esoterically the shadow, Leo represents those in positions of leadership and authority who have abused position and power. They are now being brought to account by the greater group process of Aquarius, the soul of the USA. And of course, Trump is Leo-Mars rising.

The degree of the moon is not near Trump’s ascendant but is very symbolic of his current role on the world stage. At the 14^th degree of Leo, it actually falls on Dubhe, the pointer star nearest to the Pole Star:

“… this Pointer and the energy emanating from it guides humanity upon the involutionary path, and is constantly active in its influence upon the man who is still [unawakened] upon the Mutable Cross.

Then the energy of the Pointer furthest from the Pole Star [Merak] begins to make its presence felt and a sense of right direction or guidance is registered by the disciple upon the Path, and such guidance (when followed) leads man nearer to the Hierarchy.”6

In the full moon horoscope, Venus is precisely conjunct Merak – and Mercury the messenger is very close. Hence, this full moon period was an extraordinary opportunity for those upon the “involutionary path” to wake up – and for others to embrace a new “sense of direction”. The Pole Star itself is of major importance in relation to Aquarius:

“The influence which emanates from the Pole Star and which is such a potent factor in our solar system reaches our planet via the sign Aquarius. The reasons will be noted if the student bears in mind the significance of water as a symbol of the emotions, which are but a lower manifestation of love-desire. Aquarius is a force centre from which the adept draws the “water of life” and carries it to the multitude.

This force from the Pole Star, via Aquarius, is of special power at this time and the day of opportunity is therefore great. It is one of the agencies which make the coming of the Great Lord a possibility.”7

Despite the grossness of the Epstein files subject material, one can sense a certain relief – an excitement and elation as the truth finally emerges. The toxic boil has been lanced and the poisons are being released.

Those who have held the reins of power and operated under a cloak of secrecy and lies routinely all their lives, will now have the spotlight glaring upon them. It is said that Leo loves the limelight but in this case, the proverbial rats will be scurrying off the sinking ship.

For many there is nowhere to hide, no amount of money to buy silence, no denials, no distracting, no threats possible – as truth rises inexorably to the surface. A long overdue healing for the USA is waiting in the wings.

Kim Inversen’s report gives a pretty good summary.

We All Created the World We Have
The outing of public figures in the Epstein files has been a healthy revelation of the truth, even though some of those documents may have been altered through political motivation. However, there is overwhelming evidence which corroborates what has been leaked out in these past decades.

Many are understandably deeply distressed about what has emerged so far, having lived principled lives. But the tendency for many to scapegoat those currently in the spotlight, should be avoided.

Not only because some people will be damned wrongly by association (which has already happened), but also the projection one’s shadow, bypasses the need to “clean up your own back yard” – as Elvis once sang. Or Biblically, “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye.”

Humanity is facing the Planetary Dweller on the Threshold, to which everyone has contributed in one life or another. This is a necessary phase as we step into the new cycle of Aquarius, while the Age of Pisces recedes like swirling dust in the rearview mirror.

Thankfully, many commentators on the files are not being carried away by emotion, utilising the currently available energies of Aquarius, tapping into its clear, cold light of detachment and mental orientation.

Everyone has reached a certain stage of evolutionary development in this life, but what about the multitude of incarnations that stretch back to Atlantis or Lemuria? The untold experiences in different forms – male or female, in  every culture or civilisation. The Path back to source has been trod for aeons – all souls have been buffeted from pillar to post, erred and transgressed The Law countless times. Anyone on the Path today has “been there and done that”.

We may have been thieves, murderers, sexual abusers, deviants, cruel leaders and evil manipulators. The women and children abused today might have been abusers in other lives – though of course not necessarily, and it does not excuse the actions of predators in this cycle. Bottom line – everyone has contributed for better and worse to where the world is now.

Through the blows of karma and the cycle of reincarnation, painful lessons were learnt, leading back to the Path of Light. In reviewing the current crop of villains, this is not necessarily a matter of “sympathy for the devil”, as there is a certain recalcitrance in some souls that is quite undeserving.

The Crucifixion ( Andrea Mantegna, 1457)

The story of Jesus crucified upon the cross between two thieves is instructive – one penitent and the other unpenitent. The penitent thief recognised Jesus’ innocence,  asked for mercy, was forgiven and promised that he will be “with him in paradise”. Yet, even the unpeninent thief who mocked Jesus was not beyond redemption, choosing to take the slower journey back home. Who knows how he fared in his following incarnations?

The ancient sage Vyasa.

“It profits a man nothing to gain the whole world and lose his soul.” Many in this current group of global elites – those who have “gained the whole world”, have been compromised through their own imperfections. They have committed evil deeds but are not necessarily “evil”.

They have taken detours and deviations along the way. They may be doggedly unpenitent or unrepentent, yet most of them will find their way back onto the Path. Karma will be “obviated” as Vyasa says below.

Some of them however, are most assuredly black magicians returning from the Atlantean era, brought down due to their selfish actions. They will continue until the soul connection is severed. The ancient sage Vyasa, points to the first of four types of karma:

“That type of activity which is evil, wicked and depraved. This is called black [as in no light”]. This class of action is the product of the deepest ignorance, of the densest materiality, or of deliberate choice.

Where it is the result of ignorance, the development of knowledge will gradually bring about a state of consciousness where this type of karma is no longer known. Where dense materiality produces what we call wrong action, the gradual development of the spiritual consciousness will change darkness to light and karma again is obviated.

Where, however, it is the result of deliberate choice, or of preference for wrong action, in spite of knowledge and in defiance of the voice of the spiritual nature, then this type of karma leads to what the oriental occultist called “avitchi” or the eighth sphere,—a term synonymous with the Christian idea of the condition of being a lost soul.

These cases are, however, exceedingly rare, and have relation to the left hand path, and the practice of black magic.

Though this condition involves the severing of the highest principle (that of pure spirit from its two expressions, the soul and the body, or from the six lower principles), yet the life itself remains, and after the destruction of the soul in avitchi, a fresh cycle of becoming will again be offered.

A few, a very few will become lost souls.”8

Indeed, “a fresh cycle of becoming will again be offered” – in another manvantara, all will be recycled upon the threshing floor of the cosmic mill!

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Jeffrey Epstein
Introduction
This article is an expansion from an earlier one in the Leo 2025 newsletter, The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal. That original article had a speculated birth time because no birth time data was available in August 2025. But on September 9, 2025 a birth certificate was produced and confirmed in a letter from Ghislaine Maxwell – as 6.15 am.9

Birth times are astrological “gold” because they determine the rising sign, which in Esoteric Astrology represents the soul purpose. In Epstein’s case, this birth time also clarified whether his Sun was in late Capricorn or early Aquarius. So now it is known – Sun in Aquarius, Capricorn rising, Aries Moon.

The time has been corrected in the original article and commentary adjusted accordingly, but the following article will expand upon the original, in a more thorough analysis which includes seven ray psychology, around which the science of Esoteric Astrology is based.

Jeffrey Epstein (Time of birth is rated AA on Astrodatabank.)

Capricorn Rising, Third Ray and the Dweller
Capricorn rising, Sun in Aquarius and Aries Moon – the three most important points in any horoscope: The rising sign = future potential to unfold, the Sun sign = personality expression (mental, astral, physical bodies). Moon = the past, the shadow.

Depending upon whether Epstein is dead or alive, Capricorn rising was/is Epstein’s soul purpose. Capricorn is also a sign of initiation, which in Epstein’s case may have been an initiation upon the dark path:

“Esoterically, all world Saviours and Sun Gods are born in Capricorn but also the very worst type of man—hard, materialistic, cruel, proud, selfishly ambitious and egoistic …. When crystallisation has reached a certain degree of density and so-called “hardness,” it is easily shattered and destroyed and man, born in Capricorn, then brings about his own destruction …”.10

Epstein was born Jewish and the sign Capricorn is the personality of the Jewish people. Epstein was said to be a Mossad agent or asset and had many dealings with Israel, its leaders and many Jewish people in business.

The labyrinth, one of the symbols of the 3rd ray.

The author’s newsletters in the past few years have attempted to raise greater awareness of Zionism and the esoteric plight of the Jewish People. The release of the Epstein files continues in that vein, but also exposes a broader, massive global corruption.

What was once “conspiracy theory” has now become conspiracy fact. For instance, the fake “scamdemic” of 2020-23, confirmed in emails between Bill Gates and Epstein. Also now, “Pizzagate” was a real thing and was covered up, as discussed in this interview with Ian Carroll.

Epstein is/was an enigmatic figure – trickster, charlatan and cunning manipulator. The 3^rd ray of Active-Intelligence stands out, a potent force  somewhere in Epstein’s ray structure – possibly personality and/or mental body ray. (The 3^rd ray is also the personality expression of the Jewish people.)

This ray of Active-Intelligence passes through Capricorn – and the 3^rd ray shadow is the Machiavellian manipulator of money and people. Chiron and Mercury are “rising” in Capricorn also, conjunct his ascendant. Mercury in this sign is very shrewd in business. (e.g. Capricorn Jeff Bezos.)

Another symbol of the 3^rd ray is the spider’s web – Epstein created a sophisticated sticky web that trapped many people in compromising circumstances – leading to their blackmail. Indeed, the word “honey pot” is an apt description of the sticky web and the bumbling bees who flew into it.

The manipulating spider is one of Epstein’s prime signatures, relating to the 3^rd ray, Capricorn and his own shadow, or “dweller on the threshold”:

“The third ray person who also fails to shatter his “Dweller” becomes what is called a “manipulator of souls” and uses the mind to destroy the real and to put a veil between the man and reality.

It must be remembered that none of these names and these activities refer to the soul on its own plane but only to human souls in incarnation on the physical plane. This must be stressed, for on its own plane the souls of all men stand free from illusion, and neither can be destroyed, deluded nor manipulated. It is only “the souls in prison” who are subject to the activities of the forces of evil and only for a term …

… The third [ray] group work primarily through commercial relations in the business world, and through the use of money, the concretisation of prana or universal energy, and the outer symbol of the universal flux and flow.”11

This is the main area of Epstein’s work but there are also shadow aspects of the 1^st ray of Will-Power, one of the rays that passes through Capricorn and Aries, the position of Epstein’s Moon:

“The first ray aspirant who fails to overcome his Dweller may become a “destroyer of souls”, as it is called, and be condemned (until he learns his lesson) to work in the forces of matter, and with the forms which hold all souls in prison.

This is the occult significance of the misunderstood words, death and destruction. Of this type, the Devil is the great prototype … [this] group works through governments, through politics, and the interplay between nations and is relatively small in number.” 12

The “Devil” and Black Magic
Indeed, Epstein was asked in an interview, “Do you think you are devil himself?” (2’ BBC clip). Epstein was involved with government figures and worked as an asset of Mossad, having a great deal of political influence and contacts behind the scenes.

The Devil – from the Rider-Waite tarot deck.

In his MOATS show, George Galloway suggests that Epstein is “Satan himself”, hinting more subjectively to possible possession by a malevolent entity, a “demon” of some kind. Coincidentally, an Epstein close associate and financier – Lesley Wexner, spoke of his lifelong obsession by a “devaka” or demon. One wonders if it had an influence on Epstein or if he had his own personal devaka!

Further in the MOATS interview, Shaun Attwood says: “It’s got this demonic side to it, the satanic ritual side to it, and it is still intact to this day. In one of the emails Epstein offered her money to do this, birth babies for black market use.”

Hitler was controlled similarly,

“In the case of obsession, the evil force enslaves the personality which, in the majority of cases, is but a shell. Of this, Hitler is a case in point. This produces greater potency on the physical plane and on the astral plane; it is quicker and more immediate in results, but the lasting power is less and the effects are relatively temporary.”13

During lockdown 2020-2023, many politicians and media personalities around the world had a disturbing look when appearing on television. The spiritual community has testified to these subtle observations, as well as reading the far less subtle facial expressions and body language.

(One example of this phenomenon might be in this recent Zionist propaganda interview with Erica Kirk – where her eyes and eyebrows make some disturbing expressions. Was she just looking “daggers” or is something else going on?)

Epstein may well have attracted a manipulating entity which the many people who came in touch may have experienced, as some form of creepiness, contamination or glamour that emanated from him. There are accounts of people saying as such, and retreating from any contact with him.

Eyes Wide Shut
If the many black magical rituals involving human sacrifice are to be believed, such participation assures some kind of control that imprisons participants.

Kubrick had the sun in Leo and an intense conjunction of Moon in Scorpio with Black Moon Lilith.

Stanley Kubrick died unexpectedly at the age of 70, four days after a massive argument with producers who wanted to make cuts to the movie.

Some speculate that his death was linked to the movie’s controversial themes – that he was murdered due to the film revealing secret societies and their activities. The long-running “conspiracy theory” runs as follows,

“That the final scene where “two guys are walking off with the daughter. They’re taking her away, [Cruise and Kidman] have given their daughter to the pedo cult.”14

Many who watched the movie were mystified by its’ somewhat incongruous and disappointing ending, saying that this was further evidence that Kubrick’s planned ending had been changed.

The trailer below for the movie Sound of Freedom depicts some of what is going on globally, but insiders say it is far worse. It is notable that film star Mel Gibson was talking about this 30 years ago and was ostracised from Hollywood. (Mel Gibson Tried to Warn You (And Hollywood Destroyed Him For It)

Film about child trafficking.

Epstein’s Sun in Aquarius
Epstein is a true “cusper” of Capricorn-Aquarius, but now with an accurate birth time, the Sun is most definitely 0° Aquarius 07’. The Sabian symbol for this degree is, “An old adobe mission” – which might be interpreted as Epstein’s Zorro ranch – mentioned later.

Aquarians possess a powerful intellect, like Capricorn but more innovative through the Aquarian rulership of Uranus – the “planet of science” – a subject that interested Epstein regarding vaccines, gender manipulation, transhumanism and genetics:

“Epstein often presented his ideas as part of broader debates about science and the future of humanity. He showed a keen interest in transhumanism [WEF, Gates], a school of thought that explores how technology and biology could enhance human capabilities. Critics, however, say that when divorced from ethics, such thinking can dangerously overlap with discredited eugenics theories.”15

Aquarians certainly march to the beat of a different drum than Capricorn, which represents the status quo that Aquarians can either reform or undermine. Aquarians are known to be unusual and eccentric characters, especially if the higher frequency of Uranus is distorted through the unredeemed personality.

With this unique combination of Capricorn and Aquarius, Epstein was able to play the establishment game but indulge in his “unconventional” activities elsewhere – blackmail, child sex abuse, trafficking, illegal financial deals, spying etc.

All of these themes are a repeat of ancient “Atlantean mischief” – the two main themes of which were theft and sex magic. The many billionaires today who indulge in the grossest luxuries are also repeating old Atlantean behaviour:

“Heights of luxury were reached in Atlantis of which we, with all our boasted civilisation, know nothing and have never achieved. Some faint traces of it have come to us from legends and from ancient Egypt, from archaeological discovery and old fairy tales.

There was a recurrence of pure Atlantean mischief and wickedness in the decadent days of the Roman Empire. Life became tainted by the miasma of unadulterated selfishness and the very springs of life itself became polluted.

Men only lived and breathed in order to be in possession of the utmost luxury and of a very plethora of things and of material goods. They were smothered by desire and plagued by the dream of never dying but of living on and on, acquiring more and more of all that they desired.”16

The latter phrase, “the dream of never dying” is a big theme of some tech overlords (Peter Thiel et al), using special diets for longevity and investigating the science of cryogenics, as described in a 2021 newsletter:

“… the prideful arrogance of many advanced minds in this Fifth Rootrace, who are wealthy beyond comprehension, using the “sorcery” of propaganda and money, who wish to adopt “trans-humanism” – through the merging of technology with human brains and bodies.

Many of these people in Silicon Valley are also deeply into life-extension and cryogenics, such is their materialistic and soul-less view of life. No understanding of karma and reincarnation for many of them, despite their advanced intellects.

The “wives” which they see as “fair” – are the rest of Humanity, ripe for exploitation, control and “harvesting”. And there we see also the potential of creating “monsters” with “little minds” – basically drones or human automatons that do the bidding of their masters.”17

Uranus Rules Aquarius and the 7^th Ray
Uranus is also the ruler of the sacral-sexual chakra, contributing to the Aquarian reputation for a casual or open approach to sexual relationships – valuing independence and experimentation. Without the constraints of traditional commitment, Aquarians might be more inclined towards laissez-faire sexual dynamics.

The 6-petalled sacral centre, 6 the number of matter.

Uranus is also the ruler of the 7^th ray of Ceremonial Magic or Organisation, the ray of finance and a ray that passes through Capricorn. Hence, even if this ray was not in Epstein’s ray structure, it could be easily invoked, given the many deals in which Epstein was involved.

The ray of Ceremonial Magic – white or black, is a reminder of Kubrick’s movie “Eyes Wide Shut” depicting rituals in which “members of the cabal” participate, allegedly involving ritual sacrifice and other practices. Whether Epstein was involved in these activities is unknown but probable.

In Epstein’s horoscope, Uranus is in Cancer opposite the Capricorn ascendant/Chiron-Mercury, creating a strong disposition for innovative ideas and invention. Uranus acts as a bridge between Epstein’s Capricorn soul purpose and Aquarian personality. An interesting question arises, was there a higher purpose that Epstein could have chosen, or was he destined to follow this path?

“Epstein and his brother Mark were both academically gifted, particularly in math. Epstein showed early talent in music, learning piano and playing the accordion. Friends from his childhood remembered him as sweet and generous, often referring to him as “Eppy.””18

Epstein’s Sun in Aquarius opposite Earth in Leo, T-squares Saturn in late Libra, the place of its exaltation and the most elevated planet in the chart, in the ninth house of foreign affairs – conjunct a Scorpio midheaven. Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn at both the personality and soul levels, hence is an extremely important planet, regarding soul purpose.

Saturn in Libra is adept at magic – i.e. creating geometrical blueprints upon the mental plane that manifest as practical schemes and plans. Libra is one of the most practical signs of the zodiac and can also be very charming and disarming – in Epstein’s case, allowing the 3^rd ray spider to do the rest!

“Hence the effectiveness [through rays 1,3,5] of Libra upon the physical plane and the power of the developed Libran to project the inner spiritual purpose or intended will into physical expression. An instance of a person, equipped to do this, can be seen in H. P. Blavatsky. [Moon in Libra]”19

Uranus is the esoteric ruler of Libra, linking it to Aquarius. The third ray of Active-Intelligence is ruled by Saturn and is the only ray to pass through Libra – a sign connected esoterically to three major themes: The Law, Sex and Money. Epstein is/was a major manipulator of money and sex, operating outside of the Law.

Moon in Aries and Epstein’s Sexuality
The Moon in Aries relates to the 1^st ray dweller discussed earlier. As far as Epstein’s sexuality goes, his Moon in Aries ruled by Mars is archetypally masculine. Perhaps he was bisexual and was alleged to be a lover of billionaire Lesley Wexner (Virgo sun), who made his fortune from women’s sexy lingerie – Victoria’s Secret.

Their liaison may have also been another planned bid for compromise and bribery. Wexner paid for Epstein’s huge Zorro ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico – rumoured to be a base for trafficking and various nefarious activities. Epstein wanted to,

“… use the property to father a large number of children himself, framing the idea as part of a broader belief that certain genetics should be “preserved” or multiplied … he wanted to inseminate multiple women at the ranch to create, he believed, a superior lineage. .”20

Shades of Nazi super race ideology and eugenics. Aries’ ruler Mars, is watered down in water sign Pisces – giving it a non-confrontational nature (quite Libran in some ways) – but which can also be passive-aggressive. Mars is conjunct Venus in Pisces – a charismatic combination which trines Uranus (ruler of the sexual/sacral chakra) in Cancer. The Moon in Aries approaches a T-square pattern to Uranus opposite Chiron in Capricorn. (Wexner’s Uranus conjoins Epstein’s Jupiter.)

Chiron the “wounded healer” in this position may refer to a deep emotional or physical insecurity. With Moon in Aries square to Chiron, the wound may be literally that of Mars, whose glyph symbolises an erect penis.

One of Epstein’s victims claimed he had a “tiny penis shaped like a lemon” … another said he had a bulbous and “extremely deformed” penis that others had compared to an egg”.21

If this is true, it may well have been the source of the ultimate male insecurity. Epstein might have subconsciously felt that he had to constantly “prove” himself – through many sexcapades and conquests of young girls. Or perhaps to “punish” them for his sense of inadequacy.

Yet, with the recent files release on Jan.30, 2026, sex abuse is only part of the picture, covering themes of finance, including a close association with the start of Bitcoin, geopolitics and constant scheming.

The Moon in Aries can be very dominating and rage-fuelled. Both Bill Gates and Steve Jobs have/had the same position and were well known for their tempers; it eventually killed Jobs through cancer of the pancreas, the endocrine gland associated with the solar plexus. (Jeff Bezos also has the moon in Aries, with a large stellium in Capricorn.)

Gates’ and Jobs’ moons in Aries are at the same 8^th degree as Epstein’s, hence they most likely saw “eye to eye” on many things, particularly eugenics. Similarly, Gates’ ascendant in Cancer is opposite Epstein’s business-oriented Mercury in Capricorn. The Epstein files reveal that Epstein helped Gates get antibiotics for his wife Melinda, who caught an STD that Bill passed onto her, after allegedly being infected by a Russian prostitute.

Epstein’s Jupiter is placed in Taurus, a potent position for the acquisition of property and money. Bernie Madoff (made-off with da billions!), had five placements in Taurus, representing its lowest expression of greed – the endlessly insatiable desire nature.

Jupiter’s position in sensuous Taurus may relate to Epstein’s personal sexual appetite – the lusty bull in the season of spring, complementing an ardent Aries moon. A strong sex drive – with limitations in its expression?

Furthermore, Taurus ruler Venus, is placed in Pisces conjunct aforementioned Mars, uniting the feminine-masculine, creating a suave charisma – with a dose of Neptune-in-Libra charm – or even mesmerisation.

Jupiter in Taurus squares the south/north nodes in Leo/Aquarius, indicating his association with people in power (Leo) and the distribution of resources – Aquarius. Epstein’s Aquarian sun was also adept at networking, as the millions of emails to different people indicate:

“The Jmail search engine. Turns out some absolute internet hero did what the FBI apparently couldn’t be bothered to do properly. They took all the released Epstein emails and turned them into a fully searchable Gmail-style site called JMail. Because nothing screams “justice” like regular people having to crowdsource an investigation into elite pedophile rings. 🙃

You can scroll through this dead creep’s emails like you’re checking your junk folder. Search by contact ; “Hmm, wonder who Mike was chatting with.” Search by photos (which is as horrifying as it sounds). And yep, you can even search by flight history. Welcome to 2026, where citizen journalists do the FBI’s job better than the FBI.”

As mentioned earlier in the new moon section, this searchable email initiative is very Aquarian and a good example of “grassroots movements pushing for change”.

Ghislaine Maxwell: Uber Capricorn
Ghislaine Maxwell’s Moon in Leo falls right on Epstein’s north node, indicating a possible past life association. Maxwell (also Jewish) has her Sun, Mars, Mercury and Saturn in Capricorn, arguably “more Capricorn” than Epstein – with her Mercury close to Epstein’s ascendant, a great combination for the 3^rd ray glamour of “active scheming”.

Her infamous father Robert Maxwell (media tycoon, politician and fraudster), was a major Mossad asset – the apple does not fall far from the tree! As touched upon earlier, Capricorn is a sign of magical manifestation through the power of its ruler Saturn – the mind, but also the 7^th ray of Ceremonial Magic which passes through this sign. Hence, the five-pointed star of magic can be up-pointing – altruistic white magic, or down-pointing – selfish black magic.

L: Epstein. R: Maxwell.

Their composite horoscope is very interesting but will not be analysed for now. Suffice to say, they are a Capricorn personality with strong Aquarius placements opposite Uranus in Leo. Moon in tricky Gemini trines Venus, Mars, Chiron in the 11th house, no wonder they were high profile on the social scene. Pisces is rising – another good subterfuge factor, falling close to Epstein’s Venus. Moon in Gemini is also prominently opposite Saturn in Sagittarius in the ninth house, reflecting their personal “philosophies”.

Epstein-Maxwell composite chart.

We live in an age of many “returning black magicians” from Atlantean times – and Epstein may well have been one – or at the least one of their “soldiers” who work in business, politics and technology.

The Mercurial Trickster
In Epstein’s horoscope, Mercury in Capricorn makes a close square to Neptune in Libra. In its lower expression, Neptune is the planet of deception and illusion. Esoterically, Mercury is “the principle of illusion” – hence, trickster Mercury square Neptune can be the ultimate con-man.

Mercury square Neptune can have a devious effect on the mind, a master of illusion that can excel as a trickster, an expert in “sleight of hand”, a magician, a master of double-speak and subtle manipulation. (Donald Trump also has Mercury square Neptune – from Cancer to Libra, discussed in a 2019 newsletter.)

Whether dead or alive, Epstein’s chart still “works” – his progressed moon is currently in Scorpio, only about 2° ahead of Trump’s. Hence Epstein’s progressions will apply to Trump’s chart about two months before.

Right now at the new moon of Aquarius 2026, Epstein’s progressed moon in Scorpio is exactly T-square to Trump’s ascendant and USA’s moon in Aquarius! Further revelation and tumult is on the horizon.

Dates of Recent Life Events: Did Epstein Die or Escape?
It is worth testing this horoscope in light of recent events in Epstein’s life, including his alleged death. (Due to time and space, a limited analysis.)

1. Arrested 6 July 2019 on federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. Some meaningful midheaven aspects, suggesting the end of Epstein’s “career”:

a. Transiting Sun in Cancer opposite progressed midheaven in Capricorn.
b. Transiting Uranus in Taurus opposite natal midheaven.
c. Transiting Saturn (the law, karma) conjunct Mercury in Capricorn.
d. Progressed Sun in Aries conjunct the Moon.
e. Transiting Jupiter in Sagittarius square Venus in Pisces.

2. Found dead in his jail cell at 6:30 AM EDT on 10 August 2019. This is important due to many prison irregularities at the time. Some people believe he did not commit suicide or was murdered, but was “disappeared” to Israel. Given his high profile as a soldier of Zionist Israel and that nation’s control of the US Admin, it is quite feasible that his death was faked.

He was allegedly found dead in his jail cell at 6.30 am on August 10 but could have been spirited away (so to speak!) as early as late in the evening of August 9.

a. Transiting Saturn in Capricorn conjunct Ascendant, progressed midheaven and Chiron, opposite Uranus in Cancer. Capricorn can suffer from depression, as discussed in this article about Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade.

Epstein was reportedly depressed from prison life and being deprived of his lavish lifestyle. Hence there is a possibility of suicide, especially if Saturn in its own sign, conjunct the Capricorn rising soul purpose, pricked his conscience saying, “What have I done?” Or was it simply, I am “done”?

b. Transiting Moon-Jupiter in Sagittarius opposite solar arc moon in Gemini, T-square Mars-Venus in Pisces. Sagittarius, a sign of long distance travel and freedom, while Venus rules the ninth house of foreign travel and the fourth house of the home. Did Epstein return to, or regard Israel as his home? At least for the time being, while he lays low from the law. Allegedly spotted in Tel Aviv with long hair and a beard but debunked by various sources.

c. Transiting Pluto in Capricorn exactly conjunct Mercury. Perhaps the most telling transit. Given Pluto’s association with the underworld and prisons, conjunct his arch-conman signature – Mercury square Neptune!

Saturn-Neptune Conjunction
Written in 2025 – at the first conjunction of Saturn and Neptune in the first degree of Aries.

St. Valentine’s Day: Making Saturn Your Valentine?
Saint Valentine was a priest in the Roman Empire who converted many Romans to Christianity – healing the blind and epilepsy. But when he refused to renounce his faith to Claudius II, he was sentenced to be beaten with clubs and beheaded.

His body was buried on February 14, 269 – the date now observed as the Feast of Saint Valentine. Originally, the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day was more about friendship and Platonic love, it only became more about personal romance in later centuries.

Platonic love is a deep bond between individuals that lacks sexual desire or romantic elements, focusing instead on friendship. The term originates from the ideas of the Greek philosopher Plato, who believed that true love transcends physical attraction and connects souls.

One birth chart has Plato as Aquarius rising, with its ruler Uranus conjunct the ascendant (June 15, 429 BC), close to the degree of the Feb. 17 new moon solar eclipse. Also coincidentally, Plato’s Mars in Aquarius is at the same degree as Mars in the new moon chart.

Platonic love is entirely in keeping with the spirit of Aquarius and the theme of friends and group relations. But also the Water-Bearer who is the impersonal world server and yet also the rebel against the state – in St. Valentine’s case, Roman authority. Here is the work of Aquarius exoteric ruler Uranus, the reformer – which Plato also carried, whose philosophy was the foundation of Western thought.

Aquarius’ esoteric ruler is Jupiter, ruler of the second ray of Love-Wisdom – the ray that drives the philanthropic theme of this sign, to “pour forth for those who thirst”. St. Valentine may have had this ray in his make-up, but as one of many Christian martyrs in the early days of the Piscean Age, he was driven strongly by the sixth ray of devotion, idealism and fanaticism.

The coincidence of St. Valentine’s Day in 2026 with the entry of Saturn into zero degrees Aries, might be symbolic of “making friends” (definitely not romance!) with the lord of karma, so often regarded as a “malefic” during the Age of Pisces. This idea was no doubt based upon the inability of humans to live up to earthly laws over which Saturn rules. Today humanity is far more aware of taking personal responsibility and transgressing spiritual laws.

And if not, will be held to account by the public acting on Saturn’s behalf. Saturn is exalted in Aries polar-opposite Libra, the sign of personal relationships and marriage.

Its interesting to note that Juno, the asteroid goddess of marriage and relationships, was conjunct the Sun in Aquarius on Feb. 14, 269 – hence the connection between Platonic heart-centred friendships and romantic love, which is coloured more by emotion. On Feb.14, Juno was conjunct the moon in Saturn-ruled Capricorn, echoing the theme of serious long term commitments.

Phillip Lindsay © 2026.
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