The Occultation of Antares & the Arrest of Trump

Tonight, on August 24th, 2023, the 1st-Quarter Moon will occult a star called Antares. Let’s break this down to understand the various components, and then see how they might impact a very certain someone.

Occultations

1st Quarter Moon, just after occulting Antares, August 24, 2023

An occultation is the covering of one celestial object by another. From our perspective on Earth, the closer object always covers the further one. This occurs most often, and most prominently by the Moon. As the closest body to us, and a wandering path, it can occult many stars, in addition to the planets, as well as can Eclipse the Sun (another kind of occultation). And it does so for a up to an hour, since it is so visually large at 0°30 across.

I have written other articles about Occultations, including when the Moon occulted Mars in December 2022, as well as a general exploration of Solar Eclipses, both Total and Annular, which you can read for a better understanding of these fascinating events.

Antares

Antares, or Alpha Scorpii, is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpio, located right in the center, and generally referred to as its heart. Antares means “Rival to Ares”, a direct comparison to the planet Mars (for whom Ares was the Greek name). It is absolutely huge Red Giant, with a diameter who would extend out past the asteroid belt in our Solar System. Looking from Earth, it shines as the 15th brightest star in the sky, with a magnitude of 1.09.

Another name for this star, used by the ancient Vedic astrologers, is Jyeshtha. I highly recommend watching this video by Vic Dicara, exploring the influence of Jyeshtha as defined in the Vedas, as it will reveal a lot about our subject later.

The Occultation(s) of Antares

The Occultation of Antares by the 1st Quarter Moon

Antares is located just a few degrees South of the Ecliptic, which is why the Moon can visually cover it. This happens when the South Lunar Node moves into Libra, giving the Moon enough time to descend toward its position. Because stellar occultations are so related to the Nodes’ positions, they will happen for several months in a row, and not again for many years.

This first occultation of Mars, tomorrow, will be visible over nearly the entirety of the continental United States, high and a bit South-West in the evening sky. Repeats of the celestial event will continue each month through early 2024. It will next be visible over the USA in January.

Moon approaching the constellation of Scorpio, Antares showed center, August 23, 2023

Regulus & The Sun

The Constellation of Leo, it’s brightest star Regulus being closest to the Ecliptic

Another interesting alignment is occurring in the sky simultaneously. While the Moon is with the Heart of the Scorpion, the Sun passes very close to the Heart of the Lion.

Regulus, or Alpha Leonis, is the brightest star in the constellation of Leo, located at the base of the line of stars that make up its head. Regulus means “little king” in Latin, and is the etymological source of the word regal, tying it directly to royalty and authority. At a magnitude of 1.35, it shines as the 21st brightest star in the sky. It is located extremely close to the Ecliptic, positioned almost directly upon the path the Sun and Planets travel on. So while it is not a true occultation, and occultations by the Sun are impossible to observe due to our stars blinding light, we can call it one for our intents and purposes.

The Sun itself embodies a kind of kingliness, as the gravitational and energetic center around which all the planets orbit. With Regulus being the brightest star on it’s path, these common topics they symbolize are no accident, but based on an intimate connection between the two. It also has a visceral influence on the Moon, with a square aspect from Sun making her 1st Quarter in phase. The two Luminaries are in great tension while with each of the sky’s most political stars.

Again, I recommend watching Vic’s video on this star’s Vedic associations, to whom it was called Magha.

The Sun transits the star Regulus annually around August 23rd

The Occultation of Trump

A very prominent figure in American politics born with an occultation near Antares, though of a slightly different variety. Donald Trump’s birth coincided with a Lunar Eclipse just above the bright red star. Where his chart has the Moon covered by the Earth’s shadow, and turned red itself, tomorrow it will cover a red star. With these occultations being monthly, this will begin impacting his chart in a very regular fashion.

From watching Vic’s video, we learned that Jyeshtha/Antares’s cosmic pattern is that it provokes others to attack it, so that it can more powerfully counter-attack. Trump embodies this with almost genius-level prowess, constantly goading others to come after him, and skillfully dodging blows from his rivals and enemies. However, it appears that his luck in this fashion is being occulted.

Tomorrow is the scheduled booking of Trump in Georgia, after an indictment for attempting to overturn the 2020 Presidential election results there. Though he has been arrested multiple times this year for various indictments, this will be unique for the highly anticipated capturing of Trump’s first Mugshot.

Donald Trump’s Natal inside: Sun opposite Lunar Eclipse conjunct Antares, w/ Mars & Regulus Rising
Transits outside: Sun conjunct Regulus, Moon occulting Antares

It’s certain that upon the release of such an image, the internet will ignite with both discussion and memes.

This publication of his face during this particular occultation related to the other activation in his chart: Trump was born with Mars conjunct Regulus, Rising! The combination of a reddish complexion, and a gilded crown inherited wealth is of corse visually apparent in his face. The transiting Sun shines a bright spotlight on this point, broadcasting his appearance out into the public consciousness.

Meme posted by @mascarayde on X after release of Trump’s Mugshot

While it will be impossible to miss the mugshot, be sure you don’t miss the occultation by Mars if you are in the USA. It will occur right around Sunset, a little later on the East Coast, and a little earlier on the West.