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THE YOD OF 2012-2013

A 'Yod' is formed when a minimum of three planets form a long, thin triangle across the horoscope.

Two planets are linked by a sextile aspect (60) and each of those two is linked to a third by a

quincunx (150). The point opposite this one is sometimes called the 'release point'. Thedistinguishing characteristic of a quincunx is that prototypically it connects signs and elements which

are 'incompatible', or certainly very different. It is often by working imaginally with these differences

that a hidden symmetry or similarity will emerge. Quincunxes 'require' inner work. Keywords

include: adjustment, discomfort, incompatibility, tension, psychological blindness, inner struggle,

spontaneous resolutions, moral and spiritual effort, strength under duress, endeavour to bring

consciousness to a life-issue.

Below are listed the main dates and times when the aspects which comprise the Yod are exact. Small

orbs (maximum 2) need to be used when considering a Yod as the next aspect along is tri-septile

(15417'), which is part of the 7thharmonic series, having an entirely different energy. As the Yod

blurred into approximation (January to mid-March 2013), there were numerous occasions when thisaspect was engaged. The septile series of aspects relates to inspiration, fantasy and discovery also

wishful thinking and illusion. On a deeper level, it relates to the longings of the soul, and what brings

a feeling of alignment to our deeper wishes and dreams.

The main aspects in this configuration involve Saturn and Pluto, in sextile and mutual reception,

and both quincunx Jupiter in Gemini.These are marked in red type. The 'release point' falls at about

10 Sagittarius. Although these three are only in exact aspect a few times, the Yod figure repeats and

briefly re-configures when either the Moon or faster-moving planets become involved. In the list

below, you will find the aspects made by the Moon's movement through the three relevant signs of

Gemini, Scorpio and Capricorn. If you are familiar with reading an ephemeris, you will be able to find

additional trigger dates.

Dates when the Yod between Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter is exact:

10.12.2012 1.1.2013

15.3.2013 1.4.2013

Note that the first Yod series has Jupiter Rx (Retrograde) and Saturn D (Direct),

while the second has the opposite: Jupiter D and Saturn Rx

Pluto is in Direct Motion in both, but turns Rx on April 12th, signalling completion of the Yod

CONTEMPLATE THE DIFFERENCE BASED ON WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE PLANETS

Note that because Jupiter was stationary on January 30th, it was moving more slowly than usual

during this period, keeping the Yod within exact formation for longer. In April (around mid-day

14.4.2013 GMT), when the Moon goes through Gemini, we will see a brief echo of the main Yod, but

after that, the sextile between Saturn and Pluto will quickly widen, making further Yods not possible.

Wherever this Yod points in your own chart, the current mutual reception between Saturn and Pluto

sets your own natal Saturn and Pluto positions resonating, as well as activating the houses with

Scorpio and Capricorn on the cusp similarly with Jupiter and Sagittarius. So when considering the

transiting figure, at about 9-12 of their respective signs (as you can see below), also check your natal

positions of Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter, as well the houses they rule.

Moon Cnj Saturn 10 Dec 2012 07Sc36' D 07Sc36' D 10:21

Moon Sxt Pluto 10 Dec 2012 08Sc34' D 08Cp34' D 11:55

Moon Qnx Jupiter 10 Dec 2012 10Sc16' D 10Ge16' R 14:42

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Moon Opp Jupiter 12 Dec 2012 10Sg00' D 10Ge00' R 14:12

Moon Sxt Saturn 14 Dec 2012 08Cp00' D 08Sc00' D 10:23

Moon Cnj Pluto 14 Dec 2012 08Cp42' D 08Cp42' D 11:30

Moon Qnx Jupiter 14 Dec 2012 09Cp45' D 09Ge45' R 13:11

Jupiter Qnx Pluto 21 Dec 2012 08Ge56' R 08Cp56' D 03:35

Jupiter Qnx Saturn 22 Dec 2012 08Ge45' R 08Sc45' D 15:02Moon Qnx Sun 25 Dec 2012 04Ge16' D 04Cp16' D 15:56

Moon Cnj Jupiter 26 Dec 2012 08Ge22' D 08Ge22' R 00:18

Moon Qnx Saturn 26 Dec 2012 09Ge03' D 09Sc03' D 01:41

Moon Qnx Pluto 26 Dec 2012 09Ge06' D 09Cp06' D 01:47

Saturn Sxt Pluto 27 Dec 2012 09Sc08' D 09Cp08' D 01:40

Sun Qnx Jupiter 29 Dec 2012 08Cp01' D 08Ge01' R 08:27

Sun Cnj Pluto 30 Dec 2012 09Cp16' D 09Cp16' D 13:38

Sun Sxt Saturn 30 Dec 2012 09Cp26' D 09Sc26' D 17:44

Moon Qnx Jupiter 6 Jan 2013 07Sc16' D 07Ge16' R 18:34

Moon Sxt Pluto 6 Jan 2013 09Sc31' D 09Cp31' D 22:24Moon Cnj Saturn 6 Jan 2013 09Sc58' D 09Sc58' D 23:10

Moon Sxt Sun 7 Jan 2013 17Sc20' D 17Cp20' D 11:31

Moon Qnx Jupiter 10 Jan 2013 06Cp58' D 06Ge58' R 20:03

Moon Cnj Pluto 11 Jan 2013 09Cp40' D 09Cp40' D 00:22

Moon Sxt Saturn 11 Jan 2013 10Cp15' D 10Sc15' D 01:17

Moon Cnj Jupiter 22 Jan 2013 06Ge26' D 06Ge26' R 03:12

Moon Qnx Pluto 22 Jan 2013 10Ge03' D 10Cp03' D 10:35

Moon Qnx Saturn 22 Jan 2013 10Ge53' D 10Sc53' D 12:15

Jupiter D 30 Jan 2013 Tr 06Ge19' D 11:37

Moon Qnx Jupiter 2 Feb 2013 06Sc20' D 06Ge20' D 23:06Moon Sxt Pluto 3 Feb 2013 10Sc26' D 10Cp26' D 06:13

Moon Cnj Saturn 3 Feb 2013 11Sc19' D 11Sc19' D 07:44

Moon Qnx Jupiter 7 Feb 2013 06Cp25' D 06Ge25' D 04:31

Moon Cnj Pluto 7 Feb 2013 10Cp34' D 10Cp34' D 11:20

Moon Sxt Saturn 7 Feb 2013 11Cp25' D 11Sc25' D 12:43

Moon Cnj Jupiter 18 Feb 2013 06Ge55' D 06Ge55' D 11:54

Saturn R 18 Feb 2013 Tr 11Sc31' R 17:02

Moon Qnx Pluto 18 Feb 2013 10Ge52' D 10Cp52' D 19:56

Moon Qnx Saturn 18 Feb 2013 11Ge31' D 11Sc31' R 21:15

Moon Qnx Jupiter 2 Mar 2013 07Sc52' D 07Ge52' D 07:11Moon Sxt Pluto 2 Mar 2013 11Sc09' D 11Cp09' D 12:49

Moon Cnj Saturn 2 Mar 2013 11Sc24' D 11Sc24' R 13:15

Moon Qnx Jupiter 6 Mar 2013 08Cp19' D 08Ge19' D 14:19

Moon Cnj Pluto 6 Mar 2013 11Cp14' D 11Cp14' D 19:15

Moon Sxt Saturn 6 Mar 2013 11Cp18' D 11Sc18' R 19:22

Saturn Sxt Pluto 8 Mar 2013 11Sc15' R 11Cp15' D 07:05

Moon Cnj Jupiter 18 Mar 2013 09Ge44' D 09Ge44' D 01:48

Moon Qnx Saturn 18 Mar 2013 10Ge53' D 10Sc53' R 04:08

Moon Qnx Pluto 18 Mar 2013 11Ge25' D 11Cp25' D 05:12

Jupiter Qnx Saturn 24 Mar 2013 10Ge36' D 10Sc36' R 02:50

Moon Cnj Saturn 29 Mar 2013 10Sc17' D 10Sc17' R 18:12Moon Qnx Jupiter 29 Mar 2013 11Sc29' D 11Ge29' D 20:14

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Moon Sxt Pluto 29 Mar 2013 11Sc32' D 11Cp32' D 20:17

Jupiter Qnx Pluto 30 Mar 2013 11Ge32' D 11Cp32' D 02:18

Moon Opp Jupiter 1 Apr 2013 11Sg50' D 11Ge50' D 00:03

Moon Sxt Saturn 2 Apr 2013 10Cp02' D 10Sc02' R 23:34

Moon Cnj Pluto 3 Apr 2013 11Cp33' D 11Cp33' D 02:10Moon Qnx Jupiter 3 Apr 2013 12Cp11' D 12Ge11' D 03:14

Pluto R 12 Apr 2013 Tr 11Cp35' R 20:34

Moon Qnx Saturn 14 Apr 2013 09Ge15' D 09Sc15' R 09:47

Moon Qnx Pluto 14 Apr 2013 11Ge35' D 11Cp35' R 14:29

Moon Cnj Jupiter 14 Apr 2013 14Ge17' D 14Ge17' D 19:56

Moon Cnj Saturn 26 Apr 2013 08Sc23' D 08Sc23' R 01:16

Moon Sxt Pluto 26 Apr 2013 11Sc32' D 11Cp32' R 06:26

Moon Qnx Jupiter 26 Apr 2013 16Sc34' D 16Ge34' D 14:41

Notes created by Melanie Reinhart February 2013; data compiled using Solar Fire Gold.

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