The unexpected passing of Pope Francis in April 2025 coincides with a profound Astrological shift—Neptune's movement from Pisces into fiery Aries—marking a pivotal moment in our collective spiritual journey. But what cosmic forces shaped this remarkable spiritual leader, and what can his astrological blueprint tell us about his mission on Earth?
Born December 17, 1936, Pope Francis carried a Sagittarius Sun positioned at the Galactic Center—a cosmic placement suggesting deep spiritual connection and universal wisdom. This powerful configuration, coupled with his Cancer Rising and Aquarius Moon-Venus conjunction, created the astrological framework for a leader uniquely positioned to bridge divides and champion the marginalized.
Throughout this episode, fellow Astrologer/Theologian Dr. Peter Lanzillotta and I unpack the fascinating correlations between Francis's birth chart and his life's work. We explore how his 6th house Sun placement reflected his dedication to service, while his South Node in the twelfth house connected him to those without voice in society. The wintertime signs of his Sun and Moon dominating his chart reveal why community needs consistently outweighed individualistic concerns in his Papacy—a quality that made him a spiritual descendant of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi.
We also examine the striking astrological timing of his death. By examining Francis' Solar Arc & Secondary Progressed Charts, along with transiting olanets ... we see classic configurations indicating his 'transition to spirit'. Transiting Saturn conjunct the North Node in Pisces, creating a completion signature in his chart, and multiple cycles of Pluto revealing his life-mission come to completion. That he passed during "Little Easter," a time of resurrection and hope in the Catholic tradition, seems cosmically choreographed.
As Neptune shifts into Aries, bringing environmental challenges including sweeping ideological changes, floods & forest fires, we stand at a crossroads between Neptune's idealism and Aries' flame of Truth !
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