The Great Dissolution: Saturn, Neptune, and the Fall of the Old Guard
As we navigate the turbulent waters of early 2026, the atmosphere feels heavy with a sense of endings. The news cycle is dominated by the spectacular unraveling of long-standing political careers, most notably the resignation of Peter Mandelson from the House of Lords following the explosive release of the Epstein files. For those of us observing through the lens of depth psychology and astrology, these events are not random chaotic shocks; they are the precise, synchronistic manifestations of the rare cosmic weather we are currently experiencing.
We are standing at the threshold of a new epoch. The skies are dominated by two major events: the epochal Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries and a pivotal Solar Eclipse in Aquarius. Together, they form a celestial mandate for the dissolution of illusions and the exposure of that which has been hidden in the shadows of the establishment.
The Saturn-Neptune Conjunction: Reality Meets the Flood
The headline act of 2026 is undoubtedly the meeting of Saturn and Neptune. On February 20th, these two planetary giants form an exact conjunction at 0° Aries. In astrology, the zero degree of a cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) is known as the "World Axis." Events happening here ripple out to affect the collective global stage instantly and undeniably.
- Saturn represents structure, authority, the establishment, boundaries, and the law. It is the "reality principle" that demands accountability.
- Neptune represents dissolution, illusion, secrets, the collective unconscious, and the eroding force of water. It is the "fog" that can hide the truth, but also the flood that washes away walls.
When these two forces collide at the very first degree of the zodiac (Aries), we witness the collapse of false structures. The Saturn-Neptune conjunction historically correlates with the fall of empires, the dissolving of borders, and the exposure of scandals that rot institutions from the inside out. It is the cosmic equivalent of a dam breaking: the rigid walls of Saturn can no longer hold back the Neptunian waters of truth.
The Mandelson and Epstein Connection: An Archetypal Unraveling
You asked specifically about the implications for Peter Mandelson and the legacy of Jeffrey Epstein. The timing is striking. The recent release of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act has acted as the Neptunian solvent, dissolving the carefully constructed Saturnian persona of one of Britain’s most durable power brokers.
Peter Mandelson, often dubbed the "Prince of Darkness" for his mastery of political machinery (a very Saturnian trait), has found his career dismantled by the one thing Saturn cannot control: the flood of hidden information. The allegations, that he leaked sensitive government data to Epstein, reveal the shadow side of this conjunction. It highlights where authority (Saturn) became corrupted by secrecy and glamour (Neptune).
In a psychological sense, this is the "return of the repressed." Figures like Epstein and the networks surrounding him operated in a Neptunian realm of smoke and mirrors, protected by Saturnian structures of power and legal immunity. As Saturn and Neptune conjoin in the raw, exposing light of Aries, those protections are evaporating. The "Fall" is not just personal to Mandelson; it is a symptom of the archetype. The "Father" figures who betrayed their duty are being washed away.
The Eclipse Trigger: The Final Push
Adding fuel to this fire is the Annular Solar Eclipse on February 17, 2026. This eclipse occurs at 28° Aquarius, a critical, "anoretic" degree that signifies the exhaustion of a cycle.
Aquarius governs networks, associations, and the collective society. An eclipse here, just three days before the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, acts as a cosmic trigger. It shuts down old networks (the "boys' clubs" and elite circles) to make way for the new Aries energy. It is no coincidence that the integrity of global networks and "friends in high places" is collapsing precisely as the Sun and Moon darken in the sign of groups and connections.
Navigating the Dissolution
For us as individuals, this energy need not be fearful. In the clinic, we view this as a time of psychological clearing. Just as the collective is purging its secrets, we are invited to look at where we have built our own lives on illusions. Where are you sacrificing your integrity to maintain a "structure" that no longer serves you? What "secrets" are you ready to release?
The fall of public figures is a projection of a deeper process: the demand for absolute authenticity. As we move through February, we are being asked to let the old walls crumble so that something truer, and more vital (Aries), can be born.
We at Wilfred Hazelwood would like to express our deepest sympathies to, and solidarity with, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. We also call for those who have been involved in covering up the facts and events of the scandal be exposed.
