On April 5, hundreds of rallies, marches, and protests will take place across the U.S. and internationally to oppose what organizers call the “MAGA Assault” on democracy. Led by groups like Women’s March, Public Citizen, and Progressive Democrats of America, the demonstrations aim to defend rights and freedoms from attacks by former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Organizers warn that conservative forces are dismantling essential services and institutions, from healthcare to workers’ rights. The mass mobilization seeks to unite Americans against what they see as the looting of the country for the benefit of the wealthy elite. A nationwide Zoom meeting on April 1 was held to coordinate efforts.

The movement also pushes Democratic leaders to expand beyond corporate influences and embrace progressive policies. At a recent Progressive Democrats of America meeting, leaders stressed the need for a political force advocating economic justice, social security protections, and resistance to oppression. Labor unions joined the effort, with the Chicago Federation of Labor co-sponsoring a major rally. Events are scheduled in major cities like D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller towns across the U.S., with international protests in London, Lisbon, Lyon, and Mérida. Organizers vow that April 5 is only the beginning, with continued resistance planned, including protests against Trump’s Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s policies targeting public schools.

The charts at the top of the page are general horoscopes for US time zones. Moon conjunct Mars in the first house is an appropriate aspect for the beginning of a movement. Moon represents the people of a nation in Mundane Astrology. Mars indicates action. Moon is strong in the sign that it rules. The pair make an aspect of ease to the Saturn, Venus, North Node, Mercury, and Neptune stellium in the 8th and 9th houses, suggesting that the rallies will all be peaceful.