Barack Obama: Next President of the
(See www.dailykos.com/story/2008/6/12/11012/6168/320/534616)
Barack Obama
Sun square Neptune
For some (especially Republican or right wing astrologers!), there are aspects of the horoscope that give cause for concern. First, let us examine Sun square
Sun
conjunct Uranus
Aquarian ascendant ruler is Uranus, placed
in Leo – widely conjunct Obama’s Sun (13°) – but within orb. This influences
Obama to be a somewhat unusual figure, with original and innovative
ideas – even revolutionary ones.
“It would also be interesting to make an analysis of those particular incarnations and their horoscopes wherein the polar opposites both appear in relation to each other—one as the sun sign and the other as the ascendant, for these lives usually express some degree of either equilibrium or of consummation; they will not in any case be negative lives or lacking in direction, event or purpose. This is particularly the case upon the Fixed Cross of the Heavens.” [1]
Moon in Gemini
This brings us to the next consideration, Moon in Gemini – it can be the con artist extraordinaire, through fast talking and manipulation of media. It all depends upon the stage of unfoldment of any particular soul as to how they use these forces. Certainly Moon in Gemini is adept in communication and is adaptable to many circumstances – just look at that gruelling campaign trail!
“It is the Gemini influence which has produced — viewing the work of the nation from the personality or lower angle — the secret and oft devious diplomacy and subtlety which has in the past distinguished Great Britain's political activity. Gemini people are often distrusted, and the Gemini effect along this line makes of
Gemini is the soul force of Britain and the above is one example of its distorted expression. When considering the Moon in Gemini for Obama, it refers esoterically to the ‘shadow’ or ‘dweller on the threshold’, so from one perspective is potentially a greater liability. But of course this is often the case with one’s greatest talents, there is always the Achilles heel.
The Moon is also at the point of a T square to Chiron and Pluto, giving him the potential to be extremely persuasive in a selfish sense or more altruistically and generously – it all depends upon his motive and how awake he is as a soul. It can strengthen the degree of ‘devious diplomacy and subtlety’ and manipulation on the one hand, whilst tapping into Pluto’s extraordinary power to influence people with ideas and oratory.
If Obama is serving the greater good (Aquarius rising), then this force can be applied as a positive persuasiveness, but if it is about serving any lust for power, then it can be very dangerous; especially combined with any latent Leonine lust for power. This age of transiting Pluto in Capricorn may see some leaders in the world make ruthless grabs for power. Yet Obama seems the genuine article and free of these encumbrances.
Mercury T-Square Jupiter and Neptune
Mercury is the dispositor of Obama’s Gemini Moon and is in harmonious sextile aspect to it, making him a charming and eloquent speaker. Mercury is placed in Leo, enabling great powers of mental concentration with an ability to communicate the grand vision. Mercury is also opposite Jupiter in Aquarius imparting extraordinary confidence and an expansive vision.
Obama is well poised to come forth from the soul of the nation and enunciate those Aquarian principles of group co-operation, sharing, fairness, community and the Brotherhood of Humanity.
The ‘con artist’ quality of Moon in Gemini mentioned earlier can be exacerbated with the Moon’s dispositor Mercury in this T-square. Some astrologers cry ‘anti-Christ’ when they see this aspect, an interesting sentiment, as
Aquarius Rising: Soul Purpose
As mentioned earlier, Obama’s Aquarian ascendant aligns with the soul of the
“In the Aquarian Age … humanity enters into an expansion of consciousness which will reveal to him group relations instead of his individual and self-centred personal relations. I would remind you that Aquarius is to be found in the upper half of the zodiacal circle and is exactly opposite to Leo which is found in the lower half. Leo is the sign of individual unfoldment and of the self as self-assertive. This highly individualised sign consummates in Aquarius wherein the individual finds full expression through the medium of the group, passing from service to himself and expression of himself as a personality to service of the group and a growing expression of the Hierarchy to which he steadily draws closer.[3]
Transits and Progressions for Barack Obama (November 4, 2008)
Bearing in mind the Obama is a member of the Democrats - which also has a horoscope, this analysis will only deal with his transits and progressions. (T= transiting, SP =secondary progressed, SA = solar arc direction.)
T Chiron, SP Moon conjunct Ascendant The 50 year cycle of Chiron does not come around every day, neither does the 27 year cycle of the progressed Moon – they are both in the same degree, very close to the Ascendant – the soul purpose of the chart, a most impressive double conjunction stimulating his soul purpose to lead the USA Aquarian soul. Transiting
SA Venus opposite Ascendant Complimenting the above double conjunction to the Ascendant is SA Venus closely opposing the Ascendant. The opposition of SA Venus to T Chiron, SP Moon and Ascendant is in turn T-squared by T Mars in Scorpio, ruler of Obama’s MC (career, public).
T Uranus opposite Mars - T Saturn conjunct Mars Mars, the ruler of the natal MC (career) has been opposed by T Uranus on and off since April 2008. The last ‘hit’ of this transit will be in April 2009. As Uranus is the ruler of the Aquarian Ascendant, it has given much innovative and magical power to Mars in Virgo – as ruler of his Midheaven (achievements, career).
T Jupiter conjunct SP MC Jupiter, the soul ruler of the Aquarian Ascendant, is conjunct his progressed Midheaven on election day. One could not hope for a better lucky aspect ‘watching over’ anyone. Indeed, T Juipiter has been going back and forth across the progressed midheaven since February 2008, enhancing his popularity and appeal whilst upon the campaign trail. T Jupiter is in Capricorn, the sign of the state and political power so this is most complimentary as well.
T Moon conjunct SP Jupiter in Capricorn The transits are timed for the opening of the election booths on polling day, between 6 am and 8 am depending on the state, so the latter time is taken, meaning that the Moon will only be one degree less in the sign of Capricorn. As mentioned above, Capricorn is the sign of the state and of power. Jupiter is the soul ruler of the Aquarian Ascendant, so any transit to its progressed position is significant and positive. The Moon is closely conjunct SP Jupiter and bear in mind that during polling day it moves into the Ascendant sign, Aquarius.
T Pluto square SP Sun This is a potent aspect as Pluto is co-ruler of the MC (career) and progressed Sun is in late Virgo. Obama has been going through this transit for the past couple of years – since the end of 2006, so he would be no stranger to the enormous transformations that he must have experienced at this time. The transit would have provided him much grit and determination to tread the harrowing and exhausting campaign trail for two years. He would have also experienced and tasted power – that part of the Will-Power equation for the first ray – prominent for politicians. Interestingly, his progressed Sun will go into Libra in the next two years, which will be half way through his first term in office, should he be elected. This Libran force may greatly aid him in global diplomacy and staying engaged with ‘difficult’ nations.
T Pluto opposite Venus This transit briefly started in April 2008 (depending upon how large an orb one wants to give for Pluto transits) and will be very powerful for all of 2009. Venus is in Cancer and represents relationships with his nearest and dearest. Pluto could put some intense pressure on his marriage during this time, ever more so as Venus is the ruler of his fourth house of the home. SA Venus is also conjunct his seventh house of marriage, bringing this theme into focus. If he loses the election, it could be very tough for him and his immediate family may feel the brunt of that. If he wins, he and his family will have to adjust to life in the White House. (The first black man in the White House, interesting symbolism.) Notwithstanding, T Pluto will be a potent ally in helping Obama to regenerate many of his relationships and have a potent influence over others.
Presidential Inauguration: January 20, 2009
T Saturn conjunct Mars As mentioned earlier, T Saturn will be conjunct Obama’s Mars on this date: “This is a most complimentary aspect because Mars rules the MC and Saturn generically rules this house. Hence a conjunction to Mars during January 2009 could reflect his presidential inauguration.” T Saturn is also the ruler of the SP MC in Capricorn.
T Mars conjunct SP MC – this is similar to the above transit and compliments it.
T Moon conjunct MC At
Did I mention that the aspects for Obama are overwhelmingly in his favour?
