September 9, 2002
Bush Builds his Case
Last Wednesday (September 4) in a speech explaining his policy to oust Saddam
Hussein, President Bush said "history has called us into action" as he began
efforts to explain exactly why Saddam poses a serious threat. Meanwhile, 100
British and American aircraft* attacked Iraq's air defense installations in
preparations for special forces raids, the same military strategy used to
topple the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Bush initiated his campaign of persuasion on the day that transiting Jupiter
arrived on his Leo Ascendant. As described in NewsScope August 5, Jupiter
here moves him into action to do something really big, something historical.
For the previous month, while Jupiter was still in his twelfth house of
seclusion, Bush had been in Texas vacationing, planning, and holding
top-level meetings with his military strategists.
A key development in convincing the global community that Saddam is harboring
weapons of mass destruction is Bush's speech to the United Nations on
September 12. This event fits the grand presentation of Jupiter in Leo, and
happens to correspond very closely to Bush's Mars Return (September 13; 1:41
am; Washington DC). The Mars Return begins a two-year cycle for action,
especially important in military affairs.
Jupiter moves on to conjoin his Mercury-Pluto conjunction through September
23. This phase is particularly relevant to events in Iraq since at the heart
of the debate is whether Saddam is hiding nuclear or biological weapons.
Policy-makers are insisting on proof, some convincing intelligence. Bush may
reveal, leak, or possibly even fabricate (since transiting Neptune opposes
his Mercury) the prerequisite secret information during this interval.
Karzai Assassination Attempt
Hours after an explosives-packed car blew up in a crowded Kabul market, an
assailant shot two rounds into the car carrying Afghan President Hamid
Karzai. The would-be assassin was wearing the uniform of the new Afghan army,
but was gunned down by Karzai's U.S. military bodyguards. Karzai was unhurt,
and most officials blamed Al Qaeda operatives for the incident.
No competent astrologer monitoring Karzai's horoscope would be surprised
about this assassination attempt. Karzai (December 24, 1957; Kabul; time
unknown) was born with a Mars-Pluto square, an astrological signature
guaranteeing intense power struggles with rivals. In Afghanistan this
translates as armed conflict with sworn enemies. Violence is to be expected
with this combination.
While the natal chart shows the possibility or likelihood of certain events
to take place, the transits and progressions bring the potential into
reality. Transiting Mars is often the triggering agent, as it was in this
case. Mars had just entered Virgo and was forming a conjunction with Karzai's
Pluto, unleashing the inherent violence. Simultaneously, transiting Venus was
conjunct Karzai's Jupiter, marking altogether pleasant, celebratory occasion.
He was leaving his brother's wedding when the assassin stepped forward.
Astrologers have a lot to offer in the fight against terrorism, whenever
those who fight terrorism are ready to accept astrology. Even though we don't
have an accurate birth time for Karzai, many of the most dangerous days could
be seen ahead of time, and security measures taken. A long-term progression
(progressed Mars conjunct Sun) is now shaping up that indicates Karzai's life
remains in serious jeopardy.
Kelly Clarkson, A Star is Born
Beating out more than 10,000 aspiring superstars, Kelly Clarkson took top
honors in last Wednesday's finale of American Idol. FOX's switchboard
operators fielded over 100 million calls during the summer's surprise TV hit,
while 22.5 million viewers tuned in for last week's concluding episode. Now
Kelly gets a million-dollar recording contract, and plenty of media attention.
Kelly Clarkson was born with her Sun, Moon, and Mercury in Taurus (April 24,
1982; Burleson, TX; time unknown), the sign often known for bestowing its
natives with a beautiful and resonant voice. Observers commenting on her
powerful voice compared her to Ethyl Merman or Aretha Franklin. Her Sun
opposite Jupiter gives her great self-confidence and a desire to be on stage,
plus a little luck.
Kelly's Sun is also at the center of a Yod, also known as the Finger of God
for the fateful turns in destiny that arrive suddenly. Her Sun is inconjunct
(150 degree aspect) to Uranus on one side and Mars on the other, while Mars
and Uranus in turn are sextile to each other. These planets make a high
voltage combination, and perhaps explain her answer to the question of why
she should become the Idol, "I have the pipes, I have the stage presence, and
I have the drive."
Another yod in her chart explains the talent contest. Her Mercury sextiles
Venus, bringing charm, creative expression, and grace. The two form a Yod
with judgmental Saturn in Libra. With two yods in her natal chart, fate**
certainly has smiled on this talented, future star.
* this is the "sudden escalation" referred to in last week's column.
** Her Taurus Sun happens to be at the exact midpoint between the Sun and
Moon in the U.S. Scorpio Rising chart, and her Sun-Jupiter opposition aligns
with the Scorpio Ascendant, explaining why she is a uniquely American pop
star.
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