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December 25, 2006
Barack Obama, Part Two
Several readers requested more info on Barack Obama, and this
now becomes possible since we have a few reported birth times.
After discarding the more unlikely proposed times, it now appears
that the 1:06 pm time relayed by astrologer Frances McEvoy looks
best, as explained below*. So Obama's birth data is: August 4,
1961; 1:06 pm; Honolulu, HI, AHST.
Obama delivered his breakthrough speech at the Democratic National
Convention on July 26, 2004, as transiting Mars was conjunct his
Midheaven and transiting Jupiter sextile his Scorpio Ascendant.
The secondary progressions are most revealing of his sudden skyrocketing
to fame: the progressed Midheaven at 1 degree Libra was nearly
exactly trine his Jupiter while his progressed Ascendant was square
Mars, giving him the courage and boldness that was so impressive.
As described here on December 5, Obama's progressed Venus is heading
into a conjunction with his tenth house Uranus, which we know now
will be exact on May 13, 2007. This combination is what fuels the
excitement surrounding his potential run for the White House. Also,
transiting Saturn is conjunct his Midheaven in the same time frame,
which feeds his personal ambition.
Meanwhile, transiting Neptune is passing back and forth across
his fourth house cusp throughout 2007, casting a shadow over his
candidacy. Lately a number of media stories have questioned whether
America is ready for an African-American president. Most disturbing
to this astrologer is that his progressed Mars is in the twelfth
house of secret enemies, and empowered by an octile to Pluto. This
aspect increases its trouble-making potential between now and June
2007.
Top Five Astro-Events for January
1. The Full Moon - in Cancer on January 3 is closely aligned with
the U.S. Sun, indicating some important national developments. At
the same time, transiting Mars opposing the U.S. Mars points to disagreements
among the generals about America's direction in Iraq. Watch for key
budget cuts, and troubles in the communication and transportation
industries.
2. Venus conjunct Chiron - is exact on January 10, and square the
U.S. Scorpio Ascendant. Chiron's position here has brought controversy
over proposed troop increases; Venus should activate this, perhaps
bringing Bush's new policy into the light. Since the U.S. progressed
Moon is simultaneously squaring the Scorpio Ascendant, expect widespread
disapproval.
3. Mars conjunct Pluto - is exact on January 13, but a powerful influence
during the first two weeks of January. This combination in Sagittarius
evokes intense feelings of self-righteousness, driving individuals
to fight for their cause or religion. Combinations of Mars and Pluto
coincide with power struggles, obsessive behavior, and often violent
and/or decisive actions.
4. Jupiter square Uranus - is exact on January 22, but an exciting,
fast-paced influence from the 15th through the 23rd. Jupiter-Uranus
can bring unexpected breakthroughs on a variety of levels, especially
in science, but also in politics, business, and military engagements.
The added influence of the asteroid Pallas should bring a flurry
of announcements from Democratic hopefuls.
5. Mercury, the messenger, is conjunct Neptune and opposite Saturn
from January 25-28. As the Mercury-Neptune vibration dominates on
the 25th and 26th, expect a wide range of reports, announcements,
prospects, and speculative projections. Then, as the Mercury-Saturn
aspect takes over on the 27th and 28th, watch the truth come out,
and the hard facts undermine the rosier scenarios.
Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana
Helen Mirren's marvelous portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The
Queen is sure to win her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
The storyline is not a biography, but a character-driven look into
the events following Princess Diana's tragic death. The apparently
indifferent Queen was adamant that she owed no words of comfort
to her subjects, since Diana and Charles had divorced.
Queen Elizabeth II was born with Capricorn Rising (April 21, 1926;
2:40 am; London), the sign associated with a business-like attitude
and a stiff upper lip. This makes responsible Saturn the ruler
of her horoscope, and it's found right on her Scorpio Midheaven
which defines her public image. Saturn's prominent position here,
bolstered by its network of aspects, reigns over her entire chart
and the British empire.
Prince Charles and Lady Di were married on July 29, 1981, as transiting
Uranus was conjunct the Queen's Saturn and Scorpio Midheaven. Uranus - known
as the Awakener - brought a rebellious, uncontrollable vibration
into the Royal family in the form of Princess Diana. But then,
when transiting Pluto arrived on QE2's Midheaven in December 1992,
Diana and Charles separated.
Chiron is strongly placed in the Queen's chart by being conjunct
her Sun. Curiously, this Sun-conjunct-Chiron signature is found
in all three of her sons' charts. Chiron represents the feeling
of being an outsider or wounded in some way: being a Royal does
set one off from the crowd. When Diana died on August 31, 1997,
transiting Chiron was opposite the Queen's Sun-Chiron, as the notion
of being a psychologically-wounded outsider became a national issue.
* This data is rated DD, and must remain speculative until confirmed
by his birth certificate. However, the 1:06 pm time fits a prominent
politician, with the Sun near the MC. Also, Uranus and Pluto in
the tenth house describe Obama's revolutionary, transformative
role as a leader. Obama's October 2002 speech against the pending
Iraq war was a revolutionary stance at the time, and was delivered
as transiting Uranus opposed natal Uranus, which substantiates
the 1:06 pm time. Also, Obama's parents divorced when he was two,
and the 1:06 pm chart shows the Pluto-Chiron polarity in the 4th
and 10th houses (with two degrees orb). Obama was married on Oct
18, 1992, as his progressed Midheaven was trine Ceres in the 7th
house of partners. Transiting Vesta was exactly on his Ascendant,
which is significant since his natal Vesta is in the 7th. In addition,
transiting Pluto was conjunct his Ascendant and transiting Chiron
conjunct his Midheaven.
