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April 30, 2007
Democratic Candidates Take Center Stage
As Bush's poll numbers plummet along with Republican hopes for
the 2008 presidential election, all eight Democratic candidates
held their first debate last Thursday, with MSNBC's Brian Williams
as moderator. By most accounts, among the top-tier candidates,
Hillary Clinton emerged as the most presidential, Barack Obama
is still learning the ropes, and John Edwards faltered.
On election day, November 4, 2008, transiting Saturn and Uranus
make their first of three oppositions to each other, pitting the
cautious status quo against the impulse for dramatic and radical
change. Unless the GOP can somehow find a candidate who represents
the compelling Uranian winds of change, Barack Obama or Hillary
Clinton will most likely be the next U.S. President.
In projecting which of these two candidates will take the global
village's number-one job, astrologers are burdened with questionable
birth times. In my opinion, Hillary (being known by first name
only is a sure sign of celebrity) was born at 8:00 am (October
26, 1947; Chicago), and Obama was born at 1:06 pm (August 4, 1961;
Honolulu).
What makes Obama such an exceptionally interesting candidate is
that his progressed Venus is conjunct Uranus, which gives him the
charisma and popularity of a rock star. This combination happens
to be perfectly aligned with the U.S. Moon, making him an American
favorite. However, this configuration reaches maximum voltage next
month, leaving his fate to lesser, but still favorable, planetary
alignments. Using these birth times*, Hillary seems most likely
to emerge as America's first woman president.
Top Five Astro-Events for May 2007
1. A Fire Grand Trine connecting Jupiter, Saturn, and Ceres is
exact on May 5-6, bringing a bountiful phase of immense creativity
in community, state, and international affairs. Businesses prosper
as environmental initiatives take hold. Conversely, the U.S. progressed
Mars is activated, possibly leading to some domestic violence or
terrorist event (as transiting Mars squares the U.S. Mars).
2. Jupiter squares Uranus on May 10, a progress-oriented dynamic
that changes the status quo across social, cultural, and political
horizons, and is especially favorable for new technologies. Then,
on May 11 Mars activates the Solar Eclipse of March 19, unleashing
enormous potential for a major geopolitical event, likely involving
terrorism or military affairs.
3. Mars squares Pluto on May 13, but is in effect from May 9 to
13, marking these five days with political, military, and corporate
showdowns. Enemies square off using hardball tactics. Only the
strongest survive. Since these two planets connect Sagittarius
and Pisces, religious strife becomes the global brain's main headache.
4. Neptune turns retrograde on May 24 in Aquarius while quincunx
(150º) the U.S. Neptune. This double Neptune-influence emphasizes
scandals, lost causes, fraud, and disillusionment. Watch for major
developments in the oil and pharmaceutical industries. Fast-moving
Mercury trines Neptune while conjunct the U.S. Mars on May 22,
leading to big developments in the U.S. occupation of Iraq and/or
with Iran.
5. The Sun forms an octile (45º) to Venus on May 29, but is an
active vector during the entire last week of May. This influence
opens the door for peacemaking gestures, and is especially favorable
for women and celebrities. This astro-event foreshadows the U.S.
progressed Venus trine the Sun in November, so watch for the seeds
of budding developments.
Drew Barrymore Lets her Freak Flag Fly
Gracing the cover of this week's People magazine as the "Most
Beautiful" person of the year, actress Drew Barrymore waxed
philosophically about the honor: "Happy people are beautiful.
They become like a mirror, and reflect that happiness." Currently
adding to her happiness is that her romantic comedy Lucky You opens
nationwide on May 4, and that she's found new love with director
Spike Jonze.
Drew Barrymore was born (February 22, 1975; 11:51 am; Culver City,
CA) with her Pisces Sun conjunct Pallas, the asteroid known as
the Goddess of Wisdom. Also residing in the blissful sign of Pisces
is a conjunction of the happy planets Venus and Jupiter, which
is given emotional support from the trine to her Moon in Cancer,
and energized by the sextile to Mars in Capricorn.
Drew hasn't always been so happy**, as evidenced by her Moon's
conjunction with heavy-duty Saturn. Also, her Pisces Sun square
Neptune led her to wallow in drugs and alcohol during her teen
years. However, as she grew older and wiser, she adapted to the
demands of Saturn, and allowed her multiple personalities free
expression. Her Pisces Sun trine independent Uranus is most often
projected as her Hippy Philosopher.
This philosophic side is underscored by the placement of Mercury,
her chart ruler, in the ninth house of religion and philosophy.
With Mercury in the free-wheeling sign of Aquarius, she naturally
assumes a more eccentric view of life. As People hit newsstands
last week, Venus and Jupiter were happily conjunct her Ascendant
and Descendant. She did admit it "made my peacock feathers
shine in the golden-hour light and extend to the heavens."
* The complete delineation of Hillary's and Obama's horoscopes
will appear in the July issue of Dell Horoscope magazine. For a
preview, visit www.neptunecafe.com <http://www.neptunecafe.com>
** Drew Barrymore was previously profiled on October
23, 2001 when
she wasn't so happy, but coming out of a funk.
