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June 4, 2007
Merkel Hosts G-8 Summit on Global Warming
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has put global warming at the
top of the agenda for this week's G-8 summit, but does not expect
any agreement with the United States, which is offering a new initiative
based on agreement among the world's top polluters. However, that
initiative would allow a four-degree rise in global temperature
by 2050, which Merkel has called a "dirty compromise".
Angela Merkel was born with Mars rising in the cosmopolitan sign
of Sagittarius (July 17, 1954; 5:45 pm; Hamburg, Germany), giving
her a toughness and a willingness to fight for her beliefs. Mars
is given extra strength by being conjunct the Galactic Center,
where it receives global vision. The Cancer Sun conjunct Uranus
and the Moon in Aquarius double up her interest in universal issues.
Since she assumed office two years ago, transiting Pluto has passed
back and forth over her already strong Mars, fortifying her efforts
to unify the European Union around a plan of action. Transiting
Pluto to Mars is uncompromising, and is reflected in her recent
statement: "I will not allow the scientifically-based findings,
such as those of the IPCC report of the United Nations, to be watered
down."
While transiting Pluto to Merkel's Mars is actively engaged in
long-term transformations, this week, during the three-day summit,
the faster-moving Mars will be crossing her fourth house cusp.
Mars here is a troublemaker; it gives Merkel herself an extra dose
of feistiness, but also corresponds to massive domestic protests.
Mars entering her fourth house of domestic security corresponds
to increasingly violent clashes between protestors and the German
police.
Fred Thompson Tests the Waters
Last week, actor and politician Fred Thompson shifted his presidential
bid from "serious consideration" to actively "testing
the waters". He's created a committee called "Friends
of Fred Thompson" which allows him to legally accept campaign
contributions, although he likely won't officially declare until
July. A cosmic irony unfolds - perhaps one that only astrologers
can appreciate - if Thompson wins the GOP nomination.
As a Leo (August 19, 1942; Sheffield, AL; time unknown), Thompson's
larger-than-life figure (6'6"), and warm and engaging personality
closely match his sun sign's traditional profile. A Venus-Pluto
conjunction in Leo adds to his charm, self-confidence, and dramatic
expression. And as pundits and his adversaries suspect, his policies
likely won't count as much as his friendliness and ability to play
the role of president.
Although Hillary Clinton will most likely win her party's nomination,
she suffers from high negatives, much of which are centered around
her Saturnian stiffness and self-control. Her Saturn in Leo wants
to feel spontaneous and warm, but gets caught up in judgments and
what is proper behavior. Her Saturn is conjunct Bill Clinton's
Sun in Leo, and the contrast between his warmth and her coolness
parallels this Sun-Saturn connection.
Coincidentally, Fred Thompson was born on the same day as Bill
Clinton (but different year). So his warm Leo Sun and her cool
Saturn are likewise juxtaposed. Thompson's Venus-Pluto conjunction
also resonates with Bill Clinton's Venus-Pluto sextile, a lusty
combination that blends political power (Pluto) with beauty (Venus).
Jeri Kehn, Thompson's 40-year old wife, is often characterized
as being a trophy wife, but others say she makes him an attractive
candidate.
LeBron James, the Promise Delivered
The stars were aligned just right for Lebron James last Thursday
during game 5 of the NBA playoffs. King James scored 48 points,
including a record-breaking 25-in-a-row during the final minutes,
to lead his Cleveland Cavaliers to a double overtime victory over
the bad boy Detroit Pistons in what has been roundly hailed as
one of the most exciting games in NBA playoff history.
Lebron James was born with his Sun in cautious Capricorn (December
30, 1984; Akron, OH, time unknown), a trait which came to haunt
him during the first two games against the Pistons when he played
too conservatively. However, by game 3, transiting Jupiter had
entered his natal Mercury-Uranus conjunction in Sagittarius, as
his mastery and showmanship began to take over. As previously noted**,
James' Mercury-Uranus gives him an incredible court sense.
Whenever Jupiter and Uranus align, spectacular, awe-inspiring feats
become possible; the potential becomes manifest, and celebrity
status bursts forth. Transiting Jupiter's conjunction with his
Mercury-Uranus ignited his excitement for the game - and
everyone else's as well. By the time game 5 rolled around, the
fast-moving Moon was also in Sagittarius, where it activated these
underlying dynamics.
Theoretically, James was born with Jupiter rising (around 8:30
am), which would account for his ability to take and hold center
stage, as well as his boundless enthusiasm for basketball. This
puts his Moon at 12º Aries, a highly energetic, courageous placement,
and which favorably trines his Mercury-Uranus. On Thursday evening,
transiting Mars was conjunct his Moon, fueling his superhuman efforts.
However, he was totally exhausted after the game, and needed IV
fluids to guard against dehydration.
* For more on Fred Thompson and the other candidates, visit www.neptunecafe.com.
** Lebron's rising star was first profiled in NewsScope May
27, 2003.
