Patrick Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, and Relationship Astrology

In Synastry, the astrology of human relationships, we examine the interaction between two horoscopes. We look at the alignments, called aspects, of the planets between the two. Some alignments promise perfect harmony while others guarantee conflict. Between Patrick and Ted there are a multitude of aspects, some easy and harmonic, others not so easy. Easy or hard aspects aside; if these two had been strangers and met through a work relationship, at a social event or even on the street, the encounter would have been life changing. The first thing I notice when looking at these two charts is that Ted Kennedy’s Pluto sits right on Patrick’s Sun symbolizing the fact that Patrick was born into a family of great power and wealth. That aspect as well as Patrick’s Moon placement connected to Ted’s Saturn indicates that Ted was definitely the authority figure in Patrick’s life. He often played the stern father. It also indicates that a lot of work was involved for them to understand each other. Their relationship was not without emotional tensions. They may have butted heads but it was through these disagreements, arguments and lively discussions, which I think they both relished, that they came to understand and respect one another. There is an aspect of ease between them that indicates a free and easy communication when the issue was close to the heart. There was an intuitive bond between them. Often they did not need words to communicate. Ted’s a Pisces while Patrick’s a Cancer, so they got this Water thing going on, elemental compatibility. They sense, intuit and feel empathy towards one another. Patrick has more Water planets and planets in Water houses which gives him an intuitive edge. Ted, while a Pisces, has a lot of Earth with Mercury, (how he thinks and talks) and Mars (how he acts) in Aquarius. This gives him great intellect as well as that booming voice. Their relationship was not without ups and downs, it was dynamic, ever changing and I am sure richly rewarding. Now a little bit about Patrick, because he is here with us and Ted, God rest him, has gone to that great Senate in the sky. It is not surprising when you look at Patrick’s horoscope that he is involved in Mental Health legislation. He has the perfect planetary placements for this. He feels it, he wants to help and he needs to help. Patrick has talked about his issues with depression. What I see in his horoscope reveals a receptive individual. He is sensitive to the environment around him. He absorbs the vibes like a sponge. It is important for him to be around positive people and in a positive environment. Patrick is a private person and does not reveal his feelings and emotions easily. Early on, Old Teddy, no doubt, had to pry them out of him with a crowbar. That said, we need to keep are eye on Patrick Kennedy. He is a lot sharper than he looks. And never forget, he learned while seated at the feet of the Master.
After note: Flipped on the TV awhile ago and over at Fox News, where they often characterized Ted Kennedy as the devil incarnate, they are falling all over themselves praising him to the skies. Funny that.