Trump Eclipsed

 

All will agree that this 2020 election is one for the books.  And it is not over yet.  For all of us, it has been a lesson in civics.  Although the media usually calls the election on election night, it is not official until the states certify that election.  States have different dates by which they have to certify according to the laws of that state.  Most states have to certify by mid to late November.  California has until Dec 11^th. Then the Electoral College votes. The Electoral College meets on the “first Monday after the second Wednesday in December”.  This year that is December 14^th.  Then on January 6^th Congress meets in joint session where the President of the Senate opens and certifies the electoral votes. 

There is a Lunar Eclipse on November 30^th and a Solar Eclipse on December 14^th.  These are significant dates in the process and they impact the natal chart of Donald Trump.

In astrology eclipses are strong indicators of change.  The degree of any particular eclipse reacts to planetary transits to that degree.  In essence, eclipse degrees remain “hot” for months, and even years

Donald Trump was born at a Lunar Eclipse.  That eclipse occurred at 23 degrees across the Gemini/Sagittarius axis.  This is a “hot” degree for Trump.

As you delve deeper into astrological lore, the pre-natal eclipse, the closest eclipse that occurs before you were born can play a significant role in the individual’s life.  That degree remains “hot” throughout the individual’s life.

Donald Trump’s pre-natal Solar Eclipse occurred a few weeks before he was born at 8 degrees Gemini. 

On November 30, 2020 around the time when most states have certified their election, there is a Lunar Eclipse at 8 degrees Gemini/Sagittarius.  This is the degree of Trump’s prenatal eclipse.  In addition, the big three, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn are stirring up the pot, opposing Trump’s Venus and Saturn.  Pluto in particular is in very close opposition to Trump’s Saturn.  Saturn is about structure; form and one’s standing in society.  Pluto brings into play the issues of power and control.  Pluto can bring you to great heights and to great depths. 

On December 14, 2020 when the Electoral College meets there is a Solar Eclipse at 23 degrees of Sagittarius. This eclipse degree is the degree of the Lunar Eclipse at Trump’s birth.  At this time Pluto has only moved minutes from it’s position a few weeks before.  So not much has changed. 

The weeks between the Electoral College vote and the Joint Session of Congress are cosmically busy.  The Winter Solstice, the celestial marker of the new year occurs.  At this solstice the 20-year cycle of Saturn and Jupiter begins anew. For centuries this Jupiter/Saturn conjunction, often referred to as the Great Conjunction or Great Chronocrator, has been a reliable indicator of economic, social, and political trends.  This 20-year cycle is a cycle within a cycle. For approximately 200 years the conjunction between these planets occurs in the same element, Earth, Air, Water or Fire.  When this cycle changes elements it is called the Great Mutation.  For the past 200 years these Great Conjunctions have occurred in the element of Earth.  The Earth emphasis is on the material. Property, the production of goods and physical boundaries.  At the solstice, when they meet again it will be in the Air sign Aquarius. The change of elements from Earth to Air heralds a huge societal shift.  A conjunction is a seed planted.  We may not see what it means when it happens but change is in store.  The element of Air and especially Aquarius places emphasis on the collective, collaborative efforts, ancient wisdom.  Personhood replaces Brotherhood.  Science and abstract ideas float through the atmosphere.  Change in element signifies a change in leadership.  Here we are focused on the Presidential election but this change in leadership extends throughout society.  As our ideals shift so will are choices change as we seek different types of leaders. (keep your eye on 2024) 

For Trump, at this Grand Conjunction, Pluto has still not left the building. Pluto is persistent and will continue to knock on your door until you answer.  Here he is knocking on Trump’s Saturn.  Saturn says walk the straight and narrow; conform, follow the rules and obey the law. When Pluto and Saturn are together the path is not easy.

The final reckoning comes when Congress finally meets in Joint Session on the 6^th of January 2021. The slower moving planets are still exerting pressure and stress on Trump’s natal planets. Mars, the planet of action, makes a very sweet and positive connection to Trump’s Ascendant.  Mars is a driving force.  Here Mars is at the very last degree, indeed the last minutes of Aries.  While this is a “good” aspect, a planet in the final degree of a sign is considered weak and signifies the end of a cycle.  

The session opens at 1PM, Saturn in the sky at that moment is given pride of place.  Sitting high in the sky, posited at home base, the 10^th house, Saturn has all the “dignity”.  What this means is Saturn has all the power, the strongest energy exerted.  The Saturn traditions of order, structure and tradition hold sway.  Up there with him is the planet Mercury, in no nonsense Capricorn.  Mercury, in the sign that Saturn rules, is the vote.  This position reinforces the Saturnian principles.  The Moon, ruling the public, is in Libra. Libra is the sign of balance, negotiation and the peacemaker.  In a combative stance with Mercury, Moon in Libra pushes for fairness and justice. 

Trump, with his natal Mars on the Ascendant, is a fighter and he will fight to the bitter end.  As Trump is also a man full of surprises, expect some behind the scenes shenanigans in order to influence the outcome.  Nancy Pelosi, an Aries with a Scorpio Moon will have something to say about that.  With the strength of Saturn throughout the proceedings it’s a safe bet that when all is said and done, tradition wins. 

 

An Eclipse Recap and Quick Look Ahead

While there are different opinions as to how long the effects of an eclipse will be felt it has been noted that events occurring around an eclipse are significant. This past eclipse promised some explosive action.  A couple of fiery plane crashes on both coasts started the week with a bang.  The stock market made record highs mid-week and Attorney General Sessions is recused himself from the investigation about Russia. Let’s not forget that North Korea is firing missiles and President Trump accused Obama of wiretapping. 

The upcoming week holds some surprises as well. As the Moon moves into Cancer on Monday morning it will aspect the volatile planetary combination in the eclipse chart with Tuesday and Wednesday highlighted for some unusual and unexpected events. I expect “something” to hit the fan Wednesday morning when Cancer Moon makes a nice aspect to the Warrior Mars in Aries.

Thursday the warrior Mars moves from his home sign Aries into Venus’ domain, Taurus. When planets change signs the energy shifts.  Mars in Taurus is not necessarily looking for a fight but there is the danger of digging one’s heels in and sticking to one’s guns even when all evidence and events indicate a change in position.  Taurus is stubborn for sure. Venus, Taurus’ ruler has turned retrograde in Aries.  This is Mars sign and this is a condition called mutual reception with two planets in each other’s sign.  It is said that when this occurs they help each other out.  I don’t know if Mars will be able to assist Venus during this retrograde period.  Venus rules love, money and the things you value.  Venus is about your wants and desires.  A retrograde period often calls these issues into review. Past loves may resurface and current loves get a second look.

This eclipse in Pisces corresponds to the eclipse of September 26, 2016 which was at 9 degrees of Virgo.  For the past few years the eclipses have been falling across the Pisces/Virgo axis.  Eclipses move backward through the Zodiac and this year there is a shift to the Aquarius/Leo axis.  Where these signs fall in your horoscope points to where the action is in your life.  While eclipses bring change, significant change usually occurs when the eclipse is smack-dab on one of the planets in your horoscope with the conjunction being the strongest.  Late May, when the Sun is in Gemini it will make a square, a 90 degree angle, to the eclipse degree activating issues that are current now.

The Full Moon reaches exactness on Sunday morning, March 12^th at 10:54 AM.  In the sky at that time Mercury in Pisces at right angles to Saturn in Sagittarius.  News and the media have been under scrutiny for quite some time now with the term fake news, dishonest news being bandied about.  With this aspect we will hear more of this.  But Saturn in the picture the demand is for the truth.  Pisces Mercury needs to take the high road here and whip off them rose colored glasses.  To add to the mix there is a Grand Cardinal Square, an aspect that involves four bodies in angles and oppositions that look like a square.  This one includes the asteroid Vesta, she who guards the hearth and home, opposing Pluto and at right angle to Jupiter on one side and Uranus on the other.  This is another hit the fan moment. We may not figure it all out until Mercury moves into Aries on Monday afternoon.  While Mercury in Pisces may be a bit confused, Mercury in Aries is going to speak, may not think it through, but the words, news will come out.  This is a Mercury that “shoots from the hip” as the saying goes.  As the Moon winds down it is time to assimilate and digest all that has gone on. The Sun/Moon dance is entering the final phase before the next New Moon.  We can hope things will calm down but we are in a volatile time period with anything goes Uranus in the picture.  Remember to fasten your seat belt.  Try to remain grounded and centered. Knowing that you are on a firm foundation brings a feeling of security no matter what the outside world may bring.

Be Prepared For the Year Ahead - Get Your Mojo Working

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Aries New Moon - That's a Whole Lotta Aries!!!

Venus, Mars and Uranus join the Sun and Moon in Aries at this New Moon.  This New Moon sparks the pioneering spirit prodding folks to be bold, courageous and assertive.  Taking the initiative and acting on impulse are earmarks of Aries energy.  The New Moon to Full Moon period is always good for starting things but this New Moon is especially so.  With Moon in Aries there is an emotional need for action. Mars in Aries is the big dog at this Lunation. He’s in his own sign and has all the dignity, which means the energy of Mars functions well.  Mars on the bright side is good for starting things and asserting yourself. This New Moon is a great time to start an exercise program.  Mars on the not so bright side signifies all who dispute or fight.  War and warriors all belong to Mars. A strong Mars is often indicative of violence in some form.  Remember a jog around the block is preferable to punching someone in the face.  While Mars rules the soldier he also rules the athlete. So do the calisthenics, get out there and move because Mars will be calling you to action so use the energy in a positive manner.

At the First Quarter Moon on April 18^th Mars again is prominent.  Here he is conjunct the Sun and both square, (90 degrees apart) Moon at home in moody, broody Cancer.  Emotional reactions will be over the top. Venus has moved into her home turf of Taurus and will try to play the diplomat but will not have much luck. In Taurus, she’ll stick with it as Taurus is a fixed and stubborn sign. There’s no one who can dig their heels in and stand their ground like a Taurus.  Mercury at the New Moon was in quiet, contemplative Pisces where logic takes a back seat to dreams and visions. Now at this First Quarter, Mercury has moved into fiery Aries. Folks generally say the first thing that pops into their minds, blurting it out without thinking about the impact of what they say. Mercury in conjunction with Uranus here speaks of shocking news, accidents on the highway and in the air. Whatever it is, shock is the key word.

The Full Moon on April 25^th is in Scorpio and is also a Lunar Eclipse with the Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio.  While Venus in Taurus at this Full Moon is strong in general an Eclipse in Scorpio indicates secretive actions.  Taurus and Scorpio have a great deal to do with money, debt and interest rates. On the grand scale of the world stage currencies, economies and the big banks will hit the headlines.  Don’t be fooled into thinking that a country’s saber rattling is about honor, it is about money, bottom line.

By the Last Quarter Moon on May 2^nd much is still going on behind the scenes.  Some courageous do-gooder may make an attempt to reveal some dark secrets. Scandal about secret love affairs and secret money deals aggravates an already aggravated public.

We live in unsettling times with the economy in the pits and societal changes moving along to the dismay of many and not quickly enough for others.  The new and the traditional vie with one another for supremacy. The Lunation cycle that begins with this New Moon agitates and aggravates the tensions prevalent in the world today.

 On a personal level use this New Moon energy to make changes and to move forward.  Remember to be assertive, not aggressive.  When Mercury moves into Aries and touches base with Uranus on the 20^th use that energy to foster creative, innovative ideas in your personal and professional life.  It’ll feel like a light bulb has flashed on in your head. Brilliant!

At the Full Moon dig deep into your own money issues and figure out what it is you truly value.  This Full Moon should bring the awareness that we cannot let out possessions or lack of possessions define who we are.

As the Moon winds down to the Last Quarter take the time to meditate, contemplate and quietly review all that has gone on in your life as the Moon waxed and waned.  There is a need to assimilate and dissipate or dispense what we have brought into ourselves during this cycle. It’s like fertilizer that we spread to nurture the next New Moon cycle.

 

Some thoughts on the Eclipse

This eclipse occured at 29 degrees of Cancer in what is called an Anaretic Degree, (not to be confused with anorexic) the final degree of a sign. When planets reach this final degree it usually signals a crisis point. With the slower moving planets (from Jupiter on out) there is usually an event or action that signifies that planet's "Last Hurrah" in that sign. It is a potent degree and the Eclipse here gives it more power. There is some debate as to how long the influence of an Eclipse lasts. In interpretation of an Eclipse to a personal chart, the closer the Eclipse is to a personal planet the stronger the influence. The degree of an Eclipse does remain "hot" for quite some time and transits to that degree often trigger events that relate to the Eclipse. An Eclipse in Cancer signifies deception from those in office, (So what else is new?) swings in the stock market and some heavy weather related events.