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It’s been quite a few years since an Ohioan has made charge for the presidency. There was a time, dear readers, when Ohio was the western reaches of the country, the California of its day without all the fads. Ohio proudly sent seven men to the White House.

It’s time again for Ohio to try for the reins of power as Ohio native J. D. Vance has been selected as the Vice-Presidential running mate for Republican Donald Trump.

By now many have probably reminded Vance that on January 6, 2021, a horde of angry Trump supporters wanted to lynch Vice President Pence for not overthrowing an election. Looking at the upcoming transits for Vance which include a bunch of Pluto squares, he might want to really, really think about this.

The advice below, of course, attempts to thwart the compulsive power and control associated with Pluto. But then again, politics is Pluto.

Five Astrological tips for J. D. Vance

Tip 1: Be Nice

Pluto transiting the last degrees of Capricorn (after popping into early Aquarius) squares natal moon/Pluto in Libra. Capricorn is the drive for success and social standing. Libra is the drive for partnerships. Balancing these two types of relationships is not easy for anyone. Pluto tends to take the path of “my way or the highway” for maximum control. Libra often sounds accommodating but with Pluto/moon in this sign, it’s not really.

After Pluto leaves Capricorn and moves into Aquarius for good, it will create squares to natal Saturn/Mars in Scorpio and sun/Mercury in Leo. The transit will be “in orb” or near enough to be felt about the time of the 2028 election.

In summary, enemies are powerful and will plan a response in the realms of Leo (pride, sense of self, happiness) and Scorpio (money, sex, taxes). The usual political stuff. Don’t get trapped feeling invincible. Pluto will course correct if you do.

Tip 2: Learn new languages

With Jupiter transiting Gemini this year opposite Uranus/Neptune in Sagittarius, it’s a good time to not only think and dream “foreign” but learn the language as Gemini rules communication. Don’t talk “about” foreigners from the lofty Sagittarian heights of philosophy (while having a brew and watching soccer). Talk “to” the foreigners. And I don’t mean hillbillies. I mean folks that really want to integrate into a society that’s breaking into shards of cultural glass.

Jupiter is transiting your running mate’s sun opposing his moon and your natal Uranus/Neptune in Sagittarius is conjunct his natal moon opposite his sun. The new language you may need to learn is simply that of your running mate. Your words will create reactions in him.

This tip is for enjoyment as well as political benefit. Someday these folks may be your best friends.

Tip 3: In trying situations ask yourself, “What would Mr. Rogers do?”

With Neptune transiting Pisces for the last 15 years, children’s TV icon Mr. Rogers has been the focus on both a documentary and feature film. In these trying times, we all need a little warmth and comfort from our religious and spiritual friends or double-Pisces Mr. Rogers. Neptune is now in the very last degrees of the sign.

Neptune in Pisces squares natal Neptune in the late degrees of Sagittarius. (Saturn in the mid degrees of Pisces isn’t quite square yet). My, so many squares during this political rise. Sagittarius like all the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, and Pisces are the others) can go on “a mission.”  Gemini to express; Virgo to help the unfortunate; Pisces to save the entire world. For Sagittarius, it’s mission with a purpose – to raise consciousness or some other mission no one understands with arcane concepts discussed during late drinking sessions while in college.

Keep in mind that spiritual missions often cross over to feelings. One man’s savior can to another feel like an oppressor, or common businessman.

Tip 4: Expect the Unexpected

Uranus will be moving into Gemini soon opposing natal Uranus in Sagittarius. This is more of the “learn a language” tip but be careful that you get the words correct, like with Spanish knowing the different between the word for year and the word for a private part that is behind us.

Unexpected is the name of the political game and in this Gemini – Sagittarius polarity it involves language, travel, foreigners, news, and lots of other fun adventuresome type things. But be careful about what you share. While running for president, telling dirty jokes in your new language will cause issues.

This transit can also cause accidents, mostly of the sprain the ankle type of accident but can involve lungs (losing voice, common in this activity) or thighs (tripping).

Tip 5: Remember life is a game and have some fun

With six of the ten astrological planets in fire (sun, Venus, Uranus, Neptune) and air (moon, Pluto), the recipient of such a horoscope ought to have a little fun in life as both elements are extroverted and socially minded. What’s the point of being a shining, happy, expressive Leo sun if you must hide in the cloak closet for fear of outshining your leading star or because an angry mob may not like your decisions and take the law into their own hands?

Great ways to enjoy being a Leo while under the pressure of a political campaign: watch fun movies and imagine yourself as the leading actor; continue to write your memoirs (and tell us what you said to your mother) with all that air/fire gift of storytelling; dance; sing; and most importantly, enjoy the company of happy beings which today are those that don’t watch the news – children, puppies and kittens.

And like a good fire sign, don’t take it all too seriously.