Kristen Stewart – Time to Leave the Nest

Posted on October 7, 2011 by ohioastrology

After two days of looking at bankers and banking institutions, I needed a break from such heavy subjects. Back to the movies!

Kristen Stewart, of Twilight fame, has sun in Aries and moon in Libra. She is also of the generation born with Uranus and Neptune conjunct in Capricorn. Additionally she has Saturn in Capricorn, adding to this energy cluster.

I’m much older than Stewart and have cast horoscopes for her tribe since they’ve been born. I wondered then and still wonder now how this Uranus/Neptune conjunction affects the perceptions of this generation. This generation may still be too young to understand the responsibilities that await them. Capricorn represents structures and duties, not visits to the beach.

For Stewart, this Capricorn energy squares both sun and moon creating a T-square. That’s quite a bit of tension. Let’s start with the sun and moon.

The sun in Aries says, “Me.” The moon in Libra says, “You.” This combination produces a desire for partnership and then a struggle with that partner for independence.  It’s a little selfish in the way of cats. When she’s in the mood, she wants to snuggle and close off the rest of the world. When snuggle-fulfilled, she’s ready to pioneer off without you, seeking new stimulation.

The Capricorn energy comes into this opposition with its favorite word (per astrologer Jeanne Avery) – SHOULD. Stewart may have worked out the ups and downs of her emotional nature just to have Saturn say, “This is the kind of relationship you SHOULD have.”

SHOULD is a word often used by authority, including parents. That Saturn squares the sun and moon suggests a powerful father who reins in the impulsiveness and romantic idealism of Aries/Libra.

Since I don’t have time of birth, I don’t know where all the Capricorn energy lies (i.e., in which house). Stewart may end up marrying someone much older and established, a Capricorn type.

The current transiting T-square of Pluto (in Capricorn), Uranus (in Aries) and Saturn (in Libra) falls into Stewart’s chart like a finely formed design template.

Uranus will be transiting the sun saying, “It’s about YOU.” Saturn transiting the moon says, “Don’t get stuck in a relationship” and Pluto transiting Uranus says, “Break the rules.”

Stewart will probably break some rules but will start to feel the heat from those around her, including her fans. When Pluto transits Saturn, some years from now, it will be time to break from those around her who keep saying SHOULD.

In other words, it’s time to leave the nest, the nest of protective close companions and parents. I don’t know the mechanics of being famous, but Stewart might also have an agent or other business manager who is both restricting and controlling her at this time.

The Saturn return, which occurs around age 28, will coincide, for Stewart, with Pluto in Capricorn. The Saturn return is seen as a time of settling down, working through one cycle of 3D karma and letting go of some of the self-restraints we brought into this life.

Stewart’s Saturn return will coincide with a Pluto transit. That’s powerful energy and it will be directed into the world in the form of authority and/or challenging authority.

Maybe Stewart has other creative ventures she’d like to branch into; with moon in Libra, there is a lot of artistic ability. Stewart’s Mars in Aquarius suggests unusual, unique pursuits. Combined Stewart may have a new art form up her sleeve.

Stewart has Pluto in Scorpio opposite Mercury in Taurus. Mercury in Taurus is a slow, methodical communicator. Pluto opposing that is urging her to be more profound and shocking in communication.

Stewart’s generation appears to have come into the world to mend the pieces of collapsed structures of the current Pluto in Capricorn transit. I’m glad they are here to do it. I’m of the Uranus/Pluto conjunction in Virgo and my purpose here is to spread anti-bacterial ointment across the world, not fix the economy and collapsing social order.

The challenges that await Stewart and her generation are tough. I’m glad they came in to help.

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The Astrology of America’s Top Bankers

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ohioastrology

Controlling the top banks in the US means having a hand in the fate of the US economy. To me, that means we should get to know the men that control the banks. The top three banks, in order, currently are:

  1. Bank of America – Brian Moynihan, CEO
  2. JP Morgan Chase – Jamie Dimon, CEO
  3. Citigroup – Vikram Pandit, CEO

First let’s take a look at one of the greatest financiers in US history, J. P. Morgan.

J. P. Morgan

Pictures of J. P. Morgan portray him as the essence of the choleric personality type of the ancient four temperaments – irascible and impatient with frequent indigestion.

With sun in Aries and moon in Virgo, I’m guessing Morgan was a nervous, edgy guy. Aries moves quickly and Virgo worries so the tug and pull of these incompatible signs probably twisted Morgan’s intestines into a Celtic knot.

Morgan’s moon in Virgo and Mercury in Taurus may have provided his interest in finance. Interest only, as I will explain. As with Trump’s chart, you must look below the manifestation (interest in money) to see the underlying motivation. For Trump, that motivation is ideas and socializing.

For Morgan, that motivation is competition. Pluto, Venus and sun are in Aries with Jupiter and Mars in Leo. Neptune opposing the planets in Leo suggests Morgan was trying to impress a group. I see him as trying to get into an exclusive club.

Moon in Virgo trines Saturn in Scorpio creating a Yod with Pluto and Venus in Aries. Now I’m eager to read Morgan’s bio because I’m getting the sense that others tried to obstruct him and he won by sheer force. Saturn in Scorpio suggests he didn’t see clearly others’ motivations. However, it appears not to have hampered his success.

Modern Bankers

I found two things in common between the charts of Moynihan (Bank of America), Dimon (JP Morgan Chase) and Pandit (Citigroup): Aries/Mars and Capricorn.

J. P. Morgan was an Aries, the sign ruled by Mars. Mars is the Roman god of war, not commerce. Success in finance meant competition and winning. The accumulation of money or the pleasure of dealing with money was secondary.

Here’s the breakdown of Aries/Mars and Capricorn energy amongst our modern bankers:

Moynihan: Mars in Libra conjunct sun in Libra with Saturn and moon in Capricorn.

Dimon: Moon in Aries with Mars in Capricorn.

Pandit: Sun in Capricorn with Mars in Aries.

Mars/Aries and Capricorn

The Mars/Aries energy suggests that these men, like Charlie Sheen, are focused on WINNING. It’s about getting there, not the path.

Capricorn is about structure and control. These men not only want to win, they want control.

Okay, so I’ve described every banker you know. But let’s continue. Aries and Capricorn are both cardinal signs which means that they are square, creating a 90 degree angle. Squares cause friction.

Alexander the Great was a conqueror. He did not walk into the same office every day, eat lunch at noon and go home at 5 to watch TV or attend public relations events. While I can’t speak for Alexander himself, I’m guessing he would have found that a bit boring. Conquering and controlling are different. Conquering is active, control is stationary.

The trademark, for me, of the Aries/Capricorn square is FRUSTRATION. Like J. P. Morgan, these men are high strung, irascible, type AAA+ personalities. They want it yesterday, always.

Current transits

Funny that our current Heads of Banks, full of Aries and Capricorn energy, would be most affected by the current T-square of Pluto (in Capricorn), Uranus (in Aries) and Saturn (in Libra).

Not only are the banks in trouble, so are the bankers themselves. These men who thrive on success will not admit any kind of failure. Capricorn, especially, is involved in success and respect and failure for this sign equals death. You are a success or you don’t exist.

Aries can deal with failure more readily because it just means you have to conquer somewhere else, not here. Aries is satisfied with self, even if self’s achievements are not lasting. Aries appears to live in the present. Today’s successes are what matter, not yesterday’s failures.

The grand cross occurring is ultimately about relationships – me, you, us. Which is most important to me? Our bankers are dealing with these issues in their lives as well as in their banks.

The Ohio Astrology Top Banker Competition

For fun, I will pit our competitive banker friends against each other. Let’s pretend that there was a merger of Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup. Which of the three CEOs would win the Ohio Astrology competition to run it?

Moynihan has sun and Mars in Libra. While the Mars influence is there, Mars in Libra is in its detriment (an uncomfortable place to be). Mars is goal-oriented and Libra likes to weigh all the options, forever, before making a decision. Moon in Capricorn is tough, but squares the Libra energy. That’s a strong passive-aggressive individual who asks others to do the dirty work. After a meeting with Moynihan you might wonder what exactly it is you are supposed to do.

Dimon is a Pisces sun with moon in Aries and Mars in Capricorn. Pisces is a mutable water sign so Dimon works more from intuition than his two competitors. He can sense things before they happen and understands how the average person will feel about a change. Dimon is more emotionally tuned in to the surroundings. That may be nice in a husband, but in a CEO? Venus in Taurus suggests his interest in banking involves deeper values of what wealth represents.  

Pandit has sun in Capricorn and moon in Gemini with Mars in Aries. This is a very shrewd and crafty thinker, constantly considering opportunities and possibilities. Only one planet in water (Neptune in Scorpio) means feelings rarely get in the way of business decisions. Capricorn is known to move slowly, but Gemini is extraordinarily quick on its feet and doesn’t form attachments.

The Decision

While political maneuvering is a sport in itself, I would cast my vote for Pandit. He’s the most practical and calculating. While Dimon can sniff change in the air, Dimon runs the risk of getting emotionally involved whereas Pandit can stay removed. Moynihan is simply too indecisive and involved with the pleasurable aspects of success, like being seen in a good light and having nice dinners every night.

My pick, Pandit, currently resides in position number 3, which I’m guessing he hates. It wouldn’t surprise me if Pandit one day is in position number 1.

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The Hidden Transformation of the Federal Reserve

Posted on October 5, 2011 by ohioastrology

Thomas Jefferson is probably rolling in his grave right now. The man who desired limited federal government would be surprised, if he woke as though from a frozen time lock, to find the United States not only had a central bank, but that the President could wage war, without open threat, without approval by congress or any other body in this country.

It’s a bit of a shocker.

Federal Reserve Act

The Federal Reserve Act was passed on December 23, 1913. According to several Internet sites, the time was 6:02 pm, a deliberately late hour. Two days before Christmas, citizens were probably snuggled in their beds with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. Then-president Woodrow Wilson wanted to get it done with as little opposition as possible. Makes sense, since the idea of a central bank had been violently debated since our founding.

The horoscope for the Federal Reserve Act places the sun in Capricorn opposite Pluto in Cancer.  Since I have the “time of birth,” I know that the sun is in the 6th house with Pluto in the 12th house. Mars and Neptune are in the 1st house in Cancer opposite Jupiter in Capricorn in the 7th.

There is also an opposition of Saturn in Gemini with Mercury and Venus in Sagittarius.

The moon is in Scorpio in the 5th house.

Cancer – Capricorn Polarity

Cancer relates to home and inner emotional state. Capricorn relates to career or reputation and external status. Cancer, ruled by the moon, relates to emotions and Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, relates to control.

The purpose of the Federal Reserve, according to its website, is to conduct monetary policy, regulate banks, maintain the stability of the financial system and provide financial services to the US government.

If that doesn’t sound Capricorn, I don’t know what does.

The Cancer and Capricorn polarity is often viewed as the mother-father polarity with traditional roles attached. Mom is sweet and loving and makes you a nurturing pot of soup when you’re sick. Dad is out “in the world” making money in a corporate job. If you’ve been bad, he will punish you when you get home but generally is fair and espouses his wisdom of the world to you and makes sure you do everything right so you can get into college and get a good job.

In the 1960’s, this polarity was referred to as “the establishment.”

We know that Mom is not always loving, or that her love comes with “strings attached.” That’s a type of control. And Dad is actually trying to nurture you, but he knows what you need to survive in this cruel world so makes you get up from your fall and ignores your tears because you have to learn.

When those around us decide to do things “in our best interest,” they are often adopting the role of the parent. Parent equals control, in both good and bad connotations.

Pluto in Capricorn

Pluto is currently transiting Capricorn and is conjunct the Federal Reserves’ natal sun and opposing its natal Pluto. In other words, the Federal Reserve is through half of a Pluto cycle.

From this transit of the 6th house sun, I suspect the Federal Reserve is in bad health, the kind where it’s hanging by a string.

That the US economy is down, we all know. Pluto will be challenging both the “mothering” and “fathering” of the Federal Reserve. The children will be rebelling.

While Pluto is transiting Capricorn, Uranus is transiting Aries in the Fed’s 10th house, the house of reputation and public persona. Neptune entering Pisces is moving from the Fed’s 8th house to the 9th house. Saturn lingers for another year in Libra, in the Fed’s 4th house.

With all this going on in the chart, I’m quite surprised the Fed has kept a low profile. It appears to be falling apart at the seams. Mommy and Daddy are getting divorced, but they are not telling the children. Dad has been gradually moving his clothes to his new girlfriend’s apartment and mom has been burning dad’s love letters in the fireplace.

With Uranus transiting the midheaven, my guess is there will be a sudden and shocking announcement in the next few years of the Fed changing form. With Arian energy, there seems to be more desire for independence.

Neptune in the 9th suggests foreign involvement. The Federal Reserve is the third central bank of the US. The Second National Bank’s re-charter was vetoed in 1834 by Andrew Jackson. One of his complaints was ownership and subsequent domination by foreigners.

I don’t know enough about the banking system to understand how the current transits might play out, but there is definitely a power struggle going on in the institution of the Federal Reserve. I know, in politics “power struggle” is the sunrise of life in politics. However, I have to guess that power has shifted already in a way that’s not seen. Pluto is in the natal 12th house, the house of secrets.

The Future

Pluto will be transiting Capricorn for another 10-12 years. It’s going to be a long haul. My astrological guess is that after this transit, the economy will be more egalitarian as Pluto moves into Aquarius.

If nothing else, don’t hang out at the mailbox looking for credit card offers. I still remember the day when I got up to five offers a day. Those days are definitely over.

Link

The Horoscope of the Federal Reserve by Bill Meridian.

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Republican Fight Club: Cain and Perry

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ohioastrology

The first rule of the Republican Fight Club is “Find Something to Fight About.” One of the great challenges in American politics is finding something that is truly different between you and that guy standing over at the other podium who looks just like you and feeds from the same lobbyists.

Herman Cain and Rick Perry don’t look alike. No wonder their fight is about just that – race.

Politically this fight seems better for Cain who is saying, “Look, I’m not the same as those others guys (and gals).”

Astrologically, Cain and Perry are quite different.

Cain has sun in Sagittarius and moon probably in Aries and Mars in Leo. Those are the three fire signs forming what’s called a grand trine. Cain fights with Greek fire. He fights fire with fire and will flame you with the lash of his tongue. And if you get him truly angry, there may even be some fisticuffs.

Cain is a strong and confident fighter. In fact, with so much fire, Cain is a fighter even if there is no battle to be fought. That’s a little problem Aries has and why it harangues those around it. Aries is a warrior and if you don’t fight with your Aries loved one, they will find you a big bore.

Fire likes to incite, so if you do not rise to the antagonisms of your fire friends, they will just try harder next time. Fire is no quitter.

Perry has a watery Pisces sun, earthy Virgo moon and a total of five other planets in air. Only Pluto is in fire (Leo). Perry does not fight fire with fire. Perry fights fire with water and air.

If Perry goes into his air qualities, he will be feeding fire as air feeds fire. Air is about socializing and communicating. I’ve got news for Perry – creating a dialogue with Cain will just feed his fire. From an astrological perspective, to win this fight with Cain, Perry will have to stop talking.

Now water, that’s something that puts out fire. If Perry strategically uses his water qualities to fight the Fiery Cain, he may win.

How to fight with water?

Pisces (and Virgo to some extent) have the defense of being the victim and martyr. Cain is saying (accurately, I believe) that his race is being treated unfairly. If Perry mirrors that back to Cain and usurps the role of victim, he could win.

The best water strategy of all is to cry.

If Perry does that, Cain would be advised to simply be content with having taken a stand publicly. I’m not suggesting Cain’s motives are purely political, but if Perry gets people weepy, this could be a good solution.

If this were a physical fight, like something held in Las Vegas and available on paid television, all of my money would be wagered on Cain. I would bet extra, even, that Perry would be a no-show.

Politics is really not so simple as physical fighting. Cain may be stronger, but Perry may be craftier.

Now, what time does the fight start? What channel?

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Johnson and Roemer – Two More Spices in the Republican Stew

Posted on October 3, 2011 by ohioastrology

Watching the Republican presidential candidate run up, I’ve been wondering, “Where are the Capricorns?” You’d think the Grand Old Party would hatch lots of Capricorns, the zodiac’s most reverent advocates of Authority.

While perusing Republican senators and governors for the Ohio Astrology Republican Pick, which, by the way, is John Cornyn, I came across few Capricorns. With Pluto transiting Capricorn, most are probably picking up the pieces of a life transformed.

There is one declared candidate with sun in Capricorn – Gary Johnson. I’ll take a look at his chart and the additional chart I haven’t peeked at, Buddy Roemer.

Gary Johnson

Johnson has sun in Capricorn and moon in late Cancer or early Leo. That moon placement makes a difference in this chart. Moon in Cancer means Johnson has a T-square of sun (in Capricorn), moon and Uranus (in Cancer) and Saturn and Neptune (in Libra).

Moon in Cancer would mean 50% of Johnson’s planets are in cardinal signs. Cardinal is motivated, pushy and bossy. Too much cardinal can be recognized easily. You and the cardinal sign go to the department bake sale. You say you are going to buy a cookie. The cardinal sign elbows you and says, “No, buy the brownie.”

The cardinal sign will walk into your house and try to change something immediately. Even before the hug, you will hear, “You should put a painting on that bare wall.”

Get it?

If Johnson has a Leo moon, he might be more composed, picking his battles carefully and not so argumentative. Capricorn and Leo together are a forceful combination. The Leo would make him more regal and the Cancer more nervous.

Ohio Astrology Assessment: Definitely need more information on this one. If you have Johnson’s time of birth, send it to ohioastrology@yahoo.com. Johnson is probably too nervous and jittery for the job. Also, Pluto is transiting Capricorn so there are probably relationship issues that need to be resolved before walking in the glare of the spotlight.

Buddy Roemer

Roemer reminds me of Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain – he’s probably jumped in the ring for FUN. Now that I think more about it, some probably run for president not because they think they will succeed, but because the gumption of doing it opens up other possibilities. Maybe Gingrich, Cain and Roemer can create a new Vegas casino complex. Cain can run it, Roemer can promote it and Gingrich can play craps in it.

Roemer has sun and Neptune in Libra and moon in Sagittarius. Uranus, Mars and Saturn are in Gemini. Pluto and Jupiter are in Leo. Mercury and Venus are in Virgo. There are zero (0) planets in water signs.

This is a man who wears Rose Colored Glasses, has an extraordinarily detailed memory and the ability to rationalize away any piece of information at any time. This clever one should be a lawyer.

Libra and Gemini are both signs that indicate choice and duality. That Roemer switched parties shows that he thinks about both sides of an issue. The question is whether he ever lands or is one of those types in constant confusion. To me, chronic confusion is a condition just like those described in prescription drug commercials. If Roemer were to have one of today’s illnesses, it would probably be attention deficit disorder.

Ohio Astrology Assessment: Inconsistent personality. Super intelligent confusion does not bode well in American politics. Alternate career suggestions:  1) pundit, 2) Entertainment Mogul or 3) Proofreader.

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Ohio Astrology Picks Republican Presidential Candidate

Posted on October 2, 2011 by ohioastrology

Full disclosure, I’m not a Republican. I don’t want to define myself in our dualistic party system, but if forced against the wall by my literal countrymen, I can’t claim to be Republican.

Regardless, as a liberal I will offer the Republican Party some advice, free of my usual $50,000 consulting fee. They are clearly having trouble deciding on a presidential candidate. My observation is that the Republican Party is okay with a candidate who speaks the platform even if said person may not fully understand what he/she is saying.

That’s not my value, but I kept it in mind as I looked through some options. I scanned the potential candidates quickly because, as I’ve mentioned, I’m offering my services for free and a full astrological profile of all potential candidates takes precious time away from this blog.

The Ohio Astrology Pick for Republican Presidential Nominee is John Cornyn.

Cornyn is currently a senator from Texas. Texas is the land where Republicans plot and plan, so this is a perfect state from which to pick a candidate.

Yes, I know Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, is running. All Cornyn needs to do is promise the coveted new “Veterinarian General” position to Perry and move to the next space on the playing board.

Cornyn has sun in Aquarius and moon in Taurus. You got it, fixed signs. Republicans should not forget that the man they call the Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan, had sun in Aquarius and moon in Taurus. Cornyn, like Reagan, can appear calm and collected in the most trying of circumstances.

Aquarius is a fixed air sign known for commitment to groups and ideals. Taurus the fixed earth sign is known for practicality, stubbornness and materialism. The signs combined are a stubborn commitment to ideals.

Venus in Capricorn means Cornyn choses his closest companions carefully. He is discreet.

Pluto in Leo opposes sun. My own “mark of a politician” involves Pluto in square to sun or moon. A Pluto opposition also indicates that Cornyn seeks the power of control which seems to drive those that run for political office. In other words, he’s controlling enough for the job. Mucho controlling enough.

Neptune conjunct Saturn in Libra means that close relationships are not so good. That’s okay because who has time for romance when they are running for president? Also, Aquarius likes groups, but not group hugs. Cornyn is an emotionally detached crusader who won’t let one crying hockey mom change his ultimate aim.

Mars in Scorpio, the fixed water sign, shows great determination. Do not cross this man; he will get you back. He may do it in an Aquarian, aloof manner, such as changing the law so that your mangy dog must now face euthanasia.

Next November Cornyn will be undergoing some aspects that suggest even if he isn’t president, whatever political changes occur will have great effect on him.

Saturn will be transiting Scorpio, conjunct that Mars. This is a time for revenge of some situation that may have happened up to two years ago. It may occur to Cornyn rather than from Cornyn. There may be a Hatfield & McCoy situation going on in his life with a lot of tits for tats.

Pluto will be transiting Capricorn, conjunct that Venus. This indicates some powerful new friends.

Uranus transiting Aries will be coming closer to Cornyn’s natal Jupiter in Aries suggesting more prominent position in life.

Cornyn, or someone like him, seems a better pick for candidate than what the Republicans are panning in the river of Republicans. It’s not gold, that’s for sure.

I’m off. I now need to find Cornyn a running mate.

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Chris Christie – Fold This One

Posted on October 1, 2011 by ohioastrology

Another Republican Presidential candidate – niiice.

The Republican Party is very much like a merchandise cataloger. Market some product before the big season, test the waters, order more from China or nix it before you waste your inventory and storage dollars. They are clearly still selecting product.

The Republicans are now serving us a Virgo sun and Sagittarius moon in the form of Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey.

Pop Quiz – It’s time for the Ohio Astrology Aptitude Test (or OAAT, pronounced “whaaat?”). High scores on the OAAT allow one to enter the most prestigious astrology schools in the nation. Put your books away and put on your thinking cap. If you answer this one-question quiz correctly, you get the Virgo Perfect Score Award.

Question: Chris Christie has the same sun and moon placement as what famous person(s)?

  1. Charlie Sheen
  2. Amy Winehouse
  3. Both

 If you answered “3,” you are correct!

Yes, there are lots of souls on the planet with Virgo sun and Sagittarian moon. My estimate is 42 million people have this combination in a 6-billion person world. If the US has a population of 311 million, there could be as many as 2 million folks in the US who share this combination with Chris Christie, 2 million peeps who vacillate between Virgo perfection and Sagittarian indulgence. 

Being a little overweight is more an indication of a Sagittarius moon than Sheen and Winehouse’s near anorexia. I’m guessing, though, that Christie has gone up and down in weight with Virgo dueling Sagittarius.

Christie’s sun in Virgo is conjunct the powerful, controlling Pluto with Uranus hanging back a little, but also in Virgo. Jupiter is in Pisces opposite Uranus and, by sign, opposite both sun and Pluto.

This Jupiter/Sagittarius influence is strong.

Christie appears to be a controlling, perfectionist Virgo who makes the rules, to the detail, and demands everyone follow those rules, except, maybe, himself. He wants to follow the rules, truly, but that Sagittarius moon can’t ignore the delights of the world. Jupiter in Pisces adds to the sheer enjoyment of pleasure. In the case of Pisces, pleasure often comes in liquid form.

My image is of a man who penny pinches all year, denying himself both necessities and luxuries only to take all that saved money to Las Vegas to bet it all on his favorite pony and then regretting it.

Christie is by turns nervous and carefree, shrewd and innocent.

What about fixed signs, those determined, stubborn signs that Americans love in a president?

Christine has Saturn in Aquarius and Neptune in Scorpio. Saturn is where we lack, have boundaries or restrictions. In Aquarius, Christie is not one to share his ideals in a group situation. He may have close companions, but he’s not really one to merge with a group for an intellectual ideal. He might merge over some drinking (Jupiter in Pisces), but not because children are working in factories in some far off land.

The moon (in Sagittarius), Saturn (in Aquarius) and Mars (in Cancer) are a Yod, finger of God, aspect. The finger points to Mars in Cancer. This aspect is saying, “Family is where you need to look.”

Venus and Mercury are in Libra, another pleasure-loving sign. Mercury squares Mars. He doesn’t always tell his family the truth.

Here’s my sense of this man – he’s quirky and fun, unpredictable (lots of mutable sign energy) and has a close set of drinking (or in whatever way he parties) buddies. He loves his family, but is taken away by his love of non-family pleasures. After he’s indulged, he reacts nervously to the damage he may have caused, both to others and himself.

While Christie might be able to fight for his close friends and family, I just can’t see this one leading a nation based on ideals. It ain’t happening. He’s ultimately personal and can’t sacrifice for something he can’t see in front of him.

If Christie were to become a candidate, I have a feeling he would undermine a full nomination by doing something unpredictable and embarrassing.

Christie would probably be most happy sticking to behind-the-scenes politics where you get the same goodies as on-stage politics, but don’t sweat so much from the glare of the lights.

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Callista Gingrich – A Warm Tough Cookie

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ohioastrology

Callista Gingrich, wife of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, has just published a book of history for 4 – 8 year olds entitled “Sweet Land of Liberty” because, she says, “About two generations ago, our country stopped teaching American history.”

In an attempt to keep the kids’ attention while reading about history in “Sweet Land of Liberty,” a character called Ellis the Elephant was created.

Are elephants indigenous to the United States?

Native flora and fauna is also not being taught in our country.

To teach US history properly, it might have been better to choose an animal that is native to what is now the United States, like a buffalo. But that might bring up the issue of over-hunting that caused them to be nearly extinct, something we don’t want to bring up with readers of such a tender age. Images presented at such a young age leave a lasting impression.

If I had Mrs. Gingrich’s time of birth, it would look for placements in her chart that would suggest a love of history. I would look for emphasis on the education and communication polarity of the 3rd/9th houses.

Mrs. Gingrich’s sun is in Pisces conjunct Saturn in Pisces and near Mars in Pisces. Her moon is in Leo.

The Leo moon is easy to spot. Leo loves its hair. Intense hair is in the realm of the lion. So is the pride that comes with it. Leo, the fixed fire sign, is expressive, loving, and generous with an emotional need to be the center of attention.

Mrs. Gingrich’s moon probably loves the campaign trail. All that attention! All the pageantry!

While Leo likes attention for just being alive, Pisces seeks a different kind of relating. Pisces, the mutable water sign, wants deep emotional and spiritual connection. Saturn conjunct the sun in Pisces adds the message, “You’re not spiritual enough. You’re not empathetic enough. Do more for others.”

An abundance of Pisces in her chart suggests Mrs. Gingrich is willing to sacrifice her needs for others. She’d probably sacrifice until the buffaloes come home if it weren’t for that Leo moon shouting, “Hey, what about me?”

When the Leo moon shouts too loudly, Mrs. Gingrich might do something emotional to get her own needs met. That outburst is probably followed by guilt and then more sacrifice.

Speaking of history, there is a recent historical figure that has sun in Pisces and moon in Leo – Mikhail Gorbachev. He initiated freedoms in the Soviet Union that led to its ultimate collapse and his fall from power. You might say he sacrificed his own power by using his power to grant freedoms to others which ultimately led to his own fall. I don’t know his story to know if this is how he perceives it. One more history book for my reading list.

Mrs. Gingrich was born during the Uranus-Pluto conjunction in Virgo. That conjunction opposes her sun-Saturn conjunction in Pisces. This is the aspect that brought about the “Summer of Love.”

Saturn represents authority and structures. Pluto and Uranus opposing it manifested in the US as hippie, anti-establishment energy. The generation born under this aspect has an in-born distrust of authority.

My sense of Mrs. Gingrich is that she is a woman who will sacrifice much for her beliefs. However, if you take advantage of her willingness to sacrifice, she will fight back. She’ll bend, but she won’t break.

If you cross the line, she will most likely shun you rather than attack you.  If your transgressions are far out of line, however, I could see her kicking some dust in your face and maybe even sharing all of her accurate Piscean perceptions about you. She may even give you one of those “kill you with kindness” treatments.

Pisces is a sign of empathy and people naturally share their innermost feelings with this “astral social worker” of the zodiac. Moon in Leo allows her to add some additional energy to the hug she gives you when you’ve finished your coffee and pie and are ready to face your life again.

My image for Mrs. Gingrich is a Warm Tough Cookie.

Or maybe that should be a Warm Tough Apple Pie. That’s more American.

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Vladimir Putin’s Presidential Run

Posted on September 26, 2011 by ohioastrology

Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Russia, announced that he will run for President of Russia next March. I bet you $50 he’ll win. I just have that feeling.

Sometimes people win elections simply because the other candidate is incapacitated in some way, like eating bad fish and getting sick; you know, that sort of thing. Like Henry I of England. He had fish for lunch, which never agreed with him anyway, and didn’t make it to dinner.

From an astrological perspective, Putin is experiencing and will still be experiencing during the election, like the rest of us, the Saturn transit through Libra. For a man with sun, Saturn, Neptune and Mercury in Libra, this is important.

Saturn in Libra is the contracting and/or crystallizing of relationships. While this seems bad and may be causing many breakups, I sometimes forget that Saturn is exalted in the sign of Libra.

Every planet has a sign in which it is exalted, which means the planet’s purpose can be directed appropriately. On the other side, there is a sign in which a planet is in detriment, where it can’t manifest properly.

For example, Mars is the planet of focused, goal-oriented, aggressive action. It’s ruled by Aries, the god of war. It’s exalted in Capricorn, that ambitious goal-driven sign who steps on others to achieve its goals. Its detriment is Libra because Libra is the scales and goal-oriented action can’t fuss with both sides of an issue. You are my enemy and to kill you I can’t think about your family and misbegotten beliefs. I can’t go to the other side and understand you. If I do, I can’t kill you.

While Mars doesn’t like being in Libra, Saturn does. Saturn is the planet of contraction, crystallization and 3D reality. Because it’s about life on earth, it’s also considered a planet of hardships and lack.

This AstroTableTalk article examines intelligently the many faces of Saturn exalted in Libra.

Ultimately what I think the AstroTableTalk article is trying to say is that Saturn is exalted in Libra because it brings fairness and justice. It is the crystallization of both sides of any split into what is fair. That’s why in the list of professions for Libra, you will see judge.

Putin not only has Saturn in Libra, but the sun, Neptune and Mercury as well. The sun in Libra is a different manifestation than Saturn in Libra. The sun is about self and Libra is about other so sun in Libra seeks partnership for self-reflection and is considered a wishy-washy sign because of its inability to make decisions.

Saturn transiting Libra is breaking up relationships, I believe, because it should. Those relationships are not right, not fair, not equal, not balanced. Saturn is balancing the scales in relationships. Saturn is passing by a wobbly scale where the merchant has put a heavy, rotting apple on one side. Saturn is removing the apple.

Putin’s plethora of planets in Libra suggests he’s doing what he thinks is fair. He probably perceives things not going fairly and needs to intervene in a judge-like manner. He’s doing what’s right for you even if you don’t agree.

And where is Putin’s moon? In trying to determine whether his personality was more like a Taurus moon or Gemini moon, I discovered that Putin’s date of birth is also not clear. I originally looked at October 7, 1952 but see he could have been born October 1, 1952. The planets in Libra remain the same on both dates, but the moon shifts several signs from October 1 to October 7.

Because of Putin’s athletic skills, I will guess the moon is actually in Aries, which puts his birthday around October 2.

Regardless, Uranus is currently transiting Aries and will oppose his four planets in Libra. If the moon is in Aries, that gives extra shock and impulse to an already impulsive moon. Uranus opposing the sun can bring unexpected outbursts and attacks from others.

Uranus will come into full opposition around spring of 2013. That’s when the occurrence of accidents or open opposition is most likely to occur.

While Saturn is transiting Libra and Uranus Aries, Pluto is making its long journey through Capricorn. Astrologers recognize this as a T-square. It’s friction with Saturn and Uranus duking it out and Pluto playing the unwelcome mediator.

With his Libra planets in the ring, Putin will be personally involved in this outer planet boxing match. Now that I examine it more closely, I think I might lose my $50. Pluto in Capricorn represents the transformation and possible destruction of societal structures.

Not only will Putin possibly lose, but it’s also possible the rules will change before he gets a chance to re-become the President of Russia.

Just like empires, people rise and fall. The astrological aspects to Putin’s chart suggest there will be open enemies to his plans. He may win, but it won’t be easy. Not that Russian and Soviet Union politics were ever easy.

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Ann Romney, Queen Bee not Aunt Bee

Posted on September 25, 2011 by ohioastrology

This morning I read about the home-spun authenticity of Ann Romney, wife of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Of course, checking out the horoscope behind the authenticity was a must.

First let me say I LOVE THIS. Watching politicians’ attempts to project images takes me back to watching plays in elementary school. You’re taught by elementary school not to laugh (openly) at others but still don’t have the maturity to restrain your giggles watching your friends trying to portray characters in a play. Their acting is terrible, it’s funny and you laugh.

According to the AP story, Ann and Mitt Romney were flipping pancakes recently at a political fundraiser. Mrs. Romney is quoted in the article as saying that she served pancakes nearly every morning before her children went to school.

I don’t question the authenticity of Mrs. Romney’s love of making pancakes nearly every morning for her sons. I’m sure she did. And I’m sure she enjoyed it. I believe her.

What I’m giggling about, with her chart in hand, is the IMAGE being projected of a women who loves to stay home and serve her family.

Mrs. Romney has sun, Venus and Mars in fiery Aries, moon in fiery Sagittarius and Pluto and Saturn in fiery Leo. Yes, this is a grand fire trine.

Mrs. Romney almost has a grand air trine as well with Uranus in Gemini, Neptune in Libra and Jupiter in Aquarius. Jupiter is a little off the mark for making this a full-fledged grand trine.

Mercury in Taurus provides the one earth sign in the chart. She communicates in an earthy, grounded way, but she is far from grounded.

You’ve probably realized by now that there is an element lacking – water. Water is about emotions, empathy and spiritual connectedness. The home-iest of the signs is Cancer, which rules motherhood, family and belonging.

Back to the pancakes. My first question to a woman with a chart full of fire and air who tries to project an image of traditional Colonial femininity is – after cooking the pancakes did you do the dishes? Or did you have, say, domestic help?

Fire signs are about confidence, enthusiasm, energy and passion. Mrs. Romney has energy in abundance. She can certainly do dishes, but fire signs would rather do something else, like go out and play with friends. Add an air trine to the mix and this is someone who definitely does not like to stay home. This is the chart of a social extrovert.

Mr. Romney, who from the Ohio Astrology assessment is not very confident, appears to have married what he lacks. Just like the poor, handsome lad of a French novel, Mitt Romney appears to have married into “confidence” the way a novel’s protagonist would have married into wealth.

Fire is also very expressive. I’m guessing that if the men in her family didn’t comply with her wishes, Mrs. Romney, an impulsive Aries, would have thrown a flapjack at their heads.

Mrs. Romney, with her abundance of fire, would have made a terrific athlete. Sports are a fine outlet for aggressive and warlike energy.

Moon in Sagittarius makes Mrs. Romney a wandering risk taker. If she hasn’t been to Las Vegas, she needs to put it on her bucket list because the sparkling glamour of the opulent hotels will appeal to her fiery nature and the gambling will appeal to Sagittarius, that gambler of the zodiac.

With little earth in her chart, Mrs. Romney is not much of a penny pincher. This is someone who likes nice things both for herself and for her family. “Waste not want not,” are the words of her husband, which she probably ignores.

Mrs. Romney is strong. She will fight, especially for people she loves and causes she cares about. Will she help you clean the vomit off the kitchen chair? Maybe not, but she will make sure it gets cleaned. She’s in charge.

I feel better about Mitt Romney as a candidate knowing that he does have the confidence and strength of Hercules, just not in his own personality. He complemented himself by marrying a woman with an abundance of confidence and strength.

And what does Mrs. Romney receive in return from her husband? She receives emotional sensitivity from his abundance of water (sun and several planets in Pisces, moon and Jupiter in Scorpio). He is the emotional antenna, she is the action.  

The Romneys for President! Together, they have it all.

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