Presidential Astrology: The Sprint to the Finish Line

[katty]

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NewsScope for September 9, 2008


Presidential Astrology: The Sprint to the Finish Line

"The stars are aligned. Change will come." This video introduction of John McCain at last week's convention sounded a bit, well, astrological. It's as if the speech writers knew that exciting, revolutionary Uranus will oppose stodgy ol' Saturn on Election Day. Obama's mantra has long been "change," and now that Sarah Palin is on McCain's ticket, the Republican flavor of "change" is also in the running.

While most political astrologers have found good reasons to pick Obama as the eventual winner, McCain's horoscope also looks quite promising. A simple formula based on each politician's connections with the U.S. Moon at 25º Aquarius* does not reveal a clear winner. Obama's natal Uranus at 25º Leo, along with his Saturn (25º Capricorn) and Vesta (25º Taurus) ensures a solid connection with popular sentiments.

John McCain's Ceres at 25º Scorpio represents his reform-minded style that connects him to voters. Plus, his progressed Jupiter at 25º Sagittarius is reminiscent of George W. Bush's progressed Jupiter (25º Libra), which brought him the elections in 2000 and 2004. Obama's progressed chart shows no connections to the U.S. Moon, so using this system the only conclusion one can draw is that the race will be close.

Check for major progressions to and from each candidate's Midheaven to get a picture of their evolving public status: McCain's progressed Midheaven (P2 MC) is conjunct Venus, his ruling planet, while Obama's progressed Sun is sextile his Midheaven. They're both solid indicators of success. Joe Biden's P2 MC is conjunct his Sun, and if a reported 4:40 pm birth time for Sarah Palin is correct, then her P2 MC is favorably trine her Sun in the Seventh House of Partners.

The Mercury Factor (cont'd)

[tanyev]

1. "Not until November 4 (at 11:00 am EST) does Mercury enter decisive Scorpio,

when last-minute choices will collectively determine the next president."


Don't know if I can take it that long.....:banghead:

[katty]

2. yes-it is already so grueling

[southerncrone]

3. Let's hope it will be the Phoenix rising out of the ashes, or the Eagle, as opposed to the

vindictive Scorpion that will emerge to decide this election.

[katty]

4. yes, & i am getting a sense of 'the phoenix' rising