August 4th
Every Friday morning, for the past 10 years, my friends and I have met in the local laundromat. Because of our common political views it wouldn’t be long before we began to refer to our Friday morning rendezvous’ as our “summit meetings”, as we hashed out our own strategies to save the world. I mention this, because looking at Obama’s chart, I can’t help but believe, in his heart of hearts, (esp. with his Moon in Gemini in the 4th House) he would fit right in with us in the laundromat, progressive to the bone, wearing his mis-matched left-overs from the week, eager to solve all the ills of the world, one by one, as he folded his t-shirts.
So what has led progressives, including my husband, to proclaim, “He’s just another lying, manipulating politician.” I believe my husband is only half right: he is a politician; but I’m not so sure about the lying, manipulating part. Politician, yes. Actor, yes. Leo, 100%.
I blame it on Neptune.
Neptune is idealistic. It rules fogs, gases, and mirrors, masks, and actors. Neptune rules illusion, as well as disillusionment. There is often confusion about one’s stance and identity when Neptune travels through one's Rising Sign, as it is with Obama. One becomes too concerned with the expectations of others to the point of losing one’s personal identity in the collective. The picture that he presents of himself, therefore becomes contradictory and confusing. People tend to act on the basis of who they want to be, or who they want other people to think they are, rather than who they really are. It could very well be, that who he is, has become less important, is fading into the background. For this can also be an extremely idealistic time in which people are willing to sacrifice their personal desires, their personal lives, for a much higher cause... Once again, Neptune is idealistic in its highest expression.
Every Friday morning, for the past 10 years, my friends and I have met in the local laundromat. Because of our common political views it wouldn’t be long before we began to refer to our Friday morning rendezvous’ as our “summit meetings”, as we hashed out our own strategies to save the world. I mention this, because looking at Obama’s chart, I can’t help but believe, in his heart of hearts, (esp. with his Moon in Gemini in the 4th House) he would fit right in with us in the laundromat, progressive to the bone, wearing his mis-matched left-overs from the week, eager to solve all the ills of the world, one by one, as he folded his t-shirts.
So what has led progressives, including my husband, to proclaim, “He’s just another lying, manipulating politician.” I believe my husband is only half right: he is a politician; but I’m not so sure about the lying, manipulating part. Politician, yes. Actor, yes. Leo, 100%.
I blame it on Neptune.
Neptune is idealistic. It rules fogs, gases, and mirrors, masks, and actors. Neptune rules illusion, as well as disillusionment. There is often confusion about one’s stance and identity when Neptune travels through one's Rising Sign, as it is with Obama. One becomes too concerned with the expectations of others to the point of losing one’s personal identity in the collective. The picture that he presents of himself, therefore becomes contradictory and confusing. People tend to act on the basis of who they want to be, or who they want other people to think they are, rather than who they really are. It could very well be, that who he is, has become less important, is fading into the background. For this can also be an extremely idealistic time in which people are willing to sacrifice their personal desires, their personal lives, for a much higher cause... Once again, Neptune is idealistic in its highest expression.
With Obama’s South Node in Aquarius, and Neptune sitting right on this degree, on his birthday, one can see that he’s been trying to release, lose, dissolve any radical feelings of antipathy, feelings of it’s us against them, through the realization, that as the President of the United States, he represents all of the people, not just the ones who agree with him. Even the ones who hate and fear him. And if that means reaching across the aisle, if that means, meeting with, hiring, listening to people, who would just as soon string him up than be in the same room as him, then so be it. This approach to conciliation with people who have no intention of cooperating, bewilders and frustrates us, but is Obama’s life path. It is what he is meant to do. And at times it may seem exasperatingly hopeless, and useless, maybe even to him...nonetheless, it is his path. And it may seem to those of us on the progressive side, that he is too conciliatory, too accommodating.. but that’s mostly just because we’re not seeing everything there is to see. There is a higher purpose here.
Interestingly enough, the transiting aspects that are influencing President Obama on his birthday (and therefore for many months to come), are pretty hard core. Mars, Jupiter and Pluto are in an exact t-square, joined with Saturn and Uranus. Pluto, the ruler of corporations, big money and perhaps, those that feel they own and/or control the country, is transiting Obama’s house of “friends”... this is also the house of Congress in mundane astrology. Pluto squares, and is in conflict with Saturn and Uranus, the rulers of Obama’s Aquarian ascendant. Coincidentally, Obama also has Aquarius rising in his Solar Return chart (placed in Chicago, where he is reported to be celebrating his birthday).
Along with Jupiter and Uranus, the planets of progressive change on Obama’s side, these aspects give tremendous drive and determination. This is the sort of energy that knows no limits, that works persistently into the night, day in and day out. With this energy behind him, the President is going to feel very determined to achieve his goals at all costs. The result is tremendous success. But there is a caveat here. It has to do with honesty, integrity and sticking to the rules. The opposition will stop at nothing to try and find a way to undermine his authority, and to stop him in his tracks. There are powerful forces afoot, determined to bring him down, and stop his momentum. Now an attack against the President, is an attack against the country, but these attacks and roadblocks, although apparently coming from without, are actually coming from within, from those who wish to “seize the throne”, or take back control. Or fear that they are losing what control and power they have... There is an inference of huge corporate or financial backing working against the President and the policies that he is trying to promote. But it looks like they’re going to have a big fight on their hands. Saturn in Libra, ruler of Obama's Aquarian ascendant, can be the iron fist in the velvet glove. And he will be called out to defend both himself, and his policies. And he will do so with his usual eloquent style.
Interestingly enough, the transiting aspects that are influencing President Obama on his birthday (and therefore for many months to come), are pretty hard core. Mars, Jupiter and Pluto are in an exact t-square, joined with Saturn and Uranus. Pluto, the ruler of corporations, big money and perhaps, those that feel they own and/or control the country, is transiting Obama’s house of “friends”... this is also the house of Congress in mundane astrology. Pluto squares, and is in conflict with Saturn and Uranus, the rulers of Obama’s Aquarian ascendant. Coincidentally, Obama also has Aquarius rising in his Solar Return chart (placed in Chicago, where he is reported to be celebrating his birthday).
Along with Jupiter and Uranus, the planets of progressive change on Obama’s side, these aspects give tremendous drive and determination. This is the sort of energy that knows no limits, that works persistently into the night, day in and day out. With this energy behind him, the President is going to feel very determined to achieve his goals at all costs. The result is tremendous success. But there is a caveat here. It has to do with honesty, integrity and sticking to the rules. The opposition will stop at nothing to try and find a way to undermine his authority, and to stop him in his tracks. There are powerful forces afoot, determined to bring him down, and stop his momentum. Now an attack against the President, is an attack against the country, but these attacks and roadblocks, although apparently coming from without, are actually coming from within, from those who wish to “seize the throne”, or take back control. Or fear that they are losing what control and power they have... There is an inference of huge corporate or financial backing working against the President and the policies that he is trying to promote. But it looks like they’re going to have a big fight on their hands. Saturn in Libra, ruler of Obama's Aquarian ascendant, can be the iron fist in the velvet glove. And he will be called out to defend both himself, and his policies. And he will do so with his usual eloquent style.
From the day I took office, I've been told that addressing our larger challenges is too ambitious; such an effort would be too contentious. I've been told that our political system is too gridlocked, and that we should just put things on hold for a while. For those who make these claims, I have one simple question: How long should we wait? How long should America put its future on hold?
State of the Union Address, Jan. 27, 2010
Obama’s ace in the hole? His Moon in Gemini sextile Mercury in Leo. In his Solar Return chart, the Moon returns to its natal place, only a degree away. This is what gives him his eloquence.. his ability to reach out and tell us about those uncomfortable truths in ways that strike home and resonate. His Moon is in the 4th House, the house of the home, the country, the people, and even laundromats, which is why he did so well in his town hall meetings. And with this Moon strategically placed in respect to the powerful Cardinal planets, he’s in position to convince even the most stubborn, and obstinate opponents. He’s got a gift, and he’s going to have to use it.
Astrologically? My money’s on Obama with this one, especially if he fights on the side of truth and justice. But he’s got a perilous and exhausting fight ahead of him. And if all else fails, we have a washing machine waiting for him... our laundromat door will always be open.
Astrologically? My money’s on Obama with this one, especially if he fights on the side of truth and justice. But he’s got a perilous and exhausting fight ahead of him. And if all else fails, we have a washing machine waiting for him... our laundromat door will always be open.
We lose ourselves when we compromise the very ideals that we fight to defend. And we honor those ideals by upholding them not when it's easy, but when it is hard.
Nobel Lecture, Dec. 10, 2009
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