Matt Schlapp's Astrology Chart

An Astrologer 1867 versus A Political Operative 1967

by Jude Cowell, partisan for the common good

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If Republican operative and lobbyist Matt Schlapp, pictured above, weren't such an election denying fool for Herr Trump, it might be somewhat amusing that he shares his steamy Fire-Water Sun Sagittarius-Moon Cancer personality blend with legendary Scottish astrologer, writer, lecturer, and theosophist Isabelle Pagan (1867-1960).

Here they are now:

So as you see above, the two were born 100 years apart! Mystic visionary Pagan on December 12, 1867, and Mr. Schlapp on December 18, 1967. Naturally, there are similarities and differences between them shown by their planetary placements so my study notes are messily squished upon the dual images for the curious reader.

One stand-put factor is that their Jupiters oppose one another by sign with Pagan's Pisces Jupiter indicating altruism, while Schlapp's Virgo Jupiter suggests excessive ambition. Considering their vocational callings, this makes sense. One similarity is that both were born with Chiron in Pisces, the crisis over connecting with the God force placement (Hand-Clow), and having a crusading temperament "in pursuit of the Ring of Power" (R. Nolle).

Disagree as you wish, but my guess is that such a pursuit for an altruistic astrologer would be for spiritual power and depth of knowledge, while a man working with success-at-any-cost politics would reach for the worldly, materialistic kind of power and control over others. How interesting then that Schlapp's natal Venus in Scorpio opposes Pagan's natal Pluto Rx in Taurus - is this a cosmic time link hint that conjures images of power struggles, underhanded manipulation, and even cut-throat competition? Because it reminds me of mobbed-up Republican operatives doing the bidding of you-know-who, Mr. Materialism himself. And now he's sacriligiously hawking Bibles!

Well after all, the Taurus-Scorpio polarity concerns finances, jealousy, envy, and the need to develop self-control rather than bossing around other people. You know: like control freaks trying to force their religious, social, and political ideas onto an entire country - as if genuine morality can be forced externally.

Okay, I'll quit fussing and add this: if you're wondering are there any other famous personages born under the auspices of the Sun Sag-Moon Cancer blend? Well, I know of at least two folks you've probably heard of: mystic poet and master artist-engraver William Blake, and guitarist extraordinaire Jimi Hendrix whose famous rendition at Woodstock (1969) of The Star Spangled Banner seems particularly poignant right now.

Why? Because here are Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Updates concerning this tragic disaster. My sincere condolences go to all involved.

Note: during the 24-hour periods of Pagan's and Schlapp's birth dates, the Moons and Suns of both natives remained in Cancer and Sagittarius so we know this is their personality blend even if their birth hours are inaccurate. For more details see Sun Sign-Moon Sign by Charles and Suzi Harvey #ad jc