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.

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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

Astro-Notes on the Capulus of Donald Trump

When one looks at the natal chart of Donald J. Trump the most visible point, the aspirational, goal-oriented Midheaven @24Tau18 ('MC') displays to the world at large a certain fixed star (23Tau26 in 1946) Capulus, a star of male aggressive energy, and partner to Algol (female aggressive energy). In fixed star interpretation, Capulus denotes blindness, turbulence, and passionate feelings with the blindness connection probably due to the fact that Capulus is actually a nebula and nebulae were used by the Roman army to test a prospective archer's eyesight.

Focused, direct, and penetrating action is a key concept of Capulus and when linked to a natal chart suggests rash anger, hasty action, and ruthlessness that has far-reaching negative effects if mismanaged. (Brady). Maturity is the necessary antidote for more positive, thoughtful, and nuanced expressions of this star. However, Mr. Trump also has egotistical Mars, the warrior planet, rising in proud Leo--with royal star Regulus (the king, or, the kingmaker; key phrase: success if revenge is avoided). Great energy is provided to Mr. Trump as described by Capulus at MC, Mars rising, and a solar-infused Leo Ascendant (physical body) yet as always, motive is all-important in every endeavor.

And so, Donald Trump was born with Regulus rising as Capulus culminated at Midheaven, a cosmic picture shared by at least two people pointed out by Bernadette Brady in her Fixed Stars book--one famous, the other infamous: mystic, artist, poet, and engraver William Blake and Jim Jones, cult leader and mass murderer. I'll call 'positive expression of Capulus' for seer Blake and very much a 'negative expression' for Jones and his 'People's Temple' outcome of tragedy and loss.

So as the stars impel, and the Trump White House term continues, We the People will see a starry cosmic picture unfolding in both positive and negative ways through a man whose mentality leans heavily upon the 'if it can be touched, weighed, or seen, then it has existence' model of Capulus which is supported by his leading planet Uranus and natal Sun in Gemini, and a Leo Mars and Ascendant, so demanding and needy for the constant reassurance of applause and approval just to believe that he truly exists on the earthly plane.