As the recent "death" scam against former President Jimmy Carter is now debunked, I'm thinking today of my distant cousin Jimmy Carter (we're both Georgia natives) and his remarkable achievements, not the least of which has been his years of work with Habitat for Humanity.
There you'll see that transit Saturn now hangs around with Mr. Carter's natal Uranus (@18Pisces) suggesting restriction of independence; natal Uranus also trines his Pluto (@13Can31 - where transit Hades now tarries) with the trine symbolizing his nuclear scientist work as a Naval officer. A Mercury-Uranus opposition provided him with flashes of ideas and lightening quick insights.
Finding a Decent Man in America
Well, I could go on about his natal chart but suffice to say that Jimmy Carter is often spoken of as a better president than he was thought to be during his one term in the White House and for a few years afterwards - and America's supply of honest, decent men will be one less once he departs.
May comfort, harmony, and his faith be with Mr. Carter all his days.
As a new generation of US politicians bubbles happily along, we discussed earlier today two Democrats whose names have cycled up into public consciousness as potential VP picks for now-VP Kamala Harris. We looked at the Eclipses of Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona.
Another Name Simmering on The VP Hob
Now let's peek at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's Solar Eclipse Series with its themes running in the background of his life. As it happens, Baby Shapiro was born on June 20, 1973 - between two eclipses: 11 North on January 4, 1973, and 11 South on June 30, 1973.
As you see, Josh Shapiro was born just within the two-week window of influence prior to the 11 South Eclipse of 1973 so I'll list the themes of both eclipses for your consideration. When this cosmic happenstance occurs, a blending of eclipse themes may be in evidence in the person's life, or, as eclipses in the two Series repeats (every 19.6 years), its themes may take precedence - or alternate.
1973 Eclipses of Josh Shapiro
January 4, 1973 11 North @14Capricorn themes: Suddenly changing groups through ideas or travel; the implied separation can have positive outcomes as greater commitments are made. Last 11N: 2009; next 11N: 2027.
June 30, 1973 11 South @9Cancer themes: A sudden need for reforms as old methods or ideas fail and new systems are needed to deal with events and handle issues; any blocks could be tragically or violently removed. Last 11S: 2009; next 11S: 2027.
Well, there we have it. The eclipses affecting the life of Josh Shapiro are not as lightweight as those of Andy Beshear and Mike Kelly. And of course, it could be that VP Harris will choose someone entirely different from Beshear, Kelly, or Shapiro so when we find out who that brave person is, another post concerning the chosen running mate of Kamala Harris will be necessary to complete the 2024 VP picture.
Now here's the 11 South Solar Eclipse of 2027:
For more eclipse info see Brady's Predictive Astrology #ad.
And perhaps you've seen yesterday's horoscope of the Full Moon @29Capricorn under which President Biden ended his 2024 Campaign while retaining the presidency. And by now you've probably heard multiple comparisons being made between Presidents Biden and Washington - George Washington, The Father of Our Country, and our first executive leader who stepped down from the levers of power via a resignation letter dated September 19, 1796 (see the chart, below). The phrase "gave their all for their country" springs to mind for both men of character, serving until age caught up.
Then notably, George Washington at his first election refused monarchical titles which set the example for all future presidents. Well, if Tr*mp in 2016 got the memo, he must have chewed it up and swallowed it, and would do so again should he get the opportunity.
So here are four Horoscopes concerning these matters; three are in bi-wheel form, the last chart is singular; in order they are:
1. George Washington's natal (inner) surrounded by his resignation letter (September 19, 1796, set for noon):
2. Washington's natal (inner) surrounded by the July 21, 2024 Capricorn Full Moonconjunct Washington's natal Midheaven of Career and Public Status!;
3. VP Kamala Harris natal (inner) surrounded by Biden's Resignation Announced Chart (1:46 pm edt; symbolically set for Washington DC);
And finally:
4. The Biden Resignation Announced Horoscope with 1Sco41 ascending - conjunct the natal Mercury of VP Kamala Harris!
Office of Senator Kamala Harris, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; 2017
VP Harris' Important Decision
by Jude Cowell, partisan for democracy
When Joe Biden stepped down from his 2024 Campaign, he catapulted America into a new generation of politicians thereby fulfilling his early promise to be a bridge between generations! This resonates with Biden's natal Saturn (old)/Uranus (new) conjunction in Gemini (sign of youth), and interestingly, Chiron (the rainbow bridge!) has been traveling all snugged between transit Saturn and Uranus: Chiron = Saturn-Uranus - as the centaur is today. You can't make this stuff up!
Meanwhile, two names of Kamala Harris' potential VP picks have floated to the top of a long list: Gov Andy Beshear (D-KY) and Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ).
Governor Beshear speaks with what has been described as a comforting "Kentucky Blue Grass" accent and has created for himself an impressive resume of working for the people of his home state as their governor, while former astronaut Senator Kelly has a resume of service and heroism as long as anyone's arm.
Of course, these are not the only possible choices for 2024 candidate Harris' running mate but they've been mentioned and are worthy of consideration here. However, I'm actually working today to complete a different post with interruptions in my real world scheduled in a while, so let's base this brief consideration on the Solar Eclipse energies and themes that run in the background of Beshear's and Kelly's lives - the Eclipse Saros Series into which each fellow was born.
Andy Beshear November 29, 1977 Louisville, KY: 16 North October 12, 1977 @19Libra: This if the "illumination of ideas from the unconscious" eclipse inspired by the Uranus-Neptune trine of its initial elcipse. These ideas are beneficial and may be acted upon. Last 16N: 2013; next 16N: 2031.
Mark Kelly February 21, 1964 Orange, NJ: 1 South themes include being "flooded with ideas and options" that tend to have positive outcomes. Last 1S: 2018; next 1S: 2036.
And so this brief comparison between Beshear and Kelly based on their eclipses (with themes that resemble one another!) is neither for nor against either fellow as VP candidate and certainly is in no way conclusive but it does offer a small peek at Beshear and Kelly just for you, dear reader!
For more eclipse info see Bernadette Brady's Predictive Astrology #ad
UPDATE July 21, 2024: President Biden has completed his 2024 Campaign and stepped down.
UPDATE July 20, 2024: Adding just a mention here that the Full Moon of July 21, 2024 as shown, below, is or symbolizes a Moon Return to the Lunar Eclipse of July 21, 1861; this cosmically links the July 2024 lunation to the era of the Civil War. Is this significant to current events?
Well, I consider it to be worth consideration because of repeated right-wing calls for a second civil war, and the fact that to me, the Democrats who are pressuring President Biden to step down are doing Trump's and Putin's work for them - enemies of America with their greedy eyes plastered upon the overthrow of the US government via Election 2024, and violence if Democrats dare resist. SeeEvents of 1861 - of a war instigated by seditionists of the same fascist-style persuasion that is now risen again.
Well, I'm no mind reader so I'll simply post the Full Moon Horoscope for Sunday July 21, 2024 @29Cap08 which casts a bright spotlight upon US 1776 Pluto Rx (27Cap33) andUS Pluto now progressed to 29Cap32 (and Direct). You may wish to check the Sabian Symbols involved and you'll find Saturn's Symbol ("20Pisces") listed with karmic Saturn knocking at Biden's natal IC of Domestic Scene.
This significant transit times the end of one life phase, and a new phase of life beginning but it won't be an exact conjunction for President Biden's IC until February 2025 (it's penned on the chart). Having more responsibilities in the home are suggested with perhaps fewer professional duties.
Yes, other transits and progressions factor in as well but this is meant to be a brief post published just before my weekend begins!
Now as you know, Full Moons are phases of completion, culmination, fulfillment, total awareness, and/or relationships so see what you think of this lunation (at critical 29th degrees) in view of his potential for stepping down, either this weekend or going forward:
Due to these harrowing times, and because historical events tend to rhyme as eclipses and their themes reoccur through the years, the following is another of my "forewarned is forearmed" posts for daring readers who prefer to face facts in order to vanquish the monsters who may reappear on the global stage from one era to another:
When Adolf Hitler Became President of Germany on August 2, 1934, it was under the influence of not one but two Solar Eclipses: the 8 North of February 14, 1934 @25Aquarius - conjunct controlling authority Saturn as you see, below - and the 8 South of August 10, 1934 @17Leo. Why two? Because 8 North was still operative but the August 2nd event occurred only 8 days prior to the 8 South Eclipse - well within the two-week window when themes of the next eclipse can add its influence upon earthly events, disruptive and complex as they may be.
So the dreams and visions of 8 North combined with 8 South's more difficult themes of loss, separation, and physical injury as Hitler made his move toward more power and control. For as you know, Herr Adolf's ultimate vision, his dream, was for world domination but the brutality of his methods wreaked havoc upon the world with loss, separation, physical injuries and death, and in a word, tragedy as his Nazi regime forcefully attempted to remake society in his beastly image - for an excruciating total of 10 years 271 days, until April 30, 1945.
And this is the "rhyming" that America risks if the Trump regime v2 is allowed to take over the US presidency in November 2024 for we are now within the exact same eclipse corridor of 8 North and 8 South Solar Eclipses repeating from 1934. Adolf's personal flaws outdid him, however, as his paranoia expanded, strategic mistakes were made, and there were multiple attempts on his life. For like all dictators, Herr Adolf wasn't nearly as popular as he thought he was!
So here's a version of his August 2, 1934assuming power event with astro-notes penned on; note Saturn Rx in Aquarius leading a ruthless Locomotive shape of planets and denoting one who takes control in order to fulfill eclipse themes but, in Aquarius, karmic Saturn has ambitious plans without a sound foundation - as I believe is the case once again in 2024:
And here's an unmarked bi-wheel with Hitler's natal chart inner surrounded by the same "Becomes President of Germany" Horoscope shown, above:
With 8 South occurring October 2, 2024 @10Libra, it will exert direct influence upon Election 2024. And this may be the most important point of all: that we must Vote Blue en masse in order to keep the barbarians outside the gate as if our very lives depend upon it.
The most useful information I've found so far concerning newbie politician and VP pick of GOP nominee Trump, JD Vance, is the following segment by Rachel Maddow exposing the real reason why Vance was VP pick:
Actually, this post is intended to display a noonnatal horoscope for Peter Thiel, born in Germany on October 11, 1967, grew up in the US, and takes on the role of a wealthy behind-the-scenes meddler in US politics. Perhaps you remember that Thiel's RNC 2016 speech was somewhat unusual but so was the Republican conference with its Russian influences and Capricorn Full Moon conjunct US 1776 Pluto.
Added below Thiel's noon chart are a few notes concerning the Prenatal Solar Eclipse Saros Series ('PE') into which Baby Thiel was born:
Mercury with Mars = Politics
Planetary details from the horoscope, above, include a midpoint picture that was operative no matter the hour of birth: Sun = Mercury-Pluto making Thiel a keen observer with a need for recognition. Yet his Mercury @12Sco30 is unaspected which suggests a lack of self-reflection, independent thinking, and a strong ability to concentrate on objectives; a one-sided approach is a potential.
Then notably, Thiel's Mercury conjuncts the unaspected Mars of President Biden which similarly indicates a concentrated focus on matters at hand; the contact indicates verbal combat. Plus, Biden's Mars @13Scorpio, you'll remember, was opposed by transit Mars @13Taurus during the Biden-Trump debate in June 2024 which denotes Biden's head cold along with the aggressive Taurean forces aligned against him (Mars vs Mars).
The opposition also suggests a lamentable lack of an astrologer for the timing of Biden's events because no competent astrologer would ever suggest such a Mars-infused date for a confrontation, political or otherwise.
Last 5 North: June 10, 2021 @20Gemini Conjunct Trump's Natal Uranus-NN-Sun
Meanwhile, Peter Theil's birth on October 11, 1967 falls under the auspices of the 5 North Eclipse which manifested for him on May 9, 1967 @18Taurus with themes of sudden flashes of ideas from the unconscious; hunches, visions, prophetic dreams; a highly creative series (paraphrasing B. Brady). For some folks, 5 North themes are being ruffled or inspired into activity by the current 8 North Eclipse, the third Great American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 @19Ari24 conjunct Chiron of wounding fame with 8N's "vivid dreams, visions, intuition" themes.
Taurean Venus Can Be Greedy, Envious, and Vindictive
Now when solar eclipses are in Venus-ruled Taurus, emphasized are determination, endurance, reliability, and persistence yet negatively may denote Taurean traits such as intractability, bullheadedness, intolerance, indolence, extravagance, possessiveness, and greed. This eclipse suggests an inherent attraction to economic causes and policies which tallies perfectly with the super-sized appetite of the Republican Party, now morphed into the authoritarian "Trump Death Cult Party" with its proposed fascist Project 2025 agenda intended to hobble the US economy, embezzle from the National Treasury, devalue the US dollar to boost crypto-currencies, take over the US government, gut the ranks of Civil Service employees who make things run on time, collapse American society, and steal from our social safety net funds, paid into by US taxpayers.
So anyone who reads the GOP agenda for 2025 can see that misery, suffering, and loss are what they offer - and their lawless dystopia may be brought to us all by Americans who are self-destructive or careless enough to vote Republican on November 5, 2024. It seems that a hardhearted Christian Nationalism has thrown deceptive sand in their eyes, as we know by the constant gaslighting from a power-mad authoritarian GOP determined to rule the US for decades. Not govern. Just rule like kings.
Meanwhile, planetary aspects to Peter Thiel's 5 North Eclipse of October 11, 1967 may be instructive:
Mercury conjunct shows a need for reasoning and logic, and may have health connotations (Mercury in sexy Scorpio, sign of surgery); Mars inconjunct denotes a family history which may include physical abuse (perhaps taken out on little Peter?); Neptune opposed denotes confusion, cloudiness, and chaos-creation within the realms of a truth vs fiction, reality vs fantasy atmosphere. Finally, his rebellious Uranus-Pluto conjunction trines his PE suggesting that friends, colleagues, and groups are assets for him and may be called upon for remedial action or regeneration (paraphrasing R. Lineman).
Was Thiel Behind Threat to Trump if Vance Not His VP Pick?
So being curious about the natal Pluto of this anti-democracy Plutonian figure Thiel - and knowing that two of the several caps manipulative control-freak Pluto, the dragon guarding the golden hoard, wears - the Pope and the assassin - I subtracted Pluto's orbit of 248 years from 1967 and got the year 1719. As it turns out - and it may mean something or nothing but it does at least partially rhyme with current events - on October 11, 1719 the Philippines' Governor-General Bastillo was assassinated. Therefore, the cosmic time link (1967 to 1719) is suggestive but not conclusive; however, Thiel's birth basically may be said to symbolize a Solar Return to the violent action of 1719 so you may wish to see Wikipedia's Events of 1719 for more potential correlations with our era.
Dear Reader: stay tuned to SO'W if you can for I'll be publishing soon on the proposed September 10, 2024 Biden-Trump Debate in case it happens yet we must note that it possibly could occur between different combatants. Also planned is a post re: the 1934 Eclipses repeating in 2024, a don't-miss.
Plus, available for my amazing Patreon subscribers is a recent post of a bi-wheel showing contacts between the US Constitution Horoscope of 1787 and the Project 2025 Horoscope, posted due to Trump's threat to toss out the US Constitution and its principles which the orange scofflaw finds hugely inconvenient for the implementation of Project 2025's purging agenda. Then as you can imagine, even a dollar a month subscription is encouraging for the continuance of this time-consuming Political Astrology work, and my Thanks So Much to all those who subscribe. Alternately, you could simply Buy Me a Coffee! jc
