Here’s an updated list with the meanings of planets in Political Astrology, a branch of Mundane Astrology. Now these are the meanings that I tend to use; no doubt others could add more or subtract a few:Sun: supreme authority such as US President (‘POTUS’), Prime Minister, Chancellor, CEO, leadership. (Solar eclipses hitting a Mundane Sun may denote the death or displacement of a head of state,
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Kevin Estes on Left Brain–Right Brain Politics
Once again Stars Over Washington is happy to present for your consideration an insightful article by millennial astrologer Kevin Estes:
The Left and The Right – Reversed?
by Kevin Estes
In the political spectrum, it’s well known that liberals are known as the "left" and that conservatives are known as the "right". However, the left brain is associated with conservative traits, and the right
Mar 4, 2017: Venus Stations Rx in Aries–leaves Shadow in May
By NASA or Ricardo Nunes [Copyrighted free use or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
March 4, 2017 at 4:08:51 am est (Washington DC) is when transit Venus stands still @13Ari08 and, from our vantage point on planet Earth, seems to begin backward motion. Stationary planets "contain *suspended power" so let’s consider what this means for the planet of diplomacy (and war, as ruler of Libra),
June 4/5 2016: Gemini New Moon culminates at Summer Solstice 2016
Since we’ve already considered the Washington DC horoscope for Summer Solstice 2016 (with a Full Moon occurring at 7:02 am edt) let’s look at the prior New Moon (Syzygy Moon) which perfects in the Eastern Time Zone on June 4, 2016 at 10:59:32 pm (edt) at 14 Gemini 53 (June 5th abroad).
Obviously the June New Moon gains significance due to its link to Summer Solstice and for people or
Mercury square Mars and locations for the solar eclipse: Steve Judd
Mercury-Mars signatures are always favored around Stars Over Washington for their political connotations, propensity toward debate (preferably of issues, not personalities), and strong opinions (which may or may not be expressed). Mercury square Mars and more are well addressed here by astrologer Steve Judd along with information on the March 9, 2016 Solar Eclipse:
Feb 28, 2015 12 am: DHS funding runs dry–during its Jupiter Return?
Such Political Theater! The US Congress continues to rule by crisis so funds for the Department of Homeland Security will run dry by 12:01 am est February 28, 2015 unless as the clock ticks the formerly exalted body passes a 3-week band-aid or a clean…
Natal Horoscope: Democratic Party February 17, 1801
Image: Democratic Party February 17, 1801 1:00 pm LMT (NS) +5:08:09 Washington DC; Hour of Jupiter (25Can57 Rx in 2nd house of Values and Earning Ability): This horoscope is a different version for the Democratic Party than is usually found online …
Jan 6, 2014: Senate takes up unemployment benefits w Moon in Aries
*Moon in Aries: "I AM the People"
by Jude Cowell
Update: bad weather and absent senators–the vote has been rescheduled for Tuesday morning. But Janet Yellen is now confirmed as the first lady head of the Fed.
Original post begins here, Moon remains in Aries tomorrow:
A few days ago I posted brief astrological info concerning the return today of US senators to Capitol Hill with Sun in
Sept 24, 2013: Pres. Obama’s UN Address w UN natal chart
In New York City today during a Mercury Hour, from 10:07 am edt until 10:52 am edt, President Obama addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations. The president’s Lunar Return to 3Gem21 occurred at 10:09 am edt so the separating trine with the Sun and the separating square from Neptune affect his natal Moon as well as today’s Moon. The ongoing Neptune square to natal Moon denotes a
"Henri le Chat: Politique" (video)
Speaking of Politics, that "organized system of hatreds", sometimes a mere cat–even one suffering 24/7 under the burden of mind-numbing ennui–can suggest good ideas for societal improvement. Presenting my favorite feline video star, Henri:
(Above excerpt is the gist of a quote by Henry B. Adams of America’s Adams Family–the politicians, not the TV show.)