The Wheel of Light
Monthly Newsletter - October 2024
One of the most consequential Presidential elections in the history of the United States is approaching. This column is going to look at the charts of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in two ways. Hopefully they will provide insight into how the electorate perceives these candidates and what their prognosis for election will be. The two ways involve 1 - seeing the transits to each candidates chart on Election Day, and 2- seeing the intersection between their personal charts and the chart of the United States. There have been many horoscopes that have been presented by various astrologers that claim to be the chart of this country. The one that most astrologers use, however, and the one that I will be referring to in this column is called the Sibley chart, after the astrologer who first used it.
First, let’s look at the intersection between the Sibley chart and those of the candidates. This will enable us to see the theoretical way in which the people perceive them. I will only be looking at a few of the many aspects that are formed between these various charts. Harris’ Ascendant or Rising Sign is Gemini and is in conjunction with Mars in the United States chart. This suggests that her personality inspires the people to action. That could be anything from voting for her to violence, Mars being the energy of both new beginnings and anger. Her Saturn (serious, focused, productive) is conjunct the US natal Moon. The Moon in a countries chart pertains to the people. So, we the people could feel her exhorting us to come together in productive, serious ways or feel as if she is restricting us in some way. Mercury (communication and the ruler of Harris’ chart) is trine (harmonious connection) to the US natal Venus-Jupiter conjunction. This suggests that her words could inspire a generous and positive feeling among the people.
Trump’s Sun is conjunct the US natal Mars. This suggests that he, like Harris, could inspire a sense of new beginnings or the impulse to violence. It’s certainly possible that even though the US natal Mars is being activated by both candidates, that they could inspire completely different responses, or at least different responses in different people. His Saturn is conjunct the US natal Mercury. This implies that he will direct and/or limit communication. That could be between people and/or the media. His Mercury is conjunct the US natal Jupiter suggests that the people will clearly understand both his words as well as the meaning behind them. Finally, his Jupiter (expansion, higher mind) is conjunct the US natal Saturn. This suggests that his ideas and platform will be accepted by the people, who are then motivated to activate or go along with them. Or that the people will respond by blocking his ideas and the implementation of them.
We can conclude that both candidates’ charts coincide with the US Sibley chart in significant ways. It will be up the free will of the electorate to decide how they respond to their messages.
The transits on election day show a similar correspondence of integrated influences. There will be a Jupiter-Venus opposition on November 5 that is conjunct Harris Ascendant-Descendent axis. This axis indicates the way in which we interact with others and how others see us. Jupiter and Venus both have to do with popularity, and success. Uranus (cutting edge, innovative change) will be conjunct her natal Jupiter. This implies that technology and social media will have a lot to do with her popularity, how she is perceived and who will tend to vote for her. There will also be a square between transiting Pluto (transformation) and her natal Sun-Moon opposition. This is an aspect she has been dealing with for a few year already. Usually squares are challenging, but she seems to have responded to and overcome those challenges in order to be in her current situation.
Trump also has significant transits to his chart on election day. The most important is transiting Jupiter conjunct his natal Sun. Jupiter can represent either fame or notoriety, whichever the person has created for themselves in terms of reputation. Uranus (unexpected change) will be conjunct his natal Midheaven. This implies change in his public image or social status. It could mean an unexpected victory or an unexpected response to losing.
Mars will have just entered Leo on Election Day. Mars is the energy of new beginnings and both candidates have Mars in Leo. They are each having a Mars return, which is often associated with new beginnings in the professional arena.
Space limits me from diving into greater depth and detail. I will, however, be providing a more complete delineation of this subject in my Tuesday Nite Class the week before the election on October 29th. Class is offered via Zoom. If you are interested in receiving the link to that class, email me at rio@starwatcher.com. The cost is $10.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
Aries: The Full Moon will be in Aries on the 17th. This is a time of heightened emotions. It will enable you to become more aware of your feelings about certain things and people. There could also be tendencies to be hyper reactive. Strive to be calm and assess your feelings rather than just acting out.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
Taurus: This could be a mostly harmonious period for you, especially socially and academically. Growth can come from being honest with yourself and your partner about the relationship. Similarly be open to new ideas that further your understanding of the nature of life.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Gemini: Early month is a good time to indulge in the fun, creative and pleasurable aspects of your life. Later month is a time to focus on your health. It’s also a good time to either learn new techniques that will help you be more productive and efficient at work, or refine ones you already know.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Cancer: This is a good time to engage in physical activity. This is especially true around the Full Moon on the 17th. This could also be a period to be productive at work. However, avoid conflicts or power struggles at work that could arise during the second and fourth weeks of the month.
Leo (July 23-August 23)
Leo: This is a time to focus inward. This could pertain to deepening the relationship to your core self through introspection. It could also mean spending more time at home with your family. This could either deepen the emotional connection or help you work together on common, household projects.
Virgo (August 24-Sept 22)
Virgo: Focus on practical projects and financial concerns in early month. Later, the focus could shift to being more social, especially with family or very good friends. Growth can come from deepening the emotional connection with those with whom you are close.
Libra (Sept 23-Oct 23)
Libra: There will be a Solar Eclipse in Libra on the 2nd. This is a good time to go within. This could be a spiritual retreat or simply a time to be alone with your thoughts. It could inspire you to communicate and share your inner truth with others. This could be either through the written or spoken word.
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)
Scorpio: Emotional communication could be a priority for you this month. This would include topics that may normally tend to avoid or would feel vulnerable addressing. Yet, this is the very thing that can create a deeper bond and closeness with other people. This could be relatives, neighbors or even nuclear family members.
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)
Sagittarius: From mid-month on, focus on your social life. Harmonious connections can bring joy as well as new ideas and points of view. You could also feel inspired to express yourself artistically, which could include focusing on personal appearance. This is also a good time to connect with friends or relatives you haven’t contacted recently.
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 20)
Capricorn: Use this as a time for review. This could include reflecting on recent decisions, updating limits and boundaries between yourself and others or looking within to find inspiration for new goals and directions. Sharing your process with others could enhance your clarity about these issues.
Aquarius (Jan 21 to Feb 19)
Aquarius: This month could bring challenges to work on balancing your home life with your work life. Some of them might be from others confronting you. Other challenges may come introspectively realizing that the imbalance is either creating problems or simply limiting your fulfillment in either or both areas.
Pisces (Feb 20-March 20)
Pisces: Every once in a while the planets line up in ways that can bring harmony and fulfillment. This could be one of those months for you. Artistically, spiritually, romantically and physically the energies are in place for you to direct them in order to enhance whatever part of your life you choose this month.
Rio Olesky has been studying astrology since 1967 and has been a practicing professional astrologer since 1976. The author of Astrology and Consciousness, A Manual for the Modern Mystic, and The Astroreader, Rio offers weekly classes through Zoom. You can call Rio at 707-887-1820. Check out his website: www.starwatcher.com.