Donald Trump’s first year as president will be erratic. With his Solar Arc Pluto conjunct his natal Jupiter (exact in December 2016) and tr Pluto square his natal Jupiter in January 2017, then again from July to early September, and finally during November 2017, his confidence will soar. He'll make several more outlandish promises which will possibly create a significant backlash, legal problems and conflict with authority.
However, with transiting Saturn in opposition to his natal Uranus at the end of November 2016, and then conjunct his natal Moon and in opposition his natal Sun from the end of December 2016 until late January 2017, a severe reality check could shake him up when the responsibilities he’s acquired will suddenly dawn on him. These negative planetary influences will return from July to October 2017 when his public image will take a nosedive. In turn, this will impact unfavourably upon his personal life.
There's a very interesting planetary influence coming up for President Trump when his Progressed Moon enters the 12th sector of his natal chart in April 2017. This planetary influence will last until June 2019 and will bring a period of endings, emotional confusion, escapist tendencies, and a longing for solitude. Being in the spotlight continually will begin to be a problem for him. I experienced this personally when my own Progressed Moon entered sector 12 in February 2013. I actually wrote an article about it for the blog last year just as it was coming to an end. Here's the link:
http://ephemeralarc.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/New%20Beginnings
For everyone who goes through this, it is a very tough time, and for me, it began with two very personal and stressful events. After that, I was plunged into a state of depression. I would definitely not have wanted to be in the spotlight or in a position of great responsibility during that period in my life. It will be interesting to see what happens to Mr Trump. Having said that, he is very adept at putting on a positive face, so, in public, it may seem like business as usual.
Starting in 2017, and continuing for two years, President Trump's Solar Arc Moon will be in an opposition aspect to his natal Ascendant. This planetary influence may bring adverse publicity and a possible loss of popularity. He could experience an increased need for security during this period, and there will strong links with women. There will also be a powerful feeling of deja vu - maybe another encounter with Hillary?
In May and October 2017 and then again in March 2018 transiting Uranus will be in a trine aspect to Mr Trump's natal Mars. This planetary influence will bring the inclination to make snap decisions, and he will have to try to channel his impulsive urges. However, this is a positive aspect which could bring favourable results. He will be more courageous when facing new challenges and have great confidence in his abilities.
In January, February and March 2018 Mr Trump's Progressed Moon will be conjunct his natal Pluto - and at the same time his Solar Arc Uranus will be conjunct his natal Mars. Intense but buried feelings could emerge under this planetary influence which could result in extreme reactions. A few secrets may be revealed. This will be a very feisty and potentially explosive period. Certain people or events may trigger fundamental changes in his life and he will either become much more - or much less - popular.
We're all still reeling from the shock that Donald Trump will become the next President of the United States on 20th January 2017. I know of only ONE astrologer who correctly predicted that Trump would win this election. The rest of us studied the charts and although the indications were roughly 50/50 it seemed to point slightly more towards Hillary Clinton. Even that famous publication The Astrological Journal had a headline on the front cover a few weeks ago entitled: Why Hillary Clinton Is About To Become America's Next President. For the past few days I've seen many astrologers posting apologies on their websites for 'getting it wrong', and I feel I must add my own apology too.
During the next few weeks, I will attempt to discover what the future holds for the USA, and for Donald Trump. I'll also take a look at the chart of Mike Pence who is now (probably) destined to become the new Vice President. However, the question remains: How did everyone - astrologers, political experts, the media - get this election result so wrong? Could it be that when Trump announced the election was rigged, it actually was - possibly in his favour? Should there be an inquiry? Should America overhaul its voting system?
It's important to get this situation in perspective. As I said in a previous article Donald Trump is a performer and he loves being in the spotlight. During his election campaign he spouted a lot of controversial things and soon realised that this brought him the attention he so clearly craves. So, he continued being controversial and attracted the kind of individuals who really do believe those things. If these really are Trump's opinions, then there will be trouble from the people who didn't vote for him. But if, as some commentators are suggesting, this was just 'campaign rhetoric', then his supporters will turn against him.
It's a well known fact that politicians are not straightforward or completely honest. They target a certain group in society and tell them what they want to hear. This is the way they increase their own popularity and garner votes. However, once they have achieved the power they desire, those pre-election promises tend to evaporate. This is very likely to be the case with President Trump. Not only is much of what he said probably just a bluff, he will not actually be allowed to implement many of his dubious policies.
More soon.....
Candice Brown, winner of The Great British Bake Off 2016, was born on Friday, 21st December 1984 in London, England. No birth time available. Intriguingly, she is only four days older than last year's winner, Nadiya Hussain who was born on 25th December 1984.
As there's no birth time for Candice, it's not possible to know whether the Sun was in Sagittarius or Capricorn on the day she was born as the Sun changed signs on that date. If she was born before 4:30pm she'll be a Sagittarian, after 4:30pm a Capricorn. However, it is safe to say that her natal Sun was conjunct a World Point - along with her natal Neptune - so she was destined to be famous. With the Sun conjunct Neptune in her natal chart, she is sensitive and highly emotional, and possibly also lacks self-belief and confidence which is usually the case with this planetary combination. The Sun is in a sextile aspect to Mars which will give her enormous vitality, physical fitness, and the ability to channel her energy in a very constructive way.
Without a birth time it's not possible to calculate the exact degree of the Moon, but I do know that it's in the sign of Sagittarius. This shows that Candice has a strong emotional attachment to moral values which were instilled in her during childhood. She has high ideals and is very optimistic. The Moon in this sign brings restlessness and the urge to travel. I have a feeling that, in the future, she will live in more than one country. With excellent intuition, she has the ability to tune in to future trends and gauge public opinion. She should trust her instincts.
Natal Mercury in Sagittarius indicates that Candice has a finely tuned, philosophical outlook. She has very powerful, almost visionary, insight. Mercury is in a sextile aspect to Venus in her natal chart giving her an elegant way with words and a wonderful sense of humour. She is very charming and sociable. Natal Mercury in conjunction with Uranus shows great intellect and originality. Candice may sometimes feel misunderstood but, make no mistake - this young woman is very clever.
With her natal Venus in the sign of Aquarius, Candice needs personal freedom and will resist being tied down by anything or anyone. She has many friends and people are drawn to her sparkling personality and sense of fun. Venus in a sextile aspect to Uranus shows tremendous creative talent. She may be attracted to unusual people or interests. One of the things which people found alluring about Candice - apart from her talent for baking - was her sense of style and her penchant for lipstick. This is a trademark of Venus in Aquarius.
In Candice's natal chart, Mars is situated in the sign of Aquarius giving her a stubborn streak and a taste for the unusual and unorthodox. She will be an asset to any group of people who are working towards the same goal, as she contributes well as part of a team. However, as is often the case with planets in Aquarius, she will also feel a powerful need to act in her own way, which will, in turn, make her very competitive. Mars is in a square aspect to Saturn which indicates that she is someone who is very disciplined, hard-working and persevering. However, this planetary influence could bring a tendency towards being accident-prone. Her natal Mars is also in a square to her Nodes giving her the courage to follow through on new ideas, and a tendency to take risks. Her personal independence will be extremely important to her.
Transiting Pluto made a brief conjunction to Candice's natal Jupiter in Spring 2016, probably around the time she actually won 'The Great British Bake Off'. This is a long-term aspect which will return at the end of December 2016 and will remain until February 2019. This planetary influence brings major accomplishments and provides a powerful boost of self-confidence. She may feel the urge to drastically change her circumstances, but she should use her potential future success very carefully. With a new desire to achieve, this young woman will become a huge public influence. Candice will develop a new perspective on what she wants from life, and what she is willing to do to get it will undergo a fundamental change. The next two years will become a time when her hard work will be rewarded, which, in turn, will help her to make even bigger plans for the future. The need to expand her horizons and break free from the limitations of her current life style will be the major theme during this period.
Transiting Jupiter in a positive trine aspect to her natal Venus from November 2016 until July 2017 will bring a generous and romantic phase into Candice's life. This positive attitude will help her to attract positive experiences and situations. Her social life will be greatly enhanced. Under this planetary influence, she is likely to start a new job or project. It's also possible that she will begin a business partnership. The only potential problem associated with this transit is the tendency to pass up chances for advancement. Candice will need to keep her eyes open to potential opportunities.
With transiting Saturn conjunct Candice's natal Sun from March 2017 until January 2018 she will become more serious, ambitious and dedicated. This planetary influence will greater responsibility, but it is very good for making investments and for career promotion. During this period, she will be busy planning new ventures.
In Candice's Solar Arc chart Mars is square her natal Sun and in conjunction to a World Point this year and in 2017. This planetary influence is the driving force behind her current popularity and success, heightening her will to achieve, bringing initiative and motivation. Both Solar Arc Mars and the Nodes will move into new signs in 2017, and in 2018, events will bring a major change of direction in her life.
Donald Trump’s first year as president will be erratic. With his Solar Arc Pluto conjunct his natal Jupiter (exact in December 2016) and tr Pluto square his natal Jupiter in January 2017, then again from July to early September, and finally during November 2017, his confidence will soar. He'll make several more outlandish promises which will possibly create a significant backlash, legal problems and conflict with authority.
