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Nicola Sturgeon: Forecast - Part 3

The first three months of 2020 will be tough for Nicola. Not only are Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto transiting her Midheaven in a quincunx aspect, she also has her Progressed Moon square her Midheaven until the beginning of April. This indicates adverse publicity, loss of popularity and dashed hopes. There could also be upsetting changes within the home or family, as well as lowered vitality, possibly due to the stress and pressure of the circumstances surrounding her during this period. Her emotional situation will not be a good one under which to make career decisions, and any impulsive moves she makes might feel right at the time, but the repercussions will bring disappointment. 

With her Solar Arc Moon in opposition to Pluto throughout 2020 and into 2021, it may be easier than usual for Nicola to become involved in personal power struggles and pointless confrontations. Relationships will change in a fundamental way and there are will be major departures. In some form or other, Nicola will be saying 'goodbye'. This applies to her dealings with the public at large (particularly women) as well as to close personal ties with others. 

Nicola's Solar Arc Uranus will be in a square aspect to her natal Midheaven throughout 2020 and 2021 bringing a very exciting but equally upsetting phase in her career, as she will feel a powerful urge to free herself from restrictions. She will have a great need to express her independence which will become so immediate and urgent that she's likely to make changes, choices, or decisions that will seem extremely radical or shocking to other people. This will, in turn, create conflict with authority figures, colleagues, friends, and even her family, who may view her behaviour as irresponsible or disrespectful. Rebelling against the rules will be highly possible, as under this planetary influence, she won’t care what others think at all. 

Nicola's Solar Arc Ascendant in a square aspect to her natal Pluto throughout 2020 and 2021 will bring incredible intensity and the potential for drama in her interactions with other people. A significant relationship may undergo a major transformation that could change the direction of her life. Close one-to-one partnerships will go through great upheaval. Powerful forces will be at work behind the scenes for Nicola during the next couple of years and this period of time will bring significant challenges to the way her actions impact other people. Her ambition and drive to achieve personal recognition will be very strong which will bring equally strong opposition from others who will feel threatened by her forceful attitude. Charging ahead and being more focused, determined and stubborn than usual, she won’t tolerate interference from anyone, even though they may very well be on her side.

Under this planetary influence, Nicola will become more prone to obsessive behaviour and a lack of moderation, with an all-or-nothing approach to her work. She may be forced to overcome tremendous obstacles in order to achieve her ambitions. Whether or not she's successful will be determined by how she deals with other people, as she may be tempted to use coercive tactics in order to convince them of her sincerity. More frequent power struggles will occur as she asserts herself and she will need to beware of neglecting the bigger issues at stake as she pushes ahead with her own agenda. An increasing sense of personal power and self-confidence could be reflected as a change in her appearance, image, mannerisms, etc. The energy that’s affecting Nicola's personality during this period will also affect her physical body, and it's possible that she might experience problems with her health such as fatigue, allergies, etc.

With her Solar Arc Chiron in an opposition aspect to natal Neptune during 2020 and 2021, Nicola could experience major disillusionment and a sharp encounter with reality. This planetary influence will make it difficult for her to figure out what she really needs and she'll have to sort out her own emotional baggage. Feeling more vulnerable, she may become overwhelmed by her subconscious mind. Situations in which she will need to prove herself will arise and it's possible that she won't be seen in a particularly positive light. 

Nicola Sturgeon: Forecast - Part 2

The main theme in Nicola's chart for the next few years is: Change. BIG change. Three major transiting planets - Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto - will form a quincunx (an angle of 150°, often referred to as the inconjunct) aspect to a very important point in her natal chart  - the Midheaven. This point represents her public persona, her status and her professional image. This process started early in 2019 and will continue until the end of 2021. 

The quincunx aspect symbolises potential that is difficult to attain. A sort of misdirected energy flow which can't quite hit the target. For this reason the quincunx is a very awkward aspect to deal with. However, on the positive side, because it takes someone in a different and unexpected direction, the quincunx can sometimes herald new possibilities or alternative methods of achieving the original goal. One thing's for sure, during the next two years, Nicola's life will undergo a major transformation.

The three major transiting planets forming the quincunx aspects to Nicola's chart will bring a source of disappointment or aggravation. This will have a powerful effect on her status or identity. It indicates an unbalancing development in the position she holds on the world stage. During this period, Nicola will struggle mentally, becoming angry or obsessed and adopt a 'my way or the highway' attitude..

When under the influence of a quincunx, it's impossible to do something about the situation it creates because there is nothing straightforward in the circumstances surrounding it. It's like fighting an invisible enemy as there is no opportunity to 'face your foe'. Therefore, it is frequently found in people's charts when they are in some sort of trouble, struggling to overcome a worrying issue, or being undermined by other people. The areas of Nicola's chart affected by transiting Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto as they form their quincunx aspects are sector three and sector 10. This represents communication and publicity in all its forms -  letters, documents, emails, phone calls, conversations, etc. Also commerce, education, and the media. So, will her problems be created by leaked information? Or perhaps by a revelation in the news? Certainly, the quincunx aspect connects to analysis, scrutiny, criticism, subversive tactics and the unearthing of secrets, so there is a distinct possibility of scandal.

When someone has more than one quincunx aspect being made to their chart, especially involving Saturn or Pluto, there's an indication that stress might cause illness or trigger circumstances which can force a withdrawal from daily activities. This is the case with Nicola's chart during the next few years. Major quincunx aspects often show up whenever there is a crisis, or whenever someone is about to give up their normal schedules. 

The very first effects of quincunx activity began in February 2019 when transiting Pluto made contact with Nicola's Midheaven. It will continue, on and off, until the end of 2021. However, in January 2020, Pluto will be joined by Jupiter and Saturn and together they will bombard this highly personal point in her chart. She will find herself embarking on a new chapter in her life which will involve coming to terms with her responsibility to others, learning from the past and adjusting her attitude towards power. Whatever happens, 2020 will be a year that Nicola Sturgeon won't forget....

Nicola Sturgeon: Forecast - Part 1

Since March 2019, Nicola Sturgeon has found increased optimism due to a trine aspect from transiting Jupiter to her natal Midheaven. However, she should be careful not to become over-confident and bear in mind that this feel-good factor will not last forever as this planetary influence - and everything that goes with it -  will come to an end in November 2019....

In July 2019 a very powerful planetary influence began when transiting Uranus formed a square aspect to Nicola's natal Moon. Continuing until mid-March 2021, this influence will create tension and sudden changes in her personal and emotional life. Feelings that she may have suppressed over the last few years will suddenly surface and need to be released in some way. In her close relationships, problems that she may have been ignoring will reach the point where she is forced to deal with them. There is a suggestion of someone suddenly breaking away, a departure of some kind - could this be her, or someone else? Nicola's domestic life may be the source of unexpected upsets during the next two years. Mishaps, or other sudden problems on the home front are likely. Being forced to change residence is a key factor. Her actions and responses during this time could be totally out of character.

During this same period - July 2019 until mid-March 2021 - transiting Uranus will be in conjunction to Nicola's natal Descendant. This influence will bring disturbing encounters with other people who seem to be trying to disrupt her life. Partnerships of all kinds will be prone to hidden tensions and startling changes could trigger more arguments and disagreements than usual. She could also become involved in very disruptive legal disputes.

The events of the next two years will test the way Nicola handles partnerships, personal as well as professional. Commitments may suddenly feel too restrictive, and she’ll rebel against the expectations that others have imposed on her. Her reactions could become quite volatile, From now until Spring 2021 will not be the best time to initiate contracts or agreements, but if she does, she will have to 'expect the unexpected' as external factors beyond her control could cause major problems. In any astrology chart the Descendant represents not only one-to-one relationships and partners, it also symbolises opponents, rivals, competitors and even known enemies. A certain situation in Nicola's life is becoming increasingly unstable. 

Nicola Sturgeon: Personality Profile - Part 2

Mercury in the sign of Leo in Nicola's natal chart indicates that she is someone who speaks with authority. Good at seeing the bigger picture, she may sometimes ignore the finer details. Skilled in the art of persuasion, she is excellent at promoting ideas and getting her message across, often in a dramatic way. She can be very attached to her opinions and takes pride in her beliefs, which are often very idealistic. She is confident and stubborn, with a tendency towards over-sensitivity to anything less than praise. Mentally arrogant - and with intellect and ego so closely tied - the ability to separate fact from fiction could be a problem. However, Nicola really does believe what she says and speaks from the heart.

Natal Mercury in sector 10 of Nicola's chart shows a high level of verbal expression. This position of Mercury gives an authoritative air and a talent for communicating and negotiating. She requires frequent changes of environment

or activities in order to remain stimulated and challenged through her work.

With her natal Mars in the sign of Leo, Nicola has a need for significance and a determination to live a life that is not ordinary. (Donald Trump also has this planetary influence). In possession of well-defined ambitions, she will act with authority and power, demanding both loyalty and admiration. She will get fired up easily when she feels she's  been humiliated, and will become extremely defensive. Her ego is tied up with her actions, and whatever she chooses to do will be a source of great personal pride. 

Nicola's natal Midheaven is situated in the sign of Leo. People with this influence have a strong desire to be noticed. They need to be centre stage, to be in the spotlight and to attain public prominence. She is very ambitious professionally and this Midheaven sign gave her the potential for leadership. She may feel that she was destined for greatness in some way.
She may take everything too personally and can be easily insulted. Being persuasive rather than being demanding might prove difficult for her. She will need to watch out for overconfidence, arrogance, or impatience. Above all, Nicola wants glory.

Nicola Sturgeon: Personality Profile - Part 1

Scotland's First Minister and current leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) was born on Sunday, 19th July 1970 at 3:16pm in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

With her natal Sun in Cancer it's no surprise that Nicola Sturgeon is patriotic as this is a sign that needs to protect and defend everything it's connected to - family, home, country.  Sometimes, however, this can turn into possessiveness. Although outwardly tough and shrewd, she will be much more emotional and sentimental in private. Nicola's Sun is situated in sector nine of her birth chart. In this position, it indicates a need to create her own set of spiritual or moral values, although bigoted views could be a problem. She will be keen to expand her identity through contact with foreign countries or cultures. 

In Nicola's natal chart, the Sun is in conjunction with Mars. A desire to achieve and be in charge is the hallmark of this planetary combination and she will be fiercely competitive and combative. Hot-blooded, impulsive and full of energy, people with this planetary influence tend to be very assertive - to the point of coming across as aggressive - and act as if they are constantly going into battle.

With her natal Sun in a square aspect to Jupiter, Nicola is a visionary with high aspirations. However, misplaced idealism is a negative trait under this planetary effect and she should make an effort to avoid boastful tendencies.

Nicola's natal Moon is in the sign of Aquarius and sector three of her chart. Under this influence, she will have strong beliefs about the welfare of others. It might not seem like it, but Nicola's points of view and ideas change frequently, and she is very sensitive to other people's opinions. She will often make decisions for emotional reasons, and even when she thinks she's being logical, her personal feelings and beliefs will influence her thoughts a great deal. 

With her natal Moon in an opposition aspect to Mercury, Nicola will find it difficult to 'switch off' her brain. There is an inner conflict between thoughts and feelings and a battle between logic and instinct with this planetary combination, bringing a lifelong challenge to find inner balance and a tranquil state of mind. It will be important for her to channel the intuition of the Moon and the intellect of Mercury into all of her communications.

Nicola's Moon is also opposite Mars in her natal chart and this makes her a very passionate and highly strung person. She's a fighter, but should beware of becoming too aggressive or defensive. She is extremely competitive and winning is very important to her - she instinctively knows what she wants and must have it otherwise sparks will fly. She won't give up on anything, which can cause bad moods, arguments, and conflict. Winning at any cost will come at a price and her personal life is likely to suffer the most. 

Nicola's natal Moon is in a trine aspect to Uranus and this shows her to be a friendly and curious person who loves stimulating conversation. Some friendships may not last very long if they become stale or boring. Personal freedom is very important to her and she needs to be able to come and go as she pleases. Unusual and even controversial people will fascinate her. 

With the Moon in a square aspect to her natal Ascendant, Nicola's emotional nature is out of synch with her personality. She will not find it easy to express herself in the way she wants, and throughout her life she will have to learn how do deal with other people's responses and to be open about her own feelings. Her body language and manner tend to conflict with how she really feels. She is highly sensitive to the moods of people around her, as well as the emotional atmosphere of her immediate surroundings. 

Nicola Sturgeon was born with Scorpio on her Ascendant. Many women who have this sign on the Ascendant are in powerful positions, especially in politics. Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton are just two examples.This is not an easy sign to live with, either personally or with regard to others, often resulting in conflict, challenge and sacrifice. Dark and destructive situations often arise in the lives of Scorpio Ascendant people and they frequently have to deal with negative, toxic and obsessive emotions - either within themselves or in connection to someone else. This sign is all about intense feelings - not the lovey-dovey flowery ones, but the ones that people prefer to deny: Lust, jealousy, guilt, vengefulness, hatred. Scorpio is also about extremes and as a result, Nicola will attract strong reactions from others. 

With her Scorpio Ascendant, Nicola will value her privacy and have a strong need to control everything around her. People with this sign on the Ascendant take a long time to fully trust anyone and if that trust is abused, they never forgive - nor forget. But with people who are accepted into her inner circle, Nicola will be extremely loyal and devoted  Adept at making others confess their secrets, only a few people will know hers. 

Intensely emotional and highly perceptive, Nicola will be good at seeing through superficiality. Getting a feel for people and situations will come easily as she is very good at figuring out what's really going on beneath the surface. Because of this ability, it's also likely that she has clairvoyant powers.With a deeply instinctual and passionate nature, Nicola is strong-willed, stubborn and powerful. Proud and confident, she was destined to become a leader in her chosen profession and - for better or worse - to influence many people.

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