What Didn't Work #1

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

 

The prediction below is from the Jyotish list. The prediction was for a

Kerry win, so we can see here some of the techniques and planets that

*didn't* zero in on the election result. Among the points the astrologer

makes are (1) the (western) Saturn return is potentially negative for Bush

and (2) Saturn transiting Bush's 12th isn't good at the end of its dasa

cycle and (3) transiting Venus-Jupiter are good for John and Teresa Kerry.

 

Astrologers are asking, " Why didn't Jupiter/Venus work for Kerry? " One

answer is that we may not have his accurate time of birth. If Kerry does

have a Scorpio ascendant, then Venus is the 7th and 12th lord, that is, a

potentially malefic influence according to Jyotish. The prominence of this

conjunction in return charts would be considered a positive influence

according to western sidereal astrology. I have lots of examples of

articles by astrologers who predicted a Kerry victory, but....

 

**Please anyone who predicted for Bush, can you post the astrology of your

prediction?

 

Thanks,

Therese

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

By: N.C. S....

 

After spending a number of hours going over various charts from many

perspectives, I decided to publish a prediction for the upcoming 2004

election: John Kerry will be declared the winner. This prediction comes

with two conditions. First, the election must occur on November 2nd as

scheduled. Second, a definitive presidential winner must emerge no later

than November 4th .

 

I studied the horoscopes of George W. Bush, John Kerry, Laura Bush,

Teresa Heinz Kerry, Dick Cheney, and John Edwards. I looked at them from

a Western and Vedic point of view, using the techniques that I know.

While most factors seem to balance each side out, one overwhelmingly

favors the Kerry side – happiness on Election Day. Happiness is often

fleeting; thus, the two conditions. Kerry, his wife, and Edwards all

appear to have significant good fortune on and around this important

date. Bush and Cheney do not. Laura Bush has some, but I would argue she

might be happy if her husband loses.

 

Let’s take a closer look at some of the astrology of this time period

for the people involved. What deservedly has received the most attention

from astrologers is the Saturn return that George W. Bush experiences

around the election. Occurring near the ages of 29, 58, and 87 for

everyone, the Saturn return often marks a time of growing up, accepting

responsibility, and coming to terms with reality.

 

No matter the astrological system, Saturn denotes difficulties and

hardships. On the surface, this would bode ill for Bush’s chances,

especially from a Western viewpoint with Saturn occupying and transiting

through his 12th house – a house that can signify unraveling. From a

Vedic standpoint, however, Bush’s Saturn is very strong. It is in his

first house, one of his strongest houses, and in Cancer, well placed

both for its transiting and natal position for Bush. He is also in a

Saturn dasha – a 19-year period that would highlight the attributes of

Saturn and its strength for Bush. Yet, his Saturn dasha is nearing

completion, and as it ends, the negative effects of Saturn typically

come to the forefront. So will the inherent might of Bush’s Saturn

overcome any transitory vulnerability? That likely depends on how well

he now faces the responsibilities of past actions and the realities

before him.

 

Also, on the day of the election, transiting Mars will oppose his

Midheaven and make a 45-degree aspect to his natal Mars; 3 days later it

squares his natal Saturn. This Mars transit activates his Saturn return

and suggests his combativeness likely encounters resistance from those

in authority, who may act behind the scenes; he will show impatience and

fiercely fight any perceived obstacle to his goals. Can he win this

fight? Yes, but he probably will pay a price.

 

A strong Pluto often shows up in the winner’s chart on, or near, an

election day. For Bush, transiting Jupiter sextiles his natal Pluto and

transiting Sun squares his natal Pluto, activating the Jupiter transit.

John Kerry has the same configuration because his natal Pluto is 2

degrees away from Bush’s. This effect, therefore, is neutralized,

although should the election results remain unknown for more than a

couple of days, Bush will benefit since his Jupiter transit to Pluto

occurs after the election, on 11/15.

 

Bush does have one other transit to his natal Pluto during this time

period – a 157.5-degree aspect (16th harmonic) from Uranus, which the

transiting Sun triggers on November 2nd . Uranus to Pluto can bring an

unforeseen surprise with lasting effects. While it can mean an

unexpected demonstration of power, it can also mean erratic power – even

loss of it. Transiting Uranus in Bush’s 8th house emphasizes how

unpredictable forces can have life-altering effects for him (natal Pluto

in his 1st house).

 

A distinguishing astrological feature to this election is the

conjunction of Venus and Jupiter near November 2nd – exactly joining on

the 4th . While this happens usually once a year at various times, the

coming together of these two benefic planets signifies the possibility

of great happiness. To receive the full effect of this conjunction –

momentary as it is – one’s natal chart must be activated in an important

way.

 

On November 2nd , John Kerry has transiting Venus conjunct his

Midheaven and on the 3rd, it trines his natal Uranus. The Midheaven

has to do with goals in life and is at the pinnacle of the horoscope.

The trine to Uranus indicates a surprisingly happy turn of events for

him. Teresa Heinz Kerry has transiting Jupiter and Venus conjunct her

natal Mercury on November 2nd and 4th respectively, which can mean

happy news on those days. Also, in looking at her relocated chart for

Boston, the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter sits on her Midheaven from

10/31 to 11/4 – the same position as her husband’s natal chart. For John

Edwards, the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter trines his natal Jupiter

and Moon from 10/30 to 11/3. Unless he is to gain significantly in some

other way at the time, this is an unlikely aspect for a loser of an

election.

 

On the other hand, Bush primarily experiences the Venus Jupiter

conjunction triggering his natal Neptune (as does Kerry) with transiting

Venus exactly conjunct his Neptune on November 2nd (11/1 for Kerry).

While this can bring unbounded joy, it often revolves around fantasy,

illusion, and even deception. Since both candidates experience this, it

may indicate mass confusion on and around Election Day. For Laura Bush,

the benefic conjunction is relatively inactive as it also is for Dick

Cheney.

 

Clearly, the fortunate conjunction of Venus and Jupiter favors the Kerry

side on the day of the election and for a couple of days afterwards.

Whatever good fortune this provides, however, will prove ephemeral,

ultimately overridden by larger forces and cycles. Nevertheless, what

gives this pairing unusual significance is its occurrence so close to

the day of the election. Its effects, therefore, extend four years,

until the next election.

 

Since the felicitous pairing of Venus and Jupiter is a global phenomenon

– experienced worldwide – and, according to press reports, a substantial

majority of the world’s population prefers Kerry to Bush, this also

portends a Kerry win by November 4th .

 

To repeat – if the election takes place, as scheduled, on November 2nd

with a definitive presidential result by November 4th , John Kerry will

be declared the winner.

 

October 4, 2004

 

-----------------------------

To email: majordomo

In the message put: jyotish-list