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I finally found the free time to look at Mitt Romeny’s birth chart and was amazed at what caught my eye immediately. Initially I just thought to look to see if he had the good fortune in transits and directions to attain the one of the most exalted positions in the world, that of the President of the United States, but seeing all the juiciness in just his natal chart, it seems this will become a multipart blog post.

First his birthtime is March 12th 1947 9:51, in Detroit, Michigan. The most striking thing right off the bat for me is Mercury, Sun, and Mars occupying Pisces. Pisces is a very ephemeral sign. Mercury is not happy in Pisces and with Pisces being associated with the feet can really be called the “foot in mouth” placement of the that lovable planet of speech. Since Mercury and Mars are conjunct in the Pisces, we can see that Mr. Romney is not prone to thinking before speaking, and that does get him into trouble. As the campaign heats up look for him to say some politically incorrect things over and over. It is not that he necessarily means them, but they just come out of the mouth.
With the Sun, Mercury, Mars combo in Pisces he also does not have solid internal direction. This is becoming symbolized by the etch a sketch. It is not saying that he does not have a good heart, or that he does not mean well, but like all heavily Piscean charts it is very difficult for him to know a clear and precise course of action. We can thus say he relies on his advisors.
He was born with a Part of Fortune on the Midheaven, in aspect to its ruler. This is a very wealthy chart. The Part of Fortune on any angle gives greatly to the native, especially on the asc. or Midheaven. It does this even more so if in aspect to its ruler. Who is its ruler? Its ruler is Saturn, the father, in the fourth, the place of the father. Mitt Romeny made his own fortune? Hah. His fortune came from his Father and the business opportunities his father gave him.
Saturn is in Leo though, its fall, thus we can consider that his father and families traditions are a source of difficulty for Mitt Romney. They are alternative to what the mainstream of society looks for. That is ok though, for he is fortunate to have Moon and Jupiter exactly conjunct, meaning that he is emotionally positive and has a generally positive emotional outlook. You know that overly happy smile he is always wearing….well its real.
Mars is on the bends of the Nodes making him a warrior. If he were to be President, with no doubt America would see an increase in its war expression. He likes to conquer, this might be part of what drives his success. I would not be hesitant to say that he has a bit of cruelty hidden in his private life. But as with all wealthy public figures, chances are we will not ever hear about that.
There are 5 major planets in water signs, this further reinforces his elusiveness and ability to flow into any mold that fits. This is all for your consideration. Later this week, let us look at his fortune for the year! Does he have enough favor of the gods to make it to the pinnacle of the American Political game?

Im still working on this, but for now this will do. I will try to finish it by the end of the week. I am posting it because some of the things said, I am already seeing in headlines.

Interpretation of the Aries Ingress 2012 using the considerations of Guido Bonatti. Guido Bonatti was a very well learned astrologer in the 15^th century. He wrote an entire treatise on how to predict the fate of nations using astrology. Predicting the fate of nations is considered the highest and most difficult form of astrology. Here I will be attempting to use his methods to make predictions for the upcoming year, in general and with some specifics. I wish to express here, how after years of study with good teachers and reading good authors, I am still a student of astrology. So I do not vouch for these as being complete truths that are accurate prophecy. Rather for my own learning, and with the intent to provide something interesting to those who know me and those who read the blog and Heartastrology Facebook page, I am sharing this exercise with you.

The chart that is to be used, according to Bonatti, whose methods all the following prognostications are based on is the chart that occurs at the closest second that the Sun enters the first degree of Aries in the Capital city of the nation in question. Of course we are using the Tropical Zodiac, as we are speaking of the seasons.

First we decide on the ruler of the people. Most commonly it is the ruler of the Ascendant and the Moon.  Bonatti has given 12 methods and fifty four considerations to decide on the ruler of the People, or the Ruler of the Chart. I have determined that by his considerations, it should still be Jupiter.

Next we decide the ruler of the King, or in our case as citizens of the United States, our President. Most commonly the ruler of the 10^th, which is the house of the lord, is taken. But using Bonatti’s Methods again, I have determined that it is the Sun in Aries, conjunct the Fourth House cusp (the Imum Coli) that is the President.

Having decided first these two things, what can we tell. First the People being ruled by Jupiter is fortunate. It is in the Fifth house of joy and leisure, in the Taurus, the sign of prosperity and abundance, and conjunct Venus, the planet of women, enjoyment, and food. Jupiter is not harmed by a Malefic planet nor is it severely afflicted in other ways. This would tend to indicate that for the American people, the economy will continue to improve over the year. There will be good crops, and wealth. Entertainment will be good and there will be fortune and strength for Women and women’s needs for the year. It is a year of plenty by this consideration, and the fortune of the nation shall indeed be in general good.

Next considering the President in the chart we may find the following. The Sun is in its exaltation in the sign of Aries in the fourth house. Given that it is a presidential election year this is good fortune for the President. The strength fo the placement indicates that he will hold his house, which is the white house. In the house of Mars, we know the president will be fiery. With Mercury under his beams we know he will be a great orator again for the election.  In the fourth house, the house of the enemy of the king, we can say he will bring the fight to the Republican candidate and his forces will conquer there name through his propaganda. We also know there will be sudden turns of events in the election cycle as the modern planet Uranus is within the mix.

Concerning the issue of war, of which we have seen much in the news lately. Bonatti clearly states that if Mars is retrograde and cadent, war will not come to the nation. Further he states that if military action does occur it will be short of duration. Since Mars, the planet of War is in the Ninth house, we can say there will be war in foreign nations, but they will not be clean. The American people, represented by the Moon, shall on the whole oppose the notion of war and there will be further pressures to withdraw from Afghanistan.

For soldiers and vets there fortune is mixed for the year.

Mars in the ninth shows a great deal of debate over religions place in the nation during the year. Since it is the highest planet in the chart, this and conflict in foreign nations dominates the national dialogue. I fear it is a resurgence of old fundamentalism, trying to take rehold of the American culture. However with Mars opposed the moon, the people do not wish it.  I do hope it does not also portend more protests at universities, but I believe it does. Likewise I sincerely hope it does not show a shooting at a University, but it may. Likewise there could be the death of significant religious figures by acts of violence

It is said that when Mars and Saturn are above the horizon but no benefic is, this is a sign of suffering for the nation. I believe this is indicative further efforts at “austerity” by our political leaders as well as a sense of trouble in the world. Like wise because the two malefics are in opposite hemispheres it indicates that the East and West of the nation will be in argument. I take this to refer to election politics.

With Jupiter and Venus conjunct in the fifth house fortune for the year shall come through farming, plants, art, entertainment, minerals, and all things that have to do with construction.

The south shall have a hot dry summer in general and the North shall suffer from storms and winds.

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Neptune the great and slow mystic mystifier has moved into Pisces. What does this mean for us as individuals? What does this mean for the Mundane affairs of the world? A good deal of astrologers are putting there thoughts to paper and digital blog, so I thought to weigh in! Let us first look at what happened last time Neptune entered Pisces. It was the years of 1847 and 1848. What are we looking for…well lets define the key words of Neptune, that should point us in the right direction. We are looking for ideas and events that have to do with: boundaries dissolving, confusion, world phenomena dissolving, the ocean, the sea, Wisemen, Martyrs, Spiritual guides, all things having to do with fluids, Deception, Illusion, Magic, and last but not least all things having to do with the Supernatural. We find many of the same ideas associated with Pisces, which is why Neptune has come to be associated with the sign of Pisces. Some modern thinkers even say Neptune rules Pisces.

Ok, since it takes Neptune roughly 165 years to float through the Zodiac, then lets again head back to 1848 and see if we can find any patterns that are now repeating themselves. Two things strike me immediately for the year. Eureka!  The first is thing that really sticks out to me is the California Gold Rush. To me this really emphasizes the boundless hope and delusion of a great many people. Neptune in Pisces really took a good deal of poor folks for a ride on that one! I am unable to see a similar occurrence at this time, please let me know if you do. I do expect a similar type of wealth delusion to arise over the year. One that seems as if it can uplift any man into riches with a simple Eureka!

On a positive note, in England the board of Public health is established, giving a broad and uplifiting capacity for the English Government to establish uplifting health care for the nation. Now wait a second….Did I just say that? Last time Neptune was in Pisces Health Care was established for the people! ok, Neptune is Idealism, and Pisces is for the people. Interesting cycle loop though, dont you think. For it is this year that the majority of Obamacare starts taking effect.

Another big key event is the publication of the Communist Manifesto. This again strikes the note of idealism, and the commonality of the people. I think this is a key word for Pisces. We are seeing a reflection of communism in the Occupy movement, which like communism has swept the world demanding justice for the 99%. This is a very strong cyclic show for Neptune returning to Pisces.

That was  a few themes for the outer world transformation during Neptune in Pisces.

Now lets look at our own charts as individuals. Where Pisces falls in the chart will be the house that is ruled. For example, if Pisces falls on the third house, that of kin, brothers, writing, neighborhood, small journeys. Then you will get the Neptune effect in those houses. This will fall in the entire range of good and bad of Neptune. That is the line from deception to illusion to mysticism to channeling to intuitive insights to compassion to empathy to dissolution to uncertainty. You will likely see all of these things arise in this house, as Neptune takes you deep into your soul in this area of your life, the cusp that Pisces rules, and asks you “what is true here”.

Meditate on that. What is true, for you in the house that is ruled by Pisces.

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