Inauguration Chart Jan 20 2001

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Hi Folks:

 

Amidst all this discussion of Bush, Gore and the presidency, I wondered

what the Bush presidency would look like. It might be worth noting that

this inauguration chart would apply to Gore too, if by some bizarre turn of

events, three faithless electors come forward on Monday and change their

votes. Not likely, but still a remote possibility.

 

This inauguration chart is very energized. Assuming it takes place

according to custom at 12.00 pm, the Asc will be 20Ar12 (krishnamurti).

What's immediately noteworthy here is that lagnesh Mars closely aspects Asc

from 22Li25. On one hand this strengthens the chart as a whole since the

first house is aspected by its ruler, but to my mind, it introduces an

element of volatility and aggressiveness, given Mars' natural

significations. The amount of sheer power is magnified by virtue of Rahu's

(21Ge40) near exact aspect to Mars. Moreover, Rahu's dispositor Mercury is

in the 10th conjunct the destabilizing Uranus. There's a lot of power here

and that makes me think that the US will in involved in a major war during

the next 4 years. Its leadership will be tested.

 

Also, Mars(22Li25) exactly squares 6L of enemies and competition

Mercury(22Cp50). Also navamsha Mars(22Ar35) is conjunct Asc and AGAIN

squares 6L Mercury in the 10th. D-9 Mercury (25Cn32) exactly opposes

Uranus(25Cp55) which points to an unstable 10th house of power as well as

unpredictable enemies.

 

The economy looks iffy at best. 12L Jupiter is in the 2nd with Saturn.

What's more, Jupiter is less than a week from its direct station, so it's

power is all the greater. 2L Venus(23Aq59) is in the 11th which is good,

but closely aspected by Rahu. The economy is further ripe for surprising

turns to the worse with D-9 Uranus(23Le13) exactly opposing 2L Venus(23Aq59).

 

Depending on how one reads the chart, the presidency himself might be seen

by the 1st house or the 10th. I prefer the 10th here as leader, with the

1st house representing the body politic/nation as a whole, but I'm no

authority. The Sun is karaka for president/leader and it is closely

aspected by that 12L stationary Jupiter. Ouch -- that's not good for

leaders, and given the history of "zero year curse", I don't think this

chart gives Bush any comfort in escaping that fate.

 

Anyway, I've just stratched the surface here and lay no claim to being an

expert in mundane astrology. Still, I think this chart is pretty

action-packed and well worth a look for an indication of the coming 4 years.

 

Chris