Making a prediction of who is going to win a Presidential race is not easy in astrology. Most people think it just a case of who has more luck will win the election but in my experience, it does not work this way. A country’s leader represents the country and in Mundane astrology the country leader’s chart and its transit and progression will show what this country going to experience. Also, the synastry between a candidate’s chart and country’s chart not only can tell us who will be more popular, but also tells us who is able to lead the country when face the important challenge. For example the U.S is going to face, it’s Pluto return, the new president should be able to handle the Crisis and financial reform ( Pluto in Sibliy chart’s 2nd house ).
In this article I try to use different forecasting techniques include Transit, Progression, Solar Arc, Solar return and Profection, Solar Ecloipses to see if both candidates have the luck they need. I also try to include fixed star in the Natal chart and two fixed star progression techniques that I have learned recently. I also apply Astromap, the opening polls chart and the synastry between candidates and Sibly chart ( U.S ) in my analysis to help me have a clearer idea.
Donald Trump
Natal Data
So Ge 22
Mo Sg 21
Midpoint : So/Mo 22 Mutable 7 Fixed
Midpoint : ASC/MC 12Cardinal 27 Fixed
ASC 29 Leo ruled by So , ASC align with Regulus
Mc 24 Tau ruled by Ve
Ve in 25 Cn ( align Procyon, conjunction with Saturn )
Fixed star Regulus was on the east horizon when Trump was born, this famous fixed star is always related to King and leadership, its early name was Rex. Robson told us “If Regulus rising great honour and wealth, but violence and trouble, sickness, fevers, acute disease, benefits seldom last, favour of the great, victory over enemies and scandal”.
Trump also has Venus, the MC ruler, His Venus conjunct Saturn in Cancer ( detriment ) in 11th and very close to 12th house cusps does not promise the victory in the election.
This Venus aligned with Procyon, this fixed start has a Mars-Mercury nature and Robson told us “it make people petulant, saucy, giddy, weak-natured, timid, unfortunate, proud, easily angered, careless and violent.” Dr. Brady gives the meaning of quick rise and transition.
Interestingly Biden also has this fixed star aligned with his Ascendent ruler Jupiter.
Secondary Progression
From the end of October, SP Moon still square Nt Uranus in 10th, representing a sudden change from this time. Mercury sextile Nt Uranus in 10th and sextile Nt Jupiter in 2, this suggests his unique way of communication help him to be popular .
Solar Arc
SA Uranus conjunct ASC suggests a fundamental change in his life, this could be major concern like losing this election or even winning, but something else happening to him that brings surprising or shocking news.
SA Mars trine Nt Mercury SA Mars ssh the Nt So both describe his aggressive tactics during the election.
SA Saturn conjunct Neptune in his 2nd houses indicate the leak of his tax data in September and it certainly caused some damage his reputation and cause crisis ( 8 th ruler ).
SA Pluto sextile the natal Moon from 3rd house does not bring anything about victory or damage but more likely tell us something happen related his family, or family scandal as Pluto is co-ruler of his IC, however as a sexile this does not going to cause too much trouble.
SA Neptune ( co ruler of 8th house ) opposite Natal Uranus ( co ruler of 7th ) suggests the his over confidence or his fantasy may cause trouble during the election but also suggests someone he works with could bring damage to his election campaign.
Solar Return
Solar return Sun right on 12 house cusp, quincunx Pluto square Moon Mars Neptune. These suggest his relationships and US foreign affairs are very intense, they also suggest there will be lot of battles with the justice system.
Moon is SR Ascendant ruler in Pisces conjunct with Neptune, related to weakness, lies or it could be compassionate empathy archetypal image (which I totally do not feel in this way). Moon square the Sun, the second house ruler, explains the tax scandal is one of the highlights of this year, and it reveal his real financial state.
Mars is Mc ruler in Pisces and has a little bit of dignity but not that strong, especially when it square the Sun, so it does not really help him to win the election. The Pluto and Jupiter sextile Mars and Moon tells us the pandemic situation does give him some chance but is not very helpful.
Pluto right on the Descendant reminds us that a huge crisis may happen, with Jupiter also on the Descendant this could be a huge crisis or having good luck like a miracle. Chiron tightly conjunct MC suggests he could be the healer to heal people’s wounds or his reputation get wounded. With those angular planets I don’t think it would be a great year for him, and it does bring more challenge to win the election.
If we apply the profection, Trump is in the 3rd sign profection and Venus will be the Lady of the year, as Venus on 12th house cusps and conjunct detriment Saturn in Cancer, this Venus does not give power to win. In the solar return chart Venus retrograde in Gemini and 11th house but without any dignity, it does not bring the power he need but maybe a little bit luck.
In 2016 Solar return Trump has Uranus on MC, suggest that was a surprising life changing, the Mc ruler Mars retrograde in Scorpio on 5th house cusp, it has energy but not in it 100%. The profection of that year is his 11 sign Gemini, the Lord of Year is Mercury, it the natal chart he has Mercury in Cancer in the 11th house bring the good spirit and good luck and the support of allies. In the solar return Mercury in Gemini in 11th again, this tells us how lucky he was in 2016.
Transit
Tr Saturn opp Nt Ve ( MC ruler ) Nt Sa
Tr Pluto opp Nt Sa
Tr Jupiter opp Nt Sa
Tr Jupiter Pluto Saturn tine Mc
Tr Uranus on So/Mo
Tr Asc on As/Mc
Transit Jupiter Saturn Pluto plays an important role in this election. It is trine Trump’s MC ( also trine Biden’s MC ) and is opposite Trump’s Natal Venus (the MC ruler) and Natal Saturn, which clearly describes the COVID 19 Pandemic and current geopolitical situation, gives Trump a lot of pressure. Jupiter rules his 8th house suggesting more crisis and scandal but he may see it as an opportunity ( trine his MC ).
However, Tr Uranus is on his Sun Moon midpoint, this configuration repeats the Uranus conjunct Ascendent in Solar Arc and SP Moon square Natal Uranus, suggesting Uranus is definitely going to turn everything upside down, so even if he wins the election, something may surprise us.
2020 Solar Eclipses
If we look the solar eclipse chart on 21 Jun 2020 we will notice the Uranus is right on the Ascendent and this give us a hit of the unsettle of country but also could be seen as a sign of change and revolution. This solar eclipse chart does not give us many information how it will change Trump’s life.
However the coming solar eclipse on 14 Dec 2020 tell us a totally different story, this Eclipse has Sun Moon in 23 Sagittarius 08 conjunct Trump’s Moon with in one degree and Trump was born in the lunar eclipse, made him even more sensitive about Eclipse, this tells us that his life is going to change after this Eclipse.
Star on the Angle by Primary direction
Al Rescha setting at 15:33 on the day he was born starts to influence Trump from October 2019. This star will dominate his life until 2027. Al Rescha suggest someone is able to bring different things together, but I do not see this quality in Trump.
When he won the 2016 election, it was Alphecca rising on horizon. I use exact stars rising setting culminating mode rather than the stars’ zodiac degree. Alphecca is the star in the Northern Crown, Robson said ” It gives honor, dignity and poetical and artistic ability. “
Star map of Secondary Progression
When Trump won the 2016 US presidential election, he was 70 years old and if we use secondary progression method, the ASC of Jupiter on 23 degrees 56 minutes Libra conjunct and rose together with Fixed Star Spica ( 23 Li 05 ). On the same day, his Secondary progress Sun was on 29 Le 51 conjoint with Regulus, and we all know Regulus was rising when Trump was born.
However, four years after on 2020, the SP Jupiter was away from the influence of Spica and his SP Venus is too far away to get influence and there are no other prominent fixed stars in the chart. SP Saturn was two degrees away from SP M.C.
Synastry between Trump and US Sibly chart
I always check how a candidate’s chart compares with the National chart, to support my analysis. In democrat countries, citizens choose the leader to fulfil their vision, but sometimes popularity can be a game changer, also people often project certain images on to a candidate. For example, in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton lost in several states even though she won the popular vote but the synastry between her chart and the Sibly chart tells us several things. Her Saturn is opposite Sibly chart’s Moon and her Uranus conjunct Mars in Sibly chart and trine the Moon, Uranus could suggest freedom and revolution but also puts distance between people.
Trump has Mercury on 8 Cancer conjunct with Venus Jupiter in Sibly chart, and his Venus Saturn conjunct with Mercury in Sibly chart these combinations bring a totally different flavour compared with Hillary Clinton’s synastry with Sibly chart. Never-the-less, his Mars on 26 Leo right opposite Moon in Sibly chart and his Moon right opposite Sibly chart, explain the totally different opinions toward to him. While some people think he is aggressive and rude, he still has his supporters stand by him and think he dares to say things that other politician would not.
His Neptune conjunct Sibly chart’s MC gives people dreams but also confuses many people, while his Chiron conjunct Sibly Chart’s Saturn in some way his existence and his victory point out the weakness of US government, the problem of the system and those who have been left out by the elite ruling class. Both Trump and Biden have Pluto near Sibly chart’s North Node, this explains why people do not easily trust either of them and they both have scandals and secrets and make people feel threatened. However, they both represent the inevitable Pluto return in 2022, Trump has his Saturn and Venus in Cancer opposite the Pluto in Sibly chart, would he be able to lead the US through this transition ?
Put All together for Trump
Looking at Trump’s chart, we can say that it does not matter if you like him or not, he is the lucky one. He was born with Regulus rising and he was lucky enough to have SP Sun conjunct with Regulus in 2016, also has SP Jupiter and Spica rising in 2016, but in 2020 things are very different, there is no Jupiter rising and SP Sun is away from Regulus, although he still has blessing from natal Ascendent conjoint Regulus and his synastry shows that he is more popular than Biden.
However, the SP Moon square Uranus from end of October to November, SA Uranus conjunct Ascendent, Transit Uranus right on Mo/So mid-point gives us a hint of a dramatic life changing event.
Will we consider re-election as the US president a dramatic life changing event? I will not say so, therefore this could be seen as an indication that he is not going to win the election, or even re-elected he will have some other major event. While I was doing this study, it was announced that Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to hospital. Will he make it through the election? Will he be fit enough to be US president? It is all up in the air, maybe this is his SA Uranus on Ascendant about as Uranus rules his 6th and 7th houses.
Joe Biden
Natal
So 27 Sc ( Con Venus 28 Sc )
Mo 00 Ta
Midpoint :So/Mo 14 Fixed and 29 Mutable
Midpoint :Asc/Mc 11 Mutable 26 Cardinal
Asc 3 Sg ruler Jupiter in 25 CN in 8th ( align with Procyon )
Mc 19 Vi ruler mercury in 21 Sc in 12 th
Ascendant ruler Jupiter in 25 CN align with Procyon. This fixed star has Mars Mercury nature and Robson told us “it makes people petulant, saucy, giddy, weak-natured, timid, unfortunate, proud, easily angered, careless and violent.” Dr Brady gives the meaning of quick rise and transition.
Ascendant on 3 Sg where located the Fixed star Acrab (Graffia) and on the exact moment Dschubba was rising too. According the Robson it has nature of Mars and Saturn, “It causes extreme malevolence, mercilessness, fiendishness, repulsiveness, malice, theft, crime, pestilence, and contagious diseases.” However, in his book Star Names , Allen says that this star, Acrab (β, beta), “along with the other stars on the Head of the Scorpion; Dschubba (δ, delta), and Jabbah (ν, nu) were the Euphratean Gis-gan-gu-sur, ‘the Light of Hero’, or ‘the Tree of the Garden of Light ‘, “placed in the midst of the abyss,” and so reminding us of that other tree, the Tree of Life, in the midst of the Garden of Eden”.
His MC ruler Mercury in Scorpio in 12th house, Mercury get support from Mars in Scorpio as its ruler and trine Natal Jupiter although it looks good but Jupiter in 8th and retrograde maybe not going to help him to become the US president.
Secondary Progression
In the SP chart SP Mercury (MC ruler) opposite Natal Jupiter in Cancer. This could indicate that he needs to put a lot of effort in to win this election, as Jupiter is retrograde and in the 8th house in the Natal chart, this Jupiter is not very helpful. The other aspect in SP chart are SP ME sesquiquadrate Nt Sa and SP So sesquiquadrate Nt Ne all suggest not it is not an easy year for Biden.
SP Moon conjunct SP Venus from 1st October, a temporary good feeling could start from this time and from 25th October the SP Moon quincunx Pluto suggests anxiety but we could understand this as it is the approach to election day. Interestingly, Moon will sextile Mars right after election day will this be related to his excitement?
Solar Arc
If we look at his Solar Arc chart there is lots going on but mostly there are trine aspects and sextile aspects. It suggests a smooth and harmonious feeling for him.
Solar arc Mars square Natal Moon could be a challenge and he feels the need to protect something, as we know criticisms are mainly focussed on his son’s business in China. SA Saturn conjoint Natal Chiron does not bring happiness, SA Uranus square Mercury (MC ruler) and suggest a surprise may happen which is not easy to deal with. SA Mercury also trine Saturn could this indicate he has more experience in his career compared with Trump? However, I did not see any evidence to encourage me to say he will definitely win the election.
Solar Return
Biden’s birthday is a few weeks after the presidential election. In this case, the influence of next solar return has most likely started. However, in his 2019 solar return, he has Moon on the Asc, Sun conjunct IC which mark 2019 as an important year, SR Mercury was stationary. Mercury is his MC ruler in both natal chart and 2019 SR, suggesting he is going to “focus” on his career. Venus conjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius trine the moon may give a positive feeling for this year. Mars opposite Uranus in 3rd – 9th Axis explain how his words could surprise people and perhaps cause problems.
When applying the profection this is his 6th sign year, which is Taurus and Venus is the lady of the year. Venus is very close the ascendent but still in the 12th and in its detriment, this does not very helpful, however there is two things maybe give him some support, first is Mars rule Venus is very strong and in the same sing, second he has Moon in Taurus exaltation it maybe give him a little bit dignity and little bit help, for me this more sounds like describe his running mate Kamala Harris.
As his birthday was pretty close to election day, I’d like check his next solar return, the 2020 solar return has Mercury rules 11th on the Ascendant opposite Uranus the co-ruler of IC in the 6th. Mars is Ascendant ruler just finish its retrograde in the 5th and trine MC
the Sun is Mc ruler sextile Saturn in Capricorn from 3rd house. Although this is not a sign of Victory but it does give some influence and support. And Uranus on the angle does suggest a “ huge change “ of life, like Trump also has it in his 2020 Solar Arc.
Transit
Tr Neptune conjoint IC, it could explain how his opponent mocks him as a weak person or not fit enough, but it also gives people an image of kindness.
Tr Uranus square Nt Pluto suggests it is not an easy time for him, Tr Saturn square Nt Moon
Tr Saturn on As/ Mc could emphasis his image of old person or an experienced politician, it is a Saturn with dignity, it maybe has positive influence.
Tr Jupiter Pluto Saturn tine Mc suggests the difficult time could bring him a certain opportunity to win the election and Tr Jupiter Pluto Saturn sextile Mercury (rules MC and 7th) and his natal Sun Venus repeats the same theme.
Tr Jupiter is opposite natal Jupiter it is his half Jupiter cycle and Jupiter is his chart ruler, will this bring him some luck? Interestingly, on the election day Tr Mercury stationary on 25 Lib right on his As/Mc, what does this mean? A focus on his vocation?
Solar Eclipse on 21 June 2020 and 14 December 2020 did not have a strong impact on Biden.
Star on the Angle by Primary direction
The fixed star Antares was culminating on 13:32 on the day he was born, this Fixed star started to influence Biden from September 2020. Follow by Mirach on March 2021 and Aldebaran on May 2021.
Star map of Secondary Progression
If we look the Biden’s secondary progression Star map, we will see the SP Mars right on Facies in Sagittarius this fixed star shows the stare of the archer, this may describe the attack from an opponent. SP Jupiter was very close to Wasat the fixed star in Gemini. In the SP chart the Asc is on 22 Aquarius align with Sadalsuud and Deneb Algedi.
Deneb Algedi brings the meaning of leadership and structure, and Sadalsuud means luckiest of lucky, although these two stars were not really rising at that time, but it aligns with 22 Aquarius, could these two stars be the game changers of 2020 election?
Synastry between Biden and US Sibly chart
At first glance of this synastry we notice that Biden’s Neptune tightly conjunct MC on the Sibly chart, His Mc also conjunct Sibly chart’s Neptune Neptune’s signature keep jumping out and we can read in one way that is why he has been seen as weak compared with Trump, but also marks many peoples questions about his policy, in another way he could project the image of kindness and inclusiveness towards US citizens. Both Trump and Biden have this signature meaning they could both be inclusive and kind, if they wanted.
His chart ruler Jupiter is retrograde at 25 Cancer but also tightly conjoint Mercury (also retrograde), aligned with the Fixed star Procyon. Let me remind you that Trump also has Procyon conjoint with Mercury, this fixed start has Mars Mercury nature and Roberson told us “it make people petulant, saucy, giddy, weak-natured, timid, unfortunate, proud, easily angered, careless and violent.” Now we may not be surprised why their first TV debate became a disaster. However, Procyon also has a meaning of rushiing into something and appearing before something really important, which may suggest that what is really important is neither Trump nor Biden but someone else.
Biden has Saturn on Sibly’s Uranus we can read in two ways. One is that Biden may stop the change or revolution of the US and bring back the old bureaucracy system. The other is that he may stop the US breaking apart. His Moon sextile with Moon and Venus in Sibly chart could indicate he can touch most US citizens when he opens his heart. His Chiron opposite Moon means he will take a lot of effort to heal the wounds of people who get hurt. Most important, is his Pluto is right on the North Node of Sibly chart, Trump also has this configuration, but the orb is much looser, this will be crucial for Biden to win as Pluto brings the crisis and scandal and it can make people feel threatened by him and reduce his popularity .
However, when we consider the U.S. will experience their Pluto return in next two years, this may be explaining why both candidates has Pluto conjunct North Node in Sibly chart and both has Planets opposite Pluto in Sibly chart. Biden’s chart ruler Jupiter is right opposite US Pluto, his Scorpio Sun and Venus sextile Pluto in Sibly chart maybe bring the feeling of security people need’s during this period.
Put All together for Biden
To be honest, looking at all the different charts I do not feel Biden is that lucky to win this election, those charts do describe what we know about his gentleness and kindness, he can bring the people together and heal the wounds but I really could not feel that Powerful change in those charts. However the 2020’s solar return has Uranus to make change and the Antares is culminating in the Primary direction tell us a different story.
The Opening of Polls Chart
I also like to examine the opening of polls chart, although many of my colleagues have already done their analysis, but as I am not big fan of the whole sign house system, I prefer to do it again in my way.
In The Opening of Polls Chart, simply apply the Ascendent and 1st house to represent Trump and Des and 7th house ruler to represent Biden the challenger.
Asc on the 27 Leo make the Sun represent Trump, the Sun is in 3rd house which lacks energy and opposite Uranus from MC bring a huge “surprise” against him, the Neptune trine the Sun suggest Biden benefits from those scandals and rumours.
Descendant on 27 Aquarius rule by Saturn, Saturn in 26 Capricorn in its own sign conjoint Pluto and Jupiter , Jupiter is very close to 6th house cusp, which tells us although Biden owns the dignity, this does not help him very much, interestingly Saturn square Mercury, represent the 2nd and 11th houses and in Libra where Saturn exaltation (and where the Sun is fall), Mercury is stationary and about to turn direction, looks like Trump’s allies are unwillingly helping Biden to win the election.
In this chart MC represent the victory, the Sun in Scorpio opposite MC but Saturn in Capricorn trine MC, which give Biden more chance to win. M.C ruler Venus in 2nd does not receive anything from the Sun but received by Saturn by exaltation.
The Astro Map and Swing states
Since 2016 election, I have tried to apply the Astro Map technique to support my forecasting, especially to see if a candidate can win the swing states, we know this could be crucial during the US presidential elections.
*Florida for Trump (Biden has Chiron Uranus there compared with Trump has Jupiter LS line pass by.)
Biden : UR DS Chiron LS
Trump : Jupiter LS
*Georgia for Trump (Biden has Chiron Uranus there compared with Trump has Jupiter LS line pass by.)
Biden : UR DS Chiron LS
Trump : Jupiter LS Chiron LS Neptune LS
*N.Carolina for Trump (Biden has Chiron Uranus there compared with Trump having Jupiter )
Biden : UR DS Chiron LS
Trump : Jupiter LS Chiron LS
*Nevada for Biden (6) Biden has Moon DS here his Moon is 0 Taurus and Pluto MC not going to hurt him because he is a Scorpio Sun and has Sun Pluto mutual reception. Trump’s Venus Saturn does not work in this way and Neptune could suggest an illusion.
Biden : Pluto Mc Mo DS
Trump Venus As Saturn AS Neptune IC
*Arizona for Biden (11) (same reason as Nevada )
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto MC
Trump: Jupiter IC, Saturn LS Venus LS
*Pennsylvania for Biden (20) PA and OH is where Trump must win but Biden has Jupiter LS line here although Trump has Mars but I did not see any dignity compared with Biden’s Jupiter in exaltation.
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto LS Chiron LS, Uranus DS
Trump : Mars As , Saturn LS Venus LS Pluto LS Mercury LS
*Ohio Biden (18)
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto LS Mercury AS
Trump : Mars As , Saturn LS Venus LS Pluto LS Mercury LS
*Missouri (10) for Biden
Biden : Jupiter LS Pluto LS Mercury AS
Trump: Saturn LS Venus LS
*Michigan: Not Sure
Biden : Sun Venus Saturn Uranus LS
Trump: Sun LS Moon LS Uranus LS
*Wisconsin: not sure
Biden : Sun Venus Saturn Uranus LS
Trump: Sun LS Moon LS Uranus LS
*IOWA for Trump because Chiron MC for Biden maybe cause damage
Biden : Mercury AS, Chiron MC
Trump: Mercury LS
Conclusion
My conclusion is although Trump’s natal chart shows more prominent sign to be the lucky one, but this time both SP Sun and SP Jupiter are move away from important fixed stars, will he maintain his luck, never less few indication suggest he is facing an dramatically life change, I wonder what will happen even if he won the election ?
When judge from their synastry with Sibly chant, I think while Trump is very popular with what he say but his ruthless can cause conflict , Biden could also be popular by touch people’s hearts and heal their wounds, bring some energy to move forward. They both bring the Neptune flavour , this could be Dream like “ MAGA “, or in another way showing kindness and compassion, don’t for get the Neptune also bring that uncertainty But their Pluto conjunct with North node suggest they both have cross to bear during this election and could be crucial especially for Biden, however this could be read as they both service for the U.S to pass the Pluto return .
In another side, I have to admit that I did not see many signs suggest Biden going to win either, If I dare to say who going to win, I maybe say Biden that is because
- Most of the chart suggests Trump is going to have dramatic life changing. However, this could mean, even if he won, his social state still going to change ? I don’t know what does that mean ? Or maybe it suggest a “ not that “ United United States of America, the conflict will be much stronger than before.
- When I use Fixed star by Primary direction or Secondary direction both suggest Biden can get a little bit lucky this time, and those stars help Trump are lost their influence, however, make a prediction or forecasting by fixed stars are not really my strength.
- Even many of my colleagues judged Trumps victory from The Opening of Polls Chart but when I use the Placidus system which is quadrant house division, things are slightly different and this chart give Biden more chance.
- Uranus on Ascendant of 21 June 2020 Solar Eclipse chart dose give a hit of change, it also describes the unsettle of the current situation, and the eclipse on 14 December is right on Trump’s Moon, this is another indication of life changing and turn his life upside down.
- If I use astromap to help my analyse , Biden does have more luck from swing states, especially OH, PA, AZ,where Trump took over last time from Hillary, however Looks like Florida Georgia and North Carolina still in Trump’s hand.
From a different view to see both Trump and Biden, they both has important planet connect with Fixed star Procyon which represent a short transition. If is an echo of our time, as we are in the end of great mutation, the Jupiter Saturn conjunction are move from Earth signs to Air signs and it is the end of 218 years Earth signs dominate world.
And we know the important outer planets aspect for 2021 is Saturn square Uranus, it is a major theme of the year, doesn’t matter who become the president, he will face the huge challenge between, security and freedom, revolution or conservative.
Another things that I already mention is, the U.S will face the Pluto return in 2022, but it already starts its work when transit Pluto reaches 22 Capricorn from early 2019.
During this transition, we maybe need to take down those things will not work for the future, it will not be the world we used to be, and the COVID-19 Pandemic is the best example, we start to realised we have to adopt ” new normal” it will not be easy. The new U.S president will play an important role, will this person, help us to go through it smoothly or increase the tension?
