Inaugural Chart tertiary progressed Mercury conjunct Uranus, sextile from transiting Mars 3/26-3/30/01
Repeal of numerous environmental and consumer protections (arsenic, logging, CO2, ergonomic, etc.); withdrawal from Korean negotiations; withdrawal from Kyoto Protocol during last week in March; each of these brought a backlash of criticism
Tertiary progressed Sun conjunct Neptune in Inaugural Chart
Republican loss of Senate weakens Bush; Karl Rove and Paul O'Neill conflict of interest scandals; claims of White House trashing by Clintonites proven false; GAO launches
6/22 - 6/25/01 US troops on high alert in Persian Gulf due to terrorist threats
June 25 through July 5, 2001
Bush seems thwarted, frustrated, and unpopular, very difficult period
Transit of Saturn square Bush's natal Mars and semisquare his Midheaven, first pass
Senate passes Patient Bill of Rights defying Bush veto threats; Republican House opposes Bush energy policies; Bush retreats on oil drilling in Gulf and protected areas; several polls indicate decline; Cheney gets defibrillator/pacemaker amid
OMB announces there is no surplus outside Social Security and Medicare; economy weak; unemployment sharply increases; talk of recession; loss, bereavement, and devastation in the aftermath of terrorism; increased restrictions and security needs in the aftermath of terrorism;
Last 11 days of September through mid-December, 2001
Aggressive, over-confident, arrogant, somewhat reckless pursuit of policy; military action likely
Policies ungrounded in reality and practicality, unrealistic and shifting goals, lack of clear vision, confusion (especially during the second half of October); possiblity of scandals
Battle between administration and adversaries
Transit of Pluto quincunx Bush's natal Sun and transit of Jupiter conjunct natal Sun, both activating natal Sun square progressed Mars
Devastation and ramifications of terrorist attack become apparent; stock market plunges; huge layoffs in the airline and hotel industries; economic bailout of airline industry necessary; anthrax attacks through the mail
December 2001, after the first week (12/7/01-1/3/02)
Frustration, disillusionment, failure of policy; Bush depressed and withdrawn; polls down; beginning of three-month difficult period
Osama bin Laden and Mohammed Omar escape, as do hundreds of al Qaida fighters and Taliban leaders; Democrats thwart Bush's domestic agenda; Bush's economic stimulus bill fails; American forces mistakenly bomb a convoy of tribal elders, and, a few weeks later, a village, killing close to a hundred; Pakistani/Indian conflict causes Pakistan to remove troops from the Afghani border
2002
Predictions
Astrological Data
Actual Events
December 17, 2001, through March 17, 2002
General period of frustration, difficulty, and loss for Bush; polls down; problems compounded by confusion and lack of focus, year-long period begins for Bush of unrealistic goals, unclear thinking, especially about the economy; self-deception, dissembling, scandal;
Saturn station square Bush's Mars and semisquare Bush's Midheaven; Neptune quincunx Bush's Mars; first pass of year-long Neptune opposition to Bush's Mercury(2/02-1/03)
Controversy over Afghan civilian victims; Reporter threatened at gunpoint by US soldiers; Anthrax scare in Salt Lake City (2/13); Bomb scare at LA Airport (2/13); Anthrax scare in DC post office (2/13); Heightened terrorist alert for on or around 2/12; Possible murder by terrorists of
Very sudden and surprising events that cause changes/upsets very quickly; new energy comes in suddenly and transforms situation; possible sudden crises during March and April (especially the last 10 days of March) that bring significant difficulties in April; people are aroused;
potential for rebellion and protest; possible impact on media, communications, labor, or transportation systems; wild fluctuations or upset in the Stock Market or other investments possible;
April: administration makes a very aggressive, possible military, response; possibility of strong anger and criticism aimed at the administration; country is very sober and concerned; significant policy failures for the Bush administration; sense of diminishment of world status for US; lack of resources and need for discipline and belt-tightning in US
Transiting Uranus conjunct US Moon and US progressed Sun; transiting Uranus sesquiquadrate US Sun and Bush's Sun; US progressed Moon conjunct progressed Uranus; US progressed Moon conjunct Uranus; Bush's tertiary progressed Ascendant conjunct natal Uranus;
April: Inaugural tertiary progressed Sun square natal Mars; last pass of Saturn over US Descendant; Bush's tertiary progressed Sun square tertiary progressed Saturn
Sense of events moving rapidly, sudden changes, frequent upsets for the administration;
5/11 -5/17/02, President Bush likely to seem more fully engaged, bold, and assertive with successful initiatives;
5/20 - 5/26/02, feeling of great world stress, possibly following spurt of Middle East violence, global economic problems and scarce resources, intense power struggles
Transiting Uranus station sesquiquadrate Bush's Sun (strong triggers from Jupiter and the Sun 5/14 -5/19); Inaugural Moon semisquare natal Uranus (4/25 -5/10)
Jupiter conjunct US Sun and Bush's Sun (5/10 - 5/17)
transiting Saturn opposite transiting Pluto, final pass (5/20 -5/26)
Continued upsets and stresses for Bush through mid-June; Bush frustrated, unhappy, and somewhat unfocused;
Intensification of power struggles within the administration, between the administration and Congress, and between the administration and foreign adversaries;
second half of June, possible revelations of dishonest dealings and manipulations of those with financial power and possible focus on Church scandal
July through mid-August Bush seems confused, weak, unfocused, dishonest, possible scandals;
Beginning in late July, significant sudden events and upsets cause changes and turmoil for the Bush administration, especially strong between 8/6 and 8/13/02; "My way or the highway" attitude in the administration, possible unilateralist and precipitous actions; possible upsets/disturbances/protests in media, investments, communications, transportation (7/14 to 8/12/02); possible increase in the protest movement, especially the first half of August; possible violence 8/8 - 8/10
Possibility of sudden violent events (e.g.plane crashes) August 19 through 24, 2002; brief fear of terrorism; possibility of very violent battle in Afghanistan, Middle East, or elsewhere
tertiary progressed Inaugural Sun conjunct Inaugural Uranus, Inaugural progressed Uranus; transiting Uranus conjunct US Moon; tertiary progressed US Mars square tertiary progressed US Uranus;
transiting Mars opposite transiting Uranus, near US Moon; WTC tertiary progressed Moon conjunct natal Pluto
Strong focus on unilateral undertakings (through 12/10); sudden and transformative events impact the administration; by late November frustrations, setbacks, and difficulties for the administration obscuring and delaying goals; Bush seems weak and ineffective
Significant tension builds between the administration and its allies and adversaries (11/22 to 12/18/02)
Republican win both houses of Congress; Trent Lott's racially tinged statements cause huge crisis; Lott crisis weakens Bush agenda; support for war weakening; despite White House desire for his ouster, Lott will not step down; Venezuela oil crisis slows war plans; Russia blames Bush for Korean crisis; Security Council rift over Iraq
Potential for very significant crisis/powerful transformative events for Bush administration; sudden upsets; people are aroused and upset; possible terrorist attack during this time including biological or nuclear; dramatic and powerful events will impact Bush administration; possible focus on War on Terrorism; by late January painful experiences due to arrogance, over-extension, and attempted domination
North Korean crisis escalates precipitously; missile defense results proven falsified; California train wreck; North Korea quits nuclear treaty; Bush's economic plan attacked by economists, governors, and many congressmen; North Korea threatens missile tests; huge anti-war protests in DC and San Francisco; France vows to block Iraq War resolution; Germany rules out support for war; polls indicate support for war waning; Germany and France join in opposition to war
Continuing sense of crisis, upsets, and struggle for Bush administration; focus on war continues; difficult time for the country; April and May especially intense
Unilateral and aggressive rhetoric; sudden upsets to the status quo; transformative events
Frustrations, setbacks, obstacles, delays for administration; extreme emotional volatility, resentments, upsets, and anger for Bush
Dangerous period; Bush’s sense of power and control expands; potential for violent and sudden events (especially 2/15 - 2/17); anger and harsh rhetoric; transformative and explosive events possible
Transiting Uranus conjunct US progressed Sun, transiting Uranus sesquiquadrate US Sun triggering tertiary progressed mars square US Sun, Inaugural progressed Mercury conjunct Inaugural Uranus peaks (triggered by transiting Pluto through 2/21)
Stationary transit of Saturn semisquare Bush’s Ascendant and square Cheney’s Moon; Bush’s progressed Moon square natal Pluto; transit of Chiron square Bush’s Chiron
Transit of Jupiter conjunct Bush’s Pluto (square progressed Moon); transiting Sun/Uranus conjunction US progressed Sun; transiting Mars/Pluto sextile Inaugural Uranus, conjunct Inaugural Moon, opposite Bush’s natal Uranus/prog MC
Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates in space (2/1); Powell gives compelling UN testimony on Iraq (2/5); North Korea restarts nuclear facility (2/5); North Korea threatens US with preemptive strike; Germany and France offer alternative plan for Iraq
Emotional turmoil and upsets for Bush continue, very volatile and tense time for him, especially through 3/12; Ideological and rigid stance of administration causes difficulties, especially with foreign nations; big upsets and sudden, transformative events impact Bush in late March and early April; anger in relations with allies intensifies in late March and early April; possible period of aggression between 3/15 through 4/7;
March 15 through April 4: Gulf War II begins (3/19); intense bombing "shock and awe" (3/21 -22); worldwide anti-war protests (3/20 -3/22);
US Embassy in Pakistan closes (3/22); Iraq puts up far more resistance than expected; war unexpectedly difficult and beset with problems; military suggests that
4/1 – 4/7: Events move at a fast pace, likely culmination of most intense military phase of the war
4/8 – 5/1: Difficult, frustrating time for Bush; tensions, surprise upsets, events unfolding rapidly; intense US military phase gives way to confusion, disillusionment, and loss of focus
4/20 – 5/1: Dangerous stalemates and brinkmanship possible; significant crises likely, possibly in Iraq and/or with North Korea; aggressive rhetoric or action from North Korea possible; people upset, agitated, tensions increase for Bush
Potential for major setbacks and problems in Iraq, huge humanitarian crisis possible (health and food issues); great suffering; time of high tension, crisis, and sudden upsets for Bush; angry relations with allies and aggressive rhetoric from the administration continue, especially 5/7-5/9, 5/14 –5/17, and 5/28-5/30; Bush emotionally upset and volatile (5/20 – 6/8)
Transiting Saturn squares Sun and Mercury in Gulf War chart; tertiary progressed Gulf War chart MC opposite Saturn; transiting Pluto opposite Bush's progressed MC/natal Uranus conjunction, conjunct Inaugural Moon, opposite Iraqi Moon intensifies; converse progressed Inaugural Mars conjunct Descendant, triggered by Mercury and Mars
Significant decrease in the level of tension and crisis for the first few days of the month; unrealistic hopes; Bush's peevishness and irritability continues through June 8
Thereafter, over the course of the month, US reputation and prestige falls to a low point; severe economic problems possible; sudden disruptions and setbacks in foreign policy of great magnitude; numerous setbacks, frustrations, problems for the administration; relations with allies very poor; beginning of a period of increasing difficulty through early 2005
6/21 through 6/27: Possibly violent, unexpected, and major events that cause disruptions, grief, and significant changes.
End of Pluto station; Jupiter/Neptune conjunction; Chiron square Bush's Moon
Transiting Saturn square US MC and conjunct US Venus; transiting Uranus quincunx US MC; transiting Saturn quincunx Inaugural Sun; beginning of Saturn crossing US Cancer stellium through June 2005
Transiting Uranus/Mars conjunction quincunx US MC; transiting Saturn square US Venus
General feeling of malaise in the country, lack of optimism, difficulties in Iraq worsen, military conflict increases; economic problems continue to deepen; after July 20, Bush’s popularity begins to wane
Transit of Saturn conjunct US Jupiter, ruler of the chart; transiting Saturn semisquare Bush’s Venus (7/21 to 7/25); Jupiter leaves Bush’s Leo stellium; Bush’s progressed Venus opposite MC begins to wane.
Bush very, very aggressive and angry; possible military rhetoric, threats, or action; dramatically intensified military confrontation in Iraq and/or elsewhere; very negative reaction from world to US (Bush) bullying and arrogant attitude; painful lessons in humility; popular anger at Bush building; general increase in violence
Very difficult time for the country and Bush; failed policies; time of great crisis for Bush administration; economy in severe difficulty; presidential prestige at a low point; Bush very angry and aggressive; possible military confrontations; country in period of malaise; painful experiences due to overbearing and arrogant attitude; possible time of great tension between Bush and Powell; great turmoil and civil unrest in Iraq, possible armed rebellion; Cheney weakened and deceptive
9/24 –10/25: possible huge crisis for Bush administration relating to arrogance, abuse of power, and failed policies; Bush's popularity plummets; very damaging scandal; enormous criticism of Bush administration; entire image of adminsitration transformed between 6/1 and 10/13/03, administration extremely fearful and manipulative during this time; shortly after October 25, some aspect of this crisis begins to decrease, criticism more muted, though issue not fully resolved
Transiting Saturn conjunct US Sun and near Bush's Sun; tertiary progressed Saturn opposite US Sun (exact 10/03); Chiron station opposite Bush's and US Sun; transiting Uranus station conjunct US progressed Sun and square Powell/Bush composite Sun/Uranus; transiting Uranus station opposite Iraqi Sun; Neptune station on Cheney's Sun; transiting Pluto square Inaugural Venus
Significant crisis erupts for Bush, unfolding through November, possibly in Iraq; unexpected, treacherous and explosive events cause turmoil, especially after 11/8; administration continues to feel on edge and anxious, but the issues may have shifted somewhat from those of October; the American public feels generally disgruntled and burdened (October and November), with particular difficulties causing woe for some sector of the population between 10/25 and 11/14; greatly increasing violence and anti-American resistance in Iraq;
Last pass of Pluto conjunct the Inaugural Moon and opposite Bush's progressed MC/natal Uranus;transiting Uranus station opposite Iraqi Sun/Mercury; transiting Saturn quincunx US Ascendant
Bush very volatile and upset; upsets continue for administration; the reckless and irresponsible nature of Bush’s policies becomes more apparent, crisis for Bush continues but more muted; intense violence in Iraq continues, especially through 12/15
Chiron square Bush's Moon; first pass of Pluto on Bush's South Node; Inaugural progressed Ascendant square natal Uranus triggered by Pluto (12/1 to 12/12)
Jupiter station opposite Inaugural Venus, Jupiter station trine US progressed Midheaven
Medicare drug bill signed; Saddam Hussein captured (12/13/03); Mohammar Qaddafi gives up his WMD; Bush's poll ratings improve
2004
Predictions
Astrological Data
Actual Events
January through May 2004
Country at war; violence in Iraq, and possibly Afghanistan, escalates; Bush very aggressive, very irritable (except January), impatient, reckless; administration goals ill-conceived, not pragmatic, not based in reality; loss of respect for US in international arena; possibility of scandal; economic problems continue; constant upsets and shifting conditions for administration to deal with; extreme tension builds in the country; massive demonstrations and protest are possible; possiblity of domestic violence; Bush's tendency to rash, poorly thought out action, arrogance, and over-extension causes significant problems
Transiting Pluto opposite US Mars; Bush's progressed Sun conjunct natal Mars triggered by Jupiter station (April and May); Bush's converse progressed Mars conjunct natal Ascendant, triggered by Pluto (February through April); transiting Neptune square Inaugural Ascendant, quincunx US Sun, and quincunx Bush's Sun; Saturn conjunct US Sun and square US Saturn; Inaugural progressed Ascendant square Uranus; Pluto conjunct Bush's South Node
Bush's increased success and popularity continues through January; growing use of US military and increasing aggression and violence in Iraq; fierce battles possible
Possible brief flurry of patriotic or positive feelings from the public; administration attempts to delude or misinform public, attempts to obfuscate facts; dramatic, violent, and difficult events in Iraq, especially through 2/15; despite some optimism in January, issues in Iraq seem very stuck and increasingly problematic; Bush's popularity weakens considerably
Administration becomes increasingly out of touch with reality, impractical, ideological, deceptive, dishonest; Bush's approval diminishes through 3/23; events in Iraq become chaotic, possiblity of widespread rebellion, insurgency, and violence; particularly violent and dangerous period, in Iraq and elsewhere, between 3/26 and 3/29/04
US military aggression increases greatly; initial feeling of success (through mid-May); Bush gains some stature as war leader and increased popular support; fierce battles; Bush very aggressive; economy seems to improve; credibility issues continue
Potential for extreme violence; possible civil unrest or terrorism; possible increased violence in Iraq or Afghanistan or elsewhere; increase in accidents, explosions; significant events seem stuck, not moving forward
Transiting Jupiter station square US Uranus; progressed US Moon conjunct Jupiter; transiting Jupiter station conjunct Bush's Mars/progressed Sun; transiting Pluto opposite US Mars
Transiting Mars conjunct US Mars, opposite transiting Pluto, triggered by Mercury station, Venus, and Sun; Mercury station semisquare Uranus
US military aggression continues, battles with fierce enemy (dissipates somewhat after 5/23); first half of the month brings some successes; Bush popularity may improve through May 23; potential for Bush to be reckless and aggressive; economy seems stronger; administration begins to get very anxious around mid to late May; by late May things turning very sour, criticism grows; possiblity of significant US civil unrest and protest through the month
Very difficult time for administration and country; defeat, policy failures and major compromises; grave problems; great criticism directed at Bush and the administration; administration bumbling, deceitful; scandals highlighted; American prestige at a low point; disastrous results of Bush's reckless policies increasingly apparent; Bush poll numbers reach new lows; allies not supportive; instability in Iraq intensifies through August.
Bush and country feeling confused and lost, lack of clear goals, disillusionment, loss, difficulty regrouping; Bush depressed and upset; Bush's popularity way down; past and current attempts by the administration to delude or deceive the public become increasingly apparent; administration appears inept; significant criticism of and difficulties for Rumsfeld in first half of month; instability in Iraq intensifies through August
Any last vestige of Bush’s popular support begins to slip; Bush becomes more alienated and disliked; frustration, obstacles, and loss for the administration; Bush seems stiff and uncomfortable in public, irritable, weak, and ineffective; Bush's popularity plummets from late September on
Aggressive and controversial moves from Bush during the first week of August; scandals, weakness, ineptitude, dishonesty surround the administration; Bush's popularity continues to erode; significant violence, possible terrorism, accidents, upsets 8/16 - 8/18, including in Iraq and at the Olympics; significant turmoil, rebellion, and violence in Iraq most of the month, through the 27th.
Jupiter/Pluto opposition squares Bush's Uranus, aspects Inaugural Uranus first week of August; transiting Neptune quincunx Bush's Sun and US Sun; transiting Uranus opposite Iraqi Ascendant (July and August); transiting Mars/Mercury conjunct Iraqi Ascendant and opposite transiting Uranus 8/16 - 8/18/04
Severe difficulties may develop relating to currency, trade or other economic issues; pessimistic mood pervades the country; Bush's reckless and ill-conceived policies are blamed; by late September, Bush is increasingly seen as a failure and criticized; fierce battles with enemies, domestic upsets, possible violence, especially
increase worldwide in violent events, destructive weather, explosions, 9/7 to 9/14
Transiting Saturn conjunct US Mercury, square Bush's Midheaven, and semisquare Bush's Mars; transiting Pluto conjunct Bush's South Node; Pluto turns direct waxing in opposition US Mars, transiting Mars/Pluto square 9/7 - 9/10.
Bush administration defined by failures, polls continue to plummet; dislike for Bush grows; failed policies pervasive; pessimistic and agitated mood in the country; Bush is stiff and withdrawn; considerable instability and violence in Iraq continues
John Kerry's popularity and support grows considerably
Late October through November 25, possibility of fierce battles, either political and/or military, vicious acts, civil unrest and anger, with November 20 especially intense; Bush under increasing pressure and difficulty from November 8 through December 7, with frustrations, delays, problems likely; country in the grip of exaggerated expectations, illusion and disillusionment, not able to see clearly (through 12/15); Bush administration increasingly colored by scandal and dishonesty from late November through January 2005; Bush seen as out of touch with reality, especially strong in December; Bush increasingly aggressive and irritable in later November through December 14; economic issues continue, especially over trade and currency; painful events increasingly impact Americans from mid-Decmeber through mid-January 2005 (note especially 12/22- 12/25, 12/30-12/31, 1/3-15/05)
Last pass of Pluto opposite US Mars; transiting Saturn conjunct Inaugural IC; transiting Saturn station conjunct Bush's Saturn triggering the square to Bush's progressed Venus; transiting Saturn station quincunx US Moon; Neptune quincunx US Sun and Bush's Sun; transiting Pluto sesquiquadrate Bush's Ascendant triggering converse progressed Mars conjunct Bush's Ascendant; Saturn conjunct US Mercury