Politics

Many astrologers, our own Belinda Dunn included, were very excited when Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s campaign released his birth information (complete with birth time for accurate natal charts—August 4, 1961, 7:24 pm, Honolulu, HI). As anyone who has had their own chart done, it is not all that surprising to find that Obama’s astrological profile validates what many already believe about him.

While the Sun Sign is the most obvious element, it is not always the most important. This holds true in Obama’s case. So instead of discussing his Leo Sun, below are highlights from his chart that may influence whether he will become our next president.

Aquarius Rising

Overview

The United States stands at a crossroads. Since the 2000 election and G.W. Bush took office, the world has changed in ways we could not have imagined. While the necessity for change is clear, solutions remain unclear. As Americans, we sense the vital importance of Election ’08—it is another chance to turn the tide in many areas of our collective experience.

Astrology is an excellent and reliable tool in approaching the larger picture beyond our normal human preference and prejudice. This article is by no means a complete analysis of the candidates or a prediction of final results. A veil of uncertainty surrounds this election as evidenced by numerous contradictory predictions on the internet. I offer insights as a result of examining charts throughout the year. My hope is to light the way of understanding at this most momentous time in our history.

On the day that Barack Obama announced Joseph Biden as his running mate, I couldn't wait to call my 81-year-old grandmother. Why? Because my grandparents moved to Wilmington, DE, shortly before I was born, and I spent much of my childhood there.

So when hometown favorite, Biden, was put on the Democratic ticket, I knew it was a big deal. And it is—especially for Delawareans who refer to him as 'Joe B,' instead of the more formal 'Senator Biden.' My grandmother told me that there were signs everywhere, in all the stores, exclaiming "Joe B for VP!"