Well folks, this certainly has been a hell of an eclipse season. And it is not over yet. I’ve been doing a lot of reading about this season over the last few months written by many astrologers. Among the predictions were the possible death, a health problem, or a fall from grace of Donald Trump (DT). Another is the possibility of war. Another is the possibility of natural disaster. Ouch! So much doom and gloom. Well unfortunately some of these predictions seem to be coming true.
We are in the “shadow” of the August 21st eclipse right now and will be feeling the direct effects of the eclipse for another two weeks until about September 6th. The direct effect of an eclipse can be felt for as long as 6 months afterwards. The immediate two weeks before and after the eclipse can bring secrets or situations to the fore that have to be dealt with for months.
Lunations in August:
Aug 7 2017
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. 6:10 pm at 15° Aquarius 25
Aug 21 2017
New Moon Solar Eclipse. 6:30 pm at 28° Leo 52
The eclipse of August 21st hit Trump’s chart very directly. The eclipse point of the moon at 28° degrees Leo (rules royalty and leadership) was conjunct his Ascendant (his persona) which is 29° Leo (29° is an anaretic degree). Additionally, his 12th house Mars (his anger and aggression that work against him) is at 26° Leo. This eclipse will activate this aspect of his chart. Certainly his aggression came to the fore with threats to go to war (ruled by Mars) with North Korea if they don’t stop their nuclear testing.
In addition to the Fixed Star Regulus was at 29° Leo as well. Regulus represents the Lion’s heart and is associated Kings, royalty and leaders of countries. Many astrologers have speculated that the solar eclipse on this point can spell a fall from grace. This could be a triple whammy for DT. (A definition of Ascendant conjunct Regulus: Great honor and wealth, but violence and trouble, sickness, fevers, acute disease, benefits seldom last, favor of the great, victory over enemies and scandal.)
The racist riot on Saturday August 12th in Charleston, Virginia brought to light that Donald Trump is a racist and is not willing to condemn the white separatist groups that helped elect him to office. Many people have abandoned their support of Trump such as the CEOs who quit various government advisory boards and then Trump finally disbanded them. See Washington Post article from 8/17/17. There was much direct criticism from world leaders and an endless array of groups throughout our country about his reaction to the situation.
DT’s popularity hit an all time low with just 16% of the country supporting him. He was not hugely popular before but this was certainly a new low for his poll ratings. At the time of the eclipse, Saturn (limitation and responsibility) was conjunct his moon (emotions, instincts and popularity) and opposition his sun (his ego, personality and body) showing a limitation on his popularity at that moment.
The natural disaster prediction is turning out to be Hurricane Harvey in the gulf coast of Texas. This storm has brought an unprecedented amount of rainfall and is continuing to rain there for days. This terrible disaster is deserving of more astrological analysis, than just the effects of the eclipse. Whatever happens in Texas will affect the whole country (the eclipse was seen coast to coast in the US) and not just Texas residents. It may impact the price of gas in the upcoming months.
What concerns me now, is Mars will be around the eclipse degree (28° Leo) in early September (for a few days), triggering another layer to the eclipse season. Mercury, which is retrograde right now, will station direct on September 5th right on the eclipse degree! All of which co-joins DT’s Ascendant and natal Mars. My feeling is he may talk (Mercury) of war (Mars) again with North Korea. Let’s just hope it talk and no action!
