What do you think, America? Are we ready for the first woman leader to become President of the United States? Will we turn the page, look to the future and truly embrace equality of gender in the highest office of the land? Women let’s rise to the occasion. Our time is here and now. Such a powerful event would certainly be indicative of the pivot of Pluto from Capricorn (since 2008) to Pluto in Aquarius. This sign advocates for a wider perspective, vision for the future with inclusiveness, respect for humanity and the ideal that everyone is unique with gifts to share. Aquarius thrives on the awakening principle, including ideas that have lingered, or labored, and whose time has finally come to fruition.
We’ve had tastes of Pluto/Aquarius energy since 3/23/23 and it will return to Aquarius for the duration of its 20 yr. cycle on 11/19/24! As mentioned in previous articles, Pluto will be sitting at the very last degree of Capricorn, 29, for the last time on 11/5/24! What a statement for the old order of things and the grip of patriarchy. Pluto will not return to Capricorn again for 248 years! The signals of a brave new world, the future, have become more and more prevalent in the last year as the energy of Pluto/Aquarius infuses and embeds itself into the zeitgeist. Consider how AI has become huge on the radar offering benefits and dangers. Why not a transition in leadership style? Let’s see how a woman will lead the US. After all we are a Cancer Sun country, ruled by the Moon (female & responsive energy). The USA Moon sits in Aquarius, cooling off some of the compassion and caring and as a country we can get stuck in some rigid, abstract ideologies and definitions of truth. Still, most often reason prevails, and we were indeed founded on some hugely inspiring ideas and ideals that we have struggled to live up to, not always successfully.
Kamala is a Sanskrit word which means lotus flower in Indian culture. The name is predominantly used by Hindu families, as it is one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi, who appears from the center of a lotus associated with wealth, good fortune, happiness, youth, and beauty. She is known for perseverance and spiritual awakening. Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and has the same powers, such as preserving order in the universe. Lakshmi is also considered a Great Mother goddess who guides people from darkness to light.
I find it quite amazing that in a sense, we have Kamala Harris uniting East & West by way of her Indian name and heritage. In addition, she melds her Indian self with her African American heritage. She can personally relate to all those who have been shunned for the blended nature of their birth and all those who have felt outside the acceptance of the prevailing tribe.
I’ve illustrated the key configurations in Kamala Harris’ chart. Luckily, we do have an affirmed birthtime for her. She is a Full Moon birth with her Moon just minutes from an exact opposition to the Sun! She was born to bring awareness and to address the issues of equality. She is the first of her name in many respects - a warrior woman with the Moon/Aries ruled by Mars and Mars in the Sun’s sign Leo connecting to the Moon by trine. She has the fire and drive to pursue her goals.
With her Libra Sun she inherently seeks balance. Venus, ruling her Libra Sun is in pragmatic Virgo in a stellium conjunction with Pluto and Uranus in Virgo. Although Venus/Virgo is considered to be in detriment because its focus on perfection, service and detail may conflict with personal self-care and relaxation. Discernment and attention to detail is the strength exhibited. Self-criticism is one of its faults.
The 27th degree is highlighted in her chart and that degree is also highlighted in the USA chart. It’s one of the reasons Kamala fits well for leadership roles in the country and also a reason she became Vice President. Those who lead this country typically have strong connections between their chart and that of the USA birthchart.
The Democratic convention begins on Monday 8/19/24 on the Full Moon at the 27th degree of Aquarius, the exact degree of the USA Moon and again clicking into Kamala’s planets at that degree and conjuncting her Saturn (authority, leadership, commitment) at 28 Aquarius! She’s on fire. She is in the spotlight. She is the woman of the day, of the hour, of the moment, of this election in 2024!
She can surely dish it out in excellent verbal style with The North Node conjunct her Ascendant/Gemini, ruled by her Mercury/Scorpio conjunct her Sun/Libra, out of sign. She can sting if provoked, make no mistake. Both Sun/Libra, Moon/Aries and Mars/Leo connect strongly with her Saturn/Aquarius. She is serious, capable of making a commitment, rising to a challenge, standing firm and looking squarely into the future armed with practicality and the lessons of the past.
Her loose Grand Square in fixed signs (Mars/Leo, Saturn/Aquarius, Jupiter/Taurus and Neptune/Scorpio) keeps her on her toes, noticing how one thing connects to another and offering the ability for big picture perspective. It’s a challenging configuration which requires careful assessments. Her strong Virgo grouping holding Venus, ruler of her Libra Sun showcases teamwork, attention to detail, research and the ability to be flexible in approaches to practical solutions.
Above is Kamala’s chart around the USA chart. You can see the close and powerful connections. Her Saturn 28 Aquarius sits on the USA Moon at 27 Aquarius (encircled). Her Saturn is already strong in its own traditional sign. Its essence is meant to preserve and promote the values of democracy, among them the right of every person to live a life of their own choosing in mutual respect for others to have that same human right. Her strong Saturn conjunct the USA Moon, her Mars/Leo opposite (Jupiter/Taurus and Neptune/Scorpio participating by square), and her Sun/Moon exactly trine/sextile (120/60 degrees) the USA Moon certainly point to a powerful and responsibility-laden destiny with the United States and its people, and perhaps particularly the rights of its women.
In 2008, Barack Obama’s Presidency initiated Pluto’s entry into Capricorn. Now in 2024, Kamala Harris is poised to bring the energy needed for our initiation and pivot into the Pluto in Aquarius years.
“We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty or patriotism, is unworthy of our founding ideals, and those who died in their defense.” Barack Obama
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Great article. I knew Kamala had to have a strong chart, and I am very excited that she is running. Thank you for sharing!
Jo Kennedy