We need to love the children more than we hate each other….. RFK Jr
Last month, I predicted a surprise at the Democratic convention that would disrupt or alter the plans being made. I initially thought this surprise would occur during the convention itself, but instead, it happened outside of it when RFK Jr. announced he was supporting the Republican ticket. Given that his announcement was made during the period of the intense Full Moon on Aug 19 that impacted the birth charts of some of the major players at the Democratic convention, I believe his entering the race at that time will have significant implications for the democratic party.
I evaluate political candidates in two ways to determine if they are genuinely committed to the issues they put forward. First, I examine their birth chart to see if they genuinely care about these issues or if they are telling us what they need to say to get elected. Second, I consider their past achievements related to these issues. In RFK Jr.’s case, his birth chart reveals a stellium (four planets plus the North Node, symbolizing his destiny) in Capricorn. Capricorn is the sign of duty, responsibility, principles, and standards. The stellium is in the 6th House of Health and Service. He also has an emotional drive to protect children represented by the Moon in Cancer. RFK Jr runs a nonprofit called Children’s Health Defense, which is dedicated to eliminating toxic exposures for children. His past achievements include winning millions of dollars in lawsuits against chemical companies, such as Monsanto, which produces Roundup and glyphosate.
One particularly fascinating aspect of his chart is that his Sun is at 27 degrees of Capricorn, which aligns precisely with Pluto in the U.S. natal chart. There is only one day each year when a person’s Sun can be in conjunction with the U.S. Pluto, and that day happens to be RFK Jr.'s birthday. Pluto is the planet of fate, thus he is destined to play a significant role in the destiny of the U.S.
This alignment suggests that his Sun sheds light on the shadow side of our country. For instance, we have government regulatory agencies now staffed by the very corporations that they were created to regulate. Our country has been experiencing a Pluto return for the past five years, marking the first time transiting Pluto has conjuncted our natal Pluto since the nation’s founding. Pluto's transit through Capricorn takes 248 years, so it won’t return to this position until 2254. This period is a significant transformational time for the U.S., as Capricorn represents the government, established institutions, financial systems, and the structures that underpin the country and the world. Transiting Pluto’s influence seeks to reveal, destroy, and rebuild these processes. Anyone with their natal Sun at 27 degrees Capricorn, like RFK Jr., is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in this evolution.
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below. If so, the transit will have a significant impact on you.
Sep 1 – Uranus stations and turns retrograde at 27 Taurus. This is a time to revisit and reflect on changes you have made related to your finances, possessions, and values. This is important for those born between the 17th and 21st of May.
Pluto retrograde goes back into Capricorn until Nov 19, 2024, when he will return to Aquarius for 20 years. Pluto entered Capricorn in 2008 with two brief entries into Aquarius from March 23 to June 11, 2023, and from Jan 24 to Sep 24. Pluto is the god of what is hidden: riches, wealth, and power. Pluto in Capricorns is a time when Pluto transforms our societal structures, governments, and institutions. This has happened since 2008, when Pluto entered Capricorn precisely on the precise day of the financial crisis.
Sep 2 – New Moon at 11 Virgo. This new Moon is opposite Saturn. Saturn structures a new, fresh beginning. You may feel motivated to start a new project, especially around self-improvement, daily routines, health, and service to others. Saturn will help here, lending you the discipline that you will need to make these changes and to help you build healthy practices that are solid and enduring.
Sep 3 - Mars Square Neptune at 29 degrees of Gemini/Pisces. Be careful when giving information to the wrong person. It could come back to bite you. Put your energy into fighting for some worthy cause.
Sep 4 – Mars enters Cancer and lasts until Nov 3. Your actions may be based on emotions and instinct rather than logic. You feel you need to protect yourself and your loved ones. You may not wish to confront people or issues, which can lead to passive-aggressive behavior. There could be inner tension as Mars’ desire for action doesn’t always align with Cancer’s need for security and comfort. This can result in moodiness, frustration, or difficulty expressing anger directly. The challenge is to channel this energy constructively through creative or domestic projects or by focusing on protecting and nurturing those you care about.
Sep 7 – Mercury Square Uranus at 28 degrees of Leo/Taurus. You may hear some news today that you don’t like. Keep calm and don’t worry about it. People around you notice that you have a different way of thinking and communicating. Even though you have a brilliant mind, you are a bit eccentric. Go with it. Otherwise, life is just too boring for all of us.
Sep 8 – Sun Opposite Saturn at 16 degrees of Virgo/’Pisces. You may need to work hard today. You may look for ways out of it, but there aren’t. Just accept your obligations and duties. The work you do now may prove of value later.
Sep 9 – Mercury enters Virgo and stays until Sep 26. When Mercury enters Virgo, it moves into one of the signs it rules, which enhances its natural qualities of communication, analysis, and mental clarity. This transit strongly focuses on detail, precision, efficiency, and practicality in thinking and communication. Health and wellness may be a theme during this time. This is an excellent time to get organized.
Sep 12 – Sun Square Jupiter at 20 degrees of Virgo/Gemini. You could run into problems in your home or business. Practice some self-control in your response to these problems. You may have some lucky breaks and popularity, but that can lead to an inflated ego and other excesses in life.
Sep 15 – Venus Trine Jupiter at 20 degrees of Libra/Gemini. What’s not to like? Both Venus and Jupiter are benefic planets. You may receive a gift or favor from someone today. You are at ease in showing love and affection but don’t forget to show these qualities to yourself.
Sep 17 – Full Moon – Lunar Eclipse at 25 Pisces. This Full Moon is square Jupiter, sextile Uranus, conjunct Neptune, and sextile Pluto. This is a complicated Lunar Eclipse, but it is not all bad. The Lunar Eclipse blends the themes of emotional intensity, expansion, optimism, dreams, illusions, and spirituality. There is just a hint of Saturn to keep you grounded. Full Moons indicate endings, and Uranus will help you to let go and release something that no longer serves you. We have a Solar Eclipse on Oct 2 at 10 degrees of Libra. I will write about both eclipses in a separate report this month.
Sep 18 – Mercury Opposite Saturn at 15 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. This is a good time to postpone any trips unless it is a trip for business. Be careful what you say or put into writing. You feel a little mean and sarcastic now.
Sep 19 – Sun Trine Uranus at 27 degrees of Virgo/Taurus. This is a good day for fun and entertainment. You could have unexpected guests today, and you will welcome them. It will be easy today for you to express your uniqueness in a flowing and harmonious way that does not upset others.
Sep 20 – Sun Opposite Neptune at 28 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. Avoid impractical financial decisions today. Postpone commitments of any kind, especially in romance. Go to the movies.
Sep 21 – Mercury square Jupiter at 20 degrees of Virgo/Gemini. Be careful not to overspend and waste your energy on unreliable people. You could suffer from indecision and procrastination.
Sep 22 – Sun enters Libra/Fall Equinox until Oct 22. This is a time of balance, as day and night are of equal length, and the Sun's entry into Libra highlights themes of harmony, relationships, and fairness. This is a necessary time to strengthen your bonds with the key people in your life. Because Venus rules Libra, this sign is associated with beauty, art, and aesthetics. You could have a heightened appreciation for the arts and all things beautiful. This is an excellent time for all creative endeavors. Libra is the most sociable sign, so get out and circulate it this month.
Venus enters Scorpio and stays until Oct 17. The planet of love, beauty, and relationships is profoundly diving into the underworld of passion. This can bring emotional intensity, and hidden aspects of your relationships may be revealed. Superficial relationships will not satisfy you now because you desire meaningful, passionate, and life-changing relationships. There could be a strong focus on attraction, desire, control, jealousy, or possessiveness. However, Pluto also offers healing around these issues once you dive deep into them with awareness and care.
Sun Trine Pluto at 29 degrees of Virgo/Capricorn. You may receive some good advice today. You could collaborate with someone who is powerful and has deep knowledge about subjects you are curious about.
Venus squares Pluto at 29 degrees of Libra/Capricorn. This could put you in an embarrassing situation with loved ones, and trouble could come because you are too harsh in your judgment.
Sep 24 – Mercury Trine Uranus at 27 degrees of Virgo/Taurus. You feel vivacious and are excited about the future. You may want to travel, write, and start a new creative project today.
Sep 25 – Mercury Opposite Neptune at 28 Virgo/Pisces. You may find some information that was hidden. Some of the information is a scandal that will surprise you.
Sep 26 – Mercury enters Libra and stays until Oct 14. The planet of communication and thought enters Libra's harmonious, diplomatic, and relationship-oriented energy. This transit encourages balanced, fair-minded communication and emphasizes social interactions, partnerships, and the pursuit of harmony. Libra is connected to beauty and aesthetics and can influence how you express yourself creatively during this time. Smooth over any misunderstandings and engage with others to foster peace and understanding.
Mercury Trine Pluto at 29 degrees of Virgo/Capricorn. Someone you admire can help you today, especially when it comes to joining an organization. You may decide you want just true friends who appreciate your depth of thinking. This is an excellent day to do some research.
Sep 30 – Mars Trine Saturn at 14 degrees of Caner/Pisces. This is an excellent time to work with the younger and older generations and bring them together. You are optimistic about money. You could do a first-class job on any assignment that you receive.
Sun Conjunct Mercury at 7 degrees of Virgo. This could come out as desiring a trip or focusing your mind on doing detailed work. It’s a good day to work to fulfill your ambitions. Business matters are favorable.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR AUGUST 2024:
JUPITER will move from 19 to 21 degrees of Gemini. Jupiter is the big, fat, happy guy who is expansive in everything. In Gemini, he wants to speak, learn, teach, and write. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Gemini. For the next year, Jupiter will bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Gemini house.
SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. Saturn is retrograde all month and will move from 16 to 14 degrees of Pisces. Saturn rules your material world and especially your career. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 12 to 18 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces and or Virgo. Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn, he will try solidifying your dreams and fantasies. On the world stage, Saturn in Pisces can result in our institutions dissolving and the old systems breaking down.
URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month it turns retrograde on the 1st and will move from 27 to 25 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and radically change your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable.’ If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets (23 to 29 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio), go on an extended vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been. Or make some significant changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other significant weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune is retrograde all month and will move from 29 to 28 degrees of Pisces. If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Pisces or Virgo to 2 degrees of Aries, you may lack focus during this time and want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO has backed up into Capricorn on Sep 1st this month. He is moving retrograde and will stay at 29 degrees of Capricorn for a month. Pluto grinds away at your psyche, bringing up all sorts of complex psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto asks what needs to die to be reborn.
Watch the news like a hawk this month,
Janet Kane