Madam Lichtenstein's Cosmic World

Halloween 2012 - A Happy Halloween to You!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and we have many many past posts on the subject. For easy reference, here are some of the more recent ones - there are actually pages of posts if you google Halloween within our blog. Past posts range from costumes for people and pets to ghost tours to the history of, to treat and tricks to diets. Enjoy!

And of course - no Halloween would be complete without political masks. Check out the Romney and Obama Halloween masks available on Amazon.

Madam Lichtenstein's Cosmic World: Mythology, Archetypes, Fables

USA Today says that there are some excellent books available, just in time for Halloween that can give an otherworldly being some good advice. ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/newage/mythology-archetypes-fables/

Petopia: New Age

The orange collar is decorated with pumpkins all around which makes it great for fall fashion and Halloween costumes. The feathers and black rhinestones ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/pets/new_age/

Madam Lichtenstein's Cosmic World: Sanjay Jumani - Numerologist

Dec 15, 2009 ... I am about to make a big prediction - this time of year (in addition to Halloween) many papers will run articles on soothsayers, astrologers ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/newage/2009/.../sanjay-jumani-numerologist.html

Madam Lichtenstein's Cosmic World: All Astrological Posts Relating ...

Oct 3, 2008 ... Related posts include: Handwriting and the Election: What Graphology Says About the Candidates, Halloween Mask Scare: Obama and McCain Masks ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/.../all-astrological-posts-relating-to-2008-presidential-election-obama-vs-mccain.html

Petopia: Pumpkin Carving: Dog-o-Lanterns

Oct 29, 2009 ... You always see lots of jack-o-lanterns for Halloween but how about taking the opportunity to show off your favorite dog breed by carving a ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/pets/2009/.../pumpkin-carving-dogolanterns.html

Losing My Sugar Addiction - Diary of a Loser

Aug 10, 2009 ... I would say no as I checked through the kid's trick or treat bags at Halloween. When I passed by trays full of cookies at work, ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/diet/2009/.../losing-my-sugar-addiction-81009.html

Petopia: Books

Mar 6, 2010 ... This could be a fascinating topic at any time, but it seems especially appropriate reading for Halloween. Curl up with your kitty, ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/pets/books/

Looking for a Unique Halloween Costume? Consider a Lucha Libre ...

Halloween has a hallowed history. It is the time of year when the boundaries of the spirits past and the living blended. Souls return to earth, ... thestarryeye.typepad.com/.../looking-for-a-unique-halloween-costume-consider-a-lucha-libre-wrestler-mask.html

 

According to Astrology, The Next US President Will Be ...

... Mitt Romney. And I will now tell you why.

For readers of this blog,  you know that I have been posting on the astrological  road to the White House - astrological indicators of who can win the 2012 presidential election - for a long, long time. I have examined the individual candidates horoscopes (Obama and Romney), the composite charts of the President / Vice President teams, comparisons of those charts and the timing of the nominations and acceptance of the nomination for Void of Course moons.

In this final prediction post on the subject (without all the drama since I have already revealed who I think will win) I will briefly talk about transits to the composite charts (what will be going on in the sky that can impact the Democratic and Republican teams) and who successfully avoided the void  moons during their convention and who did not.

Transits

In looking at how the election day planets are situated in the sky when the polls close we can see how their positions impact the composite charts of the Democratic and Republican teams.

While I have stated before that I think the Obama / Biden team has a slightly better overall chart than the Romney / Ryan team, the planetary transits to each of those charts on election day gives a slight edge to the Republicans. Honestly, not enough for me to call the election for Romney but enough to say that according to the transits, Romney has a fighting chance and the election will be close.

 

Democratic Transits

The Democrats have some challenges to their chart on election day. For one thing, the position of Saturn (planet of problems, challenges and wisdom gained through hard knocks) will be hovering over their 10th house of career, public face and big aspirations on election day which can impact career plans. And transiting Saturn is opposing the natal Jupiter which is luck and expansion. So I see a snag in the road for Obama.I see transiting Pluto (upheaval, personal power, transformative change) over their 12th house of hidden enemies. And transiting Pluto is squaring natal Saturn and the Sun which are personal goals and missions in life. I see a powerful upheaval occuring in a surprising (and maybe sneaky) way that could upend things for the Democrats.

Now, all is not dire here - Lucky transiting Jupiter is making  agreat aspect to energetic Mars so the Democrats can make some impactful actions - but they have to see the challenges coming and I am not sure they will see all the challenges coming.

 

Republican Transits

In the Republican horoscope, transiting Saturn is hovering over the 9th house - international affairs, the law, higher learning. It is in those sectors that they may find problems. But Transiting Saturn is trining the natal Sun which is right on the Ascendant (new beginnings) and I see this as one of the powerful indicators of success. In addition, transiting Pluto in the 11th house of friends and social groups (as well as life missions) is making good aspects to natal Pluto in the 7th house of relationships, Neptune (imagination and inspiration) and the Moon (emotions). All in all much stronger positive transits.

 

The Void of Course Moons

To me, the nomination and acceptance of the nomination during the Void of Course moon is the clincher for me to call the election for the Republicans. Please read my post on the Void of Course Moon impact on a Presidential nomination.

Romney's nomination and official acceptance of the nomination avoided the VOC moon while President Obama was not only nominated but also accepted the nomination during the VOC moon. As I said in my prior post: 

Eminent astrologer Debbie Kempton Smith (author of the great astrology book Secrets from a Stargazer's Notebook: Making Astrology Work for You ) says that candidiates for president who are nominated or accept their nominations during the void of course moon, lose the election. She writes -

"In every presidential election from 1900 through 1972 one of the two major party candidates was nominated with the Moon Void of Course. Every one of the candidates nominated with the Moon Void of Course lost. Jimmy Carter's 1980 nomination came in a Void of Course Moon. John Kerry's 2004 nomination and Al Gore's 2000 nomination came in a Void of Course Moon."

 

So I am going to be one of the few astrologers who calls this election for Mitt Romney.But of course you should go out there and cast your vote. Prove me right ... or wrong!

Surfer Bob Talks About the Impact of the Void of Course Moon on Politics

Just received this fascinating and information-packed comment from Bob Squalonero that I want to share with everyone. Let the discussion begin!!!

Hi Charlene, Surfer Bob, again

If the info I'm about to provide is correct, apparently the Moon VOC also affects the presidential election and the inauguration ceremony (NOTE: I'm recalling this info from an astrological publication I read more than 10 years ago).

Franklin Roosevelt was inaugurated for his 4th term (1/20/1945)during a Moon VOC. He didn't get to really start his 4th term, because he died from a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) on 4/12/1945, while vacationing in Warm Springs, GA. John F. Kennedy's 1/20/1961 inauguration occured during a Moon VOC. Unfortunately, his only term in office was cut short, when he was assassinated in Dallas, TX on 11/22/1963.

Then, there's Richard Nixon's 2nd presidential term, and it seems as if Nixon suffered an astrological "Triple Whammy". First, Nixon's nomination/acceptance during the 1972 Republican convention, occured during a Moon VOC (just like 2012, the '72 Republican convention was also in Florida). Second, the 1972 presidential election, also occured during a Moon VOC and of course, Nixon won. Finally, Nixon's 2nd inauguration of 1/20/1973, was during a Moon VOC. Sadly, because of Nixon's involvement in the Watergate scandal, loss of political support, and near certain impeachment due to the scandal, he resigned the presidency in disgrace on 8/9/1974 (aptly enough, on the 29th anniversary of the dropping the atom bomb on Nagasaki, Japan in 1945--Saturn return?).

Barak Obama was a victim of the Moon VOC during his presidential inauguration of 1/20/2009, but it seems that he dodged an astrological bullet. Yes, the Moon was VOC during Obama's inauguraion, however, because Chief Justice John Roberts incorrectly administered the presidential oath of office--and because Obama feared that the blunder could be used as a legal challenge to his presidency--Obama had Chief Justice Roberts re-administer the oath of office the next day (and this time the Moon was not VOC).

It looks like the Moon VOC can affect just about every aspect of a presidential campaign/election, and sometimes, depending on other astrological factors, one can get lucky despite it. Furthermore, I wouldn't be surprised if some of our worst presidents (as well as those who may have suffered life tragedies) may have completely avoided Moon VOC's during their time in office. Bottom line--especially with Mercury going retrograde on Election day this year--this election is going to be quite interesting. So in the words of the immortal actress Bette Davis, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a bumpy ride".

Predicting the 2012 Presidential Election - Who Will Win?

One of the most fascinating aspects of astrology is the ability to predict possible outcomes based on information found in the horoscope.

In the case of predicting events such as the outcome of a Presidential election, I have found it useful to look at each individual candidates (Obama and Romney) birth horoscope and also take a look at the Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidate teams by combining their birth horoscopes into a composite chart - sort of a team chart. The "Democratic" and "Republican" composite charts are compared and can indicate the comparative strengths and weaknesses to predict a winner.

I have an excellent track record on predicting the past three presidential elections, having analyzed the horoscope results of the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Presidential races correctly. For the last election in 2008, I wrote a series of posts examing all types of astrology charts on the subject from individual birth charts to composites to election day horoscopes and void of course moon analysis. It was the use of composite charts that gave me the greatest insights.

For this 2012 Presidential election, I have examined the Obama / Biden and the Romney / Ryan composite charts. Now I will place them side by side and predict the winner of the election.

First let me point out that both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney horoscopes improve with the addition of Joe Biden and Paul Ryan, respectively on their tickets.

In comparing the Republican and Democratic composite charts, I am struck by the differences:

Chart Shape - The Democrat See Saw shape demands balance and reason. It implies to me a more open attitude to bi-partisianship. The Republican Splash shape is independent and self-sufficient indicating less interest in compromise.

Modes on the Angles - The Democrat chart has Cardinal energy on the Ascendant indicating a force to create change while the Republican chart has Mutable energy on the Ascendant and no Cardinal signs in the chart indicating the ability to go with change as it occurs but not to create change.

Gaps - The Democrat chart has an empty 4th quadrant indicating that there may be a mis-calculation and resulting hubris for any large scale movements or projects. They need to be more cognizant of the need for inclusiveness. The Republican chart lacks planets in the 2/5/8/11 houses indicating that they need to be more cognizant of the impact their actions have on peoples finances and deeply important life-changing issues. There is less empathy in this area.

Major Aspects - The Republican chart has a T-Square which gives it leadership qualities coupled with some big challenges. In addition the Sun is right on the Ascendant and is squaring the MidHeaven which can confound aspirations.The Democratic chart has the NorthNode (good luck) a postive aspect to the MidHeaven which shows success based on luck but Uranus squares Mars which can also indicate that actions have unexpected and shocking impact on relationships, energizing open enemies. Venus trines the Ascendant which highlights charm and charisma when they meet people. Also, lucky Jupiter makes a good aspect (trines) Pluto (our source of inner power) and North Node (good luck) lending a lucky and powerful beneficial force.

Taking my previous analyses of the Democratic and Republican composites and all of the above into account, I give the Obama / Biden team the edge in this election. They are not hampered by a T-Square as the Republican chart is and the Democratic chart has more empathy and charisma. They could win this 2012 Presidential election.

However the transits to these charts will help finalize my prediction on the winners.

Transits - In looking how the planetary configuration will look on Election Day, the generational planets - Pluto, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Jupiter - will be transiting and making aspects to each of these composite charts. Transits are great for timing and opportunities. A harsh aspect to a chart can derail even the most positive innate energies. A good transiting aspect to the chart can make a harsh horoscope strong and wise.

Next week I will have a post on the transits. Stay tuned.

Astrologer Felissa Rose on Presidental Nomination During VOC Moons

Just got a comment from Felissa Rose on my warning post to Obama and Romney about being nominated during the void of course moons.

As it turns out so far - last night Romney was nominated and accepted the nomination and the moon was NOT void. Good for him. Now let's wait and see about Obama next week.

 

Felissa wrote: "Keeping watch on this as well. In 2008 Obama made his official announcement that he was running while the Moon was void of course As far as I was aware of, he was the only candidate who won the election and even the nomination who did this. During void of course periods there can be breakthroughs, and this certainly applied with Obama being elected the first African American president. When Hillary Clinton got on the floor on the convention 4 years ago and called for nominating Obama by acclimation, a few hours before the Moon went void of course, it was as if the universe stepped in and knew he would win."

My response is that Debbie Kempton-Smith reports that it is the Void Moon during the nomination that impacts the success of the campaign. But it is very interesting that Obama's announcement came during the void for his first run for President.

Felissa's response to that was: "I think there's two parts to it. One is when the candidate crossing the threshold and gets enough votes to be offically nominated. The second is the the candidate officialy accepts the nomination. In 1980 JImmy Carter got the nomination while the Moon was not void of course, but he made his acceptance speech duirng a void period. Looks as if President Obama will both get the nomination void of course and accept during the void as well." 

She also said, "With that kind of timing I don't think there's any astrologers around. But going to keep an eye on it and hope for the best."