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Every four years, as the U.S. presidential election approaches, the world seems to go crazy. This year is no exception. The United States, as a global superpower, draws international interest in its politics naturally and the almost comically bad choice of the candidates only amplifies that curiosity. Until recently, American voters faced the prospect of choosing between a convicted felon and an 81-year-old man with rapidly declining health. But then, something unexpected happened.
Unexpected to most, that is—many astrologers had predicted this event down to the exact date. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, just three months before election day, Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. He named Kamala Harris as his successor and urged the public to support her candidacy.
From an astrological perspective, what exactly led Joe Biden to step down, and how could astrologers predict this event so precisely? What can the stars tell us about Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and their chances in the upcoming November 5, 2024 election? Let us see.
The Astrology behind Biden's decision to Withdraw
Joe Biden's Transit Chart on 21 July 2024, 12:00
Joe Biden announced his decision on July 21, 2024, under a full moon—a full moon at the final degree of Capricorn. When predicting significant events, full moons, new moons, and eclipses are particularly telling, as they symbolize endings (full moon, lunar eclipse) and beginnings (new moon, solar eclipse).
At the time of his announcement, Biden was experiencing a Mars transit through his 6th house, a placement often linked to sudden or intense health issues/changes. His health had already been a topic of public concern. On that Full Moon day, the transiting Mars which indicated his health matters was forming an aspect to his career and public image/reputation (Neptune in the 10th house), and the Moon & Pluto (endings and transformation)- All 3 parts formed a great Trine in his chart on the day he resigned. Furthermore, the Full Moon took place in the sign of Capricorn, which is known for endings when it comes to authority and government figures. These astrological patterns show that the Full Moon chart aligned with his decision to step down.
But these weren’t the only astrological influences at play. Biden’s South Node had been transiting his 10th house for some time, indicating a need to shift his focus away from his career and toward his family, home, and roots—areas ruled by the 4th house, where his transiting North Node resides. Lilith, transiting his 10th house, added to the challenges related to his public image. A conjunction between his natal Neptune (the planet of illusion and intuition) and transiting Lilith, in effect since late June, coincided with the infamous presidential debate between Trump and Biden, where his reputation took a hit.
Critics increasingly voiced concerns about his cognitive abilities, questioning whether he should run for president again. The Lilith transit seems to have amplified the more challenging aspects of Neptune in his chart. While Neptune can heighten intuition, it can also cloud judgment and create confusion in the area it sits in —in Biden’s case, the 10th house of public image and career. This likely increased public perception of his mental decline.
Another key factor in Biden’s decision was Saturn’s transit, which is conjuncting with his IC and about to enter his 4th house (family and roots). This transit signals a time when Saturn either rewards or teaches karmic lessons related to home and personal life. On July 21, transiting Saturn also formed an aspect with his natal Mercury, indicating a natural shift in his mental focus toward his family and away from his professional ambitions. Given that Mercury rules Biden’s 10th house, this influence reinforced his pull away from the elections.
Kamala Harris and what is coming for the presidential candidate
Kamala Harris’ Transit Chart on 18 September 2024, 12:00
With Biden stepping down, Kamala Harris stepped into the spotlight. What do her astrological transits reveal about her chances of winning this election?
As a Gemini rising, Kamala’s chart presents an interesting contrast to Biden’s. While the North Node is transiting Biden’s 4th house, it’s moving through Harris’s 11th house of social connections and politics, set to enter her 10th house of public opinion and career just before the election in late October. This suggests that her current focus aligns perfectly with her life path, emphasizing her participation in the election and her career development.
Saturn is currently transiting her 10th house, indicating that whatever happens in her career now is the result of her hard work—or lack thereof. Saturn’s influence here means that she is either reaping rewards or facing tough lessons. The fact that she has been named a candidate in this election suggests that her efforts are being rewarded.
Before election day, a lunar eclipse on September 18 will fall in Harris’s 10th house. This eclipse is yet another indication that her focus is on her career, with the stars seemingly supporting her. The lunar eclipse in her 10th house will bring change to her public recognition and authority, likely leading to her claiming more power and influence.
What About Trump?
Donald Trump’s Transit Chart on 18 September 2024, 12:00
This same eclipse might not be as favorable for Trump, as it occurs in his 8th house, which deals with complex issues like debts, transformation, endings and new beginnings. Some have speculated that Trump might even die on this day - although we may be talking about a metaphorical death, where there is an ending in a chapter of his life. Interestingly, September 18 is also the date when Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his business fraud conviction—a delay from his original July sentencing. This suggests that the eclipse could bring significant consequences. However, I think it’s unlikely to completely derail his career due to Jupiter’s conjuncting his North Node at that time, supporting his life purpose and career. In his case, they are one and the same.
Jupiter has been transiting Trump’s 10th house, bringing him luck and abundance as he prepares for the election. Simultaneously, the North Node has been transiting his 8th house, making this a challenging time for him, forcing transformation through loss and instability, and bringing karmic lessons—evident in his recent legal battle and brush with death.
The Election Day and Beyond
Kamala Harris’ Transit Chart on 5 November 2024, 12:00
Donald Trump’s Transit Chart on 5 November 2024, 12:00
As we approach election day, many planets will be in retrograde, signaling a period of reflection rather than action. Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter will all be retrograde, preparing us for change and encouraging us to evaluate our values and structures. This makes it challenging to predict the election’s outcome based solely on the candidates’ charts.
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have transits that indicate potential success. Harris’s Saturn opposing her natal Pluto and Uranus signifies new beginnings and life changes, while Uranus conjunct her Jupiter suggests unexpected events and opportunities. Trump’s chart features Jupiter conjunct his North Node, indicating a period of personal growth and support in achieving his life purpose.
Kamala Harris’ Transit Chart on 20 January 2025, 12:00
Donald Trump’s Transit Chart on 20 January 2025, 12:00
Because of that I’m looking further ahead to January 20, 2025—the day the president is sworn in. Trump’s chart shows Venus (ruler of his 10th house of career) and Saturn squaring his North Node, indicating a time of reflection and potential obstacles in pursuing his life’s purpose. This could mean a time of reflection after losing the election. Uranus is retrograde in his 9th house of belief systems moving temporarily away from 10th house of career and Jupiter’s abundance is lessening as it moves away from his career-related placements.
On the other hand, Kamala Harris’s chart on that day suggests she’s likely to be the winner. Saturn opposing her natal Pluto represents a culmination of efforts that began 14 years ago which was when she was first elected as Attorney General of California—a major shift in her career. She became the first woman, the first African American, and the first South Asian American to hold the office of Attorney General in the state's history.
Conclusion
In conclusion, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are strong contenders, and the race will likely be close. However, based on Harris’s transits and the broader astrological context, I think she seems more likely to win this election. The shift of Pluto into Aquarius, symbolizing progressive change, may also favor the possibility of the United States electing its first female president.
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