Overview
The chart of George W. Bush shows tremendous potential if he can live up to the
challenges. There is an emphasis on Cancer (healing, compassion), Leo (calling attention
to himself) and Libra (creating harmony and balance). When he became president of the
United States, the country was polarized and he vowed to bring both sides together (Libra)
through an approach he called compassionate conservatism (Cancer).
There is also an emphasis on the 1st (personal will and control), 3rd (perceptions of what
is really happening) and 12th (surrender to God) houses. George Bush proclaimed himself
a born-again Christian and a devout man of prayer (12th) and he won the election due to a
high turnout of conservative Christian voters.
George W. Bush should have been the right man at the right time. As America was
attacked by terrorists and later devastated by hurricane Katrina, a leader was needed who
could bring people together (Libra) and heal the nation (Cancer). However, he brought
together an inner circle of advisors with biased perceptions (3rd) who would urge him to
exercise his will and power (1st) to further their own agendas.
The actual incidents (Sept. 11 and Katrina) were not near as damaging as their aftermath.
By relying on his own will (1st) and poor advisors (3rd), he has brought the negative
elements of the 12th house upon both himself and his country (loss, setbacks, isolation).
The Sun in the 12th house/Cancer ruling the 1st house
George W. Bush must learn to express his identity (Sun) as a person guided by spirit
(12th) who embraces others with love, caring and compassion (Cancer). This will be
difficult because he begins life relying on the sheer force of his will (1st).
How does he learn to surrender his will and trust spirit to guide him? When guided by his
will, Bush will experience setbacks and losses. He will find himself in situations beyond his
control. He may even feel isolated, with no one to turn to . . . at least not until he realizes
there is a powerful spiritual force ready and willing to take the reigns.
The Moon in the 3rd house/Libra ruling the 12th house
George W. Bush must learn to experience his emotions (Moon) free of any prejudice, bias
or false beliefs (3rd) as he seeks to maintain a state of inner and outer harmony (Libra).
To achieve this, he must confront the source of emotional pain (perceptions) rather than
seek ways to escape dealing with his problems such as drinking, drugs, denial (12th).
Jupiter in the 3rd house/Libra ruling the 5th house
George W. Bush must base his expectations for the future (Jupiter) upon clear, unbiased
perceptions of what is actually going on around him (3rd) as he seeks to create harmony in
his world (Libra). To achieve this, he must base his actions upon achieving an outcome
that is good for all rather seeking an outcome that makes him the center of attention (5th).
The Moon conjunct Jupiter
When two planets are conjunct, their challenges become intertwined. In this case, his
emotions (Moon) are intertwined with his beliefs regarding the future (Jupiter). With both
planets in the 3rd house, there are serious issues regarding his perceptions and the
people who influence his perceptions (3rd). It is likely he is influenced by people who have
a distorted view of how things are and how future events are likely to unfold. It is likely that
he experiences emotional pain when things don't turn out as expected.
Leo Ascendant
Leo represents behavior intended to call attention to oneself. When George W. Bush
expresses himself to others, he wants reassurance that he is the focus of their attention.
Mercury in 1st house/Leo ruling the 11th house
George W. Bush must learn to effectively communicate (Mercury) his will (1st) in a manner
that brings positive recognition (Leo). This will be quite challenging because he will often
find resistance from potential allies who can help him achieve his objectives (11th). Bush
must learn the art of compromise and persuasion.
Pluto in 1st house/Leo co-ruling the 4th house
Pluto in Leo is the generation we call the "baby boomers." They share the common
affliction of feeling insignificant or ignored. Pluto manifests on a personal level according to
the houses involved. With Pluto in his 1st house, Bush suffered psychological wounds
during childhood that made him feel his plans or goals were insignificant. With Pluto
co-ruling his 4th house, his wound is most likely related to something he must keep secret
or maybe an embarrassing secret or activity that was exposed.
Pluto also points the way to transformation. Once the psychological wounds are healed, he
can transcend the needs of his own ego and take up a cause that will benefit society.
Mercury and Pluto conjunct the Ascendant
The Ascendant becomes far more complex after the conjunctions are factored into the mix.
A Leo Ascendant brings a desire to be noticed. Pluto conjunct the Ascendant indicates a
deep psychological fear that he will be ignored or not taken seriously when he expresses
his will. Mercury ruling the 11th suggests that potential allies may even resist his will.
When George W. Bush looks into the mirror of his Ascendant, he his likely to perceive that
he is being ignored, not taken seriously or even opposed.
The Primal Triad
The Sun, Moon and Ascendant are the most powerful points in a person's chart. They work
together in a manner that I call the primal triad. The Sun is the ego expressing itself. The
Ascendant is the ego perceiving how others have responded. The Moon is the emotions
that arise from that response. The Moon then signals the Sun to modify its expression in
order to get the desired emotional response.
The aspects between these three points are much stronger in the chart of George W. Bush
than in most charts. His Sun rules his Ascendant/Mercury/Pluto conjunction. His Moon rules
his Sun. His Moon/Jupiter conjunction is square his Sun. There is a serious tug-of-war
taking place between the most powerful points in his chart!
The Sun, Leo and 5th house (ruled by Jupiter) are different facets of ego. There is an
unusually strong need for self expression, attention and recognition. The Ascendant/
Mercury/Pluto conjunction indicates he does not always perceive that he is receiving
proper attention or recognition.
The first house represents the will. There is a strong urge to express his will as there are
three planets in his first house and the Sun is ruling his first house. This urge is often met
with resistance from others or brings disastrous consequences. Also, it is his destiny to
learn how to surrender his will and let spirit be his guide.
Three third house planets indicate issues regarding his perceptions of what is going on
around him, and with Jupiter in the mix, his expectations for the future. The square between
his Sun and Moon/Jupiter conjunction indicate severe tension created by expressing
himself and his will in response to distorted perceptions.
When Bush takes the high road, he can be a healer (Cancer), leading people on a spiritual
path through difficult times (12th) by sharing clear, honest perceptions of the issues at
hand (3rd) and displaying a true spirit of caring and compassion (Cancer).
When Bush takes the low road, he is ruled by emotions (Moon) that are fueled by loss,
setbacks, isolation (12th) and distorted by bias, false information (3rd) and unrealistic
expectations (Jupiter). As he tries to dig his way out of difficulties through the sheer force
of his will (1st) he only digs himself deeper into them.
Venus in the 1st house/Leo ruling the 4th house
This position of Venus suggests that George W. Bush must learn to seek relationships
(Venus) with people who share his goals (1st) and provide positive reinforcement (Leo).
However, there are 4th house issues to overcome. As relationships must be based upon
trust, so there can be no hidden agendas or covert activities (4th). Although the 4th can
represent a private haven where one finds support, Bush must avoid creating a support
system of "yes men" who cannot maintain their objectivity (4th).
Mars in the 2nd house/Virgo ruling the 10th house
George W. Bush must learn to effectively assert his will (Mars) based upon confidence in
himself and his inner resources (2nd). This is accomplished by continuous efforts to
strengthen his weaknesses and fully develop his talents and abilities (Virgo). He must
overcome issues related to his role or social status (10th). Being born into wealth, power
and privilege, he may feel overwhelmed by what is expected of him (insecure). There is
also the possibility he takes his station for granted and does not feel there is much need
for self-improvement.
Saturn in the 12th house/Cancer ruling the 6th house
George W. Bush wants to fulfill his role in a manner that meets the expectations and earns
the approval (Saturn) of his higher power (12th) by dutifully serving others with a spirit of
love and compassion (Cancer). However, .Bush cannot fulfill his 12th house role until he
can find joy in serving others (6th).
Saturn, often called the teacher, supports the lesson of his Sun. When Bush resists those
in authority, when his focus is on his will and drawing attention to himself, he will encounter
setbacks and losses. Bush must acquire the discipline and humility that will enable him to
submit to a higher spiritual authority and accept that his role is to serve others in a loving,
compassionate manner. That does not mean he should not lead. It means he should lead
with a goal of serving those whom he leads.
Uranus in the 11th house/Gemini ruling the 7th house
George W. Bush must stand firm for his principles (Uranus) even when it puts him at odds
with the people/authorities who can best help him fulfill his goals (11th). He wins them over
by gathering and sharing information (Gemini) that will help resolve their differences.
Bush will have difficulty seeing himself through the eyes of his rivals or enemies (7th).
Before he can learn to turn opponents into allies, he must overcome a self-centered "my
way or the highway" approach.
Neptune in the 3rd house/Libra ruling the 8th and 9th houses
George W. Bush must learn to listen to his inner voice (Neptune) in order to gain clarity
regarding the issues at hand (3rd) and create harmony where it is needed (Libra). But
there appears to be fear that doing so will cost him the support and approval of those
closest to him, maybe even his God (8th). There is also the issue of a very narrow and
limiting world view (9th) and perhaps an unwillingness to accept change until it is forced
upon him (9th).
