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The Astrology of Gordon Brown.
Gordon Brown in 2009
written Dec 30th 2008
Gordon Brown's life is approaching a climax as his secondary progressed Moon arrives at the full phase (in early Scorpio) in September 2011. A British general election must occur before that time. At the time of writing it seems quite possible that Gordon Brown will still be the Prime Minister of the UK at that time.
A reversal of fortune occurred in 2008. Uranus was conjunct Brown's natal Mars in June and July 2008, in addition the Full Moon in September 2008 was conjunct the natal Venus Mars conjunction in Gordon's Brown's natal astrological chart. Rather than contributing to an eroding effect in his political life the Uranus transit and the September full moon effected a change for the better in Gordon's public destiny. As 2008 ended Gordon Brown appeared to remain firmly in the office of British Prime Minister.
January 2009 witnesses a beneficial (for him) full moon trine his natal Mars.
During February the ongoing Saturn Uranus opposition hooks into Brown's lunar nodal axis and his natal Mars.
March 2009 sees the final blast of Uranus conjunct his natal Mars. Uranus then moves on to conjunct his natal Venus, in April 2009 in late September 2009 and in February 2010. This triple conjunction represents a very powerful development in his life and will probably give rise to surprising changes and developments.
Pluto has been in sextile aspect to Brown's natal Sun in 2008 and this aspect continues throughout 2009( August and October). This aspect has contributed to the resurrection of his political standing.
Jupiter makes a one off conjunction to Brown's natal Mercury on March 17th 3009. The full moon on March 11th 2009 is conjunct his lunar south node.
Browns gibbous progressed Moon is conjunct this progressed Saturn on April 5th
Brown's progressed Moon is opposed progressed Jupiter on June 17th 2009 becoming 'void of course' for only 12 days. The progressed Moon enters Libra on June 29th. One week later the lunar eclipse on July 7th sextiles his natal Jupiter, and the lunar eclipse on August 6th is conjunct his natal Mercury.
The full moon on September 4th is conjunct Brown's natal Jupiter. The Saturn Uranus opposition at that time hooks onto his natal Venus.
Brown's Saturn return occurs on November 8th 2009. (This is the first of 3 over the next year). His progressed Moon trines progressed Venus on Nov 25th 2009 and then moves on to square progressed Uranus in Feb 2010..
Brown's progressed Mercury is conjunct his progressed Mars on Nov 19th 2009.
In 2010 Pluto starts to make a conjunction with Brown's natal MC, his progressed Moon is full in 2011 and in 2012 Neptune is conjunct his natal Sun. I wonder if these powerful astrological aspects do indeed suggest that Gordon Brown is with us in his high office for quite a few years to come.
George Brown in 2008
(written Dec. 26th 2007)
Gordon Brown's progressed Moon reaches her gibbous phase in Virgo in 2008, and is at progressed Full Moon in 2011 at the start of Scorpio. That's the point of culmination in Brown's 28 year present lunation cycle. His life is approaching a major climax.
During 2008 this progressed Moon applies to a conjunction with his progressed Saturn, a planetary progression which peaks in April 2009. This is 'head down' time for Gordon. Damage limitation, and fine tinkering, are the focus. 'Cautious Clarence' attempting to wield containment, control and discernment on a now largely disillusioned UK population is the situation here. It probably won't work.
Jupiter is conjunct Gordon's natal MC on January 8th 2008. Despite his need for 'business as usual' his New Year starts amid notoriety and challenge.
On Feb. 21st 2007 the Annular Solar Eclipse is fairly close to Gordon Brown's natal Mercury. A tidal wave of words, responses (rich in detail bur lacking in inspiration) and 'initiatives' may well be in evidence at that time.
The Full Moon in March 2008 is conjunct Gordon's natal Saturn in Libra. That one will evoke more serious issues.
In June and July 2008 Uranus is conjunct Gordon's natal Mars. (This occurs again in March 2009). This is the singularly most important planetary event for Gordon in 2008-early 2009. It will be followed by Uranus taking on his natal Venus during 2009. This Uranus transit of such personal planets in Gordon's Brown chart will undoubtedly have a profound effect on his life and immensely colour his time in power over the next two years.
The Full Moon in September 2008 is conjunct this Venus Mars conjunction in Gordon's natal chart. All of these astrological factors occur in the year that transiting Neptune is conjunct the natal Venus and the natal Sun in the UK Labour Party chart. This is a powerfully 'eroding' principle. This is sensational news. The UK Labour party might start to dissolve away under the present administration unless due care is taken.
The Brown Putin relationship.
The chart below is the astrological relationship chart of Gorton Brown and Vladimir Putin. It is set for the precise midpoint in space and time between the births of the two leaders.
The horoscope above shows Pluto about to rise in Leo in trine aspect to the Sun in Sagittarius. The relationship of these two is a celebration of power and resolution.
The Moon some 30 hours after the full, is in Cancer, applying to a conjunction with Uranus, and is squaring Jupiter and also squaring a conjunction of Mars and Saturn in Libra, but in tight watery trine aspect to Venus in Scorpio. There is a sense of anticlimax and protectionism here, and there are enforced changes ahead.
Cardinal Fire and Air signs predominate and there is no planet in an Earth sign in this chart. There is little to harness the energy here. This relationship is 'inflammable'.
Mercury in Sagittarius is retrograde. It is hit by the full moon in June 2008. There is a need to 'pow wow' here. This relationship should serve to set the scene between the UK and Russia for the coming decades and iron out the recently emerged differences. Instead it represents a sort of temporary low key silence. (Mars and Saturn conjunct in Libra).
During 2008 transiting Uranus in Pisces squares the Sun in this chart. This transit will invokes changes and stir up the diplomatic situation between these two..
There is at the time of writing (Dec. 2007) a great strain in the relationship between the UK and Moscow. Furthermore Putin will step down from his presidential role in 2008. The relationship chart above is indicative of the current situation.
The Gordon Brown George W Bush relationship.
written July 9th 2007.
The chart above is the 'astrological relationship chart' of Gordon Brown and George W Bush.
These two men are simultaneously in power for just under a year and a half because of the US presidential election in November 2008 when Bush stands down. It is in this context that this chart is analysed.
The Sun is rising in Scorpio on the degree of the Lunar South Node four days before a Total Solar Eclipse (focused on central East Africa).
This is an intense and purposeful relationship embodying wilfulness and the deliberate manipulation of power.
This relationship is in the sway of higher (fateful) powers in operation beyond the wills of either man,
The almost balsamic Moon in Virgo is applying in long conjunction to Venus. Saturn is also in Virgo.
The rising Sun sextiles Saturn.
This is an immensely pragmatic and practical relationship, very much focused on clearing up loose ends, pruning the roses so to speak, and carefully and intently 'bit by bit' withdrawing from previous mistakes made by previous power relationships. There is a wealth of circumspection and close attention to detail in this relationship.
The relationship chart has a preponderance of sextile and trine aspects. There is some ease expression here. This is in total contrast to the dynamic and difficult full moon relationship of Bush and Blair.
Mercury is retrograde in Libra applying to Neptune in that sign, but Mercury actually turned direct at the very end of the day of their relationship chart. (The midpoint in time between their two birth moments).
A relationship driven by high ideals and which acts out this 'about turn' symbolised by Mercury about to turn direct.
Mars and Jupiter are in Sagittarius.
There is still some potential however for military opportunism and misadventure. There is a stratum of 'nothing left to lose' in this relationship.
Currently in their 'relationship chart' progressed Moon is balsamic in Scorpio.
Their relationship local space Saturn line passes through Tehran. The 'Saturn setting line' of the relationship passes through Afghanistan. (The planet Saturn was aligned exactly opposite the direction of Tehran at Gordon Brown's birth).
Tehran and Afghanistan are 'starred' here.
This page may well be updated in the light of what transpires before November 2008.
Gordon Brown in 2007
written New Year's day 2007
The questions are:-
Will this man become the UK prime minister in 2007?
If he does ascend to office what can we expect from his prime minister ship?
The astrology of his chart in 2007 and its relationship to the UK (1801) National Chart does indeed suggest that the answer to the first question is yes.
The answer to the second question is 'potentially a powerful, robust and long-lasting relationship with the UK electorate and Government'. This man has a high destiny, but as I have hinted at, in the analysis of his astrological birth chart in previous years (below), there are astrological indications of 'tragic self undoing' and a karmic vacancy or a denial of fortune, which I have alluded to as a 'never never land' fate. He has however already influenced the economy of the UK to 'prudent' and good effect, (his natal Pluto is conjunct the UK's natal Saturn), soon he may have the opportunity to wield wider influence on the UK in a similar manner.
Astrological indications
Uranus currently in Pisces, Gordon's sign, has already been conjunct his natal Sun and will conjunct his natal Jupiter in March 2007, October 2007 and Jan 2008. Uranus will conjunct his natal Mars and Venus in the years that follow.
In 2007 the Full Moon on Feb.. 2nd is conjunct his natal Moon. It will be interesting to observe the 'effect' of this one.
The Lunar Eclipse on March 3rd is opposite his natal Jupiter, oppositions to his leadership bid at this time I wonder?.
The Partial Solar Eclipse on March 19th is widely conjunct his natal Venus.
Gordon's waxing progressed Moon enters Virgo on March 28th 2007, squares progressed Venus in June then makes fortunate aspects to his progressed chart during the autumn of 2007.
The New Moon on Aug. 12th is conjunct his natal Pluto and the UK's natal Saturn. This one could well be the hallmark of his ascent to power.
The Total Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 28th 2007 is aligned to his natal Sun, his natal nodal axis and is conjunct the UK natal Pluto, a similar hallmark of power and destiny.
His progressed MC is conjunct his natal Sun in 2007. This is a classic indication of a major life change.
The New Moon on Dec. 9th is conjunct his natal Neptune on his Descendant.
The Annular Solar Eclipse on Feb.. 7th 2008 is conjunct his natal Mercury and the UK's natal Venus.
Gordon Brown's astrological chart aspects to the UK (1801) National Chart.
His natal Sun is conjunct the UK Pluto.
His natal Mercury is tightly conjunct the UK natal Venus at 16 degrees Aquarius. This indicates an adeptness with the purse strings.
His natal Saturn is tightly conjunct the UK natal Uranus/Ascendant conjunction, really prudent!
His natal Pluto is widely conjunct the UK's natal Saturn.
The progressed Moon of the UK chart enters Pisces, Gordon's sign, in 2008. We all, on these islands, may come to identify with him, well for a couple of years maybe!
Gordon brown in 2006
written Dec. 28th 2005
Neptune has been conjunct Gordon's natal Mercury in March and August 2005 and the planet will complete the once in a lifetime transit on January 9th 2006. The uncertainty and confusion regarding if and when he will take up the leadership role of his party which has dominated the past year can be attributed to this conjunction.
In 2006 the major astrological influences are:-
1) the penumbral lunar eclipse (14th March) which opposes his Venus/Mars conjunction, suggesting personal challenges to his future. (The big Total Solar Eclipse on 29th March in Aries is close to the Labour Party's natal Mars, it could stir up a hornet's nest within the party)
2) Saturn is conjunct Brown's natal Moon on July 22nd, a one off hit which is almost bound to cause some karmic precipitation.
3) Saturn moves on to a one off opposition to his natal Mercury on August 18th, another setback at that time I wonder?
4) The two eclipses in September 2006 are conjunct natal Jupiter and natal Saturn, this is real big time stuff.
5) Pluto squares natal Venus on Oct. 3rd 2006, this indicates potential disappointment, there is something ill-fated about this one.
6) The lunar Node conjuncts natal Mars in early November 2006.
The one astrological influence which looks promising for Gordon Brown is the arrival by progression of his progressed Mid heaven to his natal Sun in the summer of 2007.
We await with mild interest!
The Astrological Horoscope
of Gordon Brown.
Gordon Brown was born some 37 hours before a Lunar Eclipse. The Eclipse itself is remarkable because it is the very final eclipse in its Saros Series. Take a look at the diagram below.
As can be seen this eclipse was a tiny grazing penumbral eclipse. It lasted less than 30 minutes. It was number 84 of 84 in Saros Series 103. Being born in the build up to such a rare astronomical event may confer on this man an important destiny. This is outside of my experience and we can all await with greater interest the unfolding of his life story and see how it relates to this 'end of ends' eclipse.
Gordon Brown has a Piscean Sun. He can be described spiritually as an old soul. The gibbous nearly Full Moon at his birth was in Leo. It is natural for him to lead, he enjoys the limelight.
He has no major planet in an Earth sign. A Capricorn mid heaven compensates but he will need support from earthy individuals. Tony Blair of course is an Earth sign. g
At the moment of his birth Saturn and Pluto were setting on the horizon of his birth place Glasgow. Uranus was on the IC there. This adds even more weight to the sense of destiny in this man's chart.
There is a 'mystic rectangle' and a 'finger of fate' in the skies at his birth time. More and more curious! Its almost 'Gordon in wonderland'.
The planet Saturn was aligned exactly opposite the direction of Tehran at his birth. Jupiter was aligned to Ridyh, Uranus to Madrid. It remains to be seen the part he has to play in the destiny of these capital cities.
In April 2004 Gordon's progressed Moon was at First Quarter phase in Cancer. This waxing progressed Moon enters Leo, his natal Moon sign, on 30th October 2004. A 'crisis in action' has been the hallmark in the first part of 2004, we gather from the news the impression of an ambitious prime minister-to-be, frustrated and hopeful, waiting in the wings, pacing the halls of Westminster, at loggerheads at times with Tony Blair. From October 2004 with his progressed Moon in Leo his need for leadership will start to reach a crescendo.
Neptune by transit is dominant in 2004 as the planet opposes his natal Moon in Feb.., Sept. and Nov. This transit really does muddy the waters. Uncertainty, conflict, misunderstanding and mistrust may flow from its influence.
In 2005 Neptune will conjunct Gordon's Mercury in mid Aquarius. More glamour, inspiration, wonderment and curious destiny to follow.
Please return to this page in the months ahead.