ELECTIONAL ASTROLOGY

“What Time Were You Born?” has become the new “What Is Your Policy Stance?”. Here’s how the stars have played a role in politics.

WORDS BY VALERIE BUVAT DE VIRGINY | DESIGN BY LILA JOHNSON

There may be only two houses in Congress, but in astrology, it’s all about 12. Past presidents have had their own personal astrologer in the White House, and when one considers the countless advisors guiding these leaders’ every decision, there is good reason to see why they have looked to the stars for answers.

One of the most closely-guarded secrets of the Reagan presidency was their scandalous relationship with astrology. The Reagans were notorious for clearing their major decisions with San Francisco astrologer Joan Quigley. Prior to becoming president, Reagan was elected as the governor of California and is rumored to have been sworn in at 12:10 a.m. for astrological reasons. Though hidden behind their political stances, the Reagans’ controversial attachment to the zodiac led them to become enigmatic figures. The idea that the first family could take astrology so seriously was seen as an embarrassment and a danger. According to the Los Angeles Times, Carroll Righter, an astrologer who read the Reagans their astrological charts daily, confirmed that President Reagan never publicly revealed his exact birth time as a precaution against letting people read his exact charts and perhaps control him.

Astrologer Shea Malloy spoke more on the role astrology has played within the walls of the White House.

“When a religious champion like Ronald Reagan is involved in astrology, this begs the question, how does astrology play a role in political affairs? The answer is probably nothing, but an astrologer understands the importance of timing.” Malloy went on to explain that true astrology is a very precise tool, unlike the popularized version of astrology that is seen in apps such as Co-Star, which focuses on personality types and sun signs. Electional astrology is a different branch of the discipline, as the practitioner decides the best time for a certain event to take place based on the astrological auspiciousness.

“Electional astrology is found on all sides of the political spectrum,” Malloy said. “There is a popular saying, ‘Millionaires don’t use astrology—billionaires do.’ The art of timing is of the utmost importance in the business of money and power. Things can shift in a matter of degrees and a matter of minutes and there is a mathematical formula around it.”

But the caveat of electional astrology is that it only optimizes the timing for an individual, not a nation, which is something that Malloy agrees with. Malloy believes that Synastry, a technique that would allow an astrologer to compare one natal chart (that of the U.S.) to another (that of President Biden) to create an overlay of the two, would be beneficial to the Biden-Harris administration.

“The United States’ sun is a Cancer and is very rooted in the past, with a strong foundation with family. In using Synastry, you will see the effect a leader will have on the country and what the end result will be of their influence,” Malloy explained.

Ultimately, astrology does not have the final say in political matters— the individual making those decisions does. In astrology, one can only see the potential of the energy being given to oneself and it could manifest itself in different ways. What an astrologer can ultimately do to predict the timing is to present their reading of energies, which brings Malloy to believe that Joan Quigley did not explicitly tell President Reagan what to do; rather, she just gave him options.

Electional astrology has been a long-kept secret of the elite and the Reagans were hardly the first residents of the White House to have sought guidance from the stars. But as astrology becomes increasingly romanticized and normalized, it is important to note that astrologers are different from psychics, as they do not directly predict exact events of the future. Spiritualism in the U.S. exploded during the Civil War, which explains the folklore around the Lincolns holding spiritualist seances in the White House to contact their deceased son Willie.

Astrology seems to be a habitual recurrence in the White House. President Theodore Roosevelt mounted his horoscope on a special chess board located in the Oval Office. When asked about it, Roosevelt stated, “I always keep my weather eye on the opposition of my seventh house Moon to my first house Mars,” indicating that Roosevelt himself was a self-proclaimed expert astrologer.

Something that Malloy has learned through her practice is that the placements of the houses are everything in astrology. Ascendants change approximately every 2.5 hours and the moon switches every 2.5 days, so time moves quickly in astrology.

“Looking at President Biden’s chart, both the United States and Biden have a Sagittarius ascendant, but Biden has a Scorpio sun, Scorpio Venus, and Scorpio Mercury all in the twelfth house, giving him hidden Mars energy,” Malloy said. “Mars is above Biden’s Saturn and Saturn is known as the ‘tough teacher,’ meaning that every action he takes is going to come back and bite him in one way or another through the influence of Saturn.”

In terms of the astrological future of the Biden-Harris administration, Malloy noted that there has been a trend of contemporary presidents being elected during a nodal eclipse moving through the first and seventh houses, which is a major indicator of someone stepping into their power.

“With Vice President Harris’ Libra sun, she is supposed to have a similar activation later this year that would cause her to have to step up to accept a larger responsibility of some sort in the presidency,” Malloy said. “Mercury is transiting Harris’ tenth house of career and public image in Pisces, so now would be an optimal time for her to focus on rebuilding her reputation through intentional and creative words, as Pisces is a visionary sign.”

Whether one believes in the zodiac or not, it is rather shocking that such powerful leaders with differing views have shared in the journey to answer the centuries-long question of whether or not astrology can predict decisions. With public opinion rapidly changing on the metaphysics of astrology, it is practical to wonder: could tarot cards in the West Wing be a new level of scandal in the current religious and political climate?

HOW TO MAKE AN IDEAL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WITH 12 HOUSES

Most Americans have at least a passing knowledge of their zodiac sign, which is assigned according to one’s birthday. Natal charts, however, are much more complicated, and purportedly can offer clues on someone’s entire personality and life story. Looking to the stars can often help find earthly answers. So what better time to turn to astrology than during a new presidential administration and global pandemic, when nothing on Earth seems to make sense.

To begin, first establish the candidate’s sun, moon, and ascendant. In astrology, the sun is the soul, the moon gives the tendency of how to rule on people, habits, and instincts, and the ascendant is what rules the overall personality. The country is experiencing a crisis of character, so this politician must be a Capricorn, which is known for being the hardest workers in the zodiac. Floridian stargazer and astrologer Kelly D’Andrea offers a deeper insight into the matter of who has the ideal planetary combination to become America’s uniting political savior.

Sun: Capricorn

“The Sun is also right next to Mars, the planet of action, which gives them an extra dose of courage.” Moon: Aries

“Aries gives the candidate an intense desire to nurture the world.” Ascendant: Virgo

“This is the sign of selfless service.”

Sun Moon Ascendant

Capricon Aries Virgo

1: Virgo rising, Libra on cusp

“The first house represents identity, first-impression, self, the way you present yourself. Libra Mercury in the first house means that they are good at unity speeches, well-articulated, justice-oriented, and communicate to the public as if they’re talking to them individually. Virgo rising makes the person mercurial ruled, groomed, presentable, put-together, well-spoken, organized, detail-oriented, serious, and respected.” 2: Libra

“This house rules self worth, finances, material goods, food. A second house Libra means that the person could be geared toward a socioeconomic equality policy with a wealth tax and an Andrew Yangesque manner by normalizing crypto into the economy.” 3: Scorpio

“This house rules communication, siblings, early childhood education, transportation. Scorpio in the third house unfortunately means that there are inevitable secrets in the closet, so the American public should be prepared for a long campaign. This could manifest in a potential problematic sibling, or having to overcome a speech impediment at a young age.” 4: Sagittarius

“The fourth house represents the fortunate, beauty, and family roots, more specifically, the mother figure. Venus in Sagittarius at the 29th degree is a critical degree, which means that it is put to the karmic test in the lifetime (the final test). This placement allows them to have ‘found a home everywhere,’ and adds a ‘Cancer’ energy, which makes them think about home fondly. The president with this could have a very relatable placement because it’s a patriotic campaign about being the leader for all Americans, wherever their ‘home’ is. Their Capricorn sun is also in the fourth house, making them a person with a balance of a nurturing but wise serious that could make you feel protected.” 5: Capricorn

“This house rules fun, impulsivity, children, individuality, gambling, and competition. Having Capricorn in the fifth house would make this candidate a very serious person who tends to be a workaholic. On the flip side, the public could perceive this person as someone you couldn’t have a beer with for being too elite, but acknowledging this placement gives this candidate the responsibility to go the extra mile in grounding himself/[herself] to the American public.”

I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII

Virgo rising, Libra on cusp

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Aries

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

6: Aquarius

“The sixth house deals with our hidden enemies, day-to-day routine, public service, and serving others. Jupiter in Aquarius in the sixth house would manifest as a benefit to be a very social-justice oriented person with work experience, qualified, focused on community, strong daily routine, which would give them the ability to handle the presidency. Good fortune would come through the field of technology, allowing for a promising and hopeful future. Without a strong sixth house, there won’t be much progress in their time in the White House.” 7: Aries

“The seventh house is where partnerships, relationships, marriage, and diplomacy live. Seventh house partnerships tend to be romanticized, so there will be a strong relationship with their VP in a Joe Biden/ Barack Obama-esque friendship. There will also be a dynamic duo in a marriage with the first lady or first husband, which America will swoon over. A moon in seventh would allow this person to be a chameleon with emotions and easily influenced by other people, so they will have to make sure their senior advisors are trustworthy/loyal. Moon in Aries would make them a warrior for the people they love, action-oriented, not afraid of conflict, and fights are personal to them as they know what their intentions are.” 8: Aries

The eighth house handles transformations, death, finances, and secrets. Having Aries in the eighth house means that they are young and had a quick rise to power. They will take drastic decisions toward financial policy to be a new FDR for economic change.” 9: Taurus

“The ninth house deals with higher education, spirituality, law, morals, foreign affairs, and travel. Having Taurus in the ninth house means that they would be set in their ways and they would be diplomatic and favorable to other countries. Taurus is a luxurious sign, so they would want the nicer things for all. They are very open-minded and strongwilled, so their thoughts on being pro-choice would not be wary, and acknowledges that we wouldn’t be America without our diversity. They would be pro-immigrant due to Taurus being ruled by Venus, the house of abundance, to show the importance of foreign affairs.” 10: Gemini

“The tenth house rules career, public life, bosses, and a legacy. This house also tells us about their relationship with the public. A Gemini Midheaven would allow this person to be known for their words, wellarticulated, and could have two senses of selves (i.e. a story about going from homelessness to the White House). The public will remember their words, so they have to be careful not to overshare. Saturn in the tenth house in Cancer would also mean that they had to grow up through their career and had to overcome a lot to value a work/life balance.” 11: Cancer

“The eleventh house is the house of future, hope, technology, community, and social justice. Cancer in the eleventh house would mean that this is a leader who advocates for the advancement of technology, and their stances change depending on society to evolve with the times in the search for progress.” 12: Leo

“The twelfth house in Leo is very quick to the point and deals with shadows. This is a common placement for world leaders, as the spotlight can feel isolating and lonely for those at the top.”

These placements create a person who is passionate, action-oriented, fiercely protective, and a coalition builder.

How to contact Shea for a reading and consultation: Shea Malloy @martianlune on TikTok and Twitter How to contact Kelly for a reading and consultation: Kelly D’Andrea @astropolitocrat on TikTok @kellyydandreaa on Instagram