What Astrology Tells Us to Expect From the Biden-Harris Inauguration
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The upcoming presidential inauguration will be a fateful day in the nation’s history. Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, and Kamala Harris will become the first woman and first woman of color to hold the office of vice president. But recent headlines have suggested that the hallmark ceremony in American democracy could also have the potential to be tumultuous.
What, exactly, does the day have in store for American history? Well, as an astrologist, I can tell you that many of us use astrology as a tool to help us understand situations that are unfolding before our eyes and in the future—like the election, and now, the inauguration. By looking at the inauguration's chart (or a birth chart for the day, time, year, and location the event is happening), we can see the dynamics of January 20th, according to the stars. The chart also hints at the President-elect’s goals as he takes office.
There are many entry points to the day's event chart, but let’s start with the moon, as so many poets have done before us. The inauguration kicks off around noon on January 20th, 2021. During this time, the Moon—which denotes the tone of the day—will be void-of-course at the anaretic degree (meaning the final degree) of Aries. This means that the Moon is about to change signs and move into Taurus—approximately two hours after the ceremony begins.
Why does that matter? Well, a void-of-course Moon means that the Moon, the natural giver and receiver of information, is finished making any major planetary aspects in the day. Having done its work, the Moon will rest. Down on Earth, we will feel restless and anxious as we wait for what’s next.
But there's a bright note: The Moon at the anaretic degree of 29 Aries aligns with the fixed star Alrisha, part of the Pisces constellation. Although the anaretic Moon in Aries can be combustible and belligerent, the fixed star Alrisha will adds a more positive energy to the lunar vibe, unifying people under one cause.
Void-of-course moons have occurred during four past inaugurations: FDR in 1945, JFK in 1961, Nixon in 1973, and Obama in 2009. Looking at what came next for those leaders may give insights into Biden’s first term in office. Three of the four had premature endings to their presidencies: FDR, JFK, and Nixon. Obama, meanwhile, experienced trouble passing legislation. Given precedent, perhaps Biden will experience similar legislative impasses or a shortened term.
Alternatively, the void-of-course moon could make itself known through a last-minute change of venue or a delay, which they’re notorious for causing. Being that Mercury will be in its pre-retrograde shadow (the retrograde starts on January 30th), it’s possible that the inauguration may occur in another location than the Washington Mall or even indoors.
The day is also significant in the context of the President-elect and Vice President-elect’s personal charts. Both Harris and Biden will have their monthly lunar returns, which means the moon will land in the exact position the moon it was at their time of birth, at different points on inauguration day. Harris’ natal Moon resides at 27 degrees Aries, so she will experience her lunar return early on in the day. Biden's will arrive when the First Quarter Moon occurs at 4:01PM EST in the sign of Taurus. Lunar returns predict the month ahead—so the initiatives the duo launches on inauguration day will be the focus of their first month in the Oval Office.
The day’s lunar energy also indicates broader unrest for the nation at large. The Moon is in its best placement in Taurus—but action-oriented Mars and revolutionary Uranus link up Taurus towards the evening, which can incite riots and protests that have the potential to become violent due to their close alignment with the fixed star Hamal, a star in the Aries constellation associated with militaristic violence and force.
Translation for all of this astro-speak? As you may have predicted, we can expect that the inauguration will not be completely smooth sailing. However, Uranus’s presence on Inauguration Day does signify major changes for the country and the world—which will be positive. Coincidentally (or not), FDR’s inauguration in 1941 had a lot of celestial energy featuring Uranus.
The stars also foretell that this will be a day to remember, so you might want to block out time with the TV if you haven't already. Mercury, which is currently in Aquarius, connects with the Nodes of Destiny at 3:38PM EST, marking the day’s events as fated—a designation that won’t please all Americans. Mercury is close to the fixed star Castra, which is very temperamental. The North Node of Destiny in Gemini forms a tight conjunction with the combative fixed star Bellatrix.
All in all, this means we can likely expect pushback from those who oppose the election results, which is no surprise given the deadly riots in the capitol during Biden’s confirmation hearing.
The inauguration’s event chart could also shed light on the Biden presidency, too; the ruler of the event chart is Taurus, and Taurus’s planet ruler is Venus. Therefore, we can look to Venus to see what to expect from Biden as our leader. Currently, Venus is in Capricorn and roaming around the ninth house, which represents independence, freedom, and foreign affairs. Venus connects with Pluto in Capricorn on January 28. This will mark a moment when our country begins to gain strength in global standing and be perceived as a world power.
At that time, Pluto will be in the ninth house of international affairs, indicating the emphasis of Biden’s presidency. Biden wants to take on the task of helping society evolve—which, in a time of civil unrest and pandemic, is something many wish to happen. International laws and control over borders will shift as a result of Biden’s actions.
Finally, it’s important to note that the ceremony falls exactly in between two other intense astrological transits: The Jupiter-Uranus square (which occurs on January 17th at 5:49PM EDT) and the Mars-Jupiter square (which occurs on January 23rd at 2:49AM EDT). These are both times of rebellion. Jupiter and Uranus’s square urges us to take precautions. Mars and Jupiter’s fraught aspect is tell us to move forward towards the future—delicately.
In both aspects, Jupiter’s optimistic energy is poised bring growth to the country. The caveat is that Uranus is unpredictable by nature and Mars doesn’t necessarily think matters through before impulsively charging off. As a result, there can be unforeseen issues if people are reckless and shirk the rules set in place for the inauguration ceremony.
On a positive note, we see this turmoil accompanied by hope. One thing is certain: The stars predict this presidency will be instrumental in transforming the country and the world. And no matter what happens on Inauguration Day, we are in the much needed process of restoring and bringing the country together.
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