Here's What Astrology Tells Us to Expect From the 2020 Election
As an astrologer, the number one question I’ve been asked in 2020 is: “Who will win the upcoming Presidential Election?” Now, I’m an astrologer, not a psychic. But there is a branch of astrology—called mundane astrology—that can be used to find answers about what’s to come by studying the celestial transits that will take place on a specific day. So when it comes to the election, by looking ahead to November 3 while also taking a look at the birth charts of each candidate, astrologers like me can start to glean some clues as to what the future for this country might hold.
But while the stars can usually lend us some major insight to help us answer quandaries like this, let me go ahead and say that the only thing I know for certain is that this election is sure to be well...a doozy, thanks to a particularly frenetic celestial vibe. And having said that, it’s also important to state that as an astrologer, it’s part of my job to remain neutral at all times while making judgements on mundane cosmic energies. I'm here to interpret the cosmos without a tilted perspective—and to explain the energies at play.
In other words? A spoiler alert: I can't tell you who is going to win the 2020 election. But thanks to astrology, I can give you some insight into what to expect—and how things might feel for all of us, according to the stars.
So based on the cosmos, plus President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden's birth charts, here’s my astrological take on the candidates and the 2020 election.
Former Vice President Joe Biden
Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942 at 8:30 a.m. in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The Vice President was born during the Waxing Full Moon in Taurus; the Moon was in orbit to reach its exact luminescence, which would occur two days later. This means that he has juxtaposing energies blended into his chart, due to his Sun and Moon opposition.
Being born under a Taurus Full Moon implies that Vice President Biden is a stubborn person who won’t change his ideology. His Taurus Moon aligns with the fixed star Mirach, which brings a pleasant demeanor to his astrological chart. The Sun in Scorpio, meanwhile, denotes a powerful force who can at times be a little rough around the edges. However, based on his passionate Scorpio Sun, he finds resolve in practicality and facts, which are based on an intuitive hunch.
Biden has a Sagittarius ascendent, which makes his Midheaven—the house in a birth chart that denotes public affairs and career—ruled by Virgo. This places transiting Neptune (which is now retrograde in Pisces) in opposition to his Midheaven. Neptune is a planet known to add confusion to the mix of one’s energy. There’s a lot that’s brewing beneath the surface here, but mostly, it’s relating to the fact that, based on his birth chart, his beliefs seem unwavering.
The transiting Nodes of Destiny (the lunar nodes of the Moon that change signs every 1.5 years and are currently galvanizing the Gemini-Sagittarius axis) are activating Biden’s Midheaven. This means that there’s a lot of action in his career right now. (Makes sense, right?) The cosmos are shaking things up and awakening his chart, pushing him to embrace his destiny and fate in this lifetime.
President Donald Trump
Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946 at 10:54 a.m. in Jamaica, New York. He was born during the Full Moon in Sagittarius; according to his chart, the Full Moon would peak an hour after he was born. Like most born under Sagittarius Full Moons, he has a strong and blunt personality. Never one to mince words, he definitely speaks his mind. And does he say things that he later regrets? According to his birth chart, yes.
His Moon in the sign of Sagittarius explains President Trump’s tendency to impulsively tweet. However, his Sag Moon also allows him to defend his views passionately and fiercely. His Moon sign is conjunct the fixed star Rasalhague (Arabic for “Head of the Snake Charmer”), which adds an intense energy to his emotional nature. His Gemini Sun is aligned with the fixed star Ensis, which means that he can get defensive when arguing his points. But as a leader who has to make agreements and deals with other political players, this can be an affective tool in getting them to eventually see his way of thinking.
It’s important to note that Trump's Sun and Moon are being currently triggered by the karmic Nodes of Destiny and enlightened Neptune, during his nodal return. This means that the universe is checking in with him once more to make sure he’s on the right path and propelling him to his fate. This occurs every 18 years when the Nodes of Destiny return to the place they were at the time of birth.
President Trump's Sun is also currently in Gemini in his Midheaven, which is the house of his career. This means that he’s definitely going to be in the headlines for the next year-and-a-half, regardless of whether or not he’s our President. Neptune will be squaring his natal Nodes of Destiny, the Sun, the Moon, and the Midheaven.
During the last election in 2016, Donald Trump was just beginning his Jupiter return in Libra, which is a 13 year transit in which fortunate Jupiter returns to the degree in which you were born. In other words, back in 2016, he was having advantageous astrological transit.
It's important to note that on October 2, when Trump announced he had tested positive for COVID-19, it was just hours after the potent Full Harvest Moon, and a day after a planetary clash between a fraught Mars retrograde (dominance) and Saturn (authority). This means that his health diagnosis was indeed devastating, but it also shook up the trajectory he thought his life was going to take. However, in good news for Trump, planetary combination surrounding health issues usually means a speedy recovery.
Election Day
One thing is for sure: According to the stars, this will be one of most unpredictable elections in history.
Planet of communication, Mercury, will end its retrograde journey in the middle of the day on November 3. Mercury retrograde occurs when the trickster planet slows down and Earth begins to move faster. During this time, we can experience technological breakdowns and meltdowns. And Election Day is when it will stop moonwalking, which it has been doing since October 13. Therefore, the announcement of who wins may be delayed as we all wait for the results to pour in—which aligns with what the news has been predicting, given that so many mail-in ballots will slow down the tallying process this year.
On Election Day, planet of action Mars, meanwhile, will be retrograde—it started moving backwards on September 9, and will continue its moonwalk until November 13 in Aries. Something to consider is that Mars was retrograde in Taurus during the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800...and there was a lot of chaos leading up to, during, and after that election. So a word of advice: Double check your ballot before submitting it, and make sure your ballot is mailed in ASAP, because your vote will count more than ever in deciding the winner this year.
The Capricorn stellium (a cluster of planets in the same sign) in Jupiter (an expansive planet), Saturn (an authoritative planet), and Pluto (a transformative planet) began in the late months of fall of 2019. It will help add practicality, structure, and discipline to the way the voters may cast their ballots. The shadow side to this transit will make voters unforgiving and scrupulous in their choices and will bring an amplified intensity, making us all feel on edge throughout the day.
Mars was also retrograde in Taurus during the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800...and there was a lot of chaos leading up to, during, and after that election.
The Moon (which denotes the overall energy of a situation, and changes every 2.5 days) will be in Gemini conjunct to the North Node of Destiny on Election Day. This denotes a day filled with intellectual and philosophical sentiments. The Moon squares off with Neptune retrograde, which will add a somewhat confusing and compassionate vibe. We’ll all want to help each other out on an emotional level and make sure the election runs efficiently— even though Neptune retrograde will bring anxieties our way.
By now, I know you're wondering: Okay, this is all great, but who will win the election? The truth of the matter is that it’s going to take time before the candidates even know themselves, due to planetary aspects. But based on my analysis, there are two things I can say. First: Both Biden and Trump are meant to run against each other in 2020; the cosmic connections—like their personal Nodes of Destiny—that link them together at this moment in time, showing that they are fated to be opponents in this election.
And second? This is the most unpredictable election that has ever taken place in America so far, due to Mercury’s direct station and Mars’ continued backwards spin, both transits that have never occurred together during an American presidential election.
So in summary? Strap up, strap in, and grab your wine, because this election day is going to bring on lots of confusion.
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