The Insanely Ominous Astrology of Election Day 2024
Today is November 5th 2024, what seems to be one of the most fateful days in American history. We are all eagerly awaiting the results of this election, knowing that it will drastically alter the course of our nation.
As I write this article, Mars and Pluto are in a perfect opposition with one another. This means that from our point of view here on Earth, they are in exact opposite ends of the sky. An opposition indicates that the two archetypal forces are in direct battle with one another, neither one can share the sky at the same time. This indicates dramatic tension which gives rise to extreme events, something I thought was so fitting for today. This astrological event occurs only once every 687 days, what are the odds that it would land on one of the most tense Election Days in American history?
Mars is the planet of war, aggression, conflict, violence, and conquest. Currently, Mars is leaving the sign of Cancer and entering the sign of Leo, sitting right on the cusp between the two signs. This symbolism is extremely fitting.
Cancer the Crab is ruled by the Moon and represents the home, family, and (most importantly in this context) empire.
has a wonderfully relevant quote about the symbolism of Cancer in his article about The Chariot tarot card:Cancer is the sign of empire; it occupies much of July, a month named for Julius Caesar, and of course the United States was born in Cancer. Cancer is concerned with the home, and with the domain. For a crab this can be a tide pool or a rock, but for an individual or a nation, the question is how large of a home one can have. How far can our borders span? How much space can be made safe? How much space can be controlled?
Leo the Lion is ruled by the Sun and represents leadership, kingship, and dominance. Mars being right in-between the signs of Leo and Cancer symbolizes violent conflict within the empire over leadership.
Pluto is the planet of death, regeneration, power struggles, and the dark hidden things which lie beneath the surface.
Pluto is leaving Capricorn and entering Aquarius, sitting on the cusp between the two signs.
Capricorn the Goat represents social institutions and long-term economic growth. When Pluto entered Capricorn in 2008 right when the recession started, kicking off 14 years of economic and institutional decay in America.
Pluto entering Aquarius has incredible significance for the USA; the last time Pluto was in Aquarius was the American Revolution. Pluto in Aquarius represents the death and rebirth of America as we know it.
For more details on the symbolism of Pluto, check out my articles here:
Violent eruption from the underworld. Political battles which will trigger an explosive release of all the dark tension which has been brewing underneath the surface. This is the best way to understand this astrological transit. I find it no coincidence that it takes place on this day.
(11/8/24) Post-Election Update:
I wrote this article before the election results came in. Upon seeing the results, here is my updated interpretation:
Mars leaving Cancer and entering Leo signifies the change in ‘kingship’ and Pluto entering Aquarius represents the death and rebirth of America as a nation. An opposition between these two planets means that these two phenomena are in competition with each other. In light of Trump winning the election, I interpret the fact that these planets are facing off against each other means that Trump’s election (Mars) is battling the collapse of America (Pluto). This has been the theme of his campaign the entire time, as he is acknowledged several times that we are a “nation in decline.”
Whether Trump is capable enough to prevent a civilizational event of that magnitude remains to be seen. God only knows what will happen to America, pray that He has mercy on us.
God help us. I’d be curious what astrological symbolism occurs during the inauguration.
I feel it.