November 27, 2002
Nancy Lubar Sommers
Into the tumult of current events, Al Gore has reappeared on the national radar as predicted in September on this site. The current Jupiter station on his natal Mars (18 Leo) has focused on the congenial, witty, and visionary aspects of his character. In addition, tertiary proressed Venus has been in opposition to his natal Mars for the past few months, exact through November 2002. And finally, transiting Pluto has begun its year-long trine aspect to Gore's Mars, intensifying his contact with larger numbers of people and his personal power.
Since Mars is the ruler of Gore's natal Sun and Midheaven, any aspect to it becomes of great importance in charting his career (Midheaven) and the successful pursuit of his goals (Sun). These aspects clearly indicate the current beneficial boost to his reputation and worldly pursuits.
But there is another aspect that is currently impinging on Gore that is making his comeback somewhat of an uphill climb. This is the converse progressed Sun opposition to natal Saturn (16 Leo). This aspect will peak in March 2003 and is likely to cause Gore to retreat somewhat over the next few months. It is an aspect of feeling constrained and cautious. Quite possibly, the renewed intensity of the War on Terrorism and/or Gulf War II may make it difficult for Gore to feel comfortable criticizing the current administration. This is likely to pass by April or May 2003.
Another period of some difficulty for Gore will be from September through December 2003, when Saturn makes its station near to square his Sun. This suggests to me the numerous obstacles in the final months of the pre-primary campaign. It will also be during a period of extreme stress and likely crisis for the Bush administration. How this ties in with Gore during a time of caution and overcoming challenges remains to be seen.
Beyond these specified periods of difficulty, Gore's general outlook is excellent. Beginning in April 2003, he will move into a period of progressed Venus square his natal Sun, that lasts into early 2008. There will be no issues this time around of stiffness or uncongeniality. This aspect will focus on Gore's personal charm and attractiveness and has been, in my opinion, the crucial winning planetary combination in every presdiential race since 1992. It will be extensively triggered in Gore's chart during October and November 2004.