From the Visual Astrology Newsletter: (Zyntara Publications)

 

Standing in the Radiance of Venus -
A visual astrology view of US presidential elections and its self-imposed union with Venus
Bernadette Brady M.A.
 

Modern day two-party political systems would have appeared strange to the eyes of the Mesopotamian astrologer priest. However, they were not unfamiliar with concept of rivals seeking to overthrow the king and in that light they would have considered the two-party system as a kingdom ruled by two warring families, each one claiming different levels of power at different times. But our early forefathers of astrology would have warmed to this political struggle within the US because, unlike any other country, the US presidential elections have been tied unintentionally by law to the ever-important and powerful Venus cycle. This is a concept they would have considered most logical, as it allows the party or faction receiving the blessing of Venus to gain the rulership of the kingdom. Venus was the only female deity in their world view and her power, which was considerable, was her ability to bestow radiance on any star or planet near her. If the king received this blessing, then he was protected and strong. If, however, she choose to give it to a rival, then the king could be overthrown.

 

The USA's adoption of the Venus cycle

It so happens that the term of office for the US President was set by the founding fathers at four years and so, starting from 1792, US presidential elections have been held every four years, always occurring on any year divisible by four. At that time the date of the different states' presidential elections could vary, as long as they fell within a 34 day period before the first Wednesday in December [1]. However, as time passed and communication between the states increased, it was clear that candidates were gaining an advantage in some states due to early victories in others. Thus by 1845 it was decided that the four yearly presidential elections would be held on the same day throughout the country. This date was set as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, thereby locking the presidential elections into an interesting Venus cycle [2].

 

Every eight years Venus returns to the same place in the sky. Look at the planets on your birthday when you are eight years old and you will notice that Venus is around the same zodiacal degree for when you were born. This is also the case for your 16th birthday, 24th birthday, and so on. This regular cycle of Venus, when linked with the US four yearly presidential elections, means that every second election Venus will be in the same place in the zodiac. Indeed Venus simply alternates between two zodiacal position from one election to the next over the many elections since 1792. These two positions are the early degrees of Libra and the middle degrees of Sagittarius.

 

Added to this is the fact that the elections are also tied to a calendar date - elections occur between the 2nd and 8th November - thereby locating the Sun, for every election, within the middle degrees of Scorpio.  When these two cycles are combined - the four-year elections with a set date every four years - then Venus for any given election can have only one of two relationship with the Sun: it will either be in Sagittarius, giving it good separation from the Sun, and thus it will be seen as a bright Evening Star; or it will be in Libra, also with a good separation from the Sun, and thus it will be seen as a bright Morning Star.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know if anyone here subscribes to the free Zyntara newsletter, (B. Brady & Darrlyn Gunzburg)
but their latest Visual Astrology is all about the upcoming election, and its quite a fascinating read.
Bottom line is they do not know either, which candidate (Obama or McCain), will take it, but it does appear they have put a lot of work into statistical data, between the parties, (Democrats vs Republicans) over the past few hundred years to compile a lot of info......and found that every 8 years Venus returns to it's original place in the zodiac, and the U.S. Elections are timing (unintentionally) to this Venus return.
 
Thus, this November 4th, is what they say will be a Venus Evening Star Election.
 
Venus is either a Morning star or an Evening star, during this cycle, the Morning star of Venus
being in the early degrees of Libra and the evening star would be in the middle degrees of Sagittarius.
 
 
But who does it favor, is not too easy to answer although as I said the article takes you through the prism of the constellations in the skies, as though you were back during the Mesopotamian Astrologer/Priests eyes...seeing then the constellations at work that day, in each of the candidates and how the sky will either "favor" through the rays of Venus to the nearest planet, OR "not favor".....the sitting family (they use the analogy of the king and the rival to the throne.)
 
In this case the Rival to the throne would be Barack Obama, and hopefully, Venus will cast it's ray's upon Jupiter which will be on the ecliptic, but not as close as Pluto to Venus, hence, Pluto may emerge the victor once again. (as in 2000 and 2004) or Republican.
 
I'm cheering on for Jupiter playing a major role in this change of kingship , retiring king or not, the "family" of the king is still Republican family i.e. J. McCain.
 
You really need to sign up for the newsletter or look for the archived article, once it is archived in a month or two. Meanwhile, I don't think they would mind my posting an "excerpt" from their excellent work:

The 2008 Evening Star Election
At the time of the election Venus is once again radiating Pluto but differently to the 2000 election as there is also a distant but bright Jupiter in the cape of Sagittarius (see image above). If Venus�?empowerment goes to both planets, questionable as the orbs are wide, then this would symbolise a landslide victory to the younger "crown prince", a bold sweeping ascent to the White House where the sheer weight of the mandate places great power in the hands of Obama. Such power can be a heady drug for any politician so the younger rival will need to remember that he is not Caesar, he is not one of the gods and is only human.  
 
 
But if Venus' light does not reach Jupiter, then the emphasis will be focused on the raw power-struggle of Pluto. The election will be won by the "family" with the most money, power and grit. Adding to this intrigue, the heir of the retiring king is not being damaged by Mars. Rather that Mars is expressing itself as John McCain, the Soldier.  
 
One gets a sense already of the power of the Jupiter Pluto victory to the young contender, Obama, but if it comes to a fist fight in the manner of the 2000 election - the last Evening Star election where Venus radiated Pluto  - then the victory will go to the one who can wield the most money and power.  
 
The victory will be most sweet for it will last for twelve years
 
On a final note, whichever party gains the White House, they will hold it not only in the 2012 elections but also in the 2016 elections. In the election of 2012 a Morning Star Venus radiates the Sun-Saturn conjunction which will give much blessing on the king. In the 2016 which is an Evening Star election, Venus once again radiates Saturn, with no threat to the king. So Visual Astrology is indicating that the ruling party will hold the White House for at least 12 years. Presidents may change at any stage but the "family" that wins this current election in 2008 gets a very large prize indeed.  
 
 
Kings or Presidents, it is all just power and rivals which is the intrigue of any royal court. Not much has really changed since astrology first emerged between the rivers of the fertile crescent.
 
Visual Astrology Newsletter....by D. Gunzburg article & B. Brady

Will Venus radiate her light to Jupiter so far out of orb??

 

Let's hope so!! Then for sure, Obama is the Victor......but it only radiating to Pluto, then it's all about pull, manipulative tactics, and money....control & power!

 

see the gif , the sky on the day of the Election (note Jupiter Pluto & Venus)

 

 

 

 

sounds like a lovely thing to do Paul.  I'll need to try and spot

Jupiter myself, as I'd love to be able to identify these planets