Analyzing the Trump Family Star Charts
Millions of people turn to astrology to help them better understand themselves, their families, and their significant others. So when our president is tweeting about everything that annoys him and presenting "alternative facts," can astrology make him easier understand too?
One tool astrologers use are natal or “birth” charts, which help them gain insight into an individual’s personality. Each of the planets in this chart are traditionally associated with a different aspect of human behavior and, based on their relations to one another, serve to reveal the tendencies of a person to act one way or another. For instance, Saturn, the planet symbolizing rules and restrictions in aspect to the moon, which represents emotions, would indicate a repressed or pessimistic person. On the other hand, Venus, the planet of beauty and attraction, in aspect to the moon would describe a more outgoing and friendly individual. Below, an analysis of what Donald Trump's, Melania Trump's, Ivanka Trump's, and Jared Kushner's charts say about them.
Donald Trump, born June 14, 1946
In looking at the birth chart of Donald Trump, we are presented with a clear example of “what you see is what you get.”
Beginning with an opposition between his Gemini sun and Sagittarius moon, the stage is immediately set for a natural conflict between Trump’s emotions and ego that can often result in his having difficult relations with others. These difficulties are enhanced by a harsh relationship between Mercury, the planet of communication in the emotional sign of Cancer, and Neptune, the planet of illusion, showing a tendency for Trump to be convinced that the truth is whatever he feels it should be.
His Gemini sun is also in conjunction with Uranus and works powerfully with Mars in Leo to make Trump proud, individualistic, and highly unpredictable. An addition of Jupiter in Libra to this mix amplifies all of the aforementioned qualities, as well as provides a continuous need for Trump to be in control of any situation he is in. A Jupiter-Uranus trine further symbolizes an almost magical ability to manifest whatever he needs, although from an esoteric perspective, magical power that is directed by the ego instead of the higher self can ultimately result in one’s undoing rather than success.
It shows a tendency for Trump to be convinced that the truth is whatever he feels it should be.
It is interesting that Trump began his race for the White House in the year of his Jupiter return, a 12-year cycle traditionally associated with expansion. His inauguration was approximately a month after the actual return, and on that day, Jupiter was in square to a conjunction in his birth chart of Venus and Saturn in Cancer. This is an alignment usually indicating someone who is both loyal and family-oriented, although when mixed with the egocentric qualities previously cited would also explain the controversial first weeks of the Trump administration that were dominated by an unapologetic cronyism and “alternate facts.”
Melania Trump, born April 26, 1970
Because there is no record for the time of day when Melania Trump was born, it is not known whether her moon is in late Sagittarius or early Capricorn. If it’s in Sag, it would be conjunct her husband’s moon, which is a great indicator of emotional compatibility and shared values. However, if her moon is in early Capricorn (which is my guess), it would square her husband’s Neptune and essentially motivate them to see each other as whatever they wish.
This fantasy continues when we look at her Capricorn moon in aspect to both Jupiter in Scorpio and a sun-Saturn conjunction in Taurus, a combination indicating the ability to attract whatever Melania desires from her marriage as all three of these planets aspect her husband’s emotional Mercury.
Her Capricorn moon will do whatever it takes to keep the situation going
With a powerful Venus-Pluto alignment symbolizing attachments to home and family, Melania fits snuggly with her husband's Venus-Saturn conjunction. In addition, her Venus in Taurus provides a strong tension to The Donald’s Mars in Leo, serving to insure plenty of fireworks between them.
The public image of Melania Trump has so far been that of a subservient spouse; however, with a grounded Mercury-Pluto relationship in her chart, I think she may be somewhat different behind the scenes.
While her Taurus sun craves luxury and comfort, and her Capricorn moon will do whatever it takes to keep the situation going, Melania also possesses a pair of very volatile Mars-Uranus and Mars-Jupiter aspects. With an addition of Neptune to these positions, I suspect that the first lady can be quite rebellious and is extremely sensitive to anyone trying to control her.
Ivanka Trump, born Oct. 30, 1981
When it comes to dealing with a powerful personality like Donald Trump, you either agree or disagree; you’re either on the team or you get axed. Nobody gets to agree to disagree with a man like Donald Trump, except maybe his daughter, Ivanka Trump.
With a Venus-Neptune conjunction in Sagittarius aligning nicely with a Jupiter-Pluto conjunction in Libra, on the surface, Ivanka Trump is glamorous, privileged, sophisticated, accomplished, and seemingly very lucky. However, with Mars in Virgo aspecting both her Scorpio sun and Sagittarius moon, she might be more like her father than she seems.
With an additional Saturn-Mercury conjunction in Libra, Ivanka is nobody’s fool.
With an additional Saturn-Mercury conjunction in Libra, Ivanka is nobody’s fool. She’s as smart as a whip but also possesses the same ruthlessness as her father when it comes to getting what she wants. This similarity results from the fact that they both possess an afflicted Sag moon, a placement that can often facilitate the individual believing whatever they want to.
Ivanka also has an interesting anomaly in her chart in the form of Uranus in Scorpio being un-aspected. Generally, when a planet has no aspects to it in the birth chart, it is an indication that the energy associated with it will be either repressed or uncontrollable. While Ivanka's Scorpio sun is quite well heeled behind her Sag-Libra glamour, that Uranus in Scorpio represents some very deeply rooted issues having to do with control, independence, and power.
Jared Kushner, born Jan. 10, 1981
In comparison to the intoxication of power we have witnessed Donald Trump indulge in so far, his son-in-law Jared Kushner would no doubt be seen as his designated driver. Somebody has to keep this heap on the road, and with a sun-Mercury conjunction in Capricorn working with both Uranus and Pluto, Kushner has the chutzpah to do so.
Born into privilege, Jared Kushner has seen both the pros and cons of ruthless ambition as a result of the conviction and imprisonment of his father, successful real estate developer Charles Kushner, for tax evasion and witness tampering. With a Pisces moon, the young man no doubt was left with a lasting impression of the incident, and combined with his healing Chiron in Taurus and nurturing Ceres in Cancer, he is perhaps the perfect dark knight to stand behind the hard-charging Donald Trump.
This pair is the real power couple in the Trump court.
Jared Kushner is a natural strategist, having Mars in powerful alignment with both Jupiter and Saturn, which serves as a potent antidote to Trump's arrogant Mercury-Neptune square. In addition, Kushner’s nurturing Ceres sits right in the lap of Trump’s Venus-Saturn conjunction, with all three in turn closely flanked on both sides by the younger man’s sun and Pluto, thereby making these two men a deeply loyal and karmic cabal.
Kushner also possesses the identical Neptune-Venus conjunction as his wife, which in turn relates back to his own Pluto and Ivanka Trump’s Jupiter-Pluto, making this pair the real power couple in the Trump court. Both of them are smart, driven, and loyal, as well as mutually turned on by power, money, and each other.
T.C. Eisele has been a professional astrologer, tarot reader, and psychic counselor for the last 16 years. He is also a teacher and the author of several books on spiritual subjects, the most recent being Liber Tao. Currently he consults at Enchantments in New York’s East Village and via Skype by appointment.
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