Classical astrology is very critical of the unstoppable urge to innovate of modern astrology. After all, this urge to innovate leads to a totally unclear mass of factors, all of which are claimed to have something very relevant to say. That goes very far, there are even astrologers who work with hypothetical planets, which are therefore not observable but of which they do have ephemerides! A sad failure, which shows how derailed current astrology is without the clear principles of tradition.
Interaction
However, that doesn’t mean that all modern additions are worthless and confusing. You always have to remain critical, also in the positive sense of the word. Because among all those wild innovations, there are a few that are worthwhile, for example the three outer planets, astrocartography and the combine horoscope. Provided that it is interpreted in a classical way, the combine provides a clear picture of the interaction between two or more people or between a person and an organization. It is essential to realize that the combine shows the concrete situation in which the interaction takes place!! After all, it is the core of the tradition that a horoscope is a picture of real life in the world.
Martial
As we wrote in last week’s post, NATO has entered somewhat uncertain waters due to the actions of the Americans under Trump. So it is interesting to look at the combine horoscope of Donald Trump and the organization, which shows what the situation will be like when they interact with each other. The first thing that stands out in this combined horoscope is that the MC/IC axis falls on the Aldebaran-Antares axis. These are not only very fiery red stars, but they also mark the axis autumn-spring, end and new beginning!
Al Sarfah
The Lunar Mansion is Al Sarfah, the Changer or the Dragon Slayer, strongly linked to conflict and power struggles, it is the fourth and final Leo Mansion in which things change, the image is a warrior fighting with a dragon. Mercury is very important in this horoscope as Lord 1 of their interaction and Lord 10 of the status or the “public action” they can initiate. That Mercury is combust and retrograde, which means that the situation in which Trump and NATO have to deal with each other is characterized by weakening and decline.
Antiscion
That Mercury is also in opposition via antiscion with the conjunction Saturn in detriment and Mars. So that Saturn in detriment shows its worst sides and that this also has an effect on Mars of the relevant military strength, is not so positive of course. Everywhere we see conflict, weakening and change and that is a clear picture of what is going on, and this will certainly play a very important role at the upcoming NATO summit in June in The Hague.