News reports have announced the death of Libyan Dictator Moammar Gadhafi on Thursday, October 20, ending his 42 year rule over the Libyan people with an iron fist.

Regimes and governments, like people, have birth charts and we can foretell events by looking at the birth chart of any government or in Gadhafi's case, dictatorship. In the natal chart of Gadhafi's regime, Uranus is currently opposing Uranus. This Uranus opposition would represent a turning point or potential major challenge to the positions previously taken. The regime chart has a 10 degree Virgo Sun, placing transiting Uranus in the eighth house of death or transformation. The natal chart of any regime or government also represents its leader. Uranus is the prominent planet involved in the downfall of Gadhafi. Most coups occur with heavy Uranian influence, and end accordingly.

In March 2011, on the last Uranus opposition in his government's chart I wrote, "His current government is experiencing its Uranus opposition, a major test of his rule, and the test has failed. The old way of doing things will no longer work. This end date was destined from the start. (At this time Gadhafi went into hiding) He came into power in 1969 when Uranus was at 2 degrees of Libra, thus his government is astrologically about to experience a Uranus opposition, which would represent sudden and unexpected changes. Uranus opposing his Neptune (in his personal natal chart) can create a delusional state of mind, along with total lack of clarity. This is the final swing of Uranus in his chart which will represent his removal from office one way or another. Should Gadhafi survive his next period of life it will be marked by Neptunian change. In April 2011, Neptune squares Uranus in his chart, a transit indicative of unfamiliar surroundings and people and in some cases can represent insanity." Thus, it finally ends.

Gadhafi was born June 7, 1942. I have rectified his birth chart to about 6:17AM, giving him a prominent Aries moon at 1 degree. Uranus is conjunct his moon at 1 degree of Aries. Uranus is the planet of sudden, explosive events, or even explosions. He died in an explosion of gunfire. On October 20, the Sun squared his Mars, which can indicate an accident or bodily injury. Saturn is within 4 degrees of squaring Mars, a transit that is often indicative of injury or even death. The full moon in Aries on October 12, set off this Saturn-Mars square, and along with Sun square Mars, became his 'death transits.'

Libya's Chart

The chart used most often for Libya is December 24, 1951. Libya's Sun falls at 1 degree of Capricorn and it has a 27 degree Virgo ascendant. Saturn, Mars and Neptune fall together in Libra in the first house representing the repressive rule of Gadhafi over the past 42 years. These planets are squared by Uranus in Cancer showing sudden, erratic, despotic changes that have occurred over the past four decades.

Libya's Saturn is conjunct Neptune, exact, October 21, representing a period of bittersweet emotions among the people. The dictator is gone, but at a tremendous cost.

Again, Uranus is the driving force in this revolution, and any future government, squaring Libya's Sun at 1 degree of Capricorn. The Libyan people have miles to go before they find stability, but we are witnessing the birth of a new day and a new Libya. These are merely the high points in Libya's chart, as time permits no more today. Libya will have a new chart pending the formation of a new government.

Along with the people of Libya, the world celebrates the end of one of the most brutal dictators in history.

Leslie

The U.S. Attorney General today announced the foiling of a plot by elements of the Iranian government to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador on American soil using Mexican drug cartels.

This comes as no surprise on the eve of this full moon in Aries. In a post entitled October 2011-Changing Seasons, I wrote on October 5, "In the USA chart, this full moon opposes the Sun and Squares Pluto. It is likely the U.S. will deal with opposition from outside forces at this time. There will be a focus on foreign governments, entities, and laws and the news media will be in focus. It is obsessive energy with much bickering and hidden agendas can be uncovered around this time. It is very probable we will see an escalation in violence around the world."

The much written about Uranus-Pluto square that came into orb this summer is still very much within its orb of influence during October at 2-5 degrees of Aries-Capricorn. This disruptive influence will involve power struggles, hidden agendas, attempted control and unexpected, explosive situations around the planet for some time to come. The full moon at 18 degrees of Aries opposed Saturn, creating conflict with what we consider to be our way of life and sound structure in America. It has not only challenged our law and order in America, but it now challenges us with the concept there are rogue entities around the world such as the Mexican Drug Cartels, complete with armies, money and personnel who are prepared go to war or commit acts of war or terrorism against citizens and other entities, such as the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to America.

Kudos to the American law enforcement agencies that prevented this tragedy and averted this disaster this time.

In the U.S. chart, Pluto is opposing Jupiter once again representing a powerful transformation in America's response to foreign entities. This event will change the U.S. relationship with Iran and possibly other foreign powers in a very direct way.

In Iran's natal chart, February 1, 1979, 9:30 am -03:30, Tehran, Saturn is conjuncting Pluto, exact at 19 degrees of Libra, in the house of 'open enemies.' Saturn-Pluto transits are harsh and have far reaching consequences. They often involve secrecy, manipulation, and problems dealing with other entities. This transit often brings severe disciplines and the end of prior or old experiences. The motivations are often the key as to continued standing in the world. The full moon opposed the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Iran's chart, bringing this hidden agenda to light.

Leslie

We begin the month with the Sun, Moon and Mercury in peace seeking Libra. Mars, the action planet is in Leo, and Leo does things in a dramatic way. Thus our actions, and those of the world, and people around us are colored by the assertive energy of the Lion, but we desire harmony. As the faster moving planets begin to enter Scorpio mid-month the mental energy changes. Astrologer Mitch Lewis writes, "I used the words intense when describing the transits. It should be most obvious in how we relate to each other and what the top priority on a day-to-day basis is. Libra likes balance and peace, whenever possible. It looks for compromises, at least on the surface, and tries to avoid direct confrontations and unpleasantness, and that will be the underlying response to many issues the first part of this month. Scorpio tends to see things in black and white, and to drudge up a lot of stuff from the unconscious. It doesn't care for compromise, nor is it particularly peace-oriented. If something needs to be said, Mercury will find its voice more clearly in Scorpio than in Libra. But things will also be hidden when Scorpio is in charge, and come out in surprising and powerful ways. So this will be an interesting month in terms of communications, the exposure of secrets, and the interaction between us all."

The Pluto-Uranus square of this summer continues to separate for now, only to return again late spring of 2012. As a collective we have much to learn from this planetary aspect we were all subject to, and will be subject to again! The political parties and the US are polarized, the likes of which we have not seen since the 60's. The Middle East continues to be engulfed in fighting, a direct result of this configuration, Europe is in financial trouble, and social unrest is at an all time high in the USA. And that is putting it mildly. Some say the US has not been this polarized since the Civil War. In any case, as Uranus retrogrades, by month's end it is only one degree away from the 0 point, or the world degree. Astrologer Celeste Teal has aptly described the 0 point as "an outpouring of energies that affect the world at large." Uranus is at the 0 point November 11, 2011 - January 9, 2012. Uranus is retrograde and retrogrades often make matters worse, or bring hidden factors to the surface. So far, Uranus at the 0 point has brought the contamination of the Gulf area waters-thanks to BP, earthquakes, and a nuclear meltdown in Japan. Not to mention Arab Spring, and a financial crisis in the USA and more. Stay tuned, there will be more to come. You can depend on it.

Some of the significant transits for October include:

October 3-4: Mars squares Jupiter. You can experience involvement with other people's egos with this one.Things may be blown out of proportion, best to not make impulsive decisions unless you are certain. Jupiter is a money planet and we may see swings in financial markets, problems with money, unsettling news from foreign countries, and police/military actions.

October 6-7: Mercury conjuncts Saturn. This is harsh, depressive energy, especially where relationships are concerned (of all types). This will be especially true if you have personal planets being affected by 16-21 degrees of Libra. It may be a day of feeling restricted, but good for serious thinking and planning. We may hear news relating to governments or laws.

October 9: Venus enters Scorpio. Venus is considered in its detriment in Scorpio, and isn't the best placement. Love will become more intense, possibly sexual in nature. A good placement for Cancer as it enters the fifth house of love affairs, and Scorpio rules the Cancer fifth house anyway.

October 11: Full Moon in Aries. This month's full moon occurs on Tuesday at 10:06 P.M. EST at 18 degrees Aries 24 minutes. Aries is the natural ruler of the first house of the self, and we may all be concerned to some extent with what we want, personally. Aries is ruled by Mars, the God of War, and this is no full moon for wallflowers. Others may appear angry or short tempered. This is a critical full moon with those born with personal planets in the 15-21 degree range of Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn. The full moon opposes Saturn almost exact at 18 degrees. This can create a depressive or restricted energy, especially where women are concerned. By, October 13-14, the Sun conjuncts Saturn at 20 degrees of Libra, and this is negative restrictive energy as well, falling very close to the full moon. Sun-Saturn transits are about responsibility, duty and reality, all of which may not be pleasant. Not a good day for anything social that involves feelings or fun. Personal foundations may be tested for staying power in our personal lives and the world.

In the USA chart, this full moon opposes the Sun and Squares Pluto. It is likely the US will deal with opposition from outside forces at this time. There will be a focus on foreign governments, entities, and laws and the news media will be in focus. It is obsessive energy with much bickering and hidden agendas can be uncovered around this time. It is very probably we will see an escalation in violence around the world.

October 13: Mercury enters Scorpio. Mercurial energy will change at this time becoming more intense, even obsessive. Scorpio is usually one way or the other; very good or very bad. Bad Scorpio energy is secretive, controlling, obsessive and vindictive. Positive Scorpio energy is uplifting, psychic or intuitive, tuned in to others' and of a higher spiritual nature.

Mars, Venus, Mercury and the Sun will all make hard aspects to Jupiter in Taurus this month. In her blog, Astrologer Molly Hall wrote about the effects, "The aspirations of making it real with tested in October, with hard angles to other fixed sign energies. Taurus is the slowpoke of the Zodiac, and these aspects could mean Jupiter's progress is like the tortoise. Or it's one step forward, two steps back. The built-in gift is that Jupiter in this sign guides each of us to build from the strongest possible foundation.

The month begins with the Mars (Leo)-Jupiter square (October 2nd exact). If your heart's not in it, you'll know. You won't want to invest in areas that have no life, no passion, or aren't how you want to make your mark. This draws out your desire to feel proud of what you do, and sure you're making the most of innate abilities.

Later this month, that sense of optimism meets shadowy realities when Jupiter opposes Venus (October 15th) and Mercury (October 17th) in Scorpio. If disturbing news comes to light, you'll want to make the most of all you've got, to survive and thrive. It's a time to be super resourceful, salvaging what's salvageable, and transforming it. And ending whatever has become a psychic or physical drain, and keeps you from making the most of your gifts, talents, or out of synch with your values."

October 14: Venus opposes Jupiter. This is the transit par excellence of overindulgence. If you can it is a day to play hooky and take a vacation. For most people, structure and hard work will be difficult and thoughts may turn to romance or social activities. This transit will be especially pronounced if you have personal planets being aspected by 3-7 degrees of Taurus-Scorpio.

October 17: Mercury opposes Jupiter. This is a pleasant transit indicative of conversation, travel and optimism. Things could get blown out of proportion, and you may have financial news. A fairly good day for important meetings or conversations.

October 23: The Sun enters Scorpio. Scorpio is the natural ruler of the eighth house of sex, money, and other people's money. The Sun will be in this most intense of signs for the next 29 days.

October 26: Mars sextiles Saturn. A great transit for getting work done. Energy should flow in a smooth and easy manner. Good for any discipline, study or work. You could reconnect with those from your past.

October 29: Sun opposes Jupiter. Over expansion, over optimism and false pride can come into play with this one. Keeping it real is the name of the game today.

October 31: Venus squares Neptune. Venus-Neptune can be a dreamy pleasant combination, or a day that you are totally out of touch with reality. Relationship ideals may not be realistic, or confusion or mis-communication may color the situation. Artistic creativity may be at a high today.

Leslie

Death row inmate Troy Davis was executed in Georgia on September 21, after losing his bid to halt the execution. He was accused of the murder of a Georgia police officer Mark MacPhail on the night of August 18, 1989.

The execution occurred in spite of worldwide protests, and the fact that several witness recanted their testimony, and no gun was ever found. Wikipedia states, "Davis pleaded not guilty at his trial and maintained his innocence until his execution. In the 20 years between his conviction and execution, Davis and his defenders secured support from the public, from celebrities, and human rights groups. Amnesty International and other groups such as National Association for the Advancement of Colored People took up Davis's cause. Prominent politicians and leaders, including former President Jimmy Carter, Al Sharpton, Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former U.S. Congressman and one-time presidential candidate Bob Barr, and former FBI Director and judge William S. Sessions called upon the courts to grant Davis a new trial or evidentiary hearing."

The Natal Chart

Davis was born October 9, 1968, no time of birth published. Using Sun Sign astrology, he was a 16 degree Libra Sun with Uranus is in his first house at 0 degrees of Libra. Individuals with Uranus in the first house are often charismatic and attract the attention of others'. They can be edgy, erratic, and changeable and often desire to do something to change the world. They do unusual things or use their charisma to draw attention to a cause. Their lives may change suddenly and unexpectedly. Transiting Uranus played a major role in both his arrest and execution.

For life to end publicly, in an execution, the natal chart of the individual must in some way show this. Davis was born with three planets, Mars, Pluto and Jupiter in his twelfth house in Virgo, the sign of service to others'. The twelfth house is considered the house of seclusion, either self imposed, or imposed by society, and rules prisons. Davis would spend more than half of his 43 years in prison. Mars in the twelfth house, in particular, can mean the individual will serve time in prison. His Mars is 11 degrees of Virgo, Pluto at 23 degrees and Jupiter at 23 degrees, giving him a stellium of planets in his twelfth house and a conjunction between Pluto and Jupiter. In Pluto - The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul, Astrologer/Author Jeff Green writes of Pluto-Jupiter, "In almost all cases these individuals will experience philosophical and intellectual confrontations with others. Confrontations must occur for the following reasons: 1-To learn their understanding of the natural, metaphysical, or cosmological laws is relative or limited in some way and 2- To learn how to communicate in a language that is understandable and intelligible to most people." Mars forms a very wide 12 degree orb to Pluto which is not considered close enough to be a conjunction. Nevertheless, Mars/ Pluto energy sometimes indicates violence. Green writes, "Some with this combination have experienced very painful and difficult emotional/sexual experiences in prior lives. Some have experienced rape or been the rapist. Others have experienced physical/emotional violence or been the violent one. When these conditions are indicated in the birth chart or through the actual experience of the client, the cause for these conditions will always be found within the individuals own prior life background or through forces that have been put in motion in this life." No matter how you look at it, execution is a violent end to life.

Moon opposes Neptune - 8th House

The moon was in Taurus all day on October 9, 1968, so without a time of birth we know Davis was born with a moon in the house that rules mysteries of life, sex, transformation and death. Using the middle of the day as an approximate time of birth, his moon would have been at 22 degrees opposed by Neptune at 24 degrees of Scorpio. Neptune is the planet that dissolves boundaries and sometimes these individuals seek to discover an inner spiritual life within themselves and the universe. They are often magnetic individuals, even psychic. Individuals born with Moon-Neptune combinations generally experience a great deal of betrayal and disappointment in life.

Sun-Saturn-Mercury

A stellium in astrology represents a group of at least three planets in the same sign. Davis had a second stellium of planets in Libra (the sign ruling justice) in his first house. His Sun at 16 degrees of Libra and Mercury at 28 degrees of Libra oppose Saturn in his seventh house at 22 degrees of Aries. The 7th house is considered the house of partnerships and marriage, as well as courts and open enemies. Individuals born with Sun-Saturn oppositions generally experience difficulties, challenges and frustrations in life, especially the first half of it, and their attempts to express themselves in life are often thwarted with problems. They often consider themselves unlucky. Saturn opposing Mercury individuals often censor their communications with others or have difficulty expressing them. They can be prone to depression, or others may speak harshly toward them. Saturn is opposing both the Sun and Mercury from the house that rules courts and 'open enemies.' Individuals with these configurations might not fare as well in courts as those born without an opposition here. Wherever Saturn lies in the natal chart, is where we experience our greatest limitations.

The Uranus-Pluto Square of 2011 - Planets at Time of Execution

The Uranus-Pluto square, prominent in the sky at the time of execution (and throughout much of 2011) was creating a grand square in Davis's chart between the first, fourth, and seventh houses in his chart at the time of death. These are cardinal houses, and events that occur at this time would have great impact. The fourth house can represent the end of life, and transits through these houses often create events that occur publicly and are of great significance.

Saturn Conjunct Sun

Davis was a 16 degree Libra, and prominent in his chart at the time of death was Saturn, almost exact on his Sun. Saturn-Sun transits occur every 30 years and this period is generally marked with difficulty, loss, and at times even death, depending on what else the chart shows. Sun-Saturn transits are not favorable for dealing with government officials or established people. This transit marks a period of time where efforts to achieve a goal will be successful or it will be obvious efforts have failed. Saturn-Sun transits often relates to events that began, or had their origins 14 years earlier. Wikipedia states, "In 1994, Davis began habeas corpus proceedings, filing a petition in state court alleging that he had been wrongfully convicted and that his death sentence was a miscarriage of justice. The following year, the federal funding of the Georgia Resource Center, which helped represent Davis, was cut by 70%, leading to the departures of most of the center's lawyers and investigators. According to a later affidavit by the Executive Director the "work conducted on Mr. Davis's case was akin to triage. There were numerous witnesses that we knew should have been interviewed, but lacked the resources to do so." The appeal stated that the testimony of the prosecution witnesses had been coerced by law enforcement personnel. The petition was denied in September 1997, with the court ruling that claims of improper law enforcement approaches should have been raised earlier in the appeal process, and the court could not usurp the jury's role to evaluate the evidence offered during the trial."

Uranus as a Significator

At the time of death, Uranus was opposing Davis's natal Uranus at 0 degrees of Libra-Aries. Uranus oppositions occur in every individuals chart at age 42-43, often marking a turning point in life, and coincide with disruptions, and unexpected difficulties. In Davis's case this transit contributed to his final chapter in life-execution. Uranus was equally prominent at his arrest.

Death does not occur unless it shows in both the natal and progressed charts. Davis was a 2 degree progressed Pisces. His progressed Jupiter was at 0 degrees of Virgo opposite his Sun. In April 2011, Neptune moved into Pisces conjuncting his Sun and opposing his Jupiter in his seventh house of courts and open enemies. (Jupiter rules the law, lawyers.) Neptune-Sun transits sometimes occur in those facing death. At the time of death Neptune was within a 2 degree orb of his Jupiter.

The Winter and Summer eclipses of 2011 fell in his 10th-4th houses. The fourth house often indicates, 'the end of the matter', in certain cases, death. (You need not fear death just because of an eclipse in the 4th. The entire chart must point toward it.)

The Arrest

Davis's arrest occurred on August 19, 1989. The most prominent aspect in his chart at that time was Uranus, at 1 degree of Capricorn, squaring his natal Uranus at 0 degrees of Libra. Also, Saturn at 7 degrees of Capricorn would shortly square his Sun at 16 degrees of Libra. Planets show us patterns in life, and this pattern points to Uranus and Saturn as a major significators in his life and death. At the date of Davis's execution the planet of sudden, explosive, and unexpected events was almost exactly where it was at the time of his arrest, but in the sign of Aries, this time, opposing his natal Uranus. Three 7 year Uranus cycles would pass before the outcome of his arrest would be revealed, and Uranus was in an almost exact opposition at the time of his execution.

Venus was squaring Uranus in the sky on August 19, 1989 at 1 degree of Libra-Capricorn. This 'sky transit', not only affected Davis, but the world at large. Venus-Uranus events relate to unexpected, unpredictable situations. In his natal chart it 'set off,' the Uranus (and Pluto) square that was occurring at the time. Transits like this will often 'set off,' prominent configurations and transits in an individual's chart, leading to events that unfold due to the nature of the configuration. The events leading up to his arrest happened suddenly and without warning.

On September 16-17, 2011 just days before the execution, Venus opposed Uranus in the sky, a configuration we were all subject to again. As at the time of his arrest 22 years earlier, this same configuration 'set off,' the Uranus opposition to his Uranus in his birth chart!

The World Was Watching

The Venus-Uranus opposition of September 16-17 brought much media attention to Davis's case. Worldwide protests occurred and there was a vigil outside the death row where he was held. Venus in Libra rules the law, and as a result of this configuration, the death penalty in America has been being called into question.

Davis's final words were, "the incident that happened that night is not my fault. I did not have a gun. All I can ask... is that you look deeper into this case so that you really can finally see the truth. Davis asked his family and friends 'to continue to fight this fight'. He said, "For those about to take my life, God have mercy on your souls. And may God bless your souls."

A Chart Fulfilled

Davis's death fulfilled the placements in his natal chart. His execution makes us aware of the dangers involved when a society invokes the death penalty. Whether his innocence or guilt is ever proven or not, we are faced with the absolute certainty that a government can in fact, convict an innocent person of wrong doing and take their life as a result of erroneous information. In this respect, we are all at risk as long as the death penalty exists. The question is, what will we as a society do about it, and what constitutes beyond a reasonable doubt.

Leslie