US President Barack Obama was born Barack Hussein Obama II on August 4, 1961, 7;24 PM in Hawaii, according to his birth certificate published widely on the internet. It is probably one of the most widely circulated birth certificates in history as anti-Obamaians have tried unsuccessfully to prove Obama was not born in the US, thus disqualifying him from serving in the highest office in the land. Yesterday, Moveon.org sent out an email urging supporters to force CNN newsman Lou Dobbs to stop covering those who say Obama was not born in the US. So, the President's very birth certificate continues to generate controversy. President Obama is in a a period that will be marked with indecision, questioning, lack of clarity and focus, and he may not know who his friends and enemies are, and may well be disappointed by some closest to him. If I could speak with him, I would say, trust no one. His spouse, Michelle, may be going through a difficult period in some way. This is signified by the generational Neptune opposing Uranus, now exact for those born throughout much of 1960 and 1961 (Neptune is at 25 degrees of Aquarius, retrograde) It is exact until September 7, 2009. It returns exact again, in January of 2010. During this time, the President's wife, children and even friends are at risk in many respects, both physically and in other ways, and they may have trouble adjusting to the limelight. His enemies will make themselves known, and some will turn out to be close to his inner circle. Neptune oppositions relate to confusion and deception in relationships and there is confusion relating to the actions/motivations of others' as well. Unpleasant memories may be stimulated, but intuitive rapport can be at it's highest level. There is often erratic behavior, or what appears to be erratic behavior with this transit, and there is often confusion of goals and objectives as well as a lack of cooperation in obtaining goals and objectives. Disruption of the personal life frequently occurs, and of course the Obama's may miss the simple pleasures of their former, less public life. There is often secret or not so secret opposition, dealing with unfamiliar people, and in general this transit relates to difficulties concerning corporate monies and insurance companies, business and taxes, credit and the financial markets. This transit will aid in the confusion and/or deception relating to health care reform and changes in the tax system until it enters Pisces in February of 2012. The President will face some formidable enemies. This is considered a 'karmic' cycle. Between now and late September Mr. Obama is at risk himself, both personally and physically, as Saturn joins his Mars at 22 degrees of Virgo, becoming exact August 24-September 1. Saturn/Mars is considered the 'accidental transit,' and is sometimes indicative of accident and personal injury. It is a time of hard work with no time to rest and the President will go to work full force in achieving his goals and objectives, but there will be trial and opposition on every corner. Work will remain difficult for the time and there will be great disharmony around him. Saturn-Mars indicates feeling somewhat abused, used and people with this planetary combination often express themselves harshly, and at times there is treachery. This same combination will make him resolute in his goals to change healthcare and tax reform, but I foresee many obstacles throughout the summer, the least of which is the fact that his popularity, once at an all time high is now slipping. The last eclipse on July 22 fell in Mr Obama's 12th house of secrets, secret enemies, and opposed Saturn, the heavy hand of responsibility, and he is now working behind the scenes to accomplish his goals. President Obama's health is at risk from injury or sickness during the solar eclipse of August 5, 2009 as the moon directly opposes his Leo Sun at 12 degrees of Leo which lies in his 6th house of work/health. An eclipse opposing the Sun is often indicative of troubles involving health, the men one is surrounded by, and it will probably relate to Michelle in some way. It will be a tiring time. The first half of September is pivotal for both the President and the United States and the world, as we once again experience another of 5 Saturn-Uranus oppositions which relate to complete change and revolution. The first opposition came just before the election in November of 2008, and fell in Mr. Obama's second and eighth houses. These houses are referred to as the axis of desire and relate to money, banking, 'corporate money,' taxes, sex, insurance, even death. The eighth house if representative of 'forced' change and transformation, and the end of old ways of doing things one way or another. As the Saturn-Uranus opposition falls within 2 degrees of President Obama's Mars, he is entering into a period of time where there will be much bickering, disharmony and threatening situations, both personally and in terms of entities abroad. Nothing is easy anymore. It's all about money. So, September is a month of transformation as it begins with Mr Obama's Mars conjuncted by Saturn, and opposed by Uranus in Pisces at 25 degrees. Unexpected and shocking events will abound. The full moon on September 4th is at 12 degrees in Pisces opposing his Pluto within 6 degrees and Mars in a wider orb of 10 degrees. This means it is a dangerous time for the President, and there will be heavy media coverage of the issues surrounding him. A full moon opposing Pluto can mean an eroding or loss of power, and it deals with issues relating to the media, crime, sex, gangs, drugs, power struggles, deep seated issues, and power struggles that come to the fore. The President's chart is not separate from the Country in that whatever is going on will be mirrored by the situations in the US. Mercury goes retrograde in Libra, (the sign of law and justice) on September 7. The last time we had a retrograde Mercury in Libra the original bailout was passed, the TAARP funds agreed to, and we now know the plan was seriously flawed and/or underfunded. It is likely this retrograde will deal with the ramifications of the original bill. (see blog written on Oct 4, 2008:Welcome to the Revolution, Part11:The Bailout/fleecing of the American taxpayer) The Saturn-Uranus opposition (read blog-Welcome to the Revolution-September 26, 2008) becomes exact the week of September 7th, and is followed by a New Moon at 25 degrees of Virgo. The New Moon is within a few degrees of the President's Mars which rules his 8th house. Again, matters will come to the fore involving 8th house activities--banking, taxes, the financial markets, secrets, sex, death. Moon conjunct Mars is indicative of agitation, women, accidents, frustration, exhaustion and disharmony. So, no matter how you cut the pie, Mr. Obama's mettle will be tested and honed in September. I believe it is strongly possible that between now and fall there will be a major worldwide situation/event that unfolds. Finally, the last major transit that is operating in the US President's chart is Pluto opposing Venus. Cancer/ Capricorn rule the 6th and 12th houses of Obama's chart relating to health, work, secret enemies, issues that are secret and hidden, and behind the scenes activity. Pluto-Venus relates to the girl's/ women in his life and this would include his daughter's who are undoubtedly going through a change of lifestyle and his wife and other women in his life. The transit is indicative of issues relating to the opposite sex, at times it indicates heavy burdens on the marriage or relationship and/or a spouse going through a difficult time. It puts the President at risk to those who would create scandal, and the three females closest to him- his daughters and wife- would also be at risk. As the President's chart mirrors the Country, the Pluto-Venus opposition relates to issues involving money, finance, banking, media and the very well-being of the country, itself. There is some measure of protection and luck however, and it comes in the form of Jupiter on Barrack Obama's ascendant.Jupiter is the planet of luck, wealth and expansion, and represents 'universal brotherhood and understanding,' in the sign Aquarius. It is exact August 15-22, and will give him the ability to project warm energies to the world, and there is a greater chance achieving success with this planetary help. Tomorrow, I will release a newsletter detailing the August Sky, and why it is so important to the world. Leslie