US Vice-President Joe Biden was born November 20, 1942 in Scranton, PA, at 8:30 AM according to published reports, and US President Obama August 4, 1961 at 7:24PM in Hawaii. In astrology, synchronicity describes the relationships between two people, and the style and ability with which they interact.
The President and Vice-President are quite different, and many of their interactions will not be without tension, and differing opinions. Joe Biden has four planets in Scorpio: Sun, Venus, Mercury and Mars squaring President Obama's Sun, Mercury and Uranus. A square represents interactions/events that occur with a struggle. But, squares can lead to action. Both men have a stellium, or group of planets in a fixed sign. The President, Leo, the Vice-President Scorpio. An association like this can be very good, or very bad, one way or the other. A prominent example of a Leo-Scorpio couple is Bill and Hillary Clinton. Both have strong personalities, have publicly clashed and certainly had their problems.
Leo's are showmen, and this sign represents show business. It doesn't matter what the profession is, these people are on stage, perhaps accounting for Obama's comfortable style. For a Leo, there is nothing but the best. Scorpio's love secrets except when it comes to their own private life. They have a tenancy toward extremes and secrecy. Scorpio's often have keen judgment, and are shrewd, skeptical, and are not easily fooled. Joe Biden's widely known temper is due to his Mars in Scorpio at 12 degrees and Mercury at 21 degrees. Mars in Scorpio individuals, especially when Mercury is involved are often know to blow up at the slightest provocation. The fact that Pluto squares his Mars adds fuel to the verbal fire. All fixed signs are stubborn. As a rule they have strong personalities and definite positions on all matters. They may be slow to move, but once they do watch out, they are impossible to stop!
Any time you have two people born with Pluto in different signs you have 'generational differences.' Joe Biden is a man born of the Pluto in Leo generation. Pluto rules the collective consciousness, and represents the 'consciousness of the era or time Pluto is in that particular sign.' Pluto entered Leo in 1938 and remained, except for a brief stint until the late fifties. Those born of this era are the 'flower children,' whose vision inspired the social revolution of the sixties. Pluto in Leo represents the individualist, those who did not want to conform for the sake of conforming. It represents the 'me' generation. Leo rules the fifth house of creativity children and social events. Thus, the advent of some of the most creative artists of the century, and the reason for widespread use of drugs to feel good during that ear. Pluto in Virgo is a different experience entirely. Virgo is the ruler of the sixth house of service and work, and Pluto in Virgo people are the yuppies of the 80's and 90's-the two career families, with two cars and two income homes. Pluto was in this earth sign from October 1956-July of 1972 with a few breaks when it entered Libra. Pluto in Virgo led top the renewed interest of a more natural health care and products lifestyles, holistic medicine and a dedication to preserving the earth and natural resources. Pluto in Virgo individuals relate to the desire being of service to society, and many of those born during this time have a desire for desire for purity and perfection, attributions of the sign Virgo.
Mars is the God of War, and with President Obama's Sun at 12 degrees in Leo, it is squared by Biden's Mars at 12 degrees in Scorpio. This means clashes of will are more than possible, they are probable and issues related to ego, assertion of will and power will occur. This combination leads to strife over who gets to shine and who gets to follow. There is often much anger, but on a positive level, they may energize each other.
Mercury rules communication and the two men have very different styles of communicating. President Obama's Mercury is in Leo at 7 degrees, giving him a flair for speaking, and the ability to make spellbinding speeches. Biden's Mercury in Scorpio is different, and in spite of his reputation of saying too much and having a temper, there can be a Scorpio tenancy toward secretiveness, and when the two sit down to communicate anger can interfere with reason. Their two Mercury signs are square to each other which often makes communication difficult. Biden's Pluto in Leo is at 7 degrees creating a conjunction within 5 degrees to the President's Mercury. This gives the two the ability to investigate any subject and get to the bottom of the matter. The Pluto individual (Biden) is likely to dominate, and they can have a transforming effect on each others ideas. When the combination works negatively, the individuals are likely to experience mistrust and engage in secret investigations, spying and talking behind each others backs. Obama is likely to become irritated by attempts of domination or coercion. Joe Biden's 0 degree Taurus moon squares Obama's Mercury meaning that communication is apt to be difficult in terms of understanding practical, everyday affairs. While the President is operating on an intellectual level in terms of style of communication, Biden can respond on an emotional level giving rise to difficulties and Obama is likely to perceive him as overly emotional and Biden can respond as viewing the President as nit-picking, at times.
Neptune and Uranus play prominent roles in the relationship between these two men. While Uranus can be exciting and dynamic it can also indicate unpredictability, volatility and changeability.
Neptune can indicate empathy and compassion as well as a psychic bond, but it is also the planet of illusion, delusion and confusion. Another prominent connection between the two men is the Uranus-Moon conjunction. Biden's Uranus at 2 degrees in Gemini conjuncts Obama's moon at 3 degrees of Gemini. This transit indicates a relationship that is likely to be changeable,sometimes unstable and the individual's feelings about each other are subject to change. Obama's Uranus at 25 degrees in Leo also created a wide square to Biden's moon,which represents the emotional side of his nature and it would indicates a unique relationship. This is a lot of Uranus, and while such transits can indicate a certain amount of excitement, more often than not, indicates nervousness, disagreements, and irritation.Moreover, Biden's Sun is in conflict with the President's Uranus, meaning Obama will ultimately rebel against the unpredictability and, or touchiness of Joe Biden. Joe Biden's moon in Taurus opposes Obama's Neptune in Scorpio in a wide orb. This can indicate subtle psychological difficulties and Obama may seem vague or elusive to Biden, and there is often lack of clarity in this combination, or at times even deception or confusion. On a positive note it can indicate a subtle intuitive link.
The President's Neptune at 8 degrees of Scorpio squares Biden's 7 degree Pluto in Leo,indicating major differences in economic, spiritual and sociological goals that can lead to unrealistic communication about joint finances, and there can be a different approach to ecological policies and philosophical viewpoints. There are sometimes difficulties brought about related to large scale changes beyond their personal control. Obama may at times regard Biden as oppressive or power hungry and they could at worst drive each other to distraction through destructive types of psychological interaction. The two men share a Mars-Neptune conjunction in Scorpio. On the positive side, this can create intuitive insights into situations, but more often than not there is confusion,and at worst, deceit or dishonesty, or a lack of understanding between the individuals. The conjunction is squared by the President's Sun creating even greater cloudiness in ideas and even anger. Joe Biden will likely view the President as an impractical dreamer, at times. It is no surprise that Obama will then view Biden as impulsive and lacking in sensitivity. Joe Biden's Neptune in Libra squares the President's Venus indicating a relationship that may be based on many impractical dreams, and lead to grave differences relating to money and financial affairs, and insincerity can sometimes enter the picture. The President may regard Biden as elusive, deceptive and unreliable, and Biden will view Obama as lacking in awareness. They can give each other faulty or impractical advice, even though their intentions my be good.
On a positive note Biden's Neptune trines the President's Jupiter and Moon while sextiling Mercury indicating a relationship where the dream may continue to regenerate itself and remain alive throughout the partnership. albeit a marriage unlikely made in heaven.