Poor Keir Starmer from whom the proverb ‘be careful what you wish for’ must be echoing round the walls of No 10 as one political sinkhole after another turns up for him to trip into.
Not all the political disasters are of his own making, though Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s missteps which have spooked the markets and upset pensioners, look like misjudgments. As one commentator put it she played a bad hand badly.
There is a tone-deafness about his responses, an inability to put across a message that the electorate would appreciate or to bat back the standard opposition brickbats. No one sensible wants another mega-child abuse inquiry but he somehow made it sound as if he was covering up the problem. Not giving winter fuel payments to wealthy pensioners makes fiscal sense but he/the government have allowed themselves to be cast as death-dealing scrooges.
There are now questions being asked about whether he’ll survive to the next election or whether Labour will survive in power after that.
His chart is under increasing pressure with a devastatingly confused Solar Arc Pluto conjunct his Neptune exactly now followed soon by SA Sun conjunct Neptune. Then tr Uranus will square his Uranus after mid 2025 with late 2025/26 being totally logjammed by SA Mars conjunct his Sun Pluto.
The two Labour Party charts, 27 February 1900 and 12 February 1906, point to shocks and high insecurity before mid 2025, deep uncertainty and worries in 2026/27 – and hints of splits in 2026 with a sense of failure and setbacks in 2026/27.
Rachel Reeves, 13 February 1979, is irrevocably tied into Starmer with a yod in their relationship chart of Saturn, Neptune, Sun, Venus sextile Pluto inconjunct Mars which is being shaken at the moment by tr Uranus opposition the Saturn and tr Neptune opposition the Pluto throughout 2025 – and worse tr Uranus into Gemini opposing the Neptune, Sun, Venus in from July 2025 and through 2026.
Her own chart which is stubborn and fairly single tracked minded with Mars, Sun, Mercury in Aquarius square Uranus in Scorpio, trine Pluto and sextile Neptune hints at a degree of over confidence in patches through 2025. But tr Neptune into Aries from April and tr Uranus into Gemini by July will create/accompany major setbacks and escalating challenges, continuing on into 2026.
Another pitfall awaiting Keir Starmer which will not play well is his personal friendship with Tulip Siddiq, a junior Treasury minister, niece of the ousted former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, at present under investigation for corruption.
Tulip Siddiq, 16 September 1982 London, is a Sun, Venus, Moon in Virgo which will chime with Starmer’s Virgo Sun and Jupiter in Pisces. She also has a volatile Mars in Scorpio conjunct Uranus which will be rattled within weeks and again throughout the year. Starmer’s relationship with her is running into trouble and perhaps splitting later this month into early February. With further disappointments mid year into 2026.
“In the middle of the journey of our life I found myself within a dark woods where the straight way was lost.” Dante Alighieri, Inferno
Add On: For all the fur flying between Musk and Starmer, which may or may not have something to do with the UK moving against social media and denting Musk’s empire the real aggravation is between Trump and Starmer. To a degree Musk may be doing his master’s bidding. The Trump/Starmer relationship chart has a composite Sun Mars at one degree Leo so catching the tr Pluto opposition now exactly and on and off throughout 2025. There are ripples of discontent on Musk/Starmer but nothing like as notable.
What does seem to rile Musk is the UK. His Uranus sits on the UK’s Ascendant square the UK Capricorn Sun, with his Sun nearing the UK MC; his Saturn opposition Neptune square the UK’s Pluto; and his intransigent Mars in Aquarius opposes the UK’s Saturn. The relationship chart has the Solar Eclipse rattling the composite Sun last October and this coming March; with tr Neptune Saturn into Aries causing more confusion over the next several years.
No idea why so any suggestions gratefully received.
Too much too soon is definitely the feeling I am getting. Starmer has claimed he wanted to emulate the 1945 Labour administration. What he has forgotten is that during the Second World War the likes of Attlee and Bevin had been key ministers in Churchill’s government and already were largely responsible for running domestic policy. They were able to use that experience to remake the country. They were aided by fact that massive reconstruction was unavoidable because of the amount of war damage and the population were used to high taxes and following central government dictats such as rationing. Even so the U.K. teetered on bankruptcy for a number of years. There was nearly a decade of quite severe austerity post 1945 where all efforts went into rebuilding the economy. Although the Labour Party manifesto in 2024 said this was going to be a priority the reality has been that Starmer’s government seems to be simply throwing more money at an already dysfunctional public sector and its workforce at the expense of everything else
Quite interesting to compare the election chart of 5 July 1945 which brought Attlee’s government to power and the current Labour government. The 1945 chart has the Sun conjunct Saturn and North Node in Cancer. Mars Venus and the Moon are in Taurus. Neptune is at 3 Libra. Pluto and Mercury are in Leo. Because of delays in counting military votes from overseas it was not until 26 July 1945 that Attlee became PM by which time the Sun was conjunct Pluto and Mars was in early Gemini. The election chart with the Sun conjunct Saturn is tough but responsible. The Neptune conjunct the UK 1801 Uranus shows the desire to remake the country along idealised and perhaps in the long term unrealistic lines. It is worth noting that in 2025 Neptune will be moving to oppose its location in 1945 and will be conjunct Saturn there in 2026. This may indicate that post war welfare state dream starting to unravel.
In fact looking at the outer planets it seems that in 2025 to 2026 both Pluto in Aquarius and Neptune in Aries will be at half cycle from their 1945 positions while Uranus in Gemini will have completed a full cycle. Saturn in Aries will be squaring its 1945 locations from late 2026 into 2027. This looks like a major shift in then post Second World war order for the UK and for the rest of the planet as well.
This is interesting thanks Hugh, it makes sense.
What do you see in the 1945 chart, compared to today, about information, glamour and illusion (Neptune – Mercury)? (Planetary returns, on the principle of ‘checking in on themselves’ or meeting challenges related to their original positions, are a powerful motif) I guess at the end of WW2 there were dreams of rebuilding the country for the wider population, kept very sternly in check by the actual reality of lack of resources – the UK was on its knees, but the promise of technology and science was great.
I’m particularly interested in Neptune in this respect, both then and now – the higher octave of the Moon (homeland?) – which could easily represent a glamour of both dreams and idealism (positive) and lies and deceit (negative). The spirit of our age seems to mostly focus on the latter – it is a challenge to maintain positive hopes and visions in today’s world!
Thanks, Hugh for an informative post. “ Too much too soon”………and yet they were elected because people believed they could do it all at once. They are now lambasted both for trying too much and not doing enough. Neptune and delusion seem to be writ large here. Is the change of sign into Aries going to help do you think? Maybe in company with structured Saturn, or is my desire to see our country settle down at last colouring my view?
Thanks Hugh, most interesting regarding the post war period and austerity. The Cancer Sun/Saturn/NN of 1945 makes so much sense, particularly in light of the massive slum clearance and rebuilding after the war. Like today, there was a housing crisis, with men returning from war to wives and children whose housing needs weren’t met and for a period, families lived in mobile homes and caravans. A solution was the construction of temporary homes called ‘prefabs’, some of which were so well constructed they are still standing today.
But the difference between then and now is that the nation was not so divided – perhaps Neptune’s residence in Libra demonstrates this – people were more willing to come together to rebuild the country. An influx of migrant workers, particularly from Ireland as well as the Caribbean helped us build the motorways, infrastructure and rebuild cities such as Coventry. In fact the standard of living back then compared to today was basic to say the least.
‘The Festival of Britain’ in 1951 was launched at a time when the Labour Party in government were losing popularity and the festival – the idea of Labour cabinet member, Herbert Morrison – was intended to lift the spirits of the British people following a period of post war hardship, promoting a positive, more prosperous future. It was funded by the government at the cost of £12 million and promoted technology, science, arts and design and architecture. The 50s style which continues to be popular even today flourished during and after the Festival of Britain. Bright, primary colours and futuristic, modernist designs, chrome, clean lines and curves contrasted starkly with the previous decade’s gloomy, wartime colours. The Blitz had wiped away any remaining public taste for Victorian neo gothic over-embellishment. The festival was a huge success internationally.
During the Summer of 1951 when the festival took place, the North Node was also in Pisces, and perhaps this shows how a Pisces North Node can be visionary and even hopeful during a time of economic struggle, because Britain was more or less bankrupt during the post war period. In June 1951, with Neptune and Pluto in sextile at 16/17 of Libra and Leo, the NN formed the focal point of a Yod.
Maybe it’s too easy to be nostalgic, because in reality the first half of the 50s was tough for all, with rationing still in place until 1953, even so, the government of the time were able to lift the nation out of its gloom. But Starmer has thus far failed to set out a more imaginative and beneficent vision for the country’s future, rather he emphasises austerity and cost cutting. The latest report is that the government are planning cuts to disability benefits, yet again making the government look mean and even after people have suffered during COVID and lockdown resulting in lowered income and higher bills. At some point the NN will oppose Starmer’s Sun/Pluto in Virgo, and I doubt that will be easy for him.
It’s also worth bearing in mind, as I try to be fair to the Starmer government in this context, that many democracies are in crisis and struggling at the moment and that post pandemic economies inevitably suffer for years, even decades before recovery begins, indeed following the plague of 1345 (please correct me if I’m wrong) it wasn’t until the 1370s that economies worldwide even began the process of recovery.
After several weeks away, I returned to this site a couple of days ago. Disappointing to encounter the same old political hissing and spitting going on that drove me from it in the first place. Astrology please, without the venom. I can get all I want of that on X.
Quite agree. It is a bore. Personal political opinions and inclinations need to be put directed elsewhere. When the astrology does not align with anyone’s personal hopes then it is OK (within limits) to question the interpretation but astrology is not a comfort blanket that will confirm what you want to hear. To mix metaphors.
The Pluto/Venus conjunction in Libra in the composite chart for Starmer and Siddiq can lead to relationships that are destructive to one or both parties. It lies close to the UK 1801 Uranus which is going to be increasingly activated by the upcoming transit of Neptune and Saturn into Aries. One of the thing that caused eyebrows to be raised early in Starmer’s premiership was his fondness for freebies, gifts and some of the other finer things in life perhaps reflecting that domiciled Venus in Libra in his chart. This has led him into some perhaps unwise associations.
The other key figure for Labour at the moment is Ed Miliband whose energy policies are likely to be as important for the Labour government succeeding and failing in its growth strategy as Reeves financial policies. I note that the composite chart for Starmer/Miliband has a Pluto/Uranus in Virgo opposition Saturn/Chiron in Pisces. The composite chart for Reeves and Miliband has Pluto in Libra square Saturn in Cancer and Venus in Capricorn. This suggests power struggles between these individuals.
At the moment the U.K. looks on the verge of another sterling crisis. Looking at past examples in 1956, 1968, 1976 and 1992 Venus was in a Cardinal sign
and was either in Libra or aspecting planets in Libra when the crisis occurred. My guess is that if things are going to unravel in a major way financially it will be in the Autumn of 2025 when Venus will be conjunct the U.K. 1801 Uranus about 15 October opposing transiting Neptune and Saturn and trine Uranus. This is also likely to be the time of the run upto the next Budget
Sky News reported yesterday that No 10 was taken aback at some of the reactions to Reeves policies and maybe a closer eye should be kept on her rather than just trusting her.
On the Milliband side there is a close family relationship and of course Milliband will need lots of money for his plans. That will cause a clash if Reeves has to make cuts. Also Milliband was instrumental in persuading Starmer into politics. He ensured Starmer got a safe seat and backed Starmers bid to be PM.
I agree with Hugh that we could see a sterling crisis this year. The government should have gone for growth first before announcing big spending plans. Or focused on less.
@Susy
Totally concur, this government should have prioritize the economy and then be able to improve public services, instead they have focused on their natural base. I noticed on another thread the comment from newspapers headline: “George Soros wants to save the UK from itself” the irony of this line, this is the man that made a fortune out of sterling.
There are now murmurs that Starmer met and may have been close to the Awani Bangladesh party which was ousted in their native country for corruption.
Today’s FT: ‘Sir Keir Starmer met a senior member of Bangladesh’s ousted ruling party last month, despite the Awami League facing accusations of embezzlement and of allowing its security forces to kill protesters. The UK prime minister met Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury, the ousted mayor of the city of Sylhet and a key party figure, at a dinner held by Labour in Glasgow’s Crowne Plaza Hotel in December. The pair were photographed talking at the black-tie event held for Labour party backers. The meeting was the culmination of decades of bridge-building between the Awami League and Labour that have helped the UK party win key parliamentary seats and make inroads with Britain’s Bangladeshi community.
However, corruption allegations levied against certain members of the former Bangladeshi —have raised questions about the wisdom of the long-forged relationship between the two parties.’
Starmer has made some bitter enemies, he complains about Elon Musk interfering in Politics, is this the ‘Pot calling the Kettle Black?’ Why our politicians thought it was a good idea to assist Kamala is beyond me. I wonder if Musk has some info on Starmer that would be embarrassing if it was made public.
Pluto’s move into Aquarius certainly seems to have upset things.
Once Neptune leaves Pisces, will the ever so effective methods of deflect, conceal and obfuscate, lose either their appeal or their efficacy?
Your comment of the pot calling the kettle black brings to mind Jess Phillips on x, hoping to influence the US election: “Which are the swingiest states. I am planning to stop Trump and want to go to US version of Nuneaton”
Whether she joined other labour volunteers in the US or not, I do not know.
Musk recently accused Phillips of being a rape apologist for her lack of action on the Pakistani serial child rape/torture scandal, she then faced online threats. The perps were thankfully swiftly charged and dealt with.
It turns out that she has previously made the same accusation; “rape apologist” on three separate occasions to three others via twitter.
That appears to be the actual definition of a “crybully”.
Perhaps a few sharp motivated political journalists could uncover the truth of the rape gangs and why the truth went unreported., It would save a conventional costly enquiry, assuming that were allowed to publish their finding
God help them if they try. Time and again anyone who has raised this issue has been in the line of fire. Repetitional savaging is the least of it, so it would seem.
The times are very much changing. Hope springs eternal now there there is a global interest in the rape/torture gangs and what appears to be a decades long extensive cover up.
Could having Uranus now firmly in Aquarius combined with the Neptune moving out of the nebulous Pisces, be a sign of positive change?
From: the Telegraph 07 January 2025,
Elon Musk has ripped the cloak of deceit off one of Britain’s most disgusting scandals
“Lucy Allan, who was the Conservative MP for Telford from 2015-2024, explained to me how even those who do try to fight for the victims are thwarted and obstructed. After she’d met survivors in her Shropshire town, Allan started speaking out in Parliament. The pushback was intense. “There was a co-ordinated official response by people in positions of power. Shaun Davies, Telford Council Leader (now the town’s Labour MP), immediately published a letter to the Home Secretary stating that no inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) was necessary. He backed up his assertion with claims that we now know were false. Multiple senior men were asked to be co-signatories to his claims and they all readily agreed.” Instead of trying to right heinous wrongs, Telford councillors set about discrediting the messengers. Lucy Allan was accused of “lying, causing division, racism, being unbalanced, irrational, stupid and motivated not by a desire to help victims but to score political points. This narrative was relentlessly pushed for as long as I campaigned on the issue. It had the intended effect of ensuring that the voice I sought to be for victims would not be heard.”
Could not agree more.
I thank the gods that Starmer is our Prime Minister at this time, rather than one of the loons from the Tories or others. It is a hellish time to be PM, following the Tory wreckage of the last 14 years, and he is likely to be the only decent progressive leader in the G7 in short order. That’s a tough place to be, but it needs to be a principled one. The classroom analogy is that he is a decent, thoughtful, ordinary kid in the midst of a load of frothing bullies. He’s not perfect, certainly, but the attacks from the right wing press are relentless, and no matter what he does he is criticised. This may be the Pluto-Sun-Neptune described in the solar arcs…
but I have a question about your interpretation Marjorie. Sun Pluto is a pretty intense combination in anyone’s birth chart, and in Virgo it is forensic – a fine signature for a director of public presecutions, one could say, and an indicator of both hard work and service to the public (10th), surely? Noting that solar arc Mars comes to meet this conjunction within the next year, I think of two energies: one is the activation of the original natal conjunction, and the other is something more war-like. Neither of them feel particularly ‘stuck’ to me, especially in the tenth house which is clear for all to see.
Read your post with astonishment. You must be the only person in this country ‘thanking god’ for the gift of this over-promoted ideas-free and charisma’s bypass PM. From the tone of your writing it is clear that we are still in tribal country, your hatred of the Conservative Party blinding you to the evidence that we have amateurs in government, ‘lead’ (I use the word advisedly) by somebody barely fit to be a middle-ranking pen pusher. And as for that hoary chestnut the right wing press, I suppose that is all media excepting the BBC and the Guardian. There is a recent why the red tops and the broadsheets represent the overwhelming majority of people if this country. They talk common sense. Oh and as you worship Sue Kneeler perhaps you could find out for us why he can’t clothe his wife and buy his own specs!
Penelope, You need to calm down or go elsewhere. Inflammatory opinions are not enlightening.
Believe me SA Mars conjunct Pluto is not something that can be spun as positive.
Falling into the binary trap of the other lot are useless really does not address the key problem which is that none of them are worth much.
I guess that any PM of the time is going to have tough transits in times like these- but I take your point on the solar arc Marjorie. However the assertion that ‘they’re all the same’ is a cop-out… people seem to have very short memories about the corruption and scandal of the Tory government, a hundred times worse that anything Labour has done. The times are demanding we each choose a path: one path is fighting for truth and decency and the future of the planet… the other path is hatred, destruction and fascism.
Agree with Lisa. The red-tops and broadsheets mentioned above have worked overtime to memory-hole the disaster of the last 14 years of government. The coda of Neptune in Pisces has not obfuscated that manoeuvre in the eyes of those they wish to gaslight.
Elon Musk’s Moon is conjunct Starmer’s Sun Pluto in Virgo, his Sun in Cancer is conjunct Starmer’s Mars (quincunx Saturn). No wonder Musk is engrossed with Starmer.
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I do wonder what it must be like for Starmer and his family living in Downing Street. They are not a political family and like to keep their lives quite private. And here they are, living in a new home where their husband/father is constantly in the public eye, getting bad press and under enormous pressure. I recall reading that Starmer needed to be buoyed up a lot before Christmas. Normal life must be difficult. It makes me wonder if at some point rather than being ousted, Starmer may just resign.
The rumourmill says that they don’t live together. He just brings his wife out for photo calls- allegedly. As for living at Number 10, generally the PM opts to live above the shop at Number 11 as it is the more spacious residence.
@Linda
Interesting comment, there is something artificial about Lady Starmer’s appearances, maybe she is not a natural politician’s wife, not that I would describe Sir Keir Starmer as one.
Come 20th January Mrs Trump will be moving to New York not the White House to be with their son.
Next year Pluto transits his Saturn in Aquarius. His authority will be dragged down even further, perhaps the final blow? . Maybe Starmer will stagger from one calamity to another until then? Sun/Pluto is a conjunction in his chart. Both rule fixed signs . Sun in Leo, a need to lead and be the King? Pluto in Scorpio, 8th house of Politics and other people’s money. Argol, was present and prominent in the Labour’s Election Chart Win . A fixed star with immense power. Vivian Robson stated it is a star with instant Karma. Given the fact there was very little detail in Labour’s Manifesto . Although what has been stated since – was a surprise for many – is it Argol’s Karma? For many of us who have lived through several Elections, new Government, it certainly has been an astonishing time.
There is an interesting critique of Starmer’s body language on ‘Have It Out With Galloway’ on PressTV this week. One guest examines Starmer’s fearful and scowling looks along with his lack of sincerity or passion that does not inspire anyone about him. There are some clever people can read this stuff.
Given Elon Musk’s aggressive targetting of Starmer it would be nice to see an add-on regarding their connection (and possibly with Trump/Vance too).
Goodness!
Elon has certainly gotten under someone’s skin and might well be an important element to consider in Starmer’s chart. Musk is certainly a component to his dark woods at the moment.
Shooting the messenger and misdirection in one fell swoop.
UK’s Head of Counter-Terrorism Policing AC Matt Jukes is currently probing Elon Musk over his posts on pertaining to the grooming gang scandal. Matt Jukes served as Borough Commander in Rotherham from 2006-2010, which coincided with a peak in child sexual exploitation by Pakistani grooming gangs. Jukes faced significant criticism for his mishandling over the issue, which remains ongoing. “
He really doesn’t like Starmer’s government but across Europe – both Macron and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have also expressed concerns about Musk’s political interventions. Macron suggested that Musk was attempting to “intervene directly in elections,” while Støre found it “worrying” that a billionaire with significant social media influence is inserting himself into the politics of other countries. Musk has openly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as well as far right figures in the UK.
Creating a common villain can be quite handy. Allegations like “intervene directly in elections,” serves politicians who are desperate to change the narrative. If there were solid evidence it would be known far and wide but the smear stands. Will they now choose to focus on electoral integrity or merely seek punitive actions on one man?
We might ask ourselves, are the leaders tara mentioned above, also exercised about some other interfering billionaires?
Americans Soros and Gates are so often warmly welcomed in Europe.
Recently Bill Gates and Larry Fink were guests at 10 Downing St.
What was that all about, I wonder?
The enclosed headlines give just a taste of how a particular narrative can be cultivated.
Vanity fair declares:
“Globalist George Soros Is Trying to Save the UK from Itself”
“Elon Musk Won’t Stop Meddling in European Elections, and World Leaders Aren’t Having It”
How might the synastry of Soros and Musk compare, I wonder?
Sorry, I was replying to Val. I think we’ve agreed to disagree about some things, so there’s no need to jump on my comments. I’m sure you’ve got better things to do and we don’t want to bore the others readers of this site going over the same ground.
Sorry, my comment should be under Louisa’s post!
Transmitting Neptune is opposed to his mercury and my solar fire says being misunderstood by people. Later Saturn will join Neptune…says confidence in decision making is shaken
What does MakeMake do…as that could be heading for his moon
Transiting atropos is conjuct his natal Uranus
Labor party has gone to the digs. Look what albo has done its gone all lefty. Really, srarner does have a lot yo answer for as once head of CPS abdvthose poor children.
International word salad bot, along with a few other comments in this thread. Very Pluto in Aquarius.
Marjorie, re another inquiry; people think one is necessary because the abuse was so much worse (involving torture) than was made public before. These gangs were, possibly still are, more widespread than we realised, and the dereliction of duty by so many different officials – police, councillors, politicians means there needs to be an inquiry into these aspects of what happened, so that people who failed to do their jobs, possibly lied, looked away, and/or deliberately covered up, need to be brought to justice. They were culpable.
I hope this is what Pluto opposition Mars on the cusp of Aquarius and Leo signifies, for all our sakes.
It is a good thought but look at the experience of inquiries. They cost a fortune, go one for ever and no one acts on the recommendations. There has to be a better way of tackling massive screw ups like this
See https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/10/telford-model-more-effective-child-abuse-inquiries-former-chair
Yes they could try implementing the Findings and Recommendations of the previous one. And any immigrant convicted should have been deported the day they finished their sentence
One of the 2026 Virgo/Pisces eclipses may well sweep him away from no.10, especially as transit Pluto will also be shaking up his fixed Saturn in Aqua (c.South Node) at that time. I found him underwhelming as leader of the opposition, if others found him likewise he lacked much personal goodwill to help him through these early months. The extended UK cold snap is highlighting the fuel issue as well. I wonder about other Labour candidates, Andy Burnham is one to watch for the future potentially.
I still find it hard to process how he even became Labour leader in the first place. Zero personality + zero charisma = Labour leader? Hmm…..! Maybe it’s those who voted him in who need their heads checked.
Everyone with a modicum of intelligence gets it, that things are in bad shape and need to be addressed but not with the ‘sledgehammer do everything all at once now’ strategy they appear to be following. No know how in how to make changes palatable and phase in. At this rate Labour not going to make another 4 years. More short term Labour needs to do a Tory overthrow, i.e. ditch him and rethink some of the tone deaf policies they are stubbornly implementing.
The fact is that Andy Burnham is not a Member of Parliament so unlikely he would take over from Starmer – without knowing the astrology I’d look in the direction of Wes Streeting, who is personable and a very good communicator and Angela Rayner, the Deputy PM, has ambitions. Another comment here says Labour may “not make another 4 years”. They have a massive majority and will not need to call an election. Turkeys don’t vote for Christmas!
Yes, but the right wing press will try to force them all the same.
@Sandra Jones. You make a valid point. If it comes to pass the Andy Burnham is offered a seat in any upcoming election/by-election (I’m not sure if there is a “safe” seat for Labour anywhere at present), then clearly internal moves would be afoot to oust Starmer. I’m sure Marjorie has looked at Burnham’s chart in the past. Might be worth another look in the near future.
I think after everything that’s happened since Brexit, then Boris and Truss – boring was very attractive.
Labour won the Election because Farage split the right wing vote and even Conservative supporters had had enough of their own party. Starmer achieved no improvement on what Corbyn had done in 2019 – didn’t convert anyone to his cause. That’s fundamentally his problem, no-one actually wants him; they just don’t want others.
As to why he was elected leader of Labour. In 2019, Corbin suffered Labour’s biggest defeat since 1983 so that probably caused membership to go for someone with less cult of personality. The final round of voting finished in early April 2020 – a couple of weeks after lockdown started. Indeed, his boring demeanour would have looked attractive compared to Boris who was floundering around missing emergency meetings and declaring Covid as nothing to worry about and promising it would all be over in a couple of months.
“Everything all at once now” is very apt description of one of the major failings of this government. There is a definite sense of gates being rushed without sufficient forethought. Just sorting out the U.K. government finances, the economy and energy would be a challenge. This administration also wants to tear up local government, transform the NHS and overturn recent education policy as well. At the same time they have managed to get in a pointless spat with the incoming US administration. This is with a PM who spent a good part of his initial months in office out of the country. One can’t help feeling that Starmer can’t possibly be able to control all this activity.
Virgo is not a sign which can see the wood for trees and Starmer also has Jupiter in Pisces which will also have confusion about what to prioritise. I’m surprised that his Libra mercury/moon/venus aren’t more politically charming but he seems to express this aspect of his character by changing tack frequently. Before he was elected, my major criticism was that I didn’t know what his policies were; it turns out he didn’t either!!
Pluto will transit his Mars/Uranus midpoint this year. Mars is in Cancer the 4th home, with Uranus in Virgo 6th house of work, with the midpoint in Leo. Leadership surprises at home to do with money ( transiting Pluto) and politics. However, next year Pluto transits his Saturn – authority – if he survives that testing time then he may continue. Yet his leadership will be sorely tested and to state what he kept saying during the Election debates – “change will come!
As with Trump, it seems unlikely that Starmer will complete his elected term of office.
Yes, JD Vance will be eyeing the remainder of the term plus two more I should think.
The 22nd amendment of the US Constitution states that a vice-president who succeeds more than two years into a president’s unexpired term may be elected President twice in their own right, but if they succeed less than two years into a president’s unexpired term (i.e by Jan 20, 2026 in this case, they may only be elected President once in their own right.