Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum think tank, renowned for its annual Davos meeting where investors, business leaders, political leaders, economists, celebrities and journalists meet to chew over global issues, is reeling after a whistleblower let fly.
He had been preparing to stand down in 2027 after allegations of him presiding over a toxic workplace culture where sexual harassment was not properly investigated and Black and female employees experienced discrimination. An internal investigation cleared him but now it is alleged he manipulated the organisation’s research to curry favour with governments, that he misused WEF funds and asked staff to promote him for a Nobel Peace Prize. All hotly denied.
In a statement the WEF declined to comment until the new investigation is concluded, beyond saying that “while the Forum takes these allegations seriously it emphasises that they remain unproven”.
Schwab, 30 March 1938 Ravensburg, Germany, is a self-reliant, hard-edged Sun Saturn in Aries; with a risk-taking Mars Uranus conjunct in Taurus trine Neptune. He would delight in attracting publicity but would dislike interference with his plans. His Jupiter in Aquarius is sextile a can-be-charming Mercury Venus in Aries and square the Scorpio North/ Taurus South Node axis and Algol. Not a man much given to sentiment or sympathy, veering towards arrogance.
The WEF was founded 24 January 1971 Geneva, which gives it an Aquarius Sun trine Pluto in final degree Virgo; with a high-finance Jupiter Neptune and Mars conjunction in early Sagittarius. Jupiter Neptune can be idealistic, a guru-chaser or it has associations with inflated, unrealistic ambitions where money is concerned. The WEF has tr Pluto conjunct the Sun exactly now and running on and off till late 2026 for a period of breakdown and reconstruction – major pressures for change. Plus tr Uranus will oppose the Mars this July and then the Jupiter and the Neptune in 2026 for a period of high anxiety, jolting shocks and scandals.
Schwab himself has tr Uranus opposition his Scorpio North Node in the second half of this May and again in the first months of 2026. That may sound obscure but a Scorpio Node does have a capacity to strip away former possessions/ securities to bring about an understanding of what really is important in life. Neptune at 2 degrees Aries mid June to late August and again on and off till January 2027 will undermine his confidence – and 2026 will bring more jolting upsets from tr Uranus in Gemini rattling several of his midpoints.
Not that he is ultra-important except for what he represents – the uber-wealthy ruling the world. Twas always thus.
The gods of change and chance ushering in a new era perhaps. There was nothing much to suggest that Pluto moving through Libra from 1971 would be an especially money-minded phase. Though perhaps Neptune in Sagittarius, redolent of Neptune in Leo and the Roaring Nineteen Twenties may be more relevant.
Quite a few fixed stars of interest in the WEF chart. The Aquarius Sun, now in Pluto’s sights, aligns with alpha star Gieda Prima in the constellation Capricornus. So although in Aquarius, a distinct after-taste of Capricorn remains, and makes me think of the traditional ruler of Aquarius, Saturn, too. Gieda Prima is associated with the Tarot’s Wheel of Fortune card, which seems appropriate for this organisation. There’s also the hybrid nature of Capricorn to consider – goat-footed Pan jumping into the Nile to escape the giant Typhon, and growing a fishtail as a result. If Pluto is the giant Typhon now pursuing the WEF’s Sun, what might it morph into to escape?
“The constellation Capricorn has a great influence over human affairs portending major changes in such areas as climate and political customs. Along with the sign, the constellation is also noted as the “Mansion of Kings.” Unfavorably situated with regards to lunar eclipses, it indicates major storms, especially at sea.” [Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.36.]
Another one, like Trump, after a Nobel Peace Prize. As if it absolves them of all their sins!
With regard to the WEF one wonders if it was Pluto about to enter Libra with its Venus ruler in 1971 that handed so much power to moneyed interest. This was particularly the case in the west where the business elite has dominated the political elite since the late 1970s and led the drive to globalisation. This has rather run off the rails in recent years not least in part due to the fact that in Russia and China the political class represented by Putin and Xi has refused to be subordinated to business interests presumably because these countries don’t have a democratic systems that can simply be manipulated by money. One wonders if Pluto in Capricorn will turn out to be the apex of that money dominating politics process at least until Pluto reaches Taurus. The problem with money is that like alcohol it can be a good servant but a very bad master
100%. The Plutocrats would-be technocrats will find Aquarius/Gem/Aries a totally different ball game to the Cap/Taurus/Pisces years they’ve been enjoying milking the hell out of…
Must be one of the most reviled people on the planet right now along with Soros – another ancient arch manipulator and destroyer of economies raised during the third reich. Schwab’s father was director of a Nazi affiliated engineering company. Hardly surprising to learn Schwab presided over a toxic culture ! All that Aries – bombastic, aggressive and self-seeking and with Mars in Taurus – steam rollering everything and everyone in his way with not one shred of empathy. The so-called “Great Reset” is truly sociopathic on a global scale.
Yay.Hopefully a takedown.His absurd outfits -straight out of the Star Wars franchise-further created his persona -a likeness to a member of the evil Galactic Empire.
A beautiful description. Schwab always reminds me of Emperor Palpatine in the Empire Strikes Back, minus the latter’s wit and charm. Nothing sadder than old men clinging onto wealth and power.
Thanks Hugh.
The arrogance of Klaus-how could people take a character so seriously.
Very cult.