Venezuela is heading into an election this weekend which if played fairly would see the downfall of autocrat Nicolas Maduro, who took over in 2013. His administration has overseen a wrecking of the economy of the oil-rich state with GDP down 80% and has precipitated the emigration of eight million people, a quarter of its population. Despite promises to pull back on corruption, which eased US sanctions briefly, the election is likely to be rigged as the Opposition party streaks ahead in the polls.
The favourite Maria Corina Machado has been banned from standing on trumped up charges so she is campaigning for Edmundo González, a year-old former diplomat. Many of her campaign staff and volunteers have been arrested. Observers say the regime will meddle to the end, setting the stage for a contested result and possible post-election violence.
Venezuela, 5 July 1811 3pm Caracas, is edgy this year with tr Uranus opposition the Mars in Scorpio through until early 2025; with a disruptive Solar Arc Sun square the Uranus later this year into 2025. And an undermining SA Neptune conjunct the Sun come 2026/27.
Maduro’s First Presidency chart 19 April 2013 2.05pm, has a yod onto control freak Pluto which makes sense and a forceful Sun Mars in Aries which is catching the final tr Pluto square this September to late November = frustrated, high-risk, trapped. With two legs of the yod being buffeted by tr Uranus square the SA Moon and tr Saturn square both the natal Jupiter and SA Jupiter over coming months. If the start time is accurate then he will being give a sharp elbow in the ribs come mid 2025 onwards with tr Uranus conjunct the Midheaven.
His personal chart, 23 November 1962 9.03pm Caracas, has a stroke of luck and a confidence boost now till early August, followed by a disruptive, possible violent few weeks till late September; with jeopardy through December into spring 2025. If he does finagle his way through to a tainted win, he will face his moment of significant change as tr Uranus moves to opposes his Mercury and Sun in Sagittarius from July 2025 into 2026.
Thank you. So much struggle across the world just now, hoping for change for future generations.
I just looked up the chart of high achieving equestrian Charlotte Du Jardin who’s withdrawn from the olympics following allegations of animal abuse…quite eye opening I thought.
Talking to oneself is reckoned to be the first sign of decline, so I am going to indulge, the posts have been overwhelmingly re the USA election and yet if one takes a wider look at the broader picture, the fate of a recent communist country in the Caribbean does matter and has implications elsewhere. Venezuela has become a hub for other communist countries, Cuba has sent many doctors, Russia is an ally so is China
Thank you. Always as well to widen one’s perspective and see other parts of the world where there are even greater problems.
The desperate emigration of so much of Venezuela’s population, about 8 million people so far, has impacted and even destabilized so many other countries throughout the Americas, just as the flight of millions of Syrians has caused so many problems for the emigrants’ destinations in the Middle East and Europe. Yes, extreme political and economy problems in one country can definitely have wide-ranging consequences within the region and beyond.
I wish for better days for both Venezuela and Syria.
Thank you Marjorie and all contributors for a wide range of deep astrological and other insights.
The initial count for the election gives, allegedly, victory to the communist party under Maduro, since there are numerous reports of every trickery conceivable this would appear questionable. The longer the communists stay in power the more difficult it will be to regain freedom.
So we can expect more emigration from that unlucky country.
Venezuela is now a communist country, since the ill fated time of Hugo Chavez, another Fidel Castro. What happens next will be quite important for that area of the world, the present occupant is supported by an extremely well funded and rewarded officer class in the military.