Patterns for the nation are encouraging. People will feel more empowered and in a mood to clean up messes and analyze the economy(Progressed Moon in Virgo trine U.S. Pluto and sextile U.S. Fortuna).  Oct. 5^th is energizing and offers a boost for dealing with our allies (Mars trine U.S. Sun). On Oct. 7^th, another boost in confidence energizes the U.S. economy(Mars trine U.S. progressed Jupiter)but on that day our role as World Cop and Peacemaker is called into question as we deal with limitations and restrictions (New Moon conjunct U.S. Saturn exactly in H10). Oct. 8^th is a very fortunate and happy day which can bring something to cheer about (Venus retrograde trine U.S. Sun exact), during which period, innovation and new approaches allow us to reinvent and restructure our economy, especially via the tech sector (Uranus retrograde sextile U.S. Pluto); there is an optimistic attitude as well as a genuine improvement of the economy (Jupiter opposite U.S. progressed Neptune, sextile U.S. Pluto). During the month, slow and gradual changes are implemented that do not rock the boat (Saturn trine U.S. Uranus).  The second half of this month is very good for continuing a conservative restructuring of the government and the executive branch; however, the problem of overspending can loom once more (Pluto sextile progressed U.S. Saturn but opposite U.S. Venus). Oct. 20^th is a good day to make progress with talks or contracts (Mars trine U.S. Mercury).

For President Obama, on Oct. 3^rd and again on the 11^th, he will have aggravation and be irritated (Mars square his Sun, square his Ascendant).  From the 7^th - 15^th, he is forced to deal with secrets and enemies with more realism(Saturn semi-sextile his Neptune, semi-sextile his Pluto in a Yod). On the 8^th, he will try hard to please people and be likable (Venus retrograde square his Sun). On the 14^th, an excess of talking means he will likely be campaigning and "on the stump" (Jupiter quinqunx his progressed Mercury).From the 15^th through the 31^st, and on to Nov. 6^th, he'll be under lots of pressures and tension (Pluto semi-square his Ascendant; Pluto quinqunx his Moon; Mars square is Pluto). From the 16^th-20^th, he can make good use of energies (positive aspects from Jupiter to his Saturn and Mars). On the 19^th-21^st, there can be some surprises and upsets requiring a drastic change (Uranus sesquiquadrate his Sun; Mars square his Uranus as well). On the 26^th, a fortunate but extremely busy period - his most active - finds him preparing for the midterm elections (Uranus sextile his progressed Jupiter; Mars conjunct his Midheaven). On the 29^th, he is overoptimistic (progressed Moon semi-square his Jupiter).

Looking ahead past the November midterm elections, old hopes won't let go but drastic changes in relationships are required, and he may be forced to dissolve willfulness (Neptune station direct exactly on his progressed South Node in H1, opposing his Uranus exactly in H7). This is big news, a big deal, and would indicate that he loses a large part of his power base as a result of these midterm elections. He also will have certain relationships end around Nov. 13^th, leaving him feeling out of touch (progressed Saturn square his progressed Ascendant), but on Nov 15^th he'll get an ego boost and have a greater opportunity for success (progressed Moon sextile progressed his Midheaven). 

[To the question if Obama is a positive or negative influence on our country, an interpretation of his horoscope is as follows: he aspires to be our superhero (his natal Sun conjunct U.S. Node in Leo) but is bringing limitation and hard work (his Solar Arc Node conjunct U.S. Saturn at 14 Libra), and constant turbulence (his Uranus/Node opposite U.S. Moon; U.S. Uranus conjunct his Moon) to himself and the nation, and can be a drag on recovery (his Saturn conjunct U.S. Pluto in H2, and opposite U.S. Mercury in H8).  Because of a manipulative approach to deal-making regarding funding and taxes, his may be a distasteful legacy (his Solar Arc Pluto conjunct his progressed Mercury in Libra H8).  But overall, he can be the instrument for our nation's positive transformation (his Pluto sextile U.S. Venus/Jupiter/Sun).]

In the MidEast, Israel all month, and especially on Oct 8th, suffers grim indicators showing the potential for sudden events such as a bombing that could bring a lot of deaths (Mars in Scorpio; Venus in Scorpio station retrograde on his South Node; Uranus retrograde square his progressed Uranus in H8, opposite his Jupiter). A weakening pattern continues (Neptune opposing Mars).In Week 3, there is the need to be realistic and not overly idealistic, especially regarding events that deliberately disrupt peace talks (Saturn conjunct its Neptune). Benjamin Netanyahu was born with a pattern in which too much appeasement is not good (much Libra including South Node, Sun, Moon and Neptune);he has to be the lone warrior(Aries North Node) but unfortunately may be somewhat hobbled now (Neptune opposite his Mars). Strong caution and pragmatism is required (Saturn in Libra will conjunct his Neptune). Iran's horoscope in general has a surprising combination that is usually associated with being beneficial in some way to Israel's reputation and standing (Iran's Jupiter is conjunct Israel's Midheaven/Moon). During this era, especially in January to late February 2011, a happier aspect for Iran begins (Jupiter/Uranus conjunct Iran's Moon, and trine its Jupiter). Nuclear events vis-à-vis Iran are not showing any particular problem at this time (Pluto unaspected).