The sweeping changes and chaotic transitions that have troubled the world since 2011 are gradually releasing (Uranus leaving its square to Pluto in cardinal signs). This drastically transformative and revolutionary pattern will see two further peaks in mid-March (Mars in Aries) and January-February 2016 (last close square), after which some relief is indicated. Meanwhile, a different energy has been enhancing ESP and creative imagination even as it sends hard science on a baffling quest (Neptune in Pisces until 2026).

January 5^th brings disruption and agitation to a head (Full Moon at 14 Cancer opposite Pluto and square Uranus), but also holds the promise that sensible behavior will prevail (Saturn sextile Venus). The 14^th is lively and fortunate for celebrations (Uranus sextile Venus) but the 15^th brings frustration and blockages (Saturn square Mars). Weakness of will can be seen on the 19^th (Neptune conjunct Mars), which bodes poorly for military effort. Pleasures are important on the 19^th-20^th (Jupiter opposite Venus), and patience helps by the 20^th (New Moon sextile Saturn). Retreaded diplomacy kicks off on the 21^st (Mercury station retrograde conjunct Venus). Some tensions relax by the 25^th (Pluto ending exact square to Uranus), and by the 31^st, positive results can move forward (Pluto sextile Mars).

Pressures and power plays mark the first week in the U.S. (Sun/Pluto opposite U.S. Sun), with rebellion likely (Uranus square U.S. Sun). People are not adverse to expressing their displeasure and arguing their point of view (Mars trine U.S. Mars; Jupiter sextile U.S. Mars). Matters involving funding for domestic programs reach a peak on the 5^th (Full Moon in Cancer conjunct U.S. Sun in H8). Things can get ugly on the 9^th (Mars conjunct U.S. Moon), with themes of healthcare and freedom finding easy expression (Uranus, from U.S. H6, trine U.S. Ascendant). Luckily, the first half of the month offers spiritual inspiration (Neptune trine U.S. Jupiter), and serious accountability through the 24^th (Saturn sextile U.S. Midheaven, square U.S. progressed Ascendant). Fighting aggressively on the 19^th-20^th will relate to transformation of spending and the economy (Mars trine U.S. Jupiter; New Moon in H2 conjunct U.S. Pluto). The last week reveals dramatic polarization over expenditures (Uranus squares U.S. Sun in H8) as well as old problems regarding our role in the world (Pluto square U.S. Saturn in H10).

For President Obama, 2015 in general is helpful for a career transformation (Solar Arc Pluto semi-sextile his Midheaven, sextile his Uranus), especially regarding his corporate dreams (Solar Arc Neptune entering Capricorn; t. Pluto in his Capricorn H11), and he will be making sober and serious plans (Solar Arc Mercury trine his Saturn). A pattern of risk-taking, arrogance, extravagance and entitlement revolves around money matters (Solar Arc Jupiter opposite his Mars; t. Uranus in his Aries H2; progressed Mars square progressed Jupiter, from a natal opposition), but there can be sadness, estrangement from family, and ill health, even hospitalization (Solar Arc Moon in H6 opposite his Saturn in H12). He can't see himself clearly (t. Neptune in his Pisces H1); does a lot of brooding (progressed Moon in his H3); takes action by fiat (progressed Mars sextile is Node in Leo); but is blocked in his role and beliefs by the law (t. Saturn in his Scorpio and Sagittarius H9 and H10). (Actually, by his karma!) Secrecy and much talking without substance is seen as hypocrisy, and he is likely to make serious mistakes regarding his presidential legacy (progressed Mercury entering Scorpio square his Jupiter, from a natal opposition). Although this is the peak year of his tenure, especially mid-February (progressed Saturn station direct conjunct his progressed Midheaven/Saturn midpoint; t. Saturn conjunct his Midheaven), when he is most unfettered (his Ascendant trine his progressed Uranus), his willfulness and secrecy undermine his place in history. Nevertheless, he has a measure of love and popularity (his progressed Sun semi-sextile his progressed Venus), and good help from close ties (t. Jupiter in his Leo H7).

January is a turbulent month for Obama (Neptune opposite his Pluto, conjunct his Chiron), though he can enjoy more freedom in the first half (Uranus trine his Sun). The 7^th holds anger or an accident (Mars opposite his Uranus). He will fight to contain his anger on the 17^th and 21^st-23^rd (Mars square his Moon, opposite his Pluto), and will remain cautious with his words (Saturn trine his Mercury). Look for an important speech on the 21^st (Mercury station retrograde conjunct his Ascendant). He'll be down the last week (Saturn opposite his Moon), but helpful allies will bring benefit by month's end (Jupiter conjunct his Descendant).

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