For the world, a nice pattern for romance begins the month (Venus conjunct Mars). However, debt and other matters block economic recovery around the 6^th (Venus station direct quinqunx Pluto). From the 12^th to the 24^th, and especially on the 17^th, though too idealistic (Jupiter opposite Neptune) there is good potential for revisiting peace treaties or diplomatic negotiations (Mercury station retrograde sextile Venus). From the 19^th on, hard work regarding religious and cultural matters will be required (Saturn into Sagittarius). Some excitement is likely on the 23^rd (Venus trine Uranus), but pressures peak on the 25^th (Pluto station direct) and frustrations are obvious by the 26^th (Mars square Saturn).

            For our nation, we continue to feel huge transformation, especially on the 25^th (Pluto opposite U.S. Sun), and a turbulent new beginning (Neptune square U.S. Neptune) but are under a wonderful pattern for innovation, especially in the communication field (Uranus sextile U.S. Mercury). New ideas lift transportation matters on the 3^rd (progressed Moon trine Mercury), and growth is seen during the first week (Jupiter sextile U.S. Jupiter), with a benign and safe pattern during the month's first half (Saturn sextile U.S. progressed Pluto). Mid-month indicates a hopeful fresh start by the 13^th (Solar Eclipse conjunct U.S. Neptune in H9), and a positive turning point for the economy by the 16^th (progressed Vertex conjunct U.S. Pluto in H2), along with cautious and serious plans and talks (Mercury station retrograde conjunct U.S. Saturn in H10). By the 25^th, we are in better shape for a leadership role (progressed Moon trine U.S. progressed Node in Leo), and by the 29^th, drive and energy find us in a formidable position (Mars conjunct U.S. progressed Ascendant).

For President Obama, the first few days are celebratory or nice for vacationing (Jupiter conjunct his progressed Venus). He feels freer all month (Uranus sextile his Ascendant) and hopeful, though unable to express many feelings (Neptune trine his Neptune, opposite his progressed Pluto). He is now past his peak (Saturn leaving his Midheaven). On the 7^th, he can engage in teamwork or conflict with a partner (Mars conjunct his Descendant). On the 13^th, a fresh effort to find funding, perhaps for his presidential library, kicks off (Solar Eclipse conjunct his Mars in H8). By mid-month, a large-scale project gets underway (Jupiter conjunct his Pluto), but from the 18^th through 21^st, he can exhibit impatience, willfulness, or explosive anger (Mars conjunct his Uranus/Node). He matures during the last third of the month (Saturn sextile his Jupiter) but finds himself under extreme pressure from allies on the 25^th (Pluto station direct quinqunx his Sun exact), and is quite irritable on the 30^th (Mars square his Moon).

Ben Carson (9/8/51, Detroit MI, time unknown) finds this an enjoyable month (Jupiter conjunct his Venus/South Node) but can feel furious on the 10^th-11^th (Mars conjunct his Pluto). He'll be overspending on the 25^th (Pluto station direct square his Jupiter exact), and can perform well in debates on the 27^th (Mars conjunct his Mercury). From the end of November onwards, however, he will probably see a drop in popularity (Saturn conjunct his Venus/South Node, square his progressed Mercury/Moon).

Donald Trump vis-à-vis the United States shows a mixed pattern. He can energize the people but be deceptive (his Sun/Node conjunct U.S. Mars, square U.S. Neptune). He presents an ideal (his Neptune conjunct U.S. Midheaven), but can help or hinder the economy (his Venus/Saturn conjunct U.S. Mercury, opposite U.S. Pluto). Without doubt, his firebrand style stirs anger and fires up the people's feelings (his Moon opposite U.S. Mars; his Mars opposite U.S. Moon). Thus, he's no sure bet for "fixing" America!