The Pope and the President at the Dark of Moon—
Pope Francis has a Sagittarius Sun in very close degree to Donald Trump’s Moon. This often can show a “simpatico” perspective when people meet.
Since the Pope’s Sun is also at his North Node, the President’s Moon connects with that as well. This is a sign of a “karmic” relationship, one that will change both men. The President will want to ingratiate himself to the pontiff.
Surprisingly enough, because of the position of the nodal axis in their horoscopes, these men may experience a strong sense of déjà vu. With his Aquarian Moon, Pope Francis will seek to impress his message on the President.
Both men have their Sun sign (symbolizing how they “shine”) conjunct the North Node (destiny point). This indicates that pride and satisfaction in a job well done occurs when they command the center of attention. The Pope projects humility and a need to serve, yet he is not an unassuming personality. He stepped up to the opulent Vatican because he may well have believed that only he could curtail the habit of wealth by those in power.
The President responds to praise and projects a need to be the best. When he campaigned that “only he could fix it” — in reference to a multitude of issues— it was heartfelt, regardless of whether or not he can.
The meeting of the two men is to take place at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, which is where popes traditionally live. Pope Francis however, chose to live in a gatehouse since he eschews the trappings of wealth.
Nonetheless, he recognizes that the President needs to be received on a stage that he will respect. The timing of the meeting at the the dark of the moon suggests a tremendous possibility of profound connection.
I wouldn’t expect a John Boehner moment, but the pope certainly can impact the perspective of Donald Trump.
Whether that impact reflects in any significant policy will show as the Gemini New Moon unfolds.
I find this shocking. Especially as Trump’s budget comes out today eviscerating programs to help the poor…a segment of the population the Pope has dedicated his life or serve. Then we have his healthcare bill that will leave millions of people uninsured, including vulerable children; not to mention eliminating those with preexisitng conditions. I can not make sense of what you are predicting when we have seen, not only a mentally unstable man leading this country, but a meanspirited and vindictive approach to his relationship.
Totally understandable, Portia. Trump’s perception of himself is distorted by his habit of surrounding himself with people who mirror that perception. Yet when he sits down with Pope Francis, his desire to connect with this man of sacred power may tip him in the direction where he actually hears the pope’s message. This is why the pontiff has chosen to meet him in a setting designed to stimulate a sense of awe.
Whether it truly changes his policies is unlikely, but the president will not be comfortable feeling there is no “deal” to be made with this particular spiritual leader.