Edward
Snowden was born on June 21 1983 according to the web resource Wikipedia, and
this places his Sun at 29 degrees of Gemini. What comes to mind almost at once
is the fact that transiting Jupiter just entered his 1st house
(solar houses), where it remains for the next year. This alone suggests that
his troubles may not end up being as bad as one might think, considering the
situation he currently faces. He has been accused of leaking highly classified
surveillance programs as a contractor for the National Security Agency, and at
the time of this article he is reported to be in route to Russia. It appears
that he also has the support of Wikileaks, an organization with aims of
protecting journalistic integrity worldwide.
Gemini is a
sign of communication, and language is important to this sign. When this sign
is prominent in astrological chart the individual is attracted to high tech
gadgets, or as in Edward’s case a high tech career path. He is also reported to
have an interest in the Japanese language and culture. With Pisces on the cusp
of his career sector, and Neptune as the most elevated planet, he has
gravitated to a career that embraces secrecy which Neptune rules. It could also
make him quite mysterious and illusive, as slipping out of the country would
seem to support.
Startling
events are often associated with Eclipses, and within the past 4o days or so
there have been three of them: there were two Lunar ones and one Solar. Solar
Eclipses speak of dynamic events, and often crop up with great speed and
urgency. The Solar Eclipse took place at 19/20 degrees of Taurus, and falls in
his house of social connections as well as radical causes. In this regard he
has become a leader of sorts, putting him at potential risk in order to benefit
the masses. As to whether his motives are pure (or not) one can not speculate
without knowing him personally, but it would be fair to say that his actions
thus far has fit this description, and almost to a “T”.
The most
recent Lunar Eclipse contacted exactly his natal Jupiter, and this has already
activated several issues connected to this planet. Jupiter governs foreign
lands, the law, journalism and the truth, travel, publishing and higher
learning/teaching. As we can see by these key phrases, almost all of them describe
what he has encountered already. This Lunar Eclipse also contacted transiting
Neptune, suggesting that we don’t have a total picture of what is actually
going on. In time we are sure to have more revealed, and suspending any
judgments is best for now.
So what lies
ahead for him according to his chart? Using the transiting planets,
progressions and solar arc techniques it appears that he may find a safe haven
after all. Coming up he will encounter several transits affecting the income
sector, including financial challenges. However he also has fortunate planets
activating the same region, suggesting he will find answers or solutions to
these challenges. When one’s life
changes and profound new chapters emerge, the planet Pluto is sure to be
active. In his case he has transiting Pluto opposing solar arc Mercury, hinting
at actions he must take in respect to something or someone else…in this case
his spoken words have pit him against the US government causing him to “start
over” in another country. With his natal Jupiter and Uranus in close company to
one another, he is sure to love exploring other cultures and most likely will
adapt easily.
Transiting
Jupiter will also contact solar arc Mercury, especially by early March 2014.
This hints at good news of some kind, so until then we will have to wait and
see what happens. What we do know for sure is that his natal North Node is in
Gemini and to find any chance of happiness in this lifetime Edward will have to
learn to stand by his convictions by demonstrating them through thoughts and
ideas…even if it goes against what others expect of him.
