What about Edward Snowden?

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 1^st 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.