FRANCE: ON THE PRECIPICE OF CHANGE?
An astrological look at the upcoming snap elections in June/ July 2024
Please note that this is not a political analysis, but a purely astrological approach. If you must know: I wholeheartedly dislike politics, and I also do not assume that anyone cares about my personal opinions, so therefore, I keep it simple and focused on the only thing that matters here, which is a respectful treatment of classical Western astrology.
On June 9, French president Emmanuel Macron has announced, after being defeated by Marie Le Pen’s party in the European elections, that he was dissolving the National Assembly. He has called for new parliamentary elections that will take place on two dates: the first round will be held on June 30 and the second on July 7, 2024. A victory for Le Pen is widely anticipated after the disastrous results for Macron.
I’m going to look at the astrology for both dates, using predictive methods and including the Arabic Parts. See this video for a brief explanation of this ancient technique:
I’m not trying to predict the exact outcome. Instead, I want to examine the astrological conditions under which the snap elections, a politically risky maneuver for Macron, are happening. I will also mention the presidential elections 2027, although they are not the main focus of this article.
June 30:
What strikes me instantly is the presence of the fast-moving planets Venus and Mercury in the 4th house, along with the exact conjunction of the Sun with the IC. The IC is the 4th house cusp and describes one’s familial, ancestral background, where one comes from. In a nation’s chart, it is the roots in the home country. The 4th house is the house of family, home, as well as the archetypal mother, and in France’s chart, the archetypal sign of the mother (Cancer) and its ruler (Moon) occupies this house while the opposite 10th house (house of the father and public status) is occupied by Capricorn, the archetypal patriarch. The current Cancer Sun directly conjunct the “root“ of the country can mean quite literally an illumination of/ intense emphasis on national core values connected to the country’s very foundation. Venus has just been conjunct the Part of Fortune (health, physical appearance, success, reputation, money). Venus represents love, pleasure, money and also very straightforward, women. So a woman or female influence is very clearly visible here. It’s noteworthy that the Part of Fortune is ruled by the Moon, which is also in the sign ruled by the Moon, Cancer. This country has a strong, mythical connection to its roots in the form of Marianne, the goddess of liberty and symbol of the French Republic. This can be seen in the deeply characteristic awareness of the French people when it comes to their culture and identity (something that the strong influx of immigrants and globalist values has not yet managed to fundamentally alter).
The transiting Moon will be conjunct transiting Chiron in the early morning hours of June 30 (polls will be closed in the late afternoon when the Moon will have entered Taurus). The Moon-Chiron conjunction right near the AC (1st house cusp, physical identity and attitude towards the world) is significant as it denotes a feeling of anger, frustration, fear, even violent currents waiting for a trigger to allow them to erupt. Imagine a person who is always on edge, has a wounded ego or feels that their personal power is impaired. Now translate this to a collective condition and you have the overall mood for the election, coupled with an exact square to transiting Mercury in the 4th house – the collective mind (Mercury) is focused on the homeland, but challenged by a sense of frustration and possibly delusion or deception (trine transiting Saturn in Pisces in the 12th house, the house of the individual and collective subconscious, hidden things waiting to be brought to the surface, the dark underbelly/ “underworld“, places of confinement and isolation). I would interpret this as a dealing with karmic issues concerning the homeland, something that must be addressed and become aware (the feeling of frustration already is on the surface with Chiron’s transit) so that a new beginning can be made, also implying a sense of going into isolation/ hiding that is necessary in order to reflect and end a cycle that no longer functions; in this case, quite possibly a tendency to move away from the previous political orientation, triggered by a woman (Venus) touching on the country’s deeply rooted themes of national, home and family values, and spiritual ancestral connection.
Saturn’s transit through Pisces highlights the danger, but also the loss of, illusions, the abandonment of idealism, and no longer sweeping things under the rug or accepting to be mollycoddled or gaslighted. However, France’s power and maturity, if you will, has yet to reach the surface as Saturn has yet to move into Aries, still in the 12th house, a placement that speaks of a sense of impaired power, so this might not yet be the moment of true growth and change for all to see, as the Saturn-ascendant conjunction only occurs in April 2027 due to Saturn going retrograde in the meantime. By that time, the process will have been completed and we might see a cut or ending, reality check, or possibly limiting circumstances that force a nation and its people to confront reality and grow up in one way or another. It could certainly indicate a new government and leadership because Saturn represents authority and governance. Interestingly, the French presidential elections fall perfectly in line with the astrology of imminent change. They are scheduled for 11 April 2027, with Macron no longer being eligible due to having completed two consecutive terms in office. (Macron’s reasoning for the snap elections in 2024 is to prevent the far right from rising in the 2027 presidential vote, a move that might very well backfire.)
On April 11, 2027, the aforementioned ascendant-Saturn conjunction in Aries will make an exact trine to transiting Mars in Leo – two dominant fire signs supporting one another, meaning possible aggression, disputes, protests, violence around the election date and/ or the appearance of a very strong and charismatic authority figure with the power to change the nation’s course. Transiting Venus (representing a possible female contender) just separated from a conjunction with the natal Part of Courage aka the part of Mars, fighting, will power, dominance, and will leave the 12th house around May 6, 2027 and make a conjunction with the ascendant and Saturn. This could indicate a new female ruler such as Le Pen governing the country and, as mentioned earlier, an increased potential for violence surrounding the election. And then there is the exact conjunction between natal Mars and transiting Uranus (a long transit providing ideal grounds for themes of revolution and conflict). This aspect occurs in Gemini in the 2nd house (finances, national and individual values and wealth). A similar theme is mirrored in the exact conjunction of transiting Jupiter retrograde and natal Uranus in 5th house Leo (transiting Mars just having passed over Uranus as well). In a nation’s chart, the 5th house stands for (recreational) collective gatherings, entertainment/ celebrities, and children. It’s possible that this could pertain to war with foreign nations, although, given the strong “personal“ dimension with the ascendant’s involvement, I’m more inclined to think in terms of the country’s internal situation. Of course, it might very well be both. Attacks on children, or domestic terrorism, for example attacks happening at public events, are also possible around this time.
Mars is currently building up to a conjunction with Uranus in Taurus in the coming weeks (exact on July 15, 2024) in France’s 1st house. Mars, the archetypal warrior and trigger-puller, is in detriment in steady, earthy, slow-moving Taurus and can hint at repressed anger but also a great deal of stubbornness and goal orientation. This placement indicates immense staying power and determination that leads to serious eruptions when provoked. It can indicate actions pertaining to a war, either internal affairs or open conflict with a foreign country such as Russia, which naturally comes to mind in these times that we’re in.
July 7:
No fundamental changes compared to June 30, except for the Sun having just transited the natal parts of Fortune and Victory (meaning: MAJOR activation of the parts’ themes), and Mercury having moved into Leo (5th house), setting up for a conjunction with natal Uranus, adding a mentality that hints at unpredictability, but also a will to change or even overthrow the status quo, something that could get quite messy.
In France’s progressed chart (progressions show an inner development, simply put, whereas transits show the general, external “weather“ conditions) we see some interesting hints at imminent change: the Part of Nemesis (ruled by Saturn, indicating death/ endings/ limitations/ confronting reality) is conjunct the MC, and the presence of the progressed planets in the 8th and 9th house show that there is certainly a degree of “change of heart“ involved, as the publicly visible status and reputation (10th house) results from the beliefs and inner psychological transformation taking place in the 9th and 8th house, respectively. We also have an exact conjunction of the progressed ascendant and the native Part of Fortune and Part of Victory (wealth and success, joy) plus the progressed Part of Spirit (soul, spirituality, intentions, purpose, decisive action) conjunct the natal Moon. That is a powerful, highly emotionally laden sentiment and a deep inner calling for reconnecting with one’s roots as a nation and definitely points at strong “right wing“ values. The progressed MC (public image) and progressed Part of Victory are in the 12th house, meaning that currently, the nation’s optimism and public perception is somewhat “underground“, but having separated from a conjunction with the natal Part of Courage (ability to stand up for oneself), there is definitely something brewing beneath the surface. Remember, what goes on in the 12th house of the subconscious is bound to become visible to the world in the 1st house, eventually. The question is how well it will be integrated, or how mature and self-aware the mindset is that deals with those 12th house themes. The upcoming conjunction between transiting Mars + Uranus in Taurus will be conjunct the progressed Part of Courage (ability to fight for one’s beliefs and stand up for oneself).
In conclusion, the signs point at significant change (though perhaps not with immediate results) with a strong presence of war and violent tendencies. Could this mean that France’s government will change towards decisively more nationalist politics away from the “progressive” course? Yes, that is possible. The indicators towards themes of family, personally as well as nationally, and awareness of one’s roots and foundations, are certainly there in 2024. But so is a readiness to fight, and this could go either way – fighting for one’s core values and self-determined identity, or gearing up for a war. As mentioned earlier, both are within the ballpark of possibilities. One thing is absolutely not in the cards, though: Complacency.
© Olivia Solner
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Thanks Olivia! It's refreshing to look at these things from an astrological perspective.
Brilliant article 😍