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Jacinda Ardern stands down<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“I know what this job takes.\u00a0 And I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice.”<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Jacinda Ardern<\/p>\n

Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern suddenly announced she was stepping down from the role this week.\u00a0 How many people keep going in a role long past the time they should have left?\u00a0 Her popularity rate had plummeted recently, with issues in that country similar to worldwide problems, but there is no doubting her successes over the last few years (she led her party from 2017, and became Prime Minister later that year), and the strong feminine style of leadership admired by many.<\/p>\n

Birth Chart<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I wrote in 2019:<\/p>\n

“Jacinda has an unaspected Sun in Leo, indicating a very individualistic leader.\u00a0 Her North Node in Leo also indicates leadership as a karmic path.\u00a0 I pointed out last week that she has Neptune trine her North Node, like Greta Thunberg the subject of last week\u2019s blog, showing spiritual leadership.\u00a0 With Mercury trine Uranus she is also a very independent thinker.\u00a0 Venus is closely sextile with the North Node in Leo, depicting her warmth.\u00a0 Jupiter trine Chiron describes her positivity, the ability to see solutions.”<\/p>\n

Life and Career<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jacinda is still only 42 years old.\u00a0 She studied Politics and Public Relations at the University of Waikato, and became a researcher in the government of Helen Clark, a former Prime Minister of New Zealand.\u00a0 She also had experience as a policy advisor under Tony Blair’s government.\u00a0 Shortly before becoming Prime Minister, she was elected leader of the Labour Party – Saturn (responsibililty) was trine her natal North Node in Leo (Leadership) at the time, a karmic duty was calling.\u00a0 The win earned her the nickname “Jacindamania”.\u00a0 She had a resounding win in the election of September 2017 which resulted in her taking the role of Prime Minister of New Zealand.\u00a0 She was experiencing a Nodal Return, fulfilling her karma. At the time, she was the world’s youngest female head of government.\u00a0 Her stated aim would be that her government would be “focused, empathetic and strong”.\u00a0 In the U.S., Donald Trump had begun his term as President at the beginning of the year, and their styles and policies of leadership were markedly different in many areas.\u00a0 She promised various reforms, including for housing, in domestic affairs.\u00a0 In international affairs, she raised the mistreatment of the Uyghurs with China, and the mistreatment of the Rohingyas with Myanmar’ leader Aung San Suu Kyi.<\/p>\n

Motherhood<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jacinda was a trailblazer in having a child during the high office when she gave birth to her daughter Neve on 21st June 2018 (second world leader to give birth while in office).\u00a0 We have a birth time for Neve, giving her a Sagittarian Ascendant, and a rectified chart is available for Jacinda, which would give her a Sagittarian Ascendant as well.\u00a0 In Neve’s chart, her Moon (signifying her mother) appears in the 10th House of high office.\u00a0 Neve is an important factor, I believe, in Jacinda’s resignation, as she has stated she wants to be able to do the upcoming “school run” for her.\u00a0 Jacinda’s partner Clarke Gayford has been looking after Neve, and Jacinda hopes that they will have the leisure time to get married.<\/p>\n

Christchurch Shootings<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In March 2019, I wrote:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are One\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

~ <\/strong><\/em>Jacinda Ardern<\/p>\n

“On Friday 15th March in Christchurch New Zealand, a white supremacist opened fire in two mosques, killing 50 worshippers.\u00a0 The 38 year old Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern immediately stepped up to the plate in this crisis.\u00a0 Her words were exactly on point, and reminded you of the admirable values of her nation.\u00a0 Images of her comforting the Moslem community this week are iconic: wearing a black headscarf she demonstrated her unity with those grieving, while at the same time bringing to mind the Madonna archetype.<\/p>\n

… She has taken active steps on gun law, and she has professed a desire to initiate reform worldwide around social media excesses and problems (because the gunman live streamed his actions).”<\/p>\n

On Climate Change<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“We\u2019re small, and our contribution to the global emissions profile is even smaller, but we are surrounded by island nations who will feel the brunt of climate change acutely. I see ourselves as having a responsibility to demonstrate that we can and we will lead the charge.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Jacinda Ardern<\/p>\n

Pandemic Response<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Again from my archives:<\/em><\/p>\n

“On 14 March 2020, Jacinda acted promptly on the threat of the Pandemic, announcing the \u201cwidest ranging and toughest border restrictions of any country in the world\u201d.\u00a0 Mars was square to her natal Pluto in Libra, indicating bold and courageous action. Transiting Jupiter was also sextile her natal Uranus in Scorpio, showing enterprise.\u00a0 Uranus was squaring her natal Sun, meaning that she was taking the initiative on the element of the unexpected (which she was more able to do than during the volcanic eruption).\u00a0 Her actions proved inspired, as the subsequent health records for New Zealand testify.\u00a0 She closed all borders to all non-citizens and non-permanent residents at 11.59 p.m. on 20th March.\u00a0 Her resolve at that time showed in a transit of Mars\/Jupiter trine her natal Saturn in Virgo at that time.\u00a0 The Washington Post has praised her use of social media and high level communication throughout the crisis.\u00a0 By 11.59 p.m. on 25 March she had put the nation on full lockdown, which was at a similar time to lockdown in the U.K. (but with very different results).\u00a0 Jupiter at that time was still trine her natal Saturn, and steady progress was being made. On the financial front, she took a 20% pay cut in solidarity with those suffering as a result of the economic results of the pandemic. Her practical response to this crisis has been hailed as a model.”<\/p>\n

Her success rate in keeping the covid rates down became the envy of the world, with very low rates of illness and death.<\/p>\n

Earthquake<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In May 2020, an earthquake struck while Jacinda was live on TV.\u00a0 Notably, she kept her cool!\u00a0 I wrote at the time:<\/p>\n

“As an earthquake struck, she calmly stated \u201cWe\u2019re just having a bit of an earthquake here\u201d.\u00a0 I could be reading too much into it here, but perhaps this was a symbol from Gaia of how tuned in Jacinda has been, designed to show how strong she is.\u00a0 At the time, Chiron was opposing her natal Mars.\u00a0 That is a transit which can rock your world, Chiron representing crisis and Mars representing the response of her energies.\u00a0 She was unshakeable, and cool, in the best manner of her Mars in equable Libra.<\/p>\n

…\u00a0 It is a measure of her strength and evolvement that she is able to stand firm in these times.\u00a0 Her current popularity rating would be the envy of any politician: she is riding high in her approval rating at 65% of the voting public.”<\/p>\n

Retirement announced<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Astrologically, she could not have picked a better moment to announce her resignation.\u00a0 Her transits this week showed:<\/p>\n

Jupiter trine her natal Sun, that’s the way to do it<\/p>\n

Uranus sextile her natal Mercury, the right time to break away<\/p>\n

Neptune square her natal Venus, nothing left in the tank<\/p>\n

Mars trine her natal Mars, decisive moment of action<\/p>\n

Neptune opposite her natal Saturn, nothing left in the tank<\/p>\n

Jacinda’s popularity ratings have slumped recently, and with elections coming up, in order to give her party time to stabilize, she has probably chosen the right time for her announcement.\u00a0 Issues in common with other countries round the globe, such as cost of living and inflation, dented her reputation.\u00a0 It clearly was the right time for her personally, in her private life, and possibly also healthwise (transiting Neptune opposite her natal Saturn).\u00a0 She has stated she will leave at the latest by 7th February.\u00a0 She has raised the issue of political stress, and in particular, the stress of females in office with young families.\u00a0 She gave birth in office, and didn’t have time for the baby blues – she needs catch-up time.<\/p>\n

U.K. labour MP Jess Phillips, writing in the Guardian wrote yesterday:<\/p>\n

“I believe the answer is being honest about the fact that politics is an emotional, not a bureaucratic fame.<\/p>\n

…We must create support structures female politicians and activists can lean on without being seen negatively or as weak.”<\/p>\n

With her undeniable emotional intellligence, Jacinda has been an example to other politicians around the world, perhaps the model for a new kind of politician.\u00a0 She has earned the right to step down.<\/p>\n

“I hope I leave New Zealanders with a belief that you can be kind, but strong, empathetic but decisive, optimistic but focused. And that you can be your own kind of leader – one who knows when it’s time to go” <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>~ Jacinda Ardern<\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We have three astrological features occurring today, with two of them late in the evening.\u00a0 Operating in the early part of the day, we have Mercury trine the North Node.\u00a0 This can help ensure that information and communication are accurate and karmically relevant.\u00a0 You should be able to experience that on a mental or spiritual level.\u00a0 It will contribute to progress generally, especially when preparing your week’s work, studies and communicative ventures.<\/p>\n

In the late evening, Venus conjoins with Saturn at 24 degrees Aquarius.\u00a0 This may give rise to sobering reflections about relationship or money.\u00a0 Feel your feelings (e.g. the nostalgia, or injustice), or deal with them philosophically, and let them go if you can.\u00a0 The care of the elderly may be a particular preoccupation.\u00a0 The optimum condition for this conjunction would be loyalty and commitment, and perhaps some songwriting incorporating a touch of melancholy.<\/p>\n

An hour before midnight, Uranus will be Stationary, prior to turning Direct.\u00a0 It is a good time to receive ideas about alleviating any collective, tribal, or social difficulties which you can see.\u00a0 Closer to home, you may see what could be done in the family setting, or in the community.\u00a0 \u00a0Intuition will flow better, and future vision come into view.\u00a0 However, the trickster element of Uranus may still be in evidence.\u00a0 Then let go, and let yourself sleep!<\/p>\n

Mid-week, on Wednesday (25th), in the early hours of the morning, an upbeat sextile between the Sun and Jupiter is to be savoured.\u00a0 This may bring joyful dreams.\u00a0 It can bring new hope!\u00a0 It is one of the brightest \u00a0aspects of the year.\u00a0 Focus on what makes you happy, and make more of that.\u00a0 It may bring the return of an enjoyable leisure pursuit.<\/p>\n

Our last feature of the week occurs on Friday (27th), and it is the ingress of Venus into the sign of Pisces.\u00a0 It is timely to recall the gentleness and sensitivity of Pisces, as soon we will need to harness its resources when Saturn enters that sign for a two and a half year sojourn.\u00a0 We will begin to lose that evangelical focus of Aquarius, and begin to appreciate a soft-focus approach which takes into account the emotion and feeling of every sentient creature.\u00a0 Though in other ways, when Pluto imminently enters Aquarius, we will experience Aquarius in a new way, precipitated into a new type of future.\u00a0 But Venus in Pisces is unashamedly emotional and easily prone to tears, so don’t be surprised to release the tears which have been stoically been held back from the recent past.\u00a0 This placing will enable charities to be more easily heard, and the Arts to acquire inspiration.\u00a0 We may be sentimentally reminded of the past.<\/p>\n

Happy New Chinese Year of the Water Rabbit!<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n