This is a thought-provoking and timely perspective on political astrology, and I think there’s a strong case to be made for its relevance — particularly in moments of upheaval like the one we’re living through. Politics has never been purely rational, it has always been shaped by collective moods, unconscious forces, and historical cycles that are difficult to quantify but impossible to ignore. Astrology, at its best, offers a language for understanding these larger patterns and how they manifest in human affairs.
Skeptics often dismiss astrology as superstition, but history suggests otherwise. The ancient world — from Mesopotamian kings to Renaissance philosophers — used astrology not just as personal guidance but as a tool for governance. Even Carl Jung, whose quote anchors this discussion, saw astrology as a way to understand the deep structures of the psyche and the archetypal patterns that shape history. When viewed this way, astrology isn’t about passively predicting events, it’s about recognising the larger forces at play and using that knowledge to navigate uncertainty.
That being said, astrology should be a complement to political analysis, not a substitute for it. While planetary transits may symbolise shifts in consciousness, it is human action — political movements, economic decisions, technological advancements — that ultimately determines outcomes. Recognising that we are in an era of Aquarian upheaval doesn’t absolve us from engaging with the material realities of power, governance, and resistance. In other words, astrology can illuminate the road ahead, but we still have to do the driving.
Where this argument is most compelling is in its call to see politics holistically, not just as a series of crises but as part of a larger evolutionary process. The shift away from old structures is undeniable, and if astrology helps us understand this transition — and more importantly, find agency within it — then it is a valuable tool. After all, democracy itself wasn’t born from strict rationalism, it was born from a vision of possibility, a willingness to imagine a different future. Perhaps astrology, in its own way, invites us to do the same. Thank you, Joanna, for a different perspective!
Thank you for such a wonderful response Tamara, I was nodding my head all the way through it!
You're right - astrology should be a complement to political analysis, not a substitute for it. We need the craft of good, thoughtful, intelligent policy making, politicians with positive character and integrity and an engaged electorate which respects and cherishes democracy, what it represents and offers.
Astrology has been incredibly illuminating for me making sense of current times, and it's a fascinating way of looking at history beyond a certain number of years (e.g the Georgians or the Victorians). When I look at the factual activity of these ages against the astrology that was taking place at the times, it was extremely insightful - such a holistic approach makes sense of the time as well as the behaviour and beliefs of the people. I love how astrology helps us understand how interconnected everything is and the agency we hold to make change.
We came to this via different routes but I was very interested to hear the background to your interest in this subject—that you have a foot in the world of academia and UK politics.
I write about these matters myself, also from a UK perspective. I'm trying to approach this subject with a level of discernment that I feel is currently lacking in mainstream astrological discussions. Perhaps you might be interested:
This is a thought-provoking and timely perspective on political astrology, and I think there’s a strong case to be made for its relevance — particularly in moments of upheaval like the one we’re living through. Politics has never been purely rational, it has always been shaped by collective moods, unconscious forces, and historical cycles that are difficult to quantify but impossible to ignore. Astrology, at its best, offers a language for understanding these larger patterns and how they manifest in human affairs.
Skeptics often dismiss astrology as superstition, but history suggests otherwise. The ancient world — from Mesopotamian kings to Renaissance philosophers — used astrology not just as personal guidance but as a tool for governance. Even Carl Jung, whose quote anchors this discussion, saw astrology as a way to understand the deep structures of the psyche and the archetypal patterns that shape history. When viewed this way, astrology isn’t about passively predicting events, it’s about recognising the larger forces at play and using that knowledge to navigate uncertainty.
That being said, astrology should be a complement to political analysis, not a substitute for it. While planetary transits may symbolise shifts in consciousness, it is human action — political movements, economic decisions, technological advancements — that ultimately determines outcomes. Recognising that we are in an era of Aquarian upheaval doesn’t absolve us from engaging with the material realities of power, governance, and resistance. In other words, astrology can illuminate the road ahead, but we still have to do the driving.
Where this argument is most compelling is in its call to see politics holistically, not just as a series of crises but as part of a larger evolutionary process. The shift away from old structures is undeniable, and if astrology helps us understand this transition — and more importantly, find agency within it — then it is a valuable tool. After all, democracy itself wasn’t born from strict rationalism, it was born from a vision of possibility, a willingness to imagine a different future. Perhaps astrology, in its own way, invites us to do the same. Thank you, Joanna, for a different perspective!
Thank you for such a wonderful response Tamara, I was nodding my head all the way through it!
You're right - astrology should be a complement to political analysis, not a substitute for it. We need the craft of good, thoughtful, intelligent policy making, politicians with positive character and integrity and an engaged electorate which respects and cherishes democracy, what it represents and offers.
Astrology has been incredibly illuminating for me making sense of current times, and it's a fascinating way of looking at history beyond a certain number of years (e.g the Georgians or the Victorians). When I look at the factual activity of these ages against the astrology that was taking place at the times, it was extremely insightful - such a holistic approach makes sense of the time as well as the behaviour and beliefs of the people. I love how astrology helps us understand how interconnected everything is and the agency we hold to make change.
We are on the same page, Joanna! And what a wonderful thing that is.
Thank you for writing this.
We came to this via different routes but I was very interested to hear the background to your interest in this subject—that you have a foot in the world of academia and UK politics.
I write about these matters myself, also from a UK perspective. I'm trying to approach this subject with a level of discernment that I feel is currently lacking in mainstream astrological discussions. Perhaps you might be interested:
https://open.substack.com/pub/archetypalobserver/p/the-jupiter-saturn-square-a-moment?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=24tmp9
How fascinating! Thanks for reading and sharing Robert, I shall take a look!