Are the stars aligning for change—or chaos? With the 2024 election looming, tensions are at an all-time high, and astrology offers a unique way to make sense of the political storm ahead. As America experiences its Pluto return, hinting at a powerful rebirth of our national identity, Mars and Pluto bring their fiery clash right on election day. Could these cosmic forces reveal what’s truly fueling our anxieties, ambitions, and the actions we’re seeing unfold? Or even help us brace for what’s to come?
In this episode of The Rachel Lang Show, Rachel welcomes back astrologer and author Bonnie Gillespie to dive into the celestial influences shaping the upcoming election. Together, they explore how the political climate impacts our nervous systems, reflect on the collective memories of 2016 elections, and discuss the U.S. Pluto return, media influence, and key figures’ charts. With down-to-earth advice for navigating turbulent times, Rachel and Bonnie offer a blend of cosmic insights and practical guidance to help us all move forward with clarity and purpose.
Curious to see how the stars might shape our future? Tune in now to find out—your cosmic roadmap awaits!
In This Episode:
[00:14] Introduction to Bonnie Gillespie
[01:57] Discussion on the 2024 election
[04:44] Nervous system and political climate
[06:05] Reflection on 2016 election
[09:45] Pluto return and national identity
[12:35] Astrological patterns and power dynamics
[13:38] Trump's astrological significance
[30:03] Jupiter's spiritual aspects
[31:30] Mars opposing Pluto
[35:06] Election day dynamics
[36:05] Election day astrology
[38:14] Saturn in Pisces
[41:04] Gender dynamics in the election
[43:04] Mars and Venus in fire signs
[50:40] Trump's astrological transits
[51:30] Mars energy and election day
[52:18] Pluto return and historical significance
[53:39] Moon conjunct vertex dynamics
[54:01] Tension in inauguration day chart
[54:24] Uranus and consequences in politics
[56:41] Vice President Harris' chart analysis
[01:52] Collective nervous system regulation
[01:01:31] Mobilizing for social justice
[01:02:16] Course announcement
Notable Quotes
[04:19] “I realized I need to have my own practice for centering and grounding and letting the woo weather do what it do without feeling like I am being tossed about in it.” - Bonnie
[24:00] “This is the car driven by a reckless child who doesn’t have a license, and they never get pulled over. It is such privilege of the astrological drive.” - Bonnie
[29:13] “I need to vote with my heart, my soul, and my conscience, and not this popularity contest.” - Rachel
[47:04] “She is here for the people and she is here to help us with a healing as a nation. I love seeing that activation of Saturn on her Chiron is letting her help us with that healing because she knows the wounds.” - Bonnie
[47:38] “Anyone who's born with Pluto in Virgo, you all came here to heal the world and to clean up the messes that were left by the Pluto in Leo generations.” - Rachel
[01:00:54] “I see a lot of the fired up fire and air energy of the next few years as being mobilized to fiercely take care of populations that we have forgotten or betrayed or ignored for far too long.” - Bonnie
Our Guest
Bonnie Gillespie, author of Self-Management for Actors and member of the Television Academy, brings over two decades of expertise guiding creatives and demystifying casting. As an astrologer, she developed Chart Harmony, a color-coded system for tracking personal astrological cycles. Bonnie also co-leads Aligned MCs, a group exploring the Midheaven's role in career and purpose. She lives in Santa Monica with her partner, screenwriter Keith Johnson, and their Gemini puppy, Mala.
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