Donald Trump: The Year Ahead (2024)

In astrology, profection is a predictive technique that involves advancing the natal Ascendant and its ruler through the zodiac to different signs, with each sign corresponding to a specific year in the individual’s life. The primary purpose of profection is to highlight specific areas of life that will be emphasized during a particular year. The time lord, often referred to as the “lord of the year” or “annual ruler,” is crucial in this technique. The time lord is determined by the ruling planet of the profection year, and its position in the natal chart provides insights into the themes and events that may unfold during that period.

Trump’s Birthday and Profection Year

Donald Trump was born June 14, 1946 at 10:54 am in Jamaica, New York, making his natal Ascendant Leo. He is currently 77 and will turn 78 in the middle of 2024. His current profection year is running from June 14, 2023 to June 14, 2024, making the Ascendant Capricorn and the Time Lord Saturn, and thus activating his 6^th House in his natal chart. When the next profection year begins on June 14, 2024, the Ascendant will become Aquarius, and activate his 7^th House; the Time Lord will remain Saturn.

Note: The Time Lords are based on the Hellenistic astrology model, which assigned Saturn double duty with Capricorn and Aquarius. The modern ruler, Uranus, is not applied.

In Donald Trump’s current profection year, until June 14^th, the focus will be on the 6th House, ruled by Capricorn, focusing attention toward health, routine, and efficiency. This period emphasizes organizational skills, work-related matters, and perhaps a heightened awareness of health-related issues. Disciplined approaches to daily routines and potential shifts in health-related perspectives will show up.

In Donald Trump’s profection year, commencing after June 14th, the focus shifts to the 7th House, ruled by Aquarius. This brings attention to partnerships, collaborations, and diplomatic matters. The period underscores relationship dynamics, contractual obligations, and potential shifts in alliances. A strategic and innovative approach to interpersonal connections and legal affairs may take precedence during this profection year.

Time Lord: Saturn

With Saturn as the Time Lord during Donald Trump’s profection years (77 and 78), the energy of the greater malefic planet will introduce challenges and lessons.

Note: In Hellenistic astrology there are two points known as benefics (Jupiter and Venus, with Jupiter as the Greater Benefic and Venus as the Lesser Benefic), which bring benefits to the chart, and two points known as Malefics (Saturn and Mars, with Saturn as the Greater Malefic and Mars as the Lesser Malefic), which bring struggle to the chart.

Saturn often brings a sense of discipline, structure, and potential obstacles. In the context of a political pursuit like reelection, this could signify a period demanding meticulous planning, endurance, and navigating potential hurdles. There may be a focus on responsibilities, accountability, and perhaps a need for strategic adjustments to overcome obstacles.

The influence of Saturn suggests a time of sober reflection on the foundations of his candidacy, emphasizing the importance of long-term planning and a measured approach. While Saturn can present challenges, it also provides an opportunity for growth and building a solid foundation for sustained success if approached with discipline and resilience.

Key Saturn Transits Throughout the Year

Moving Through the 8^th House (the entire year)

Transiting Saturn moving through the 8^th House brings a focus on transformative processes, shared resources, and potential rebirth. In terms of the pursuit of reelection, this placement may indicate a period where strategic alliances, financial matters, and considerations of power dynamics come to the forefront. The 8th House is associated with profound change and regeneration, so Trump might encounter challenges and opportunities that require careful management of joint ventures and resources, as well as doing things differently than he has before.

February 21^st

Transiting Saturn in Pisces forming a trine with the natal Mercury in Cancer in the 12th House suggests a harmonious alignment between disciplined, strategic thinking and the hidden realms of Trump’s communication style. This configuration could facilitate a methodical approach to navigating behind-the-scenes matters, such as negotiations and political strategies. It encourages a structured, disciplined communication style, allowing for effective messaging in a more covert manner. Trump may find success communicating with the public during this time, but this activation will be happening rather far away from the election flash-point. This positive aspect will be followed by much more challenging ones for the rest of the year.

March 1^st

Transiting Saturn in Pisces inconjunct natal Pluto in Leo in…