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Timothy McVeigh
Timothy McVeigh freely admitted that he planted and detonated the Oklahoma bomb on April 19, 1995, which at that time was the most
extreme act of terrorism in the United States. The
explosion killed 168 people including 19 children. Where does the
fanatical and obsessive idealism come from? Can we see any astrological
indications of potential violence in his natal birthchart?
There are several astro signatures that suggest
tremendous tension as well as extreme, self-righteous fanaticism.
First, let's begin with a basic look at the skeletal framework of McVeigh's
chart and go from there. To begin, note a southeast region predominance
of (north and south are reversed here) planets in the houses. This
emphasis suggests early developmental tensions linked to being pushed around,
victimized or somehow swept up by the circumstances in his life. The
Eastern emphasis always suggests ego defensiveness or a life emphasis
conditioned by ego justification. McVeigh also has an emphasis of fixed
Taurean energy along with no air planets.
This can lead to extreme stubbornness (such as too stubborn to admit remorse)
as well as overcompensation for lack of air by rationalizing his violent
plans away. His Sun in Taurus and Moon in Pisces blend suggest energies
to build and organize must have a sympathetic and idealistic outlet or cause.
A stellium of planets in the 11th house suggests a
person who needs to identify beyond his own individuality and identify with a
greater cause, like minded group or global community. How these
planetary energies would actually manifest in McVeigh's life depended upon
several factors including the aspect configurations between his birthchart planets.
McVeigh was born with the revolutionary Uranus and Pluto conjunction in his
4th house of early homelife in challenge aspect to
his ascendant (public persona), his Moon (emotions, mothering) and his Sun
(identity, self image, father). These aspects alone speak volumes about
his early childhood experiences. Uranus linked to Pluto is a rebellious
aspect when linked to personal planets and angles in a birthchart.
Archetypal themes of profound change, rebellion, revolution and ego death and
rebirth abound in the individual's life. Using solar arc progressions,
an astrologer may identify specific ages and time periods when these aspects
became exact into manifestation. For example, his progressions suggest
ages 5 and 10 were times of crisis which could have engendered pronounced
feelings of abandonment on his part.
With iconoclast and aloof Uranus in stress aspect to his Pisces Moon, his
experience of mother (Moon) was most likely erratic, unstable,
unusual or he may of experienced several moves and changes of residence
which undermined his sense of 4th house roots and stability. In
addition, Uranus rules his 9th house of philosophical belief systems which
suggests an individual who rebels against the status quo and blames others
(opposition aspect) for perceived injustices. We need to look
further as this independent aspect is shared by many. A study of McVeigh's midpoint pictures rounds out the picture
more clearly: Uranus = Mercury/Mars - "rash, judgmental, losing
self control, tremendous excitability, thinking and planning on the
run", Uranus = Sun/Mars "high excitability, intense reflex actions,
impulse, militarism, forceful adjustment of new circumstances". (source: Noel Tyl text on Solar
Arcs). With Uranus in stress aspect to his ascendant, we can be sure
that intensified individualism is publicly expressed and perceived by
others.
With his Pisces Moon in challenge aspect to Pluto, McVeigh may have experienced
his emotions (Moon) as difficult to control (Pluto). This aspect
suggests an all or nothing extreme emotional state..."either you are for
me or you are against me." There is often a tremendous need to
control others and emotional obsessiveness stemming
from inner feelings of powerlessness. This aspect can also suggest an
intrusive and controlling (Pluto) mothering experience (Moon) (opposition
aspect). A Pisces Moon is the archetype of the Samaritan or the
prophet. However, when linked to the Hades planet Pluto, we may see the
shadow archetype emerge...the addict or the unstable person who is capable of
developing extreme harshness and coldness. There may even be
masochistic tendencies in some cases.
Next, take note of his 12th house (action behind the scenes) Mars (action) in
stress aspect to illusive Neptune forming a T square
to his Leo (arrogant) Jupiter in the 3rd house of communication. This
aspect suggests an extremely idealistic and potentially deceptive individual
who may act (Mars) in a grandiose (Jupiter) manner. Expansive Jupiter
linked to heroic Mars may symbolize a risk taker or a fanatical zealot.
Jupiter in stress aspect to Neptune can bring tests
with illusion, delusion or martyrdom. Why was McVeigh not able to
manifest his Neptunian sensitivity more humanely? The following
midpoint pictures corroborate a more deceptive influence...Mars =
Saturn/Pluto "enormous undercurrent of frustration...a gun with a cork
in its barrel", Mars= Venus/Pluto "temperamental
emotionalism", Jupiter = Sun/Moon "enthusiasm,success",
Neptune = Moon/Mercury "falsehood", Neptune = Mercury/Pluto
"overdoing issues", Neptune = Sun/Moon "deception, discontent,
misunderstandings" and Sun= Mars/Saturn "possible threat to
body" This last midpoint also strongly suggests an abusive father
situation. Possibly, his father exerted harsh physical punishment or
severe discipline...a "grown men don't cry mentality."
McVeigh's Sun (father) in stress aspect to Pluto also corroborates this finding.
It is also worth mentioning that McVeigh's birthchart
has been reported to contain 9 points which are considered "violent
degrees" signifying "homicide, meanness, cold blooded
execution".
Moving on to other aspects...McVeigh has Venus in warrior Aries closely
conjoin oppressive Saturn in Aries in the 11th house of the collective.
This aspect also suggests much about his early upbringing and subsequent
relationship dynamics. This configuration suggests a fairly isolated
individual, desperately needing closeness and public recognition, yet fearing
it greatly at the same time. Saturn always delays the development of
whatever planetary principle it touches. In Aries, the love principle
linked to Saturn can manifest as cold aggression...a form of overcompensation...a
frantic covering up of inner feelings of inadequacy. This inadequacy
may seek a group ideology or 11th house cause to prove itself
worthy.
McVeigh's South Node (karmic past) in Libra is the focal point of a yod pattern often referred to as a (finger of God) aspect
denoting a sense of fated mission to his life development. This South
Node is in quindecile (obsessive, upheaval) aspect
to his Sun and Mercury in Taurus in the 11th house. This mission would
involve the values (Taurus) of the greater collective (house 11). It is
also in quindecile aspect to the wounded healer
planet Chiron in Aries. With Chiron = Aries Point, the public projection of a
deep sense of woundedness regarding the warrior
archetype is evident or rather, woundedness in
areas of masculinity and assertiveness.
McVeigh had many challenging transits in effect during that fateful day in
1995 triggering his natal birthchart. Among
them was transiting Chiron conjoining Pluto evoking the deep unearthing of a primal wound. With his Pluto in the 4th house of
early foundations and the end of the matter, as well as symbolizing our
nation, it was quite symbolic.
Transiting Saturn also conjoined his Piscean Moon in the 10th house of public
accolades denoting sadness, mourning and oppressive conditions. Also, Saturn
was opposing his Pluto in 4th suggesting breakthroughs or breakdowns.
Remember, the Saturn and Pluto aspects are in effect during periods of
collective war. Sometimes, the wars are within our own familial
collective. With transiting Pluto going over his natal Neptune, death concerns or
other worldly events were in the making. Radical Uranus was in aspect
to his Sun and Mercury in the 11th house suggesting defiant, stubborn
actions. Last, but far from least, Pluto was in square aspect to his midheaven denoting power and publicity or powerful
conflicts with authority figures.
Let the bomb he detonated in 1995 forever be a reminder how the world will
weep at the spiral of violence, whether perpetrated by government or by
single individuals. It was reported that on the day of his execution, a belt
of stars known as the Weeping Sisters were on the same degree as his
progressed Moon and progressed Venus...29 degrees of Taurus.
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