Obama, January 20th and the Hierophant

My obsession with determining the tarot card that represents birthdays and other important events led me to add up the numbers for January 20th, 2009, inauguration day in the United States. As it turns out, Barak Obama will become President on a day ruled by #5, the Hierophant. Makes sense. A new powerhouse is coming to town. And it looks like he'll be making some pretty serious decisions.

Interestingly enough, the day George W. Bush took the reins in 2000 was also ruled by the Hierophant. And didn’t he actually describe himself as ‘the decider’? The card was just as appropriate then as it seems to be for what’s coming. Looking at the different leadership styles of each man would be an interesting exploration of the hierophant energy, but maybe I’ll do that later. For now I just want to point out that there is an important difference between this time and last. Well, probably more than one but . . .

The card that represented January 19th, 2000 was #4, the Emperor. Inauguration day that year was actually the second day of a new pattern, one that suggested both a father’s influence and the war energy of Mars. This time around, the last day of the old administration is represented by #13, Death. The old pattern is done. Something is really ending and something new is about to begin.

And regarding the return of the Canadian Parliament from prorogue on January 26th . . . that date is marked by #11 – Justice (or Lust, depending on the deck). It should be one interesting year. Don't forget to let your officials know who elected them and why.