John Edwards

John Edwards
June 10, 1953
Seneca, South Carolina

Sun: Gemini
Moon: Gemini
Rising: Cancer

A Gemini, this United States Senator is tenaciously loyal, protective and supportive of those he cares about.

'I want to be a champion for the people I have fought for all my life -- regular people.'

John Edwards was John Kerry's running mate in 2004. He and his wife Elizabeth have decided that he should run for President in 2008, despite the return of her cancer. He promises to take on health insurance companies and pharmaceutical manufacturers to cure what he calls a dysfunctional health care system.

His Sun in Gemini tells us that he is young at heart. His mind is sharp, probing and good-natured. He is a quick study and once he has grasped an idea he will just as quickly move on to the next thing. He loves meeting new people. His curiosity and restlessness propel him into many different experiences and he is willing to taste or try anything once. He lives in his head a great deal -- reading, scrutinizing and pondering ideas. He has a very creative mind and needs mental stimulation as much as he needs food and drink. In fact, if he had to choose between a good book and a good lunch, he would very likely choose the former. He enjoys using words and has a great talent for writing and speaking. He has a strong need to communicate and interact with others and is also very friendly, with a lighthearted sense of humor.

Sun trine Saturn makes him realistic and practical. He is able to tackle long, difficult projects and see them through, for he possesses self-discipline, concentration and perseverance. He also has a strong sense of responsibility and is very conscientious in fulfilling his obligations. Often he does things because he feels it is expected of him.

Sun trine Neptune reveals he is idealistic. He is attracted to art, music and religious studies. His spiritual values color his whole perspective and approach to life. Sun sextile Pluto suggests he undergoes deep, transformative changes with a minimum of conscious resistance. Because he is willing to experience the depths, he has enormous personal power and strength. Although his thinking is influenced by his feelings, he is inclined to think in realistic and practical terms. He is in control of his feelings and is able to express them rationally.

A Moon in Gemini means he can be unaware of his own or other people's deeper feelings and emotional needs. Histrionics confuse him and make him uneasy. He would rather settle differences rationally and tends to ignore or poke fun at attempts to probe his own or others' inner depths. He needs plenty of mental stimulation and feels close to people with whom he can share intellectual interests. Conversation is very important to him. Moon conjunct Jupiter means he expects the best from people and gets it from them. He enjoys making others happy. Because of his emotional generosity, his life is rich with friends as well as financial blessings.

A Cancer rising means he is gentle and acts rather reserved with others until he gets to know them. With a strong need for emotional security and a sense of belonging, he is deeply attached to the past: his heritage, roots, family, cherished friends and familiar places. Having a home, a safe haven, is very important to him. He is sensitive to the emotional atmosphere around him and is extremely nurturing. He empathizes with others and intuitively senses their feelings and needs. Compassionate and sympathetic, he is easily moved by others' pain and is often the one others seek out when they need comfort, reassurance or help.