John McCain

John McCain
August 29, 1936
Canal Zone, Panama

Sun: Virgo
Moon: Capricorn
Rising: Libra

A Virgo, this well-organized United States Senator is blessed with creative genius.

'I am fully prepared to be Commander in Chief... I don't need on-the-job training.'

One of the few presidential candidates to have fought in a war, and the only one to have been a prisoner of war, Republican John McCain has a deep understanding of this important issue.

A Sun in Virgo shows that at heart he is modest and humble, with a sharp analytical mind and a keen eye for detail. Conscientious and conservative, he can be relied upon to be efficient and thorough in his work. He takes great pride in doing a job well and can be extremely critical if things are not done exactly as he thinks they should. He likes to organize and categorize things into a logical system and can be uncomfortable when something does not fit into a neat category. Besides being a stickler for detail, he can be mercilessly self-critical as well. Whether in his environment or in himself, he tends to focus on the flaws, with a desire to improve and perfect. He is strictly factual and scrupulously honest in his self-estimation and often does not give himself enough praise or credit.

He has high aesthetic standards and refined sensitivities. Though he seems rather cool and self-contained, he has a very helpful nature and enjoys serving others. He is content to be in a supportive role and is quietly devoted to the ones he cares for. He can be too serious at times. With Sun trine Uranus the unusual and unorthodox appeal to him and he does not allow convention or other people's expectations to dictate how he lives his life. He craves freedom and is not afraid of change. He possesses inventive genius. Sun conjunct Mercury/Mars gives him a positive, firm demeanor. He thinks and acts bravely. He may be a bit excitable, but never shies away from a good argument.

His Moon in Capricorn reiterates he is serious and responsible. He tends to carry the world on his shoulders and rarely lets others know that he needs help and support. He may deny or ignore his own emotional needs, feeling that others may not accept him if he appears 'weak.' No one is a truer friend. His emotions and loyalties run deep, but he often does not let people know how much he cares. Moon trine Venus tells us he feels that little, daily acts of caring and thoughtfulness are essential to the happiness and success of a relationship. He knows how to make others feel accepted, loved and cherished, and enjoys good relationships with women.

His Libra Rising makes him a natural diplomat: reasonable, tolerant, fair, always willing to listen to varying viewpoints and ready to see the other side of an issue. Even if he strongly disagrees with someone, he will try to find points of agreement rather than emphasizing differences. He generally avoids taking extreme or one-sided positions. With a strong desire for harmonious relationships, he expresses a spirit of cooperation, friendship and fairness. He appreciates beauty and does everything in good taste, with a sense of style and art.

He also feels that relationships are an art. He is quite skilled in this area for he possesses tact and acute awareness of other people. Marriage is very significant to him and finding the right person to share his life with has been extremely important. Being part of a close couple seems natural to him and having a partner increases his self-confidence. From 1965 to1980 he was married to Carol Shepp. They have three children. On May 17, 1980 he and Cindy Hensley were married. They have four children. Altogether he has seven children -- Sydney McCain, Doug Shepp, Andy Shepp, Meghan McCain, John Sidney McCain IV, James McCain and Bridget McCain -- and four grandchildren. He and Cindy live in Phoenix, Arizona.

His boldness is his calling card, and most people feel they can trust him to be honest with them. He projects a feeling pf broad-mindedness and generosity -- a sense that he's someone others should listen to and treat with respect. He is self-assured and confident, works well with others in a team effort and has a positive influence on his environment.