"I believe influence is the union of power and purpose," wrote Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in an article about Oprah for Time. Astrologically, the Sun and Moon describe your purpose, while the power to manifest your goals is the domain of Saturn and Pluto. More specifically, the Sun represents your outer direction, the Moon represents your inner life, Saturn represents material accomplishment and Pluto represents pure power. When these cosmic elements are strongly placed in your chart, and you are living your purpose, then you'll have the leadership necessary to influence others.
Oprah has it. So does Suze Orman, Diane Sawyer and Hillary Clinton. What do these women have in common? Exceptional influence. They all have the power to change the way we think and feel. So what makes a person influential? Let's look at the charts of these dynamic women to discover their secret.
Oprah: enlightenment
This female powerhouse is an outstanding example of a woman who lives her purpose. Her Sun in Aquarius says her destiny is to bring enlightenment and change to the world, while her Moon in Sagittarius says she's a teacher and philosopher. Aquarius is an air sign that rules brotherhood, which makes Oprah a powerful communicator who brings people together. She shares information (Aquarius) and insights (Sagittarius) through her talk show, and helps others through her Angel Network and other philanthropic activities. Sagittarius also rules publishing and activities abroad, so Oprah magazine and her efforts to improve the lives of Africans are natural manifestations of her Moon.
The road to influence for her, however, has been marked by great challenges, beginning with a childhood of poverty. Her Saturn in Scorpio is "afflicted," meaning that karmic tests of strength, character and determination pave the way for great accomplishments. Interestingly in Oprah's chart, the planet of accomplishment (Saturn) is in the sign of power (Scorpio, which is ruled by Pluto). This combination creates both the desire and ability to change the world.
Diane Sawyer: truth
Another woman with a knack for leadership and sharing information is Diane Sawyer. The co-host of Good Morning America has had a wide-ranging career as a TV news reporter, political correspondent and administrator for the White House press office during the Nixon Administration. Sawyer has Sun in earthy Capricorn and Moon in dynamic Leo. The Capricorn placement indicates she's ambitious, realistic and disciplined, with the ability to climb the ranks of a male-dominated profession to the top. And with Moon, Mars and Pluto in Leo, she's a natural leader. Sawyer has Saturn conjunct Mars where determination (Saturn) meets assertiveness (Mars). When she sets her mind to something, nothing can stand in her way. Sawyer's talent as a correspondent also comes from her Mercury and Venus in Sagittarius, the sign of the teacher and truth-seeker. And with Pluto aspecting her Mercury, much of her influence comes from a compelling way with words and the ability to uncover the truth.
Suze Orman: communication
Through her best selling-books and TV shows on personal finance, Suze Orman has endeavored to guide people on the road to prosperity. Along with being a financial advisor, communication is her forte. And how appropriate, having Sun in Gemini, the sign of communication. Like Oprah, Orman's air-sign emphasis (she may have Moon in Gemini as well, depending on her time of birth) indicates a destiny of sharing information. Her Saturn in Virgo also indicates a destiny of service (she holds a B.A. in social work). Additionally, Virgo is an earth sign, which gives Orman a talent for giving practical and detailed advice. All in all, her influence is founded upon her sharing of knowledge and being of service to others - empowering them to be independent and prosperous in life.
Hilary Clinton: transformation
Another woman with a Scorpio-influenced destiny is Hilary Clinton. Her Sun in Scorpio and Moon in Pisces indicate she has the ability to transform existing conditions (Scorpio), especially for the underprivileged (Pisces). Both those signs are strongly connected to healing, so her determination to transform the U.S. healthcare system is an appropriate expression of her power. Intensifying Clinton's influence, especially in the political arena, is a conjunction of Saturn, Pluto and Mars in Leo. Like Oprah, Saturn and Pluto are linked energetically, so accomplishment and power are linked in both their characters. The additional Mars element in Clinton's chart energizes her aggressiveness in going after what she wants.
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