Intuition, Bias, and the Power of an Informed Vote

How to Cut Through the Noise of Polls, Pundits, and Predictions to Make an Informed Choice

I woke up this morning with a comment on one of my political articles linking to a video of an astrologer that I’m already aware of but whom I disagree with wholly (I deleted the comment—I would never invite this person into my house, so I’m not going to let that energy onto my page). Astrologers don’t always agree with each other. Sometimes we are at complete opposite ends of the spectrum in regards to our interpretations, styles, methods, and techniques. And this is completely okay. I am the person to say that we all have biases. The problem with biases is that we often don’t realize we have them. In my opinion, not disclosing your own biases while making interpretations does a disservice not just to your audience but also to yourself. Coming to terms with what you believe in—your values, strengths, and weaknesses—allows you to see many different perspectives at the same time. I know that sounds contradictory, but pretending to be without bias actually allows your biases to determine your point of view, without awareness.

I keep my astrology practice fairly simple. I tend to look at the birth of situations or the date that something is going to happen. Though I do look at similar patterns on related events, I try to zoom out and look at more of the big picture than tiny little details that can get me lost in interpretation. This doesn't mean that I discard details, but I try my best to look at predictions via two ways—micro and macro—and the chart versus the energy of those that are involved. And this is what makes predicting elections complicated—especially the current United States election.

No other astrological archetype represents the patriarchy as strongly as Capricorn. While Capricorn is often categorized as a feminine, or receptive, energy, the patriarchy operates quite differently from the concept of femininity. In our society, we’ve merged patriarchy with masculinity, but they are distinct forces. Patriarchy is about power, control, and authority. It’s the act of planting a seed and watching it grow—both literally and figuratively. It's an unrelenting desire for more: another mountain to climb, another being to dominate, another dollar to hoard. Patriarchy prioritizes safety and security, but only for those in power. It thrives on hierarchy, structure, and a false sense of order. Inclusivity is not part of its design; instead, it builds layers, with power concentrated at the top and the less fortunate left at the bottom.

Patriarchy thrives on power, something we've seen clearly since Pluto entered Capricorn in 2008. You might think that matriarchy is the solution, but while I strongly believe we need more women’s voices and a balance of masculine and feminine energies, swinging to the other extreme won’t create balance either. True balance comes from integrating all the archetypes within the zodiac system. However, as humans and through our astrological projections, we often go to extremes to learn deep-seated lessons from each other, our ancestry, and ourselves. For me, this upcoming election presents a chance to create that balance. This is why I thought it was smart of Harris to choose a male running mate instead of another woman. Though I would have personally appreciated two women candidates, it wouldn’t have provided the balance we truly need.

Now I understand that for some men and women—including astrologers—Harris will not sit well with them. They may not have done the work of separating out the difference between masculinity and patriarchy. And if they haven't learned the differences between those two energies, I’m certain they haven’t understood that we all have both masculine and feminine energy within ourselves. Denying one innate energy is denying your authentic self. I imagine this is why I gravitate toward planetary-zodiac combinations where both feminine and masculine energy are present, such as Mars in Cancer. Though oftentimes these combinations are known for being in their fall or detriment, I look at these energies as teaching us balance and integrating our highest potential.

It doesn't escape me that Mars will ingress into Leo in the evening hours of November 3rd or the early morning hours of November 4th, depending on your location. Leo is boastful and full of pride. Connected to Mars on election day, we will hear declarations that are ego-driven and have nothing to do with the actual results. Mercury enters the sign of Sagittarius on November 2nd. Mercury loves details and small tidbits of information, whereas Sagittarius is about the big picture and optimism. Though Mercury is in its detriment in Sagittarius, meaning Mercury is not comfortable in Sagittarius, this uncomfortable placement is exactly what is needed on Election day. This election is uncomfortable—not just for those who are looking for equality and equity, but for those clinging to the comfort of the patriarchy.

The truth is, on Election Day, the energy looks good for both candidates, which I've mentioned in prior articles. Regardless of what you hear on election night, I recommend holding off on your jubilation or despondency. Intuitively, I see Harris winning. Based on intuition, this is how I see everything play out on Election night:

• No Official Declaration on Election Night: There will not be an official declaration of the winner on election night.

• Harris Wins: Harris will win the election based on both the popular vote and the electoral college vote.

• Trump Declares Victory: Trump will declare himself the winner on election night and will continue to do so. He will not concede.

• Delays and Disruptions: There will be delays in counting the vote, due to the quantity of votes and disruptions caused by MAGA Republicans (which is different from traditional Republicans.)

• Contestation: The election will be contested due to MAGA.

• Possible Inauguration Delay: There is a possibility that the inauguration could be delayed, potentially due to contested results, though this remains uncertain.

• Isolated Violence: There will be a small amount of violence due to the election, but not in Washington, D.C. This violence will be extremely isolated, even though there will be rhetoric promoting such acts.

• Democrats Gain Ground: The Democrats will take over the House of Representatives, and the Senate will be tied with a slight advantage to the Democrats.

Could my above projections be wrong? Of course they can be, just as much as anyone else’s—regardless of whether they use astrology, tarot, dowsing rods, pendulums, psychic, or mediumship intuition. Is there bias in my predictions? That is hard for me to determine. Because I've been so accurate on many other predictions in my lifetime, I would like to tell you that there’s absolutely no bias. However, even though I've been accurate in the past, there have been things that I predicted that never came to fruition—or came to fruition in a different manner than what I saw. Be conscious of, we all have free will. There could be voters sitting on the sidelines right now who never intended to cast a ballot, and then something happens between now and Election Day that drives them to the polls. Some people may intend to vote but face obstacles like financial issues, work, or weather-related factors that prevent them from reaching the polls. There are an extreme number of variables in any election, and with this one, the variables have multiplied.

The Five of Wands symbolizes the potential for conflict, disruption, and competing agendas. As the election nears, this card reminds us of the chaos that can arise—but also the opportunity to rise above it by staying informed and making empowered choices.

Now, for transparency and my own voting history. The first time I was eligible to cast a vote was in 1984. I voted for Ronald Reagan. I turned 19 three days before casting that vote. I think in 1988 I voted Libertarian or for some other third-party candidate. It was so long ago, and I know at the time I wasn't happy with either Bush or Dukakis. I thought voting third-party would send a message. I'm fairly certain I voted for Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996. I voted for Al Gore in 2000. I know I did not vote for George W in 2004, but since I don't remember who I voted for, I probably threw away my vote again on a third-party candidate. I voted for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. The vote I'm most embarrassed about is my 2016 vote for Jill Stein.

Here is why I am embarrassed about voting for Jill Stein. When Trump had gone down the escalator in 2015, I had a pit in my stomach knowing that he was going to be the next president. I felt it in my bones, and I was sickened. You may think that knowing on an intuitive level that Trump was going to be the next president, I would have done everything in my power to ensure that his presidency didn’t happen. 

A few months after Trump’s elevator descent, I learned about Bernie Sanders, whose message of systemic imbalance was refreshing and aligned with the frustrations I felt.  At the time, I was working for a large Fortune 500 company, exhausted from the various mergers and layoffs, and the disregard for the livelihoods of their workers.I donated weekly to Sanders’ campaign, attended a rally, knocked on doors, and placed signs by polling places during the primaries. I was all in for Bernie, and though I knew it was a long shot, I had hoped he would win the primary.

Hillary’s strategic, yet off-putting, tactic of securing the superdelegates didn’t sit well with me. I felt that the Democratic Party’s use of superdelegates was not only elitist but steeped in patriarchy. Patriarchy is rooted in tradition and power, and it’s important to note that women can also participate in it—it’s not about gender. From the Democratic National Convention up until Election Day, nearly every pundit, news organization, and pollster predicted Clinton would win. This contradicted my gut feeling. I suppressed my intuition and instead subscribed to the experts’ opinions. While I wasn’t certain that Hillary would lose, I convinced myself that maybe my intuition was wrong, that I was deluding myself since the consensus was that she had it in the bag. So, going against what I intuitively knew, I decided to vote for Jill Stein—driven by the Green Party platform and an emotional grief over Bernie Sanders being off the ballot.

When the results came in for Donald Trump on election night, I hate to admit it, but I was not surprised, and that pit in my stomach grew larger.

Every time I’ve voted for a third party, the candidate I least favored ended up becoming president. This doesn’t mean I don’t support the idea of third parties, but it took me 30 years to realize that, until the U.S. eliminates the electoral college (and Citizens United), voting third-party is essentially throwing away your vote. Our current two-party system is part of the patriarchy—it’s designed to function with only two parties. Do I like the lack of options? Absolutely not. But change won’t come from third-party candidates. It has to happen from within, by electing younger and more diverse candidates at all levels of government. And for the record, I did vote for Joe Biden in 2020—not because I wanted him as president, but because I saw Kamala Harris as the true leader during the primaries, before she dropped out. I intuitively saw in her the potential to bring about meaningful change for equity and equality within our systems.

Here’s what I want you to take away from this article: Do not listen to the polling or the pundits. Do not take stock in how many signs you see for either candidate in your neighborhood, and do not listen to any self-described experts on elections. And when I say this, I include myself, other astrologers, psychic mediums, and tarot card readers. Vote based on understanding the platforms of each candidate. Go to the actual official pages of each candidate and read through them thoroughly. 

Consider your own values and what you want for your children, grandchildren, and other members of your family. Think deeply and act wisely. Sometimes, I think that we forget that our vote is our legacy. 

The decisions that we make now have consequential effects going forward and impact the generations to come. If we can look at voting as part of history, as opposed to a protest, a one-issue vote, or “what’s in it for me,” we will have an opportunity to have a beneficial impact for generations to come. It’s easy to feel that individual votes get lost in the noise, but history has shown that even small actions can lead to monumental shifts. Your vote is a critical part of this process. Astrologically, this election represents the tension between entrenched systems of power and the emerging forces calling for balance. The stars may indicate the current energy, but our choices ultimately shape the outcome.

This will be my final piece about the election before Election Day. Depending on how things unfold, I may explore the after-effects, but that won’t happen until after November 5th. Some of my predictions, on a personal level, I actually hope are wrong. Nothing would make me happier than a smooth, conflict-free election. Unfortunately, this election is, in many ways, more about the power struggles happening behind the scenes than it is about us. The patriarchy is battling itself, and as we know, there are multiple agendas—like Project 2025 and billionaires invested in protecting their outrageous profits—working to ensure that the majority of people have less say in our governance. But within this discord, we have a rare opportunity to elect someone who can help restore balance and shift power, rather than continuing to feed the already bloated Capricorn goat.

We must remember that the forces behind the scenes are powerful, but they are not invincible. Change is slow, and the battle against entrenched systems can feel overwhelming, but history shows us that small moments of disruption can lead to significant shifts. The upcoming election, while fraught with hidden power dynamics, offers a chance to reclaim power and shape the future. If enough people come together with a shared vision of equity and fairness, we can begin to dismantle the structures that seek to suppress the voice of the people.

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