Who Will Win Australia's 2025 Federal Election?

Astrological Insights from a Curious Outsider

On Sunday night, while teaching a class, one of my students asked about the Canadian elections. If I were better at time management, I would love to delve into all of the countries and surmise their elections based on astrology. I would also love to know each candidate and see what their chart shows with the transits. However, during the class, I couldn’t dismiss looking at the chart; my curiosity was piqued. In my software, I added Canada’s birth chart and did a reading.

Now, I have a confession. Often, when I do readings, I forget much of what I said within hours. Don’t get me wrong, there are times when something comes out during a client reading that leaves an indelible mark on me. But I tend to forget about 80% of what I said because I go into this other world as I read, a part of my mind that flows in a manner slightly different from my day-to-day living. Because of that, I don’t remember what I said during class in regard to Canada. (This is one of the reasons I like to write things either while conducting a birth chart reading, responding to threads on Reddit or writing articles.)

Last night, I came across a thread on Reddit that asked about the Australian election happening on May 3rd, 2025. Like I did with Canada, I looked at Australia with the transits of the day. Two sources had a different time for Australia, but both had the same date. These were my thoughts on the election.

As I look at the chart for the transits on the evening of May 3rd, the vibe I get is that it is a spiritually and community-focused day for the country.

In terms of astrology, transiting Mars is applying a trine to Australia's Venus. There seems to be an outside source for inspiration in regard to the outcome of the election.

Transiting Jupiter is conjunct to Australia's natal Pluto and Neptune and in opposition to its natal Jupiter, Mercury, and Chiron. Jupiter's aspects to Pluto and Neptune, which are both retrograde for the native, along with the Chiron opposition, lead me to speculate that the results will tie into past hurts, something that is an undercurrent to Australian life. Does this mean it will create or resolve any pain? That part is unclear, because Jupiter in opposition to Jupiter can stir up conflicts with authority and create its own opposition issues. Whatever the results are, there will be an abundance of talk about it due to Jupiter’s opposition to Mercury. The candidates, as well as any news agency, should use tact in discussing Australia’s election results and not overlook the details.

With Saturn square to Australia's Mercury and Jupiter, the thought process behind the vote will be serious in nature and focused on recent past events. There will most likely be a challenge or serious conflict in viewpoints. Much of the conflict has to do with rigid thinking, so if a candidate is not taking all citizens into consideration, this election, or at least how they are seen by the populace, will not be favorable. It feels like the country is going through an identity crisis, and there is a lack of confidence. Something most likely started around seven years ago that created this divide.

With Saturn square to their natal retrograde Neptune, there is a feeling that it may be impossible to live up to their ideals, but that they need to find a way to do so. This moment feels like a karmic lesson, shrouded in confusion and uncertainty. One or more of the candidates' objectives are most likely unclear, or it is the constituents who are unsure what future they want for Australia. Unfortunately, this isn’t the best time for the country to be making such an important decision.

With Pluto in sextile to their Sagittarius North Node, this comes down to whether Australians will choose the candidate who is more about freedom and comes from a place of higher consciousness. There is a sense of how the past impacts Australians now, and how the current world dynamics shape the country’s possible future.

Since there are two different charts for Australia, I avoided talking about houses, the moon and chart angles. One chart has the birth time at 12:00 AM on January 1st, 1901, while the other has 1:25 PM on the same day. I am mentioning this because I did a Solar Arc chart for both times.

In both Solar Arc charts, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, and the Sun are in Taurus, while Venus and Uranus are in Aries. The difference is that with the 12:00 AM time, the Taurus placements are in the 4th house, and at the 1:25 PM time, they are in the 10th house. Home and commerce are both activated. Both charts show that the stability of Australia is important, with one having a heavier influence on personal safety and security, while the other focuses more on the reputation of Australia on the world stage.

The overarching theme is a cautious, steady, and stable homeland with a desire for autonomy and change.

Australia's future in the stars? A lighthearted but thoughtful look at the 2025 federal election through the lens of astrology.

The Candidates and The Transits to Their Charts

Ok, so what about the candidates? Please know, as I look at their charts, this is my first time seeing them, and I have no background information. I am actually embarrassed by how little I keep tabs on other countries. It goes to show how narrow our media is in the United States and my lack of drive to explore beyond our digital borders. My embarrassment only increased when I learned that the election is for a Prime Minister and that I didn’t know whether Australia had either a President or a Prime Minister.

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese is the current Prime Minister of Australia and a member of the Labor Party, which leans politically to the left. He was born on March 2nd, 1963, in the town of Darlinghurst. There is no birth time on record for the Prime Minister, so keep that in mind as I read the chart and its transits.

The first thing that jumped out at me when I saw Albanese’s chart is that he has his Mars in Leo in retrograde. Mars in retrograde is a rare placement due to the infrequency of Mars being in retrograde. On the 3rd, the Mars transit will be making an exact conjunction to Albanese’s natal Mars.

The day will be emotionally and energetically intense for him, but it does denote a new start. The launch of his endeavor will have opposition and challengers. Since his natal Mars is in retrograde, the election is a challenge tied to a lesson he needs to learn, and the results, whether he wins or not, could be linked to what he needed to experience in this lifetime.

Transiting Jupiter is square to his natal Jupiter in Pisces. This transit is going to test Albanese’s sense of proportion: did he overspend on his campaign, did he overcommit to certain actions or events, is he being too prideful or focused on his ego? If the answer to these questions is yes, then he may miss out on the blessings that a Jupiter square can provide. But if he has been grounded and prudent, this square could be fruitful for him.

Jupiter is also in a separating trine to Albanese’s natal Aquarian Mercury and Saturn. He has recently had a time period where it was optimal for communication, so as long as he did so with an optimistic and positive approach, this trine could be beneficial to his campaign. At the same time, due to the influence of Saturn, he may have had an issue with foresight and could have lacked vision. If that came through in his speeches, it could impact his chances of success. However, he is being called with a sense of duty and a paternal feeling toward the people around him.

As I said, I do not know anything about Australia, including its financial status. If Australia is having financial issues, especially in regard to debt, that could hinder Albanese’s chances of winning.

Transiting Saturn is in a separating conjunction to his natal Jupiter, so it is obvious that he is in the process of learning through his role in society. This transit often corresponds with a change of job or residence. Since he is already the Prime Minister, this does not bode well for him. Now, I am not saying he will lose the election, since this transit can help him step up to a role. He may have taken on a more conservative approach to his policies, which may or may not have resonated with his constituents. Saturn can dampen the luck of Jupiter, so this transit is almost like a coin toss for him.

But the light here is the North Node conjunct his natal Jupiter. If being Prime Minister is part of his karmic duty, the struggle of taking on that responsibility could be what he needed to go through. If he has been welcoming change into his administration and tapping into his higher power, he will have the ability to keep his position, as long as he is not being judgmental of others. In regard to the nodes, transiting Saturn is trine to his natal North Node in Cancer, and if he was empathetic to the plight of his constituents and stayed centered with his own emotions, he may have a chance of retaining his position.

With the transiting North Node trine his natal North Node, he is being pulled toward his destiny. What that destiny actually is remains the question.

With Saturn sextile to his natal Venus in Capricorn, his relationships with others have stabilized. He isn’t winning over new converts, but at the same time, he has not lost support.

Peter Dutton

Peter Dutton was born on November 18, 1970, in Brisbane. Again, there is no birth time.

The first thing that jumped out to me in his chart is that his Venus is in retrograde in the sign of Scorpio, conjunct his natal Jupiter and in opposition to Saturn in Taurus. Both of these men have a relationship with a personal retrograde planet, and how they live out this lifetime ties into something that may have been unresolved in a prior lifetime.

With his Venus conjunct Jupiter, he most likely has a strong belief system and could even be considered a zealot of sorts. With the opposition of Venus and Jupiter to his natal Saturn, he may be somewhat authoritarian or somber in his approach to life.

Though I could go into detail on both candidates, I am more interested in looking at their transits for the election. Transiting Mars is making an applying trine to Dutton’s natal Mercury in Sagittarius. This is a time period of mental clarity, quick thinking, lots of communication and traveling. He is likely gaining appreciation for his opinions, whether or not people agree with him wholeheartedly.

Mars is also making a square to his natal Venus. This transit is productive for Dutton, but there could be conflict. He may feel like he is giving his all and not getting anything in return, or it could be the opposite, where he is being driven by ego and self-gratification. If that is the case, he may not have the support he thinks he has.

Jupiter is transiting in a separating trine with Dutton’s natal Mars in Libra. This can be a beneficial transit for Dutton, as long as his actions are aligned with integrity. The actions he takes are likely to be successful, and his confidence is high. He has a strong desire to make something of himself and has the capabilities to create opportunities. If he can settle disputes with others and if his motives are rooted in truth and integrity, this transit can work in his favor.

Jupiter is also making a separating trine to his North Node. If he does not win the election, he will still be learning what to do next time around. This transit can provide momentum for future endeavors even if this one does not result in a win.

Saturn is making a trine to his natal Sun in Scorpio and his natal Neptune in Sagittarius. Saturn trines to the Sun are generally positive periods, but they tend to lead to something in the future rather than a present reward. Since this trine is separating, the campaign itself may have already brought success, but the full impact might unfold down the road. Generally, this transit signifies a time where you become known for your accomplishments, which then lead to something greater later on.

With Saturn applying a trine to his Neptune, he may be aligning his ideals with his current reality. It is a time of coming to terms with how he sees the world, and there is a somber but thoughtful detachment.

Dutton also has Saturn in opposition to his natal Pluto in Virgo. This is one of those crossroads transits that tends to carry physical strain and could impact his health due to overworking. The results are in opposition to each other. This is a time where he can either fulfill his ambitions or be disappointed by the outcome.

With the transiting North Node in opposition to his natal Pluto, the emphasis will be on how he has been of service to others. If his ambition has been purely self-focused, he may experience defeat. But if he is genuinely working for the best interest of others, and if he has conveyed compassion and made decisions that are best for the collective, he could come out victorious. This is especially the case with transiting Jupiter being trine to his natal North Node in Aquarius.

My Thoughts

I purposely did not read about either candidate beforehand. Though I know one is more liberal, through the eyes of a U.S. perspective, and the other is more conservative, I don’t know anything about their campaigns, agendas, or reputations.

When the results come out on the night of the election, it will most likely be a nail-biter. Dutton, for the most part, has the easier astrological transits, but that does not mean he will succeed. Sometimes when the transits are not as harsh, we can become lazy or arrogant. If Pluto weren’t in the mix, I would probably say that he would come close but that this election is setting him up for something in the future. However, with Pluto involved, this could be the tower moment for him, whether or not he is ready for the challenge.

Albanese also has potential to win, though I am most concerned about Saturn conjunct his Jupiter. If he were not already in power, I would say he would take this race easily. But since he already holds the position, this transit could signal a change in that regard. I don’t know what the polls are for this election, but I imagine the race is quite close.

Keep in mind, I do not have birth times for either candidate, so I cannot look at chart angles or houses, which would lend nuance and a more refined reading. Based on the above information, I would say that Dutton has a slight edge, but that edge is razor thin.

I do want to mention something else that may play a part in this election. I have noticed in recent Western elections that the winner of presidential or prime minister races has followed a pattern. In the United States, Trump won while Pluto was in Capricorn. In France, Macron’s centrist party won with a coalition during Pluto in Aquarius. The UK and Canada both elected more liberal candidates while Pluto was in Aquarius. I am not saying this guarantees an Albanese win, and again, I am not familiar with Australian politics, but if a coalition government exists in Australia, that could tip the scale in his direction. Pluto alone cannot dictate the results, but it does favor rebellion and progressive ideals.

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