Leo Barack Obama's Ruling Planet is Sun

Mercury Square Saturn applying (expression strains effort)
Accomplishing difficult tasks alone cheers you up. Handle tasks which require diligence or discipline. You look at the world pessimistically, so this is a bad time for meetings which require your input.

Mercury Sextile Uranus applying (expression supports freedom)
Strike up conversations with people you have never associated with before. Serious, tedious duties are not for you today, but you can easily grasp new subjects. Be inventive.

Pluto Opposite Venus applying (change confronts affection)
Sexual relationships and close partners cause problems. Beware of obsession over a new lover who may use subconscious signals to manipulate you. Do not play games in current relationships. Voice grievances. All your relationships are subject to change now.
(Leo Ruler Transit)

Sun Conjunct Neptune applying (power burdens impression)
You have less energy than usual. Relax if you feel tired. Avoid important decisions as you might make unnecessary concessions.

Moon Sextile Mars 2:56am (emotion supports action)
Take the initiative. You work equally well alone and with others. People give you the lead because of your directness. Even those who do not agree with you respect your views.

Moon Square Uranus 8:20am (emotion strains freedom)
Don't make any long-term decisions based on present feelings. You need independence. Your relationships seem burdensome, but these feelings will not last. Avoiding problems could be dangerous.

Moon Sextile Saturn 8:40am (emotion supports effort)
You are calm, reflective and serious, but not depressed. Complete matters requiring patience and precision. Balance your emotions with responsible action.

Moon Sextile Jupiter 7:20pm (emotion supports expansion)
You are concerned with other people's welfare. Working with others benefits everyone. Public relations or sales efforts proceed favorably.

Moon Sextile Ascendant 7:46pm (emotion supports persona)
You feel comfortable in familiar surroundings among friends and family. Seek peace and harmony. Empathy wins you cooperation.

Moon Trine Mercury 10:14pm (emotion favors expression)
You express warm emotion. Communications with women proceed smoothly. Your daily routine suits you.

Moon Opposite Moon 11:23pm (emotion confronts emotion)
Your emotions are deep and powerful, but too subjective. Detach yourself from the issues. Observe your reactions to better understand your emotional state.
(Leo Ruler Transit)

Sun Sextile Pluto separating (power supports change)
You see how delaying gratification ultimately leads to success. Make those difficult but long overdue changes in your life. Reorganize your home or office now while change occurs easily.
(Planets returning to their original positions in your birthchart)
10/17/2008 8:07pm trans Moon (Gem) Con natal (Gem) Moon (Lunar Return)
Energy representing emotional nature, moods, feelings, and caring tendencies is connected and fused together with the same aspect inside Barack Obama's makeup. This part of their psyche will be strongly influenced.