Ireland’s approaching presidential election appears to be in the same sinkhole as elsewhere with voter apathy about both contenders. Opinion polls give Catherine Connolly, an independent leftwing candidate, a wide lead over Heather Humphreys, who represents the ruling centre-right establishment. However, almost half of voters say they do not feel represented by either candidate, fuelling concern at a possible low turnout.
A roster of potential celebrity candidates – including the musician Bob Geldof, the dancer Michael Flatley and the former mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor – had prompted curiosity but none received backing from four local councils, or 20 legislators, necessary for nomination.
Catherine Connolly, 12 July 1957, Galway, is a Sun Cancer Capricorn Moon with a flamboyant Leo stellium of Uranus, Mars, Venus trine Saturn in Sagittarius, with Pluto in Leo as well. Her Mercury in Cancer is in an evasive square to Neptune. Cancer will give her a nose for whatever is popular in the culture. Leo hints at a need for an audience. Her Saturn in knowledgeable and know-it-all Sagittarius trine her Uranus, Mars, Venus will tone down the flamboyance of Leo and leave her with a ready supply of opinions. Her Jupiter in workmanlike Virgo does have her Solar Arc conjunct this year for a confidence high. Though tr Pluto may (birth time depending) be throwing a spanner in the works where one of her Mars midpoints are concerned until early December.
Heather Humphreys, 14 May 1963, Monaghan, Ireland, has a formidable Taurus Sun and Mercury sitting on the focal point of a Fixed T square to Mars in Leo opposition Saturn so fairly battened down and unbudgeable. She may have a Capricorn Moon. She looks go ahead in 2026 and a couple of Jupiter midpoints willing her on at the moment.
Neither of them are a great fit for the Ireland 1916 or 1949 charts.
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