The last people in the world I'd want to offend are United States Marines. So it is with great pride that I put up a quick analysis of the USMC's astrological chart. I used November 10, 1775 at noon in Philadelphia, PA.
| Planet | Sign | Element | House |
| Sun | Scorpio | Water | 9th |
| Moon | Gemini | Air | 5th |
| Mercury (R) | Sagittarius | Fire | 10th |
| Venus | Libra | Air | 8th |
| Mars | Sagittarius | Fire | 11th |
| Jupiter (R) | Gemini | Air | 5th |
| Saturn | Libra | Air | 8th |
| Uranus | Gemini | Air | 4th |
| Neptune | Virgo | Earth | 8th |
| Pluto | Capricorn | Earth | 12th |
| Ascendant/Rising Sign | Capricorn | Earth | 1st |
So here are a few comments:
1) Sun near the midheaven--The USMC's Scorpio Sun in the 9th house is only four degrees from the cusp (edge) of the 10th house, known as the Midheaven. This magickal line is where career and ambition come to life. The midheaven is also in Scorpio, so in a few words, the USMC has a very ambitious mission, always wanting to do more and never backing down. And they do have a vengeful side as well. When you mess with a Marine, you should know are playing with fire. The scorpion's stinger is very sharp and the pain you feel when it sinks in is NOT pleasant. Scorpio is also one of the zodiac's most loyal signs, so they never leave anyone behind.
2) Communication consternation?--Mercury is sitting in the 10th house as well, which means that any kind of communication is essential to the Marine Corps mission. But Mercury is in retrograde motion here, which can present a problem because it may indicate a failure to choose correctly the first time when making important decisions. Of course, Mercury eventually goes direct and allows for "course correction" but in the Marines, a bad important decision puts lives at risk. Also, with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, there can be a sense of impatience to move forward that can hinder the decision-making process. The bottom line here is that it's imperative for the USMC to think about big, organization-altering decisions as much as possible before making them.
3) Capricorn Rising--This is a serious rising sign that signals long-term success. There will be hills and valleys, but in the end, the USMC will complete its missions successfully. One problem that can come with this Ascendant is that everything can be taken too seriously. When it comes to the business of war, that's not necessarily a bad thing, but telling the USMC to "lighten up" will not be well received. They are SERIOUS about what they do.
4) Strong 5th, 8th and 9th houses--The strength of the 5th house kind of surprised me. It's about creativity and having fun, a strong contract to the traditionalist attitude of Capricorn Rising. But I can't forget that the 5th is also about gambling and risk-taking, and the USMC has definitely undertaken its share of risky battles over the years.
The 8th house is naturally ruled by Scorpio so it nicely reinforces the Scorpio sun, and death is one of the keywords for this house. I think of the tee shirt that says "Join the Marines! Travel to foreign places, meet exotic people, and kill them!" LOL
The 9th house is the foreign part of the mission, from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, to be exact. The Marines will fight wherever needed and usually for a larger purpose; it's the philosophy of what America stands for that they represent, and the 9th house is all about the higher mind and principles in general.
5) Mars in Sagittarius--This placement reinforces the strong 9th house. Mars is the planet of war and conflict, and to see it here just highlights the idea that Marines fight for a higher purpose. The battles are just pieces of a larger idea that they are fighting for.
I hope you've enjoyed this quick look at the astrological chart of the United States Marine Corps. I was fortunate enough to attend one Marine Corps Ball. I was working overseas at the time and feeling homesick, and it was just what the doctor ordered. It was amazing; my eyes filled with tears on more than one occasion that night. There were very few days when I was more proud to be an American, and I was honored to attend such a sacred event.
And I'd like to take a special moment to thank the men and women of the USMC, especially Cameron and Chris, for your sacrifices and for your willingness to put yourselves in harm's way. No words can ever be enough to say how respectful and grateful I am for your service.
Love this one! The 5th house makes perfect sense to me - some of the funniest people I know are Marines. They have such goofy senses of humor! Thank you, Johnnie, for doing this. It's cool beyond words.
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