The birth of a nation is not as easily determined as that of
an individual.
There are a number of diverse birth charts for
the United States based on the research and opinions of
different astrologers.
Most
astrologers use the Declaration of Independence of July 4,
1776
for the U.S. chart. There are, however, differing opinions
about
the correct time. The chart above falls in the period
corresponding
to the writings of Jefferson, Adams and Hancock described
as "late in the day." StarIQ.com NewsScope columnist Michael
WolfStar uses an earlier time that gives a Scorpio Ascendant
rather than the Sagittarius rising here. You can find
an explanation
for WolfStar's choice at:
http://www.homestead.com/politicalastrology/scorpio.html
Many
astrologers use a Gemini rising chart for the U.S., which
would
place the signing of the Declaration in the middle of the
night.
Others have proposed entirely different dates. The best
source
for information on the charts of nations is Nicholas Campion's
The Book of World Horoscopes (The Aquarian Press,
1988). Campion
is an expert astrologer and historian who approaches the
subject
with solid, objective research.
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