Jenelle sent me this bit of interesting insights into Obama, via a detailed breakdown of his zodiac chart. Very interesting, even if you don't believe in astrology. From http://www.yogatech.com/:

BARACK OBAMA

Here are a few more observations about Barack Obama's birth chart.

DEEP PRESENTATION TO THE WORLD - Obama has Scorpio on the midheaven ortop of his chart, indicating that he presents himself to the world ina deep penetrating way. No fluffy winks for Obama. During his campaigna major theme was - If we focus on superficialities, gaffs andmud-slinging, nothing will ever change. If we get honest, we have achance to build a better America and a better world. He also hasNeptune in Scorpio in the ninth house, indicating that only profoundtruth will deliver us out of our illusions. The ninth house representsspirituality and foreign travel. He called for mending our foreignalliances in his acceptance speech. He is going to have work to do getAmerica out of its foreign policy illusions.

SERVICE - Obama's chart is focused on service. His Mars and Pluto arein Virgo. Mars indicates where we use our energy. Virgo is service,attention to details and hard work. Obama's Sun and Mercury, both inLeo are in the sixth house of Virgo and service.

RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT - Obama has Uranus and North Node in Leoand Pluto and Mars in Virgo in the seventh house - the house ofrelationships. Uranus in Leo can create surprises from the heart. The North Node in Leo is new territory for Obama - he is learning how tobe heart-centered in his relationships.

AQUARIAN SPIRIT - Obama's Ascendant, South Node and Jupiter are inAquarius. He sees the world from Aquarian eyes. The South Noderepresents gifts he came in with - he holds strong an Aquarian spirit.Jupiter is what expands us and leads us into the future. His missionis to help bring in the Aquarian Age.

SATURN TESTS - Obama's Saturn is in Capricorn. It is not surprisingthat his Saturn trials and tests relate to social and economicstructures.

SOMETIMES ALOOF AND DEEPLY INWARD - Once in a while we get that warmLeo smile from our new President. But often he may seem aloof.Aquarius is a mental sign and one of the most aloof of the zodiac.Aquarius is connecting with the universal mind to try to pull in newsolutions and answers to collective problems. With both Jupiter andSaturn in the twelfth house of Pisces, more is going on inside Obamathan we can observe. He is constantly reflecting and connecting withhigher energies and wisdom.

PLAYFUL SPIRIT - Obama's Gemini Moon gives him a playful spirit, alove of people and a gift of communication. He is always on the move.His Venus in Cancer is in the fifth house of Leo fun. Venus in Cancermeans that what he loves is his family, his home, the Mother Earth andhis country.

HEART-CENTERED - As mentioned above, Obama's Sun, Mercury, Uranus andNorth Node are in Leo. Leo has a big heart, an ability to self-focusand a very brilliant aura. He is going to need all for the dauntingtask ahead.