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“He wasn‟t perfect, but he did so much

good, for so many people.” 1

Edward M. Kennedy - an Esoteric Astrology Profile


By Leoni Hodgson, PMAFA, PhD Esotericism,
www.brisbanegoodwill.com

In a family filled with glittering stars, life conspired to


bring the “runt of the pack” – Edward Kennedy, to the
fore. It removed from the stage the brighter stars – the
deaths of Kennedy‟s older brothers - Joseph, Robert,
and John and allowed the more modest light to be
seen. Why should this be? What is so special about
Edward Kennedy that he survived? This article is an
attempt to go deeper into the life and psyche of this
most interesting man.

The Kennedy‟s
The Kennedy family descended from the marriage of the
Irish-Americans Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Elizabeth
Fitzgerald, and was prominent in American politics and
government. There were nine children, and after the death of
the oldest brother Robert, the three remaining brothers -
John, Robert and Edward, entered politics. They received
intensive publicity, often emphasizing their youth, allure, and education. They were the glamour family of
politics, and have been called American royalty.
But with high office, came sacrifice and tragedy. The family has undergone a series of deaths and
reverses sometimes called "the Kennedy curse". It has included the John F. Kennedy assassination (1963);
the Robert F. Kennedy assassination (1968); four aircraft crashes (Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Kathleen
Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy, Jr.); a fatal skiing accident (Michael Kennedy); a failed
prefrontal lobotomy on Rosemary Kennedy; and at least three sets of allegations against individual family
members and their relatives by marriage, including a murder conviction (Michael Skakel), a controversial fatal
single-car crash (Chappaquiddick incident), and a charge of rape (William Kennedy Smith).
Edward M. Kennedy

From the point of view of Edward‟s Soul, and the direction in which it wished to guide this incarnation,
Edward‟s life seems to be divided into two very different and distinct chapters. In astrological terms:
before his second „Saturn return‟ in 1991, and the period afterwards.
Based upon his life demonstration, it is clear that in the earlier period of his life, Kennedy‟s personality was
dominant. His chart interpreted exoterically (using the traditional rulers with the Sun at the heart of the chart)
shows his difficulties and challenges.
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He suffered from low self esteem – Capricorn Ascendent


Having the Sun in Pisces is not helpful when you are born the youngest in a family of stars, and with an
autocratic and highly ambitious father.
(Saturn in Capricorn rather than the Sun in Pisces, seems to be the more likely symbol for his father.)
Although Edward would come into his power later in life, Capricorn rising is not helpful to a sensitive child. It
adds an introspective and cautious layer to the persona. With Saturn rising, there is no doubt that Joseph
dominated Edward‟s early life, and probably put fear into the child, who would have had difficulty relating to
him.
(Saturn in 1H, unaspected to planets)
Furthermore, although his parents were affectionate toward him, they also compared him unfavorably with his
brilliant and charismatic older brothers.
(Venus and Uranus in the 3H of siblings, square Ascendant – the self).
This affected his self esteem. He later said "The disadvantage of my position is being constantly compared
with two brothers of such superior ability."

The unconscious lunar pattern imprisoning Edward‟s Soul – Moon conjunct Neptune, in Virgo
When the Sun is linked with the Moon as it does in Edward‟s case
(Sun opposition Moon, Neptune (conjunct the Moon) is the ruler of Edward‟s Pisces Sun).
this can strengthen the power of the negative patterns which reside in the unconscious, so that they emerge
into the stream of consciousness and literally keep their owner‟s mind, bound to the past.
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The Moon is in the 8 house of death (opposite Mercury - siblings), and there is no doubt that the death of
Edward‟s brothers, and the burden of responsibility which was placed upon his shoulders to step up and “be
the man” and equal his brothers in their power and glory, was overwhelming. He sought to escape through
alcohol and women. This was easy. He had done it all before (in past lives).
(The Sabian symbol for the Moon and Neptune at 7 degrees Virgo – in a palatial harem bright-eyed
women laugh happily.)
His first marriage to Joan Bennett in 1958 was blighted by her alcoholism (Moon rules the 7H of marriage) and
his womanising and carousing ways, leading to divorce in 1981.

His karma was Chappaquiddick


The scandal of Chappaquiddick ended any hope he had of one day becoming the US President. On July 18,
1969, Edward was at a Chappaquiddick Island party for a group of young women who had worked on Robert's
presidential campaign. He left with one of them, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne and later accidently drove off
a bridge into a tidal channel. Kennedy swam to safety and left the scene. He did not call authorities until after
Kopechne's body was discovered the following day. On July 25, Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene
of an accident and was given a sentence of two months in jail, suspended. This incident dogged him for the
rest of his life. His failure to gain the 1980 Democrat presidential nominee is directly attributed to
Chappaquiddick. He withdrew his nomination on Aug 12 1980.
Edward had the astrological signs that he could have been president.
(Sun trine MC bringing glory; loved by the public – Moon/Neptune sextile MC)
But Saturn – Lord of Karma was prominent in his chart, and Edward‟s reputation was destroyed.
(Natal Saturn square MC. Transit Saturn was conjunct the IC at Chappaquiddick, opposite the MC point
of status. Solar arc Saturn – karma, was opposite the Moon/ Neptune conjunction).
Karma brought to Edward the consequences of his dissolute and in this case, his illegal behaviour. He
was lucky to escape a harsher penalty. His carousing behaviour continued through the 70‟s and 80‟s,
and by then his reputation was truly in tatters. But worse was to come.
In March1991 Kennedy took his son and nephew (William Smith) out drinking on the night a Florida woman
accused Smith of raping her. Although eventually acquitted, Kennedy was seen to be a bad influence on his
nephew. The Seattle Times (October 20, 1991) wrote the following: “Kennedy "has been so damaged in terms
of credibility that he's not in a position to offer effective leadership on any cause,".. "People don't want to listen
to him; they don't look up to him; they don't treat him with respect." Edward was written off as his famous
family's wastrel.
Edward didn’t mend his ways when his brothers died. He continued down a destructive Path after
Chappaquiddick. The Soul had another opportunity to turn him around at his second Saturn Return – when
transit Saturn returns to its natal position. This would most likely provide the final opportunity for rehabilitation
in this life, since the Soul assesses whether to continue working in the incarnation around age 63, and if it
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decides no further growth is likely, it begins to withdraw. Edward’s Saturn return occurred in 1991.

The Esoteric Chart and the Second Saturn Return

The esoteric chart is centred around the Ascendant, the “purpose of the Soul” point in the chart
replacing the Sun – the personality, as the centre of the chart)

Capricorn prominent in the chart


When this occurs in the chart of an advanced person, the Soul means business, because this is the sign of
initiation (spiritual growth) and the goal is to force an advancement of consciousness by filling the life with
adversity such as - a loss of status or finance, or serious moral and ethical issues. In the ensuing period of
introspection and analysis which follows, opportunity is then offered by the Soul to make right-choice and to
act with integrity and for the higher good. Right choice brings success and initiation. Wrong choice leads to a
further round of trouble and crystallisation.

Saturn is the esoteric ruler of the chart


The esoteric ruler is the primary agent of the Soul. It is the main indicator of Soul purpose, and an entry point
for Soul energy and influence. It is in the first house of personal interests, demanding accountability and
responsibility, which meant trouble for Edward and his liking for women, song, and rapid and uncomplicated
sexual liaisons.
(Ascendant square Venus and Uranus)
Edward‟s Soul demanded change, and the esoteric chart brought an opportunity. There is an inconjunct
aspect to the Earth (field of experience), which is conjunct the trouble-spot of Moon / Neptune in the eighth
house of sex. This brought these patterns into the range of Soul so that it could go on the attack and cut them
out. Or at least bring them into right balance with the rest of Edward‟s life. (Moderation in all things is the key).

The esoteric chart brings Pluto into prominence


In traditional astrology, Neptune and Jupiter rule Pisces, the sign in which Edward‟s personality is focused.
But Pluto assumes rulership as Soul influence grows, and from that time onwards, the personality is in trouble.
Pluto is “the destroyer”, the “Arrow of Death” which the Soul fires when consciousness is ready for the deep
and intense cleansing which Pluto brings. Its task is to “cut the ties that bind”, freeing the Soul from the yolk of
the personality. It destroys the lower, so that the higher can live, and this was part of the Soul‟s plan.
(Pluto Cancer 7H, semi-square Moon/ Neptune, square Venus/ Uranus.)
These patterns needed to be cut away by Edward, and emotional and sexual fidelity demonstrated in his
relationships and life.
(Pluto ruler of sexual region, conjunct Juno in the seventh house of marriage)
If Edward did not do this work willingly, it would only be a matter of time before Pluto began its destructive
work, and forced the change.

The opportunity came in 1991 at Edward‟s second Saturn Return


Edward didn‟t mend his ways when his brothers died. He continued down a destructive Path after
Chappaquiddick. The Soul had a last opportunity to turn him around – at his second Saturn Return. This
occurred in 1991. It is not surprising that the final straw which turned things around for Edward involved sex
and drink. When his nephew was charged with rape, Edward was viewed by the public as a dissolute wastrel
who had a contaminating influence on the male relatives of his family. The court of public opinion determined
that it was his fault! His karmic chickens came home to roost again.
This must have been devastating for him. He was older and wiser than he was when Chappaquiddick
occurred some thirty years before. One starts thinking about the legacy one will leave behind at the second
Saturn Return. Remember that Saturn is the primary agent of the Soul, and it is likely that during this period
Edward‟s Soul lifted his consciousness, and showed him a clear picture of his life, and the sum of it all. It was
the shock needed to galvanise him into a new direction.
Progressed Sun
(His personality consciousness - progressed Sun was now in the second degree of Taurus, the sign in
which lust is tackled and transmuted into aspiration for the higher good. The Sabian symbol is: an
electrical storm brilliantly illumines the skies. The soul keywords for Taurus are I see and when the eye is
open, all is light.)Taurus on the higher level is all about light, and seeing life clearly.
Eclipses
The softening up process on his consciousness began in 1990 when a series of eclipses bombarded Saturn
and the first and seventh houses. There were eight close “hits” upon these points, preparing the way and
rendering consciousness more sensitive, so that the needed changes in perception and activity could be
made.
Pluto, Lord of Death
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It was in a position of power in the 10 house, pouring its fire into its natal position
(transit Pluto trine natal Pluto – semisquare Moon/ Neptune, square Venus/ Uranus),
and through Edward‟s astral field and solar plexus chakra (Neptune), and through the sacral chakra (Uranus),
burning away psychic impurities, so that the Soul could draw up the energies from the lower centres into
higher – perhaps to the throat and heart chakras. This could only have occurred if Edward‟s was of a mind to
make the shift, and from subsequent results it is clear that he did.
Neptune
His soul poured solar fire through his consciousness, and he was inspired towards the higher and finer.
(Neptune, planet of spiritual aspiration was conjunct the MC by solar arc. The progressed Moon unveiling
the forces of Neptune most likely, was also conjunct the MC.)
He definitely wanted to make a positive contribution to society, to make life better for the people.
“Through the years of difficult negotiations and having to face personal and family tragedy, he never
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stopped representing the people, and never lost sight of their welfare.”
He became engrossed with health care so that at the end of it all he said: “Health Care has been the Passion
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of My Life"
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The „coup de grace‟ was Uranus, the planet of initiation, and ruler of Edward‟s 9 house of the Path, the
higher way. It throws bolts of electric fire which shatters crystallisation and which awakens consciousness so
that it can move forwards, into “the new.” It was transiting over the Ascendant, the Soul purpose point, and
this must have been the final key which opened the floodgates in Edward‟s consciousness.
With all this going on, the Soul‟s illuminating light would have been able to permeate Edward‟s
consciousness, and he blossomed into his spiritual maturity, his true spiritual colours were displayed.
(Sabian symbol for Edward‟s Ascendant: “pheasants display their brilliant colours on a vast lawn.”)
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It is possible that he took the 1 Initiation – control of the physical and sexual appetites.

The positive effects of the Soul‟s presence can be seen in Edward‟s political work in the remaining
years of his life. It was a total and somewhat startling turn-around, but at the end of it all, this is an
example of what people thought.
“Senator Edward M. Kennedy was an example of what you can do when you determine to rise
above your failings as a human being and focus on what you can do for others. More important,
he was an inspiration to all who struggle with the temptation to keep their light under a bushel
because they are not perfect. He was an inspiration to persevere. He stumbled plenty of times, he
had personal faults, he caused others great pain, but he recognized this, he was pained by this,
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and each time he picked himself up and worked harder to make himself better.
Called “The Lion of the Senate”, Kennedy brought about positive change in the areas of health
care, civil rights, voting rights, education. He was always a worthy opponent when fighting for
what he believed in. And his spirit, time and time again, championed over his character defects;
allowing him to continue to contribute to the improvement of society. He was the third longest-
serving member of the United States Senate in American history. The scholar Thomas Mann said
his time in the Senate was “an amazing and endurable presence.”
Edward married Victoria Reggie Kennedy in 1992, and all indications are that it was a happy and successful
union. This is evidence of the change of focus and energy, in Edward. He was now functioning from a higher
level. Monogamy and higher creative output is evidence that focus has shifted from the sexual region in the
body, to the higher centres.
Kennedy endorsed Obama for US President, and in a way it was an anointing from the Kennedy dynasty.
Commentators say that Kennedy made it very clear that he was handing over the mantle that he had been
carrying ever since his brother handed it to him.
On May 20 2008, doctors announced that Kennedy had a cancerous brain tumor. He died on August 25, 2009
when the Sun was in Virgo – at two degrees of Virgo - the reverse of the Sun‟s position in the current
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incarnation. This is where the Soul will pick up the personality thread in the next incarnation. Virgo is the sign
of purification, so it is obvious the Soul wishes to continue with the work which was started in the latter years
of Edward‟s life.

Finally, I return to the question I pondered at the introduction.

What is so special about Edward Kennedy, that he was the sole son to survive an early demise, and
die a natural death? There is something very fated about this family, which has suffered greatly.
There is a theme of materiality which runs through the charts of the three brothers, no doubt
inherited from their father Joseph, and this may provide a clue.
(JFK and Edward had their Moon‟s in Virgo “let matter reign”, and Robert had his Moon in Capricorn “let
ambition rule.” Joseph had both his Sun and Moon in Virgo. These are two very materialistic signs.
Perhaps it has something to do with this.)
As we advance along the Path, our attachment to the material world must be released, and we are
required to act with honesty and integrity. The transforming planets of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto, will force us onto the right path.
On studying the charts, all three sons had Saturn, Lord of Karma (and of Retribution in some cases), very
strong in their charts. They would achieve positions of power and glory if this is what they wanted – and they
did, but they would have to work honestly to achieve this. Otherwise they would suffer serious consequences.
(JFK: Saturn (power) and Neptune (spiritual principles) in 10H (fame and fortune), challenged by the
Ascendant (the Soul). Esoteric ruler of Libran Ascendant – Uranus (the Soul in action), inconjunct Saturn
and square Mars (sudden and bloody outcomes.)
There are rumours that Joseph brought the presidency for his son, by making deals with powerful underworld
figures, deals which were not kept, thus inviting retaliation. This is speculation but there is evidence in the
charts that something along these lines could have been behind the assassinations. Robert was especially
fated. High office would definitely hold dangers for him, and especially if he opposed the underworld.
(Moon/ Jupiter 10H, opposite Pluto (underworld), square Mars (assassination).
Edward had similar patterns in his chart.
(Saturn square Scorpio MC. Co-ruler of the MC – Mars, opposite Moon Neptune in the 8H of death.)

Perhaps the answer to my question “why Edward?” is simply that, he was saved from an early death
because of his human weaknesses. He was after all, just a human being like you and me, with
strengths and weaknesses. God is compassionate, and forgives, and in the period that Edward was
“in the wilderness” he was given the opportunity to turn his life around. Finally he did.
Wwith the dominant male figures of his family gone, and being written off as a “no-hoper”, he had
nothing to lose and nothing to prove. This gave him the freedom to grow into his true nature, in his
own time, to walk a path of his own choosing, and he did not have to twist himself about in order to
fit in with the ambitious schemes of his father – or bear the curse of promises not kept.
He became his own man. He rose to prominence based on his own hard work and ethical behaviour,
and gained the respect of the people, as a consequence. At the end of it all he was seen as a shining
light, one who had made a huge contribution to the greater good, and was widely loved and
respected. As a Pisces Sun person, with Capricorn rising, this is what he wanted all along.

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An Obituary from Amnesty International


WASHINGTON - August 26 2009 - Larry Cox, Amnesty International USA's executive director, issued the
following statement on the sad passing of U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy:
"Amnesty International is saddened by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. The world has lost an active
supporter of human rights around the globe, especially in the United States. He worked tirelessly on behalf of
people whose voices were never heard, whose plights were hidden from view and whose well-being was
ignored. In that regard he consistently championed the cases of individual prisoners of conscience, who
benefitted from his relentless determination to ensuring their freedom.
"The senator played a main role in passage of historic human rights legislation including the Immigration &
Nationality Act of 1965 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which expanded employee rights in discrimination
cases.
"From advancing reforms on immigrant detention, to championing healthcare as a right for all Americans, to
pushing for torture victims' relief, to pressing for humanitarian aid for refugees around the world including the
most recent conflict in Sri Lanka, to defending the rule of law, Senator Kennedy always knew and acted to end
the misery of those who were suffering.
"His absence will be hard to miss. But the Kennedy family legacy of helping the disempowered remains vital
and vibrant."
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Member of the public watching the hearse carry his coffin away. Feb 27 2009
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Esoteric Psychology II, Alice Bailey p53
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NY Times August 2009
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August 26, 2009 commondreams.org
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http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/26/ted.kennedy.kunhardt/index.html
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Treatise White Magic Alice Bailey, p436

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