How Did Leading Astrologers Get the Election Prediction So Wrong?

Something bigger is coming...

Let me start with a preface to today’s article and address the elephant in the room: many astrologers and psychics, myself included, predicted this election outcome incorrectly. Through this article I’ll explore potential reasons for these miscalculations, including one major transit based on the birth chart of the U.S. (yes, countries have birth charts too). However, even with that in mind, there’s still something within my spirit and my intuition telling me that the energy is off, that something isn’t right, something isn’t aligning here. Kamala had favorable transits to become the next President, I was genuinely shocked with the outcome of the election.

Neptune, the planet of confusion and obscurity, was a prominent force during this election period, and I believe it clouded predictions for many of us. Pair that with Uranus, the planet of chaos, shock, and unpredictability, and you have a recipe for disrupted timing and unexpected twists. With the full moon approaching next Friday, November 15, I sense there could be more revelations and clarity coming regarding this election. What I mean is, there is a good chance Harris could become President if Biden decides to step down, and if he does, I bet it will be on this full moon! Technically this would validate astrologers (myself included) who predicted her presidency. And no, I’m not saying this out of ego to avoid admitting I was wrong—I’m always open to that! But the energy feels off, and that’s me speaking spiritually, not astrologically.

With that said, let’s dive in—and trust me, you’ll want to read this wholly and completely to the very end.

It’s always interesting to see how quickly people dismiss astrology as inaccurate when predictions sometimes miss the mark—almost as if doctors never misdiagnose their patients or weather forecasts are never off.

The biggest flaw in astrology is the astrologer, never the astrology itself. Wherever you attach human involvement, you also welcome the potential for human error. And just to remind people, astrologers are literally studying the concept of time itself—can you imagine the complexity of that?

Personally, I love the reminder that no human is above universal energy or karmic law. Astrologers can make differing predictions, but one thing you can’t account for is how and when karma plays out, especially in cases like this (more on that later). The universe operates in ways we can never fully grasp, and thinking anyone has complete control over that is simply egotistical.

So why do astrologers sometimes end up with different predictions? Shouldn’t everyone’s prediction be the same if astrology is so accurate?

No.

Astrological predictions are interpretations of planetary movements and symbolism, but with complex events like elections, several factors can make the process trickier.

Let’s go through some of the reasons why predictions can differ, and why some might ultimately be wrong:

1. Planetary Interpretations:

   The first and most obvious point: astrologers use different systems and methods—yes, there’s more than one approach in astrology! Most people don’t realise that multiple charts exist outside an individual’s birth chart. There are SO many layers to astrology and each can yield distinct predictions.

   Elections are unique as they impact individuals and the collective. Some astrologers may focus primarily on the individual’s birth chart—each candidate's chart in this case, while others rely on broader ‘mundane’ astrology to analyse how transits will affect a country as a whole. For example, they might look at the U.S. birth chart independently without considering its direct interaction with candidates’ charts.

2. Personal Bias:

   Predictions can sometimes reflect an astrologer's personal hopes or expectations, consciously or not. In politically charged times, personal hopes and biases may find their way in. For instance, in my previous prediction article, I emphasised our upcoming shift toward an Aquarian era with Pluto’s change in signs. Aquarius, associated with community and humanitarianism, hasn’t seen Pluto’s influence in 248 years. You can see why I leaned toward a Harris win. But another interpretation is that the Aquarian era calls for communities to band together in response to Trump’s policies. This now becomes all about the revolution—Aquarius is the rebel and revolutionist who challenges tradition. The last time Pluto was in Aquarius, we saw the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolution, the Irish Uprising, and the Haitian Revolution! Justice and power to the people WILL come.

3. Impact of Retrogrades and Returns:

   Slower-moving planets like Pluto and Saturn exert broad, long-term influence, making their effects on specific events harder to define. Retrogrades—when planets appear to move backward—can make their impact feel ‘reversed’ or ambiguous, adding another layer of complexity. This was relevant to this election, with Saturn currently in retrograde.

   Planetary returns also play a big role. This is when a planet returns to its original location at an individual’s birth time. In the case of this election, the USA experienced its Chiron Return which absolutely played a bigger role in the outcome than most astrologers had thought. Chiron is an asteroid known as the ‘wounded healer’ and highlights where healing is needed before moving forward—where energy needs to be transmuted from pain to power. For the U.S., this indicates that significant work remains before achieving collective peace. Looking ahead to the astrology of 2025, it means things may need to get worse before they get better, before people take it upon themselves to build a better, safer society for all—remember what I said about Aquarius?

4. Complexity of Political Events:
   Astrology is one layer of many influences affecting large events like elections, making accurate predictions difficult. I spoke earlier about Karma and I believe that played a part in the election outcome. Pluto’s shift into Aquarius could have marked the start of positive change for the U.S., but karmic reckoning (considering all the atrocities the U.S. involves itself in) may require a period of difficulty before that transformation fully manifests. Planets like Pluto and Saturn do not pull any punches and this and this election feels like a classic ‘Tower moment’—a sudden upheaval with significant impact long-term. As I mentioned in my previous article, Pluto represents ‘death and rebirth’—the rebirth I predicted to arrive at this election, will likely come toward the end of Pluto’s time in Aquarius, but for now, the ‘death’ phase continues.

Astrologers focus on different transits, each determining which ones carry the most weight for an event. Some of the most respected astrologers (and some of my personal favourites)—known for accurately predicting world events, natural disasters, and celebrity news—also misjudged this election. Their predictions weren’t necessarily wrong because of a lack of skill; rather, it was a matter of emphasis on transits that didn’t hold as much significance as others. It’s a reminder that predictive astrology is an art form, with layers upon layers that can be incredibly tricky to piece together.

There’s always astrologers & psychics who’ll claim, after the fact, that they ‘knew all along’ who’d win, and I’ve seen many state it all over social media. But I applaud the astrologers who actually had the courage to put some skin in the game and make those predictions public.

One thing’s for sure—I’m relieved not to be in the U.S. right now. I remember the collective energy shift when Trump won in 2016; it was palpable—fear and panic. I suppose Pluto’s final degree in Capricorn gave us one last dose of corporate traditionalism—but with the ever-increasing movement toward Aquarius, it will be for the final time.

Blue Monday by Annie Lee