Donald Trump will announce his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on imports to the USA on April 2, 2025. The president’s aggressive trade policy upends decades of global trading norms. US trading partners are likely to retaliate with their own levies on US goods, escalating a trade war that experts say will increase uncertainty, market volatility and the risk of recession.

Trump has argued that tariffs protect U.S. industries from unfair foreign competition, raise money for the federal government and provide leverage to demand concessions from other countries. But economists stress that broad tariffs at the rates suggested by Trump could backfire. ^[1]

However, the astrology of Trump’s Liberation Day suggests this is the perfect time to make significant structural changes to the economy and that Donald Trump is the best person to do this.

Liberation Day Astrology

The Liberation Day chart below shows an abundance of harmonious blue aspects. The combination of planets involved is perfect for the job.

Saturn sextile Uranus on April 4 is the most critical influence. It combines self-discipline and endurance with open-mindedness and inventiveness. Common sense blended with creative flair is ideal for taking calculated risks. This enables positive change that is substantial, steady, structural, constructive and enduring. Restrictive and outdated systems or traditions can be updated and modified.

As mentioned in the March 29 solar eclipse post, Saturn sextile Uranus heralds the most significant structural changes to workforces, trade, governments and society since the Industrial Revolution. Two more sextiles in August 2025 and January 2026 suggest the effects of Liberation Day will play out over nine months.

Mars trine Saturn and Mars sextile Uranus, also on April 4, support bold, aggressive and risky initiatives as this one is. It also suggests that significant developments will occur on April 4.

Mercury conjunct Saturn signifies a serious message about trade rules and regulations. Mercury rules trade and transport.

Venus conjunct Saturn signifies the regulations and structure of the financial system and economy. Venus rules money and value.

Neptune conjunct Mercury and Venus explain the confusion and uncertainty about Liberation Day.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s horoscope is directly impacted by Mars, Saturn and Uranus. In particular, they activate Venus-Saturn sextile Midheaven in his chart. This area of his chart explains his popularity and love-hate relationship with the public. It gives determination, perseverance, leadership, authority, respect, wealth, honor, success and longevity in his career.

The bi-wheel chart below shows the relevant transiting planets (outer wheel) that activate Donald Trump’s horoscope (inner wheel).

The transits below are incredibly favorable for his aggressive and risky initiative to fundamentally change the structure of trade and the economy of the USA and, in turn, the world.

• Uranus sextile Saturn (0°05′) conjunct Midheaven (0°38′)
• Saturn trine Saturn (0°13′) sextile Midheaven (0°46′)
• Mars conjunct Saturn (0°46′) sextile Midheaven (1°19′)

Update April 2

The 4 pm announcement time gives exactly the same Ascendant and Midheaven as the Donald Trump horoscope. This seems to confirm speculation that Trump is being advised by an astrologer.

 

References

1. Trump has dubbed April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ for tariffs. Here’s what to expect, AP