The Astrological Trial of Scott Peterson

I thought I would take a different approach to looking at Scott Peterson's chart. Astrology is a useful and insightful character assessment tool. However, it could never be used in court, but still I want to look at astrology from this angle. I will use the case here of a Scott Peterson, he has been found guilty of killing his wife and unborn son. He had reported his wife missing, and told police he had just returned from a fishing trip. Scott had taken a $250, 000 life insurance out on his wife. He was the prime suspect but police could not arrest him because of lack of evidence. Four months after her disappearance his wife's body and that of her unborn son washed up on the shore.

Lets begin the astrological trial of Scott Peterson:Day 1

Prosecution: Here we have a man with Sun in Scorpio, a clear description of a someone who seeks power. It's evident he has hidden motives.

Defence: Objection, this is Sun sign astrology, and does not prove anything. If we prosecute on the Sun alone you may as well drag 1/12th of the population into this courtroom, and say they are all guilty of murder.

Prosecution: I haven't finished with my case on the Sun, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. Pluto (sun sign ruler) is in Libra in the 10th house in his natal chart. Mr Peterson was born to a generation of people who are working through relationships and transforming them. This can also mean power struggles in a relationship where one dominates over the other. According to this man's chart he is ruthless (Pluto) in achieving his goals (10th) a power seeking individual. This is not a subservient man this is clear, he wants a position of power.

Defence: When did ambition ever kill anyone, because a man wants to be a power figure in his career does not make him a murderer. Pluto in the 10th house can show how Scott is being persecuted (Pluto) by the system (10th). His reputation is being destroyed. Does this not prove this case point, he is here in this courtroom being accused by authorities. It is other people who are using their power against him, and trying to convict a him for a murder he did not commit. This man loved his wife.

Prosecution: This man loved power, and LOTS of money. Take a look at his Jupiter in Capricorn on the cusp of 2nd house (money) square Pluto in Libra in the 10th house. A cardinal t-square that shows us he is actively ambitious, and his goal (10th) is to make money. I am bringing in an astrological expert to confirm these concepts. This is James Braha, he is the author of  "How to be a Great Astrologer", and he is considered to be an expert on the planetary aspects. James, you train students and teach them the art of astrology, and you have many years of experience behind you, with a strong background in astrological analysis. What are your thoughts on Jupiter square Pluto?

James Braha: He may be intense and dogmatic in his ideas of right and wrong. His ego may be big and he may be lacking in humility and self-reflection.

Defence: Objection, this is totally misleading, and an attack on my clients character. Is he again not being judged here. Aspects can be projected. The prosecution are the ones who have their own powerful ideas of what is right and wrong and accusing this man without any real proof.

Judge: The Prosecution, may continue interviewing their expert.

Prosecution: Thank you, now James what are your thoughts on Jupiter-Pluto. Please carry on with your analysis.

James Braha: They are unwilling to consider differing viewpoints. Lenny Bruce   had the exact same configuration.

Prosecution: Along with George Calin ,  good point, these people do seem to be dogmatic.

Defence: Objection, we could all pick examples where an aspect has been used less positively. Christopher Reeves and Jane Fonda both have this aspect. Jane wanted positive change in society, and Christopher reeves promoted research after his tragic accident. This aspect shows they have powerful beliefs. It does not mean they are all judgemental. The opposite may be true and they fight against a judgemental society.

Prosecution: Carry on James

James Braha: This person will experience tremendous ups and downs in his luck and money. He is on a lifelong quest to win the grandest financial prize society offers. He Believes in himself wholeheartedly, and is likely to obtain extreme wealth at some point.

Prosecution: Yes, if we look at millionaires charts or individual's were large amounts of money pass through their hands, we often see Jupiter in connection to Pluto.

Defence: The prosecution have twisted these astrological symbols to their own ends. First, Pluto is a power seeking planet by itself, and will describe the elements in life that we are all obsessed with. Pluto alone rules death, decay, crime and the underworld. With any position of Pluto we can say the person could be a right bastard. Our client does not have Pluto in the 2nd house, but if he did, I am sure the prosecution would say he was a greedy self serving bastard, and that he was only using people for their resources, and he would kill or harm (Pluto) for money (2nd). Or, Pluto in the 4th house would make him an "emotional manipulator" who killed his family. Pluto in the 5th house shows that he has an egotistical and ruthless personality, and since the 5th house rules creativity and children this man therefore destroyed and murdered his own child. I could go on, but I have proved my point.

I am stating how astrological symbols can be twisted to suit the case. Our client is indeed an ambitious man, he graduated from high school and was named a golf star twice by MVP. He is a hardworking, serious and responsible. When he met Laci, and fell in love, they both joined resources and manged a business together, and this is what is signified by Pluto in Libra in the 10th house, a business partnership, that was profitable. The couple sold the business in 2000. The Jupiter-Pluto square was indeed ambitious, but he "shared" a business with his wife, and he had enough motivation to start his own business. Large amounts of money was indeed handled through his business enterprise.

Prosecution: Defence, you have painted a picture here of a respectable hard working guy. If we probe further into his "business"  we see that Jupiter in Capricorn is in fall and wealth can easily be lost, and his business plan of killing his wife and pocketing the money has FAILED big time, and he now stands here charged of murder.

Defence: This is an outrageous claim, Jupiter in Capricorn can have a high upstanding in the community, and this actually makes him overcautious in taking risks, and wouldn't killing his wife be a BIG risk.

Prosecution: Yes, but your missing another vital factor in his character, the Sun in Scorpio has two ruling planets, and the traditional ruler of Scorpio is Mars. This man wants to win, and considering his Scorpio personality he will use underhand tactics. Mars is conjunct Uranus in Libra in the 11th house. A rebellious and self-willed character, Mr Peterson can be unpredictable. He refuses to abide by societies rules (social sign & house), and will do things his own way. Before you continue painting this man as a law abiding citizen, and hard working member of the community, take this into account when examining his chart.

Defence: Oh, so now he is unpredictable! As was stated earlier in the case, he is competitive and enjoyed golf and team sports, Mars in Libra in the 11th house would describe his other sporting activities. Lets bring astrologer Sue Tompkins in at this point, she has had 30 years experience in astrology; Sue how would you describe Mars-Uranus in the 11th?

Sue Tompkins: It more commonly describes someone who pushes reform and progress. The person can thrive on excitement. Highly original, an extremely useful contact to have in any situation which requires decisive and immediate action. And Mars-Uranus is not merely decisive but resourceful too. A good combination for fighting on behalf of humanitarian issues.

Prosecution: Sounds delighful, but this is not the only expression of this aspect, our friend James Braha would say Scott Peterson hates to be under pressure, he is learning discipline, responsibility, and consistancy. He may have an explosive temper. He is not the type that should marry early. He is strong willed, direct and blunt. Your thoughts Sue, would you back up these claims?

Sue Tompkins: Yes a highly strung nervous system. His physical energy comes in fits and starts.

Prosecution: What about that temper?

Sue Tompkins: He would like a fast paced lifestyle and thrives on excitement and danger. An unpredictable temper.

Prosecution: Challenging authorities and believing he could get away with murder, would be risky and dangerous.

Defence: Mars-Uranus in itself is not enough motive to kill his wife. Just because he gets bored easily. This is a laughable excuse. He used his energy for sports, and his business interests. Original and innovative in his relations to other people. Most of society has Mars in some difficult aspect, are they all killers?