The Gemini Kings: George III, Trump, and the Echo of Uranus
At the Wilfred Hazelwood Clinic, we often speak of time not as a straight arrow, but as a spiral. History does not repeat, but it rhymes, often to the beat of planetary cycles. As we navigate the turbulent waters of 2026, a profound astrological mirror has emerged from the depths of history, linking the current American presidency with the monarchy of the late 18th century.
The comparison between King George III and President Donald Trump is not merely political; it is astoundingly celestial. Both men were born under the sign of Gemini. More significantly, both men found their leadership tested by the same erratic, revolutionary force: the transit of Uranus through Gemini.
The Gemini Archetype and the Fragmented Mind
To understand the "madness" attributed to both figures, we must first understand their solar archetype. Donald Trump (born June 14) and King George III (born June 4) share the Sun in Gemini. This is the sign of the Twins, duality, communication, and the restless mind.
In its highest expression, the Gemini leader is adaptable and communicative. In its shadow, however, Gemini can succumb to fragmentation. The psyche can split, leading to inconsistency, erratic behaviour, and a detachment from reality. Jungian psychology might describe this as a Puer Aeternus (Eternal Youth) complex, a refusal to accept boundaries, resulting in a flight into fantasy when the walls of reality (Saturn) close in.
1776 vs. 2026: The Uranus Return
The cosmic gear-shift that connects these two eras is the planet Uranus. Uranus is the planet of shock, revolution, sudden change, and mental instability. It takes approximately 84 years to orbit the sun.
During the American War of Independence (1775–1783), Uranus was transiting the sign of Gemini. This transit crossed directly over King George III’s natal Sun. Astrologically, a Uranus-Sun transit is described as "the ego electrified." It causes sudden reversals of fortune, nervous tension, and often, a breakdown of the established order. For George, this manifested as the loss of the American colonies and the onset of his infamous mental illness.
Fast forward to 2026. The United States is currently experiencing its Uranus Return. The planet of revolution has returned to the exact portion of the sky it occupied in 1776. Once again, Uranus is in Gemini. Once again, it is bearing down on the Sun of the leader.
The Psychology of the "Mad King"
We must tread carefully with the word "madness." In George III’s case, modern medicine suggests Porphyria or Bipolar Disorder. In the case of the 47th President in 2026, the public discourse often centres on cognitive decline or narcissistic collapse. However, as astrologers and therapists, we look at the archetypal weather.
When Uranus strikes the Sun, the "King" archetype is shattered. The leader becomes a lightning rod for the collective chaos. The erratic behaviour, the late-night outbursts, the shifting narratives, the perceived disconnection from reality, is symptomatic of a psyche unable to ground the high-voltage energy of Uranus.
In 1776, George III could not comprehend a world where colonies could simply leave. It broke his reality. In 2026, we see a similar struggle to reconcile the myth of the "Great America" with the fractured reality of the modern world. The "madness" is perhaps not just personal, but an expression of a world view that is being forcibly deconstructed by the cosmos.
Navigating the Storm
What can we learn from this rhyme in history? The Uranus in Gemini cycle teaches us that when leadership becomes erratic, it is often because the collective psyche is demanding a breakthrough. The "Mad King" is a symptom of a reality that is trying to reorganise itself.
For us as individuals, this period asks us to integrate our own "inner Gemini." We must learn to hold two opposing truths in our minds without fragmenting. We must find our centre in the eye of the storm, knowing that while Kings and Presidents may falter under the weight of the stars, the human spirit has the capacity to weather the change.
