In the 19th century, a brief view of a woman’s ankles was considered outrageously shocking…who would have thought that over a century later people would be so unnerved over a little upper-arm.

Yesterday, the question on everyone’s mind with the Obama’s trip to Europe wasn’t about the economic crisis or fundamental reform, but “Will Michelle cover her arms when she meets the Queen?”….well, she did, but then turned a 360 and disrobed her upper-apendages for a state dinner at Downing Street.

Michelle Obama, who is quite a harmonious and diplomatic woman (Venus conjunct Moon), is almost defiant in her arms-bearing, goading on the public and the media with each public outing. It’s as if it is her quite rebellion, her way to retain her individuality in a rather confined public role.

In astrology, the arms are ruled by Mercury. In Michelle’s chart, Mercury is trine the renegade planet of non-conformity, Uranus. When planets make positive, harmonious aspects to Uranus these can represent areas of our lives where our defiant, unique ways of doing things can become our trademark in a positive sense.

Moreover, Mercury is sextile Venus, offering beauty to this area. Why is this all such a big deal? Look to Mercury’s square of Jupiter, exaggerating and blowing things up out of control.

This entry was posted by astrology detective on Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm and is filed under astro fashion, popwatch . You can trackback from your own site.