Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills
Introduction
About
Date of Birth: July 21st 1944
Time of Birth: 11: 52 am
Place of Birth: Tarkwa, Gold Coast (now Ghana)
Long: 2 W 0
Lat: 6 N 0
Time Zone: GMT 0
Ascendant: 28 Libra 17
Sun Sign: 28 Cancer
Moon Sign: 12 Leo 43
Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, born on July 21, 1944, in Tarkwa, Gold Coast (now Ghana), was a Ghanaian academic, politician, and statesman who served as the President of Ghana from 2009 until his untimely death in 2012.
Prof Mills had a distinguished educational background, studying at Achimota School and later pursuing his higher education abroad. He obtained a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Ghana, a Master of Laws degree from the London School of Economics, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London.
His academic career spanned several decades, and he held various teaching positions both in Ghana and abroad. Prof Mills was known for his expertise in taxation and fiscal policy, and he published several works on these subjects.
Prof Mills' political career began in the 1980s when he joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a political party in Ghana. He held several key positions within the party, including serving as Vice President under President Jerry John Rawlings from 1997 to 2001.
In the 2008 presidential elections, Prof Mills ran as the NDC's candidate and emerged victorious, becoming the President of Ghana. He was inaugurated on January 7, 2009, and his presidency marked a period of stability, inclusiveness, and economic growth for the country.
During his tenure, Prof Mills focused on promoting good governance, social justice, and economic development. He implemented policies and initiatives aimed at poverty reduction, education reform, healthcare improvement, and infrastructure development. His administration also prioritized transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
Prof Mills was known for his calm and humble demeanor, earning him the nickname "Asomdwehene," meaning "King of Peace" in the Akan language. He was widely respected for his integrity, honesty, and dedication to serving the people of Ghana.
Tragically, Prof Mills passed away on July 24, 2012, while still in office. His death deeply saddened the nation and led to a period of mourning. His Vice President, John Dramani Mahama, succeeded him as President.
Prof Mills' legacy is one of humility, leadership, and commitment to the welfare of the Ghanaian people. His contributions to academia, politics, and the development of Ghana continue to be remembered and celebrated. He left behind a legacy of servant leadership and a vision for a prosperous and united Ghana.
JOHN ATTA MILLS
Destiny, Power, and the Limits of the Public Life
(Astrological Study with Natal Patterns & Transit Culminations, July 2012)
I. Natal Configuration: The Seeds of a Public Life and Hidden Costs
From what is known of John Atta Mills’s natal chart:
He was born 21 July 1944 in Tarkwa, Ghana. (Wikipedia)
His Sun is at around 28° Cancer. (Infospacetalk)
His Moon is in Leo (12° Leo) according to (infospacetalk)
Saturn is in Cancer. (infospacetalk)
Major aspects in the natal chart include: Saturn square Neptune (approximate orb), Saturn trine Ascendant, plus many planets clustered in the upper part of the chart (Midheaven region) in what looks like strong Leo/Cancer emphasis. (infospacetalk)
Sun in late Cancer conjunct the North Node (Dragon’s Head) points to a karmic, life-task oriented around nurture, caretaking, public service, perhaps protecting and leading others. The ego (Sun) is invested in care, emotional protection, service.
Saturn in Cancer restrains that caring impulse, putting heavy responsibility, emotional burden, perhaps duty to family, nation. It brings limitation, structure, often sacrifice, particularly in emotional life or domestic/family/inner world.
Moon in Leo gives the emotional life a degree of pride, need for recognition, heartfelt expression, but Leo Moon can also burn itself in performance, in giving, in public display of self.
Neptune (in published charts) has been given roles of opposition and square to Saturn, which suggests hidden or undermining forces (Neptune), health or illusions, deception, or things that are not fully under conscious control.
Overall, there is a “bowl” or strongly top‐half heavy chart in some published depictions (many planets near Midheaven / in upper hemisphere), which means life orientation toward public roles, visibility, achievement, reputation; less emphasis on rest, private shore, internal retreat.