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Vico Sotto: Man of the Hour

By Luanne Manlapaz



Pasig City’s beloved mayor Vico Sotto.From Wikipedia.


Truly, it is through times of strife when heroes shine. The current COVID-19 pandemic has separated the wheat from the chaff, politician-wise, and Victor María Regis Nubia Sotto, ‘Vico’, as his country now knows him, is living up to his name. 



He is one of the very few who has indeed stood out as a victorious (victor) leader (regis). At 29, he is currently the youngest elected mayor in the metro. His success in the 2019 elections ended the powerful 27-year political dynasty of the Eusebios, in a David-versus-Goliath kind of showdown that was highly sensationalized by the local media. 



With minimal political experience prior (he was a first-term city councilor), his contemporaries easily dismissed him as “out of his league.” As proven by recent events, his inexperience most definitely did not equate to incompetence. 


One can say that his future in front of an audience is almost fated. Coming from a clan of famed showbiz personalities including both of his parents, Vico’s future seemed to be cut out for him. His father’s longevity in the industry allowed for a “cult-like” following, as many consider him a living legend in Philippine show business. 


His mother, at the time of his birth, was a beloved television host/actress. With his uncle also a veteran Senator, there is no denying his proclivity towards leading a very public life. What kind of public life might this be? Let’s do a little investigating. Below is a basic delineation of his Astrological placements, sans birth time. 



A curious mind


Born on June 17, 1989 with Mercury and a Sun-Jupiter conjunction in Gemini, Sotto's mind is sharp and alert. With a very strong Mercury in its home sign, the planet of communication, information and intellect, functions at maximum capacity. 


When Mercury is in Gemini, there is natural ease in gathering and absorbing information. There is a child-like wonder towards everything it encounters. Also present is a strong compulsion to question everything it finds interesting, not out of malice, but out of sheer curiosity. The need to communicate is heightened as well, as this placement allows for someone who is very skilled in speaking, writing or both.


With the Sun, his main identity, also in Gemini, he is someone who constantly needs mental stimulation. This is a sign that marvels in learning and knowing, just for the sake of knowledge.  Joy is found in understanding details, solving puzzles, and finding solutions. 


With Gemini being a mutable sign, this is someone highly adaptable too, being able to adjust well with life and all its changes in shape and form. It is important to note that these traits are doubly magnified due to the Sun’s proximity to Jupiter. Being the largest planet, Jupiter expands everything it touches. This is someone with great confidence in his rational thinking, and his ability to figure things out. 


The full article was published in Astro Year 2020, book 5 of Filipino Astrologer Auspicious Timing Guides.



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