Pete Rose Dies on Reds’ Mars Return

Pete Rose, the most iconic player to wear a Cincinnati Reds uniform, died as the Reds underwent a Mars return. Mars is considered in malefic and harbinger of death in many astrological traditions. Rose’s death was made public in the afternoon of Sept 30, 2024. A noon chart for the day has Mars in transit at 14 degrees, 44 minutes Cancer conjunct the Reds natal Mars of 16 degrees, 46 minutes Cancer. Also at noon, the Moon in Virgo was conjunct to the Reds Sun in Virgo and in opposition to transitting Saturn at 14 degrees Pisces.

The cause of Pete Rose’s death has not been announced. Foul play is not suspected, and there do not appear to be malevolent transits to the birthchart of Rose. Interestingly, the most striking aspect to his birthchart is Venus conjunct to his Part of Fortune in Scorpio. This is considered a benefic transit for gamblers such as Pete Rose. His Part of Fortune, however is square to his Mars in Aquarius. This square within his birthchart likely contributed to his gambling addiction as Mars in Aquarius brings a libertine attitude. Rose reportedly has no qualms in breaking the rules to feed his lust for fortune (Fortuna in Scorpio). But what the Venus transit could have to say about his death remains a mystery to this astrologer.