The lunar eclipse and winter solstice in astrology

The lunar eclipse at 29:21 Gemini occured on December 21st at 8:18 AM GMT. And this was followed by the winter solstice, or Capricorn Ingress, on December 21st at 11:40 PM GMT, about 15 hours later. The affects of the eclipse will last through the three winter months.

The lunar eclipse is likely to send something of a shock through the world during the winter quarter.At 29 degrees Gemini it shows the people out of patience. 29 degrees is at the end of the tether, and is out of patience. This points to precipitous actions. 29 degrees also points to actions causing harm. Gemini is the road. Drive cautiously. Gemini is also the news. Rash and wrong reports will abound. A traditional interpretation of a lunar eclipse in the 3rd decanate of Gemini is that there will be a death of some illustrious and renowned person.

The winter solstice came opposite the solstice point of the eclipse, the solstice point of the eclipse being 00 Cancer and the winter solstice being 00 Capricorn. The winter solstice thus doubly emphasizes the affects of the eclipse. It also tells us that whatever the eclipse brings will constitute something of a turning point in world affairs.

The outstanding aspects of the lunar eclipse are these: the eclipse is in opposition to Mercury. Mercury is retrograde and conjunct the Sun in Sagittarius. The lunar eclipse is also square to Jupiter and Uranus; Jupiter is in conjunction with Uranus in Pisces. At the same time we notice that Mars is in Capricorn and is applying to square Saturn in Libra. These energetic configurations are all tense. The eclipse Moon opposite retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius brings plenty of confusion. Be especially careful this winter when signing documents. Keep your papers in order, and be careful with money, credit cards and checks. Communications will tend to become confused and stressful at times. People will be prone to not keeping appointments, to not honor their agreements and to break their word, thus behaving dishonestly; beware of theft. Travel plans will also tend toward undesirable changes, confusions and mix ups, and travel will tend generally to be stressful, confusing and unproductive. The entire travel industry is in for a hard time these coming months. Reports in the news will be misleading and false. The eclipse Moon square Jupiter brings the likelihood of reckless optimism and gambling in the markets that will be followed by losses. The eclipse Moon square Jupiter also points to poor timing, disappointments in travel, confused communication and unfortunate court decisions. The matter of internet neutrality is currently being misrepresented, confused and fooled with. Tricksters are running rampant. The eclipse Moon square Uranus brings vexatious emergencies, disintegrating political relations, bad publicity, and rebellions against authority. Jupiter conjunct Uranus is a highly expansive force. Square the eclipse Moon, the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction spells trouble. Over expansion will bring loss. Watch the activities of the Fed, the banks and Wall Street. Mars applying to square Saturn points to serious conflicts. We note that in the winter solstice chart the Moon is at 8 degrees Cancer applying to close opposition to Mars and square to Saturn. The Mars square Saturn will be activated this winter for unconstructive behavior.

In the Johndro US Chart, the Johndro locality chart made for July 4, 1776, the lunar eclipse shows up in the 11th house square Jupiter and Uranus. Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct the 8th house cusp. And the eclipse Moon is opposite Mercury in the 5th house. This shows a damaged and damaging relationship between the Congress, the stock market, the Fed and the US financial relationship with foreign countries. We also notice that Saturn is in the 2nd house square Mars in the 6th house of this locality chart. This shows that serious expenses are coming in connection to military interests.

The chart of the New York Stock Exchange has the eclipse Moon square Jupiter and Uranus. Jupiter and Uranus are at the zenith of the chart. This square aspect is going to cause a temporary surge in the market followed by a probable sharp retreat. The market is very tricky; a reversal is going happen. Note: Jupiter comes to exact square the lunar eclipse between January 17th and 22nd. It is likely at that time the market will show some sharp gains in some areas while there will be some sharp losses. Uranus will then come to exact square the lunar eclipse between February 22nd and March 11th when the market will probably retreat sharply. We notice that the lunar eclipse is exactly square the NASDAC Pluto. NASDAC's Pluto is a fair market indicator in relation to this lunar eclipse. NASDAC is likely to surge and then retreat this winter. Pluto in the NASDAC is at 29 degrees Virgo. This placement in Virgo involves foods, grains, medicines, and chemicals. Commdities and stocks in these areas are likely to be affected by the lunar eclipse and are worth watching. We may also notice that the lunar eclipse is square the S&P Jupiter, but the S&P Jupiter is 28 degrees Virgo, one degree from exact square to the eclipse. The S&P will probably show expansion. When Uranus comes to square the lunar eclipse degree between February 22nd and March 11th the market will probably retreat.

An interesting chart to look at is that of the winter solstice at Bruxelles, the financial capitol of the EU. The Sun at winter solstice was in opposition to the Mid-Heaven. The Mid Heaven, or MC, was at 29 degrees Gemini. The Ascendent was at 29 degrees Virgo, the Nadir was at 29 Sagittarius and the Descendent was at 29 Pisces. The angles of the Bruxelles are all exactly conjunct, square and in opposition to the lunar eclipse. This means that the lunar eclipse is going have the affect of shaking up the EU due to its involvement with the Fed and the Wall Street banks. They're juggling too much. In the winter solstice chart we find the Moon in the 10th house opposite Mars in the 4th house and square Saturn in the 1st. There is serious opposition and conflict against Bruxelles coming from the people of Europe. The machinations of Bruxelles will be affected by all the social unrest. It is probable that the organization in Bruxelles will undergo a very significant change this winter. With the Sun in opposition to the solstice point of the eclipse the affairs of Bruxelles are at a turning point this winter. All of Europe is being affected.

The lunar eclipse at Washington DC was in the 8th house, the Sun being in the 2nd house, and the eclipse is opposite Mercury in the 2nd house. The eclipse is also square Jupiter and Uranus in the 5th house. The whole matter of the national wealth is being confused and otherwise adversely affected by damaged internation financial relations and reckless speculating is shown by the eclipse. The eclipse in the 8th house is certain to bring more debt. The eclipse in the 8th house also points to deaths in high circles. A notable woman will likely die.

The winter solstice chart for Washington DC has Mercury, the Sun, Pluto and Mars in the 6th house. The Moon is in the 12th house opposite Mars and square Saturn in the 4th house. This shows serious problems in the areas of public health, public services, the police, the fire departments, the military, real estate and housing, and prisons. Mars afflicted in the 6th house points to illness. Mars square Saturn in Libra shows that illness comes through social interaction; it is airborne. Mars in the 6th house also points to distress among the poor. Moon coming to opposition Mars brings out crime. All the while with Mercury, Sun, the North Lunar Node, Pluto and Mars in the 6th house there is sure to be an increase in expenditures for military activity this winter.

The winter solstice chart for North and South Korea as well as for China has Mars in the first house in opposition to the Moon and square Saturn in the 10th house. This brings out arguing and fighting between the Koreas. China is in a bad mood, not necessarily with the Koreas, but that is also possible. Mars in the first house brings out anger among the people over there. The outlook is angry. There may be strikes, riots, fires, crimes committed and outbreak of illness. The outlook is aggressive. Moon conjunct the 7th house and opposite Mars causes trouble in international relations. The two Koreas will be quarreling and making a general nuisance of themselves. A lot of ugly words will be flying back and forth betwixt and between them. In the winter solstice charts for the Koreas as well as for China we see Saturn afflicted in the 9th house. This shows disasters to ocean vessels with many deaths. There may be another attack on a ship. Saturn afflicted in the 9th house also ties into the Korean conflict problems in international trade. In the chart for China Saturn afflicted in the 9th house points to serious trouble with trade relations with the west through this winter. Saturn is in Libra. Libra is the west.

The eclipse and winter solstice charts for Canada pretty much parallel those for the USA, so much of what is indicated for the US is also true for Canada.

The eclipse chart for Mexico shows trouble in international trade relations and trouble with Mexico's neighbors, especially further south. There is trouble brewing behind the scenes with plenty of dangerous criminal activity. The government is plagued. The winter solstice chart has Mars afflicted in the 7th house. Mercury, Sun, the North Node, Pluto and Mars are all in the 7th house. Complex trouble in international relations is indicated. Moon is in the 1st house showing unrest, discontent and ill health among the people. Moon square Saturn in the 4th house shows the people suffering because of the government's weaknesses; the government is being hard pressed by international criminal activity. With Mars in the 7th house it is possible that there will be an increase in fighting. Mars in the 7th house shows danger of war. Mars is in Capricorn. This means that more drug gang activity will be coming up into Mexico from Central and South America. Mexico is at war.

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Chinese astrological portrait of Julian Assange

Julian Assange was born on July 3, 1971 at 2:05 PM: year of Metal Pig; month of Wood Horse; day of Earth Ox; hour of Metal Sheep. This configuration gives him 3 Fires, 5 Earths, 3 Metals, 2 Waters and three Woods. Earth is his predominant element. He was also born under 2 Earth Star. He is a highly sensitive, nervous type that tends to worry and care about others; he needs a cause to which to devote his energies. This configuration also gives him 3 Yang elements and 10 Yin elements. Predominantly Yin, he is a completer more than a starter. He responds. His activity is responsive to outside stimuli and causes and answers a need.

The chart having no Yang Fire, no Yang Earth and no Yang Metal shows Assange to be extremely vulnerable in his digestive and circulatory systems involving small and large intestine and spleen functions. The chart having 3 Yin Earths and three Yin Fires show stomach and heart functions too active and prone to congestion. He worries and get very excited and active.

Overall Assange's weakest element is Water, making Metal his vital element. He needs to cultivate boundaries and a rhythmical sense of order in life to live long. No Yang Metal means that he doesn't understand his own need for boundaries. This year, Metal Tiger has Yang Metal. So he is having a problem this year with his need for boundaries. He has been set up and is now most probably under protection although the press calls it prison; this may be lucky for him. This year, 2010, the year of Tiger, gives Assange the star called Nobleman. He is being helped.

Assange's chart is called Amiable Style Chart. This means that while Assange is very friendly, he cannot work for anyone but himself, neither can he put up with partners who want to steer things their way. He's totally independent in what he is doing although people come to work for him. Partners really don't do well by him. We can see this in the recent splittings up with his partners who now are starting up their own versions of Wikileaks such as Openleaks and so on. Assange is essentially a free agent.

Assange's birth stars show that his success depends on his reputation. The recent smear campaign is aimed at destroying him through his reputation. Assange succeeds nonetheless by cultivating courage and leadership skills. Carelessness on his part attracts resentment; this is something he needs to watch closely. He is a good idea person and problem solver. He has excellent organizational skills and prefers others to do the foot work. He works most effectively from behind the scenes. He is restless and independent, and will have more than one career in his lifetime.

Metal Pig birth year makes Assange a rather refined type. He is pleasure loving and enjoys his friendships. He has a deeply loving nature and is something of a pushover. He needs to be careful not to be taken unwise advantage of. But, when push comes to shove, Assange is a valient fighter in face of adversity, and, because he is altruistic his fighting spirit involves him in humanitarian causes. If he marries again it will more likely than not be in his 50s or 60s. There is a major love showing up in his life in his 60s. This could bring tremendous changes to his life.

Earth Ox birth day gives Assange a solid and steadfast personality. He won't stop, and won't be pushed. He will persue his objectives with unflagging perseverance. He is a tireless worker and has a strong sense of order; he organizes his operations very well.

Assange's chart shows a big conflict from early in life with parents and with other authority figures. He cannot have a boss. The first 19 years of his life show Assange moving a lot amidst a lot of turmoil he was not able to control. The period in Assange's life from age 9 to age 19 shows him extremely restless and making plenty of trouble for himself. He was in a lot of conflict and suffered some hard knocks. In his later teens to early 20s he went through a difficult period of transition. The chart also shows him going through a difficult transition period in his mid 30s. His life is still turbulent and he hasn't settled anywhere.

At age 39 Assange entered a new cycle in his life. It is a pivotal cycle. Sometime between age 39 and 49 Assange will come to what can be described as a big conflict and break up that will set him in a new direction. The year of Snake, 2013 could bring a significant move and/or career change. The chart shows Assange's career prone to being tumultuous and unstable. The pivotal year in this pivotal cycle for Assange is 2016. In 2016 a significant break could happen. 2016 could also mark the beginning of a successful venture depending on choices he makes. At any rate, this pivotal cycle is fraught with the possibilities of fights, and if that's what Assange wants, well, let's just say, he'll be in pig heaven. Pig loves a good brawl. Pig also gets seriously hurt at least once in life.

Assange's cycle from age 39 to 49 is Metal Tiger. It is a Yang Metal cycle. It brings out Assange's issues of boundaries. Since there is no Yang Metal in his birth chart it means that this 10 year cycle is going to give Assange a lot of difficult experiences about boundaries. It means that he will have people crossing his boundaries; he will see some dangerous moments. The 10 year cycle also is pivotal. These 10 years will prove to be the big turning point of his life.

At age 49 Assange will enter the next cycle that has the exact same signs as the day of his birth, Earth Ox. When a 10 year cycle duplicates the signs of the day of birth it is said to be a sign of great good luck. At the same time, however, it brings out the core issues of the person's life. Assange's core issues will come up to be addressed one way or another in the cycle of 49 to 59. It will bring him a lot of growth.

Assange's vital element, Metal, is strong in his progressed cycles from age to 29 to 59, more from 29 to 49. Metal also comes up for Assange at age 84. Whether he lives into his later 80s is a question. Assange has predominant Fire and Earth in the cycle 79 to 89 and predominant Fire and Earth will kill his weakest element, Water. Unless he is careful with his vital force he will most probably pass away before his mid 80s. The chart shows Assange tending to be alone and quiet later in life. His relations with children are poor. His children won't come around. Metal vital tells Assange that the best place in the world for him to live is where it is dry. Living in Northern Europe, what with the damp and cold, is bad for his vitality. He would do much better if he lived in the south of Europe or wherever else in the world it is dry and warm and where the food is spicy.

In Assange's current cycle, age 39 to 49, the peak year will be 2013. In 2013 there will be a significant move and/or career change. 2010, especially the 2nd half of the year (between August 2010 and February, 2011) is a year in which Assange comes into conflict with authorities. It is an adventurous year of ups and downs and turnings of corners and making some bad moves that get him into some trouble. He's been pressing his luck. It's dangerous.

2011, the year of Metal Rabbit, will bring Assange some conflict with people working under him. Secret enemies come up. Trouble secretly brewing underground will come up. Also Assange will be very much in the news. His Wikileaks will reveal some big scandals. And he may very well be on the move again. 2012, Assange may become more invisible. The worst indication is that he may be in prison if he isn't careful. But, it could be 2011 will find Assange hiding out and working invisibly. Then, in 2012 he's moving.

The entire sweep of Assange's life shows the events of his first years up to about age 19 or so the cause of the turmoil and high adventure that is unfolding over several decades into his late 50s and 60s with a gradual change and renewal coming thereafter. If he is very wise he can live to be very old, but the indications of his cycle of age 79 to 89 question that prognostication.

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A horary astrological view of Julian Assange

After having read several articles intended to raise suspicions that Julian Assange is secretly working for the cartel of banks the following horary chart was made on the question what Julian Assange is all about, what is he up to. The following is what the chart has to say.

The Sun is the significator of Julian Assange as Leo is rising in the chart. We find both the Sun and Moon under the horizon along with five other planets. This is telling us that Assange is totally invisible. The Sun is in the 5th house along with Mars, Mercury, the North Lunar Node and Pluto. This shows that Assange is associated with a group of people who are taking risks. The risks these people are taking are based in matters having to do with international affairs, banks, legislative bodies and matters connected with the natural environment.

The first aspect the Sun is applying to is a sextile with Saturn. Saturn is in the 3rd house of the chart and rules the 6th house. This shows that Assange is approaching someone who appears to be a senior military figure, who has information and who is a responsible, independent type. The association is a fortunate one for Assange, one he can trust.

A very important feature of this chart is that Mercury is at 3:02 Capricorn and the North Node is at 3:46 Capricorn, both in the 5th house. This says a singularly shocking piece of information is going to come out about the relationship between banks and governments. This is why the banks are trying to confuse you by destroying Assange's reputation. They are trying to smear him. They don't want you to know or believe what he is going to reveal.

The Solstice Point of the Part of Assassination is conjunct the Moon in this chart. The Moon is in the 4th house and rules the 12th house. This is showing that there are secret agents looking to assassinate Assange. It is not likely to happen now, if it does.

The advertised fear is that the next Wikileak will trigger a crash. Will there be a crash? There certainly will be a shock. The affect of the shock will be felt on Wall Street. The market will react. The banks are trying to control something that they dread. Assange is going to out them and the governments that are in collusion with their criminal activities. They are trying to make him look like he's a conspirator so that no one will believe him in their attempt to cushion the shock that they know is coming.

To recapitulate, the articles that are circulating against Assange are promoting a lie. There is great fear in the establishment that Assange will expose something very ugly that they don't want exposed. So they are trying to make Assange look like he's working for them in an attempt to ruin his credibility. He is really their enemy. The connection Assange is making is with what appears to be a senior official probably with documents related to military involvements in the mess. The connection Assange is making is a fortunate one for him. He has some protection in it. A lot of dirt is going to come out. Secret agents are looking to assassinate Assange. But that is not very likely to happen now. We can safely say the next Wikileak bombshell is going to expose governments' collusions with the banking criminals and it is going to send a shock through the banking world, and the stock markets will react. We can anticipate a panic in the markets when the leak comes out.


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Astrological investigation on today's attack on Israel

There was a terrorist attack on Mount Carmel in Israel at 10:00 AM this morning, December 2nd. This event caused a huge fire in which a lot of people were killed. It is considered by the press to be the worst terrorist attack on Israel ever. The question came up, who set Israel on fire. To help answer this question a chart was made for 10:00 AM in Haifa. Haifa sits on the slopes of Mount Carmel overlooking the sea.

An astrological chart made at the time of an event discloses what the event is about if certain very strict rules are followed. This is what the chart tells us.

The nature of the event is shown by the 10th house in which we find the Sun in this chart. This points to a matter of expediency; an event involving a judgement and execution. It was decided by the killers to take revenge. The event also involves publicity and reputation. It was staged to get attention. The Sun in the 10th house being eight houses after the 3rd house also is the Angel of Death for neighbors. This means that the killers come from a neighboring country.

As the Sun rules Leo and we find Leo on the cusp of the 7th house, we see the event is based in matters of the 7th house. This means that the event is based in the breaking of an entente or agreement with Israel. It is also based in a matter of partnership. On the one hand there is a betrayal. And on the other hand there is an intended joining of forces. It may be that Hamas and Hizbullah are operating in tandem. There is more than one hostile party involved. The event is based in a matter of long standing dispute. The attack constitutes an act of invasion. It is an act of war.

We find the Moon in Libra. In relation to the Sun she is acting on the defensive, seeking to unite or to form a partnership. There has been a disagreement between the different groups that have been hostile to Israel. This event was staged to win acceptance and approval and to join those forces. At least two countries and/or groups are linked to the attack. The Moon points to open enemies of Israel. We may consider Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Hezbullah and Hamas.

The Moon waning shows that the action was sudden. The Moon between Saturn and Venus says the action was retaliatory. In the 9th house the Moon upsets the functioning of the land and the buildings. Much land and property was destroyed. The Moon in the last 10 degrees of Libra say that the action was long in preparation. The Moon at 26 degrees Libra is on a critical degree denoting a crisis. This action has caused a crisis. The Moon and the Sun in aspect with both Saturn and Neptune show that the action is the result of a long thought out scheme; it was a plot. It was deliberately planned.

The Moon rules Cancer and we find Cancer on the cusp of the 6th house. The activity is connected to military actions; commandos. The event was executed by secret military agents.

Uranus, the ruler of the Ascendent is in mutual reception with Neptune. This confirms the reading. Uranus shows a sudden, unexpected, violent event, and Neptune shows a treacherous, subversive act.

Saturn, the co-ruler of the Ascendent is in the 8th house-of-injury. Saturn shows death, damages, and destruction on a large scale. Saturn also shows investigation and search coming out of the event. The event does absolutely nothing to bring peace.

There is a concentration of planets in the 11th house. The Part of Fortune, the Part of Death, Mars, Mercury, the North Lunar Node and Pluto are all in the 11th house giving a clue. The 11th house shows an unbonded relationship, meaning a goverment and a group that does not officially recognize Israel, in other words terrorists linked to Iran, Syria, Lebanon; probably Hezbullah and Hamas. They are working together.

This event marks an extremely dangerous development for the Middle East. Iran may have proxy interest in it. The chart is showing the Angel of Death to neighbors. This means neighbors of Israel are directly involved in the attack. These neighbors are Syria and Lebanon and they include Hezbullah and Hamas. The Angel of Death moves both ways. After an investigation we will see a retaliation coming from Israel. This is very bad news for everyone.

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Horary astrological chart: is war is coming to Korea?

Upon reading "despite warnings from the North, the U.S. and South Korea are pushing ahead with naval exercises in response to an hour-long bombardment of artillery fire on the island of Yeonpyeong" the question came up will there be a war. To find the answer a horary astrological chart was cast in Albuquerque, NM (106W39; 35N05) on November 26th at 10:43 PM MST. Here is what it shows.

The Sun in this chart is in the 4th house in Sagittarius and rules the 1st house. Uranus is retrograde in Pisces in the 8th house and rules the 7th. The Moon is in Leo in the 12th house. The Moon is past trine to Sun and is forming no aspect Uranus but she is forming a sextile with Saturn in the 2nd house. Saturn is the co-ruler of the 7th. The Sun is also forming a sextile to Saturn. Saturn is in the 2nd house saying protection is required.

The Sun is forming a square with Uranus retrograde in Pisces. Uranus retrograde reluctantly backs down, but will in the future turn around and act up again. Uranus corresponds with Chinese backed North Korea in this chart. It is unlikely that there will be a war in the near future although the situation holds dire meanings.

Uranus is also in mutual reception with Neptune in the 7th house. This means that the potentially warring parties will be looking for a way around an open conflict through chicanery. There will be some secret military action taken but an all out war will not happen now.

Neptune is in the 7th house of this chart. The Moon is coming to opposition Neptune. The part of Assassination (ASC plus the ruler of the 12th house minus Neptune) is applying to opposition the Moon in the 12th house. There is the probability of an assassination by secret military agents.

Mars and Mercury are in the 5th house in Sagittarius coming to square Jupiter and Uranus in the 8th and sextile Neptune in the 7th. Harsh and defiant, even incendiary diplomatic words will be spoken.

The Moon's final aspect is sextile Venus just before Venus crosses over into Scorpio. This means that in the 11th hour peace will prevail at least for the time being. There won't be a war. But it will get pretty close.

It is probable that China is behind North Korean aggression and the US is behind South Korean aggression. North and South Korea are pawns in a game being played by China and the US. The bone of contention between China and the US is about the serious monetary and trade issues.

The coming exact conjunction of Pluto (4:03 Capricorn) and the North Lunar Node (4:15 Capricorn) is exactly sextile North Korea's Mars and in no aspect any of South Korea's planets. North Korea's Mars rules its ASC and 12th house. The current series of events is bringing severe misfortune to North Korea. North Korea's Mars is in the 11th house and also rules the 5th house. Nefarious diplomatic influences are involved in North Korea's governance at this time. Pluto's conjunction the node at 4 Capricorn is also exactly opposite China's Uranus. China is in a period when foreign diplomatic relations are in danger of being disrupted. The conjunction Pluto and the Node is also opposite, although not exact to the degree, the US Jupiter showing up the currency matter. Pluto compounds already complicated problems.

Uranus and Neptune in the horary chart are mutual reception. Mars is sextile Neptune and then square Uranus. Uranus and Neptune mutual reception causes the Mars square to be baffled. There is trickery and deception. Secret military activity leading to a possible assassination is again shown. This chart shows more than one indication of a coming assassination.

The Sun applying widely to a retrograde Uranus, Sun ruling the 1st and Uranus ruling the 7th shows approach to war but the "enemy" is backing down, and, because Uranus is mutual reception Neptune, is trying to get around the matter. Sun forming sextile with Saturn (Saturn rules 7 also) is not going to war. And the Moon's final aspect sextile Venus is not about to go to war - at least for the time being.

Neptune in the 7th house is an ominous sign for mundane astrology, especially if Neptune is afflicted, and if the ruler of the 12th house is in opposition to the Part of Assassination. In this horary chart, Moon who rules the 12th house is in opposition to the Part of Assassination and is coming to opposition to Neptune. There will be treachery and secret military involvement in the matter. Whether we hear about an assassination or not is a question. What is reported in the news will be of a questionable nature. The truth won't come out.

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Horary astrological view of the decision of China and Russia to drop the dollar

Upon reading an article telling that China and Russia have cut a deal, cutting out the dollar, the question came up what affect will that have on the dollar. A horary chart was made in Albuquerque, NM at 10:45 PM on November 24th to find out. Here is what it says.

Mercury rules the 2nd house of this chart. The 2nd house shows the dollar. What happens to Mercury happens to the dollar. Mercury is at 23 degrees Sagittarius in the 5th house and is forming a square aspect to Jupiter in the 8th house, a sextile to Neptune in the 7th house, a square to Uranus retrograde in the 8th house and a sextile to Venus in the 3rd house. While all is not well all is not without hope. The situation, nonetheless, is difficult.

Mercury in the 5th house shows that the bank is speculating on the dollar. The dollar is being gambled on. The Fed is risking disaster at the expense of the people.

Mercury's first aspect square Jupiter in the 8th house shows inflation and much squandering of money coming. Mercury's second aspect sextile Neptune in the 7th house shows secret deals being made with foreign banking institutions and governments. Mercury's third aspect square Uranus retrograde shows repeated troubles with these international banks involving sudden catastrophes such as what we see happening now in Europe, disintegrating conditions and paralyzing circumstances, and foreign banksters attempting to move in to take over, dominate and control this country's financial mess. Mercury's final aspect is sextile Venus in the 3rd house showing the matter will, despite all, yield an opportunity to make an improvement. Still, losses are inevitable. The dollar will lose its value along with the Euro. The Euro may tank. Europe will turn against the banksters and the EU may be undone or severely compromised. When Spain goes under the whole structure of the EU will unravel.

Now, the Moon's aspects are important to note. The Moon is what shows the course of development and change along the way. The Moon is at 16 degrees Cancer in the 11th house. Behind the Moon is Uranus at 26 degrees Pisces. This means that the current state of affairs has an important connection to events of the nature of a reorganization involving international financial dealings that happened ten weeks ago, or sometime in the middle of this past September. The announcement made by China and Russia was carefully planned. The insistence of Bernanke to speculate on the value of the dollar tipped the scales. Our relations with Russia and China will change as a result.

The Moon is separating from square aspect to Saturn showing the belabored economic crisis this country has been in these past many months and under which we are laboring still. The Moon is forming a counterparallel to the Sun, a trine to Jupiter, a counter parallel to Pluto, a trine to Uranus and a square to Venus. The final aspect of the Moon is a square to Venus showing that the matter, indeed, will involve a loss and a waste of money. Moon forming trine to Jupiter gives hope for money increasing and Moon trine Uranus suggests productive international relations. But the square Venus being the last aspect the Moon forms says that we, in fact, do need to guard against coming losses.

The dollar will suffer. The banks are up to tricks. The Fed is gambling.

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Astrological view of the TSA affair - what's coming up.

After reading and looking at so many accounts of the humiliation suffered by so many people at the hands of the TSA at the airports a horary astrological chart was drawn up in Albuquerque, NM on November 19th, 2010 at 5:52 PM MST to get a look at what's coming up. The following is what the chart shows.

With 13 degrees Gemini rising Mercury is the ruler of the chart. Mercury rules travels and agencies. We find Mercury in Sagittarius in the 7th house applying to exact conjunct Mars, Mars ruling the 6th house. This shows the very angry mood of the travelers who are coming to open conflict with the aggressive, even brutish people that are in the employ of the government.

The moon rules the 2nd house of the chart. The 2nd house shows what is coming up. The 2nd and 3rd houses are both in the same sign Cancer. This ties the near future to traveling and the moon, ruling both these houses, is in the 12th house. The 12th house is the house of misfortune. Unfortunate developments are looming up in the matter.

The end of the matter is shown by the 4th house. The sun is the ruler of the 4th house in this chart. The sun is in the 6th house. The 6th house is the house of distress.

The moon is coming to opposition with the sun. This chart was made when the moon was approaching full. The full moon is at 29 degrees Taurus conjunct the Pleiades aka the weeping sisters. This full moon brings to the full a weeping matter. Something or some things will happen that will cause weeping amongst the people. The 29th degree of Taurus is a most unfortunate degree. The full moon also promises a full confrontation of the people with the TSA workers. What is looming up is a disgrace to the TSA. There will be a lot of public outcry. The government, as shown by the the moon coming to square Neptune in the 10th house and Neptune in mutual reception with Uranus in the 11th house of the chart, will, of course, try to cover up the situation with lies while making some disrespectful token adjustments to assuage public wrath. It won't work. The government is resisting the public. Public outrage will force a change in the long run.

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Spring Equinox astrological predictions

The Spring Equinox came this year on March 20th at 17:33, GMT. Called the Aries ingress in astrology, Spring Equinox is the most important event of the year for making astrological world predictions. It marks the astrological New Year when the Sun crosses the equator on its northward journey. In general the predictions made from the Spring Equinox chart hold for one year. But depending on factors in the local charts the predictions become less important after either three months or, six months. Charts were made for this article for the UK: the EU; Germany; the Russian Union; Israel; Iran; India; China; the USA.

The most important planetary aspects of the universal chart are these: The Sun is forming an exact trine with Mars and is in mutual reception with Mars as well. This gives the Sun a highly intensified energy with the added ability to act in Leo as well as in Aries thus influencing the world in a most daring way. The Sun is also parallel and opposite Saturn while forming a square aspect with Pluto. The combined parallel and opposition Saturn is very harsh and denotes serious conflict in the world. Mutual reception Mars gets into that conflict and causes it to blow up whenever and wherever possible. The Sun square Pluto only serves to compound the situation by bringing to it problems having to do with losses of money. Pluto promisses to complicate matters by causing periods of confusion, eccentric behavior of politicians, governments to deal with underworld criminal elements and the like. Nothing will be simple and above board in the political world. It looks very cloak and dagger. The world is in a period of turmoil.

The Moon at the Equinox is in a very interesting place. She is at 26 degrees Taurus conjunct the star Algol, one of the most malefic stars in the heavens. Algol represents the Gorgon whose head, according to the Greek myth, was cut off by Perseus. Anyone who looked at the Gorgon turned to stone. Algol goes to extremes and loses her head. Conjunct the Moon she warns of violent death. To add to this warning, the Moon is forming a square aspect with Neptune denoting treachery. The Moon is in her mansion called Aluxor. In this mansion the Moon has the power to work for and against friendships. Alliances, especially as seen by the Sun's opposition to Saturn at the equinox, are critical.

The chart for the UK has Virgo rising. This means that the predictions made for the UK hold for the coming six months. The ruling planet of the UK chart is Mercury. Mercury is in the 7th house and is opposite Saturn in the Ascendent. The Sun is also in the 7th house opposite Saturn. Britain is deeply involved in complicated foreign disputes. Mars is in the 11th house. The Sun trine Mars favors building up the National services, including the Armed forces. Mutual reception Mars acting in the 7th house opposite Saturn says that Britain will engage with powers to the East and will take to military action if necessary. The mutual reception aspect shows such action, if taken, to be quick and short-lived. Uranus on the 7th house cusp opposite Saturn brings foreign agitation against the country and causes potential scandals. The afflicted Moon in the 9th house brings out legal problems and troubles in connection with the church. Saturn afflicted and retrograde in the Ascendent denotes stress and general discontentment among the people due to losses of work and business and poverty. Pluto in the 4th house suggests deep political division and opposition to the ruling party. The outlook is serious.

The chart for the EU has Virgo rising. Predictions for the EU also hold for the coming six months. Much of what is predicted for the UK holds true for the EU as well. There are some differences however. Mars is in the 10th house in the EU chart and rules the 8th. This points to a death in the highest governing circles. It also points to quarreling in the Government and to the many difficulties that it will have to confront in the coming months. As with the UK, the EU is getting involved in international disputes and may come to taking military action.

The chart for Germany has Libra rising. Predictions for Germany hold for three months. The Sun in this chart is in the 6th house and Saturn is in the 12th. This brings matters connected to the public health and the general condition of workers as well as the national services, including the armed forces, to the fore. There is a lot of discontentment among the people. Saturn in the 12th house shows trouble behind the scenes. Saturn's position denotes an increase in crime, depressed finances connected with public institutions such as hospitals, and disgrace or loss of repute to officials. Mars in the 10th house points to much trouble in the Government. The afflicted Moon in the 8th house confirms the possibility of the death of a noteworthy person, probably a woman, in the higest circle. It also points to an increase in the death rate among the the common people.

The chart for the Russian Union has Libra rising. Predictions for Russia hold for three months as well. The Sun in Russia is in the 6th house and Saturn is in the 12th. The area of national services and armed forces comes to the fore. Mars is conjunct the Midheaven and rules the 7th house. Russia will probably come to engage in military and/or police actions. There are criminal elements in Russia difficult to uproot. The chart for Russia has the Part of Assassination at 27 degrees Scorpio in the 2nd house opposite the Moon at 26 degrees Taurus in the 8th-house-of-death. The Moon rules the 10th house. This points to danger to someone in the highest circle.

The chart for Israel has Libra rising. Predictions for Israel also hold for three months. One of the most remarkable things about this chart is that the Ascendent is exactly conjunct the star Spica. This gives Israel good fortune and unexpected honor. The outlook of the people is positive despite obvious distress. Spica is protective. Another remarkable thing about this chart is that the Midheaven is exactly conjunct the star Procyon. Procyon gives sudden advantage by taking action. Mars is in the Midheaven as well. Mars rules the 7th house. Israel will take military and/or police action when and wherever necessary and will be successful in it. With the Sun in the 6th house, the chart focuses on the state of the national services and the armed forces. Pluto in the 3rd house denotes dangerous underworld activity in neighboring territories. Undergound elements have no intention of cooperating with Israel. This chart shows that these are rogue forces in the neighboring lands that would otherwise have cooperative Administrations. We can expect terrorist attacks in Israel. Moon in the 8th denotes dangers of deaths among the common people. Panics or riots may result in numerous deaths.

The chart for Iran has Scorpio rising. The predictions for Iran hold for one year. The Sun is in the 5th house opposite Saturn in the 11th and Pluto in the 2nd. This is showing serious financial complications coming up. The chart points to trouble in foreign affairs; more trouble is coming up in Iran's dealings with other nations. Foreign trade will be depressed. Difficulties will last a long time. This chart does not show Iran directly and actively engaged in foreign military actions. The afflicted Moon is in the 7th house to confirm trouble in foreign affairs. The affect of Algol is to cut off relations. This position of the Moon also points to chaotic episodes in public life that will cause the Government no small degree of trouble. The chart for Iran has the Part of Assassination at 24 degrees Sagittarius square Uranus at 26 degrees Pisces, Uranus ruling the 4th house. It indicates that people opposing the Government, and someone of note who opposes the Government may be assassinated.

The chart for India has Scorpio rising. The remarkable thing about this chart is that it has 29 degrees Scorpio rising pointing to a weeping matter that come about in India within a year's time. The people of the country appear to be at the end of their tether with respect to finances. Whatever trouble is there is rooted in the past. It seems the poor common people are in opposition to the Government in some respect and the Government has to yield to them. There are urgent problems in the area of labor and national services as well as in the national health. Saturn is in the 10th house opposite the Sun and Mercury denoteing disgrace and misfortune to members of the highest circles of the Government. The afflicted Moon in the 6th house denotes much sickness among the people, as well as discontentment and dissatisfaction among common laborers. The Moon square Neptune in the 3rd house points to airborne diseases as well as to agitation among employees, plots, secret activities, fraud, and losses in trade. Cases of fraud will come to light. The chart of India has the Part of Assassination at 7 degrees Libra in the 10th house opposite Mercury ruler of the 10th, pointing to danger to a Government official this year.

The chart for China has Sagittarius rising. The predictions for China hold for six months. With Pluto in the Ascendent, the outlook is complicated and there appears to be a big problem in organizing large numbers of people who may be uncooperative. The Sun with Uranus and Mercury in the 3rd house brings to attention internet issues. Opposite Saturn in the 9th house, these issues are foreign related. Mars is in the 7th house. Watch out for cyber attacks from China in the coming six months. The afflicted Moon in the 5th house square Neptune in the 2nd house denotes crimes against children for money, and underhandedness in financial dealings. It also warns that the Chinese stock market may take some unanticipated plunges.

The Chart for the USA has Cancer rising. The predictions for the USA hold for three months. What is unique about this chart is that the Ascendent is conjunct the stars Castor and Pollux, both stars denoting blindness, in other words, a blind outlook. These stars are harsh and violent. In addition, Mars rising in the Ascendent shows anger and discontentment among the people in connection with the Government. Mars trine the Sun encourages the people to take positive action. This position of Mars also shows possibilities of riots, increased crime, and fires as well as military and police actions. Turmoil in the country as well as the war in Afghanistan are areas to watch. The Sun is in the 9th house conjunct the Midheaven opposite Saturn. And Mercury is in the 10th opposite Saturn. There is a lot of arguing going on in the press, the media and in the Government. The country quarreling. Pluto is in the 6th house denoting problems in the jobmarket compounding complications in national services connected to health. The Moon afflicted in the 11th house shows fighting in Congress in connection to losses of money. Moon square Neptune in the 8th house points to fraudulence and losses through unscrupulous persons and agencies. It also points to Congressmen losing their constituencies.

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Spring Equinox astrological predictions

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Mercury at superior conjunction with the Sun

Mercury came to superior conjunction with the Sun today, 3/14, at 13:17 GMT. A generally overlooked point in astrology, this, according to this writer's research, is a very noteworthy moment in Mercury's path.

Mercury has two conjunctions with the Sun, the superior conjunction and the inferior conjunction. The superior conjunction happens when Mercury is exactly conjunct the sun from the Sun's far side, in other words, when Mercury is facing the outer space from the perspective of the Earth. The inferior conjunction happens when Mercury is exactly conjunct the Sun from the Sun's near side, in other words, when Mercury is directly between the Earth and the Sun.

The important thing to note when Mercury is at Superior conjunction the Sun is if it is also conjunct a star. For if it is also in conjunction with a star it serves to transmit the light, or intelligence of that outer star through the Sun to the Earth thus influence mundane matters for the time of that conjunction.

The superior conjunction of Mercury and the Sun happened today at 23 degrees Pisces 51 minutes. Looking at the star maps, Mercury was also in conjunction with Markab.

Markab is a second magnitude star. Second magnitude is fairly strong and its influence can be felt. Markab was described by the ancient astrologer Ptolemy to be of the nature of Mars with Mercury. In other words, Markab has an argumentative influence. It is said to give honors and riches, as well as danger from cuts, blows and fire. See if the news from yesterday, today and tomorrow confirms any of these indications.

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Full Moon 2/28: predictions and insights

Amidst violent winter storms in the US and Europe and the earthquake we have come to full Moon in Virgo. What makes this full Moon so interesting is that it is exactly opposite Jupiter, Jupiter being exactly conjunction the Sun in Pisces bringing up gigantic tidal affects in the atmosphere that are involved in the storm systems we are experiencing now. To look at this more closely and find out possible future events in several regions of the world the following report is made from charts calculater for Greenwich, UK; Washington DC, Albuquerque, NM; Delhi, India; and various places in the world that resonate to Virgo and Pisces.

Besides the dramatic atmospheric affects of this full Moon the polarity of Virgo/Pisces involving the Moon's opposition to Jupiter suggests that the general health of people in the world is now in likely danger of being affected by contaminated water and spoiled food supplies. In addition, this full Moon is pointing out the need that the whole world is facing to change the conditions of labor as affects the world's finances. Conditions are deteriorating. There are probabilities of a general rise in crime in the entire world. The conjunction of Jupiter with the Sun in opposition with the Moon brings out the worst of Jupiter. Jupiter is now very weak as it is burnt out by the Sun. In opposition to the Moon Jupiter causes over-expansion and extravagance that results in eventual loss, errors of judgement, unjust court decisions, and a proneness to self-indulgence and dissipation that leads to health problems.

The full moon denotes a turning point. If your birthday is today this is a full Moon year for you. In light of the aforementioned, it means that old patterns, especially old addictive patterns or old dysfunctional patterns, are soon to dissolve by necessity and you are coming to have to make big changes in your life. This will be a very interesting year for you. Be careful to protect your health.

Predictions made from this full Moon for the various places in the world are as follows.

Full Moon in the UK was at 4:39 PM today. The Moon was in the Ascendent. Opposite combust Jupiter, the Moon shows, in addition to many changes in the country, ill-health, general restlessness and discontentment. Affairs are now generally unsatisfactory. The weather is something to watch; it is now very unsettled and changeable. Seen from the perspective of the Johndro locality chart method, public discontentment has much to do with unstable financial conditions and losses. There is some probability of death coming to a notable figure in high circles as well.

Full Moon in Washington DC was at 11:39 AM today. The Moon was in the 4th house. Opposite combust Jupiter, the Moon shows plenty of confusion in the Executive circle of the Government, the result of which will weaken the incumbent party. The Executive circle is not as strong as it presumes and is making a foolhardy move with respect to matters connected to health care. Lack of patience is unfortunate. The Moon is besieged between retrograde Mars and retrograde Saturn in this chart. That means that one bad move leads to another. Repercussions are to be expected. Seen from the perspective of the Johndro chart, there is a great deal of confusion and discontentment in the Congress. The entire legislature is being affected. The weather is also to be watched. Afflicted Moon in the 4th house shows bad weather conditions.
Full Moon in Albuquereque, NM where this writer is was at 9:39 AM today. The Moon was in the 5th house. Opposite combust Jupiter, the Moon takes away benefits to theaters and the entertainment industry for the time being. There are likely confusions and difficulties in financial matters connected to entertainments at this time. Seen from the perspective of the Johndro chart, the film industry is highlighted. There appears to be a sign of some confusion and discontentment among workers. The Johndro chart also shows heavy expenses, extravagances and potential troubles connected to state officials with the added possibility of coming disgrace to an official. The chart also points to increased in crime in Albuquerque as well as the entire state now, especially in connection to drugs.

The full Moon in Delhi, India was at 10:09 PM today. It is interesting in that it is a mirror image of the chart for Albuquerque. There are confusions in the legislature as affects the entertainment industry as well as schools and matters connected with children. Seen from the perspective of the Johndro chart, the emphasis shifts to problems affecting the national health and labor. The current outlook in India is serious and is connected with past matters as yet unresolved.

Genreal conditions shown by these charts also relate to countries ruled by Pisces, most notibly Europe as a whole, and especially Portugal, Normandy and numerous cities in England where weather conditions are now stormy. Countries and cities ruled by Virgo are also to be noted. These include the New England states and Virginia, Brazil, the city of Paris, Basel, Jerusalem and several cities in England.




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The Year of Metal Tiger in Chinese Astrology: Predictions

The Chinese Lunar New Year began at New Moon, February 13 - 14, 2010. This is the year Metal Tiger. The month is Earth Tiger. The day is Wood Sheep, and the hour in Washington DC is Fire Sheep.

For the world in general this is going to be a turbulent year with pronounced dangers of violence. People and governments will become angry, go to extremes and get into fights. Patience is lacking. Acts of terrorism are likely. The vital element, or watchword, for the world, as shown by this chart, is strict maintenance of law and order. The danger lies in defiance of order. The wrong people will try to take the lead and make heros of themselves. Many people will suffer.

Alliances between nations appear to be shaky. Fortunes are unstable. Quarrels will strain international relations. The chart shows the powers of the East far overbalancing the West. This is good for neither the Asian nor Western powers. China is now too strong. If China does not curb its growth, but continues as it has been going, it will see economic upsets coming.

The chart has an extreme preponderance of Wood and Fire elements. It is overly Yang. This points to storms and heat especially in spring and summer. There are going to be floods especially on the east coast.

The chart has two very interesting stars. They say that by studying the signs and practicing divination, astrology and religion the noble-minded will come through difficulties unscathed.

For the US in general the chart is favorable for all professions involving financial and commercial matters; money management; entrepreneurship; investing and trading. Playing precious metals is good. If you play the stock market, however, be very cautious after the summer. It will take more than 2010 for the economy to turn around. The elements in the world are severely out of balance.

If you were born in the year or day of Monkey, Rat or Dragon this is an important year for you to make a significant change. Either travel, change residence, make an important career change, or change your house around. Metal Tiger is such a strong sign that if you don't do any of these things, you will become extremely discontent, waste a lot of time and money and/or clash others.

If you were born in the year or on the day of Snake, Tiger year will be a challange for you. Tiger is friendly to Pig, Horse, Dog, Rabbit and Dragon, and is neutral to Ox and Sheep. To find out how you will fare this year you may want to get your own personal Chinese astrological chart reading done.

Reduced to an I Ching hexagram, the beginning of this year of Metal Tiger yields hexagram 32, line 2. It says the great person stands firm and does not change direction. Changes come with the changing seasons. This is a time to persevere. Be calm and adapt to the time. If you maintain balance you will have a good year. Going to extremes is not wise.



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Chinese Solar New Year Predictions for 2010

The Chinese Solar New Year, or the beginning of the Chinese Spring Season began on February 4th. The Chinese Lunar New Year, the official Chinese New Year begins on the New Moon, February 13th/14th.

The Chinese Solar calendar marks this year as the year of 8 Earth Star. What this means for the world in general is that financial fortunes are at a turning point. Money is seriously restricted. Large financial interests and businesses that have run into trouble are now running the risk of collapse while new and far sighted ventures that are starting up may look forward to coming years of growth and prosperity. In spite of obvious difficulties this is a good year to start up a futuristic venture. Old business models, especially in publishing and other forms of media, are destined to fail unless they radically regroup. It is time to plant a seed and tend it carefully. Don't expect profits soon. Look forward. The entire financial picture of the world until the year 2024 is at a turning point this year. The old models of business are crumbling.

Real estate and banking are not in good shape this year. Be very careful in these areas.

Each of us was born under one of the 9 stars. This gives each of us a different fortune for the year.

To find your fortune based on your Chinese birth star use the following table. Note that the Chinese Solar Year begins on February 4th, not January 1st. If you were born between January 1st and February 4th, use the year prior to your birth to find your Chinese birth star. The nine birth stars are listed below for the years 1970 through 1978. If you were not born between 1970 and 1978 find your birth star by adding or subtracting 9 or a multiple of 9. For example, if you were born in 1965 add 9 to 1965 to get 1974 to find your birth star. Also note that the birth stars are not the same for men and women. The birth stars are as follows:

The birth star of 1970 for men is 3 Wood Star, and for women is 3 Wood Star.
The birth star of 1971 for men is 2 Earth Star, and for women is 4 Wood Star.
The birth star of 1972 for men is 1 Water Star, and for women is 5 Earth Star.
The birth star of 1973 for men is 9 Fire Star, and for women is 6 Metal Star.
The birth star of 1974 for men is 8 Earth Star, and for women is 7 Metal Star.
The birth star of 1975 for men is 7 Metal Star, and for women is 8 Earth Star.
The birth star of 1976 for men is 6 Metal Star, and for women is 9 Fire Star.
The birth star of 1977 for men is 5 Earth Star, and for women is 1 Water Star.
The birth star of 1978 for men is 4 Wood Star, and for women is 2 Earth Star.

The fortunes for the 9 birth stars.

1 Water Star this year may look forward to imaginative new ideas and romantic affairs coming up. Moving, communicating, meeting people and traveling is favored. Be careful to read the small print when getting into contracts, however. Your imaginative expectations may exceed reality and you may regret what you get into in the long run. Pay attention to details. This is a good year for you to engage in creative projects and ventures.

2 Earth Star this year looks forward to serious challenges. You are not as secure as you may wish. Be careful to avoid clashes with others. Avoid putting yourself in a precarious position and making trouble for yourself. This is an important year to consolidate and save up. You may gain insight and learn from whatever difficulties you face. Family problems will need your attention.

3 Wood Star this year may look forward to fame and recognition from creative work done in the past. On the other hand trouble that may have been lurking underground last year can come up unexpectedly and bring you into conflict or embarrisment. Then again, there may come about an unexpected and welcome love affair. This is a year of surprises. Make yourself happy and take advantage of every opportunity, some of which will come from out of the blue.

4 Wood Star this year may look forward to running into a groove. This may be desirable or undesirable depending on whether you have found your niche. If desirable you may expect to travel and for your affairs to run much more smoothly and predictably this year. If not so desirable you may feel that you are stuck in a rut and will have to put up with delays. Someone in your circle may be emotionally troubled this year. Try to stay objective about it.

5 Earth Star this year may look forward to slow, steady progress. It is a good year for settling down, getting married, making commitments, building a home or a business and making money if you are comfortable with plodding along. One thing you can be sure of is that you will be better off one way or another by the end of this year.

6 Metal Star this year may look forward to sudden developments. Take bold measures. You are resilient this year. Your actions can cause your conditions to change dramatically. Be careful not to act out of anger, however. If you do you will shoot yourself in the foot. It is time for you to celebrate life and make yourself happy. You have great ability to take calculated risks. Think creatively.

7 Metal Star this year may look forward to a relatively easier time than before. The ways are opening for you with plenty of coming and going, communicating and traveling, and greater ease in your relationships. Take advantage of all opportunities that come your way. You have good chances to prosper this year.

8 Earth Star is at a turning point this year. You are at a pivotal point. You may feel seriously hemmed in and will be impatient with others and with circumstances beyond your control, and may very well be prone to fits of anger. You may feel that you are under too much pressure. If you entertain conflict with someone close to you the relationship may be seriously damaged or break up altogether. If you get into conflict at work you will run the risk of misfortune. If, on the other hand, you are fortunate enough to start a well thought out new venture it will last a long time and you will prosper over the coming years. If you want to move house don't do it unless you are planning to move far away. The part of wisdom says stay centered.

9 Fire Star this year may look forward to being at a great advantage in just about everything. This year favors creative activity, making bold decisions, taking the lead and asserting yourself. You may confidently shine like the sun in the clear sky. Look your best. You may entertain many people and be admired by them all while comfortably holding them at arms length. Everyone will admire you. If you are an actor or artist, this promisses to be a very good year for you. In your more intimate relationships this is the time for you to communicate your desires so that you move in a good direction in the future. Be creative.



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