tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33834036437985044982024-03-04T12:24:35.117-08:00AstroblogRaphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-39606617062881227142019-07-27T14:40:00.003-07:002019-07-27T14:41:58.792-07:00This Blog has moved to www.raphael-simons.comThis my other Blog have moved to www.raphael-simons.com.Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-86864068869312967592019-07-16T15:16:00.002-07:002019-07-16T15:19:34.541-07:00Lunar Eclipse 7/16/2019The lunar eclipse comes at 10:32 PM GMD, or 5:32 PM EDT.<br />
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It has Moon conjunction Pluto and Saturn with the South Lunar Node. The Eclipse Moon is opposite Sun and Venus with the North Lunar Node. This brings great tension to the world.<br />
Moon conjunct Pluto with Pluto in opposition to the Sun signals a complicated period with lots of confusion, eccentric behavior in political circles, plenty of dealings with the police, underworld figures and street gangs. Venus is exactly in opposition with Saturn, terrible for Venus, signaling waste, dissipation, carelessness, sickness, and losses.<br />
Mercury is retrograde in Leo conjunct Mars in Leo and square Uranus in Taurus. This causes sharp words, much mental stress and confusion.<br />
Where the lunar eclipse is visible, the effects are stronger. Where it is not visible it registers as a strong lunation.<br />
It's effects will last over the next 3 months.<br />
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A lunar eclipse in the 3rd decanate of Capricorn (24:01 Capricorn) is said to bring the death of some king, or head of state, and sedition.<br />
Countries corresponding to Capricorn include India, Afghanistan, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Greece, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Mexico, and the city of Brussels.<br />
The eclipse is visible though Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India, but extends from South America to New Zealand. It is a partial eclipse.<br />
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The eclipse chart for Washington DC has the eclipse Moon, Pluto and Saturn in the 2nd house opposite Venus, Sun, Mercury, and Mars in the 8th house, square Uranus in the 5th house. This shows dangers of a serious loss of money and a fall in the markets within 3 or 4 months. With Uranus in the 5th house, this could be sudden and sharp. Nonetheless, Jupiter is in the 1st house conjunct the Ascendant (Jupiter 15:30 Sagittarius, and the Ascendant 12:32 Sagittarius) showing the public outlook optimistic and resilient. Neptune is in the 3rd house at 18:33 Pisces, showing the media lying to and misleading the people. Neptune is square Jupiter, and confirms that.<br />
Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, and Neptune are all retrograde, and rising on the east side of the chart. This could delay the effects, and cause them to repeat.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-80085169918367397562019-07-02T14:40:00.000-07:002019-07-02T14:43:53.386-07:00Solar Eclipse 7/2/19The Solar eclipse happened at 8:23 PM GMD. It was directly over Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. It is possible that an earthquake in that region will follow. There is a transit of Venus to the eclipse degree (10 degrees Cancer) on the 11th and 12th of July for a possible repercussion. The Moon also passes square the eclipse on the 8th of July (when Mercury turns Retrograde), and opposition the eclipse on the 15th of July for possible timings of repercussions as well. In other areas of the world, the eclipse, not being visible, acts mainly as a strong lunation.<br />
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A solar eclipse in the 2nd decanate of Cancer is associated with the drying up of rivers, and social unrest.<br />
Countries and areas under Cancer include Scotland, Holland, north and west Africa, and Paraguay; cities include Tunis, Algiers, Amsterdam, Venice, Milan, New York, Manchester, Stockholm, Constantinople, and Genoa where effects may be felt.<br />
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The eclipse is in opposition to Saturn and sextile to Uranus. It gives the feeling of intolerance of restraints.<br />
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Mercury is conjunct Mars square Uranus. There will be loud arguing and danger of fighting. Mercury turns retrograde on the 8th of July exactly in conjunction with Mars. The week of the 5th - 12th of July looks particularly tense.<br />
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The eclipse chart for Washington, DC, has the eclipse plus Mars and Mercury all in the 9th house. It continues the troubles over foreign affairs, and restrictions over trade and commerce. Saturn is in the 3rd house, restricting communication with that foreign power, Iran. Uranus is exactly on the 7th house cusp bring unexpected complications to foreign affairs. Uranus is exactly opposite the Part of Fortune, or Lunar Ascendant, causing extreme attenuation of ties and communication. I believe this is speaking about Iran.<br />
Meanwhile, Jupiter is in the 2nd house square Neptune in the 5th. The market will go up, but the square to Neptune warns of over expansion.<br />
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The eclipse chart for Teheran, Iran has the eclipse in the 4th house, Mars and Mercury in the 5th house, and Saturn in the 11th house. This is a bad sign for agriculture in that land. Saturn in the 11th house causes difficulties to the government including dissensions, and possible party splits. Uranus is in the 2nd house. This brings unexpected losses. Mars and Mercury in the 5th house bring violent crimes against women.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-70672252118540834782019-06-21T17:51:00.000-07:002019-06-21T17:56:13.788-07:00Summer SolsticeThe Summer Solstice came at 4:55 PM GMD.<br />
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The Sun is at 00:00 Cancer, the Moon is at 19:02 Aquarius, sesquisquare the Sun, denoting dangers of losses especially in financial speculations, and/or tensions and dangers of breaks in areas of diplomatic relations during the course of the summer.<br />
Saturn is retrograde at 18:31 Capricorn conjunct the South Lunar Node at 18:29 Capricorn and Pluto retrograde at 22:26 Capricorn. And these are opposite Mars at 23:26 Cancer and Mercury (in the dark, and prone to impulsive moves, or leaping before he looks, as he is rises after the Sun) at 25:00 Cancer. There is a continuation of threatening gestures and bravado, while big businesses behind the scenes are playing their cards close to the chest, being backward about being forward, or keeping their intentions secret. What appears in the news may only be half true, and a distraction.<br />
Jupiter at 18:06 Sagittarius is opposite Venus at 15:22 Gemini and square Neptune at 18:43 Pisces. This is a T-square of Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune. And Uranus at 5:34 Taurus is sesquisquare Jupiter, and semisquare Venus and Neptune. Moon, however, is trine Venus and sextile Jupiter. While it spells over expansion. It also spells optimism. The part of wisdom advises being cautiously optimistic.<br />
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The chart for at Greenwich UK has Jupiter retrograde in the 2nd house, opposite Venus in the 8th, and square Neptune in the 4th. And Uranus is in the 6th house. Optimism will push up the markets this summer. <br />
Saturn, Pluto, and Moon are in the 3rd house, opposite Mars, and Mercury in the 9th house. And Moon sesquisquare Sun, showing a lot of arguing and nervousness between UK and Bruxelles over debts. But Moon sextile Jupiter in the 2nd house and trine Venus in the 8th house is very good for financial growth.<br />
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The chart for Washington DC has Jupiter in the 4th opposite Venus in the 10th, square Neptune in the 7th, and Uranus in the 8th. The Sun is also in the 10th. There will not be a war with Iran, although the chart shows that there is treachery with danger of secret attacks on the part of foreign powers. <br />
Venus in the 10th house afflicted, warns of scandals in the highest circle, but Gemini Venus trine Aquarian Moon is very lighthearted. <br />
Venus rules the 2nd and 9th houses. That spells money from foreign trade, possibly with China; that may be a possibility. <br />
The Sun in the 10th house, is favorable to the President, but, afflicted by the Moon, shows difficulties that he will have with the Government. <br />
Jupiter in the 4th house afflicted affects the land from all the storms. This might not be so good for crops. But Jupiter is also sextile the Moon. This mitigates the problems to a large degree. <br />
Venus rules the 2nd house in this chart. Because Venus is in Gemini, the 2nd house is in Libra, and because of the afflicted aspects on the one hand and the trine from the Moon on the other, it means that the market could be quite skittish this summer.<br />
Saturn and Pluto are in the 5th house opposite Mars and Mercury in the 11th house. Mercury rules the Asc. meaning the people are angry, and the country is divided.<br />
Mercury and Mars in the 11th house shows Congress in turmoil. Mercury also rules the 10th of the President. In opposition to Saturn and Pluto in the 5th house, it shows the President in strained relations with foreign diplomats.<br />
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The chart for Beijing, China has Jupiter in the 9th house. Despite everything else, this is very good for improvements in foreign trade.<br />
Neptune is rising above the Asc (21:00 Pisces). The people are unconcerned with the recent developments in Hong Kong.<br />
The Moon in the 12th house, favorably aspecting Jupiter and Venus, shows continuing improvements to public institutions.<br />
Uranus in the 2nd house sextile the Sun in the 4th house shows the unexpected losses and gains of money, but the Sun in the 4th house is very good for crops.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-71497624161706609832019-06-16T16:43:00.000-07:002019-06-16T16:44:26.668-07:00Full Moon in JuneThe Full Moon comes on June 17th at 9:32 AM, GMT.<br />
It is at 25:53 Sagittarius, the Sun at 25:53 Gemini.<br />
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The Moon is separating from conjunction Jupiter 18:38 Sagittarius, and square Neptune 18:43 Pisces. This forms a T-square involving Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Neptune. - It is over-expansive and prone to errors of judgement, can bring about losses by extravagance or waiting too long to take action, and disappointments, or dangers in travel, possibly including self-indulgence in foods which can lead to health problems, especially connected to the liver.<br />
There is also a conjunction of Mars 20:41 Cancer, Mercury 19:52 Cancer, and North Lunar Node 18:43 Cancer in opposition to Saturn 18:48 Capricorn conjunction Pluto 22:31 Capricorn. - This brings about sharp disagreements, anger, and conflict. - Mars, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto are all in good aspect with Neptune who is also in T-square with Sun, Moon, and Jupiter. So, Neptune acts like a hinge. Venus 10:06 Gemini is also in wide square with Neptune. - All this spells restlessness, argumentativeness, confusion, indecision, and wild speculation in the world. Four planets are in Cardinal signs, five planets are in mutable signs, and one planet, Uranus, is in a fixed sign (Taurus). Uranus is sequisquare Jupiter and semisquare Neptune, adding to the possibilities of losses.<br />
The world situation is very unstable at this time.<br />
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<b><u>The Full Moon chart at Greenwich</u></b>, England has the North Lunar Node, Mercury, and Mars in the 11th house, opposite Saturn and Pluto in the 5th and 6th houses. The Sun is also in the 11th house opposite the Moon, and Jupiter in the 5th house, square Neptune in the 8th house, - showing rancourous arguing in Parliament, the issue of money seemingly owed the EU for Brexit the prime issue. Neptune won't help resolve it, but is apt to confuse it for the time being.<br />
Venus is in the 10th house, square Neptune, and opposite Jupiter; and Uranus is conjunct the 10th house cusp, semisquare Neptune and sesquisquare Jupiter, - to further upset the already upset apple cart. Venus represents a woman, or women (being in Gemini) cannot help the situation.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">The Full Moon at Washington, DC</u> has Venus in the 1st house, and the Sun in the 1st house opposite the Moon and Jupiter in the 7th house, square Neptune in the 10th house. Neptune rules the 10th house in this chart. It represents the President. Afflicted, Neptune shows him to be like the blind leading the blind. Venus in the 1st house shows the public outlook. Venus is square Neptune and is opposite Jupiter. They can't see what he's doing. Or, peace at any price is a recipe for loss to come. The 2nd house-of-what's-coming-up has Mars conjunct Mercury opposite Saturn and Pluto. This is not good for the economy. The US is risking losses, which all hangs from Neptune in the 10th house. By mundane astrology, this is considered an evil influence. It shows agitation against the President, and a possible scandal in the highest branch of Government (Neptune is the ruler of the 10th house, meaning the President and his inner circle). Where does this agitation come from? From Venus and the Sun in the 1st house, meaning from the people in general; the country is clearly divided. And from Jupiter and the Moon in the 7th house, meaning foreign powers with whom the US has and had trade relations, meaning a loss of trust. Jupiter is retrograde, and rules the 7th and 8th houses. This shows that the matter of foreign trade is not resolved.<br />
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<b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">The Full Moon at Beijing, China</b> has Jupiter and the Moon in the 2nd house opposite the Sun in the 8th house. China is looking at their financial picture and future outlook with optimism. Saturn and Pluto are in the 2nd house straddling the 3rd and opposite the North Lunar Node, Mercury, and Mars in the 8th house. They are very cautious, but will cut their losses if need be. Neptune is in the 4th house. Neptune acts like the hinge for this Full Moon. Neptune in the 4th house is farmers. People in the land, also the fishing rights. The South China Sea is over fished. Venus is in the 7th house and rules the 7th house. China has good foreign relations, wants peace and prosperity in foreign trade but faces some unpleasant episodes.<br />
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Since this is so close to the Summer Solstice (June 21), the charts for the Summer Solstice will show how conditions unfold for the 3rd quarter.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-43800714983538661032019-06-01T15:15:00.001-07:002019-06-01T15:22:01.997-07:00New Moon in JuneThe New Moon comes on June 3rd at 11:03 AM GMD.<br />
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The Sun and Moon are at 12:34 Gemini, conjunct the star Rigel, bringing vexation, anxiety, anger, and gains, especially where it appear in the angles of the chart, such as in Britain and Europe, (where it is in the 10th house), and China (where it is in the 7th house).<br />
I have made charts for the UK, US, and China.<br />
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The Sun and Moon are in T-square with Neptune at 18:38 Pisces, and opposition Jupiter at 20:24 Sagittarius indicating that this is not an easy period; confusion, deception, loss through untrustworthy or unscrupulous persons are seen on the one hand; and over-optimism, poor judgment, poor timing, waiting too long to take action, and unfavorable publicity are seen on the other. <br />
The Sun and Moon are in the Venus decanate of Gemini. Venus at 23:07 Taurus. The aspects of Venus mitigate the difficulties listed above. Venus is sextile Neptune showing help from association with benevolent people or agencies, lucky breaks, hidden sources, and from spiritual channels; removals and new contacts, success with the public, honors, and esteem, and gain through peaceful means. This is also good for artistic activity.<br />
Venus is also trine Pluto at 22:47 Capricorn, and Saturn at 19:36 Capricorn. This is good for contacts with foreigners or members of international groups but from a detached position, and is good for discarding non-essentials and planning for the future, gaining through trade, real-estate holdings, also gaining through tact, cautious diplomacy and patient waiting.<br />
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The conjunction of Saturn and Pluto at 19:36 Capricorn and 22:47 Capricorn, respectively, is a long and major event in the heavens that will effectively cause a reorganization world-wide business and industry through much push and pull from both the political right and the left. We all are in a very significant phase of development, which is only in preparation for what is to come.<br />
The current positions of Saturn and Pluto are retrograde, signifying, at this time, a temporary pulling back, retreating, rethinking and reorganizing in the greater process of inevitable world-wide transformation of business and trade. Saturn turns direct in late September and Pluto turns direct in early October, bringing us a step forward in a slightly altered direction. Saturn leaves Capricorn in July, 2020.<br />
Jupiter (currently at 20:24 Sagittarius) enters Capricorn in December, 2019, and comes within orb of conjunction the transformative Pluto by March, 2020, will be in orb of conjunction Pluto until mid December, 2020, so much of the year 2020 will be about changes and transformations, especially of thinking. <br />
And then there is the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius at 00:27 happening on December 21, 2020, at the Winter Solstice! The last time of the Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn was in May 31, 2000. It was in Taurus. It times major developments in business and finances in the world.<br />
The Great Conjunction in 2020 is also significant: there is the famous Curse of Tecumsah, which began in 1840, of the death in office of the President of the US who is elected in years that are evenly divisable by 20, from William Henry Harrison through John F. Kenndy. Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980 and was wounded by gunshot, but survived. 2020 is one such year. It may have passed, but is still possible.<br />
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<b>The chart of the UK </b>and Europe has the Sun, Moon, and Venus in the 10th house showing a new beginning in the Government. Saturn and Pluto are in the 5th house of foreign diplomats. With Saturn Retrograde, conjunct the South Node and the conjunction closing, there will be some nasty repercussions in Bruxelles. Mars is in opposition to Saturn and Pluto from the 11th house, this involves Parliament. Neptune is in the 8th house of money owed. Parliament is shown to be in great turmoil. Bruxelles makes ridiculous claims. Venus in Taurus in the 10th house very much favors a woman at the head of Government, or in a very high position.<br />
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<b>The chart for Washington DC</b> the Sun, Moon, Venus, and Uranus are in the 12th house. The Sun and Moon are rising just above the ASC (16:13 Gemini). Rigel is conjuct the ASC. Mars is rising in the 2nd house, in opposition to Saturn and Pluto in the 8th. This is not a good position for money. Mars is in Cancer, his sign of fall. There will be losses in the stock market. Mars also means trouble is coming up. Saturn rules foreign trade in this chart. The situation is dire. Not only is Saturn opposite Mars, it is also conjunct the Lunar South Node. Saturn is closing conjunction with the South Node, showing more (alarming) trouble to come especially with respect to foreign trade.<br />
Jupiter is in the 7th house square Neptune in the 10th house, square the ASC. There is confusion between the President and foreign powers. At this point, the US has lost their trust. Afflicted Neptune in the 10th house puts the president in a bad and distorted light.<br />
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<b>The chart for Beijing </b>the Sun and Moon are in the 7th house-of-foreign-relations. Venus is in the 6th house favoring the lower classes. China is contuining to pay a lot of attention to those living in poverty. Within the past 19 years, since 2000, it has successfully brought the entire country into a middle class economy. The country continues to grow. Remember, 2000 marked the last Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter. <br />
Uranus is in also in the 6th house. Uranus has no afflictions, and is sextile Mars, showing advances in technological directions, particularly in the military. <br />
Jupiter is rising in the 1st house. There is an optimistic feeling among the people, but Jupiter is in opposition to the Sun and Moon, and is square Neptune in the 4th house showing concern over this trade war mess with the US, and over fishing. Neptune is in Pisces in the 4th house. This could bring out conflict with the Philippines. There is some dispute over fishing in in the South China Sea. Saturn and Pluto are in the 2nd house opposite Mars in the 8th and trine Venus in the 6th. The ruler of the 2nd is Jupiter. There is no small degree of concern over the finances of the country at this time.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-12512006074009622852019-05-18T15:13:00.001-07:002019-05-18T16:24:58.573-07:00Full Moon 5/18/19The full moon came at 5/12 EDT<br />
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Moon at 27:38 Scorpio is in opposition Mercury at 24:24 Taurus. Mercury is combust the Sun. This is an indication of mental strain affecting the entire political world at this time.<br />
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Moon is also sextile Saturn Rx conjunct Pluto Rx denoting rethinking. Saturn is conjunct the South Lunar Node, exact to the minute, in two days. There will be expected negative consequences, potentially disasterous consequences, or backfiring.<br />
The Moon is in mutual reception with Mars. This gives the Moon a second reading. Mutual reception Moon is opposite Saturn-Pluto. This will bring losses and bad publicity.<br />
Mars at 1:47 Cancer is the dispositor of the Moon. Mutual reception Mars is at 1:47 Scorpio opposite Uranus and Venus, bring vexatious emergencies, possible accident or disaster from an unexpected source, unfortunate changes, errors of judgment, and carelessness leading to waste, also trouble with partners. In other words, trouble comes as a result of trying to get around trouble.<br />
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The chart for Washington DC has the Sun and Mercury in the 8th house opposite the Moon in the 2nd house, bringing difficulties to financial areas. The Moon is trine to Neptune in the 5th house giving a sense of false optimism to financial speculation. Mars is in the 9th house showing trouble in areas of foreign trade. Saturn and Pluto are in the 3rd house of transportation and the press, giving the potential of a major accident and harsh criticism from the media. The mood is argumentative.<br />
Venus and Uranus are in the 7th house bring trouble to foreign affairs, producing awkward and unexpected complications.<br />
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The chart for China has the Sun and Mercury rising in the 12th house opposite the Moon in the 6th. The Sun is 27:39 degrees Taurus and the ASC is 00:53 degrees Gemini. Mercury is in the 12th house combust the Sun. China is biding time, not making any decisions, watching and waiting, The positions of the Sun and Moon, however, can disturb affairs related to the military and the workers. Saturn and Pluto are in the 9th house - of foreign trade - it is bad for shipping. Saturn may bring disasters to vessels, collisions with losses and deaths. Mutual reception Moon in the 3rd house opposite Saturn warns about the same. Mars is in the 2nd house. There is anticipated trouble in the financial sector, including banks, and the stock market - which could fall for a while. Mutual reception Mars is in the 6th house - of workers. But for the past year, as a result of this trade war, corporations have been employing fewer people, and giving those working longer hours. Nonetheless, Mars in the 2nd house shows a very sanguine spirit to the future development of China. Jupiter is in the 7th house. China isn't interested in conflicts. Jupiter is favorable for foreign relations. China has plenty of irons in the fire.<br />
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The ASC of the chart for Washington is at 21:55 Libra (exact conjunction with Spica giving good fortune and honor which may help to ameliorate the more untoward readings). The ASC of China is at 00:53 Gemini. These two signs show the matter changing fairly quickly, over three months at most. There are also two eclipses coming up in July which will change the matter, as it now stands.<br />
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The Chart for Paris has the Sun and Mercury in the 5th house, and the Moon in the 11th. Jupiter is in the 1st conjunct the ASC. Jupiter is 22:12 Sagittarius, and the ASC is 18:26 Sagittarius.<br />
Saturn and Pluto are also in the 1st house close to the 2nd house cusp, showing the upset that lies ahead. On the 10th house is Virgo, and on the 4th house is Pisces. The 10th house rules the incumbent and the 4th house rules the opposition. The ruler of the 10th house is Mercury, and the ruler of the 4th is Neptune and Jupiter. Mercury, the incumbent, combust the Sun and opposite the Moon, is weak. Neptune, the opposition, in the 4th house and trine the Moon, is strong. The ASC also is conjunct Jupiter. Jupiter is Rx. The same sign (Sagitarius) is on the 12th house and the 1st, tying the past to the present. Marine Le Pen has tried before, and it looks like more people are for her now. It is probable that she will win the election later this month.<br />
Mars is in the 7th house. There will be a big uproar in Bruxelles. Conflict cannot be avoided. Mutual reception Mars puts him in the 10th house in opposition to Uranus and Venus in the 4th. And mutual reception Moon puts her exactly in the 8th (the Moon is 27:38 Scorpio and the 8th cusp is 27:28 Cancer) opposite Saturn conjunct the Lunar South Node. Saturn rules the 2nd house-of-what-is-coming-up, meaning the future. This election threatens the stability of the EU. It will precipitate, among other things, Brexit.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-32046575221694972382019-05-04T17:48:00.001-07:002019-05-04T18:18:58.729-07:00New Moon, May 4, 2019The New Moon came on May 4th at 11:47 PM GMD, and 6:47 PM EDT in Washington DC.<br />
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This new Moon is at 14 degrees Taurus, points out, among other things, finances. They are crucial. 14:11 Taurus is square it's solstice point in Leo. The financial state of the world is crucial and plays an important part in whatever is happening.<br />
In this chart Jupiter is in opposition to Mars, and trine to Mercury and Venus.<br />
Jupiter opposite Mars is also square Neptune.<br />
Saturn and Pluto are conjunct the lunar South Node.<br />
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The chart for UK has Jupiter conjunct the ASC at 22 Degrees Sagittarius, opposite Mars at 22 degrees Gemini. The people are enraged. A wave of rage is over Europe. There is a lot of conflict. The elections in France are coming this month.<br />
The opposition of Jupiter and Mars is partially mitigated by Venus in the 3rd house and Mercury in the 4th. It would seem that the media is distracting the people. Neptune, ruling the 3rd house, is square Jupiter and Mars. Not only is the media distracting the people, it is engaged in lying to the people as well. Venus who rules the 10th house represents Teresa May. Venus is in the sign of her detriment, and will fail in her attempts to compromise the situation. She is trying to appease the people and failing. With Mars in the 7th opposite Jupiter and the ASC, the country is in danger of armed conflict. Mars in the 7th house shows international interference in the matter as well. Mercury is in the 4th house and rules the 7th. In sextile with Mars and trine Jupiter, it must arrive at a solution, but Mercury is square Saturn and Pluto, this is very troublesome. Teresa May must leave if there is to be an end to all this trouble.<br />
Saturn and Pluto are in the 1st house conjunct the South Lunar Node. This shows the people very fearful. They are without leadership.<br />
Parliament is ruled in this chart by Mars. Mars is in opposition with Jupiter, showing opposition of the people. The will of the people is at odds with Parliament. Mars is also square Neptune showing the violence could easily get out of hand. The Parliament is in crisis.<br />
Saturn in the 1st house conjunct the South Node is extremely afflicted and will work much evil. Ruling the 2nd house, it affects the banks, the stock market and the money in general; square Venus, it is fatal for Teresa May; Square Mercury, ruler of the 10th house, it adversely affects even the queen, as well as people in high places in Britain. Neptune is also in the 2nd house adversely affecting the finances.<br />
These aspects will have a deep effect on the EU as well.<br />
Teresa May will leave in disgrace.<br />
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In Washington DC, the picture is somewhat different. The New Moon is in the 7th house, definitely beginning a new phase in international trade relations that directly involve the President. Finances are of primary interest.<br />
Jupiter is in the 2nd house opposite Mars who rules the 2nd house. This indicates possible losses of money. The stock market will be erratic. Jupiter in the 2nd house is opposite Mars in the 8th, and both are square Neptune in the 5th, putting big stress on the market.<br />
Saturn and Pluto are in the 3rd house, conjunct the South Node and square Venus and Mercury in the 6th. This means that there could be railroad accidents and/or an unsatisfactory condition in trade. Venus and Mercury in the 6th house show some trouble and increasing crime in lower circles.<br />
The ASC is at 29:56 degrees Libra. The outlook tends to be anxious. The people are at the edge of their seats. The main tensions are in the 2nd, 8th, and 5th houses, and in the 3rd and 6th houses, so this is internal rather than external. The people want more money, and they want work to move forward. If the markets are adversely affected, frustrations will run high.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-16011977681847024212019-04-05T14:16:00.001-07:002019-04-05T14:43:50.032-07:00New Moon, April 2019The New Moon came on April 5th at 4:52 AM EDT in Washington, DC.<br />
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The Sun and Moon were at 15 degrees Aries, in the 2nd house in Washington, applying square to Pluto and Saturn in the 11th house, and trine Jupiter in the 10th, showing new developments coming in the area of finance, with no cooperation and obstruction from congress, but the President gets his way in spite of it.<br />
With Uranus, also in the 2nd house and ruling the 1st house, it appears probable that the market will continue to go up although erratically. Uranus is semisquare Neptune and Mercury: the market will be erratic.<br />
The Sun and Moon rule the 7th and 5th houses, showing that foreign trade and diplomatic relations are involved in the new developments mentioned above. The Sun and Moon trine to Jupiter, with Jupiter in and ruling the 10th house, is a good omen for the President.<br />
Mercury is coruler of the 7th house, [Virgo is intercepted in the 7th]. Mercury is in the 1st house conjunct Neptune. [Neptune is coruler of the 1st house]. Mercury is applying to sextile Pluto and Saturn, and square Jupiter. Venus is applying to conjunction Neptune. Both Mercury and Venus are applying to sextile Pluto and Saturn. This shows diplomatic affairs this month running into complications, amd requiring more time to sort out.</div>
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This is the 1st day of the 3rd month of the Chinese calendar. The signs of this month are Earth Dragon. The signs of the year are Earth Pig. It is grounded and productive. In the Na Yin method, both Earth Dragon and Earth Pig are Wood, making this a potentially very good, productive month. The two fortnight periods of this month are Clear and Bright, and Grain Rain. The month is also under the star of 9 Fire. It can bring about unexpected, surprising changes.<br />
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Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-67576293050187971892019-03-21T15:05:00.002-07:002019-03-21T15:07:15.705-07:00Spring Equinox, March 20, 2019The equinox came on March 20th at 6:00 PM, EDT, at Washington DC.<br />
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The Sun was at 00:00 Aries in the 7th house. In the 7th house were also Mercury Rx at 18:59 Pisces, and Neptune at 16:41 Pisces. The Sun in the 7th house throws major emphasis on international affairs especially for 6 months; the ASC is 14:46 Virgo, to tell us that the effects of this equinox will last 6 months.<br />
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The equinox Sun is opposite Moon at 27:49 Virgo in the 1st house. This means that international affairs for the United States are reaching a culmination and a turning point.<br />
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Mercury, [ruler of the 10th house and 1st house, Rx in the 7th house, opposite the ASC], shows that the United States is very flexible, does not have a definite position, and will likely back down, and give in, from its prior position in matters of international trade, especially with China; meaning the trade war is not doing anyone any good, and calls for several new deals.<br />
Venus [at 22:55 Aquarius in the 6th house] is square Mars [at 23:08 Taurus in the 9th house]. and Mars is sextile Mercury in Pisces, showing disputes in international trade.<br />
Mercury, the equinox Sun, and the Moon are also square Jupiter [at 23:41 Sagittarius] in the 4th house. This forms a T-Square, it endangers matters of agriculture, and requires timely, executive actions.<br />
Jupiter is quincunx Mars in the 9th house showing adjustments in trade that must be made. Jupiter is also sextile Venus in the 6th house which will improve the condition of farmers.<br />
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Neptune, the ruler of the 7th house, in the 7th house, conjunct retrograde Mercury is very unclear, and shows the condition of international negotiations. The situation appears to be extremely complex and will take time to iron out.<br />
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The Moon in the 1st house shows the people very active. The Moon is in grand trine with Saturn and Pluto in the 5th house, and with Mars in the 9th house. The people are concerned with practical matters. Every day business appears to be good.<br />
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Venus rules the 2nd house. Venus is in the 6th house, square Mars and sextile Jupiter. Employment looks good. People will be spending a lot. The general attitude is optimistic.<br />
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Saturn and Pluto in the 5th house with Saturn ruling the 5th house, Saturn and Pluto trine Mars shows matters connected to theater, and speculation very strong.<br />
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Uranus at 00:42 Taurus in the 8th house, suggests new developments coming that will revolutionize commerce.<br />
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Mars in the 9th house alerts us to the possibility of a catastrophe happening somewhere in the country, possibly in the southeast (Taurus = S-by-E) in the time period shown in this chart.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-37704156112349820382019-03-05T13:23:00.002-08:002019-03-05T13:50:27.418-08:00New Moon of March 6, 2019The new moon comes on March 6th at 11:05 AM EST. Sun and Moon are at 15 degrees Pisces, conjunct Neptune at 16 degrees Pisces, (intercepted in NYC) in the 10th house, and square Jupiter in the 6th house. This is a remarkable configuration, denoting waves of anxiety, and confusion related to matters in Government. Sun rules the 3rd house ruling the media.<br />
Mercury, ruler of the Ascendent in Gemini, has just turned retrograde at 29 degrees Pisces in the 10th house, also square Jupiter in the 6th confirming the confusion that will happen. Also Mercury turning retrograde just before going into Aries, says this is nothing new.<br />
What IS new, however, is Uranus just entered Taurus. Uranus will be in Taurus until May, 2026. The last time it was in Taurus was from July, 1934 to May 1942, a period of rising totalitarianism and outbreak of World War II. Uranus in Taurus could also bring about large scale economic reforms.<br />
It is interesting to note the situation in Britain at this juncture of confusion and hesitation.<br />
Financially, for the east coast, because Moon is the ruler of the 2nd house, this month will bring several changes. For two weeks, at least until the full moon, the watchword will be caution. Big expectations could backfire, although there is reason for hope nonetheless.<br />
This new moon marks the 2nd Chinese month, the month of Fire Rabbit. Seen against the year sign, Earth Pig, this month is good, and productive. This will be a good month to get work done.<br />
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The solar eclipse came at 10:47 AM, GMD, or 5:47 AM EDT. It was partial and visible in far northeast Asia and in the Arctic region. It could trigger earthquakes or volcanic activity in that region. Otherwise it acts as a strong lunation in the rest of the world.<br />
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The effects of the eclipse are intermittent and last about a year. For example, watch for September 7 through 12 when Jupiter comes to exact square the eclipse point; October 19th through 27 when Mars comes to square Jupiter, oppose Mercury and then oppose the eclipse, and February 7 when the Sun opposes the eclipse point. The Moon makes many aspects to the eclipse along the way.<br /><br />The aspects are Sun conjunct Moon at 18 degrees Leo.<br />The eclipsed Sun conjunct Mercury Retrograde, at 14 degrees Leo.<br />The eclipsed Sun and Mercury square Jupiter, at 14 degrees Scorpio.<br />The eclipsed Sun sesquisquare Saturn Retrograde, at 3 degrees Capricorn.<br />The eclipsed Sun in Yod formation, inconjunct Pluto Retrograde, at 19 degrees Capricorn, and inconjunct Neptune Retrograde at 15 degrees Pisces.<br /><br />The eclipse with Mercury square Jupiter shows bickering and many differences of opinion, attempts to ascertain the illusive truth, much coming and going to no avail, and a lot of wasted effort. According to a traditional reading, a solar eclipse in the 2nd decanate of Leo signifies many troubles, anxieties to kings, princes and great men.<br />The eclipse sesquisqare Saturn shows losses, and the eclipse in Yod formation with Pluto and Neptune shows a need quit being so narrow minded and take far more into consideration than the Governments are currently able to see. This is a serious weakness and it rightly will bring troubles the governments on all levels.<br />
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Countries and regions corresponding to Leo include France, Italy, Czech Republic, Romania, the region of the Alps, the Middle East, and in the US, California and Hawaii.<br />Cities include Rome, Prague, Philadelphia, Damascus, etc.<br />
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<b>In the chart for the UK and the EU</b>, the eclipse appears in the 10th house. Mercury is in the 10th house and Jupiter is in the 2nd house. This shows a lot of anxieties and need to make changes in the governments, and concerns over the future state of the economies which could become quite volatile. Saturn Retrograde in the 3rd house suggests the governments attempting to control the media.<br />
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<b>In the chart of the US</b>, the eclipse appears in the 1st house. Mercury is rising in the 12th house and Jupiter is in the 4th house. The eclipse in the 1st house shows the troubled attitude of the people.They want to see adjustments made. In fact, they must make adjustments. But they are not in agreement about what that means, so the fighting continues. Mercury in the 12th house square Jupiter in the 4th doesn't know where it all will settle. It boils down to a lot of bickering. The eclipse is sesquisquare Saturn in the 5th house, denoting a lowering of the birth rate, and shows crimes against women and children, much vice and immorality, and a depression in entertainment circles. However Saturn is trine Uranus Retrograde at 2 degrees Taurus in the 10th house conjunct the Mid Heaven and ruling the 7th house, showing the President dealing with unexpected developments and attacks against him. Saturn protects Uranus, however. Saturn trine Uranus also points to diplomacy especially in relation to high tech developments.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-9846624212239704932018-07-27T16:43:00.000-07:002018-08-11T16:21:45.019-07:00The Lunar Eclipse of 7/27/18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The lunar eclipse happened at 9:22 PM GMD in Greenwich, UK.</b><br />
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I have made charts for UK and EU, Iran, Israel, essentially the entire Middle East, where the eclipse was at the zenith and of major interest. Beijing, China, where the eclipse was in the 7th house, and Washington DC.<br />
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The eclipse was visible across Europe and Asia primarily. It was at 4:45 Aquarius. Traditionally, a lunar eclipse in the 1st decanate of Aquarius means the sickness of a king. It can be taken to mean that heads of state are very troubled now.<br />
There is a lot of anger in this eclipse.<br />
Parts of the world affected by this eclipse in Aquarius include northwest Arabia, Germany - namely Prussia and Westphalia, Russia, Poland, Sweden, Central Asia (Tartary) around the Ural Mountains and Caspian sea, Lithuana, Northwest Italy, and Ethiopia. Also the cities Bremen and Hamburg in Germany. The areas in the US that could be affected include Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. These areas are particularly sensitive, as they are all under Aquarius.<br />
This eclipse is not good. The affects can be disturbing and violent depending on where in the world you are, and if and how it aspects any of your personal planets.<br />
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The effects of a lunar eclipse can last several months intermittently.<br />
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The eclipse Moon is in conjunction with Mars (3:58 Aquarius Retrograde) and Mars and Moon are square Uranus (2:31 Taurus). Uranus is also the dispositor of the Moon and Mars. These form a T Square with Sun (4:45 Leo). This is extremely tense.<br />
Saturn (3:47 Capricorn Retrograde) forms a trine aspect with Uranus. Political and economic affairs in the world are undergoing a difficult reorganization as shown by Saturn. Because Saturn is Retrograde, it won't be simple.<br />
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<b>The eclipse shown in the area of Jerusalem and Tehran, is at the zenith.</b> Extreme tension is shown in the region of Iran - Jerusalem. Mars, ruler of the 7th house, is conjunct the Midheaven and the eclipsed Moon. There will be angry words and threats coming from Iran. Mars retrograde in the 10th house, and Mercury is retrograde in the 4th house will probably not go to war. But if they don't, they will threaten it, and will engage in underground terrorist activity and subterfuge which could come out in Israel through Palestine. This region of the world is in seriously dangerous condition. There could also be a major earthquakes there, and in other areas.<br />
The eclipse and Mars in the 10th house shows illness and possible death of the head of state, much trouble in the Government, and many difficulties for them to contend with. It also points to the danger of war. The entire region is in serious danger now.<br />
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<b>The eclipse shown in Beijing is in the 7th house.</b> With Mars there, square to Uranus in the 10th house, there will be international disputes, disagreement with other Powers, and unsatisfactory condition of foreign relations and danger of war, if it happened, coming from the west (not the US). Uranus in the 10th house, afflicted by Mars and the eclipse, shows unexpected developments in the Government. Mercury is retrograde in the 2nd house, showing a temporary backing off for self interests. The Sun, afflicted by opposition to the eclipse and Mars, shows problems arising in the national outlook, necessitating patience. China is faced with some problems affecting the health and with some discontentment of the workers.<br />
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<b>The eclipse and Mars in UK and the EU</b> is in the 12th house, Uranus in the 2nd showing a rise in crime, murders, violence, fires deliberately set, and generally unruly behavior. Mars rules the 9th house. The 9th house points to people from afar. The risk of terrorism is high. Uranus in the 2nd house shows unstable and distressing financial conditions. Saturn is in the 11th house, showing a tendency to party splits, and to needed changes in official circles. The Governments have many difficulties at this time.<br />
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<b>The eclipse and Mars in Washington DC </b>is in the 2nd house, square Uranus in the 5th. This is not good for the stock market, nor is it good for finances in general. Saturn is in the 1st house, ruling the 2nd. Much depends on the condition of trade. Losses of trade bring discontentment. However, Saturn can produce an attitude of seriousness and perseverance, but is not very good. This is especially significant for farmers. Uranus is in the 5th house. The 5th house deals with diplomacy or negotiating deals. Uranus there can change and adjust very suddenly.<br />
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There is a solar eclipse on July 13. It is visible primarily in Antarctica and Tasmania, Australia.<br />
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It comes on July 13 at 4:04 AM GMD.<br />
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It is at 20 degrees Cancer, opposite Pluto at 20 degrees Capricorn, denoting a confused and complicated period where someone depended on will be absent or alienated. There will eccentric, uncooperative, rebellious behavior in political circles. There will be dealings with the police, underground figures, and probable street violence.<br />
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A solar eclipse in the 3rd decanate of Cancer will show sedition in politics. It also points to much disease.<br />
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The effects of this eclipse are not exclusively limited to, but include the following areas.<br />
Countries ruled by Cancer include Scotland, Holland, New Zealand, West Africa and Congo, etc.<br />
Cities ruled by Cancer include Tunis, Algiers, Amsterdam, Venice, Milan, New York City, Stockholm, Istanbul, etc.<br />
The area of the USA under the influence of Cancer includes Missisippi, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC.<br />
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<b>The charts for Britain and the EU</b> have the solar eclipse in the 1st house opposite Pluto in the 7th, showing much unrest, discontent, ill health, and generally unsatisfactory conditions affecting the people. There will be many important changes coming as a result. Pluto's opposition to the eclipse shows lack of international cooperation, and increasing disintegration or separation.<br />
There is a wide grand trine between the eclipse in the 1st house, Neptune in the 10th house, and Jupiter in the 5th house that will allow needed changes in the Governments to happen more easily.<br />
Economic conditions as shown by Mercury and Venus in the 2nd house, and the 2nd house ruled by Leo, are good.<br />
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<b>The chart for the USA</b> has the eclipse in the 5th house opposite Pluto in the 11th. This shows a drop in the birth rate, and danger in places of public amusement, and schools. Pluto's position in the 11th house shows no cooperation, but deliberate political wrangling in Congress. The eclipse in the 5th house shows trouble with diplomacy which may complicate the North Korean situation.<br />
This chart also has Neptune in the 1st house. Neptune in trine Jupiter in the 8th house. There is a danger of many deaths from drugs.<br />
Saturn is in the 10th house denoting trouble affecting the President in connection to what is happening in Congress (Saturn rules the 11th house).<br />
The economic conditions, shown by Uranus (in the 2nd house in the DC chart) trine Venus, are very upbeat. The job market is good.<br />
There is a wide grand trine between the eclipse in the 5th house, Jupiter, in the 8th house, and Neptune in the 1st, giving the country, in spite of it all, a sense of optimism and hope.<br />
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The effects of this eclipse are sporadic, and last for one year.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-3579498666756662662018-06-21T14:28:00.001-07:002018-06-21T14:39:53.195-07:00The Summer Solstice 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Summer Solstice came on June 21, at 11:08 GMD.</b><br />
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There are 5 planets in cardinal signs including the Sun and Moon, 4 planets in fixed signs, and 1 planet mutable. This sets a trend where what happens is largely publicized, with considerable tension in financial markets. <br />
The planets are widely distributed,<br />
Sun and Mercury in Cancer;<br />
Venus in Leo;<br />
Moon in Libra;<br />
Jupiter retrograde in Scorpio;<br />
Saturn retrograde and Pluto retrograde in Capricorn;<br />
Mars in Aquarius;<br />
Neptune retrograde in Pisces;<br />
Uranus in Taurus,<br />
making for widely divergent activity, much arguing, and little agreement.<br />
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The Sun is opposite Saturn in Capricorn. This shows those in power coming up against loud and obstinate opposition. Sun opposite Saturn brings fighting.<br />
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The Moon, who desposits the Sun, is in Libra forming 3 aspects: square Mercury; Square Pluto; and contraparallel Neptune. <br />
Generally it looks like this:<br />
1. The Moon rules the way matters work out and change. There is much frustration in the way things work out as shown by Moon square Mercury: much mental stress and strain; with unfortunate changes or decisions, mistakes or errors of judgement, wasted motions, trouble with contracts, promises retracted; disputes among tradesmen; and a lot of gossip. <br />
2. As shown by Moon square Pluto: This will be a confused and complicated period, with eccentric behavior; people tend to be rebellious; there is much to do with dealings involving police and the underworld, or gangs; and probable terrorist activity.<br />
3. As shown by Moon counterparallel Neptune, essentially nothing will be worked out; matters will end in confusion or chaos; there will be plenty of deceptions; fraud; rivalry; losses through untrustworthy or unscrupulous people or agencies; danger of assaults; blackmail; rapes; increasing drug addiction (opiods) and trafficking; and generally there is a lot of fear. Essentially nothing will get done. The governments are largely incompetent.<br />
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There are 2 T-Squares: Venus in Leo square Jupiter in Scorpio, opposite Mars in Aquarius; and Venus in Leo opposite Mars in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus. Both these are in fixed signs denoting trade and money stuck, not moving. Mars opposite Venus also brings fighting (as do Sun opposite Saturn). Moon is separating from Square to Saturn, meaning the fighting has already begun.<br />
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In all this, there is a Grand Trine in Water between Mercury (in Cancer), Jupiter (in Scorpio), and Neptune (in Pisces). This has the affect of great emotional expansiveness. This summer is a great time for creative, artistic activity. The more detached and involved in creative work the better it will be for you.<br />
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<b>The Charts for UK and the EU </b>The Sun is in the 10th house in these charts. There is a struggle for power happening now. The opposition is very strong. The incumbent powers are likely to suffer losses.<br />
The Moon is in the 2nd house. With afflictive aspects, the economies of these countries will suffer. Uranus is in the 9th house. Foreign trade is unstable. both the 9th house and the 8th are in Aries; dangerous explosions are likely. Venus is in the 11th house and Mars is in the 5th brings crimes against women and children, and danger to places of public entertainment, danger of fires and accidents to schools and public gatherings.<br />
Mercury is the most important planet in these charts. He is opposite Pluto, and in Grand Trine with Jupiter, and Neptune. He rules the chart, in fact, and is in the 11th house. He denotes a busy time for Parliament attempting legislation for trade, commerce and education, but the overall tone of the other planets militate against much being accomplished at all, the ultimate results being frustrated. However, with Jupiter in the 3rd house trine Mercury, this shouldl be a busy and productive time in literary and publishing circles.<br />
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<b>The chart for the US</b><br />
The Sun is rising in the 12th house opposite Saturn in the 7th house. Mercury is in the 1st house opposite Pluto in the 7th house. The US bad bad relations with foreign powers now, especially with Mexico and Brussels (as shown by Saturn in the 7th house). There will be troubled foreign dealings; depression in foreign trade for some time.<br />
Cancer is the sign on the 1st house cusp and the 2nd house cusp, tying the present conditions over into the future. <br />
Venus is in the 2nd house opposite Mars in the 8th house, square Jupiter in the 5th and square Uranus in the 11th house. This is not a good sign for the economy. The brakes are on at least through this summer, and possibly through the fall. <br />
Uranus in the 11th house brings difficulties, complications, and unexpected developments to congress, with considerable unruliness. <br />
The economy is going to be erratic for a while. Because Venus is in the 2nd house, and Jupiter is in the 5th house, there will be gains especially in the stock market, but may be at an expense. The 2nd house is ruled by an affliced Moon. Whatever gains there are are unstable. This condition, while it runs through the summer, will not last.<br />
Neptune is in the 10th house in grand trine with Mercury in the 1st and Jupiter in the 5th house. Neptune rules the 10th house. While this looks very nice, the Moon is out of agreement. The Moon's final aspect is counterparallel Neptune. Moon, which is the ruler of the 1st house (ruling the public outlook), is in the 4th house (opposition the President). There essentially is no agreement between the President and his opposition. Moon also rules the 2nd house; the general economy suffers. <br />
Congress is stuck and dysfunctional, and apt to make some bad moves. Uranus in the 11th house shows members breaking away. Congress is apt to go through big changes.<br />
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<b>The Chart for China</b><br />
The Sun is in the 7th house opposite Saturn in the 1st house. The outlook of China , as shown by Saturn, is serious, but, because Saturn is retrograde, it's also patient. Mercury, ruler of China's 7th house is in the 8th house opposite Pluto in the 2nd house. Mercury points to foreign debt. China is concerned with a slowing economy. Venus in the 8th is in opposition with Mars in the 2nd, and square Jupiter in the 11th and Uranus in the 5th. This is potentially very difficult. The situation between China and the US is like a mirror. It doesn't work for either, and, while it will take some time to correct, should not last very long. Moon is in the 10th house. The Government of China is flexible. Moon between Venus and Jupiter, will attempt to make advantageous changes to benefit the economy, but it won't succeed completely until the total situation, including that of the US is taken into account. As it is, it won't. The economy does not look too healthy at the moment.<br />
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<b>There was a Solar Eclipse on February 15, at 8:53 PM GMT, ot 3:53 PM EST.</b><br /><br />The eclipse was visible over Antarctica and southern South America. To the world in general, it acted as a strong lunation, except...<br />In a space of one day following the eclipse, there was a major earthquake in Mexico City, then an eruption of the volcano Popocatepetl. Then there were the shootings in Florida with all of its fall out. Then there were the indictments of the13 Russians made by Mueller. And then there was a terrorist attack in China, a mass stabbing in Kunming today, February 16, in which at least 29 people were killed. It is Chinese New Year. More will come.<br />
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A Solar eclipse in the 3rd decanate of Aquarius, according to old tradition, has the meaning: "a slaughter of sheep and beasts of the field." Beasts of the field is a biblical reference to the host of heaven. Sheep is a biblical reference to the flock, meaning the people. The people's faith is being sorely tested. Antarctica is the south magnetic pole. The south pole is the positive pole. The cosmic forces enter and leave the earth through the poles: in at the north pole, out at the south pole. This points, in other words, to a violent (series of) event(s) affecting the hosts of the heavens and the earth, or the entire world. There is a shift in extra-terrestrial forces happening now that will take some years to sort out. The affects of a solar eclipse run for at least one to three years. We can expect vast changes in the world in general. Aquarius, however, has a strong resonance with Arabia, and northern Germany especially Prussia and Westphalia, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Russia, etc.. The EU and Germany will go through major changes in the coming years, as will Russia. This is not all bad.<br />
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<b>In UK</b>, the eclipse falls in the 5th house with Mercury, Moon, Sun, Venus, and Neptune, showing complex diplomatic negotiations currently going on with the EU. Uranus in the 7th house brings complications but ingenious solutions. Moon rules the 10th house. The government will change.<br />
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<b>In the USA</b> the eclipse is in the 8th house. The eclipse Sun rules the 1st house, and the eclipse Moon rules the 12th, showing deaths of common people, also deaths of important people in high places, and among notible people particularly women. Sun also rules the 2nd house, bringing gains to the nation through taxation.<br />
Meanwhile, Mercury, is in the 7th house, square to Jupiter, and sextile to Uranus. Uranus is in the 10th house. Jupiter is in the 4th house. It appears that despite the usual misdirection and befuddlement, unexpected or sudden moves will be taken by the President especially with regard to foreign affairs. He will make commercial agreements, and negotiate brilliantly with foreign powers.<br />
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The lunar eclipse was at 1:28 PM GMT, or 8:28 AM EST, or 10:28 PM JST.<br />
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The eclipse Moon was fully visible, and at the zenith over Tokyo, Japan, all of East Asia and the Pacific. It was not visible in Washington D.C. and was not visible in Greenwich. It acted as an eclipse in Japan, and as a strong lunation in Washington and in England, etc.<br />
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A lunar eclipse in the second decanate of Leo shows a general mutation of matters in the world.<br />
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The eclipse may bring earthquakes to East Asia and the Western Pacific.<br />
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The eclipsed Moon was opposite the Sun and Venus. In Tokyo, Venus ruled the Ascendant. Afflicted in the 4th house, Venus will bring damp, unseasonable weather, adversely affecting crops and upsetting agriculture.<br />
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<b>In Washington DC</b>, the eclipse Moon was in the 6th house, the Sun and Venus were in the 12th. This eclipse came at an important time for the US. There is a showdown happening in DC. The chart has Neptune in the 1st house. Neptune is the ruler of the 1st house in Pisces. Neptune is also widely square Mars in the 9th house. Mars rules the 2nd house. The 1st house rules the people's outlook; the 2nd rules the future. Neptune acts to confuse the people. Many lies and false rumors are circulating. Venus rules the 3rd house of the news media. The eclipse Moon is opposite Venus; the news media is of no help at all, and is being blacked out deliberately; it skews everything. It cannot be relied upon at all. Mars square Neptune will act to blind the people in weeks to come. Mars is in the 9th house, an extention of the 3rd, meaning foreign broadcasting. In a nutshell, the situation is very opaque, and will become more so.<br />
Saturn is in the 10th house. It brings the downfall and ruin possibly of many people in Government. Saturn rules the 11th house, pointing to members of congress and other Government agencies, affecting the President. But the President (the ruler of 10) is ruled by Jupiter. Jupiter is in the 8th house bringing benefit to the nation through financial gains.<br />
Uranus is in the 2nd house in Aries. Aries is the 10th house of the NY Stock Exchange. With Uranus in Aries the market has been booming. The financial situation will probably continue to boom as the eclipse Moon is widely trine Uranus, but Uranus can reverse it unexpectedly being erratic in nature.<br />
The 11th house (the congress and other Government agencies) contains Pluto and Mercury. Mercury is at 29:59 Capricorn, and is absolutely at the end of his tether. Mercury rules, in this chart, the 4th and 7th houses, the opposition. Pluto rules the 9th house where we find Mars. Mercury will form a sextile to Mars, and Mercury rules the 7th house. There are foreign powers supporting the opposition, and strongly influencing the news media. The media is acting as a political weapon.<br />
The lunar eclipse is exactly conjunct the position of Mars in the natal chart of the FBI. That spells trouble.<br />
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<b>The winter solstice, or Capricorn Ingress, was at 4:29 PM GMT, or 11:29 AM EST on December 21, 2017.</b><br />
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The Sun, at 00:00 Capricorn was in conjunction with Saturn, at 00:11 Capricorn.<br />
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<b>In the chart for the US,</b> made for Washington DC, this conjunction was in the MC along with Venus at 25:33 Sagittarius. In simple terms, this sets a serious tone especially for the Presidency. Saturn is in his strongest place in Capricorn. Capricorn in Saturn's house of life, as opposed to Aquarius, Saturn's house of death. New developments in how the management of the country are just beginning to happen now.<br />
Saturn rules the common people, the workers, as opposed to Jupiter who rules the upper class. Jupiter is the ruler of the cusp of the MC, 21:24 Sagittarius. Jupiter is in the 8th house which may benefit the country by changes in the tax laws. This marks a gradual process in which the working class will gain power. Saturn discards nonessentials to allow for new growth. In January, 2020, Saturn will come to conjunction transiting Pluto in Capricorn, timing a reorganization of international business, further discarding nonessentials.<br />
Venus (conjunct the Saturn/Sun conjunction) is the ruler of the 8th house, making a mutual reception aspect with Jupiter, and putting Jupiter in the 9th house for a second reading. This position of Jupiter will bring improvements in foreign trade and commerce. Also Jupiter is sextile Pluto in the 11th house showing relations with international organizations, not necessarily political, being made to the benefit of the country. There is also research work that will ultimately be of benefit to the country being shown.<br />
One must not overlook, however, that Saturn and Venus (ruling the 8th) with the Sun, can bring about serious difficulties and misfortunes, possibly disgrace, to those in Government, and in positions of Authority.<br />
<br />Mars, ruler of the 2nd house, is in the 8th, square the Moon, ruler of the 5th house, in the 11th house. There may be some extreme turbulence in the markets. Mars, however, is sextile the Sun and Saturn, and trine Neptune. Neptune rules the 1st house and is rising at 11:42 Pisces. This gives a period of gains by following hunches, also it signals a period of artistic or inspirational expression. This is a good period for artists.<br />
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Mercury was in direct station at the time, at 13:10 Sagittarius in the 9th house and square Neptune, ruler of the ASC, rising at 11:42 Pisces showing lies and confusion affecting the people. The people are confused.<br />
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<b>In the chart for the UK </b>the Sun and Saturn are in the 6th house showing the people suffering as Saturn rules the 8th house. The whole of Britain is moving away. Brexit is on everyone's mind. All the planets, but Uranus and Neptune, are on the west side of the chart, mainly between the 6th, 7th, and 8th houses. The Jupiter sextile Pluto aspect is noteworthy here. Pluto is in the 7th house. Ties and alliances are being re-thought out now. Nonetheless, there is a great deal of internal trouble and poverty, as shown by Mars in the 5th square Moon in the 8th, and Saturn ruling the 7th in the 6th showing the country in deep and serious distress at this time.<br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-65561301562449002882017-09-17T15:42:00.001-07:002017-09-17T17:37:13.199-07:00The coming election in Germany as seen in astrology<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A standard way of looking at the outcome of an election is by making a chart for the lunation just prior to the election. The election in Germany is on September 24. There is a new moon on September 20, at 6:31 AM CED.<br />
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The important things to look at are the MC (10th house) and it's ruler, and the IC (4th house) and its ruler. The MC represents the incumbent, or Merkel, and the IC represents the opposition.<br />
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The MC (10th house) is 21:09 Gemini. It is exactly opposite Saturn at 21:43 Sagittarius in the 4th house. The 10th house ruler is Mercury. Mercury is at 12:30 Virgo in the 12th house.<br />
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The IC (4th house) is 21:09 Sagittarius. It is conjunct Saturn at 21:43 Sagittarius. And it's ruler is Jupiter at 25:44 Libra in the 4th house.<br />
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While Mercury is strong in Virgo, but not so strong in the 12th house, it is exactly opposite Neptune at 12:27 Pisces in the 6th house, and separating from conjunction Mars also in opposition Neptune. So, we have Mercury separating from conjunction Mars and both Mars and Mercury in opposition to Neptune. Mercury is also forming Trine Pluto at 16:52 Capricorn in the 4th house, the house of the opposition party. All of this shows Merkel to be in a fairly compromised position. The opposition party is appears to be coming from labor, the populists, and military services.<br />
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Jupiter, on the other hand, is very strong rising in the 2nd house, but weakened by being in via combust way. It is also in opposition to Uranus in the 8th house, but sextile to Saturn in the 4th house. Jupiter in the 2nd and Uranus in the 8th show financial concerns. The opposition party calls for economic reorganization and holds promise of greater prosperity if elected. Saturn, which is sextile Jupiter, gives the opposition party greater stability and strength. Saturn is exactly in opposition to the MC showing a decided weakness of Merkel's party.<br />
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The outcome of this election appears to be a turning point. If Merkel wins, it appears she will have lost power. The Mercury opposition Neptune points to underhandedness, confusion and deception affecting the outcome of the election. But, it is probable the opposition party will have gained strength.<br />
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<b>The solar eclipse occurs on August 21, 2017 at 2:14 PM EDT.</b> It is at 28 degrees Leo, a fire sign. An eclipse in a fixed sign (Leo being fixed) will have a long lasting effect, especially in the United States where it is visible.<br />
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An eclipse in a fire sign is destructive to cattle; threatens the ruler, and causes dissension among the people. It can trigger the movement of armies, fighting, fires; and possible scarcity of fruits of the earth especially in areas ruled by Leo, i.e. California and Hawaii.<br />
By resonance with Leo, the following countries and cities could also be effected: France, Italy, and the Alps; and the following cities: Philadelphia, Rome, and Prague. Philadelphia could experience an uptick in violent crimes.<br />
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How negative or positive this eclipse is is shown by aspects of the Sun, the ruler of the eclipse. The Sun is exactly trine Uranus at 28 degrees Aries. The Sun, in the Aries decanate of Leo, also points to Mars. Mars is 20 degrees Leo (conjunct the Sun) exactly trine Saturn, 21 Sagittarius (trine the Sun), and exactly sextile Jupiter, 20 degrees Libra (sextile the Sun). In short, Uranus and Mars give the Sun good support. This eclipse, despite all, ultimately proves more positive than negative in effect.<br />
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This eclipse is also conjunct the star Regulus, one of the 4 Royal Stars. With the Sun, Regulus gives power, authority, great influence over friends, honor and riches, but danger of violence and ultimate ruin. With the Moon, as the Moon is eclipsing the Sun, it gives powerful friends but danger from false friends and enemies. This could be taken as a warning to the President.<br />
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A solar eclipse in the 3rd decanate of Leo (between 20 and 30 degrees Leo) is said to cause profanation of holy places, churches, and sacred edifices, monuments, also rioting and destruction of towns. We have already seen this happening in the days leading up to the eclipse; there will be more following.<br />
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It is possible that this eclipse will also set off earthquakes. It is interesting to note that the maximum eclipse appears to happen near the New Madrid fault, but points as well to Oregon. There are a number of areas that may be touched off within a year.<br />
Where the eclipse appears at the zenith, in MDT, is also where there could be earthquakes.<br />
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<b>The eclipse taken at the Washington DC, the capitol, is in the 9th house.</b> In the 9th house we find Mars, the North Node, Moon, Sun, and Mercury, retrograde. The eclipse is trine Uranus, Mars is exactly sextile Jupiter and Saturn. So, the 9th house stands out as very important. The 9th house is the law courts, legal matters, religion and clergy, foreign trade, science, invention, etc.<br />
There will be important, far reaching developments in the area of foreign trade, as shown by this eclipse. Mars, the ruler of the 5th house, involves diplomacy, and Moon, the ruler of the 8th house, speaks of finances. <br />
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The eclipse is 28 degrees Leo exactly trine Uranus, 28 Aries. Uranus is in the 10th house of the New York Stock Exchange chart. This is indicative of growth.<br />
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The Washington chart shows the following about the President. He is ruled by Mercury, as Mercury rules the 10th house. Mercury is in Virgo in the 9th house retrograde in orb of opposition Neptune in the 3rd, also retrograde. Mercury in Virgo is in his best place and strong. Retrograde in the 9th is shying away from public notice. Opposite Neptune is subject to many false rumors. The media and press, ruled by the 3rd house, promotes false rumors. Mercury and Neptune, both retrograde, will repeat and repeat. There is a terribly dysfunctional relationship between the President and the media.<br />
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Mercury retrograde shows some plans falling through or being postponed. The President changes his mind and backs out of whatever he's planning. Mercury is zodiac square to the Ascendant showing his changes of mind disadvantageous to some, but is mundane trine to the Ascendant, showing the opposite. Some will like him and some won't is what it boils down to. <br />
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Donald Trump's birth chart, Ascendant is at 29:58 degrees Leo, and his Mars is at 26:47 Leo. The eclipse, at 28:52 Leo is midpoint his Ascendant and Mars. This will impel him to take some very strongly assertive actions. Nothing about war is shown.<br />
If the eclipse were exactly conjunct his Ascendant or Mars, which it isn't, there would be reason to predict Trump's demise. However, it is unlikely. It is clear, nonetheless, that he has serious challenges coming up.<br />
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Early repercussions of the eclipse are shown on September 2nd and 3rd when Mars passes over the eclipse degree. Also on September 4th when Moon comes to opposition the eclipse degree. Also September 3rd through 7th Mercury stations conjunct the eclipse degree. Mercury turns direct on September 5th. So, the entire 1st week in September will be interesting to watch.<br />
There will be a number of other times of repercussion; the coming solar eclipse on February 15, 2018 at 27 degrees Aquarius, opposite this eclipse, for example.<br />
Stay out of trouble.<br />
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<b>The lunar eclipse occurs at 7:22 PM GMD</b>. It is visible in India, as you can see. It appears to reach exactitude in northeast India, where there is a dispute going on with China about Doklam. This does not bode well for India. It will cause considerable stress there. On average, the effects of an eclipse last a period of 3 months.<br />
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There are these three aspects happening in addition to the eclipse. Sun is conjunct Mars; Mercury is opposite Neptune, (mitigated by sextile Venus); Jupiter is square Pluto, (mitigated by sextile the Sun, trine the eclipse, and sextile Saturn).<br />
With this eclipse, there is considerable stress, especially between Jupiter - Pluto, and Mercury-Neptune, and Sun-Mars. In short, it shows aggression, duplicity, and lying.<br />
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<b>In India</b>, the eclipse Moon (in Aquarius) is in the 10th house opposite the Sun and Mars (in Leo) in the 4th house. This is seriously bad for the Government, and the national honor (the 10th house), and it is over land (the 4th house). Neptune in the 11th house opposite Mercury in the 5th shows treacherous diplomacy. However, it won't go too far because Venus, in mitigating aspect with Neptune and Mercury, brings peace in the near future. Venus is in the 2nd house showing what's coming up the near future. India will have to withdraw from Doklam. It is doubtful that India will be sincere about this, however: Venus, ruling the Ascendant in India, is in Cancer and the same sign as the 3rd house cusp (Cancer), showing a reticent outlook and dissatisfaction over the matter.<br />
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Meanwhile, an old prognostication of a lunar eclipse in the 2nd decanate of Aquarius is that it <i>universally</i> damages the seeds of the earth. This warns of coming food shortages.<br />Earthquake in western China.<br />
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<b>In UK and the EU </b>The eclipse moon is intercepted in the 1st house opposite the Sun and Mars intercepted in the 7th. The eclipsed moon in the 1st house shows unrest and discontent. The interception shows much going on behind closed doors. <br />
Pluto is conjunct the Ascendent square Jupiter in the 8th house. The eclipse is also trine Jupiter. This gives and invitation to deal with the matter of finances. Jupiter square the Ascendant forces it; it must be dealt with; it must be settled. Mercury and Neptune feed into this as well. They are in the 7th and 1st house respectively. Mercury in the same sign as the 8th (Virgo) and Neptune in the same sign as the 2nd (Pisces) show the matter of the money is unsatisfactory and fraught with chicanery.<br />
In this chart there are 7 Planets in signs that are on the next following house: (Pluto in the 12th in the same sign as the Ascendant; Neptune in the 1st in the same sign as the 2nd; Uranus in the 2nd in the same sign as the 3rd; Venus in the 6th in the same sign as the 7th; Mercury in the 7th in the same sign as the 8th; Jupiter in the 8th in the same sign as the 9th; and Saturn in the 11th in the same sign as the 12th), giving them all 12th house relationships, and making the affairs of the chart generally unsatisfactory. No one is happy.<br />
Mars is in the 7th house intercepted. This will bring international disputes, disagreements, and unsatisfactory relations. Mars points to the east, eastern Europe. <br />
In all likelihood, nothing will be settled.<br />
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<b>In the US</b> the Sun, opposite the eclipse moon, is conjunct the Sun of Robert Mueller's birth chart. The coming three months for him will be especially challenging.<br />
The eclipse Moon is in the 3rd house intercepted, and the Sun and Mars are in the 9th intercepted. It may be that much will be going on secretively behind locked doors. Meanwhile, Mercury in the 10th house is opposite Neptune in the 4th, so the people will be entertained and distracted by scandals. The public outlook, as shown by Saturn retrograde in the 1st house conjunct the 2nd house cusp, is seriously worried about the future financial outlook. The ruler of the Ascendent is Pluto. Pluto, in the 2nd house and retrograde, confirms what Saturn is saying.<br />
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<b>The summer solstice arrived on June 21st at 5:25 AM GMD in Greenwich, UK, or 00:25 AM EDT in Washington DC.</b><br />
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Charts for the UK, the EU, and the USA were drawn up.<br />
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<b>The UK and EU</b><br />
The Sun, at 00:00 Cancer was in conjunction with Mercury at 29:30 Gemini, and with Mars at 10:54 Cancer at that time. Mercury is combust; not promising much reasoning. So close to the Sun, his main concern is facts. What that is may turn out to be not so factual as being head strong. Mercury at 29:30 is out of patience. Mars, in his sign of fall in Cancer, and conjunct the sun and Ascendant, is scrapping for a fight. Mars is also square Jupiter, amplifying the matter. So, the climate this summer, especially in Europe, is fraught with conflict; Mars is conjunct the Ascendant in both London and Bruxelles. It moves very quickly.<br />
Uranus is sextile Mercury and the Sun, and trine Saturn, Saturn being opposite Mercury and the Sun. This may actually help matters to some degree. Both Mercury and Saturn are intercepted in the 12th and 6th houses respectively. There are seriously difficult obstacles (hidden), behind-the-scenes; Mercury opposite Saturn points to shrewd dealings.<br />
The Moon is in her sign of exaltation, Taurus, in conjunction Venus. This will affect Mars, as Mars is in the Moon's own sign, to soften him and calm him down to a degree over time. Moon and Venus in the 11th houses of the UK and EU along with Uranus promises to give the matter of Brexit a hopeful atmosphere and guarantees the respective governments will come up with a deal that will work for all, despite diplomatic opposition shown by Jupiter in the 5th house in T-square Mars in the 1st and Pluto in the 7th house, a very critical aspect.<br />
The Moon and Venus are also sextile Neptune and trine Pluto. There is an intention to avoid the worst.<br />
There is a Yod aspect between Jupiter in the 5th house, Moon-Venus in the 11th, and Neptune in the 10th house. It forces attention on the opposition.<br />
Jupiter, 13:25 Libra, a critical degree, is square Pluto in the 7th house and Mars in the 1st house. Among other things, international relations and trade are in critical condition. Because Pluto is retrograde, it will take time to sort out. Mars on the other hand pulls toward resolution.<br />
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The chart for UK has the Ascendant at 7:44 Cancer, and Mars at 10:54. The chart for Bruxelles has the Ascendant at 10:38 Cancer and Mars at 10:54 Cancer. Mars in such close proximity to the Ascendant, especially in Bruxelles, sets the tone of the chart. It is warlike and aggressive. Not only affecting the UK-EU matter, but the whole of England and Europe this summer. It will not come as a surprise if there are several terrorist events this summer.<br />
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<b>The USA</b><br />
The chart for the USA has 11:25 Pisces rising with Neptune at 14:16 Pisces. Neptune is ruler of the Ascendant. Neptune is trine Mars in the 4th house, and sextile Venus and the Moon in the 2nd. This is a very colorful position and promises a lot of money.<br />
Jupiter, the other ruler of the Ascendant is in the 7th house in a critical degree, square Mars in the 4th house and Pluto in the 11th house. While there will be some disputes with foreign powers over finances and trade, adjustments, of necessity, are being made; Jupiter is in a Yod configuration with Neptune and Venus-Moon. The country will enjoy an increase in money this summer. It looks very good for the Stock market.<br />
Saturn is in the 10th house opposite Mercury, and the Sun in the 4th house. This is not a good position for Saturn, showing, in spite of the increases of money, troubles to the Government and especially the President this summer. Saturn is retrograde, and in peregrine, therefore weak, and rules the 11th house in which we find Pluto. This bring up questions just how much respect and cooperation the President is getting from his own party at this point. The troubles affecting the Government and President are coming from members of congress, from the opposition party, and from difficulties in trade relations with foreign powers.<br />
The Sun is in the 4th house, The Sun rules the 6th house. In spite of the money shown by Uranus, Venus and the Moon in the 2nd house, there is opposition developing in the country, as shown by the Sun in opposition with Saturn. Some kind of deal will have to be cut, as shown by Saturn opposition Mercury, to avoid the worst. The Sun, as ruler of the 6th points to the matter of health care. It looks like the President is caving to pressure from his own party now, and needs to step up.<br />
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<b>The vernal equinox was on March 20, 2017 at 10:30 AM GMT.</b> I have made charts for UK, Bruxelles, and Washington DC.<br />
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<b>The chart for UK,</b> has the Ascendant in Cancer, showing the effects of the equinox not lasting beyond the Summer Solstice. Sun is in the 10th house, separating from square Saturn in Sagittarius, and Moon applying to conjunction Saturn and square Sun from Sagittarius. There is an element of cruelty in this aspect. All the same, it favors for the government, but Moon, ruler of the Ascendant and the 2nd house in conjunction Saturn in the 6th house shows sickness and discontent among the people. Saturn in the 6th confirms illness among the people, and discontent among the lower classes and in the armed forces, in particular the navy.<br />
Neptune, ruler of the Navy, is also in the 10th house, showing the importance of Naval affairs at this time. Neptune is also sextile Mars in the 11th house, showing trouble involving the liberals, and unrest among sailors. There also may be some scandal in military circles.<br />
In the 11th house we have Venus, Mercury, Uranus, and Mars. This has much to do with the Parliament. Venus is in mutual reception with Mars. This puts Mars in the 10th house. Mars in the 11th house brings trouble to Parliamentary circles, and party splits, and discussions concerning arms. In the 10th house, it points a more bellicose attitude especially coming from the Prime Minister. She is determined.<br />
Mutual reception Venus is sextile Neptune in 11, a very fortunate aspect. Neptune is the ruler of the 10th house. The sextile from Venus favors the Prime Minister; she gets help from hidden sources.<br />
Mercury in 11 is square Pluto in 7 and opposite Jupiter in 5. This brings and element of extreme confusion to foreign affairs. There is a lot arguing with the EU, and with Scotland. <br />
Uranus in 11 is also square Pluto in 7 and opposite Jupiter in 5. Diplomatic relations are being strained. Pluto in 7 also points to terrorism. On 3/23 Mercury comes to exact square Pluto. What this means is that during Brexit, Britain is under attack, not necessarily by arms, but, it seems the EU, in its desperation, will try anything.<br />
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<b>The chart of Bruxelles</b> has Neptune, Sun, and Venus in 10. Mercury is conjunct the 11th house cusp. Mars is intercepted in the 11th house, but comes out of interception and goes to the 10th house. Other then this there is no difference between the charts. The Ascendants are 3 degrees apart. The affairs in London will affect Bruxelles, and the EU very strongly.<br />
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<b>The chart of Washington DC</b> has its Ascendant in Pisces. Affects of the equinox will therefore last until the fall equinox. It has Neptune conjunct the Ascendant, the Sun, Venus, Mercury, and Uranus in the 1st house, Mars in the 2nd house, Jupiter in the 7th house, Moon and Saturn in the 10th house, and Pluto in the 11th.<br />
Neptune conjunct the Ascendant in Pisces gives the country a vision, or visions.<br />
Five planets in the 1st house are very strongly positive for the people of the country; the outlook is sanguine.<br />
Mars in the 2nd house shows ups and downs in money, with possible losses in the stock market. Mars is also sextile Neptune, showing possible overoptimism and a need for caution. But Mars by mutual reception with Venus is taken out of the 2nd house, and replaced by Venus. showing financial increases. Money will move fast. It looks interesting for business. There will be a lot of money put into the military. Jupiter is in the 7th house retrograde. Foreign affairs may be subject to some dispute, but there is no war.<br />
Moon and Saturn are in the 10th house. The President may take on a rather fierce, unbending attitude, but the country will become more productive. (It is interesting that the Moon and Saturn are pointing toward the galactic center; the President is convinced of his vision.) There is no sign of the President being impeached or ousted in any way. Jupiter is the ruler of the 10th house. Moon in 10 is separating from sextile Jupiter in 7. There may be those who like him and those who don't. But, the chart shows him productive and serious. And it looks like the people are generally doing well.<br />
The T-Squares are between the 1st, 7th, and 11th houses. Pluto is in the 11th. This shows tension in the area of foreign affairs, and illegal aliens. Pluto in the 11th house complicates the affairs of Congress. Pluto in 11 shows the Congress confused. They may act eccentrically, undependably, rebelliously, and radically opposed or defiant to the President; they cannot be trusted. Mercury, ruler of the 4th house is in opposition with Jupiter, ruler of the 10th. There is no agreement between the Democrats and Republicans in Congress and elsewhere at this time.<br />
The condition of affordable care would be shown by the Sun, as the Sun rules the 6th house. In the 1st house, it is very much on the minds of the people. Sun separating from square Saturn with the Moon applying to square the Sun, there is not much encouraging or conclusive that can be said about it. Pluto afflicted in the 11th house shows Congress no better than a mad house; it is full of duplicitous characters. Neptune exactly on the Ascendant in the 1st house suggests that the people are in the dark. Venus, ruler of the 3rd house of the media is in mutual reception Mars saying that the media is shifty. So, where that is is undetermined at this point. <br />
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<br />Raphael Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121166101366958273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383403643798504498.post-3829122175975401202017-03-12T10:42:00.001-07:002017-03-12T19:36:41.720-07:00The full Moon of 3/12/17 in astrology<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The full Moon came on 3/12 at 2:55 PM GMT, or 10:55 AM EDT. </b> The Sun is at 22:13 Pisces, and the Moon is at 22:13 Virgo. Moon is in a T-Square with Mercury and Saturn. Mercury 27:31 Pisces is square Saturn 27:18 Sagittarius. And there is a T-Square of Uranus 22:40 Aries opposite Jupiter 21:21 Libra retrograde, square Pluto 19:01 Capricorn.<br />
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<b>In the UK and EU</b> the Moon is in the 2nd house, showing a full awareness and a coming of changes or a turning point in matters of economy. Mercury is the dispositor of the Moon and is ruler of the 2nd house. Mercury in the sign of his fall and square Saturn shows that these changes are disadvantageous. Opposite Moon, Mercury shows headaches to come. Mercury is in the 8th house of debt, and Saturn is in the 5th house of diplomatic relations. An afflicted Mercury in the 8th house shows changes coming to the Privy Council. The Privy Council is a formal body of advisers. Its membership consists of senior politicians who are members of either the House of Commons or the House of Lords.<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br />
Jupiter is in the 3rd in T-Square with Uranus in the 9th, and Pluto in the 5th. Jupiter in the 3rd retrograde shows talks delayed. They pertain to foreign trade and matters of diplomacy. This pertains to Brexit, no doubt.<br />
Moon in the 2nd house afflicted by Mercury and Saturn shows great uncertainty and fluctuation in the money and stock markets with resultant losses. <br />
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<b>The chart in Washington DC </b>has Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Uranus in the 11th house, giving emphasis to affairs in Congress. Moon is in the 5th house opposite the Sun and Mercury in the 11th, square Saturn in the 7th. Saturn, in mundane trine, eases tensions to a degree, and allows for productivity, so that, even though there is considerable tension especially between Congress, (11th house), and diplomats, (5th house), they may be sorted out, but not without considerable pains. Saturn in the 7th house is just not good for foreign affairs, and will bring up problems with foreign powers, danger of depressed foreign trade, and long term difficulties especially involving Arab countries. (Saturn is in Sagittarius; Sagittarius rules all Arab countries).<br />
Mercury rules the chart at Washington. The Ascendant is Gemini 7 degrees. Mercury is in the 11th house in the sign of his fall, Pisces, square Saturn, conjunct the Sun and opposite the Moon. The general outlook is a bit troubled. The press, also ruled by Mercury, is making sure of that.<br />
The President is ruled by the 10th house and its ruler. In the 10th house we have Neptune. Neptune is domicile in Pisces, and is semisextile Venus, but Venus is in mutual reception Mars, putting her in sextile Neptune. Venus sextile Neptune is a very fortunate aspect. The President appears to be acting independently and eludes attention. Venus' sextile Neptune comes from interception. It also suggests a woman, unknown because of interception, helping him.<br />
Uranus, the ruler of 10, is in 10 opposite Jupiter retrograde in 5, and square Pluto in 8. The President, although under a lot of fire, rises above his opposition. Uranus is surpassing Jupiter and Pluto. Nonetheless, Jupiter in 5 causes failure in speculative adventures. Uranus in 11 runs into extraordinary difficulties in dealings with Congress, and Pluto in 8 shows losses of money. The matter of Obama care is a mess.<br />
Generally as long as Mars is in Taurus and Venus is in Aries (until April 2) it's a good period for cutting deals. The mutual reception means there's nothing you can't get out of that you got in to.<br />
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Generally the effects of the full Moon last two weeks until the next lunation, but can last for 6.<br />
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The solar eclipse of 2/26 has some interesting aspects. There is a stellium of Mercury, the eclipsed Sun and Moon, and Neptune, all in conjunction. Then there is a configuration of Mars conjunct Uranus, opposite Jupiter, square Pluto, and trine Saturn. This is a very malefic picture.<br />
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The eclipse was not visible in the northern hemisphere, so it acts more like a strong lunation. But, it was visible across the southern part of South America, and across into Africa where it's effects will be more directly felt. There will probably be an earthquake in Argentina or Chile, as shown by the map of the eclipse path.<br />
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A solar eclipse in the 1st decanate of Pisces is unfortunate for the sea-coast. This one was at 8 degrees Pisces. It could point to danger of a tsunami.<br />
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The eclipse chart at Washington DC has Mercury, the Moon and Sun, and Neptune all in the 11th house in interception. There is something going on in Congress behind closed doors, in secrecy. This is confirmed by the ruler of the 11th house, Uranus in the 12th house, exactly conjunct Mars ruler of the 12th house in the 12th, opposite Jupiter in the 6th house, and square Pluto in the 9th house. The ruler of the 10th house is also Uranus. This involves the President as well as the Congress. Uranus, ruling both the 11th house and 10th house, is semisquare the eclipse in the 11th house. This denotes considerable friction between the two factions. Attempted reforms are being met with turbulence and danger of violence. An eclipse in the 11th house denotes a possible death in that house. Uranus and Mars in conjunction and afflicted in the 12th house denotes a rise in criminal activity, violent protests, and possibility of terrorism.<br />
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