The New Moon in Pisces 2012

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New Moon forecasts show the general trends and financial outlook for the lunar month based upon location of the chart

Preface: In Lesson Eight, titled Mundane Astrology, in The Textbook for Financial Astrology, Book 4, Kaye Shinker outlined how to read a New Moon chart. Kaye always read the New Moon chart from the point of view of Washington D.C. and gave predictions in the newsletters foretelling events which included economic, political, sociological, entrepreneurial, and meteorological conditions.

My New Moon reports will be different. I prefer to use New York, NY for the location of the New Moon chart instead, and will focus on the economic issues and political conditions affecting the financial market. In my reading I'll interpret the house placement of the New Moon for the NYSE and major aspects going on as represented chart. As time goes on the format may change, so let me know what you think!

But for now, let's look at the chart from the point of view of Wall Street and the NYSE. (Click chart for larger image)

What is going on here?!?!

Well, to start, the Sun entered the zodiac sign of Pisces on the 19th. For financial markets the Sun represents the government, heads of state, the CEO's and presidents of corporations. In Pisces these entities wake each day to a boundless and ethereal Piscean world having visions of utopia.

Interestingly, this chart lacks dynamic energy, and what I mean by lacking dynamic energy is, when using very tight orbs, the only major aspect between planets is the 6th house conjunction of the New Moon with Neptune!

Basically, at the exact time of the New Moon, all the planets with the exception of the Sun, Moon and Neptune are without aspect! Planets without aspect often act without restraint – or sometimes they just quietly hold back and don't act at all. This new Moon conjunction takes place in Pisces – so folks, we may be confused about what is ahead this month. Confusion equals volatility in the stock market.


The New Moon conjunct Neptune in the 6th house
The focus is on jobs and the health of the economy. Unemployment figures may be up, and the stock market may appear to be rallying to new heights, but we wonder, is it all a Piscean illusion?

Healthcare stocks may lead the market.

Mercury in the 7th House
Two days after the New Moon, Mercury will oppose Mars on February 23 at 17° Pisces. That will be the last aspect Mercury makes before changing signs to join Venus and Uranus in the aggressive sign of Aries. A challenging aspect, this opposition may manifest in a breakdown of communication regarding mergers and public relations.

Click this link to read the rest of the report and discover what the rest of the planets have in store for Wall Street in this lunar month!

Moon phases (for those who trade using phases of the Moon)
New Moon February 21 - 1st quarter Moon, February 29;  Full Moon, March 8;  Last quarter Moon, March 14;   next New Moon, March 22.  (Read Randall Ashbourne's article, The Moods of the Moon - Trading the Mood Swings of the Monthly Lunar Cycle) 

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40-page forecast for the year ahead! The Idiot & The Moon now comes with Forecast 2012, which includes major turn dates and reliable price targets for the SP500 and ASX200 - and a guide on what moves the FTSE, the DAX and the Nifty over long-range trends.  After purchasing your copy, you will receive an email from Mr. Ashbourne with the Forecast 2012 attached.

FYI - Each weekend Mr. Ashbourne writes a stock market forecast in his Eye of Ra Report on his web site, http://www.theidiotandthemoon.com/.  The information on the web site is free, I hope you take advantage of the valuable information he shares in his books and on the web site.

The Eye of Ra is updated each Sunday, and past week reports are available in his Eye of Ra Stock Market Archives.

News from Astro Economics: (excerpt from February's Astro Economics newsletter...)

"January 2012 was the best month for the stock market since 1997! Are the investors back? Have they decided to stop listening to the negative news sources and actually looking at reliable sources? Although GDP growth is slow it is moving in the right direction as are employment rates. The Federal Reserve has expressed its intention to keep interest rates low into 2014. (This may be why many analysts are again touting gold.) Low interest rates are always good for the stock market. Last week at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, leaders of U.S. companies were mostly positive on the future of the economy.

GOLDEN CROSS
Historically the Golden Cross is considered a positive sign for the months ahead in the stock market. The Golden Cross occurs when the 50-day moving-average and the 200-day moving-average form a cross. This occurred on 1/31/12 in the S&P 500 Index. Past results point to future gains..." Grace K Morris

Click to purchase: How To Choose Stocks To Outperform The Market 2012, by Grace K. Morris, M.A. and the Newsletter, Astro Economics Stock Market Newsletter

March 2012 Astrological Calendar - Transits for NY NY, The NYSE

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the NYSE, for the month of March 2012.

March 2012 Astrological Calendar - Transits for London, England, The FTSE

Astrological Calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the FTSE, for the month of March 2012.

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March 2012 Astrological Calendar - Transits for Sydney, Australia, The ASX

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the ASX, for the month of March 2012.

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February 2012 Astrological Calendar - Transits for NY NY, The NYSE

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the NYSE, for the month of February 2012.

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February 2012 Astrological Calendar - Transits for London, England, The FTSE

Astrological Calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the FTSE, for the month of February 2012.

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February 2012 Astrological Calendar - Transits for Sydney, Australia, The ASX

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the ASX, for the month of February 2012.

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The New Moon in Capricorn, 2011

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New Moon forecasts show the general trends and financial outlook for the month; below is some of what Kaye Shinker predicted before her death, November 18, 2011.  This is for the lunar month ahead, the New Moon in Capricorn.  And sadly, it is her last new moon report.  We miss you Kaye!

The New Moon in Capricorn, December 24, 2011, 1:06 PM EST

The New Moon appears in the 9th House (refer to chart) Non USA members can set up a New Moon chart for the capital of their country. Textbook 4, page 30 of the Textbook For Financial Astrology, will help with interpretation the New Moon chart. (Note the house position of the New Moon in the chart in the capital of the country.)

Capricorn New Moon
The focus of the Capricorn New Moon is to take advantage of educational opportunities. The next few weeks offer an opportunity to start a new business or begin an important project. Foreign trade is the focus of financial markets. Expect new creative ideas to emerge in the markets place.
December 25, Merry Christmas!  
Jupiter Direct at 0°Taurus
Jupiter will return to applying to a trine with Pluto ending with the Spring 2012 equinox. Everyone will strive for personal success. Agriculture and Business find plenty of work and energy to accomplish the goals they set. Business in emerging markets will remain successful throughout this time period.

The exact aspect marks an up market and the midpoint of an extended period of buyouts, mergers and mega deals. It is also a warning of bankruptcy among various financial institutions. It is very important to check the debt obligations of equities on your list of possible investments. Folks need to repeat the mantra "Cash is King" when judging investments and managing their own budgets.

Statistically 66% of the time the markets slowly go up after Jupiter resumes direct motion. However it can mark a high whereupon the markets plunge. This happened in March 2002 and September 2008. It is a time where firm stops are required.

Moon phases (for our subscribers who trade using phases of the Moon)
New Moon,  December 24, 2011, 1st Quarter Moon, January 1, 2012;  Full Moon, January 9, 2012;  Last Quarter,  January 16, 2012;  next New Moon, January 23, 2012.  (Read Randall Ashbourne's article, The Moods of the Moon - Trading the Mood Swings of the Monthly Lunar Cycle) 

January 24 Mars retrograde at 23 Virgo to stay until July 3,2012
Mars entered Virgo November 12, 2011 and will stay in Virgo until July 3 2012.  Mars in Virgo very often forecasts very exciting events. Virgo has a reputation for precision and the ability to organize disparate parts into a logical order. Mars will give Virgo a shock of added energy.  Folks will fill their trash cans, businesses will clean up their balance sheets, legislators will find their constituents insisting they dispose of waste and fraud in government. Investors will insist that their companies cut unnecessary expenses and entrepreneurs will pinch every penny.

It has been calculated the fixed star Regulus has moved to zero degrees Virgo.

The retrograde station forecasts an up market during the 80 days Mars is retrograde. However the 20th Century Mars retrogrades show a down market during the first month. Halfway through the retrograde period the market turns up and by the time Mars is once again direct the market has returned to the number average that it started at when Mars turned retrograde. Previous Mars retrogrades in Virgo have found traders attempting to corner one of the commodities, for example the Silver market in 1980.
The Capricorn New Moon appears in the 9th House (see chart above) With the New Moon in the 9th, travel is favored throughout the month ahead. It is also a good time to enroll in challenging classes. Religious organizations will find increased revenues and interest in their philosophy. While shopping this month pay particular attention to new and creative ideas as they appear in the marketplace.

Mercury appears in the 8th House
Folks complain about overwhelming paper work concerning taxes and insurance. Folks are frustrated and voicing their concerns. Government officials are offering their retirement applications as scandals continue to emerge.

Venus appears in the 10th House
Management will find an increase in compensation. The pressure on CEO's is intense and they will demand creativity from their subordinates. Entrepreneurs are finding interesting new ways to add to their income.

Mars appears in the 6th House
Employers in the medical industry continue to hire new workers. Scandals plague the industry adding to the number of job openings at the management level.

Jupiter appears in the 1st House
The public is happy and ready to enjoy the holidays ahead with good food and fun recreation. They are enjoying their new electronic toys and children are teaching elders how to make everything work. Families are busy visiting and exchanging stories.

Click this link to find out what Saturn in the 6th House, Uranus in the 12th, Neptune in the 11th, and Pluto in the 9th house have in store for us this lunar month!