Stars Weekend

Stars Retreat April 1, 2, & 3, 2011

Marlene and I had the exciting opportunity to soak up 48 hours of non stop knowledge from Rob Hand. We scribbled notes furiously and with the few extra moments left over we clicked a few pictures.

Rob's best selling book is Planet's in Transit. It is a classic and should be in your library. I'm on my second copy since I destroyed the binding on the first copy by overuse.

During the past 40 years Rob has been the principle character with the strength of will, firmness and resolution to bring Astrology and all its disparate parts into the 21st Century.

The horoscope charts we use on this site are from the company he organized and built from scratch Astrolabe. He led the volunteer astrologer's organization NCGR for years as the group built a network of chapters throughout the USA and held semi-annual conferences. His ability to give an informative and funny lecture made it possible to attract enough astrologers to hold the first United Astrologers Conference (next one, May 23, 2012 New Orleans). He said "go for it" when a group of astrologers suggested translating the ancient Greek and Latin astrology Texts. He is still engaged in translating the Medieval Latin books.

Astrologer's have run out of awards to honor him. However, the greatest honor for him is to have you listen to his lectures, run with his ideas and laugh. If ever there was a master teacher for our time Rob is that person.

And yes he will be at UAC. Also check his lecture schedule maybe he will be in your area during the next 12 months.

Kaye

Oil prices? Drill? Substitute? Conserve?

Follow up on January 4, 2011 Blog:

Barrel of Oil $100+?

February 18, 2011 and the price of crude begins to jump. By March 25, 2011 it is up 25% at $105 for light sweet crude. Protests in the Middle east are given credit for the price increase. Consumers of oil are trying to devise ways to avoid paying the price.

What are the options?

Drill?

Geologists have been busy mapping possible locations and the corporate bean counters have been estimating cost. Governments around the world have been inundated with requests for drilling permits. For this analysis we will use the chart for the First Oil Well August 27, 1859 Noon Titusville Pa. (Print this blog and add to Financial Astrology Textbook 4)

For drilling companies the hopeful aspect is Pluto trine Pluto from March 30-April 19, 2011. However the aspect does not become exact, thus further delays until exact February 4, 2012. In the meantime Pluto will trine Mercury July 4,2011, Jupiter will conjunct Pluto July 27, October 23, 2011 and March 8, 2012 promising the drilling companies a plethora of finds and plenty of options as to where to drill first.

You will notice a string of Jupiter aspects starting April 14, 2011 continuing through March 8, 2012 promising an increase supply of available crude to sell. Will Jupiter bring down the price of crude as supplies increase? In February when Pluto made a trine to Mercury news concerning the availability of surplus supplies of crude did not influence the oil traders. They continued to push up the price on futures contracts. The same aspect returns July 4, and Nov 24 with the possibility of a return to higher futures contracts on the spot oil market.

Substitute?

The Titutsville chart shows an eclipse at 11 Gemini rather close to its 7 Gemini Uranus on June 2, 2011. Optimistically the sudden change will appear and competing energy sources will come on line to diminish the demand for oil.

OPEC's chart has the Moon at 7 degrees Cancer. The July 1, 2011 eclipse is at 9 degrees Cancer. An eclipse to the Moon means that the public is not pleased and optimistically(again) is looking for alternatives to the groups supply policies. Since January 30, 2011 OPEC has experienced Pluto opposed the Moon therefore the public has not favored oil exploration by the organization. In fact the populace of the OPEC countries has been very angry with the management of oil drilling and exploration. Their attitude will continue until May 2, 2011 with Saturn square Saturn and the discussions with their leaders concerning the distribution of oil revenues. The problem concerning the public's perception of OPEC policies will continue the Oct 26, 2012 with the continuing opposition of Pluto to the OPEC Moon. Uranus opposes OPEC's Mercury May 20, 2011 Aug 31, 2011 and March 7, 2012. Strange news and unusual events confuses the organization therefore their policies are inconsistent and traders find the market very volatile. This will encourage inventors of alternative energy sources to invest and promote their products.

Conserve? Mercury is retrograde for the next 3 weeks (March 30-April 23) therefore write a list and combine your trips. Keep your cellphone in your pocket to double check appointments and phone home. Pay cash at the pump is another technique. Do not fill the tank is another. Coast to the 4 way stop sign and avoid getting behind a school bus. For home heating change from oil to natural gas. That is your individual contribution to the conservation of energy.

Governments and corporations can install solar and wind generators to lighten their consumption of electrical power. Power companies can switch from oil to natural gas to generate power. When oil is $100+ it makes economic sense to change. Jupiter and Uranus in Aries will allow the change to happen quickly and probably unannounced.

Conclusion: Oil prices will remain over $100 until June when demand destruction becomes apparent. The June 2nd and July 1st eclipses will change the landscape of world markets and the price of oil will reverse direction.

aside: I'm hoping I'm correct since I'm scheduled to lecture in June for the South Suburban Chicago NCGR and the Milwaukee NCGR. I plan to drive so I will have the freedom to cruise around.

Kaye Speaking in Florida

When
Saturday, May 23, 2009 10:30 AM
Where
Ft. Laud Airport Hilton
1870 Griffin Road Ft. Lauderdale
Dania FL 33004
How Much
Price: $50.00 pp
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Follow the link to check out this Meetup Group

Meetup Description
Highly knowledgeable, and ready to SHARE HER WISDOM. We're excited about this great topic! NOTE: Varied price structure. Price shown above includes lecture, workshop, lunch AND parking!

Solar Return Lecture
The Solar Return is a fun chart to check out your year ahead. The transiting planets in the Solar Return houses tell you about the type of events between your birthdays that you will tell your friends and neighbors. For example planets in the Solar Return 9th will tell you about graduations, travel, or grandchildren.
The first part of the lecture will be an overview of how to read the solar return chart as well as an understanding of the timing. The second part we will work on the practical application of these ideas using the charts members bring to the lecture.
About 20 years ago the Chicago NCGR started a study group to study solar returns. We used the charts of twins, folks who moved during their birthday year, and of course our own. We researched various theories about solar returns. I've even researched the solar return and its application to financial charts. We reviewed all of the books available and determined that Easy Predictions was the best.
Kaye republished Easy Predictions with Solar Returns by Deanna Rose and will sell the book to attendees for $10. Even if you have a copy, it makes a great birthday present for a student or astrological friend. I also sell a CD that explains how to use the book $12.
Biography
Kaye graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago , although she says her real education was from 18.5 years of owning a printing business with her husband in Chicago. They retired at age 55. Three weeks later started a new business racing thoroughbred horses. Her family and friends are entrepreneurs and she keeps charts for all of them.
Kaye has earned the NCGR Level IV Certification in Counseling and Education as well as the ISAR Certification. She currently serves on the NCGR Board of Examiners.
Kaye loves to talk about everyone's favorite subject - money - the marketplace, where to look for bargains and what to avoid. Kaye's book, The Textbook For Financial Astrology not only explains how to set up a chart to start a small business, but how to read for fun and profit the Incorporation and IPO charts of the companies in the Dow.
Kaye has given presentations and workshops for NCGR, ISBA, SOTA conferences, and an assortment of astrological groups in Chicago,Milwaukee, St. Petersberg, Orlando, Washington D.C., Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, SOTA and Ireland.
Kaye teaches online How to Suceed in Business with Astrological Timing at Kepler Comunity Learning Center. Marlene Pfeifle and Kaye have a very busy, and informative web site www.astrologicalinvesting.com
Stop by the link to the Meet Up Group and sign up to meet this great bunch of astrologers!