LLewellyn Sun Sign Annual

I contributed the article "Sunspot Explosion in 2010" to the 2010 Sun Sign Book published by Llewellyn.  The 2010 Sun Sign Book includes a daily horoscope for each Sun sign and as well as a few feature articles. It may be purchased at Amazon.com by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

Forecasting weather trends is an essential element in Financial Astrology. During the past few years, I have mentioned the Sun Spot cycle in articles and blogs. Wherever I lecture I hand out graphs illustrating the sun spot cycle over the past 400 years. The graphs include an illustration of the conjunction of Jupiter with Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. These conjunctions often coincide with the peak of Sun activity. 

We are currently in a deep solar minimum that is setting records for the coolest summer on record in many northern hemisphere communities.  Has the Sun Spot cycle failed? Will the Spots return?  From the point of view of the Sun, Jupiter and Neptune make a conjunction in mid September. From the point of view of the Earth they make their final conjunction December 2009. 

Jupiter will oppose Saturn three times in 2010. 

During May and June of 2010 Jupiter will move to an opposition with Saturn and then to a conjunction with Uranus. Is it possible that the Sun will suddenly erupt with a rash of spots? Statistics warn that this is very possible. 

The article retells the legends of Arctic groups concerning the weather they expect when the Northern Lights stream across the evening sky.  Their legends explain that colorful Auroras bring an abundant supply of game animals.

"Sunspot Explosion in 2010" is the article. Read it in the 2010 Sun Sign Book published by Llewellyn. It may be purchased at Amazon.com by scrolling to the bottom of this page and while you are there don't forget your 2010 Calendar

The 2nd Cancer New Moon of 2009 - Solar Eclipse

The Cancer New Moon Solar Eclipse
by Kaye Shinker

New Moon forecasts show general trends and financial outlook for the month; here is the overview of the month ahead.Subscribe to our newsletter if you would like to receive the next forecast before the next New Moon.

The 2nd New Moon in Cancer of 2009 appears July 21, at 10:34 p.m. EDT in Washington D.C.

Follow the path of the eclipse by going to http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEpubs/IAU233.html

Eclipse
“The weather of that day will stay that way” is the saying that goes with the path of the eclipse. Usually the path indicates an area very vulnerable to violent weather. Example: The 2005 eclipse was visible in New Orleans and Katrina pounded the city causing the levees to break.

I follow www.spaceweather.com everyday and unless Jupiter and Neptune can talk the Sun into producing more spots then it is unlikely CME’s (Coronal Mass Ejection) will be a problem.

But, sun spots can form quickly! And any CME aimed at these emerging markets could devastate the entire region.

More likely, since this is also a Super New Moon, are earthquakes and volcanic activity. (A New Moon is considered a Super New Moon when it is closest to the earth - or Perigee. )

Both tend to be isolated weather hazards, however, volcanic ash tends to circle at high altitudes for a long time causing cool wet weather. An example is Sarychev, a Russian volcano, that whirled around the globe - and even the internet! - in June 2009. There are plenty of volcanos beneath the path of the eclipse, http://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=24&month=06&year=2009


Solar Eclipse in Corporate Horoscopes

The effect of an eclipse on Incorporation charts and IPO charts is interesting to watch. If you have The Textbook for Financial Astrology, Textbook 3, watch the charts of the Dow 30 as the eclipse hits various planets in their charts. For example, the Incorporation chart for Boeing shows the Sun at 26 degrees Cancer, three degrees from the eclipse point. GM has Saturn at 29 Cancer.

Read the rest of this newsletter article on our web site Astrological Investing.com

(posted for Kaye Shinker by Marley...)

Fiscal Cents for Leo

Here is what Kaye Shinker predicts for Leo this month!

Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign For the Lunar Month Beginning July 21, 2009 Happy Solar Return to everyone born under the sign of Leo!

This New Moon is also a Solar Eclipse at 29° 26' Cancer. It is the Second New Moon in Cancer of 2009; the Sun will ingress into the sign of Leo on July 22, 2009.

If you are an early Leo, (born between July 22 to the 25th) the next few months should be very dramatic. You will find it important to write a list of your new goals and reset your priorities.

If you are a late Cancer Sun, (born between July 17th to July 21) Since the New Moon is at 29 Cancer some of you late Cancer Suns are still celebrating. The eclipse tells you to expect that your family will aggravate you so try to be nice. Make time to enjoy your family and have lots of fun in your community.

Both groups: Make time to enjoy your family and have lots of fun in your community. Hope everyone showers you with birthday goodies.

This Month For Leo:

"How to get off the grid” is once again on your list of goals. Now you are having fun networking with friends and neighbors and trying ways to sell the concept. You have invited everyone to discuss your ideas and help you understand the concept. You are really having fun and maybe speculating on various investments. Be sure you have specific monetary goals before you jump into any market. Late Leo's need to remember to confirm their stops every trading day.


Advice - not just for Leos! During the past few years I have encouraged every Sun Sign to save some money, limit their trading with excellent stops and to develop hobbies. The reason is: September 2009.

Forewarned is forearmed!

If you live in area where there is a potential for earthquakes, volcanic activity, hurricanes, or tornados, it is a good idea to be ready with your favorite emergency supplies and a box for your computer and important papers. There is an exact semisextile of Uranus and Neptune which often foretells flooding.

On the web site you will find two articles: Money in Your Chart; and Jupiter and the Money In Your Chart, Part II of Money in Your Chart be sure to read them.

You should also read the article, Economic Implications of a Solar Eclipse in your Personal Horoscope. If you have a planet in late Cancer or early Leo be especially aware of the interpretations.



Other signs - Read your Sun Sign's predictions and your rising sign as well for this month!

August 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for New York, NY

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
NYSE, for the month of August, 2009.
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August 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for London, England

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
FTSE, for the month of August, 2009.
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August 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for Sydney, Australia

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
ASX, for the month of August, 2009.
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Pluto Whacks Business

Pluto Whacks Business,
A lecture on Pluto in Capricorn
by Kaye Shinker

Pluto is said to rule the Mafia or gangsters. The mafia tends to take out members of rival groups as well as their own by whacking them.

Simply, that member no longer has a voice.

Pluto has a tendency to whack those thing ruled by the sign it is transiting. Then Pluto replaces what it has whacked with something similar yet entirely different.

Pluto doesn't just end things. To quote John Marcella, "He exorcises, detoxes, purges, obliterates and makes extinct the antiquated. And yes, He allows new forms to develop, evolve, emerge and unfold."

The roof caves in according the the things ruled by the sign when Pluto makes his entrance.

Listed on our web site at http://astrologicalinvesting.com/html/articles_pages/articles-plutowhacksbusiness.html are the years Pluto transited each sign during the Twentieth Century.

Pluto has started his transit of Capricorn by whacking the banking establishment. Banks over-extended their capital reserves with exotic paper using credit to expand their power and influence to a world wide market.


As with all things Plutonian, they overdid it and were forced to pull back or become extinct. The next few years will find their replacement as a new business model captures rapidly expanding technology.

Notice that natal Pluto is at zero Cancer and the Sun is at one Capricorn in this chart of the Federal Reserve. chart data: Dec. 23,1913, 6:20 pm EST, Washington, DC.

This is not the death of Capitalism, but a reorganization of the concept. The economic system may have a new name by the time Pluto enters Pisces.

I am speaking to this topic Thursday, July 16 at the Ohio Valley NCGR meeting near Cincinnati, Ohio. (Madeira Municipal Building, corner of Euclid and Miami Roads in Madeira - a suburb of Cincinnati) Meetings are free for members of any home chapter, and $5 for non members.

I continue in my speech to explain some of the options Pluto will manifest as he transits Capricorn whacking Big Business, governments, and institutions. Could he replace Big Business with Micro businesses? Or could he allow the Black Market to take responsibility for the exchange of goods?

If you can't join me in Cincinnati, a copy of my lecture is available on our web site, at www.astrologicalinvesting.com

Happy Solar Return USA

HAPPY SOLAR RETURN USA

Nations have Birthdays therefore they can also have a Solar Return.  I use the USA July 4, 1776 5:10 pm LMT Philadelphia, Pa. chart originally calculated by Sibley. Sibley heard about the Declaration of Independence several months after the event, calculated the chart and then published it.  It seems to work very well with events in the life of the nation.

The USA solar return for 2009 has the Sun in the 4th house. The nation will examine their basic values and make significant changes in lifestyle. Folks are taking responsibility for their own home and family and very proud of this accomplishment. Back to basics will be the mantra for retail advertising.  

The Solar Return Moon appears in the 8th house placing the USA natal Moon in the 11th. Change happens in the areas of taxes, insurance and the attendant paper work. The country seeks and finds new alliances as the problems of old friends affect international decisions. 

Mercury in the 3rd suggests problems with local travel and transportation. The auto industry has failed to consider their customers and prevailing demand for smart cars. There will be an emphasis on short classes where basic new skills are acquired. Portable electronics will dominate the landscape. 

Venus in the 2nd explains that personal income will be spent on practical clothing and decorative arts. The population continues to toss money in their savings accounts.  Americans pay cash for necessities. Debit cards are in fashion.

Mars in the 1st 

Everything is in a turmoil. Excess energy expresses itself with patriotic gatherings and concern for energy sources.  Folks will not be shy about their concerns for the environment and practical application of science to reduce energy consumption. Many will find ways to combine various resources in order to reduce the cost of utilities .

Jupiter is conjunct Neptune in the 11th.   The 11th is Congress in a nations horoscope. Both planets are retrograde, suggesting that legislators will have a difficult time trusting members to vote along party lines. Reliable legislators renege on their promises to their party in favor of their constituents.  (The congress will find Blue Dog democrats have returned) Secrets abound and therefore rumors of scandals will emerge, however the facts will not be known until next July. 

Saturn in the 6th forces everyone to work hard

Unemployment continues to be a problem, however many find constructive work in their own neighborhood.  Folks accomplish many improvements tearing down and building up with cash labor. Uniformed personnel are stressed and need to take care of their health, and get proper rest. Various strains of flu are ready to invade during the winter months. Those who have neglected to balance work and rest will be vulnerable.  Problem is Spring of 2009 and the swine flu failed to infect great numbers of people.  Now the "Chicken Little" syndrome is in effect as average folks ignore government health warnings.

Uranus in the 12th has folks deciphering secrets to create original money making schemes. Surprise they are demanding no help from government. Fear of diseases that are difficult to diagnose creates nervous tension.  The government makes a number of dramatic announcements to divert the attention of the population. UFO's are exposed? 

Mysterious forces are controlling world events. 

Pluto in the 9th suggests that international underground groups have devised a number of ways to undermine the world economy.  Many of their plans are successful. Folks put their plans for the future on hold as popular opinion insist that changes this time must be practical and useful. September is particularly rough. See Solstice report

Part 2 Easy Predictions with Solar Returns

Jupiter and Neptune conjunct the USA Moon.  Wisdom is tested and spiritual and emotional needs need to be kept within bounds. The conjunction also indicates a Religious Revival of US Citizens who finally recall the reasons for the 1st Amendment to the Constitution.

Mercury conjunct natal Venus. Assets are pointed out and the USA image is polished. Media attention is focused on the value of the dollar in relation to the other currencies. Diplomacy as well as good manners work for a change as kind words to others are taken as sincere. 

Easy Predictions With Solar Returns by Deanna Rose is the reference for this analysis.

Fashion Forecasts a Recession?

Notice the Length of the Mannequin's Skirts.

A Wall Street aphorism states: 'Long skirts for women predict economic hard times.'

During the past few months I have noticed that many women have decided to cover their legs with longer slacks and long skirts. Are designers trying to create a martket? Is this truly a Bear market? Are the girls cold?

A deep recession can force designers for retail dress shops to promote a new fashion that will attract customers. Thrifty shoppers will insist on getting the best value for their dollar therefore asking for more fabric. A deep solar minimum where the Sun has been spotless for 90% of the time can be associated with global cooling.

The Summer Solstice predicts a volatile stock market that has a chance of moving up, but September has a rash of tough aspects suggesting a number of bubbles are ready to burst sending other market sectors into another tailspin.

Optimistic Markets during the Summer Months

June, July and August should find the market averages gradually increasing in price and volume as people begin to feel confident that the economy has reached a plateau. Pay close attention to your personal purchases. Quality and guarantees are your primary concern.

Most industries have exhausted their inventories and those of you looking for employment may find temporary jobs as these companies begin to return to last years production schedules.

Housing will continue to be a problem because demographics do not support an increase in supply. The same demographics do not support new car purchases. The baby boomlet is almost 18. They will not buy a new car for several years and they are likely to pay cash for all purchases. They have heard the old Johnny Cash song lyrics "I owe my soul to the company store" and substituted the words credit card and have learned a lesson from their parents.

It is a Quiet and Joyous Summer. 

The emphasis is on working on your own projects and playing with friends. Take advantage of every sunny day and get your massive dose of Vitamin D. Find some friends and take a walk, dig up the weeds in your garden, or hang out at the beach. Keep your entertainment expenses as low as possible. Throughout the past year I have advised you all in Fiscal Cents, “Save your money in a piggy bank or a savings account. “ Summer should help you find a way to invest your cash in projects that will benefit your own bottom line.

Solar Eclipse

The solar eclipse takes place July 22 and will be visible over China as well as the Ring of Fire. "The weather of that day will stay that way" is the Aphorism for the solar eclipse. In Cancer, the eclipse forecasts a time when people in the region will focus on home and family. Folks in this region will take extra time to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Eclipses in Cancer and Capricorn tend to put an emphasis on dramatic change in home, family and small business. Small businesses may develop a new name, "Micro Business", meaning that they sell products beyond their local area, but have few if any employees.

Mercury will be retrograde from September 7-29. No outer planets change signs.

September will be rough

The aspect that is ready to upset the economy, turn it inside out and run backwards is once again the Saturn Uranus opposition. Traders should have stops firmly in place before pressing the button to buy anything.

Heliocentric opposition of Saturn and Uranus will be in effect as these planets move into an exact opposition September 2, 2009, and the geocentric opposition September 15,2009.

The Summer Solstice continues at astrologicalinvesting.com

Fiscals Cents for the New Moon in Cancer

Here is what Kaye Shinker predicts for Cancer this month (posted in her monthly column, Fiscal Cents at astrologicalinvesting.com)


Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign For the Lunar Month Beginning June 22, 2009 Happy Solar Return to everyone born under the sign of Cancer!

Advice - not just for Cancerians! Enjoy your family and have lots of fun in your community. Hope everyone showers you with birthday goodies. The perfect gift to give yourself is a very nice trip/cruise.

If you have earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, or tornados in your neighborhood , it is a good idea to be ready. Put a packing box next to your computer with your favorite emergency supplies and your box of important papers. There is an exact semisextile of Uranus and Neptune which often foretells flooding.

June 21 Venus and Mars are conjunct in Taurus. Sit down with pen and paper and write out your heats desire and be very specific. Your angels are like employees they need specific instruction.

On the astrologicalinvesting.com web site you will find two articles: Money in Your Chart; and Jupiter and the Money In Your Chart, Part II of Money in Your Chart be sure to read them.

This Month For Cancer

Get out of town if you can. Take a trip to visit with relatives or old friends. Who knows you might find some great bargains along the way. Do your homework on any investments especially real estate outside your area, and double check all legal documents in person. Scams abound.

Read YOUR Financial Sun Sign report at Fiscal Cents on the Astrologicalinvesting.com web site - Each Sun Sign has predictions of the challenges and success that you will find during the month ahead.
We suggest that you also read your Ascendant, ( Rising sign) as well as your Sun sign.

New Moon Forecast and Fiscals Cents for the New Moon in Cancer

The New Moon in Cancer and Fiscal Cents Predictions for the New Moon in Cancer have been updated on our web site at Astrological Investing.com

The New Moon Forecast contains predictions and monthly information on the current financial and economic outlook.

This New Moon is considered a Super New Moon because it is perigee or closest to the earth. In addition to the perigee New Moon there is an exact semisextile of Uranus and Neptune which often foretells flooding. If you have earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, or tornados in your neighborhood , it is a good idea to be ready to pack up your computer along with your favorite emergency supplies and box of important papers.

Read the rest of the New Moon report at www.astrologicalinvesting.com

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July 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for New York, NY

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
NYSE, for the month of July, 2009.
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July 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for London, England

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
FTSE, for the month of July, 2009.
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July 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for Sydney, Australia

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
ASX, for the month of July, 2009.
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Saturn vs Uranus: Duel of the Decades

Ancient bards explained the origins of the universe with fantastic tales. Uranus was lord of the universe and with his sister/wife they gave birth to the Titans. Saturn was among the Titans and he wrested control by castrating Uranus. He cast the testicles into the universe and the result according to the myth is Venus. But wait a minute, what happened to the other ball? Could it be that Saturn's pitching arm was not as strong as the mythologists suggest and the other ball is Titan, one of Saturn's moons.

The space probe Cassini is sending all sorts of information about Titan. Astronomical speculation is rampant about the age of Titan as well as the similarity of its atmosphere to Venus.

Stephen Smith reports on the Electric Universe website

"The principle tenets of Electric Universe theory is that the Solar System has been the scene of catastrophic encounters between charged planetary bodies at sometime in the recent past. Electric fields interacting with gigantic clouds of plasma caused major disruptions both in orbital arrangements and geological stability among the planets and moons. Indeed, many new objects may have been added to the mix in the form of cometary bodies scaling down in size from something as big as Venus to particles small enough to make up Saturn's rings."

It appears that science is slowly catching up with mythology. The moral lesson of myths has always been obvious. I believe if each myth is examined closely there is an astronomical lesson, an astrological lesson and even an economic lesson. I summarize several myths and their relationship to economics in the Textbook for Financial Astrology Book Four.

The synodic cycle for Saturn and Uranus is approximately 40 years. At the conjunction the two get together as in the early 1990's and at the opposition they start dueling. We have four more sets in this duel to go. Two are scheduled for September. The helio duel happens the first week of September and the Geo duel around the Equinox. It should be exciting.

The Dow Jones Shuffle

Only 30 Blue Chip Cards Allowed in the Deck.

Did the energy of the planets zap these companies that were too big to fail? Maybe poor little demoted Pluto stacked the deck. If you have The Textbook for Financial Astrology you might check all of the charts for the Dow and see if Pluto is ready to zap yet another fine old established Blue Chip company that is to big to fail.

"t" Pluto, Uranus, and Mars did a fine job of destroying AIG.
I use a "t" for as a symbol for a transiting planet.

For General Motors Incorporation chart it is t Mars conjunct Jupiter, t Pluto opposed natal Pluto, the t South Node conjunct Saturn and an approaching Nodal return. The same is true for GM's IPO which was issued only two months after its incorporation. Last year when GM's hole was so deep it couldn't climb out Pluto was conjunct GM's IPO Sun and Uranus was conjunct Chiron. (Chiron seems to be important in company charts)
Citigroup's Incorporation chart has t Pluto conjunct Uranus and Saturn. The IPO chart has the t North Node conjunct Neptune. They could survive but not until they spin off a few divisions.

Here is your new data. Any astrological ideas why these companies replaced the former giants of the DOW ?

Travelers (TVR), Incorporation Mar 5 1853 12:00 pm LMT St. Paul Mn, IPO Feb 27 2007 9:30 am EST NYNY

Cisco Systems(CSCO), Incorporation Dec. 10 1984 12:00 pm PST Sacramento Ca. IPO Feb 16 1990 9:30 am EST NYNY.
Remember last fall when AIG was replaced by Kraft (KFT) , Incorporation Dec 7 2000 at 5:00 pm Delaware and the IPO is June 13 2001 9:45 am EDT NYNY

The announcement Monday June 1st of the changes to the 30 stocks that make up the best-known barometer of Wall Street comes as GM enters bankruptcy protection, a move that was widely expected.

Dow Jones said in a statement that Travelers the property and casualty insurer and one-time division of Citigroup would replace its former parent. Cisco, which makes computer networking gear, is filling the hole left by GM after 83 years as part of the Dow.
Kraft replaced AIG in 2008.

The actual changes will be in effect June 8, 2009.http://www.astrologicalinvesting.com/html/shop.html
Data courtesy of Michael Munkasey's Comapany Data

Here is what Kaye Shinker predicts for Gemini this month (posted in her monthly column, Fiscal Cents at astrologicalinvesting.com)

Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign For the Lunar Month Beginning May 24, 2009 Happy Solar Return to everyone born under the sign of Gemini!

Advice not just for Geminis! As we say in Louisiana, "Laissez les bonne temps roule." ("Let the Good Times Roll" ) ... Well, wait for May 31! My suggestion is to find friends and family and have fun. Bring your digital camera and some balloons and live life to the fullest.

Yes, the consumer strike is still on. Thrift can be challenging and fun.

May 30 Mercury Moves Direct.

During Mercury RX the best way to spend your time is to repair stuff, recycle stuff and reduce your stuff. It is also a good time to declare recess, and rejuvenate in another region of the country. When shopping, if it costs more than $15, you shouldn't buy it, but if you do save the receipt. If your birthday falls during a Mercury retrograde expect to spend the year ahead doing everything twice.

This Month For Gemini

Jupiter trines your Sun Sign all of 2009 giving you the energy to achieve each goal. Continue to keep a close eye on your cash and credit cards. Continue to be aware of computer viruses and watch out for scams.

New shoes are a good idea.

Treat any “ouchies” immediately. Listen to yourself and follow your hunches. You will discover secrets that need to be revealed. Good stories sneak into your life. Share.

Geminis born from May 20-30 will have Mercury retrograde in your Solar Return, therefore expect to do everything twice during the year ahead.

On the astrologicalinvesting.com web site you will find two articles: Money in Your Chart; and Jupiter and the Money In Your Chart, Part II of Money in Your Chart be sure to read them.

Read YOUR Financial Sun Sign report at Fiscal Cents on the Astrologicalinvesting.com web site - Each Sun Sign has predictions of the challenges and success that you will find during the month ahead.
We suggest that you also read your Ascendant, ( Rising sign) as well as your Sun sign.

June 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for NY, NY

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
NYSE, for the month of June, 2009.
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June 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for London, England

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
FTSE, for the month of June, 2009.
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June 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for Sydney, Australia

Astrology calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
ASX, for the month of June, 2009.
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