GOLD FEVER?

I lived in Alaska long enough to recognize the symptoms of gold fever.  It is sort of a chill that turns into a sparkle in the eyes and then the grin that goes with I found something valuable with my own ingenuity. Gold fever appears to have infected the commodities markets.

Mars Rules Fevers and Leo Rules Gold

One technique for finding gold in Alaska is to wait for the flooding Yukon river water to recede and then follow along the river banks looking for quartz crystals then following them to their source. Sometimes you find little flakes of gold and sometimes you just have to continue hiking.  There are lots of other techniques.

Mars' Transits through Leo in the Past

Mars transits Leo about every two years and once in a while it retrogrades in Leo. In 1978 and 1995 Mars spent part of its retrograde period in Leo. Sometimes Mars was in Leo for eight months from October 1962-June 1963(Dow 577-716) and the previous eight month stay was October 1930-June 1931 ( Dow 214-137)where it spent part of the retrograde in Cancer as it did in 1852 (California gold inflation).  It is a 79 year cycle. This time Mars will spend its entire retrograde pass in Leo, Oct 15, 2009- June 7, 2010.  (Dow starts at 10,062 ) 

All That Glitters Isn't Gold.

Leo ruled stuff will gain energy during the transit of Mars.  Wearable art such as hair jewelry, glitter on shirts and hats will gain popularity. Decorative arts and crafts for the home will entertain families throughout the winter. Folks will add music and exercise to their favorite home games.  Just playing and sharing family fun will be popular.

The popularity of recreational vehicles will surprise everyone. Outdoor entertainment is relatively cheap and folks will find various ways to relieve cabin fever. It is a way to have fun and avoid crowds. Owners of parks and stadiums may be forced to find interesting new ways to use their properties.

Entertainment is changing dramatically as folks check out various games available for non geeks. Others will try reality games such as trading stocks with virtual online offers from the various electronic trading platforms.

Playing with the Aphorisms of Financial Astrology

I had fun with our collection of Dow 30 stocks which you can buy separately or in The Textbook for Financial Astrology 3 just paging through.  I always look through for eclipses to corporate planets. The July 11, 2010 eclipse is hitting 19 companies. Not too strange when you consider that to be successful in a Cancer country you would need a planet or two in Cancer.

The New Moon in Libra October 18

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New Moon forecasts show the general trends and financial outlook for the month; here is what Kaye Shinker has to say for the month ahead:

The New Moon in Libra will occur October 18, 2009 at 1:33 a.m. EDT Washington DC.

The New Moon appears in the 3rd house - October 18th (Non USA members please set the New Moon chart for the capital of your country and note the house position of the New Moon - Textbook 4, page 30 will help you interpret the new moon for your own country)

The New Moon in the third house means there will be an emphasis on neighborhoods, elementary education, transportation and communication. Mainstream media has huge monetary problems and partnerships with the new media continues to make headlines. Huge meetings and long discussions will center around the concept that content is everything and the web has to find ways to monetize it. Stocks involved in these discussions will be under pressure as various communications companies try to position themselves for valuable content.

When you reset the New Moon chart for California the Libra stellium falls in the 4th house. Astro-meteorologists would suggest increased earthquake activity around the New Moon. Uranus and Neptune will move into a semi-sextile, therefore the Mid-west will have too much precipitation.

Saturn in the Second House.
Transiting the final degrees of Virgo, Saturn is trying to present the various monetary challenges in the world of health care. Earned income continues to decrease and therefore tax revenues are falling. Every level of government is complaining. It is a case of financial stagnation. No one wants to take financial risks and the savings rate continues to climb. Thrifty shoppers start stashing supplies for the holiday season.

Venus in the Third House
Discussions concerning vehicles will dominate. Folks are very serious about using their money to acquire useful vehicles and avoid the luxury styles. Earned income is spent on necessities and left over cash is saved. Investments will be conservative with gambles on risky ventures at a minimum.

Mercury in the Third House
The publishing industry is in the midst of a huge overhaul of ways to deliver the written word. They have formed new partnerships with the electronic delivery systems as well as ways to share content. There is a great deal of concern about local travel and folks are finding more efficient ways to move from here to there. New partnerships in the auto industry will make headlines in the financial news.

Pluto in the Fifth House
Exposure of illegal risks by hedge funds and even some mutual funds continues. Many state sponsored retirement funds were invested in risky equities and their managers will have the opportunity to discuss the investments with government officials. Expect lower retirement payments for retired state employees. Institutions with endowment income will have to take major budget cuts.

School budgets are stretched and parents find any suggestion of changing the school year on length of daily instruction impossible to fund.

Jupiter in the Seventh House
Often Jupiter here indicates a plethora of new IPO's coming to market. Most are well received. In this case those with connections to the electronic industries will find the best reception. Negotiations concerning foreign trade will be successful especially concerning vehicles. Boutique investment firms and banks are proliferating.

Neptune in the Seventh House
The number two export of the USA is movies/content. This rather unique feature of the American economy will make headlines as various business merge, divest and spin off their media components. Electronics delivers stories to the audiences of the world. Distribution of content must be creative as they rearrange their systems. Contracts with talent must be carefully renegotiated.

New software applications as well as recombined old software makes it possible to add new customers.

Uranus in the Eighth House
Please pass the idea around to government officials looking for unique ways to tax the wages of your favorite workers. Insurance is also looking for unique ideas as folks find paying premiums a luxury and not a necessity.

Mars in the Twelfth House
Mars starts its 8 month transit of Leo with his energy focused on using creativity to make the best use of funds delegated to governments and institutions. Prominent officials and leaders of public institutions are forced to put some energy into their work. Technology that they rely on to keep the public safe is not working as promised.

Kaye Shinker
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Fiscal Cents - Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign - Scorpio

Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign For the Lunar Month Beginning October 18, 2009 - Your Astrological Horoscope and Financial Outlook
by Kaye Shinker

Happy Solar Return to all of our Scorpio readers! (The New Moon is in Libra, however the Sun moves into Scorpio five days later on October 23 at 2:43 am EDT. Best wishes to all Libra's still celebrating their Solar Returns.)
Here is the prediction for this month for Scorpio:

Home maintenance is your assignment this month. It's time you took care of all the stuff you've left sitting around. If its dusty throw it away, obviously you don't like it. The same applies to your portfolio. Evaluate the dogs you have acquired and divest yourself of the burden. Look at the stocks as dead cash.

Scorpio, we suggest that you also read your Ascendant (your Rising sign), as well as your Sun sign on our web site - to read your sun sign's forecast on our web site go to: www.astrologicalinvesting.com/html/Fiscalcents.html.

Each Sun Sign has predictions of the challenges and successes for you during the month ahead. (Remember to also read your Ascendant, or Rising sign, as well as your Sun sign.)

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November 2009 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 November, 2009.

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November 2009 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 November, 2009.


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November 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for Sydney, Australia, The ASX

Astrological calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
ASX, for the month of November, 2009.

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Jupiter Direct Dow 10,000

Jupiter officially turned direct early in the morning of October 13, 2009.

The Dow officially ended October 14, 2009 above 10,000 the first time since October 2008.  

Jupiter direct usually pushes the markets up five days before until about five days after direct motion.  The markets will then flatten out as they will get confused when Saturn changes signs on October 29. 

Jupiter stations at 17 degrees Aquarius for several days, picks up speed and by January 18, 2010 moves into the sign Pisces. Last chance to get old tech toys.  New ones or lots of upgrades will hit the markets Fall 2010. 

Gadgets are on Sale

Aquarius rules technology therefore consumers who were guarded in their enthusiasm for the current crop of gadgets that plug into the grid will release their guard and become enthusiastic bargain hunters.  There will be an abundant supply of these products for sale and you can expect deep discounts on most products described at electronics. 

Jupiter also produces an abundant supply of products ruled by the opposite sign Leo. Leo rules products under the Leisure sector. If you need a vacation be sure to sign up for a cruise or a spa or a resort before January.  

Jupiter Squared

In The TextBook for Financial Astrology  3 I talk about the phenomena of Jupiter squared. Whatever sign is square to sign Jupiter is currently transiting will have a demand for their products. 

Taurus squares Aquarius and the sectors ruled by Taurus are agriculture and banks (loans) Scorpio is also square Aquarius and rules insurance, death and taxes. I know taxes are in short supply but not sure how that translates into a product that is for sale. Insurance is selling for higher premiums because of the uncertain value of currency. 

Start Thinking Pisces

Jupiter at 17 Aquarius is the point where the Jupiter square effect begins.  Jupiter will move 13 degrees before it starts its transit of Pisces. Now is the time to begin to research the various sectors ruled by Pisces. Investors Business Daily lists stocks by sectors.  Some Pisces sectors are Energy, Chemicals, Alcohol and Tobacco. The question then is which one of the stocks on their list is best of breed and/or set to take advantage of an abundant supply of their product. For example will BUD or TAP win the sales growth wars?

Jupiter will transit Pisces throughout 2010 and the opposite sign is Virgo. One sector ruled by Virgo is medical supplies. Is J&J the best of breed? 

Ok lets go to the sectors that promise to increase in price because they lack supply and are in demand by the cash carrying public. Gemini sectors are Telecom and Transportation and Sagittarius sectors are Aerospace and Media.

Turn on your Research Mouse

The next difficult planetary aspect is Saturn square Pluto on November 15 and this one aspect tends to stress political events. However it can present a buying opportunity if you have done your research and patiently wait for just the right price. Besides Investors Business Daily and Yahoo Financial you might narrow your list of stocks even further with a trial subscription toGrace Morris's Newsletter.

Saturn's Infrared Ring

 How many degrees of space is covered by the ring?

Oct 8,2009 Saturn and Mercury are conjunct in Virgo. Therefore NASA released new information explaining that the ringed planet has more rings than we see in a telescope.  Science is confirming what we already know from experience.  When Saturn is ten degrees from a conjunction or an opposition from one of your natal planets the effect is felt and it doesn't go away until Saturn is 10 degrees away.

The ring discovered by NASA's Infrared camera might be the best explanation for the experience of Astrologers for the past 5,000 years.  Saturn can make life very challenging especially when transiting Saturn is approaching a conjunction or opposition to one of your natal planets. 

Point of View in a Personal Horoscope

Saturn rules bones and by extension teeth.  Think about how long it takes for a cavity to form and then demand to be filled by the dentist.  Transiting Saturn moves to within ten degrees of your natal either Sun or Saturn and you forget your toothbrush on a camping trip. Several months later you visit the dentist and sure enough one of the Somemores attacked your front tooth.  Now Saturn is opposed to your natal Sun. Result? One hour with the dentist and $200 deducted from your checking account.  

Financial Astrology's Point of View 

Alcoa's incorporation is September 18, 1888.  Their Sun is 26 degrees Virgo and Saturn is transiting over their Sun. The past six quarters have been in the red. This quarter they finally made a profit, but their debt is huge because of previous losses. It will take a number of profitable quarters to reduce their debt. Fortunately throughout 2010 Saturn will transit back and forth over their Sun forcing the company to keep their internal fiscal discipline.  

Saturn in Libra

Halloween Eve and Saturn moves into Libra check my article to find out the sectors of the economy where he will start making trouble. My guess is that the number of degrees in space covered by the ring is at least 4, but maybe 6 and unlike other planets Saturn causes trouble on both ides of its transit. Guess that will be a lesson in my next Textbook.

Traders watch Dollar

Fighting to Save the Dollar as a Reserve Currency

The ups and downs of the dollar have been the focus of attention of market traders.

If the chart I use for the dollar is correct, then the next few weeks for the Dollar could be a roller coaster ride.  tPluto is just leaving the conjunction to Mars and tMars is hanging pretty close to the Moon and tNeptune is conjunct the Dollar's Pluto.  Mars is a warrior and when up against the wall of gold he could just bring the fighting spirit and creativity of the public into the fore and win the battle for dominance of the world.  Possible?

Discipline Required

However valuations for the dollar could improve with a little bit of discipline that the square tSaturn will give the Dollar's Jupiter on its Birthday.  This transit is followed by tSaturn trine Saturn on Oct 17, 2009. The Federal Reserve could actually find a way to make the Legal Tender valuable.  Whatever their idea is it has to be outrageous and something no one ever considered ever.  tPluto makes an exact trine to Uranus on Nov. 23, 2009.  

USA Public Rejects Oil? 

January and February 2010 the South Node is closing in on the Moon. Headlines concerning the value of the dollar could upset the public enough that they will cut back further on their use of oil.  They will insist that their local governments use fuel other than gasoline. Weaning from oil must be absolute and abrupt, just as a mare weans her foal. 

Throughout January the crisis will make headlines and the dollar must reposition itself to maintain the status of world reserve currency. It will be a battle with very unusual battlefield tactics.

My guess as to how the battle ends.

Maybe the Federal Reserve will haul out their ancient engraving plates and start stamping out $20 silver pieces.  Whatever their fiat currency which is considered Legal Tender could transform.  Hopefully the transformation doesn't mean legal 'tinder' December has Jupiter trine the Dollars Sun and conjunct its Pluto.

The Textbook for Financial Astrology contains charts for the dollar, oil,  and gold. In this article I have only mentioned the transits of the outer planets. The transits of the Sun and Mars are equally important.  These charts are invaluable for tracing the next few months of transits as we go through the crisis.

Mercury Direct

YEAH!! HOORAH!! YIPEE!! RIGHT ON!!

Mercury is direct today.  Great news for all folks whose lively hood is dependent on their communications skills. Excellent news for shoppers and purchasing agents. 

About 80% of the time the Dow finishes the three weeks Mercury is retrograde within a few percentage points of where it started.  September 8, 2009 the Dow was about 9500 and today it appears it will finish at 9760 or 2% higher.  Kind of a fun statistic that did not apply during the September 2008 Mercury retrograde. However 80% is about the highest astrological correlation to the markets that we have.  

Thank goodness the next Mercury retrograde is after the Holidays December 26, 2009-January 15, 2010.  However, Mars retrograde starts December 20 so if your gift is any vehicle with wheels for your friends and family try to purchase it before the Mars station December 20th.

Details concerning the Do's and Don'ts of Mercury and Mars retrogrades as well as their effect on the markets are available in Lessons 1, 2, and 3 in The Textbook for Financial Astrology Book 1 

Anticipation

                                                  Is another shoe about to drop? 

Folks are feeling nervous.

Could the economy roll over again? Everything seems to be in reverse. For all the talk about transparency something seems set to ambush the economy. 

Inflation?

Certain stuff costs more even in the big box stores.

Treasury Bonds?

A low yield could discourage domestic and foreign buyers. 

Commercial Real Estate?

Property values diminish when commercial real estate can't find tenants. 

Where do financial astrologers look for the answer?  

Horseshoes? 

The symbol for the North Node looks something like the horseshoe on the left. 

The symbol for the South Node looks something like the horseshoe on the right.  

The Sign of the Transiting Nodes gives a Clue.

The sign for the current transiting nodes is where the next eclipses will fall.  2010 has the The North Node in Capricorn and the eclipse will be January 15th at 25 degrees Capricorn. The South Node in Cancer indicates that on July 11th there will be an eclipse at 19 degrees Cancer.

An Eclipse Changes Circumstance and Point of  View.

The Cancer and Capricorn Nodes have a tendency to reduce the price of real estate, your house, your office and your shopping center.  For various reasons these investments become unattractive.  In the early 70's it was stagflation and in the early '80's it was high interest rates. In the '90's it was over supply of commercial real estate and the in the 2000's the supply of houses. This time it appears office space is not required for new business, foreclosures threaten shopping centers as retail goes online, and owners of condominiums succumb to inflating assessments.

The July 22, 2009 eclipse at 29 Cancer was very close to USA Mercury, the Federal Reserve Neptune and the Dow Venus. The January 2010 eclipse will be very close to the USA Pluto and Venus in the chart for Gold. Charts available in The Textbook for Financial Astrology.

July 22, 2009 Eclipse

An eclipse to the USA 8th house Mercury means that we have to rethink taxes and insurance. Higher taxes means lower revenues for the IRS. Increase the numbers paying for health insurance and lower the cost of premiums.  Everyone has a point of view and the argument will continue for several years. 

An eclipse to the Federal Reserve 1st house Neptune makes its interest rates the focus of attention and the need to earn money by raising them.  It needs to find creative imaginative ways to generate income and raise the value of the currency it creates.

An eclipse to the Dow Venus means that the guardian angel for the Index is on vacation and although she left after fortifying the stocks in the Dow, if they misbehave she is not around to scold them and get the stocks back on their proper price track. Volatile prices reign.

January 15, 2010 Eclipse

An eclipse to the USA's 2nd house Pluto means that the old ways to earn money no longer exist and folks need to divest themselves of their material possessions and find new ways to earn money. (Forewarned)

An eclipse to the Venus of Gold means that the guardian angel for gold is on vacation and although she left with the price at its best possible level she can not guard it from volatile price swings.

Eclipses Create Volatility and Uncertainty.

When you are checking all the possible stocks to add to your portfolio it is a good idea to look at the sign of the nodes in the Incorporation and IPO chart of the company.  Then check the sign for the current transiting nodes.  Will they come close to any planets in either chart?  If so it is a good idea to go onto the next company in your idea box. 

An eclipse falling in your personal horoscope has a specific meaning. Check my articleEconomic Implications of the Eclipse in Your Personal Chart .

Fiscal Cents - Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign

Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign For the Lunar Month Beginning September 18, 2009 - Your Astrological Horoscope and Financial Outlook
by Kaye Shinker
Here is the prediction for this month for Libra:
Venus, your ruler, is treating you to some time to clean up your paper work and make a new schedule for paying bills. Your goal is to divest yourself of dust collectors hanging around your house. Do your financial homework. You might find a new way to invest your cash.

Libra, we suggest that you also read your Ascendant (your Rising sign), as well as your Sun sign on our web site - to read your sun sign's forecast on our web site go to: www.astrologicalinvesting.com/html/Fiscalcents.html.

Each Sun Sign has predictions of the challenges and successes for you during the month ahead. (We suggest that you also read your Ascendant, or Rising sign, as well as your Sun sign.)

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The New Moon in Virgo

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New Moon forecasts show the general trends and financial outlook for the month; here is what Kaye Shinker has to say for the month ahead:

The Virgo New Moon will occur September 18, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. EDT Washington DC.
(For readers outside the US, please set the New Moon chart for the capital of your country and note the house position of the New Moon )
For Washington DC, the New Moon appears in the Ninth house - New Moon in the Ninth house suggests complicated discussions with various world trade organizations concerning imports and exports of transportation vehicles, especially those using alternative fuels.

Everyone hopes for an agreement that will benefit their bottom line but the conversations are hopelessly mired by misunderstandings and probably very funny mistranslations.

By October 1st there will be a few agreements with really weird caveats. (Note: Read The Fall Equinox A number of astrological events after the Equinox will influence the markets. In this article Kaye Shinker gives her predictions for the upcoming three months ahead.)

Saturn conjunct the New Moon and Mercury Retrograde applying to the conjunction - International trade is in the News. The majority of the discussions center around commodities. It is rare for the commodities markets to get this much attention, but the Ninth house discusses foreign trade and occupied by the New Moon with Saturn conjunct the focus of traders attention is squarely on the commodities and raw materials.

Jupiter in the Second House - Jupiter here suggests an improvement in wages earned. The savings rate will increase as a result. After September 30 folks will find themselves shopping exclusively for bargains. There is a whisper of a chance that Congress will learn from experience and lower taxes. Banks with high credit card exposure continue to suffer.

Neptune in the Second House - Fraud and dishonesty continue to make financial news headlines. Schemes to defraud individuals and businesses are everywhere. There is no free lunch and if it looks too good to be true, it is. Credit card scams continue to be exposed. Expect interest rates to remain low, however keep your earned income in a savings account.

Uranus in the Third House - Weird accidents make headlines. Cash for Clunkers will have some very outrageous stories raising doubt as to the real success of the program. Folks will review their need for various types of vehicles, and find some interesting alternative transportation. Message delivery folks will continue to find competition. The internet is cutting into their profits. Remember how quickly personal computers moved into homes worldwide? Homemade electricity promises to do the same.

Mars in the Seventh House - Often the solution to economic challenges becomes international disputes, disagreements, and danger of war. There is also a danger of geological disturbances especially around the Equinox, September 22nd. Storage facilities for inflammable materials are at risk and wild fires will plague vulnerable areas. All of the above suggests the need for heavy duty machinery as well as first aid equipment.

Venus in the Eighth House - Folks are very concerned over the collection of taxes and the amount of their various insurance premiums. The population feels a certain amount of control over these costs. They are protesting every cost increase. Some are protesting taxes while others are trying to determine the best way to convince insurance companies to bring down premiums. There will be a great deal of discussion concerning inheritance taxes and small business.

Saturn in the Ninth House - Pirates give shippers problems. Shippers, in general, will continue to have problems unloading their cargo. Airlines are forced to continue cost cutting. Lawyers, religious leaders, and legislators are threatened with job losses. Efficiency is the problem.

Mercury in the Ninth House - Legal issues abound and most will be settled in October. Collecting tariffs and exchanging currency are the issues. Confusing paperwork will add to the problems of merchandise stacking up on the shipper's docks. Forgery and Fraud make the headlines and feed the media plenty of interesting gossip.

Pluto in the Twelfth House - Prominent officials and leaders of public institutions are disgraced and accused of dishonest stewardship. Detectives and police are working double shifts and prosecutors are gathering evidence day and night. Rumors of concentration camps are verified.

Kaye Shinker
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October 2009 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 October, 2009.


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October 2009 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 October, 2009.



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October 2009 Astrological Calendar - Transits for Sydney, Australia, The ASX

Astrological calendar showing the day and times of planetary aspects for the
ASX, for the month of October, 2009.

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A Birth Chart for the USA Dollar

Ben Franklin's picture on the $100 dollar bill

Pluto and the USA 4th of July Chart

Let's start with my favorite dollar the one with Ben Franklin's picture. He is so handsome.

There was a rumor around the ISAR conference in Chicago that the 100 dollar bill might give us a clue to the exact time of day when the Declaration was signed.

On the reverse side is a picture of Constitution Hall in Philadelphia. It takes good magnifying glass to see the time the engraver used on the clock. Unfortunately the hour and the minute hand are the same length. Magnified the clock could say 2:20, 4:10 or maybe even 5:10. Another tactic, let's look at the tree shadows on the engraving. Not much help. Oh dear, a closer look reveals snow on the roof. Must not be an exact rendering of Independence Hall on the 4th of July.

The time on the Sibley USA 4th of July chart is 5:10 pm which is the time I use to discuss the various mundane trends in the United States. Transiting Pluto was exactly conjunct the ascendant of that chart on 9/11/01. I believe Pluto is absolutely excellent at timing a rectification. The chart has Pluto in the second house of earned income and therefore the dollar.

Pluto and the USA Dollar chart
According an article from USA Today numismatic historical records traced the first actual dollar coin produced to Oct.15, 1794. Rumor is that the engraver took his commission right away and spent it at the local grocery store. Transiting Pluto hasn't given us an exact time, yet. We will use 9:00 a.m. but first we must check the date.

Is it an accurate chart?

Using the chart and the banking panic September 15, 2008 characterized by the fall of Lehman Brothers, transiting Pluto was exactly conjunct Jupiter of the first dollar chart which is 28 degrees Sagittarius. When Pluto was conjunct the Moon of this chart we had the Great Depression. When he transited back and forth across the dollar's Libra Sun, we had the hyper inflation of the late 1970's.

What's Happening Now to the USA Dollar?

Transiting Neptune is conjunct the Pluto of the dollar's chart, and remember Neptune is also conjunct the Moon of the USA chart. According the the research of Grace Morris Neptune is the planet representing interest rates, and they mirror the rate of inflation. Usually rampant inflation occurs when Neptune transits a fire sign. The Dollar has both money planets Venus and Jupiter in the fire sign Sagittarius. Neptune transits during the 1970's were rather difficult for the value of the dollar.

OK, Neptune is in Aquarius, an air sign, how can we have inflation? Easy Transiting Neptune and his expansive buddy transiting Jupiter are making a conjunction to the Pluto of the dollar. (Jupiter rules the fire sign Sagittarius) They move right along to make a conjunction with the USA Moon. Jupiter moves ahead to Pisces in January 2010. And Neptune is left behind to continue moving back and forth over the last few degrees of Aquarius. Neptune has every intention of confusing the power of the dollar and creating confusion for the USA public until 2012 when Neptune moves into his favorite sign Pisces.

What's an Investor To Do?
Buy The Textbook for Financial Astrology Book 4 where you will find charts for various commodities, the Dollar, the Euro, silver and gold.

Then find the best time to buy gold, silver, and basic metals. Equities and undeveloped land can also be a hedge against inflation.

Fiscal Cents - Your Financial Horoscope

Every month we post your financial horoscope for your Sun Sign on our web site at www.astrologicalinvesting.com.
Financial Astrology for Your Zodiac Sign For the Lunar Month Beginning August 20, 2009
Your Astrological Horoscope and Financial Outlook
by Kaye Shinker
Here's the predictions for this month for Virgo:
Saturn in your sign this month is telling you to guard your earned income. Make sure you are paid the exact amount that you earn. It is time to take care of yourself and to be responsible for every penny you spend. Watch the way you put your words together a slip of the tongue could get you into a bit of trouble. You could promise to spend money on things you know you do not need.

Read YOUR suns sign's forecast on our web site at www.astrologicalinvesting.com/html/Fiscalcents.html. Each Sun Sign has predictions of the challenges and successes for you during the month ahead. (We suggest that you also read your Ascendant, or Rising sign, as well as your Sun sign.)

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The New Moon in Leo

Here's what Kaye Shinker has to say about the New Moon in Leo at www.astrologicalinvesting.com ...

The New Moon Leo appears August 20, 2009 at 6:01 am EDT Washington D.C.
This is a Super New Moon which means the Moon is in Perigee (closest to Earth).

The ring of fire is very vulnerable since a great deal of its territory is in the path of the July 21st Solar Eclipse. This means Earthquakes, Volcanic activity and Tsunamis

If the Sun Spot cycle continues at its minimum then expect cooler temperatures world wide.
During the next four weeks there will be six market changing aspects for economies world wide. We are coming off a Sugar High initiated by Jupiter and Neptune on July 10. It will return December 21, 2009.

Basically the economy will hit the reset button. This month Saturn will be conjunct Mercury retrograde (rare) and everyone will realize they do not know what they are doing. So here we go, hang on to cash and your computer, but most of all evaluate your talents. Personal Responsibility is the KEY phrase.

Read Kaye's economic predictions for this month in her new moon newsletter at www.astrologicalinvesting.com

September 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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