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I am a reporter with a unique beat. I use my understanding of planetary cycles to provide advance notice and analysis on the Zeitgeist of the day. If you have ever wondered “why is this happening now,” my insights will transform your experience of the headlines, adding new meaning and understanding. Call it Astrology for News Junkies. If you’re curious to know why the Impossible Burger is trending…or why the outcome of the 2019 Israeli elections was likely to be a shocker …or why “Woodrow Wilson, Stud Muffin” was a New York Times headline in December 2013, you will find it here, in over a decade’s worth of historical research and reporting.
Note that I do use astrological jargon in The Forecast in my effort to show how the planetary patterns are reflected in mundane events. I explain what the jargon symbolizes, so that all who want to understand the connections between astrology and the news may do so. However, I do not use astrological jargon in personal consultations, just plain English.
Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 1/31/2013: Equilibrium in the Balance; Saturn Square Sun Recap
/in The ForecastMoon is NOT void of course today, as many of you wrote to let me know. Apologies for the typo in yesterday’s forecast — and during a perfectionist, hypercritical Virgo Moon, too — quelle horreur! Moon enters Libra at 1:36AM Thursday morning, not Sunday, now seeking peace, social graces and popularity. However, thanks to the never-ending challenges of rebel Uranus, your equilibrium may be disrupted by a startling revelation or outburst around noon, Eastern time. My money says put a positive spin on it, courtesy of an optimistic boost from jolly Jupiter. By dinner time (8:16PM ET), another challenge to peace and harmony may be raised, as ruthless Pluto squares the Moon. This is not necessarily an unpleasant prospect…though it may be deeply felt.
Meanwhile, yesterday’s headlines reflected planetary patterns perfectly. When I write a subject line “Expansion & Contraction” and wake up the next day to a headline that blares “Economy Contracted Unexpectedly in the Fourth Quarter.” I can’t help but do a little Snoopy dance. It’s an astrology thing…though I confess I’d be even more thrilled if the hyperlink function in WordPress hadn’t suddenly decided to go on strike. Here’s the link to the article about the unexpected contraction http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/business/economy/us-economy-unexpectedly-contracted-in-fourth-quarter.html?hp And here’s another front page item about deep cuts and limitations…in the fishing industry http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/us/officials-back-deep-cuts-in-atlantic-cod-harvest-to-save-industry.html?hp And here’s another story about necessary controls — this one about China shutting down factories to curb pollution that’s running wild http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/world/asia/beijing-takes-emergency-steps-to-fight-smog.html Meanwhile, in France, the City of Lights is hitting the off switch, too — another necessary control http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/world/europe/paris-lights-to-be-dimmed-to-save-energy.html?ref=world It’s all very Saturn (discipline) square Sun (life force). Coincidence or conspiracy?
That’s all, folks. Gotta find out why these hyperlinks are not working. Paging my computer guru now…
Astro-logical Forecast for Wednesday 1/30/2013: Expansion and Contraction
/in The ForecastMoon in Virgo continues to drive the needs of the day: to organize, analyze, be correct — or better yet, make it perfect. Pick one or more of these tasks and carry on. Read yesterday’s forecast for thoughts on who is personally affected by Jupiter, the cosmic sugar daddy, turning direct at 6:37AM ET. Generally speaking, whatever plans for expansion were put on hold at the beginning of October may now begin to move forward. Thus the day likely begins on a note of optimism and especially big, bright ideas; like, for example, those presented by the creative genius who may have figured out a way of recovering losses suffered by investors in MF Global nearly 15 months ago. Or consider the joy of certain United Auto Workers who are about to receive profit-sharing checks worth $8300. Worth the wait?
At 5:49PM ET, a tenacious challenge of “get real” — for better or for worse — gets serious. That’s the flavor of the Sun (life force) being squared by stern Saturn. Watch the headlines and your own personal world for stories of necessary controls related to authority and ambition…or sobering thoughts that may give one pause. And here I would be thinking of the deadly threats posed by cute kitty cats or why your daily shower may be such a fearsome activity. I’m also thinking of yesterday’s news release that Boeing and All Nippon Airways were apparently aware that batteries used on (now-grounded) 787 Dreamliners were problematic. What other releases of information held back will we see today, hmm?
Moon goes void-of-course at 9PM ET and enters Libra at 1:36AM ET on Thursday. Take the evening off to chill and count the ways you are perfect just the way you are. There’s a lovely connection to the Moon from socially gracious Venus that suggests an evening of pleasant, yet modest indulgence. Enjoy.
Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 1/29/2013: Grounded; More on Jupiter Turning Direct
/in The ForecastStart this day with your feet firmly planted on the ground — and put this down-to-earth energy to good use over the next couple of days. Moon entered perfectionist Virgo Monday night at 6:27PM ET, suggesting a need for discrimination and organization. Granted, Monday night might have been a little spacey or dreamy…but that pattern is behind us now. Today’s patterns suggest the potential for investigative depth and practical structure. Consider that a positive, even if you’re dealing with an obstacle presented by an authority figure who just doesn’t get it. Perhaps there is a way to create a structure that renders the authority figure obsolete?
A further note on Jupiter, planet of expansion, turning direct on Wednesday at 6:37AM ET. If you were born around the 27th of May, August, November or February….or if you have a planet or point at 6 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces, you may have been feeling pressure to expand issues involving that planet or point since January 11th. If expansion has been held back or “bottlenecked”, you may see a release or opportunity to move forward after January 30th and through February 18th. That’s how long Jupiter will be sitting at 6 degrees of Gemini — and I think that’s pretty exciting. This growth may be directly related to an issue that came up around the Full Moon/Eclipse on November 28th, which was also at 6 degrees of Gemini/Sagittarius — and here’s what was said about that back then. Just note that you’ll see the Sabian Symbol given for that eclipse was 7 Gemini…because we always round up to the next degree when interpreting these symbols. In other words, if your Sun is at 6 degrees Gemini and 12 minutes, we round it up to 7. If it is 6 degrees and 0 minutes, we read for 6. Everyone clear on that?
Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 1/28/2013: Full Moon Fallout & Other Revelations
/in The ForecastSome may still be processing a bit of bombast or overindulgence left over from Saturday night’s Big Fat Full Moon in Royal Leo. For them, the weekend drama continues with the Moon still in Leo, looking for recognition.
East Coasters, if you have to ship today, do it before 12PM ET, when the Moon goes void of course on a combative connection to aggressive Mars. A Moon-Mars opposition leading into a period of lunar freefall suggests the potential for a stubborn conflict that may run wild over the next six and a half hours. Fortunately you know the rules concerning crises that crop up during Moon voids: 1) Chill out; 2) Be patient; 3) Chances are this “crisis” is much ado about nothing. When Moon enters Virgo at 6:27PM ET, cooler heads and logic will likely prevail. Another potential is that you will allow yourself the luxury of playful wandering, which leads to a twist or new discovery in a creative endeavor.
We’ve got two patterns of note this week. Both happen on Wednesday and they both are being felt right now. First, a serious challenge between Sun (life force) and stern Saturn suggests a reach for ambition or, alternatively, a wet blanket raining on someone’s parade. For those who felt frustrated and/or militant around January 7th, you may experience another hit over the next few days. You are especially affected by this pattern if you were born around the 30th of January, April, July and October…or if you have a planet or an angle around 10 degrees of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius.
The second pattern of note is Jupiter, which refers to expansion and luck, finally turning direct at 6 degrees of Gemini. If you know what area of your horoscope is ruled by Jupiter (hint: it’s the house with Sagittarius on the cusp), it may feel like you’ve been in a holding pattern or review period in the areas related to that house. A horoscope with Jupiter ruling the second house of finances and self worth, for example, may have gone through a major review of those issues during the past few months. With Jupiter turning direct, forward motion can now be expected. Consult your local astrologer for further details.
And now, the news. In Brazil, a pyrotechnical flare caused a fire in a nightclub in which hundreds were killed. The fire started at 2AM Sunday, a few hours after the “party hearty/too much of a good thing” Full Moon in Leo. The chart for 2AM in Santa Maria, Brazil shows aggressive Mars running wild in Aquarius (technology), exactly on an angle of the chart! This is amazing, given that there are 360 degrees in a horoscope, and the angles only make up 4 of them. Events happen when planets are on an angle! But this is astrology, folks, so we know we are going to see patterns suggesting a burst of energy for the moment a fire breaks out. A strongly placed Mars would be one possible pattern. And there it is, right in the horoscope for the fire in that nightclub. Coincidence or conspiracy?
In other news of breakthroughs in technology we would expect to see with all the Jupiter-Uranus activity we discussed last week, a startling report about Ariel Sharon, former prime minister of Israel,who suffered a devastating stroke six years ago. A recent brain scan (using new technology) shows considerable brain activity where it had been believed there was none (read the article and you’ll get chills when Sharon’s son talks about a dream he had of his father before the stroke). Looking at the alleged birth data for Ariel Sharon, it is interesting to note that his horoscope is directly affected by last week’s Jupiter-Uranus connection — a personal breakthrough or lucky break would be expected at this time.
Meanwhile, Iran announced it has sent a monkey into space. Cue Patti Smith on YouTube now, please.
Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 1/25/2013 & the Weekend: Party Hearty
/in The ForecastOn Thursday we were talking about two patterns that are exact today that suggest the potential for downs, followed by ups. A serious challenge between mental Mercury and stern Saturn at 1:42PM ET may find dealing with one heck of a stubborn, conservative mindset. Who invited the wet blanket to this party? With the Moon still in sensitive Cancer, try not to take it personally. Besides, odds are strong your mood will lighten as the day progresses and carries you off to a wild celebration on Saturday. The positive potential of the Mercury-Saturn square is a disciplined focus on building an innovative structure, minus a little fat. If your structure involves your home or family concerns, congratulations on putting the Cancer Moon to good use.
Moon goes void of course at 3:35PM ET, starting the weekend off early. A trine between the Sun and expansive Jupiter, exact at 10:56PM ET, is oh-so-jolly. The festive vibes continue with the Moon’s ingress into royal Leo, encouraging the drama queens in all of us to come out and play. Can you have too much of a good thing? Yeah, probably, especially with the Moon exactly full at 11:38PM ET. Oh what swell party it can be — though you may be feeling just a tad hungover on Sunday morning. Fortunately planetary activity is fairly light…and the Leo Moon will still be shining bright.
Heads up that the Moon will be void-of-course on Monday from 11:59AM ET until 6:27PM ET, when Moon finally enters Virgo. That’s when the accounting will likely begin. Until then…party on, dudes!