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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 Wednesday 3/14/2012: The Grand Earth Trine and Jamie Dimon’s Big Surprise
/in The ForecastRe-read yesterday’s forecast, which covers yesterday and today. Here it is, for those of you who receive this forecast via email: https://elisabethgrace.com/daily-forecast/ In a nutshell, more of the same from yesterday, with greater intensity and perhaps volatility. How is this Earth Grand Trine manifesting for you? For me, it has been incredibly productive, despite several Mercury retrograde tech, communication and transportation snafus. Fabulous!
Looking at the headlines, Jamie Dimon, the highly respected CEO of JPMorgan Chase, gets my vote for best public manifestation of the Earth Grand Trine, raised to greater heights by rebel Uranus and Mercury retrograde. Why? For projecting an aura of empowered, abundant self-sufficiency that rocked the markets and the timetable of the Federal Reserve. Jamie Dimon’s horoscope is personally affected by the EGT and other compelling planetary patterns.
Yesterday JPMorgan Chase announced that it had passed a “stress test” given by the Fed. Nineteen banks had to show they have enough capital to survive another big, fat crisis. JPMorgan said it had plenty of money, thank you very much — and it is raising its dividend. Wow! JPM stock soars! And the market goes even higher! But wait — wait — the results of the Fed stress tests were to be announced on Thursday. But Jamie Dimon didn’t wait — http://www.cnbc.com/id/46723231 — and soon, other banks followed his lead and announced their test results and dividends, too. Ultimately, the Fed announced all the test results two days earlier than it had planned. And this whole scenario is deliciously in line with planetary patterns outlined in prior forecasts.
Jamie Dimon is a Pisces with Moon in Aries, which needs to be first, dang it. He needs to inspire, to be a pioneer, to lead. Moon in Aries is not known for patience. Jamie Dimon also has assertive Mars at 9 degrees of enterprising Capricorn. That’s where ruthless, resourceful Pluto is right now — yes, sitting on top of Jamie Dimon’s Mars, suggesting great efforts of empowerment. Refer to earlier forecasts for a full description of the Big Giant Earth Grand Trine and you can see how themes of material abundance and expansion are “hot” in Mr. Dimon’s horoscope, not to mention empowerment and emancipation. His need to be FIRST and his need to make things happen (Mars in Capricorn) are being supercharged! There’s much more, but bottom line: we anticipate that Jamie Dimon is going to do something Really Big. And he does. We should watch his horoscope through early 2013.
Fun fact: his birthday is March 13th. Coincidence or conspiracy?
Astro-logical Forecast for Tuesday 3/13/2012: I Am A Rock
/in The ForecastYou can bounce out of bed with the boundless enthusiasm suggested by Moon’s ingress into Sagittarius, a sign that has plenty to say and rarely has trouble saying it. Just ask Charlie Sheen, Donald Trump and Newt Gingrich — who all have Moon in Sagittarius. If you know someone with Moon in Sag who hasn’t found a sounding board for his or her opinion, he or she is probably not a very happy camper.
Use this lunar energy to broaden your horizons. Learn something new; get outdoors; wax philosophical. You may even have a change of perspective as Jupiter, which rules Sagittarius, wraps up the third in a series of trines to powerful Pluto. This change of perspective may likely involve resources. The first trine was on July 7th; the second was on October 28th, and looking at past forecasts around those days we see — notably on October 28th, headlines announcing that European banks had agreed to “take a haircut” (actual wonky technical term) on the Greek debt. If you’ve been following this drama you know that a deal involving this haircut and subsequent Greek default was allegedly agreed to and set to close this week. Amazing. Review these dates in your own personal world; perhaps there is an issue involving resources that has played out, too.
In other news, be mindful of a potential clash of wills when Mars in micro-managing Virgo clashes with the macro-managing Moon at 7:23PM ET (and with Mercury retrograde, be especially mindful on the roads). Depth of emotion and indulgence is suggested this evening, as loving Venus trines potent Pluto at 9:26PM ET, then cuddles** up with Jupiter, the cosmic sugar daddy at 1:54AM ET Tuesday. Will you have a second helping of dessert? Oh why not, and with whipped cream too. It could all be part of the seduction potential of an equally indulgent physical connection to macho Mars at 3:29AM ET, which in turn makes its own energetic trine with Jupiter at 5:51AM ET.
If you don’t have a partner to play with, hold your head high and project the convincing aura of self-sufficiency that usually blesses and curses those born with an Earth Grand Trine, as you loudly sing your theme song to no one in particular — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKY-smJ6aBQ — with gratitude to Simon & Garfunkel.
Also in effect today is yet another trine that will be exact on Wednesday night at 8:32PM ET — this one from Mars to ruthless Pluto at 8:32PM. This can add an intensely deep, edgy energy that runs with exceptional efficiency, barring any snafus and gaffes suggested by the challenge of mental Mercury retrograde in impulsive Aries. And challenges there will likely be toward the end of Wednesday, suggested by the Third Quarter Moon at 9:25PM ET.
Whew! Here’s to a creative and productive next two days — make the most of it!
**Yes, “cuddles”. I read it in the Times — don’t forget to look up at the sky — http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/03/12/science/AP-US-SCI-Planetary-Lineup.html?hp
Astro-logical Forecast for Monday 3/12/2012: When Mercury Goes Retrograde…
/in The ForecastWhile most of us were sleeping, mental Mercury turned retrograde at 3:49AM ET at 6 degrees of “I fall down stairs because it’s faster than walking” Aries, as everyone runs screaming down the hall. Mercury retrograde gets such a bad rap because we are geared, in this crazy modern age, to always be thinking, doing, moving FORWARD. Ya know what that gets you? BURN OUT. We need our down times, and Mercury retrogrades are a perfect time to sloooooooow down. We see this reflected in the curious increase in gizmo crashes (computers and phones), communication and transportation delays and other snafus. We may also find ourselves having to repeat what we’ve just said, running into people we haven’t seen in years and having to repeat what we’ve just said.
Getting through Mercury retrograde periods requires FOCUS and PATIENCE, especially from now until March 23rd, when Mercury is in Aries (a sign not known for patience). Not only that, but Mercury is still in close contact with unpredictable, often shocking Uranus, so we may witness some spectacular gaffes, along with the inspired ideas. Mercury then floats back into Pisces before turning direct on April 4th. During this time, avoid signing contracts, double check details a zillion times, avoid making major purchases (especially mechanical ones) and don’t believe everything you see in the headlines. With Mercury retrograde, chances are high that there’s more to the story. Gossip is to be avoided, too.
Do plan on RElaxing, REviewing, REsearching, REorganizing, REgenerating, REconnecting and REcreating. Clean out those closets. Organize those files. Get back in touch with people. Turn off your cell phone — or your computer — for a while. Take a trip — yes, really — or any break from your normal routine. Is that why we so often see people going on strike during Mercury retrograde? When in doubt, practice the art of SILENCE. Listen to your intuition, especially when Mercury re-enters Pisces on the 23rd.
Moon goes void in Scorpio at 2:30PM ET, not to enter high-flying, opinionated Sagittarius until 2:53AM ET on Tuesday. There are no other voids of significance during this work week. The exact grand trine in the Earth signs kicks off at 12:31AM ET, with expansive Jupiter in security-loving Taurus trining resourceful Pluto in Capricorn, sign of the Establishment. Headlines about energy resources, perhaps — and perhaps expansion of said Establishment. Is Big Brother watching you http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/12/nyregion/occupy-wall-street-protesters-complain-of-police-monitoring.html?hp Just checked other stories on the NYT homepage and two of them are about oil and one is about…plutonium. Coincidence or conspiracy?
Meanwhile, I couldn’t be more thrilled by the timing of this news item, given all the buzz about a grand EARTH trine: “Lights! Cameras! And Cheers — For a Rock Weighing 340 Tons”. Enjoy! http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/arts/design/340-ton-artwork-arrives-at-los-angeles-county-museum-of-art.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=rock%20in%20los%20angeles%20art&st=cse
Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 3/9/2012 & the Weekend: Mercury Retrograde Alert
/in The ForecastA potential flash of insight, a jolt or other surprise may mark the morning, as rebel Uranus opposes Moon in people-pleasing Libra at 5:44AM ET…followed, perhaps by a sharp verbal exchange or incisive thought pattern as mental Mercury (in impatient Aries) also opposes the touchy-feely Moon. Weigh the options and enjoy the debate. At 2:53PM ET ruthless Pluto squares the Moon, pushing for clarity and perhaps a bit of empowerment or a catharsis.
No exact planetary aspects until Saturday at 10:09PM ET. Until then, the Moon in Libra seeks beauty, harmony and relationship. The Sun in Pisces offers soulful energy to achieve its objectives. After a brief void at 10:09PM ET, Moon enters Scorpio at 12:24AM ET, demanding less theory, more depth and substance. Count your blessings and your resources as the Moon makes contact with dreamy Neptune at 3:38AM ET, followed by each of the four planets — Venus, Jupiter, Pluto and Mars — involved in the apparently world-famous Earth Grand Trine. And for gawd’s sake, look up in the heavens at least one night this week, because Venus and Jupiter are putting on a lovely show.
Last but not least, BACK UP YOUR COMPUTERS/CELLPHONE/ETC before Mercury turns retrograde Monday at 3:49AM. I really don’t want to have to say “I told you so….”
Astro-logical Forecast for Thursday 3/8/2012: Full Moon in Virgo — With a Twist
/in The ForecastMoon waxes full at 4:39AM ET and promptly goes void until 11:50PM ET, releasing the build-up of energy and emotion into a potentially amorphous, wandering freefall. With long voids like these, it can be challenging to move purposefully in a straight line. What might that look like? Here’s an amusing drawing I found on Some Guy’s Blog — the drawing has made plenty of rounds on Facebook. This particular link will also take you to the Myers-Brigg Personality Test, if you’re in need of more details on your own particular wiring http://www.intellectualstimulations.com/what-success-really-looks-like/
OK, where was I? Right. The void. The challenge of moving in a straight line. See if you notice any twists, flakes and/or crises in your day that turn out to be all for naught. Those crises might concern a tension between the need for details and getting it right and a desire to just go with the flow. Take it all in stride. It’s a good day to chill, brainstorm, meditate, rest and take care of things that have no need to be of serious consequence. If you need a topic for your meditation, consider how you can better balance the needs of the body, work, service and all the exacting details (Moon in Virgo) vs. the needs of the soul for at-one-ment and other intangibles (Sun in Pisces).
In other news, you have to love Apple’s perfect timing: launching the new iPad on a hook-up between mental Mercury and technogeek Uranus, both in pioneering Aries. OMG, what a great idea — everybody is going to want one! Mercury and Uranus will hookup again precisely on March 18th and April 22nd, suggesting plenty of other brilliant innovations making headlines between now and then.