Astrology of Swine Flu

I’ve been looking into flu pandemics and astrologic combinations since the recent flu outbreak was announced. As far back as 1580 when the first flu pandemic was recognized Saturn and Uranus have been in contact in most cases. Saturn delights in the 12th and 6th houses (Pisces and Virgo by sign) so confinement and disease/public health are located in those houses/signs. Uranus ruler of Aquarius involves humanity and group interaction and some say influenza specifically -- not to mention surprise epidemics.

So that said, in 1829 before the pandemic of 1830-33 Saturn was in Leo opposite Uranus at 10 Aquarius. During the Hong Kong Flu outbreak in July of 1968 Saturn at 25 Aries was inconjunct Uranus at 25 Virgo. The Swine Flu scare of 1976 we had Saturn at 3 Leo squaring Uranus at 3 Scorpio. But the more important and deadly pandemic was in 1918 when in October, Saturn was at 24 Leo opposite Uranus at 24 Leo. The last week of October 1918 saw the peak in deaths in several major cities around the world.

Well, what is the potential for this Swine Flu? Interestingly enough Saturn at 20 Virgo was opposite Uranus at 20 Pisces in February of this year. The Mexican health authorities have pinpointed the initial outbreak to this February. Unfortunately these two planet go into opposition one more time in September at 24Virgo/24 Pisces at sensitive degrees for epidemics and an echo of the 1918 outbreak.

Will it be as bad as 1918? Probably not in terms of percentages but there will be a death toll that might approach 1918. I think the U.S. is in good shape. Uranus rules invention and we have come a long way in preventing disease and creating new treatments. There are similarities between this flu and the 1918 flu. I fear we will know soon enough.

Pakistan: Secular or Sharia?

I’ve taken the time to look more closely at the Pakistan national chart. As I mention in the March 24, 2009 blog, I was concerned about this Fall that something could potentially happen with Pakistan or Iran/Israel or both. Here’s why I think Pakistan could pose a potential threat:

First, Pluto has been transiting opposite Mars which is located on the Midheaven. This will undermine the current government and with Mars transiting it’s natal position August 26th there could be a triggering event just prior to or on that date which might get the ball rolling toward a coup.

Second Progressed Saturn is on the natal Sun. The Sun rules help and cooperation from other foreign countries. This has been the one area that Pakistan could rely but with Saturn making a progress conjunction the help may not come quick enough or forcefully enough to matter.

Third, transiting Uranus has been traveling through Pakistan’s 6th house the house of the common people and transiting near the Vertex. Expect the unexpected as thing could spiral out of control.

Fourth, the progressed Midheaven moves to a new sign Virgo at 0 degrees. This is quite a shock to the governmental order signaling a need to pay attention to the health and well being of the people or expect the consequences of inaction.

I would expect violence to erupt between the middle of August and the middle of September. In mid-September Pluto goes direct on 9-11 that’s more than a little disconcerting. Then on October 26th Transiting Saturn crosses over the Ascendant this could signal the beginning of a restrictive government under Sharia law.

Let’s hope none of this occurs or is thwarted, Pakistan possesses WMDs and allowing radicals to spread this destruction to other parts of the world would be unthinkable not to mention nearly impossible for the U.S. and it’s allies to carry out it’s mission in Afghanistan effectively.

Neptune and the coming new spirituality

Well as promised a little discussion on Neptune and how it will affect spirituality starting in 2013.

Neptune is currently transiting through the sign of Aquarius. When Neptune moves through a sign it idealizes and can delude as well the qualities of the sign nature. So the last time Neptune was transited Aquarius starting in 1834. The year before regular communication using the electromagnetic telegraph was conducted in 1833. Aquarius is about communicating through inventive technology and globally bring humanity together. My how far we have come since then now that Neptune has been going through Aquarius beginning in 1998. It was estimated that the Internet grew by 100% per year, with a brief period of explosive growth in 1996 and 1997. (1) Now we are interconnected with Twitter, Facebook, My Space and all the social networking site. We have idealized that global connectivity to it's maximum!

Now Neptune in Pisces will bring further idealization in spirituality. Pisces has a great deal to do with the spirit and things hidden and the esoteric. The last time Neptune was in Pisces began in 1847. Spiritualists often set March 31, 1848, as the beginning of their movement. (2) Spiritualism and even Mormonism began during this time period. So we can look for further understand and idealization during this period. And perhaps a new religious movement. Many of the great gospel song were composed during the last period. And a New Age twist will no doubt be added to any understanding during the transit.

So if you are an Astrologer expect more clients!! Well more on Neptune in Pisces in the coming months.

1,2 source: Wikipedia

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Nodal Axis and Lottery Wins-Bankruptcy Losses

I have been doing some astrology work on a lottory winner. This person won $200,000 in a widely played national lotto. The north node was conjuncted the natal Sun at the time of the win. The Leo Sun ruled the 5th house which also rules games of chance.

In this person's natal chart they had a nodal axis in the 2nd/8th house with the North Node in the 2nd.

What makes this interesting is when the South Node conjuncted the Sun some year's ago in this chart the person claimed bankruptcy. In fact started the proceedings the very day it was exact. How telling that a "past" gift from the 8th house South Node can also turn into the opposite.

Of course, there were many other factors at play in the chart at the time for both. But you can see how they are both side of the same coin!

Solar Return Charts

Well I have seen this before but I didn't think it was in the works for me. I had Jupiter conjunct the Sun in my 6th house of my Solar Return Astrology chart. I thought, oh, more work that should be pleasurable. Boy was I wrong at new pet was in order and a lot of attention needed at that!! A new puppy! Nico is his name the darnest, cutest thing I've ever seen! So if you see a shining group of planets sometimes it can mean a new pet.

Here's a couple of pics:

More investing

Well, looks like people were ready to invest after the Well Fargo news. Let's hope it continues. Again it looks good until September. But watch out after that.

Cherry Blossom Queen

A dear friend of mine was just featured in the Washington Post this past Sunday in the Magazine section. Kim Downes has been affectionately call the Soaplady for year by all who know her. She has the most fabulous Cherry Blossom candles and soap! Check it out!!!

Congrates girl!

Here are the links to the article and her web site:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/27/AR2009032701571.html

http://www.aurorabath.com/

Mercury enters Taurus

On Thursday, April 9th about one hour after the open (10:21 am EDT), will we see profit taking in the NYSE or more investing? I'm leaning toward profit taking since Taurus rules personal possessions and not risk taking per se. Why not keep what you've recooped? There might be a few good earnings reports after the 4 pm close but my confidence isn't high on that prediction.

Watch here for the outcome should be interesting...

Progressed Moon conjunct the MC

I was just working on some one's chart that showed the progressed Moon would conjunct the MC or Midheaven in 6 month. Provided the birth time was extremely accurate this would indicate a upswing in career and increased responsibility possibly supervising others. Since there were no indications of adverse directions looks like this persons unemployment should be short-lived. Hopefully I'll have a follow up soon!

Past Prediction on Stock Market

This is my post on MySpace from May 2, 2007:

"Jupiter trines Saturn on Sunday so this could mean another great week ahead for
Wall Street especially for Big Business. This looks like a happy
combination until the middle of October when Jupiter square Uranus and
that will be the beginning of a possible recession for the US
economy. Yet don't expect Wall Street and Big Business to suffer
much."

So since the Dow reached over 14000 that October and fell from that level since. That was a good call. So see my post on the market a few days ago.

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