Very public I know - but I need to begin this with a heart-felt thank you for an unexpected gift. Sad to say I couldn't crack the code in the unsigned card but I do want whomever to know how much I enjoyed the delightful surprise and how much it brightened many days. A Pisces, a Leo? I honestly don't know but it made this Libra very happy! Thank you whoever you are.

Yes, I know that the Full Moon isn't until Monday but I wanted to be ahead and to focus on preparing the two presentations for the Astrological Association conference in Wyboston Lakes next weekend.  Actually, the number of files I now have open for various lectures in the coming months is greater than it's ever been - an apt reflection of what's going on in my chart - very exciting and exhilarating.

True, the present planetary formation is formidable. The old maxim of 'as above, so below' has manifested: across the world we see examples of revolution and demand for change. This has been no less apparent in the market-place where volatility in recent weeks has been most uncomfortable. (Here I would be being less than truthful if I said that the last few weeks have been easy - even to the point of deflecting an intruder - Jupiter on the Midheaven as it happened and we were spared loss or injury but given a reminder of the need to ramp up security - cats don't do it!).

So far, although there have been scary moments, trading has gone well - though I'm still on alert to see if gold fulfils its promise this autumn (am looking for highs in both gold and silver this autumn as per the subscription letter). I'm also looking beyond gold now. Though I suspect the price will rise still further, when it starts to fall, it'll be a steep drop (2013?) so other options should now be considered.

As forecast in the subscription letter, all has been anything but well in the currency markets. The decision by the Swiss National Bank to protect their currency - in a move which has echoes from 1978 - is another clear signal that old systems will not work and that a fresh approach is needed.

I have always held firm that those born in the mid-60s and whose charts have little in common with those of the generations either side of them, are a special group of people who would be much needed around this period in their lives. They may not have perfect answers - indeed, some of the suggestions they make may seem almost cruel. Yet it is those from this group whose clear-sighted thinking could take us from a financial system that clearly doesn't work to one which might. The demise of money as we have known it must surely take place sometime after the next Jupiter/Saturn cycle gets underway in 2020.

As you can see, I am thinking ahead now. I spent much of our holiday time walking and thinking up ideas for the new book 'Beyond 2012'.  And yes, despite all the talk about world end in 2012, I do think there will be life after December 2012 - but would agree that outlooks will have to change dramatically.

It all comes down to energy and electrical currents and magnetism which I am sure will be of a different vibration post 2012. If we think of ourselves as radios - or 'crystal sets', then it seems clear we'll be tuning in to new frequencies or radio stations. The results could be magnificent. (If you want to know more, do read Spontaneous Evolution by Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman - a beautiful and inspiring read).

But back to the present and the coming few weeks - yet sticking with the analogy: our crystal sets will surely be knocked off frequency - meaning we'll be attuned to weird sounds - and more volatility in the market-place. Intense activity across the Cardinal signs of the zodiac suggests moments of high drama - which must surely include more Earth movement and further instances of global weather difficulties. The costs of clear-ups will surely be considerable, testing further the budgets of many authorities.

 Since the last Full Moon, the FTSE has experienced days when losses were over 3% and the Dow 2.7%. Expect to see more of that followed by short recovery but with the clear sense that the indices are going down. To repeat, for me the 'floor' is next summer and yes, this is a double-dip recession just as the planets suggested it would be. What is now worrisome is that as this forecast was 'right', it is probable that a planetary 'depression' cycle will launch this December and continue for some years.

The discovery by solar scientists that sun spots actually form deep in the Sun's core and work their way to its outer rim advances understanding of solar rhythms - and, in the longer term, hopefully to forecasts of periods of peak activity. What is clear as of now is that the Sun is still not behaving as might have been expected just one sunspot cycle ago. If the Sun's output is indeed diminishing, then it is crop cycles that should have our attention. Less hoarding of precious metals and more focus on quality land and those with the green fingers to husband those crops!

On that note, Wednesday September 28th - Monday October 3^rd  could prove an interesting period for crop prices (more of this in the subscription letter).

Of course, the other important date this month is the Equinox (this year on Friday 23^rd). Dates when the Sun changes sign are usually important. This particular ingress is followed by an alignment of the Sun and Uranus. I think it reasonable to expect a few shocks and surprises between 23^rd and 25th. As this will be a weekend, those surprises may be either natural (weather disasters) or man-made (terrorism) or both - and could have significant effect the following week - by which I mean that we could see those 3% swings once more.

My foreign exchange research suggests that the first week of October will witness significant moves with regard to the Euro. An addendum to the recent subscription letter will be sent in the next few days when I've had chance to analyse this week's currency movements.

As explained this has been a busy time! The UK property cycle webinar will be on Sunday October 9^th at 11.00BST (booking details will be sent out on Sunday). The global-property-cycle recording is still unfinished and I can't say when that will be ready but will keep you posted.

Otherwise, we now have finalised details for the Toronto event which I hope to get on the website tomorrow (and will mail directly to those who've enquired) plus we are well on the way to announcing prices for the event in Vermont next August. The finalised dates for events in Florida are January 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th January followed by Boston on January 9^th.

First thoughts on 2012 will be given next weekend in Wyboston but covered more fully in the API event in October and in the next subscription letter.

For now then, and with thanks once again to my anonymous friend,

Wishing you good health and happiness,

Yours from the stars

Christeen