Happy Full Moon. Happy lunar eclipse and belated Happy Spring Equinox.

Critical phases indeed. Add Jupiter and Saturn (the business cycle) arriving at their last quarter phase and Chiron’s alignment with the lunar south node and we have ingredients for drama.

Of course it’s already happening: President Obama’s visit to Cuba is just one manifestation of major change and development. If this is optimistic news, the terror attacks in Belgium represent the very opposite.

Since the last Full Moon, Mars has entered Sagittarius (where might is right). It won’t reach even a third of the way through that sign before stationing (April 18^th and just ahead of the next Full Moon) and retrograding back into Scorpio before stationing again and moving into Sagittarius again in early August. I am fearful of more terror attacks – especially around the Mars and Pluto stations (April 17^th and 18^th)

Some of you will know that Sagittarius is associated with international matters and with the rule of law. The winners between now and August are likely to be the lawyers. Yes, some would say that’s normal. This time though we should anticipate headline news about refugees, extradition, and aged treaties requiring review. Of course this happens daily anyway: it’s the intensity, the passion, the costs and the moral dilemmas this invokes that should ensure we are all affected until boundaries are put in place late in August when Mars and Saturn align.

As was the case last month, I have no idea where to start or what to cover in this letter: Politics? Markets? Investments? Currencies? As with the last issue, here are some quick thoughts on each:

POLITICS:

Whilst so many eyes are turned toward the US Presidential election and, in the UK, the Brexit campaign, the emerging strength of small parties in Germany, the potential for elections in Australia and the fledgling government in Libya are all variations in the state of flux affecting all nations. I would advise against getting too excited about any or all of this. Once Mars is retrograde and then returns to Scorpio in late May, more – and probably unwholesome information will surely come to light. Powerbases will surely shift.

Note that Mercury spends an unusual length of time in Taurus (one of the money or more materialistic signs of the zodiac) this year. Figures won’t add up and recalculations become inevitable. Mr Trump may find he has a cash crisis (could be solved temporarily but not forever), tax receipts in the UK may be insufficient for needs etc etc. In short, there will be much for journalists to cover and plenty of bar room discussion to flow. As for actual outcome, I’m still awaiting unexpected developments in the USA but as regards Brexit, though I’m as sure as I can be that the present European model will collapse in the coming years, I don’t think that there will be a Brexit this time around.

EQUITIES

Whilst markets appear well on their way to recovery after the sharp falls earlier in the year I do not expect this to last. I anticipate another downturn in the coming weeks and another low in May. Hints of this should be apparent around this Full Moon. If history repeats then the losers will surely be bank stocks. Indeed, before June, I anticipate the collapse of at least one bank. (Don’t ask which, there are too many to choose from!). All I feel sure of is that this sector is in poor shape and will be hit hard if share prices fall as expected. If that proves to be the case, this could be the time to buy in to this sector though. Gains could be made between late May and early December. Solar activity suggests April 7^th, 11^th and 18^th could also bring major moves.

CURRENCIES AND GOLD

I suggested in my last newsletter that mid-April could see considerable movement in the gold index. The key date is April 18^th when Pluto stations and Mercury is at Greatest Elongation. This could bring marked volatility in equities but also action in currency markets. Though I suspect that the US dollar will do well that week and so a strong move to the upside with gold seems unlikely, we live in curious times and both gold and the dollar could do well in the days leading into the next Full Moon.

SOLAR ACTIVITY

Solar activity is forecast to be particularly strong on April 2^nd and 11^th. The latter date is worthy of extra attention. This follows the New Moon on April 7^th and alignments with both Jupiter and Uranus. Singular scientific breakthroughs could be announced. Note these: there will be hints here for investors. Journalists are unlikely to have to forage for new stories: on the political stage especially there may be much excitement. Markets too are likely to be affected translating into marked movement on Monday 11^th. This is probably to the upside but is unlikely to last more than a few days.

I am delighted to tell you that the manuscript for my book is with the publishers!!! Am sure you can imagine the relief. Will tell you more in the next Full Moon letter (April 22^nd). Am now drafting the Beginner's Guide and preparing articles for the AA, NCGR and two news outlets: more in the next newsletter

Until then,

Stay safe

Yours from the stars

Christeen