Dear Fellow Star Gazers,

I am celebrating this Full Moon in Toronto after a week in Philadelphia at the NCGR conference. Wherever you are, I do hope that clear skies make this a special time for you too.

 This Full Moon is extra-special in that it's on one of the 'astrologer's degrees'. Astrology is highlighted - and how!

 The conference seemed to be benefit from the energy of this Full Moon: I'm confident that most attendees left the conference keen to review charts and to make use of some of the excellent material presented.

 If you haven't guessed already, Jupiter (he of the thunderbolts) has hit my chart full on: add in the Full Moon and I really have enjoyed an amazing few days. Obviously I'm travelling and making new connections and my 'window on the world' is opening wider. Those of you born in the early days of April, July, October and January may also be experiencing variations on this theme.

 Yet Jupiter is opposite Pluto - one of the planetary signatures of gambling and of stretching finances too far. As far as I'm concerned I'm not yet sure how I'm going to live up to the various promises I've made as regards trips and speaking engagements! It will be Saturn's job to arrange contracts and agree timelines.

 At a serious level- and on the global stage -it may be that national debt is of great concern to many - the Eurozone especially. I anticipate that the crisis will grow and that those working Forex will be under pressure in the week beginning September 16th.

 The opposition between Jupiter and Pluto will hang in the sky for some months. As it does, it aligns with the charts of many nations - including the USA: all of which suggests that at least one nation could be facing a fiscal cliff before long. The next Full Moon (September 19th), should see the net stage of this crisis. For those looking ahead, just how 'leaky' the situation is may be apparent this coming weekend. Perhaps no-one really knows the sums involved. This weekend expect to hear figures that are beyond the understanding of most of us.

 It is well known that as the Sun, or any planet, moves from one sign to another, market sentiment changes. Not only does the Sun move into Virgo this week but, as it does, both the Sun and Mercury oppose Neptune. This could have effect on food commodity prices this Friday.

 It's Mars' turn to change signs next week as it moves into Leo on 28th. Leo is one of the Fire signs. After a few 'drippy' days, perhaps markets will feel the need to roar once more. Obviously this could affect those born under this sign too (includes President Obama). Soon after the next Full Moon, Venus and Mars will be at right angles to one another (Mars still in Leo). This doesn't look good for World Peace - even if, as of end of August, it seems that some difficulties are en route to resolution.

 Hold the thought that the NEXT Full Moon (September 19th) is at right angles to the Galactic Centre, that Pluto stations the day after and that within hours of all that, the Sun arrives at the Equinox. When Pluto stationed back in April, gold fell by 2% on the trading days either side of the station. Significant moves might once again be anticipated in the days leading into the Equinox.

 I am expecting a few short term gains for gold in the first week of September. Thereafter we could see a pull back before it moves upwards once more.

 My attention is once again with silver which, given lunar patterns should see upward moves before the end of the year. I'm going to cover this and more at the Toronto event this weekend. 

 Interest for this was such that the event was moved so that we could accommodate more people. It will now be at the University of Toronto where I've spoken before. (more details from pac@idirect.com)

 This Thursday evening (22nd) I'll be talking about general investment trends. From Friday evening (23rd) and through Sunday (25th), the format is different. The event gathered its own momentum (in keeping with the planets) and has become a mini astro-financial course that closes with emphasis on the personal chart and financial life patterns. I will be showing some of the amazing features of the new Market Analyst programme. There's a new version of this due out in September which I intend to review on the site as soon as I can. So far, what I have seen is beyond excellent.

 For those of you looking for investment opportunities in the next four weeks, I'm going to stick with what I believe is a safe theme - waste management. It might not appear so quite yet, but conservation and that supports thrift management should make gain.

 If you are an index watcher, dates of some significance are September 11th and the week beginning 16th.

 Wishing you well wherever you are and that the planets are contributing to a fascinating life journey.

 Yours from the stars

 Christeen