Dear Fellow Star Gazers

Happy Harvest Moon.

It's living up to its reputation: the Dow Jones Index closed on a high last night (could be something to do with this Full Moon being at right angles to the Galactic Centre).

The big question, of course, is what happens next? This weekend Pluto stations (as it did back in April when the gold feel 2% on the trading days either side of the station), and then there's the Equinox on Sunday. These next few days promise considerable excitement. And what does that mean:

Well, along with other planetary pictures it does seem that globally we're on a new financial track. I am still of the opinion that sovereign debt has yet to be fully addressed and that markets at some point have to fall - but that could still be some weeks away. I anticipate that there will be strong moves in gold but, if there is a fall next week, would view this as a buying opportunity. Equities however, could continue to hold strong until September 26th.

Jupiter and the Sun will be exactly a fifth of a circle apart at the Equinox. Imagine a five-pointed star with just two lights shining. The other points are still there but hidden from view. Those with birthdays within a  day of September 22nd, December 4th, February 13th, April 26th and July 10th could act as radio receivers for this special energy. This could bring luck, good-fortune, gifted teachers and opportunities your way.

Far less constructive is the period around the next New Moon (October 5th) which once again sees the right-angle between Uranus and Pluto highlighted. This angle, which has been within orb for a couple of years has coincided with expected shift in social, economic and political values. Tempting as it is to think that human-kind is 'in charge', it may be that the gravitational forces of these two planets on the Sun itself, causes significant solar flares and, should these affect Earth satellite systems, then widespread disruption - which could easily result in indices falling sharply and dramatically.

True, there may be very human factors that create the circumstances for a correction. The bottom line though is that the period between October 1st and 7th looks treacherous.

Cyprus and the problems of the Euro may have been out of the news for some months now, but difficulties in the Eurozone still exist and could erupt in the early days of October. I am expecting strong moves in the currency markets in the first two weeks of October with sterling strongly featured. Mars then moves into Virgo on October 15th - which should be significant for USDGBP trades. If there is a change of trend that day I would expect it to last for at least five days.

Mercury stations at 18 Scorpio on 21st October - just after the Full Moon (18th) and ahead of the Sun's move into Scorpio on 23rd. From that date - and through to the end of November, could find the UK going from one financial banana skin to another. The insurance and pensions industries will surely be involved. A further possibility is that bad weather will give rise to an increase in claims.

Ten years ago I was putting the finishing touches to the Financial Universe book. In that, I gave the opinion that there would need to be huge shake-ups in taxes and pensions and, of course, the banking industry. This next three months should see an acceleration of developments in this area.

When writing these letters I often check back to see what clients have asked in recent weeks. A recurring theme this time is what to do about long-term pension arrangements. In each case I have looked closely both at the person's chart for now - and the charts for the period when their pension is due to pay-out. That's meant looking far ahead - to 2035 and more. I'm fairly certain that there another recession will affect the world between now and then (mid 2020s) which is prompting me to think carefully as to the best 10 year investments - beginning now.

My conclusions are always the same: health, family and friendships and, in the world of shares, water and all related products and services.

Back here, several chapters of the astro-trading manual (yes, it does exist!) are being read by students and friends I met on my recent travels. Hopefully I can bring this to the finishing line before long.

To that end, it seems right to get started on those financial classes. The first will be on Sunday 29th September at 15.00 GMT using Webinex. If you haven't used this before, then we'll set up a quick trial before hand. The class will last for 75 minutes and cost £24. If you would like to enrol, please email me.

Finally, my trips to Philadelphia and Toronto were just magical. In keeping with my transits, ideas flew past at a near rate of one an hour. Amazing. Plans for return visits and special classes are well underway.

Last but not least, I am still happily working with the new Market Analyst programme and plan to send out a special mailing about just how excellent it is for astro-traders. If you can't wait for that, then again, please email me.

For now, wishing you a very Hppy Full Moon and Equinox

Yours from the stars

Christeen

christeenskinner@gmail.com