Dear Fellow Stargazers,

Happy Hunters Moon

But please fasten seatbelts: we could all be in for a very bumpy ride over the next month.

The US crisis may be resolved (temporarily) but echoes of the near-collapse of the global financial system could be heard for some years yet.

You may recall that Uranus and Pluto are now in their 'First Quarter' phase of a cycle that began in the mid-1960s. That too was a time of great economic, social and political upheaval. Present planetary vibrations are frenetic and some could find these next few weeks simply 'too much'.

We know of course that the building on anything requires strong foundations. To achieve these means digging deep and putting in structures that can withstand both man-made and natural pressures. So, painful as this period (2010-2015) may be for some, effort seems necessary and yes, that could include placing commercial trading limits and getting rid of items and services that have outlived their usefulness.

For each of us, the next four weeks should mark a period of intense archiving and/or finally breaking free of baggage (of all kinds).

There is an area of Scorpio (think deep, charming, intense, mysterious, dark, compelling, compulsive and hoarding) in everyone's chart. Post the eclipse we will all be required to look and see what's been hidden (even if for very good reason). Observing the underworld at work - and yes, that may well necessitate dealing with all sorts of 'nasties' -  will surely be imperative.

Today's Full Moon is also a lunar eclipse. On November 3rd there will be a solar eclipse. What happens at any eclipse is that there is disturbance in the geo-magnetic field. Think of a radio station that's been working perfectly but suddenly goes off message and requires a retune. Imagine this happening to a driver who, whilst reaching for the controls to readjust the signal, then 'happens to an accident - through which they then meet the person of their dreams.

In short, eclipses are neither all bad or all good - but mark a change in our force field.  The coming solar eclipse is in Scorpio, and, as it is one of the more 'financial' signs of the zodiac, and is accompanied by an alignment of the Sun with Saturn, could coincide with the collapse of a large organisation (another insurance company or bank).

It might also be that the recent decision by the Chase Bank to curtail the movement of funds out of the US after November 17th (a HIGHLY significant Full Moon) will be the first of many steps that shake global markets.

In recent times we have become used to increased volatility in the market place. Yet moves in the next few weeks will surely be even greater than have been seen to date. November 6th-7th stands out as does 11th through 15th and, of course, 17th itself.

On 17th, Mars arrives at a critical degree for Wall Street markets. Expect this date to see very sharp moves indeed.

Thursday 14th and Friday 15th should also be important as Venus moves into the Uranus-Pluto formation with the Moon part of the picture also in the early hours (GMT) of 14th.

Bearing in mind the Moon's relative position to Earth, it may be that a storm (or other force of nature), which builds in intensity around 12th acts as catalyst.

Should any or all of this happen, then it is reasonable to expect there to be knock-on effect in the precious metals markets (especially post November 11th). True, until Saturn leaves Scorpio next year, even if prices rise they are unlikely to move as much as some hope. Holding some gold and silver though, to me, makes perfect sense as part of a portfolio.

I would like to have spent more time continuing my research in this area but the cosmos had other plans: articles in the Daily Mail and then in today's Financial Times have led to an unusual number of enquiries and some very interesting new clients.

On top of this, and through a client, I was privileged to speak to a group of designers focusing on likely trends for the period Autumn/Winter 2015-6. It made a refreshing change to look at that period post the present Uranus-Pluto square and the great Cardinal Cross forming in 2014.

These designers were SO in tune with the coming energy - so much that I think we can all be assured that the designs and colours surrounding us in late 2015 and early 2016 will prove perfect salve to the raucous and loud nature of 2010-2015. At a simple level: the reds can go and the pastels come in.

I will get back to research next week I hope, and, in my next letter will give you an update on the new version of Market Analyst.

The Equinox webinar went ahead as planned. The December solstice one is already mentioned on the website. This will be followed by a six week financial astrology course. Please email to register interest for either. There will be required reading prior to the course and you may wish to get started early.

I have accepted an invitation to speak in Phoenix, AZ at the ISAR conference next September. This is rapidly becoming another N.American tour as it seems I will be going there via Toronto and Boston.

Next stop though is Florida (late February/early March) and then Dublin late April/early May.

For now, hoping that you can ride these next few weeks safely, healthily and happily,

Yours from the stars

Christeen