Dear Fellow Star-Gazers,

Again I am sending this out early. Tuesday's Full Moon is also a Lunar eclipse but, given that this is being mentioned in the media and that there is some concern as to whether there might be any correlation with life on planet Earth, I thought you might like to receive this a little ahead of the event.

Some of you may know that this Full Moon is also designated as a Blood Moon - one of a series of four lunar eclipses. Looking back in history, these blood moons sequences occurred in 162-163 C.E, 795-796, 842-843, 860-861, 1493-1494 and, more recently in 1949-1950 and 1967-1968 C.E.

The blood moons of 1949/50 and 1967/68 coincided with significant events in China: the Peoples' Republic was declared in 1949 and 1967 covered the Cultural Revolution. It may be that 2014-15 proves another milestone in China's history.

Correlations can also be found between these lunar eclipses and the history of the Middle East (particularly modern-day Israel) and it may well be that these next few weeks are of huge significance for that part of the world too. It ought also to be mentioned that 1493-4 saw the opening up of the Americas.

It seems likely then that the coming twelve months will prove an important period with regard to world history.

As mentioned in my last letter, a Grand Cross is forming in the sky (becoming exact geocentrically on 22/23 April). This Grand Cross is formed by Jupiter opposite Pluto and both at right angles to Uranus at one side of the zodiac and Mars at the other. Coinciding with the lunar eclipse, Mercury and Uranus conjoin. If the Grand Cross is a reflection of nations at war, then it may be that small spark -a minor event - occurs on Tuesday that leads to a major event before the end of the month.

It is, perhaps, all too easy to see the potential for market sentiment to turn negative with this planetary formation. I still find it surprising that equities have risen as far as they have against the back-drop of the right angle between Uranus and Pluto and am curious to see what will happen later this month (April 22nd/23rd) when Mars accents this angle.

The present phase of the nodal cycle - particularly with regard to US markets is still positive and I suppose, it is possible that equities could continue to rise - with, of course, some negative days - through to late June. (Traders please note that I am particularly bearish about June 25th-26th.) On the day of the lunar eclipse itself, that Mercury-Uranus combination could see markets hit new highs. Certainly it seems likely that there will be marked reaction that day.

As with last month's letter, I will also reiterate the likelihood of this planetary formation putting pressure on the Earth's crust resulting in natural disaster. Since three of the planets involved are very slow moving and have been pulling into this formation for some weeks, it is perhaps not so surprising that there has already been significant earthquake and volcanic activity. More could be on the way - especially around the Last Quarter Moon on April 22nd when the alignment is at its most exact and when the Moon is at perigee. It is always possible that a natural catastrophe could have singular effect on markets.

It is quite possible that the coming solar eclipse on April 29th - in Taurus, the sign of the bull - will usher an uptrend that lasts until May 2nd, reviving again the following week before hitting temporary buffers again on May 8th/9th and lower levels again around the Full Moon of May 14th. Earlier this year I formed the opinion that May 6th would be a significant date for gold. That would figure if indeed markets are in decline in May.

In recent weeks I have been working hard on the new book. The present chapter focuses on those periods since 1900 when markets have lost over 40%. Though every stock market crash has a different cosmic signature, there are some shared elements. One that is most striking suggests to me that the period 2017-2018 will be hard to negotiate. It's during this period that I anticipate that gold's value will really soar.

Though I have been attempting to put in a couple of hours research and writing each day, this last week has been extremely busy client-wise. There were no calls from those born under Taurus but every other sign was accounted for - with particular emphasis on those born under the Mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces all of whom seem to be testing their multi-tasking talents to the full. This coming week it seems those born under fiery Aries, Leo and Sagittarius monopolise: so interesting how the emphasis changes and evolves.

I find this analysis of sun-sign activity a useful exercise and a reminder of the importance of actual solar activity. As you may know, solar activity has been unusual to say the least in recent times. This is worrisome at many levels - particularly in that I am sure crops will be affected by deviance in 'usual' weather patterns and that as a consequence, food prices are likely to rise greatly. (Perhaps my 'missing' Taurus clients are busy planting and preparing to grow their own food!

Tomorrow - and ahead of the lunar eclipse - I intend to focus on the next series of astro-finance workshops due to start on Sunday May 4th. This course will run at 17.00 GMT (10.00 PST and 13.00 EST). The cost to those outside the Eurozone stays the same at £395 but within the Eurozone will now have VAT added. The course will be offered again in October at 08.00 GMT to suit Australasia students.

As with the first course, those who do not have market software will be offered access to the Market Analyst Astro-software for the duration of the course. The hot-off-the-press news here is that the updated version takes into account some of the features we requested following the first course. You can find out more about this superb programme at www.market-analyst.com or www.MAV7.com

A non-internet, face-to-face version of my astro-finance course to be given over a weekend is now in preparation.  This will take place in the Fort Lauderdale area and will be announced on the website when the dates are agreed. If you are more interested in this rather than the Internet version, please let me know.

Aside from that, I am looking forward to seeing some of you at the ISAR conference in Phoenix in September and in Toronto in early December.

Do please keep in touch,

As always, hoping you are investing foremost in health, family and friendships and that your investing goes well.

Yours from the stars

Christeen 

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