Dear Fellow Star Gazers,

Happy Full Moon!

If you read last month's Full Moon letter and the comment about the trapezium that formed on June 15th, then you'll realise that I am going through a 'planetary geometry' phase. All this is part of research for the new book which, I am happy to say, is now passed the half-way point.

My attention is now turned to a triangle that forms between the Moon (in Aquarius), Venus (in Gemini) and Mars (in Libra) on Monday July 14th. Allowing a little margin, this is operational from about 16.00 to 20.00 GMT. With all three of the Air signs involved, those who tune into this frequency could be inspired by a cosmic melody that's delightful for those on holiday and brings the potential for inspiration for those at work.

(If these hours prove eventful for you and you are happy to share what happened, I'd be delighted to hear from you).

As many of you will know, Jupiter changes signs annually. Its arrival in Leo on July 16th, is followed just 10 days later (26th and also a New Moon) by Mars' move into, Scorpio. Mars has moved through Scorpio ten times in the last twenty years. The Dow Jones index has fallen on seven of those ingresses recovering after Mars reached the second decanate of that sign.

It does not have to be the case that the Sun-Jupiter conjunction on July 24th marks a 'top' - there are signals suggesting that the Dow Jones in particular could bubble away for some days afterward. However, I am expecting more fissures to show from Monday July 28th and for these to develop into fault lines by the August Full Moon. There have been hints of what's to come in the last few days with worries as to the stability of one of Portugal's banks shaking indices on both sides of the Atlantic.

Earlier this week I met with a technical analyst who showed me his work - corroborating my astro-findings. If we are both 'right' then markets could be seriously afflicted in the coming weeks.

Saturn is presently in mutual reception with Pluto. It may be that this partnership is holding markets higher than they ought to be (given that so many countries owe so, so much and that debt levels are not yet significantly reduced).

Continued horrors in the Middle East indicate that the peoples of that area are still employing ancient dance steps in response to present-day cosmic rhythms. The approaching Mars right-angle to Jupiter in Fixed signs (a war-like combination) does not bode well - though it would be wonderful to be wrong. Living through this turmoil must be a nightmare for the many innocents whose voices are drowned out. Escalating conflict will surely have impact on oil prices.  Particular volatility may be apparent around 20th and 21st July and again at the end of August.

The mutual reception between Saturn and Pluto seems to be impacting gold prices. Saturn changes signs at the end of the year but returns to Scorpio for some months next year. It may be that the price doesn't really take off until its final arrival in Sagittarius in September 2015 (though I am hopeful of some lift in the last week of December this year)

I anticipate that there will be further escalation in its value when Uranus changes signs in 2018. It seems to me that lunar rhythms play a very strong role in precious metal prices. I intend to present my work (so far) on these at the conference in Phoenix. http://www.isarastrology.com/2014-conference

This weekend the priority is preparation for next weekend's (July 19th and 20th) workshops in Dublin with my colleague Margaret Gray. We will be exploring Jupiter's Leo transit, the astrology of relationships and the role of place: defining where the key partnerships in your life form. It has been a delight to look at unions that aren't necessarily business-orientated and to prepare a workshop that focuses on the potential for 'happy ever-afters'. There is still room if you would like to attend. Details on www.financialuniverse.co.uk or email me directly).

As stated, Jupiter arrives in Leo on July 16th. In reviewing charts for my book, I created a spreadsheet of African countries with a seat at the United Nations (56). It was quite extraordinary to find that no fewer than 11 came into being as the Sun was moving through Leo. It will be interesting to see if these countries have increased profile in the coming months. All eyes may be on their riches. Disputes and power struggles across that vast continent could obliterate many promising and wholesome developments. Again, I would like to be wrong about the warring aspects.

Reading cosmic pictures is a never-ending education. With regard to last month's trapezium, it is fascinating to note that this coincided with significant movement on the Dow Jones index that day. It does appear that significant configurations leave traders torn this way and that - resulting in increased volatility. Thoughts about 15th and 25th June proved fairly accurate too: with significant earth activity on both dates though thankfully no major loss of life.

For now, wishing you all sunshine and good health and hoping that the many blessings associated with Jupiter come your way.

Yours from the stars

Christeen

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