Happy Full
Moon!
And snow-flake greetings from Toronto.
We are now just days away from another Uranus and Pluto event. The
apparent right angle between them has formed several times since 2010 and coincided with revolutions in political and economic thinking and as revolutionary but sometimes ingenious developments in technologies.
It’s not over yet, and in the coming twelve weeks we should anticipate yet more drama. Across
many stock markets we would experience short term falls in the days leading into the solstice on December 20th, another dip as the Sun changes signs on January 20th and more dramatic ones likely next April.
Over this last week, a planetary picture placed Saturn at the midpoint of
Uranus and Pluto. Think of this as the cosmic headmaster arriving in the playground to separate two bullies. Pity Saturn. Coming to the end of its stay in Scorpio, it’s probably tired of the antics of these two and fed up with trying to keep economies afloat and in working order.
In preparing for talks
this weekend in Toronto, I have been looking at the charts of Janet Yellen and of Barack Obama. The position of eclipses and the links they make to their charts – which may well reflect in their actions on the world stage – suggests they may have been involved in averting another global financial crisis in late October. Perhaps Saturn’s position helped them buy time.
Yet Saturn is on the move and on December 24th makes its geocentric entry into Sagittarius putting to an end a period of mutual reception between Saturn and Pluto (where each planet is in a sign favoured by the other). At this point it may no longer be possible to mask the very real difficulties that still exist in the banking world and, in particular, the world of
Foreign exchange.
Hints of difficulties to come have been offered by both the fall in oil prices and in the value of the Russian Rouble. The next key dates for major incidents in both markets are at the end of December and in the opening days of 2015. This covers some of the holiday season which could be a
mitigating factor. However, for those markets and traders at work, December 27th to January 1st may be a lively time. I will cover this in more depth in the solstice webinar (details below).
The next Full Moon is on Monday January 5th. Close of trade charts for that day
suggest that the expertise of traders will be tested to the full. The year opens with an opposition of Mars to Jupiter. You could think of this as a tight-rope stretched across the sky. Tension will surely be palpable. This same combination suggests a need for strategy however. The start of the year may be an optimum period for meetings between finance ministers to find ways to deal with continuing financial instability.
Saturn has been moving through Scorpio since October 5th 2012 and since then gold has lost value. Saturn’s move into Sagittarius on December 24th suggests review. It may be that in the opening days of 2015 the price falls a little further – testing a resistance level. There may also be fears that governments will restrict its movement. This
though may be all talk and little action – at least until March. Looking further ahead, I remain of the opinion that gold will hit the financial headlines between March and May 2017 when, amongst other things, Saturn aligns, geocentrically with the Galactic Centre.
Saturn’s move into Sagittarius might
not seem to be ‘good’ news for those born under any of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces). Each of these signs may find that responsibilities – or, for some, promotion – are headed their way. True, they may also find that they are increasingly aware of their age (bones creaking, dental issues etc). Yet it’s also likely that they will find others look to them to act as guides, teachers and mentors – even if they’re not sure they have sufficient
expertise.
From the present until March 30th 2015, when Saturn makes its heliocentric Sagittarius ingress, could be viewed as an overture: time enough for health checks and preparation for those added responsibilities. For all signs it might be wise to delay major changes and announcements until
after this date. This is one instance where I am taking my own advice! I will be re-launching the Astro-Finance course in April when the cosmic weather improves!
The Solstice Webinar will go ahead on Sunday December 21st at 15.00 GMT. This webinar will cover the first quarter of 2015 in depth
and an overview of the whole of 2015. The cost is £25 (inc VAT where applicable). If you would like to attend, or give this as a gift, please email me directly.
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season and good health in 2015 and advising that the best investment of all is in love, friends and
family.
Yours from the stars
Christeen
