Happy Full Moon!

This Full Moon is a lunar eclipse and also a Blood Moon. It takes place across 14 Aries-Libra and with Uranus at 16 Aries and Pluto at 15 Capricorn, accentuates that cycle.

Since 2010 when these two planets arrived at their First Quarter phase, astrologers have been unsurprised by the political and social upheaval that has ensued – though events that also contain the ‘planetary signature’ of terrorism, upheaval and chaos have left is dismayed and appalled too.

I can’t know whether the scientists in Switzerland are monitoring the solar system and Earth’s position within it, but it is quite extraordinary that this morning there is the co-incidental announcement that the Hadron Collider will be switched back on this weekend. The results could be earth-shattering:  though I hope that’s not literal. This could be the start of a ginormous scientific breakthrough.

In the past, these Blood Moon sequences have coincided with major unrest and blood-shedding in the Middle East. Daily news bulletins suggest that history is repeating. There is one more Blood Moon left in the present sequence (late September). Any escalation in violence around that time may be linked to decisions taken in the coming week. We ought, perhaps, to be suspicious of agreements that sound too good to be true (especially on April 8^th). These could collapse in May. This may well include the Iran nuclear agreement announced in the last few days. Already there is disquiet which could, even by as early as mid-May, result in more war-talk.

As set out in the last newsletter, the days leading into the March Equinox were full of significant planetary turning points – including a solar eclipse. I gave a Code Red signal for some of the March dates. Dramas did indeed play out in many areas of the world.

It is noteworthy that where events take place around eclipses, these are often seared into consciousness and experienced by a global audience. It would appear that when eclipses coincide with key phase in the Uranus-Pluto cycle, then devastating and even unthinkable events take place. The atrocities in both Kenya, Somalia and the French Alps head the list.

These though were man-made disasters. It may be that this lunar eclipse brings with it a weather pattern that brings havoc of a different kind. California’s long-term drought is now of major concern. This weekend though we could hear of weather patterns building in the S.E.Asia and New Zealand areas that bring other forms of devastation.

Though the last of the apparent right-angles between Uranus and Pluto have now taken place, echoes are likely to be heard for some time. I hope that there will be no further terror attacks this weekend or early next week but note that ‘echoing dates’ include next Wednesday, April 8^th .

The DJI, FTSE and S&P have lost value since the March eclipse though, as anticipated, each has attempted some recovery. This lunar eclipse – which might ordinarily have been expected to coincide with further fall, takes place at a weekend when markets are closed. Even so there could still be marked and negative reaction next week – most likely centred on Thursday 9^th.

 Analysis of the first quarter of 2015 shows that global indices have generally enjoyed a rise – though the degree has been variable with Italy, Germany and China leading the way. I am not sure that the same will be true of this new quarter. Mercury makes slow passage through Gemini (one of the key trading signs of the zodiac). As it does, it forms oppositions to Saturn and close to an area of the zodiac associated with air travel. These stocks could be seriously afflicted in the days leading into the next Full Moon on May 4^th.

If you read my book ‘The Financial Universe’, then you will know that I have always felt that water would be a prized commodity. With drought affecting parts of the state, Californian farmers are now selling water to that state rather than use it for their crops. This must, inevitably, lead to food price rises - something I think will be a feature of the next few years. In the very short-term, Friday April 10^th could see a turning point in commodity prices.

And then there is gold. I feel sure that prices here will soon be on the move once more. Wednesday 15^th to Friday 17^th looks to be an important period – with silver prices also affected.

A week or so later, and soon after the Sun moves into Taurus, Mercury and Mars align in that sign (April 22^nd). This could be another key date for mining stocks and precious metals.

This could be an important week in other ways. Those born under the Fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius could be affected most obviously – drawing events and discussions that demand they show just how determined, persistent and focused they can be. If you are born under any of the other signs, you might do well to stand clear!

I am now back at my desk after a productive writing break in Cyprus. Though we saw the beautiful sanctuaries of both Apollon and Aphrodite, there was still time to review the financial course and make some adjustments to it. I think it suits most people for the course to run at weekends – usually Sundays. With my client work and travel commitments, finding a series of Sundays when I can guarantee to be here to teach is proving impossible.  I would like to suggest different schedule.  If you are interested, would you be kind enough to give me your thoughts on slightly longer classes (90 minutes) that take place once a month? We could get the first of these underway on Sunday April 26^th.

The day before, Saturday April 25^th, I will be giving an hour presentation on a Beginner’s Guide to Financial Astrology as part of a one-day financial on-line conference. You can find out more at http://www.mayoastrology.com/financial_conference.html

Otherwise it’s back to writing and client work!

For now, wishing you a very Happy holiday weekend and hoping that this special Full Moon brings no trouble to your door.

Yours from the stars

Christeen