Last month I explained that just ahead of August’s Full Moon, the Sun and Jupiter would make their first conjunction in Virgo since 2004. Then, the conjunction was at 29 degrees of that sign. To find the last conjunction at 3 Virgo (as in 2015), we had to look back many years: to August 1932. There are, of course, many differences between the charts for August 26^th 1932 and that of August 26^th this year. Yet there are also links: in particular, Neptune will be almost exactly 180 degrees from the earlier position. From July 11^th 1932 the DJI rose sharply, declining after September 7^th and continuing to slide for some months.

I went on to say that we could yet see a similar picture in 2015 and that this September could yet prove treacherous market-wise. I am revising those thoughts – but not by much! I still think September could be extremely difficult but think now that we should see recovery – at least in the US – in October.  The 1932 pattern may well play out in Asian markets.

I thought too that in August – and especially around 11^th, that there would be currency volatility, Having studied this more closely, I would like to suggest that those who work with Forex could ‘red ring’ early February next year when markets may again be rocked by a devaluation.

In the short-term, and though sterling has fallen against the Euro, the Euro could fall against a basket of currencies as Saturn transits the position held by Chiron (August through early September) at its launch in 1999 before stabilising mid-month.  For different reasons I think sterling could take a battering against the dollar from September 26^th.

September is packed with significant planetary activity in turn suggesting an exceedingly volatile month in many markets. Key dates are likely to be Monday 8^th – just after Venus stations when I expect volume to be high.

Then we have the solar eclipse on Sunday 13^th marking the beginning of a two week period (until the lunar eclipse on 28^th) when particular market disruption is probable. Key dates too are likely to be Thursday 17^th, Friday 18^th and Monday 21^st. Yes, it is possible that if markets experience sharp falls on Friday 18^th that they could then rebound on Monday 21^st. It is likely that the banking sector will be particularly affected. I am also looking for significant activity in the bond markets that could give rise to growing concern about debt levels.

The chart for the September Equinox is not a ‘bad’ one containing several apparently positive aspects and yes, it is possible that the coming quarter will not be as bad as some fear. Taking into account the nodal cycle, US markets - as suggested above  - could buck any negative trend.

Even so, it is unlikely that even these markets will be unscathed at the lunar eclipse on Monday 28^th. This particular Blood Moon is the last of a series. With the earlier ones each correlating with appalling devastation in the Middle East, it is to be hoped that a forecast of more mayhem will be proved incorrect.

As Saturn leaves Scorpio pressure on mining stocks should begin to ease. Though gold could yet lose a little more, I think its base line position will soon be reached and that tentative moves upward will begin in October.

It’s perhaps also worth mentioning that I feel silver prices will soon make gains. As the lunar node crosses into Virgo, manufacturing should move forward with the demand for this metal increasing in 2016.

From my reading of planetary pictures I think that the call for interest rates to rise will increase in late October and could be implanted the following month. Research is still in progress. I will say more about this in the Equinox webinar on Sunday 20^th September (the closest Sunday: the actual equinox being on 23^rd).

You can reserve a place through the contact form on www.financialuniverse.co.uk

I am happy to report that the next six-week finance course will begin on Sunday September 27^th. Full details are on the website. Those who have already expressed interest haven’t been forgotten and will be sent a separate email.

The book is now being edited! Now there’s a sentence I wasn’t sure I would ever write. Focus now is on an accompanying work-book but that shouldn’t pose any of the challenges of writing these last chapters.

I remain hopeful that by early October I will have room for extra clients.

For now,

Wishing you all good health, good friendships love and the bonus of prosperity.

Yours from the stars

Christeen