Dear Fellow Star-Gazers,
Happy Full Moon!
The Sun spins on its axis and every 27 days shows us the same face. That’s not quite the same rhythm as a lunar cycle, but often-times coincides with shift in market mood. The Sun’s ‘face’ turns its face toward us and this week
delighted with a mammoth sunspot – apparently bigger than the one in May 2024. The size and number of sunspots can never be predicted and is a constant source of wonder.
What we do know is that when the number of sunspots reaches maximum, stock markets soar. In contrast, (and most recently in 2020), when minimum of the cycle is reached prices fall.
Of course, you want to know where we are in the cycle: this was expected in July 2025 but may have been reached in August 2024 when over 380 were recorded in one day (coinciding with President Biden’s decision not to re-run for President).
We don’t know exactly when minimum will be reached, but a decline in number seems to have begun and minimum could be reached as early as 2029.
That’s slightly different to another stock market rhythm: for over a century, US stock prices especially have come to a low as the lunar node moved through Aquarius: suggesting decline at least in their markets from July 2026.
No single cycle can be considered on its own and, in my December 28th event, I will give a full forecast for 2026 (link below).
DECEMBER EQUITIES
Several factors point to a downturn from 9th. That trend could continue for some days and be contagious across all markets until 17th.
No forecast should be made unless there are several clues to support it. If you were standing on the Sun on December 11th and looking
out across the solar system, it would seem that Saturn and Neptune were in the same area of the zodiac – and on a degree we know as the World Axis. This is hugely significant. Although these conjoin approximately every thirty-six years, it is nearly three centuries since they last aligned on this axis (1738 to be precise). The years that followed were marked by major international conflicts, significant political shifts in Great Britain, scientific and cultural advancements, and widespread
natural disasters. It is also noteworthy that change in administration in Russia (or USSR) has coincided with this cycle. These themes could play again…….
The earth-centred view mid-December finds the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars – together with a Last Quarter Moon, all in Mutable signs. History suggests that this is when markets take marked down-turn.
The combined effect should see
volatility indices rise.
This could be driven by multiple factors not least of which will surely be further instability in the United States. With Jupiter crossing the degree held at the inauguration back in January, global tensions are likely to rise.
WAR
When we also add Mars’ arrival at another of the
World Axis points on December 15th we might reasonably wonder if an escalation in global hostilities will occur.
Where should we look first? Venezuela? China? Lebanon? Russia?
Russian forces entered Ukraine on Feb 22nd, 2022. The chart for that moment indicated a potentially seven-year war. The end may not be in sight – despite recent peace-making
efforts.
Sadly, it is all too easy to find correlation between phases in slow moving planetary cycles and war cycles. The Pluto-Haumea cycle in particular gives cause for concern. In July 2026, Jupiter opposes Pluto and the Pluto-Haumea combination becomes a t-square to which many might respond with violence.
POLITICS
Politicians of all kinds demand ‘change’ – which is curious as change is a constant. In the summer of 2025, Uranus (planet of politics), appeared (as viewed from Earth) to move into Gemini but has since apparently retreated into Taurus. It makes full Gemini ingress in late April 2026 but, as viewed from the Sun, arrives there on January 9th.
Uranus last
visited Gemini from 1941 – 1948.
The cosmos doesn’t ‘do’ exact repeats and THIS TIME IS VERY DIFFERENT as Uranus joins Sedna whose orbit is approximately 11,500 years. The last time that Uranus and Sedna met in Gemini was close to the end of the Little Ice Age when there was significant and rapid rise in global temperatures. Politicians will have to respond to extra-ordinary conditions for which they (like us) have no
prior experience.
Climate change will top agendas – which takes us back to the Sun………..
GOLD AND SILVER
The Sun, gold and the sign of Leo have long been linked. Yet research shows that the gold price is annually higher when the Sun moves through Capricorn (from
December 22nd). Mars’ move into that sign should see a slightly earlier rise - perhaps from 15th.
As was shown in the charts for silver’s ‘birthday’, its price has risen greatly. I doubt that it has reached a peak yet.
PREPARING FOR 2026
The topics for my 2026 forecast on December
28th will include oil, precious metals, food commodities and business sectors likely to rise. Cryptos will have their own separate event. In response to requests, I am preparing a content list for the next six months and Julie will send that out soon – along with a date for the next crypto.
The legal challenge concerning my late husband’s care is coming to its conclusion. It’s been four long years since this
began and a part of me wishes that this had never started……….
Yet I am sure that Michael would be as proud of my determination to see this through as he must be that the six-module financial course was launched (link below).
He must also be smiling at the many proposed trips for 2026 – including speaking at Ray Merriman’s investment retreat in Slovenia in May. If I don’t see you there, perhaps our paths will cross in
Istanbul (April), Canada (June) or Chicago in September.
For now, wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season
Yours from the stars
Christeen
