June was a busy Celestial Wheel month with six detailed entries, some lengthy.  Well, the large the number and severity of planetary karmas brings more to write about.  (Entries are typically published once weekly -- to keep the narrative going but not overwhelm.)

Let's retrack to gain perspective and also see clearly that repetition of karma increases influence.  It is for the latter reason this entry is titled Unstable, To Unsteady To Shaky.

The Monday June 10 The Pincers led off by stage-setting,

Below is the chart for June 11 from that entry.  It shows these twin dispositions that brought chaos from Monday June 10 through Wednesday June 12, Let's see what happens today through Wednesday. Unless the planets have followed much of the U.S. in abandoning reality, something big is gonna pop.

June 11, 2019

The June 13 The Mars/Rahu Collision did a prediction check -- the Sun's kingship and wealth hammered, Trump's crumbling mind and reputation and a whole bunch of explosive violences.  This last included earth crust events, Mideast tankers attacked and riots.

That entry ended with a cautionary listing of upcoming planetary malevolences -- Mercury afflicted by Mars, the powerful total solar eclipse July 2 the partial lunar eclipse July 16 and Mars transiting into Cancer.  These add to this summer's instability and rock it toward unsteady and finally become shaky.

The June 14 Follow-up Mercury On Mars described the harms done to Mercury then.  (Because Mars and Mercury march together all summer, these afflictions to the planet of communications will continue to the fall.)

The June 21 Mars In Cancer introduced Mars' harms in Cancer June 22 to August 8.  Note that Mercury is also transiting Cancer in tight orb with Mars.  With Cancer being the eighth house of turmoil in the U.S. chart, This is a miserable combination bringing fear of the unknown, fear of foreigners, business reversals, problems with/for government officials and catastrophes which include tropical storms.  As for Trump, Cancer is his twelfth house of loss, where his Saturn and Venus are in early degrees.  So, Mars will pounce on these planets of open and hidden enemies, disputes, career and courage. Expect Trump to begin to face huge headwinds.

The June 26 Mars In Cancer & Solar Eclipse explained the July 2 total solar eclipse hits the U.S. Jupiter,

This eclipse also hits Trump's Mercury --the mind, reputation, communications, goals, friends, groups and children.

The June 28 Fighting words for a new Gilded Age -- Democratic candidates are sounding a lot like Teddy Roosevelt is by definition another step forward into the Second Progressive Age.  That is fueled by this spring/summer/s instability to unsteadiness and finally shakiness.

Just after the July 2 solar eclipse on the U.S. Jupiter the self), major earthquakes hit California July 5 and 6.  So, we've gone from instability to unsteadiness and finally to actual shaking.  Thanks subscriber CL Morgan for this comprehensive global listing,

There's also been volcanic activity -- in Yellowstone, Alaska and Italy, Watch Italian volcano unleash violent explosion.  And there is tropical storm activity in the northern Gulf of Mexico. A Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm Might Form in the Gulf of Mexico Next Week. Here's What We Know Now.

Mars is fast approaching the U.S. birth chart Rahu in Cancer -- calamity.  By mid month Mars will be within firing distance of Rahu. This reinforces the hurricane possibility.

Also, Mercury will go retrograde in two days -- July 8 -- and remain tight with Mars.  This is negative for all communications, business, the U.S. economy and Trump's mind.  As Nancy Pelosi said, he's self-impeaching.  As stresses and setbacks continue for Trump, with an already over-stressed mind, expect his words and behavior to become outrageous to the point of being impeachable.

Finally, although the partial lunar eclipse on July 16 is not strong, and it doesn't hit any planets in the U.S. chart or Trump's chart, it is one day before Robert Meuller testifies before Congress.  As the eclipse darkens the Moo, the sky becomes dark too, revealing the stars. Thus, eclipses not only block but also reveal.

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Doug Riemer

Consider Hiding Under The Bed

With Hurricane Barry, Jeffrey Epstein's own hurricane, more earthquakes and even more craziness from Trump, well, all these karmas and more were discussed in this July 6 entry about predictions made in June.

Take a look on the web.  It's easier to read than the email I sent you.

And consider hiding under the bed.:-)

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Doug Riemer

Tomorrow's Lunar Eclipse

Tomorrow, July 16, is the partial lunar eclipse.  It will be maximum in the U.S. mid afternoon. The eclipse will not be seen in North America, but will be otherwise visible across the globe.

Lunar eclipses are not as potent as ones of the Sun.  And this one, being partial and weak at the edge of Sagittarius at 29:56 degrees, is of little merit by itself.

However, the Moon itself is very frail for these factors, as well as being conjoined with mystical Ketu and restrictive Saturn.   Thereby, the lunar emotional and perceptional mind is weak and fragmented -- leading to irrational actions.

Further, the Moon swims here in a turbulent sea with the troublesome Saturn/Ketu conjunction and mental Mercury retrograde with a very angry Mars.  Beyond this, notice that Venus is nearly on top of Rahu -- the head-of-the-dragon eclipse point, close to the hot Sun and aspected by Saturn.  So the planet of love, compassion and vehicles is triply injured.  That Rahu is flying machines suggests problems with airplanes, rockets, drones..... Certainly too as the Moon and Venus are the female planets, women are a focus.

The best thing to do is stay quite and carefully observe your surroundings to avoid conflicts -- especially with many folks being so off balance.  Try to be nice to yourself, and women too, to uplift Venus' joy and peace of mind.

July 16 Lunar Eclipse

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This Mercury retrograde (July 8 to August 1) bewilders.  Mercury the intellect is weakly retrograde and under fire by an aggressive Mars.  This makes Mercury nervous, confused, disorganized -- with communications hindered.  Since these planetary karmas are global, they steer conflicted world events and trends, as well as your own personal experiences.

If Mercury were in a comfortable disposition, processing this summers's and seemingly unending dramas would be manageable.   But, with this weak Mercury, the information barrage overwhelms.  And that things from the past pop out in Mercury retrograde can be further unnerving.

The chart below for today does show, however, some easing off. Mercury is backed away from Mars, taking some pressure off. The hot Sun, however, is on top of Mercury, which blinds the planet of also the nervous system and communications.  But Mercury is used to the hot Sun -- which can also bring mental brilliance.

Venus (females) has most fortunately passed Rahu -- the planet of dark skinned foreigners.  The Squad situation makes you feel queasy -- like when on a boat in a rough sea or driving over road kill.

Transits July 21, 2019

Saturn, of course, remains with Ketu -- through the fall.  It's a difficult combination but with a singular commonality.  These are both spiritual planets.  Saturn detaches from the world and Ketu is disinterested in it.  Some religious fanaticism karma is there. Frustrations with carrying out plans that fail is an issue because Saturnian plans can be broken up by Ketu, and also then, fiery Ketu causes Saturn to lose his vaunted patience. Too, chronic illness, especially bones, teeth and joints, tend to flare up now.   Earth crust events remain an issue.  This however can be a purifying karma, even as it is abrupt, powerful and damaging. Consider,

Because it's Saturn's essential purpose to temper the soul, it attacks our weak points to drive us to maturity.

Saturn is the destroyer and creator. It destroys that which is no longer necessary to make room for the new.

And Ketu influences as a righteous God -- caring only to achieve the right thing.  Ketu pushes Saturn to act to demolish the old structures so that new ones can the be created.

The title of this entry is Heat Wave.  There's a pretty good analogy with intense summer weather karmas.  Earlier there were really intense storms and a flooding hurricane, and earthquakes too.  Stuff got beaten up pretty badly.  Those storms have passed and yielded to a Heat Wave.  It's truly uncomfortable, but it's not traumatic. It's like, okay, the flooding is over, and now its really hot. The former is worse than the latter.

So, take it easy. Watch for Saturn inspired lessons, for they are the most durable and meaningful.

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Doug Riemer

It has seemed odd that Robert Mueller has been so reticent since he delivered his Special Counsel report to the Attorney General April 18 of this year.  He has said and written little, and what communications he's offered have been solely to state all the information he developed is in his 448 page report, and he has nothing more to say.

Though known for his few words, this certainly contrasts with statements by others, including James Comey.

Today Mueller finally responds in two hearings before the House of Representatives.  Again, Mr. Mueller sticks strictly with restraining his statements to the report.  In cases in which he did not hide behind his report, Mueller variously claimed the information was confidential because it dealt with still ongoing investigations by others, was outside his purview as Special Counsel.....

And a lot of information is coming out -- even though it is nearly exclusively referencing the report.  When Congressmen ask Mueller questions, they reference pertinent sections of the report, to which Mueller answers with simple affirmatives.  Or when the question falls partially outside the report, he says generally correct.  Of course, bringing the report to the public in this way makes it real -- gives it punch.  And there is plenty of that!

However, pay close attention to Mueller, and you'll note he is not just being careful, reticent.  He's tentative, hesitant, sometimes even confused.  When asked questions, he sometimes responds directly but often has forgotten the information and shuffles through the report looking for the reference.  He asks questions of any complexity to be repeated.  He arranged for his top aide, Aaron Zebley to sit with him at the hearing as a backstop.  And perhaps most provocatively, he looks around and around to identify Congressmen when they begin their five minute turns -- as if his hearing and sight are failing.  Finally, Mueller looks physically worn, tired -- ill. This picture is typical of those taken today.  This guy doesn't look good.

Mueller's birth time is not available but his birth date is, and here's that chart -- showing only the signs where his planets are placed. Notice the three planets -- Mars, Venus and Jupiter -- very close together in Gemini.  There can be some planetary war energy going on between Venus and Jupiter, for they are less than one degree apart.  Further, destructive Mars is very close, which make Mueller an advocate and a warrior but also must cause harm.

However, what's important here is that having three planets within two degrees results in harmful transits hitting all three planets at nearly the same time -- like sitting ducks.  That is what's been occurring since late March, when toxic Rahu transited into Gemini in his typical backwards motion.  Thereby, Rahu started attacking Mueller's Jupiter, Venus and Mars within weeks.  At the same time, Saturn, the planet of death, is directly opposite in Sagittarius with Ketu, from where it throws a mean aspect to Gemini -- and hence transit Rahu -- as well as Mueller's three birth chart planets.

The transit wheel for today -- where the planets are in today's skies -- is below and shows these transit placements. The inner wheel is Mueller's birth chart and the out wheel the transiting planets.

See that Rahu in Gemini Image result for Gemini is just above the Mars, Venus, Jupiter combination.  That means Rahu has passed these three planets, wrecking havoc on each.

See Saturn opposite in Sagittarius Image result for Sagittarius next to Ketu. As stated above, ...from where it throws a mean aspect to Gemini -- and hence transit Rahu, as well as Mueller's three birth chart planets.  So, both Rahu and Saturn have been attacking Mueller's Mars, Venus, Jupiter combination.

Mueller states early in the Intelligence Committee hearing, and I paraphrase, The report has important information about serious problems, which I hope is used, and will be used, in the future to protect the country. This makes simple sense considering Mueller responds only to questions answered in the report because he is very ill.

I don't know the nature of any illness. It could be cardiac, cancer...... But whatever it is, this great American warrior and servant of the people has made his report his legacy.

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Doug Riemer

Celestial Wheel entries in May and June predicted Trump is losing his mind and his reputation.  This is primarily due to mental Mercury and the fifth house of the mind being so afflicted this spring/summer.  Note that Mercury also symbolizes reputation.  The listing below shows both the repetition of these predictions and specific karmas.  (I'm also including this listing because the fog of Trump's chaos makes remembering events difficult.  Plus, Mercury's current retrograde confuses.)

May 2  "Again, the economy is at risk, and so is Trump's mind, and his reputation."

May 23  "Saturn/Ketu in his fifth house of the mind dulls and slows mental functions -- plus bring big plans that shatter."

May 26  ..."sooner or later the Republicans must stand up to Trump and throw him out -- like they finally forced Nixon out. And that could happen this summer."

June 10  "...his mind and reputation are under tremendous pressures."

June 13  "And looky here at Trump's crumbling mind and reputation."

June 26  "While it's impossible to anticipate how the future will unfold in this cauldron of malefic energies, the world will be a different place by fall.  Certainly disasters and scandals in the U.S., plus Trump's increasingly frenzied mind and demand for control, will result in significant harms Trump's presidency has so far escaped despite his rhetoric and aggressions."

July 6  Mercury will go retrograde -- July 8 -- and remain tight with Mars.  This is negative for all communications, business, the U.S. economy and Trump's mind.   ...As stresses and setbacks continue for Trump, with an already over-stressed mind, expect his words and behavior to become outrageous to the point of being impeachable."

The second sentence of this entry used the word primarily to describe Trump's karmic challenges -- being mental for Mercury and the fifth house.  There are other planetary karmas, for there are many planets twirling through the zodiac of signs and houses.  (For example, that Jupiter and Saturn are retrograde weakens them, which weakens their ability to protect the rest of the solar system and Trump's potency.)

Another primary karma is the total solar eclipse of July 2.  The June 26  entry also explained,

It has often appeared that Trump's efforts have been totally failing -- the media reports once again a victory, though this is often a hyped up claim or even a total lie.  (The recent claim that Guatemala has agreed to be a safe third country, forcing immigrants to apply for asylum there. is at best questionable and won't hold.)  So Trump continues to ride an incoming tide of support from his base, insulating him and making fellow Republicans his political vassals.  And objections from around the country, even the globe, just bounce off him.

However, it appears that Trump's current attack on Congressmen Elijah Cummings -- and his Baltimore home and district -- appears to have finally turned that tide against him.  The TV and internet media report at broad-based rage against this horrible racism, Cumming District is a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.  The Nazis used the word infested to justify their genocide of 11 million non Aryans.   Perhaps because it comes on the heels of Trump attacking the Congressional squad of four young brown women, this attack is simpy too much.  It sounds like the nation is finally saying enough is enough -- again like Nixon.

Clarity on this issue is not yet here, however, for Mercury won't end retrograde until August 2.  And when it does, Mercury will be in a very weak sign edge position between Gemini and Cancer.  So continue to take it easy with your public concerns for a while yet and wait for the clear air of truth to blow away Trump's fog of chaos.

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Doug Riemer