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April 6, 2009

Mars/Saturn Harms

     The March 29 Celestial Wheel predicted that malefics Mars and Saturn in opposition would be destructive and stimulate tension, jealousy, frustration and anger -- ...this week may start out well but promises to be increasingly challenging.  So, take it easy and avoid pushing too hard, even as you may have a lot of energy.  Dealing with Mars/Saturn problems will be very difficult.  That mental Mercury was also weak and afflicted brought extreme urges.

     The sensitive dates were predicted to be March 31 -- April 4.  Tuesday through Saturday.

     The headline-grabbing violence was the April 3 massacre in Binghamton, N. Y. -- At Least 12 Killed In Binghamton.  However, Deadly Rampages Rack the Nation explains that over the weekend, a man in Pittsburgh killed three police officers, and a Washington State shot his five children -- and then himself.  While there are always disturbances somewhere on the globe, the concentration in the U.S. results from transit Mars and Saturn being very harmful in that chart.

     The North Korean rocket launch occurred at 11:30 AM local time April 6, when Mars and Saturn had just passed exact conjunction.  Interestingly, the launch was planned for April 4 but was delayed by bad weather -- another effect of Mars/Saturn.

     These challenging planetary karmas have a global reach which have impacted everyone in one way or another.  So, keep in mind that predictions are valuable to you as well -- that the Celestial Wheel it's about you.   

The Italy Earthquake

    This morning's earthquake outside Rome occurred at 3:30 AM, when Mars and Saturn had already begun separating.  The timing indicator here was the Moon (home), which was approaching Saturn in Leo, opposite Mars. Although this is a terrible disaster, Powerful Italian quake kills many, it would have been much worse if Mars and Saturn were still approaching each other when the Moon entered their destructive energy field.

President Obamas' Tribulations

     The March 26 Celestial Wheel explained how President Obama's planetary cycles changed on March 24 from his great Jupiter/Moon to the hazardous Jupiter/Mars -- Obama's Great Moon Has Set.  This entry referenced predictions made earlier in the February 21 Celestial Wheel, which included, Obama having so many problems to deal with, he won't be able to solve them.

     The Mars/Saturn opposition and weak Mercury have already loaded his plate with international challenges:

     Barack Obama fails to win Nato troops he wants for Afghanistan

     UN Security Council Divided Over North Korea Rocket Launch

     Sunni Fighters Say Iraq Didn't Keep Job Promises

     U.S. Aid Delays in (Mexican) Drug War Criticized

      Domestically, the March 26 Celestial Wheel expressed concern, the big issue -- keeping the country united behind him.  There are all kinds of problems with the economy, and more issues keep surfacing from Bush's botched administration.  This article, Partisan Gap in Obama Job Approval Widest In Modern Era is an early warning that polarization is already creeping back into the American psyche.

Settling Down

     The planets will have settled down by Wednesday, April 8.  Then,  Mars and Saturn will be separated enough to stop causing destructive events.  Mercury will have moved out of its fallen (weak) sign of Pisces and will be strong and sharp in Aries, and the Moon will have moved away from the Saturn/Mars axis.

     We can see this visually in the below Spring-Summer 2009 Timeline, as first published in the March 29 Celestial Wheel.

     Aggressive Mars will conjoin with loving Venus beginning April 17, and combination will harm Venus's wealth, relationship and vehicles, but it will be a short-lived affliction, for these are fast moving planets.

    So, enjoy the benign interval from April 8 to 17.  This doesn't mean that everyone will have wonderful experiences every day -- but rather that it's springtime in nature and for the planets as well.

Spring-Summer 2009Timeline

April 16, 2009

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April 18, 2009

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April 21, 2009

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April 23, 2009

     Below is a fourth subscriber-direct email.  This short and informative method is used because this astrologer is transitioning to a new computer system.  Once the new system is installed, longer forecasting can be composed and posted directly to this website.

April 28, 2009

Continuing Mars/Venus Concerns

     The big topics of the moment are global swine flu and scandals in the U.S..

Swine Flu

     The swine flu has brought global alarm. Some countries have banned pork, even though the flu is not transmitted by pigs but rather by people, U.S. Warns China, Other Countries Not to Ban Pork.

    Too, the U.S. CDC suggests the flu may not be really virulent, as it appears most people recover quickly, and the deaths in Mexico result from many thousands having been infected.  (No one in the U.S. had died from the infection, yet.)  It will take time, however, for CDC and other health agencies to pin down exactly what is happening.  The originating country of Mexico was not was not equipped to monitor the disease.

      A quick analysis of the planetary dispositions in the World Transit Chart doesn't reveal a pandemic but rather a an overreaction.  This results from the continuing Venus/Mars conjunction in Pisces, which the last few Celestial Wheels (above) have examined.  The best explanation is in the April 21 entry.

      It is true, however, that Mars is also infections, which may account for the flu outbreak.  If this is correct, then the flu will continue until Mars/Venus is over June 19.  The May 16, 2006 In-dept Celestial Wheel, The Risk Of A Bird Flu Pandemic, examined charts for the three pandemics in the twentieth century.  The patterns found there are not repeated now.

     The April 21Celestial Wheel further observed,

      To show just how potent this Mars/Venus combination is, a longtime NASCAR fan sent this terrific play-by-play email yesterday,

Scandals In the U.S.

     The April 21 Celstial Wheel ended with the observation, Publicly, expect more scandals across a broad range: finance, real estate, mortgage, civilian government, military, artists/performers and lusty sex.  The prisoner abuse scandal has certainly heated up, and the latest is, Report:  Abuse tactics used to seek Iraq-al Qaida link.  The Mars/Venus conjunction in Pisces is the U.S.hart's fourth house -- deepest feelings and beliefs.  This controversy, then, strikes to the very essence of American culture. 

     U.S.Dasa's (planetary cycles) change today from Mars/Mars to Mars/Rahu, and this volatile brew continues until May 17.  Rahu being in the eighth house of turmoil and secrets, suggests both that there are more hidden crimes, and revealing these will cause an outcry across the nation.  Too, as Mars is desire and anger, head-of-the-dragon eclipse point intensifies both.  The American people will want the guilty parties identified, take responsibility for their actions and be punished under the law.

     G.W. Bush could come under fire for his torture actions after May 3.  Over the next two years, he is vulnerable to being completed discredited, perhaps even charged with criminal activity.  Dick Cheney, the dark power behind the throne, will fight on, but a calamity seems certain.  His cardiac system is at risk right now.

     Finance is another area targeted for scandal.  See, Day of reckoning at Bank of America.  The still new seven year Mars Dasa for the U.S. chart has already signaled economic problems, which The Celestial Wheel labeled the Millennium Contraction on March 14.  Another quality of this Mars cycle is public protests.  Watch for these to mount as greedy bankers continue to demand huge bonuses, After Off year, Wall Street Pay Is Bouncing Back.  Their sense of entitlement is absurd and insults the people -- especially those who've lost their jobs or have to take pay cuts.

How Mars/Venus Affects You

     Everyone is drawn into the swine flu and scandals issues.  Also, where Mars/Venus are in your chart indicates areas of stress.  For this astrologer, Mars/Venus is in his sixth of expenses and appetite.  Fraudulent charges have hit his bank account, requiring immediate action.  Also, last evening's one broiled burger turned into three, and the stomach is still protesting this afternoon.  If you have your Vedic chart, look at Pisces, the top left box, to see which house is affected.  If you're befuddled or worried about events in your life, recall VedicPredictiveAstrology.com reduced fees for new clients by 20% in February and added the thrifty Chart Check for continuing clients.

     The lesson of course, is moderation in all things.

     One way good way to use up the Mars/Venus energy is gardening.  Mars is agriculturalists (farmers) and Venus is plants, notably flowers and especially roses.  Gardening diverts destructive passion into productive work that calms.  If you have to do some weeding, pretend the weeds are bank executives or members of G.W. Bush's We don't torture administration.  You'll clear them out in no time, and feel better for it!