Forecast Aug 02 - July 03

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Dear Group,

Here are some thoughts for the next 12 months.

doug riemer

 

Tomorrow, July 22, restrictive Saturn leaves Taurus, where is

has been transiting since June of 2000 and wrecking all kinds of

havoc, especially during it's last 5 months in this earth sign.

 

Mars, the planet of war and sex has added its violence and

degradation to Saturn's realism and denials since July 5, when Mars

entered it's fallen constellation of Cancer. Mars exits Cancer

August 19, heralding the ending of dissonant planetary energies

plaguing the world and many individuals since last September and

particularly from March onward of this year.

 

However, by the end of July, Mars' influence will be

considerably lessened, and we can look forward to beginning the task

of rebuilding: lives, families, institutions, businesses and progress

toward peace.

 

Here is the basic situation of the slow moving planets with

Saturn transiting into Gemini: Rahu (an eclipse point and head of a

dragon in Hindu mythology) is alone now in Taurus, supporting wealth

and learning, although Rahu in this 2nd constellation of the natural

zodiac will also stimulate tough, even harsh rhetoric. Ketu (the

other eclipse point and dissolving tail of the dragon) continues in

Scorpio, routing out secrets and stimulating scandal. Saturn, alone

in Gemini in the 3rd house, promotes leadership and also deeply

focused expression, particularly in literary endeavors and material

conservatism. The weakness here is deception. Jupiter's wealth and

wisdom thrive in the 4th house of Cancer, where it is exalted,

bringing economic expansion and renewed faith and ethics. (Comment:

Saturn in Gemini restricts gold and Jupiter in Cancer supports

silver, suggesting the latter metal to be a safe haven.)

 

So, the 4 slow moving planets having significant effects, are

now generally well placed for the next year. What really catches the

attention is that Rahu, Saturn and Jupiter are in the communications

houses - 2nd of speech, 3rd of writing and the 4th of education. This

suggests not just continued telecommunications and computer advances

but also tremendous progress in understanding each other and

resolving problems. Given the brutalities, indecencies and

dishonesties of the recent past, clear thinking and expression will

be needed to grasp the issues and take corrective action.

 

There is one period this winter, however, that will threaten and

perhaps even overwhelm hard-won gains in wealth, peace and

stability. Beginning January 7, 2003, Saturn will retrograde back

into Taurus, rejoining Rahu to precipitate more victimizing. On the

exact same day, Mars will enter Scorpio, joining Ketu, which was the

combination bringing violence on 9-11.

 

An example chart for January 27 is below, showing Saturn again

with Rahu and Mars again with Ketu at the most difficult time.

(Note, the Moon, symbolizing the benefits in life, is sandwiched

between Mars and Ketu that day at 10:14 Am, EST in Scorpio, its

fallen constellation.) While the entire Mars transit through Scorpio

until February 23 is threatening, January 27 can bring a violent

calamity or even the beginning of the invasion of Iraq.

 

The remainder of the year, through July 2003, will again support

the rebuilding process. April and May will be particularly fine

months, for several planets will be in their exhalation

constellations then. Likely violence in January and February thereby

can be quickly quelled in the spring.

 

The other point of concern is President Bush, who will

experience Saturn in his 12th house of loss beginning tomorrow for

the next two years. Bush will be particularly vulnerable until mid

November, and he will be powerless to change his fate. This is not

the prediction of death Western Astrologers offer but rather

suggesting downfall, or at least irreparable damage to his

reputation. Bush is the wild card here, injuring the recovery and

stability through the fall but also possibly negating a war with Iraq

in January February.