February 2006 Forecast

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February 2006 Forecast

 

General

 

Jupiter and Neptune move in unison for several weeks now as the great benefic

slows down ahead of its station. Unfortunately, they form a square aspect for

much of the month so beware of distortions in hopes or higher ideals. For

example, this would not be a good time to take an oath that required an

unequivocal adoption of clear legal principles. Liquids of all kinds may also

be subject to exaggeration or unnatural growth or distribution. We can only

hope this doesn't apply to gasoline prices.

 

Saturn continues to be trined by Rahu (North Node) creating upset and

difficulties for persons or groups based on traditional ideas or social

structures. Muslim and Christian fundamentalists please take note. Problems

with mining will continue to be in the news since Saturn rules things

underground. One interesting feature of the January 29th New Moon in Capricorn

is that it opposed Saturn within two degrees, and closely conjoined Mercury.

This points to a disruption of information, or perhaps a pernicious application

of malefic energy to distort information. Not that there isn't already enough

of that going on these days, but it may play a larger role in all of our lives

this month. I note that the Winter Olympics take place this month in Italy, so

perhaps this configuration might indicate drug scandals or intrigue.

 

The New Moon of February 27th in Aquarius, by contrast, removes the Saturn

influence and replaces it with Uranus -- the planet of shock and change. Given

that Mars is squaring this New Moon while receiving Ketu's destabilizing aspect,

there may be a strong desire for changing the status quo in many facets of life

through March. Expect some civil disturbances and changes in government once

this New Moon kicks in.

 

 

Iran (April 1 1979 00.00 Teheran)

 

The recent troubles with the international community over Iran's nuclear program

can be seen fairly clearly through the transit of Saturn over the exact equal

9th house cusp. Saturn afflicting the 9th house usually means troubles with

foreigners, so this fits nicely. Making that transit even more troublesome is

the fact that Iran is currently running Saturn subperiod. Saturn conjoins Rahu

in the natal chart to make the Saturn transit even more problematic. To add to

the problems, Rahu is also aspecting the Ascendant within one degree at the

moment. Transit Mars is moving into dangerous territory now as it approaches a

simultaneous aspect of the Ascendant and Saturn. This transit is exact around

March 5. I would think an attack on Iran by the Israelis (or perhaps the USA)

would therefore most likely occur near that date, say between Mar 1 and March

12. Mag 4; 60%.

 

Israel

 

Watch for some new difficult plotlines to develop here, especially after Feb 13.

This can be attributed to a variety of factors, not the least of which is the

coming Saturn station on the natal Moon at 11 Cancer (Lahiri). Since this Moon

sits in the unequal 10th house, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that the

Israeli government may undergo further instabilities. The upcoming election may

well produce a stalemate, or at very least a more fractured Knesset than already

exists. Parenthetically, this also does not bode well for Ariel Sharon's

recovery. The period of greatest difficulty is probably after March when the

Moon dasha begins. I also believe that the hardships will involve the

population as a whole. The last Moon subperiod, for example, occurred in 2000

when the 2nd intifada started. The forthcoming Moon period is therefore likely

to produce troubles right away given the presence of malefic Saturn by transit

near the natal Moon. Given the recent election of Hamas

in Palestine, this is a forecast that doesn't need much astrological input.

Mag 4; 75%

 

Canada

 

The new Conservative government under Stephen Harper has only a slim minority in

this Parliament. It seems unlikely that his government can last more than two

years, and I believe will be much briefer than that. The swearing in takes

place on February 6 when Sun conjoins Neptune and Mercury is squared closely by

Mars. These are signatures that are not conducive to stable government. I am

expecting major problems to hamstring this government beginning primarily in

July. The Fall and Winter look especially volatile and there is a good chance

the Conservatives will be forced into another election. Mag 4; 50%. Another

possibility is that the disruptive configuration applies not to the government,

but to the country as a whole. Thus far, I haven't decided if the Fall

affliction pertains to hostilities or hardship affecting Canada or the

government. Hopefully I will come to some conclusion before that time. One of

the two scenarios is very likely indeed. Mag 4; 80%.

 

With the defeat of Martin's Liberal government, the Liberals will be searching

for a new leader with a convention most likely in the Fall. So far there are no

frontrunners although after a look at his untimed birth chart, I think Ken

Dryden has a very good chance of gaining the leadership in early 2007. If the

convention is held then, he would be likely win. Mag 3; 75%

 

Thailand

 

Opposition to the Thaksin government continues to mount with a massive protest

scheduled for February 4th. This is likely to feature some violence given the

presence of Mars on the ascendant and Rahu on natal Mercury in the 12th house of

loss. These political rallies may be the prelude to larger social unrest that

will occur in the next two months as Saturn stations near the natal Moon

(Thailand's Moon is just minutes away from the Moon of Israel). Interestingly,

the chart is running Jupiter-Moon dasha. The last Moon subperiod occurred in

1992 when the similarly unpopular military dictatorship of General Suchinda was

violently opposed by the people. Suchinda was finally removed after an

unprecedented intervention by the King. A violent end to the Thaksin

government is therefore one possible expression of this pattern. The time

around the Mars return of this chart (March 16) appears to be the most important

time.

 

Another repeating theme involves Neptune. Transit Neptune is applying to a

square to the ascendant in the 10th house suggesting suffering to the government

or leaders. P3 Neptune is contraparallel P3 MC in the next couple months. It

is worth noting that at the time of the 2004 tsunami, P3 MC was also

contraparallel natal Neptune. I’m not suggesting that another disaster

involving water or liquids is imminent, but certainly the illness or suffering

side of Neptune appears to be part of the emerging picture in Thailand’s near

future. In addition the solar eclipse of March 29th, falls opposite natal 6th

house Neptune within one degree.

 

At this point, I can’t say what the most likely outcome will be. Here is a

run-down of probabilities: violent change of government (30%), death or illness

of leader/King (30%), flu outbreak (20%), other event (20%). I mention the King

here because his tertiary progressed Pluto is nearing a station in July-August.

Also, a P3 solar eclipse occurs right around that time as well, just two degrees

from his natal Venus. This is likely to be an intense time for him and given

his advanced years (he is 78), a life-threatening health problem is very likely

in July and August. One persistent puzzle concerns the timing of these two

themes since the first event seems to be too soon to be related to the King

Bhumipol’s health and yet it would fulfill the March symbolism of Neptune

progressions and the Saturn conjunct the Moon. Mag 4; 100%.

 

 

 

 

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