Comments for the week beginning July 10, 2006
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Raymond A. Merriman ©
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The rally off the lows of June 13-14 three-star critical reversal date continued through much of the past week. Many equity markets throughout the world reached their highest levels since the June lows, between Tuesday and Thursday of last week, which fits with the Jupiter signatures that were in effect June 30 (Sun trine Jupiter) and July 6 (Jupiter stationary direct). As the Jupiter effect waned, so did the stock markets. Several declined on Friday, July 7. Gold and Silver rallied all week, making new post-low highs on Friday. That also fits well with astrology, for on Friday the Moon was in Sagittarius (the “Sagittarius Factor”), which is oftentimes a high for precious metals and currencies, followed by a reversal back down. How far these markets pull back will tell us much about the real underlying trends to these markets. If the declines are only corrective in nature, they will be followed by a resumption of the recent rallies.Short-Term Geocosmics:
Typical of Mercury retrograde (July 4-29), many financial markets just flip-flopped back and forth all week. This was a reflection of the quickly changing sentiment about future interest rates, especially in the United States . First everyone thought that rate hikes were over. Then by mid-week, sentiment changed and it was believed they would continue. Then on Friday they flip-flopped again, believing the FED really will pause now. Sentiment will probably change a few more times before Mercury turns direct, for this is a period when conflicts and mixed messages abound. As stated last week, “This is a period when mixed signals are frequent, causing markets to flip-flop every 1-4 days. It is also a time when support and resistance areas are not very reliable, nor are any “buy” or “sell” signals from the study of technical analysis. Fundamental analysis tends to suffer even more during these periods. It is a time of “fake outs” more than “break outs.” And hence we do not give many recommendations for position trading. It is a time that may be more favorable for day trading, or a good time to take a vacation.”
Long-Term Thoughts:
President George W. Bush and the United States both celebrated their birthdays last week. But the big fireworks took place half way around the world as Korea test launched several missiles over the Sea of Japan, including one long-range missile that supposedly could have the possibility of striking the United States . The long range ballistic missile was a dud, in accordance with the Mars in opposition to Neptune aspect on July 5. As stated last week, “In a mundane context, this represents a period when aggression (Mars) and passivity ( Neptune ) are about equal in force (passive aggressive). Think of it as an effort with much hope and hoopla that loses its energy once it starts.” In this case, it took all of 40 seconds to lose its energy. Still, it brings up a question I am often asked: “How much time do we have?”In the study of astrology, there are probably three major planets that correlate with the possibility of massive destruction and threat to a large number of human lives. They are Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto. Right now – actually from mid-2004 through mid-2006 – these three planets have been involved in a cosmic dance, as discussed in our Forecasts for 2006 book. >From June 2004 through June 2005, Saturn was in a waxing sesquiquadrate (135 degrees) to Uranus and a waning quincunx (210 degrees) to Pluto. From September 2005 through 2006, they reversed. Saturn moved to a waxing quincunx to Uranus and a waning sesquiquadrate to Pluto. These are considered minor “discordant” aspects, where there is a strong sense that something is not right and needs corrected, but nobody knows exactly what to do about it. It is like being between a rock ( Iraq ) and hard place ( Korea ). The danger is to do something just for the sake of appearing to do something, without a well-thought out plan about the consequences.And the danger is that these same three planets in this cosmic dance are moving steadily forward to an even more significant relationship with one another. In late 2008 through 2010 (to some extent, event through 2012-2014 as Uranus will square Pluto), each will move in to a cardinal sign and form a powerful T-square. The fact that they move from mutable signs (change) to cardinal signs (new directions) is of great concern itself. But the fact that they do so while in “hard aspect” to one another implies that – once again – humanity is on the verge of a major shift in direction. The world will not be the same again, much like what happened in 1965-1967, 1988-1993, and then again in 2001 when similar celestial “climaxes” took place (we will refer to this one as the “Cardinal Climax”). As a frame of reference, we can look back to the last time these same three planets formed a T-square to one another, and we see that it was in 1930-1931, certainly a time of great collective psychological transformation.In this study, Saturn represents the psychological dynamic of fear and worry. It is defensive in nature, preferring to stand still, resist and guard the “old,” rather than to start new things. Uranus is the opposite. It is revolutionary and geared to “shake up” the old foundation. Saturn is very logical and conservative, whereas Uranus is more irrational (or brilliant and genius) and liberal. When they come together, or in opposite parts of the heavens (as seen from Earth), old structures give way to new movements. Governments fall and new boundaries are formed. This happens approximately every 22.5 years, about the same cycle periodicity as sun spots. But then Pluto joins the mix, squaring both Saturn and Uranus. Pluto’s dynamic has to do with transformation, oftentimes brought about by a life-altering decision or situation. In terms of world equity markets, this promises to be the culmination of a very long-term cycle. In terms of mundane and political events, this promises also to be a time of significant transformation.
But in answer to the question, “How much time do we have?” I’d say until about then. Either we solve this crisis at that time (or before) and start a new uphill cycle of world peace, or else we could plunge headlong into one of the most terrifying periods in the history of Humankind. There really is a choice. But it can’t be done without dialogue and effective communication between all parties (Saturn at its worst will not communicate). It can’t be done within the context of threatening one another (Pluto at its worst). It can’t be done by continuing the development and invention of new weapons of mass destruction (Uranus at its worst). With Uranus in Pisces (through 2011), there is the hope that innovative solutions can be found if opposing parties would just come to the peace table and work on it. As former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said a few months ago, “The only impediment to world peace is the political leaders of the world.” I think (and hope) he meant “some political leaders of the world.” I think many political leaders want peace, but consistent with the discordant aspects between Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto today, they just may not know how to achieve it. Perhaps it would be beneficial if these world leaders to convene a huge world summit (or two) and make this the only topic on the agenda. Talk to one another and raise the consciousness of people all over the world to solve this crisis. Maybe when Jupiter and Pluto come together next year on the Galactic Center in Sagittarius (December 2007), the urgency will be great enough to try something this bold – and yet logical.Announcements:
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