Most of the world equity indices followed a similar pattern last week. That is, most rallied into the Uranus station on July 1, and then in typical Uranus fashion, they reversed suddenly and sold off sharply lower the very next day, ending the week on a down note. The high of July 1 was not a new high for this primary cycle. It was a secondary high to the one that formed a couple of weeks ago (June 11-12). The low at the end of the week was also not below the low of the prior week, around June 23-24. Thus stock markets continue trading in this range-bound territory near the highs of the past several months, as the second passage of the 13-year Jupiter and Neptune conjunction approaches at the end of this coming week (July 10). As discussed before, investors are in a fog, waiting for something to either confirm their greatest hopes that the economic recovery is indeed unfolding, or their greatest fears that the improving markets and economic conditions of the past four months have been nothing but a mirage. Right now it appears that the hopes and fears are about equally balanced.

THE CARDINAL CLIMAX: 2008-2012
WE ARE HERE

A Review of Past Forecast Book Quotes

As of September 2008, the U.S. and world banking system has officially entered a state of crisis. This economic and banking crisis will likely bring about the end of an era, and lead to an immense transformation of not just the banking and financial community, but almost every aspect of the human experience (political, social, cultural, etc).

Astrologers throughout time have often been asked: “Did you predict this?” In current times, these same questions come from an uneducated, uninformed, and misinformed society that places astrologers incorrectly into the gamut of entertainment and fortune-telling. The fact is that Astrology is a very complex and serious study that takes years to understand and an uncanny judgment in order to apply to current times. When done correctly, Astrology becomes a very valuable tool for society in understanding the times we are living in, and forecasting the future times ahead.  Please notice that I use the word “forecasting,” not “prediction.” That is because in its proper use, Astrology is a forecasting tool. It outlines the likely conditions ahead, not the inevitable outcome, as a prediction would. True astrologers understand that the outcome of anything must involve choice, and choice is an aspect of free will. Astrology, and the Astrologer, is thus a “choice revealer,” not a “choice maker.”

But in answer to the question, “Did anyone in Astrology forecast (predict) the current banking and economic crisis?” … the answer is yes, probably many astrologers forecasted this period of crisis. Many astrologers could have forecasted this period as being critical to Humanity in many ways, by simply looking at an ephemeris of the planetary signatures that were to be in effect 2008-2012, and even into 2015.

MAJOR GEOCOSMIC SIGNATURES OF 2009-2010:
SATURN REALITIES,
JUPITER AND NEPTUNE HOPES

(Excerpt from Forecast 2009, written November 2008)

 As prominent as Pluto in Capricorn is as the center of the Cardinal Climax involving Saturn and Uranus, so too is Saturn important as the one planet making an exact opposition to Uranus and square to Pluto in 2009-2010. Saturn is not only strong because it alone makes these exact hard aspects to the other two planets over the next two years, but also because it rules Capricorn, and thus disposes Pluto. Therefore an understanding of the dynamics of Saturn is necessary in order to get an accurate picture of what lies ahead for the world, both politically and economically, in 2009-2010. It is very much “All about Saturn.”

 Saturn is one of the most complex planets to understand in the study of Astrology. There are more psychological concepts associated with Saturn than any other planet – concepts such as repression, guilt, inadequacy, fear, denial, parental, restrictive, limiting, and punitive, to name just a few. Its nature is to contract, as opposed to Jupiter, whose nature is to expand. As a personality, it is self-sufficient, controlling (in control, or self-controlled), demanding of perfection and exactness from others, and a rule-maker. It sets goals and develops plans to accomplish those goals. And once those goals are defined, it takes on responsibility and accountability of itself and others until those objectives are achieved. It knows it can succeed if it sticks to a well-thought out plan, and works hard to finish in a timely fashion. It fears it will fail if the plan is changed before the task is completed. Therefore Saturn is not very adaptive to changing conditions once a plan has been made, and the process of executing the plan has begun. To the contrary, Saturn can be very inflexible and intolerant of changes to this plan. It is said to rule the Establishment, the status quo, and has great respect for tradition and rules. Likewise it is hard to attain respect or trust from people who are Saturn-types until you prove yourself as one who is reliable and competent. Along these lines, Saturn puts much emphasis on the value of honor, truthfulness, and integrity. A person who says what he means, and does what he says, is considered honorable in the judgment of Saturn. And Saturn is very judgmental, although in his eyes, he is also very fair.

 But nothing comes easily when Saturn is in the forefront. Every gain must be earned, and there is no such thing as “luck.” All outcomes are a direct result of actions initiated. Reality is the consequence of what one has done. If one has done “good deeds,” and put forth the proper quality and quantity of effort, then the result will be success. If on the other hand, one has not performed with quality and proper effort, there will not be success. Furthermore, if one has done something inappropriate in regards to completing the project, then (s)he will be caught, and will have to suffer punishment accordingly for his/her lack of integrity. With Saturn, there is only reward for accomplishing things “the right way,” and there is usually punishment for doing things “the wrong way,” or for failing to accomplish the goal correctly in the agreed upon time.

 This is the kind of psychological climate we will be in during 2009-2010. Big Brother (government) is watching over you, and demanding your cooperation to his rules.

Standing like a huge monolith rising out of the earth in the middle of nowhere, and casting a very long shadow over all the other signatures within the forthcoming “Cardinal Climax,” stands Pluto in Capricorn. This is the initial signature that starts the complex and fascinating cosmic pattern of the “Cardinal Climax,” and it is the last to leave. The principles of these two astrological symbols – Pluto and Capricorn – are intertwined very closely with all the other signatures and patterns in effect between 2008 and 2015, and even into 2020 when Saturn and Pluto return to their 32-37 year conjunction.