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Comments for the week beginning March 19, 2007
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Written by Raymond Merriman   

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After the first wave down ended the prior week right on our critical reversal date of Monday, March 5, stock markets around the world tried to battle back last week. On Wednesday, several indices sold off again amidst fears of problems associated with sub-prime loans. Some indices took out the lows of the prior week, and others held slightly above it, for a possible case of intermarket bullish divergence. If so, we could expect this coming week to see higher prices.

In Europe, the Swiss Index fell to a new low for this move last week, but the others did not – although the German DAX and London FTSE came very close to the lows of March 5.In the Pacific Rim, all three markets (Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong) held above their lows of March 5 on last week’s decline. Yet none closed that bullish. In the America’s, the Bovespa of Brazil and Merval of Argentina held the prior week’s lows, But such was not the case in the USA, where the NASDAQ Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average took out the lows of March 5, but then bounced back slightly by the end of the week.

The most exciting markets last week were the currencies, where the Euro soared towards its all-time high of a couple years ago. But Gold and Silver languished for most of the week until Thursday, when they too suddenly caught fire. This is in accordance with heliocentric Mercury about to enter Sagittarius next week, which has a decidedly more bullish relationship for currencies and precious metals than usual

Short-Term Geocosmics

This should be a very active and exciting week. First, the solar eclipse occurs Monday, and in exact square to Pluto at the Galactic Center. As stated last week, “…the solar eclipse of March 19 forms an exact square to Pluto, planet of terrorist threats and worries about debt and taxes. At the same time, Uranus will be in conjunction to the North Node of the Moon, indicating still a period of unexpected events, possible hysteria, and even the threat of high winds, earthquakes, and electrical blackouts or computer failures.” At the same time, heliocentric (as seen from Sun) Mercury enters Sagittarius (March 19-30), which is usually a time of dramatic price behavior too in most markets. Some markets (like metals and currencies) will rally strongly at first, and then plummet just as sharply before it is over. Others may do the opposite. And all the lunar signs next week point to short-term reversal in precious metals and stocks (two or three strong swings in each), as demonstrated in both our books titled The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing Vol 4: Solar-Lunar Correlations to Trading Reversals, and The Sun, The Moon ,and the Silver Market: Secrets of a Silver Trader. Also next week, transiting Mars will begin its translation over the Saturn-Neptune opposition and Jupiter-Saturn trine, March 22-25. This suggests a repeat of themes that were present around February 28 (the stock market began its plunge on February 27). This also pertains to Crude Oil, which has been falling steadily since it passed 62.00 on February 27. It was down below 59.00 intraday on Friday, sol we look for another reversal here to start in the next week.

On the mundane front, all of these signatures do not bode well for peace, especially the Mars-Saturn opposition of next Thursday. To the contrary, they imply heightened tensions in the world, with possible threats of combat where many lives may be in danger through the end of the month.

Long-Term Thoughts

The world, and the United States, continues to struggle with the themes of the Saturn-Neptune opposition, a 36-year cycle of distrust, feelings of deception, and ethical lapses  which usually results in the ruination of careers of those who become scapegoats for others in positions of power. It is not a “nice time,” when people get along easily. Instead it is a time when people tend to find fault in others, and exaggerate it, as if they are people of very bad character. At the same time, people began to crave for honesty and trust more and more. A poll reported by the Associated Press on March 8 found that the number one issue with voters in the U.S.A. right now was…. honesty. “55% of voters surveyed consider honesty, integrity, and other values of character the most important qualities they look for in a candidate.”

They didn’t get much good news in this department last week as U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez “…fought mounting pressure to resign… (when) emails between White House aides and (his) chief of staff show an orchestrated effort to fire several U.S. attorneys, counter to Mr. Gonzalez’s previous assertions that the firing weren’t instigated by the White House,” according to Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal Another lie? Or how about Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal report that February’s budget deficit for the Federal Government hit a record $120 billion (but tax receipts and outlays also hit a record). Politicians in the U.S.A. still can’t stop spending.

The problems with trust and honesty do not plague just the Republicans, or just the Americans. The character “attack squads, and the violators are too. The problem this creates is one of universal distrust of anyone in power, for no one is certain what information is true, and what is exaggerated and designed to harm one’s opponents. Consequently this creates a rather “paranoid” environment, which is a classic expression of Saturn and Neptune in conflict.

Saturn and Neptune also rule ice and water, and indirectly (or directly) temperature. Friday’s Wall Street Journal reported “This winter has been the warmest on record globally with temperatures 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit above the average since 1880.” Hmmmm… I wonder if this corresponds with a “meltdown” in the stock market as we near the end of the time band when the 4-year cycle trough is due, and in which the probability of a 20+% decline remains above 85% from our historical studies. With last week’s low, the DJIA was down close to 8% from its high of February 20 - Almost halfway there.

Announcements

The next “MMA Cycles Report ” and “MMA Japan Markets Cycles Report ” will come out this Monday-Tuesday. These reports come out every three weeks to subscribers of these reports. The “MMA Cycles Report” (Monday night by email) is our market advisory report for traders of the U.S. stock indices, T-Notes, Gold, Silver, Euro, Swiss Franc, Grains, and Crude Oil. The “MMA Japan Cycles Report” covers the Nikkei, Dollar/Yen, and JGB Bonds, and comes out Tuesday afternoon.

If you are an active short-term trader, there may be no better time than now to subscribe to our Weekly or even Daily Market Reports with short-term trading recommendations . It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis. These reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Swiss Franc, Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, T-Notes, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Soybeans, Gold and Silver. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information call our offices at 1-248-626-3034.

I will also be at “The Blast” an astrology conference in Sedona, Arizona, March 28-April 2. This conference will feature many of the newest “young” astrologers, along with a couple of “young elders” like Rob Hand, Dennis Harness, Gloria Star, Robert Blaschke and myself. Coordinated by Moses Siregar, this conference will also be the site for the ISAR (International Society for Astrological Research) annual meeting, of which I have served as President since 2002. The public is welcomed to attend, and meet the wonderful people who direct this organization. For more information on this unique and very affordable seminar, please go to http://theblastastrologyconference.com.

The newly revised The Sun, The Moon, and Silver Book: Secrets of a Silver Trader , is now out! This is a book that you will use as a reference guide for…many, many years. It identifies all the key Sun-Moon combinations that have a higher (and lower) than expected probability of correlating with 4% or greater reversals in COMEX Silver. It also identifies “Big Range Days” – those days in which the range of Silver is most likely to be 3.5% or more of the price of Silver, which is a great tool for day traders. This book fulfills the dream of all traders: high probability winning trade possibilities, with minimal market exposure. It is that “extra edge.” And Silver is a great market to trade now. The cost is $125.00.
 

Announcements

The monthly MMA Cycles Report and its companions – the MMA Japan Cycles Report and MMA European Cycles Report – will come out this week, Monday and Tuesday, via posting on our web site, and attachment via direct emails, for subscribers. This report covers our longer-term analysis of the U.S. stock market, precious metals, crude oil, currencies, Treasury Notes, grain markets, and now GLD and SLV – the ETF’s of Gold and Silver. The MMA Japan Cycles report covers the Nikkei, JGB Bonds, and the Dollar-Yen. The MMA European Cycles Report covers the German DAX, Swiss SMI, and Netherlands AEX, each in English only, and will be available on Wednesday. Go to http://www.mmacycles.com/catalogue/subscription-services/mma-cycles-report/, for further information and subscription.

The DVD of the Denver Workshop on Financial Market Timing is now available!!! This financial markets workshop offers a completely unique and original perspective, integrating 1) Market Timing studies, 2) Price Objective calculations, 3) Technical Analysis, 4) Pattern Recognition studies, and 5) Trend Analysis. The primary focus of this workshop is on Market Timing Studies, particularly Cycles Analysis and Geocosmic Studies, as leading indicators that identify when to anticipate a reversal in all financial markets. Gold and the U.S. stock market are studied in great detail, especially regarding their current status. There is a wealth of timely and valuable information in this DVD, especially pertaining the forthcoming Venus retrograde period (May 15-June 27), the forthcoming Uranus-Pluto square of June 24, 2012, lasting through March 2015, and the important Jupiter correlation to stock market cycles coming up August-November 2012 and March-May 2013. The cost for this 4-hour DVD workshop is $180.00 plus postage. To order, please go to http://www.mmacycles.com/catalogue/multimedia/dvd-of-boulder-workshop-on-financial-market-timing!!!/. Or call Amber at 1-248-626-3034. If you are a trader or investor who appreciates the value of market timing – especially in the next few months – this is a presentation you will not want to miss!

 

June 23: A special 5-hour workshop on “The Gold Market: Forecasting the Future Price of Gold and Silver.” 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Hotel Park Plaza Victoria. Amsterdam, Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam 1012 LG, Netherlands. Sponsored by Schogt Market Timing. This is a special workshop on precious metals you will not want to miss!!! Cost is €345 ex VAT. Subscribers of any MMA reports (trials excluded) receive a 15% discount. For further information, please go to http://www.markettiming.nl/en/producten/workshop-gold-silver, or call 31 (02) 294 415 917, or by fax at 31 (02) 294-415-918 to register for an exciting event in one of the world’s most exciting cities at the most exciting time of the year: the first Uranus-Pluto square will be taking place then, right near the summer solstice! This will be special, and a great opportunity to meet some very impressive market timers who will be present. Register now as seating is limited!

Raymond Merriman’s “On-Line Market Timing Academy” (OLMTA) will offer a pre-training course on “Beginning Principles of Geocosmic Studies for Financial Market Timing,” September 15-16, in Troy, Michigan, at the Management Education Center of Michigan State University. This 10-12 hour course may be attended live, in person, or via webcast televised to your computer. A DVD will be available afterwards as well. This workshop will basically train non-astrologers in the use of reading an ephemeris, the table of planetary positions for any given day. This is essential to anyone who wishes to understand how to find a geocosmic critical reversal date for financial markets. This course (or audit of it) is a pre-requisite for anyone entering the OLMTA market training course, as developed and instructed by Raymond Merriman. The OLMTA two-year training course will begin in March 2013, and will involve 8 weekends of study – 4 weekends each in 2013 and 2014. For more information and registration, please go to www.mmacycles.com (front page, near bottom). We will make announcements as this training program unfolds. The cost for the September 15-16 pre-training workshop is $395.00 ($300 for MMA subscribers). This cost will be deducted from the fee of the two-year training course to those who apply and are accepted into OLMTA by late October 2012.

 

If you are an active short-term trader, or even if you are an investor who likes to keep up with our current thoughts on financial markets, you may be interested in our Weekly or even Daily Market reports with position trading and aggressive trading recommendations. It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis, as I no longer offer personal consultations. These reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, Euro-Yen cash, T-Notes, Crude Oil, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Gold and Silver. Both reports provide trading strategies and recommendations for position traders as well as for shorter-term aggressive traders. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information, go to http://www.mmacycles.com/services, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034. These reports are extremely valuable to those who trade ETF’s (Exchange Traded Funds). In the words of one of our subscribers: “I am really pleased with your recommendations through the Daily and Weekly Trade Recommendations.  I have used them to trade gold and silver stocks in my IRA.  In the last eight years I increased my account from $60,000 to $850,000.  Thanks for your excellent publications.” - Bryden C., Small Business Owner, Illinois.

NEW! Now available Mini-Congress ‘Outlook for 2012’ on CD!!! Recordings of the congress “Outlook for 2012,” held January 21, 2012 in Amsterdam, are now available on CD, with audio and PDFs of PowerPoint slides. All lectures are spoken in English. The following presentations are included on this CD:  “2012 End Time of Dawning” by Irma Schogt (20 minutes);“Happy New Year” by Drs. Karen Hamaker-Zondag (20 minutes , regarding ECB and Federal Reserve Board); “2012: The Center of the Storm” by Antonia Langsdorf (20 minutes, regarding Mayan calendar and astrology); “Forecast for 2012” by Raymond Merriman (1 hour). Total length 2 hours, with PowerPoint slides sent online in a PDF document.  Cost is $55.00 plus postage. Please go to http://www.mmacycles.com/the-news/about-mma/cd%27s-now-available-on-the-forecast-2012-mini%11congress-in-amsterdam,-january-21,-2012/, or www.mmacycles.com for ordering info.

Our new 2012 MMA Catalogue is now out!! You can download this catalogue directly at http://www.mmacycles.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=41&Itemid=63.

EVENTS:

May 24-29, 2012: UAC!!! The world’s largest astrological conference. Taking place at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. Go to www.uacastrology.com. There will be an awesome Financial Track, featuring some of the top Financial Astrologers and researchers in the world. There will be private meeting for MMA on Friday evening on the top floor of the Marriott. If you are interested in attending, please contact us and reserve your space! No cost to subscribers! Otherwise $95.00 to participate.

June 23: Amsterdam. A special 5-hour workshop on “The Gold Market: Forecasting the Future Price of Gold and Silver.” 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Hotel Park Plaza Victoria. Amsterdam, Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam 1012 LG, Netherlands. Sponsored by Schogt Market Timing. This is a special workshop on precious metals you will not want to miss!!! Cost is € 345 ex VAT. Subscribers of any MMA reports (trials excluded) receive a 15% discount. For further information, please go to http://www.markettiming.nl/en/producten/workshop-gold-silver for an exciting event in one of the world’s most exciting cities at the most exciting time of the year: the first Uranus-Pluto square will be taking place then, right near the summer solstice! This will be special. You may also register by calling 31 (02) 294 415 917, or by fax at 31 (02) 294-415-918. Register now as seating is limited!

August 2-6, 2012: Midwest Astrology Conference, in Ann Arbor, MI, Holiday Inn. Pre-seminar workshop on Financial Astrology, Thursday, August 2, with Raymond Merriman. More details soon.

 

September 15-16, 2012: Troy, Michigan. OLMTA – the On-Line Market Timing Academy – will conduct it pre-curriculum introductory workshop on “Basic Principles of Geocosmic Studies for Financial Market Timing.” This will be an introductory course on how to read an ephemeris and how to calculate a critical reversal date. It is open to anyone, but understanding this material is mandatory for anyone entering the MMA mentor-apprenticeship program that will officially start in March 2013. This introductory workshop will be available as a live webinar too. The cost is $300 to subscribers of any MMA subscription report, or $395 to others. For further information, please contact mmacustomerservice@gmail.com or ordersmmma@msn.com.Or go to www.mmacycles.com, and scroll down to the bottom of the first page.

 


Disclaimer and statement of purpose:

The purpose of this column is not to predict the future movement of various financial markets. However, that is the purpose of the MMA (Merriman Market Analyst) subscription services. This column is not a subscription service. It is a free service, except in those cases where a fee may be assessed to cover the cost of translating this column from English into a non-English language.

This weekly report is written with the intent to educate the reader on the relationship between astrological factors and collective human activities as they are happening. In this regard, this report will oftentimes report what happened in various stock and financial markets throughout the world in the past week, and discuss that movement in light of the geocosmic signatures that were in effect. It will then identify the geocosmic factors that will be in effect in the next week, or even month, or even years, and the author’s understanding of how these signatures will likely affect human activity in the times to come. The author (Merriman) will do this from a perspective of a cycle’s analyst looking at the military, political, economic, and even financial markets of the world.

It is possible that some forecasts will be made based on these factors. However, the primary goal is to both educate and alert the reader as to the psychological climate we are in, from an astrological perspective. The hope is that it will help the reader understand these psychological dynamics that underlie (or coincide with) the news events and hence financial markets of the day.

No guarantee as to the accuracy of this report is being made here. Any decisions in financial markets are solely the responsibility of the reader, and neither the author nor the publishers assume any responsibility at all for those individual decisions. Reader should understand that futures and options trading are considered high risk.

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