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| MMA Comments for the Week Beginning May 10, 2010 |
| Written by Raymond Merriman | |
Review and PreviewThis is for all you astrologers “who have been criticized and hated on, for being different,” for believing differently, as the song goes (“NaNaNaNa: I Walks With God” by Mike Dunn). Financial Astrology works. In fact, nothing works better at identifying short-term market timing opportunities days, weeks, months, and even years ahead of time. Now I am not saying the correlation to every financial market top or bottom is 100%. But via the parameters outlined in the Volume 3 of “The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing, Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles,” the rate of frequency between a geocosmic-based critical reversal date and major reversals in the U.S. stock market is approximately 82%. It struck again, dead-on, with the yearly high of April 26, the exact date of the Saturn-Uranus opposition. On that date, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an intraday yearly high of 11,258. That was not only right on one the most powerful geocosmic correlates to market reversals, but it was also within just a couple of points of an exact 61.8% Fibonacci correction of the prior bear market decline from October 11, 2007 to the low of March 6, 2009. Fibonacci corrections are mathematical calculations that technicians – like myself – use to pinpoint price targets for cycle lows and highs, which will be the subject of Volume 5 of the “Stock Market Timing” series. When used in combination with certain technical and pattern recognition studies, the field of geocosmic and cyclical studies becomes a very powerful toolkit for forecasting market moves. Let me demonstrate, via the market activity of last week. On April 26, the DJIA made its yearly high at 11,258, as stated above. The immediate downside price target from that high, as reported in our various subscription reports, would be 9800-10,200. On Thursday, there was a market glitch triggered by a possible breakdown of trading systems. The market went into free fall and stopped at 9869. That low represented a decline of 1389 points from the high of April 26. There are several astrological lessons that can be derived from this. First of all, “glitches triggered by a possible breakdown of trading systems” refers to two astrological conditions that were in force. Mercury was retrograde (April 18-May 11). Mercury rules things like communication failures, such as errors in orders. The second factor is that Saturn was still very close in orb to its opposition of Uranus. Uranus specifically rules matters like computers and technology, and Saturn has association with loss. Here is a case of huge losses facilitated by a possible breakdown in technology and errors in the correct placing of orders. But let’s back up a bit. This is the 4th of 5 passes of the 45-year year opposition between Saturn and Uranus. The market pattern in each passage has been very similar. That is, in each case the stock market topped out, followed by a sell-off. The first passage was November 4, 2008. That was Election Day, and the DJIA topped out at 9654. Less than three weeks later, on November 21, the DJIA was at 7449, a loss of over 2200 points. The 2nd passage was on February 5, 2009. Once again the DJIA made a crest, this time at 8315 just two trading days later. In less than 4 weeks, the DJIA bottomed at 6470, a loss of over 1800 points. The third passage was not quite as impressive. It took place on September 15, 2009. Most stock indices topped out by September 18, although the DJIA had one more burst up the following week (others indices did not). However, in the next two weeks it fell nearly 500 points to bottom on October 2. And here we are in the 4th passage now. The DJIA made a new yearly high exactly on the date of the opposition, and so far it has fallen nearly 1400 points in less than 2 weeks. What are the odds that this correlation is random? I bring this up because, like many of you who use astrology and know first-hand its value, I get a lot of mail from those who are critical of astrology being of any value as a market timing tool. It may be spot on several instances in succession, but as soon as it fails to pinpoint a reversal in the particular market they trade, the letters start to pour in. It doesn’t matter that the reversal dates were valid in markets they don’t trade, or even in other stock indices throughout the world, or even if it correlated with major political events that change the direction of the world or a nation. The critical reversal date in mid-March, for example, didn’t correlate with a top in the DJIA. But it did correlate with the passage of the Health Care Reform bill, a high in the Euro currency and a low in Grains and Crude Oil. The April 5 geocosmic critical reversal date did not correlate with a reversal from a high in the DJIA, but it was the yearly high in Crude Oil and many stock indices throughout the world including the Japanese Nikkei.
In other markets, Gold is again testing its all-time high last week, trading slightly above $1200, as expected. And the Euro currency fell to 1.2500, which was one of the two long-term price targets given in our reports, even back when it was trading in the 1.5000 range.But the movement in the Dollar against the Euro was nothing compared to the strength of the Yen against the Euro. Everyone talks about the U.S. Dollar as the currency of safe haven. But it was the Japanese Yen that benefitted the most from the troubles in the Euro zone and its currency. Short-Term GeocosmicsWe are now at the end of the three-week Mercury retrograde time band of April 19-May 11. We are also in the May 6-17 time band of heliocentric (not geocentric) Mercury in Sagittarius, when very sharp price moves are usually experienced, as witnessed late last week when this transit began. But last week’s volatility may be indicative of what to expect late this month and next month when the Jupiter and Uranus enter Aries, an astrological condition that will likely have impact on all financial markets through the summer. We may get another dose of this “cosmic stimulus program” the following week when transiting Venus will enter Cancer (May 19), setting off the Cardinal Climax by entering the “grand square” position of the T-square between Jupiter-Uranus, Pluto, and Saturn. The week after that will witness the 20-year opposition between Jupiter and Saturn. It’s all starting to manifest now, and with it will come exceptional trading opportunities in which to make – or lose - a lot of money. Longer-Term Thoughts
“Bubbles are far more dangerous when they are fueled by debt…Indeed, political disunity is often a key driver of sovereign defaults and financial crises. Pre-election posturing and post-election uncertainty routinely exacerbate the challenge of developing a coherent and credible policy response." The book mentioned above contains an abundance of studies on defaults, bankruptcies, hyper-inflation and currency debasement of countries over the past 800 years. The fact is that we are living in one of these financial crises right now. And the study of Financial Astrology indicates that the consequences of many global financial missteps that took place early in this decade may last yet another 5-10 years. The authors are very clear on many of the causes that lead up to these consequences, and what types of policies can counteract them. But let’s just consider the quote given above. Jupiter and Uranus are coming together in Aries, starting late this month and lasting into early September. This is a signature suggesting excessive speculation, which is the cause underlying most bubbles in financial markets. But in this case, Jupiter and Uranus are also in opposition to Saturn, which can pertain to losses as well. In other words, this set up can be a financial bubble (Jupiter-Uranus in Aries), or a financial meltdown, as in a financial panic. Or both, one after the other. Adding fuel to this dynamic is transiting Pluto in Capricorn, in square aspect to the other three planets. As stated numerous times, Pluto pertains to debt. And today, as discussed in so many of these columns, world-wide debt is exploding. Governments around the world are spending much more than they can afford. You saw the results of this policy in Greece last week, but not far behind in similar financial straits may be Portugal, Spain, Belgium, and France. Can we make it through this kind of situation? I don’t know for sure. But I do believe this: whatever fiscal and monetary decisions that will be made during the next six months will likely determine how deep and how long this crisis will last. And history is quite clear on this: if you don’t get your financial house in order, bankruptcy is the result. It is the same for governments as it is for individuals. You need a budget that you can live within, and you need to determine which (spending) programs you can afford within that budget. To enact the spending first – without regard to budget and affordability – is ass backwards and bound to lead to unexpected stresses that one is not prepared for. But then again, doesn’t that sound like Uranus square Pluto (2012-2015), the heaviest aspect within the Cardinal Climax? This doesn’t have to be a disaster waiting to happen if we just get real about putting the horse before the cart. We should know in the next three-six months if we are getting it right. |
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Many of you have asked about DVD’s or CD’s on the “Forecast 2012 Mini-Congress on January 21 in Amsterdam that I participated in. On the program were also three other excellent speakers on the subject: Irma Schogt of Schogt Market Timing in Amsterdam, plus world renowned astrologer Katen Hammaker-Zondag (specialist in the future of the Euro zone and Euro currency) and Antonia Langsdorf, of Cologne, Germany, who wrote “The Eye of the Storm,” a best-selling rendition about the year 2012 from the point of view of Mayan schools and astrologers. These recording will soon be available through Irma Schogt. We will announce when they will be available, probably within the week. You check in with us next week, or contact Irma directly at www.markettiming.nl.
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Copies of the printed version of Forecast 2012 are still available. There will be no additional printings, so when they are gone, they are gone. This year’s book is 200 pages – our largest ever – and packed full of information about the economy, USA Presidential election, social and economic trends, and of course, financial markets with their all-important three-star critical reversal dates (the one and two-star reversal dates are covered in the MMA Cycles Report, as well as weekly reports). For further information, please go to the front page of our web site at www.mmacycles.com, Or call us at 1-248-626-3034.
The E-Book version of the Forecast 2012 Book is now out as well in two different formats. The first is our own version, which contains both the text and the calendar-ephemeris for 2012. The cost for this is $55.00, or $35.00, depending on whether you also ordered the printed version too. The second is through Apple iTunes, which covers iPhone 4 and 4S, and the iPad, and also Amazon.com Kindle. The cost is $39.99. It does not contain the advertisements or the planetary calendar and ephemeris in the back. You can now order it if you have an email address registered via one of these 9 countries (USA, UK, Australia, France, Canada, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain). Just go to iTunes, and then “Library,” then “Store,” then in the field titled “Search,” type in “Forecast 2012” or “Raymond Merriman” (without quotation marks). Or, go to http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/raymond-merriman/id408289861?mt=11.
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Events:
February 19, 2012: “Forecast 2012 Worldwide Webcast!!!” This is our annual speech to viewers the world over. It will be the latest update on Raymond Merriman’s annual Forecast Book. Utilizing the study of cycles and geocosmic factors, this speech will focus on the current state of the economy, political situation in Washington, DC, and in particular, the financial markets, including: the U.S. stock market, interest rates, the U.S. Dollar, Gold, and Silver. This will be a telecast of the live presentation taking place at the Michigan Education Conference Center in Troy, Michigan on Square Lake Road. The webcast and speech will start at 1:00 PM, EST and last two hours. Cost to participate in the webcast, or to attend in person in Troy, is $45.00. Go to http://www.mmacycles.com/catalogue/multimedia/forecast-2012-live-webcast-february-19,-2012!!!/ for more information.
March 1 and 3, 2012: Hong Kong. “Forecast 2012” on Thursday, March 1, and a full day intensive on “Financial Market Timing” on Saturday, March 3, with emphasis on Gold, Silver, Currencies, and Equity Markets for 2012. Organized by Earlthorn.Com at the Excelsior Hotel, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Contact Teresa Wong at 852-2529 1211 (phone), or by e-mail at earlthorn@hknet.com. A special 90-minute private meeting with MMA Subscribers will follow the workshop on March 3. You must reserve your space for this meeting with MMA.
March 9-11, 2012: The 12th Annual Balkan International Conference, Belgrade, Serbia. Featuring a pre-seminar workshop with Raymond Merriman. For further information on this fantastic gathering, contact www.keplerunited.org. +381-11-267-31-92 or email info@keplerunited.org.
April 19 and 21, Boulder, Colorado. “Forecast 2012” with Raymond Merriman, plus a workshop on “Financial Market Timing,” focusing on equities and precious metals. Sponsored by ROMA. For more information and registration, contact dralagifts@msn.com. Once again, a private meeting for MMA subscribers will follow the workshop.
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 or Sunday evening on the top floor of the Marriott.
June 23: Amsterdam. A special 5-hour workshop on “The Gold Market: Forecasting the Price of Gold” Details to be announced shortly, but mark your calendars 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!
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 14-15, 2012: San Diego: Lecture on world economy and national election, and then a workshop on Financial Market Timing. More details shortly.
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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.
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