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MMA Weekly Comment for the Week Beginning May 12, 2008

Important Note: Due to the UAC conference taking place next week, there will not be a weekly column. As I will not return until May 24, the next report may not be available until Sunday, May 25, the day before the Memorial Day Holiday.

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 Financial Astrologers continued to learn valuable lessons last week.

 The prior week, many stock indices rallied into the Saturn stationary direct date of May 2. Normally one would expect to see markets declining into that time frame, and indeed many markets did, like precious metals. But not stocks. Most equity markets rallied to form a cyclical crest within three trading days of May 2, and then sold off into the end of last week as Jupiter turned stationary retrograde. Normally one would expect a rising market to continue up into that signature. But instead, stock indices declined into Friday’s stationary Jupiter. Crude Oil, precious metals, and grains rallied into it.

The important lesson was that Saturn signatures do not always correspond to a low in stock indices. But any financial or commodity market that is declining into a Saturn signature becomes a good candidate to make a bottom and start a rally, as precious metals just did. Conversely, Jupiter signatures do not always correspond to highs. They mark times of reversals.

 The majority of world stock indices we look at topped out in the middle of last week, and then started a decline into Friday. This includes the AEX of Netherlands, DAX of Germany. FTSE of England, Nikkei of Japan, and the Hang Seng of Hong Kong. Others topped out late the previous week as Saturn turned direct, and then declined into this past Friday as Jupiter turned retrograde. This includes the Dow Jones Industrial Average and NASDAQ Composite in the United States, and the Swiss Stock Market Index (SMI).

 In the study of Financial Astrology, Jupiter and Neptune co-rule Pisces, which in turn has domain over crude oil prices. As Jupiter turned stationary retrograde on Friday, Crude soared to yet another all-time high, hitting 126.25/barrel. Everyone is talking about the high price of gas these days – even the politicians. You know the top is close at hand when everyone – including the politicians – starts talking about it. You especially know it is close at hand when pundits start calling for it to double in price. There are four major Jupiter signatures in effect May 8-21. It is a good time frame in which to look for a top, based purely on Financial Astrology principles. Plus the Sun will, square Neptune on May 14. Of course, with this type of momentum and hysteria (another Jupiter emotion), the euphoria and irrational exuberance for Crude can spill over slightly beyond these signatures. But the point is: don’t follow the crowd here… not now.

Short-Term Geocosmics

As stated last week, “Over the next 2-3 weeks, we have four major Jupiter signatures coming up: Jupiter turns stationary retrograde on Friday, May 9, followed by the trine between the Sun and Jupiter on May 12. On May 18 Venus will form a harmonious trine to Jupiter, followed by the long-term sextile between Jupiter and Uranus. As suggested before, the combination of 1) the Federal Reserve Board easing (they reduced FED funds rate again this past week), 2) the $168B stimulus package of tax rebates to American tax payers (the money is being sent out now), and 3) so much money being poured into mutual funds for retirement accounts that was just waiting for a sign to go into stocks, would generate a rally stronger than anyone expected. It’s started. Look for new all-time highs before the end of this summer, maybe even a DJIA above 15,000. It’s Jupiter’s time coming up, and Jupiter is the cosmic Santa Claus.” Well, that euphoria didn’t manifest in stocks last week. It manifested in Crude Oil prices, and it didn’t feel like Santa Clause at all. It felt like panic and hysteria, which are the negative expressions of Jupiter. When stock markets come down into Jupiter signatures, it is usually due to an exaggeration of worries. But then those worries are usually seen as exaggerated either during, or right after, those signatures end.

There are also many Neptune signatures coming up through the end of this month. In addition to Wednesday’s Sun-Neptune square, we also find Venus squaring Neptune on May 20, and both Neptune and Mercury turning retrograde on May 26, Memorial Day. If Jupiter is exuberance, and Neptune is irrational, this period of “irrational exuberance” could continue all during this period, producing the kind of blow-off pattern we are seeing in Crude Oil. It is also interesting to note that Neptune is in a long-term conjunction to both Chiron and the North Node of the Moon. Not only is this a time of irrational exuberance, but it is also a time of heightened emotional sensitivities. People are easily offended or hurt, so be careful what you say, even if in jest. It could be easily misinterpreted and used against you. It can also be time of escapism and denial, related to developing scandals. Just be honest and honorable in all your dealings right now, lest you risk the embarrassment of being “revealed” for hidden motives. I wonder what kind of bogus “intelligence reports” or “leaks” we will see during this time?

Longer-Term Thoughts

 Last week I presented a rather bleak economic outlook for the future. One might wonder: is there no hope via astrology, longer-term? Yes there is, and it is in the field of alternative energy and ecology.

In the study of Mundane and Financial Astrology, energy (and change) is ruled by Uranus (in my opinion). In the next 7 years, Uranus will be involved in very long-term hard aspects to both Saturn and Pluto. Additionally Uranus continues in mutual reception to Neptune through 2011. That is, Uranus is in Pisces (Neptune’s ruling sign), and Neptune is in Aquarius (Uranus’ ruling sign). I think all of this portends a major shift in energy and our primary source of fuel. And I think the next seven years will be every bit as significant in terms of a collective shift in both consciousness and a ‘new economy” as we experienced in from 1993 through 2000, during the Uranus-Neptune conjunction period and the corresponding technology revolution.

As we are forced to shift away from our dependency on “Black Gold” (crude oil), due to high costs, a whole new economy is being born, just like technology underwent in the late 1990’s. This new economy, and its attendant economic opportunities, will be in the direction of alternative energy and fuel sources. It has already started, as is known as the “Green Economy.” We see it spring up everywhere: “Green homes,” “Green communities,” “Green products and foods,” “Green companies,” “Green energy.” But very few people understand that this is an actual shift in economic direction too, and it is producing a host of whole new investment opportunities. It is quite unusual when collective consciousness and awareness coincide with economic and investment opportunities. Here is a time and a chance to put your money to work in something you can believe in that will actually help the planet and masses of people for decades to come. This is the new “Big Bang” and Green Revolution. We are in it, and most of us don’t quite realize it. This is a major renaissance taking place, every bit as powerful as what happened in the late 15th century the last time Uranus and Neptune were in a mutual reception while Neptune and Pluto were also in an 80-year sextile formation. It is in effect again.

This will be the topic of one of my first presentation this week at the UAC conference in Denver, where the largest gathering of professional astrologers in the world in over 30 years will take place. And it will include one of the most impressive lists of Financial Astrologers as well. If you plan to attend, come up and say hello. I expect to come away with many new insights, and I am sure everyone present will as well.

 

Announcements




The “Forecast 2012” webcast will take place on Sunday, February 19, starting at 1:00 PM EST (that’s 6:00 PM GMT or 10:00 AM PST). Via the modern technology of our webinar host, you can log onto this presentation on current markets (both long-term and short-term outlooks) and the political-psychological climate for 2012, in the comfort of your home or office. All you need is a computer with speakers. You can hear the speech and see the live presentation and slide show, complete with the charts as they are being discussed, on your computer screen. The cost for this special event is $45.00. If you are interested in being part of this unique live webcast, just register at the MMA Website (www.mmacycles.com) and scroll down the opening screen for the announcement. Or drop us an email (ordersmma@msn.com) or fax (248-538-5296), or call us at 1-248-626-3034. Instructions to log into this event will be sent upon making reservations. Reserve early (before February 17), for space will be limited.

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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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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