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See my blog for a brief outline of the key upheaval dates from 2012-15 as indicated by seven squares between Uranus and Pluto.   http://www.starwv.com/wordpress/astrology/key-upheaval-dates-2012-15/

NEW!   In my lectures, I’ve been pointing out that the current wave of revolutions, linked directly to the Uranus/Pluto squares, look a lot like the cultural revolutions of the mid 1960s because the squre is the first since the conjunction of the two planets in 1965-6.  The global connector in the ’60s was rock and roll.  Today, the NYT opines:  “The Mixtape of the Revolution.  Rap is at the heart of political protests in Africa and the Arab world.” ….posted 1/30/12

Mars stationing in Virgo on 1/23 indicates aggressive outbursts over details.  The 1st meeting of Eqypt’s 1st democractically elected Parliament in 60 years proved that astrological interpretation perfectly as shouting matches erupted over the initial task of selecting a speaker.  Unfortunately, by the rules of marking the pattern when something starts, that energy is embedded in this Parliament until it is replaced by the next election….. posted 1/24/12.

Florida is the final Republican Presidential Primary that occurs while Neptune is in Aquarius and reason prevails — even a little.    What happens next with Neptune moving into Pisces by Feb 4 and the Age of the Irrational taking hold is frightening to ponder but I would anticipate wild mass sweeps towards one candidate or another for no discernible reason.  posted 1/22/12

Stephen Colbert channeling Herman Cain in South Carolina primary shows how the bogus, hoaxing side of Neptune in Pisces can be used to deliver a meaningful message.  And how many people (maybe Cain?) will not realize it’s a trick….posted 1/21/12

Issues with the London Olympics have already begun.  For months, I’ve been warning about the problems with the late July event: Mercury being retrograde and the middle of the 14 week period of chaos established by the two disruptive Uranus/Pluto squares on June 24 and Sep 19.  Today, it was reported that a London policeman left on a train operational documents related to security, traffic and other Olympic activities….1/17/12

Only two more Presidential Primaries remain in the Age of Reason: South Carolina and Florida.  After Neptune enters Pisces on Feb 4, mass consciousness shifts and strange shifts in the electorate will occur.  Both Mitt Romney and Rick Perry are Pisces so watch the impact on them particularly…..posted 1/16/12

Today’s NYT says: Israel, Expecting Syrian Collapse, Braces for Refugees.  With Neptune moving into Pisces on 2/4 to remain for 14 years, refugees and mass movements of populations will become a major issue.  Boundaries dissolve.  ….. posted 1/11/12

Today’s NYT reports that “experts” believe economic growth currently underway will slow in 2012.  Jupiter in Taurus says slow growth until the first week in June and then the summer from Hell rips it all apart.  Be smart.  Invest only in what is productive and lasting….posted 12/22/11

Speculation that Kim Jong II was murdered is not implausible according to the stars.  With Neptune exactly opposing Saturn in NK’s chart, lies and deceptions about the “father” are extremely likely.  One thing is certain, the true situation is not as it appears to the outside world…posted 12/21/11

Kim Jong II dies in North Korea; US gives up control of South Korean military after 50 years in early April.  Unification of the country is in the stars in 2012, sooner rather than later…posted 12/19/11

Mercury retrograde adds two more disputed elections to its list of what will eventually be overturned, or at least be permanently challenged: Congo and Russia….posted 12/10

The essence of Neptune in Pisces for political reality is…unreality.  Action by slogan is a hallmark.  The “Occupy” movement; “we are the 99%,” and now in Russia “party of swindlers and thieves.”  If you want to rule the world in the next decade or so, start working on a good slogan…. posted 12/10

“Isolating Syria, Arab League Imposes Broad Sanctions”  in today’s NYT.  Watch for Mercury retrograde to get this reversed. Also impacted by pesky Mercury: “Long Lines Form as Egyptians Vote in Historic Election”…..posted 11/28

Syria in total chaos and transformation through most of 2012 and early 2013…..posted 11/23

Military probably toast in Egypt soon; Saturn return from Nassar military coup in 1953 which is the thread to today’s country was exact in Sep.  As for Cuba and gradual changes there — by 2013, Communist system disappears and South Florida hears a giant sucking sound as all that Cuban money goes home.  Smart young Cuban/Americans are positioning themselves now….posted 11/22/11

Opinion piece in today’s NYT:  Something’s Happening Here. What’s behind all the social protests erupting from Tunisia to Wall Street? Some call it The Great Disruption. Others call it The Big Shift. You decide.   Ask this astrologer.  I’ve been describing it for several years now.  Don’t miss the Oracles 2012 lectures to hear about the key crash points next year.    posted: 10/12/11

In November 2010, I predicted revolution coming out of seemingly nowhere because of the comparable astrological pattern to 1848.  The Arab Spring lived up to that prediction.  I went on to point out, the outcome of the 1848 uprisings were mostly counterrevolution and predicted that would happen again in 2011.  Today, the NYT’s says: “Bahrain has become the cornerstone of a counterrevolution to stanch change in the Middle East.”  posted 9/16/11

President Obama should be thanking John Boehner for forcing him to move his big jobs speech from 9/7 to 9/8 thus avoiding a void of course moon which would have meant a pointless appearance.  Now, something substantive may come from the speech.  One thing is for sure — NEITHER man uses an astrologer.     posted 9/4/11

Hurricane Irene was much less damaging than predicted thanks to Mercury having turned direct as it moved up the East Coast.  However, the costs will soar to heights of excess since Jupiter stations in Taurus.     posted 8/29/11

Neptune’s 14 year transit through Aquarius which began in 1998 represents a mass infatuation with technology.  Now that the transit is in its final six months (through 2/2/12) tech companies are scrambling to snap up all the patents they can buy.  Once Neptune begins its next 14 year transit — this time through Pisces — the emphasis will shift to “software.”   Neptune in Pisces promises virtual reality — and what is needed is the content to fill it.  posted 8/17/11.

Governor Rick Perry obviously does NOT use an astrologer.  Declaring his presidential candidacy on a retrograde Mercury dooms the campaign unless he withdraws and jumps back in again at a more propitious time.  Observation has confirmed what damage Mercury retro can do — witness the Obama Administration.  posted 8/13/11

A perfect metaphor for the recent budget fiasco in US and the illusion at the core of the departing Neptune in Pisces.  Remember, that force returns in February ’12 for 14 years.  “Police in Australia have described a device chained around an 18-year-old woman’s neck for 10 hours as a ‘very, very elaborate hoax.’     posted 8/4/11

The Neptune in Pisces preview period ends 8/3 before beginning a 14 year transit in Feb. ’12.  Virtual reality will be the hallmark of that era and here’s a taste.  The NYT reported today: “Child of Eden uses the new Kinect system for the Xbox 360 to allow for a full-body experience.”   posted 7/30/11.

“Tax payments and Treasury Department maneuvering will probably create time for Congress to raise the debt ceiling,” reported the NYT today.  Unfortunately, no one is consulting the stars or they would know the August 2 deadline is a real one.  Once Mercury turns retrograde that night, any deal struck will be doomed to fail and require repeating.  Of course, this Administration has been plagued by “do-overs” since it began on a retrograde Mercury.  To be safe, the decision should be made no later than today.    posted 7/28/11

More on South Sudan: the point of intense revolutionary explosiveness embedded in the country’s chart will be revisited in late January 2012.  It’s the date to watch to see whether the new country “takes” or not…..posted 7/9/11

Uranus, planet of explosive new energy now in the sign of Aries, god of war, has been stationing all week preparing to turn retrograde tomorrow evening.  Explosions, mass rallies, upheaval and shocking developments of all sorts have made headlines around the world.  Murdoch’s “News of the World” suddenly closed down (very Uranian.)  Sadly, the new state of South Sudan, officially born tomorrow, will carry this chaos force in its chart.  There will NEVER be peace for those tortured souls.   posted 7/8/11

In addition to wet weather and floods (see below) another of my predictions for Neptune in Pisces is coming true — refugees as boundaries dissolve.  Today’s reports claim the highest number of refugees in 15 years.  Just wait until the 14 year transit really gets started next spring.  posted 6/20/11

Threats from too much wet continue with the New York Times postulating danger if record snow packs in the western US melt too quickly.  Count on flood catastrophe occurring with Neptune in Pisces.  posted 5/22/11

Continuing the astrological resonance between 1848 uprisings across Europe and the current Middle Eastern uprisings, we see the predicted outcome beginning.  The 1848 revolutions were followed by reactionary forces; 2011 uprisings are beginning to fragment over historic divisions of religion and clan.  It’s almost impossible to have a successful revolution (meaning it lasts) without a new ruling infrastructure.  posted 5/22/11.

Could anything be more Neptune in Pisces than the mass hysteria over the Rapture?  Expect waves of these spiritual fads.  posted 5/20/11

Another Neptune in Pisces trend is massive flooding in the Ohio/Mississippi area moving the Corps of Engineers to take the unprecedented step of blowing holes in levees.    Posted 5/5/11

With Neptune in a four month preview of its 14 year upcoming cycle through Pisces, escape through drug use starts showing up as a hot story.  In today’s NY Times, Ohio announced that overdose deaths have passed car crashes as a leading cause of death.  Escape.   posted 4/20/11.

As Neptune previews its upcoming 14 year transit of Pisces for 4 months starting today, a European news story focuses on what should be a crucial issue — refugees to Italy (and soon others) from the chaos in North Africa.  Dissolving boundaries can create grave problems….posted 4/4/11

Mercury retrograde causes chaos in Nigeria by delaying parliamentary elections for hours and causing folks to worry that 4/9 elections will not work right.  They are correct to be concerned — anything before 4/23 will not proceed smoothly….posted 4/3/11

Somebody PLEASE get Obama an astrologer.  His first term will be a disaster because of hard aspects at the Inauguration.  Now, he’s opening his re-election HQ (starting a campaign) this week! one of the worst weeks possible.  Mercury retrograde (again) and Neptune moving into Pisces.  Backwards, obscured, deceived.  Hopefully there is plenty of time for a do-over…. posted 4/3/11

Saturn in Libra seems to be the dominant player in Libya — a family crisis.  Should have listened to me and sent in the divorce lawyers early on.  Now we are in restraining order (no fly zone) mode and “her” family intervening to get her away from the abusing husband.  The sons play a crucial role — they don’t want to see their planned inheritance squandered or divided in a divorce. They are militant about everything being just fine on the family front.  Saturn is currently conjunct Libya’s second house natal Saturn/Mars conjunction.  Some resolution by April 7 then it all starts up again in August and September.  The big clue — watch the money: Libyan assets in NATO countries which will be used to pay for the allied attacks and in country oil assets.  Blowing those probably won’t come this go ’round but maybe in summer/fall tense period. ….posted 3/20/11

One week into the new, revolutionary 84-year cycle and we have elections in Egypt, the French (and others) getting to finally bomb the s— out of Libya; the Saudis spending money on their people like it’s vote buying time in Chicago and the Japanese searching for bodies and facing a nuclear crisis. That’s some change — and another week to go before backpedaling starts when Mercury goes retrograde IN ARIES on 3/30.  Although revolutionary/new Aries force is definitely dominant, two crisis — Japan and the attack on Libya — bear the marks of 29 degrees Pisces showing that the old cycle (started in 1928) is still being shaken off and finished up……posted 3/20/11

Uranus decided to announce its entry into Aries on Friday not with human action but appropriately with earth action.  Japan’s worst earthquake in 1200 years also shifted the Earth’s axis by four inches.  There was a crushing tsunami, nuclear meltdown, plus, in the USA, a strike by the NFL.  The call by the Arab League for a no-fly zone in Libya is also revolutionary…..posted 3/13/11

As Uranus begins the final two weeks of an 84 year cycle, the space shuttle blasts off on its final flight.  It will be interesting to see what the upcoming 84 year cycle brings in the way of exploring space.   posted 2/24/11

Both the chart for Libya as a nation and Qadaffi’s take over of it have several planets in Libra in the second house.  With Saturn transiting all those planets, it seems that the unprising is a civil war rooted in money and oil.  Perhaps a good divorce lawyer could help.  Once Uranus moves into Aries on 3/11 and opposes all the Libran planets, I would expect a dramatic explosive action that could lead to world intervention.  Blowing up oil fields would certainly motivate the Europeans at least to take action….posted 2/24/11.

The New York Times could be marked up to teach basic astrological trend interpretation.  Today headlines announce: University of Arizona Sets Up Civility Institute — think Saturn in Libra.  Building a Better Patent Office — think the burst of innovation coming with Uranus in Aries.     posted 2/21/11

The upheaval in Bahrain should be tamped down soon by the Americans but….there is ally trouble ahead in June.  The US needs to start working on contingency plans now!      posted 2/18/11

The key word in my 2011 Oracles was INNOVATION.  Today, the NYT reported: “New research suggests the traditional division of labor between innovators and customers is breaking down as more individual consumers invent and improve products on their own.”  Just wait until Uranus enters Aries in a couple weeks……posted 2/10/11

Shades of 1848 when Uranus and Neptune were in the same positions as now — then Europe went up in flames seemingly out of nowhere as people revolted.  Now, it’s the Middle East.  Once the revolts were over, thrones crumbled but then there was a reactionary wave.  ….posted 2/1/11

I’ve been pointing out how a previous historical time with similar astrology produced a unified Islam. Headlines today in the NYT report:  Yearning for Respect, Arabs Find a Voice.  Across the Middle East, a somewhat nostalgic notion of a common Arab identity is driving protests that have bound the region in a sense of a shared destiny. …. posted 1/30/11

This subhead to a New York Times op ed piece today is indicative of what the accumulation of Aries energy will bring to the scene.  It will get worse by early March.  ” A new brand of crazy in the land has politicians scrambling to introduce guns into every conceivable part of American life.”  posted 1/27/11

The impulsive, revolutionary force of Aries is building up to a major explosion in the Middle East by early March.  The region could go up in flames like an astrologically similar historic period for Europe in 1848.  Hosni Mubarek in Egypt is almost certainly doomed as his regime, which started in 1981, faces a Saturn return.   He may go down TODAY, as Saturn stations.   Posted 1/25/11

Australia can expect more floods from September through the end of the year – or the washing away of structures weakened by January’s floods; maybe political structures.    Tunisia’s political upheaval is just beginning with another jolt this weekend and a big shift in March.  This is not simply a change in the man at the top — this is revolution and it should be an easy one.

Saturn in Libra (since 10/09) is finally making its mark in public life.  Civility is the hot word of the moment from discussion of Congress being more civil to Ricky Gervais’ anti-civil performance hosting the Golden Globes…..POSTED ….1/17

In the wake of the Tuscon shooting, President Obama’s call for a return to civility is the essence of Saturn in Libra which has another 18 months to work its magic.  There is hope on the political scene since aspects to US charts indicate confusion dissipating by February and emotional maturity returning to the political realm by end of 2011.

The lessons of the Gabrielle Gifford shooting itself are less positive.  I believe them to be linked to the eclipse and Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Pisces on 1/4.  It both reflects the closing of the contemporary era which began in 1928 and the gun culture of mob activity due to Prohibition as well as the increasingly sensitive individual psyche also linked to Pisces.  With Neptune soon to enter its home sign and seriously expose the unconscious, we can expect a dramatic rise in madness among weak minded individuals.  Many will be far more susceptible to negative energy.
posted 1/13/11

As a rare Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Pisces occurs on Jan 4, the respected  Journal of Personality and Social Psychology agrees to publish a series of studies on ESP.  A preview period of Neptune in Pisces from April through July, and then 14 years beginning in Feb 2012, guarantee that many more such studies will be seen.  posted 1/5/11

Two NYT headlines today reflect my astro predictions.  “Economists see stronger recovery” — count on it especially from 6/4/11 to 6/5/12 when Jupiter’s transit of Taurus promises expansion of real wealth.  Mark the period for long delayed real estate sales.
The second is more problematic unless the Obama Administration has finally gotten an astrologer. “Obama set to reshuffle staff.”  A must-do for a retrograde administration BUT please watch the timing.  No earlier than January 1 and even better to wait until Jan 22 when Jupiter’s entry into Aries marks the beginning of the newest year in nearly a century…..posted 12/24/10

It’s unfortunate that the Obama Administration seems clueless about their astrology or the Prez would know that retooling his economic team is the only action that can make it work.  Retrograde Mercury keeps on giving.    posted 9/23/10.

As announced recently, the economic recession is over.  As the stars predicted, we are entering a flat period that will continue until spring 2011.  The problem is this is not your grandma’s sort of recession — more accurately, we have reached the bottom of the slide and are now leveling off.  No climb back up is in the forseeable future.  A new path up needs to be found first.  Posted 9/21/10

Just a couple weeks into Saturn’s transit through Libra and a federal judge strikes down California’s ban on gay marriage.  Libra is all about relationships and this issue has the capacity to redefine them.  It will most certainly go to the Supreme Court for final resolution which should occur before Saturn leaves Libra in late 2012.   Posted 8/5/10.

The Gulf oil spill seems linked to Saturn in Virgo both in timing (it started soon after Saturn re-rentered the sign in April) and in content.  What could be more a Virgo lesson than a wasteful, messy oil spill.  What this suggests is that the spill will not be resolved much before the end of July when Saturn in back in Libra (7/21) for the next two years…..posted 7/15/10

The Iran nuclear crisis begins to heat up.  The true danger comes in late July when Saturn enters Libra.  Last time that happened — literally on the day of the shift — Iran and Iraq went to war…..posted 6/8/10.

Although the blockade of Gaza technically began in June 2007, in September 2007 Gaza was declared hostile territory by the Israelis — just as Saturn entered Virgo.  Now, nearly 3 years later, as Saturn makes its final station in Virgo, the Gaza flotilla trying to break the blockade triggers violence that promises to intensify the situation.  In two months, Saturn re-enters Libra and peace talks should begin.  The concern however is that Uranus and soon Jupiter in Aries suggests explosive violence BEFORE a move to peace.   With Neptune stationing in the mix, we can be assured that deception is rampant.  Believe NOTHING.    posted 5/31/10.

Economic crisis as predicted when Saturn returned to Virgo on Apr 7.  Goldman Sachs investigated by Feds drops stock market and airlines losing millions per day because of ash grounding planes in Europe.  Just the beginning….posted 4/19/10

Starting just after midnight on Sun. 4/18 Mercury went retrograde.  Travel in Europe, disrupted because of the ash may not clear until after May 11 when Mercury returns to direct….posted 4/18/10

Pluto’s explosive nature is front and center as it stations with a major mine disaster in West Virginia and multiple explosions in Baghdad. Tension at home and in the world has been building for days. It should slacken tomorrow….posted 4/6

“With reform virtually left for dead, stars realign, and history is made.” This headline referring to health care bill is not quite correct — it was not the stars realigning, it was the Obama Administration retrograde pattern that requires everything to be done again — second time is the charm….posted 3/24

Haiti was in the bulls eye with several aspects from current planetary activity including Saturn and Mercury stationing plus a solar eclipse all within a couple degrees of Haiti’s Saturn return. Haiti’s Saturn is square its Mars which was the planet triggered by a Pluto conjunction and Mercury stationing. A quick and complete recovery is impossible. On the cosmic level, the dramatic imbalance comes from foreign partners….posted 1/13/10

As Saturn approaches Libra (end of October) Bloomberg reports the obvious — “Mergers and acquisitions among US companies are poised to rise.” Of course, this is Saturn so there will be hard lessons to learn with every partnership….posted 10/13

Federal figures show a dramatic decline in consumer spending as folks respond, as expected, to Pluto in Capricorn and Saturn in Virgo’s compulsion to frugality. The reports speak of the “new normal.” That is the pattern we’ll see when Saturn enters Libra the end of October — a new, stable and lower level of consumer spending. Expect another decline April through July 2010 when Saturn makes a brief curtain call in Virgo then the “new normal” set at that time (even lower than now) is in effect through September 2012. With Pluto in frugal, limited resources Capricorn through 2025 — and the second house of the US Constitution chart –expect NO return to the overheated abundance of the 20 year stretch that got us in the debt-ridden mess…..posted 9/13/09

The Obama Administration’s burden of Mercury retrograde set at the inauguration may require health care reform to be redone if it is to be successful. posted….9/1

Mercury retrograde on Inauguration Day caused the first redo when Chief Justice Roberts flubbed the oath of office taken at 12:05pm. Obama redid the oath on 1/21 which is still Mercury retrograde but at least NO LONGER void of course. The pattern remains set for an Administration of redos but one that now has purpose, direction and vision with a Sag moon — albeit hard to get to. Look for few of the big, sweeping, visionary gestures that all hope for. Too bad somebody did not have him wait until Feb to redo it — and pick a good time. That’s why ancient kings and emperors had their court astrologer pick the time of coronation.. For those who worry about Obama’s safety — I see no threats. posted – 1/22/09