With the exception of Monday, the 23rd of August, this week looks to be quiet from the astrological angle.  Coming off the aspects of Saturn to Pluto on Saturday, the 21st and Neptune on the 23rd the sense of human peace and complacency has been taking quite a beating. Hopefully with a few days respite from the stars, this can be a period of rejuvenation and adjustment.  Life always takes us higher, and a few plateaus in our ever ascending course are essential. 

The full moon on Tuesday, the 24th can bring another sense of crescendo to affairs.  In Vedic astrology a full moon is considered quite beneficial, with the lunar substance of the mind fully illuminated by the light of the Sun.

It has been a very intense last month astrologically, and I a wrote about at length in Mounting Challenges 2009-11, the final peak of the influences will be around January 4, 2011 with a powerful eclipse of the Sun.  However one additional peak date will be September 14, 2010 with the station of Pluto.

At this point I am somewhat inclined to think that the war drums are not at the critical mass to actually start a war with Iran via the US and Israel.  Maybe everybody is just too afraid to pull the trigger, and rightfully so because such an attack (on Iran) is certain to have nearly catastrophic effects on the world economy and bring us to the brink of a literal WWIII situation.  The US has not fought as powerful an enemy since North Korea in the 50’s or Vietnam in the 60’s and 70’s; and Iran has a modern army.  The ever-belligerent nation of Israel is in possession of nuclear weapons, and the US itself has brought out the possibility of using nuclear-tipped bunker buster bombs on the underground Iranian nuclear labs which they insist are geared towards the production of nuclear weapons.

But I should think the next six months or so are going to be in the shadow of this potential world-threat, and most likely more.  The astrology however would suggest that until early 2011, it will be the critical time. Hope and pray for the best, I don’t think anyone on earth needs more wars now.

As I have been talking about lately, I’m in the process of starting a new website on current events with all content written chiefly by me.  I’ll get the chance then to write a little more comprehensively about world affairs, and I would guess its importance will even eclipse StarWorldNews.  Those are big words and we’ll see how it all turns out.  You’ll be one of the first to know about it when it’s ready.

Monday, Aug 23
Issues of anger, motivation, and breaking out of patterns of powerlessness will be brought out.  Finding your personal power can be a little shaky at first, but the shaking you’re overcoming is the quaking of fear in your psyche.  Overcome fear and you can do anything, and no one can play off any hidden psychological hang-ups you have and make you feel intimidated.  Also at issue will be despair, hopelessness, and the ultimate poverty of deceit; the universe reflects back what we put out.  As Saturn and Neptune aspect today we experience the negative consequences of energy which we put out in the past emanating from our own hypocrisy. Some will find humility, others not willing to receive that may end up dishing out a little more hypocrisy.  (Sun semisquare Mars, Saturn biquintile Neptune)

Tuesday, Aug 24
There may be some moments of exalted consciousness, and the ego trying to take a little of the glory as well.  A lot of times like these, people will say things with great ceremony and heartfelt inspiration but the energy of the intention soon passes and nothing gets done.  However those with a great momentum on putting their money where their mouth is, may go far today.  Some people may hit the “jackpot”.  (Sun quincunx Jupiter)

Wednesday, Aug 25
No peaking influences

Thursday, Aug 26
Personal charisma and magnetism will be very strong, and if the consciousness of the individual is not sufficiently matured the real force in control may be unconscious desires and motivations and not the sovereign will of the individual, which always seem to run contrary to our real best interests.  The potential to use and abuse power is present.  (Sun trine Pluto)

Friday, Aug 27
No peaking influences

Saturday, Aug 28
Emotions and relationship dynamics will be very powerful, not necessarily of intrinsic truth or relevant, feelings will be very strong.  Deep closeness can be affected.  (Venus quintile Pluto)

Sunday, Aug 29
No peaking influences

Monday, Aug 30
Penetrative analysis will be strong today, as will be the voice and the intent behind actions.  Be careful with what you say today, it can have a tremendously profound impact on others.  Psychological or detective work should be rewarding, mysteries can be solves and well as new one comes to light.  In others the tendency to act or think compulsively or obsessively will be triggered; sexual matters may be stimulated, or possibly anything inappropriately tempting.  (Mercury tridecile Pluto)

Jupiter Conjunct Uranus 2010, Predictions for Week of June 7-14, 2010

About every 11-12 years there is the conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus, which hopefully is a joyous event.  Both Jupiter and Uranus have a spontaneous, electric thrill that accompanies their visitation, so they can have the effect of playing off of each other.  Jupiter also has an expanding and magnifying effect to it, and Uranus has the effect of producing dissatisfaction that precedes and elicits change in our lives.  There is a definite wild and fiery quality to Jupiter and Uranus both.

The sign placement is in early Pisces sidereally, but early Aries tropically.  On this site I focus on the sidereal signs, since it is the Vedic style.  I’ll take a moment also here to note that the sidereal zodiac does not change, whereas the tropical is the zodiac that changes over the years.  The tropical zodiac has a more temporary or perhaps superficial relevance to our lives; whereas the sidereal zodiac tends to read things from a more eternal, unchanging, deeper-set perspective.  The sidereal zodiac delivers much better from a predictive and material framework as well.

So the conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces is going to be concerned with watery things, spiritual matters, and how we delude or inspire ourselves.  Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac before the cycle begins all over again in Aries, so there is a connotation of endings and ultimate release associated with it.  Pisces is also associated with filmy, smokey, and other such opaque substances as oil and chemicals which are being spread through out the Gulf of Mexico at the present time.

With the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it is not difficult to see a correlation between Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces.  In fact the oil spill occurred on April 20 and the entry of Jupiter into sidereal Pisces occurred on April 26 (according to the Raman ayanamsha).  Basically, Jupiter was knocking on the door to Pisces when the accident occurred; it’s almost uncanny.  Normally people would associate “good” things happening with Jupiter’s contribution to any situation, especially in the sign of its rulership, which is Pisces.

We have to remember that if we take a look at the bigger picture Jupiter is afflicted by Saturn over in Virgo and in square to Pluto and the Nodes.  So the BP oil spill is anything but a joyous event, but there is an outpouring of sympathy and concern for the wildlife and people that are affected by the disaster.  Sympathy and concern are Piscean qualities.

We also get the exposure of the callous disregard for safety by BP which caused the accident, and the incompetent response to the disaster by both the corporation and the US government.  BP will take a long time to recover from the disaster, and the Obama Administration certainly will suffer because of it also.  Neglect and ineptitude certainly can be called negative Piscean qualities.

The situation is by no means over and there are developments to come, what good will come of it remains to be seen.  The astrology of Jupiter in to Pisces has just begun also, and the full tale remains to be told.

The overall effect of this giant planetary cross in the sky will be to skew or distort our perceptions, making us alternately elated and then depressed.  Being on such a roller coaster is going to set loose a lot of things in our lives that have heretofore been solidly in place; but that is good because things set in place too long become hardened and inflexible and we need to agile in spirit, mind and body to win.

As I detailed in my ebook Mounting Challenges, things will be getting “hotter” yet.  Stick around and enjoy the fun.

Day by Day Listings

Mon, June 7
An interesting mix of Jupiterean/Uranian/Neptunian energies today may bring about an urgency, excitement and inspiring quality to the day; consequently for today everything is about feelings, ideas, and the ends in mind. What happens in the present seemingly is less important, not necessarily indicating the value or virtue of the people or situations at hand. At least this is what the participants tell themselves, but there is a great danger of self-delusion at work and therefore problems down the road. (Sun tridecile Neptune, Mars quincunx Jupiter, Mars quincunx Uranus, Venus biquintile Neptune)

Tues, June 8
Potential sudden manifestations are possible as well as new innovative developments, excitement may be strong.  Later in the day a more somber influence will be present to help focus and organization.  (Jupiter conjunct Uranus, Mercury trine Saturn)

Wed, June 9
Early on US time there could be unusual or unsetting energies to deal with, compulsive tendencies may come out.  Perception on issues may be overly influences by predispositions and even a sort of disparaging hopelesness.  Be sure to get the details right.  (Mercury biquintile Pluto, square Neptune)

Thurs, June 10
Drive, ambition, and motivations will be stimulated; as will the urge act on them.  Be careful of accidents, injuries, or conflicts from impetuousness or lack of tact.  (Sun quintile Mars)

Friday, June 11
There could be moments of hysteria or alarm that could elicit arguments or even accidents or injuries  Too much urgency can cause lines of communication to get fouled up.  (Mercury square Mars)

Sat, June 12
Relationships can reach a constructive tone, and a sense of realism and workability could be seen.  However obsessive or compulsive elements in thinking may be drawn out, which could still mar the clarity of purpose in relationships.  Late in the day and early on in European time zones, a sense of rarified but potentially irrealistic emotions may be brought out, especially in relationships.  (Venus sextile Saturn, Mercury quincunx Pluto, Venus quincunx Neptune)

Sun, June 13
No peaking influences

Mon, June 14
Excitement in relationships may briefly highlight the day, but could be fleeting if relationship possessiveness comes up.  (Venus trine Uranus)

Curtis Burns
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Astrology of Market and Currency Fluctuations

Recent declines in stock markets in the US and Europe are coinciding with the larger patterns in the astrology of this year.  As previously written about here and in my special report Mounting Challenges, 2010 looks to be a landmark year astrologically, which corroborates the story told in markets the world around.

Last week’s 1,000 point drop in the New York Stock Exchange was perfectly coincided with aspects of Mars contra-paralleling Pluto and Jupiter contra-paralleling Saturn on Thursday, May 6.  Parallels are when planets become equidistant from zero degrees declination, basically an opposition on another axis.  Also these kinds of aspects reinforce the more commonly known aspects that are coming into exact alignment this year.

Read more: Economic Declines Globally as Jupiter and Saturn Opppose Each Other

Vedic Astrology Look at the Chart of the Obama Health Care Law

Using a combination of Vedic and Western astrology principles, this article will be an analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed by President Obama at 11 57 am in Washington, DC on March 23, 2010.

This law was “born” during the hour of the exact opposition of the Moon to Pluto, which denotes a very strong intensity, if not fanatical zeal to implement itself.

There are three planets in the tenth house in the sign of Pisces.  The tenth house is the place highest overhead and relates to those who ruler over us, i.e. the government.  Pisces on the cusp denotes an effort to serve others and to sacrifice one’s self in the execution of that service.  It’s no secret that the Democrats may pay a dear price indeed later this year with upcoming elections; the Democratic party could well have driven a stake through its own heart in order to get this law on the books.

Read more: The ObamaCare Chart: You WILL Get Insurance!