Venus is in fiery Sagittarius now. These are idealistic lovers who want you to appreciate their beliefs, visions, and ideals. They can be a confusing mix of the lighthearted and serious. They pride themselves on their open minds, but you may notice they can be judgmental too.

Venus (goddess of love) is in excellent mood with Neptune (plant of dreams) on January 16. It indicates a pleasant evening especially for fire and air signs. You could plan any fun activity near this time. Venus has recently comes out from square between Saturn and Uranus. If you were born near 8th of any month, it was not a pleasant experience. January 16 provides you great opportunity to relax and sort-out the difference, if any.

On January 20, Venus and Mars are in direct opposition. It indicates stress among couples or pain in love. It also indicates sexual side of love than emotional affair. Mars is in Gemini now and in retrograde. Mars is the planet that rules our drive and passions. Mars rules male side of love. This opposition also indicates you are in double mind about your love life.

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Venus (goddess of love) is in excellent mood with Neptune (plant of dreams) on January 16. It indicates a pleasant evening especially for fire and air signs. You could plan any fun activity near this time.

On January 20, Venus and Mars are in direct opposition. It indicates stress among couples or pain in love. It also indicates sexual side of love than emotional affair.

Mars is in Gemini now and in retrograde. Mars is the planet that rules our drive and passions. In the mutable air sign of Gemini, Mars is a little scattered and unfocused. Easily bored, Mars in Gemini need a fresh change of pace frequently just to keep energy levels up. Mars is also in retrograde, so keep your energy level focused especially if you are Gemini.

We have too many aspects near full moon of January 22 in Leo. These aspects have overlapping impact this week too. If you were born near 22 of any month, this full moon will impact you more closely. It is an emotional culmination point indicating something important to you.

On January 21, Jupiter and Saturn are making positive trine in earth signs. It is extremely supportive for all signs, but more helpful to earth signs and people born near 30th of any month.

Another overlapping aspect could influence this week is Mercury- Neptune conjunction on January 23. That has high correlation with global disasters impacting human lives, plus or minus six days.


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I wrote last week about two critical dates, January 8 (new moon in Capricorn) and January 11 (Venus square Uranus). US markets tumbles on both dates. Gold and Silver (both being ruled by Venus) hits all time high of $900 and $16 respectively on January 11.

On January 16, Venus (planet of stocks) is making sextile with Neptune. It is a positive aspect, and you can expect bulls to rule on that day. On January 20, Venus is in direct opposition with Mars.

All are wondering how things will emerge in 2008.Jupiter and Saturn have changed signs recently from fire signs (bulls) to earth signs (practical approach). Jupiter and Saturn are two big planets and their movement will have significant impact on current bull market. In entire 2007, Jupiter was in Sagittarius (sign of optimism in stock). Approximately all world markets saw great time in 2007. With these planets in practical signs like Virgo and Capricorn, bulls are feeling heat now. I don’t see any major change in scene in first half of 2008 but second half will have Saturn and Uranus opposition. That should lead to bearishness in markets.

Next week, we have three major aspects, full moon in Leo, Jupiter trine Saturn, and Mercury conjunct Neptune. These aspects will have overlapping impact this week too. Jupiter (lord of luck) is in trine (great mood) with Saturn (planet of security) on January 21. It indicates bulls will bounce back this week.

In conclusion, this week, market should consolidate. Week starting from January 21 have more critical aspects for markets. Most of them support bullish market trend. It indicates corporate earnings will be in-line of expectation.

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After ending their decline the prior week as Saturn turned retrograde, all stock indices rebounded fairly positively into Wednesday or Thursday of this past week. Major market saw average half percent gain as shown in table. The biggest moves of the week however were in the currencies, precious metals, and crude oil markets. All soared against the Dollar, with the Euro, Gold, and crude oil now approaching their all-time highs again that were recorded in November, within two weeks of when Mars went retrograde.

This week, we note that the Mars retrograde will move out of emotional Cancer and into more volatile Gemini on Monday, December 31. Mars will be in direct opposition to Pluto on January 2. Mars rules impulsiveness and Pluto rules passion. Both could drive market madly in one direction.

In the case of markets forming a top at this time, traders may want to concentrate on the Venus-Saturn square of Sunday, January 6. When Saturn coincides with a depression in values, that depression oftentimes lifts when the aspect separates. Venus rules values, such as stocks. But it also rules sugar, soybeans, copper, and currencies. Overall it indicates a depressive outlook.

In conclusion, we are in middle of Mars opposition to Pluto, Jupiter and Sun. January 2 could be a volatile day.

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Benazir was born on 21st June 1953. Her sun is near 29 degree Gemini. It is the same place Mars is under stress currently. Pluto is making opposition from her seventh house. I wrote about the stress for people born near 21st of any month last week. This is one of the examples. They are in stress this week too based on their Sun’s location. One more interaction between Mars and Pluto is pending. This interaction will happen on January 2. North node, hunger for something, will support Mars at this critical time. Having pressure to react on past events, Mars will move into Gemini this week, on January 31.

On December 24, 26, and January 2, Mars was (is) in opposition to the Sun, Jupiter and Pluto respectively. Any time you have Mars, Saturn, or Uranus in a hard aspect to Pluto, the potential for violence and threat to human life is increased. Benazir’s assignation happened just in middle of this transition. That makes condition in Pakistan really critical. Some of the US senators also showed concern about nuclear (Pluto) security in the region.

On January 6, Venus and Saturn will be on square. If you were born near 30 of any month, this will be a depressing moment for you.

Overall a action packed week ahead. If you were not born, or have ascendant near 22 or 30th of any month, you will enjoy the week ahead.

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Venus is in Sagittarius now. It is very supportive to her. Venus in Sagittarius indicates that you are emotionally warm, outgoing and idealistic in your romantic and social dealings. . There is a strong need for freedom and you will not be rushed into romantic situations, preferring to make strong friendships before entering into any type of further commitment.

On January 6, Venus is making square with Saturn. It is depressing aspect for your love and fun area, especially if were born near 30th of any month. You tend to be on the defensive; as if you feared that the other person would make impossible demands of you.

If you are younger, you may feel like you are very unpopular now, with few invitations to parties. You may be stuck with a crowd that you do not want to have associations with, but feel that you must because of peer pressure. If you're older, this is a period of examination during which you seek to make your relationships more relevant to who you are as a person. Often you find yourself tied up to social obligations that you find onerous and would rather be free of.

Other than this aspect, week seems to be quite positive. Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius have most active chart at this time.

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The strong concerns about security of this lunation are intensified with aggressive Mars' close conjunction with the Cancer Moon. Emotional flare-ups and threats to safety can provoke fear, anger and squabbles with family members. Staying calm and acting constructively can build trust and closeness.

 

Sun, Jupiter, Mars, Moon and Pluto are moving close in narrow band, and impacting people born near 23^rd of any month more closely. Mars (impulsiveness) and Moon (emotions, feelings) are opposite to Jupiter (planet of luck), Sun (authority) and Pluto (passion). That is really a close and interesting phase to them. On one hand Jupiter, Sun and Pluto combination is an extremely supportive aspect. But on other hand emotionality could restrict you to utilize it.

 

One area of human activity that might be cause for concern is that Mars will also be quite active next two weeks, with its oppositions to the Sun, Jupiter, and then Pluto. This could coincide with an increase in hostilities, and perhaps even a military confrontation.

 

Weekend is more stable as we have Mars –Node trine, Sun –Saturn trine, Venus quintile Pluto, and Mercury- Uranus sextile. All support a harmoniums and emotionally stable environment.

 

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We have full moon on December 23, but its impact will be seen this week too. This is the Full Moon to swim in the unbounded ocean of love that connects us with the rhythm of life and all other sentient beings. With a loving, intuitive Moon in Cancer and Mars in Cancer (compassionate action) opposing the Pluto in Sagittarius/Jupiter/Sun/Mercury in Capricorn conjunction, we should all be swept up in a pulsating desire for focused, loving action.

 

This is that once a year when the Full Moon is posited in the astrological sign it rules, making the force of love and trust so abundant that the heart just naturally opens. So if you have lost faith in love, or have a relationship in turmoil, Venus in Scorpio, Saturn in Virgo, Jupiter/Mercury/ Sun in Capricorn, make this a “get real and get committed” Full Moon.

 

First part of the week could be little stressed and productive for all. If you are born near 23^rd of any month, you will see these impacts more closely. Second half of the week is little less stressed.

 

Venus is still in emotional water of Scorpio. On December 29, it is making square with north node, so may feel hunger for love more than usual. Otherwise, Venus is sending lovely vibes to Mars and Pluto throughout the week.

Taurus and Scorpio signs are seeing long terms changes in their love and fun area. Pisces, Leo and Virgo are other signs this week.

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Last week, Saturn turned retrograde in Virgo on Wednesday. That was the prime turning point of market. Not only stocks, but precious metals also rallied strongly following Saturn station.

 

Gold and Silver also struggled into Thursday of last week. Ion the case of Gold, the February contract made a low last Monday at 792.50, and re-tested it at 797.70 on Thursday. By Friday, it was nearly $20.00 higher. March Silver fell to a new low for this primary cycle at 1382 on Monday. By Friday it was up to 1456.

 

This week, we will find the Sun and Jupiter conjunct, and both in a rare opposition to Mars during the same week. As indicated before, Jupiter has tendency to expand or exaggerate things whenever it is in force, especially with Mars. Additionally, we have a full moon in Cancer on December 23 nearly at same angle. So, even with the holidays talking place then, we might see large price swings. These signatures indicate the potential for either euphoria or panic.

 

Mars opposition to all Sun, Jupiter and Pluto in next two weeks is significant. We could see more impulsive based buying or selling. First two planet will see opposition this week , but Pluto opposition is happening on 2^nd January.

 

In conclusion, geocosmic energies indicate volatility especially in first half of the week. Second half seems to be much more stable.

 

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Week ahead have too many crucial aspects. Sun and Mercury will conjunct with Jupiter and Pluto in Sagittarius. Mars is making direct opposition with these four planets. Moon will join Mars on December 23. It indicates too much emotionality in system. On positive side, it also indicates too much passion to get things done. There could be over impulsiveness all around. If you are born near 22 nd of any month, next two weeks could be rocky for you.

Another big moment this week is Jupiter’s transit in Capricorn on December 18. Jupiter in Capricorn gives you the opportunity to develop a strong sense of duty, integrity, honesty, mature judgment, sound business ethics and suitability for executive positions. But there are some complications too. Jupiter is out of place in Capricorn. Jupiter is humor while Capricorn is ruled by the serious planet, Saturn. Jupiter believes in luck. Saturn believes you have to work hard and pay your dues. Jupiter is open while Capricorn is aware of the limitations that enclose us. Jupiter looks to the future. Capricorn has a keen awareness of the past. Overall by next birthday all Capricorn will have something to cheer about.

Saturn is starting retrograde motion on December 19 in practical sign of Virgo. When Saturn begins its retrograde cycle you may feel saddened or depressed. Saturn can make you feel like "giving up". See were Saturn falls in your chart or sun sign to find out how Saturn will effect you. Saturn is the taskmaster and the planet of discipline. Saturn teaches you to focus on duties.

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Currently, Venus, goddess of love, is walking through emotional water of Scorpio. On December 17, it is little stressed. On December 18, Venus makes lovely trine with shocking Uranus. You could hear a positive surprise from your lover. Again, from December 21 to 23, it is under stress of Neptune (water, illusion) and Mars (impulsive action). Moon, ruler of emotions, is also not present to help you.

On December 23, we have impulsive and emotional full moon in Cancer. If you are an Pisces , expect an emotional love encounter near this time. Pluto also rules old events. You could meet your past lover, and your reaction could be negative in it. Mars will push you to take lead, but it could backfire. So, display patience near full moon of December 23. If you are born near 22 of any month, you will see the impact more closely. Another sign that could be really active in love this time will be Virgo. They could see culmination point in their love , fun and child issues.

Taurus and Scorpio signs are seeing long terms changes in their love and fun area. Pisces, Leo and Virgo are other signs this week.

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Volatility continued all across global markets. Most of the markets are near to their all time high especially emerging markets. Jupiter-Pluto conjunction has been playing a vital role in current volatility. Stocks tanked Friday, ending a volatile week on a down note, after a report showing higher inflation raised worries that the Federal Reserve won't be able to keep cutting interest rates, even as the economy continues to struggle. Fed is looking for innovative solutions to crack the current credit crisis. There is tough road ahead to control inflation and credit market simultaneously. Emerging markets will also see slower growth, if this current turmoil persists.

This week we have three major astrology events. Jupiter will change sign on December 18. Jupiter is out of place in Capricorn. Capricorn is ruled by the serious planet, Saturn. This will require more practical approach. Soon, earth signs will host three major planets i.e Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto. Things should be more stable afterward.

Saturn will go in retrograde motion from December 19. We saw Mars impact in October, 2007. Most of the world market saw their all time high at that time, and it was a reversal point. Saturn retrograde in earth sign could reduce pressure from current mortgage crisis. But, you could hear some significant development near December 19 on credit and sub-prime front.

On December 23, a full moon is happening in emotional water of Cancer. Four planets, Jupiter, Pluto, Sun and Mercury have significant opposition from emotional Moon and impulsive Mars. Full moon is always emotional , but this one is more. It’s impact will be visible plus or minus five days.

In conclusion, next two weeks have little negative geocosmic energy. It is advisable to stay away from risky decisions.

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It was a new moon on Sagittarius on December 9. Five planets were supporting this sign at this moment. This sign rules freedom, travel or education. The urge for freedom is so strong that it's tempting to violate rules and abandon commitments. But instead of committing petty acts of rebellion against others, find true liberation by changing your own habits and patterns. If you are born on or near 9th of any month, you will get maximum benefit from this event. Impact of new moon is generally seen upto two weeks.

This week also seems to be great. Venus is in excellent mood with Mars and Saturn. You will see stability in love and close relations. Its maximum impact will be seen on people born near 30th of any month.

Major event of the week, and month, is Jupiter and Pluto conjunction. Extreme beliefs can provoke philosophical debates as opinionated Jupiter joins with intense Pluto for the first time in 13 years. This is a very powerful aspect. Jupiter rules exaggeration and Pluto rules passion. If you are born on or near 20th of any month, you will feel this aspect more directly.

Action is happening in Sagittarius this week. Saturn in Virgo and Neptune in Aquarius are singleton planets in earth and air signs.

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It’s a great week ahead. Venus (goddess of love) is in great mood with Mars and Saturn. On December 11, both planets are making an excellent trine in emotional waters of Cancer and Scorpio. With Mars in retrograde, you could meet your old lover. Your relationships should be good. Not that this aspect is a guarantee of romantic success - there can still be an unhappy love affair or two - but it's certainly a plus, and can help offset other stressful romantic aspects you might have. Its impact will be seen on people born near 30th of any month more.

On same date, Jupiter and Pluto are in conjunction, great news for Leo. This is a favorable aspect, which should allow you the opportunity to unfold your natural talents relatively easily, applying them in a concentrated and determined approach towards achieving your ambitions.

The sextile formed between Venus and Saturn gives concrete expression to any artistic talents you may possess, on December 12. Your lover could show more loyalty and sincerity. Overall, it seems to be extremely good week to contact your past relations and love.

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Most world stock markets continued their powerful rally this week. I wrote about the same last week. Most of these markets showed 10% bounce back in last seven –eight sessions. Other then housing reports all other indicators in US seem to be positive now, like job and retail numbers. World markets are looking towards US for further direction.

Gold price saw its peak when Mars started retrograde motion. Oil showed sharp drop in prices now. It is moving near $90 mark. Some astrologers link metal prices with Mercury in Sagittarius so you can expect sharp price swings in them.

We are now in the middle of another potentially powerful geocosmic reversal zone. On Friday, December 7, the Sun formed a waning square to Uranus. On Tuesday, December 11, Jupiter will make its 13-year conjunction to Pluto. This is a very powerful indicator. Jupiter rules exaggeration and Pluto rules passion. Four planets in Sagittarius are sign of too much drive or panic in system.

Period of December 18-31 is crucial when transiting Jupiter, the Sun, and the Mars retrograde will ingress over the 0 Capricorn and 0 Cancer points. This also have a powerful full moon near this place. It indicates a power emotional signature on geocosmic front.

In conclusion, this week could see some sharp price swings. Bulls seem to have more support than bears in first half of December, 07.

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Uranus turned direct on Saturday, November 24. Within two trading days, all the major equity markets of the world were in a free-fall and to say that panic and doomsday scenarios were gripping the headlines would be truly underestimating the fear that was present less than one week ago. But today, November 30, all these same equity markets are soaring strongly for 3-5 straight days up, and the tune being sung is completely different. There was a steepest turnaround in all stocks, currency and commodity markets.

Equally big moves were noted in Crude Oil and Gold. After posting its all-time high at 99.29 on November 21, Crude Oil was down to 88.45 on Friday, a loss of nearly 11%. Gold looked like it was going to quickly soar to a new high when it jumped from 776 the prior week to 832 on Monday. But by Friday, it was back down to 782 intraday.

On Friday, December 7, the Sun will square Uranus. It happens on the day when the Employment and Payroll reports come out, which typically leads to very large price swings anyway. Not only that but early the following week, Jupiter will make its 13-year conjunction to Pluto (ruler of debt, mortgage). The sub-prime mortgage tragedy is a perfect example of today’s Jupiter-Pluto crisis. The extent of those losses is just coming to light. The aspect soon comes to an end, and just as it has in the past, such crises will come to an end too.

All other signatures are quite positive this week. With five planets in fire sign of Sagittarius, and a new moon on December 9, you can expect extremely positive week for all. On same date, we have Mars and Saturn sextile, its extremely positive support.

In conclusion, week seems to be extremely positive. Major event of the month will be Jupiter and Pluto conjunction on December 11. At that time , you will feel excessive bullish or bearish view, nothing in between. This week could help market players to prepare for this mega event.

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Venus (plant of love, and fun) will move to water sign of Scorpio on December 5. Venus in Scorpio indicates an emotionally passionate, ardent, sexually uninhibited and intense romantic life. With Venus in Scorpio your needs in love and in your intimate relationships (Venus) are intensity, depth, catharsis, power, personal growth, and transformation (Scorpio). Venus is not as comfortable in Scorpio as in Libra.

On December 3, Venus (love) is in good mood with Pluto (intensity). You will have extremely harmonious relationship near this time.

On December 5, Venus (fun) is not so happy with Uranus (shocking). So, someone can spoil your party near this date.

On December 9, we have extremely positive new moon in Sagittarius. If you are a Leo, it is a great sign for your love life. This kind of support you get once in life-time. If you are born on or near August 9, you will get maximum benefit. This also supports pregnancy, fun or child issues other than romance. So my suggestion for a Leo is go out and have fun.


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The week seems to be extremely positive. The New Moon is a time of rebirth—a time when we are given a chance to start fresh. The New Moon in the adventurous, forward-looking sign of Sagittarius will occur on December 9, 2007. What does that mean for you? The New Moon in Sagittarius presents an opportune time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Archer. Five planets are staying currently in this sign. With this potent Sagittarius energy, we can find ways to transcend these details of day-to-day life and nurture our faith, hope, and vision. Because Sagittarius thinks in big terms, we may have a tendency to overdo our expectations.

On December 9, we also have Mars and Saturn sextile. It will help you to take practical decisions. If you are born on or near 9th of any month, go ahead and take the risk.

Major event of the month will be Jupiter and Pluto conjunction on December 11. That will again increase the positive mood.

Week will start with harmonious aspect between Venus (fun) and Pluto (passion). On December 5 to 6, Venus (fun) and Mercury (communication) are little stressed. But after that geocosmic energy seems harmonious.

Sagittarius is the leader of this week. If you are born between noon to 2 PM , you will see lot of action in your life.

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Many equity markets of the world have fallen below their lows of last August. Many of them have lost more then 10% from their all time high. Only some emerging markets are showing strength in current volatility. There is a sense of panic across the globe for expected US recession, mortgage problems, or subprime concerns.

Crude Oil and many currencies, of course, made new all-time highs against the plunging U.S. Dollar last week. And Gold sprang bank to life smartly after bottoming at 776 last Monday. By Friday, it was back up to 825, just 25.00 away from its all-time high.

There is no major geocosmic event happening this week. We are in middle of three big events. Mars turning retrograde November 14, Uranus turning stationary direct on November 24, and the 13-year Jupiter-Pluto conjunction that unfolds December 11. Each one of these signatures alone could correspond to a collective psychological peak, not to mention a cyclical peak or trough in various financial markets.

1. Mars tends to drive one to take action, usually based upon impulse. The only problem is that when it is retrograde—as it is November 14-January 30—such impulsive action is usually ill-timed.
2. The nature of Uranus is to be more irrational. Markets can move well above resistance zones, or below support zones, and thus there is a sense of a “break-out.”
3. The Sun’s square to Saturn at the end of the month (exact on November 30 at 8º14’ Sagittarius-Virgo) gives us a reality check if we’ve gone astray of our path
4. Jupiter and Pluto come together only every 13 years, and they can coincide with a sense of urgency, even hysteria due to the nature of Jupiter. In this case, it contacts Pluto, ruler of debt and fear of the worst.

On positive side, Venus (planet of stock and currencies) is in own sign of Libra. Additionally, whole week, it is in good mood with Jupiter and Neptune (vision). Gold, Silver and currencies may not see drastic reduction in valuation.

.In conclusion, all major indicators are in favor of bears. In between these major indicators, there are small pocket of supportive pillars. Credit concerns, real estate and recession fears could remain here. Oil could touch $100 mark this week. Gold and silver could remain strong.

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I wrote about global shocks near November 23, and we had blasts in India and Pakistan. Significance of Mercury and Neptune square is validated again.

There is no major geocosmic event happening this week. Last week’s events may still show their impact this week. Mars turning retrograde November 14, Uranus turning stationary direct on November 24, and the 13-year Jupiter-Pluto conjunction that unfolds December 11.

Four planets are staying in Sagittarius. This sign defiantly has special edge over others. If you are a Sagittarius, go all out to fulfill your dreams. That also shows significance of global events until December 20.

On other hand, Saturn is staying as singleton in earth signs, Virgo. There could be specific focus on ground realities for all.

The Sun’s square to Saturn at the end of the month (exact on November 30 at 8º14’ Sagittarius-Virgo) gives us a reality check if we’ve gone astray of our path

On positive side, Venus (planet of love) is in own sign of Libra. Additionally, whole week, it is in good mood with Jupiter and Neptune (vision). If you are born on or near 12 to 15, then this week could be full of fun.

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