Earth quakers

Current Astro Sky: Saturn in Cancer, Sun in Virgo, Mercury and Jupiter in Libra, Venus in Scorpio, Ketu in Virgo, Mars in Aries, Rahu in Pisces

On 9/15 i wrote about the upcoming Earthquake scare : Any time we have the full or the new Moon there is a heightened risk for seismic activity, this includes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to the force of gravity pulling the Earth from different directions. In particular the eclipise at the beginning of October will have Mercury Jupiter also joined the Sun with Mars and Venus in adjacent yet opposite signs (Libra and Aries) This week and in a couple weeks there is an earthquake risk. These dates are important. 9/18-9/21 and 10/1-10/5.Yet given the benefic nature of the planets right now, I doubt there will be high casualties even if it's a large earthquake. A few things: When i wrote this prediction it was for the "benefic planets right now" - which foretold of seismic activity (and also a hurricane Rita scare) which did not carry high casualties. Yet I should have updated the prediction for when the planets moved (Venus leaving Libra, Jupiter entering Libra, Mercury leaving Virgo, all of this also making Rahu / Ketu more malefic) as an indicaction that any Earthquake predicted later would be devastating.

Compare the Charts below. The South indian Chart is an accurate representation of the sky and the planets around it.

Chart of 9-21 - First we can see how the planets are aligned on opposite sides of the Earth, thus the gravity of these bodies are pulling on it. Every planet except Saturn, (in Cancer, the upper middle right box) is strongly aligned opposite the Earth. On 9/21 a day when i predicted seismic activity, the Moon (who travels very fast and is the closest body to Earth and has a great affect on its weather and seismology) is closely joined Mars, who is close to the Earth. Results: Even though there were many rumblers and shakers during these days, several reported in LA / Peru, there were few casualties - In fact these were the days when hurricane Rita was approaching Texas and many were worrying of more devastation, so the many little earthquakes were unnoticed. There were no causualties because of an exalted Mercury in Virgo as the lord of Sun, Jupiter / Ketu, as well as Venus in her own sign.


Chart of Pakistan Earthquake 0f 10-8 - The Planets are still aligned opposite the Earth. The Moon has moved to the Other side of the Earth and joined Venus, after having just eclipsed the Sun. The Sun, Moon and Earth are all in the same plane on the ecliptic (in 3 dimensional space) adding power to gravitational force upon the Earth. Also Mars is now retrograde which means he is closer to the Earth on the other side from Venus Jupiter Mercury and the Sun. Results: High casualties and devastation due to both the intensity and location of the earthquake. Venus has moved into Scorpio and it not as strong as being in her own sign. Also the Sun Jupiter and Mercury are no longer supported by an exalted Mercury. Jupiter is in the sign of an an enemy, joined a great enemy on this day. At the time of this quake (8 AM) the ascendant was 24:00 Libra directly opposite retrograde Mars at 29 deg Aries.

The effect of having the Earth between these planets, especially during an eclipse is like putting a person in a rack-like stretching machine and pulling them open.

We have anopther week or so during this eclipse cycle. The end of October could bring about some major difficulty again here in the US. As shown in the US Chart and that of our president as i have written about. Saturn will exactly conjoin the North Node in the US Chart in the 8th house. The 8th house is the house of War and death, etc. - Saturn is also a planet that indicates these things, given the scare about avian flu etc. we have to be prepared for this possibility, especially as Rahu is the planet of toxins and poisons, and as i have written he is now much more dangerous without the aspect of Jupiter. I do not write these things to be a gloom and doom sayer, by any means. I am much happier talking about the positive things that are possible. Yet these are the times when our faith and Spiritual practices are tested and we are challenged. Nature has its own wisdom and way of working. One of the first things I saw reported from the Pakistan Earthquake region was how the Indian government immediately offered support. These bitter enemies come together when a larger crisis demands it.We are seeing the result of Jupiter in Libra now as there is quite a focus on the Judiciary in this country now and electing another Supreme Court Justice. Also interesting was the recent proposition of using the military in the case of an epidemic, to quarantine different sectors of the country (presumably). This is very much a retrograde Mars in Aries aspecting Saturn in Cancer, configuration that i have been wiritng about. Security fears (Saturn) military (Mars) fear of virus and disease (Rahu)

On a more uplifting note, Since Rahu has entered Pisces (in April) there has been a great Spiritual renaissance in this country and in this world again. Can you feel it? Mystical Pisces is the sign where we seek the real answer, not just a worldy version of happiness. Yet there is always a purging of falsity that accompanies this awakening. This will continue for a year or so. These acute difficult periods are also the times when our opportunity to grow spiritually is greatly increased and our sensitivity honed. We are not usually so alert to the world and it's many people, as when mass disasters strike. Universal wisdom and love are always shaping our life events whether we know it or not. Saying mantras at this time is highly recommended. Especially "Lokah Samstah Sukino Bhavantu" which means "may all beings everywhere be happy"NamasteSadasiva

Update,..

This was actually published 9/26

Jupiter enters Libra. Jupiter is the largest planet and the lord of the element of Space. Space is related to consciousness and thus it is Jupiter who leads us to this unearthly expansion. The 4 elements of Earth end with our atmoshphere, it is themn Space that takes over. Similarly, our material worldly karmas can only lead us so far, and then we must look inward in order to expand beyond form and thought. Jupiter is the planet in the birth chart which shows how far we may expand in this lifetime and how far we have expandedin past lifetimes. Jupiter is related to the Vedic God Indra as well as the od Brhaspati, the Priest. Through Sagittarius Jupiter expresses more of the qualities of Lord Indra, the sattwic warrior, courageous and ready to do battle with the forces of Darkness. In fact the rainbow is a symbol of Lord Indra's bow and the name of Sagittarius in Sanskrit is Dhanus or "bow". Jupiter expresses more of the qualities of Brhaspati through Pisces. The Sattwic Brahmin, the mystic, with one foot in the other "lokas" or planes of existence. Beyond being the mystic and giver of expansion, Jupiter is also the great giver in the Zodiac. Wealth and fortune, children and luck are all judged from Jupiter. In mundane astrology (the astrology of worldly affairs and cultures), a country's wealth and economy is judged from Jupiter as is the religion and spirituality of the country. This transit of Jupiter has some mixed indications. He is not in a friendly sign, being in Libra, as there is an uneasiness that exists between Jupiter and Venus. (the lord of Libra) Yet for the first time in a couple of years, Jupiter will be operating without an inhibiting aspect of Saturn. This could lead to some initial expansion in the stock market and some intial optimism about the economy, yet this could be premature and cause some foolhardy projections wihich lead to a collapse later. One of the good things about a Saturn aspect upon Jupiter is the realistic nature Saturn brings to jupiterian hope and optimism. Also Jupiter as the lord of Rahu was aspecting his sign and Rahu while in Virgo. This added support to the difficulties of the Node. This support is no longer there. This is especially important fo rthe upcoming eclipse. We may see some intitial optimism between now and the end of October. Jupiter will enter Swati Nakshatra (ruled By Rahu) on 10/27 - soon after that, we may see some disappointing economic news, especially related to stock market and interest rates, bond market, etc. Also once Mars goes retrograde at the end of this week, look for there to be some disruption to the Real Estate market.

Mars goes retrograde 10/2 - Mars is the planet of courage and strength and the powerful actions we can take to transform our our lives. Mars has been in Aries since early July, he will appear to move backward in the sky beginning Oct 2 and lasting until Dec. 9. This retro Mars will present a clear opportunity to transform through discipline, to meditate and to confront one of the main root causes of our suffering, our opinions about how things should or should not be. Mars is the main planet of our opinions. When we realize that we should not be blaming others for our suffering and we should be looking at ourselves as the real source of power, then Mars will kick into gear and keep our focus sharp and vigilant to the mistake in thinking our problems exist outside ourselves. Mars only causes trouble when his hot and sharp nature defends our mental preconceptions through anger. (which is a lot of the time) This could be a very delicate time for the world, as this retro Mars will also be aspecting and aspected by Saturn, who himslef goes retrograde in the middle of November. As mentioned above, we may see some fluctuation in Real Estate between 10/2 and 12/9 as well as an increase in global hostility.

A major Astrological shift just occured in the Sidereal Zodiac with Jupiter entering Libra. Among other things this exposes the North Node to be much more dangerous as well as indicates weakening of the economic factors. In particular the North Node rules poisons - the possibilities of chemical / biological / radiation poisoning just increased.

Look for a major FLU season or new epidemic. Hopefully we will not have a biological poisoning event, but this is also a possibility. Especially starting at the end of October, Jupiter will enter the Star ruled by The North NOde and mars will be retrograde. Soon Followed by Saturn retrograde.

From now until Early October there is another major earthquake risk - starting thursday or friday (9/29). Retro Mars will likely hurt real estate prices which could harm investments, there are some tough possibilities in the next few months starting any day now - no matter how you look at it. There is the possibility of a MAJOR economic downturn or crisis even a collapse --

Rove Update

I received an email today from someone who gets my weekly horoscope, disparaging my comments about the Karl Rove scandal.

I will simply say, that my interest in this is to ascertain what will be the results, i am not moralizing (Or at least intending to moralize) about who is right or wrong. But obviously I need to be more careful about that. Politics are important they referred to our value's etc. Those who wrote me said that the reason this story disappeared is because it was becoming obvious that the reporter (named Wilson) was "a lot of crap". And that this story has fallen apart, that's why it's not been reported. That may be the case and it would be perfectly sensible that the Mercury retrograde transit would show this trend. Mercury retrograde is when we reevaluate our information our communication and things like that. It gives us time to reflect upon the skills and details that we've been relying upon. It may be that this is the result that this Wilson person loses credibility. Or it may be that the press is backing up, getting it straight getting it right, and this will lead to the Rove resigning. I'm not sure. As a revisited this story again this morning, looking for fresh reporting and information on it, it seems as though Rove revealed the identity of the CIA agent. Whether it rises to the threshold of a crime, it is not likely to be pursued on that level anyway.

Regardless, I'm an astrologer making a prediction. I realize in talking about public figures some may get offended if I'm not careful with my language, which I'm not always. I Apologize for that now and try to be more careful with my language. My point was not to say who is right or wrong - I was making a prediction, showing how planetary influences are shown in a way to we can all see. I could tell about a private clients and predictions I make, but no one can see that. It is not my job to judge the president anymore than I judge my clients. In fact regardless of whether Rove leaves or not and that specific prediction comes true, what I am commenting on are the problems the president will face during this time. Merc retro, saturn in first - Ju Ke over Lagna lord. I'm simply using this as a scenario to hone my craft and practice and let others see the process. I don't have to do this publicly and I realize I set myself up for people who think I have ulterior motives. I do this publicly so that others who are interested in learning can see the process unfold. I made a lot of accurate predictions and I've blown some predictions too. I'll keep doing my best.

Karl Rove Scandal Update

I was just thinking today also about this merc retro.. a week ago there was alot of talk about Karl Rove scandal and since Merc slowed down last week, then went retro, all of the talk has stopped,, I predicted Rove would get the axe when Merc went retro.

But the talk will will start again once Merc goes forward i bet. Retrograde is hard to predict. I have seen many times, and i should have been aware of this, that if there is a Mercury problem occuring while Merc is direct, it will stop once the planet goes retrograde, then continue again once he goes direct. This Rove mess is a Merc retro thing foir Bush, AND a South Node transiting Jupiter in the 3rd house thing.

So this time is giving Bush INC. time to re asses how to deal with the Rove mess. Think about it, this story was all over the news a week or so ago, and now,.. gone!

It is not as if something else has repaced it either. The record heat?!? no! - nothing -- it just disappeared. it is crazy..

Actually i have seen many times, especially with ilnessess that Saturn retrograde will be a time of releif or remission, especially with Cancer. And also when Saturn backs up into the previous sign. As this has just happened i am thinking of 2 Cancer patient clients who went into remission when Saturn went retro last ,..

So with retro, the planet reverses whatever it was doing before. Check this out.