Full Long Nights Moon in Cancer to End 2012

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I am writing this just hours before a a Full Moon in Cancer will add gravity to all domestic matters. With Luna now big and bright and reaching fullness @ 2:21 AM PST or 10:21 AM UIT. This Full Moon in December, was called by Native Americans either the Full Cold Moon; or the Full Long Nights Moon. Native Americans of the tribes found in the northern and eastern United States used these names to describe a time when winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. The Full Moon is @ 8 degrees Cancer with this cryptic Sabian Symbol: Rabbits dressed in clothes and on parade. The rabbits could indicate the vulnerability of the citizens of many governments. This Full Moon in Cancer takes place on what is called the axis of the "Gate of Men" through which myth suggested that souls descended from heaven into human bodies. The Capricorn Sun and Pluto represents the opposite portal called the "Gate of the Gods" where souls of the departed ascended back to heaven. Let this sink in and stay centered spiritually and in your body.
  Update on January 4, 2013 - Last Qtr. Moon @ 7:58 PM with the Moon @ 15 degrees Libra Sabian: "Circular paths" bringing to mind the idea of Labyrinths or spiral - represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world.

The Sun is @ 15 degrees Capricorn with this Sabian: "Many toys in the children's ward of a hospital. Really care.." I bring this up because this Qtr. Moon marks a time of the crisis of understanding as we move toward the next new Moon in Capricorn which completes the December 28th. cycle of the Full Moon in Cancer and the axis of Mother-Father - Moon-Sun. During the Last Qtr Phase we could be torn between traditional values and futuristic trends involving reform. In the case of the video below there is also an occult, revelatory energy which reflects both Mercury-Pluto conjunction on June 6th. This planetary pairing will both shine a light on the misuse power by persuasion and manipulations and many hidden secrets of the elite, royals or whatever you want to call them. Then on January 7th a Mars-Saturn square with Saturn in darker, mysterious, ulterior motive and highly secretive Scorpio. The Video Series below reflects how the bloodlines continue to use their symbols of the Goddess: Kate Middleton( born Jan. 9, 1982) who was born on a Lunar Eclipse. Kate also has a Yod and a Double Key Yod in her chart besides the fact that her natal moon eclipsed was conjunct Sirius or the Scorcher found in the constellation, Canis Major and Canopus known as the Navigator or binary star in the Keel of the ship or Constellation Argo. Now Prince William (born June 21, 1982 @ 9:03 PM BST - 1:00)who has been dubbed the Anti-Christ by some fringe groups actually has both Venus& Chiron conjunct the demon star Algol. Yes William was born on the day of a Solar Eclipse and the Solstice William has some interesting aspects in his chart: Thors Hammer including Mars, A Yod or "finger of God) including Chiron-Pluto-Neptune and Grand Trines etc. Watch Part 1 of 4 below (Topless Kate, 2 Massacres and an Initiation (Part 1-4)

A chart below is set for San Francisco, CA. representing the West Coast with Scorpio rising adding extremes and passion with a close square to Mars. Mars is the ancient ruler of this chart near the IC and in radical, unconventional and uncompromising Aquarius. yet with the yearn to discover new ways and worlds. Saturn is near the ascendant also in Scorpio both sextile.

Pluto the modern ruler of the chart above is near the Sun relating to leaders, CEO's anand corporate takeovers. Juno precedes the Sun in Capricorn which may indicate some foform of manipulation or demanding blind obedience. Also Juno in Capricorn near these other two planets relate to cold air since Juno is an asteroid linked to meteorology and even storms. With this "cardinal" and "striking" Full Moon whether on the West Coast or East Coast or in the Eastern Hemisphere we should look at a closely formed Yod or Finger of God. This Yod has expansive Jupiter as the apex now 150 degrees from a close sextile between Saturn and Sun/Pluto reflecting at the very least economic restraint and the very most an era of austerity. From a metaphysical point of view, Jupiter being the realm of the ascended masters is part of a huge lesson to be learned. Consider too the Grand Water Trine which exists between Saturn-Scorpio and Neptune/Chiron-Pisces to the Moon in Cancer - illustrated below in a chart set for Washington, DC @ 5:21 AM EST. Below we see the Moon in the 8th of house of deficit, debt and fiscal cliff opposing Sun-Pluto in the 2nd house of investments/money available to service debt creating the tail of the Kite. Don't expect either Congress or the Senate (represented by Saturn in the 11th) to come up with a solution to the fiscal cliff till next year.

Full Moon also opposes Pluto (@ 6:34 AM) reflecting attempts to seize power of our emotions or pointing to extreme or obsessive emotions like jealousy and territoriality. The moon also makes a harmonious trine to Saturn @ 6:43 AM , the crystalizing effect adding stabilty - this is a time when traditions, formalities, pragmatic decisions, and sensitive diplomacy are featured. Then this super sensitive Cancer Moon turns Void of Course

Winter Solstice - No Doomsday but Takeovers Abound?

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Time to get your craziness on while many thoughts and conversation will focus on the mysterious and strange,including the upcoming Solstice 2012 when the over-hyped Mayan Calendar is supposed to end.
For many people this will be a non-event,
as they awaken on Dec. 22nd with the perception that nothing really happened.
For others growing hysteria and panic of the so-called coming apocalypse is more dangerous than the actual event itself.
Mayan apocalypse: panic spreads as December 21 nears Led by a crisis-oriented First Qtr. Moon in assertive, spontaneous and awakening Aries
for many this is a time of hope and for others trepidations
since we are on the cusp of Winter Solstice tommorow @ 3:12 AM PST when the Sun enters Capricorn.
Don't expect one big event to dominate, this is a gradual process:
since the Moon and the Sun will be translating the light of the ongoing Uranus-Pluto throughout 2013! Lots will be happening next year and in the next few days.. But don't expect a comet or asteroid to slam into the Earth!
Don't expect any of these doomsday scenarios to occur

It is best to calm the freak down and enjoy the show since Venus now in adventurous and expansive Sagittarius and opposing Jupiter in curious and social Gemini (exact Dec. 22nd). In fact the joker abounds and we may see more celebrations and generosity on a social level..perhaps people will be breathing a sigh of relief as the meet the real shifts and volatility coming as Mars enters revolutionary Aquarius on December 25th. This is the same day that the Sun in solemmn Capricorn translates the light from ruler Uranus now in Aries - an aspect known for independence, eccentricity, and volatile. A time when personal freedom outweighs responsibility. Yes as you have seen there is the potential for more earthquakes, electrical blackouts, volcanoes, high winds and extreme storms
during this time, but the world is still here and no mass awakening has occured.
Heading toward the next full moon on December 28, there will be bitter cold, blizzards and plunging temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere including the USA. From the article above... Ahead of December 21, which marks the conclusion of the 5,125-year "Long Count" Mayan calendar, panic buying of candles and essentials has been reported in China and Russia, along with an explosion in sales of survival shelters in America. In France believers were preparing to converge on a mountain where they believe aliens will rescue them. Below is a chart set for the entrance of the Sun into Capricorn on December 21st. @ 11:12 AM UT set for London UK. Notice first of all that Neptune is rising in Pisces when fantasy/illusion and the desire for boundless spirituality are merging. At the top of this chart the Sun joins Juno (partnerships) and are near Pluto marking a huge power play.

Much of the tensions and anxiety these days are triggered by hoaxes and over reactions. Per example the idea that the 12-21-2012 Solstice was an end of the world Mayan Apocalypse.
Some folks are realizing that this is a long term shift and that
the derivation and meaning of the word Apocalypse is more about disclosure and time warps not doom!
From Wikipedia: An apocalypse (Ancient Greek: apocálypsis, meaning 'un-covering'), translated literally from Greek, is a disclosure of knowledge, hidden from humanity in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e., a lifting of the veil or revelation I originally wrote this blog post when a Scorpio Moon headed toward a conjunction with Saturn back on December 10th.
expect the need for greater security to arise along with willingness to dig a little deeper and investigate the occult.
There is a convergence of astrological aspects including and besides the ongoing Uranus-Pluto square.
I recommend that you check out this recent article, Current observations from Mount Nebo
where Robert Hill discusses how the misuse of sacred knowledge is evil when it is used only for personal gain.
Hill also alludes to a powerful astrological formation, a YOD which occurs on December 21, 2012
when the Sun enters the Solstice Point @ 3:12 AM PST or 6:12 AM EST.
This Yod according to Hill reflects a "Divide and Rule" scenario by the TPTB with Saturn (lord of karma) in a positive Sextile to Pluto (lord of destruction)
both pointing at Jupiter (lord of expansion-generosity) with a 150 degree Quincunx. It is likely that he is correct >What I also found by creating charts for the Solstice Point (Dec. 21st. 2012) was not only the powerful Saturn-Pluto (sextile) pointing to Jupiter (in the 8th house of the chart below set for San Jose) but a Second YOD which is much closer... In San Jose/Santa Clara county there is lots of other people's $$ flowing into the area with the new stadium and uptick in high tech jobs. Chart set below for December 21st @ 3:12 AM PST where Saturn is rising in Scorpio relating to the business oriented Capricorn planets in the 2nd house and Mars also in the sign of the scapegoat, austerity and restrictions. But in Silicon Valley, corporations rule and have major clout demonstrated here regarding gun control.

Yes there is a second YOD in the charts above one which has Mars (exalted and organized in Capricorn) sextile N Node (more intimate in Scorpio) focused on Ceres now retrograde in Gemini. Ceres in Gemini deals with nurturing via communications and education and since Ceres is also connected to agriculture, food and family values,
I suspect that there will be a much stronger emphasis on local food production via neighborhood networks. Of course not only is there this second YOD but Saturn is rising in Scorpio on this December 21st Solstice. There could be an extreme event involving secrecy and even spying...or as this recent news story indicates: Google starts watching what you do off the Internet too The most powerful company on the Internet just got a whole lot creepier: a new service from Google merges offline consumer info with online intelligence, allowing advertisers to target users based on what they do at the keyboard and at the mall. All in all expect some huge reactive power shifts in the next couple of days leading up to the massive Full Moon on December 28th.

Sagittarius New Moon - Expanding Horizons Beyond What Is Known or Believed

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In an effort to describe the coming Sagittarius New Moon which takes place on Thursday, December 13th. @ 12:42 AM PST it is difficult to encompass everything or keep up with the accelerated change. This new moon occurs on a Jupiter ruled day relating to going far beyond the usual into uncharted territory. The keywords for this lunation are BIG, explosive and expansive. International, foreign and multi-cultural events are a given. After all the Moon and Sun meet @ 22 degrees Sag. - Sabian Symbol: A Chinese Laundry. A Chinese laundry represents a new opportunity, a location where  immigrants/travelers are willing to progress and bring their cultural mores into the day to day workplace. Tomorrow's new moon is filled with fireworks and fulminations in the sign of the archer that aims for the sky, so continue to watch for a mighty convergence of signs in space.

 In terms of expansion we are talking about beliefs both in the outer and inner dimensions. Today is the 12-12-12 shift when optimism is at it's peak as since the Moon opposed Jupiter in the sign of socialization and data overload. Since Mercury entered Sagittarius (Dec. 10th) to stimulate our imaginations and innovative abilities with a slightly strange square to Neptune and a fiery trine to Uranus a merging with the unseen, unexpected and unknowable. In synch with the Mercury-Neptune square is the compassionate, musical and spiritual elements like the big Sandy Relief concert Will Be Largest Event in Music History So on Thursday, not only will the Moon and Sun meet in Sagittarius @ 22 degrees but Mercury, the cosmic messenger, Astraea, the Greek goddess of justice and Juno, the divine consort will all be in the sign of the high-flying archer. In fact looking ahead to Dec. 15th. Venus, the love goddess also comes over into this mutable fire sign. (Note that Astraea abandoned the earth during the Iron Age to flee from the new wickedness of humanity.) I bring all this up because of the intense quest for truth at this time vs. overwhelming effort at deceiving human kind. This will relate to both the Mercury-Venus square to Neptune which I have discussed and also the upcoming Pluto-Sun conjunction on Dec. 30th. Since Pluto entered Capricorn on 2008, these conjunctions involving corporate power plays have indicated such manipulations.

 The chart below is set for 8:42 AM Universal Time for London with Sagittarius rising @ critical 29 degrees. I expect some major economic news to come out Europe tomorrow. Plus with Pluto and Mars in the first house some huge sociological upheavals will could occur involving the military and war efforts. But first a major element inherent in any chart set for this lunation is the shape designated as Locomotive. Locomotive configurations occur when about one third of the circle is empty. With this type of chart it is necessary to designate the lead planet in this train. In order to find that planet in the horoscope we should point to the empty space,then move Counterclockwise until you reach that planet which in every case is Saturn, the Great Karmic Teacher. It is interesting that Jupiter is the ruler of the Sag. New Moon but Saturn, the planet of contraction, organization and reflecting the principle of crystalization is the prime mover. Again with so much expansion here I feel that Saturn will rein in these monster shifts and help us focus.

In the UK. like in the US the Heliacal Rising Star is intense Antares - one of the four royal stars and known as "the Heart of the Scorpion". Antares rising can be ruthless and obsessed with recognition kind of like the North Koreans and their missle/satellite launch which now appears to be out of control. North Korean satellite 'tumbling out of control,' US officials say
 The Heliacal Setting star for the UK is Alcyone the great central sun and the largest star of the Pleiades or Seven Sisters. Alycyone is connected to the desire to seek inner knowledge a counterpoint to the Sagittarian quest for outer wisdom. When Alcyone is setting there are usually great dramas when insights bubble up under great pressure.

 In the chart for  Washington DC ( set below for 3:42 AM) and for the West Coast of the USA. the Heliacal Setting Star is that demon entity Algol - Led by one's passions, to create or destroy. In the Washington, DC chart with Saturn rising in Scorpio, debt via the fiscal cliff is the main concern. Obviously with Saturn especially in the sign of the serpent things are breaking down and the desire for order and material security will be strong. Saturn also rules senior citizens, landowners and farmers who are all vulnerable to the takeover attempts by politicos. Saturn also denotes quarries, mines and the land in general and specific laws that could curtail development. Saturn will also have a direct effect on the Stock Exchange. Don't forget that Uranus is stationing direct in the 5th house relating to speculative interests per the Stock Markets and clearly financial astrologers like Ray Merriman have been calling for a reversal. My guess is a wild ride which will not only deal with gambling/games of chance but with entertainment and children news.

I am also including the video below as part of this report since it goes into everything from huge changes in terrestrial weather to deep, earth changes. This informative yet succint presentation centers on an electromagnetic shift which is taking place in our local solar system and beyond.

The author cites examples of astronomical  anomalies like.
 1. A growth of dark spots on Pluto
2. An unprecedented increase of auroras on Saturn
3. More dark spots on Neptune
4. The two-fold increase Jupiter's magnetic field.
 5. Massive increase in comets coming into our solar system.
5 a. Comets smashing through saturns rings 5 b. Comets smashing into jupiter (example: shoemaker levy)
6 Let me add: .New Comet 2012 S1 (ISON)May Become "One of Brightest in History" 

Now comes the prescient happenings of the last few days.  We view the latest  effects around our own space weather which are converging on this spectacular New Moon. Like NEO 479 or TotatisPotentially hazardous asteroid 4179 Toutatis sailed past Earth today

An amazing Geminid Meteor Shower set to peak on Dec. 13 and 14, 2012. Per Spaceweather: The earth is entered a stream of debris from rock comet 3200 Phaethon, source of the annual Geminid meteor shower. (In Greek mythology, Phaethon was he son of Helios and the Oceanid Clymene,) Phaethon was the one who drove his father's chariot and put the Earth is in danger of burning up and was killed by a thunderbolt from Zeus /Jupiter  to prevent further disaster)
A remarkable Geminid image the morning of Dec. 12th, per Antonio Finazzi of Chiuduno (BG), Italy. The fireball was visible even through the trees:

Also these amazing artic lights/auroras which sparklded even without any "geomagnetic storm" Per photographer Mike Theiss was traveling along the Dempster Highway just north of Eagle Plains, Canada, when the sky erupted in color. The sign in the foreground marks the latitude of the Arctic Circle:

While we are at it here is a picture from the UK's Telegraph that surfaced today and it relates to another sky phenomena.

This photo was taken by a passenger from Hong Kong to China's Kumming City who claims to have photographed a UFO on last Friday's flight. He also said many passengers saw it and took photos.
Picture: HAP/Quirky China News / Rex Features


In the video I introduced above regarding Electromagnetic Changes the author debunks global warming by explaining as I have been saying, that we have shifted into a time extreme weather of all kinds. He says that the weather may pale in comparison to the earthquake activity we may experience. I also say be on alert as we move from this New Moon to a ponderous and dramatic Full Moon on December 28th specifically on the West Coast of the USA. One of the primary themes is that this electromagnetic event is part and parcel the increase in chemtrails and geo engineering. In fact ethics involving the spraying and GMO activity relates directly to Jupiter opposing Venus-Mercury-Astraea over the next few days. None of these previously clandestine efforts to modify the weather ala the false belief that the elite can act as Gods will be secret for much longer. Stay tuned because much of the above is coming to a head with the Sagittarius New Moon.

Lunar Eclipse November 28th 2012 - Floods of Emotions and Water Begin

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Here I am less than 48 hours before the big Lunar Eclipse set tor Wednesday, a Mercury ruled day of full throttle communications. Yeah here I am on a relaxed Taurus Moon checking out info. from Spaceweather about the visibility on Tuesday morning of the Venus/Saturn conjunction. Actually using geocentric and tropical orientation, Venus-Saturn met in Scorpio @ 5:19 PM @ 6 deg. Scorpio 06 min. (Sabian: "Deep-sea divers." Whereas Spaceweather.com says look southeast to find Venus and Saturn less than 1° apart in the constellation Virgo?! Got that wrong since even sidereally, Saturn and Venus would be in Libra... One thing is for sure Venus as a morning star is very bright, Saturn less but they stand out. Saturn transiting in pro-active yet emotionally deeper Scorpio has added to the drama breaking many taboos. like the Moon meeting Jupiter on the day of the Lunar Eclipse. Skipping ahead to: November 28th. Wednesday: Today we observe a penumbral lunar eclipse with the moon in Gemini @ 7 Degrees. (Sabian Symbol: "An old fashioned well.") This is the second of two lunar eclipses and occurs @ 6:46 AM PT or 9:46 AM ET. A chart below set for San Francisco/the West Coast showing the Grand TriAngle in Water Signs(Scorpio and Cancer) trine and pointing downward toward Neptune and Chiron in the 3rd. house of communications and transportation with Pisces also on the cusp of the IC where potential flooding could occur.

The Grand Trine has been building and now with Venus always representing moisture along with psychic foreboding in this article on the Weather.com. Forecast California Flood Threat From "Atmospheric River" Meteorologists use the term "atmospheric river" to describe a long, narrow plume piping deep moisture from the tropics into the mid-latitudes. One type of atmospheric river (hereafter, AR) is the "Pineapple Express", Amazingly, according to NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL), a strong AR can transport as water vapor up to 15 times the average flow of liquid water at the mouth of the Mississippi River! Then the article goes on to echo shades of the Great Flood of 1862. In my blog back in January, 2011 I referenced the potential for a Biblical Inundation in California with Neptune's ingress and also with Saturn into Scorpio. Therefore, some locations, particularly in the coastal ranges of northwest California, could pick up over 10 inches of total rainfall through this weekend, leading to flash flooding and river flooding. The path of visibility is shown in the graphic below:

This eclipse is totally visible from on a path from Australia to Russia but only visible at moon rise across Africa and Europe. In the area of central Europe, especially Poland, Hungary, Romania and Turkey, the Moon is close to the Ascendant during the eclipse. Look for some major events in this Eastern European and Turkish region within two weeks of the eclipse. Expect some immediate effects in these central European countries. Observers in western Canada and the USA can also see the eclipse, with the moon setting occurring sometime after mid-eclipse. The eclipsed Moon will be conjunct Jupiter and conjunct the Hyades. The Moon-Jupiter occultation adds a zany even irrational feeling of buoyancy. Furthermore the Moon’s south node, will be conjunct fixed star Algol just like the Nov. 13th solar eclipse. Also like the Solar Eclipse, this highly mutable penumbral eclipse is at Saros Series 15 South reflecting a time when releasing tensions occurs. Some of the tensions releived could include the tectonic plates. Both eclipses symbolize a time of major clearing along with feelings of grief or loss on a collective level. In terms of extreme relationships, Venus-Pluto are sextile great passion and sexual magnetism.

The Solar Eclipse Releases Tensions, Unleashes Power for Renewal

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All that is Hidden Comes to Light 

The Solar Eclipse occurs on Tuesday, Nov 13th is potentially an epic event. The Scorpio Moon will cast a shadow on the Earth. The Sun-Moon @ 22 degrees Scorpio are close to the N. Node of Destiny and along with the Lunar Eclipse on Nov. 28th will define the a collective and mass course of action for the next few months. The Sabian Symbol for 22 Scorpio: "Hunters starting out for ducks" There is a decided theme focused hiding behind a blind in order to manifest success. Yet in the process of hiding, there is disguise, camouflage and concealment. We might want to extrapolate and expand this theme to discovering the real motives behind the David Petraeus’ resignation/affair. Perhaps this entire incident hides much more than even the pronouncements by Paula Broadwell. Like many of the scandals that will continue to surface with Neptune direct square Mercury retro. in expansive Sagittarius, this one will continue to grow and bring in more players.

The last solar eclipse @ 22 degrees Scorpio, a sign relating to great destruction and ultimately renewal sometimes rising Phoenix like, was on Nov. 13, 1993. On that day in 1993, there was a 7.1 sea quake east of Kamchatka, a Chinese MD82 made a crash landing at Urumqi, 12 were killed and Pakistan minister of Foreign affairs Faruk Leghari elected president. In 2012, I have no doubt that this is a time when tedious circumstances will fall away and it will mark the beginning of of something entirely novel coming into existence. Some view eclipses as release and renewal points and this is especially true of Scorpio. This is a partial eclipse with the Scorpion/Eagle New Moon exact @ 2:08 PM PST or 10:08 PM UT, when the Sun-Moon are near the N Node of destiny in he sign of total intensity Scorpio . This eclipse occurs in Saros Series 15 South which is all about releasing tensions. This is a time when long-standing problems can be cleared, There is also a sense of grief or loss but on a collective not personal level. Eclipse totality will be visible from northern Australia and the southern Pacific Ocean. The most populous city to experience totality will be Cairns, which will experience 2 minutes of totality just an hour after daybreak (06:38 AEST, 20:38 UTC)



  More Major Earth Changes Coming to the Southern Hemisphere Too. Be alert for some major tectonic and volcanic activity in this entire area particularly South of Australia and New Zealand. A dynamic and powerful Solar Eclipse like this one is known to create massive havoc and in alignment with the Pluto-Uranus waxing square there will be a trail of earthquakes, volcanoes and other disasters associated with the Eclipse Also expect male political leaders to be more affected by this shadow over the Sun. We have already seen in the last two days that quakes have been traveling up and down the ring of fire from a 6.5 event Cape Yakataga, Alaska to 5.1 S of Masset, Canada to to SE of Belen, to a 6.5 WSW of Champerico, Guatemala, Guatemala to Costa Rica to a 5.0 NW of Salinas, Ecuador to a 5.0 ESE of Iquique, Chile down to a 6.0 Off the coast of Aisen, Chile. Update from the future - November 20th. from New Zealand: Panic on Mt Tongariro as volcano erupts! The Chart Below is set for eclipse totality in Cairns, AU @ 6:38 AM LMT Sagittarius is rising @ 8 degrees - Rocks and things forming therin.. Fixed star Antares will be closely Rising at the Ascendant Perpetuating, or being subjected to, polarizing events the Heliacal Rising Star is Arcturus situated on the left knee of the Herdsman, Bootes which seeks a new pathway as the hunter and pioneer. Al Rescha is the Heliacal Setting Star found in Pisces and is found in the Knot of the Cord, which binds the two Fishes by the tail. Al Rescha is about bringing together disparate ideas and finding solutions to old problems.

Closer to home in the USA, we see that the New Moon occurs @ 2:08 PM in San Francisco with Pisces rising @ 19 degrees - "A master instructing his pupil." This chart's rulers both Jupiter in the 3rd. house dealing with education, communications and transportation but retrograde in Gemini opposing Juno. All of these issues will be on tap for new innovations in the next six months. Then there is Neptune now direct and the modern ruler of the eclipse chart in the 12th house relating to overwhelming issues involving institutions form hospitals to prisons. Fixed Stars include Ras Alhague found in on the head of the Snake Charmer/Holder,Ophiuchus is Culminating at the Mid-heaven. Ras Alhague is primarily a healer who desires to make a difference by helping those who are wounded or damaged. The Heliacal Rising Star is Spica, the Staff of Wheat found in the Virgin's left hand. Spica always relates to gifts or talents needed to be used to help others. The Heliacal Setting Star over the West Coast is Hamal, a yellow star located on the forehead of Aries the Ram. Hamal relates to a strong will filled with determination and actively forging ahead even impulsively and thrives on challenges. A more negative side to Hamal is stated by Robson always the fear monger: "According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Mars and Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of Venus and Saturn. It causes violence brutishness, cruelty and premeditated crime." We will soon see how this plays out in the SF. Bay Area. Notice that the Warrior Mars now void of course in Sagittarius sits at the top of the chart heading toward Pluto which reflects immense levels of power. Mars will move into Capricorn on Nov. 16th. and will finally conjunct Pluto near the next eclipse Nov. 27th. There are some fanatical and obsessive forces developing here on the West Coast which need to be watched so they can be harnessed.

Last but not least a chart set for this intense Solar Eclipse over Washington DC has Taurus rising the S. Node conjunct the obsessive demon star Algol. At the least this reflects the obsessive nature of politics and the confrontation of the Fiscal Cliff. Speaking of this dreaded fiscal cliff, where Venus (representing $$ and currency)is also ruler of this chart posited in the 5th house of speculation. Venus also is in a trine to Vesta in Gemini reflecting over intellectualized decision making and communications. In fact using the power of this investigative Scorpio eclipse let's look deeper into these alignments. Since issues of the past (S. Node) are opposing asteroid Astrea in Scorpio along with the Sun and Moon associated with a blood curdling debt of $16 Trillion. But according to the video below talking about the Grand Bargain: "let's establish that no one in Washington actually cares about balancing the budget. If they did, they would love this so-called Fiscal Cliff. It raises taxes and cuts spending, so it would massively reduce the deficit. Isn't that what all of Washington has been pretending to care about all of this time?"
Fortunately the harvest star Spica is rising while Mirach is the Heliacal Setting Star. Mirach is a star found in "in the Girdle of the Chained Woman" or Andromeda. Mirach is about being receptive to consensus by developing rapport. In this case Mirach relates to increased diplomacy not only outside our shores but within. Per Ebertin: Mirach has a tendency to inspiration and medium-ship as a base for artistic creations, altruism, cheerfulness, happiness, love of company.  Mirach also is a star associated with earthquakes and in the DC area
we may see another event like the shocking 5.8 tremor that hit Mineral, VA back on Aug. 23, 2011.
This event was felt across more than a dozen U.S. states and in several Canadian provinces, and was felt by more people than any other quake in U.S. history.  

Election 2012 - Mercury Retrograde, Voting Chaos amid Unbridled Enthusiasm

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Update: Evening of November 6th. Despite the early election results with Obama declared a Winner!
Mercury is retrograde and there will be numerous challenges to this result and others. The day of the US Elections 2012 - November 6th. the same day that Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius, is illuminated by the Grand Fire Trine. Mercury, the Cosmic Messenger and often times trickster heads retro @ 3:04 PM Pacific.6:04 PM EST @ 5 degrees Sagittarius till Nov. 26th. Some things to know about Mercury Retrograde go here The Trickster is at it Again!
Mercury retrograde periods always involve a change of plans, meetings, rescheduling, reconsidering and caution with Grand Water Trine featuring Saturn(Scorpio)-Neptune(Pices) and Ceres (Cancer) adding an emotional intensity and psychic vibes...
we will also have a Grand Fire trine where action, enthusiasm, drama and theatre dominate as the Moon trines first Mercury then Juno/Mars in Sagittarius(independence/boistrous)along with Uranus in Aries - always a wild card, pioneer and revolutionary. This trine was a major boost for Obama reflecting his victory since Obama (born Aug. 4, 1961) with Mercury-Sun-Uranus and N.Node in Leo. Grand Fire trines also reflect both metaphorical and literal fires burning out of control.
In New Jersey:
Huge fire burning in New Jersey Review: The day of the US Elections - November 6th. the same day that Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius, is illuminated by the Grand Fire Trine

Not only could we have a repeat of the 2000 election but not in the sense of the presidential race-Obama is clearly a winner with the Moon in Leo and the Grand Fire Trine favoring him!
On other races including Senate seats and measures in many states we could be waiting for the results for days/weeks
Already according to the article below:
"We're looking at an election meltdown that is eerily similar to 2000, minus the hanging chads," said Dan Smith, a political science professor at the University of Florida.
Yes we are in for both massive delays and historic fireworks/action as a result.
Sandy may deter storm victims from voting and extend US election

A chart below is set for when Mercury stations retrograde in DC @ 6:04 PM EST
Gemini is rising in a close opposition to Mercury stationing retrograde @ 5 Sagittarius While Mercury sits on the 7th House Cusp both Mars-Juno(militant-crusading-independent) partnerships are firmly in the house of open enemies and cooperation... They oppose Jupiter (retro) and Vesta (focus) in dualistic Gemini adding to the duplicity and revisions needed to make this election reach a final vote.

The other chart below for the opening of the polls in he moring has Scorpio rising with Saturn in the 12th .
These are both intense and chaotic placements where some deception is present.
Notice too that N Node-Astraea (asteroid relating to justice) are conjunct Mercury stationing retrograde all in the first house
adding to a number of disruptions going forward.
Scorpio rising also relates to controversial and taboo subjects which are an integral part of this election.
Per Example: Marijuana Legalization May Pass In At Least 1 State This Year
State-level legalization would climax decades of struggle by reformers to convince voters that marijuana presents less of a threat to public safety than legal drugs, including alcohol. It would also show that pro-pot activists have learned from previous losses, like California's Proposition 19.
Since Mars and Pluto are the ancient and modern rulers of this chart and located in the money/investment house (2nd)
we could likely see some extreme swings in the stock markets.
Plus Mars-Juno are opposing Jupiter /Vesta in the  8th house which symbolizes debt and deficit.
chart below set for the normal time of opening of the polls in Washington, DC @ 7 AM EST
A symbolic time to start the   USA General Elections on Nov. 6th.

Intense Blood Moon, A Grand Water Trine and Algol

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October 29th: We are in the middle of one of the biggest Full Moon's of the year and the most emotionally trying. This is a  Full Hunter's Moon which takes place in the most fixed and  earthiest sign of the Zodiac, Taurus. Taurus is a feminine sign where the Moon is exalted where a practical, down to earth attitude pursues inner serenity. This is a sign  which favors preservation and the pleasures of life and hates to be uprooted.  The bull will oppose swift change in a stubborn and bull-headed manner.

Forget all the ominous and threatening events which are happening around this powerful Full Blood Moon.  A time when teh  Sun-Saturn in the sign of large transformations, Scorpio are opposing this usually routine oriented Taurus Moon. just try to realize: This is a value and money-conscious full Moon when debt and financial obligations will be in focus. Time to link monetary security, investment plans and being a true earth steward. This Full Moon also corresponds with major earth changes helped by  Mars separating from an opposition to Jupiter,  a time of action on many levels. We are in time when we must face sudden and unexpected shifts. We either have an attitude of misplaced courage or the need to act in a big way. Plus now that Mercury has entered Sagittarius to square Neptune, a time of major uncertainty. With Mercury-Neptune in hard aspect: there can be hype, deceptions escapism, panic and a time when situations may suffer collapse or merging. You don't have to look far to see that the Eastern Seaboard is in store for major deluge, flooding and wild winds. In my last blog, I put most of my focus on this Full Moon over Long Island - I mentioned this Super-Storm reflects a Grand Cardinal Cross present on the October 29th Full Moon where all the elements from air to water to earth to fire are represented with Uranus (Aries) opposing Venus (Libra)
crossed by Pluto (Capricorn) opposing Ceres (Cancer). The same is true for chart below set for October 29th set for Washington DC @ 3:49 PM this Monday. Pisces is rising with Neptune and Chiron which form an emotional Grand Water Trine with the Sun-Saturn in Scorpio in the fated 8th house and nurturing Ceres connected to the oceans in Cancer. This watery trine is hyper emotional yes and offers remarkable spiritual change. One more time the Grand Trine is comprised of Saturn in Scorpio (serious death/rebirth)to Neptune/Chiron in Pisces (compassion/healing offered via wounds and victims) Where Ceres (the nurturer/nutrition) in Cancer adds the final 120 degree angle which will have many offering help to the millions in the path of Sandy Plus Pisces is rising @ 11 degrees 22 minutes in the chart below which speaks of testing: Sabian Symbol for 12 degrees Pisces: : "An examination of initiates."

Blood Moon and Preservation. The Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior called this October Full Moon the Full Hunter’s Moon or the Blood Moon/Sanguine Moon. The Native Americans were keenly aware of this season since it related to survival. The trees are loosing there leaves, the deer are fat and fed and it’s time to preserve the harvest and store up meat for the long winter ahead. Especially with some crazy disasters looming per the ongoing Uranus-Pluto waxing square into 2015, we need to be like these tribes and prepare. Yes these are times to protect and preserve. These are unsettled times of major transformations on the planet. yesterday evening October 27th on the WEST COAST where a 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Queen Charlotte region of BC Mercury is conjunct fixed star Toliman a white and yellowish star above the right front hoof of the Centaur. Toliman near Mercury is about learning tough lessons in life. According to Robson: Toliman with Mercury sounds a little like the weather and the meteorologists... Changeable, vacillating, fault-finding, difficult to please, good intellect, business success, trouble in domestic affairs through enemies, family sickness, disappointed ambitions. Today's Full Moon tomorrow @ 12:49 PM on the West Coast has Algol the Demon Star is conjunct S Node in Taurus. This particular star is positioned on the severed head that Perseus is carrying. Known as one of the most feared stars of all known for obsession and intensity. In reality it will be the fear of the transformation to come which will be worse than the effects.

Sandy Updates - State of Emergency Before the Full Moon - Shades of the Long Island Express

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From the lyrics for Sandy from Grease: 
  Love has flown all alone I sit I wonder why 
Why you left me, oh Sandy? 
Sandy, Sandy, why, oh Sandy? 

Sandy a Hybrid Storm more updates on October 27th: 

Ominous and detailed report on why this is a hybrid storm. We learn more about the rare, bizarre nature of Super Storm Sandy via this  Tropical Tidbit for Friday, October 26th, 2012 -  relating to the path of Hurricane Sandy and her sheer size, dangerous winds, high surf add up to a storm of Historic nature.  
The anatomy of this unusual storm and her shifting nature and barometric support is covered in the video below from weather enthusiast Levi Cowan. Levi,  has been tracking tropical systems closely since 2002 

As Sandy begins to move up the Eastern seaboard, evacuations start and possible panic and hysteria
could follow. Sandy is currently a Category 1 hurricane located off the East Coast of the U.S. The NWS lists the current location of the system as about 400 miles south southeast of Charleston, South Carolina.

Winds from Sandy are sustained at 75 mph. The storm is moving north at 7 mph. Still a ways from being a killer Still the  barrier islands off of Cape May county New Jersey began voluntary evacuations Friday afternoon.  Since Neptune is near Chiron in Pisces ready to station direct, the ships at sea are moving and The U.S. military will be moving ships from the Norfolk Naval Station region in Virginia out to sea to get out of the path of Hurricane Sandy.

  States are preparing as Sandy moves along the East Coast of the U.S. On the East Coast people are getting restless and nervous waiting for Sandy. The main stream media has seized on the idea of Frankenstorm which will keep them in ad revenue big time.   As we start the weekend with the Moon in impatient Aries ready to meet Uranus and more potentially deadly hurricane. With Sun-Saturn in Scorpio, the officials are serious about preparations.  The states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York have declared a state of emergency as they await impacts from Sandy. The reason for declaring a state of emergency is to allow emergency response teams to be activated so they can begin preparing to respond.  This allows the teams to move quickly as emergency situations occur. The states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York have declared a state of emergency as they await impacts from Sandy. So what prompted this situation as fear grows from the Frankenstorm? According to the officials, Sun in Scorpio, the reason for declaring a state of emergency is to allow emergency response teams to be activated? Even stranger as Mercury is in orb of a square to Neptune changing into mutable Sagittarius tomorrow is the scary idea of Sandy being planned back in the Ninties!  If we go back to 1997 when Sandy may have been planned 

With this Hurricane Simulation from the past things get murkier and more conspiratorial..

Westchester County Communications Officer Sandy Fried, an Amateur Radio operator and ODES staff member, had recently attended a training seminar in 1997 at the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Part of the training was a simulation using data from the Hurricane of 1938 that caused major losses on Long Island and in Westchester.

With  the Moon in Aries till Sunday @ 11:15 AM , response will be quick and sharp. Aries even though a fire sign connects will storms, hurricanes and wild weather virtue of ruler Mars Mars is about action and opposing Jupiter in Gemini, lots of the action involves HIGH and VOLATILE WINDS. Bottom line, Sandy is no joke or just a sensationalized weather event per the havoc in the in Caribbean
From the article below: "This system is one part hurricane, one part nor'easter and one part blizzard, potentially. Impacts of all three types of storms are possible depending on location."
Note that this Super-Storm reflects a Grand Cardinal Cross present on the October 29th Full Moon
where all the elements from air to water to earth to fire are represented
with Uranus (Aries) opposing Venus (Libra)
crossed by Pluto (Capricorn) opposing Ceres (Cancer)
chart below set for October 29th @ 3:49 PM ET when the moon is Full in Taurus and the tides are highest. It is projected that  around that time, Sandy will make landfall perhaps on Long Island, NY.

Comparing Sandy to the Long Island Express. I wrote on October 25, 2012: As the weather pundits scramble to make sense of this meterological convergence creating a Super-Storm scenario, we astrologers are drawing parallels not just to the 1991 New England Storm
but to The New England Hurricane of 1938 (or Great New England Hurricane, Yankee Clipper or Long Island Express In fact the similarities between Sandy's projected landfall on Oct. 29th a potent Full Moon are interesting... Since both the Sept. 20, 1938 and the Oct. 29, 2012 dates have Grand Trines and a number of TSQ's with next week's Full Moon also featuring a Grand Cross with Venus-Pluto-Uranus and Ceres all in active, Cardinal signs Also just like Sept. 20, 1938, the coming blast from Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast
has the fated Nodes of Destiny in Scorpio/Taurus Here is a chart below set for the 1938 New England Hurricane

Snow, gale-force winds, hurricane remnants, full moon (high tides): forecasters warn of ‘perfect storm’ scenario
NEW YORK - Much of the U.S. East Coast has a good chance of getting blasted by gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow early next week by an unusual hybrid of hurricane and winter storm, federal and private forecasters say. Though still projecting several days ahead of Halloween week, the computer models are spooking meteorologists.  For us astrologers this strange synchronicity with All Saints Day/Day of the Dead relates well to the Sun-Saturn conjunction in Scorpio opposing the Taurus Full Moon. 
This is the full lunation in October known by native americans as both the Full Hunter's Moon and the Full Blood Moon. 

Libra New Moon - a Call for Balance in a Dangerous Time

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Taking a quick look at tomorrow's Libra New Moon which occurs @ 5:03 AM PDT or 8:03 AM EDT. The chart below is set for over Washington, DC. When we began to peruse, we immediately see that Saturn, Lord of Accountability and Karma is rising in Scorpio - not a wonderful omen for servicing debt. The chart's ancient ruler Mars is near Juno in overly exuberant Sagittarius in the 2nd House of Values, including money markets, banks and financial institutions. Both the warrior, Mars and the partnership asteroid Juno square Chiron, the ancient centaur healer now in victim sign Pisces. There will will be pain and wounds from this contact likely involving financial scandals.
Back to Saturn, the ringed planet  symbolizing security is rising with the messenger Mercury and N Node all in the sign of extremes, the stinging Scorpion or the soaring Eagle. The N Node of destiny is @ 26 degrees 22 minutes. North Node relates to moving into future destiny is also opposing S. Node in Taurus conjunct the Demon Star, Algol dealing with obsession intense sexual situations and intrigues. Saturn is also culminating with cruel ruthless Facies rising. Facies is the eye of the archer found in the Constellation Sagittarius known to have the penetrating stare of a lethal weapon. Facies is said to be one of the most potentially violent stars and with Saturn represents an outsider with an obsessive belief or action.

The Sun and Moon in balancing Libra reside in the 12th House representing news and issues centering around hospitals, prisons, institutions and any place of confinement or detention. Also with both of the lights in the 12th. issues concerning illness, charities, secret groups, secret government entities and enemies within will populate the mainstream news. Perhaps since Neptune, ruler of the 12th now near Chiron is square Mars and in the 4th house adding to more stories about oil, petroleum and the active, dangerous sinkhole in Louisiana. Poison and poisonings also correspond to the 12th house, Neptune  as they do Pluto and Mars rulers of Scorpio.  I mention the ongoing problem in Assumption Parish, where the latest Bayou Corne Sinkhole Flyover indicates: a thick slick of crude oil can be seen covering much of the sinkhole [...] oil and water can be seen flowing from the sinkhole into the adjacent environment.

The potential for widespread contamination is now a reality and not just in Louisiana. A recent story out of LOGAN COUNTY, Oklahoma underscores these fears - A water warning for residents in rural Logan County: a significant level of uranium has been found in the water. 

Tomorrow's New Moon @ 22 Libra 32 minutes will herald the start of something new as do all new moons. And this Sabian Symbol:
"A chanticleer (rooster) salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones."
My guess is that many of the hidden stories which have been in the shadows will surface in mainstream news. On a positive note Mercury (now in investigative Scorpio) is in a harmonious 60 degree angle to the lover Venus in detailed Virgo (Oct. 16th) will be boost to many relationships. From the business side especially high profile this combo is well aligned for mega mergers, agreements, business deals, the relaxing of controls by some of these companies. The Heliacal Rising Star for this Libra New Moon over both DC and San Francisco is Alkes. Alkes is the considered to be the sacred cup and alpha star of the constellation, The Crater. The Crater actually sits on the back of the Hydra given One legend says that the cup was given by Apollo to the raven ( Corvus) to fetch water. When Alkes is rising it is said to be the living vessel of a sacred body of knowledge or philosophy or prophetic gift. When we look below at the image we see the connections between Corvus, Alkes and the Hydra. Per George Noonan - Alkes has always portended eminence to those born under its influence. When rising the star indicates dedicated environmentalists whose love for rivers and streams lead them to be very protective regarding water resources I will go out on a limb and say during this lunation, the issue about polluting a number of aquifers in the Gulf Coast, further north, east and west is imminent and threatening. It is said that the aquifer system underlies parts of the East and West Gulf Coastal Plain and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain created by the Mississippi River on which lies parts of seven U.S. states, from southern Louisiana to southern Illinois.

Now the Heliacal Setting Star is Scheat. Scheat is found rising with the New Moon in San Francisco and DC. The star Scheat found in the constellation Pegasus. Scheat is known as love of intellect. This star is part of the Great Square of Pegasus which consisted of four stars; Alpheratz, Algenib, Markab and Scheat. As a setting star, Scheat reflects a time when one is forced to find success by leaving a safe place. Also in the chart above for DC, Scheat is culminating with Venus which inspires independent thought concerning style, fashion, relationships and new social customs. Scheat also has a major connection throughout history to floods and flood conditions. I have alluded to the fact over that last few weeks mainly because of the current Grand Water Trine involving Saturn (Scorpio) to Neptune(Pisces) and finally Ceres (Cancer).  The West Coast and Central USA might be in line with another Great Flood. In fact the Great Flood of 1862 or Noachian Deluge was the largest flood in the recorded history of Oregon, Nevada and California, occurring from December 1861 to January 1862. These floods which may have peaked on December 24, 1861 when another Grand Cardinal Cross was present with Neptune also in Pisces like today. the chart below was set for December 24, 1861 in Sacramento. Neptune rising opposing the Moon in Libra and Jupiter in late Virgo. They were crossed by the Sun-N Node in Capricorn, the seagoat opposing S. Node in wet Cancer on the IC. In comparison, tomorrow's New Moon has Pluto (Capricorn) opposing Ceres(Cancer) TSQ Uranus in Aries.

Saturn Enters Scorpio Right after Mercury - The Old Devil Wakes

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Many people have been waiting with some trepidation for Saturn, a planet relating to contraction aka the Lord of Karma to enter the sign most related to extremes, sex, death, debt and taxes, Scorpio. Jupiter that planet representing expansion stationed in Gemini and moved retrograde on Oct. 4th causing a stir with everything from gas prices rising dramatically in California to sending a sarcastic, biting tweet during the debates about Obama's grandma - then apologizing. Jupiter  retro. in Gemini, also relates to communication and transportation. Mercury, the ruler of Gemini paves the way for Saturn by entering the Scorpion in the early morn @ 3:35 AM changing minds and mindsets. Time to dig deeper and investigate instead of just rapping about it.  Time for spies to ply their trade, time for espionage mentality.  The Wire might come to mind.

Saturn  is a planet related to the principle of crystallization and structure. Saturn has been described in less than glamorous tones with words like limitations, discipline, operating out of fear and humorless. Saturn has also been associated with the devil or Satan but actually is the  "Dweller on the Threshold" guarding the gates to true inner wisdom and freedom. Notice in the 15th. Arcanum or the Devil Card in the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, those chains around the couple's necks can easily be lifted off once we see thru this false enslavement. In this card the Devil represents our bondage to material things rather than by an actual evil demon. The theme here obsession or an addiction to fulfilling our earthly base desires. Yes, Mars ruled Scorpio relates to many of those desires.

Saturn has been transiting in Libra since July 21, 2010.
 Saturn in the sign of the scales and beauty marked a time when people got serious about actors/actress, companionship, partnership, law, court rooms, social media and fashion.
 Saturn in Mars ruled, Scorpio won't compromise like Libra,
In fact Scorpio will forge ahead offering no quarter,  no clemency or no  mercy to the loser

 Saturn enters watery, fixed Scorpio connected to the 8th house tomorrow October 5th @ 8:34:14 PM Universal Time or 1:34:14 PM Pacific Time. The 8th house is connected to taxes, debt and other peoples money received thru inheritance or even joint finances. Making tomorrow's ingress even more potent is that Mercury enters Scorpio in the morning @ 3:35 AM PT or 10:35 AM UT which adds an element of revelation, a sharp mind, compulsive about getting to the bottom of things that are forbidden or taboo.  The chart below is set for 8:34:14 PM Universal Time and has Gemini rising with asteroid Vesta relating to commitment and focus in the area of communications.  Since Mercury the ruler of this chart is now in Scorpio, it takes a keen, sharp and investigative mind to cope with this change.

Saturn will remain in Scorpio till December 24th. 2014, we will have plenty of time to delve into the myriad of meanings here. Since Scorpio as a sign has garnered the most extreme meanings and traits. On the positive side, Scorpio, a feminine, nocturnal, autumnal is considered mysterious, sexually magnetic, charismatic. On the other side highly derogatory adjectives like insidious, vengeful, obsessive, cunning, treacherous, back stabbing etc. have graced this sign. Sure all of those emotions will bubble up and show their scary side during this transit. Yet there will be an emphasis on renewal, transformation, discipline and a movement to enhance sexual satisfaction. Ancient belief systems had it that scorpions were engendered from crabs. And when Saturn enters Scorpio a Grand Trine will be built to Ceres in the sign of the Crab, Cancer and to Neptune in the sign of the two fishes. Expect some huge events around the oceans and flooding just to name a few. In fact we have already seen Myths of star lore tell us that Skorpios (Scorpius) was a giant scorpion sent by the earth-goddess Gaia to slay the intimidating giant Orion who threatened to kill all the beasts of the earth. The Scorpion stung Orion on the heel (marked by the star Rigel, beta Orion) and killed him. These two opponents Orion and the Scorpion were placed amid the stars as their namesake constellations, but are positioned on opposite sides of the sky, one sets as the other rises. Interestingly when Saturn enters Scorpio shown in the chart above, the Moon-Jupiter together in Gemini will be conjunct Rigel which relates to the educator and disseminating knowledge. Mars which is at the last degree of Scorpio near the N Node is conjunct Toliman found in the constellation of the Centaur. Mars-Toliman together by longitude represent the rebel, activist who also is used by the authorities as a strong dominating power. In terms of fixed stars in paran at the time of this massive Scorpio ingress, lets look at the Heliacal Rising and Setting Stars for the chart for Saturn's ingress into Scorpio: First Alkes is the Heliacal Rising Star and found in the constellation Crater or the Cup which resides on the back of the Hydra. Alkes is the sacred cup representing something precious that we carry since we are the living vessel or body of knowledge. This could also include a special gift, talent or prophetic ability. In other words to be the living vessel of a sacred body of knowledge or philosophy Secondly Markab is the Heliacal Setting Star found in the saddle of Pegasus, the winged horse. Markab in this position is about standing firm for your beliefs and principles. Markab is also rising as Mars is culminating said to promote open handed efforts. More in keep with the Mercury-Saturn ingress into Scorpio according to Robson: Markab with Mars indicates quarrelsome, violent, many difficulties and losses through Mercurial affairs. Even darker, Elsbeth Ebertin claims that according to tradition Markab in conjunction with Mars, Uranus or Saturn, brings dangers from fire, weapons or explosions - that sounds par for the course.

By the end of the day this Friday, we will start seeing many of the hidden, volatile forces coming out of the shadows or mysteries and moving forward with great speed. From a meteorological perspective, with the ingress of Saturn into Scorpio forming a Grand Water Trine to Neptune and Ceres expect some really wet, flood conditions and extreme weather in North America and other parts of the world.