Astrology equation of this week - October 1

On November 15, 2007, Mars reaches his retrograde station, in preparation for a period of retrograde motion which will last until January 30th, 2008.It will impact Cardinal signs more closely. The Cardinal Signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. On top of that, the effects of the retrograde period will continue to be felt until he returns in direct motion on April 4th, 2008 to the degree where he first made his station (12° Cancer 27'). In general, Mars, the god of warriors, rules physical energy and efforts. Mars describes male relationships and associations, risk-taking inclinations, and the physical challenges you are likely to encounter. Mars retro in Cancer generates a confused emotional state, placing those most affected at the mercy of the environment. If you are born on or near 4th of any month, you will feel this confusion more closely.

Water signs are hosting four planets currently i.e Mars, Uranus, Sun and Mercury. After long time gap, water signs have this blessing. So they should utilize this time.

Sagittarius is most active sign this week, especially Sagittarius born between noon to 2 PM. They will see more events happening then any other sign.

All world stock indices plunged last week. It is mostly sub-prime mortgage woes, or credit concerns dragging the sentiments now. Dow is down now from 14000 levels and testing 13000 levels. On the other hand, the Euro currency continues its blow-off to new all-time highs, while the Dollar falls to new all-time and multi-decade lows against other currencies. Gold tested its all-time last week, reaching $848.00 on Wednesday, November 7. Silver soared to a multi-year high of $16.27 on the same day in the overseas markets. Crude Oil also put in another new all-time high on the same day, as it hit $98.62.barrel.

Mars will turn retrograde on November 15, something it does every 25-26 months, followed by Uranus on November 24. I discussed last week about gold price could see some sharp swings near November 14. The large price swings could continue as this week begins with the “Sagittarius Factor” (Moon in Sagittarius) on Monday. The week also begins with a waning square between the Sun and Neptune, a Level 1 signature for stocks that also has tendency to coincide with rumors and misinformation or poor analysis of the situation.

On positive side, Venus has now moved into the sign it rules—Libra—on November 8, where it remains through December 5.

On conclusion, start of the week could be little bearish. Gold and Silver prices could see sharp swings near November 15. Sub-prime concerns, real estate or credit concerns will be here until mid 2008. November 24 and December 12 are two milestones after November 15 for major price swings.

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I wrote about the week of miscommunication and uncertainty. The Federal Reserve lowered its FED funds rate by a quarter percentage point on Halloween, October 31, as Neptune turned stationary direct. Housing report, job report, economy growth rate and fed rate cut gave mix indication about health of US economy during last week. It created huge volatility in world markets.

Crude Oil now approaches our $100.00/barrel, and as Gold climbs back above $800.00/ounce for only the second time in history (the last was in early 1980). Mars will turn retrograde on November 14, something it does every 25-26 months. We note that the all-time speculative high of $850.00/ounce in Gold occurred in mid-January 1980, just a couple of days past a Mars retrograde. Gold touched $ 630 within days of the Mars retrograde. Is history going to repeat itself in gold prices?

In addition to the soaring prices in Crude Oil and Gold, the Dollar continues to fall to record lows against the Euro currency. Investors enter November with some considerable doubts about corporate earnings, inflation, the continuing credit turmoil, the Federal Reserve's next move, and whether the U.S. might plunge into a recession.

On Tuesday, November 6, Venus will form a waning square to Pluto. The next day the Sun forms a waning trine to Uranus. The next day is also important (November 8), for Venus begins its 27-day ingress through Libra, one might anticipate this being bullish for equities. It also has a strong correlation to a low in Silver prices. Scorpio is hosting new moon on November 9. First aspect is indicating for bearish market while remaining aspects are indicating towards bullish market this week.

In conclusion, markets could remain volatile throughout the week. As both Neptune and Mercury are in forward motion you could see clarity in market direction now. Gold and Silver prices could show downward trend in next two weeks, especially after November 15.
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This month's New Moon, which also marks Diwali, the Hindu new year, occurs in Scorpio, on November 9, 2008.If you are born on or near 9th of any month, it's a powerful geocosmic energy to start something new. Luckily, Uranus, planet of surprises, is strongly supporting this new moon. There will be favorable surprised for you this diwali. Scorpio is the sign that explores beneath the surface of things, focusing on healing and transformation. In terms of healing, whether it is psychological or physical, we are able to dig deep to find the causes of our problems. This is the sign that explores beneath the surface of things. If there's anything that needs to be investigated, Scorpio is the sign to do that, rather thoroughly. This is a time of reflection. We are investigating ourselves, our lives and the situations that surround us.

On Tuesday, November 6, Venus will form a waning square to Pluto. A conflict that you encounter during it is that of chasing your desires, or chasing your needs. This will impact the birthdates of 20th of any month more closely.

The next day is also important (November 8), for Venus begins its 27-day ingress through Libra.. Libra is an "Air Sign", which is why Venus in Libra expresses herself more through the "mind" - thinking and communicating - and is thus more "mental" than "physical" in her appreciation for love and romance and beauty.

Most active Sun – ascendant signs this week are Sagittarius, Scorpio and Pisces. It indicates Sagittarius (born between 12 PM to 2 PM and 6 AM to 8 AM ) and Pisces (born between 12 AM to 2) will see high activity than any other signs.
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New moon is happening in water and emotional sign of Scorpio. For all Cancer, this will be excellent opportunity. Romance could easily consume you in the days and weeks that follow the new moon November 9. Not all new moons are glorious like the one that will fall on November 9. Mars in Cancer, Uranus in Pisces, the new moon and Sun will be in Scorpio - all these are water signs - and they will work together to open you up to a beautiful romantic encounter. Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces should get benefited from it. If you are born near 9th of any month, expect the positive surprise near this date.

On Tuesday, November 6, Venus will form a waning square to Pluto. If you are born on or near 19th of any month, your intense emotions are liable to dictate the nature of your choices, and you may experience difficulties through being unable to control your desires and passions.

November 8 is also important, for Venus begins its 27-day ingress through Libra.. Libra is an "Air Sign", which is why Venus in Libra expresses herself more through the "mind" - thinking and communicating - and is thus more "mental" than "physical" in her appreciation for love and romance and beauty. This is great news for all Gemini.

If you see the current attached chart, Scorpio and Taurus are currently in long term love and creativity, thanks to eclipses in Virgo and Pisces combo.
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