Category Archives: Sirius Star Talk

Oct
03
2008

October 2008

There is no reason to expect October to be slow and uneventful, just the opposite. This month will percolate with unprecedented events. The countdown to the election takes center stage, of course. The distractions from this will be the fuzzy math going on between the White House and Wall Street.

Wall Street’s meltdown came just after the change of direction of planets that represent power, big money, and super corporations. This change of direction has the effect of a rubber band pulled taunt and released. Changes occur rapidly. What we are witnessing is the deflation of the expansive greed of these powerful entities, which went out of control during the years since 2001. That was the full moon phase of two important planets that govern structure and the growth of power figures.

We all remember the World Trade Center disaster. This marker will identify many levels of experiences that ended one way of life and began another. This was the peak of the cycle that began in 1982 (Reagan was President) and ends in 2020. Just as the moon begins to shrink through the waning phase of its cycle, we see the waning in the financial growth cycle. Panic and fear are elements of this phase similar to the third quarter moon. This is a harvest phase that will wane further into the winter (dark) of the growth cycle. No one feels prepared for this coming phase.

The first half of October is an unstable period with much discussion “up in the air.” This time of review and reorganization will focus on financial issues mainly, but will include issues of trust in all forms of relationships. There is so much to be revealed in this two week period that it is hard to imagine who, what, and how in these scenarios.

The second half of the month will bring some conclusions, but undoubtedly, more questions as well. The likelihood of a Congressional agreement on the Wallstreet bailout plan looks to be much later in the month, perhaps as late as the last week of October.

Tension will be high by the last weekend of the campaign. I expect some event that will be very challenging to everyone. This period will reflect past events of the mid-60’s. The events of this period will call out the generation born in that time to come to leadership. The voices of these people will call for many changes. Things that will benefit all the people will be the key issues, like health care and energy alternatives. We can expect a revolution of society to be the historical stamp of the 2008 election.

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Sep
01
2008

September 2008

In ancient times, eclipses presented important forecasting for the king and country. August 1 is the solar eclipse in the kingly sign of Leo and it happens to make important contact to the leader of our nation. The themes produced focus on communication and power. Secrets and surveillance are the secondary elements of this theme as they relate to Mr. Bush. On July 10, Mr. Bush signed a bill into law that allows the government the right to look and listen without regulation and restriction. This administrative action spurred an immediate filing of a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the law by a group of highly respected journalist. August and September will progressively be building the public pressure around this issue.

A common theme in the pair of eclipses, solar and lunar, ignites the ideals that most Americans are prideful of: freedom of speech. The eclipse pattern brings bright attention to the range of potentialities people are likely to experience should it be so that every word on phone or email, or even spoken in groups comes under threat of government ears.

By the lunar eclipse August 16, momentum will be gathering among influential journalists and progressive business leaders led by some of the dissenting political leaders. We will see this as a turning point in the presidential campaign. The high side is that people are beginning to pay more attention to the process and to the rhetoric. Strong ideals will fuel demonstrations and a new social movement is about to birth itself.

Depending on the outcomes of the political conventions, we may see activism in America like the mid-‘60’s. The high side is that there are young voices speaking with wisdom that will have more impact than the traditional political players will expect. Peace, ecology, and consciousness are becoming ‘mainstream’ again. Green is the buzzword for awareness and caring. Virtues are coming into the conversation about the future of American and of the earth. We see growing evidence of the younger generations taking their places in politics and other influential positions, such as journalist who call out for truth and fair practices in business and in government.

Women of all ages are becoming more vocal and involved. September brings an active month of the feminine crusaders and activists. They bring attention to the growing economic issues that are falling hardest on low-income mothers, and the elderly. These problems are in the spotlight at the full moon, mid-month. They do not just cry out, the women are moving toward real and just action. They lead a revolution of rejuvenation in the community supporting each other and a new economy of mutual benefit.

When times press hardest on us we rally with new ideas, goals, and inventions. Inspiration is upon us. The next great idea, the next great gatherings that bring back the heart to the center of the people in sharing is on the horizon. August and September will give us awareness of what needs doing next.

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Aug
01
2008

August 2008

In ancient times, eclipses presented important forecasting for the king and country. August 1 is the solar eclipse in the kingly sign of Leo and it happens to make important contact to the leader of our nation. The themes produced focus on communication and power. Secrets and surveillance are the secondary elements of this theme as they relate to Mr. Bush. On July 10, Mr. Bush signed a bill into law that allows the government the right to look and listen without regulation and restriction. This administrative action spurred an immediate filing of a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the law by a group of highly respected journalist. August and September will progressively be building the public pressure around this issue.

A common theme in the pair of eclipses, solar and lunar, ignites the ideals that most Americans are prideful of: freedom of speech. The eclipse pattern brings bright attention to the range of potentialities people are likely to experience should it be so that every word on phone or email, or even spoken in groups comes under threat of government ears.

By the lunar eclipse August 16, momentum will be gathering among influential journalists and progressive business leaders led by some of the dissenting political leaders. We will see this as a turning point in the presidential campaign. The high side is that people are beginning to pay more attention to the process and to the rhetoric. Strong ideals will fuel demonstrations and a new social movement is about to birth itself.

Depending on the outcomes of the political conventions, we may see activism in America like the mid-‘60’s. The high side is that there are young voices speaking with wisdom that will have more impact than the traditional political players will expect. Peace, ecology, and consciousness are becoming ‘mainstream’ again. Green is the buzzword for awareness and caring. Virtues are coming into the conversation about the future of American and of the earth. We see growing evidence of the younger generations taking their places in politics and other influential positions, such as journalist who call out for truth and fair practices in business and in government.

Women of all ages are becoming more vocal and involved. September brings an active month of the feminine crusaders and activists. They bring attention to the growing economic issues that are falling hardest on low-income mothers, and the elderly. These problems are in the spotlight at the full moon, mid-month. They do not just cry out, the women are moving toward real and just action. They lead a revolution of rejuvenation in the community supporting each other and a new economy of mutual benefit.

When times press hardest on us we rally with new ideas, goals, and inventions. Inspiration is upon us. The next great idea, the next great gatherings that bring back the heart to the center of the people in sharing is on the horizon. August and September will give us awareness of what needs doing next.

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Jul
01
2008

July 2008

America celebrates 222 years of liberty and independence this year. This is a time to review our collective values. The economy is the barometer of collective social self worth. Many people are nervous about the current downward trend of markets. As July begins, we may face some dramatic economic changes. People are looking for new ways to solve their financial problems. In fact, we are all looking for ways to change many things about our lives. The time feels unsteady and we are unsure of the future. In many ways, our current trends correspond with similar periods of US history. We can learn from seeing the similarities of the themes and focusing our intent for the future.

Astrologically, 2008 is a step toward evolutionary social changes. The long step to connecting with our past is to see the similarity to certain patterns that occurred between 1762 to 1776. The events that pushed the colonists to stand up and take their power to be self-governing were largely economic. Colonists were well established and their growing population felt that they deserved self-governance and representation for their financial interests. This was the beginning of the American Revolution. The financial foundation of America was established during this period. People were innovative and became more socially unified because of their circumstances.

Two other periods of social change have cyclic contacts with current trends as well. One dramatic period of social change relative to current time was 1965-66, and the other less marked period is 1988. The mid-1960’s was the larger revolution of civil rights, the wasteful war in Viet Nam, and the seeds of the technological revolution. In the fall of 1987, we had the stock market crash of the internet stocks, “Black Monday.” By the summer of 1988, we had a 14-year low of unemployment. The themes that link all of these periods are human rights, economic struggle, and a demand for political changes. These periods each have dramatic astrological signatures that correlate to collective change based on universal principles. Later this year, begins another of these important geocosmic signatures that will stimulate evolutionary and revolutionary changes.

What we must do is be alert to the trends at the community level. Through July, the natural influence is to give time and loving energy to family and friends. It is natural to have more social gatherings and family playtime. During such events, we have the perfect opportunity to discuss and share our circumstances and build support. We can pool our experiences and brainstorm ways to work together for more security.

The energy is good for taking action, where we have had a very sluggish year for productivity. It is a good time to be strategic in our plans for the next few months. Early July has the perfect pairing of energies for having a vision of long-term goals and the motivation for discipline to restructure habits. Service projects are a great use of the energies this month. Cleaning, restoring, reorganizing will give a good feeling of accomplishment and clear the path for new activities. This energy lasts most of the month. The full moon on July 17 will emphasize the benefit of group energy and community focus.

By the last week of July, there is very high energy for peaceful actions. There could be an opportunity for resolutions in international relationships. In the year of so following the turning points I mention above, some very positive events led to peace agreements, new industry, and some improvement in the overall economic climate. Personal relationships are favored as well in this phase.

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May
01
2008

Sirius Star Talk- May 2008

Sound Money?

Sound Money?

As spring becomes evident across the northern hemisphere, the most pervasive topic is the challenge of economics in the Western world. The American dollar has been shrinking in value and the ripple effect is bringing undeniable attention to sustainability. Real changes in American values are going to mean personal sacrifices and general economic discipline.

The significant astrological factors that set out the themes of seasons and cycles for 2008 stimulate a disquieting alert for the spring and summer seasons. The series of earth changes, social and political changes make it difficult to continue practices of waste, pollution, and extravagance. Curbing urban pollution and reducing oil dependence go right along with changing personal eating habits, driving less and recycling everything. It all comes down to a reality crisis of how we have gone out of bounds with spending what we don’t have and consuming what we don’t need. The collapse of corporations is a symptom of our inflated and exaggerated way of life that grew up over the last thirty plus years. Our myopic, self-satisfying focus on increase has brought us to a phase of cycle, which will force simplification, moderation and a wider view of future possibilities.

May is the time of the Sun’s travel through the fixed sign of Taurus, and it is joined throughout the month with Venus near by. Venus is the planet that governs Taurus and is associated with beauty, love, and values. As Venus entered its own sign, it immediately gains strength. On April 30, for the seventh time since early September the prime rate has been reduced another fraction of a percent to support the general economy and keep the US dollar steady. While such actions help to maintain the banks, we might be concerned about the long-range potential of our economy.

Venus will be traveling under the Sun’s beams until early August. The fact that Venus is invisible to us is symbolic of the “backroom” management of everything to do with economics. The good thing for the month of May is that the potential for harmonious agreements is higher than it has been for months. We may actually see good conclusions to looming decisions that will effects sustainable agriculture on a global level.

Venus makes a temporary, but very positive uniting of the forces of necessity and the financial giants. Two slower moving planets are involved in the picture and their 36-year cycle is at a phase that supports the growth of power through large corporations. Their current cycle began in 2001 and gained through the power of fear as the marketing tool for war in the name of security. We are already seeing the super corporations like Halliburton standing outside national law. This advance of power through economic might is an important component to the powerful decisions that corporate moguls are making in early May. The picture of the US economy is tenuous.

The most conscious path for the coming months is to be aware of the simple ways that we not only save ourselves money, we also support the global family by being financially conservative. We need to return the resourceful thinking of the depression era; how to make more out of less. The Green Revolution has begun. May is the perfect time to start living like there is a tomorrow.

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Apr
01
2008

Sirius Star Talk- April 2008

March was a soggy, mushy month for getting any clear sense of direction. After the long period of so many planets in water signs, it will be good to get to dry ground in our thinking and decision-making. The quick planets are moving into Aries, the sign of Spring, and pioneering new things. Certainly, the energy is up for getting on with projects. April brings out the quick pace of life and may contribute to a bit of “hot-headedness” through the first half of the month. It is as if a challenge is hanging in the air. This could literally mean conflict and aggression. People are likely to take confrontations personally, because people tend to focus on themselves and the internal dialog in their heads. This is a good month to practice patience and active listening. 

The first half of April has the headlong energy of the ram, butting into anything in the path. The prime use of such energy is with a grain of caution and a truckload of planning. IF plans have been coming together for sometime over recent months, then it is going to feel projected very quickly into motion. A lot of action can happen in the short span of these first two weeks of April. Try to avoid impulsive starts to projects now, as they could be very short-lived. 

The New Moon has some action contacts to the USA chart and important links to President Bush’s horoscope. This lunar period holds high tension that could bring hidden matters out into the open. The rumblings of revolutionary attitudes are still at a relatively low level. The coming months will be building up even more tension right up to Election Day. The contacts in later April have an aggressive edge. 

Although we keep hoping to see accountability, it may be unrealistic to think there will be any real action by Congress. At this point, we can wonder why our Legislators have allowed the Presidency to extend beyond the Constitutional boundaries. With only 8 months and counting to the end of the term, we should all be hoping strongly to HAVE an election. The scenarios of the potential actions that this leader might ‘allow’ to occur are a bit scary. A new book by Stephen Alten, The Shell Game, just published at the end of January, 2008, plays with ideas tallied from actual events since 9-11 and makes this “cautionary tale” a must read for this pre-election period.  

April will be a highly charged month with increased stability later in the month. The Full Moon on April 20 has good action for business and financial growth. It could start the first period of financial improvement since last September. April will be like a sunny day, compared to the confusion and delusion of March. It is a good month to make new contacts, be pro-active to nurture good business relationships. When the trust factor is strengthened, there is better potential for lasting relationships. 

By May 3-5, the real machinery of business gets moving again. This ‘improvement’ is a temporary trend, but good for infusing some confidence in the economy for a little longer. Projects started around this time might have a slow start, there is good potential for long-range stability. Make the most of April and the beginning of May for personal intentions. There will not be a better time in all of 2008 for new ventures.

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Mar
01
2008

Sirius Star Talk- March 2008

After the sluggish movement of life energies from November to the end of January, we can finally start to feel the impulses to move ahead. March will be a month of changes. Many of the issues of these past months start to get resolved. This is not to say that you should be impulsive to decide about the things you have been struggling to complete. It is good to be aware that there is change happening and watch the developments. It will be good to be very flexible this month.

March is the month of transition from winter to spring. The Spring Equinox is March 20 and this will be a turning point of energy. Save your big leap to new ventures until after this date. The potential for clarity and confidence in decision-making will improve.

The earlier part of the month has influences that are unstable and a bit radical. The New Moon on March 7 looks better for personal self-improvement than for making life-changing decisions. It will be better to use these first two weeks looking at all the options before taking big risks. There is excitement in the air, however. There is hopefulness that we are about to collectively make a change.

Technology unites the world today. The trend of today’s youth is a higher degree of social contact beyond the limits of geography. There is also a wider level of artistic creativity. This stimulates new business opportunities, even new industries. The themes coming out in 2008-9 will reflect a renaissance of thinking that could be compared to the mid-1960’s. The youth movement of this decade will take society on a quest of uniquely new ways to work and play with people anywhere at anytime. The cell phone turns into the “everything” connection, unlimited mobility.

The challenge will be to maintain our rights to freedom of communication. In a press conference in late February, President Bush said he wanted to know “who is talking to whom?” Certainly, the government can have a concern for terrorist activities. But, do we have to be concerned for every conversation we have over the airwaves? One of the things this president has done is massively extend the power of the presidency. With that in mind, we need to be concerned about the future of civil rights.

Did you ever wonder what kind of bills are voted on, and passed in the middle of the night? In this past year, there were several that dealt with matters of civil liberties and the expansion of homeland security structures. These are matters that should be of high enough priority that conscious attention is given to the vote. The percentage of Senators or Representatives not in attendance is another questionable matter. We should all care that Congress has voting in the middle of the night.

I mention this topic because the Spring Equinox chart and the Full Moon chart about 13 hours later contain a high degree of challenge and volatility around legislation, legal issues concerning the President or leadership in general. The power behind the scenes symbolism of these charts suggests that some important events may occur that are under the control of decision-makers that we do not know about or are acting covertly.

The economic factors appear to be delicately balanced. The relationship of the US with the countries of strong currencies could be making some deals. Foreign relations and economic negotiations are a highlight of the Equinox chart. The debt of Americans is becoming an international issue. The US banking system could be under review and the lending practices revised dramatically to stabilize world markets.

This spring will bring us options for change. We can’t see too far ahead of ourselves just yet. It is a great month to use feeling and intuition before leaping into action. Many situations will not be what they first appeared to offer. Be cautious and alert to the over promoted “great deal.” Save your next big steps for next month when the energies give a boost to clear thinking, fast action, and good agreements.

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Feb
01
2008

Sirius Star Talk- February 2008

As we begin the month of February, there are big changes occurring. We all know that this is an election year. The dance is on for influencing the public mind. Candidates are highly visible and working hard to put on a good face and speak in a way that sways voters. We should be listening carefully and with critical thinking, because as this season will show us, PEOPLE IN POWER LIE.

One top story at the time the slowest planet, Pluto, changed signs into Capricorn (January 25) was about a report of a study done by two non-profit journalism groups. These organizations are the Center for Public Integrity and Fund for Independence in Journalism. The report concludes that the Bush administration collectively made 935 FALSE statements about the security risks from Iraq and the involvement of al Queada with Iraq, during the two years following September 11, 2001. The report reveals that our President, who claims that killing Saddam Hussein was “the right thing to do”, took action against Iraq by building the national sentiment through lies.

Pluto is the planet of power, control, transformation, and the death-rebirth process. Its cycle is nearly 250 years. The last time it entered Capricorn was January 8, 1762. This was in the early years of the Seven Years War leading to the American Revolution. The underlying issues were about the reach of government through taxation and financial controls. In 1766, the Sons of Liberty organization rose up in response to British policies in the form of the Sugar Act, the Currency Act, and the Stamp Act. These policies targeted city-based products, industry, trade, and financial activity.

If we are alert to similarities of the large cycles, which affect the masses, we can see that the credit industry, war, and a greedy leadership are mirroring history. The earlier period galvanized the United States into a union of states. Under the influence of our current trends of political polarity (Blue and Red states), financial decline, and a suffering international reputation, it may be timely to revisit our country’s early history. Certainly, if we consider the process of experiences that encouraged the development of our constitution, we can recognize this period as a distillation of learning from the entire cycle.

The sign Capricorn is about the structures of life. It is the winter-time of low light, the energy of survival is attentive to waste, so there is controlled use. The sign of deep winter is cold and dry. It is disconnected, separate, and can become limited in vision and action, tight in controls and limitations. Social trends will naturally adjust to recycling, stocking up for the future, building social networks of local support, and growth comes through careful planning.

We start the month of February with the planet of communication, commercial activities and contestation in its apparent backward motion. This marks a period of reviewing, rethinking, and reorganizing. However, it is also joined with the planet of deception, idealism, and visionary messages. Not everything will be what it appears to be. It is easy to be fooled, or influenced. Only later, we learn that we have been deceived or that we have been blind to the truth. Let your inner radar guide you. If something tells you that it sounds good, looks good, but you feel funny inside, it’s probably not what it seems. Beware.

Since mid-November, the planet of action and motivation has been in its backward motion. It is emphasizing the territory of the USA horoscope that lies between the Sun, representing the President, and Mars, representing the military. It just turned to forward motion in the last days of January. This next phase of six weeks will bring many things to the surface of our awareness that have been happening behind the scenes since November, which brings me back to lies. 

It will be time to tell the truth. People at high levels of government and through the hierarchy of corporations will be coming forward with the ‘truth.’ What it does for us as citizens is bring forward our reasons to be strong in our local communities, selective of our leaders, and resistant to accepting the unauthorized actions of government. We must demand accountability to the people, who are the true lawmakers of this country. This means paying attention, discussing events with your neighbors and being proactive when it is really important.

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Jan
01
2008

Sirius Star Talk- January 2008

Looking toward 2008, we can expect the most noticeable change to show in how we become more practical and reserved in our spending and more cautious and skeptical in our planning. We are coming out of a period that has been very fiery, adventurous, free-spirited, and a bit extravagant. There is a deflation about to occur that will cause Americans to take a serious look at spending, saving, and wasteful habits. The potential for practical change is endless and worth striving for. It will become the prevailing mood in coming weeks.

The impact of a few important 2007 astrological cycles is only beginning to come to the surface of our general awareness. Not surprising, the keyword will be ‘fraud’. We will learn some harsh lessons around trustworthy business practices from our hindsight experiences. Various aspects of government will also begin to tell the truth as we delve into cover-ups and frauds. What we learn will take us to greater consciousness of honest practices by the route of awareness from painful experiences. Watch what comes to the surface later in the year that will reveal the truth about the boom from the fall of 2007 housing foreclosures.

We can look forward to transformative events, some good, some difficult. The year 2008 will be a year of cultural changes that will make important history. It is a time to ask harder questions of our leadership. Many secrets are still to be revealed of the Bush-Cheney administration. Paying attention to the strategies at play will make a big difference in maintaining the POWER of the people. I have repeatedly written about the power of “we the people” this year. It is important for us as citizens to participate in the legally established process of elections and to press our government to uphold the legal process. Record-breaking turnouts at the election polls will make it more difficult to achieve another questionable election.

The Winter Solstice chart set for Washington, D C gives focus to communication, near and far. The contrast will be strong between the local perspective, and the international reputation of our country. The United States has an image problem that is going to be very hard to correct and will result in the continued failure of the dollar on the world market. It will be hard to shake off the ‘bully’ image and our allies may be hesitant to support our continued efforts to expand our war further.

The Solstice chart connects with the USA chart bringing attention to the President and the Congress. With a new “spin master” in place, it is a major effort to sell the practical achievements of this administration as they prepare to leave the White House. The President is likely to sign some important bills into law that focus around ecology, where he has vetoed such bills in the past. He might even give a little on bio-fuels and address global warming measures that he has previously ignored.

Resources in 2008 are in poor condition. The value of the dollar is in trouble, but the American people seem to be in denial. The leadership of the country is putting on a false front that it can all be handled by infusing liquidity in foreign markets. Yet, before spring, we could see difficult times as the world rejects the dollar. The continuation of the war for oil is depleting resources, including our young people. There is strong potential for very big cuts in military spending, which will translate into our troops not having the level of equipment and training they need to be safe.

One of the most disturbing issues ahead of us is the collusion of media and government. We witnessed this when the news media finally had to release the story of illegal wiretapping. The toll of this activity, the suppression of information from the people, is a serious movement toward martial law. When it begins to look like government officials can intimidate or buy complete collusion, we are in big trouble. The only difference between the Bush administration and Nixon’s is how brazen Bush is about his conduct. The solstice chart has a serious signature of control through propaganda. People should seek alternative news sources on the internet to get any truth about what our government is doing. Be alert to times when public interest stories take over the news for days and weeks. Honestly, something more serious is happening.

The Spring Equinox brings out the strong elements of power. There are strong influences stacked around leadership and the President. In fact, the equinox and solstice points each have the Sun in hard aspect to the planet of power, influence, force, and enforcement. The links with the USA chart emphasize military action. Economics will be generally changeable for several weeks in the spring.  It will take some time to see whether it hits the common people with loss, or whether there is some economic relief.

The Summer Solstice again emphasizes the USA making a strong display of force, perhaps in a domestic way. July and August carry some heavy astrological patterns that bring out the contrast between honor and abuse of power. We must strive to call our government leaders to their higher actions. We must not allow force and intimidation to replay history in our great nation. An eclipse in early August makes direct contact in the President’s chart. Let us hope that he is making wise choices to protect our democracy. The eclipse to the USA chart symbolizes a collective event, most likely to affect our economy.

The Fall Equinox appears to be calmer waters. There is less intensity around government controls, although there continues to be a picture of military activity. Over all, the year ahead seems to me to be a pivotal time historically. It may be that our President has good reason to protect the nation. I would just like him to do it in accord with the Constitution.

It will be better to focus our lives to be more practical and thrifty. As citizens, we need to be alert, not sleeping through the slow disintegration of civil rights. Having stronger community bonds will help to maintain our local governments. Stay informed and be proactive in 2008.

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