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The Aries ingress of the Sun represents the astrological New Year and has been traditionally used to provide an indicator of the year ahead. On March 21st the Sun enters Aries marking the beginning of Spring in the northern hemisphere and Autumn in the southern hemisphere. The Sun is used to represent the New Year because it is the source of light and life in our solar system. To show how this New Year is the uniquely expressed in Australia the ingress horoscope is set for our capital Canberra.
Because this chart represents the ingress of the Sun into Aries we first turn our attention to the Sun, its location within the horoscope, and the aspects it makes to the other planets.

Finance for healthcare?
The Sun’s second house placement suggests that in 2010 financial security is a primary concern. The Sun applies by trine to Mars in Leo, which has only recently stationed direct and is still moving slowly. Mars as the tenth house ruler represents the Rudd government, and its placement in the sixth house highlights health care issues.
The Sun’s trine to Mars shows economic initiatives applied to healthcare. Mars is said to have ‘its joy’ in the sixth house because its ability to cut away what does not function, and this may be reflected in the elimination of duplicated services and cost-cutting measures.
The Ascendant of this ingress horoscope represents the country and its people. In traditional terms Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, which is retrograding and about to exit the sign of its exaltation in Libra. Those who believe in the continued exalted state of the country might be in for some disappointment. However Saturn does return to its exalted state in late July.

The people must be heard
Those astrologers who use Uranus as the ruler of Aquarius will recognise its placement in the second house of finances as the need for change and reform of the financial sector. Uranus usually packs a surprise, and the sextile it receives from the Moon reflects popular support for reform. While this sextile aspect is benign the Moon is sitting on the fixed star Algol which carries a powerful punch. The government will ignore the people at its peril!

Trouble for Rudd’s government
Returning to the Sun, we see that it next aspects Saturn by opposition. Planetary oppositions across the financial houses suggest opposing demands and limitations on supply. Government initiatives in the healthcare sector may meet strong opposition.
The Sun’s subsequent square with Pluto, the planet of covert power and transformation, links with Saturn in a T-square, which is a very stressful alignment of planets, suggesting political machinations behind the scenes. This T-square is a precursor to the spectacular t-square alignment in August 2010 described by Nick Owens in the Capricorn ingress article on the C.I.A. web site.
Hidden power plays within the opposition
Venus as ruler of the fourth house, the house opposite the tenth house of government, represents the opposition, and is debilitated in Aries. The opposition party is not in good shape. Venus is also in shadow (antiscia) opposition to Jupiter, which is moving fast and powerfully placed in Pisces. With Venus and Jupiter in beneficial mutual reception hidden power plays may produce a beneficial outcome for the opposition. The Moon, which represents the people, is in Taurus and is in the sign where Venus, which represents the opposition, is dignified. But can the opposition win an election?

Neptune’s fury
Of major interest in this dynamic horoscope is the location of Neptune within a degree of the Ascendant, squared by the Moon which is aligned within a degree of the IC, conjoining Algol. The important of this square between Neptune and the Moon is amplified as it on the power points represented by the angles.
Neptune suggests inspiration and high ideals in the positive, and deception and confusion in the negative. It has been associated with floods and nature’s fury. I can highly recommend the DVD Neptune’s Return, produced by Nick Owns and Julija Simas of the C.I.A., which was reviewed on page 45 of this March 2010 FAA Journal. In this DVD Neptune’s historic link with Poseidon as representative of nature’s fury is vividly portrayed. Let us hope that Neptune’s placement on the Ascendant is benign.

Algol and the Moon
The exalted and angular Moon in Taurus shows the people’s power, and a conservative mood and a concern with security. The fourth house association with land and mineral wealth points to our resources. The Moon’s conjunction with the fixed star Algol, which has a reputation for disaster, and its square with watery Neptune is most inauspicious.

Clash of the planetary giants: revolutionary change
In late April we have the 4th Saturn-Uranus opposition, the clash of the planetary giants symbolising the opposing interests of the conservative forces and those seeking reform and change. On the day of the first Saturn-Uranus opposition Obama was elected as president of the United States. Uranus wants to smash the crystalline and outmoded structures represented by Saturn and bring about revolutionary change.
This global phenomenon of revolutionary change links the second house of finances to the eighth house of debt in Australia’s ingress horoscope.
The 5th and final opposition between these planetary giants occurs in the first degree of the cardinal signs, shifting the ground in preparation for the spectacular T-square in August. Again the spotlight is upon the financial houses in Australia’s 2010 ingress horoscope.

Jupiter-Saturn roller coaster
Following on the heels of the 4th Saturn-Uranus opposition in April we have the first Jupiter-Saturn opposition in May. This opposition exacerbates the tensions between poverty and plenty, abundance and scarcity, expansion and contraction. We are reaching the halfway point in the last of the Great Conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn in the earth signs. The 20 year cycles of these planets are often associated with economic cycles, with the opposition phase signalling a downturn. The second opposition occurs in August and the last in March next year.

Rudd’s challenges
From April until July Jupiter Saturn will be conjoin and oppose Rudd’s Sun/Mars conjunction, providing a roller-coaster ride. Fortunately his natal Jupiter-Saturn sextile is in mutual reception, suggesting that he will find a way out of difficult situations.
And in late April his Sun/Mars conjunction receives a direct hit from the fourth Saturn-Uranus opposition. Again he may be assisted by a fortunate natal configuration, this time between Saturn and Uranus.

Pluto and Saturn
On April 7 Pluto stations retrograde in early Capricorn. Pluto is the ancient god of wealth and the planet was discovered during the 1929 crash. To gain some perspective we look to its dispositor, Saturn. The following day Saturn exits the sign of its exaltation and retrogrades into Virgo where it stays until July 22. In Virgo Saturn represents ‘the devil in the detail’. Again the emphasis is upon economic challenges. The transiting square between these 2 planets is like an economic pressure cooker seeking release.

Other Astrological events 2010 – 2011
Aside from the above mentioned oppositions between Jupiter/Saturn and Saturn/Neptune and the August T-square between Saturn Uranus and Pluto, we also have the entry of Uranus and Jupiter into Aries and their conjunction on June 9. Jupiter and Uranus conjoining in Aries is an explosive combination, promising bold initiatives and adventures, and a potential for violent revolution.
The lunar eclipse at the end of June conjoins Pluto and links up with the volatile conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus. The eclipse occurs across the financial houses in the 2010 ingress chart, bringing hidden issues to the surface for change, reform and transformation. This eclipse exactly conjoins the IC of the 1901 Australian Federation chart suggesting changes to the way we feel about ourselves as a country.
The solar eclipse in early July casts its shadow antiscia opposition to Venus, the Ascendant ruler of the Australian Federation chart. With Pluto conjoining the IC of this horoscope it appears that Australia faces some important changes in the year ahead.
The eclipses of December 2010 and January 2011 resonate strongly with Australia’s federation horoscope. Jupiter and Uranus cross in and out of Pisces/Aries over the next 12 months and both Jupiter and Saturn both square Pluto during this period.
Happy New Year!

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This post is developed from my notes for my lecture presentation on Financial Astrology in January 2010 at the FAA International Astrology Conference in Brisbane.

Lecture to be published in separate posts
Because the intent of the lecture was to introduce different methods for making astrological correlations with the stock market, I will present these different topics from my lecture in separate posts, and add further information.

Jupiter and Saturn – the ancient markers of time
The planets Jupiter and Saturn have been known since ancient times as ‘the Great Chronocrators’. The term means ‘markers of time’.
Before the 1700’s the outermost planets known to astronomers and astrologers were Jupiter and Saturn. They had been used for centuries to mark the passage of time. The orbit of Jupiter is 12 years and the orbit of Saturn is 29 years. At regular twenty year intervals Jupiter caught up with and conjoined Saturn, marking the longest cycle known to the ancient astrologers.
The conjunction point between the two planets advanced approximately 243° at each conjunction, thus staying within the same triplicity (element). These conjunctions occurr successively in the same triplicity for about two hundred years. The 20 year Jupiter-Saturn cycles belong to a larger series which comprises approx ten conjunctions in one triplicity (element), lasting approximately 200 years each. After the cycle has moved through one triplicity it moves to the next triplicity, in the order of fire, earth, air, and water. Approximately every 800 years the conjunction returns to the same zodiac sign in what was called the Grand conjunction.
This great conjunction marks historical eras in our history, and has been associated with upheavals in civilisation, and is also associated with economic cycles of expansion and contraction.

In regards to financial astrological correlations to the stock market we are primarily concerned with the present Jupiter-Saturn cycle that began in May 2000 at 22 Taurus. Keywords associated with the planets Jupiter and Saturn are shown in the above diagram.

In traditional astrology Jupiter rules the 2nd house of income, and it is the natural ruler of prosperity. Saturn rules the 8th house of death and loss and is the natural ruler of poverty.

The adjacent graphic shows the expansion and contraction of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle.

Now reaching the critical halfway point in the cycle
In 2010 we are reaching the half way point, the opposition. The opposition represents the middle of the present cycle which began in 2000. Jupiter and Saturn make three oppositions in two pairs of signs.
The three 2010-2011 Jupiter-Saturn oppositions are:
1: 23 May 2010 at 28 Pisces-Virgo,
2: 16 Aug 2010 at 2 Aries-Libra; and
3: 28 Mar 2011 at 14 Aries-Libra.

These three oppositions represent critical points in the 20 year Jupiter-Saturn cycle from 2000 – 2020. If you are involved with the stock market I suggest you note these dates as there is a possibility that they may coincide with market reversals. They represent a type of ‘tipping point’ around which the global economy may turn.
The first of these three oppositions is dominated by Jupiter which is its dignity in Pisces. What is fascinating about the horoscope for this day is that volatile and explosive Mars is making an exact square with the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction which marked the beginning of this cycle in 2000 at 22 Taurus.

Less than a month before this May 23rd 2010 opposition, on the 27th April 2010 Saturn opposes Uranus in the last of the 5 oppositions that have correlated with the Great Financial Crisis. Historically this opposition is associated with unrest and revolution, the old versus the new, and unexpected changes to the status quo.
The horoscope for the Jupiter-Saturn opposition on 23rd May 2010 is a fascinating chart. The Moon Venus and Pluto all form an intense T-square, which represents a time of tension.
Saturn in this Jupiter-Saturn opposition horoscope makes an antiscia conjunction with the Moon. Antiscia (planetary shadows) are discussed in my post on shadow planets.
This shadow conjunction of Saturn and the Moon links the tension of the T-square to the Jupiter-Saturn opposition, suggesting that this is a very significant time.
And Jupiter is following so close to Uranus, the planet of revolution and upheaval. They conjoin together in the following sign of Aries on the 9th June 2010. This is a very explosive combination.

I would suggest the the period from April through to June 2010 may be very volatile in terms of political and social tension, and that this volatility may well be reflected in the markets.
I plan to analyse the horoscopes for each of the above Jupiter-Saturn oppositions in terms of possible consequences for America and Australia in future posts.

Become familiar with basic astrological tools if you correlate astrology with market directions
In order to understand the Jupiter-Saturn cycles it is very important to have a working knowledge of the essential dignities of these two planets and also of the receptions between them.
I cover essential dignities and receptions in my online predictive astrology course (horary astrology). Detailed instructions on essential dignities are provided in Lesson 8 of the HORARY ASTROLOGY Diploma course which I conduct by distance education. Receptions are covered in Lesson 10. If you are using astrology to trade or invest in the markets you are working blind unless you are familiar with these basic astrological tools.

Jupiter-Saturn cycle expansion-contraction hypothesis
At my lecture in January 2010 at the FAA International Astrology Conference in Brisbane, I analysed depressed economic activity for the 140 period from 1860 until 2000. This analysis focused on the seven twenty year periods from 1860 to 2000. It was noted that five out of the seven 20 year periods clearly showed that the first ten years had a lower measure of depressed activity than the second ten years. The expansion and contraction phases of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle appear to be validated. The remaining two periods were indeterminate and neither contradicted nor validated the hypothesis.
If the hypothesis that the Jupiter-Saturn cycle represents an expansion of economic activity in the opening phase of the cycle and that a contraction of economic activity during the closing phase of the cycle is valid, then there is a strong probability that we are entering a ten year period of economic contraction. While no single cycle can be considered as being decisive in our ability to predict the future, the Jupiter-Saturn cycle appears to have produced consistent results since 1860, with the possible exception of two twenty year periods. It is however important to consider other long term cycles and to integrate these within the context of our current economic cultural and political situation.
In the coming posts I plan to analyse other long term astrological cycles in relation to market directions.
In order to use astrology to predict stock market directions it is essential to be familiar with basic astrological concepts. These are offered in my predictive astrology course (horary astrology), such as house rulerships (which includes commodity rulers), triplicity rulers, receptions and the correct way to use aspects.
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Section 1: THE MASTER INFORMATION
1 . Introduction to horary astrology
2. The requirements and how to get started
3. Cosmology
4. The houses
5. The planets
6. The signs
7. Modes. Elements
8. Essential Dignities
9. Accidental Dignities
10. Receptions
11. Aspects
12. Shadow Planets
13. Arabian Parts
14. Fixed stars
15. Timing an outcome
16. Considerations before Judgement

Section 2: QUESTIONS
17. 1st house: Me? My health……
18. 2nd house: My money, shares..
19. 3rd house: Rumours. Siblings…
20. 4th house: Buying/selling property..
21. 5th house: Children, conception…
22. 6th house: Illness, tradespeople…
23. 7th house: Relationships, contests…
24. 8th house: Death. Will he pay me?..
25. 9th house: Travel, prophesies….
26. 10th house: The boss, the job…..
27. 11th house: Friends, wages….
28. 12th house: Jail, spells, drugs….

Section 3: GRADUATION
29. Dealing with clients and getting paid.
30. Submission of detailed reading for graduation.

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Peter Burns has been asked to make two presentations at the 2010 FAA International Astrology Conference in Brisbane Australia in January:

1. Financial Astrology: Simple and effective methods to predict market direction
Category: Financial
When: 9.00 -10.20 am on Friday Jan 15th
Synopsis: Many astrologers engaged in market trading use complicated methods and theoretical astrological models to predict market direction, often with little financial gain.
In this lecture Peter Burns will demonstrate how the most simple and fundamental astrological techniques can be used to show market direction.
Techniques borrowed from modern psychological astrology are not usually effective in the market. To be effective it is necessary to use basic traditional techniques that have stood the test of time, and to incorporate the modern (outer) planets in a commonsense manner.
Astrology is reflected in all life including the behaviour of the markets. When basic principles are applied it is possible to make serious money on the markets.

2. Power to the Stars
Category: Specialist
When: 2.50 – 4.10 pm Saturday January 16
One of the least understood areas of astrology is that of the fixed stars. The irony is that while modern astrologers are fixated upon the planets, the general public associates astrology with the ‘the stars’. However many astrologers might be surprised to learn that the fixed stars exert a powerful and understated influence upon the planets. There is an old saying that ‘the planets act only upon the dictates of the stars’.
In this lecture Peter will explore the mystery that lies behind the awesome power contained within the stellar backdrop of the heavens. In particular he will look at the meaning ‘Royal Stars’ and at the horoscopes of some individuals who have risen to positions of power and fame. If time permits he will also discuss how to use and interpret the fixed stars in the natal horoscope.

Peter Burns: Brief Biography
Peter’s interest in astrology began in the late 1970’s while studying for a sociology degree at La Trobe University. Since 1984 Peter has provided consultations for hundreds of people, and has been actively involved in teaching astrology and palmistry.
Peter was a regular guest speaker on the subject of astrology on ABC radio in Western Australia in the mid 1990’s, and on 3RRR in Melbourne Australia in 2002 and 3AW in 2006.
He has lectured at the Western Australian and Victorian Astrological Associations, and the International Astrology Conference held in Melbourne in 2004.
Peter has been national editor of the quarterly Journal of the federation of Australian Astrologers since 2000, and has written a number of articles on palmistry for various astrological publications over the last 10 years.
Peter has a Diploma of Astrology (FAA) and has been awarded a Horary Craftsman certificate by John Frawley.

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Are you interested in learning the ancient predictive astrology technique called ‘horary astrology’? With this technique no birth details are required, thus avoiding the problem of needing accurate birth times. Suitable for prediction. Almost any question on any subject can be answered (money, relationships, dream interpretation). No prior astrological knowledge is required to join this course. Beginners and experienced astrologers alike are welcome. Course presented in 24 lesson format. Interested? contact Peter Burns

According to astrology there are a number of overlapping themes, each associated with crisis, coming together between 2009 and 2015. The first and most significant in terms of underlying discontent is the entry of Pluto into Capricorn; the sign associated with the economy business and established order at the end of 2007 and 2008. Pluto enters this zodiac sign every 250 years approximately. Pluto is often referred to as ‘the planet of death, transformation and rebirth’, and is generally associated with some form of crisis. The timing of Pluto’s entry into Capricorn coincided with the beginning of the present economic crisis, which was predicted and published on this web site in November 2007.
A separate theme identified through astrological analysis is the overturning of established structures and outmoded methods. The planetary signature for this is Saturn opposite Uranus, which became exact on the day of the US presidential election. The opposition of these 2 great planets takes place 5 times between 2009 and 2012. This meeting of planets represents tension between the old and new, conservatism and new ideas, age and youth. It suggests that this period is likely to be unstable and chaotic, with a strong revolutionary flavour plus the opportunity for reform.

In mid-late 2010 these planets link up with Pluto in a very stressful combination. These planets were last together during the great depression. Although the socio-political context is different in this case, as are zodiac sign placements of the planets concerned. In the present case however, there is an explosive energy represented by the unique combination of planets. Powerful forces are likely to emerge demanding justice and equity, challenging established governments and those who hold power. World tension is likely to escalate.
Broadly speaking it looks like the economic crisis deepens significantly, and triggers great unrest which poses a serious challenge to the status quo. What began as an economic crisis is likely to erupt into a bigger crisis unless the inequities fueling underlying discontent are faced and dealt with during 2009. It is in May, June, and December 2009 that the opportunity for peace and reconciliation exists. If these opportunities are missed then the consequences might be very serious.
There are 4 important stages to the present crisis:
1. Dec 2007 & Dec 2008: Pluto moves into Capricorn: The economic crisis begins, the established order begins to unravel.
2. Nov 2008 – Jul 2010: Saturn opposes Uranus: Instability, opportunity for reform, the old vs the new, age vs youth.
3. Nov 2009 – Aug 2010: Saturn square Pluto: Powerful forces meet ‘head-to-head’, attempt to impose authority, enormous tension.
4. June 2012 – March 2015: Uranus square Pluto: Reform and revolution, radical restructuring, destruction and rebuilding.
Between 2009 – 2012 the various planetary cycles interlock into a powerful dynamic pattern, indicating a major historical turning point.

The USA’s horoscope is mentioned here because the USA has such an important influence on world affairs. Historically economic trends in the United States have been reflected in Australia’s economy.
The graphic ephemeris above shows the transiting planets as they cross natal points in the USA horoscope. The coloured horizontal lines are the natal positions in the USA horoscope. The curving lines represent the planetary cycles as they move through time.
Important dates to note are when the line representing Pluto crosses the Venus and Jupiter lines in the USA horoscope. At these times the US is subject to powerful economic forces which threaten destruction. The USA faces an unprecedented crisis. Critical dates in 2009 are early March, May, August, mid-October and December. Critical dates in 2010 are February, March, August, mid-October and November. January 2011 also looks exceptionally difficult for the welfare of the US and its people. Powerful underworld criminal elements may emerge to challenge authority.
The crisis, perhaps one of the biggest in the history of the USA, threatens economic depression and social revolution. The planetary cycles also suggest that the administration struggles to survive in its present form.

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In June this year I travelled with my partner Alison Feiner to a financial astrology conference in Copenhagen. This was a fascinating event. Business, money and finances were all discussed from the perspective of astrology.
We were reminded by Tim Bost of the coming ‘Cardinal Crisis’ which extends from 2008/9 to 2012 approximately, involving the planets Pluto Saturn and Uranus in a T-Square in the early degrees of the cardinal signs. These same planets transited the cardinal signs during the last depression in the 1930’s. Pluto will soon re-enter the business oriented sign of Capricorn.
Pluto is associated with death, purging, renewal and rebirth, and we are likely to witness this process unfold in the business and financial world. Pluto also has a particular association with conglomerates and mergers.
Jupiter is also passing through Capricorn, but in this sign is unable to fulfil its promise of success, and will instead exaggerate systemic weaknesses. This planet, which is normally associated with positivity, is in a depressive mood. Consequently there is little support for any optimism in the markets.
The horoscopes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, provide fascinating insights for those who can read astrological symbolism. These institutions are destined to go through a very serious crisis in 2008/2009. The horoscope for the US Federal Reserve suggests that the very survival of ‘the Fed’ is at stake.
A glance at the ‘Sibly’ horoscope for the USA shows that transiting Pluto will oppose Venus, ruler of the MC, and square the MC/IC axis. This is a most serous event for the US. The MC in the horoscope is at the apex, and is regarded as once of the 4 ‘power points’. Pluto will also oppose Venus in the NASDAQ chart. Together these astrological indicators suggest a very serious financial crisis for the US, and consequently for the world economy.
My advice to anyone who wants to listen is that this is a very opportune time to pay off debts and credit cards and ‘cash-up’. Thrift and simplicity now have a high value. In my own life we have sold the house and I have sold my business. I have resigned from my committee positions and am moving to the seaside to live a more simple life.
This ‘Cardinal Crisis’ is likely to present opportunities for those who can offer renewable power, products that are ‘green’ and environmentally sustainable, and those at the forefront of promoting a sustainable urban or rural lifestyle that reduces that burden on the earth, while also reducing costs to the consumer. Perhaps we will witness the birth of a new economic order, which could present extraordinary opportunites for many people.
The cosmic art that is astrology offers a unique perspective on life at all levels of existence to those who study the deeper meaning of the moving and fixed stars.

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