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.
If you have any questions please feel welcome to contact me.

Satuirn in control
Herman Rockefeller’s significator Mercury, is ruled by Saturn which sits on the cusp of the eighth house of debt to others and death. Saturn therefore controls matters to do with death and debt. Saturn itself is the eleventh house and twelfth house ruler. The twelfth house is associated with entrapment, suggesting this person may have had malicious intent. Saturn represents a male, usually an older male.

Woman and man working together
The ruler of the eighth house of debt and death is Venus. What is fascinating in this chart is the dominant role played by Venus. It is in mutual reception with Saturn, indicating the two people were cooperating for a common purpose. When planets are in mutual reception they aid each other. However the older male represented by Saturn has the dominant hand.
Venus normally suggests a woman and Saturn in Libra is associated with a male figure. A woman and an older man working together.
The ruler of the third house also represents siblings.

A third person or the woman just blind to what was happening?
The proximity of Venus to the Sun and the fact that Venus is combust (blinded by the Sun’s rays) indicates possibility that the woman was blinded by a third person or that she was simply blind to what was happening. If there is another person it is possible that this person was trailing her. However this person is weak, over-awed by the older male figure represented by Saturn, and perhaps does his bidding out of fear.

Burial
The Moon represents the action in this sad story. Although it is ‘void-of-course’ it is in almost exact shadow (antiscia) opposition to Venus, the lord of death. The immediate suggestion is that Herman Rockefeller is dead and buried. The Moon is also ruled by the lord of death, signified by Venus.
The lord of death also opposes Mars, indicating the use of a sharp instrument. Mars is a hot fiery planet and in Leo it is in a hot fiery sign.
The Moon applies to a close sextile with Uranus. Death would have been sudden or perhaps unexpected. It is possible that Herman Rockefeller, although under serious threat, was killed accidently. Perhaps he tried to escape.

The bull’s eye
The fixed star Aldebaran is placed on fourth house cusp, which is associated with ‘the end of the matter’. Aldebaran is the left eye of the bull, the bull’s eye, as in the centre of a target. It is a star associated with courage and perhaps Herman Rockefeller showed courage at the end.

Antiscias only take a moment to see
If you are an experienced astrologer it takes but a moment to glance around the horoscope to see whether the antiscia of any of the planets falls upon another planet or important point in the horoscope. However without taking a moment to do this brief mathematical excursion vital clues may be missed.

Gaining or losing money
In questions about making money, for example, if the shadow of the planet representing the question falls on a malefic, which is a debilitated planet, then the proposed action or enterprise is unlikely to succeed. It is better that the client refrains from taking the proposed action even though it is something the client really wants to do.

For example supposed you asked: “If I invest in BHP shares, will I be rewarded financially?” If the significator representing your second house (the second house represents your money) falls on a malefic, such a retrograde Mars in Libra in the eighth house, then the answer would be an emphatic NO, unless contradicted by other testimonies. If you missed this planetary shadow you may have lost some serious money!

So what are antiscia?
The concept that antiscia, which offer an alternative to a planet’s position by placing it on a point on the other side of the Cancer-Capricorn axis, seems strange to many people. How can this tiny insignificant point pack such a powerful punch? Is this some new age concept invented to keep astrologers amused in between client readings?
No, actually antiscia have been used for many centuries and have simply fallen into disuse in modern times. The weird thing is that antiscia actually work and that only a fool would overlook them, especially if money is being wagered on the stock market.
To understand how these little guys work we need to go to the meaning of the word ‘antiscia’.
My Webster’s New Twentieth Century Dictionary (1976) defines “antiscians, antiscia” as coming from the Greek meaning shadows. ‘Anti’ means opposite and ‘skios’ means shadow. In geography it means the inhabitants of the earth living on the same meridian but on opposite sides of the equator, whose shadows at noon are cast in opposite directions.
In astrology we take the word to mean the point in the chart which is the same distance from the Cancer-Capricorn axis as the planet being considered, but on the opposite side. Cancer and Capricorn represent the solstice points. This antiscia point is interpreted as being a shadow reflection of the planet.
When one planet is on other’s antiscia it represents a reflected shadow of the other planet, something which is hidden or not obvious, and may represent either a bonus or a problem. When one planet is on the antiscia of another planet, each is a shadow of the other planet. In the rest of this article I shall use plain English and refer to antiscia as ‘planetary shadows’.

Obama’s January 2010 eclipse

To demonstrate the principle I will examine the horoscope of a famous person with an accurate birth time. Barack Obama will do just nicely.
On the 15th January 2010 there was a solar eclipse on the ruler of Obama’s ascendant and within days he was finally speaking out against China’s cyber tactics and expressing regret at the surprise loss to a little-known Republican who beat the Democrat in a ’safe’ seat left open by Ted Kennedy’s death in 2009. Eclipses often contain a surprise, and it is not always pleasant.
In case you are new to astrology, the ascendant ruler is often considered to be the most important planet in the horoscope, and represents the strength of the individual.
Obama’s rising sign is Aquarius and the ruler of Aquarius is Saturn.

Get a grounding in the basics before using astrology to trade the markets
Saturn is placed in the other sign that it rules: Capricorn. If you are attempting to use astrology to trade or invest in the markets and don’t know what signs planets rule and which signs strengthen or weaken the planets then you might like to consider doing my predictive astrology course, which provides a solid grounding in the basics of astrology. Planetary strength is covered by the concept of ‘dignity’, which is so often overlooked in the modern textbooks on astrology.

Obama’s ascendant ruler in the 12th house
Saturn in Obama’s horoscope is located in the twelfth house. The twelfth house is the place of hidden things, hidden motives and self-undoing. This is not a good placement for any planet. Having one’s Ascendant ruler in the twelfth house is like being locked away with no ability for self-expression.
Not only is Saturn in the twelfth house but it is retrograde. Retrogradation (when a planet appears to move backwards through the zodiac from the earth’s perspective) is understood in astrology to be similar to a person walking backwards, not being able to see where they are going. By the way Saturn applies by square to warlike Mars which stands at the cusp of the eighth house, and rules his tenth house of destiny. There is so much in this horoscope which contains significant pointers to the future.

So how do antiscia work?
So how is it that Obama is able to express himself so eloquently if his Ascendant ruler is locked away in the twelfth house? The answer is revealed when one looks at Saturn’s shadow. Planetary shadows are formed across the Cancer-Capricorn axis (Cancer and Capricorn are the 2 solstice points). Saturn is 25° 19’ from the solstice point of 0° Capricorn. 25° 19 minutes on the opposite side of this solstice point is 4°41’ of Sagittarius. This point is the exact shadow of Saturn.
How did I get this figure? There are 30° in a sign. 30° minus 25° 19’ = 4° 41′. Remember that each degree has 60 minutes, not 100. Degrees and minutes are not based on the decimal system but on the old imperial measurement system.
Now when we are using planetary shadows we allow a 2° orb for conjunctions and oppositions (no other aspects are used). Opposite 4°41’ of Sagittarius is the Moon at 3°21’ Gemini. The orb of 1°20’ is within the allowable range.

Obama’s Moon says it all
Obama is able to find expression through his Moon. Saturn’s shadow falling on his Moon works very well for Obama. The Moon is in the dignity, triplicity and the terms of Mercury, all of which are strong indicators of his persuasive talents. Note that his Moon separates from a close sextile to Mercury and applies by square to Pluto. Obama is able to reach the masses. The Moon is also in a double-bodied sign, indicating his capacity to entertain different opinions on the same subject, depending on his target audience.

Dignities, receptions, and triplicity rulers are so important in making accurate astrological judgements
The use of planetary shadows in astrology is very important. Modern astrologers who are unfamiliar with their use would gain so much by including them in their natal readings. The use of planetary shadows in horary charts, which are sometimes used by financial astrologers as a guide to successful trading, and their application in natal and mundane astrology (mundane astrology relates to current affairs and political events) are very important and should not be overlooked.
To use planetary shadows correctly it is essential to be familiar with other basic astrological concepts which 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.
If you have any questions please feel welcome to contact me.

Brittany’s horoscope reveals 4 planets in intense Scorpio, indicating that she was a very sensitive and private person. Mars in Leo connected with these Scorpio planets by a difficult square aspect driving her to seek the limelight. The planet Jupiter in its exaltation in the sign of Cancer made beneficial aspects to these intense Scorpio planets, assisting her to reach her goals.
The Sun conjoining Uranus in her natal horoscope indicates that she was a uniques individual.
Mercury in Sagittarius indicted that her sensitivity was masked by an outgoing nature and a good sense of humour.
Venus, the planet of relationships, is in its fall in Scorpio, suggesting that the personal side of her life had its challenges. Venus was also opposed by Saturn in its fall in Leo in antiscia aspect, further aggravating challenges in her private life.

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.

Section 2: The FINGERS and THUMB
Lesson 11: The Meaning of the Fingers and Thumb
Lesson 12: Fingers Length & Shape
Lesson 13: The Nails
Lesson 14: The Finger Sections
Lesson 15: Finger Lean
Lesson 16: The Thumb

Section 3: THE LINES
Lesson 17: The General Meaning of the Lines
Lesson 18: The Life Line
Lesson 19: The Head Line
Lesson 20: The Heart Line
Lesson 21: The Combination Heart/Head Line
Lesson 22: The Saturn Line
Lesson 23: Branches from the Main Lines
Lesson 24: Other Secondary Lines
Lesson 25: Incidental Signs and Indications

Section 4: HAND TYPES
Lesson 26: Introduction
Lesson 27: Basic Hand Types
Lesson 28: Additional Hand Types

Section 5: THE GENETIC ENGRAVINGS
Lesson 29: Finger Prints and Palm prints

Section 6: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Lesson 30: Basic Procedure for Beginners
Lesson 31: The Structure of a Reading
Lesson 32: Keeping Records: Prints, photocopies, photos

Section 7: GRADUATION
Submission of a detailed reading

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.

Section 2: The FINGERS and THUMB
Lesson 11: The Meaning of the Fingers and Thumb
Lesson 12: Fingers Length & Shape
Lesson 13: The Nails
Lesson 14: The Finger Sections
Lesson 15: Finger Lean
Lesson 16: The Thumb

Section 3: THE LINES
Lesson 17: The General Meaning of the Lines of the Palm
Lesson 18: The Life Line
Lesson 19: The Head Line
Lesson 20: The Heart Line
Lesson 21: The Combination Heart/Head Line
Lesson 22: The Saturn Line
Lesson 23: Branches from the Main Lines
Lesson 24: Other Secondary Lines
Lesson 25: Incidental Signs and Indications

Section 4: HAND TYPES
Lesson 26: Introduction
Lesson 27: Basic Hand Types
Lesson 28: Additional Hand Types

Section 5: THE GENETIC ENGRAVINGS
Lesson 29: Finger Prints and Palm prints

Section 6: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Lesson 30: Basic Procedure for Beginners
Lesson 31: The Structure of a Reading
Lesson 32: Keeping Records: Prints, Photocopies and Photos

View course details for more information.

Inquiries: contact Peter Burns

This course is available for those who wish to learn for their own personal interest and also for those wishing to use hand analysis in a professional capacity.

Course length: 27 lessons. No time limit – work at your own pace.
Course delivery: Lessons are sent by email. All communications are by email and phone.
Equipment: A digital camera so you can take photos of hands is a big advantage.
Personal tutoring: I provide personal tutoring, assignments and feedback with each lesson.
Cost: $25 per lesson.
Payment is for 3 lessons in advance: $75. Direct deposit, Paypal or credit card.
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For inquiries please contact Peter Burns