Pluto Turns Retrograde on May 2, 2024 at 1:46 PM Eastern Time calculated with LUNA Astrology Note: All times specified are Eastern Time. Last Friday’s news blast about the FDIC’s seizure of Republic First Bank directly coincided with my H1 2024 Forecast Report for at least one U.S. bank collapse during the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction at Charubel’s “Degree of Collapse.” Let’s hope there aren’t more. This week warrior planet Mars is emphasized. On Monday, Mars hooks up with Neptune suggesting a lack of clarity or fatigue. Neptune related goods like oil, water, film, music, cruises, healthcare or pharmaceuticals are activated and likely newsworthy. Also on Monday, money planet Venus enters money sign Taurus for a double emphasis on money. Savvy financial folks will surely be seeking definitive answers from the U.S. Federal Reserve while awaiting any signals for an interest rate pivot after the FOMC meeting on Wednesday. This week reminds me of the song “Money” from the film “Cabaret.” Bravo to Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey for their smash performance. On Tuesday Mars enters its home sign Aries. I’m personally looking forward to this for a big burst of energy. On the flip side, Mars in Aries might stir more warrior-like actions between nations. Some spotlighted sectors until Mars leaves Aries at 12:35 AM on June 9 are sports betting, machinery, weapons and defense. Venus makes a 90° square angle to Pluto felt mostly on Tuesday and Wednesday, perfectly timed to the FOMC meetings. The Venus-Pluto alignment infers a difficult challenge for money and power, which is exactly what the Federal Reserve is facing. Pluto turns retrograde on Thursday highlighting it’s time to review all matters of authority and control. Some kind of shift for big government(s) and/or corporation(s) could result near this time. Pluto oversees debt and defaults. Retrogrades are the appearance of planetary course reversals. Conversations about spiraling U.S. debt or other regional bank failures seem timely too. With Pluto in Aquarius accentuating sectors ruled by Uranus, innovative NASDAQ stocks in technology, AI, or cryptocurrencies could see unpredictable shakeups or events as well as momentum breakouts. Thursday and Friday, Mars and Pluto line up in a 60° opportunity sextile pattern. We’ll feel this dynamic developing as the week progresses as impetuous Mars can trigger events up to 4 days early. Trading and markets could be volatile with all this Venus, Mars and Pluto energy. As of this writing, CNN’s Fear & Greed Index leans more towards Fear. Maybe that changes after Mars enters fiery Aries to fan the flames of bold confidence. Pluto reversing direction gives us gut strength for evaluation as our own authority. There’s also Saturn in a semi-square position to Pluto to close the week on Sunday. This tense vibe suggests structural transformations are pronounced and necessary although Saturn in Pisces is better for envisioning than solid planning. Uranus remaining at Charubel’s “Degree of Collapse” plus the North Node still stationed at 15° Aries indicate wobbly investor sentiment. Looking ahead, oil prices and related stocks receive encouragement as May unfolds with an approaching 60° opportunity sextile between Jupiter (expansion) and Neptune (oil). Again, Neptune related goods include oil, water, film, music, cruises, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Jupiter represents long-distance travel like airlines, education, and legal matters. Pun intended: these combined gaseous planets are like a big boiling pot of stew that gives us gas. I expect Jupiter-Neptune topics to be accentuated in the media during May: Donald Trump’s lawsuits, student loans, and new airline refund rules. Travel talk should be hot with people planning summer vacations. The astrological timing is impeccable. As above, so below. Ultimately this week looks good for focused concentration and digging deep to discover truths above all else. My sense is it’ll be more pop, chop and drop (not necessarily in that order) for U.S. markets. Planetary patterns suggest it won’t be an easy breezy week. As my friend Richard once told me, “Nothing worthwhile comes easy.” On that note, I’ll end this post with a tune by The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr called, “It Don’t Come Easy.” p.s. Do you like the above beautifully design-driven and reasonably priced LUNA Astrology software? You’ll receive a 10% discount and I get a bonus when you use my affiliate link to join: https://www.lunaastrology.com/?via=trudycarol
© 2024 Trudy Carol Disclaimer: The above content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny.
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Full Moon in Scorpio April 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM Eastern Time calculated with LUNA Astrology Note: All times specified are Eastern Time.
This week begins a concerning transit of Jupiter and Uranus reaching 22° Taurus, also known as Charubel’s “Degree of Collapse”. There were bear market waves when the North Node (in 2022) and then Uranus (in 2023) transited this degree. Mars is starting to form a conjunction with Neptune, exact on Sunday, April 28. This infers oil prices will continue to rise and our faith can be pricked or dissolved. In addition, the North Node is still stationed at 15° Aries, implying the human collective is stalled and wobbly. Aggressive Aries ruled by warrior Mars energy is emphasized with Mercury, Venus, Chiron, North Node and dwarf planet Eris (sister to Mars) all in Aries. Issues of war, independence, bravery, and fighting for rights are accented. The Sun, Jupiter, Uranus and asteroid Karma in Taurus are fixed dynamisms that can be stubborn, possessive and materialistic. Aries and Taurus combined like this aren’t symbolic of peace, joy or prosperity. For these above reasons, my weekly trend forecast for markets and geopolitics are bearish overall. Of course, there can be specific stocks that remain stalwart and steady, able to ride any rocky waves. If inclined, you might look at oil and defense stocks as the most favored sectors for making money in the markets this week. April 22: This Earth Day, the Moon in Libra represents seeking balance particularly in partnerships but also with finances. Goddess money asteroid Juno turns direct and the Moon is opposite Venus in Aries. This combo suggests a critical peak for warring nations and markets. Generally, I’ve found the Moon in Libra is typically negative for indices, perhaps due to its vibrational nature for weighing both sides to the point of indecision. If some peace in the Middle East can be had markets will surely fare better. April 23: The Moon in Scorpio forms a 90° square angle to Pluto in Aquarius before reaching its Full Moon culmination exact at 7:49 PM. I expect markets to be especially volatile today with lots of resistance or support testing for market moves. April 24: Perhaps the most favorable day of the week for markets. Retrograde Mercury is approaching a conjunction with the North Node, suggesting a lift for indexes. The positive vibe is enhanced by the Moon in Scorpio flowing by trine to Saturn in Pisces. April 25: Mercury turns direct at 8:54 AM and conjoins the North Node. The Moon in Scorpio until 9:36 PM harmonizes with the upcoming Mars-Neptune conjunction. All mental activities, communications, and commerce should start to flow more easily today. April 26: The Moon in mutable sign Sagittarius implies a potential shift from the past two days. There’s a sense of indecision as the Moon is in a 150° quincunx pattern to the Sun in Taurus. Investors may be unclear which direction to go, and where the markets are headed. April 27 and 28: With the Moon still in Sagittarius and Mercury now direct, it’s a good weekend for travel, publishing, and casting a wider net. Higher education or new studies of any kind are ideal. Wishing everyone blessings during these troubled times. Pray with me for peace! p.s. Do you like the above beautifully design-driven and reasonably priced LUNA Astrology software? You’ll receive a 10% discount and I get a bonus when you use my affiliate link to join: https://www.lunaastrology.com/?via=trudycarol © 2024 Trudy Carol Disclaimer: The above content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny. Jupiter conjoins Uranus April 20, 2024 at 10:27 PM Eastern Time calculated with LUNA Astrology This is an important post for all investors and traders experiencing a market pull back. All times specified are Eastern Time.
Aside from the tax deadline of April 15, this week holds some promise for bullish days and positive market momentum. There’s an applying sextile from action and war planet Mars to wealth god Jupiter and surprise god Uranus. We sense something huge is brewing and getting ready to ignite like fireworks. My concern for troubled markets is that as of April 12, Mars is now within a 30° orbit of the North Node, which is also stationed at 15° Aries. Bear market waves often begin to unfold during an “aversion” phase or when the True Nodes remain stuck at the same degree for an extended period. On Monday planet of trade Mercury (still currently retrograde) conjoins Chiron in Aries. An out-of-bounds Moon in its home base of Cancer makes a 90° square alignment to the Sun in Aries exact at 3:13 PM. These combos suggest stressful and bearish trading for investors and day traders. Inflation and/or war concerns plus accountability are major themes. Tuesday and Wednesday the Moon is in Leo during U.S. market open hours. These 2 days appear more bullish than bearish. Leo as a fire sign tends to be hot and optimistic, translating over to human emotions. Additionally on Wednesday, money planet Venus links to the North Node in Aries which typically adds a lift to indexes and stocks. However, there are no guarantees markets will continue any potential rally by late Wednesday afternoon since the Moon will square both Jupiter and Uranus shortly after markets close. This tends to be more extreme especially for tech, banking and travel stocks. Since Uranus is the planet of unexpected events, it’s impossible to predict with any certainty which direction markets will go. Thursday holds better odds for markets to rise when retrograde Mercury nears a conjunction with Venus in Aries. There are no significant exact planetary alignments this day, inferring smoother sailing for bulls to run. The Moon in Virgo on Thursday, Friday and most of Saturday casts a critical, analytical eye. We’re fully focused on details. Friday morning, we may feel a shift of motion as the Sun leaves fiery Aries and enters fixed and sometimes stubborn Taurus at 10:10 AM. Possessions, investments, financial matters and relationships take center stage. Tangible goods like art, antiques, fashion, and decorative design seem like enjoyable escapes and possibly beneficial alternative investments until May 20. Friday is also when Mars makes an exact 60° sextile pattern to Jupiter and Uranus. Mars as the warrior planet infers a potential trigger for war that was already influencing fears for investors and markets last week. A Virgo Moon opposite Saturn in Pisces implies bearish sentiment as a probable “Debbie Downer” by late Friday afternoon. Additionally, Mars conjoins the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) natal Midheaven on Friday. This also symbolizes something eventful for the U.S. markets can be activated. In mundane astrology, Mars is considered malefic (aka malicious) so in general is not a bullish transit. Saturday is THE BIG DAY for the next Bitcoin halving. Coincidentally (or not?) Jupiter conjoins Uranus at 21° Taurus starting a fresh 14-year cycle. Many astrologers consider this planetary transit the most impactful alignment in 2024. It signifies an unexpected event or disruption (Uranus) of wealth expansion (Jupiter). The last time these 2 planets linked together in Taurus was May 1941. Past cycles frequently rhyme with current ones so consider history. The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction can be much better for your personal horoscope. You natal chart will show what areas of life will come alive. If you’re not sure where this is happening or what it represents, check with your favorite astrologer for a consultation to see how to make the most of this dynamic energy. Also on Saturday, lesson planet Saturn moves within 30° of the North Node. Again, that’s considered an aversion and could create an added drag on U.S. indices for a while. If you’ve purchased and read my H1 2024 Forecast Report, you should already know what comes next. Sunday April 21 is intense and appears pivotal. Venus conjoins Chiron (money/partnership wounds), the Sun squares Pluto (authoritative power challenges), and asteroid Juno (money and partners) turns direct to move forward. Perhaps even more importantly on Sunday, Jupiter and Uranus reach 22° Taurus in the Western Tropical Zodiac. I’ve written and talked about this degree before, known as Charubel’s “Degree of Collapse.” We saw a significant bear market wave when the North Node stationed on this degree in 2022, and then in 2023 when Uranus first approached this position. As always, plan for the worst and hope for the best. Use wise strategies to protect your assets if/when markets turn south. p.s. Do you like the above beautifully design-driven and reasonably priced LUNA Astrology software? You’ll receive a 10% discount and I get a bonus when you use my affiliate link to join: https://www.lunaastrology.com/?via=trudycarol © 2024 Trudy Carol Disclaimer: The above content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny. |
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