2002 New Year's Forecast

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Dear group,

Here are some thoughts for the upcoming several months.

doug riemer

 

 

Vedic Predictive Astrology

2002 New Year's Forecast

(Composed 12/31/2001)

 

 

The last forecast offered was for the period ending November 17,

2001, when progress toward reconciliation could have

begun. "Reconciliation" was the wrong word, for Mars, the planet of

war, moved into Aquarius November 30, where (in association with

Saturn,) violence increased in Afghanistan to bring a quick victory.

Perhaps, then, "resolution" would have been more apt.

Today we look ahead at international concerns during our second year

in the new millennium.

January 1 to February 20

The heightened violence in the Mideast continues with Mars in

Aquarius from November 30 until at least January 10, 2002 when Mars

moves into Pisces, a sign owned by Jupiter.

This combination of Mars' energy and Jupiter's ethics brings

impetuous to do the "right thing," to be valorous, perhaps even

chivalrous. Hope will dawn for a few days that the sparks flying in

other Mideast countries will be snuffed out. However, with the Sun,

signifying government, moving into restrictive Saturn's sign of

Capricorn on January 13, governmental power to do good will be held

back, and hopes dashed. Mercury retrograde on January 19 can only add

to communications issues, and we may witness misplaced idealism, even

fanatical zeal by fringe groups and their sponsoring governments

until February 20 Then, Mars finishes with Pisces and enters Aries.

February 20 until March 1 promises to be volatile with unexpected

significant movements by fanatics, for Mars will be powerfully

warlike in its own sign of Aries. Also, Rahu (an eclipse point and

mythological head of a snake) will give a toxic bite as it prepares

to leave Gemini after 18 months. Expect terrorism violence abroad and

in the U S during this interval.

Also in February, on the 8th restrictive Saturn becomes powerful

again as ends its retrograde that began September 27. This means that

the securities markets rise that began September 27 (which was

accurately predicted) will end as investors bow to Saturn's realism,

of its "show me the money" in an economy still in recession and

battered by violence abroad. A link between increased violence durng

the last 10 days in February and markets declines may be seen.

Interestingly, oil and precious metals prices may begin to rise then

as well.

March 1 to April 4

March will likely roar in like a lion, and not just with winter

storms. Mars continues its warlike actions in Aries. Plus, Rahu will

again "bite" when it enters Taurus March 1, but this time Rahu will

influence for wealth. Jupiter (wealth) reinforces this, as it is

finally left alone in Gemini and ending its retrograde March 2. A

financial markets rebound reflecting victories over terrorist groups

and regimes is likely. This is definitely a roller coaster period for

investors..

April 5 to April 20

With the terrorism campaign 7 months in duration by early April,

there is a possibility the terrorism infection will be largely

overcome then. However, on April 4, Mars joins Saturn and Rahu in

Taurus, and the world could experience a "train wreck" of major

violence in the Mideast, spilling over into other areas with

terrorism groups and rogue governments the guilty parties. It is

therefore vital that the free world's efforts against terrorists,

their groups and supporting governments be won by early April to

prevent a violence escalation.

Some dates to be cautious about violent actions are April 7, 16 and

19.

More to follow.

A happy and brave new year, and hopefully brave new world, to you all.