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Mundane Astrology l July US Forecast & New Moon Report l June US Forecast l Eclipse Phenomenon   

Mundane Astrology

Mundane Interpretations: An interpretation of Astrology in terms of world trends, the destinies of nations and large groups of individuals, based on an analysis of the effects of Equinoxes, Solstices, New Moons, Eclipses, planetary conjunctions, and similar celestial phenomenon; as distinguished from Natal astrology, specifically applicable to an individual birth horoscope. Definition from De Vore's Encyclopedia of Astrology. 

The Moon Valley Astrologer monthly forecast is based on the New Moon configurations and covers a four-week period. The chart is set for Washington D.C., to show trends for the United States. In a general way, many of the themes and activities shown in the New Moon chart come to fruition at the time of the Full Moon, harvest time. When a New or Full Moon is also an eclipse, the events stemming from this dynamic lunation extend beyond the four-week period. My book, Eclipses, Predicting World Events & Personal Transformation fully explains eclipses. 

The purpose of this column is to demonstrate some astrology at work. The intent is not to use the column as a soapbox or to expound or promote any particular viewpoint; only to showcase one of the many uses of astrology. Actually I try to maintain detachment and simply study the New Moon chart to see what it suggests the climate and tone will be like for the coming month. The New Moon chart reflects the true State of the Nation. The chart never lies, although the astrologer can err in reading it. Mundane astrology is a newer study of mine; it is a challenge, different than reading a chart for an individual. In a Mundane chart, each house takes on broader meaning and I am neither a financial or a political expert. In any case, I try to keep a record of important events following each New Moon in order to judge my accuracy and for follow up study. You are invited to help me with this by emailing me newsworthy items that were suggested in the New Moon Report, or notable events that were missed. 

Each house in a mundane chart rules over the same kinds of matters and people as in a natal chart, except that they take on broader meaning. The First House in a natal chart shows the outlook and attitude of an individual while in an mundane chart, it describes the outlook and attitude of the nation. The Second House in a natal chart indicates the earning capacity and spending habits based on values and priorities, and in a mundane chart this house relates to the nations finances and economic matters. The Third House in the natal chart rules communications, transportation, neighbors. In a mundane chart the Third House rules the same things; all types of communications and transport as well as relations with neighboring countries. The Fourth House in a natal chart reflects the home, whereas in a mundane chart, it reflects the homeland. And, so on and on.  

The Aries Solar Ingress is the chart for the moment the Sun enters Aries. This in the first day of Spring. That chart gives an overview of the year to come and each subsequent New Moon chart can be read with regard to the Ingress chart. Other charts that come in handy when gathering testimony is the chart of the United States and the natal chart of the President holding office. Below is President Bush's chart and the USA chart. Click an image to view a chart and then use your back button.

July US Forecast & New Moon Report

The New Moon of July 2^nd occurs at 11 degrees of Cancer, and in the chart cast for Washington, D.C., this New Moon falls in the 5^th house. This New Moon brings a spotlight to how families are faring, suggesting a need for better organization and management in national domestic affairs.

New Moon in the 5^th house brings new developments, changes, and concerns revolving around 5^th house matters. This house governs children and their interests, their schools, and education. The New Moon forms only wide aspects. While widely conjunct Venus, the Sun, Moon and Venus are opposite Jupiter. Troubling questions or disputes may bear upon schools or the education of children. Public excitement may be focused here. There may be concerns about the ill treatment of children that comes to light, or crimes or scandals against women or children.

The 5^th house also rules places of amusement, entertainment, sports, and pleasurable pursuits, as well as those engaged in these occupations. Attention may be drawn here. Theaters and amusements may suffer from losses or heavy expenses. People may not be inclined to amusements. With Gemini on the cusp of the 5^th and Mercury ruling the house, the square of Mercury to Uranus suggests possible strikes by those who work in 5^th house related professions or other unexpected trouble attaching to recreational activities. Betting, gambling, and speculation in the stock market are also under the jurisdiction of the 5^th house. Reforms may be implemented or proposed in any of these 5^th house matters with Saturn sextile the Sun. (Click on image to view the chart, then use your back button.)

In Cancer, the sign of home and hearth, this New Moon brings a focus to general living conditions and property matters. Mercury is in the 4^th house of land, property and agriculture. Mercury’s square to Uranus suggests crop shortages, and that agricultural matters are unfavorable. A theme that stands out is the troubling conditions facing farmers, especially those with crops destroyed by the recent floods. Venus in Cancer opposing Jupiter suggests the need for aid to them and for families devastated by the floods. Mercury ruling the 8^th house suggests there may be discussion over sanitation.  

With Mercury in the 4^th house, there are discussions and troubling questions attaching to 4^th house matters, including declining property values. Houses and property do not sell well and building operations suffer. Matters to do with the land are adversely affected. With Saturn in a wide sextile to the NM, new regulations may be connected to building or mining. Weather is changeable. The weather, fires, and other conditions affecting property and land may continue to cause problems with Mercury ruling the 4^th house and square Uranus. Dealing with such problems may come to the forefront after the Full Moon.

Mercury’s aspects as well as Venus ruling the 3^rd house and afflicted, suggest troubles for the Post Office, for railroads, in motoring and aviation, and for other services or businesses connected to transport or to the dissemination of information. Such problems may be more pronounced in mid month. In general money matters, trade and commerce are disturbed and there are losses in revenue. There may be proposed legislation dealing with money matters. 

Venus is in the 6^th house. This is the house that rules the working classes, employment, and the health of the nation, as well as the army, navy and civil services sectors. Venus forms a close opposition to Jupiter, suggesting unemployment, and high expenditures in military affairs. Aspects to Venus disturbs the well bring of the nation. Foods are scarce. Families face problems. Jupiter emphasizes themes of discontent for the working classes. Jupiter opposing Venus from the 12^th house indicates heavy expenses for public institutions and an increase of charity for the needy. Some charitable institution may incur scandal.

Uranus rules and occupies the 1^st house while Neptune and Chiron falls in the 1^st house. This is the house of the people; the taxpayers and voters. These planetary influences often disturb the peace and produces agitation against the government. A cloud of confusion prevails, with uncertainty in national and political affairs. There’s a mood of discontent and people want reforms. With Neptune’s idealism supported by the North Node, there is a spirit of comradery and an inclination to unite with others of a like mind to bring changes and reforms that benefit common goals. Neptune’s aspects are favorable for mass movements. This could be good for Barack Obama, although there may still be some division or trouble within the party. 

Neptune’s influences are favorable for the spread of spiritualism. There may be new movements in art or music, and it’s a favorable time for publications connected to spiritualism and mysticism with Neptune trine Mercury.  

Mars is in the 7^th house of war and peace. Saturn is also in the 7^th house, in a critical degree, and in conjunction with Mars. This could bring troublesome foreign questions. Relations with another country may become strained or complicated. Commercial affairs might be disturbed as a result. There may be disagreements or contention. Border battles may be a piece of the picture. Things may not be all bad since Pluto is trine Mars, though we will have to wait and see. Pluto in the 11^th house suggests changes in the country’s alliances and possibly friendlier terms may be established with a foreign power. But, neither Mars nor Saturn in the 7^th house is considered favorable, and neither is the conjunction of these two planets, a major aspect this month. It often signifies danger or violent events. In mundane astrology the aspect is associated with the death or assassination of a prominent person.  

Besides international affairs, the 7^th house also rules matters of a public nature, including national disputes, suggesting an unsettled time at home. Since the 7^th house rules marriage and divorce, Mars and Saturn here may mean increased divorces and/or a high profile divorce.

This New Moon shows plenty of situations calling for solutions. While the mood is serious, it may become more so after the Full Moon on the 18^th. Discussions of national importance increase after the Full Moon.

In your own chart, check the house where this New Moon at 11 Cancer falls. The matters of this house will come to the forefront. There are new developments here. The subject matters and people ruled by this house will attract your attention and you see ways to implement new strategies or initiate changes. Since Jupiter is in opposition to the New Moon, an aspect that can mean over enthusiasm or taking on too much of a commitment, this is something to be aware of although Saturn sextile the New Moon helps to make a practical assessment of the situation. By mid month, around the Full Moon, there may be a feeling of being pulled between devoting attention and focus to home and family as opposed to putting energy toward vocational matters. Try to find a way to balance these so that neither one is sacrificed. Wishing you a safe and happy 4^th of July, Celeste Teal 6/27/2008

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Go to Astrology Novice if you're a beginning astrologer to learn more about your horoscope. Learn to read your Diurnal (daily) chart, or your Solar or Lunar Return from my book, Identifying Planetary Triggers. It devotes a chapter to each of the planetary returns, Mercury through Saturn as well. BTW, I've posted a tip on Casting the Solar Return. If you want to learn about eclipses and the important impact they play in your life journey, check out my book, Eclipses. Just click the title link Eclipses to see reader reviews or order from Amazon. Or, read some on site published reviews. (I have a few copies on hand. Email me if you'd like to get your copy from me.) To stay abreast of centaurs, asteroids, and other celestial activity reflective of our times, link to the latest installment of the Galactic Times. 

June US Forecast & New Moon Report

The New Moon of June 3^rd occurs at 13° of Gemini, an airy, changeable, busy sign. In the chart cast for Washington, D.C., this New Moon falls in the 9^th house. This brings a focus to 9^th house affairs, such as long distance travel and communications. This house also has rule over higher education, science, and invention. It rules shipping, immigration, religion and the courts. These are areas of new developments and shows where attention will be drawn. The 9^th house is also informative about coastal conditions, and it links to publishing and the media. 

Mercury and Venus join the New Moon in the 9^th house, and with Gemini on the cusp, this suggests that travel and communications are areas of increased activity and interest. Mercury is retrograde, suggesting mishaps, technical malfunctions, accidents or delays affecting travel and communications. Mercury is square Uranus, another sign of potential problems in the area of aviation, air travel, or for those who work or deal in these areas. There could be mergers, deals or agreements among companies in the travel or communications industries. Pluto is in the 3^rd house and in an Aries Point degree, also suggesting changes in connection with travel and communications. In Capricorn, Pluto suggests transformations and reorganization for big businesses or well-established companies.

Gemini on a house cusp represents multiples; two or more issues of relevance that are linked to the matters of the house. There are discussions and activities in commercial affairs. This may be related to trade, imports and exports. There may be a visit to a foreign country by a VIP. Prominent legal cases or religious issues may come up for discussion. Disputes may be plentiful and much aired by the media. There is much personal recrimination in the press with Mercury square Uranus.   

There appears to be a very busy press in general and some publication in particular that is getting a lot of public notice. This may be in connection with the new book just released by former press secretary Scott McClellan, who harshly criticizes his former boss, President Bush. In speaking on mundane astrology, Ivy Jacobson points out that the 9^th house is the 12^th house after the 10^th, the house of government secrets. Makes sense – this “tell all” book reveals inside secrets. This NM Mercury is conjunct the U.S. Mars. This aspect suggests debate and potential conflict and it is perfect planetary symbolism of the former press secretary’s book (Mercury) that slams the Commander in Chief (Mars) and false pretexts for going to war (Mars). There are other signatures in the charts for Bush to be publicly criticized or to suffer a loss of dignity. This comes mainly from Mars in the 10^th house while in conjunction with South Node. 

In other areas, Jupiter is in the 4th house. Even though Jupiter is retrograde and in its fall in Capricorn, it is a more hopeful signature for 4^th house affairs than in the recent past. This should be a fairly positive sign for land values and for workers connected with land, farming, building and agriculture. These areas may see signs of improvement in June. It also signals better weather conditions across the country, although all that planetary activity in the 9^th house suggests windy conditions along the coasts.

Uranus is in the 6^th house, forming mixed aspects. It brings unexpected or sudden developments to the house it occupies. This house rules employees and laborers, as well as the civil and armed forces. There may be trouble in connection with the navy or worker strikes. It also rules public health. There could be health concerns linked to drugs or medications.

Mars is in the 10^th house although in conjunction with the South Node inside the 11^th house cusp. Mars’ influence will impact both houses. This may bring military matters into focus and under discussion. Since Mars forms some nice aspects, especially to the Sun and Moon, there may be some military victory or beneficial reforms in connection with the military or war operations. On the other hand Mars in conjunction with South Node is a troubling feature and it gets closer over the coming two weeks. This could mean the death or sacrifice of a military man or some person prominent in political circles might fall ill or die. Hostilities might be directed toward a leader. This is a treacherous aspect, sure to bring shocking events. Events are often along the lines of unforeseeable calamities or natural disasters. Repercussions and developments linked to it may be most in evidence around the time of the Full Moon in mid June, or just before or after. 

As Mars comes into conjunction with the South Node, it opposes Neptune and Chiron in the 5^th house. This occurs near the time of the Full Moon. This is a sinister mix, suggesting criminal activities or murders. Crimes, assaults or hostilities may be directed against people in high places. Crimes or abuse against women and children may come to attention. There could be problems or accidents affecting schools or places of amusement. All 5^th house affairs are subject to confusion. Neptune in the 5th house signifies an increase in speculation. Chiron is in a critical degree while conjunct the North Node, bringing excitability and volatility in the stock market. Outer developments have an impact, causing ups and downs. Economic and financial affairs may become complicated.

Overall, there are many pleasant aspects leaning toward peace and agreement. There are feelings of good will, charitable actions, and an urge to come together. There are increased engagements and marriages.  Pleasure and festivities are increased. People are interested in literature. The curious thing is that the rising degree is critical, so it is a transitional period with stress and climax. Disquieting events may bring people together.  

The chart looks so benign on first glance. It is the Mars factor and the many hard aspects from the planets in this chart to the former Ingress chart that suggests brewing trouble. Mars also opposes the February Solar Eclipse on June 10^th, adding to an excitable month and potential conflicts (see page 171 of Eclipses for more info about this particular eclipse). An increase of startling events around the globe may be noticed mid month.

In your own chart, check the house where this New Moon at 13° Gemini falls. The energy of the NM will stimulate those house affairs and turn your attention in this direction. This is where you invest your energy. You see new possibilities in connection with the matters signified by this house. You are inspired to start new projects or arrangements in these house affairs or involving the people signified by this house. Watch though for signs of impulsiveness, impatience, or taking on too much around mid month. It may be tempting to take on more than you can handle. Also be aware that Mercury is retrograde until the 19^th, a time when it’s usually more productive to finish incomplete projects or do review work. There are many signs of social interactions and a lighter air to this NM than in the recent past. It may be a time to get together with friends or family, to find reasons to celebrate, to call a truce or patch relationships that have been difficult in the past. It may even be a good time to forge partnerships. It is just that period around mid month when people are a bit more strained and prone to contention, so that’s a time to tread lightly and remain aware of how your actions and words impact others. Wishing you a safe, happy and prosperous month. Celeste Teal 5/30/2008  

Eclipse Phenomenon by Celeste Teal

Throughout history, eclipses have been considered as very powerful phenomenon and especially so in ancient times as they fell on important places in the horoscopes of kings and countries. In those days, astronomy and astrology were not divided and because religious and other ceremonies were set to take place in accordance with the stars, priests were the acting astrologers. In fact, it was only the very influential who had privy to the services of an astrologer. Leaders ran their countries according to the information provided and eclipses were noted to be of significance preceding famine, prosperity, disease, war, and other broad-scale events affecting the multitudes. If an eclipse occurred within a few degrees of the Sun, Moon, or Midheaven of a leader or a country, they were regarded with much anticipation as reflective of coming events well into the future.

Drawing on information provided them by their astrologers, some leaders used this privy knowledge to manipulate their subjects, instilling fear in the common people by promising that a dragon would come to devour the Sun on a certain day and at a certain time. Although impressed by his accurate vision of the future, people came to be terrified of eclipses. Noisy ceremonies were performed, complete with beating drums and shooting arrows, to chase away the evil dragon they believed was trying to eat up the Sun.

Eclipses occur when the Sun, Moon and Earth come into a straight line. With a Solar Eclipse, the Moon casts a shadow upon the Sun as the Moon passes directly between the Earth and Sun. The Moon eventually becomes contained within the Sun’s disk and with a Total Solar Eclipse, there’s a narrow rim of sunlight that is visible around the Moon during the totality of the eclipse. A Solar Eclipse occurs when the New Moon forms within eighteen and a half degrees of one of the Lunar Nodes. The motion of the nodes is about nineteen degrees per year backward through the zodiac. Conditions are just right for Solar Eclipses to occur during two time periods each year. Most years we have two Solar Eclipses, as the Sun moves into the zodiac sign occupied by either the North or South Node, however, some years there are more. A Solar Eclipse lasts on average between three and four hours from the beginning to the end of the shadow phases. These eclipses are considered to foreshadow events affecting nobles, leaders and countries.

A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Full Moon forms within roughly twelve degrees of the North or South Lunar Node. A Lunar Eclipse results from the Earth coming directly between the Sun and Moon. The Moon loses its reflected light from the Sun as the Earth interrupts it. Often the Moon appears to turn dark red while in the Earth’s shadow. A Lunar Eclipse usually occurs two weeks before or two weeks after a Solar Eclipse, however it is possible to have a Lunar Eclipse both before and after a Solar Eclipse. In those instances we have a series of three eclipses in a row, each two weeks apart. A Lunar Eclipse lasts an average of four to five hours from beginning to end of the shadow phases. These eclipses have long been believed to foreshadow events affecting the common people.

The lunar nodes themselves, though nothing more than a point of intersection and not planetary bodies at all, show a point for potentially dynamic activity. These invisible nodes mark a point of magnetism, drawing upon the vibrations of other nearby bodies to a powerful degree. The nodes in close contact to the Sun or Moon are most relevant to earth’s inhabitants and the closer they fall to the degree in which the Sun and Moon form their conjunction (New Moon) or opposition (Full Moon), the more powerful the eclipse potential to presage events of magnitude.

Stemming from the ancient lore surrounding eclipses, the names Dragon’s Head and Dragon’s Tail were given to differentiate the North and South Nodes. The North Node is ascending, of a positive nature, while the South Node is descending and receptive in nature. The North Node appears to bestow special strength and a blessing, while the South Node reflects an area of potential vulnerability. The North Node is all about getting and the South Node is all about giving.

In a general way you can track the transiting North Node through your chart to find the areas to focus your attention and energy that will result in some good coming to you. This is an area of opportunity, where rewards, good fortune and happiness can be found. By directing your efforts there, rewards easily come forth. The house occupied by the transiting South Node indicates an area of potential vulnerability, where you may be working through an issue, and where you might experience some loss or make a sacrifice. Sometimes it means you have a gift to share and the Universe expects something from you. Link to more about the dynamic activity reflected by contacts of the Moon’s Nodes.

Since the transiting nodes indicate where eclipses will be forming, you can see ahead of time what areas in your life and what relationships are due for change or transformation. An eclipse always means that some amount of change is due, or sometimes overdue. If one has neglected the matters, issues, or relationship delegated to a house, then an eclipse of the South Node influence falling in that house may bring a sort of crisis in order to turn things around and bring things back into a healthier balance. On the other hand, an eclipse falling in a house of the North Node influence may open new doors and present major life changing opportunities.

When an eclipse aligns closely with one of your planets, this is all the more important and this is a very significant eclipse for you. The closer the eclipse aligns with your natal planet, the more important it is. One of the most dynamic places for an eclipse to occur is when it falls on your Sun. This happens if an eclipse falls on or near your birthday. This ushers in an important year because the Sun rules your very identity, your individuality and your sense of being a unique person. The Sun also rules your vitality and your health to a large degree. Since an eclipse automatically ushers in change and transformation, it brings in a year of making important contacts and critical decisions, as one is often gaining greater notice.  While there are several variables involved in interpreting this eclipse to see if it will increase or decrease the recognition and admiration coming to you, it will sometimes cause you to become a little accident-prone. With either this eclipse or an eclipse falling exactly six months before or after your birthday (180 days or close to it), it is important to guard your health and maintain your regular check ups.

When an eclipse falls on your Moon, your Venus, your Mars or any other planet, it is very meaningful and the nature of the planet as well as its house position is significant in determining the likely changes that you are entering into. It is similar with an eclipse falling on your Ascendant or Midheaven. Also, each eclipse can be one of four types. We have the North Node Solar Eclipse, the South Node Solar Eclipse, the North Node Lunar Eclipse and the South Node Lunar Eclipse. They are each unique and the kind of energy they imbue your planet with is quite different, resulting in different kinds of experiences attached to each. My book, Eclipses, Predicting World Events & Personal Transformation, explains all of this in detail and offers summaries of the kinds of experiences coming due from an eclipse falling on any one of your planets or important points. Check the Tutorial to find the house meaning of an eclipse in your chart.

If one wants to be thorough in tracing personal eclipses in a horoscope, the progressed places of the planets should also be considered. Eclipses to these are also important. Learn more about Progressions.

In the outside world and in our personal lives, an eclipse is a dynamic transit that often coincides with important developments. An eclipse contains a stimulating and excitable energy that is sometimes a bit destabilizing. Activity often increases shortly following an eclipse or even prior to the eclipse in some cases. This is why it’s recommended to hold off on making major life altering changes or decisions around the time of an eclipse. The atmospheric energy needs a little time to settle out. That way your new plan, project or strategy has a better chance of stabilizing and working out in your favor. Everyone feels the stimulation of an eclipse to some degree. For some it is subtle while for others it can be quite intense. It can be enlightening to simply observe the things going on around you at eclipse time. Sometimes a relatively small incident gives clues to issues that will take on more importance in the months to come.

The degree of an eclipse remains hot for some time due to the influence of the nodal factor that more or less turned a regular New Moon into a Super New Moon, or an ordinary Full Moon into a Super Full Moon. That degree is prone to stimulation from other transiting planets following the eclipse. The period of time that the degree remains sensitive often lasts three years or more. So, an eclipse falling on a natal planet supercharges that planet and it becomes quite sensitive to transits for a good while. In other words, more major events may come about when this natal eclipsed planet is transited by any other planetary body than if it had not been eclipsed. Ideally, each transit should be monitored.

Transits of Mars and Saturn were traditionally considered to be most notable as they crossed an eclipsed degree. Mars stimulates and starts events connected with an eclipse.  Mars is quick on the draw, often premature. Saturn consummates the eclipse conditions. Mars frequently activates an eclipse shortly following the eclipse although Saturn’s transit may come much later. Of course, ancient astrologers had no opportunity to observe the transits of the outer planets as they crossed an eclipsed degree. Research shows that each of the planetary transits can be traced to coincide with spectacular events as they stimulate an active eclipse, just as Mars and Saturn do. Learn more about Mars Transits.

The above article appears in the Llewellyn Journal and may not be quoted without permission. 

My first two books, Identifying Planetary Triggers and Predicting Events with Astrology, also includes material on the lunar nodes and eclipses, with tables to trace their positions through 2050 and instructions on how to interpret their significance in your Solar Return, falling on a natal planet, and much more. Read Reviews. Email Celeste Teal.

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