2010

                                                 Joe Ivory

WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE YEAR (2010)?
I think it's safe to say that we can all expect (2010) to be
 "A YEAR of CHANGE... BEYOND ALL COMPREHENSION"

  It's my belief that you will find (2010) to be a year like no other, one that our modern generation may never see again. A year that promises to be the long awaited apocalyptic corridor "gateway" that gives birth to a reborn collective consciousness that leads to the ultimate formation of a new global and personal spiritual paradigm. Change for us all is on the slate... personally, globally, collectively, emotionally and spiritually.

  There are Herculean cosmic forces at work during (2010); divine agents of change that will urge us to let go of old patterns, to revise and establish new blueprints for life and living. Resistance to these universal urgings or our willful and obstinate refusal to even listen to their siren song would likely guaranty an uneasy inner-discontent and unhappiness. The forces at work within our changing Universal paradigm are Celestial in nature and will simply not be denied. How you receive and accept them is entirely up to you.

  I want to be clear at the outset... the thoughts that follow are solely my projections and are not necessarily the beliefs or convictions held or espoused by this Internet Website (acumind.com).  My opinions, conjectures and claims are not bonded in steel, but rather are eventualities that appear probable, based on indications gleaned from metaphysical, numerological & astrological reflections. Please view them as likely or probable encounters, outcomes and eventualities based on some rather precise and exacting trends & historical cyclical changes

  Numerologically (2010) should, according to all classical definition, be a genesis year that has the ability to not only transform and initiate the spiritual regeneration of mankind's personal and global psyche, but is able to alchemically reconstitute and enrich our ethical, social and emotional values collectively (as it acts out its plans on the ever-churning kaleidoscopic world stage).

  In reality, our look at (2010) should really include the years (2011 & 2012), since together they constitute an unfolding and evolving event horizon.  This year (2010) is the initiating cornerstone of a full-energy transformational three-year triad or energetic synergy that will prevail all the way through (2020).

  Taken alone, each of the next three years (2010, 2011 & 2012) has its own dynamic, filled with separating and cathartic earth shattering events; however, viewed together they represent a single progressive tunnel of cosmic/global mind infusion... a massively emotional and mental attitudinal transition. A time of psycho-generational change for us all.

  I thought you might find it interesting to view this packet of approaching changes for (2010) from three separate points of view.  

  • Numerology:  (the study of cycles in our lives and within the life of the Universe)
  • Astrology:  (the study of cyclical planetary influences as they affect you & humanity)
  • Chinese Year of the Tiger: (a study of the 2010 Tiger energy influences on humanity)
  •   Interestingly, each of these divine persuasions reveals amazingly similar outcomes for the world. This alone, to me, is another associative proof that there really are no incidental coincidences or accidents in our lives or within the energy and action realities of our Universe..

      NUMEROLOGY: What Do the Numbers Show...

    The year (2010) adds up to the number (3)... cyclically the positive side of the number (3) represents a time of growth, rebirth, a hopeful regenerative energy release and freedom from inhibition or some sort of combative life resistance. For example a (3) cycle can be characterized as a seed breaking through the frigid late Winter soil to magically and joyfully seek the warmth of the Spring Sun as it begins its growth to maturity.

      However, it's also important to be aware that every number (1 through 9) has both its positive & negative or down-side effects. Which side of the (3) energy will embrace your life is entirely up to you.  

  • If you enter into the (3) energy of (2010) under a cloud of frustration, doubt, worry or depression, the (3) will be unable to revive, transmit or infuse its vivification through the magnetism of your darkened energy cloud. The result will likely be dejection, remorse, melancholy, distress, sorrow or unhappiness.
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  • It's important to bear this in mind as you begin this year (2010). Try to be hopeful, upbeat, optimistic and confident that you and your life and spirit will be uplifted, healed, rejuvenated & reborn. Your positive, visionary & meditative affirmations will help lift and energize your aura so that the joyful vitality of the (3's) regenesis can light up your life..
  •  My concerns for our (2010) world are that because of our global planetary upheavals, inborn survival fears, group hatreds, financial failures and widespread political corruption, the (3's) healing growth will be start out strong, but will quickly become hampered, clouded, occluded and short-circuited, thereby choking off the (3's) natural life-giving blessings.

      Unexpected Events:

    Regretfully, I feel that (after April) as we approach mid-year (2010) there will be a series of (9/11) style incidents perpetrated either on U.S, soil, within a European population center or the mid-eastern oil fields (that will shock and rock the collective psyche of the world). Also, I feel that due to the bogus manipulations of certain financial giants and scheming private investors, there will be a near market crash similar to the wholesale losses perpetrated on the masses during (1929). That catastrophe year (1929) also adds up to a (3). One of the darkest years we've ever experienced.

      The main trigger or stimulus for these darkside events is the reoccurrence of the number (3) in the totals of the years (1929, 2001 & 2010). Each of these separate years adds up to a (3) which, when activated and processed through destructive and negative consciousnesses, may prompt the world's terrorist and financially greedy organizations, to foster tragedy, sadness and global destruction.

      The (3) is, if you recall, a number of surging & regenerative new-life energy which renews, enhances and promotes all positive outward & upward energy purposes. However, when harnessed by negative/evil malefic forces (such as the subversive terrorist movements) the (3) energy will flow into and through their negative and abrogating constructs to promote and energize their perverted ends.  

  • The (3) energy dynamic contains the same power-particularization potential as described and characterized by the 1976 Star Wars saga as the "The Force".  The energy force-field of the number (3) is a similar streaming Universal Cosmic energy that was channeled, assimilated & directed for good and positive purposes by the "Jedi of the Light Side".
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  • However, this same cosmic energy wave-pulse, when captured & engineered by the Dark Side (and used to support their corrupted purposes) becomes a sadly dark and destructive tool. Like the "The Force" of the "Light Side" which activates through positive purposes, the (3's) powers when consciously exteriorized for evil, dark and negative purposes, will perform according to the perverted nature and will of the darkside individuals and groups through which it passes.
  •  Medical/Scientific:

    On the positive side it looks like the (3) year will bring a flood of medical and genetic breakthroughs. New medical devices and procedures, healing modalities facilitated through psyche applications and major cures for certain forms of cancer & brain-nerve disorders will all bring joy to the world. Without a doubt, this year will see a quantum leap forward in personal electronic, computer and communication gadgetry, far beyond your wildest dreams.

      Money & Finance:  

    Financially, the (2010) stock & commodity markets, as well as world & international monetary consortium gains will, during the first half of (2010), rise and fall like a roller-coaster. Regretfully, it appears that by the end of the first quarter and into the second half of the year, there will be these severe stock market undulations brought on, in part, by our government's non-stop foolhardy bailout efforts. During the last few months of (2009) and during January of (2010) we sensed a reinforcing of our wavering financial resources, but that was indeed only temporary. Please be prudent in taking on additional market debt, since the outlook for the remainder of (2010) is questionable. Reserve, don't squander or place your wealth in Harm's Way. You won't be sorry.

      The government's money tree (that has funded these failing and irresponsible bailouts) will be stripped bare as our fiat currency will lose global value. You simply can't continue repairing failing Wall Street & various manufacturing entities that no longer serve our nation's best interests. As a result of this collapse, the U.S. dollar will no longer be the world's reserve currency as it has been since the 1940's. Our Congress, the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve will be unable to continue bailing out the sinking ship or patch the gushing leak in our governmental sloop as our investments fall through and sink to the bottom of the sea. 

      More About the Number Three (3):

    By its very nature the number (3) possesses a rather noteworthy inherent weakness... since it's so energetic, it tends to spread itself too thin, taking on too much causing it to unwisely scatter its energies. When fully activated and underway, the (3) animates in so many directions (like an exploding supernova or fireworks on the 4th of July) that eventually it burns out and falls on its own sword (losing its accountability and intrinsic reliability). 

    Real Estate & Investment Properties:

    Real estate will remain a bullet in our sides, since residential foreclosures will escalate as new layoffs & unemployment figures rise. The real bugaboo we will face in (2010) is in the commercial occupancy and real estate markets. Under capitalized banks and lending institutions will no longer be able to support failing commercial holdings. The dismal outcome will be an increase in the bankruptcy rate across the nation and also around the world.

      China could well become a problem for our governmental economy where retirement of our huge debt and deficit are concerned. Since they're our principal banker, they may feel that our Credit, Capacity and Character are in doubt. It's very likely that they will raise the interest rates on certain borrowed funds as they see us slide further and further into debt. Not an unlikely prospect.

      Oil & Gas:

    Oil prices should soar as they did during mid (2008), forcing the public to rethink plans for auto purchases and extended trips, both local and distant. Our planet's oil supply sources will be under constraining production demands due in part to China & India's soaring energy needs and Russia's hidden supply deals with Iraq, as well as OPEC price manipulations. All of that, along with the U.S 12 Trillion dollar debt, will force a U.S. dollar devaluation that will force our populace to reduce their gas and oil consumption. Global natural gas prices will remain inflated, as this commodity will be in great demand throughout the U.S. continent during (2010). There may, however, be some restrictive constraints applied to the available reserves by some new environmental rules.

      Taxes:

    Higher taxes are on the way, affecting us both personally and through corporate and commercial increases. You can thank the Kings of Washington for that since their totally irresponsible fiscal spending practices have left the government no choice, but to once again plunder your personal bank account. They are even considering the introduction of a War Tax to help support the billions being bled from our tax base to fund monthly military expenses. The ground swell behind such a new tax is typical of a (3) year like (2010). This is because the (3) is an upward and ever increasing energy dynamic that demands greater and greater input to amplify, feed and actuate its fiery core into full activity.

      Washington has to learn that we can't spend our way out of this current deficit climate and that further taxes will not bail out the sinking ship. To tax us would throw the economy and our country into a tail spin from which we would never recover. When will they ever learn?.

      Personal Investments/Money Issues:

    Early on, during the first four months of (2010), we will all feel encouraged as our financial investments seem to flower, but toward the end of the 1st quarter, approaching midyear, we would be advised to be cautious, since a rapid downturn & dollar sector losses seem to be waiting in the wings.  

  • Housing starts will be on the increase early on, but by mid-year that sector will react to the economy's weaknesses, returning to more constrained levels as it reacts to declining housing demands.  
  • It's important that we save and put aside more of our dollars during early (2010), rather than following an impulse to drop your cash into hopeful financial prospects. It is also a good idea to have a ready cash reserve at home. Better to be safe than sorry later on. 
  • Above all, reduce your debt load and trash the credit cards... failure to do so will find you facing even higher bank fees and penalties during the latter half of (2010), or even before.
  • Mother Nature:

    It's reasonable to expect that there will be the usual swarm of volcanoes and earthquakes occurring across the planet. Alaska, Southern California (LA) and Indonesia, as well as Iran will be subject to some rather convulsive land changes. These will be accompanied by some severe weather patterns, occasional earthquakes and natural disasters (in the Midwest) which include floods as well as water deficiencies. Number (3) energy symbolizes & intensifies the fiery internal magna flows now active under our earth's crust. So I suspect there will be some surprise earth activations in places like Yellowstone National Park, the Northeastern U.S. and the mid-continental states.

      Global Consciousness:

    All in all the (3) energy of the year (2010) will be, as mentioned above, the initiating gateway or portal in time that will penetrate, awaken and open humanity's consciousness to an alchemical repolarization or change of attitude. The human mind, character and attitude never seem to change willingly... it usually takes some sort of major life shock or fatal occurrence to cause humanity to drop to its knees to pray for release (followed by a questionable promise to the creator to change our ways or practices). The year (2010) will, I feel, be the start of such a consciousness renewal.

      Politics:

    I feel that (2010) will bring massive vocal public dissatisfaction with the manipulative, deceptive and shameless political practices of our Congress and the frustrating inertia surrounding President Obama's seeming inability to initiate our nation's rescue. I wouldn't be surprised to see a "nouveau" wave of public expression demanding the formation of a "third" political party. Not just a "Tea Party" movement, but a valid Independent organization. Such an unprecedented event isn't really out of the question when you consider the degree of explosive discontent that is and will be surfacing across the continent this year. I feel a Third Party will offer the broad middle class a natural release valve needed to avoid riots these poor-excuse "Tea Parties" could easily foment.

      Over the next three years (moving toward 2012) public pressures will most certainly force some drastic, important and surprising changes in Washington in the way our lawmakers conduct their affairs. Our citizens are simply not going to tolerate the tomfoolery currently and recklessly doled out by our legislators and will make this point clear during the mid-year elections of (2010). The public's outcry will be deafening as our administration and legislators attempt to introduce (right in front of our very eyes) corrupt exemption proposals and deals to various political factions and union affiliations, just to further their legislative greed and corrupted rule-making power cliques. 

      I believe that the mid-term elections will make it abundantly clear that their days and ways are numbered. It will be interesting to see just how the American Public will react as they move toward a Third Party consciousness to initiate radical change within the present Two Party system.

      It may be hard to visualize or even conceive that such a spiritual or universal humanitarian consciousness renaissance would ever be possible, but I feel that it will occur. It will take time to evolve as it takes root during mid (2010), then progressing to blossom and eventual maturity through (2011) as it finds its apex, fruitage and full actualization during (2012).  

      No one can honestly dispute the fact that our planet, its countries, twisted politicos, despotic governments and the populace in general (as well as our many countless human interrelationships) are all in sorrowful disarray. It's the aggregate of humanity's collective anger and the untold adversarial antagonisms that have whipped-up the global consciousness into such a bitter upheaval.

      Proof of this demoralization and psychological intimidation is seen and heard everyday screaming out from our TV screens; exclamations and descriptive narratives such as "devastating", "hopelessly corrupt", "unbelievable", "unprecedented" and "disgracefully shocking". Expletives that are amplifying the aggravated inflammation of mankind's collective anger and frustrations to the point of revolt/revolution.

      True, so far our planetary citizenry hasn't taken to the streets in armed conflict, but deep within the mass consciousness, those fermenting seeds of anarchy, rebellion and revolution do sincerely exist. As we watch our ridiculously corrupt and unethical legislatures pilfer and purloin funds and personal favors in lieu of honest legislation for the public welfare, their decaying fruitage rapidly contributes to the global sickness now grossly inhibiting our planet's spiritual evolution.  

    Astrology: What Do the Planets Indicate...

    In a word (an explosive word) astrology's planets promise a year of massive generational CHANGE. That's "Change" with a Capital "C".  Four of our most powerful planetary mentors are presently (at this moment) aligning and working their way into position for a celestial rendezvous that promises a Global Change of Course this year which we'll never, ever forget. During (2010) these (4) planets are coming together (in the skies above us) to map out the future of our earth and the destiny of the human race. There's principally one thing on which they all agree, that our world & All of Humanity must change its conduct, direction and purpose.

      Although all (4) share a common goal and purpose, each has a different solution, path or plan to reach that end. Just how their differences will merge or conflict is one of the reasons the events of (2010) will be so surprising, disruptive and at times very difficult for us all. These planets are... Pluto, Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn.

      Before spotlighting these (4) planetary players, I thought it might be interesting to match, describe & characterize each of their celestial personalities with the individualities and personas with (4) of the World War II generals who were mainly responsible for the defeat of Adolph Hitler.

      In the same way these generals interfaced and interacted as a team during the war years (1944-45), we're able to get an idea just how these (4) planets might reflect the general's separate, but similar attitudes during their (2010) association in our skies above.

                     Pluto

  • This planet affects world politics, is intent on destroying, annihilating, purifying & removing deficient societal & governmental structures.
  • Is obsessive, fearless, ruthless, vengeful & extreme to the max. Its role is to act as a transmuting agent of transformative change... to breakdown and clear away ideas, constructs (both personal & societal) that run counter to our Creator's original plan.
  • Although relentless and dedicated to the total annihilation, extinction and utter destruction of dysfunctional and useless temporal constructs, its purpose and intention is to achieve renewal & rebirth.
  • Pluto is the agent of change through which all matter and systems of things (that are in the process of decay & entropy) are collapsed, swept aside and made extinct. This breakdown allows the resulting chaos to once again seek order & form through regenesis and rebirth.
  •                   Stalin

  • His drive and sole focus in life was to purge, persecute, execute, assassinate, expel and eliminate all counter-revolutionary figures who he felt threatened his anarchical rule.
  • Like Pluto, he believed his rule and his government were threatened by subverting forces at work deep within the psyche of his government.
  • Stalin believed that through total annihilation of not only his, but all decadent and incompetent governments, he could reseed and recreate a much more effective society.
  • Unfortunately, his ruthless Plutonian need to destroy and rebuild was totally and negatively self-centered and only served to create havoc for his countrymen.



  •                    Saturn

  • This planet is the disciplinarian, taskmaster, authoritarian controller and self-professed overseer of justice and the rule of law in life. It represents structure, form and limitation.
  • It demands respect and when determined will stubbornly resist and defiantly oppose all contra-opinion. It stands for persistence and the sensible, responsible way.
  • Resolute and serious-minded to a fault, it has little time for humor as it stubbornly strives to prove its truth through structure, organization and great effort.
  • This planet, although honest to a fault, is so determined that it can become stubbornly intractable and self-defeating as it clings to its beliefs.
  • It is persistent and fearless and will fight to the end to defend its beliefs. 
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            Montgomery

  • This was a man who outraged his superiors with his stubbornness and adherence to his convictions of what was right and wrong. His discipline endeared him to his troops.
  • He lived by the law, but had an annoying habit of criticizing and antagonizing the military hierarchy for what he felt were their illogical procedures and inadequate planning.
  • He was resented by America's generals for his boastful attitudes and defiant refusal to agree to or accept their strategies.
  • He felt that his plans and battlefield initiatives were bolder, more efficiently organized, unique and more effectively aggressive.
  • He always stood his ground and never backed down. Time & time again he criticized his superior (Eisenhower) for poor planning and failure to take the initiative. He insisted, to the very end, that his more logical and effective methodologies should be followed. 
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                 Uranus

  • He is the planet known as the Cosmic Awakener or great disrupter... the unpredictable agent of sudden, surprising and lightning-like atypical change.
  • He follows no one's lead, moving uninvited and without warning in the direction he feels will be the most effective and expedient path needed to invoke collapse and change.
  • If he decides situations require adjustment, realignment, correction or removal, he acts without warning, to strike down and rectify all useless or discordant elements.
  • Some find his lightning quick electrocutions to be liberating... others call them chaotic.
  • His energies are known to precipitate generational, social and political breakthroughs in consciousness and shifts in perception.
  • During the sixties he was responsible for the mind-shifts of the Flower Generation and also the tragic assassinations that led our nation along a revised path and social destiny.
  • Uranus will rebuff all convention and life structures when it feels their direction and purposes are off-target or leading the way to corruption of power. We may not like or approve of his decisions, but they are always for the best. The rough way to sanity. 
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                Patton

  • He was the amazingly unpredictable, dynamic and bombastic General who served in the Mexican campaign, who led the attack against the forces of the famous revolutionary Pancho Villa. His strategies cut deeply into Villa's forces, killing 2 of his top leaders.
  • During WWI he designed and led the American-French lightning tank corps and was credited with countless surprise strategies that led to writing his book on new tank tactics. Maneuvers that were based on his Master fencing & saber fighting tactics and deceptions.
  • He wrote the WWI manual on saber fighting and was the U.S. Army's Sword Master.
  • His oversized, short-tempered and flamboyantly fearful energies repeatedly sparked conflict with his superiors. He disapproved of the Army's archaic tactics and quite often defiantly did it his way regardless of the penalty. He believed in the art of surprise attack.
  • Very serious, disciplined and determined, he led his men by example & actions and would never allow others to jeopardize his plan,,, he would fight to a man, to benefit all.
  • He was so controversial that he taught & advised his troops to ignore their commander's orders if any leader's directions or decisions jeopardized the success of the army's mission.
  • He was as large and lifelike as John Wayne and as autocratic as Julius Caesar (who he felt he was in a past incarnation). No one will ever be as Uranus-like as General George Patton.
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            Jupiter

  • This planet represents the drive for justice and unity on an intellectual, spiritual, philosophical, human and religious level.
  • It rules divine law, moral authority and personal freedom. It fosters a strong desire for understanding & has the moral authority to enforce powerful opinions and convictions.
  • Jupiter is expansive, diplomatic, accommodating, charitable and generous. It fosters an attitude of abundance, fairness and cooperation to help the contentious find peace within. 
  • It enhances one's interest in the humanity and higher values of life and teaches all how to share those values with others. It stimulates and engenders a direct desire to merge the minds of all universally, morally, emotionally and spiritually.
  • Its celestial and divine purpose is to encourage others to release their limited views of life situations and to encourage cooperative agreement and passionate team playing among those who defiantly foster anger and mistrust. To help others realized higher ideals.
  • In short, this planet is the hope of mankind, its future, its survival and its destiny. 

  •           Eisenhower

  • No greater messenger or statesman of universal peace and justice had ever faced and directed such a violent and untenable wartime effort.
  • He lived by the law and was the master craftsman, director and supreme architect of one of history's most complex and challenging wartime strategic planning teams. It was a combative and argumentative team of generals so diverse and confrontational as to test the very patience of the Creator Himself.
  • He was introspective, reflective, probing, demanding, clear-thinking and logical. Always insisting that all get to the core of an issue without aggressive or superficial debate.
  • His job was to politically and diplomatically engineer and mediate a plan that would enjoin all of the Allies to a point of agreement and common purpose. An impossibly demanding and challenging task.
  • He viewed the war (not as an opportunity to conquer), but as a crusade to free and uphold the rights & welfare of the common man. He proclaimed that mankind should be free to speak its own mind, live wherever it chose & to be assured of fair treatment when accused of a crime. Eisenhower was a true Jupiterian (Libra) entity with a consciousness and energy frequency that was totally opposed to General Montgomery's Saturnian drive to conquer.
  • As the Allies' great arbitrator and ultimate command decision-maker he was expected to synthesize and integrate all national political and religious views (to avoid theoretical disagreement) as well as the diverse and often divisive demands of his general staff.
  • As a result of his unscrupulous honesty, optimism, self-reliant determination & insightful knowledge of human nature, Dwight D. Eisenhower rose to the very highest performance levels of excellence. A truly Jupiterian philosopher and world leader.
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                                                                                                                                             The Stage Has Now Been Set:

    My point in presenting these matching human/planetary profiles is to illustrate just how these (4) mega-planets "might" interface (during 2010) as they gather together in our skies above. Now, the big question is, for us all... how will these diverse temperaments interact... easy change or disaster.

      Will they resist and oppose each others' intentions (as their surrogate WWII generals were prone to do), or will acquiesce and agree to a single objective to allow the unfoldment of the Creator's Plan, so that Planet Earth and Humanity might evolve in consciousness.

      Just as there was controversy, argumentation and difference of opinion between the (4) generals during 1944 (as the Russian & Allied forces closed in on Hitler and Berlin), the chances that similar views and contra opinions may emerge between these (4) converging planets.

      How Will Our Financial Markets Be Affected by JUPITER & SATURN?

    During the year (2010) the planet JUPITER (representing cooperation, expansion and justice) will be positioned in our skies in a challenging position to SATURN (which represents resistance, withdrawal and contraction). Their differing energy styles will clash and, I feel, will strongly influence and cause havoc with our financial stock and investment markets by mid-2010.

    Do you recall the market conditions just preceding the year (2000) the last time these two celestial powers met?  JUPITER was riding high as it was bringing financial fortune and luck to the markets, via the dot-com explosion. Then SATURN appeared in our skies to challenge JUPITER'S windfall expansion on the grounds that JUPITER was promoting unfounded & overinflated risk taking that would eventually lead humanity to a disastrous end. Yep, you guessed it... SATURN immediately put the screws to all that expansion, calling risky profit-taking foolhardy and unsound. Immediately following their confrontation, the dot-com bubble burst and profits went into the proverbial bucket. This same conflicted meeting took place during WWII when MONTGOMERY (Saturn) opposed and resisted EISENHOWER's (Jupiter) battle strategies, calling them foolhardy and prone to disaster. This resulted in a standoff, but (after he realized he had little chance to win) MONTGOMERY acquiesced to EISENHOWER's will. In this same manner, I feel that following the mid-2010 market drop and collapse, there will be a recovery reconciliation which will enable a market restabilization as it slowly reemerges to a become a wiser, sounder and better managed investment environment.

    How Will Earthly Affairs Be Affected by PLUTO, URANUS & SATURN?

    I fear that things will be heating up further mid-year during June and July, when there will be a combative energy confrontation (involving Saturn, Uranus and Pluto) which will strongly affect human activities here on earth. Throughout 2010 the world's stock markets will climb aboard a roller coaster, that will rise and fall with dramatic rapidity, both conversely confident and dispairing in its every mood, but selfish, as always, in its grab for the unholy dollar.  

      We will likely witness massive societal demands calling for governmental change. Many countries across the globe will be demanding justice as the civil liberties of their citizens' will be severely compromised to serve the agendas of their national governments. This will be an emotionally charged period when people will feel that they have to act to protect their way of life. This energy of our mid-year period will force through some much needed governmental change representing a major turning point in people's values and beliefs. Natural disasters such as Earthquakes and flooding will be on the increase requiring massive emergency disaster mobilizations.

      I fear that SATURN's (Montgomery) conflicted meeting with PLUTO (Stalin) this year may produce a series of unfortunate terrorist attacks. The last time these two heavenly bodies met in such a similar combative astrological relationship was when the Twin Towers of New York's World Trade Center fell victim to Al-Qaeda's insanity. As we all know, that disaster KO'd the financial centers of New York. Hopefully, such an economic systemic disaster won't befall our economy in that same calamitous way. However, there will be repercussions from the attacks.

      Under SATURN's restrictive demands (during 2010) we will all continue to feel the economic pinch within our shrinking pocketbooks as the market spins around us... first up, then down, then up and again sinking down and out of control to its bitter bottom. Unemployment will likely falter and sink even lower than already experienced. Non-existent job opportunities mean less cash for families to pay taxes and retire their debt. Municipalities require taxes to support their facilities & public services, so without taxpayer support, more schools and police will be laid off.

      Throughout (2010), PLUTO has it in mind to topple any house of cards that rests on a foundation of inflated speculation and debt. Know that we are all advised to save our dollars this year, not to spend foolishly or invest in risks that seem to be sure things. Instead, pay off your debts, save extra cash (where possible) and do your best to secure and stabilize your finances.




      Chinese Astrology: What Does the YEAR of the TIGER Indicate for us all...?

    On February 14, 2010, the Year of the OX will end as this bulldozer of the animal world exits the year (2010). In his place the TIGER stealthfully and cautiously enters to influence our yearly affairs, as he exhibits his usual commanding, courageous, quick acting and charismatic manner.

      It's important to remember that any year of the Tiger is traditionally associated with massive changes & surprising social upheavals. Under the stalwart, constant & hard working OX year, (2009-10), we've seen the financial markets regain some of their balance (late 2009 through early 2010). This is because the OX is the slow, conscientious, patient, forward-moving and reliable worker whose energies have allowed the world to slowly regain some of its economic balance. However, after February 14, 2010, the TIGER will be introducing a new more volatile Tigeristic energy (filled with unexpected and erratic circumstances) to our life currents. One must remain flexible and ready to shift when circumstances appear out of the blue. That applies to not only our national/international economic and financial resources, but also to our personal lives and relationships. The TIGER is like the number THREE... quick, fast, changeable and quixotic.

      The TIGER is truly a force of nature... powerful, exclusive, unpredictable, quick changing and above all, dramatic... a calculating force that brings intense personal and professional yearly change, as well as major shifts in attitudes and consciousness for the world, economically and politically. It won't be a year for the faint-hearted, since we will all be called upon to be alert, awake, to think on our feet and be cautiously on-guard for financial and economic shifts that could catch us off-guard if we're not prepared. Money can be made in the markets, but you have to move quickly to avoid loss. Remember... Tigers love to pounce, so be ready to move & shift position.

      TIGER years are often characterized by far-reaching international conflicts and natural disasters, as well as economical and political crises. The TIGER is constantly on the prowl, primed for sudden attack and is quite often forced to act in defense of his rights and personal territory.  During earlier TIGER years his energies prompted some rather surprising and threatening incidents. For example:

     

  • (1914-1915) -  The start of WWI with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria
  • (1938-1939) -  Hitler invaded Austria & Czechoslovakia to begin his WWII conquests
  • (1950-1951) -  The start of the Korean War when China invaded South Korea
  • (1962-1963) -  The Cuban Missile Crisis when President Kennedy confronted Russia
  • (1974-1975) -  President Nixon resigned due to his complicity in the Watergate break-in
  • (1998-1999) -  War in Yugoslavia, air strikes in Iraq & Sudan & Clinton's impeachment
  • (2010-2011) -  Tiger Woods possible resurrection and return from his fall from grace
  •   As an added item of interest:

    Both the birth and death of Marilyn Monroe occurred in a Tiger year.

  • Born 1926... had a turbulent & unorthodox early life moving in and out of foster homes.
  • Died 1962... had a tragic and surprising death arising out of suspicious circumstances
  • Each of these years (1926 & 1962) adds up to the number (9). A time of endings.
  •   Finally.....

    Even though the TIGER year (2010) will be a fast paced and tumultuous one, it will also be filled with a wealth of new and innovative life enhancing products, inventions and activities that will benefit all.

      It will be especially beneficial to all who use and enjoy the electronic gadgetry that we've seen skyrocket through 2009's fertile and innovative connectivity industry. Many industries will be forced to restructure and reinvent themselves just to stay afloat economically, much like GM and Ford during the past two years. There comes a time in the lives of both corporations and people when change and revision must be embraced to ensure their survival. Just as GOOGLE was founded during the TIGER year (1998), so should this year (2010) see the launching of some really off-the-wall enterprises that will open a whole new field of electronic interests and innovations.

      Watch for some really leading-edge pioneering advancements emerging from the world of medicine. That would include selective cures for certain forms of cancer, newly designed binary DNA nanogenetical surgical procedures and of course some surprising innovations in the fields of biological cybernetics and computational neuroscience. Watch for the headlines this year declaring the quantum leaps achieved (2010) within these experimental fields.

      Not to be forgotten are the many pharmaceuticals that are now in R&D, but due for release this year. Drugs for the treatment of Psoriasis, Hypertension, Cervical Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Neuralgia, Depression, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis and Schizophrenia. The TIGER is well known for his beneficial enhancement of all biological life streams.

      TIGER years not only bring economic and financial change, but also the restructuring of internal governmental and political organizations. As experienced throughout the Year of the OX (2009), the TIGER year (2010) will continue to expose and topple the lives and interests of even more prominent figures, revealing their dishonesties, secrets and personal/professional improprieties.

      TIGER year energy seems to stir the planet's energy system... in other words it seems to smolder, boil and intensify the molten lava and fiery magma (within the planet's core). Watch for quakes to occur in Southern California and the mountains of New Mexico with volcanoes in various places.

      It appears that (2010) will experience many natural eruptions, especially a huge eruption in Yellowstone Park. Its quake activity seems to be located in the center of an ancient supervolcano that still continues daily geothermal activity which manifests as geysers and steam holes, such as Old Faithful. Watch this one, since it appears to be primed to trigger any day.

      TIGER year energy also seems to promote floods, Sun spots (like coronal mass ejections), torrential rains (mudslides), crippling snow storms, cyclones, hurricanes and tornadoes. This promises to a be massively disruptive year, courtesy of Mother Nature with the TIGER's assist.

      Overall, the TIGER year will be a hyper-active year for CHANGE and opportunity. If you dislike change, adjustment and innovation, then this year (2010) may be very upsetting and hectic for you. If you crave the new, experiential and different in life, then be prepared to step lively as you glean significant benefits from the fast paced energies. Go for it, but always use caution along the way !!!

                                                   

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