June 26, 2000
Neptune's War Cycle
This week Congress will likely approve a $1.3 billion military aid package to
fight Colombia's cocaine traffic. Meanwhile, Colombia's decades-long civil
war is being funded by American cocaine users, with both right-wing
paramilitaries and left-wing guerrillas sharing in the profits. The aid
package is the first slice of an open-ended campaign, and significantly
changes the American role from diplomatic and covert assistance to a military
operation.
The arrival of Saturn in the U.S. seventh house of open enemies marks a
30-year war cycle in American history. Previously, the war in Vietnam was at
a climax when Saturn was last in this house. American involvement in World
War II began when Saturn was previously here.
Then Neptune, which rules, oil, drugs, and scandal, is now conjunct the U.S.
Lunar Node axis, and squaring the U.S. Scorpio Ascendant. This angular
influence is shaping the current political landscape with Neptunian
symbolism, ranging from gasoline price gouging in the Midwest, to campaign
finance fraud (Al Gore's Buddhist temple; George Bush's $1.5 million from top
oil companies), to the Pentagon's intervention in Colombia's drug war.
Because Neptune squares the war planet Mars in the U.S. horoscope, Neptune's
hard aspects to the U.S. Ascendant have historically coincided with major
American wars. The Vietnam War began on Kennedy's watch when Neptune was
conjunct the U.S. Scorpio Ascendant. America's entry into World War I began
as Neptune was squaring the U.S. Ascendant. Neptune shows that military aid
to Colombia is far more insidious that media reports currently indicate.v
Amazon To Deliver Harry Potter IV
On July 8 the fourth book in the popular Harry Potter series will be
released, creating a consumer frenzy not seen since the launch of Windows 95.
The enchanting fantasy series has sold 37 million books worldwide, and
Spielberg wants to make the movie. Last Thursday author J.K. Rowling received
an honorary doctorate for helping millions of readers rediscover "the pure
joy of reading."
Astrologically, the release date corresponds to a prominent Mercury, and
reflects the keen interest in Harry Potter's adventures in wizardry. Mercury,
the natural ruler of books, is transiting across the U.S. Sun, essentially
putting the national spotlight (Sun) on an important document (Mercury). The
U.S. Mercury is simultaneously being activated by Venus (who loves books),
while Jupiter, the planet associated with big publishing deals, has just
entered Gemini, the sign governed by Mercury.
Mercury is still retrograde on July 8, and so we can expect some snafus in
delivering the goods. Amazon.com has initiated a distribution system worthy
of a full scale military operation: 250,000 pre-ordered copies will go out on
that day with the assistance of 100 FedEx flights, 9,000 delivery personnel,
and trucks from more than 700 sites around the nation.
Last Friday Amazon's stock plunged some 20 percent following negative reports
from analysts. Mercury turned retrograde on that day, and was exactly
conjunct Amazon's Ascendant from its first trade horoscope (set for May 15,
1997; 9:30 am; NYC). We can expect that with a successful delivery Amazon
will prove itself and regain investor confidence by the time Mercury turns
direct on July 17.
Blue Moon Eclipse over The Royal Family
On July 1, 2000 (3:20 pm EDT) the first of three eclipses in the month of
July arrives. This Solar Eclipse will be energized by a near exact
conjunction with Mars, and further empowered by a close aspect to Pluto.
While the geopolitical impact of this astrological event will likely be
immense, the celestial location happens to align with Princess Di's Sun in
Cancer.
Diana's Moon Goddess charm, startling blue eyes, and brilliant smile live on
in her son, Prince William, who celebrated his 18th birthday last week (born
June 21, 1982; 9:03 pm; London, UK). With both his Sun and Moon in Cancer,
Prince William is shaped by family matters, and especially his mother. The
Sun exactly trine to Jupiter at the Midheaven portrays his royal standing,
along with the inherited fame, fortune, and destiny.
By turning 18 under British law William is no longer protected from the
ferocious paparazzi. Mostly, the pack of photographers and tabloid
journalists are following his love interests, which due to his very romantic
Venus-Neptune placement, is bound to be interesting and provocative. Venus
resides in the 5th house of recreational sex, and is closely aspecting
Neptune near his Ascendant, giving him a dreamy, glamorous appeal.
The July 1 Solar Eclipse also strikes at the foundation of the UK horoscope,
indicating that the Royal Family is in upheaval. The entire cast of royal
characters is fading into 21st century irrelevance, and hopes are high that
William will soon settle down and have 2.4 children.
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