Megathrust Earthquake Activated

The strongest earthquake to hit the Pacific Northwest since 1949 struck last
Wednesday at 10:54 am, with the epicenter at Shelton, WA. The 6.8 magnitude
quake caused $billions in damage, but created more excitement than alarm
since it was centered 32 miles below the earth's surface.

This recent earthquake can be astrologically compared to the Megathrust
Earthquake* of January 26, 1700 (9:00 pm; 126W00 49N30) which was the largest
known earthquake to hit the Northwest region. Megathrust earthquakes are
produced by a sudden slip between a subducting and overriding tectonic plate
and are the world's rarest and most massive earthquakes. The 1700 megathrust
quake measured about 9.0 magnitude and created a tsunami that swept across
the Pacific Ocean to strike Japan, a timed event recorded by Japanese
scholars.

On the theory that a region's earthquakes are reactions to the megathrust
earthquake as the fault lines settle and shift over the years, the megathrust
earthquake can be used as a foundation horoscope and forecasting tool. The
major planetary dynamics during this original event establish markers for
future events.

The 1700 megathrust earthquake features an explosive T-Square formation
between the Sun in Aquarius, Mars in Scorpio, and Pluto in Leo. Then, the
Sun's precise quincunx to erratic Uranus makes the entire T-Square highly
unstable, capable of discharging suddenly. Any outer planet activation of
these degree zones could trigger a significant event. At the moment of last
week's temblor, transiting Neptune was exactly conjunct the 1700 Sun.

Interested researchers will find that the most spectacular geological events
in the Northwest, including the quakes of April 13, 1949, April 29, 1965, and
the eruption of Mt. St. Helens on May 18, 1980 all show strong links to the
1700 horoscope, especially to Saturn's position.

Taliban Destroy Sacred Buddhas

Last week the Taliban religious militia began destroying ancient Buddhist
relics, including the world's largest standing Buddha and 6,000 artifacts in
the Kabul Museum. Religious, political, and cultural leaders from around the
world pleaded to save the priceless treasures, but were ignored.

Taliban's supreme commander Mullah Mohammad Omar issued the destruction order
to conform to a strict Islamic law banning graven images of people or
animals. Omar (reportedly born in 1962, but date unknown) was chosen to be
the Taliban's supreme commander by the Islamic clergy on April 3, 1996. A
horoscope drawn for this date (set for noon in Kabul) describes his reign of
terror over Afghanistan.

The Sun in Aries and conjunct Mars perfectly describes the aggressive,
militaristic tenor of his leadership. Then, the Sun squares religious Jupiter
in strict Capricorn and confers the religious fundamentalism associated with
the Taliban movement. Venus in the last degree of Taurus is both beautiful
and in a desperate situation, made all the more critical by the opposition to
destructive, oppressive Pluto. Venus here describes the humiliating edicts
that the Taliban women must follow, as well as the national art treasures now
being destroyed.

George W. Bush's Mars line runs right through the middle of Afghanistan. Soon
transiting Saturn will square his Mars, and we might expect some concerted
action against the Taliban. Supreme commander Omar not only provides a
sanctuary for Osama bin Laden, but also 72 percent of the world's heroin
supply.

Pig-Killer Gets Barbecued

Headlines across the nation taunted contestant Michael Skupin for getting
burned in last Thursday's Survivor II episode. Skupin accidentally fell into
the fire and severely scorched his hands. His squeals of pain were oddly
reminiscent of the pig he had killed in an earlier episode, and he had to be
airlifted away from the Australian Outback.

Michael Skupin was born an innovative, independent Aquarius (January 29,
1962; White Lake, MI; time unknown) with four other planets in this sign to
accent its qualities. The Sun conjunct ambitious Saturn leads naturally to
his profession as a software executive. The Sun is also conjunct Venus and
Jupiter, a clear indicator for attracting wealth and success.

Skupin's Moon in Scorpio, and the sharp quincunx (150 degree aspect) between
the Sun-Venus and Pluto give him the survivor's instinct. These placements
carry both a lust for power and the paranoia that fears unseen enemies - the
critical psychological elements necessary to win the Survivor's game. Many
viewers were certain that Skupin would go all the way.

Skupin's Aquarius planets are all squared by Neptune, adding a dimension of
unreality to his character. The bizarre smearing of pig's blood across his
face offended many animal rights activists, but inspired his fellow tribe
members to ruthless competition. Astrologers may study this case, remembering
that he was born only a week before the Great Alignment in Aquarius, reputed
by some to be the birth of the Anti-Christ.

* see www.pgc.nrcan.gc.ca/seismo/hist/1700.htm

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