The Unveiling of the President’s 100 days.

The initial weeks of President Barack Obama have not been very easy. The stimulus economical plan has not been approved and is undergoing a close look as to where the money will be spent. I have no doubt that the stimulus plan will be approved, but I do feel it will be far from stopping foreclosure, unemployment, an increase in crime, and people in long lines seeking social help.
In addition, he has had problems selecting some of his secretary’s, despite his effort in trying to achieve a by-partisan agreement, he has been unsuccessful. Was this written in the stars? Here is what I had to say in my Spanish blog, Interpres Stellarum;

“Surgirán en el próximo mes de febrero ataques de parte de enemigos abiertos, surgirán problemas de comunicaciones, [¿Blackberry]. Es probable que tenga que ver con esos primeros 30 días y su plan económico. Esto continuara hasta el mes de abril.”

Translation – “During the month of February he will be attacked by his enemies openly, communications problems will occur, [Blackberry?]. It will most likely have to do with his first 30 days and his economical plan. This will continue until the month of April.”

Well McCain is an open enemy and he has been against the stimulus plan all together. His efforts to convince others have not been successful, despite all the Public Relations and efforts made to convince that this is the best alternative.

I also said in my 2009 predictions;

“Everything of prosperity that he seeks for his people will be denied. He will feel that he does not have the power, and this will bring sadness to him, fear, and emotionally weak.”

The coming month will be worse, as he faces a nation which is collapsing;

“Those who manage the finances will have great difficulty and obstacles.

His first one hundred days will be of much difficulties and he will not be favored by the people. They will feel he has let them down, and this will continue until the month of July. [In other words, Polls will be low for him].Between the month of March and April he will travel, but his objectives will not be met. His major concern will be over communication and if the country is understanding him.

The automobile industry will be his biggest challenge, and how to increase jobs to stimulate the economy, but only in the automobile sector will this be achieved. Until the month of July, he will feel he has lost honor among the people and he will unsatisfied with what he has accomplished.”

Governors must take action:

One other prediction, which is starting to unveil, is the following;

“Governors will be obligated to increase tributes, and this will cause anguish and sickness among the people, especially those States that are in a bad situation such as; Puerto Rico, and California.”

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February Moon Eclipse:

I also mentioned in my 2009 Predictions that;

“The Lunar Eclipse of February will bring strike and protest among the people, especially in Europe and other nations during the probable month of February through June.”

This Lunar Eclipse will last 4 hours, and the ancients mention that the duration of a Lunar Eclipse will be 4 month. We should start seeing the effects almost immediately, but more so during the end of the month of March and mid-April.

The cities in which we will see this occur will be;

France, Italy Lithuania, Warsaw, Poland, and some cities in the US.

It is interesting to note that this Penumbral Eclipse falls on the President’s Ascendant, and in opposition to his date of ascension. I interpret this to be the opposition that some European nations will have against his policies. As I have mentioned in my predictions, he will commence his foreign travels in May.

Stay posted, as we will continue to foretell the future.

The Economical Delusion of an Astrological Reality:

I have been meaning for some time to address the economical issue from an Astrological Mundane position. I mean, with all the bailout plans that we are hearing, the optimism in which the people have deposited in President Barack Obama, one would think that some change will take place, but this is unlikely. Why?

Well, we can see it from the point of view of the economics.

The US faces a challenging reality, they are in a grave recession, being the country with the largest debt and dependent on foreign capital to sustain its economy. The federal government alone operates with a deficit of 1 trillion annually. And if you add some additional goodies, (Medicare, Social Security), the amount is staggering, 60 trillion dollars.

Does one have to be an astrologer to predict what is going to happen?

Not really, but let us do so anyways. If we take the Aries Ingress chart for 2009, we see that the money from the commoners is in the II house, which is in Taurus, and Venus is in the I house. The people want to keep hold of their money. But it is in Aries, in detriment, out of sect, and retrograde. The lost of money or how it diminishes value.

Mars, the ruler of the Ascendant is in the XII house and Ali Aben Ragel tells us that this means that there will be much crime and assassination and that much harm will come to the people and there will be much dispute. Having Mars peregrine and out of sect, just worsens the situation. Therefore, will crime rise due to the lack of money or wellbeing?

The Ruler of the XII house is Jupiter, and Jupiter is in the XI house, house of hopes and groups, but she is in Aquarius, not strong and if we look what are they are hoping for, jobs, Saturn is in Virgo in the VI house, peregrine and retrograde. More loss of jobs most likely, in the automobile industry, communications, newspapers closing, and transportation. We should be hearing of this sometime in May. All this will bring discord among family members, especially among fathers and sons.

We should embrace ourselves for a very challenging period, which will be; May, June, July and August. Be prudent, and tell our loves ones to take one day at a time.
It’s interesting that John F. Kennedy, in one of his speeches referred to the word crisis and what it meant in mandarin. He said that it was made of two characters, one meant danger, and the other meant opportunity. Let us look beyond the danger and see what opportunities lay ahead.

However, this brings us to another stoical question. Are we living in a freewill world or is this destiny, which unfolds the raft of Tykhe, bearing us from all fortune. I will leave the answer to you. But beware, the Moon trine to Saturn brings false judgment.

Prediction Foretold? - T. Geithner, chosen for Secretary of Treasury under fire

“His Secretary’s will have bad luck and one that is close to him, the one of state, will be obligated to resign. But they will all suffer misfortune and will feel unlucky.”

Once again, President elect Obama has another secretary which has not had the “luck” expected. As I noted in my past article, Prediction Foretold? - Richardson quits as Obama's Cabinet pick, his secretary would not be well off, and this has been the case with the choice of Timothy Geithner, Secretary of Treasury.

“Timothy F. Geithner, President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to be Treasury secretary, failed to pay tens of thousands of dollars in federal taxes and also faces questions about the immigration status of a former household employee..,”

Will the saga continue? Wait and see…,

Euro Currency – Will it continue to show weakness?

In my initial 2009 Predictions, I mentioned that;

“The Euro will decline, especially during the month of January, June, July and October..,”

Here is what we know so far about what is going on with the Euro;

Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell for a fourth day against the dollar before a European Union report forecast to show producer prices declined in November, bolstering the case for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates. By Stanley White

With the commencement of the new Czech EU Presidency, a new slogan was implemented with the three E’s; “Economy, Energy and Europe, Europe without barriers”. Will the EU Presidency be able to continue its strong hold on the European Economy? According to the chart, it should be the least affected, although each country will have its own taste of recession.

But my prediction for the month of January, the initial tendency reflects that this month will not be easy.

Prediction Foretold? - Richardson quits as Obama's Cabinet pick

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Sunday withdrew as U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary, becoming the first casualty among Obama's picks for his Cabinet.

Is this the beginning of a “Prediction Foretold”? A question that I would have to ask myself is; When does the effect of the Aries Ingress start to take place? This is what I wrote about Obama’s Secretary’s;

“His Secretary’s will have bad luck and one that is close to him, the one of state, will be obligated to resign. But they will all suffer misfortune and will feel unlucky.”

Bill Richardson is indeed one who is very close to him, but he is not necessarily the “one of state” of which I am referring to. But this set back is definitely not good for President-elect Obama, who already has his hands full with a economic recession, conflict in middle east, and selecting his cabinet.

I cannot say that I succeded with this prediction, since he has not taken office as Secretary. But it is still an excelent indication of what's to come.

Israel attacks Gaza

After having read a few emails about Pluto being in Capricorn and Mars conjunct…, well it all sounds all right, but this can be easily explained from a traditional point of view. Of course it is always easy to speak about a Prediction after the facts, but I could not resist the temptation to contradict the Pluto effect.

If we look at the Ingress Chart Israel of March 20, 2008, which is a fixed chart, meaning it is good for the whole year. The Asc. is in Taurus and Venus is exalted in Pisces in the XI house. The people of Israel are pretty well off this year. But if we look at their neighbors, Palestinians, the III house, we see that they are not well, and Mars, significator of war, is also in the III house in fall, square the Sun, representing the Prime Minister of Israel in the XII, not well intended. The VII house of open enemies is Scorpio, and Mars is in the III house of neighbors, in fall. The New Moon in Capricorn happens to be in opposition to Mars in Cancer, conjunct Mars in Capricorn. That New Moon is what activates the complete ordeal.

Ali Aben Ragel also tells us that if Mars is square to the Sun, that their will be war, and disobedience to the “king”, and he will lose his kingdom. [He will probably lose the elections]. Does anyone know if it is April? He also tells us to look at the Sun and count how many houses is Mars from the Sun, and he is in the IV from the Sun, you can determine the reason why they fight. Land?

Ali Aben Ragel also tells us; “Mars in the III house shows that their will be no association between them, they will be envious and enemies among each other.” The Sun in the XII house; “the people of this region will be hated by Kings and the people will be harmed and will have a heavy burden.”

When will it finish? I believe it will end on Jan. 10, when the Moon is Full in Cancer. This sounds like an awful long time, considering the oppositions the Israeli are getting.

I also believe that the current party will lose the elections, and the attacks on Gaza will be the turning point for Israel to have a bad year 2009.

2009 Astrological Predictions for US

Introduction:

Mundane Astrology is probably the most difficult art to accomplish of the various arts that astrologers practice. But it is probably the most fascinating and most rewarding, of them all. I am an ardent student of the writings of Ali Aben Ragel, Abu Masar, who wrote extensively about Mundane Astrology, and I have had the honor to study with a most excellent astrologer and friend, Robert Zoller.
During the past years, I have restrained from doing any mundane astrology for the US, due to the efforts involved, but not so for Puerto Rico, the country in where I live, to which I have had much success and recognition. This year I have decided to create a blog, called Angelicus Merlin Vox Stellarum, in honor of the astrologer, William Lilly, and his yearly Almanac during the XVII Century.

If you wish to participate or advise me of any of my predictions being fulfilled or not, please do so by sending the news clips or references to which you refer to. This site is intended for Astrologer or those interested in astrological predictions.

Once the Presidential Inaugural takes place, I will study the same astrologically, and will write about what fate the stars hold for President Obama, according to Abu Masar and Masha allah.

This is only the first part of 2009's Prediciton. In September, I will update the same.

2009 Predictions - US


The Year 2009 is a year in which man will want to transcend all mental and human limits. We must demand that we extend ourselves beyond our usual way of conduct. We must understand, that we are part of a whole, and that we should help others realize this. It will be a year in which a lot of social ideals and community idealism will be presented, all with the intention to commence a year of transformation, which will be the commencement of new things to come.

The Sun is the Ruler of the Year, and it represents the President. And it is significant, because he will want good for his people and will want to benefit the nation. But he will feel forsaken, because of the precarious economical position of the Nation. He will have no choice than to present alternatives that will not be good for the US.

The ancient sages said that if the New Year commenced on a Thursday, both the winter and summer will be windy and that Spring will be humid. We will see floods this year, during the August through October period.

Eclipses:

Eclipses have always been of concern throughout antiquity, this year we shall have five.'

The Solar Eclipse that will occur during the month of January will bring sadness and burden to the people.

The Lunar Eclipse of February, will bring strike and protest among the people, especially in Europe and other nations during the probable month of February through June.

The Lunar Eclipse of July, we will hear of kidnaps, a higher rate in robberies, and higher crime rates during the month of July through September. [One must look at statistics as a whole].

The Solar Eclipse of July augurs an increase of sexual famine, especially after the month of July.

The Lunar Eclipse of August will bring harm to the land and its fruits.

The People:

The Nation will feel insecure, instability and scarcity. There will be much uncertainty and prejudice among the famous and important people. We will also see scarcity of food, and all this will be seen during the beginng of March. The people will lack happiness, ill fortune and sadness will supervene the people.

Governors will be obligated to increase tributes, and this will cause anguish and sickness among the people, especially those States that are in a bad situation such as; Puerto Rico, and California. [See http://www.cbpp.org/9-8-08sfp.htm, State Budget Troubles Worsen].

We will see a decrease in their riches, and people will lose their documents.

The Banking Industry will continue to be sluggish during the coming year.

The old will suffer dearly. The Moon is in detriment and unfavorable, and this is indicative that the people will be harmed by their governors and will suffer much sickness. And where rain is needed they will not have, and where it is not, much will be received.

Those who have important positions will be in fear of losing it and will lose it. The people will lose their faith in the religion and religious people and will seek help in those that say are spiritual, but will be fooled by what they say. Be careful in whom you deposit your faith.

It will be a year in which the people will be reflective, restrained, sad and with hurt. It will be a year in which people will lie, deceit, and provide false documents. But this will be seen more among accountants and sales people.

An increase of women who die during labor. We will hear of the death of a famous economist, or financial or business tycoon during the month of March through September.

We will hear of grandfathers who will abuse of their grandchildren, of elderly who will feel abandoned, and it will be the elderly who will mostly suffer the economical setback of the nation.

We will hear of an increase of children who die by suffocation or drowning.

People will travel less, and the airline industry will continue to suffer setbacks.

An increase of divorce among couples will occur during 2009.

An increase of the earth tremble, and we will here of this more so in the North, Northeastern and Southeastern of the US. It will be the South and Southwest of the US in which it will suffer as far as weather is concern.

Unemployment will continue to increase, and it will get much worse during the summer until September. We will see long lines of people looking for social help.

Health:

Cold sickness will be abundant, and intestinal problems or an increase in Cancer Colon, an increase in diabetes, problems with ankles, bones and knees, will be frequent among the people. Venereal and AIDS will be abundant, and people will fall into depression, and we will hear of an increase in suicides.

Agriculture:

Scarcity in agriculture, stock-breeder will have a difficult year, and they will go bankrupt. The government will have bigger concerns and will not attain to their needs.

The President:

He will be fearful and forsaken because of his unfortunate predicament. His Secretary’s will have bad luck and one that is close to him, the one of state, will be obligated to resign. But they will all suffer misfortune and will feel unlucky. States will reach agreements with their government employees, but the growth of government employees will come to a halt. But we will hear of possible strikes and powerful men who will be against the President.

Everything of prosperity that he seeks for his people will be denied. He will feel that he does not have the power, and this will bring sadness to him, fear, and emotionally weak.

Those who manage the finances will have great difficulty and obstacles.

His first one hundred days will be of much difficulties and he will not be favored by the people. They will feel he has let them down, and this will continue until the month of July. [In other words, Polls will be low for him].

Between the month of March and April he will travel, but his objectives will not be met. His major concern will be over communication and if the country is understanding him.

The automobile industry will be his biggest challenge, and how to increase jobs to stimulate the economy, but only in the automobile sector will this be achieved. Until the month of July, he will feel he has lost honor among the people and he will unsatisfied with what he has accomplished.

His first objective will have to do with education and schools, and improve the student’s performance. January he will be involved with issues such as health, and jobs. February he will seek conversations with other countries, and countries which may be seen as US enemies. He will be also concern about his wife.. March he will talk to the Nation and probably ask for sacrifice and an increase in tributes. April he will want to travel abroad and seek agreements.

Worldview:

The death of a religious one will bring sadness to many. Areas such as the South and Southeast of the World will be the most afflicted. Snow storms, especially in the Southwest and South of the US. Earthquakes will continue to shake the earth, places like Portugal, Greece, Egypt, Brazil and Turkey or areas close to these will be the most affected.

We will hear of tyranny in some countries, and death will be among the people, and hunger and they will burn cities, and the people will be punished. Drought will continue to hurt many countries, and we shall hear of the death of a great leader, and all this during the month of April through September will occur.

The Euro will decline, especially during the month of January, June, July and October, and we will hear of one or more European countries that will want to abandon the EU Agreement. [This does not mean that they will].

Mexico will have a terrible year, women will be the one who will most suffer, and the government will have a hard time communicating with the people. Death of many children, the people will feel abandoned by the government.

Spain will continue to have a downfall in the economy, unemployment will continue to increase but will be significant is the increase in car accidents.

France, the young people will go against the government and we will hear of riots and upsets.