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The important planetary configurations for August are:
Pluto-Saturn trine (until Aug 13), Mars-Pluto (Aug 1-3)
quincunx and a Mars-Saturn (July 29 - Aug 3)
square. In addition, there are two distinct pairs
of ninefold squares with lunar nodes, one with Saturn and
the other with Uranus. Also, a total lunar eclipse occurs on
August 28, approximately
during the hours
of 8:00 to 14:00 GMT. It will be visible in the North American continent
and in far East Asia and Australia. This eclipse is important since the Sun
and Moon will be within 2 degrees from the lunar nodes, Ketu and Rahu
respectively, and therefore will last for a long time (6
hours). The eclipse will occur with the Southern or descending node
Ketu,
in the sidereal zodiac sign Leo and the ascending node Rahu in Aquarius . Consequently, according to
Vedic astrology, it is likely to be unfavorable for those who have sidereal Leo
or Aquarius
rising or Leo or Aquarius as moon sign.
Pluto-Saturn trine is favorable for Russia, China, and
perhaps for the eastern European countries. As a result,
those countries are likely to experience more economical
growth and political stability during the first two
weeks of the month. The ninefold squares of Uranus with
the lunar nodes, which will be operative throughout the
entire month, will likely to be detrimental for the
United States. How these squares are likely to be
manifested? The possible scenarios may range from
social or political unrest to a large scale violence
including the terror attacks. The violence in Iraq
will likely to continue and intensify despite the US
efforts to contain the insurgency. Also, Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Israel and Palestine regions will experience more violence than normal.
Thus, the countries that are likely to make headline news will be:
United States, Iraq, Afghanistan,
Israel, and Palestine, and Pakistan.
- United States of America:
President Bush and his administration:
Since his operating planet Uranus quincunxes his natal
Moon and Jupiter through the entire month President Bush will
certainly make poorly conceived and hasty decisions
during August that will be responsible for further
downfall of his presidency; his downfall will be
reflected in public poll . He will continue to be stubborn
and even ignore his own advisors in making decisions on
key foreign as well as domestic policy matters. As a
result, he and his administration will be very defensive
and will remain under pressure from not only democrats
but also from the republican party leaders. In addition,
Rahu's opposition to his natal Mars will make him more
confronting not only with his critiques but with his own
administration. August may turn out to be an
extremely stressful and depressing month for him. Before
the end of August, if he doesn't yield to his opposition
on Iraq war issues, he will likely to do worse in coming
months.
The Country:
Uranus-Rahu and Uranus-Ketu ninefold squares are
certainly very negative for the country as their
manifestations will be reflected in social unrest,
political chaos, a large scale violence that include
terrorism, and natural calamities. Although it is after
the fact (since the posting of this prediction column
was delayed until August 4) collapse of the bridge in
Minnesota is an example of a natural calamity.
For democrats, August will prove to be a very challenging
month. The possibilities of such challenges may include
frustration in getting their agenda promoted in congress
as well as internal fights between party leaders.
Also, an unfortunate loss of a political leader is a
strong possibility.
For republicans, the first half of the month is positive.
But then the third week (Aug 13-16) may prove to be
disastrous in dealing with Bush administration as well
as with democrats on foreign and domestic issues.
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Russia: In general, the first half
of the month is positive for the country. However,
during the second half (especially during the third
week) drastic changes in political power of the
current government are
likely. The covert activities will be on rise during the
last week of the month. Man-made and natural
calamities are likely
during Aug 25 - 31.
·
Europe: In general, first half of
August is going to be a
favorable period for the continent from
economical growth and political stability standpoint. The
disagreement of the European Union with the United
States on several political and social issues will be
severe, and as a result, a serious political tension is
likely to develop across the Atlantic. During
the third week of the month natural and man-made calamities are likely.
·
China, Japan, and Pacific-rim countries:
For most of these countries the first half of the month
is positive from economy and political stability
standpoint. During the second half of the month natural
and man-made calamities are likely.
·
Middle East: The violence and suicide
bombings in Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine-Israel regions
will continue. The intensity or frequency of violence
will be on rise. Covert activities and
killing behind the scenes will continue to dominate the
news. The notable dates for violence
related activities are: Aug 1-3, 13 -16, 19 - 31.
·
Religion: The first half of the
month will certainly be very hectic for the religious activities all
around the world as these activities will face new
challenges that demand for change.
·
Natural and Man-made Calamities: The likely notable dates are:
Aug 1 -31 for the United States, and Aug 1-3, 13-16, 19-31
for rest of the world.
Earthquakes: Based on our earthquake
prediction model, the earthquake(s) of magnitude 7 or
higher, if occur, are likely to occur on Aug 1-2, 15,
25, 31.
Because the posting of this prediction
was delayed until August 4, the earthquake of
magnitude 7.2 that occurred near Australia on August 1,
and several other earthquakes of magnitude between 6.2
and 6.8 that occurred in other parts of the world, to
many, will seem like they preceded the
predictions.
While man-made
calamities may manifest themselves in terrorism, unrest,
violence, accidents, and air crashes, the natural
calamities are likely to include extreme weather
conditions such as severe cold winters, and equally
intensive droughts, hurricanes or typhoons,
thunderstorms, earthquakes and fires
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