Comments on Global Predictions for the last month

The month of November begins with Neptune becoming direct (Nov 1) after about six months of annual retrograde motion; on November 2, Mercury becomes direct; on November 15, Mars turns retrograde in sidereal Gemini and will remain retrograde in Gemini until January 30, 2007; and the most important event of this month (and perhaps of this year) is the entry of Jupiter (Nov 21) in it's own sidereal zodiac sign Sagittarius.

The spiritual planet Neptune becoming direct in sidereal Capricorn ruled by another spiritual planet Saturn, and auspicious Jupiter's transit to spiritual sign Sagittarius means, for the entire world, in general, a very auspicious year. Sagittarius is a mutable and fire sign, and it deals with philosophy, morality, and religion.  Since Jupiter will be in conjunction with Pluto soon (early December), the possibility of a severe religious or morality crisis is very likely.  Our age-old beliefs will be tested. Certainly the present religious and morality based norms will be challenged by the new spiritual forces of human evolution. The contemporary philosophers, reformers, scientists, writers, poets, and all those who have power to influence people with their unique intelligence will enjoy this period to its fullest. In addition, the influence of contemporary spiritual leaders on society will shape the future direction of our social evolution through the theosophical and metaphysical debates.

Nov 20: New Stem Cell Method Could Ease Ethical Concerns

While spiritual Jupiter and Neptune are spiritually positive for the world the retrograde Mars in sidereal Gemini will become responsible for new economical and global trade related crisis. Although it's a short term, the economic shocks that the world is going to experience due to the retrograde Mars are going to be very intense and will be reflected in increased political tension among developed nations and destruction of wealth due to natural calamities or man made accidents. Other possibilities include blackouts in major cities, espionage in communication area, and failures of diplomatic efforts between nations. In addition, military personnel all around the world will likely to be confused with their goals and will undergo a transformation, and as a result, they may end up abandoning their original efforts and goals.

Other important planetary configurations for November are: Pluto-Saturn ninefold square (Nov 6 - Dec 24) and Uranus-Saturn ninefold trine (Nov 20 - Jan 1).  While the Pluto-Saturn ninefold square is going to be responsible for continued violence and terrorism in Middle-East (Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region) and perhaps social crisis in Russia and China, the auspicious ninefold  Uranus-Saturn trine will be positive for the United States, and it will be reflected in economic expansion, advances in technology and science, more research breakthroughs in biotechnology, medicine, high tech industry and engineering sciences.

The countries that are likely to make headline news will be: Unites States, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, and Palestine, and Pakistan, Russia and China.

Nov 12:  Oil spill spells catastrophe for Russian coast

Nov 12: Pakistan's Bhutto detained ahead of mass protest

Nov 20: New Stem Cell Method Could Ease Ethical Concerns

• United States of America:    

President Bush and his administration:  

President Bush's most operating and currently dominating planet Mercury will be in the twelfth house of his progressive chart until November 27. Also, Ketu, another operating planet of his, will transit though the 8th house of his ninefold progressive chart. As a result, he is likely to become extremely anxiety-filled and frustrated in carrying out his policies both domestic (immigration) and international (Iraq post war and nuclear Iran issues).

In addition, his operating planet Pluto quincunxes his natal Saturn during the the entire November. Therefore, President Bush will continue to exhibit his inability of governing the country, and perhaps he is likely to be inclined towards making some irrational and illogical moves that will not only comeback to haunt him but will put the entire country at tremendous disadvantage from international dealings standpoint.

On a positive a note, with Neptune's trine with his natal Rahu and Uranus, Americans can still hope that he doesn't take the country in extreme direction by making few right decisions and thus, save the country from further deterioration. 

The Country:

As mentioned earlier, the retrograde Mars (November 15) in sidereal Gemini will manifest in the form of natural and mostly man-made calamities during the second half of the month and beyond. U.S. Military personnel will likely to become odds with their non-military counterparts such as State department and like.  Jupiter's entry in Sagittarius is positive for the country from the spirituality standpoint. The possibility of a severe religious or morality crisis is very likely.  The current belief systems will come under fire and will be tested. Certainly the present religious and morality based norms will be challenged by the new spiritual forces of human evolution.

The auspicious ninefold Uranus-Saturn trine will be positive for the United States, and it will be reflected in economic expansion, advances in technology and science, more research breakthroughs in biotechnology, medicine, high tech industry and engineering sciences. It is also positive for the democratic party.

Nov 20: New Stem Cell Method Could Ease Ethical Concerns

Pluto-Saturn ninefold square will be dramatic and will force the Republican party to be transformed with a new set of basis. As a result, the Republican party may go through a severe period of sufferings and downfall before it becomes a stable party. 

·        Russia:  The Pluto-Saturn ninefold square is not positive for Russia and the Putin administration. Russia is likely to be drawn in international politics with more vulnerability. Perhaps Russian policy may manifest as a source for increased tension between Iran and the United States. In general, except for the first week, the entire month is not positive for the country.  During this period man-made and natural calamities are also likely. The relationship between the USA and Russia will continue to be strained during this month.

Nov 18: At least 33 killed in Ukraine mine blast

·        Europe:  In general, except for the first week of the month, the November will be unfavorable period for the continent from political stability, and natural and man-made disasters standpoint. 

·        China, Japan, and Pacific-rim countries:  For China the second half of the month is not positive from political stability and social unrest standpoint. During this period natural and man-made calamities are also likely. 

·        Middle East:  The Pluto-Saturn ninefold square is going to be responsible for continued violence and terrorism in Middle-East (Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region) starting the second week of the month. The notable dates for violence related activities are: November 6-30.

Nov 24: Political crisis deepens in Lebanon

·        Religion:  The spiritual planet Neptune becoming direct in sidereal Capricorn ruled by another spiritual planet Saturn, and auspicious Jupiter's transit to spiritual sign Sagittarius means, for the entire world, in general, a very auspicious year. Sagittarius is a mutable and fire sign, and it deals with philosophy, morality, and religion.  Since Jupiter will be in conjunction with Pluto soon (early December), the possibility of a severe religious or morality crisis is very likely.  Our age-old beliefs will be tested. Certainly the present religious and morality based norms will be challenged by the new spiritual forces of human evolution. The contemporary philosophers, reformers, scientists, writers, poets, and all those who have power to influence people with their unique intelligence will enjoy this period to its fullest. 

      In addition, the influence of contemporary spiritual leaders on society will shape the future direction of our social evolution through the theosophical and metaphysical debates.

·        Natural and Man-made Calamities:  The likely notable dates are: Nov 6 -12, and Nov 15-30.

Nov 16: Bangladesh cyclone toll tops 1600

Nov 18: Over 2,200 die in Bangladesh cyclone

Nov 18: At least 33 killed in Ukraine mine blast

Nov 24: Damaging fires race through Malibu again

Nov 24: U.S. blames Shiites in new Iraq violence

Nov 30: Turkish plane crash kills all 57 on board

Nov 30: 

      Earthquakes: Based on our earthquake prediction model, the earthquake(s) of magnitude 7 or higher, if occur, are likely to occur on November 5, 11, 16, 20, 24 and 25.

Nov 10: Region: MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION, Geographic coordinates: 52.158S, 159.527E, Magnitude: 6.5 Mw, Universal Time (UTC): 10 Nov 2007 01:13:34, Time near the Epicenter: 10 Nov 2007 12:13:34

Nov 14: Region: ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE, Geographic coordinates: 22.189S, 69.843W, Magnitude: 7.7 Mw, Universal Time (UTC): 14 Nov 2007 15:40:53, Time near the Epicenter: 14 Nov 2007 12:40:53

Nov 15: Region: ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE, Geographic coordinates: 22.881S, 70.067W, Magnitude: 6.8 Mw, Universal Time (UTC): 15 Nov 2007 15:06:00, Time near the Epicenter: 15 Nov 2007 12:06:00

Nov 16:  Region: PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION, Geographic coordinates: 2.304S, 77.793W, Magnitude: 6.7 Mw, Universal Time (UTC): 16 Nov 2007 03:12:59, Time near the Epicenter: 15 Nov 2007 22:12:59

Nov 25: Region: SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA, Geographic coordinates: 8.299S, 118.385E, Magnitude: 6.7 Mb, Universal Time (UTC): 25 Nov 2007 16:02:17, Time near the Epicenter: 26 Nov 2007 00:02:17

Nov 29: Region: WINDWARD ISLANDS, Geographic coordinates: 14.921N, 61.264W, Magnitude: 7.3 Mw, Universal Time (UTC): 29 Nov 2007 19:00:19, Time near the Epicenter: 29 Nov 2007 15:00:19

During November there were two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.3 occurred on November 14 and 29 respectively. Although one of them missed by two days, none of these earthquake dates were predicted by the model. However the earthquakes that occurred on November 15, 16, and 25 were of magnitude 6.8, 6.7, and 6.7 respectively. The model certainly needs to be improved and it would take major computation efforts (which have been underway) to refine the existing model as it involves the inclusion of Moon and its angles with other planets.

     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

Comments on the last month's  World Financial Markets predictions

World financial markets for November will begin with a bullish tone, then turn mixed for about ten days, then bearish, and then ends the month with bullish tone.

It must be noted that the basis for the following predictions mainly includes the influence of the planets Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars along with the slower moving modern planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. For the ninefold analysis, the fast moving planets like Mercury, Venus, Sun, and Moon can also influence the outcome of the world markets. However, these influences, although usually insignificant, are difficult to account for as the analysis then becomes too complex to make market predictions.  Therefore, should it become necessary to account for the influence of fast moving planets the timely advanced updates whenever appropriate will be provided.

November 1-2: Bullish

November 3-14: Mixed

November 15-17: Bearish

November 18-30: Bullish

In the last couple of weeks of November, the world financial markets didn't seem to follow the predictions.