This
is a monumental year in American history because
three slow moving transiting planets are making
significant aspects (angular relationships
of 0-degrees, 90-degrees, or 180-degrees)
with our Declaration of Independence chart.
The Declaration chart is widely used by astrologers
as a natal chart representing our country.
Historic events have accurately been foretold
using this horoscope.
One
of the three significant aspects influencing
our nation this year is transiting Pluto aspecting
natal Neptune. Neptune has long been associated
with collectivism, crime, oil, the sea, synthetic
materials, drugs, and pollution. These will
be some of the major themes during the year.
Since
1607, this aspect has indicated a dissolution,
rupture, or split-up of power usually following
a war. It is a time of collectivism or the
consolidation of power within the U.S. or
inflicted upon another nation.
Pluto
was in opposition to our natal Neptune in
1607, the same year that the Virginia Company
of Plymouth founded a short-lived colony of
Puritans in Maine, later in 1620 a new company
would form in Plymouth, England and land at
Cape Cod becoming the Pilgrims. Puritanism
was a form of collectivism in that they believed
governments should be obedient to God. Their
policies were, therefore, designed to fulfill
the Scriptures.
The
next aspect between Pluto and Neptune occurred
in 1661 and three years later the Dutch settlers
at the port of New Amsterdam were seized by
the Duke of York. The Dutch colony was renamed
to New York and the colonists there were governed
under a rigid law code.
The
conjunction in 1722 was during a proglonged
consolidation of power in North America between
the English, the Spanish, the French, and
the Indians.
Pluto
squared Neptune in 1758 when England initiated
a great war to extend English power around
the world. In America this conflict was called
the French and Indian War (1755-1770).
The
opposition between Pluto and Neptune took
place in 1816 after America had finally freed
itself from British control with the War of
1812. 1816 ushered in an era of nationalism
initiated by the programs of Henry Clay.
The
next aspect occurred in 1905. President Roosevelt
followed up his 1904 corollary to the Monroe
Doctrine in this year. The Industrial Workers
of the World was also founded by Eugene Debs
with the aim of uniting all workingmen and
gaining union control of production.
The
conjunction of Pluto with Neptune in 1968
correlated with the Great Society programs
of President Johnson, the Vietnam War, civil
disobedience and the anarchy of a cultural
war.
The
square in 2005 is, thus, an important pivot
point. The Bush administration has consolidated
power through the Patriot Act and other anti-terrorism
measures. The U.S. is also continuing to initiate
democratic (free trade) reforms around the
world - principally in Afghanistan, Iraq,
China, the Carribean and South American countries.
It is yet to be seen whether or not this expansion
of "americanism" to Islamic countries
will be successful. Equally important is the
erosion of liberties here at home. A vigilant
stand must be made by freedom loving Americans
to insure that our freedoms are not further
undermined.
Near
Feb. 1 (Jan. 7 - Mar. 21) oil prices will
rise. Major insurgency attacks will kill more
of our soldiers than usual. The crumbling
U.S. infrastructure and/or terrorism threats
(lapses in security) will become news. Housing
prices and construction are at an all-time
high.
Near
Mar. 26 the government is preoccupied with
internal problems. An inability to act or
pass critical legislation that would protect
families (health and retirement benefits)
fails to pass.
Near
Apr. 10 and continuing until the third week
of May, the President faces protesters. High-tech
industries do not get the backing that they
need from the President and other national
leaders. A time of turmoil, unrest, and general
rebellion overseas.
Near
May 29 educational reform, postal service,
and communication networks experience lack
of follow-through, delays, reversal in policy,
and the cover-up of partially revealed information
about their operations. Fighting is fierce
in Iraq with special missions planned.
Jun.
4 much conflict with other nations. Insurgent
attacks continue. The President's popularity
is slipping. A famous artist or entertainer
or politian or journalist dies.
The
President's popularity continues to decline
near Jul. 1. Corruption in government or procurement
for business overseas surfaces but is quieted.
Corporate and government inadequacies make
this an unsure time. Bad policy decisions
are made. Uncertainty and inaction plague
the corporate world, the scientific establishments,
and government.
The
President fails to act quickly to a major
national catastrophe near Aug. 28. He is beset
with critizism near the end of Jul. and early
into Aug. especially near the 10th. Aug. 28
period is disruptive, chaotic, devastating.
Terrorists strike hard too.
Relief
and spiritual guidance peak near Sep. 2. Ideas
to improve the health of the oceans, rivers,
and lakes is proposed by action is delayed.
Much
is in the news about people, food, shelter,
and educaiton near Sep. 28. Debate rages throughout
the country with many new ideas being shared.
A newsworthy time.
Near
Oct. 14 a major scandal occurs. Espionage
is revealed. Significant crimal acts are revealed
but cover-ups immediately divert attention
from the true causes. The people pay for the
wrongs being done. Ineptitude prevails in
government. Relief agencies are mobilized
but experience delay and restriction near
Oct. 3.
War
protests escalate near Nov. 15. Insurgents
strike harder and more soldiers are killed
than usual.
Powers
beyond our control (foreign nations and Mother
Earth) have severely influenced the U.S. this
year especially within a month or so of Feb.
1, May 22, and Dec. 1. Transformation is at
hand that could reshape the national values
or turn the people against government. Nuclear
issues, space plans, bio-engineering all play
a significant part during these periods. Jun.,
Jul., and Oct. are key months for disease
(pandemic) worries.
Focus
is on home, family, and food, and feasivities
from Dec. 9 until the end of the year. Pluto
over the U.S. lower meridian on Dec. 1, however,
points to a major turning point, transformation,
and possible ending of a problem. This could
relate to the Iraqi constitutional vote on
Dec. 15. A transition this will be but violence
will continue and be extraordinarily fierce
in Jan. 2006. Major calls for troop withdrawal
will be made at this time.
The
stock market will rise in 2005. Gains will
be modest but progressive.
The
summer of 2005 is expected to be hot and dry.
Several droughts will occur throughout the
country. There will be periods of extreme
heat punctuated by many strong thunderstorms.
Extreme hurricanes are very likely.