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    Predictions for 2006

We are rapidly approaching a critical stage in U.S. history. Beginning in 2010 an international crisis in leadership (involving the U.S. and Europe) will exacerbate record high gas and oil prices and worldwide food distribution problems. Currently, however, we are still reeling from the horrendous planetary aspects to the Declaration of Independence chart last year.

2005 contained five unusual cycles to our national chart. First Pluto joined the lower meridian (homeland) on Feb. 1 - a cycle that does not repeat for another 248.4-years. Oil prices rose sharply at this time. The second retrograde cycle peaked on May 22. This was another time of national instability due to forces (insurgents and antagonistic nations) and factors (the weather and the economy) largely beyond our control. Third and last pass of Pluto over the I.C. took place Dec. 1. The Iraqi constitution was being drafted during this time, plus the country was coping with the triple blows to our homeland by hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. Corruption came to light when a CIA agent was identified through a leak by a top aid to Vice President Dick Cheney. FEMA was criticized for inept handling of the New Orleans and Gulf Coast disasters coming up 20 billion dollars short of money needed to help hurricane victims. This cycle has and continues to reshape American policy toward disaster preparedness - including the possibility of a terrorist attack on U.S. soil utilizing chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons of mass destruction.

The other major aspect whose repercussions continue is Pluto square Neptune in the U.S. chart. This cycle is also in three phases. The first phase occurred in 2004; the second retrograde phase peaked July 14 (a precursor to the ravages of the sea - Neptune - brought by hurricanes Katrina and Rita). This cycle turned direct on Sep. 2 only days after Katrina slammed ashore. It peaked a third time Oct. 19. Waste and inefficiency are associated with this aspect. The disaster relief efforts were clearly flawed and uncertainty (and crime) reigned throughout the period. It was discovered during this time that large farm subsidy rip-offs had been occurring for years. Farmers were being paid for crops that were never planted, for instance.

The third major aspect that occurs once every 21-years is Uranus in hard aspect to its natal position in the Declaration chart. The first peak of this three phase cycle was Apr. 5, followed by the retrograde on Aug. 28 - the day before Katrina hit New Orleans and other Gulf towns and cities. Uranus is the planet of sudden disaster and rebellion. It peaks again Jan. 27, 2006. We can expect from this last 21-year cycle a possible natural disaster. This cycle's worst side is likely within ten days of Mar. 7 and Mar. 29, plus near the peak of Jan. 27. Corporate strikes, war protests here and abroad, increased insurgency in Iraq and elsewhere are all to be expected. Safeguarding American individual freedoms will be a main issue. Bush's Patriot Act will come under fire. Anti-american nations will join together in greater number as a voice (and market) to protest our own.

Although the aspect to Uranus is unpredictable, catastrophic, disrupting, and revolutionary, it does hold hope for many significant breakthroughs. This will involve progress in Iraq with building their armed forces and establishing a viable government. Electric power will be in the news - from getting it flowing better in Iraq to the call for more power generating plants in the U.S. Fuel conservation will turn to hybrids and alternative fuels more than a call to burn less fuel.

There will also be spectacular discoveries in the sciences. Very rare and unusual insights will take place. The advancements in scientific discovery, invention, and technology will be remarkable. Expect the month of Jan. near the 27th and Mar. near the 7th to be pivotal times for these advances.

WHAT HAPPENED:

NASA space capsule returned to Earth after contacting a comet. Valuable comet dust was recovered that may shed light on the origins of the Universe. Jan. 15

Pakistan protest U.S. air strikes against terrorists on its territory. Jan. 16

Iran begins nuclear program against wishes of U.S. and allies. Jan.

Gene carrying large diabetes risk discovered. Jan. 15

12 miners die in West Virginia - calls for mine safety.

Bush's domestic spying (Patriot Act) come under increased scrutiny; accusations that the Act may be illegal are made by the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Jan. 16. CIA efforts at international spying are largest since the Cold War.

Socialist woman elected president of Chile in Jan. along with another leftist, the first native Columbian elected, Evo Morales.

Jan. 19 a rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral headed toward Pluto and beyond.

Bin Laden issues a tape threatening the U.S. but talks of truce. Bin Laden has not been heard from in over a year. The tape is a major psychological ploy to bolster the insurgency.

U.S. officials lambaste Saudi lax effort against terror outside of their borders. Jan.

Vatican newspaper says the concept of "intelligent design" is not based in science. Jan. 16

A harmful chemical in Teflon discovered in the environment (a link to cancer) is to be 95% eliminated by 2010.

Iran started its nuclear plant last Aug. under the retrograde Uranus and now in Jan. the U.S. and China agree to a Russian plan to let the Iranians continue to develop uranium under Russian controls.

Jan. 26: Hamas, a militant Palestinian movement, wins the majority of seats in their government; peace prospects with Israel and U.S. threatened.

Bush scored a second major political opportunity on Jan. 31 when Alito, a Republican and strict interpreter of the Constitution, was appointed to the Supreme Court. This is Bush's second Supreme Court nomination.

Oil corruption has been fueling the insurgency in Iraq (Feb.). Iraq's infrastructure is below prewar levels. The Uranus aspect is showing that chaos and not widespread progress still prevails in Iraq. The country's oil, electricity, water and sewage systems are in worse condition than when the war started.

Feb.: The Patriot Act is extended with a few revisions providing personal, liberty protections to U.S. citizens.

Feb.: NASA (Bush) appointees tried to limit or alter scientific releases on weather and pollution in keeping with administration policy and belief.

Congressional panel discloses hurricane Katrina shortcomings by local, state, and national government agencies.

Another scientific breakthrough in Feb. when diabetes in monkeys is reversed.

The Bush administration faces increased threats in Iraq as tensions flair between Shiite and Sunni Muslims after a major Shiite mosque is destroyed by terrorists. Muslims have been further provoked by several European newspapers printing insulting cartoon images of Muhammad, the Arabian founder and prophet of Islam.

March is a critical time for energy prices. The Lunar Eclipse of the 14th occurs on the U.S. Ascendant in conjunction with natal Neptune. Major flooding and severe thunderstorms and tornados, pollution, crime, undercover (clandestine) activities, and attacks on oil facilities are likely. The American people will be lied to. The military and police will conduct more raids than usual. Fear will gripe the nation due to pollution or disease. Revelations about endangerment to sea life may also make the news. Many of the same type of events in Mar. will repeat near June 14.

Oil prices rose to over $3 a gallon in parts of the country beginning in Mar. - the highest ever. Fear of bird flu intensified. Concerns about the continued degradation of the coral reefs in the Caribbean makes the news.

Late in Feb. a terrorist attack on the major oil refinery in Saudi Arabia is foiled.

More progressive changes due to the Uranus aspect continue into Feb. and Mar. as lawmakers add meals provision to an ethics bill that bans gifts from lobbyists. Scientific discoveries continual as well: another probe enters the atmosphere around Mars and icy geysers on a Saturn moon reveal three ingredients for life.

Uranus also indicates some set-backs as well as advancements in the area of personal freedoms. The Patriot Act is permanently renewed but a few more privacy provisions are included. The government has been targeting journalists and their own CIA, FBI, and Justice Department employees to stem the tide of sensitive material being "leaked" to the public.

Federal agencies removed 25,315 documents - three times more than previously reported - from the open shelves of the National Archives, in a secret effort to hide national-security information. The President is also accused of stretching executive powers by issuing "statements" that accompany the signing of a bill into law. These statements claim a presidential prerogative not to enforce parts of the legislation he deems to encroach on executive authority. It was also revealed in May that the NSA has been wiretapping the conversations of Americans. Data on the calls has been collected. Most citizens feel un threatened by these intrusions but civil libertarians question the need for such record keeping and the potential for future abuse.

The natal aspect to Uranus appears to still be working: the Senate approves curbs on lobbyists (Mar. 30). Uranus represents "progress, personal freedom, and independence." Also, in mid-May, a Bush-appointed committee was created as a check on government power.

Several congressmen go on record warning that the massive federal debt can bring down the U.S. economy and political standing in the world.

Major scientific discoveries also continue to be made. In early April U.S. researchers have found the missing evolutionary link between fish and land animals. The new fossils show that fish began to live on land and in the water about 375 million years ago.

Flooding did take place in North Dakota and surrounding states plus a powerful tropical cyclone in northwest Australia. Tens of thousands flee floods in Brazil. Record floods in Serbia and Montenegro and elsewhere in Europe occur in Apr. Near the full moon of May, the northeastern portion of the U.S. experiences the worst flooding in 70 years!

April should show signs of a new national direction, military successes, and government initiatives. Good news, cooperation and treaty or peace occurs near Apr. 18 and 23. Prosperity and favorable events prompt the President to make a policy statement near May 6.

The Uranus cycle continues as an important archaeological find (the greatest in the last 60 years) is discovered in an Egyptian cave. The document is one of a few (most were destroyed by the Church) that records conversations between Jesus and Judas in the last week of their lives. The Gospel of Judas reveals that Jesus asked Judas to turn him in to authorities - they were actually best of friends. This document refutes the biblical account of Judas betraying Jesus.

Near May 24 negotiations with a foreign nation regarding nuclear weapons is possible. Important media personalities will retire, die, or be replaced.

Iran agreed to meet and talk with key U.N. nations regarding its nuclear ambitions. Concessions have been offered Iran to re-join talks; these include allowing Iran to produce nuclear fuel for energy needs.

Bush's top speech writer decided to retire after seven years on the job. Anchor woman for ABC steps down for personal reasons (to raise her child).

The good news near the end of April was the May 20 establishment of the Iraqi government. Further good news occurred June 7 when terrorist leader Al-Zarqawi was killed in Iraq.

This correlated with the previous lunar eclipse in March being triggered near June 14. The eclipse fell close to Neptune in the U.S. Sibly chart. Mars (warfare) and Neptune are in aspect in this chart. So the raid was a night, clandestine, attack (Neptune) brought about by the betrayal of an Al-Zarqawi close operative (Neptune). Expect oil prices and unstable market conditions to exists near June 14 as well.

National sweep nets nearly 2,100 illegal (Neptune) immigrants in a variety of jobs. Many are criminals holding sensitive jobs. Two mysteries (Neptune) make the news on Jun. 25: the Hubble space telescope camera went offline - reason unknown. Pluto was believed to have only one moon until two additional moons were discovered this month.

Space shuttle ready for first launch since deathly tragedy of Columbia. Concerns (fears = Neptune) persist about foam endangering shuttle shields upon liftoff.

Jul. 18 period will highlight food, water, health, females, and the popular mood of the country. This weekly cycle will begin early since no other cycles (that I utilize) exist in July. The last cycle was the lunar eclipse trigger of Jun14.

On Jun. 26 it was made public that Warren Buffet will donate billions of dollars to the Gates Foundation (Bill and Milinda Gates), which aids the poor and helps to eradicate worldwide diseases.

President Bush veto's a bill authorizing federal funding of embryonic-stem-cell research. The House fails to override the veto. July 20

A government panel in July proclaimed that Bush's clean-air plan can work. Erratic climate threatens the ocean, especially a rare marine habitat near San Francisco, scientists say. Warming will also affect farming in the Midwest but exactly how remains unclear.

A record heat wave in California kills over 150 people, countless livestock, and causes widespread power outages. The wave sweeps over the U.S. causing record high temperatures and many deaths in major cities such as Chicago and New York.

Senate approves interstate-abortion ban unless parents are notified. Needs to pass the House before ratification. Sex-offender database on Web clears Congress.

Recent research confirms that environmental damage is putting the world's oceans in peril. Mankind is returning the seas to a primordial time when toxic algae and jellyfish ruled. Crucial habitats are falling victim to the changing chemistry of the water. Toxic algae are attacking the brains of marine mammals. Seals, dolphins and other marine creatures have been washing up along the coastlines in unprecedented numbers during the past few years. Red tides grow more virulent and sicken people on land. Torrents of plastic junk foul the remotest parts of the ocean. The seas are turning acidic, eroding the building blocks of ocean life.

August will be a turbulent month with much uncertainty, mistakes, and anger by the people. Military cover-ups, covert actions, and frustrations for the military. Action, if taken, may not turn out as planned; this includes military as well as peace plans. Corporate losses near the 27th. Fear of bird flu increases. Oil prices may rise within 10 days of Aug. 27. Insurance, chemical, and oil industries are highlighted. The events of late Aug. will peak with the Solar Eclipse of Sep. 22.

A major BP Oil line in Alaska is shut-down due to corrosion halting the majority of oil pumped from the state.

A U.N. brokered cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah fighters begins on the 13th, although Israeli forces continue ground action in southern Lebanon.

Big tobacco ruling by a federal judge says industry deceived the public for years on health hazards of smoking. Aug 17.

President Bush signed a broad overhaul of national pension and savings rules to prevent lost retirement money.

A federal judge ruled that the Bush administration's warrant less eavesdropping program.

National Guard not prepared to handle two simultaneous hurricanes due to lack of supplies.

Cigarette nicotine has risen about 10% in the past six years, making it easier to get hooked and harder to quit, a report said. in late Aug.

A scandal in the body parts industry resulting from revelations that diseased tissues have been implanted in patients is made public Aug.31.

An unidentified senator places a "secret hold" on an open-government bill that would create a searchable database of government contracts, grants, insurance, loans, and financial assistance. Does the senator have something to hide? Although not related to the military, this event does correspond to the weekly Neptune cycle in the U.S.A. chart for Sept.

A major series of hurricanes is likely near Aug. 25 when the Moon is in occultation with Mars (the Moon eclipses Mars and covers it from view). Mars is near a square (90-degree) aspect with Neptune at this time as well - a sure sign of hot, stormy weather.

Hurricane Ernesto kills two in Cuba but crosses Florida Aug. 30 only as a tropical storm. North Carolina is hit harder as the storm strengthened oversea and caused widespread flooding. Elsewhere, hurricane John (Category 4) scours Mexico and causes thousands to evacuate Baja, CA. A monster typhoon hits Wake Island with winds between 155 and 190 mph.

Sept. 5 Chevron said it found a huge oil reserve deep in the Gulf of Mexico. This find could boost U.S. oil reserves by 50%.

Doctor who found deadly TB strain in South Africa says that it has spread E. coli in spinach causes U.S. recall as 146 people in 23 states become sickened. One person died (mid Sept). This is not the fear of bird flu predicted but another similar pandemic.

The war on terrorism is central news in Sept. Major government initiatives and scientific discoveries made near the 9th. The President pushes to be in the public eye at this time. The Bush administration urges allies to help in troubled regions of the world.

Bush makes speeches and vows to continue war on terrorism during the fifth anniversary of 9/11. More war dead than every mount monthly as sectarian violence increases in Iraq. Iraqi government failing to achieve autonomy without U.S. support.

New computer chip will send data using laser-light beams will revolutionize the computer industry in the near future - breakthrough technology made in mid Sept. Bush and Iran's leader spar in U.N. over nuke controversy. GOP leaders are determined to kill Senate dissidents' detainee bill that would weaken the government's ability to interrogate terrorists in secret foreign CIA prisons, hence, restricting torture.

NATO to take over command of military operations in Afghanistan, effectively putting U.S. troops under foreign command - Sept. 29. The Senate on Sept. 28 approved President Bush's plan to question and try suspected foreign terrorists before military judges without oversight by federal courts. The privilege of habeas corpus to apply to U.S. citizens only. {Habeas corpus, incidently, can be suspended by the President during national emergencies. Lincoln did just this during the Civil War. The U.S. Constitution says, "The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it."}.

In the latter half of Sept. government initiatives are once again news. Critism of the President occures near the 28th. Conservative financial news stabalizes the markets but also frightening news concerning a leader or foreign country causes stock market jitters near the 17th, 28th, and 30th of the month.

Congress focusses on closing border with Mexico to prevent illegal entry. Thai military conducts a cou' Sept. 20 when president is away from country on business. U.S. market turns slightly downward as a result but FED does not raise interest rates as oil prices continue to fall.

A U.S. spy agency report released Sept. 24 represented the consensus of the 16 different spy services inside the Federal government. The classified National Intelligence Estimate said that the war in Iraq is fueling a wider insurgency. Iraq has helped spawn a new generation of Islamic radicalism and that the overall terrorist threat has grown since the 9/11/2001 attacks. The report also made clear that leaving Iraq before the Iraqi government can gain control of the country would result in further hostilities; and defeating the militants in Iraq would weaken worldwide terrorism.

Oct. 4 Bush signs bill to build fence across U.S. Mexican border. The bill falls short of Bush's other proposals such as a "guest worker program" for illegals.

Scientific news and something very old hits the news near the 30th of Sept.

Historic space station mission by first shuttle flight in several years is spectacularly successful. Solar panels are added to the station doubling its power supply. Shuttle returns to earth on Sept. 21. Oldest child fossil of a pre-human species discovered in Ethiopia (3.3 million years ago). This is another important "missing link" in the fossil record of human evolution.

First week of Oct.: Mark Foley, a Republican House member, resigned after detailed sexual email messages were made by him to young pages. A scandal erupts over failure of House leaders to do more to protect the pages. Some believe that Mr. Foley is gay and since he contributed $100,000 to the National Republican Congressional Committee, his previous misbehavior was dismissed with a simple "don't do it again" statement. A Justice Department investigation may follow.

Business or commerce concerns cause cut-backs and rock the stock market late in Sept. and near Oct. 14. International communication disappointments likely at this time also.

Oct. 3, Dow finally passes previous record high set Jan. 14, 2000. The stock market was predicted to head higher this year (see below).

North Korea may have exploded a small nuclear bomb on Oct. 9. The test provoked widespread criticism of the rogue nation. United Nations sanctions followed on Oct. 14 with an unprecedented unanimous vote by the fifteen nation Security Council.

A female will make major news in Oct. near the 15th or 19th. Female issues will be debated and in the news. Emphasis on home prices, Americans, the environment, food and water, and the coming big shopping season will be discussed. Animal and plant issues will also be addressed. Generally, this will be a time of peace and more focus on domestic issues rather than international ones. The welfare of children is another significant consequence of the double Moon cycles that peak in Oct. on the 21st and 24th. A grand Thanksgiving. But a turbulent, disruptive, yet exciting Dec. 18th period (within 10 days of this date).

Research on climate changes predicts that the Western United States, the Mediterranean region, and Brazil will likely suffer more extended droughts, heavy rainfalls, and longer heat waves during the next century because of global warming.

The population of the U.S. reaches 300,000,000.

Scientists develop a vaccine for the 1918 flu. This raises hopes for a remedy in case of a deadly avian-flu outbreak.

The number of oxygen-starved "dead zones" in the world's seas and oceans has risen more than a third in the past two years because of fertilizer, sewage, animal waste, and fossil-fuel buring, United Nations experts said Oct. 19.

Scientists are getting closer to being able to "cloak" objects so that they can't be seen. Thisdefinately relates to the Moon aspects in the U.S. chart being activated in Oct.

Bush signs border-fence law to prevent illegal entry into the U.S. from Mexico - Oct. 26.

Oct. 25 - NASA launches two spacecraft to track solar storms and their effects on Earth.

Greenhouse gases rose to record levels in 2005 and continue to rise. Scientists also warn thatoverfishing could spawn a "global collapse" of all species currently fished by mid-century.

U.S. closes its own Web Site detailing captured Iraqi nuclear research. The Moon relates to openness and naive practices.

Oct. is the fourth highest month of fU.S. troops killed in Iraq. Although a peaceful month due to an aspect to the U.S. Moon, the Moon indicates the people and, thus, a large loss of American lives is in keeping with this meaning.Nl

The congressional elections on Nov. 7 will be unusual due to a rare conjunction between Mercury and Venus. These two planets are in conjunction on Nov. 7; a day later the Sun and Mercury are in conjunction while Mercury forms a 90-degree (square) with Neptune. On the 9th, the Sun will square Neptune. The news media and polls will probably get the election wrong. Neptune implies widespread voter apathy and disapproval of the current administration and Republican Party in general. Crime, scandal, and poor leadership prevail. Oil and gas prices will reach a low. A shake-up in Congress is likely.

The Democrats take control of the House by a wide margin - 30 seats! They also have a two seat edge in the Senate. The election was a major upset for President Bush and the Republican Party who had control of all three wings of government since 2002.

Democrat Nancy Pelosi will be the first female speaker of the House. This is still an indication that the Moon cycle of Nov. 11 is still in effect.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld resigned after the election results. He will be replaced by former CIA Director Robert Gates. This major shift in the Bush administration signals changes ahead for the war strategy in Iraq.

Dec. Health developments, the environment, food and housing, and issues pertaining to the American public will be in the news within ten days of Dec 1. The government will set new goals and strategies for the economy, global politics, and the war in Iraq near the solar eclipse trigger of Dec. 22. Technical innovations and major developments are likely within ten days of the 18th. A surge in insurrgency violence and accidents in the U.S. are likely to reach a peak also near the 18th and 23rd.

NATO is divided on sending more troops to fight in Afghanistan.

A classified memorandum by President Bush's national-security adviser expressed serious doubts about whether Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has the capacity to control the sectarian violence in Iraq. The memo recommends that the U.S. take additional steps to strengthen the Iraqi leader's position. This may include sending more soldiers to Iraq, something Bush was previously reluctant to do. The new strategy in Iraq appears to put extra burdens of responsibility on Nouri al-Maliki.

A new, non-invasive method to detect breast cancer is being tested. The technology to substantially reduce CO2 emissions from energy production, particularly coal-based electricity generation, should be available in a few years.

A Congressional Iraq Study Group recommends 79 major policy changes on Dec. 6. The Senate also voted overwhemingly to confirm Robert Gates as the new defense secretary.

Recent photographs of Mars by NASA reveal a gully that was once dry now looks flooded. The new discovery heighten intrigue about the potential for microbial life on Mars (Dec. 6).

The Bush administration is requiring screening of all facts and interpretations by the U.S. Geological Survey. Scientists there study everything from caribou mating to global warming. The government says that the new rules are to ensure the quality of their work and are not meant to stifle or reinterpret scientific findings (Dec. 14).

President Bush acknowledges that we are not winning the insurrengency war in Iraq. Additional troops or a major change in strategy are deemed necessary to stabalize the Iraqi government and rally our forces (Dec. 20).

A federal task force takes on ID fraud in Puerto Rico that has been a conduit for illegal immigrants Dec. 29).

Saddam Hussein is hanged by the Iraqi government (Dec. 30).

December is the deadlieast month for U.S. troops in Iraq. 111 soldiers died.

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WEATHER

The Winter of 2005 will produce periods of fair weather over the nation punctuated by sudden cold, dry freezes and storms. Expect extreme conditions from warming trends (droughts in places) to winter storms. Strong snowstorms and/or flooding due to rain and warmer conditions near the super moons of Jan. 30 and Feb. 27.

Spring will be crazy with extreme weather continuing. Freezing rain early in the season and rain later. Some every strong windy storm systems. Other times will be temperate. Flooding conditions in in susceptible locations will occur near the super moons of: Mar. 29.

Summer is expected to consist of extreme heat waves over much of the country. Strong storms with considerable rain are also likely. Flooding near the super moons of Aug. 10 and Sep. 8.

Fall continues the pattern of plenty of rain, flooding near the super moon of Oct. 6.

STOCK FORECAST

The stock market should head higher this year. A correction is expected near December but Mercury and the Sun will be in conjunction Jan. 26, 2006 and again Jan. 7, 2007. This conjunction, when in the Sign of Capricorn, signals a sharp rise in stock prices 25 days before the conjunction and, then, slows down afterward. A correction to the market could come before this rise or after. Another low period is near Aug. 2007 so bets are on that the correction will be next year. A major market bottom is expected late in 2007 or 2008 depending on when sunspots first rise above 50 per month on average.