Read the News Before the News! 2010 Predictions     THE ECONOMY AND THE STOCK MARKET (7) Lastly, there are cycles in the U.S. chart that have repeatedly correlated with recessions and panics. As correctly predicted last year, the current recession (2008-) is likely to be severe enough to trigger a world depression. The greatest economic downturns tend to be when sunspots are low, during dry weather trends, and when certain slow cycles (21-year, 41-year, and 62-year) are formed in the U.S. natal chart. All of these conditions were met in 2008. In addition, Pluto was in opposition to the U.S. Venus (money) three times in 2009. This could indicate good economic times but Uranus crossed the Descendent twice, the second time in September just as Saturn (financial loss and restriction) crossed the Ascendant. These are clear astrological signs that the recession would continue through 2009 and into 2010. 2010 is a wild card since Uranus crosses the Descendent for the third time in February. This is a destabilizing cycle due to the uncertainties and fragilities of trade and politics. It also signals that countries will rebel, go their own way, and that armed conflicts will rage. Signs are more favorable for a rally in May when Jupiter is in conjunction with the Descendent for the first of three crossings. From May to September 2010 the economy will seek higher ground. Then another setback is likely in October when retrograde Jupiter crosses the Descendant followed by the first of three Saturn-return cycles (first peak Dec. 2010). Fortunately, Jupiter also crosses the Descendant a third time in December and Pluto is opposite the U.S. Jupiter (money) in January 2011. These cycles together indicate rapid financial growth. In the final analysis, 2010 is a fitful year of robust gains and sharp losses. The overall gains in 2010 are not likely to be too great due to early and late mid-year setbacks. The year will end, however, on a very positive note. The near future is bright for the stock market and the economy as sunspots increase to the next maximum. The period near 2015 is, however, particularly troubling. A thorough analysis of this period is necessary as a debt collapse is then possible. The News Before the News Home Page