THE SOOTHESAYER INTERNET

October 2008

 Mercury direct, retrograde, direct!

Global warming melting the giant glaciers is nothing compared to the financial meltdown in the banking system in the U.S. and throughout most of the rest of the world.  The cracks and fissures in insane and irresponsible lending finally gave way and the avalanche took the stock market down with it, then back up, then back down again.  Gold rocketed upward, then downward, then upward, then downward as the “cabal” worked at continuing their manipulative tactics in futures markets and derivatives.  Meanwhile, hedge funds are melting away to the tune of trillions of dollars doing a disappearing act.  Of course, this money was never “real” anyway, but the money put into them did exist (past tense).

Interestingly, I have heard no discussion about the massive derivatives trade, upwards around $700 Trillion.  The bailout package to recapitalize the banks is deemed inflationary, because the Feds will have to print a lot of money.  We do not have this money as our federal budget deficits are so large, it boggles the mind.  So Great Depression specialist, Ben Bernanke, (Helicopter Ben when he was reported to say he would drop money from a helicopter if necessary) is partnering with Hank Paulson (who absolutely loved this economy just a few months ago) to print and pour cash into the system.  I think that the inflation will become deflation for the following reason:  i.e. the hundreds of trillions of dollars rapidly going down the fissures in hedge fund derivatives.

Where did you hear all this before?  Hmmmm!

The Economy & the Bailout:

The selfish narcissistic legislature, whose campaigns in both parties were subsidized by the wealthy global gamblers, now are “outraged” and responded to the voters’ anger      by not passing the plan.  Mercury is retrograde until the 15th.  They will likely pass a modified version in order to avoid a total credit collapse, banks closing, the return of the roaring ‘30’s, etc.  If it is a done deal before the 15th, you can count on significant alterations in this legislation being made later on.  Pres. Bush’s own party have totally trashed him by voting against all his pleas and mandates for the cause.  Couldn’t happen to a better man.  However, the planetary patterns are stirring up more crises this month and next as Venus and Mars transit Scorpio, raking up more political scandals, and stimulating violence and war in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, resulting in a rally in gold between now and November.  You might consider selling some of your positions in metals, and buy back in later on.  There is a big difference between gold as listed on television, which is paper gold or gold futures, and the price of actual gold.  They have literally run out of American Buffalo gold coins and there is a global shortage.  What

ever happened to the laws of supply and demand?  The “cabal” is what happened.

Dates to watch are Mercury square Jupiter on the 7th, its direct station on the 15th semi-sextile Mars, and an inconjunction to Uranus on the 28th.  These patterns turn up the financial crisis thermometer.   Venus’ transit in Scorpio emphasizes the vulnerability of currencies and may be effecting the Euro-dollar.

Politics & Candidates:

Things will get dicey this month, as Scorpio planets tend toward dirty dancing.  These planets will not favor Sara Palin, as they are square her collection of planets in Aquarius.  Her husband’s membership in an Alaskan secessionist organization doesn’t bode well for her bid to be Vice President, nor does her lack of knowledge of almost any significant policy; be it economic or foreign.  More will come out about John McCain as well, especially his general attitude towards women.  Barak Obama will not escape the rumor mill and as Mars enters Scorpio, he may actually show some anger.  He has been so cool up to now, he seems overly “removed” and detached.  This will change, as things heat up.

It is obvious that the condition of the economy will favor Obama, but he needs to be more emphatic in his delivery in debates.  The transiting South Node will be hitting his Sun in November, near his 7th house of partnership and could affect his running mate or his wife.

Scorpio and Oil:

The planet Pluto and the sign of Scorpio have long been associated with oil, although Pisces and Neptune are also strongly involved with the black gold.  In the 1970’s when Uranus was transiting Scorpio, oil skyrocketed in price with the Arab oil crisis and embargoes.  Oil has come down lately, with demand destruction due to people cutting back because they can’t afford high gas prices.  However, conditions could evoke changes in this between now and November, due to crises in the oil producing nations.  I am concerned about turmoil in Israel and their relationship with Iran.  In addition, with the conflict in Georgia, I am concerned that Scorpio Russia will be flexing their muscles over Eastern European pipelines.

Pakistan:

This is a nation torn asunder with a new head of state, the widower of assassinated Prime Minister Bhutto, who was convicted of crimes against the state a few years ago.  In the border regions where the “tribals” live interactively with the Taliban in Afghanistan, the central state has little or no control.  Pakistan is armed with nuclear weapons and who knows who could get control over these arsenals.  The general public there is suffering from shortages in water supplies and electricity.  They could be marching toward a failed state.  The Bush administration has been bombing the border regions, mostly killing people in wedding parties and school children.  Our policy in this region is insane and bankrupt, requiring a completely different approach than a military one.  Neither McCain nor Obama has a well thought out policy here.  This month and into November, their chart is getting activated.

Weather and Travel:

 This retrograde Mercury in Libra is making many of the same unstable aspects it made last month, when Hurricane Ike hit and destroyed Galvaston, Texas.  This would suggest there will be more serious storms and high winds this month, so be careful around planning trips by air.

Final Thoughts:

When my book, “What Next” was first published, in June 2007, it scared people.  So many did not want to know what the future may hold or participate in changing it in any meaningful way.  Others actually altered their plans and positioned themselves for the crises ahead and are now very glad they did so. 

I am getting many phone calls and emails responding to the events I predicted and I am touched by people’s willingness to listen, to explore options, to see things differently.  To say that crisis can precipitate necessary changes is a hackneyed statement, but very true.  It is never too late to redirect our lives, to reignite our passion to make the earth a better place, to be part of the monumental historic challenge that could possibly give birth to a new and elevated human experience. 

Written in the constellations is only a possibility.  Engraved in the human heart is a promise.  

 Linda

Linda Schurman