The solar eclipse and new moon which occur on May 20/21, add yet another layer to the celestial “cake”. This eclipse occurs on the cusp between Taurus and Gemini. Classical astrologers have noted that a solar eclipse in the former denotes a scarcity of “products of the earth” and can be hurtful to mankind. Clearly, the energies here point to shortages of necessities which could be the result of commodities markets being impacted by both natural and man-made events.

The new moon has long been recognized as a time of beginning as well as the conscious and sub-conscious balancing of wants and needs. Given the scenario I have described up to this point, this could be the actual start of the transformation pushed by the Pluto, Dark Lord in his dance with the Goddess of Love. There could be more fireworks this Memorial Day week-end then anyone could imagine, particularly with a financial squeeze right at the start of the summer season.

As mentioned in a number of articles that I have written this year, June 4-6 will be what I believe is a period of the perfect astrological storm. In the space of 48 hours, Neptune, the Sea King, goes retrograde. There is a total Lunar Eclipse with the moon in Sagittarius, Venus transits across the Sun (still in retrograde) and squaring Mars, God of War, in the process. Though associated with love and romance, Venus also rules greed and this aspect will rear its head during that week.

It is not inconceivable that a natural event such as an earthquake, volcano, or hurricane, could deliver an unexpected and devastating blow to the western hemisphere. This event, in turn, could push the already shaky financial house of cards completely over. Additionally, man-made lunacy (appropriate for a total lunar eclipse) could become revealed and reviled leading to an even further lack of trust across the board. A sense of denial, escapism, and being caught up in spin or illusions could result in a financial meltdown from an unexpected direction.

Deeper spiritual wounds added to the mix when Chiron goes retrograde June 11. While the world tries to make sense of the previous week’s chaos, fractures of the more personal kind will also be felt as those social lifeboats that were taken for granted suddenly come up too short, not unlike a certain fated vessel whose centennial sinking was celebrated in April.

Between the potential of meteorological, geological, and geo-political upheavals during this short time period, one can expect the financial world to whipsaw wildly and resources becoming depleted (or withheld). An air of desperation competes with futility which could lead to social unrest of a more primal, physical and violent nature both here and abroad.

This, however, is only a prelude to an even more intense period throughout the summer which will be the subject of future articles. Skilled psychics and astrologers, such as those on PsychicCosmos stand ready to provide counsel and guidance to one and all during these most peculiar of times.

Horoscopes by Lou

Related articles by Lou:

2012 Predictions – Astrology The Financial future A Cosmic Conundrum Part I

2012 The Year Ahead According to the Runes

2012 Stones and Stars available at Amazon

The RuneChest available at Amazon

Books by Lou Raedwulfe all available at Amazon:

2012: Stars and Stones available at Amazon.com

The RuneChest also available at Amazon.com

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