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NewsScope for April 23, 2001 by WolfStar
"Extremism in the Defense of Liberty is no Vice" Across the global village geopolitical conflict escalated sharply last week as the outer planets Jupiter and Pluto edged closer to their exact opposition. Pluto, known for its tendency toward extremism, is being propelled by a spirit of righteousness as symbolized by Jupiter. Advised by its stable of cold warriors on China policy, Bush indicated that espionage flights off the coast of China will continue, even though all the information gathered there is redundant, already scanned from satellites and distant 707s. China called the espionage flights "provocative," and will be less happy when Taiwan gets a new shipment of armaments. In the Middle East tensions rose to near war level following Israel's bombardment of a Syrian radar center, and the tank and bulldozer invasion of the Palestinian's Gaza Strip. Israel's horoscope (May 14, 1948; 4:37 pm; Tel Aviv) is showing a readiness to use heavy military force (progressed Mars square Uranus, transit Uranus square the Sun)*. Syria promised to get revenge, and Yassir Arafat's overtures were ignored by Ariel Sharon. In Moscow President Putin closed down the independent TV station NTV in an attempt to ward off domestic criticism; NTV staff vowed to set up a rival channel. In Quebec an army of riot police fought demonstrators who rallied against trade globalization. Everywhere and anywhere people believe strongly in their nation, their cause, or their religion, Jupiter and Pluto are promoting the notion that "God is on our side." Surprise Fed Cut Lifts Markets Citing a severe slowdown in corporate capital spending, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by half a point last Wednesday. Stock market investors, already cautiously optimistic, began a buying spree that sent the Nasdaq and NYSE spiking sharply upward. Analysts were divided over whether the Fed can steer the economy out of recession, but at least in the short term, investors were euphoric. The horoscope for the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 (December 23, 1913; 6:02 pm; Washington D.C.) is one of financial astrology's most useful tools since it established Federal Reserve Board as the overseer of short-term monetary policy. Major transits to this horoscope can reveal changes in policy, as well as show surprise moves like last week's rate cut. The Sun in this chart, as in other political horoscopes, represents the leadership of the organization, which in this case is Alan Greenspan. The Sun is strengthened by an opposition to Pluto and a square to the Midheaven, a combination that creates as much public controversy as personal power. Venus, the natural ruler of money, had come to a full stop right on the Midheaven (and squaring the Sun-Pluto axis), and was turning direct just as the Fed issued its surprise cut. The Fed cut is the fourth so far this year, which began with a major change of policy on January 3. Policy is a Mercury-governed astrology principle, and in this chart Mercury is opposed to Saturn, showing the very deliberate and cautious thinking behind all such changes. Transiting Pluto hit the Fed's Mercury on January 3, triggering the need for fundamental policy changes to fight recession. Colby Donaldson, Immunity Champion With only four survivors left to fight off hunger, torrents of rain, and their own self-doubts, last week's Survivor II - The Australian Outback drama featured a tense confrontation between Colby and Keith over how much rice to cook. Colby won the immunity challenge for the third time in a row, making him the one to beat going into the final episodes. Colby Donaldson was born an independent, feisty Aries (April 1, 1974; Dallas, TX; time unknown), like the previous Survivor Challenge winner Richard Hatch (April 8, 1961). Colby and Richard share some key astrological placements that could indicate he's favored to win the million bucks. Both have a very close Jupiter-Pluto aspect, something one would need to win big money and be the center of media attention. Both have the people skills associated with a Venus trine to Uranus. These aspects are very tight, showing their importance in the overall chart. Both have a Sun-Mars aspect, giving physical strength and courage. Colby's problem, however, is that he stands an excellent chance of being voted out if/when he loses an immunity challenge. Of the other contestants, only Keith (February 11, 1960) doesn't have a Jupiter-Pluto aspect, so he's gone. This planetary link is critical since the winners will be announced on May 3, which is when transiting Jupiter and Pluto are nearly exactly opposite each other. NewsScope odds-makers give either Elisabeth (May 28, 1977) or Tina (December 26, 1960) the best chance to be the Final Survivor. * For more on Ariel Sharon and Israel, see NewsScope February 12. Reader feedback is welcome. Click here for feedback.
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