Date Posted: October 31, 2007
The month of November begins with Neptune becoming direct (Nov 1) after about six months of annual retrograde motion; on November 2, Mercury becomes direct; on November 15, Mars turns retrograde in sidereal Gemini and will remain retrograde in Gemini until January 30, 2007; and the most important event of this month (and perhaps of this year) is the entry of Jupiter (Nov 21) in it’s own sidereal zodiac sign Sagittarius.
The spiritual planet Neptune becoming direct in sidereal Capricorn ruled by another spiritual planet Saturn, and auspicious Jupiter’s transit to spiritual sign Sagittarius means, for the entire world, in general, a very auspicious year. Sagittarius is a mutable and fire sign, and it deals with philosophy, morality, and religion. Since Jupiter will be in conjunction with Pluto soon (early December), the possibility of a severe religious or morality crisis is very likely. Our age-old beliefs will be tested. Certainly the present religious and morality based norms will be challenged by the new spiritual forces of human evolution. The contemporary philosophers, reformers, scientists, writers, poets, and all those who have power to influence people with their unique intelligence will enjoy this period to its fullest. In addition, the influence of contemporary spiritual leaders on society will shape the future direction of our social evolution through the theosophical and metaphysical debates.
While spiritual Jupiter and Neptune are spiritually positive for the world the retrograde Mars in sidereal Gemini will become responsible for new economical and global trade related crisis. Although it’s a short term, the economic shocks that the world is going to experience due to the retrograde Mars are going to be very intense and will be reflected in increased political tension among developed nations and destruction of wealth due to natural calamities or man made accidents. Other possibilities include blackouts in major cities, espionage in communication area, and failures of diplomatic efforts between nations. In addition, military personnel all around the world will likely to be confused with their goals and will undergo a transformation, and as a result, they may end up abandoning their original efforts and goals.
Other important planetary configurations for November are: Pluto-Saturn ninefold square (Nov 6 – Dec 24) and Uranus-Saturn ninefold trine (Nov 20 – Jan 1). While the Pluto-Saturn ninefold square is going to be responsible for continued violence and terrorism in Middle-East (Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region) and perhaps social crisis in Russia and China, the auspicious ninefold Uranus-Saturn trine will be positive for the United States, and it will be reflected in economic expansion, advances in technology and science, more research breakthroughs in biotechnology, medicine, high tech industry and engineering sciences.
The countries that are likely to make headline news will be: Unites States, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, and Palestine, and Pakistan, Russia and China.
- United States of America:
President Bush and his administration:
President Bush’s most operating and currently dominating planet Mercury will be in the twelfth house of his progressive chart until November 27. Also, Ketu, another operating planet of his, will transit though the 8th house of his ninefold progressive chart. As a result, he is likely to become extremely anxiety-filled and frustrated in carrying out his policies both domestic (immigration) and international (Iraq post war and nuclear Iran issues).
In addition, his operating planet Pluto quincunxes his natal Saturn during the the entire November. Therefore, President Bush will continue to exhibit his inability of governing the country, and perhaps he is likely to be inclined towards making some irrational and illogical moves that will not only comeback to haunt him but will put the entire country at tremendous disadvantage from international dealings standpoint.
On a positive a note, with Neptune’s trine with his natal Rahu and Uranus, Americans can still hope that he doesn’t take the country in extreme direction by making few right decisions and thus, save the country from further deterioration.
The Country:
As mentioned earlier, the retrograde Mars (November 15) in sidereal Gemini will manifest in the form of natural and mostly man-made calamities during the second half of the month and beyond. U.S. Military personnel will likely to become odds with their non-military counterparts such as State department and like. Jupiter’s entry in Sagittarius is positive for the country from the spirituality standpoint. The possibility of a severe religious or morality crisis is very likely. The current belief systems will come under fire and will be tested. Certainly the present religious and morality based norms will be challenged by the new spiritual forces of human evolution.
The auspicious ninefold Uranus-Saturn trine will be positive for the United States, and it will be reflected in economic expansion, advances in technology and science, more research breakthroughs in biotechnology, medicine, high tech industry and engineering sciences. It is also positive for the democratic party.
Pluto-Saturn ninefold square will be dramatic and will force the Republican party to be transformed with a new set of basis. As a result, the Republican party may go through a severe period of sufferings and downfall before it becomes a stable party.
· Russia: The Pluto-Saturn ninefold square is not positive for Russia and the Putin administration. Russia is likely to be drawn in international politics with more vulnerability. Perhaps Russian policy may manifest as a source for increased tension between Iran and the United States. In general, except for the first week, the entire month is not positive for the country. During this period man-made and natural calamities are also likely. The relationship between the USA and Russia will continue to be strained during this month.
· Europe: In general, except for the first week of the month, the November will be unfavorable period for the continent from political stability, and natural and man-made disasters standpoint.
· China, Japan, and Pacific-rim countries: For China the second half of the month is not positive from political stability and social unrest standpoint. During this period natural and man-made calamities are also likely.
· Middle East: The Pluto-Saturn ninefold square is going to be responsible for continued violence and terrorism in Middle-East (Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region) starting the second week of the month. The notable dates for violence related activities are: November 6-30.
· Religion: The spiritual planet Neptune becoming direct in sidereal Capricorn ruled by another spiritual planet Saturn, and auspicious Jupiter’s transit to spiritual sign Sagittarius means, for the entire world, in general, a very auspicious year. Sagittarius is a mutable and fire sign, and it deals with philosophy, morality, and religion. Since Jupiter will be in conjunction with Pluto soon (early December), the possibility of a severe religious or morality crisis is very likely. Our age-old beliefs will be tested. Certainly the present religious and morality based norms will be challenged by the new spiritual forces of human evolution. The contemporary philosophers, reformers, scientists, writers, poets, and all those who have power to influence people with their unique intelligence will enjoy this period to its fullest.
In addition, the influence of contemporary spiritual leaders on society will shape the future direction of our social evolution through the theosophical and metaphysical debates.
· Natural and Man-made Calamities: The likely notable dates are: Nov 6 -12, and Nov 15-30.
Earthquakes: Based on our earthquake prediction model, the earthquake(s) of magnitude 7 or higher, if occur, are likely to occur on November 5, 11, 16, 20, 24 and 25.
While man-made calamities may manifest themselves in terrorism, unrest, violence, accidents, and air crashes, the natural calamities are likely to include extreme weather conditions such as severe cold winters, and equally intensive droughts, hurricanes or typhoons, thunderstorms, earthquakes and fires.