Dear Fellow Star-Gazers,

Happy Full Moon!

and a warm welcome to the many who have joined is since the start of the year.

My forecast of a global virus - first made in Navigating the Financial Universe, which was published in August 2019 - has been confirmed. Sadly, the coronavirus is spreading. And yes, as stated in the book I fear that this virus will be with us for at least two years.

That's the bad news. The good news is that although the planetary signature is not dissimilar to that which occurred at the time of the Black Death in the 17th century, it is not exactly the same. There is no action replay. Furthermore I anticipate that within the next few weeks the science labs of the world will be hard at work and that a cure will be found. My immediate concern is for those countries with very poor health systems where I fear the virus will take heavy toll.

But yes, the global impact of this virus is likely to be considerable and affect the Chinese economy brutally. No country will be wholly immune from an economic downturn. There will be widespread effect. Travel – already disrupted – will become ever more difficult. Investors should note the likely loss of value in stocks and, following this, in indices.

As you probably know, Mercury - as viewed from Earth - travels through all 12 signs of the Zodiac each year. It spends longer in some signs that others owing to retrograde motion. It will turn retrograde on Monday, February 17 just after Mars moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn.

I will be covering the likely effect of this in the BETA version of the Financial Universe course which is now ready for launch. If you have already shown interest, then expect a short video in your mailbox this afternoon. If you are interested in seeing this (approx. 10mins explaining content), then please email me.

EQUITIES

Though February 17^th/18^th could see a downturn as Mercury stations, given that the SPX and FTSE (London exchange) tend to make strong upward moves as Mars moves through Capricorn, any downturn is unlikely to last. Interestingly, the Mars in Capricorn effect is nowhere near as marked with the Dow Jones index or with the Hang Seng. Clearly much depends on the companies which make up these indices.

Greatest volatility is likely to come in oil and pharmaceutical stock prices between now and the end of March. Brent Crude prices are usually at their best in February but at their worst when Mars passes through Capricorn. It seems reasonable to expect a downturn after the Moon reaches maximum declination on February 19^th.

And then there are precious metals: for some years I have forecast a rise in these prices through mid February to end of March 2020 with a key date being March 5^th from which date there should be acceleration in any gains. Even if indices rise, I see no reason to regret that forecast. Yes, this is counter-intuitive and of course I could yet be proved wrong.

A colleague has described 2020 as the year of the “Great Financial Reset’ and with the awesome array of planets in Capricorn in this first quarter, to be followed by a key cycle beginning in Aquarius at the end of the year, I cannot fault this reasoning. We were fortunate in that although there was threat of war at the January Full Moon, that diplomacy won. Whilst not wishing to be negative, I still have real fears for the Middle East and particular concern after Saturn moves into Aquarius in March.

True, it is Uranus, not Saturn,  that is the planet associated with upheaval and sudden change. Its position often triggers extreme reaction. At the March Equinox, heliocentric Uranus conjoins the South Node of Eris just as Saturn makes Aquarius geocentric ingress whilst Mars conjoins Pluto having conjoined Jupiter two days earlier. You don’t need to understand astrology to conclude that with so many major cosmic events occurring over just a few days, then there is likelihood of major – and yes, potentially catastrophic (the combination of Uranus with Eris suggests strife)– event.

Before then, and at the next Full Moon (March 9^th), attention is drawn to the position of Mars in the horoscope for the S&P. This is an ‘anniversary’ date when there have been major losses in the past. A sharp drop followed by an immediate bounce back is probable.

As many of you know, and as you can read in ‘Navigating’, it seems to me that primary investment should always be in friendship and family. After that, investment is arguably best made in essential goods and services. I am including in this group, those companies that back up data or which could withstand technological breakdown. Solar conditions being as they are, the very real threat of systems being knocked out by solar flare should be considered a ‘when’ not ‘if’ drama.

Though my husband has gone through yet another health drama since I wrote last, the situation here is so much improved. I now feel able to launch the beta version of the financial course and to offer a Draconic Webinar given that so many people have shown interest in this.

I have created a short video explaining the financial course – what it contains and what you can expect from it. Those of you who have already expressed interest will hear from me today. Others can watch the video on the website and then contact me if interested.

As regards a Draconic Astrology webinar it seems fitting to do this at the Equinox. I will announce exact date, time and price in the next newsletter.

For now, I wish you all good health and good friendships

Yours from the stars

Christeen

Author:Financial Universe (2004 and 2009)

Exploring the Financial Universe (2016)

Beginner's Guide to the Financial Universe (2017)

Navigating the Financial Universe (2019)