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July 13, 2012

Mercury Retrograde: Get Ready for Three Weeks When the World Goes Haywire

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                   Read about it here on The Huffington Post.

June 4, 2012

On May 6th, I SOLD out of my S&P and NASDQ funds, OIL, GOLD & SILVER.  This week, I will sell my remaining positions.

We have moved into  a very dangerous period this week.  And, it will become progressively worse as we get further into June (and July) when we are likely to have a “Stock Market” crash.

This week begins with very negative Astrology with the SUN & MARS.  And, bad astrological aspects are coming, especially during the June 23 to June 29th period when we have URANUS Square to PLUTO + VENUS going Direct + JUPITER Square NEPTUNE.  The Uranus/Pluto Square is exact on June 24th…and, which will continue through March 17, 2015.

And, mid-July brings us into the MARS/URANUS “crash cycle.”

The Uranus (i.e. unexpected shock) Square to Pluto (i.e. debt, default, deficit, destruction) is the death of the current financial system.  These planets are giving our politicians, business leaders, and society a “wake-up” call that says:  our economy and financial systen must be fixed and transformed.  New structures must be built to preserve our economy and financial system.

Unfortunately, the leadership of our government — the President and the Congress are not willing to work together.  Politics has made all our elected leaders forget their responsibility to the people who elected them.  There are no statesmen who will come forward.  There are only opportunists, waiting like vultures for their own self-serving opportunity to benefit.

I vote both Democratic and Republican, depending on the candidates.  So, I don’t have “any dog in this hunt.”  I see enough blame to go around to both parties.  But it is clear that the Republican strategy is to obstruct OBAMA.  Hope for a continuation of high unemployment and a bad economy in order to have a “sweeping” victory against the Democrats on November 7th!  The main focus of those — who want OBAMA removed from a 2nd term…is working hard to make sure he fails — even if it hurts every American by making economic and unemployments conditions even worse.

The Astrology of JUNE and JULY is bringing us a financial crisis that will force selfish, political opportunists to work together to find solutions for the benefit of all.  Unfortunately, this much needed cooperation is likely to come only after a financial disaster — probably, starting in late November, after the elections.

If you are a Trader, put your money in a “short ETF fund.”  If you don’t feel comfortable playing the “short-side” of this market, move your money into a “money-market” fund.  This is not the time to work for a “return on your capital.”  This is the time to worry about a “return of your capital.”

Meanwhile, I will give you updates.  But you are officially warned!  Move your assets into cash.  Or, set up a “hedge” by having some of your money in ETFs that “short” the stock market.

I will keep you posted as the crisis becomes even more defined.

Meanwhile, I want to say publicly:   Shame on all of you Politicians.  And, shame on all those people that think that practicing the politics of hate and division is the way to resolve our problems.   That approach is irrational and self-destructive (which is why Uranus and Pluto are here to teach everyone a lesson).    The real solution is to work together in a civil manner, and work toward compromise and effective solutions.  But the irrationality and upset of URANUS is ruling the day.

We have a big SOLAR ECLIPSE…this Sunday, May 20, 2012. And, a LUNAR ECLIPSE on June 4th. The Stock Markets are likely to feel dramatic effects from this Eclipse that will be reflected in volatility and large price swings in either direction. This means that Stock Market could go screaming UP on Monday. Or, perhaps, we’ll see a BIG LOW!!! (This is why many investors use “stops” on their Trades.)

The market still looks very dangerous, so, I am planning on keeping my current SHORT positions. But I will be ready to reverse them to the LONG side, when the market begins it’s reversal the other direction.

And, we are likely to have the possibility of disastrous weather such as high tidal forces causing floods and earthquakes during the May20 to 23rd period followed by the LUNAR Eclipse. The Astro Activity suggests the possibility of some War-like activity or terrorist incident, perhaps by June 4th.

It should be an exciting period to watch!

About…MERCURY RETROGRADE

The Planet Mercury rules intelligence; communications of all types:  messages, texting, talking, writing; memory; Air Travel, Commerce, Computers, Telephone and Transportation.

When Mercury goes RETROGRADE, 3-4 times a year communication goes “hay wire!”  Under the planetary influence of Mercury Retrograde you’ll experience misunderstandings; You’ll experience equipment and mechanical break-downs of all types; computers crash; software programs don’t work; checks get lost; merchandise that you order doesn’t arrive; it’s a bad time to buy a car unless you like “lemons!”  It’s a horrible time to buy things because you’ll change your mind when Mercury goes DIRECT.

During Mercury Retrograde, expect more than the usual cancellations; flight, car, train delays if you travel; Bad time for any decisions; New projects started at this time will fail;

Examples of “public” disasters and mistakes that occurred during Mercury Retrograde periods:

• Gov. Rick Perry made a bad decision when he declared his candidacy for President during Mercury Retrograde.  It was a time when mis-communications were likely to occur for him.  He proceeded, repeatedly, to “stick his foot in his mouth,” (i.e. mis-communicating) many times, gaffe after gaffe.  Despite starting out, briefly, as the “front-runner,” eventually he “dropped out” of the Republican primary race.

• Ryan Braun, Baseball player and 2011 MVP was accused of testing positive for illegal use of drugs during Mercury Retrograde.  Once the Retrograde was over – a review of his drug test showed he was NOT guilty.  He is the 1^st MLB player to have had his test findings reversed.  This is proof that when mistakes are made during the Retrograde – they will be corrected when Mercury goes Direct.

• The 2000 Presidential election with BUSH and GORE was held during Mercury Retrograde.   Delays, errors and confusion occurred in the voting in Florida.  Remember:  Ballots were examined for “hanging chads?”  What followed was a crazy circus to determine who voted for who?  In a peculiar and, highly unusual turn-about, the election was decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.  And, Bush was declared the winner – even though GORE was the winner of the popular vote.  Just what you’d expect from Mercury:  The Trickster of the Zodiac!

ADVICE:  Wait until Mercury goes Direct to make important decisions.  You will know important information when it goes Direct – that you didn’t know while it was Retrograde

Mercury goes Retrograde:

• from March 12 to April 4, 2012

I promise you that if you heed my advice you’ll have less frustration, fewer mistakes and disappointing failures during these 3 weeks.  And, you’ll be ready to make your efforts successful starting April 4, 2012 when Mercury goes DIRECT.

Larry Schwimmer, Astrologer