The New Moon in Virgo, August 28, 2011 11:04 pm EDT Washington, D.C.

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Virgo New Moon
The focus of the Virgo New Moon is on children and giving them extra time. If you are an investor pay attention to the products they choose for back-to-school. Also watch the types of entertainment they appreciate. Commodity prices will continue to slowly fall. If you need a vehicle, it is a good time to start shopping.

The New Moon starts a very interesting and busy week for all of the leaders of business in the USA. Saturn will return to the same position as Saturn in the USA 4th of July chart. Expect businesses to change leadership and for a number of managers to announce their retirement plans.

Sun Spots could be a problem around the date of the Virgo New Moon.  From the Heliocentric point of view Uranus, Jupiter and Mercury will be in Aries opposed Saturn. The weather forecast is windy for areas east of the Mississippi and the west has a good chance of being blessed with precipitation. Be sure to check your emergency supplies.

Long Void of Course Moons
Throughout the past few months, students at Astrological Investing have researched days when the Moon was Void of Course during trading hours. Their conclusion is a Long Void of Course Moon will indicate a volatile market with dramatic ups in the Index averages 90% of the time.  During the next few months Neptune will be at 28° and 29° degrees of Aquarius with the other planets in early degrees of their sign.  Check your calendar (link) if you are trading in Australia or London time zones.  For New York, VOC Moons for the entire trading day:  August 30 and September 26.

Moon Phases New moon August 28, 2011 - First quarter September 4, 2011 - Full moon September 12, 2011 -
Last quarter September 20, 2011 - New moon September 27, 2011

August 26 Mercury Direct at 18 Leo YEAH
Now remember your lessons from Mercury Rx, Markets are Very Volatile!

August 30 Jupiter retrograde at 10 Taurus
Jupiter Rx rarely signals a trend change. Jupiter returns to the early degrees of Taurus bringing a renewed interest in banking and financial services. Difficult weather patterns in the Spring have generated a great deal of speculation in commodity stocks. At this point in time harvests are counted. Jupiter in Taurus usually brings an abundance of corn and beans therefore expect a lower price. Drought conditions in the west has forced cattlemen to cull their herds therefore feed for livestock should be in abundant supply.
Review the article Jupiter transits Taurus

Pluto Direct September 16
The Dow falls 70% of the time after Pluto turns direct. I explained to a student that on average the market rises 56% of the time over year.   In other words it is not a coin flip.  Usually markets turn up again about one month following the date of Pluto's direct station. You might wish to check all of the charts for Dow stocks for planets in early degrees of cardinal signs. Appendix, Textbook 3.

September 23, 5:05 a.m. Autumn Equinox
The Equinox report will provide you with an overview on the three months ahead.


The Virgo New Moon appears in the 5th house (see chart above)

Elementary Education is the focus of attention.  Back to school is fashionable and students of various ages are returning to acquire new skills.  Funding is a concern and charities are encouraged to share their monies to provide tuition.  There is an atmosphere of optimism as the public concentrates on their children.

Commodities are the focus of speculators and those with good trading skills will profit easily. Gold and silver prices are volatile rising and falling with news concerning interest rates on fiat currency. Shipping grains to the markets where they are needed will be a challenge.

Venus appears in the 5th House
This placement will increase the birthrate.  Consider stocks that specialize in children's toys and clothing.  Also consider investments in companies that manufacture educational devises designed for youngsters.

Saturn appears in the 6th House
Labor unions and uniformed workers will be asked to work longer hours. Job security will continue to be an issue. Revised pay schedules will add to the discontent among the labor force. Companies remain wary of adding new employees as they are intent on rebuilding their business plans.

Pluto appears in the 8th House
Vehement discussions continue concerning taxes and insurance. Conflicts concerning the distribution of tax revenues and where they are allocated will confuse corporate managers, government contractors and state governments. It is best to avoid companies that are dependent on contracts or grants.

Neptune appears in the 10th House
Scandals concerning corporate governance will dominate the business news headlines. Succession difficulties will be a particular problem for companies where the largest shareholder is the founding CEO.

Uranus appears in the 11th House
Unusual profits or expenses will find the yield percentages listed by stocks and bonds as very unpredictable. Boards of Directors for various corporations will be required to search for new executives to manage their businesses. Uranus here could show the repatriation of cash earned abroad by companies based in the USA. Shareholders would obtain a bonus dividend.

Jupiter appears in the 12th House
Charitable institutions may find an increase in donations or an increase in responsibilities. Retiring baby boomers find volunteerism.

Mars appear in the 3rd House
Automobile companies will find an increase in sales of their practical vehicles. Old media continues to lose customers and anticipated problems with the postal system speeds up their demise.

Mercury appears in the 4th House
Mercury here predicts windy weather especially east of the Mississippi. It also predicts that folks will prefer entertainment close to home.

Kaye Shinker

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