Winter 2001: Holding On To American Values

December 5, 2001) Winter is a time where we are at the shortest and darkest days of the year. A time where many Americans take stock and make plans for the new year. It is an end phase, a new cycle awaits in the Spring. This Winter we head into the last of three seasonal charts that held terrorism for the American people. Americans continue to be vulnerable this Winter. Our focus switches from assertive action to holding on to values; from war to control; from anger to protection. This is a time where freedom, democracy and international allies burn brightly. We can count on powerful women coming forward. Leadership face more challenges with the economy and our enemies. We will hold onto our money a little tighter UNLESS our values depend on it. Opinions are in! Law and justice stands out. Fashion turns toward freedom, athleticism, and to cultural diversity. Our financial situation has one more catastrophe that may very well be related to communication and/or travel industries. There will be a strong identity with military personnel, civil servants, and the health of the nation. These are some of the key points for Winter 2001 which will last from December 21, 2001 to March 21, 2002. A new year is right around the corner.

[CNN, 2.02.02 -- Al Qaeda notes indicate that high density population areas are targets, as well as, sentimental symbols.] I see a symbol that captures the American sentiment this quarter. That symbol is the Statue of Liberty. A female holding a torch, standing loyal to allies, freedom, democracy, justice (Taurus rises, Venus in the 8th house in Sagittarius). Unfortunately, she is closed indefinitely to the public. This is a pretty clear indication of the vulnerabilities that Americans face. She is a target both literally and metaphorically. A sign of the times.

The Olympics are an American value. We are likely to hold on tightly to make sure that the Olympics run smoothly. In order to hold on, American money (our tax money) will be needed to support this value. A female(s) athlete is likely to stand out according to the charts.

Leaders around the world are very likely to be faced with difficult cultural, religious and ethical dilemmas. For whatever reasons, there are going to be many opinions that develop around the Full Moon Eclipse December 30, 2001 that will last all Winter. Count on arrogance, ideals and judgement. Its impact will be felt throughout Winter 2001. A question that may be on people’s mind around the world is, "Where do we go from here?"

Osama and particular "allies" continue to be against the needs of our society. Our harsh judgements will increase this quarter. Americans are more than willing to make sacrifices. American money continues to support foreign affairs. This is the sacrifice that we have made before and will make again. Our attitude is stubborn and fixed this quarter. It will be the integrity of the American people that put this country back together. Loyalty in America is on the rise. This Winter chart seems to echo holding on and remaining powerful.

American allies need to be watched very carefully. Some allies need our protection while others cannot be trusted. Terrorism exists. Terrorists need our money to fund their next mission. A focus for Bush’s cabinet may be to stop the money flow to terrorists so that it will stop the terrorism.

To be totally honest, there exists the potential for terrorism all of Winter 2001 for two astrological reasons -- terrorism is foreground for the U.S. Winter chart and the Full Moon eclipse phase highlights terrorism and religious opinions. Its influence lasts about three months. I would be particularly concerned close to the following time frames: December 30, 2001-January 7, 2002; January 18 and 19; January 28-February 5, 2002; and approaching the Full Moon February 27, 2002. Economic woes are likely to be tied into some of these dates. The news is bound to be more active around these dates. These dates are not just for the United States, but include stressful time frames around the world. Some areas are going to be hit more than others, e.g., the U.S., Western Europe, Middle East.

Activity on the hill is filled with hot moments and exchanges of opinions heading into January 2002. [CNN, January 6, 2002 -- Majority Leader, Tom Daschel, cuts Bush's economic plan to the quick. CNN -- Senators Lieberman and McCain fly to Afghanistan to check out situation for themselves. Again, publically disagreeing with Bush's economic views.] American leaders face at least one more wound to the economy. The structure of government continues to change, as well. A new way of life on the hill is still in the works. This quarter leaders are more sensitive and vulnerable to enemies. [CNN, January 1-7, 2002 -- Where are Osama and Omar?] There are still blind spots in the Northeast and West coast of the U.S. Minority groups loom large on their agenda. Their attention increasingly turns to Saddam -- especially 2002. There will be changes with allies. There are many secrets this quarter. [CNN, Jan 2, 2002 -- Lawsuit brought by Larry Flynt against American media being shut out of Afghanistan.] Issues of taxation are emphasized. Foreign oil is another American value sure to be a topic for debate. The stock market is still a wound for the American people. As well, there will be focus given to wounded children. [CNN, December 28, 2001 -- baby Jasmine is abducted at a train station. CNN, Jan 4, 2002 -- Charles Bishop, whose mental well-being is questioned, commits suicide by flying a plane into a Tampa skyscraper. CNN, Jan 7, 2002 -- Texas woman who drowned her five children, goes to court.]

At this point I would like to say that the 107th Congress on January 3, 2001 were all sworn in during a Moon Void of Course. What this tells an astrologer is that these Senators and Congress men and women signed under a time frame whereby things were not going to turn out the way they were thinking at the time of being sworn in. Astrology is truly amazing. Who would have guessed the devastation that 9.11 and anthrax would cause on the hill? Here are some examples. Nixon was sworn-in into office during a Moon Void of Course, then later resigned from office. Clinton signed under a Moon Void of Course his second term, then the Monica Lewinsky story broke. He was impeached by the House of Representatives.

The West and Northeast coasts are likely to deal with threats of chemical and biological warfare. Vancouver, Canada is a power spot as well as a sensitive spot for minorities, chemical/biological warfare. There are many loyal friends that are willing to protect the West. West Coast is likely to deal with life or death situations, e.g. San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle. This could come in the form of a weather pattern or eliminating minority groups or more terrorism. A potential catastrophe concerning communication and travel are areas that fall 98W20, e.g., Mexico City and the trucking issue. Also, between 78 and 80 West, e.g. Miami, Washington D.C. [CNN, Jan 4, 2002 -- Charles Bishop, 15-years- old, flies over a military base into a Tampa high rise. He was carrying a note stating that he was sympathetic to Osama bin Laden.] These are likely to be areas in the news this quarter concerning legal and potentially catastrophic developments. The entertainment industries indicates weakness this quarter. (On a positive note, some entertainment industries could capitalize on the wounds that exist for the world, e.g. war movies.)

We face more financial hardships and vulnerable moments this quarter. Secrets may need to exist, so that freedom can exist. There exists secrets about America’s financial situation. [CNN, 1.30.02 -- Enron Debacle. Bush Administration is being sued by GOA for information withheld on meetings between Enron and Bush Administration.] Our stock market continues to be wounded. Our money may go to needy causes and protection of the values that America holds dearly. The Bush administration is out to help the economy. This administration will give incentives. The tough spots are new rules and regulations for communication and travel industries. [CNN, Jan 4, 2002 -- terror surcharge is decidedly passed onto the individuals who travel by air.] Big business are due to face more adjustments that poses hardships to the American people. [CNN, 1.21.02 -- Enron employees and stockholders lose big time.] Expect changes with bin Laden that effect our borders and homeland.