NewsScope for May 11, 1998
by WolfStar
Turning Points, Crises, and Break-Throughs
A powerful astrological one-two punch is now in play
across our global village. Both personally and collectively
the atmosphere sparks with electrical tension. Dynamic,
earth-shaking events are unfolding in the political,
environmental, social, and corporate realms.
The astrological culprits responsible for this state of affairs
are Saturn and Uranus. Uranus is approaching its retrograde
station in Aquarius, which becomes exact on May 17. The
influence of this planet promises a variety of unexpected
circumstances, with sudden changes in direction and new
conditions.
The Uranus station disrupts old patterns and structures, as
new ideas, organizational forms, and technologies are
being introduced. Already we have seen a huge
breakthrough in cancer research, and Sinn Fein has voted to
accept the recent peace negotiation. Godzilla is coming!
At the same time Saturn is forming a challenging aspect to
the U.S. Pluto, which also becomes exact on May 17.
Under this phase partisan politics gets rough, and we can
expect major moves to overwhelm the opposition, in
whatever form that may be. Kenneth Starr may have a
surprise for the Clintons, and the Justice Department may
halt the introduction of Windows 98, which MicroSoft
claims will disrupt the entire economy.
Normally, either one of these two planets could lead to a
variety of historical shifts. Because their individual
influences are combining simultaneously, the effect is
certain to create a wave of turning points and crises. This is
the proverbial Double Whammy.
Deals Made and Shunned
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu turned down a
golden opportunity to make a deal last week with the
Palestinians, in spite of persistent diplomatic pressure from
the United States and Great Britain. The celestial climate
allowing this window of cooperation was Jupiter alined
with two asteroids, Pallas Athene and Juno.
This rare alinement combines strategic vision (Pallas
Athene) and opportunity (Jupiter) with partnership (Juno).
Elsewhere in the geopolitical arena, the tobacco industry
saw the wisdom of an out-of-court settlement and agreed to
pay the State of Minnesota $6.5 billion over the next 25
years. Simultaneously, the Chrysler Corporation and
Daimler-Benz of Germany agreed to a merger worth $39
billion.
We can expect that the Uranus station on May 16 will bring
a radical change in current Israeli politics. Israel was born
50 years ago (on May 14, 1948) and is besieged by
extremist elements both internally and in the surrounding
region. With its Sun in Taurus and Moon in regal Leo,
Israeli politicians can be very stubborn and controlling.
Extreme political factions are ruled by the planet Pluto, and
over the next week transiting Uranus will be making its
station exactly opposite Israel’s Pluto. Threats from
divergent extremist groups are promising to break
Netanyahu’s coalition if a deal is brokered, even as more
moderate groups are threatening to walk if he doesn’t make
a deal.
This coming week transiting Saturn will be opposing
Netanyahu’s Sun. He faces challenges on all fronts, and his
political survival is at stake. The turning point in Israel is at
hand...
Jerry Seinfeld Yada-Yada-Yada
This Thursday Jerry Seinfeld ends his tenure as master of
the situation comedy. Watched by 30 million viewers a
week, and raking in over $200 million a year for NBC,
“Seinfeld” will soon be reduced to endless re-runs and
speculation over spin-off series, like “Frasier.”
Jerry Seinfeld was born an easy-going Taurus, with his
Moon in dramatic, warm-hearted Leo (b. April 29, 1955).
This combination displays passionate stubbornness, and a
strong urge to control ideas, relationships, and plans.
Seinfeld not only starred in his sitcom, but also wrote,
directed, and produced the show. Other noted personalities
with this Sun and Moon placement reflect the same
tendencies: Barbra Streisand, Evita Peron, and Zubin
Mehta, and Israel.
The dysfunctional circle of friends on “Seinfeld” can be
seen reflected in Jerry’s horoscope. With his Mars in
versatile, witty Gemini, the zany plot-lines scattered in
many directions, with clever intersections among the
comings-and-goings. Elaine, the only female member of
the regular cast, was feisty and independent, just as
Seinfeld’s Venus Aries would indicate.
One of the closest planetary aspects in his chart is Mercury
opposite Saturn. Mercury-Saturn aspects are sometimes
known for their slow, cautious thinking, an attribute
amplified by Mercury’s placement in Taurus. This aspect
shows the mental discipline and hard work that went into
making the hit show. Mercury-Saturn is also very sensitive
to criticism, and (wounded by transiting Chiron)
unfavorable reviews early in the season undoubtedly
factored heavily in his decision.
Reader feedback is welcome. Email: wolfstar3@aol.com.
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