The Saturn/Sirius Conjunction of 03-104

Gee

My birthday is October 25.

joseph the barbarian

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From: "Lee Wells" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 9:09 PM
Subject: RHIZOME_RAW: The Saturn/Sirius Conjunction of 03-104


> This stuff somehow strangely works and when it comes to very major
> conjunction such as this in relation to the current situation on earth you
> just never know until after the fact I guess.
>
> This information is forwarded from
> http://dks.thing.net
>
> The Saturn/Sirius Conjunction of 03-104
>
>
> a Closer Look
>
>
>
> On October 25, 2003, Saturn will go stationary/retrograde, about half a
> degree shy of exact conjunction with the star Sirius. Sirius is, in
effect,
> the Sun around which our solar system and a number of others revolve. The
> Saturn/Sirius conjunction will be exact after the Saturn retrograde,
during
> the last ten days of June, 2004 (it is hard to peg the exact locations of
> fixed stars and the events they cause seem to overflow, or float around,
> exact dates). The upcoming Saturn/Sirius conjunction ties in closely with
> ongoing events at the United Nations. It's going to be a cliff-hanger.
>
> Three Saturn/Sirius conjunctions occurred in the 20th century and, in each
> case, world history was punctuated. The first, in the mid-teens, coincided
> with the first world war. The second, in the spring and summer of 1945,
> coincided with the end of WWII and the construction and first and only use
> of the atomic bomb. It also coincided with the creation of the United
> Nations. The third, in the early 1970's, coincided with the American
defeat
> in Viet Nam, the Watergate scandal that brought the resignation of
President
> Nixon under threat of impeachment, and with the Arab Oil Embargo, which
> signaled a far more independent political life for middle eastern and Arab
> countries and an energy crisis in the US.
>
> In the years leading up to a Saturn/Sirius conjunction, the weaknesses in

> existing global power structures manifested as a major war. In the years
> following a conjunction, the limitations of existing global power
structures
> are addressed. In the 20th century, efforts to restore and preserve global
> order saw the creation of the League of Nations in 1920 and the birth of
the
> United Nations in 1945. We are about to see a transformation of the nature
> and function of the United Nations.
>
> As stated above, Saturn goes stationary on October 25th on the brink of
> exact conjunction with Sirius. There is already a flurry of important
> decisions and actions set for the end of October, 2003. I have little
doubt
> that there will be more.
>
> For example, the French Foreign Minister recently told US Secretary of
State
> Powell that, if the US wants UN help in Iraq, the US must establish a
> provisional Iraqi government by the end of October 2003. The French want a
> draft constitution by the end of 2003 and elections by the spring of 2004.
> The deadlines mentioned in the debate over the fate of Iraq span the 8
month
> period of the present Saturn/Sirius conjunction cycle.
>
> The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Iran must prove
that
> it isn1t secretly building nuclear weapons by October 31st of 2003. Also,
> anti-war groups have scheduled a mass protest in Washington, DC for
October
> 25th, the official birth date of the United Nations. It is the culminating
> event in a month long international mobilization against the American
> occupation of Iraq.
>
> With Saturn stationary/retrograde just short of conjunction with Sirius,
> however, odds are good that the worst will not happen. Instead, sensing
the
> pressure, the potential for disaster and the opportunity for constructive
> change, world leaders will likely back away for further deliberations and
> negotiations (8 months worth). If the Bush administration does not submit
to
> substantive negotiations with other world leaders by June 2004, grave
> consequences will result, I fear.
>
> Sirius is prominent in the natal charts of the United States, of George
> W.Bush, and the United Nations. This suggests that, at the moment, the
fate
> of the world is, in fact, intimately bound up with the fates of the United
> States, the United Nations and George W. Bush.
>
> Charts for Bush on October 25 do not, in fact, bode well for him. It
appears
> that, without any strong cards to play, Bush will be mired in heated,
murky
> and unresolvable conflicts with the few allies he still has as well as his
> long list foes.
>
> According to the history page on the UN's official website, 3The [UN]
> Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by the representatives of 50
countries.2
> Saturn conjoined Sirius during the last 10 days of June, 1945.
>
> But, 3The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October
19452
> when major signers ratified the charter. The UN's birthday, as I said, is
> celebrated on October 25th. Saturn will stop just short of exact
conjunction
> with Sirius exactly on October 25th, 2003, the official birthday of the
> United Nations.
>
> The natal Suns of the United States and George W.Bush are both conjunct
> Sirius. So, as Saturn conjoins Sirius, on October 2003 and on June2004, it
> also conjoins the natal Suns of the United States and George W. Bush. And
it
> activates the Saturn/Sirius conjunction in the natal chart of the United
> Nations. It also affects the '03-'04 Solar return for the United Nations.
>
> This spells a global crisis of confidence and power (and a moment of great
> opportunity) centering around the U.S., the U.N., and George W. Bush and
it
> looks like Bush will be on the losing end of it. Saturn conjunct anything
is
> not fun. Saturn conjunct a natal Sun/Sirius conjunction has to be tough.
>
> We should, then, take the events occurring now and the international
> agreements to which they might lead, very seriously. These events will
exert
> a heavy influence on world events for generations to come. The peace and
> prosperity of the world in the immediate future will depend heavily upon
> them.
>
> My view is that this Saturn/Sirius conjunction will lead to a complete
> restructuring of relations between the United States and the other nations
> of the world, with the United Nations as the vehicle of this change. US
> military power will, in effect, be joined to the diplomatic and political
> resources of the United Nations and its member nations, primarily the
major
> world powers.
>
> [The NYTimes, on Friday, September 19, published an article entitled "UN
> Senses it Must Change Fast." It describes an eagerness on the part of the
UN
> to change itself to meet the challenges of the 21st century, including
> challenges to its efficacy and legitimacy by the U.S. This was published
> after this piece was nearly completed, btw. Kofi Anan, Secretary General
of
> the United Nations continues to urge change and modernization of the UN.
> There has also been talk in Europe of a closer cooperation between the
> European Union and the United States.]
>
> The union of the US and the UN, something of a shotgun wedding, will
> doubtless take full effect only over a lengthy period of time and it will
> probably transform the UN in the process.
>
> However, the alliance between the US and the UN is born of urgent and very
> obvious international necessity. There is not really much practical
> alternative to closer cooperation between the US and the UN. The US is the
> only nation with the power to impose its will on other nations and the UN
is
> the only vehicle for coordinating efforts between the nations.
>
> No nation acting alone, including the US, can effectively solve burgeoning
> world problems. Cooperation, coordination and burden sharing are absolute
> needs. The United Nations, without the backing of US power, is largely
> ineffective in bringing needed changes.
>
> The fact that few if any nations have yet managed to transcend their
> particularistic, separative national identities means that this new level
of
> cooperation is not going to be quickly or easily achieved. The fact that
> several major problems, like the ones in the middle east, have the
potential
> to destabilize the entire world, means that no nation can realistically
> resist the need to join in a cooperative, multi-faceted approach to
solving
> seemingly intractable global problems. (At least I hope they can't.)
>
> Since NATO is so closely identified with the major European powers, we are
> also likely to see a redefined role for NATO.
>
> CHB
>
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> Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 13:34:05 -0500
>
> From: Carl Boudreau <[email protected]> Subject: Forecast for
> October, 2003
>
> Forecast for October, 2003
>
> The Macro Level
>
> The important things happening on the macro level this month are either so
> fundamental or so high level that most people won't notice their effects
> very much. However, the political, economic and diplomatic forces at work
> are changing the very foundations of our everyday lives. People will pick
up
> on that, though, at some level and it will make them anxious.
>
> Political tensions and controversies–local, regional, national and
> global–will most likely simmer and threaten to move to a boil–but they
> will not. They will just go on simmering. Instead, negotiations will move
> into the smoke filled back rooms of those big marble or steel and glass
> buildings where the big political guns hang out. These issues are just a
bit
> too hot to handle in public.
>
> The changes that will have to be made are so complicated and so big it
will
> take a long time to figure out just what those changes should be and how
> exactly to make them. The devil is in the details and there are a lot of
> details. Also, most people, including most politicians, probably can't
> imagine what those changes would have to be and don't want to think about
> them right now. And they certainly don't want to speak about them to a
> nervous public.
>
> I would say, in summary, that it's steady as she goes, for the time being,
> even as the ground is being prepared for stunningly big and widespread
> change in the world. The air of expectation and the readiness to change
will
> grow around us, but it will not come to fruition, not in October, 2003 or
> for many months to come.
>
> These are nervous-making times and, even if they don't realize it, people
> won't be feeling or acting themselves. What that means is, even if you
don't
> realize it, you could probably use a break.
>
> =======
>
> Sign by Sign
>
> ARIES - Aries are extroverts, but they feel and think more deeply than
> people generally know. The planets are stimulating the introverted side of
> their nature, now, and it would be best if Aries cooperated. It is very
> tempting to renew long term arrangements with old partners. You might also
> feel a lot of pressure to do so. However, it would be best to keep the
> future open. When those inner changes you should now be working on are
> complete, you will want much greater freedom than these old alliances
would
> allow.
>
> TAURUS - Taureans are known for going their own way, no matter what. This
> makes them reliable, predictable and, sometimes, annoying. But they will
> stubbornly oppose the wishes and confound the expectations of just about
> everyone in October. Taureans might even annoy themselves as they go
against
> their own habits and inclinations. Taureans should chart a new course that
> serves their own aspirations. Hardly anyone will agree with you. You might
> seem a little self-centered, but, this month, Taurus knows best. Your
> choices will bring progress for everyone in the end.
>
> GEMINI - Gemini has a lot of leverage this month and their luck will stay
> strong for some time. Geminis appear to have their own private, inside
> track. You also have a lot of surprisingly accurate insight into events.
> Many people in your life will be trying to push things in what you
correctly
> sense is the wrong direction. Given the stakes and the resistance you
would
> likely run into, it is probably best that you keep your opinions more or
> less to yourself and pursue your goals quietly behind the scenes.
>
> CANCER - Cancerians will be pulled by many strong and conflicting currents
> in October. The signals will be confusing and you won1t have much power
over
> the situation. There will be a lot of temptation and social pressure to
> choose in favor of your personal pleasure, also. However, to succeed this
> month you must choose in favor of broad cooperation and the higher good,
> despite the urge to do otherwise. That little voice in the back of your
mind
> might be the only thing indicating this course, but that little voice is
> right.
>
> LEO - A confused and perilous love life, mixed signals coming in loud and
> clear on all frequencies, an urge to spend your savings and max out your
> credit cards, a longing to escape to far off places–conflicting with a
> strong inclination to hide and brood over your problems–does that about
> cover it? This might seem obvious and boring, but the planets say the best
> way to weather this storm of confusing circumstances and conflicting
> impulses is to follow the orders of established authorities. Things will
> work out for you.
>
> VIRGO - It is Virgo1s turn to win. Not because all the obstreperous,
> extravagant and disorderly partners, lovers, family members and associates
> have suddenly become cooperative and economical. Nor because all the power
> brokers in your life have suddenly become reasonable and accommodating. It
> is, rather, because luck is now on your side. You also have a clear sense
of
> how to make things turn out for the best, no matter the problem. Just be
> careful to take the inclusive, philosophical, long-term view and not get
> caught up in local wrangling.
>
> LIBRA - I normally advise people to live on their paycheck, avoid debt and
> enter into long term financial commitments rarely and cautiously and not
put
> too much pressure on shared, communal resources. However, this month, I
> would say Librans are well-advised to take the long term view,
financially.
> Demands, opportunities and the general complexity of the situation you
face
> all combine to suggest that the best thing might be to take out a loan or
> get a mortgage and buy a house or otherwise gamble on your own future.
> Prudently.
>
> SCORPIO - Scorpios need control over their environment. Without a little
> control over their situation, sensitive and vulnerable Scorpio can be
easily
> overwhelmed. Scorpio is now being asked to retain control by trusting in
> their partners. Efforts to retain direct personal control will mire you,
> again, in problems you left behind a long time ago. I do not, of course,
> mean blind trust. Just remember Ronald Reagan1s advice: Trust but verify.
> It1s not like Scorpios would be in the dark anyway. They have a secret
line
> into the minds of their partners.
>
> SAGITTARIUS - The status quo isn1t comfortable. You have power but you
can1t
> safely exercise it. For every move you could make there is a reason not to
> act. Money is tight. The boss1s priorities 3differ2 from yours. Things
that
> are going well in your environment aren1t helpful to you. Decisive moves
are
> impossible. All this means that big changes are coming and that you must
> prepare for them. Make your own peace of mind a priority, avoid trouble in
> the present and do what you can to build for the future.
>
> CAPRICORN - The last couple of years and the tangled situation that now
> surrounds you have given you lots to think about. The temptation might be
to
> fret and brood, to re-immerse yourself in problems you were lucky to get
> beyond. You might be tempted to take the present situation as somehow
normal
> and acceptable. The stars suggest not. It would be best to move on, to
take
> some new risks, strike out in new creative directions. Or turn the
> experiences of the last couple of years into inspiration for future
> projects.
>
> AQUARIUS - Aquarians hold only the glimmerings of real power in October.
> Aquarians can easily excite interest and inspire ideals, now. However,
that
> inspiration is likely to go wrong. Overexcitement, overreaching,
> overzealousness will be the most likely outcome of your efforts to get
> people moving. Whatever you get started will be hard to control, too. You
> are likely to become unpleasantly entangled in whatever develops. It might
> be a good time to hang back and do a little naval gazing. Allow your ideas
> to develop a little bit more. Let circumstances mature.
>
> PISCES - Progress is possible in October. However, your successes are
likely
> to be in matters of detail, small but important pieces in the groundwork
for
> your larger goals. But that1s good. Your real goals are very ambitious and
> it is important to lay a good foundation. This is not a good time for big
> steps or finalizing big agreements. Even if you managed to force the
> situation in ways that you prefer, I think, over time, you would find it
> counterproductive. Any big agreements finalized now would ultimately hold
> you back.
> ————————————————————————
>
> Subject: The Dalai Lama
>
> Pretty difficult to argue with his logic.
>
> This is what The Dalai Lama has to say on the millennium, which began
> 01/01/2003. All it takes is a few seconds to read and think about..
>
> Instructions for Life in the new millennium from the Dalai
>
> Lama:
>
> 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great
> risk.
>
> 2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
>
> 3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, respect for others and
> responsibility for all your actions.
>
> 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke
> of luck.
>
> 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
>
> 6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
>
> 7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct
> it.
>
> 8. Spend some time alone every day.
>
> 9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
>
> 10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
>
> 11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back,
> you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
>
> 12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
>
> 13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current
situation.
> Don't bring up the past.
>
> 14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
>
> 15. Be gentle with the earth.
>
> 16. Once a year, go some place you've never been before.
>
> 17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each
> other exceeds your need for each other.
>
> 18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
>
> 19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.
>
> Joel Russell of
>
> P.O. Box 491
>
> Northampton, MA 01061
>
> 413-584-7228 (phone)
>
> 413-584-9451 (fax) added if this mantra leaves your hands within 96 hours
> you will get a very pleasant surprise. This is true even if you are not
> superstitious.
>
> Do not keep this message. The mantra must leave your hands within 96
hours.
> You will get a very pleasant surprise (this is true even if you are not
> superstitious) if you send it to:
>
> 0-4 people: Your life will improve slightly. 5-9 people: Your life will
> improve to your liking. 9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in
> the next 3 weeks. 15 people and above: Your life will improve drastically
> and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.
>
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