Outlook for the next quarter: Interpreting the 2007 Autumnal Equinox;
The Autumnal Equinox (Sep 23, 2007) is an astrologically relevant time as the path of the Sun crosses the celestial equator and enters Libra, marking the start of fall. It is also known as the time when day and night are of the same length. To look at tendencies for the US, for this next period, I have chosen to analyze the chart of the Autumnal Equinox for Washington, DC, our capital. In the United States, the fall has historically been an eventful time. Each year, the Autumnal Equinox falls in the USA’s 10th house and activates events relating to the country’s government, establishment and reputation (USA Sibly chart enclosed.) Each year in the fall, the leadership, the head of the country, and the economic powers have to reassess themselves. Appropriately, the Presidential and Congressional elections happen in the fall. We don’t have elections this year, but this is nevertheless a very intense time.
Equinox Chart: Tendencies for the rest of this year.
In the Equinox chart for Washington DC, the first thing we see is that the nation wants to actively debate current issues. The planet Mercury rules the Ascendant and the Midheaven (top of chart) pointing to a highly mental and analytical period. The country is seeking exchange of ideas, balance and compromise (Mercury in Libra). There is a drive to understand, investigate and disseminate information (Mercury trines Mars and Neptune in the air signs). The media, represented by Mercury as the messenger, have been in the forefront of the debate for a long time (it was prominent in the 2006 Spring Equinox and 2007 Summer solstice charts). During the past few years, many worthwhile documentaries such as Iraq for Sale and Why We Fight have looked under the covers at some of the abusive profits and business interests at work in perpetuating our wars. The debates will continue as long as Mercury keeps reappearing predominantly in current mundane charts. This may explain why impeachment is still very much alive in people’s mind, despite the assurance of the congressional leadership that there isn’t enough support for it.
