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May 2024 Astrological Forecast
GLOBALLY
Mars (planet of war) will commence a direct transit through the zodiac sign of Aries (armament-troops) from May 1, and continue through Aries until June 9. Expect to witness during this period much planning and escalation of conflict in the following theatres: Israel-Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Russia-Ukraine, Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sudan, and throughout Africa. All these countries’ horoscopes, including the continuing gang violence in Haiti, are tackling heavy planetary adversities throughout May-June.
With serious and difficult terrestrial aspects continuing to create extreme adverse human rights connections in these nations’ horoscopes, expect much adversity, volatility, death, and destruction as well as economic downturns. Unfortunately, Russia’s cheap oil dealings with China, North Korea, and India for replenishment of armaments will increase throughout the next two months, avoiding global sanctions set by the US but not the United Nations. Astrologically, there’s no indication during May-June for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, or Israel and Hamas. According to these charts in particular, continuous fighting and political disruption will continue until at least May 1, 2026. There appears to be NO two-state peace agreement on the horizon between Israel and Palestine during 2024 - 2026.
TENSIONS
Troop losses during May-June in various theatres will be high. Do not be surprised to see new weaponry supplied or introduced and used for defence by various countries to combat adverse conditions. With Pluto’s (nuclear) influence, the threat of nuclear arsenal may also be concerning many theatres, especially during May 20 to June 19. However, astrologically, the warning will be more intimidation, than actual use and action. With Venus (peace) in transit through the zodiac sign of Taurus (practical) until May 23, pressure from NATO forces, more so from the US, UK, France, and Germany, will facilitate to the positive, any sizeable percentage of adversity and ongoing threats. The introduction of heavier sanctions and harsher fiscal conditions for rogue political actors and their countries’ activities will add to the balance of any major escalation. Rest assured, astrologically, there are NO planetary aspects that indicate the commencement of a World War Three in any active theatre during the months of May-June-July 2024.
POSITIVE OUTLOOK
Despite the war zone activity, from May 27 and throughout June a more conservative outlook and compromising situation for most countries will be noticeable. May 2024’s overall array of encouraging transiting planetary aspects will influence the induction, renovation, and transformation of the world horoscope, assisting many non-warring countries with their budgets, economic policies, manufacturing, production, employment, taxation strategies, business incentives, international trade, and debt reduction. The main reason will be that Jupiter, planet of excessive expenditure, loans, credit, banking, high cost of living and corruption, will leave the financial zodiac sign of Taurus at 9:14 am AEST on May 26 and enter Gemini (policy, communications, legal, government programmes, education, training, industrialisation, transportation, trade) for twelve months. This transit will assist the global economy through improved trade agreements.
This Jupiter/Gemini transit will open the door for a successful, new, geopolitical cycle, which will support global monetary and economic systems and gradually improve the world economy, employment, and industrial opportunities. Future planetary aspects for 2025 trend towards new beginnings that will activate most countries in a positive direction over the next decade.
PAUSES
This month’s new, assorted planetary combinations will not solve the immediate global economic problems overnight. However, with Mars (action) starting a direct motion from May 1 to June 9 in Aries (infrastructure), expect to also witness new government policies and plans that will be larger and more expansive to augment the future world economy and general cost of living standards. Pluto, planet of breaking down and rebuilding, presently in the AI, technology, and scientific sign of Aquarius, will also assist economies during the last week of May as Jupiter (advantages) fires a positive salvo of opportunity to Pluto (readjustment). Expect interesting news broadcasts and major decisions during May 23-June 7 that may assist countries to make positive military and economic decisions to eliminate many present problems and enable them to move forward more freely with new economic measures and employment opportunities, including an improved standard of living for many countries for the remainder of 2024.
AUSTRALIA
Australians, overall, should be pleased from Tuesday 14 May 2024, around 7:30 pm AEST, when Treasurer Jim Chalmers (Pisces) will hand down the Australian Federal Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. During the past eighteen months, the Labor government’s economic planning, policies and management have been in disarray and the Australian business sector’s reduced productivity has left many businesses failing or bankrupt. During the past two years, most industries in Australia have practically hit rock bottom economically, due to restricted exports, high taxation, high production costs and extreme energy prices. However, with the transiting Moon in the zodiac sign of Leo (official) at budget time, expect a positive, recuperating budget overall that will enhance both the business sector and taxpayers with incentives and future tax reforms, including an emphasis on future green hydrogen energy, solar manufacturing, and increased infrastructure planning and costing, positively influencing future business and employment opportunities.
In this 2024-25 budget expect taxation and incentive revisions to assist business and the cost-of-living structure for constituents, including superior support and subsidies for trade and industry manufacturing, technology education, AI, engineering, health, housing, and defence. The whole purpose of this 2024-25 budget will be to boost productivity and employment, including defence force security and recruitment.
During this 2024-25 financial period, with Jupiter (law) in transit through Gemini (change), expect parliamentary debate on changes to goods and services taxation and overall income tax rates. With Jupiter (expansion) in Gemini (goods and services), there is an economic need for lower personal income taxation and increased GST. With Jupiter (new laws) in transit through Gemini (change), this would no doubt lead to lower inflation, greater productivity, controlled standard of living, and more take-home pay for workers during the 2025-26 period.
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
The Labor Party of Australia (Aquarius) began operation in Melbourne, Victoria at 10:00 am, January 24, 1900. Calculating the present and future planetary aspects of Labor’s natal horoscope, the party is heading into an exciting transformation period from the 2024 budget cycle to the 2027 budget period as transiting Pluto (evolution) joins forces with the Labor party’s natal Mars (excitement) and natal Sun (quality). This 2024-27 period, according to Labor’s horoscope, will be a time of surprising achievement and financial turnaround for the party and unions, due to improved productivity, trade and employment, including an enriched standard of living for all Australians. Viewing the Labor horoscope and comparing it with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s (Pisces) horoscope, it leans toward an election victory cycle for his government, with a slightly reduced majority.
LUCKY COUNTRY
Australia is among the world’s top five producers of most of the global key mineral commodities, such as black coal, iron ore, gold, silver, diamonds, bauxite, alumina, rutile, tantalum, zinc, manganese, antimony, nickel, cobalt, copper, and tin. Also, Australia is the second largest producer of uranium, lead, ilmenite, zircon, and lithium. Australia’s large mineral sand deposits of ilmenite, zircon, and rutile are also a bonus, which is why Australia is world-renowned as a lucky country.
From this 2024 budget period, and during the next decade, Australian-made goods, in conjunction with government incentives and offshore investments, will be the road to success for future years. The export of excellent-quality products will result from local industries and manufacturing, making Australia extremely competitive on the global stage, especially in areas of innovative technology, education, science, agriculture, food lines, armament, and defence missile manufacturing.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s (Pisces) “Future Made in Australia Plan”, with Pluto (rebuild) now in Aquarius (innovative ideas), is an excellent direction that most Australians will support. However, astrologically the future aspects in Australia’s horoscope indicate, for his internal manufacturing, industry, and agriculture plan to work, the supply of energy to industry needs to differentiate and increase guaranteed supply. Uranus (electricity-gas) linking with Pluto (nuclear-fuel) during April 27, 2026 - June 30, 2029, a change of nuclear laws, to lead in nuclear power as Australia’s main source of supply for the future. The present government’s financial subsidies and renewable energy sources of hydro, solar, wind and batteries, as the main contributors of energy, will not achieve the Labor government’s proposed goals.
FUTURE
At present, renewable solar, wind, and battery power usage in this world represents 4% of the global energy structure and source, and presently NO Australian business or organisation can manufacture, maintain, and sell at a reasonable profit, internally or overseas, unless natural energy supply is mandatory by using natural gas, hydrogen, and nuclear in the future. The future success of a manufacturing industry in Australia will initially require a greater supply of cheaper natural gas, of which Australia has abundant supply. And the introduction of clean hydrogen and nuclear fuel is crucial for Australia to become a competitive export-building nation. If Australia is to secure nuclear submarines for defence purposes, then nuclear supply maintenance will need to be available for their servicing in the future years.
With Pluto, planet of nuclear clean energy, now in Aquarius (future fuel) until 2044, hydrogen and uranium will need to be part of Australia’s energy mix during this extended period. Using only renewable solar farms, wind turbines and battery power for heavy industry, manufacturing, and agriculture is nothing but a pipe dream. If the government wants greater production and profit-making opportunities, then using clean-green energy such as hydrogen and nuclear power is unstoppable for heavy future use.
GOVERNMENT BLUNDER
Presently, the Australian Labor government push for using multi-billions of taxpayers’ dollars for agriculture land grabs to convert to solar and wind establishments will present an enormous headache for governments over the next decade or two, especially when it comes to disposing of used solar panels and broken-down wind turbines. Dumping multi-billions of tons of used solar panels and wind turbines in landfill, or abandoning junk on oceans floors, will create devastating problems for the ecology and future generations. Remember, not all used solar panels and wind turbine equipment are recyclable. What is the government’s plan for disposable solar items? Unfortunately, the Labor government does not have the answer for an out-dated disposable plan.
WORLD ROUND-UP
Viewing the US horoscope for May, with Mars (impulsive) in the zodiac sign of Aries (independent), consumer spending will be up throughout the May and inflationary aspects will be increasing. The Federal Reserve Bank, due to hotter inflationary trends in May, will not lower interest rates this month due to Venus (spend) pushing up the cost of living and greater credit card spending. Wall Street could also acknowledge a few surprises on the trading floor, due to some headwinds and impulsive commodity stock sales. The American voting population will continue to be confused over the Trump/Biden race for the White House. It will not be a walkover for either gentleman from May 1 to November 5, 2024. With Pluto (breakdown and rebuild) now commencing a new 248-year cycle in the US horoscope, be ready for some massive, unexpected surprises from November 5 onward.
DONALD TRUMP
Although Trump (Gemini) will be involved with legal confrontations throughout May, with controversies, intrigue, expense, and mysteries over behind-the-scenes money matters, Mars (impulsive) will spend the next six weeks in his financial sector of other people’s money, so Trump can expect to pay heavy costs. The good news for Trump is that Venus (compromise) will spend most of May in transit through his legal sector, assisting him with his various hush money and corporate problems.
Fortunately for Trump, jurors will not decide on an open-and-shut-case verdict. Trump has luck on his side with Jupiter entering his own zodiac sign from May 26th, and legal decisions working more in his favour than against him. Late May and into June, Trump will be back on the road, fund-raising. His charisma will increase, and he will project a warm, congenial image around his constituents and followers. The polls will show his lead lengthening over Biden for presidential acceptance by the US constituency.
JOE BIDEN
President Joe Biden (Scorpio) will find May a demanding and negative month, as Venus (calm) opposes his natal Sun and four of his natal planets. Mars (action) will also increase his daily routine as it transits his sector of war zones, presidential duties, meetings, fund raising, social activities, organisations, clubs, and overseas dignitaries. During the last week of May and the first week of June, Biden will be under severe stress over the Israel-Hamas-Iran and Russia-Ukraine situations, as Mars (energy) clashes with his natal Jupiter (nervousness) leading to excessive mental work and meetings.
This cycle of May influences apprehension and mental disorders, forgetfulness, and stress for the President. The Israel, Hamas, Palestine, Iran, Russia, Ukraine situations will take their toll on Biden; his popularity and health could decline, creating a downward trend in the polls during May-June.
INDIA
A general election in India during 19 April to 1 June 2024 will decide the fate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Virgo), and the 543 members of the 18th lower house of India's bicameral Parliament. With Jupiter (law, expansion) forming a positive connection with Modi’s natal Sun, Mercury, Saturn and the Moon’s nodes in his horoscope, Modi is a certainty to be re-elected as Prime Minister for another term.
India’s horoscope is entering one of its greatest cycles since it became a republic on January 26, 1950. With Pluto (rebuilding) crossing India’s natal Sun in the republican chart and linking with fortunate Jupiter and creative Venus over the next two decades, astrologically, India will become a powerful empire, with greater trade and employment opportunities through improved infrastructure, housing, manufacturing, education, health, and enriched standard of living. Expect to witness India’s growth through the inventive developments of hi-tech industries, science, medicine, manufacturing, and creative trades, including defence, space technology and security, making India a powerhouse in the world of commerce, knowledge, and practical innovation.
NEW ZEALAND
The planetary aspects of Jupiter (enlargement) and Uranus (adventure) will influence the New Zealand horoscope from May 2024 to April 2026. It is during this cycle Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (Cancer) and his government appear to establish an improved growth cycle for the country, economically and geopolitically through renewed relations with Asia, namely China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and South Korea.
With positive planetary aspects influencing the nation’s trade sectors globally, Luxon’s government, from May 1, 2024, to June 10, 2025, will achieve substantial growth in New Zealand’s economy and head the country towards a financial surplus in the New Zealand 2025-26 budget.
Luxon, together with his National Coalition Government, will concentrate on foreign investment, tourism, infrastructure, overseas student education, agriculture trade, food line exportation, together with developing the national domestic economy, housing, health, education, employment, and improved standard of living for all New Zealanders. There is no doubt, astrologically speaking, according to Luxon’s horoscope, that he will serve three terms of office, as his government improves New Zealand’s economic structure and puts the budget into black by 2026-27.
Luxon’s popularity globally will increase from June 9, 2025, as lucky Jupiter moves into his own sign of Cancer and sets him off on a twelve-year political cycle of achievement. Luxon will be known as one of the most popular Prime Ministers the country has produced. Astrologically, his government’s geopolitical recognition will be outstanding.
Unfortunately, adverse transiting planets in New Zealand’s horoscope are continuing an indelible cycle of moderate to severe seismic activity that will spasmodically create periods of construction and urban damage during until June 2028. Beyond that period, seismic activity appears to settle, due to compatible planetary aspects moderating in the New Zealand horoscope. With Pluto (rebuild) now in transit through Aquarius (independence), New Zealand defence forces should also grow over the next decade due to improved budget security, technology, equipment, and superior recruitment.
COUNTRIES CONTINUING TO ATTRACT ADVERSITY AHEAD – TAKE CARE TRAVELLING.
Unfortunately, the world is continuing to attract adversity during these challenging times. The following countries’ horoscopes are ongoing into astrologically extreme situations over the next six months due to weather conditions, economic, financial changes, wars, social media regulations, political disruptions, elections, right wing extremism, natural disasters, terrorism, riots, corruption, human rights abuses, health emergencies, juntas, military skirmishes, piracy, major crime, human trafficking, electoral fraud, and possible assassinations:
Sri Lanka, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Finland, Indonesia, Belarus, Odesa, Moldova, Zimbabwe, Djibouti, Cuba, Germany, Italy, Grenada, Belize, Iraq, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Lebanon, Romania, Congo, South Africa, Eritrea, Vatican City, China, Hong Kong, Iceland, Jordon, Eire, Israel, Palestine, Hungary, Argentina, Slovenia, Croatia, St-Vincent-Grenadine, Swaziland, Myanmar, Ecuador, Khalistan, Dagestan, India, Italy, France, Sudan, Brazil, Peru, Bahrain, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Mexico, Columbia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Gyana, Brazil, Yemen, St-Lucia, Nicaragua, Uganda, Albania, Ghana, Rwanda, Brunei, Cambodia, Mozambique, Mali, Chad, Bhutan, Sierra-Leone, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Hati, Kosovo, Morocco, Bahamas, St Martin, Burundi, Algeria, Armenia, Thailand, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Honduras, Viet-Nam, Kuwait, Czechoslovakia, Seychelles.
MARKETS
Not the best month for trading. War zones will influence stock prices – take care with speculation. Venus in transit through Taurus (banks) during the 1st to 23rd, may enlighten short term financial markets. Mars (infrastructure) in Aries could see improvements with mining stocks all through May to June 10. Technology and commodities could also show improvement during 24th - 31st. Watch for a swing in industrials during the 27th – 31st. May will encounter a few surprises with all stocks, especially during 23rd-31st.
Watch positive activity in the NYSE during 16th -23rd, 28th-31st.
The ASX will be cautious during 1st – 16th, as Mars creates impulsive actions with investors. May is not a good month for fire sales; holding stocks will pay future dividends. Banks and financials may receive a boost during 16th – 31st. Futures may prove successful during May.
Take care with Bitcoin during May 23rd - 31st.
Watch Dates:
Currencies: 3, 7, 8, 9, 16, 21, 22, 23, 27, 30, 31.
Energy: 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 20, 27, 28, 29, 30.
Oil: 3, 13, 21, 22, 23, 30, 31.
Bio: 1, 2, 10, 16, 17, 27, 28, 29.
Industrials: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30.
Banks: 2, 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30.
Commodities: 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29.
Telecommunications-Technology: 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28.
Gold: 6, 13, 14, 15, 20, 24.
Silver: 3, 8, 13, 17, 22, 31.
DAILY ACTION
Possible + and – days for the NYSX during April 2024:
1+, 2+, 3-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 9+, 10+, 13+, 14-, 15-, 16-, 17-, 20+, 21+, 22+, 23-, 24+, 27-, 28-, 29+, 30+, 31-.
Possible + and - days for the ASX during April 2024:
1+, 2-, 3+, 6-, 7.+, 8-, 9-, 10+, 13-, 14-, 15-, 16-, 17-, 20+, 21-, 22-, 23-, 24-, 27+, 28+, 29-, 30-, 31+.
Best days for doing things: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30.
Cautious days for doing things: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 26, 27, 28, 31.
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