Saturn-Neptune opposition will occur on August 31st. There will be two more Saturn-Neptune oppositions in 2007.  Saturn on a mundane level represents consensus reality, while Neptune represents the another order of reality. When these two planets are in transit, the two categories of reality blend and become difficult to separate.

So How will the Saturn-Neptune Opposition Effect the Collective? 

For many this is a very trying time when doubt will be cast on some of the most cherished ideals and goals. Many will have doubts at this time about their current life path that will bring some to a crisis and a crossroads in their thinking and attitude towards life. In general people will have general feelings of discontent, lack of motivation and purpose, and fits of negative thinking without any apparent cause. 

During this period many people will be more susceptible to colds and flu. Many will take a strong interest in metaphysical or spiritual pursuits to deal with the negative influence of this transit. Others will deal with their negative issues and personal crisis by eating junk food, smoking pot, or drinking to excess. Some will be more susceptible to colds and other illnesses now, so try to maintain good health habits.

Many of the concepts in medicine, physics, and the sciences will undergo a number major changes and revisions.

 Many people will become extremely self-critical and uncertain about their current goals and ideals by which they structure their time and life.

 How the Saturn-Neptune Opposition will effect the economy?

 The opposition will likely effect consumer confidence since the health of the economy will weaken. The following list below is the historical trends of the Saturn-Neptune opposition cycle:

 1720: South Sea Bubble High

1793: Panic Recession

1826-1830: Secondary Postwar Depression

1900: Recession

1971: Recession and Nixon closes Gold Window

1980: Collapse of the Hunt Brothers attempt to corner the silver market.

2007: Value of U.S. currency will continue to fall while prices and general inflation will continue to be on the rise. The central bank will likely reduce the rate at which it is creating new credit while their will be significant increase in personal debt and bankruptcies. Expect a pop in the real-estate bubble and bankruptcies in pension funds as the stock market makes a correction/low in early October followed by a turbulent up tread into next year.

 What are the possible political effects of the Saturn-Neptune opposition?

 Saturn-Neptune is linked with scandals. Both Watergate and the Teapot Dome scandal coincide with Saturn-Neptune transits. The Saturn-Neptune opposition with square the solar-arc progressed Midheaven of the United States horoscope (Sibly) therefore we can expect a major shake-up in the Bush administration that will coincide with the results from the November mid-term election. The President will experience a dissolution of his powers and political clout within his own party as his job approval ratings reach a new all-time low during 2007 as a sagging economy, high-oil prices, and clear evidence by the U.S. military intelligence sources that Iran is arming, and training Iraqi Shite extremist to fuel a growing insurgency.

 William Stickevers
Aug 29, 2006
www.starmagick.com