The Astrological Effects of Astronomical Aspects on Global Economic and Social Events:
Last updated:  10/03/11:


1)   2010-2013: Negative.  Jupiter/Saturn moving from a four year positive approach to and through the trine (120 degress) to and through the most negative opposition (180 degrees).  From 2003 into 2008, the Jupiter/Saturn approaching the trine area moderated the negative TAO influences of the aspects below.
2)   Late 2007 into  2011:  Negative.  Jupiter/Neptune approaching conjunction area
3)   Mid 2007 through 2013: Negative.  Saturn/Pluto leaving positive trine into negative square (90 degrees)
4)   From 2000 (and before) through 2020: Uranus/Neptune in negative conjunction area
5)   From 2001 through 2016: Negative.  Uranus/Pluto moving from positive sextile (60 degrees) into a protracted negative square area
6) From 2000 (and before) through 2035: Positive.  Neptune/Pluto maintains a positive sextile, and will transform how petroleum and water are used on this planet.
7) The Moon's Nodes are critical in SOMC's work, research and predictive mechanisms.  Each Lunar Nodal cycle lasts about 18 years.

        SOMC will not, at this time, ascribe astrological meanings to these overlapping aspects and periods.  It is sufficient to notice that the overwhelming effect from 2006 through at least 2013+ is Negative.
Economically and socially, just because things have deteriorated from 2006/7 into 2009 does not mean that things cannot become worse.  This is the First Global Depression.  It will be Unlike the 1930's, because this is Global, with new dynamics.  It is likely to be more grinding and severe than most people alive now have experienced or can remember, and even more importantly, expect. 
        Because of the anticipated severity of this economic contraction, it is likely to cause and be aggravated by serious social upheaval.  Countries, states, municipalities, et. al., will be at risk, and Many will fail, OR greatly compromise their Obligations (aka = reduce/default).

Astrological  Economics                                                         Richard  Schulz