Man battling snowstorm Yesterday the United Arab Emirates (UAE) declared that it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). It is a divorce that will likely have severe consequences for the UAE’s well being. This is a long term move that has been long coming and independent from the short term consequences of current USrael war on Iran https://www.moonofalabama.org/ The Full Moon chart for Abu Dhabi on May 1, 2026, shows a striking cluster around 24–25° Pisces on the IC (the "roots," foundations, or nadir of the chart). 71 Niobe 22 pi 21'36" 1566 Icarus 25 pi 36'49" 1170 Siva 28 pi 1'21" This is the lowest point in the chart, often linked to hidden matters, national "home base" — especially potent for a mundane event chart in the UAE. Asteroids on the IC Niobe (~22–23° Pisces): Pride in one...
On May 1, 2026, the Full Moon falls at 11° Scorpio, bathing the world in intense, penetrating light. Scorpio Full Moons are known for revealing what has been hidden — secrets, power dynamics, emotional undercurrents, and long-buried truths. This particular lunation feels especially potent because of the rich symbolic backdrop surrounding it. Just days before the exact Full Moon, the White House hosted a formal state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The elegant evening — with its protocol, diplomacy, and subtle displays of power — mirrored the Sabian symbol for this Full Moon: “An Official Embassy Ball.” On the surface, it was a polished gathering of dignitaries. Beneath that surface, deeper Scorpio themes were at play: historical reckonings, tests of loyalty, and the complex dance between old alliances and new realities.One particularly memorable moment occurred when President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took the royal couple to see the White House beehive o...