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Astrology of the French recession


France has entered its second recession in four years after the economy shrank by 0.2% in the first quarter of the year, official figures show. Its economy shrank by the same amount in the last quarter of 2012. A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative growth. France has record unemployment and low business and consumer confidence. BBC



The  lay public is usually unaware that since ancient times a branch of astrology devoted to the fate of nations was used by kings and rulers to understand what the stars foretold for their nations .  In the course of history, the individual became the focus of attention in the western world and this development has led to the general decline of mundane astrology; its influence on the development of society has almost completely disappeared [1]. One of the accepted mundane horoscopes for France is that of the formation of the First Republic [2]. From the tables [3] below and their standard interpretations let readers decide whether it gives a correct picture of the French situation.


DYNAMIC REPORT

Dynamic Chart (84):
 France - Natal Chart
 22 Sep 1792 NS, 09:18, LMT -0:09:20
 Paris France, 48°N52', 002°E20'
 Geocentric Tropical Zodiac
 Koch Houses,  True Node

Selection: Solar Arc Dirns (Current)

Asc         Qnx         Had        (X)           Sa-Na    25 Feb 2013                         17°Ge28' D           17°Sc28' D
Asc         Sqq         Jup         (X)           Sa-Na    20 Aug 2013                         17°Ge56' D           02°Sc56' D
Asc         Qnx         Adm       (X)           Sa-Na    2 Sep 2013                           17°Ge58' D           17°Cp58' R
*** END REPORT ***

Selection: Transits

Sat          Cnj          Jup         (X)           Tr-Na      30 Oct 2012                          02°Sc56' D            02°Sc56' D
Sat          Cnj          Asc         (X)           Tr-Na      11 May 2013                        07°Sc15' R            07°Sc15' D
Sat          Cnj          Asc         (X)           Tr-Na      2 Sep 2013                           07°Sc15' D            07°Sc15' D
Sat          Cnj          Had        (X)           Tr-Na      4 Dec 2013                           17°Sc28' D            17°Sc28' D

*** END REPORT ***

Solar Arc Directions [4]

Hades/Jupiter: To worry about dwindling resources; to see some decline of confidence and optimism in the face of adversity
Hades/Saturn: to feel oppressed or negative through unemployment, poverty or other debilitation of long duration
Admetus/Jupiter: To see that waiting - hanging in there  and overcoming frustration pays off and brings good results

Transiting Saturn Conjunction Radix Ascendant [5]
It is time to take responsibility for yourself and to consolidate your life's ambitions. Extra responsibilities are on your shoulders during this time. It would be wise to shoulder them with a good grace otherwise you will feel over-burdened and resentful. You may feel cut off from other people, isolated as you come to terms with yourself and your role in key relationships in your life. You may enjoy the isolation or it may feel burdensome. Either way it is best to accept the circumstances and work within the limitations. In some cases your relationship with your partner may end if adjustments can't be made. The benefit of this time is to give you a clearer idea of who you are in essence and how you want to relate to the world.

Transiting Saturn Conjunct Jupiter [6]
You are being forced, whether you like it not, to reassess your goals in life. This can be a painstaking process. Your usual resources may not be readily available, forcing you to delve deeper for ways to get things done. Your usual buoyancy and optimism are overshadowed by an awareness of life’s hardships. Whereas once you could see light at the end of the tunnel, now you see only the obstacles along the way. Doors that once seemed to swing open, now ominously stay shut. You would do best to recognize that this is a passing phase, and circumstances will change and life will not always be seen through such a pessimistic lens. On a more positive note this can also be a time of wise decisions and increased commitment.

[3] Solar Fire – Astro-software
[4] The Orders of Light; Martha Lang-Wescott


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