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             The 36-year Saturn-Neptune opposition cycle is now over as of June 25. However, the consequences (and penalties) for many of the actions initiated during this period will probably be forthcoming for the next 1-2 years. It is not uncommon for the full effects - and consequences - to be realized after the aspect has left, for typical of this aspect, the complete details are not always known until investigations afterward reveal patterns of deception and cover-ups. As an example, one need only look back to the last instance in 1971-72 and the Watergate burglaries that occurred then, but the full scope of the cover-up wasn't fully realized until 1-2 years later. That's when the whole Nixon administration came tumbling down, and Nixon was compelled to become the first U.S.A. president to resign from office.

             Could something like that happen again? Possibly. Once again we see the two Democratically-controlled branches of Congress initiating a whole slew of investigations into the past activities of the President and his White House staff, and again at the end of a very unpopular war. And the nature of the investigations has a great to do with Saturn-Neptune themes: spy programs, warrantless domestic eavesdropping, dismissal of U.S. attorneys under questionable political motives, concerns about the president's constitutional authority in deciding specific matters, the question as to whether the Vice-President is really subject to rules of the executive branch (and if not, should his office be funded accordingly). Neptune rules confusion too, and that was very evident in last week's news as the Senate failed to pass a long awaited immigration bill. According to Friday's Wall Street Journal, "The battle (and failure on immigration) stamps Bush as a lame duck." But, as stated in this column recently, Bush is already perceived by many European leaders (such as Italy) as irrelevant any longer. In a survey conducted of 45,239 adults in 47 countries, a survey released by the Pew Research this past week found that anti-American feelings have swelled throughout the world since 2002. According to the report, the poll showed that President Bush "is less trusted on foreign policy than Russian President Vladimir Putin by allies Britain, Germany and Canada" (Free Press News Services, June 28).

             Saturn rules government (and people in authority) and Neptune rules trust. Together they can (and usually do) combine to foster a psychological environment of distrust, suspicion, and disappointment. It is a time when cynicism abounds, coincident with denials of responsibility or unwillingness to cooperate in efforts to find the truth. Evidence disappears - conveniently (as in the case of some White House emails related to these investigations). It is a time that requires openness and assurances of worthiness to be trusted on the part of elected or appointed leaders. But if that is not forthcoming, then the public typically wants punishment for those leaders. And as history has shown, it usually takes 1-2 years afterwards before the evidence of any wrongdoing begins to be revealed. It usually takes 1-2 year afterwards before the stock market falls too, for in spite of all the suspicion and conspiracy theories present (which may turn out to be real in the end), equity markets still tend to climb a "wall of worry," which is a perfect Saturn-Neptune symbol. There can be declines, even very sharp ones, but a prolonged bear market is usually well after the Saturn-Neptune aspect has passed.

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              The Forecast book for 2007 : The Forecasts for 2007 book is now available for $30.00. The year is now half over, and the time when we release the remaining copies of the current Forecast Book at a steep discount. The normal price until now has been $45.00, but from June 15, 2007, the remaining copies will be sold at $30.00 while they last. Utilizing the study of cycles and geocosmic factors, this annual Forecasts book outlines forthcoming trends pertaining to political, economic, and financial markets throughout the world. And of course: the all-important Critical Reversal Dates for financial markets in 2007. Although 2007 is only approximately half over, many of the critical reversal dates given for various markets have been impressive. As of early June, 5 of the 6 reversal dates in T-Notes have coincided with cycle reversals within only two trading days or less, including the yearly high of March 5. All seven of the reversal dates given for the stock market have resulted in tradable turns in the S&P futures within only one trading day. The first two trading dates in Gold and Silver were non-events, but the next four were right on, including the yearly low in Silver on March 5. But the currencies were perhaps the most impressive with all 8 reversal dates coinciding with turns in the either the Swiss Franc or Euro, with seven occurring within just 1 day or exactly on the date given, including the yearly high in the Euro on April 27. The grains were very impressive with accurate dates given in 7 of the 8 instances. The yearly highs and lows (as of June 15 were all nearby to these dates. And finally Crude Oil. The yearly low was on January 18. The first reversal date given in the Forecast Book for Crude Oil was January 19. The high so far was on March 27, one day after the given March 26 reversal date. In fact, 6 of the 7 dates given for reversals in the crude oil market were within one trading day of actual reversals in price. The year is only half over. There are still plenty of reversal dates coming up in all thesemarkets. Order now, while supplies last, and find out when the next reversal date is in the markets you like to trade!

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This year's book is a little larger than previous year's (8 pages longer), but as always, it shapes up to be another exciting year. All years of this decade are significant due to the “Triple Saturn” oppositions which started in 2001. Utilizing the study of cycles and geocosmic factors, the annual Forecasts book outlines forthcoming trends pertaining to political, economic, and financial markets throughout the world. Special sections included on The United States and its President, Interest Rates, Stock Markets, Precious Metals, Currencies, Crude Oil, Weather, and Grain markets. And of course: the all-important Critical Reversal Dates for financial markets in 2007. If you wish to order a copy online of this year's book, or call us at 1-800-MMA-3349.

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             The Forecast for 2007 CD is now available! This 2-set CD was created from the speech given January 6, 2007 in Birmingham , Michigan . It is about 2.5 hours long, and covers both the long-term political and cultural cycles we are currently in, as well as those that pertain specifically to 2007. Special areas of discussion include the Crude Oil and the coming energy transformation, the long and short-term economic cycles, the USA and its President, and of course, financial market cycles of stocks, interest rates, housing, and precious metals. The cost is $45.00 plus postage for the CD set. To order, please write to odersmma@msn.com, or call us at 1-800-662-3349, or 248-626-3034.             

             The newly revised The Sun, The Moon, and Silver Book : Secrets of a Silver Trader, is now out. This is a book that you will use as a reference guide for...many, many years. It identifies all the key Sun-Moon combinations that have a higher (and lower) than expected probability of correlating with 4% or greater reversals in COMEX Silver. It also identifies “Big Range Days” - those days in which the range of Silver is most likely to be 3.5% or more of the price of Silver, which is a great tool for day traders. This book fulfills the dream of all traders: high probability winning trade possibilities, with minimal market exposure. It is that “extra edge.” And Silver is a great market to trade now. The cost is $125.00. For ordering on line.

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             The “MMA Cycles Report” and “MMA Japan Markets Cycles Report” will come out this week. These reports come out every three weeks to subscribers of these reports. The “MMA Cycles Report” (Monday night by email) is our market advisory report for traders of the U.S. stock indices, T-Notes, Gold, Silver, Euro, Swiss Franc, Grains, and Crude Oil. The “MMA Japan Cycles Report” covers the Nikkei, Dollar/Yen, and JGB Bonds, and comes out Tuesday afternoon. For more information

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