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MMA COMMENTS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING
March 9 - 2009

Raymond A. Merriman©

The Market Week in Review :

Financial Astrology is on track to coincide with another remarkable turning point in the stock indices of the world. As the 19-month cycle of Venus retrograde takes effect on Friday, March 6, several of the world's leading indices are falling to multi-year lows. As stated last week, "In other words, the possibility of a sharp decline in stock indices is very high this week. Like the terrorist alert system, let's say stock markets are now on "red alert"." In fact, many indices are now down the expected 50-90% off their all-time highs, representing the largest percentage decline since the Great Depression of the 1930's.

And yet so many financial experts continue to argue that this market - this economic downturn - is nothing like the 1930's. Why was this crisis expected via the study of Financial Astrology ? Because for the first time since 1929-1934, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto are entering into a T-square formation. This rare, celestial pattern will take place in the early degrees of Cardinal Signs (Aries, Libra, and Capricorn), and hence it is referred to as the "Cardinal Climax". This pattern officially began in 2008 when Pluto entered Capricorn, and Saturn-Uranus entered into their opposition to one another. The current economic crisis and financial market "panic" arguably commenced in 2008 as well, under the full moon of September 15. We will be visiting that sector of the sky with another full moon again this week, on March 10 (see Short-term Geocosmics).

In Europe, the Netherlands AEX fell to 198.22 on Friday, March 6, its lowest level since July 1995. It is now down 71.8% from its all-time high of 703 in September 2000. London's FTSE index was down to 3492 on Friday, its lowest level since the commencement of the Iraqi War in March 2003. It is now down 48.3% from its all-time high of July 2007. Germany's DAX index fell to 3638 on Friday, a loss of 55.4% from its all-time high of 8151, also in July 2007. The Swiss SMI Index fell to 4311 on Friday, its lowest level since April 2003, and down 54.8% from its all-time high of 9548 in June 2007. None of these indices closed very well.

In Asia and the Far East, it wasn't quite so bad. India's Nifty Index, Japan's Nikkei, and the Hang Seng of Hong Kong all fell into Friday, but still remain above their highs of last October. Only in Australia did the stock index break to a new multi-year low, as the All Ordinaries index dropped to 3091 on Friday, its lowest level since July 2003. It is now down 54.5% from its all-time high of 6795 on October 31, 2007.

In the Americas, the Bovespa of Brazil and Merval of Argentina both held well above their lows of October. But the Dow Jones fell to its lowest level since April 1997, while the NASDAQ Composite to its lowest level since October 2002. In the case of the DJIA, it is now down over 54% since its all-time high of 14,198 in October 2007. The previous record decline since the Great Depression was 46.6%, from January 1973 through the 36-year cycle bottom in December 1974. This confirms that a cycle bigger than the 36-year one is now in process (i.e. the 72- and/or 90-year cycles), which we will discuss in more detail in this week's monthly "SOS Stock Market Cycles" report.

In other markets, we note that Crude Oil is on the verge of breaking out to the upside of a "wedge formation" pattern (i.e. above 45.00). This could be explosive, taking prices well above 60.00 by the end of summer. Or it could be short-lived, lasting less than 2 weeks, and followed by a plunge to new multi-year lows, under 30.00 as Jupiter approaches its 14-year cyclical conjunction to Neptune, May-July 2009. Gold dropped to 900 last week, which was our minimum target for a corrective decline off the 1007 high of two weeks ago. Silver fell 200 points off its high of the prior week too, all consistent with the phasing of their primary cycle, and also with Venus turning retrograde now.

Short-Term Geocosmics :

We have arrived. Venus enters its retrograde motion March 6 through April 17. As stated before, "This is a Level One signature as reported in Volume 3 of our Stock Market Timing series ("Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles"). In fact, it is one of the most powerful and consistent correlations to primary or greater cycles that we know of. In 78% of the instances studied, such a cycle has culminated within 12 trading days". What is most interesting to astrologers is that every 8 years, Venus turns retrograde in nearly the same degrees of the zodiac. This year it turns retrograde on March 6 at 14 degrees of Aries. In 2001, it turned retrograde on March 9 at 17 degrees of Aries. Back then, the market plunged to a primary cycle trough nine trading days later on March 22. It's possible we could see a similar pattern this time, for the Sun is also making an important "translation" to the forthcoming Cardinal Climax planets of Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto, March 8-23. In the past year, such a translation has frequently (but not always) coincided with a sharp sell-off in stock indices.

Whether the stock markets bottom right here, as Venus goes retrograde, or they suffer another plunge in the next two weeks, may relate to the transit of Mars. On March 6, Mars is at 23 degrees of Aquarius, the same position as Pluto occupies in the chart of the New York Stock Exchange chart, founded May 17, 1792. Mercury in that same chart is at 23 Taurus, so transiting Mars is hitting the square of Mercury-Pluto in the NYSE chart. Oftentimes that coincides with the end of a sharp sell off. Sometimes it lasts a little longer until Mars makes the square to the NYSE Sun at 27 Taurus, which takes place on March 11, the day after the very important full moon. In fact, the full moon is March 11 in most of the world.

Long-Term Thoughts :

This section will be brief this week because we wanted to focus on the shorter-term picture, given that we are now in the strongest geocosmic time band of this New Year so far (March 4-12). Oh, it is still the season of Pisces, when dreams of nirvana and hell run concurrent in the public consciousness, depending on whether you are for or against Obama's plans for rescuing the Universe of America by stimulus and spending programs that increase the Federal deficit to its highest level ever. In truth, no one knows what the outcome will be, but nearly every commentator on TV has a strong opinion that he/she thinks is the truth. With Jupiter and Neptune coming together in Aquarius, I believe the public will continue to support Obama's efforts, and maybe even until Saturn squares Pluto, November 2009-August 2010. This would seem to coincide with an almost entirely opposite shift in public opinion. Thus he seems to be on track by using as much of his "political capital" as necessary right now while the majority of the public supports him. Now is the time when he can actually put something into effect. But the questions will remain : are the programs now being put into effect going to work, or will they explode and lead to an even deeper crisis ? We will probably know the answer under Saturn square Pluto, and certainly by the time Uranus squares Pluto in 2012-2015. The first square (waning) is the pain of knowing that something is ending. We have to accept and let it go (i.e. a way of life we have known). The second is a waxing square, and represents the pain of birthing something new. There is hope of a new day, a new way of life.

Announcements :

             The "SOS Global Market Cycles Report" will come out this week, Tuesday, March 10. And it will be out one day later in German to our German & Swiss SOS subscribers (please go to information.

             We are going to honor the Venus retrograde period after all. I will be giving a special one day intensive for subscribers to any of the MMA reports on Saturday, April 18, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, the day after Venus turns direct. Venus turning retrograde or direct has a very high correlation to the end and beginning of powerful cycles in many financial, markets. We want to be aware of which markets may be making cyclical tops or bottoms at this time, for they will be the most likely candidates for exceptional trading opportunities. Attendees can spend an afternoon and ask all the questions they wish about how I analyze a market, and why I forecast what I forecast in the various reports. If you have never been to one of these intensives with other MMA subscribers, you are in for a treat. Many participants share their view of markets and the economy as well, which provide very stimulating discussions. This one-day intensive is free to any daily or weekly subscriber of MMA Reports, or to any yearly subscriber of the SOS or MMA Cycles report. For all others, the cost is $300.00 (but it is best if you become a subscriber at less than this amount, know the language of the reports, and then get in for free). The location will be the beautiful Asilomar Retreat Center on California's Monterrey Coast. For more information, contact our office at 1-248-626-3034, or by email at ordersmma@msn.com , and we will give you details as to the location and accommodations.

             We are going to have another webcast, a "Virtual On-line Discussion and Market Update with Raymond Merriman!" to take place on Saturday, April 18, 2009, just as Venus goes direct. Starting time is 12:00 PM EDT (that's 5:00 PM, GMT, or 9:00 AM, in Los Angeles). Via the modern technology of You--niversity.com, this "latest update discussion" on current markets (both long-term and short-term outlooks), can be heard in the comfort of your home or office. All you need is a computer with speakers. You will hear the live voice and see the latest charts on your computer screen that will be the focus of this presentation. You can ask questions by logging on to our webcast that day, and inputting a pin number that you will be given upon receipt of your reservation for this event. This webcast will analyze the stock market, Gold and Silver, currencies, grains, T-Notes, and Crude Oil. It is a webcast you won't want to miss if you are a trader or investor in any of these markets. The cost for this private discussion is $45.00. If you are interested in being part of this on line event, go to http://www.mmacycles.com/virtual to register on-line. Or drop us an email or fax (248-538-5296), or call us at 1-248-626-3034, and we will email instructions and pin number on how to participate. The webcast will be available for viewing for 30 days afterwards for those who participate, or for those who can't make that particular day.

             For those interested in learning or improving your understanding of astrology, please note that a fantastic conference in Astrology is going to take place August 19-24, 2009, at the luxurious Oakbrook Hills Marriot Resort, just outside of Chicago (not far from O'Hare Airport). This will be the ISAR (International Society for Astrological Research) 2009 conference, featuring over 80 professional astrologers from all over the world, including Jeff Jawer, Rick Levine, Michael Lutin, Claude Weiss, Nick Campion, Verena Bachmann, and several Financial Astrologers, including myself. There will be a whole track on Financial Astrology, and I will be giving a one-day workshop on Financial Astrology the day after the main conference. For more information, and registration, please go to www.isar2009.com. For those who golf, note that this resort has one of the most impressive golf courses on the PGA tour. Golf where the pros golf, and learn astrology from some of the best astrologers in the world, all at the same time!

             If you are an active short-term trader, you may be interested in our Weekly or even Daily Market reports with short-term trading recommendations. It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis. These reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Swiss Franc, Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, T-Notes, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Soybeans, Gold and Silver. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information, go to http://www.mmacycles.com/services, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034. In the words of one of our subscribers: " I recently subscribed to your weekly report and am finding it to be excellent and a very useful companion to the MMA Cycles Report.  I can't imagine now managing my investments without them".

             You can now order Forecast for 2009 in four languages ! It will be available in Japanese, via Toshi Nippou Ltd
in Tokyo at http://www.toushinippou.co.jp,
in German at www.mma-europe.ch and www.mma-europe.de, and
in Spanish via www.mma-spanish.com.
In English, you can order directly from us, via our web site, or you can order from www.markettiming.nl in Netherlands, www.astrodata.com in Zurich, Earlthorn Ltd in Hong Kong at www.earlthorn.com or email at earlthorn2000@yahoo.com. In Melbourne, Australia, you may order the Forecast 2009 book through email at investorbooks@iprimus.com.

             For those of you unable to attend our first "Forecast for 2009" speech (via the web) on Saturday, December 13, please know that you can order a a CD audio recording of this presentation at this time. The cost is $45.00 plus postage.

             We have added an exciting new feature to our web site. Now, on the very front page, you can get a daily update on the weighted values of the Solar-Lunar cycles for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Silver market, via the studies conducted in "The Ultimate Book on Sock Market Timing Vol 4 : Solar-Lunar Correlations to Trading Cycles," and "The Sun, Moon And Silver Market : Secrets of a Silver Trader." These are the studies, I use personally when trading stock index futures, ETFs (like DIA and Silver fund), and Silver futures. Anything over 100 means it has an above average correlation to reversing from an isolated high or low if it forms that day. The higher the value, the more probable the reversal. To see these daily values, please go to www.mmacycles.com , and just check it out.

             As a side note, there are now only 4 boxes of the English version Forecast for 2012 book left for sale. It is projected that they will sell out in the next 3-5 weeks. There will be no reprints this year, so if you haven't ordered and you wish a copy, now is the time to place that order. This will be the third time in the past 4 years they have sold out.

             Our MMA 2013 catalogue is now out. If you are interested in receiving this catalogue, you can download it directly Or just click here. A list of all our products and services and software programs is included therein.

             The German version of "Merriman on Market Cycles: The Basics" is now in print. It is also a revision of the earlier work in English. For more information on this book, please go to our German web site at www.mma-europe.de.

             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.

             If you are an active short-term trader, you may wish to consider subscribing to our Weekly or even Daily Market Reports with short-term trading recommendations. It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis. These reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Swiss Franc, Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, T-Bonds, Soybeans, Wheat, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Bonds, Soybeans, Gold and Silver. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034. In the words of one of our subscribers : "I recently subscribed to your weekly report and am finding it to be excellent and a very useful companion to the MMA Cycles Report. I can't imagine now managing my investments without them."

             I have had several calls regarding a “crisis investing” portfolio that I suggested could be developed with the help of a money manager who subscribes to my reports, and shares my views about the next few years. If you are interested, you can contact him at ted.fisher@comcast.net.
He will be more than happy to assist you.

Disclaimer and statement of purpose : The purpose of this column is not to predict the future movement of various financial markets. However, that is the purpose of the MMA (Merriman Market Analyst) subscription services. This column is not a subscription service. It is a free service, except in those cases where a fee may be assessed to cover the cost of translating this column from English into a non-English language. This weekly report is written with the intent to educate the reader on the relationship between astrological factors and collective human activities as they are happening. In this regard, this report will oftentimes report what happened in various stock and financial markets throughout the world in the past week, and discuss that movement in light of the geocosmic signatures that were in effect. It will then identify the geocosmic factors that will be in effect in the next week, or even month, or even years, and the author’s understanding of how these signatures will likely affect human activity in the times to come. The author (Merriman) will do this from a perspective of a cycle’s analyst looking at the military, political, economic, and even financial markets of the world. It is possible that some forecasts will be made based on these factors. However, the primary goal is to both educate and alert the reader as to the psychological climate we are in, from an astrological perspective. The hope is that it will help the reader understand these psychological dynamics that underlie (or coincide with) the news events and hence financial markets of the day.

No guarantee as to the accuracy of this report is being made here. Any decisions in financial markets are solely the responsibility of the reader, and neither the author nor the publishers assume any responsibility at all for those individual decisions. Reader should understand that futures and options trading are considered high risk.


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