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The powerful combination of geocosmic signatures, in effect February 22-March 17, is certainly living up to its hype. Last week witnessed many world equity markets making new all-time or multi-year highs, and then reversing sharply on Friday, shortly after the mutable full moon.

It was particularly interesting after the USA Labor Department announced that new jobs grew by 288,000 in February, well above the expected 220,000 estimate. You would think this blowout number would create a great demand for U.S. stocks. But to the contrary, the DJIA fell close to 300 points on Friday, more on the concern that such a lofty number would surely mean the Fed will raise its interest rates sooner than later. One wonders if this is the peak, not only of the stock market, but of the so-called "great economy". The plunge of the stock market may actually end or delay talk of the Fed's impending rate hike, if the selloff continues, and according to the history of these geocosmic signatures, that is entirely possible. It may be that the eruption of Chile's Villarrica volcano last Tuesday wasn't the only explosion that occurred last week.

As we look back over the past few days, we see the all-time high in the DJIA on Monday, March 2, at 18,288. On the same day, the NASDAQ Composite closed above 5000 for the first time since 2000. It wasn't to last, however. March 2 was the day before Jupiter formed its second trine passage to Uranus (Uranus rules technology, Jupiter is optimism, and the trine is harmonious). This is similar to their first passage on September 25, 2014. Three trading days before that, the DJIA also made a new high, but then commenced a severe month-long decline into mid-October. In the current case, the S&P did not make a new high last week. Its high was February 25, one week before. Thus, we have a case of bearish intermarket divergence within a geocosmic critical reversal zone, which is exactly the type of set up that we look for to occur.

The carnage was even worse in currencies and precious metals following the payroll reports. April Gold fell towards the 1160 area, Silver dropped to 15.75, and the Euro currency made a new multi-year low of 1.0840. The booming employment picture makes the U.S. Dollar king once again, just as forecasted for this period (and beyond) in our February 21 webinar.

It is all consistent with the last passage of Uranus square Pluto, with Venus and Mars crossing Uranus, and trine to Jupiter. It seems that 90% of the time, financial markets make big moves like this when Mars, Jupiter, Uranus are all involved in aspects with one another. That combination is so explosive.

It's not over yet. One more week to go. And then, gradually, we start adjusting to a "new normal", It may take five years to get used to it, though.

Best Trades of the Past Week :

Our best trade last week was in stocks. The weekly report on the DJIA (and S&P March) advised, "Aggressive traders are flat and may . sell short on a case of intermarket bearish divergence to the ESH, where one takes out last week's high and the other does not". That happened on Monday, March 2, as the DJIA made a new all-time high (18,288, taking out the prior week's high of 18,244, but the March S&P only got to 2115.50 and the prior week's all-time high was 2117.75). They closed last week at 17,856 and 2071 respectively.

One of the best trades on the daily report was also in the stock indices. Friday's report on the DJIA advised, "Position traders are long with a stop-loss on a close below 17,037 after taking profits on 2/3 last week. You may still buy back at 17,850-17,890". Friday's low was 17,825 and it closed at 17,856.

For more information on the daily or weekly market reports, please follow this link, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034.

Short-Term Geocosmics and Longer-Term Thoughts :

"One may ask : What has this president done to deserve a level of trust on this deal that approaches blind faith? Also, you can forget its nominal 'negotiators,' John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. This is an arms control agreement between what's in the heads of just two people: Barack Obama and the man who runs Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei". Daniel Henninger, "Obama's Iran Entitlement", Wall Street Journal, March 5, 2015.

"Administration officials say that if talks collapse, that would give Iran free rein to pursue nuclear activities without hindrance, leaving no option but military action to stop Iran if it decides to seek nuclear weapons". Netanyahu's Speech on Iran Elicits Praise, Frustration", Associated Press and TNS, March 4, 2015.

Mundane Astrology suggests that we are moving from financial (Venus) war to the threat of military (Mars) war. Venus leaves Uranus and Pluto this week, and Mars replaces it.

There are more celestial challenges to go as this time band of several geocosmic signatures continues. It only ends when the seventh and final passage of the Uranus/Pluto waxing square aspect ends March 16-17. And even then, the consequences of the past 3-7 years continues through early 2020. It's just that the planetary pattern known as the "Cardinal Climax" begins to break up as the Uranus/Pluto square separates, and then those two rebels resume their path to an opposition due in 2046-2048. It will be vastly different world by then.

On Tuesday, Mars (war-like, aggressive, take charge) will form a favorable trine aspect to Jupiter, with both in fire signs (also aggressive and take charge). On Wednesday, Mars will conjunct Uranus, and square Pluto. That's the volcano eruption aspect we witnessed in Chile last week. But it may coincided with other eruptions this week, especially involving both the USA and Russia, for this potent combination brings into play the Sun/Saturn square of the USA chart, and the Sun/Uranus square of Vladimir Putin's natal chart. It is also an aspect that can symbolize gruesome events, like beheadings or setting people on fire, which seems to have become a trademark of terrorist groups in the Middle East and Africa that just seems to be escalating under these last two passages of Uranus/Pluto since November 2014. This last passage is all part of the build up to the deadline for the "Iranian Agreement" between Obama and Khamenei.

At the end of the week, Saturn will turn retrograde. Oftentimes financial markets reverse nearby to that cosmic event as well, for it is a Level One geocosmic signature, per our studies reported in "The Ultimnate Book on Stock Market Timing, Volume 3: Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles". However, Saturn turning retrograde could also coincide with worries for President Obama. It falls opposite his natal Moon (seldom an aspect of popularity), square to his natal Pluto (challenge of power). Events start to unfold that may make it difficult for him to get what he wants. There may be unwelcomed delays to his projects, demands for accountability on decisions or actions (or lack of actions) in the past, and criticisms for plans about the future. Nothing comes easy when Saturn is highlighted. Usually you have to work hard to get what you want. This period will last several weeks for the president, and may involve great frustration and delays in his efforts to secure an agreement with Iran, and/or getting approval from Congress.

If the stock markets of the world start focusing on this topic, Friday's activity might just be the beginning of something more serious. It is still hard to imagine that stocks will go straight down from here, given that tax season is upon us and zillions of dollars will now move into retirement accounts, and they will likely find their way into the world stock markets. Maybe they are moving into funds that gain from a falling market. But then, that would be so "un-American".

~~Longer-Term Thoughts :~~

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To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

A new YouTube video introducing the Merriman Market Timing Academy may now be viewed at youtube, or download it.

The 2015 world wide Webinar on "The State of Financial Markets" given last week is now available as an easily downloadable audio-visual recording (MP4). It was a 2-hour discussion on the outlook for the U.S. stock market, Gold, Silver, Interest Rates, and the U.S. Dollar, with a focus on the period between now and April 15, presented by Raymond Merriman. Amongst other things, it demonstrated a correlation between the USA presidential election and the value of the U.S. Dollar, with a forecast on the 2016 election based on this correlation. It was a lively and very informative presentation with an excellent Q&A session afterwards. The cost is for this easy to download MP4 recording is $45.00. You may purchase your copy by calling MMA offices at 1-248-626-3034, or email Amber at ordersmma@gmail.com, or go to our website at www.mmacycles.com, or click. This is a presentation you will not want to miss!

What's Next ??? Now that the 2008-2015 Cardinal Climax will wind down in early 2015, what is the next great challenge awaiting humanity ?.

Copies of MMA's 2015 Forecast Book are still available (less than 100 left)!!! And the early reviews are very positive. It is available in both paper and electronic formats. The cost is $55.00 plus postage. There is no postage for the electronic book format. This is a book with an impressive background for insightful accuracy into world economic and financial market conditions that you will not want to miss! In the words of Michael St. Clair, Gold expert and author of "Light Seeds", who was sent a pre-publication draft, "What an achievement, I was always impressed how you wrap it up. Yours is a really advanced master arts craft. For some reason, I feel this is your most important book ever. Your speech about America is very spot on. And I even agree with most of it". Financial analyst Garrett Jones of "Observations" Financial Report also commented, " I just received your Forecast for 2015. What a masterpiece!".

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MMA's weekly and daily reports have been extremely accurate and profitable over the past several weeks, especially in equity indices, crude oil, and precious metals. If you are an active short-term trader, or even if you are an investor who likes to keep up with our current thoughts on financial markets, you may be interested in our Weekly or Daily Market reports. It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or weekly basis. These weekly reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, Euro-Yen cash, T-Notes, Crude Oil, Soybeans, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Gold and Silver, plus GLD and SLV (the Gold and Silver ETF's). Both reports provide trading strategies and recommendations for position traders as well as for shorter-term aggressive traders. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034. These reports are extremely valuable to those who trade ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds). And since early December, these reports have been extremely profitable. As subscriber and trader R.B. of Albuquerque, NM writes",You have been on an incredible run for a while ; I have never seen anything like it". Well, when everything lines up just right...

Our monthly MMA Cycles report and its companion MMA Japanese Cycles and MMA European Cycles reports went out last week. If you are subscriber to any these monthly reports and did not receive it, let us know at once via our email.

- This report covers our long term analysis of the stock market (DJIA and S&P futures), Gold, Silver, T-Notes, Euro and Swiss Franc currencies, grains and crude oil. It also provides the list of geocosmic and solar-lunar reversal zones for the 1-2 months. This report comes out Monday night to subscribers.
- The MMA Japanese Markets Cycles report covers the Nikkei, JGB Bonds, and the Dollar-Yen.
- The new MMA Europe Cycles report covers the German DAX, Swiss SMI, and Netherlands AEX stock indices, each in english only and will be available on Wednesday.
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Speaking of our weekly subscription reports, we now offer a new one titled : MMA Weekly Treasuries, Soybeans, and Crude Oil Report. This will be a 3-5 page report offering comments, analysis, forecasts, and trading strategy for next week's market activity in the U.S. 10-Year T-Notes (Treasuries), Soybeans, and Crude Oil futures only. List of support/resistance areas, trend indicator points, geocosmic and lunar reversal points for the week, cycles phasing, and recommended buy and sell strategies. The cost is $750/yr or $250/3 months. We will offer a one-month trial subscription for $50.00, available only until August 15, as part of our introduction to this new service. Subscriptions are delivered by downloadable postings on the MMA Website, which is entered via your personal password. It is also delivered via an email attachment to all subscribers over the weekend before the market opens.

If you are an active short-term trader, or even if you are an investor who likes to keep up with our current thoughts on financial markets, you may be interested in our Weekly or even Daily Market reports with short-term trading recommendations, (see a sample there, of the weekly). It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis, as I no longer offer personal consultations. 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, Euro-Yen cash, T-Notes, Soybeans, Crude Oil, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Soybeans, Gold and Silver. Both reports provide trading strategies and recommendations for position traders as well as for shorter-term aggressive traders. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report.
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Upcoming Events :

Some Time in June : By popular demand, a second Webinar by Raymond Merriman on "Update of Financial Markets and the World Economic and Political Situation for the Last Half of 2015". With another Q&A session at the end. Cost is $45.00. Attendance is limited again to 100 people. The last one sold out, so sign up ASAP to reserve your place in this presentation.

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August 27-30, 2015 : "Preserving Wealth and Recognizing New Investment Opportunities". A special event and retreat for MMA subscribers only, at a destination to be revealed later. Attendance limited to 12 subscribers. Cost $4000. Contact MMA at 1-248-626-3034 or ordersmma@gmail.com for details or to sign up.

September 4-7, 2015 : Tuscany (near Florence, Italy) : "Identifying the Next Long-Term Investment Opportunities". A special MMA retreat for independent investors and traders. Raymond Merriman, and graduates of MMTA will present their newest studies on various financial and commodity markets that are entering new long-term cycles (trends), which we believe offer long-term investment opportunities. The last day will be discussing trading plans for the next week for those who are traders. Cost is $3000-4000, depending on cut-off dates for applicants. Contact MMA at 1-248-626-3034 or ordersmma@gmail.com for details, or to sign up.

The MMA Catalogue of products and services for 2015 is now out!!! You can download it in PDF. The ordering page is the last page of the catalogue. This is especially useful for those outside of the USA, since we do not mail these out by mail unless requested.

I am oftentimes asked for recommendations of a money manager who uses my methods, since I won't manage other people's money. The thing is, almost all money managers I know use their own systems. But many subscribe to my services and share my thoughts about the future of the economy, various financial markets, and how to position one's portfolio along these lines. One money manager who subscribes to our services that I would suggest for those looking to structure a longer-term portfolio, such as a retirement account, is Duke O'Neill of Boulder, Colorado. He can be reached at dukeoneil1@gmail.com, or 1-(303) 545-5837. For those looking for a professional trader of commodity and futures contract might consider Ted Lee Fisher at ted.fisher@comcast.net. Ted is a legend in financial futures and has a seat on the CME. Both are very knowledgeable of the tools I use, of the way I am looking at markets, and yet each makes their own decisions as to exactly when to enter and exit any market. They will be more than happy to assist you.

To the above list, I would also like to recommend long-term MMA subscriber Erwin Brunner of Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Brunner is the founder of BrunnerInvest AG. One of his five funds was awarded theBest in-house fund of funds in the world recently. Mr. Brunner is a former director of the Swiss Banking Corporation (today it is known as UBS), and a general director of Rothschild Bank in Zurich. As an independent wealth manager for high net worth individuals and institutional clients only, he places his clients into the funds of the best performing fund managers in the world, via his own research and experience. For high net worth readers interested in Mr. Brunner's funds, please contact him through www.brunnerinvest.ch.

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 identifiesBig 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 thatextra edge. And Silver is a great market to trade now. The cost is $125.00. For ordering on line.

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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