MMA WEEKLY - Financial Astrology commentary, Financial Market Analyst and Market Timer

Thank you everyone for your support during our "pre-publication special offer" season that ended last week, October 31. You may still order the book at the current price of $55.00 plus postage (or E-book with no postage). Keep in mind that there is only one printing each year, and the number of printed copies we order is 20% above the amount of printed copies pre-ordered by December 1. When they sell out, they are gone. In the last five years, we have sold out of all printed copies three times, including the past two years. Therefore, if you wish a copy of the Forecast 2018 printed edition, it is advisable to order soon.

This year's printed version of Forecast 2018 will also be available in these other languages, as follows :

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Note : The purpose of this column is to provide educational insights into the tenets of geocosmic studies as they correspond to economic, political, and socio-psychological matters, as one of several tools that in turn may assist in the practice of financial market timing. This column is not intended, nor should it be used, as an advisory service for trading financial markets, without use of other financial market analysis tools. MMA subscription reports provide that type of advisory service, with specific recommendations for trading.

Review :

The U.S. economy added 261,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent as labor conditions returned to normal following the storm-weakened September. However, the jobs-creation number was considerably below Wall Street expectations of 310,000. Wage growth again disappointed, with earnings actually off by 1 cent an hour and showing just a 2.4 percent annualized gain. - Jeff Cox, CNBC.com, November 3, 2017.

House Republicans unveiled the details of the biggest transformation of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years, calling for deep cuts in business-tax rates. The plan calls for chopping the corporate tax rate to 20% from 35%, compressing individual income tax brackets, and eventually repealing the estate tax. The bill's ambitions - along with the slim Republican margins in the House and Senate - could also be what stops it. - Richard Rubin, "House GOP Readies for Tax Battle", Wall Street Journal, Nov 3, 2017.

Stock markets around the world continued their impressive upside breakout following the third Jupiter/Uranus in opposition that occurred on September 27, 2017. This past week it was helped by the unveiling of an ambitious tax reform plan, and the translation of the Sun to the forthcoming Jupiter/Neptune trine of December 2. That is, the Sun conjoined Jupiter on October 26 and formed a trine to Neptune on Friday, November 3. Many world indices soared to new all-time highs late last week, including the major indices in the U.S.A., Germany, Argentina, and India. Many others formed multi-year highs, such as in Japan, Australia, and Netherlands. Strangely, however, stock markets fell to new monthly lows in China and Brazil. The "Happy Days" for stock investors continues.

The abundance of Jupiter signatures has also been very favorable to crude oil, which soared to a high of 55.72 on Friday, November 3, their highest mark since July 2015. It was also favorable for Bitcoin, which surged to another new all-time high. It was not favorable for Gold and Silver, however, which rallied into Thursday, November 2, but following the favorable payroll reports of Friday, November 3, fell rather sharply again on Friday, giving up most of their weekly gains. As stated several times before in this column, Gold doesn't seem to do well when Jupiter is highlighted in major aspects to other planets. It may have more challenges ahead, as Jupiter is still very pronounced into early December, when it makes its first of three trine aspects to Neptune.

Short-Term Geocosmics :

"I would be surprised if (Mr. Powell) walked away at the end of his term with a huge stamp of reshaping the Fed", says Charles Posner, who as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia until 2015 worked closely with Mr. Powell. "He's not likely to lead Federal Reserve reform and innovation on monetary policy, but that doesn't mean he won't be a good chair". - Nick Timiraos and David Harrison, Trump Fed Pick : Pragmatic, Low-Key", Wall Street journal, November 3, 2017.

". the (solar) eclipse (August 21) on his (Trump's) natal Mars/Ascendant conjunction (and also Janet Yellen's natal Sun and Moon) .. One forecast that seems likely, however, is that Janet Yellen will not be offered another term". - Forecast 2017 Book , written in November 2016.

Last week not only witnessed the equity euphoria of the Sun's translation to the Jupiter/Neptune trine, but also Venus making a cardinal T-square to Pluto and Uranus. Venus pertains to money, as in monetary policy and money supply, and with Pluto, has relevance to any changes in central banks or their policies. Last week, Donald Trump decided to be the first president in over 30 years to not reappoint a sitting Fed Chair in his first term in office. Born February 4, 1953 in Washington D.C. (time unknown), it is easy to see why Mr. Trump likes Mr. Powell. Powell's natal Moon is in middle Libra, on or near Trump's natal Jupiter, trine Trump's natal Sun. In fact, Powell's natal Sun in middle Aquarius makes a grand trine to Trump's Sun/Uranus trine Jupiter. They are like an astrological "family". It will be most interesting, however, to see how the two fare when transiting Pluto makes a T-square to Powell's Moon/Neptune/Saturn conjunction in Libra, and an opposition to Trump's natal Venus/Saturn in Cancer, mostly in 2019-2021. Pluto rules debt and threats to one's security, unless one is willing to be very flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances. The Fed is likely to undergo major transformations during that period, and one, or both of these parties, may feel undermined by the other, or by circumstances beyond their control.

Looking ahead at the next couple of weeks, we see another translation of the Jupiter/Neptune trine coming up November 13-16, as Venus will conjoin Jupiter and trine Neptune. This configuration also has pertinence to crude oil and probably stocks as well, as it continues to foreshadow the full Jupiter/Neptune trine due in the first week of December. It is all transpiring as Mars also sets up its own cardinal T-square with Pluto and Uranus, November 19-December 1. It's like parallel realities. On the one hand, great economic optimism. On the other hand, a heightened alert to threats, such as terrorism and/or acts of nature.

We also note that Venus ends its term in Libra on Tuesday, November 7, a planet/sign correlation to cycle lows in metals. Venus is strong and positive in Libra, and hence stock values have rallied, and prices of metals have fallen. Now we watch to see if those trends will continue under the next Jupiter transits that will last through early December, or if they will reverse with Venus leaving Libra on Tuesday, November 7.

LONGER-TERM THOUGHTS :

"The corporations are getting a major tax cut, and it's getting paid for by the equity in American homes", said Jerry Howard, chief executive of the National association of Home builders. "The Republicans have always claimed that they don't want to pick winners and losers in the economy", he said. They are clearly picking large corporations over small businesses, and they are clearly picking wealthy Americans over the middle class". - Laura Kosisto, Christina Rexrode, and Chris Kirkham, "Tax Plan Cuts Incentives to Homeowners", Wall Street Journal, November 3, 2017.

Jupiter is now in Scorpio for the next year, and this corresponds to hopes for tax reform in the USA, as Jupiter pertains to "hope", and Scorpio is the sign domain for "taxes and debt". But can Jupiter actually close the deal ? I am not so sure. For one thing, this tax reform was advertised as a boon for the middle class, but as I look it over closely, I really don't see much change at all for the middle class. It is, to me, just shifting one set of benefits for another set of higher costs. The true winners are the corporations, where business taxes are to be reduced from 35% to 20%. That's great. But they want to have overseas corporations bring their monies back to the USA - for a 5% surcharge tax to do so. What ? I really don't get this smoke and mirrors hype of what this tax reform will do, versus what it really will accomplish. It's like political campaign promises. Please, show me the money ! And not just a shell game where I have to guess under which of three shifting nutshells, the bean really is located.

In the study of geocosmic correlations to cycles in human activity, it is the Saturn/Pluto cycle that most frequently correlates with substantial tax reform that truly helps the average American. That cycle doesn't appear until 2020. So, yes, there is excitement for tax reform right now, and it fits Jupiter in Scorpio. However, I am doubtful that it will do as it is advertised. Jupiter also rules exaggeration.

Looking further ahead to other developing transits, Financial Astrologers will note that transiting Saturn will enter Capricorn on the winter solstice (December 21), where it will spend much of the next year in opposition to the USA Venus/Jupiter conjunction, and also fall on the FRB's Sun/Pluto opposition. The Fed is starting to drain the economy of liquidity by pulling back from 9 years of monetary stimulus. The USA needs true tax reform that puts more money into the pockets of consumers, to balance the drain of the economy taking place now by the central bank (along with the drain of the swamp by the White House). All this "draining" (Pluto) will only work if banking and political leaders can make the pieces of the puzzle fit well together, at the right time. If not, the "good times" may start to change between December 2017 and August 2018. More on this in the Forecast 2018 Book.

To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

The third edition of The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing, Volume 1 : Cycles and Patterns in the Indexes is now out as of Friday, September 8! This is the most comprehensive book ever published on the cycles of the stock market (DJIA and Nikkei), with analysis going back to the British stock markets of the 17 th century. This is a must-have book if you are a serious investor, trader, or student of cycles. There is nothing else like this book available today. The cost of this book is $125. There is also a special $25 discount for those who also pre-order the Forecast 2018 Book . Call us to get this rate. The new material and tables on long-and intermediate-term cycles in the U.S. and Japanese stock markets are worth the cost of the book alone. For more information, go to visit the MMA website at www.mmacycles.com, or here and check it out. You can also order now by e-mail to ordersmma@msn.com or calling 1-800-662-3349, or 248-626-3034. "The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing : Cycles and Patterns in the Index" is literally the ultimate book on the analysis of the stock market. We are especially impressed with various waves of long-term cycles for more than 200 years, which we have never seen : T. Kaburagi, Toshi Nippou Ltd (Japan's major commodity newspaper).

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MMA's annual Forecast Book.

Thank you everyone for your support during our" pre-publication special offer" season that ended last week, October 31. You may still order the book at the current price of $55.00 plus postage (or E-book with no postage). Keep in mind that there is only one printing each year, and the number of printed copies we order is 20% above the amount of printed copies pre-ordered by December 1. When they sell out, they are gone. In the last five years, we have sold out of all printed copies three times, including the past two years. Therefore, if you wish a copy of the Forecast 2018 printed edition, it is advisable to order soon.

MMA's annual Forecasts Book, written by Raymond A. Merriman since 1976, is one of the most unique, affordable, and accurate glimpses into the coming year. Utilizing the study of cycles and geocosmic factors, this annual Forecast book outlines forthcoming trends pertaining to political, economic, and financial markets throughout the world. Specific markets analyzed for the next year(s) include: T-Notes and interest rates, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Gold, Silver, Currencies (U.S. Dollar, Euro, Yen, Swiss Franc, and British Pound), Crude Oil, Grains and Weather. Each market contains the important geocosmic three-star critical reversal dates for 2018. Special sections also include the USA and world economy, the USA and world politics, the USA and its President. A 2018 ephemeris and calendar (one month per page) with geocosmic signatures is included, as well as descriptions of the Mercury, Venus, and Mars retrograde periods for 2018. 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! For further information, go to www.mmacycles.com. ORDER NOW AND SAVE BIG BUCKS!!! !!!

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Upcoming Events :

January 20, 2018 : Phoenix, AZ. Workshop on Forecast 2018. Details to be announced soon.

February 17, 2018 : Miami, Florida, "Forecasts 2018 and the Great Reset". A three-hour presentation on the world and national political scene for 2018, plus an analysis of the stock and Gold market, USA economy and housing market. Details soon.

March 3, 2018 and/or February 13 : Atlanta, Georgia: "Forecasts 2018 and The Great Reset". Presentation on the world and national political scene for 2018, plus an analysis of the stock and Gold market, USA economy and housing market. May be followed by a workshop two weeks later. To be determined. Details soon.

May 23-29, 2,018 : The UAC (United Astrology Congress), Chicago, IL. The largest and most exciting conference for astrologers in the world take place then. 15 tracks, over 200 of the world's top astrologers making presentations. For more information, go to www.uacastrology.com.

June 21-24, 2018 : AAGB (Astrological Association of Great Britain's) 50 th anniversary conference. Details to be announced soon, but I will be there, conducting special post-conference workshop on Financial Market Timing.

July 12-15, 2018 : GLAC (Great Lakes Astrology Conference), Ann Arbor, MI. I will be there, conducting a special pre-conference workshop on "Mundane Astrology and The Great Reset". Plus, the Keynote speech.

September 15-18, 2018 : 3 RD MMA INVESTMENT RETREAT, Majorca, Spain. Tentatively being planned. Details to be announced soon.

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.

It is with great pleasure that I announce the addition of Egon von Greyerz to MMA Investment Retreat faculty of presenters. I met Egon last week in Girona, Spain, at a special gathering attended by MMTA Graduates Nitin Bhandari (India), Philipp Beyer (Germany), Henry Canciglia (USA) and myself. Egon is an expert on Gold. He owns Matterhorn Asset Management, a Swiss Asset Management company specializing in wealth preservation, located in Zurich ( www.goldswitzerland.com). He was also the person who initiated the "Save Our Swiss Gold" Act in Switzerland late last year, which would have required the Swiss National Bank to back up their assets with 20% Gold holdings. The initiative failed, but his reasons for initiating this effort are still valid. Egon is very interested in MMA cycles' work, and will share his outlook on Gold and the world debt. This is a real treat!

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.

The new book titled Solar-Lunar Keys to Gold Prices : Secrets of a Gold Trader , is now out. The long awaited sequel to the Secrets of a Silver Trader is due out in late October (maybe before)!!!
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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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