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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.

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"President Trump said the U.S. would impose auto tariffs on the European Union if a trade deal can't be reached between the two sides, as tensions between the traditional allies continue to build". - Vivian Salama. "President Threatens Tariffs on EU Autos", Wall Street Journal, February 21, 2019.

On the news that tariff threats on European cars were back in the news, equity markets dropped - for one day. By Friday, many stock indices were back up to new highs for the year 2019. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 26,000 on Friday, for the first time since early November. The German DAX crossed 11,500 for the first time since early December, and the Chinese Shanghai Composite crossed 2800 for the first time since September, to list a couple of examples. This just adds credence to the idea that the mini-panic into late December 2018 resulted in a 4-year cycle trough in U.S. equities as discussed in last week's monthly MMA Cycles Report. This is also in line with the historical correlation of Jupiter in Sagittarius (November 8, 2018 through December 2, 2019), where stock indices often top out during this period, or make a secondary top to a high that has already been established, as is the case so far in 2018 for many world equity markets.

World stock indices have now been up for 8 straight weeks. If they are up again this week, it will put into effect our "Bullish 8-Week Rule". This states that any market that continues making new highs for their primary cycle after the 8 th week is bullish, unless the next decline takes out the low from which they started. Thus, this week is critical.

Gold also had a good week as it tested 1350 on Wednesday, February 20, just two trading days after our February 18 two-star geocosmic critical reversal date - and right into the midpoint of the Venus conjunction with Saturn and Pluto (February 18-22). That was its highest level since April 2018. However, Silver just missed making its new cycle high, as it was also a critical reversal zone, it set up a case of intermarket bearish divergence and both metals fell rather hard the next two days, with Gold testing 1320, and Silver 15.75 ((Silver got to 16.19 during the week, and its previous high in late January was 16.20).

Bitcoin and crude oil also enjoyed multi-week highs during the Venus/Saturn/Pluto stellium in Capricorn. Bitcoin topped 4000 last week for the first time since January 10, and crude oil soared to 57.81, a level not seen since mid-November. Crude oil is enjoying the three-passage series of the Jupiter/Neptune waning square that will remain in effect into September 2019. Both planets and both signs co-rule crude oil.

Short-Term Geocosmics and longer term thoughts :

"Trust yourself. If you work hard and never give up no matter what anyone tells you, you can achieve your wildest dreams". - Lady Gaga, "The Queen of Fashion", by Sharon Kanter, People Style, February 2019. A true Jupiter in Sagittarius, square Neptune in Pisces type of quote.

Nothing goes up forever. And a general rule is that the higher they go, the harder they fall. That may be especially true with the setup in force for much of 2019, which involves Jupiter in its ruling sign of Sagittarius, square to Neptune in its ruling sign of Pisces. This is a classical over-confidence signature, one inclined towards wishful thinking, irrational exuberance, and fantastic fantasies and visions. Yet, you need confidence, visions, and even fantasies, to begin the process of succeeding beyond the ordinary.

When present as a transit to an individual's chart, such as transiting Neptune in a hard aspect to one's natal Jupiter, it often leads to overspending, which in turn leads to credit and debt challenges, sometimes ending to bankruptcy. When it happens as a transit in the skies to one another, it often coincides with governments, businesses, and intuitions overspending, losing their credit rating, and possibly going bankrupt. Nobody seems to believe it when it is happening, because it also coincides with inattention or complacency and overlooking of details (like bills and invoices). The combination is a challenge to stay focused on basic organization matters, and hence these matters get pushed aside until the creditors come calling and demanding payment. This is the danger of what can happen as the year 2019 progresses.

It is a danger because once Jupiter leaves Sagittarius and its square aspect to Neptune, it goes into Capricorn, where it will join Saturn and Pluto. Some think Jupiter will make the Saturn/Pluto in Capricorn easier. I don't think so. Jupiter exaggerates the qualities of the sign it is in. It does not void them. However, it can also lead to hard work which then enables one to achieve their goals. So, when Jupiter leaves the happy land of Sagittarius and enters the scrutinizing sign of Capricorn, it can exaggerate the challenges caused by the complacency, disorganization, and carelessness of Sagittarius. It will exaggerate seriousness, not lightness. And that is scheduled to begin very late this year through 2020, culminating in 2021-2022. One must be prepared for this sudden and possibly dramatic change of the collective mood.

Shorter-term, we are scheduled to get a preview of the dramatic shifts that could take place from 2019-2020 during the first two weeks of March. On next Friday, March 1, Venus (money and love) will make a waning square to Uranus (the unexpected, volatility, disruptions, and sudden changes). On March 5, Mercury will begin its three-week retrograde motion, a time when the "Trickster" renders technical levels of support and resistance unreliable. The same is true with many other technical signals. False buy and sell signals are the order of the day when the Trickster is retrograde. This is compounded further because on March 6, there is a new Moon in Pisces conjunct Neptune, the planet of illusion and misdirection, whilst Mercury is retrograde. This is a combination indicating a slew of false signals and conflicting economic and political news/reports. It is not a favorable period to make agreements without all the details understood. It is a good time to go to the movies, theatre or dancing. Or if that doesn't work, try a religious revival or séance experience. They all come under the heading of Neptune, with Mercury, in Pisces. So does a vacation to the tropics and a sandy beach - which reminds me to give a call-out to all of our Florida readers. I will be giving an afternoon presentation in Ft. Lauderdale in two weeks and look forward to seeing many of you there (see "Announcements" below).

Longer-term, March 6 is also important because Uranus will re-enter Taurus (that's a big deal in astrology), where it will stay posited for the next six years. Taurus is the sign of the bull, and ever since Uranus first went into Taurus last May, Live Cattle (which includes the cow) have gone up in price. Uranus is the planet of boom and bust, and it correlates with the sectors of the economy ruled by the sign it is in, Hence, Taurus and Live Cattle are subject to a very dramatic next six years.

Taurus also rules money and currencies, and even cryptocurrencies. I think they too will be subject to dramatic changes over the next six years. The whole banking system could look completely different than it does today. And so might the U.S. Dollar.

For now, it is probably better to learn how to dance with Mercury and Neptune crisscrossing in Pisces the next month. At the very least, one is advised to work on effective communications and being organized, with an effort towards honesty and accuracy, and avoidance of . avoiding things that require attention, such as finances and relationships. But always remember that even under Jupiter square Neptune, followed by a Capricorn stellium, if you work hard and never give up, you can achieve your wildest dreams. Enjoy the month of Pisces, It just beginning !.

~~Longer-Term thoughts and Geocosmics :~~

To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

Note 1 : MP4's NOW AVAILABLE FROM MMA'S FORECAST 2019 WEBINAR. This was an exceptional 2-hour webinar, and the recording with slides came out very good. The event took place last Saturday, February 9, 2019 and addressed subjects from this year's Forecast 2019 Book , with updates on financial markets since the book was written in November 2018. Outlooks for the U.S. stock market, Gold and Silver, crude oil currencies (including Bitcoin), Live Cattle, and Canopy, a Canadian cannabis stock offered on USA markets, were discussed. If you were unable to attend live, you can still receive the MP4 recording now! Cost is $45.00, and includes the slides of the presentation. You may register via our website at mmacycles.com > Products > Webinars. In fact, there is special in effect until this Monday where you can purchase the MP4 recording of the webinar, plus a 2-issue trial of the monthly MMA Cycles Report (which comes out this week), and includes the special Euro Currency report, for a total of $95.00.

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Note 3 : SPECIAL UPDATE REPORT ON THE EURO CURRENCY COMING OUT SOON TO MMA CYCLES SUBSCRIBERS!! MMA Currency Analyst and MMTA (Merriman Market Timing Academy) graduate Ulric Aspegren has completed an intensive study on the long-term cycles of the Euro currency, via the MMA Market Timing methodology as taught in the MMTA program. In this report he has identified another long-term cycles' breakdown that explains today's current Euro Currency pattern, and what it projects for the future. Aspegren has been the ICR (International Cycles Report) analyst on the U.S. Dollar and British Pound since its inception five years ago. His work has been excellent, and he will now be covering the Euro currency analysis for the monthly MMA Cycles Report starting with the February 19 issue. If you are not a subscriber to the monthly MMA Cycles Report, and are interested in receiving this special Euro report that will be issued this week on February 7, consider taking out a subscription, even a trial subscription. For more information, go to https://mmacycles.com > Services > Subscription Services > MMA Monthly Cycles Report.

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- 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.
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MMA's annual Forecast Book : The Forecast 2019 Book is done and nearly sold out. The orders received as of January 4 have been shipped out. As of the close of business that day, less than 25 books remain. When those remaining copies are sold out, they are gone. There will be no second printing. At that point, the only way to read Forecast 2019 will be through the eBook, which is available now for delivery to your inbox! ORDER NOW, if you have not done so already, and make sure you receive your copy of Forecast 2019 before they sell out. For more information on this annual best seller, go to https://mmacycles.com => Products => Forecast 2019.You may also email MMA at customerservice@mmacycles.com, or call 1-248-626-3034, 1-800-662-3349.

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 2019 ephemeris and calendar (one month per page) with geocosmic signatures is included, as well as descriptions of the Mercury retrograde periods for 2019. 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 https://www.mmacycles.com and click the banner.

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April 26, 2019 7 P.M. : Boulder, Colorado. "Forecasts for Financial Markets and USA Economy and Political climate : an evening with Ray Merriman. The location of this talk will be Room 9235 at the Naropa Nalanda Campus in Boulder, Colorado, 6287 Arapahoe Road, at the intersection of 63 rd and Arapahoe. The cost is $45 if registered before April 1, and $55 afterwards. Sponsored by ROMA, the Rocky Mountain Astrological Association. For registration, contact Patti Simmers at 720-989-8822, or via email at patti.simmers@comcast.net. Attendance will be limited to 80 persons. Sign up early.

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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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