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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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An abiding mystery of the Trump Presidency is why it can't stand prosperity. And right on time, after its victory on Russian collusion, the Administration decided this week to elevate a legal fight over health care that it is almost sure to lose. - "A Losing Health Care Strategy", Opinion Page, Wall Street Journal, March 28, 2019.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has lost another crucial Brexit vote in the U.K. Parliament as lawmakers again refused to back her deal to leave the European Union. She had offered her future resignation in an apparent exchange for support of the deal. - David Reid, "Theresa May Loses Crucial Vote on her Brexit Deal for a Third Time", https://www.cnbc.com, March 29, 2019.

Mercury, planet of communication, information, and news ended its three-week retrograde cycle and has now turned direct as of Thursday March 28. Right on schedule, last week was also a week of a lot of news. Given that Mercury is conjunct Neptune in Pisces as well, and the dominant major aspect in 2019 is the Jupiter/Neptune square, it is not surprising that there was so much (Jupiter in Sagittarius) information delivered last week that it was either hard to digest or a source of even more confusion (Neptune and Pisces). Did the fog of Neptune and Pisces lift with so much dramatic (Jupiter) news, or did the ground become even more unstable ? We cannot forget that Saturn and Pluto are now in orb of a conjunction in Capricorn too, which rules the ground, or our foundation.

Two of the major news items of last week occurred in the USA and the UK. In the USA, Trump supporters celebrated - and the Trump-haters decried - the release of the Mueller investigation concluding that there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials to interfere with the 2016 election. For the Trump supporters, this vindicates their claim that the entire investigation was a witch-hunt, a "collusion-delusion" which is one of the classic symbols of Jupiter and Neptune in a hard aspect, especially involving Pisces. For the "Never-Trump" camp, this is a huge disappointment, even betrayal, where reality and illusion finally met in the inevitable clash. But conviction remains that the President is still guilty of something - maybe many things - and his opposition will not cease investigations to find out (more Jupiter and Neptune, combined with Saturn and Pluto). The Mueller report doesn't end the divisive polarity between the two camps. In fact, if possible, it is likely to escalate it even further going into the 2020 election, as the planets will shift from Jupiter in Sagittarius for most of 2019, to a stellium in Capricorn for most of 2020. That's like going from wildness and freedom to say and do anything, to a period of censorship and punishment for saying and doing whatever one pleases. It's like going from a surplus to a deficit in your accounts if you are not careful. But being "careful" is an important characteristic to follow in order to successfully navigate these next two years.

In the UK, there was little celebration - and much anger - as Prime Minster Theresa May's third attempt to garner support for the Brexit/exit has failed. This, of course, continues the utter confusion brought on by the vote of June 2016 that was conducted under Mars retrograde, a dynamic suggesting a struggle to get anything carried out that was decided then.

Yet, in spite of all of these conflicting emotions and news events, global equity markets continued to hold up, especially in the USA and China, where stock indices are once again approaching their highs of 2019. The rally was fueled either by the Mueller report, lower interest rates, or the continuing promise of a resolution on the trade dispute with China, depending on whose narrative you have heard or read. But then again, be careful, for under Jupiter square Neptune, you cannot believe anything you read and hear unless it is verifiable, and obviously there is a lot being spoken or written these days that has not been and is not verifiable. It's all emotions, hysteria and wishful thinking.

In other markets, crude oil and T-Notes soared to a new high for this new year. However, it was not a favorable week for precious metals. Gold fell below 1300, testing 1290, while Silver fell to 14.95, its lowest mark so far in 2019. Gold did not make a new low for 2019 yet, which may prove to be a case of intermarket bullish divergence between these two related commodities.

Short-Term Geocosmics ~~and longer term thoughts~~ :

U.S. economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter last year to an annual rate of just 2.2 percent. There are concerns that growth has slowed even more in the first quarter this year as global weakness, fading government stimulus and rising trade tensions take a toll on the economy. - Martin Crutsinger, "US Economic Growth Slows Sharply in Q4", Associated Press, March 29, 2019.

Next week will witness a new Moon in Aries on Friday, April 5, the same day the employment reports are to be released. Symbolically, both Aries and a new Moon indicate a new beginning, new energy to start new projects. With Mercury now direct, that idea may be enhanced even more. Maybe the UK will come up with a bright new idea on how to handle Brexit.

Our focus, however, will be more on the cluster of geocosmic signatures gathering April 10-15. This should be interesting because, on the one hand, the Jupiter/Neptune square will be highlighted by Venus conjoining Neptune and in a square aspect to Jupiter. At the same time Jupiter turns retrograde and forms a trine aspect to the Sun. This highlights optimism and hopefulness of ideas that may be proposed. Yet, at the same time, the Saturn/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn is also highlighted as the transiting Sun makes a square to each. Together, this cluster also has a historical correlation with large price swings, the type that often coincide with the DJIA trading up or down 300+ points in a day. It is more of a "good news/bad news" period, but one that can nevertheless correspond to reversals in several financial markets. It may offer excellent trading possibilities, not only in equity markets, but also in crude oil. It may be a favorable time to review Nitin Bhandari's "Time for Crude Oil" report before prices increase. We also expect large moves in precious metals, soybeans, and currency markets, as heliocentric Mercury will be in Sagittarius, April 3-15.

Longer-Term thoughts on the Jupiter and Neptune square :

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Fox Business Network that the governors of Nebraska and Iowa told him that up to 1 million calves may have been killed. - Peter Szekely, "Pets, Livestock Among Victims of Midwest Flooding", Reuters, March 19, 2019.

"One market that may be prominent now is crude oil, ruled by Neptune and Pisces. Last week, crude oil soared above $60/barrel for the first time since mid-November. Grains may also be in the news too because - consistent with Jupiter (exaggeration) square Neptune (rains) - weather forecasters now (and we in the Forecast 2019 Book ) are calling for record floods this season and beyond. We are not surprised, although we think it is more this year and not beyond". Last week's MMA Column.

Last week was a classic example of geocosmic signatures correlating with cycles in human activity. Jupiter square Neptune, with Neptune in Pisces, relates to the damage caused by heavy rains. It is now reported that up to 1 million calves may have died as a result of the record rains. This also highlights the importance of Uranus in Taurus, which rules Live Cattle, indicating that meat prices will likely trend higher due to loss of supply. This is consistent with chapters in both the Forecast 2018 and 2019 books.

Transiting planets are also an effective tool for understanding current trends in one's life. Take, for instance, President Donald Trump, born June 14, 1946, 10:54 AM, in Queens New York, according to a copy of his birth certificate posted on his website during his presidential campaign in 2016. During his first year in office, transiting Saturn in Sagittarius was conjunct his natal Moon, opposite his Sun. At the time, we pointed out he was at a peak in life where accomplishments would be possible (Saturn in opposition to the Sun), but his popularity would be low (Saturn conjunct his Moon). In 2019, Jupiter replaced Saturn's position in the heavens. That is, transiting Jupiter (not Saturn) is now in conjunction with President Trump's natal Moon, but in opposition to his natal Sun. The importance would be just the opposite. His popularity would be high, but his accomplishments meagre. His exoneration from collusion with the Russians by the Mueller report is not really an accomplishment, but is likely to increase his approval ratings. Yet his bizarre tendency to snatch defeat from victory, by abruptly putting forth a legal challenge to repeal Obamacare is likely to go nowhere, another waste of time and resources that could easily fail, divide the nation further, and bring down his approval ratings, as Jupiter will leave his Moon by year end. What comes after that is transiting Pluto in opposition to his natal Venus/Saturn in 2020-2022. That is not an aspect of popularity if one tries to force matters without sufficient support from colleagues. He will also have transiting Neptune making a T-square to his natal Sun/Moon opposition. That has more to do with his psychological or mental functioning (see Forecast 2019 Book ).

With Neptune in Pisces (2011-2025), it will be hard to stem the tide towards universal health care, or the increasing march towards more socialism. With Neptune, it's a conflict between compassion and delusion. You must always ask yourself : What are the facts ? What is the reality ? And, are they negotiable or fixed ? The answers are in short supply.

To be continued (next week).

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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.

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April 4, 2019, 6:30 PM, EDT, Webinar on "How to Read the Daily and Weekly MMA Reports for Optimal Trading Strategies". This 90-minute webinar will be presented by Raymond Merriman. To sign up for the webinar, go to https://mmacycles.com> Products > Webinar.

April 26, 2019 7 P.M. : Boulder, Colorado".Forecasts for Financial Markets and USA Economy and Political climate : an evening with Ray Merriman. With Jupiter and Neptune in their ruling signs and square to one another, the principle of exaggeration in hopes and fears is present in all walks of life, including the economy, stock market and other financial markets, and politics. This combination only happens every 166-167 years, and this time is quite important because it is followed by the Capricorn Stellium in 2020. In this presentation, Ray will discuss the cosmic set up in 2019 and the "edge of the cliff" ahead in 2020, and what you can do to protect yourself and help others through what could be a turbulent period, but one with excellent investment possibilities as well. 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.

June 8-16, 2019 : "Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles", Beijing, China. A two-weekend intensive Market Trading workshop/retreat with Raymond Merriman. This 32-hour class intensive workshop will focus on the primary cycle and its phases - the half-primary, major, and trading cycles - and how to determine when they are due. Then, we will identify geocosmic signatures - Levels 1, 2, and 3 - as the basis for calculating CRDs (Critical Reversal Dates), to narrow the time band down for an important cycle reversal. Within that time, we will identify and discuss specific technical and charting tools that will further enhance the timing of a major market reversal, and the price target range to look for. In this analysis, we will also explore the use of 60- 30-, and 5-minutes charts for even more accurate entry and exit points. With these tools, we will then construct a daily and/or weekly trading plan, as used in MMA Daily and Weekly Reports, using current market situations. The workshop will take place on the weekends of June 8-9 and June 15-16. During the week, participants will have the option of taking tours with other MMA students to exciting areas of China. The cost for this unique and valuable trading retreat is $4000 (discounts will be available to subscribers of MMA Reports). For further information, please contact MMA at customerservice@mmacycles.com or call 1-248-626-3034 or 1-800-MMA-3349.

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.

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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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