GRAPH OBSERVATIONS for FALL 2005
Studying the declination positions along with the horoscope chart and the solarmap graphic results adds interesting details to the long range forecast. The declination planet lines perform a graceful dance through the heavens and when the planet lines cross there is a related weather event that is usually more impacting than the average weather in a location; lets check it out. At the beginning of the fall season, the Sun is always found at the equator. Trace the Sun's line (blue) on the graph from 0 (zero) degrees heading south to 23.5 degrees to the Tropic of Capricorn.

Note the position of the Moon on the graph as it climbs higher each season and is now achieving almost 29 degrees north and south declination, almost to the maximum n/s positions it can achieve during its cycle. The official standstill of the Moon in declination is achieved in 2006. Here is a url to further explore this natural phenomenon cycle. http://www.iol.ie/~geniet/eng/moonperb.htm

Astrologers can enjoy further information by reading an article on the Stations of the Moon by Ken Gilman. Ken can be reached at his website http://www.considerations-mag.com/index.html The article was also printed in the NCGR Geocosmic Magazine, Spring 1998. The magazine back issue can be purchased at this site http://www.geocosmic.org/articles/

Another point of interest in the summer graph was the position of Mars (red line). Mars, a planet that indicates heat and aggressive weather systems, was found on the equator June 21st and continued to climb into the northern hemisphere all season long where we will felt its impact. For the fall season, Mars doesn't travel very much at all; he remains close to the Saturn line and this combination will impact the stormy weather ahead over the USA. This combination of planets usually results in very active thunderstorms. However, the pair is related to the opposite side of the graph where Neptune and Venus are in concert. This combination increases the weather activity, increasing the moisture content. When the planet Mercury is also involved, the weather is more windy and cold. Check out middle October where several planet lines cross to bring intense weather at various locations. Will Venus interacting with the Moon have an impact on rainfall this season? Venus has traveled outside the normal range of declination where the Moon is reaching further high declination degrees this season. It will be an interesting observation to log into our record keeping. Mercury aligns with Neptune in the early days of December. You may note the stormy indications for the USA in the national highlights section of the report.

When the Moon is closest to earth each month, A MOON PERIGEE PERIOD occurs. In addition, If the Moon is new or full at the same time as a Moon perigee, and if the Moon is at a high declination degree, it all results in difficult weather, stronger winds and tidal extremes because of the stronger gravitational pull the Moon has on the earth. These roughly 3-day periods are called 'SuperMoons'. If the local chart indications are for stormy weather, a perigee period adds strength and intensity to the forecast. Abnormally high and low tides occur during this period all over the globe and weather anomalies are in the news. There are no supermoons for fall but there will be 2 supermoons for winter 2005-6.

For a list of supermoons and other great features go to http://www.astropro.com/homeIE45.html

Observations, comments and forecasts are welcome. Write to: Carolyn Egan (carolyn@weathersage.com), Long Range Weather Forecaster © FALL 2005 Weather

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