Studying the declination positions of the planets along with the horoscope lunar phase charts and observing the solar mapping graphic information adds interesting details to the seasonal long range forecast. The lines on the graph present a picture of the planets as they perform a graceful dance through the heavens in relation to Earth and Earth's equator. When the lines that depict the planets cross each other on the graph there is a related weather event that is usually more impacting than the average weather for a designated location.

At the beginning of the winter season, the Sun is always located at the Tropic of Capricorn or 23.26 degrees southern declination; note the line of the Sun, blue, at the very bottom left of the graph. The Sun will travel to the northern hemisphere by spring in March 2010. Trace the Sun's line on the graph; it is a steady climb throughout the season and reached the equator at zero degrees by March 21st. The position of the moon (dark blue line) on the graph is currently achieving 27 degrees maximum north and south declination, but now leaving its major standstill position, 29 degrees, where the maximum numbers achieved will continue to decrease for several years. Here is a website that further explains this natural phenomenon cycle: http://www.iol.ie/~geniet/eng/moonperb.htm.

WINTER PLANETS IN DECLINATION
The graph visual shows the Moon line as the fastest moving of all the lines, traveling from north position down to maximum south position three times during the season. As the Moon travels and connects with the planet lines, the weather is stimulated or triggered in certain locations. The graph positions are a standard for the globe. Where the local weather is connected by declination, explained in the weather course, it will give additional backup information to weather conditions.

In the northern hemisphere, Saturn hovers near the equator and Mars looking rather singular in this graph while most of the planets are in southern declination. It has been written in past various publications that when all or most of the planets are in southern declination for a northern declination winter the results are for a very cold season. I don't know that I would agree entirely. More work needs to be done in this area.

To begin the analysis, cast your eye to the bottom left of the graph. The winter season begins with the Sun, blue line bottom left, Mercury, purple line just above and Venus the green line. The stimulating combination of three planets come together, then begin to separate in a 24 hr period. Blending the planets and you have heat, wind and rain and a cool to cold influence from Mercury. Do you think there will be a storm with this combination? There is no doubt. However, this combination will produce a storm at different locations.

Moving up to the Pluto line, black, found at about 18 degrees and what is interesting is that Mars, the planet at the top, red, is also at 18 degrees. The position of both is called a contra parallel or like an opposition. This influence - violent and aggressive is happening on this same 24 hr. period. A storm becomes certain - but where will this take place? Location oriented longitude (zodiacal) charts will give the answer. The east coast of the USA is one receiver of this weather pattern. . Back to the Pluto line, black. Above is the Jupiter and Neptune combination, blue and aqua, looking like bosom buddies and getting even closer. This combination of planets called a parallel, like a conjunction, has been indicative of all the flooding we've seen this past year and continues to influence the weather. The two meet for the last time by January 1st. and many are happy to say goodbye.

The next item is the Moon symbol, very dark blue. It is the fastest moving body as you can see with the line winding its way up and down, once each month for 3 months.

Further up the graph the orange line of Uranus seems to stand by itself and has little contact with any of the planets other than the Moon. Just before the end of winter, Uranus will align with the Sun, Moon and Mercury to produce very cold temperatures.

Other combinations of crossing lines in mid January are sure to produce turbulence, and again about one week later. The first and second weeks of February have enough combination of planet lines to be influential for weather.

Observations, comments and forecasts are welcome. Write to: Carolyn Egan Long Range Weather Forecaster © December 2009

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