Predictions
Predictions from December 2008
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The stress level, fears, and belt-tightening of the last months of 2008
will continue
to build in the US up until the Inauguration on January 20, 2009.
Although the cascade
of powerful and transformative economic events that began in
mid-September will end in
the first few days of January, the feeling that nothing has been
effective in moving the situation forward will remain until January 20.
(12/23/08)
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February 2009 will be a time of profound shifting that encapsulates the
theme of the next
four years: the dynamic struggle between the recalcitrant patterns of
the past and the creative
impulses of the future. Innovative thinking will have to find a way to
accommodate the exigencies
and restrictions of the everyday world in order to actually manifest
change.(12/23/08)
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President Obama will be very forceful, focused, and energized between
February 1 and March 14, 2009,
in moving his agenda. He is likely to encounter some severe criticism,
political attacks, and power struggles during this time which he will
handle effectively. (12/23/08)
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The mood in the US from late January 2009 through October 2010 will be
one of profoundly intense emotions elicited by, among other things, the
return of the troops from Iraq, revelations surfacing regarding the
hidden truths of the war and its many consequences, and the state of
the economy. Unemployment will be a central concern, with strenuous
efforts to alleviate it during this period. (12/23/08)
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From mid-May to mid-July 2009, an idealistic and hopeful wave is likely
to sweep many parts of the world. Some unrealistic and unsustainable
expectations may arise that will subsequently be disappointed.(12/23/08)
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Obama’s “honeymoon” is likely to continue
at least through June 2009, with exceptionally high approval ratings
continuing until early November 2009. (12/23/08)
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Signficant difficulties are likely to overtake the Obama administration
and the country in early November 2009 and will be quite severe in
November and December 2009, possibly signfying another economic
downturn after a time of seeming improvement or due to some other
reason that engenders feelings of grief and fear. Obama will lose some
support and popularity during this time. He will respond very
assertively, take powerful and innovative action, and possibly travel
abroad for diplomatic purposes. (12/23/08)
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The depressing and stressful period unleashed and most intense in
November and December 2009 is likely to continue with some significant
collective anxiety through October 2010. It will probably include
another period of belt-tightening and the strain inherent between US
world responsibilities and its diminished resources. (12/23/08)
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It seems very likely that the Democrats will take meaningful losses in
the 2010 election, making it far more difficult for Obama to push
through his agenda during the second half of his term. Whereas the 111th
Congress (January 2009) will be relatively effective and harmonious,
the 112th Congress (drawn for 1/4/11) will be almost paralyzed with
anger and partisanship.(12/23/08)
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Despite the ongoing difficulties in the country, Obama will remain
quite popular, especially in 2011 and 2012. His worst period will be
from November 2009 through August 2010. Some difficulties are likely to
arise just before the 2012 election that could, nonetheless, make it
quite close. A number of races will necessitate recounts and the
results will be delayed. (12/23/08)
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Should Obama win a second term, he will successfully complete it as a
very popular president. The term beginning in January 2013
is likely to be one of the most dramatic, challenging, and
transformative in history, possibly calling for consequential global
leadership from the US president. (12/23/08)
Predictions February 2008
- Barack Obama will come under heavy attack from May
through July 2008.
Some of these attacks will be unexpected and ruthless. He will also be
far more
aggressive in response during period than we have seen previously.
(2/11/08)
- John McCain may have some sudden health issues
between March 18 and
April 5 that
may recur with greater intensity from September 2008 through April
2009. (2/11/08)
- March through June 2008 may be a very difficult
period for Dick Cheney,
including
the possibility of significant health issues. He will feel restricted
and burdened by limitations and weakness. (2/11/08)
- Between March 1 and March 10, 2008, significant
and potentially
explosive and violent events may occur in many places, but especially
in the Middle East and particularly in Pakistan. These events may have
a transformative impact on world affairs. (2/11/08)
- Beginning in late March 2008 and continuing
through February 2009, the
US will be more susceptible to sudden, and possibly violent, crisis
events, including explosions, accidents, and weather-related incidents.
Most dangerous will be: the second half of April, July, August, and
December 2008; and January and February 2009. This will also be a
period when an increasingly aggressive and volatile mood sweeps the
country, including the possibility of increased military action of some
kind, especially in July and August 2008. (2/11/08)
- In August, September, and early October 2008, the
Bush approval
rating will rise due to some perceived success or good news. There may
be a surge of patriotism at this time. The Stock Market and other
economic indicators may also improve. (2/11/08)
- Serious difficulties and a possible crisis emerge
in the US between
late November 2008 and late January 2009. The nation feels stuck and
unable to respond with sufficient strength in the face of severe
economic problems and possibly a major disaster of some kind, likely to
occur between late November and early January. December 10 through
December 12 look especially dangerous. The period from September 22
through October 21 also lends itself to some sudden, disruptive, and
upsetting events. (2/11/08)
- In 2008, Pakistan is likely to have a year of
significant violence and
agitation. Major disruptions and problems for President Musharraf are
likely from late November 2008 through January 2009. (2/11/08)
- Conditions in the Iraq War may suddenly shift in
some way in April
2008, leading to increasing power struggles and military effort,
especially from June through October 2008. A very aggressive offensive
is likely from July 9 through August 9 which may initially seem
successful. Difficulties and acceptance of limitations may emerge in
the war effort from mid-November 2008 through February 2009. The Maliki
government will be under extreme stress from late November 2008 through
January 2009. (2/11/08)
- The first half of February 2007 is likely to be a
very low period for George Bush. His support will erode even further,
and he will feel isolated and despondent. This theme continues through
2007, but will be especially strong in February and June 2007.
(1/17/07)
- In March and April 2007, George Bush will
feel a strong surge of unilateralism, insisting on his freedom to do as
he pleases. He will also become increasingly disconnected from reality
(March through July 2007), seeing a distorted, idealized view that will
be very self-deceptive. (1/17/07)
- The real fireworks are likely to
begin in late April or early May 2007, especially intense from late
April to mid-May (May 11 to May 13 is the most dangerous) and late June
to early August 2007. This entire period from late April to early
August 2007 will be a time of significant aggression and potential
militarism by the administration. Reckless aggression, unilateralism,
self-deception, and rash decision-making are possible. A powerful clash
with Congress is also likely at this time. (1/17/07)
- There is a potential
for conflict between the US and Iran, including direct hostilities,
between late April 2007 and February 2008. The possibility exists of
significant destruction in Iran anytime from late March 2007 through
March 2008. (May 11 to May 13 and December 1 to December 10, 2007, are
some of the possible trigger dates.) (1/17/07)
- Dick Cheney is
likely to enter a very aggressive and active period from mid-April
through August 2007. It is also possible he will encounter significant
health problems beginning in September 2007, especially troublesome
from March through June 2008. (1/17/07)
- There
is some potential for a terrorist event in the US from mid-September
2007 through 2008, possibly in Colorado or New Mexico. (1/17/07)
- Sudden,
irreversible upsets and changes will impact the Maliki government in
Iraq between mid-April and mid-August 2007. (1/17/07)
- Moqtada
al Sadr is likely to have an extremely stressful and frustrating period
from late February though May 2007. He may begin to lose signficant
support and/or become blocked in some way. (1/17/07)
- Syrian
President Assad will go through a year of intense crises and
fast-moving powerful changes beginning in late April 2007, possibly
ending in his losing power sometime during the year following
mid-September 2007 (possibly in late February or early March 2008).
(1/17/07)
- The
Fall quarter of 2007 (9/21 to 12/21/07) is likely to be very
explosive in Iraq, with a steep escalation of the war and an
intensification of the ongoing power struggle. (1/17/07)
- The
Fall quarter of 2007 may also bring dramatic events to China,
either in the form of violent power struggles or some kind of
devastating natural disaster such as an earthquake. (1/17/07)
- August
through September 2008 may bring a strong boost to US morale and
possibly a significant victory of some kind that will help Bush rebound
in the polls for a few months. (He is likely to have reached his lowest
point in June 2007). (1/17/07)
- After
years of stress and violent struggle, especially in 2008, it is
possible the US occupation of Iraq will terminate in a problematic and
painful way between November 2008 and February 2009. (1/17/07)
- 2008
will end with some very stressful events for the US, from late November
2008 through mid-January 2009. Issues having to do with the military
and with terrorism may be prominent and problematic. (1/17/07)
- In
January 2006, George Bush is likely to be somewhat aggressive and
irritable (though this may be behind closed doors), especially over
challenges to his will. There may be strong protest growing in the
nation, in particular over questions around constitutional guarentees
and freedoms. Bush's polls may pick up a bit during the month, but then
great difficulties, burdens, and frustrations will hamper him from
January 25 through February 5. His approval level may rebound some
after February 5 until late April or May. (1/1/06)
- February
8 through February 23, 2006, may bring a time of sorrow, grief,
increased stress, or weary burden to the US. (1/1/06)
- April
6 through April 10, 2006, may bring a brief crisis or time of violence
or destruction in the US. The New York area may be especially
vulnerable. (1/1/06)
- May
and June 2006 are likely to be particularly stressful for the
administration, with an acute sense of failure over policies and great
pressure and difficulty for George Bush. (1/1/06)
- From
April 28 through early July 2006, there is a potential for explosive,
transformative, unexpected shifts in the Gulf War. (1/1/06)
- From
August 27 through September 2, 2006, there is the potential for some
kind of dramatic, unexpected, possibly violent or destructive crisis in
the US. (1/1/06)
- Another
very troubling period for Dick Cheney comes in late 2006, from October
22 through January 2, 2007. He is likely to be depressed and restricted
in some way, with health problems a significant possiblity. (1/1/06)
- Beginning
in late September 2006 through most of 2007, George Bush's popularity
will be in significant decline. Nonetheless, the spring of 2007 may
bring him into a renewed period of aggressiveness, recklessness,
unilateralism, and possible military activity through 2008. (1/1/06)
- Although
angry tension may build between the US and Iran in 2006, it is 2007
that has the potential to erupt into real aggression and explosive
events. (1/1/06)
- November
and December 2005 are likely to be very troubling, difficult, and
stressful months, with particulary difficult periods from November 13
through November 23 and December 24 through December 29. December 26
has the potential for a severe crisis of some kind. (8/8/05)
- John
Bolton is likely to be very aggressive beginning around mid-December
2005 and continuing through November 2006 in his new role at the UN. It
is possible he will have to deal with some kind of crisis there in late
December, and it is also quite likely that his temper will get out of
control at some point between December 2005 and November 2006,
potentially causing an embarrassing or problematic incident. (7/31/05)
- Dick
Cheney is likely to undergo a very oppressive time from mid-September
through mid-December 2005. HIs goals will be delayed or frustrated and
his health may suffer. (7/31/05)
- Karl
Rove may be under a dark cloud due to the Plame investigation through
early July 2006. The following two years may see a diminished or more
restrained role for him in the administration or else a feeling that
that the adminstration itself is in some severe distress in which Rove
is embroiled. (7/31/05)
- There
is likely to be one or several huge, angry, and vicious partisan
battles in Congress from mid-September through very early December
2005. (5/20/05)
- Senator
Bill Frist is extremely unlikely to win the GOP nomination for
president in 2008. (5/4/05)
- From
late March 2005 through February 2007, freedom of expression and other
civil rights will become increasingly signficant issues in America.
There may be some violence in the attempts to battle perceived tyranny
or unfair restrictions. (3/27/05)
- From
September 2005 through June 2007, George Bush will feel an
increasing sense of burden and opposition to his policies. His
popularity will decrease significantly. (3/27/05)
- January
2005 through September 2006 will bring a slow, relentless,
transformation in the areas of trade, currency, and resources. This
transformation will be accompanied by a large measure of anxiety and
resistance to change. (3/27/05)
- From
May 2005 through October 2006, the Bush administration's tendency to
self-deception, trickery, and dishonesty will be very strong and very
apparent. This will become very problematic for the adminstration.
(3/27/05)
- Between
March 2005 and January 2006, the push for freedom will be especially
strong in Iraq. Dramatic events in this regard may unfold in three
stages: during March 2005; September 2005; and December 2005 into early
January 2006. Whether this push for freedom and break from the current
situation will manifest as a civil war or a break away from the United
States is not clear. (2/5/05)
- Condi
Rice is likely to seem somewhat ineffectual, weak, and
vascillating, with a strong tendency to obfuscate, in her role as
Secretary of State. She will begin various projects with idealistic
expectations, but frequently be disappointed and unable to manifest her
goals. Her best time will be during the first 9 months of 2006.
(1/19/05)
- The
power struggle between the US and the Iraqi insurgency is likely to
remain quite intense through November 2005. Mid-March to mid-April 2005
will be especially difficult. The failure of the war's goals may become
increasingly evident and unavoidable from late January through
mid-April 2005. (1/16/05)
- Late
December 2004 and the first half of January 2005 may bring significant
and very troubling events, some of which may be related to currency and
trade, that will adversely impact the administration and the US. Some
aspect of these events may continue to plague and weaken the
administration for its entire term. (12/15/04)
- Unexpected
and dramatic events may develop during the end of March and the first
half of April 2005. These will stir aggression and anger in George Bush
and be upsetting to the administration. It is possible some issues of
freedom or civil rights will be involved, and the press will play an
important role. (12/15/04)
- The
109th Congress, as expected, is likely to manifest a great deal of
anger and inter-party aggression. Passions stemming from deeply held
beliefs will be very intense. A period of particularly great animosity
and tension will be from February 10 through February 28, 2005. In
addition, passions are likely to be quite strong, with mounting anger
and resentment, from September through November 2005. (12/15/04; dates
edited on 1/3/05)
- Dick
Cheney is likely to have a difficult and frustrating period between
Janaury 30 and April 25, 2005. He may chafe under added restrictions or
obstacles and feel his support waning. (12/15/04)
- It
is quite possible there will be a signficant lessening of US/Iraqi
tensions after June 2005, perhaps stemming from a US withdrawal or some
kind of major restructuring of goals. (9/18/04)
- Increasing
violence, power struggles, and insurgency are likely to continue in
Iraq from September through November 2004. October and November may
bring some major shake-ups or sudden changes to the Interim Government.
(9/18/04)
- December
2004 may bring the first phase of an intensified religious
movement in Iraq that will continue through late 2005. (9/18/04)
- Between
now and mid-August, Ralph Nader's support is likely to peak. After
mid-August, his support is likely to significantly decrease. It is
possible he will drop out of the race in late August or September.
(5/12/04)
- Air America Radio
is entering a very turbulent period from now through June 2004. There
will be unexpected changes, upsets, and reversals. May 16 through 26
will bring significant obstacles and setbacks. (4/16/04)
- Events
in Iraq are likely to continue to be extremely volatile and
unpredictable, and rebellion quite strong, through August 2004, with
especially dramatic upheaval and violence in August. January 2005 may
bring the final tumultuous phase to this two year period of chaos and
transition. (4/16/04)
- During
the first 10 days of September 2004, severe difficulties are likely
involving trade, currency, and/or finance, potentially leading to
worsening relations with some other nations. These events will have an
adverse impact on George Bush's authority and popularity, and impact
the US adversely through June 2005. (3/5/04)
- June
2004 is likely to bring significant problems and failures to the Bush
administration, including a burgeoning credibility crisis for Bush and
diminishing popularity. This is likely to be a low point in this
presidency from which it will never really recover. (2/19/04)
- John
Kerry will beat George Bush and win the Presidency of the United States
in November 2004. (2/11/04)
- Florida
will likely vote for the Democratic candidate for President in November
2004. (2/11/04)
- The
Bush administration will continue to attempt to mislead, confuse, and
deceive the American public through most of 2004. For the most part,
these attempts at deception will fail, and the administration will be
criticized and lose support for these attempts to hide the truth. This
pattern will be most apparent in February through mid-March, June
through mid-July, and September through December 2004. (2/11/04)
- Late
March through May 2004 will likely bring significant US aggression and
increased violence in Afghanistan and Iraq. This trend will begin in
January 2004 but intensifies in April and May. April 23 through May 5
and May 16 through May 23, 2004, are especially dangerous periods, with
a likely increase in extreme violence, including a potential for
terrorism or fierce battles. (1/5/04)
- US
military action and aggression may increase significantly from late
December 2003 through May 2004. This may be successful initially and
gain some popular support in late January and February, as well as
April and early May 2004. However, there is likely to be a great deal
of deception, ideology, and illusion behind the administration's
actions, which will lead to devastating consequences by June 2004. A
significant anti-war and protest movement may also develop during this
period, with some potential for violence. (11/3/03)
- Late
January and early February 2004 may see a surge of support for
President Bush's war policies, likely as a result of increased and
initially successful military action. This passes by early March 2004,
at which point the administration seems confused and deceptive. Bush's
popularity slips again in March. (11/3/03)
- Arnold
Schwarzenegger will remain very popular through May 2004.
Between July 2004 and July 2006 he will encounter significant obstacles
and frustrations and will lose a great deal of his glamour and
popularity. September through December 2004 will be especially
difficult. (10/15/03)
- There will be no significant improvement in the US
economy through at least the summer of 2004. (6/26/03)
- Severe strains will continue to develop between
Colin Powell and Donald Rumsfeld, especially from early May through
early August 2003. June 21 through 25 could bring tremendous tensions
and anger between the two men. (5/9/03)
- reposted: There will be
tremendous stress between Colin
Powell and the hard-line conservatives in the Administration
in 2003, possibly leading to Powell's resignation. (3/25/01)
- The stated
goals for the War in Iraq will not come to fruition. Events
and circumstances will emerge that cause an entirely different outcome
than what was planned. (4/21/03)
- October and November 2003 are likely to
bring a significant crisis to the administration, as well as massive
protests over administration policy. Despite likely policy failures,
Mr. Bush will become increasingly aggressive and belligerent. (3/3/03)
- There is a significant
likelihood of a great increase in aggressive, especially military,
action (likely war) by the administration during July and August 2003.
These events could easily continue into mid-October 2003. (3/3/03)
- February 2003 begins a
period of increasing difficulty for the United States that will
continue until November 2004. The best course of action would be a
careful and disciplined approach to issues, not a reckless or
expansionist agenda. The latter will bring enormous problems. September
through November 2003 could bring a significant crisis to the Bush
administration. (1/27/03)
- The periods
mid-January through mid-February 2003 and August through October 2003
are likely to bring the US painful and humiliating experiences due to
arrogance, bullying, and a domineering attitude. (1/27/03)
- Violence
between Israel and the Palestinians (or their allies) is likely to
increase through mid to late February 2003. Dates of particular concern
are: 11/15 - 11/17/02; 1/7 - 2/19/03 (likely a VERY critical time!).
(11/15/02)
- Despite
struggling with significant and extremely difficult situations, Bush
will be able to maintain his current level of popularity through April
2003. Thereafter, things will become increasingly difficult for him and
his administration. (11/15/02)
- George Bush is likely to become increasingly
unilateral, aggressive, easily irritated, impatient, and willing to use
military engagement from January 2003 through the end of his term.
(11/15/02)
- There will be tremendous stress between Colin Powell and the
hard-line conservatives in the Administration in 2003, possibly leading
to Powell's resignation. (3/25/01)
- Former Vice President Al Gore will be very dynamic
and expand his public activities in the next few months, especially in
November and December 2002. From January through March 2003, he will
feel somewhat constrained and limit himself in his critiques of the
Administration. After March 2003, his popularity will begin to grow.
(9/14/02)
- Vice President Cheney
is likely to continue having severe difficulties through 2003. It is
possible he will become somewhat unpopular and ineffective. Legal
difficulties, scandal, and health problems are possible. Especially
problematic times will be January through March 2003 and August through
November 2003. (7/20/02)
- War with Iraq is most likely to begin
in late December 2002 or January 2003. Enormous turmoil and suffering
are likely in Iraq from January 2003 through November 2004. (7/20/02)
- Events of enormous
significance are likely from late December 2002 through January 2003
that will have difficult repercussions for many months. There is a
possibility of a huge crisis for the administration at that time that
leads to increasing problems throughout the year. (7/3/02)
- Though
tensions are likely to continue between India
and Pakistan for some time, the heightened sense of danger of
the past several weeks is likely to diminish after June 3, 2002.
However, the period from August 5 to August 15, 2002, may bring a brief
though severe rekindling of hostilities between the two countries.
(6/2/02)
- Significant
and sudden upsets, revelations, or disturbing events are likely from
August 4 through August 13, 2002, that will have a powerful impact on
the Bush administration. Angry, and possibly violent, protest is
possible (especially 8/10-11), as well as the sudden departure of a
high-level official during this period. (May 29, 2002)
- There
is a strong possibility of sudden and violent events (such as a plane
crash) from August 19 through August 24, 2002. There may briefly be
fears that the source of at least one incident is terrorism. (May 29,
2002)
- The
increased violence in the Middle
East will continue unabated through April 2002, with April 8
- 10 bringing dramatic and dangerous events. Tension and volatility
will continue through mid-July, though to a lesser extent than in
April. After mid-July, there will be a de-escalation of tension. One
final potentially violent and dangerous period will come between
1/22/03 and 2/10/03. Thereafter, a lasting peace will be
possible.(April 6, 2002)
Suicide
bomber kills Israeli troops, April 9
Suicide
bombing in bus, April 10
- Former
President Bill Clinton will begin a new phase of bold and creative
initiatives starting late in February 2002. These activities will
signify a shift for Clinton and will be dramatic and far-reaching in
their impact. (Transit of Uranus opposite Clinton's Sun and progressed
Sun trine natal Uranus) (February 22, 2002)
- The
current phase of intense violence in the Middle
East will peak around March 1, 2002, with the possible
exception of 3/13 - 3/15, which may bring a few days of renewed
turbulance. There is likely to be a period of relative calm through
much of March, with tensions and potential violence increasing again in
April (4/9 - 4/10 are of particular concern). The period from May
through late June 2002 will bring tension but less volatility. June 22
through July 10 may bring a heightening of instability and possible
violence again, but thereafter, things are likely to calm considerably
for the duration of 2002. (Transit of Uranus opposite natal
Mars)(February 22, 2002)
- Governor
Jeb Bush is likely to be immersed in a significant scandal, beginning
in March 2002 and carrying into January 2003. It is likely to
negatively impact him in the November 2002 election. The scandal may
have to do with investments, particularly of other people's money.
(February 3, 2002)
Bush
associated with dishonest financial manipulations in Nigeria
Pension
fund scandals
- There
is great potential for significant violence in the Middle East between 1/9/02 and
2/14/02. Especially difficult days will be 1/9 - 1/11/02 and 1/19 -
2/5/02.(1/7/02)
- January
2002 will bring intense confrontation between the Bush administration and its
adversaries and much anger. There is a great potential for a sudden
crisis during the second half of the month.(10/4/01)
- December
2001 will be a very difficult month for President Bush, possibly
beginning with a crisis around 12/7 through 12/10. He will face losses,
grief, setbacks, and opposition. (10/4/01)
- Military
engagement is possible from late September through late March 2002. The
most likely periods for action are: 9/28/01 through 10/31/01 and
11/25/01 through 12/7/01. (10/4/01)
- After an appropriate period of deference to
presidential leadership in the aftermath of the brutal terrorist
attacks, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle will grow in leadership,
power, and determined resolve, beginning in January 2002 and continuing
through 2004. He will lead Senate Democrats effectively, aggressively,
and with great determination. (9/25/01)
- Bush will pursue very aggresssive policies in
September and October 2001, and, to a lesser degree, through
mid-December. There will be an undercurrent of disconnect with reality
and pragmatism, as well as an overreliance on ideology and fanciful
thinking. Mid-December 2001 through March 2002 will bring crisis,
setbacks, frustration, criticism, conflict, and failures.(8/7/01)
- A great deal of criticism and anger are likely to
be directed at the Administration in June and July, 2001. There is a
possibility of open conflict with domestic and/or foreign adversaries. Resident Bush will have
significant difficulties during this time. (4/1/01)
- Deteriorating health is likely to cause Strom
Thurmond to give up his Senate seat around August or September, 2001.
(3/25/01)
- There will be tremendous stress between Colin Powell and the
hard-line conservatives in the Administration in 2003, possibly leading
to Powell's resignation. (3/25/01)
- The McCain-Feingold
campaign finance reform bill is likely to become law.
(3/18/01)
- Vice President Dick
Cheney may suffer a significant health crisis around January
or February 2002, which could necessitate his resignation. (3/7/01)
- Governor Jeb Bush is not likely to be reelected in
Florida in 2002. This will need to be confirmed by a study of his
future opponent's chart. (3/7/01)
- Former President
Clinton will continue to have a difficult year, most notably
in July and December of 2001. His life will gain new momentum and
direction come the Spring of 2002. The year 2004 will see renewed
popularity and a great expansion of activities. (2/15/01)
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All predictions are based on data from astrological charts.