Merriman Market Analyst

In terms of financial markets, the behavior of the U.S. stock market last week does not support a McCain victory – at least not yet. On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sold off a whopping 344 points, to its lowest level since the yearly lows in mid-July. As stated in a previous column, when stock indices go down into an election, it usually favors a victory for the opposition party (Democratic Party, in this case). However, that rule did not work in the last election, which saw U.S. equity prices continue lower and lower all year, until they finally bottomed October 25, 2004, just a week and half before that election. Contrary to the history of this indicator, Republican incumbent George Bush won re-election then. So this indicator is not perfect. In other markets, Crude Oil fell to 105.13 during the day on Friday, now down over $42 form its all-time high of 147.27, and right in the middle of our call for a $30-50 decline by the end of October. But here comes all the Jupiter aspects this week, and Jupiter co-rules Crude Oil.

The next Market Timing Workshop will take place at “The Blast Astrology Conference” in Sedona, AZ. On Friday, September 19, I will be giving a one-hour presentation on “Me and My Money: Are We Compatible?” This will examine how one approaches money from their natal chart, and whether one may more successful as a trader, investor, or nether. On Saturday, September 20th, 2 pm to 6 pm, I will present a workshop on “Introduction to Financial Astrology and Market Timing.” Cost is $145.00 if signed up by August 15. For more information on either this workshop or Seminar, go to http://blastastrologyconference.com/schedblast2.html. It ought to be a “Blast!” I will also give  a special one day intensive for subscribers to any of the MMA reports on Monday, September 22, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Attendees can spend an afternoon and ask all the questions they wish about how I analyze a market, and why I forecast what I do forecast in the various subscription reports. The cost for this one-day intensive will be as follows: $295 if a subscriber to MMA Cycles or SOS reports; $195.00 is a subscriber to any of the weekly subscription reports; Free to any of the daily subscribers. All others can attend as observers at a cost of $500.00. Prices will increase 10% after September 10. If you are interested, contact our office at 1-248-626-3034, by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or through our website, and we will give you details as to the location.

It's that time of the year again! As in the past, MMA offers a special pre-publication rate for those who pre-order the next year's book before October 15, 2008. We also have a special offer on the SOS Global Stock Market Report newsletter for those who pre-order the Forecasts 2009 (see back).

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 Forecasts book outlines forthcoming trends pertaining to political, economic, and financial markets throughout the world.

Standing like a huge monolith rising out of the earth in the middle of nowhere, and casting a very long shadow over all the other signatures within the forthcoming “Cardinal Climax,” stands Pluto in Capricorn. This is the initial signature that starts the complex and fascinating cosmic pattern of the “Cardinal Climax,” and it is the last to leave. The principles of these two astrological symbols – Pluto and Capricorn – are intertwined very closely with all the other signatures and patterns in effect between 2008 and 2015, and even into 2020 when Saturn and Pluto return to their 32-37 year conjunction.