The Outlook for Summer 2009 for the US as viewed in Chinese Astrology

by Raphael Simons, May 5, 2009

Chinese summertime begins in Washington DC on May 5th at 5:39 AM EDT. The seasons in Chinese calculation start at the mid-points of the western seasons. Chinese fall season begins on August 7th, and Winter on November 7th this year.

The Chinese chart for the summer shows real estate at a low point for the country as a whole. There appears to be too much inventory. It is a favorable time to buy property. Real estate may bottom out this summer. On the other hand, the chart warns that lack of foresight, poor planning and bad decision making will result in financial losses. Bargain hunters beware.

Many businesses are in unstable, tumultuous condition, and actual achievements are wanting. Money is relatively scarce still, although the situation is beginning to improve. This summer marks a turning point.

The signs for the summer favor people such as teachers; psychics; mediums; astrologers (a lot of people are worried); scholars; doctors; also people whose careers involve research, writing, designing, and other solitary kinds of work.

Tien Yi, the luckiest of stars, also known as Heaven Medicine, shines over the summer sky helping us out of our predicaments and giving us hope for better times to come; our fears of an epidemic may be allayed for the time being at least. We may be luckier than we think. June and July will be a good time for business development. Yet despite better times on the horizon the general mood of the summertime is anxious.

The greatest concerns during the summer months are in real estate, money, health and food. For much of the country, especially the east, the summer months will be muggy. People need to watch what they eat. The health of the country is not too good. There is also a lot of poverty. The watchword for everyone this summer is be mindful of keeping sane boundaries and cultivate calm reflection. Anxiety, poor hygiene, mindless eating and laziness are sure ways to bad health. Be careful of contaminated foods.

A bright note says the period beginning May 24th and running to July 7th is especially auspicious for romantic affairs and for getting married.

The astrological I Ching calculation for this period gives us hexagram 36. It tells us that perseverance in times of adversity brings good results. It also says that people in high positions need to beware of conspirators, and take timely action to avoid trouble before it gets out of hand. If you are uneasy where you work, consider this: birds of a different feather will not flock together. Avoid doing nothing. Revitalize your energies.