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Turkey Israel Relationship Changing from Strategic to Tactical

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Recent spat by Israel on the Turkish ambassador brought in its wake a diplomatic skirmish between the two countries resulting in a rare Israeli apology. Will the relationship between the two erstwhile partners in the volatile region of Middle-East improve? The question is in the minds of many political analysts. I examined the state of play between Turkey and Israel by watching the recent Solar Eclipse. In this bog post, I write about the Solar Eclipse in terms of Astronomy and Cosmics and pen my interpretation in point form.

Brief

Turkey and Israel were good buddies throughout the establishment of Israel in 1947. In fact, Turkey was one of the few countries that gave diplomatic recognition to the nascent country. Both Turkey and Israel moulded a political and economic relationship that stood intact during Israel’s war with Arab countries. Later in the nineties, the relationship took the shape of strategic partnership with the military dimension added to political and economic spheres. One reason for this is the similar outlook both countries had in terms of deeply hostile relationship with their respective neighbours. Turkey had to grapple with Armenia, Syria, Iran, the rebellious Kurds and ever nagging Cyprus. Israel continued to be beset with problems with the Arab neighbours and an intractable Palestinian crisis.

The turning point came in December 2008 when Israel sent its troops to Gaza on mission codenamed, “Operation Cast Lead” which resulted in the death of Palestinians in thousands. The world felt aghast, so did Turkey whose Premier Recep Erdogan was furious as he was in the midst of peacemaking between Israel and Syria. From this moment things went bad for the partnership. Recep Erdogan upped his antipathy in statements and a walk out from Davos conference in January 2009 after delivering a stinging criticism on Shimon Peres, Israeli President was a litmus test. The recent diplomatic ridicule by the Deputy Foreign Minister over the Turkish ambassador Ogug Celikkol made things worse. A Turkish ultimatum brought Israel to remorse followed by an apology but not to any sense of pragmatism though. Last Sunday, Ehud Barak visited Turkey on a previously scheduled trip but with an added emphasis on mending ties. He was partially successful. He had long and fruitful meetings with Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. However, the plums he looked for in meeting Prime Minister Recep Erdogan or President Abdullah Gul or Defence Chief of Staff Ilker Basbug evaded him.

Solar Eclipse

Astronomy

The solar Eclipse that took place on Friday January 15, 2010 was the longest annular and partial one lasting about 11 minutes and 8 seconds. It is significant because it is the longest for the millennium as the next longest one is not due until 3043 A.D. This particular eclipse is known as Saros 141 Series. The series began in May 1,613 A.D. It repeats every 18 years and the one that occurred on Friday is 23 rd out of 70 such eclipses in the Saros 141 Series. When this eclipse took place the Sun was covered by the moon leaving the outer ring of the Sun glowing in muted brightness. Almost half of the Globe came under darkness or partial darkness, especially at the height of eclipse at 7.47 GMT/UT when the shadow cast by the Moon was seen on the earth for an extent of 225 miles. Beginning from Chad in Africa the eclipse spread to the Sea of China in the East. There are few significant pointers in this Eclipse.

1. The Eclipse was at the Moon’s Ascending Node

2. The Moon was very farthest from the Earth called apogee at some 255,000 miles away

3. At the height of the Eclipse at 7.47 GMT/UT, the position of the Planets Sun and Moon are given below:

The Sun

Right Ascension (Celestial Longitude) 19 hour 47 minutes 58 seconds

Declination (Celestial Latitude) 21 degree 7 minutes 21 seconds

The Moon

Right Ascension (Celestial Longitude) 19 hour 47 minutes 48 seconds

Declination (Celestial Latitude) 21 degree 6 minutes 22 seconds

4. There are no significant stars in the area where the eclipse took place

5. To the south east of the location there are two celestial bodies; Venus at 19 hour and 52 minutes and far away M 75 Globular cluster at 20 hour and 6 minutes.

Cosmics

1. The Sun, the Moon, Venus and the M 75 Globular are in the Sagittarius constellation whose occult ownership is ascribed to Jupiter. Sagittarius constellation represents the Centaur (a figure of half –horse and half-man in Greek mythology). Ptolemy originally drew this figure and is followed ever since. This constellation is full of bright stars and a wealth of deep sky objects such as clusters and nebulae. Additionally, the constellation heralds boon for trade and economy

2. Venus personifies Wealth & prosperity, Knowledge & arts, Happiness & enjoyment, Luxury & comfort, Sensuality & civility, Beauty and brains etc

3. M75 Globular is a vast cluster of almost 130 light years in diameter, standing some 67,500 light years away from the earth with a visual magnitude of 8.5. This cluster is about 180,000 times brighter than the Sun. This is a massive cluster, very remote portraying military and political fame and action.

4. The Moon is located at Lunar Mansion 22 of Al-Sad Al- Dhabih (The fortune of the slayer). This Lunar Mansion leads to political manipulation or political capitulation in the external theatre. It is also bad for partnership in economy or of military nature between nations. But the Lunar Mansion is good for garnering internal political power.

Interpretation

1. Turkey Israel relationship dips from one of strategic partnership to that of managing tactical issues. Turkey goes on its declared policy of “zero problems with the neighbours” and would not require any partnership with Israel on strategic level. By the same token, Israel continues to rely on military as a sole buttress to keep the country safe from the wrath of Arab neighbours and would not countenance a critical ally in the form of peace loving and non-belligerent Turkey

2. Turkish economy expands with peace dividends and the need to rely on Israel as “partner in the same boat” vanishes into thin air. Israeli economy also expands in military related arms and technology but would not be sufficient to keep Turkey aligned to it. Earlier Israel was very dismissive of the political actors in Turkey often relying on the military actors in Turkey. Now this takes a 360 degree turn for which Israel is ill-prepared

3. Both countries would make grandiose statements in public regarding improving relationship and putting the past behind, but would continue to work in the opposite direction privately

4. Turkey becomes a key player in international and regional diplomacy whereas Israel languishes in isolation in the region and much of the globe

5. Turkey is wooed by countries ranging widely such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia who are competing for leadership of Arab league and Iran and Sudan who are struggling to stay put amidst the global outburst against them. Israel on the other hand struggles to make it relevant to any of these countries in peace and prosperity

6. Both countries would continue to bash each other via the electronic and print media as a state policy to satisfy their respective electorates

7. A lop-sided equation has come into force: Turkey needs Israel less and Israel needs Turkey more

8. Outside the equation, Israel is losing clout in the United States while Turkey is moving more towards Russia

9. The final nail on the coffin is struck when Israel invades either Gaza or Lebanon in the near future out of sheer frustration.

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Cosmic Forecast: Iran Turning West

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

What is expected from Iran for the last three decades is going to happen; Iran is turning towards the West. The cosmic forecast of Iran indicates a big turning point that will change the entire area of Geopolitics. Most countries including United States would normalize relationship with Iran and stand to gain. Some countries headed by Germany would go down as losers. Let me explain in this blog post the Cosmic Forecast of Iran in terms of Astronomy, Cosmics and the list of Gainers and Losers.

Astronomy

I observed the sky of Tehran, Iran as the New Moon began its monthly journey on the Sunday 18 October, 2009 at 9.03 a.m. The Eastern Sky had five planets in the raw: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn. All these Planets are posited in the Virgo Constellation at this time. Incidentally, Al-Biruni, the famous Arab Astronomer identified major part of Persia (Now Iran) coming under the Virgo Constellation. The astro – position of the planets this time are given below:

Planetary Position

          Planet          Right Ascension       Declination

                                  hh:mm:ss               dd:mm:ss

          The Sun           13: 32: 16                9: 38: 28 South

          The Moon       13: 23: 39              14: 30: 11 South

          Mercury          12: 49: 18                3: 14: 07 South

          Venus              12: 17: 02                0: 10: 32 South

          Saturn             11: 58: 26                2: 21: 52 North

Stars & Cosmics

1 The Star Spica (Alpha Virginis) the brightest star in the Virgo constellation was flanked by both the Sun and the Moon; Sun sights it on the south-west whereas the Moon sees it on the North. A blue binary star of 0.95 magnitude with a spectral class of B1 located 262 light years away, Spica is positioned on the wheat sheaf in the left hand of the ever green Virgin. This star is all about setting standards and maintaining discipline; it is about ethics and planned efforts; it is about norms and practices

2. The star Poorima (Gamma Virginis) a white colour star of 3.40 magnitude with a spectral class of F0 located 39 light years away is positioned on the waist of the ever green Virgin. Al-Biruni called it as a “ Turn”. This star signifies an about turn from the evil or dangerous path to good and beneficial path. The Planet Mercury sights this star on the north-west direction

3. The star Zaniah (Eta Virginis) a yellow star of 3.85 magnitude with a spectral class of A2 located 250 light years away is positioned on the left arm of the Virgin. It symbolizes amusement and enjoyment of life and its pleasures; Chinese treated the star as maintainer of Law. The Planet Venus sights this star on the south-east direction

4. The star Zavijaya (Beta Virginis ) a pale yellow star of 3.61 visual magnitude with a spectral class of F9 located 36 light years away is positioned on the top of the winged right shoulder of the ever green Virgin. It signifies the choice of a right teacher or master to lead one into the right path. The Planet Saturn sights this star on south-west direction.

Lunar Mansion & Cosmics

The new moon starts its journey from the Fourteenth Arabic Lunar Mansion (Manzil) of “Al-Simak” which means “Un-armed”.

This Manzil denotes the western direction, equal opportunity and a win-win situation. It beams powerful light onto the hitherto dark situation. Moreover, the Manzil indicates prudence, care and equanimity. As the name suggests there will be a farewell to arms. Iran becomes an accepted nuclear power, regional power and an anchor for peace and stability in the global scene.

Gainers

The Cosmic Forecast is set below; please note that, it does not take part overnight but over a period of time.

United States normalizes its relation with Iran, supplies nuclear fuel for its reactors, builds reactors and refineries and undertakes infra structure projects such as roads, railway, shipyards etc. USA supplies arms and advanced technology and becomes number one trading partner

Turkey follows suit in similar manner with emphasis on joint collaboration in infra-structure, buildings and military hardware along with commodity trading. It also becomes the key conduit for Iran’s gas and crude oil in several pipeline projects

France jumps the gun and offers nuclear reactors, advanced planes and radars etc. France also undertakes cultural, literary and sports training not to forget film, fashion and arts

Russia doubles its efforts to ink more deals on Oil & Gas. Russia is bent on “ Pipelinistan “ a concept linking Turkey, Iran, Central Asian Countries and Russia to join together for the supply of the region’s liquid assets to Far –East, Eastern- Europe , Caucasus and to Western – Europe and continue to close deals for its companies like “Gasprom”. Russia also supplies advanced war planes and military assets to establish Iran as a strong power in Persian Gulf. More than that Russia completes “ Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant“ and comes with couple more to generate much needed electricity

Syria goes deeper as the most trusted and tested partner and binds itself in cooperation in every economic and social activities

Brazil and Venezuela are cast in the role of making Iran a great trading partner for the Latin America. Bolivia and Nicaragua also joins the bandwagon

China gets more oil and goes up-beat in selling all the junk it has which is not wanted by the Americans now. In any case China always believes in soft power

Other gainers include Italy, Spain, India, Indonesia, Scandinavian and almost the entire Non-aligned group of countries.

Losers

Germany, the fellow Aryan Country gets the top slot amongst the losers. It sees its trade volume and share in the Iran cake dwindling in staggering speed

Israel is dubbed as the second best loser; neither it has nuclear one-manship in the Middle East nor it has monopoly clout to influence the future trends in the region

Britain goes to dog house be it David Cameron or Gordon Brown in the helms

Other laggards include most of the Arab countries except for Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestine.

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Seven Planets and Two Stars: Barack Obama in Action

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

(Originally written on Blogspot on Wednesday March 25, 2009)

Celestial bodies constantly move from one position to another, each time signalling what action is cosmically good for the world. The President of the United States is the number one citizen of this earth. And the responsibility is primarily cast on him. On Sunday March 22, the sky had a significant alignment not seen for the last 100 years or so. Seven planets and two bright stars were almost on a straight line. It heralds great opportunity for the United States in particular and the World in general. Let me briefly touch on this alignment of seven planets and two stars in this blog post and the related cosmics of how Barack Obama should face up to the events unfolding in nine countries including the United States.

The Alignment

From the vantage point of the holy city of Jerusalem, I looked at the Eastern sky at 6.00 a.m. on Sunday March 22, 2009. I traced the Moon first. From there when I drew a line towards east I can extend my view up to the Sun. In between these two luminaries I sketched Star Dorsum, Jupiter, Neptune, Mars, Star Hydor, Mercury and Uranus. So I see seven planets and two magnificent stars. Incidentally, the planet Neptune is close to the Star Deneb Algedi where it was found by Astronomer Galle working under the direction of Astronomer Le Verrier at the Berlin Observatory on September 23, 1846. For the benefit of my readers I like to sketch details of the Stars Dorsum and Hydor.

Dorsum

Astronomically known as theta Capricorni, Dorsum is a double star located in the back of the sea-goat Capricorn. The Latin word dorsum means “ the back”. Belonging to the class of A 1 V, it is a main sequence dwarf star giving a brilliant white hue. It is 156 light years away and has visual magnitude of 4.1. Rotating almost 72 miles per second, it is a fast action star sitting on the elliptical path. This star coming between the Moon and the Sun in considered as heralding good times.

Hydor

Astronomically known as lambda Aquari , Hydor is a variable star located at the bend of the steam of water pouring out of the Jar the water carrier Aquarius holds. The Latin name Hydor means “ water”. It is also known as Ekkhysis from Greek Meaning “ outpouring”. Belonging to the class of M 2 III , it is a red giant giving bright red hue. It is 390 light years away and has visual magnitude of 3.7. Rotating away from earth one mile per second it is a slow moving star sitting on the elliptical path. This star is surrounded by about 100 small stars. In Hindu mythology, the star symbolizes the god Varuna, who has several roles to play: the god of ocean and water; the deity of the Moon; the guardian of Western direction; the god who can revive the dead; Varuna is also classified as Ashura and Deva in mythology. The surrounding stars are 100 Adityas , celestial bodies of goddess Adithi and Kasyapas known for their skills as physicals. This star coming between the Moon and the Sun in considered as heralding good times.

Now let me give you how this relates to the cosmics of nine selected countries and how Barack Obama should face up to these countries.

Cosmics of Nine Selected Countries

1. United States: From Globo Cop to Globo Console

The USA is changing its role getting out of the idea of using force to start consulting and consolidating. This remarkable change is good omen for the global economy and politics. Exit route in Iraq and Afghanistan is shown; recession is on the waning side. New and dependent relationship with Asia is forecast with China replacing Japan as the main partner. It is time to reflect on nuke issue with Iran and North Korea pragmatically. Once again confidence is brimming. Barack Obama is fixing many leaks at one and the same time, he should continue to do so as directed by the star Hydor.

2. Russia : Wild Bear to Terrific Tiger

Czar Putin would continue to rattle Europe, to vent anger on USA; he brings Russian winter to incalcitrant Europe by withdrawing gas in right time; but he can be a good partner too provided Barack Obama plays up to him all his Judo tackles. Russia’s unique position in traversing Europe and Asia should be explored. Russia on rise and bringing the terrific country into world’s financial and trading system in orderly manner is key priority for USA and would be done. Russia as partner and not as enemy is the likely proposition for Barack Obama.

3. China: Yellow Peril to Yellow Dawn

Both Napoleon Bonaparte and Nikita Khrushchev got it right; Napoleon said “ Do not wake China the sleeping Giant” Khrushchev went further and said “ China is yellow peril”. China is becoming both military and economic power but weak in politics. The expression “Yellow Dawn” is not mine. One of my colleagues Angel Garrett uses it as her Yahoo ID. But it is very apt for China as a rising giant with lot of yellow hue. Earlier European generals feared the Russian army in their backyard; now the world would be careful that the Chinese armed forces are not around . Barack Obama has to repeat the mantra of “Open Sesame” and get Chinese money flow into U S bonds and investments once again.

4. India: Nowhere to go Except to the Moon

Unlike China, India is reeling; her foreign policy is in shambles; neighbours have no good word for her; balancing priorities and policies have gone haywire. Facing an Election that would bring a hung parliament, India is in the bad books of every country. Nobody fears the Greek bringing gifts now; but they hate when Indians are invading their job markets. With abundant cheap labour especially in IT industry India is a head-ache for Barack Obama. With China he can come into terms be it Yuan appreciation or continuous buying of US Government bonds or WTO safeguards. What he can do with Indian cheap labour inside USA? It has touched raw nerve centres. Hence, Barack Obama talks with China seriously but just say hello to India. So Indians would better go to the Moon.

5. Indonesia: From Democracy to Demo Crazy

The fourth populous country and a brimming democracy, Indonesia has arrived in the global scene. Barack Obama was wise to send the Secretary of State on her first official mission underlining the importance of Indonesia. Japan has been always wise in giving the largest aid to this country; Australia got messed up; first it is East Timor and then interfering in domestic affairs. China plays balanced game knowing too well the strategies in the Malaccan Strait. Incumbent President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, popularly known as SBY is seeking re-election. He is dismissed by the electorate as America’s pet. Barack Obama got it over the plate; he must move carefully in an orchestrated manner to ensure Susilo re-elected , lest the Russians would be there. Barack Obama knows the country and its potential from his childhood days. And for all that there were low key demos by the Indonesians against Ms Clinton.

6. Japan : Flogging the Dead Horse

You look at the faces of Japan’s leaders; haggard old and laggard. So is the country. Japanese are fast losing the stamina and their dollars. Any entanglement with North Korea is devastating. Let China handle the case. Japanese are well advised to play second flute to USA, Russia or China in that order. Economic woes and political instability continue to harangue. Japan shall build more bridges with Asean countries and emerging tigers such as Brazil. It already has sizeable Brazilians inside Japan. Another turn is to go for Turkey & Germany together with Indonesia. Barack Obama has Japan on his side; Like the God Varuna and his 100 companions he has to cure the ills of two counties USA Japan at one and the same time.

7. Germany : Buried with the Bundesbank

Nobody underestimates the power and potency of this Aryan nation. Rising nationalism, this time non-Nazi will push the country to go out of the Euro loop. Germany was too preoccupied with the European integration and defending the Euro, the ruling currency of a motley group. Other than Gerhard Schroeder, the most successful socialist Prime Minister all others are rightists. Their apparent mistake is to ignore the Turkish population living inside the county and friendly Brazil, where the majority of the Nazis fled at the end of world War Two. Barack Obama should prod the Germans to continue this policy so that Bundesbank would be deeply buried in Europe.

8. Turkey : East or West, Turkey is Best

Nobody visualizes NATO without Turkey; that is where Turkey is heading to. Slowly and gradually the Turkish army has to give up directing both domestic and foreign policy. Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, the prime minister of Turkey is not only a nationalist but a pragmatist too. How long he can wait to join the EU? How long Northern Cyprus could be isolated? Russia and China would be glad to get Turkey in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which groups Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan (Turkic Ethnic Group) with Russia and China. Iran is an observer country already. The loss of Turkey would be colossal. Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Turkey in April. He has to bypass both NATO and EU and sign with Turkey a “Special Relationship”, modelled on the unwritten agreement between USA & UK existing now. More than Europe America just cannot lose Turkey.

9. Iran : The Empire Strikes Back

Persia was an empire and Iran is an empire. Like Germany this Aryan nation made telling mistakes. One is to change its name to Iran. Winston Churchill famously said “ I do not know which is what Iran or Iraq”. Ever since she became Iran the country is smouldering in fire. To add to this is the incendiary branch of Islam known as “Shiaism”. But Iran is a great country with pride and tradition. It also has immense resources including educated and cultured manpower. Hospitality is something the Iranians are proud of. They are not hostile to foreigners least to the Americans. Barack Obama has made a tactful start with the message for Iranian people on the Iranian New Year, Nowruz; the time is excellent but the context was rattling. Ayatollah Ali Khameni was prompt in accepting the timing and dismissing the context. No threat can work with the Empire. Parodying Winston Churchill “ Which is fearsome: Iranian Nukes or the Army of Iranian women garbed in the Black Chador? Incoming Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is pitched on the former, of course, with disastrous consequences; but Barack Obama has to concentrate on the latter. It is time to Americanize the country. He should not repeat the mantra “ unclenching the fist” but “ disrobing the chador”. A westernised Persia is a safety valve for America. Barack Obama has to move in that direction faster.

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Jupiter – Sun Conjunction in January 2009

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

 

(Originally written on Blgspot on Friday January 16, 2009)

Bang! Bang ! Bang ! Bank. Straight to the Bank. We must thank 50 Cent for the number “Straight to the Bank “ this is what came to my mind when analysing the Jupiter – Sun Conjunction taking place on Saturday, January 24 this year. When Jupiter bangs upon the Sun ( not physically anyway ) it presages that only banks including the often maligned World Bank can salvage you and many others out there from this economic recession. This conjunction gives more weight to banks, financial ministries and presidencies of many countries across the globe in their goal of reversing the economic recession.

At 7.00 UTC/GMT time on January 24, the Jupiter- Sun Conjunction of January 2009 takes place with both good and bad news. Good news is….. You guessed it right, the economic recession is slowly winding-up. The bad news is everyone is conserving cash that the economic engine is out of gas. This is where the banks can come in, provided they have the tenacity to weather the crisis and governments have the willingness to lend these institutions capital and bailouts. In this blog I write about the Jupiter – Sun Conjunction January 2009 in terms of positional astronomy, stars, constellation and cosmic interpretation.

1. Positional Astronomy

1. The conjunction takes place in-between two stars Pi Capricorni and Rho Capricorni both in the Capricornus constellation. This constellation is historically depicted as a Sea –Goat. On the celestial sphere the conjunction takes place at Right Ascension (RA) 20.42 hours and on the Declination (DEC) at 19.44 degrees South. As a result, the planet Jupiter would be in total eclipse and thereafter could not be viewed from the earth till end of this month

2. Sun enters the Capricornus constellation on January 20, whereas Jupiter has already entered it on January 4. Sun would leave the constellation on February 14, while Jupiter continues its stay till early February 2010.

3. The previous Jupiter- Sun conjunction took place on December 23, 2007; the next is due end – February 2010

4. Simultaneously, the Moon, which is on 27.9 days, almost at the end of its lunation cycle, occults (over-shadows) the Star Nunki (Sigma Sagittari) in the Sagittarius constellation.

2. Stars

1. Pi Capricorni : this star is called “Oculus” ( Latin – Eye), located in the right eye of the sea-goat. A triple star system with close companions these star showers blue to white colour lamination. It is a bright giant, approximately 670 light years away, classified as B8III star with a visual magnitude of 5.0. It is located at RA 20.43 hours

2. Rho Capricorni : this star is east of the previous one by 0.03 hours, about 27 minutes apart. Called as “ Bos “ ( Latin – Bull) it is located on the right side of the face little away from the right eye. A binary star with a visual magnitude of 4.78 it is classified as F2IV, a yellowish- white sub-giant and approximately 98 light years away from the earth. This star is located at RA 20.46 hours

Both stars are considered to be a good pair. A sketch of the stars is shown below; see right just above the minus 20 latitude:

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Courtesy : http://www.astrofilitrentini.it/mat/costell/cap_e.html

3. Capricornus Constellation

One of the ancient and mysterious constellations, Capricornus is celebrated as God in many cultures. In Greek mythology it is “Pan” the god of flocks, shepherds, hunting and rustic music. Often the god is presented with human legs and with goat’s horns. Pan is very lustful and at the same time has a helpful disposition. For all his misdemeanours, the gods are pleased with him as he forewarns dangers.

But the Babylonian had another version of the constellation. In Babylonia he is” EA” or “ ENKI” , the God who educates and rewards; god of intelligence and intuition. This god was depicted to have human upper part lower part of a Fish. In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is said to have taken an incarnation called Matsaya ( Fish ) to save the Hindu sacred books of Vedas from deluge that threatened the entire humanity. EA often appears on earth pre-warning calamities and educating how to save from these. In one instance EA has taught people to make an ark during a deluge. This story is comparable with the Noah’s Ark in the Bible. For more than 15,000 years the Babylonians have been celebrating god EA donning goat’s skin. God Ea can be compared with God Osiris in Egyptian mythology – a do-gooder and educator. In early times, the December solstice was marked in the Capricornus constellation. Due to precession of earth , this is now in Sagittarius constellation. However, many systems such as astrology still use Capricornus as a sign for winter solstice.

Astronomically, this constellation is very significant. It braces the Tropic of Capricorn , an imaginary line on 23 degrees and 30 minutes South of Equator. Furthermore, the planet Neptune was discovered in 1846 traversing within the Capricornus constellation.

4. Cosmic Interpretation

The following are highlights of the cosmic interpretations, though does not form an exhaustive list :

1. Whenever the Sun traverses through Capricornus, it mixes cold with warmth. The cold wintry air which has less humidity is heated with cosmics to make people from falling sick. Chronic ailments such as rheumatism would generally be relieved. More minerals such as potassium and magnesium are stored in the sun-light that is showered all over the earth. Sun goes on to patch-up things; make peace between warring enemies; brings end to sufferings; harmony would be restored. Before it leaves the constellation Sun makes things happen around you

2. As the conjunction takes place in a very auspicious location of the “ pair” , that is two stars that are considered so, economic and political leadership would be very much balanced. The good indication was how the Gas Row between Russia and Ukraine was resolved recently.

3. This conjunction taking place in the first week of Obama Presidency itself is remarkable. Barack Obama has a full plate of problems both domestic and international, which he and he alone can handle. In doing so, he would combine political and economic acumen and resourcefulness. He will complete the Herculean tasks of Un-doing of actions by despots, Establishing peace, Stabilizing the world economic system & Investing in prosperity and growth( Read details in my blog post “ Mars- Sun conjunction in December 2008” ).

4. Barack Obama’s priority would be two-fold; one is to reverse the Economic Recession. The burden of stabilizing the world economy will be shared by USA, European Community, Japan and China as I mentioned in my blog post “ Forecast 2009 ”. The Jupiter – Sun Conjunction reinforces this point. My prediction of bloodletting continuing in the Middle –east, Afghanistan, Kashmir and Palestine and peace prevailing in countries bordering East and South China Sea and the Caucasus is also lent credence. ( Read details in my blog post “ Forecast 2009 ”). Knotty issues such as Cuba and Venezuela would be gradually eased

5. Good time for politicians, commanders –in chief of countries but bad for commanders-in chief of armed forces. Church and business leaders gain respect while trigger –happy men would be perished.

6. Diplomacy is in the fore-front; we see a United Nations where consensus reigns rather than cold war brinkmanship

7. Services such as education, shipping would grow; entertainment industry would be driven by music and videos rather than big budget films. Manufacturing industries that cater to the civilian needs would rise; arms and ammos would, however , plummet. Technology takes the back-seat; computers and software dwindle. Gas, oil and other cartels would see trouble; all these reinforcing my comments made in 2009 Forecast

8. Health wise it is bad for people suffering from chronic ailments and those connected with liver and head; ailments in the heart and hands abate; the ones affecting legs would be stagnant. Those who are obese run big risk

9. Serious incidents in the oceans are forecast; while Somali piracy goes down major accidents would occur; climate would also prove to be nasty

10. The danger of an asteroid hitting the Earth is a possibility. The Asteroid Belt between Mars & Jupiter needs more study than it receives now

11. Those who are born under stars of Sagittarius, Capricornus and Pisces constellations would do very well. Spotlight is turned on the following stars in these constellations:

· Sagittarius : Ascella ( zeta) Nunki (sigma) Kaus borealis ( lambda) tau & phi

· Capricornus: Algedi(alpha) Dabih(beta) Nashira( gamma) Deneb Algedi ( delta) , sigma, pi, rho & upsilon

· Pisces : Gamma, Beta ( Fom-Al- Samakah ) , theta, iota, lambda kappa & 19 piscium

12. Those who have 6 & 3 in their number combinations would excel

13. This is time for expansion and not contraction; lot of energy cascading; intelligence combined with money should see an end to financial downswing. But as stated in “ 2009 Forecast “ expenditure overall would be curtailed. That begs the question who and what can be done to reverse this trend.

14. Now we go back to the beginning of this blog post. Yes it is the Bank; Barack Obama has to convene a meeting of big industrialized nations and the representatives of the big banks and chalk out a plan immediately. Recession that kept everyone to bow his head would be over. As the first quarter ends on 31st March, there would be a sigh of relief throughout the world. My best wishes to the leaders of nations across the globe for making peace and prosperity a reality.

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Forecast 2009

Friday, July 31st, 2009

(Originally written on Blogspot on Sunday December 21, 2008)

As the world awaits the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United Sates, the sky is trembling. Will there be peace or war? Will economy recover or nosedive further? Will climate improve or turns hotter? All these questions are in the lips of the people around the world. Media channels are discussing, newspapers are predicting and laymen are fantasizing. Surely their concerns are addressed to, by the heavens. The message is clear and loud: “It is up to you”. In this blog post I draw the sky map, and review the celestial bodies and give you the cosmic interpretation.

1. Sky Map

This month the new moon is on Saturday, December 27. It also heralds the first month of Muharram in the Islamic Calendar. At 6.00 p.m., on this day, looking out at the south-western sky from the vantage point in the holy city of Mecca, I trace the following sky map:

1. The new moon is just 0.2 days old and is in the twentieth lunar mansion of Al-Naam ( Ostriches) which activates the number 6 and tames wild beasts and anger

2. Five planets are in somewhat direct formation as:

    • Mars Right Ascension 18.03 hours
    • Sun do 18.45 hours
    • Moon do 18.50 hours
    • Mercury do 19.72 hours
    • Jupiter do 19.99 hours

3. Incidentally all these five planets are in the Sagittarius constellation in that order. Mars is just entering and Jupiter is about to leave. Sagittarius constellation represents the Centaur (a figure of half –horse and half-man in Greek mythology). Ptolemy originally drew this figure and is followed ever since. This constellation is full of bright stars and a wealth of deep sky objects such as clusters and nebulae. It also marks the December solstice. According to occultism it relates to the number 6 and to the figure of “Lovers”. When Moon is in the constellation it is a double sixer. A sixer is a cricket parlance where a batsman hits the ball to fly over the fence resulting in a score of 6 runs

4. Both luminaries Sun and Moon are on North-South alignment encompassing between them, the bright star Kaus Borealis and two star clusters M 28 Globular and M 25 Open. The Moon also conjuncts the M 25 open

5. Mars enters the December solstice, which is winter in northern hemisphere and summer in southern hemisphere. Mars is in company with three star clusters; M20 Trifid, M21 Open and M8 Lagoon. The last one is the most active star forming cluster in the sky now. Please read about these 3 clusters in my blog post “Cosmic Sunbath during December Solstice”.

6. The departing Jupiter says hello to M75 Globular cluster. You can read about the M75 cluster in my blog post “Will Israel Attack Nuclear sites in Iran?

Oh Grace, I stopped with Number 6

2. Review of the Celestial Bodies

A review of the star Kaus Borealis and clusters M 25 & M28 are given below:

Kaus Borealis

This magnificent star is located in the handle of the bow where the arrow is placed. In Arabic it is “Al-Qaus-Al-Shamaliya” meaning the northern bow. Due to the location of the star somewhat away from the centre, Al Tizini the 15th Century Arab astronomer called it as “ Rai-Al- Naaim “ meaning the keeper of ostriches. Al-Kazwini called it as “ Al-Thalimain” meaning “watchers” because the star Kaus Borealis is deemed a protector of many stars under its care. This star marks two asterisms that is a group within a constellation. These are: the Milk Dipper and the Bow. To be born under this star is considered to be very auspicious indeed.

Astronomically, the star has a great magnetic field and emits X-rays throughout. Located some 77 light years away, the star is classified as K1V Dwarf. It is about 50 times luminous than the Sun and about 3 times the size of the Sun. A supernova exploded close to this star location exploded some 2400 years ago.

M25 Open

A remarkable open cluster containing about 600 big stars out of which about five are giant stars. It also contains few variable stars as well. Located about some 2300 light years away, its hot rays are cosmically exhilarating

M28 Globular

It is small compared to many globular. Located some 18,000 light years away it must be fantastically bright to enable us to view it despite its small size. Some astronomers think it is a nebulae and not a cluster. Whatever it is, this star cluster is most active and alive. Recently pulsars that spin on their axis in milliseconds were found in this cluster making it a very lively one.

3. Cosmic Interpretation

1. Phew! It is going to be too hot in 2009. The hole in the ozone layer will be more gaping. Heat wave will be seen in many countries between the equator and the Tropical lines especially in sub-Sahara and desert nations. On average climate will be hotter by points of a degree of Celsius. Correspondingly, there shall be storms and rains lashing at the eastern China Sea and western pacific. Eastern Indian Ocean will be very much unstable. Tsunami type storms will originate from mid-pacific to travel far and wise. Earthquakes would be experienced in many fault areas.

2 More than the temporal climate, the ambience in the economy will be damning. Crisis situation will continue for the first quarter of 2009 with little abatement. I shall review this position when Jupiter conjuncts Sun on January 24, 2009.

The burden of stabilizing the world economy will be shared by USA, European Community, Japan and China. Initially a reluctant Russia would join hands later. A joint US- China co-operation should kick-start the economy, later joined by some of the laggards such as Canada and Australia. Fringe countries Brazil, India and Turkey could contribute with human and technical resources

3 Politically, peace is the most endangered species; under constant stress, it will reach breaking point. Only the intervention of the level-headed men and women advising the presidents of USA, Russia and China, will make peace prevail. All these countries will have presidents who are flexible, who reason out their arguments and exert their positions with diplomacy and force in equal measure based on sense of justice and fair-play. Although nationalistic, these presidents would be humanist in their approach.

But trigger-happy men would roam all over the world. The struggle between love and hate would continue throughout the year. They would generate heat globally and would be ready to facilitate and finance the war. Middle –east, Afghanistan, Kashmir and Palestine would continue to be flash-points whereas countries bordering East and South China Sea turn calmer. So would be the Caucasus.

4. Rise of Russia, China, Brazil and Turkey is foreshown; decline of USA, Japan and India is predicted. European Countries would be stagnant. Oil and resource exporters will go through political turmoil besides a sluggish economy

5. Globally, people would be much worried about themselves rather than others. The age of milk and honey would be replaced by work and sweat. Little charity will be forthcoming. Sports and leisure would be of less priority; health-care and shelter would receive more attention. Un-employment would lead to high crime rate

6. But there is a silver lining; more people would be attracted to walk in the path of god which is the path of glory. They will ask for transparency in their government; call for freedom; rise-up for justice and fair-play. And finally more people would pray for peace.

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Muthu Ashraff

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Mars – Sun Conjunction in December 2008

Friday, July 31st, 2009

(Originally published in Blogger on Tuesday November 25, 2008)

Mars-Sun Conjunction takes place almost at regular intervals, usually once in two years. Previous conjunctions in August 2002, September 2004 and October 2006 are of commonplace when compared with the conjunction scheduled to take place on December 5, 2008 at 22.00 GMT/UTC. It is phenomenal because the conjunction would be in the Ophiuchus constellation, which is a Non-Zodiacal constellation through which the Sun traverses in its ecliptical path. In fact the Sun enters this constellation on November 30 and leaves on December 18. It is indeed phenomenal because this event takes place in direct line between the stars “Imad” (theta Ophiuchi) and omega Ophiuchi. Incidentally, Johannes Kepler, a 17th Century German Astronomer observed a supernova exploding in the area of sky close to the star theta Ophiuchi in 1604. Let me give you a brief:

1. Astronomical Position

1. The event takes place on the parallel line between theta and omega Ophiuchi at the left foot of the Ophiuchus at the location marked Right Ascension(RA) of 16.85 and Declination(Dec) of 22.65 South. As a result, the planet Mars would be in total eclipse

2. From this location if we look at the directions we find planet, stars and Globular Clusters in all eight directions:

North: The Star “Hun” known technically as zeta Ophiuchi; a blue giant of 2,5 visual magnitude; third bright star in this constellation emitting blue to white colour; spectral class of O9 located on the left knee of the Ophiuchus

North-west: Omega, phi, chi and psi Ophiuchi: four stars of benevolent nature forming almost a semi-circle located in RA ranging between 16.41 to 16.53. All stars more or less are of 4.5 visual magnitude with spectral class ranging from A to F

West: Rho Ophiuchi; a magnificent blue-white star giant giving a hue of bluish reflection in the nebulae surrounding it. A “Class B” luminous giant located at RA 16.42

South-west: M62 Globular Cluster; located at RA 17.01. Though visually of 6.5 magnitude it is 22,500 light years away and has large stock of stars, populated densely with variable and X-Ray emitting stars

South: M 19 Globular Cluster, located at RA17.05. Though visually of 6.8 magnitude, this cluster is some 28,400 light years away. Rich with stars and fairly densely populated with stars; the cluster is moving away from the earth at 90 miles per second

South-east: The planet Mercury located at RA 17.20

East: Xi Ophiuchi a double star of 4.5 visual magnitude located at RA 17.35

North-East: Sabik known technically as eta Ophiuchi; Al – Tizini the 15th Century Arab Astronomer called it as “Sabik” an unusual name meaning “it precedes the other stars”. This star is located in the left leg of Ophiuchus. It is a binary and a variable star of A2 spectral class emitting white to yellow rays.

2. Mythology

This constellation is named after a famous Greek physician by the name of Asclepius who learned the art of reviving dead person by observing a live snake reviving a dead one. He started to cure humans from all diseases including the ones that bring death upon them. Fearing that he would make humans immortal in doing so, Zeus struck him with a bolt. However to honour his greatness Zeus placed Ophiuchus in the sky along with the serpent. Interestingly, the serpent was placed such that its head (Caput) onto his right and its tail (Cauda) onto his left and the middle coiled in between his thighs. He was called as Ophiuchus in Greek and Serpentarius in Latin both mean “the serpent handler”. Universally, the Serpent became the symbol of medicine thereafter.

3. Cosmics

Whenever the Sun traverses through Ophiuchus constellation it gives a salutary, becalming effect on the terrestrial sphere. Here the Sun becomes a “healer” or “sugar daddy”. The fact that Mars conjuncts Sun means the fire and rage of Mars would be extinguished and in its place you find serenity and peace. This event taking place on December 5 2008 is followed by three important celebrations for the three religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

• For the Jewish nation it is Hanukkah, the “Festival of Light” on December 22

• For Christians, it is Christmas celebrating the birth day of the Prince of Peace on December 2

• For Muslims it is the “Day of Arafath” scheduled to take place on Saturday December 7 in the Holy city of Mecca followed by the Festival throughout the world

4. Hanukkah

Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev, which is the 9th month in the Jewish calendar. This year the 25th date falls on December 22. The celebration lasts for eight days. On the first day one candle is lit and on the second day one more is added making it two and so on till the eighth day when eight candles are lit. These candles are placed right to left in the Menorah. This event commemorates the cleansing of the Temple by Judas Maccabeus who struggled with Antiochus Epiphanes, the Greek overlord who desecrated the Temple by slaughtering pigs inside. Since, there is nothing left inside the Temple that was clean except for little olive oil the lamp was lit with this little oil. Miraculously, this little oil lasted for eight days. Since then it is customary to light candles for eight consecutive days.

But the Hanukkah, this year has much more significance:

1. When the Mars-Sun conjunction takes place there are celestial bodies in all eight directions

2. On the day this conjunction takes place the Moon is in its eighth day

3. The number eight denotes the power of super natural to re-write the history of chaos that commenced on 2000 and ends in 2008, an eight year period.

5. Action and Re-action

The Action is for the world to send greetings to the Jewish nation which begins the festival of light on December 22. As each day passes with candles lit in ascending order the heaven and the eight stars that were located in the eight directions shall be illuminated and would bestow blessings of the Lord on the terrestrial beings.

The Re-action is also of eight-fold:

1. Changing of helmsmen in countries across the globe takes place

2. Un-doing of actions by despots, maniacs and ungodly men who brought the world to its knees in politics and economics

3. Establishing peace in theatres of war across the globe

4. Stabilizing the world economic system such that confidence in currencies and banks is restored

5. Investing in prosperity and growth such that the peace dividends percolate to varied segments of people across the globe

6. Liberalizing trade and movement of people so that the entire globe becomes a small village

7. Understanding different cultures across the globe so that bridges are built and boats are never burnt

8. Raising the sense of social responsibility of the people so that Charity is one again enthroned.

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Star Regulus: Anarchy without Monarchy

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

 

This is an era of anarchy. Everywhere there is chaos, turmoil, war and pestilence. Financial melt-down, political instability, economic recession and social upheaval are spreading right across the globe. Why this anarchy? The answer is very simple: it is because there is no monarchy – reigning or constitutional – in many countries; it is because even there is one already the people are clamouring for its abolition. Recently, Nepal sent King Gayendra into oblivion. Down under, the debate of abolishing monarchy springs up time and again.

Wherever the monarchy was removed, very often unceremoniously and un-constitutionally, it was followed with an extended period of chaos. Twentieth Century was dotted with countries that had the share of turmoil arising from this phenomenon. Russia, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain & Turkey in Europe, Afghanistan & Iran in Asia, Egypt & Libya in Africa are chief amongst these nations. Will this trend continue?

No absolutely not. Surveying the Sky in 2008, Douglas Gies of the Georgia State University found an interesting companion star for the Royal star of Regulus. This is “D” star in the group. Already Regulus has two companions “B” & “C”. One more companion to Regulus reverses the trend of abolishing monarchy. In its stead restoration of Monarchy would take place across the globe. A good lesson has already been learnt in this current financial melt-down. In countries where monarchy is retained, the ill-effect of the chaos is less. Look at the Nordic countries; look at Japan; look at even England. The situation is not as bad as in countries where there is no monarchy. Now look at the United States, Germany and France.

Historically, Royalty and Regulus are very much connected. Regulus together with three more stars namely, Antares, Fomalhaut and Aldebaran were considered as the royal Stars of Persia about 3000 B.C. They were venerated as the four guardians of heaven: Regulus in north, Antares in west, Fomalhaut in South and Aldebaran in East. The Persian names went as Venant, Satevis, Hastorang and Tascheter respectively. These four stars not only acted as guardians but also marked the season as well. These were located approximately in 6 hours interval in the space roughly about 3 months marking the equinoxes and the solstices. Out of the four guardians, Regulus was given a pride of place. It represented the Summer Solstices and was depicted as the Lion; no wonder the Persian flag had Lion as its emblem. Yet another reason is that the star Regulus is in Leo Constellation.

In various cultures Regulus was saluted royally. Babylonians called it “Sharru” – King; Indians enthroned it Magha- Mighty; Arabs coroneted it Maliky – Kingly; Romans anointed it as Basilica Regia or Stella Regia – Royal star; Greeks went little muted Basiliscos – The little king. The present name Regulus meaning “the little king” perhaps originated from the Greeks. As Regulus was located away from the head towards the body of the Lion it was named Cor Leonis – Lions’ Heart. Al-Biruni had it much more colourfully “Al-Kalb al-Asad - the heart of the Lion”. But for modern astronomers it is simply Alpha (a) Leonis.

Astronomically, Regulus is of 1.35 magnitudes with a magnificent Bluish-white colour aptly described as B-7 star. It is approximately 3.4 times size of the Sun, 137 times luminous than the Sun. A young star formed few million years ago, Regulus spins much faster than the Sun. Like the sun it generates light and energy by converting hydrogen into helium at its core. We call this “main-sequence”. In fact Regulus is the star that is much closer to the Sun amongst the main sequence stars in the heaven. Due to its rapid rotation the Round star turned like a pumpkin. Not only that, it gives out much more luminosity. Though the luminosity of 137 times is given the visible luminosity can raise high as 340 times.

Regulus is located almost on the Ecliptic. Consequently often it is overshadowed by the Sun. On or about 20th August the Sun would completely cover Regulus. The Moon also does this job regularly. You can locate Regulus at Right Ascension (RA) 10 hour 15/100 minutes and Declination (Dec) plus 12 Degree 12/100 minutes. The best time to view is April to June period.

As already mentioned Regulus has companion stars B C and D. Hence we call Regulus a “multiple star system”. Few words about its companion would not be out of place.

B – An orange dwarf binary star of 8.5 magnitude and K2star orbiting once in 120,000 years

C – A faint red dwarf considered as M4 star orbiting once in 1000 years

D – A white dwarf just a third of the size of the Sun orbiting every 40 days. It was found due to its gravitational pull. Enough of astronomy for now.

Regarding cosmics, the Royal star is a great spectacle to look at. In fact Regulus is approaching the earth travelling about 5 miles per second. Day after day it becomes brighter and more bluish and not to mention more royal. Its soothing light brings you inner harmony and enhances your vision. Have you ever been touched by a Royal? If so you will know the soothing effect of the royal touch. You can experience the same feeling while looking at the royal star of Regulus.

If you are born under this star it is truly magnificent. It gives you magnanimity, liberal attitude, independence and the halo effect around you. But do not worry; Fame of the Monarch spread much far and wide. Even if you are born under any star that is located in one of two areas given below you can continue to have the royal feeling. And auspiciousness to boot.

1. The area called as “ Sickle of Leo”, a sickle shape group of stars showing the head of the lion and its nearer body, Regulus marks the end of this sickle

2. The Triangle formed by Regulus with Procyon in the Constellation Canis Minor and Alphard in the Constellation Hydra.

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Will Israel Attack Nuclear sites in Iran?

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

This blog post was originally published in Blogger on October, 9 2008

As the Jewish nation marks the beginning of Yom Kippur minutes before sun-down on Wednesday the 8th October 2008, Israel begins to celebrate the holiest and important holiday known as “Day of Atonement” that comes after 10 days of repentance, in the 7th month of Tisheri in the Jewish calendar and the nagging thought of what to do about a Nuclear Iran . Traditionally, the Blowing of shofar (horn) Takes place in Yom Kippur. But will the drums beat and beagle blow for a war with Iran?

Political expediency set apart, signals from the cosmos would indicate where Israel is heading for. Will there be a quick and indecisive war or a period of prolonged uneasy peace? At sun-down on 8th October viewing from Jerusalem the heavens above show the following:

1. The moon was on 8.8 days old in the first quarter indicating some tough decision-making is right at the corner. Such a decision would be anchored upon the raw strength of military calculation meshed with pragmatic consideration. The Moon is on the 24th mansion of Al-Shad – al-Suud (most fortunate of the fortunate), hence, it forecasts that the army can be sent forth on a successful mission.

2. The Moon sights M75 Globular, a vast cluster of almost 130 light years in diameter, standing some 67,500 light years away from the earth with a visual magnitude of 8.5. This cluster is about 180,000 times brighter than the Sun. Due to the massive nature of the cluster the Moon sights the implication is that the assignment for the Israeli forces would be a very tough one. Either it must be concentrated attack over several sites at one and the same time or just a mission that would botch like the one President Carter undertook years back

3. When I checked the position of Mars, the planet of war it gives a different outlook. Mars is hemmed between the Sun and Venus almost in direct line on the south-west direction. In fact Mars is almost equidistant between the two. The Sun touches right Ascension (RA) 13th hour Venus on RA 15th hour and Mars just passing RA 14th hour. Mars is in a non-threatening triangle formation with Kappa and Lambda Virginis, two stars in the 5th Magnitude, located more towards the western part of the Virgo Constellation. Lambda Virginis is known as Khambalia, a Coptic word meaning “crooked & clawed”; In Arabic it relates to the word “Khamr” the wine. It also stands for secrets of divinity in cosmics. On another angle it also indicates forgiveness yet another divine quality. Does Israel possesses the necessary intelligence regarding the nuclear sites of Iran or she is ready to live with Iran with the power of mutually assured destruction?

4. At the end of line stands Venus, the Goddess of Love and significantly pretty close to Zuben Elgenubi located at RA 14th hour and 88/100 minutes and Declination at 15 degree 87/100 minutes. This star also faces Mars directly. Known in Arabic Al-Zuban –al-Janubiah (the claw of the south). It is also known as Al-kiffah-al-Janubiah (south tray of scale) & Al-Wazn –al- Janubiah (weight of the south). Modern authors have called it simply as Kiffa Australis or South Scale. Al-Biruni holding a different connotation used the word Zaban meaning “Push” that is, the star pushes the other stars. Zuben Elgenubi is a double star alpha 1 of pale yellow colour & 3rd magnitude and alpha 2 of light gray colour & 6th magnitude. Both the star Zuben Elgenubi and Venus are in the Libra Constellation. The star generally foretells serious losses and destruction for the city or country. However, the Libra Constellation and the fact Venus is now there makes the chance of war very minimal. May be Al-Biruni is right; instead of pushing for war Israel might push for start secret negotiations with Iran for a settlement.

5. The question mark is how Saturn behaves in the heaven. Al-Biruni classified Jerusalem under the influence of Leo Constellation. Right now Saturn is there in Leo at RA 11th hour 18/100 minutes. At this pint Saturn has an open-ended V formation with two stars. Sigma Leo a 4.1 magnitude star and 59 Leo a 5.1 magnitude star. Let me digress for a moment. Leo constellation commemorates the war between Hercules and the Nemean Lion. Although the Lion bit off Hercules’ finger ultimately he kills the lion. As far as Saturn stays in the Leo constellation , the idea of war would be ever present in the mind of Israeli leaders.

6. It is widely expected that Israel will launch an attack between November 4 the Election Day in United State and January 20, 2009 Inauguration Day of the 44th President of the USA. When I traced these days, I found an interesting phenomenon. Saturn continues to have some relationship with Sigma Leo till it bids goodbye to Leo Constellation on or about 8th September 2009. Since Sigma Leo, is at the bottom of the right hind leg of the Lion and the fact that the drawing is sketched such that the Lion keeps right hind leg as back foot (the left hind leg is in front) the presumption is any military action would be kept on back-burner.

Therefore, it is clear that the talk of attacking nuclear sites in Iran is for the domestic consumption in Israel rather than a serious military assignment. The price to be paid for an attack on nuclear sites in Iran would be much higher than the price for having a period of un-easy peace.

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