STARCATS' NEWSMAKERS,March 2002Newsmakers Archive: January & early February, 2002 Marjan, King of Kabul and Yassar Arafat January & early February, 2002 Ken Lay & Enron Late February, 2002, 2-27-02 Full Moon & GAO Sues Cheney March 1, 2002, Danielle Van Dam Starcats' News wire Hit back button on browser to return to Starcats |
March 10, 2002 Update "JERUSALEM - Israeli helicopters destroyed Yasser Arafat's seaside office in Gaza City early Sunday, hours after an Islamic militant blew himself up and killed 11 people in a crowded cafe across the street from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Jerusalem residence." Fox NewsSharon stresses negotiations in Cabinet talk "JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told his Cabinet on Sunday he wanted to pursue cease-fire negotiations with the Palestinians and reiterated he was backing off his earlier demand that there be seven days of calm before any talks begin, a spokesman said." "Explosives labs found Meanwhile, Israeli incursions into the West Bank have uncovered three bomb factories, the Israeli army said. The explosives were found in a Bethlehem refugee camp during an ongoing operation that began Saturday. On Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces reported that its troops had found 10 Qassam-2 rockets and an explosives lab at Tulkarem refugee camp in the West Bank. The Qassam-2, which has been fired periodically at Israeli targets since February, enables militant groups to strike deeper into Israeli territory than ever before, according Israel officials. The discovery of bomb factories was made public in the wake of Palestinian terror attacks that left at least 13 dead and Israeli military strikes that destroyed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Gaza." CNN Jerusalem Bombing March 9, 2002 CommentaryThe latest wave of attacks corresponds to T-Mar's square to Israel's Moon. Centered in an upscale cafe (the Moon in Leo signifies the Israeli people who love leisure in public places), ". . .a suicide bomber set off an explosion in a trendy cafe in the heart of Jerusalem killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 50, while a gunman killed two and wounded 35 in Netanya. The bloody weekend capped a tumultuous week in which more than 100 Israelis and Palestinians, including numerous children, were killed." Leisure, associated with Leo's natural house (the 5th) has 01 Pisces on the cusp. Transiting Neptune (9 Aquarius) in the 4th house of Isreal's chart indicates sacrifice/loss while at play. Since Israelis typically enjoy coffee and chatting after Sabbath Services, Neptune-Pisces offers the common theme of religion, community, and public enjoyment together. The transiting Moon (2 Aquarius) was just shy of an opposition to Israel's natal Moon. The Moon's transit makes a T-square: Moon opposite Moon where both are in square to transiting Mars at 5 Taurus. Yesterday's Mercury in conjunction with Uranus in Isreal's 4th house (the land and national pride/heritage) is in orb of square with Israel's natal Sun (23 Taurus) and is in opposition to Israel's natal Mars (28 Leo-Regulus). A royal people (Regulus) defend (Mars) their territory (4th house) from an outside enemy (Sun at 23 Taurus in the 7th house). Mercury in conjunction with Uranus opposite Mars: news of sudden, violent, explosive events. The closer Mars approaches Israel's North Node (14 Taurus, exact on March 24th), the Bush Administration will be drawn ever more deeply into the Middle East crisis. 14 Taurus is the Ascendant degree for Bush's Inauguration chart. Inauguration Saturn (bonds, obligations) is at 24 Taurus and conjoins Israel's natal Sun! Anthony Zinni is scheduled to return to Israel for renewed peace talks. However, the Mars-Uranus cycle as evidenced by transit in Israel's chart, does not bode well for the USA, Israel or for the Palistinian people. The majority of people on both sides hunger for peace and prosperity. The planetary cycle for the year 2002 in the region has built-in triggers of rage, discontent and loss of faith. It may be that prayer (contrary to my angry assertion of 3-2-02 that organized religion should be abolished. When I'm wrong, I admit it.) is the only answer. Check out Starcats' view into Yasser Arafat"Transits and Progressions to Arafat's Horoscope"It is possible, therefore, that Arafat will die before achieving his life-long goals. If so, he will die a broken man, and his flawed personality will be in large part to blame." |
March 2, 2002
| "A suicide bombing Saturday evening in central Jerusalem killed at least nine people and wounded dozens of others, authorities said. The terror attack happened in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood as people were returning to the streets at the end of the Jewish Sabbath. The Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement, claimed responsibility for the bombing. " CNN, March 2, 2002. |
Bomb Blast in Jerusalem, 3-2-02
CommentaryJerusalem, Israel -- More destruction of lives and property greeted the rising Scorpio Moon rising shortly after Sabbath observances. A suicide bomber attack killed at least nine people and left dozens injured in its wake. Neither the Palestinians nor the Israelis appear committed to finding their way back to the peace table. Both sides seem hell bent on letting as much blood as possible in the name of Allah or Yahweh. This appears to be yet another proof for my contention that the abolition of organized religion may hold the key to peace everlasting. More torture on the earth plane has been perpetrated in the name of that which cannot be proved than over resources and territory combined. Perhaps my cynical attitude will thaw, melt and resolve itself into a dew anon. Or maybe I just need to read more Shakespeare. The astrology of today's attack is sobering. The Moon at 29 Libra (if the reported 7:15 pm time is accurate) is just shy of its move into Scorpio and opposes Mars at 0 Taurus. Israel's Ascendant, 0 Scorpio, receives "enemy" Mars on its 7th house cusp. Mars in this fixed sign is relentless. All out war may be inevitable, as Mars' transit through both Taurus and Gemini will spark off the dry twigs of tension in Israel's birth chart. Ariel Sharon's popularity is waning. Bejamin Netanyahu, past PM and member of the Likud party, is champing at the bit for re-election. Sharon's government is reaching a critical point of instablity. These factors, along with unending violence, promises abrupt shifts in power, support and political alliances. The United States will be drawn deeper into the mix the closer transiting Uranus gets to the USA's progressed Sun in conjunction with its natal Moon (27 Aquarius).Hot AspectsMarch 7, Mars at 4 Taurus square Israel's natal Leo Moon. March 24, Mars at 16 Taurus opposite Bush's Inauguration Mars (16 Scorpio) in square to Isreal's natal Saturn (16 Leo). April 4, Mars at 23 Taurus conjoined to Israel's natal Sun. April 9, Mars at 27 Taurus square the USA's progressed Sun conjoined to its natal Moon; Mars square transiting Uranus; Mars square Israel's natal Mars on Regulus (28 Leo). May 3, Mars in Gemini conjoined to Saturn at 13 Gemini, setting up the last Saturn opposition to Pluto on May 25, 2002. May 9, Mars opposite Pluto at 17 Sagittarius. May 19, Mars at 24 Gemini conjunct Israel's natal Uranus. Mars through Israel's 7th and 8th houses in aspect with its Sun, Saturn, Mars and Uranus cannot help but alert us to the possibility of an official declaration of war either by Israel or a renewed Fatwa from the likes of Arafat and adjunct militant organizations aligned with the Palestinian cause. If we had hoped for relief from suffering for all Palestinian and Israeli peoples, it does not look as though it will come anytime soon. Prince Abdullah of Egypt's peace plan has yet to be put on the table. It remains to be seen if this "third force" can stem the bloody tide. March 2, 2002, Starcats. |
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