The astrology behind super typhoon Yolanda's aftermath

By Resti H. Santiago (astro-medieval.blogspot.com)

Just like the weatherman, one of the astrologer's functions is to give timely warnings. This was indeed the case in the medieval times. Slowly, as ancient books of astrology are being resurrected through translation, the tools and techniques of the old masters are being understood and applied in the 21st century. Perhaps the best example of this is in the prediction of typhoons.

In this period of climate change, the astrological view of the natural world holds true more than ever, especially if you live in a country like the Philippines, which is the first destination of most weather disturbances that originate from the vast Pacific Ocean. The author has correctly predicted the date when Yolanda/Haiyan would be formed and the range of dates wherein it could be felt.

With more testing, astro-meteorological predictions can be seen as being reliable and consistent. See http://astrologyphilippines.blogspot.com/2013/09/astro-meteorology-on-radio.html for a review of astro-meteorological forecasts for 2013.

Astro-meteorological forecasts come from the analyses of ingress, lunation and eclipse charts. But in predicting the effects of disasters on the populace, national charts can be useful. There are two national charts that are used to study the Philippines: one is based on the country's independence from Spain, and the other is based on the country's independence from USA. The latter chart proves to fit well with the aftermath of super typhoon Yolanda.

If we would just look at the influences on this chart, there is actually no balancing force. The planets, every transiting planet, speak in unison-tension and destruction. Transiting or current influences on this chart speak of challenges and difficulty. Every transiting planet forms tense aspect with the Philippines' natal planets.

Like that of a time bomb, this period was time chosen when "it" would explode. It's like a disaster that was meant to happen. It was only a matter of time-and what a timing it was. Neptune, in modern astrology, is the planet of dissolution. When it opposes the 1st house or the Ascendant, it brings chaos of some sort; in this case, of law and order in the affected areas. Some victims resorted to looting as they searched for food and basic necessities.

Uranus, the planet of change, is opposing the 2nd house planets. The second house is the area of money in the astrological chart. This means instability in financial or economic matters. Uranus is in the 8th house of death, unpredictably increasing the number of casualties.

As of this writing, about 4,000 have been confirmed dead, but by the approximate of some agencies, the number could reach up to 10,000. Pluto, the planet of transformation, is opposing natal Sun in Cancer. The Sun in the national chart covers the leaders of the country. The opposition says that they would be overwhelmed by the enormity of Pluto's destructive force. Pluto is after all considered as the god of death and the underworld. Even the benign planets, Venus and Moon, were used by Pluto to unleash its destructive power.

When Yolanda came, these three planets were in the cold sign of Capricorn. Capricorn and Cancer oppose each other. Jupiter, the benefic planet, was in an unhealthy square aspect with natal Jupiter in the 2nd house of money, increasing, not luck, but expenses, hindering economic growth. The conjunction of Mercury, Sun, and Saturn, which were recently empowered by the eclipse in November, formed a square or tense aspect to the stellium of the three planets in the 12th house. This indicates the increase of effects that are related to the 12th house, namely suffering, sickness and loss.

Mars, which is the strongest planet on this chart, is on the Ascendant (the nation) closely conjunct natal Mars and natal Moon (the people). Using medieval astrological techniques, Mars is actually the "Lord of the Year" from July 2013 to July 2014. Mars along with Saturn (and Pluto in modern astrology) are the planets of death and destruction.

The wisdom that we can get here is the certainty of divine intelligence. The timing was very precise and the astrological details reveal an order. It couldn't have any other effect other than a destruction of this magnitude that we have just experienced. Yolanda was the most destructive natural phenomenon in recent history. The damage to agriculture, private and public property, and the loss of lives and livelihood are enormous.

The mayor of Davao City doubted the presence of God when the tragedy struck Tacloban, Samar, Leyte and other areas in Central Visayas, and non-believers had a field day. Unfortunately, many are also losing faith. The astrology behind this event implies purpose, a divine purpose, but what it is, is beyond astrology.

Astrologers can only speculate. But there is another way of looking at the astrological chart. The chart is like a map-a road map with a built-in timing mechanism. Right now, the forces of death and destruction are stronger.

The Lord of the Year is Mars, considered to be one of the malefic planets in medieval astrology. But the cycles of the heavens will continue to turn: what has been up will come down and what has been at the bottom will surely rise again.

Just like the phoenix, which Pluto symbolizes, we will rise again, perhaps stronger and more determined. By the middle of 2014, the reign of Mars will end and Venus will take over, and Jupiter (by mundane fardarat) will be helping in the reconstruction of the country and the healing of our psyche.