The US pro-Israel lobbying group, AIPAC has a stated mission ‘to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.’ It has been publicly supportive of Netanyahu’s Iran attack and Gaza campaign despite growing concern amongst moderate Jewish groups. AIPAC, incorporated … Read more
Synastry, comparing on birth chart to another, to understand the dynamics of a relationship is as complicated as human psychology itself. The first thing is that if an individual is not capable of relating it will not be possible to make a meaningful connection. Which is not to say they won’t get married or have … Read more
‘This attack is about raw power, not about regional stability or better outcomes for everyone.” ‘While there won’t be many Arab tears shed for Iran, that does not amount to support for Israel.’ ‘Israel seized an opening to strike. The hard part may be closing it.’ ‘Israel is not building a better tomorrow, it … Read more
The Los Angeles riots against Trump’s draconian measures on immigration which put the country on a war footing are being seen as a seminal moment. He sent in the National Guard for the first time in decades to suppress citizens on domestic soil against the wishes of a state’s governor, using a rarely invoked anti-foreign invasion … Read more
Will the Musk fallout do damage? Trump in the past has made up with enemies before; and in addition has brushed off allegations and accusations of bad behaviour that would have sunk most politicians. There is no doubt this noisy parting of the ways has spread confusion and alarm this month since the Inauguration chart … Read more
Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” – a sweeping multi-trillion dollar tax breaks package – shortened to Triple B by his advisers, has evoked wry smiles from economists. They point out that “Triple B” is the tag that credit ratings groups use to designate the lower threshold of investment grade assets, before they become “junk”, with rising … Read more
Despite significant doubts (some of which remain) the US and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership” deal giving the US access to the country’s critical minerals and natural resources. The new deal does not include a previous US demand for retroactive compensation for more than $100bn in military support for Ukraine; and there will … Read more
Trump’s tariffs might spell the end of China versus Why China is not afraid of a trade war with Trump. Economic commentators are grasping at complete opposites as the unknown unknowns mount. One scenario says if the US leverages the rest of the world to close off their markets to China it could spell trouble … Read more
Trump’s grandstanding ‘liberation day’ as he launched a trade war with tariffs for all the world like a gameshow host has fulfilled one of his aims, namely drawing the attention of the world to him. He timed his bombshell announcement unwittingly with astrological precision at 4pm Washington, DC time. The destructive Fixed Star Algol … Read more
Neptune may finally be showing its hand as Donald Trump’s miscalculations begin to undermine his bellicose platform. The Nobel Peace prize recedes into the distance as Netanyahu and Putin both short circuit his promise of instant settlements of conflicts and the economy creaks under the boomerang effect of tariffs. On a 10.54 am … Read more