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Can't stand the heat? Don't worry, our summer may be over


By Fran Yeoman and Paul Simons

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JUNE ended in scorching heat over much of Britain yesterday, bringing good news for sellers of ice-cream, barbecues and sunscreen but causing more ballgirls at Wimbledon to wilt in the sun.

Last month was on course to have been the hottest June for 30 years, and perhaps the fourth hottest in a century. It continued the trend of extreme weather in 2006, which saw a freezing March and sodden May. William Hill drastically cut its odds on June having the hottest day of the year after a flurry of late betting.









Provisional statistics suggest that they may have been wise to do so. London saw the hottest June day for 61 years, as temperatures reached 31.4C (88.5F) at Heathrow on June 12. The average temperature for Central England for the month could be over 16.1C (61F), including both day and night. This beats even 2003, when heatwaves are reckoned to have killed thousands.

The previous highest average temperature for June was in 1976, when a stifling heatwave hit 32C (90F) or more in southern England for 15 consecutive days. This was a truly phenomenal event — no heatwave before or since has reached such heights for more than five successive days.

The parallels with 1976 do not stop there. Both that year and 2006 have seen extraordinarily long droughts in parts of southern England, lasting well over 12 months. In addition, the June of ’76 was a mixed bag of weather, with bouts of cooler and wetter weather breaking up the hot spells — much the same as this year, which featured a powerful Atlantic gale that rolled in last week (around June 20-21) and gave Wimbledon its soggy start. The reason for the drought, and later the heat, was stubborn blocks of high pressure that kept our more usual Atlantic weather at bay. So instead of the expected rain and wind, the Great Drought saw soaring temperatures, wildfires and water rationing. Dire warnings from water companies have brought suggestions that this year could see a similar scenario.

But cool off — we may not be quite so hot and bothered for long.

Simply assuming that we are in for a repeat of 1976 — standpipes and all — would be a mistake. Trying to make a long-range forecasts based on previous years is a minefield for the unwary, and this year the outlook is very difficult to predict.

Although this weekend should be mainly warm and sunny, the current Met Office forecast for July is for the heatwave to break down, with cooler weather and rains in the middle of the month.

“Some areas could even see a spell of unusually wet weather, suggesting a possible easing of the drought conditions,” the BBC weather presenter Everton Fox said.

The Met Office’s forecast for summer overall suggests that the southern half of Britain will see only average temperatures for the season. After an above-average June, this may mean putting the picnics on ice for much of July and August, although the far North can expect things to stay slightly warmer than normal.

Meanwhile umbrellas should be kept at the ready, as a lack of clear signals from the Atlantic mean that meteorologists are struggling to predict when the heavens will open over the next few months. Wimbledon finals weekend next week, presumably, is a reasonable bet.

WILD WEATHER

JANUARY

England and Wales had their driest January since 1997, and the sixth-driest on record. The South East and central southern England had already had the fourth-driest year on record in 2005

FEBRUARY

Gloomiest February in England and Wales

MARCH

Coldest March in England since 1996. In Scotland, March was colder than the three preceding months for the first time since 1975-76, and on March 2 some areas were chillier than Moscow (-10C/14F). Parts of Scotland saw record March snowfalls



APRIL

Most westerly winds in Britain since April 1977 Temperatures fell to -7C (19F) in the glens during the first half of the month

MAY

Wettest May for 23 years in England and Wales (113mm/ 4.5in rainfall). May 3 saw the year’s first temperature above 20C (68F), the latest this has occurred since 1983. In parts of the South East groundwater reserves were lower than before the 1976 drought



JUNE

Hottest June 12 for 61 years: a temperature of 31.4C (88.5F) at Heathrow



23.7.2007

Hello


You may remember, from  a recent email, that in an April astrology class we experimented with a long-range weather forecast by only taking into account the movements of Saturn (extreme cold) and Mars (extreme heat).

Obviously, such a generalised approach would only produce a rough guide to the weather so, in the light of this week’s flash floods, I thought it might be a good idea to take a closer proper look …

This is the weather chart for yesterday in Marlborough:

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You may remember from previous emails, that the most significant house in a weather chart is the 4th, followed by the 1st

Significant planets would be the 4th House ruler and then the Moon for moisture, the Sun for warmth, Mercury for wind, Venus for warm moisture (Greek – or the Arabic Cold moisture, depending on your astrological position), Mars for extreme heat, Saturn for extreme cold , Jupiter for bright light days, Neptune for water, Uranus for sudden changes and electrical storms and Neptune for water and floods. Pluto indicates weather of extremes.

The Signs have their individual meanings too, and these may also be grouped together as:  Fire – hot, Earth – cold, Water – wet and Air – dry.

The cusp, or beginning, of the 4th house is changing from Leo (dramatic heat) to Virgo – cold …

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Signifying an increasingly cool month or so of lower temperatures (lower than recent temperatures, which still may be the seasonal norm)

Also, the rulers of both Leo (the Sun) and Virgo (Mercury) are in the sign of Cancer – a water sign, indicating a propensity for rain or humidity, for just under a month

While Saturn in Leo (cold in a hot zone – which is synchronous with the overall rise in temperature; 1976, 1947, 1917 – all Saturn in Leo – Saturn has a 30 year cycle) at the moment is just separating from the cusp (beginning) of the 4th House, signifying a week or so of cold and wet weather. At the same time, Venus is applying (getting closer to) Saturn, which also indicates moisture or rain,



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On the 26th of June, this Conjunction is applying at 3 degrees, which means it is not even exact yet. So, it might well gather strength over the next few days until it dissipates – about 5 days or so from now

Unfortunately, the Saturn-Venus Conjunction is also caught up in a configuration of multiple Oppositions:

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And, significantly, at the centre of this set of Oppositions lays Saturn (extreme cold) Opposing Neptune (Water and floods). This Opposition is applying and exact (just coming into its maximum)

If it were only this Opposition between Saturn and Neptune alone that we had to contend with it would indicate a rough time: add Venus, The IC (cusp of the 4th), Chiron and Part of Fortune into the picture as well and things look rather uncomfortable.

This whole configuration will pass, and it finally breaks up completely by mid July, when Saturn is 3 degrees separating from Opposing Neptune and Venus has long since sped on her way

Another dampener on our summertime delights is Mars’ transition into Taurus (Earth – cold) from Aries (fire – heat)

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This signifies a steady, if somewhat cooler time, rather than a changeable buffeting heat (Aries – late April and May 2007)

Putting all of it together we get a period of time between late June and mid July, during which the overall temperature is higher than usual, rain and floods are highly likely to express themselves in dramatic ways and the temperature cools at the end of the time period

Easy to see all this in hindsight, I know, but I thought a bit of astrological explanation might illuminate things for you

Many thanks

Love


Dave

Cool it !

July 2006: Saturn is currently at 12 degrees of Leo

You may remember that the two most important houses in Astrometeorology are the 4th and 1st houses.

The Sun is now in Leo, it's been there since 23rd July 2006, and weather forecasting charts are generated from the moment the Sun rises. As the Sun continues to move (aprox: 1 degree per day), the degree of the sign rising also progresses at 1 degree per day if you are looking at the moment when the Sun is Conjunct (sitting on) the horizon, as we do for weather forecasting charts.

This means that as the Sun approaches 12 degrees of Leo, the horizon at sunrise also reaches 12 degrees of Leo. At some stage, that these two points will 'catch up; with the slower moving Saturn.

So, there will come a moment, roughly 12 days into the Sun moving through the sign of Leo, that Saturn will sit on the horizon; and you may remember that Saturn represents extreme cold.

This is not to suggest that we will freeze, because the Saturn that begins to increasingly dampen the tone up to the moment that the Sun/horizon breaks free and reaches 14 degrees of Leo, is after all, still in the sign of Leo; the hot, fire sign of great resilience and drama. So, the overall temperature will still be higher than normal, but, in comparison to the recent heatwave, it will seem decidedly cooler.

As the Sun continues on its journey and the horizon, the Sun at day-break, begins to move away from 14 degrees of Leo, Saturn becomes a resident of the 12th house, which has little bearing in the day's weather. So, just from this perspective, without taking any of the other planets into account (so it's a little out of context) one can see the temperature lift once more throughout August 2006.

The good news is that, in a general sense, the temperature will continue to be higher than 'normal' (or, rather, higher than those years that Saturn is not in Leo) until it ingresses into Virgo in September 2007.

So, it's still hot hot hot !

See next page …



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Saturn Conjuncts (is next to) the Ascendant (cools things down) on the 7th of August 2006 (both Saturn and the Sun are at 14 degrees of Leo – they are next to each other).

By the time we reach the 9th of August, the Sun, or the horizon-at-sun-rise, has moved sufficiently to allow the 1st House to not be influenced by Saturn afterwards:

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so …


from the 9th of August we're back into the heat – until the Sun ingresses to Virgo at the end of August, and then we're in the very warm …

love


Dave

23rd July 2007

Hello

It takes a fair bit of time to look at the weather astrologically, which is why I only tend to pay attention to it for special occasions or when I’m specifically asked to. This afternoon, a Berkshire flood survivor asked me to take a look and I found the results pretty startling – so I thought I’d share them with you.



Often, there is a mixed bag of factors in a chart and a forecast is derived from blending these differing components into a unified picture. Sometime, there might be four or five things that signify similar things, so a theme can be found and that guides the final conclusion.

So, I was very surprised to see how many things in today’s weather chart pointed to the one singular theme: rain

I’ve listed out each one for you, and included their separate timelines as well, so you can gauge for yourself how things may progress

Here’s the chart:



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There are many components to this astrological picture of the weather:

Moon in Libra = fine weather … until 23rd of July, then enters Scorpio (strong possibility of being wet) until reaches Sagittarius on the 25th of July (warm and pleasant) – will be back here again in one month’s time

Moon in 4th = rain … until 24th of July – will be back here again in one month’s time

Moon in 4th Square Mercury = windy and wet … until 21st of July – will be back here again in one month’s time

Moon in 4th Square Pluto = extreme rain … until 21st of July – will be back here again in one month’s time

Moon Conjunct IC = heavy rain … until 21st of July – will be back here again in one month’s time

Saturn Opposing Neptune = cold and wet … until separated by 6 degrees on the 1st of August

Saturn Square Mars = buffeting of hot and cold fronts (in warm seasons = thunder) … until 11th August

Mars Square Neptune = lots of moisture and humidity … until 7th August

Mars in Taurus = cold … until 8th August. Mars then transits through Gemini, signifying a period of warmer changeable and breezy weather until 29th September.

From 30th September until 10th of May there is a high chance of rain (Mars in Cancer), followed by heat until 2nd July 2008 (Mars in Leo)

Jupiter in Sag = warm and fine … until 19th December

Uranus in Pisces = sudden downpours and electrical storms … until 12th March 2011

Saturn in Leo = hot and dramatic weather … until 3rd September 2007, then 3 years of Saturn in Virgo = 3 years of cold, dry, on the cool side with blustery winds

Mercury in Cancer in the 12th = lots of moisture in the air … until 5th August, then air is warm for a month (remember, if warmth follows rain we get humidity)

Mercury in Cancer in the 12th Square MC and IC = even more blustery wet winds  … until 30th July

Venus in Virgo = cold and wet … until 10th August – retrogrades back into Leo, which is warmer … but … applies Conjunct to Saturn, which is cold until 19th August. Separates from Saturn and remains in Leo, warmer until 16th September, and then comes forward again, passing across Saturn between 9th and 21st of October and finally leaves Virgo 9th November for the fair weather of Libra

Venus Conjunct Saturn = cold and wet … until 19th August, and then again from 9th October to the 21st October

So, there are more than 16 Astrological factors that signify the components that make up the astrological weather picture. Each component has its own time-line, so if you were to draw some kind of graph you’d be able to gauge an approximation of what’s happening in a general sense – you have to look at each day, specifically, for a proper close look.

Remember, some parts of the Lunation components of the picture repeat themselves every 28 days or so.

Hope this is helpful

Love

Dave


23rd July 2007

Hello


Hope you’re ok and this finds you safe and dry …

Here, it’s all a bit close to home:

The nearest flood areas are about 20 minutes drive to the east, in Newbury and 40 minutes northwest towards Cheltenham

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The river Kennet behind the house is just about holding itself well and the flood waters that often surge down the hill towards the house have so far been diverted by the sandbags I put in place last November



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Fingers crossed then

Love

Dave


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4th June 2007



Summer Solstice 2007

Weather Forecast using Astrology

For English Heritage, by David Rowan MA



stonehenge - pre solstice 2007

Title

Pre- Solstice




Date

20th June 2007




Place

Stonehenge







Placements

Forecast

4th House

Leo, Virgo & The Moon

Generally hot with cool moments. Possibility of cloud and humidity: might lead to very light and short showers/spits of rain

1st House

Gemini, Cancer, The Sun, Mercury

A little breezy, wind changeable

Moon

Virgo, 4th House, 1st Qtr

Damp or humid with high cloud

Mercury

Cancer 1st

Slight moisture in the air

Significant Aspects 1

Mars in Leo Trine the Moon & Trine Pluto

A blistering hot day

Significant Aspects 2

Jupiter in Sagittarius Trine Venus in Leo

High clouds on a sunny day

Significant Aspects 3

Saturn Opposing Neptune 2 degrees separating from the IC/MC

Cold and wet weather diminishing, leaving a clear open sky

Significant Aspects 4

Pluto Opposing the ASC. exact

Very hot day

Conclusion

A hot day with high clouds. A slight changeable breeze with humidity at times: possibility of very light warm shower




stonehenge - solstice 2007


Title

Solstice day




Date

21st June 2007




Place

Stonehenge







Placements

Forecast

4th House

Leo, Virgo & The Moon

Generally hot with cool moments. Possibility of cloud and humidity: might lead to very light and short showers/spits of rain

1st House

Gemini, Cancer, The Sun, Mercury

Damp or humid with high cloud

Moon

Virgo, 4th House, 1st Qtr

Damp or humid with high cloud

Mercury

Cancer 1st

Slight moisture in the air

Significant Aspects 1

Mars in minor aspect the Moon & Trine Pluto

A very hot day

Significant Aspects 2

Jupiter in Sagittarius Trine Venus in Leo

High clouds on a sunny day

Significant Aspects 3

Saturn Opposing Neptune 3 degrees separating from the IC/MC

Cold and wet weather diminishing even more , leaving a clear open sky

Significant Aspects 4

Pluto Opposing the ASC. 1 degree separating

A hot day

Conclusion

Another hot day with high clouds. The slight changeable breeze with a little humidity is still there, though with less propensity for a light warm shower




24th July 2007


Sent: 24 July 2007 11:20
To: Pan_Spirit@davidrowan.co.uk
Subject: RE: thought you might like to know ...

Your forecast was more or less spot on. The dawn was cloudy and damp, glad I didn’t go this year

Helen

 

Mrs Helen N*



Stonehenge Administration - Stone Circle Access

English Heritage

Wyndham House, 65 The Close

Salisbury

SP1 2EN

England



24th July 2007

NB: 2007 – Saturn ingresses from Leo to Virgo. 1947 Saturn ingresses from Leo to Virgo (Saturn has 30 year cycle; 2007, 1947, 1917 …)


 
 From The Times

July 24, 2007



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