Nolle's Astro-report for SEPTEMBER

As I wrote in last month’s forecast, "Look for increased storm and seismic activity the whole last week of August, continuing into early September." As exemplified by Hurricane Gustav and the latest Sichuan earthquake, September opens strong on the storm and seismic front, in the wake of the August 30 new moon so close to the southward lunar equatorial crossing on the 31st. Similar match-ups occur at mid-month (the full moon on the 15th happening within minutes of the northward lunar equatorial crossing) and at the end of the month (the new moon on the 29th within a day of the southward equatorial crossing on the 28th). These Moon-Earth-Sun alignments coinciding with extreme lunar declinations represent greatly enhanced levels of geocosmic stress. Consequently, a month that lacks a single SuperMoon or eclipse ends up with an upsurge in severe storms with heavy precipitation and damaging winds; a raft of higher than normal tidal surges along the coast as well as extensive inland flooding; and an up-tick in moderate to severe seismic activity (including magnitude 5+ earthquakes and volcanic eruptions).

There’s such a surplus of geophysical stress factors this month as to be nearly continuous, but I can see that the greatest risk for notable storm and seismic activity will be around September 1-3, 7-9, 12-23, and 26-30. In short, this would be an especially appropriate month to have your emergency supplies and plans in good order. Obviously, seismic and flooding risks are generally limited to specific regions, where disaster preparedness should be routine. But bear in mind that the solar and lunar factors described here are cosmic in scale, and therefore planet-wide in terms of risk. So be ready for heavy weather or worse, just to be on the safe side. And expect that weather delays can play havoc with travel plans, transportation and communication networks, etc.

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http://www.astropro.com/forecast/predict/2008-09.html

Nolle was where I had read about the storms. Was trying to remember...

Interesting description of 'nonstop' storm activity this month considering all the hurricanes currently lining up and heading our way. I'm sure there will be other things, but that lineup looks like it will keep things interesting well into the month.