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6th November 2007. The Jonathan Cainer U-turn. 

Latest. Jonathan Cainer has now suddenly changed his mind about comets, perhaps in response to my own observations that are completely the opposite to his, and is now quoting the opposite view. This is what he said prior to my observations on comets. 

Monday October 29th. I am still meditating on the meaning of the "new comet". It has appeared against the constellation of Perseus, which makes it much easier to see from the Northern Hemisphere... but it clearly has a message for us all. Normally, when a faint object brightens so suddenly and dramatically, it turns out to be the light of a star that exploded long ago. This though, is a regular visitor to our solar system, turning a million times brighter overnight. It has to be saying something about other rapid and dazzling changes that will occur soon across the globe.

Tuesday October 30th. Comet Holmes continues to present a celestial spectacle in the constellation of Perseus. My colleague, Yasmin Boland, rang from Sydney with a fascinating suggestion. In legend, she points out, Perseus killed Medusa and proudly held aloft her head. Medusa, though, was once synonymous with 'sovereign feminine wisdom.' Some scholars believe the patriarchal Greeks deliberately demonised her by depicting an ugly ‘Gorgon’. The new bright explosion in the realm of Perseus may therefore portend the redress of an ancient imbalance. If so, expect a time soon, when strong, wise women begin to reclaim the spiritual and political leadership of society!

We are all about to have a wonderful time - yet again. 

This is what he is now saying: For royals and rulers, comets are inauspicious. The more a leader seems 'established' in power, the more likely they are to lose their authority. It's hard not to wonder whether Comet Holmes carries a special warning for President Musharraf of Pakistan and Prime Minister Howard of Australia. Comets also herald natural disasters. It's hard, too, not to see a connection to the fires and floods that have recently ravaged California and Mexico. Comets, though, are not just about doom and gloom. They traditionally imply the imminent emergence of great spiritual teachers.

Oh dear...

15th November 2007. Yet another U-turn.

Jonathan Cainer is still bleating on about his favourite comet - yes folks, that comet again. Having initially stated it was the bringer of wonderful news for us all - surprise, surprise - he then changed his mind and informed us that is was a sign of ill omen. Now, having spent some time with the fairies [literally and metaphorically], Jonathan has now changed his mind again. This is what he is now saying. 

We're watching a rare significant 'sign in the sky'. It is breathtaking and awe inspiring. I predict that the pace of global change, although already fast, will soon speed up even more. 

Well, Jonathan, which version are you going to settle for?  And where, may I ask, is the Astrological reasoning to support any of these daft claims? 

16th November 2007. On, and on, and on...

Jonathan Cainer is still relentlessly gong on and on about his favourite comet, and constantly changing his mind in the process. He now says:

Mystics though, have long been sure that to see a comet or shooting star is to be offered a wonderful wish.

Apart from being completely untrue [since time immemorial comets have always been considered as warnings of difficult times, or even disasters] they are not used by genuine Astrologers. But then in the world of the Sun Sign Cowboy anything can be said, and a receptive public, assuming that 'celebrity astrologers' know their onions, so to speak, believe this rubbish and naturally tell their friends. This is perhaps the main reason why there is so much inaccurate information about Astrology in the public domain.  

18th November 2007. Just because it's on the Internet...

I recall having a discussion with a critic some while ago. Well actually, in keeping with the mindset of critics it was more a case of him airing his knowledge of the subject with statements like, 'Well, Astrologers say...' or Astrologer's believe...'. When questioned as to the sources of this information it turned out that some of it came from his mates - a guaranteed source of nonsense -  the bulk from the Internet.

Now something I want you all to bear in mind. Anyone can write whatever they like and post in on the Net, and therein lies a major problem because very often many of the 'facts' presented about Astrology range from misinformed to being downright ludicrous. Naturally, the fake astrologers belong to this group, but more importantly there are lots of individuals who decide to avail themselves of an outlet for their ideas that is free from critical examination and doesn't require them to check their facts. So we have links to the paranormal, strange emanations from planets affecting our lives, karmic nonsense, efforts to prove that past lives can be found in a chart, and so on. If we add to this the ramblings of the Sun Sign Cowboys and their assumption that anything and everything can be deduced solely from one's Sun Sign we have a hotchpotch of misinformation on a grand scale that is guaranteed to mislead. 

So, the message is; just because it is posted on the Internet on a web site does not mean that it is accurate or even truthful - so beware. 

29th November 2007. The Silly Season approaches again,

Yes folks it's that time again. Soon the bookshelves will be flooded with 'predictions' for 2008 Huge amounts of money will be made by the Sun Sign Cowboys and, as usual, the vast majority of these attempts to look into the future will be way off the mark. How many of you can remember what these people predicted for 2008? Probably not many of you, and that is what they depend on - instant sensation designed to boost the reputation of the Sun Sign Cowboy and encourage you to continue reading their daily horoscopes and, better still, purchase a report, which will be a cheap computer fake. 

Soon, the newspapers and Magazines will be filled with all manner of sensational clap-trap gleaned from highly dubious sources, most of which will be completely inaccurate and, just as importantly, soon forgotten, Everything in the Universe is brought into play - most of which no sensible Astrologer would even consider. Comets, asteroids, new Moons, etc, etc. If it moves - include it. 

Do yourself a favour. Keep a note of these predictions and see if they come true. Most will not, but if one of them gets even a slight approximation you can bet they will be making a big deal out of it, preferably by appearing on TV and radio. The remainder of the predictions - the huge majority that failed to come anywhere near - will be conveniently overlooked. Jonathan Cainer made use of that idea earlier in the year by trying to insinuate he correctly predicted a large lottery win for someone. He didn't. One has to really read between the lines to come up with an interpretation that bears even the slightest resemblance to his claim but, more importantly, as it was based on Sun Signs alone then why didn't all the other countless millions of people with the same Sign make huge wins? That question was never answered by Cainer [and never will be]. 

Predicting world events is best left to those who have studied that branch of Astrology which deals with such matters - Mundane Astrology. Sun Sign Cowboys have not. Making predictions for people or answering pertinent questions needs to be done on an individual basis by a professional Astrologer. The best you will get from a Sun Sign Cowboy is some trumped up nonsense about your Sun Sign or an invitation to buy one of their cheap, inaccurate, computer reports. You deserve better that that. 

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