The New Moon in Pisces creates the chart used in India to reveal the climate and events of the year. It is calculated for the longitude and latitude for the country in question as a birth chart for that year. It is in effect till the following year when the new moon occurs in Pisces. For the USA the new moon chart is calculated for Washington DC. It occurs on April 5th 2008 at 11:55PM Eastern Daylight time. Scorpio is the ascendant.

Interestingly Saturn and Ketu are in the 10th house of leaders and government, and of course this is the election year for a new President. Saturn and Ketu indicate a radical change to a regime that is very different from the former administration. America is in for a change like never before. Uranus and Rahu in the 4th house indicates massive changes in the homeland. It could be earth quakes and severe weather that causes destruction. As Saturn and Uranus pair off in opposition next fall expect extreme tension. America will be a turbulent place to be.

Jupiter is in the 2nd house promising economic prosperity. Oil prices are still high, boosting big business, the rich keep getting richer, at the expense of the masses of our society.

The new moon with Venus and Mercury occur in the 5th house. The focus is education and spiritual teachings that are freeing and mind expanding. Prospects of miracles and mystical experiences open minds and hearts. The world is becoming more open minded. This promotes a positive mind set and this is the bases of new growth in prosperity. Healing of disease takes a new direction as body mind techniques grow in effectiveness.

Mars in the 8th house indicates huge changes in the USA. Mars is the indicator for real estate, and this means the market will change. Because Mars is aspected by Jupiter it will be augmented by the government and banks. The economy will also prosper when the drain from war is eliminated.

April 24th Mars opposes Jupiter manifesting gains in real estate and growth in the economy.

April 25th Neptune enters Aquarius. Neptune stays in a sign approximately 12 years. This will direct consciousness to more spiritual thoughts and progress for a more humanitarian world.

April 28th Mars finally changes signs from Gemini to Cancer, changing the focus of hostility. It will turn the focus inward, and shift events. Mars is weak in Cancer and will disturb family matters.

April 29th Mars aspects Neptune by its 8th aspect indicates a crises in the prices of oil. Neptune in Aquarius will change the dependence on oil. Use of alternate means for fuel and energy will take over during the transit of Neptune in Aquarius, which spans over the next 12 years.