Yesterday, after having a nice lunch with a friend, I slipped on some icy steps and landed very hard on my back. I went home, took some painkillers, applied hot and cold, and went to sleep. Later in the day the pain subsided.

Transiting Mars, ruler of accidents in my chart, was strong and afflicting my weak natal Mercury, ruler of my physical body, at 74%. Transiting Mercury was in extreme old age at 63%, combust, and debilitated in Navamsha.

I am in a Ketu/Saturn period, both malefic. Saturn disposits Mercury and Mercury disposits Saturn in my natal chart. Transiting Saturn is poorly placed, in extreme infancy, and debilitated in Navamsha.

Just looking ahead and saw that on December 15 strong Jupiter transits within two degrees of the MEPS of my 3rd, 7th, 9th, and 11th houses. Strong Venus passes within three degrees of my 4th and 10th house MEPS. This should be a good day for initiatives, partnerships, general fortune, hopes and wishes, mental peace and profession.

Later in the day, transiting Mars would be in full strength. It is on my 3rd house MEP so it will throw in some stress or obstacles related to initiatives, health, finances, fortune, and profession.

I'll let you know how it goes.

It was interesting to watch yesterday's full moon on two different levels.

First, it was beautifully illuminating the night sky, brilliantly reflecting off the snow-drenched pine trees here in Boulder, Colorado.

Secondly, it reflected some beautiful events in one lady's life yesterday. In her chart both moon and sun are benefic. In transit yesterday, both were strong and near the Most Effective Points of her 5th and 11th houses. She had a very meaningful meeting with school officials and other parents (royal planets, 11th house of groups) about her daughter's (5th house) progress. Also, she accepted an invitation from a friend (11th house) for a delightful (5th house) walk.

I just found out that another conference of the International Institute of Predictive Astrology will be held in India on my birthday in 2007! Oh, how sweet that would be to attend, but I went in April, 2006 so I don't think I can make the trip again. Oh well, perhaps the year afterwards?

Meanwhile, I'm sure we can get together a conference here in the states. It just didn't work out this past Fall.