President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1 outbreak a national emergency. The White House said Mr. Obama signed a proclamation that would allow medical officials to bypass certain federal requirements, and described it as similar to ramping up ahead of a hurricane before it makes landfall. News agencies report Swine flu is more widespread now than it's ever been, and has resulted in more than 1,000 U.S. deaths so far.

 

Astrologically, this is signified by Jupiter and Neptune. Jupiter and Neptune joined together in a conjunction, spring of this year, when the virus first started to occur. Jupiter/Neptune relates to infectious diseases that can spread quickly. Jupiter increases anything it touches and Neptune rules colds, lung trouble and contagious diseases, and recuperative power may be weak. This aspect first occurred May 10-June 11 of this year, as I reported on April 29. Neptune is currently at 23 degrees of Aquarius, and Jupiter is direct at 17 degrees, giving the planets a 6 degree orb. The virus will continue to spread as Jupiter continues to move forward toward Neptune, reaching a peak December 20-25 of this year.

 

This transit occurs in the 8th house of the USA, meaning there will continue to be fatalities, and statistics may be worse than originally anticipated. Children especially will be at risk, and this is shown astrologically by the fact that Mars has entered the sign Leo, the natural ruler of the fifth house of children. Mars will be in this sign for the next 8 months, as the planet retrogrades this year. Mars relates to fevers and infections and inflammatory complaints.

 

Following is website link to the Center of Disease Control. It is imperative to stay updated on the situation.

http://www.cdc.gov/