The U.S. is just finishing up the lessons of 5 degrees Pisces this October 2009. It has been a 7-year courtship of faith, trust and deception. Giving or supporting in the present, without the comfort of knowing future benefits is a leap of faith. Think bailouts. This degree is associated with economic challenges - money raising, political in-fighting and most importantly aiding the needy. In the business world, 5 Pisces represents sluggish, unprofitable sales and all the angst of how to move inventory.

To further complicate, this degree is associated with a “smoke and mirrors” influence, making it difficult to assess immediate progress. In 2002 the “No Child Left Behind Act,” and the criminal investigation of deceptive Enron signaled this new era. This movement culminated in 2009 with T.A.R.P, Cash for Clunkers and a national health care debate.

Many of the actions taken under this influence will not bear immediate gain. That is the test of 5 Pisces! Giving or supporting in the present, without the comfort of knowing the benefits or rewards. As October wanes, clarity will become more evident in the financial markets.