Novelist and economic astrologerRobert Gover shared his astrological forecasts for finances and the stock market. Certain astrological patterns, such as the positioning of particular planets, can trigger stock market crashes, he said. By mid-2008, we'll see a downward trend in the economy, and then a series of crashes-- the position of Pluto will take us into a great depression that won't hit bottom until 2015, he reported.

Economic balance will be restored by 2025, or as early as 2018-2019 if the right decisions are made by leaders, Gover continued. He also noted that astrologically, the election of 2008 will be marked by extreme volatility and clashes.