Although it’s very difficult to predict the influence of
planets on a given individual without referring to his or her birth chart the
following is intended only as a general guideline. For confirmation, however, you must refer to your birth
chart. Based on the assessment of planetary strengths or weaknesses in your
birth chart, placement
of planets in your current progressive regular and ninefold charts, and the
current operating planetary cycles the following may or may not be applicable.
Pluto-Saturn
opposition (July
26-August 17)
Pluto-Saturn
direct opposition occurs on average about once every 35-36 years, although the
year it occurs, it may occur at 2-3 separate occasions due to retrograde motion
of these planets. For those who have conjunction, square, or opposition of Pluto
and Saturn in their horoscopes, and for those whose current planetary operating
cycle is influenced by either of these planets are likely to experience a severe
setback or turmoil in their lives. Such opposition can become a very
strong force to destroy the current setting of your lifestyle and transform it
to a totally new setting which may or may not be desirable depending on the
strength and positive influence of these planets in the natal chart. In any
event it's going to be an irreversible situation.
On
the collective level, expect the outbreak of violence and terrorist activities,
natural as well as man-made calamities, and to some extent, war-like climate in
some parts of the world. Tension between Israelis and Palestinians is likely to
escalate again at a new level. Some European countries, Russia, and China may
experience political as well as social turmoil.
Rahu-Jupiter
conjunction (Ketu-Jupiter opposition) (July
30-August 5)
While Rahu-Jupiter conjunction is likely to temporarily
favor orthodox and ultra conservative religious authorities, it also is going to
sow seed of self destruction for those authorities. Some sort of religious
upheaval or conflict is likely to surface during this period of July 30 - August
5.
For
those who have favorable Rahu-Jupiter aspect in their birth charts are likely to
see some positive changes occurring in their lives during this period.
However for those who have lunar nodes squaring with the Jupiter are likely to
face some rough time during this period.
On
a collective level, besides its influence on religion as stated above, Rahu-Jupiter
conjunction
may become responsible in slowing down social progress, humanitarian efforts,
and charity work. The morality, in general, is likely to take
backseat.
Ketu-Saturn
ninefold conjunction (Rahu-Saturn opposition) (August
15-21)
The time when Saturn-Ketu ninefold conjunction occurs is
not favorable for those who have such conjunction or squares in their birth charts. In
addition, if the lunar node Rahu (or Ketu), or Saturn is affecting your life via your current
progressive chart, then you might want to consider
taking extra precautions in the areas which are affected by these planets as
shown in your natal chart. Such people should avoid taking any kind of
risk at any cost during this period. Such conjunction can make things so
miserable and difficult for you that you are never going to forget them in your
life. Staying low
key is certainly the way to go. Avoid any new ventures and postpone the
matters that you want to begin till this period is passed.
On a collective level, Russia, China and to some extent,
Europe may experience
social or political turmoil during this period. Also, for the Republic Party in
the United States and for republicans
including the president Bush, it may prove to be prudent to stay on
guard during August 15-21 period.
Neptune-Rahu
ninefold trine (August
3-25)
Neptune-Rahu
trine is going to be very auspicious and favorable for those who have these
planets favorably placed in their natal charts. Expect monetary as well as
power gains, promotions and improved prestige in professional and social
fields. The ideas that you always wanted to pursue but somehow could never
get started....now is the time to follow that dream. You will distinctly notice
and feel the positive energy flowing through you during this period. It's
time to jump in and enjoy this period.
On a collective level, religious activities all around
the world are likely to expand with new vigor and energy, conservatives will
have upper hand over the liberals, China and Russia are likely to see positive
developments occurring in the social and economical fields.
Uranus-Saturn
ninefold square (August
9-14)
The time when Saturn-Uranus ninefold square occurs is
unfavorable for those who have such square or opposition in their birth charts. In
addition, if the planet Uranus or Saturn is affecting your life via your current
progressive chart, then you might want to consider
taking extra precautions in the areas which are affected by these planets as
shown in your natal chart. Such people should avoid taking any kind of
risk at any cost during this period. Such opposition can make things so
miserable and difficult for you that most likely you are not going to forget them in your
entire life. Staying low
key is certainly the way to go. Avoid any new ventures and postpone the
matters that you want to begin till this period is passed.
On a collective level, the United States of America, Russia or China may experience
social or political turmoil at home as well as tensions rising among them.
Uranus-Pluto
ninefold square (August
15 - September 2)
At a collective level, the Pluto-Uranus square could
bring a unique change in the way the current US administration deals with other
nations as well as with its domestic matters. There will be a some sort of
transformation of a political strategy that might become responsible of a change
in the current political agenda of the Bush administration as the planet
Pluto with its tremendous energy has a power of irreversibly transforming the
field of politics to a another level or setting with a new set of
norms.
On an individual level, if in your birth chart Pluto
makes a square with Uranus, and if either of these planets is currently influencing your
life via your current
progressive chart, then you are very likely to be affected by this square.
Depending on the houses these planets
occupy in your birth chart, you are going to have a sudden and a totally new and a very
unpleasant experience in that particular field. Be ready to face this unwanted
experience. Stay alert and try not to start a new venture that requires taking a
risk.
