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.
Retrograde Jupiter (Dec 4 - April 4)
Jupiter which became retrograde on December 4, will stay retrograde until April 4, 2003 in the sidereal zodiac Cancer. For those who have
a well placed Jupiter in their birth charts and if Jupiter's period is currently in
operation, such people are likely to feel the deceleration in their progress.
Remember it's only temporary! Need to put more energy in to whatever you
do to achieve what you need to achieve.
On
the world scene, particularly in religious world, "confusion"
will dominate and things are likely to move at much slower rate. The world economy may experience a slower growth.
Retrograde Saturn (October 11 - February 22)
Saturn became retrograde on October 11 and is going to stay retrograde till February 22,
2003. For those who have a well placed Saturn in their birth charts and
if Saturn's period is currently in operation, then they are likely to experience
slow progress. Best way to deal with retrograde Saturn is to put more energy in
to whatever you do to work towards your goal.
On
the world scene, generally, the projects that deal with expansion are likely to
either stay on hold or experience sluggish progress. In religious world,
things are likely to move at frustratingly slow rate. In the political arena what may seem like progress
will turn out to be a disaster.
Mars-Pluto Conjunction (Feb 14-18)
These five days in February are going to
witness Mars-Pluto conjunction. Typically this conjunction offers very sudden
and extremely undesirable result with astonishing speed. For those who have
such conjunction in their birth charts, and if they have any one of these planets
influencing them through the current progressive cycle need be extra careful.
For them perhaps these might prove to be the worst five days of the year. Avoid
making any new commitment and taking any new risk. Also, experiences like a sudden incident of fire,
or an accident, or a financial misfortune are the doings of this conjunction.
On the world scene, I wouldn't be surprised with
escalating terrorism and violence, especially in Israel-Palestine area. Also, sudden outbreak of an
undesirable happening, and strong possibilities of both natural and man-made
calamities are very likely. The countries that are most likely to be affected during these four
days would be the Pakistan, Afghanistan, Palestine and
Israel.
Mars-Saturn Opposition (Feb 19-22)
Mars-Saturn opposition, for no apparent reason,
changes a perfectly normal and healthy situation in to the one with a lot of
tension and friction. For those who have
such opposition in their birth charts, and if they have any one of these planets
influencing them through the current progressive cycles certainly need to be on
guard. Simply lay back and do nothing. If you must involve in an unwanted
situation, be extra careful and try to minimize the damage. Experiences like fire burns,
rape, accidents, loss of precious things, and monetary disasters are real
possibilities.
On the world scene, a short term but very intensive
friction between India and Pakistan is very likely. Terrorism and violence,
especially in Israel-Palestine area will be on rise. Outbreak of an
undesirable happening, and strong occurrences of both natural and man-made
calamities are real possibilities.
Jupiter-Neptune
Opposition (Feb
10-22)
Both Jupiter and Neptune are considered as auspicious
planets. While Jupiter deals with outward and material things Neptune's
influence on us is very abstract and subtle. Jupiter-Neptune opposition occurs
once (actually 2-3 times with in a year's period due to their retrograde
motions) in about 13-14 years. For those who have
such opposition in their birth charts, and if they have any one of these planets
influencing them through the current progressive cycle are certainly going to
experience a transformation (irreversible change) of their beliefs and moral
values that they have been attached to. It's time for marching ahead with a
quantum step in the process of self discovery (or evolution). Embrace this
period with total openness and vulnerability. It's the time of rejuvenation with a
positive force in your life. Enjoy!
On the world scene, world religions are likely to be
challenged with earthshaking ideas that they must attend to. Those religious
leaders, who are willing to be open minded and ready to listen and act on new
and fresh ideas, are the ones that going to be responsible to transform our
religious world to a new level. Others are going to fade away with time.
Neptune-Ketu ninefold trine (Feb 12-19)
For
those who have well placed Neptune, and if she is in trine with any of the two
lunar nodes, and are presently being influenced by any of these planets
(Neptune, Rahu, or Ketu) through their current operating cycles, are likely to
experience a very positive period. Rise in self confident, strong intuitive
power, and in general feeling great about everything around are some of the
symptoms that you are likely to enjoy.
Collectively
on global scene, this period is very positive for Russia and China. Also, most of the
technological areas are likely to make significant progress via inventions and
discoveries. Spiritual and religious activities are likely to impart positive
energy and create a very healthy atmosphere around us.
