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
Mars (July 29 - Sept 27)
From
the planetary influence standpoint, one of the major events of July is the
retrograde Mars which on average occurs once every two years. On July 29,
Mars becomes retrograde in the sidereal zodiac sign Aquarius, and it stays retrograde till July
September 27. Astrologically speaking, what does the retrograde Mars mean? And what can we
expect from the retrograde Mars?
In
general, when a planet turns retrograde, the positive energy offered by that
planet is expected to slowly diminish. In case of Mars, being a planet of total independence, high ego, and less maturity usually make things worse with
incredible speed.
For
those of you who have predominant Mars in their birth chart and if it's
influencing you through the current progressive chart, then you are very likely
to experience a sudden setback in your professional as well as in other
activities. You may have to repeat things over many times to get it right,
or you may have to deal with unfortunate and totally unexpected circumstances,
and in general, you may end up in having a very frustrating experience. In
particular, engineers, designers, construction workers, people who work in
military, leaders, managers and like are likely to be more affected than others.
At
a collective level, expect a political tension building among developed
nations. Destruction of wealth due to natural calamities or man made
accidents are also likely. Other possibilities include a sudden rise in
terrorist activities, escalation in a warlike climate between Israelis and
Palestinians, and of course increased covert activities among nations.
Jupiter's
transit in the sidereal zodiac sign Leo (July 29)
On
July 29, Jupiter is leaving (sidereal) Cancer and entering the next zodiac sign,
Leo. Jupiter's transit from one zodiac sign to the next occurs, on
average, once a year. Leo being a fixed and fire sign ruled by Sun, Jupiter
in Leo has a tendency to enhance power of those who have well placed and
connected Sun and Jupiter in their birth charts while others likely to
experience their power or influence on others diminished. In general, transit of
Jupiter in Leo is not positive. For one thing material prosperity around
the worlds is likely to be diminished. (It must be noted that despite Jupiter's
negative influence on world material prosperity, effects of other planets should be taken into account to
assess the net result or effect). New crisis or challenges are likely to be
awaiting in the fields of religion and
academics. The influence of contemporary philosophers on society is likely to be
reduced in shaping the future
direction of our social evolution through the philosophical and metaphysical debates.
In general, the Leo Jupiter is known to test our resiliency and faith in
ourselves and bring out the best in us. So from that perspective be prepared for
new challenges that would help us understand more about ourselves and welcome the Jupiter's entry in
Leo.
On
individual levels, for those who have dominant Jupiter in their birth charts and
have Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, or Aries as their natal ninefold
ascendant are likely to experience a very positive twelve months period beginning
July 29.
Neptune-Uranus
ninefold opposition (May 31 - Aug 17)
Neptune-Uranus
ninefold opposition occurs on average about once every 8-9 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 or opposition of Neptune and
Uranus in their birth charts, and for those whose current planetary operating
cycle is influenced by either of these planets are likely to experience a
challenging period that would demand a total change in the surrounding you are
currently in. Unless these planets are favorably placed in your charts such
ninefold opposition is likely to bring a total change in your current setting of your lifestyle and transform it
to a totally new setting which may be very painful and undesirable for a short
term. In any
event it's going to be an irreversible change. Be prepared to embrace this
change with open mind and positive attitude.
On
the collective level a situation between the United States and Russia is likely
to develop that will manifest itself into an event or happening of cause of
concern to each other. Natural as well as man-made calamities are likely
including terrorism. Russia and/or China may
experience some kind of political or social turmoil.
Pluto-Jupiter trine (June 27- July 5)
This is an important planetary event for people who deal
with religion, religious and academic institutes. This auspicious trine will become
responsible for a unique progress in the field of religion and academics as the planet
Pluto with its tremendous energy has a power of irreversibly transforming the
field of religion and academics to a new level or setting with a new set of
norms.
In your birth chart if Jupiter and Pluto are in trine, and if either of these planets is currently influencing your
life via your current
progressive chart, then you are perhaps standing on the thresh-hold of a new era
that's about to begin in your life. Depending on the houses these planets
occupy in your birth chart, you are going to have a totally new and a very
different experience in that particular field. Be ready to accept this new
settings with new challenges as well as the rewards that come with them.
On a collective level, religious and academic and to
some extent social fields are very likely to see changes coming in their
respective fields. Initial
reaction to the change might appear to be a bit confusing and perhaps chaotic,
but the majority of us are going to embrace this new wave of change and are very
likely to enjoy it.
Saturn-Ketu ninefold opposition (and Saturn-Rahu conjunction)
(July 21-24)
The time when Saturn-Ketu ninefold opposition occurs is
not good for those who have such opposition or squares in their birth charts. In
addition, 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 opposition 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 or China may experience
social or political turmoil. Also, in the United State for the Republic Party and republicans
including the republican president Bush it may prove to be prudent to stay on
guard during this period.
