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Retrograde Mercury (Nov 14 - Dec 4)
On November 14, the planet Mercury becomes retrograde in
sidereal Scorpio.
It will stay retrograde until December 4 in Scorpio. Typically retrograde
Mercury means anxieties, communication breakdowns, unexpected delays,
frustrations, missing deadlines, unforeseen obstacles and disappointment in
daily chores. Retrograde Mercury in Scorpio means
more frustrating periods for risk takers, explorers, entrepreneurs, military
personnel. This is the time not to start
a new project or venture, but rather reflect on what's been done so far.
Also, this is the best time to cleanup that closet and do other chores that you
have been postponing due to lack of time.
In addition, if you have dominating Mercury in your birth chart, and if
your current planetary cycle provides the results of Mercury then you are more
likely to experience the pronounced effects of retrograde Mercury during this
period with respect to matters signified by the house it's transiting in your
progressive chart.
Retrograde
Mars (October 2 - December 10)
From
the planetary influence standpoint, one of the major events in October is the
retrograde Mars which on average occurs once every two years. On October
2,
Mars becomes retrograde in the sidereal zodiac sign Aries and stays retrograde till
December 10 in Aries. 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 and not well placed 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 very likely. Other possibilities include a sudden rise in
terrorist activities, escalation in a warlike climate and of course increased covert activities among
developed nations.
Retrograde Saturn (November 22 - April 6, 2006)
Saturn becomes retrograde on November 22 and is going to stay retrograde till
April 6, 2006. 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
slower 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-Neptune Square (Nov 5 - 10)
During these five days in November Mars-Neptune form a
close square (with in a degree). Typically this square is very unfavorable and
unfortunate for those who have such square in their birth
chart, and if they have any one of these planets influencing them through the
current progressive cycle. Be extra careful during this period. The best thing to do is to lay low
key, not make any new commitment, and avoid taking any sort of risk.
On the world scene, expect some sudden outbreak of an
undesirable happening, a strong possibility of both natural and
man-made calamities. The countries that are most likely to be affected during
these three days would be Pakistan, Russia, and China.
Mars-Saturn square (Nov 15 - 23)
Mars-Saturn square, for no apparent reason,
changes a perfectly normal and healthy situation in to the one with a lot of
tension and friction with new challenges. For those who have
such square in their birth charts, and if any one of these planets are
influencing them through the current progressive cycles certainly need to be on
guard. 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 Iraq and Israel-Palestine area will be on rise. Outbreak of an
undesirable happening, and occurrences of both natural and man-made
calamities are strong possibilities.
Saturn-Rahu
trine (Saturn-Ketu sextile) (Nov
5 - April 14, 2006)
Saturn-Rahu
trine is usually favorable for those who have lunar nodes favorably
placed in their natal charts with respect to Saturn. If such placing is
connected to the first house, second house, ninth house, tenth house, or
eleventh house then expect monetary as well as power gains, promotions and
improved prestige in professional and social fields. The ideas that you
always wanted to pursue your desired goals 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.
Pluto's return to the sidereal zodiac sign
Sagittarius (Nov 28)
One
of the important planetary events of this year is the transit of the modern planet
Pluto from the sidereal zodiac sign Scorpio to Sagittarius. It first occurred on
January 28. Pluto stayed in Sagittarius till May 28, and then with its retrograde motion
returned to Scorpio and will stay
in Scorpio till November 28. After November 28, 2005 it will remain in
Sagittarius for the following 14 to15 years (till February 2020). Pluto, being the planet
of transformation, will certainly affect the matters related to Sagittarius in a big way.
The drastic changes in our collective moral and religious perceptions are
certainly going to be manifested in the way we never experienced before by
Pluto's transit in Sagittarius. This era (next 15 years) will be remembered as
the period of religious revolution. The way we have been used to deal with
religions will no longer be our norms. Although it's very likely that some
of the world religions will either become obsolete or transformed into other
forms the religious or moral codes will be greatly influenced by our collective
spiritual experiences. And in that sense a subtle but most effective
transformation of world religions during this unique era of 15 years is likely
to take us to a level where the norms solely based on spiritual experiences will
dictate and guide our lives with new level of understanding.
On
individual level for those who have Sagittarius ninefold ascendant or Moon in
Sagittarius are over the next 15 years likely to experience a slow but a very
profound transformation of their psyche. It is also the period where such
individuals are likely to question first time about lot of things that they had
been used to and will deviate from traditional approach to find answers they
have been seeking for.
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