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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.
Total Solar Eclipse (October 3)
A total solar eclipse occurs on October 3 approximately
during the hours of 8:00 to 13:00 GMT. This eclipse will be visible in
continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the east-coast of South
America.
This eclipse is important since the Sun and Moon will be
within 3-4 degrees from Ketu, the Southern or descending node in the sidereal
zodiac sign Virgo. Consequently this eclipse, according to Vedic astrology, is
likely to be unfavorable for those who have sidereal Virgo rising or Virgo as
moon sign.
For those who have the lunar nodes in conjunction with
either Sun, Moon should watch-out. It's not a good day! Take extra
precaution and avoid any sort of outdoor activity requiring you to get out of
house.
On world scene, the middle east (especially Israel,
Palestine, Iraq, and perhaps Saudi Arabia) countries are likely to experience
violence.
Partial
Lunar Eclipse (October 17)
A partial lunar eclipse occurs on October 17 during the hours of 10:00
to 15:00 (GMT) and it will be visible
in the western part of North America, Pacific Island countries,
Pacific-rim countries and Eastern Asia. It's not a strong eclipse,
and therefore, it's not expected to influence the world events in significantly
negative way.
Mars-Pluto Quincunx (Oct 7 - 18)
This twelve-day period is likely to be very
frustrating for those who have Mars-Pluto opposition, quincunx, square, or
conjunction in their natal charts. Typically this quincunx is very unfavorable
from the point of view that one might face situations that are beyond his/her
control. Unexpected problems
are likely to occur with astonishing
speed and without any notice. For those who have such quincunx, opposition or
conjunction in their birth
chart, and if they have any one of these planets influencing them through their
current progressive cycle need to be on guard. Stay very low key, do not make any new commitment, and avoid taking any sort of risk. Also,
experiences like a sudden incident of fire, or an accident involving explosive
material are very possible.
On the world scene, sudden outbreak of an
undesirable happening, possibilities of both natural and
man-made calamities are likely. The countries that are most likely to be affected during
this period will be: the United States of America, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan,
Palestine and Israel.
Pluto-Rahu and Pluto-Ketu ninefold squares (Oct
21-29)
The squares of Pluto with the lunar nodes are generally
have tendencies to destroy the present setting of life and transform it into a
totally new one. Those who have better placed lunar nodes and with their
auspicious connection
with Pluto are likely to adapt well to this new change and move to their next
level of evolution, while others are likely struggle and may find the change
unbearable. Perhaps the best way to deal with this situation is to stay alert
and extremely cautious in dealing with your surroundings that affect you. Avoid taking any
new risk during this period. And probably be prepared for situations that are going
to get worse before they get better with new direction in 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, a new wave of renewed violence
between Israel and Palestinians, in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as outbreak of terrorism around the
world during these nine days are real possibilities.
Uranus-Saturn
ninefold sextile (Oct
18 - Oct 26)
Uranus-Saturn
ninefold sextile is going to be 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. However don't neglect your
family during this busy time. 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
find ways to compromise with liberals on sticky issues. Democrats and
Republicans will agree on more matters than on the ones they disagree. This
is a good time to get those lingering bills passed in U.S. Congress and Senates.
China and Russia are likely to experience some mild setbacks in their foreign
policies, especially the ones that deal with the United States.
Jupiter's
transit in the sidereal zodiac sign Libra (September 27)
On
September 27, Jupiter left (sidereal) Virgo and entered the next zodiac sign,
Libra. Jupiter's transit from one zodiac sign to the next occurs, on
average, once a year. Libra being a cardinal, moving and air sign ruled by
Venus, Jupiter in Libra has a tendency to enhance intellectual capacities for
those who have well placed and connected Venus and Jupiter in their birth
charts. For one thing material prosperity around the worlds is
likely to be expand. (It must be noted that despite Jupiter's positive influence
on world material prosperity, effects of other planets should be taken into
account to assess the net result or effect). Judicial systems around the world
are likely to become focus of public scrutiny, and as a result, implementation
of positive changes within the existing system are likely. In
addition, the influence of contemporary philosophers on society will shape the
future direction of our social evolution through the philosophical and
metaphysical debates. In general, Libra Jupiter is known to be responsible for
justice and fairness. So from that perspective expect some positive human right
related changes during this period and welcome the Jupiter's entry in Libra.
On
individual levels, for those who have dominant Jupiter in their birth charts and
have Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Aries, or Gemini as their natal ninefold ascendant
are likely to experience a very positive twelve months period beginning
September 27.
Pluto's
temporary return to the sidereal zodiac sign Scorpio (May 28 - 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 occured 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). Although
it's going to be in Sagittarius for only about 4 months before it returns to Scorpio, 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.
During
its temporary return to Scorpio (May 28 - Nov 28) the natural as well as
man-made disasters will be on rise, the Palestine-Israel region will lot more of
violence and terrorism. The insurgency in Iraq will escalate, and in
general, the world becomes more anxiety-stricken.
On
individual level for those who have Scorpio ninefold ascendant should become
careful and prepare for a period of a potential turmoil, especially if Pluto is
a dominant planet in your birth charts.
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