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The
notable planetary configuration for February are: Uranus-Saturn opposition (Jan 26 - Feb
13), Rahu-Mars conjunction (Feb 13-15), Pluto-Saturn ninefold
quincunx (Feb 19-25), Saturn-Mars ninefold quincunx (Feb 27-28) and the auspicious Neptune-Uranus ninefold trine (Dec 1 - Feb 5).
The Uranus-Saturn opposition lies along the sidereal Leo-Aquarius
axis. The
Leo-Aquarius axis for both the Uranus and Saturn is very strong and intense
since Saturn occupies the challenging sign Leo. The manifestation of
this opposition during January 26 - February 13 is likely to result in another
round of challenges of economical downturn, volatile oil prices, increased
violence in the Middle-East (Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel and
Palestine), political challenges for the US president Barack Obama as well as for US
lawmakers. At a subtle level, the people's perception of life and life
philosophies will go through a painful transformation as demanded by this
forceful Saturn-Uranus opposition. The Pluto-Saturn ninefold
quincunx will
manifest itself in increased violence in the Middle-East, especially in
Israeli-Palestine and Afghanistan-Pakistan region. And the Rahu-Mars ninefold conjunction
will be responsible for natural and man-made calamities, escalation of violence
in the Middle-East as well as for financial instability around the world. Towards
the end of the month, Mars-Saturn quincunx may become responsible for a short term but very intensive
friction between India and Pakistan. Also, during the same time, an outbreak of
an unwanted event, and strong occurrences of both natural and man-made
calamities all around the world are real possibilities. On a positive note, Neptune-Uranus ninefold trine
is very auspicious for
technological breakthroughs in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, high
technology and space science. The countries that are most likely to be affected during
this
month would be: United States, Middle-East (Iraq, Iran,
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Palestine and Israel) and
European countries and India.
President Obama and his administration:
For President Obama, until February 9, Pluto
is his operating planet. Pluto being in the
fifth house of his progressive chart and in
the eleventh house of his ninefold
progressive chart it should help him in
carrying out his agenda with reasonable
success. However, after February 9 till the
end of the month, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter
strongly influence him as they become his
operating planets. And Saturn-Uranus
intense opposition which runs through
February 14 is likely to manifest itself in
a crisis situation that Obama must
face. It can be an international
crisis involving Russia or Middle-East, or a
domestic crisis such as economy with
possible hiccups with the anticipated
stimulus package. Also, the squaring of
lunar nodes with Neptune may become
responsible for misunderstanding between him
and his cabinet members.
However, in my opinion, due to the unique placing of Mars,
Uranus, Rahu and Pluto in the seventh house of his natal
chart he will be ultimately successful in dealing with these
challenges.
The Country:
The first half of the month will likely to be chaotic
for the country from the economic and political events
standpoint due to the influence of the Uranus-Saturn opposition. Natural and manmade calamities are also likely
during the same time. However, the Neptune-Uranus ninefold trine
will be responsible for new inventions,
scientific discoveries and technological
advances.
Technological breakthroughs in
fields of medicine, biotechnology, high
technology, and space science will continue
to make the headline
news. The first week of the month is an extraordinary time for
collective spiritual growth,
technological discoveries and inventions. For the United States, in
general, it's going to be a remarkable and very successful period.
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Russia: The Saturn-Uranus
opposition (Jan 26-Feb 13) will manifest itself in a
skirmish between the United States and the Russia. At
home, Russia is likely to face new domestic crisis.
However, during the first week of February, the influence
of the ninefold Neptune-Uranus trine will be
reflected in an improved relationship with the USA in
science and technology area.
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Europe: The first half of the month
may prove to be real challenging for the
continent with respect to its dealing with
the USA. Also, economic
instability and social unrests are
some of the symptoms that continent is
likely to experience during that
period.
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China, Japan, and Pacific-rim countries:
The Saturn-Uranus opposition is likely to be reflected in
domestic crisis in China. Pluto-Saturn ninefold quincunx
(Feb 19-25) will be responsible
for economic and political instability in
China during the third week of February. For Japan and Pacific-rim countries,
the month looks to be positive from economical
progress standpoint.
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Middle East: The Pluto-Saturn
ninefold quincunx and the Uranus-Saturn opposition
will contribute to increased violence in the Middle-East
region (Iraq, Israel,
Palestine, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Pakistani region).
The United States is likely to face new
crisis in the region especially during the first two weeks
of
the month.
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Religion: Rahu-Jupiter
conjunction
may become responsible in slowing down social progress, humanitarian efforts,
and charity work. The morality, in general, is likely to take a backseat. As
a result, the world religious leaders will have difficult
time in dealing with people due to their credibility
problems, especially during the second week of the
month.
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Natural and Man-made Calamities: The natural calamities like
earthquakes, severe weather conditions, natural as well as man made accidents
are more likely during February 1-15 and
19-28.
Earthquakes: Based on our earthquake
prediction model,
the earthquake(s) of magnitude 7 or
higher, if occur, are likely to occur on February 6-7,
10, 12-17 and 27-28.
While man-made
calamities may manifest themselves in terrorism, unrest,
violence, accidents, and air crashes, the natural
calamities are likely to include extreme weather
conditions such as severe cold winters, and equally
intensive droughts, hurricanes or typhoons,
thunderstorms, earthquakes and fires
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