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Retrograde Mars (December 21 - March
10)
From the planetary influence standpoint,
one of the major events during the winter of 2009/2010 is the
retrograde Mars which, on average, occurs once every two
years. On December 21, Mars became retrograde in the
sidereal zodiac sign Cancer, and will stay retrograde till March 10
in Cancer. 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, mothers, people who are very sensitive and
emotional, philanthropists and social workers, and like are
likely to be more affected than others.
At a collective level, expect upheaval
in political and religious worlds. Financial markets will
become extremely volatile. Destruction of wealth due to
natural calamities or man made accidents are also very likely.
Other possibilities include a positive shift in spiritual
world, outbreak of war or war like atmosphere in
Afghanistan-Pakistan-India region.
Retrograde Saturn (January 14 - May 31)
Saturn became retrograde on
January
14, and
it is going to stay retrograde till
May
31. 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.
Pluto-Rahu ninefold trine (and Pluto-Ketu sextile)
(Feb 26-Mar 6)
If through your current progressive chart influence of
either Pluto or lunar node is active and if Pluto is favorably positioned with
respect to lunar nodes in your natal chart expect a very favorable time. Such positive events will be related to the affairs signified by the
houses these planets occupy or aspect. For example, if the seventh house is
involved, expect a new and positive development in relationship area, or business
partnership, or success in capturing the audience if you deal with masses. If
eleventh house is involved it may financially prove to be a very rewarding
period.
On a collective level, this is a good period for economy. This period is also good for progress in technical
fields (new innovations and discoveries) and religious reconciliation.
Uranus-Saturn ninefold trine (March 3-7)
This is a very good period for those who have
Uranus-Saturn trine in their natal charts, and one of these two planets are
operating though the current cycle. Depending on the houses involved
expect some real positive development in your life.
On a collective level, this is a good period for
religious activities all around the world. Also, this is a great time for
the USA to make some extraordinary progress in enhancing her image both internationally and
domestically.
Pluto-Saturn ninefold trine (March 10-17)
If through your current progressive chart influence of
either Pluto or Saturn is active and if Pluto is favorably positioned with
respect to Saturn in your natal chart expect a very favorable time during this
period. Such positive events likely to be related to the affairs signified by the
houses these planets occupy or aspect. For example if the seventh house is
involved, expect a new and positive development in a relationship, or business
partnership, or success in capturing the audience if you deal with masses. If
eleventh house is involved it may financially prove to be a very rewarding
period.
On a collective level, this is a good period for
European and Russian economy. This period is also good for progress in technical
fields (new innovations and discoveries) and religious reconciliation.
Neptune-Rahu ninefold conjunction and Neptune-Ketu opposition
(March 18-24)
If you have a poor placing of Neptune-Rahu (or Neptune-Ketu) by being especially in the sixth, eighth, and the twelfth house in
your birth chart, and have current operating cycles influenced by one of these
planets, then you are likely to experience instability caused due to sudden changes
in activities and surroundings around you. Such experiences might turn out to be
very unfortunate and frustrating. It would certainly be wise not to commit
to anything new during this period and stay low key.
On the collective level, social as well as economic
turmoil in Russia and China can not be ruled out. Eastern European
countries are
also likely to be negatively influenced by this planetary configuration.
Covert activities around the world may find a new momentum (but because of
Neptune's secretive character we may never know) with regard to terrorism and
other international conflicts.
Uranus-Saturn ninefold quincunx (March 28 - April 1)
When Saturn-Uranus ninefold quincunx occurs, it is
not good for you if you have such quincunx or square in your birth chart. In
addition, if the planet Uranus 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. You should avoid taking any kind of
risk at any cost during this period. Such quincunx can make things very
miserable and difficult for you. 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, the United States of America, Russia or China may experience
social or political turmoil at home as well as tensions rising among them.
Neptune-Saturn
ninefold trine (March
24-29)
If
you have a well placed Neptune in your birth chart, and is in trine with Saturn, and
if you are presently being influenced by any of these planets (Neptune or
Saturn) through their current operating cycles, then you are likely to
experience a very positive period in the areas signified by the houses these
planets occupy in your birth chart. Strong intuitive
power, very positive environment, and in general, feeling great about yourself
and everything around
you are some of the
symptoms that you are likely to enjoy.
Collectively
on a global scene, this period is very positive for Russia and China. In
addition, most of the
technological areas (especially biotech) are likely to make significant progress via inventions and
discoveries. Spiritual and religious activities are likely to impart positive
energy, creating a very healthy atmosphere around us.
Uranus-Rahu
(and Ketu) ninefold square(s) (March
24-29)
Uranus-Rahu
(and Ketu) ninefold squares are going to be very unfavorable for those who have
such squares in their natal charts. Expect sudden loss of money, power, demotions
at work place and/or tarnished reputation in professional and social
fields. If you have such squares in your birth
chart, and if any one of these planets is presently influencing you through the
current progressive cycle then you need be very careful. The best thing to do is
not to make any new commitment, and totally avoid taking any business or monetary risk. Remember
the time when you felt financially very secured, happy with family, and suddenly
the landscape turned against you and everything disappears. Well, if not exactly
this way but something like this has a good potential to happen (again) ...be careful!
On a collective level, United States and particularly
the President Obama and his administration should take extra precaution in
dealing with foreign matters. Terrorist activities are very likely to occur in
the United States besides the volatile region of the Middle-East (Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Israel and
Palestine).
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