Instead of a lengthy debate, citations from books, historical data and assumptions of sorts, it should be definitely interesting to go by practical experience and bench mark the events. From a learning curve perspective, it will be highly educative to focus the Astrological lens on contemporary issues, right in front of us. It is quite possible that it could be a pigmy account while it still totals to a good sum, eventually.

Transit of planets:

I have been repeatedly mentioning that mixture of events in our life is an off shoot of transits in Navamsa. Of course, the Rasi chart cannot be given a good bye. There are five Astrological layers, like a multi-layer printed circuit board for electronic circuits. The circuit is interconnected through the layers. Although each layer functions independently, it is still an integral part of the total functionality. Likewise, each event in our life is an independent event by itself, but yet an integral part of the effects of Rasi Kundli or natal chart. I would like to highlight the worthy points for consideration which are essential for delineation of charts as under:

• Layer 1 – the Zodiac.
• Layer 2 – Individual Janma Kundli or natal chart superimposed on Layer 1.
• Layer 3 – Navamsa Kundli of D9 Divisional chart superimposed on Layer 2.
• Layer 4 – Current transit chart or Gochaara superimposed on Layer 2.
• Layer 5 – Navamsa (D9) chart of Gochaara superimposed on Layer 4.

With the foundation above, next complexity would be to identify the Karakatva (portfolio) of each planet, both generic and specific, to the chart under study and link it up to the bhava (house) in question and draw a conclusion. In the whole exercise, I find that the movement of planets in Navamsa to trigger events.

The exercise above is highly interesting and exciting. When we observe the turn of some current events in the ongoing political drama in India, because of the highly volatile situation questioning the basic morality of many big wigs, the study of Navamsa transits has attracted my attention. Adding to this, I am indeed using the ‘Prasna’ method to get some additional dimension to Astrology. My inference is that, any which way we go, I think ‘Dharma’ or Justice of the yesteryears of India has to ‘now’ prevail. It does not matter who is what in this country, and this statement is independent of that.

In a highly explosive Astrological ambiance prevailing now, Mars plays a very important role to trigger some unexpected events, highly significant for democratic governance. July 6^th, around 2200 hrs IST Mars moves to its 9^th amsa, thus making a new beginning of a chain of events. Let us note that it becomes ‘Vargottama’ meaning, in Rasi and Navamsa, it will be in the same sign viz., Virgo. This simply means that, Mars is likely to show its full power being exerted in the Zodiac. Mars being an aggressive planet and fast also, the events too will be fast, and may be, we can expect, event on event, one after the other.

As a prelude to what has been stated above, we have already heard as to how a powerful politician is caught on audio CD with ‘money for seat’ affair. This is just the tip of the iceberg and although every Indian knew about such practices, it is the first ever time that, that politician has clearly mentioned that all political parties are doing it. I would like to mention the following points for better clarity of my presentation on transits in Navamsa:

• The first Navamsa of a movable sign is the sign itself. This clearly means current issues will be in focus.
• The first Navamsa of a fixed sign is the 9^th sign from it. This clearly means future of events will be in focus.
• The first Navamsa of a dual sign is the 5^th sign from it. This clearly means past events will be in focus.

Vargottama of planets in different signs:

• Movable sign, the same amsa is the Vargottama of the planet. Maximum thrust on current issues.
• Fixed sign, the 5^th amsa will be the Vargottama of the planet. Maximum thrust on past issues.
• Dual sign, the 9^th amsa will be the Vargottama of the planet. Maximum thrust on future issues.

We are aware that the Jupiter depicting judiciary is in an exalted movable sign clearly meaning judicial matters will be abreast of time. Secondly, Saturn depicting democracy, though retrograde now, is also in a movable sign. Thirdly, Mars will join Saturn on July 14^th in movable sign. Saturn and Mars do not gel with each other and will manufacture ‘firecrackers’, very effectively, specifically after July 21^st when Saturn gets direct. However, as soon as it joins retrograde Saturn, it is very likely to make its presence known in ‘style’.

Inference:

Mars will now start triggering a chain of events in Indian politics and we can expect (from 2200 hrs IST, July 6, 2014) many heads to roll, presumably. Specifically, Jupiter now in 2^nd amsa, the judiciary may be hitting headlines. With Mars now Vargottama, the last leg of its journey in Virgo, means investigation of past actions and once it enters Libra on July 14^th and joins Saturn, more fireworks in so called democracy.

Rahu is generally referred to as North Node and Ketu as South Node. Both of them have no physical body and therefore considered as shadowy planets. The word ‘shadow’ obviously conveys the meaning – more to hide than reveal. Therefore, the normal understanding is that they are very likely to be deceptive in nature.

Rahu and of course Ketu too, play a very important role in delineation of Astrological charts. If all the other physical planets are hemmed in between Rahu and Ketu, the chart is supposed to be having ‘Kalasarpa’ dosha (defect). This point is highly debatable and the Vedic school of Astrology puts down their feet on such charts and even move on to the extent of condemning it. The Indian Independence chart is a typical example of it. So what? It is not just the whole country and its citizens are written off. Obviously, I do not subscribe to the traditional views while it is best to be practical.

Rahu in any chart certainly becomes very important. It has a number of unique attributes like:

• It completely engulfs the sign in which it is posited.
• It becomes at total and absolute owner of that sign, normally.
• Any other planet/s in the same sign where Rahu is posited also behaves as a representative of Rahu.
• Any planet/s aspecting Rahu too becomes a representative of Rahu.
• Rahu thus becomes a ‘Proxy’ under the above conditions.

Before I continue on this subject, I am compelled to clarify that I am not saying whether the above attributes of Rahu is good or bad. It will be wrong to generalize and make comments and infer the outcome. Since Rahu is a shadowy planet, shadowing other planets as mentioned above, one straight conclusion that we may be able make is that, other planets which are in association with Rahu becomes powerless, or their power is greatly reduced, depending upon several other astrological factors.

I have an axe to grind while commenting on Rahu. Let me share with you why I have been all along skeptical about Indian politics when the general election took place. Here is my take and, whether I am right or wrong, and how far the arguments can be carried forward, let us wait and watch the future events:

• The general election took place when the causative planet depicting democracy viz., Saturn was conjunct Rahu, that too in the 7^th sign of the Zodiac. 7^th stands for general public apart from many other points.
• Rahu became a total representative of Saturn.
• Rahu was/is in Libra the lord of which is Venus, the Lagna lord of Indian Independence chart.
• Rahu representing Venus means, India was totally represented only by Rahu!!!!
• Jupiter was aspecting Libra with the 5^th aspect and therefore Rahu shadowed Jupiter too.
• When the election was announced, Mars too was in Libra, and therefore, Rahu represented Mars also.
• Saturn, Mars and Jupiter, are called the outer planets having special aspects mentioned in my earlier posts.  Thus, the special aspects which manifest the Bhavas, 3, 4, 5 and 8, 9, 10 – all got into the clutches of Rahu.

Therefore, the resultant effect of general election was that we elected Rahu, and not Saturn, the planet manifesting democracy, whilst the planet of justice, Jupiter, was also duly and effectively shadowed by Rahu.

At last, Rahu is leaving the company of Saturn on July 14^th and moving back to Virgo, the lord of which is Mercury. Thus from July 14^th Rahu becomes a proxy for the fast moving planet Mercury. It is a million dollar question as to what moves fast and the role of Rahu in Virgo.

Thanks to Rahu!

Assuming Jupiter to be a sober planet under the guise of ‘Gurubala’ (good aspect of Jupiter) should not be taken for granted to expect the Moon! Jupiter is universally known as a planet of expansion and whatever it touches, it expands. What if it touches a planet which is highly unfavourable? Is it not that results could be disastrous?

Both Jupiter and Mars own, one fiery sign and one watery sign. Therefore, it is evident it is capable of setting fire and extinguishing fire as well. Synonymous with this, even the prerogative special aspects of these two planets seem to bring in some more significant synergy. Mars has special 4^th and 8^th aspect followed by Jupiter’s 5^th and 9^th aspect. Thus, Jupiter can even be a silent blaster!

Jupiter takes approximately 12 years to cover one round of Zodiac which in Vedic language is termed as ‘Pariyaya’. At the time of 5^th Pariyaya that is the 60^th birth day, traditional Hindus perform a ‘Santhi’ praying for longevity. Taking a leaf from Western Astrology which can be termed as a ‘Pariyaya’, the Ascendant at the time of birth is supposed to cover 30 degrees in one year and thus it comes to the same degree as at birth, every 12 years. The movement of the Ascendant or Lagna is called the Profection Ascendant. Astrologers map the Profection Ascendant to other planets and predict future.

Applying the above thumb rule to the Indian Independence chart, the Profection Ascendant on 15^th August, 2014 will be in the 7^th house for India which is the 8^th sign of the Zodiac. Further, the 8^th and 11^th lord Jupiter now transiting in the 3^rd house aspects this with the 5^th aspect. Generally, any relationship between 5 and 8, pops up sudden unexpected events.

After having stated the impact of Jupiter’s transit in Cancer, on many occasions I have mentioned that India has 5 planets in Cancer. Therefore, please expect expansion of all those planets can offer. The immediate point on hand is – transit Jupiter crosses over natal Moon on July 7 at 1845 hrs IST. I expect that the whole country may be totally disappointed with the Government and public outcry on several points will be loud and clear. In fact, the mind of the people, and hence the Government may be absolutely shattered. Many hidden ‘big lies’ will be exposed to the utter disappointment of people. In fact, we already have enough to talk in the last few weeks.

Mercury being always within about 18 degrees from Sun turns retrograde often.  Although the retrogression is for a brief period of approximately about 20 days, I always feel that new seeds of events related to its portfolio may have been sown while many past events might also get revised. By this I mean when Mercury turns retrograde and as well when it becomes direct,  sets new trends with its intrinsic portfolio.

Mercury turned retrograde on June 7 in Gemini, its own house and when Jupiter was conjunct. In India, we observed the following points:

• A big media house management changed hands.
• Several court cases against the high and mighty politicians reached a stage.
• The new Government’s words either got into turbulence or lost its credibility.
• Internal communication within political parties became a hot subject for discussion.
• The hype and enthusiasm created during the election campaign died down.

What are the possible effects when Mercury turns direct on July 1? The major point worth underlining is that, Mercury becomes more powerful in the company of Sun till the July 17^th.  Since Jupiter has moved out of Gemini on June 19^th to its exalted Rasi of Cancer leaving its footprints strongly, both Sun and Mercury are now free to act independently but follow the footsteps of Jupiter, the planet of justice. Thus, I feel that the following points may be worth considering:

• Many false statements and spoken words will get publicity.
• Electronic media which mainly became a mouthpiece for political parties, selectively, will now repent and may be compelled to report truth against the very same people who were praised a little while ago.
• Court matters may proceed fast.
• Many decisions taken by the Government since June 7^th are very likely to be revised and, when Sun moves to Cancer on July 17^th, they will again be compelled to relook and may come under attack by the judiciary when Mercury moves to Cancer on June 29^th.
• With a stellium (group) of 5 planets in Cancer in the Indian Independence chart and transit Jupiter aspected by the 10^th aspect of retrograde Saturn, the Government may come under severe attack from several quarters.
• Under all conditions, crossing over of transit Mars over Rahu on July 13/14^th in Virgo may not be good.
• Once Saturn turns direct on July 21^st, I expect a lot of political activity due to a number of Astrological reasons.

Nothing of what has been written above should cause any unwanted tension in the mind of readers since each human being birth chart is distinctly different and unique. For many people, Mercury turning direct may bring smile on their face!

Jupiter entered its exalted sign Cancer just this morning (June 19^th) and there is already a news report that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s case of ‘disproportionate asset’ has reached a flash point of judgment. I have already mentioned in my earlier post that judicial activism may take a toll of politicians although there is nothing untoward right now.

There are several cases of national interest involving big-wigs before the Supreme Court and other courts and, most cases have been dragged and stretched beyond imagination. Perhaps now it may not be any longer possible for the Government to drag it further. Heads can start rolling.

In the Indian Independence chart we find Sun, Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Moon in the 3^rd house viz., Cancer wherein Jupiter has moved. Retrograde Saturn’s 10^th aspect, generally meaning conclusion, falls on all those planets and Jupiter too, till November 2^nd when Saturn moves to Scorpio. Thus it is obvious that the sign owned by those planets will be under bombardment of both Saturn and Jupiter.

Mars is a planet of ‘trigger’ and it conjoins Saturn on July 14^th and this might very well be the beginning of the end of some cases possibly. The most interesting point could be when Mars crosses transit Rahu in Virgo and immediately moves on to join retrograde Saturn.

Further, transit Jupiter now in Cancer squares natal Jupiter in Libra. This is termed as ‘hard aspect’ and no wonder if the judgment of court/s could be really hard. Interestingly, for the Prime Minister, transit Jupiter is in ‘Shrastashtaka’ 6/8 relationship with his natal retrograde Jupiter in Aquarius. The last ‘Pariyaya’ (12 years back) viz., in 2002 the infamous Gujarat riots broke out and he got involved with the judiciary then. Of course, the Dasa he was running then was that of well placed Venus against the current Dasa of badhaka Moon.  The planet of suddenness and unexpected – ‘Uranus’, was then transiting in Aquarius trine to his natal Uranus in his 8^th house. Now, the transits are not harmonious by any means.

All of us feel that we are very intelligent and we can do anything that we plan and wish while the planets have their duty to perform and, we cannot corrupt them! Planets will carry out their mission irrespective of our vision.

Jupiter has been transiting in Gemini since May 31, 2013. Gemini is not a very comfortable place for Jupiter. Presumably, for those running the dasa of Jupiter, it might have been a roller coaster ride, by and large. Of course, a general comment like this may not be appropriate since there are any number of other factors which have to be taken into account. June 19, 2014 0607 hrs IST Jupiter moves into Cancer. Does the saga of troublesome period end for many? This is something which needs careful attention from the Janma Kundli perspective and can never be generalized.

After having mentioned the drawbacks of Jupiter’s transit in Gemini, drawing a tangent to my own statement, is it not that Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India? Did Jupiter benefit him? If he has already been benefited in an inorganic planetary ambiance, how does Jupiter moving out from Gemini impact him are a set of concerns in perspective. June 16, 2001 was when Jupiter’s ingress into Gemini took place the last time before May 31, 2013 and soon after that he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat the first ever time. History has evidenced this point. Therefore, for Narendra Modi the transit of Jupiter in Gemini has indeed been good. He became the Chief Minister under politically adverse situation and even now he has occupied the seat of the Prime Minister in an ambiance similar to the past. In one of my earlier posts, I have mentioned that one cycle of Jupiter is called a ‘Pariyaya’.

By virtue of experience I have always maintained that transit of planets in dual signs viz., Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, generally brings forth old issues. The logic behind is the first amsa of a dual sign is the fifth from its own sign whilst, ‘5’ stands for past. Let me add here that, apart from the fact that the transit of planets in dual signs being normally not comfortable for us, even worse is the fact that the lord of one dual sign transiting in another dual sign like in the case on hand. Of course, the transit of Mercury being a fast moving planet, in its own or opposite dual signs, the negative effects may not be very pronounced.

I place before you some points which might be of general interest to get an idea about Jupiter’s ingress into Cancer, it’s so called exalted sign:

• Jupiter owns one Fiery sing (Sagittarius) and one Watery sign (Pisces).
• Cancer is a Watery sign and is the 5^th sign from Jupiter’s second sign viz., Pisces and thus it trines. Effects should be good.
• However, Jupiter will have an adverse relationship from Sagittarius for two reasons. (a) Sagittarius is a Fiery sign and its lord Jupiter transiting in a Watery sign perhaps loses its shine due to disharmony. (b) While in Cancer, Jupiter will have a 6/8 (shrashtaka) relationship which is not favourable.
• Jupiter will receive the 10^th aspect of retrograde Saturn till July 21, 2014 and thus it renders itself weak while its effect gets duly modulated by Saturn. To me it looks that some ‘Adharma’ (injustice) might get addressed by a re-visit to the judicial aspects.
• Saturn was being aspected by Jupiter (5^th aspect) since May 31, 2013 all along during its journey in Gemini and it thus created a ‘make-believe’ situation of synthetic simulation in so many walks of our life and specifically for those are intrinsically corrupt thus ‘engineering success’.
• In continuation of the point above, Jupiter itself being highly uncomfortable in Gemini all along giving scope to duality of ‘justice’ or the flip side of ‘justice’ weighing in favour of corrupt, perhaps once Jupiter moves into Cancer and it received the 10^th aspect of Saturn, the countdown for the crooks may hopefully start.
• Obviously, the loss of crooks may be a gain for the honest.
• Judicial activism may be very well pronounced.
• Since Cancer is a Watery sign and Jupiter with reference to Sagittarius, a Fiery sign and, displaying a 6/8 relationship means the Ocean surface getting hotter impacting the weather conditions.

For the benefit of readers from India, I would like to shortlist a few points for your consideration:

• In continuation of the above point, the El Nino effect, first and foremost, affecting India may lead to a drought and situation in certain parts and floods in some parts.
• As if enough is not enough, Jupiter transiting in its exalted sign may do more harm than anything good on many fronts.
• Attention is obviously drawn to the Indian Independence chart. We have *Moon, Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Sun in Cancer, the 4^th sign of the Zodiac and, the third house of India.
• Jupiter is a planet of expansion and whichever it touches, it expands. The good or bad effect depends upon a number of other factors. Of course, approximately every 12 years, Jupiter transits in Cancer and then why there should be so much of noise this time?
• Yes, though the above statement is true, the specialty this time is that, transit Saturn is aspecting all the planets mentioned above while Jupiter will be conjunct with all the planets*.
• It is very likely that a ‘touch and go’ situation may prevail on a gamut of issues of governance.

Summarising the effects of the Astrological ambiance, the following points may be relevant:

• Huge imbalance between supply and demand for many commodities including food articles, vegetables, fruits and common household daily needs.
• Overall increase in cost of living.
• Pronounced instability in a number of aspects of our life.
• National security may also become a serious point of consideration for the party in power.
• Relationship with neighbours needs very careful attention to safeguard against backstabbing.
• Trade relationship with other countries may have to be reviewed.

Jupiter’s ingress into Cancer on a personal note may be very good for large number of people. Uncertainties that prevailed since May 31, 2013 may get over soon. Of course, much depends upon Janma Kundli, but, under all conditions, perhaps some solace can be expected.

K Jagadish, Bangalore, India.