As with everything in Vedic Astrology, we have to deal with the two fundamentals: the karma and destiny shown by the birth chart, and the activation of that karma shown by the predictive techniques, primarily the dasha (planetary period) system, and transits. As in my previous blog I mentioned that planets indicate the results of our past action and also our future, therefore, transits records the effects of the changes in the positions and movements of the planets on individual lives for any desired time.
I’ll be regularly giving planetary influence on individual lives (good or bad depending its position in the chart) under my article
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Planetary influence MAY 2012
Mars Moves Forward Through Leo May 1 - May 31
Mars spends his last full month in the Sun's sign of Leo during May, moving in forward motion through the middle degrees of Leo. Mars continues to receive the positive aspect of Jupiter until May 17, when Jupiter progresses into Taurus.
Further energizing Mars through mid-month is the Sun occupying Aries, Mars' fire sign. This condition of exchanging signs is beneficial for both the Sun and Mars and will promote energetic actions through mid-May. This Sun-Mars connection can generate a great deal of energy and action, but be aware that both planets are very self-centered in nature. This could cause an unconscious disregard for the well-being, space and interests of others, so be careful about where you point that fire hose.
Full Moon in Libra May 5
The full Moon in Libra on May 5 is both a celebration of the Sun-Mars conjunction and a prelude to the energetic shift we may feel as May progresses. The strong Mars energy will wane as the power of Venus prepares to blossom. The evening of Saturday, May 5 will reveal the Moon at the apex of the cycle begun in Aries on April 21. The Sun will share the sign of Aries with Jupiter (and Mercury, transiting to Aries the same day) and the Moon will share Venus' air sign, Libra, with retrograde but exalted Saturn.
A sense of transition is evoked by Mercury and Saturn during this full Moon. Mercury will be at 0° Aries while Saturn will be exactly opposite at 0° Libra, moving in retrograde motion toward Mercury's sign of Virgo. When planets are at the transition between signs, we call this condition sandhi. This can create uncertain results for the actions of those planets.
Mercury Transits Aries May 5 - May 22
Mercury's reputation for flexibility and variability is something we can see literally in the transits of Mercury through the signs. What we can expect during the two weeks that Mercury dashes through Aries is perhaps a quickening. An urge to move and transition from one thing to another. Mercury will, in fact, usher both Jupiter and the Sun out of Aries and into Taurus, following them about a week later. This could be a great period for work involving logic, planning, networking, communication, information technology and design. Though Mercury and Mars aren't technically friendly with one another, they both offer skills that are beneficial for these types of projects. Mars helps Mercury focus and Mercury helps Mars see and think beyond the self.
Sun Enters Taurus May 14
The Sun exits his sign of exaltation, Aries, and enters Venus' earth sign, Taurus, on Monday, May 14. Here begins an interesting transition into a new set of astrological influences. The Sun joins Venus and Ketu in Taurus, and the three will be joined by Jupiter and Mercury as the days of May unfold.
The Sun moves toward a solar eclipse which occurs on May 20. Ketu is considered to be inimical to the Sun, as it has the ability to swallow the power of the Sun.
Venus, a benefic planet and lord of Taurus, is with the Sun during the Sun's entire Taurus transit this year. The two will be joined by another benefic planet, Jupiter. The Sun is well supported as he proceeds toward his meeting with Ketu, especially considering Mars' mature transit through Leo, the Sun's sign. This gives the Sun strength through the changes to come.
Venus Retrograde in Taurus May 15 - June 27
As Venus begins her retrograde cycle on May 15, as with all other retrograde planets, its a good time for review, retreat and reassessment of the fields of life represented by the planet, especially as relates to an individual's birth chart.
Venus rules love, beauty and connection between beings. Through Venus we learn how to regard and cherish the other as a part of ourselves, whether it be another human, animal friend or the earth itself. Through Venus we learn how to express the love that grows through these connections through creative and social pursuits. Through Venus we learn how to make our lives more beautiful and savory.
Saturn Retrogrades into Virgo May 15
Saturn is in the middle of a retrograde cycle that began February 7 in Saturn's sign of exaltation, Libra. Saturn has traversed backward through the early degrees of Libra and dips back into Virgo on May 15. Saturn will resume direct motion on June 25 and proceed forward again through the last two degrees of Virgo, re-emerging in Libra on August 3.
With Saturn and Venus both retrograde in earth signs, we may really be forced into confronting things in the material realm during the six weeks between mid-May and end of June. We may feel a sense of slow progress or back-stepping as far as health and resources go. While this may be disheartening, try to dig deep and truly regard what may feel like loss. Sometimes when we cling to that which doesn't truly serve us any longer, painful situations arise.
This retrograde motion of Saturn encourages us to create boundaries and foundations that support sustainable growth. We may see things slow way down in order to give us the chance to truly review what is contributing to healthy balance and what is disabling us from moving with grace and freedom.
Jupiter Enters Taurus May 17
The planetary excitement that we will experience in May keeps growing. Jupiter moves from Aries to Taurus on May 17, joining the Sun, Venus and Ketu. Jupiter moves through each sign in about one year, so his transits of signs can be significant for individuals as Jupiter brings positivity and expansion to the areas of life that he influences.
Jupiter's expansive nature, while positive, can sometimes over speculate and get too big too fast. This is an interesting start to a year-long transit that may see more rapid growth toward the end than at the beginning.
New Moon in Taurus - Solar Eclipse May 20
As the planets stream into Taurus during May, the Moon quietly wanes after the apex of the cycle on May 5. Aside from a brief encounter with Rahu, the north node of the Moon on May 7, the Moon is on her own until she catches up again with Mercury in the late degrees of Aries on May 19. This could create some lonely Moon feelings for the couple of weeks between May 6 – 20.
The Moon represents the mind, specifically the part of the mind with which we sense, receive and feel. (Mercury is in charge of the intellectual and analytical part of the mind.) The Moon receives and transmits the light of the Sun and generally indicates our level of mental stability, happiness and capacity to nurture life.
Eclipses are traditionally viewed by astrology as sensitive times that can cause situations of instability. Ketu is known as the “dragon's tail” and is especially dangerous to the Sun. The action of Ketu is the internalization of energy, and it is a planet associated with intense spiritual practice and self-inquiry.
Amavasya, the day of the new Moon actually starts during the afternoon of Saturday May 19 and ends in the late afternoon of Sunday, May 20, when the actual conjunction of Sun and Moon occurs. This is the time period to stay put and not plan too much. You will be free to wax and grow with the Moon starting on Monday, May 21.
Mercury Transits Taurus May 22 - June 3
Mercury, after seeing the other planets safely into Taurus, jumps in himself and races past Jupiter (May 22), Ketu (May 26), Sun (May 27) and Venus (June 1), exiting stage left to his own sign of Gemini on June 3. Mercury, which represents communication and exchange, is flexible, quick and easily influenced by others. His rapid move past four planets almost makes us believe that he really needs some time to express himself uninfluenced by others.
The rapid speed of Mercury may cause some feelings of conflict due to the retrograde motion of his friends, Venus and Saturn. Watch out for feelings of impatience and impulsiveness that may run counter to the plans that Saturn has in store, for he is retrograding through Mercury's earth sign. Just because we think we want things to happen faster doesn't mean that speed is the best course of action.
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