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Planets in Signs and Nakshatras for the week
(Sunday Jun 30th 0600h-Sunday Jul 07th 0559h)

Coordinated for the City of Colombo, 79E51, 6N56. Timezone: + 6 hours from GMT incl 30 minutes DST. Ayanamsa /Precession: Chitrapaksa: - 23:53:15

* The Sun in Gemini14*09'-20*50'. Ada to Punavasu on Saturday @ 0857h

* The Moon in Aquarius 14*13' on Siyawasa. To Puvaputupa today @ 1729h.

Pisces Monday @ 1331h. Uttraputupa Monday @ 2013h. Revati Tuesday @ 2308h. Aries and Asvida Thursday @ 0201h. Berana Friday 0438h. Keti Saturday @ 0649h. Taurus Saturday 1317h. Note: The Moon in obstructing Gandantha Kehstra Wed 1920h- Thu 0843h.

* Mars in Gemini 27*19' - Cancer 01*50' on Punavasu. To Cancer Thursday @ 0938h . Note: Mars in debility degrees Thu 0938h thru to Aug 17th 0250h.
* Mercury in Taurus 23*44'- Gemini 05*17' on Muvasirisa . To Gemini Thursday @ 0549h.
* Jupiter in Gemini 28*49'- Cancer 00*22' on Punavasu. To Cancer Friday @ 1252h. Note: Jupiter in exalted degrees Fri 1252h- Jul 27th 2318h.
* Venus in Cancer 23*42'-Leo 01*42' Aslisa to Leo and Ma Friday 1749h.. Note: Venus in Gandantha Tuesday 1947h- Monday 1612h.
* Saturn in Taurus 27*12'-28*05' on Muvasirasa
* Rahu in Taurus 22*56'-22*34' R [Mean] on Rehena.
* Ketu in Scorpio 22*56'-22*34' R [Mean] on Deta.

Rahu Periods: For day and night

Sun: 05.08-06.37 pm / 05.20-06.49 am
Mon: 07.59-09.28 am / 08.30-09.59 pm
Tue: 03.29-04.58 pm / 04.00-05.29 am
Wed: 12.29 noon - 01.58 pm / 01.00-02.29 am
Thu: 01.59-03.28 pm / 02.30-03.59 am
Fri: 11.00-12.59 am / 11.30 pm - 12.59 am
Sat: 09.30-10.59 am / 10.01-11.30 pm

Forecast for Lagna/Ascendant Jun 30 - Jul 06

July carries the major and crucial double-transit of Jupiter and Saturn. The natural Karaka or significators of fortune and deed/action or Dharma/Karma in Vedic Astrology move to Cancer and Gemini respectively. . Jupiter goes to Cancer this Friday but Saturn won't make his move until the 23rd . Much needs to be said of these two and we will as space permits. Simply, for any significant thing to happen: fortunate or otherwise, these two plants have to be in the center of the frame. This Thursday your ruler Mars goes to his fall sign/detriment/debility which is up to 28 degrees in Cancer.

Significantly his debility gets cancelled/Neecha Banga. When Moon passes Aries or your Lagna and Cancer, and Sagittarius especially, the Lagna, 4th and 9th house rulers connect to cause a bunch of raja-yogas for fortune, luck and power. It happens this Thursday thru Saturday afternoon. Stay tuned

Jupiter and Mars are on the 3/9 house axis this week [see Aries] On the plus side both Jupiter and Mars are capable of giving surprise or Vipareetha Raja Yoga here especially when the Moon exchanges houses with them. Like this Thursday - Saturday 1:17 pm. That includes gain, fame thru writing and prowess. Overseas travel and many short travels.

The down-side is possible hurt to arms, also hurt to siblings. Mercury to your 2nd house is very nice for $$$. Venus your ruler's move to Leo your 4th house is very nice for public life and inner joy plus $$$. It is also the house of royalty and Venus performs well here. But here too is a down-side. Venus being the 6th house ruler sitting or passing your 4th house requires much awareness when driving. Especially when she passes the dangerous Gandantha field Tuesday 7:47 pm- next Monday 4:12 pm. Take good care of yourself or be proactive.

Mars the bad guy for Gemini gives a rajayoga in debility. A king-size one because he owns both 6 and 11 houses. Mostly he is noted to give sudden fortunes.More from Jupiter plus refinement in taste and speech, and excellent performance in career. Venus to the 3rd house helps you reach goals smoothly, plus enhanced writing/communication skills. Equally significant is the arrival of ruler Mercury at your Lagna Thursday am. After being stuck on the unfavourable 12th house since Apr 26.

And with the Sun, Mercury gives power and luck and power of persuasion and success in intellectual pursuits. Saturn [like Mars in 2] is another who can give unexpected raja-yoga but Rahu is the killer here. Rahu causes losses and health problems until moves to Aries but that's next year. This week is very nice with the Moon passing 9/10/11 houses

The lucky Cancer with Jupiter, the 9th house ruler of fortune coming to your Lagna to get himself exalted or to perform at optimum [every 12 years] protecting you with Divine grace and giving you fortune, luck and grace, spiritual elevation, good health, many fulfilling travels including pilgrimages and meeting with spiritual gurus etc.[See Aries] Even more lucky [and this is a remarkable exception to the debility rules in Vedic classics] is Mars getting debilitated in your Lagna and with Jupiter not only causes a major Dhana or wealth producing yoga when the Moon is associated with them on the Lagna, but also causes the Dharma/Karma, a most powerful yoga.

For these to be effective what is unfolding right now in your natal charts has to be supportive, of course. The Moon joins them next week but this week she exchanges houses 9th and 10th with Jupiter and Mars which is nice too.

The Bank Machine Mercury will join the ruler Sun on the 11th house of major gain on Thursday just before sunrise. And it is very nice to have the 5th ruler of fortune Jupiter with them until Friday lunch break. This week Jupiter to Cancer [see Aries] promises a sudden elevation for you and more or new wealth thru a foreign connection in the next 12 months. Mars is YogaKaraka for you and with Jupiter exalted he gets good support from the latter which is a nice coincidence that happens generally every 12 years.

Next, the 10th lord Venus goes to your Lagna and that is true bliss. I do not have to repeat myself. Except for her obstructing Gandantha transit July 2nd 1947h- July 8th 1612h. Jupiter, Mars and Venus. Simply we have been speaking of fortunate 4/5/9/10 rulers with Mercury the 2/11=$$$. Talk to you more next week about this equation.

If the Sun has caused some uncertainty about your career with Mars, the arrival of Mercury your 10th house lord to the 10th house, and Mars moving out of the 10th house on Thursday can give you advancement/elevation in your profession. Jupiter to the 11th house is of course very nice for $$$.

And the dignity/debility dynamics of Jupiter and Mars is also nice for wealth, honour and recognition. Venus can arrange substantial benefits/gain thru foreign connections. The Sun after the 16th will be very helpful to cause that wealth and will be very supportive for Venus. When Mercury joins Jupiter on the 11th house on the 19th for 2 weeks some nice things about career I have been writing the past several weeks you will have experienced yourself

Mercury to the 9th house is fine. He can now bring in the fortune, success in higher learning, fulfilling travel he is supposed too give here. Jupiter to the 10th house is the protective shield against a debilitated Mars who is capable of causing mischief or misunderstanding relating to your workplace and also public life.

This Friday Venus goes to the house of gain and with the Sun its lord right now on the 9th house with 9th lord Mercury has to cause an increase in wealth. If you are still not happy just wait for the yogakaraka Saturn get to the 9th house on the 23rd. That's the icing on the cake. The 10th ruler Moon begins the week beautifully from the 5th house. Any stress can come only after Saturday lunch time

One of the most beautiful periods in life is when Jupiter gets well placed in a chart. He is the fortune/money -machine. And most humans look forward to it which is human, naturally. And Jupiter gets himself exalted approximately every 12 years, and this time it begins this Friday. His dignity in Cancer brings another very valuable blessing for you.

That is to cause another powerful/sudden or unexpected fortune/elevation [foreign connection is strongly indicated] with Mars who is in detriment in Cancer. The theory here is not only the conjunction of Lagna and 5th lord, but the 6th house ownership of Mars. A debilitated 6th house lord gives raja yoga. Mercury to the 8th is fine for profound knowledge, period. Venus to the 10th house could be the catalyst if UR looking for a new job.

Like for Scorpio above your Mars also gives an unexpected elevation of status in the 8th house, thanks to his lordship of your 12th house. [A debilitated 12th lord also gives a Raja Yoga, and 12th lord in the 8th gives a Vipareetha/unexpected raja yoga] The sudden elevation has a foreign element because the 12th house is involved] This works wellwhen the Moon passes your 5th and 12th houses while Mars is on the 8th until Aug 20.

When 4th and 5th lords Jupiter and Mars connect on the 8th house the Moksha or the Liberation of the Soul or the Spiritual side gets super-charged, and those seeking Saadhana or spiritual attainments thru prayers, meditation and other practices will experience many blissful moments. What the Maha-Rishis or the exponents of Vedic Astrology meant that most ailments can be overcome by honest-to-God spiritual practices. The 8th house is noted for sickness/losses too.

Jupiter to 7th house this Friday among other things can give marriage or long term relationships and also long or overseas travel. But with a weak Mars [his weakness is cancelled to a great measure due to Jupiter's exaltation] the decisions have to be carefully taken at least until Aug 20. The Sun the 8th ruler will also be passing your 7th house July 15- Aug 15. And if we reckon the separative quality of Jupiter [due to his 12th house lordship] the period up to Aug 20 merits more awareness and good judgment.

Be cool, take your time to consider all possible facets before you sign anything. Now Venus to the 8th house this Friday thru Aug 1, may not help advancement in career. The career path gets well lit after Sep 11 when Venus gets to her own 10th house. Mercury too will very supportive after Aug 22 when he gets to the 9th house of fortune

Jupiter to your 6th house can get you more income mainly thru your labour/effort. From the 6th house he sees the 10th house which is nice and also the 2nd house of personal wealth, speech, and taste. Venus to the 7th is fine for marriage especially with the blessings of the parents and elders in the family circle. No mishap thru Mars traditionally debilitated in Cancer. He can give a raja yoga due to his 3rd house lordship.

Mercury to the 5th house with the Sun is very nice for success in higher learning. Affairs of the heart and for fortune. This week is the weekend or to be specific Saturday 1: 17 pm onwards that you got be more conscious when driving. Your personal possessions vehicles, property etc needs good security and maintenance. [see other signs Aries down]

What you have been waiting for so eagerly for the past year is truly worth the wait. Your ruler Jupiter goes to the house of dignity around Friday lunch time =12:52 noon. His sojourn of the 4th house Gemini was nice for prestige, public life, career [the 4th also denotes popularity with the masses etc. But to get himself exalted [every 12 years] on the 5th house is truly more fortunate.

The 5th is the house of dignity, fortune, luck and grace, devotion, our relationship with children, creative intelligence and counseling skills, our aspirations and the capacity to have them fulfilled. And because it is a life-long spiritual house it also denotes our capacity for using spiritual power thru words and thoughts. Jupiter blesses all these, and more importantly he sees your 9th house of fortune and higher side of our minds, and also the Lagna to protect us.