SUNDAY OBSERVER Sunday Observer - Magazine
Sunday, 5 January 2003  
The widest coverage in Sri Lanka.
Magazine
News

Business

Features

Editorial

Security

Politics

World

Letters

Sports

Obituaries

Magazine

Archives

Government - Gazette

Daily News

Budusarana On-line Edition





StarscopeWith Gamini Dissanayake

Planets in Signs and Nakshatras for the week (Sunday Jan 05th 06:00-Sunday Jan 12th 06:00) Coordinated for the City of Colombo, 79E51, 6N56. Timezone: + 6 hours from GMT incl 30 minutes DST. Ayanamsa/Precession: Chitrapaksa/Lahiri: - 23:53:43

Where are the planets?
The Sun in Sagittarius 20:19-27:27. Pooravashadha/Puvasal to Uttrashadha/Uttrasala on Saturday @ 11:25
On fortunate PushKara Navamsa/PN: thru to Wednesday 04:55
The Moon in Capricorn 17:15 on Shravana. To Dhanista/Denata today @ 17:08. Aquarius Monday @ 05:29. Shatabhishak/Siyawasa @ 18:00. Poorvabhdrapada/Puvaputupa Tuesday @ 19:33. Pisces Wednesday. Uttrabhadra/Uttraputupa @ 21:44. Revati Friday @ 00:25. Aries and Ashvini/Asvida on Saturday @ 03:24.
On PushKara Navamsa/PN: Tuesday 13:06-19:33, Wednesday 02:02-08:34 and 15:08-21:44, Thursday 04:21-11:02
Mrityu Bhaga/MB: Today 20:12-22:02, Monday 14:52-16:45, Thursday 15:01-17:03 Gandantha Navamsa/GD: Friday 20:37-Saturday 10:10
Mars in Libra 28:15-Scorpio 02:45 on Visakha
On PN: Tuesday 23:04-Monday 03:12.
Mercury in Capricorn 04:04R -Sagittarius 27:04 on UttraAshada/Uttrasala Re-enters Sagittarius Thursday @ 23:23
On PN: Thursday 23:23-Sunday 13:11
Jupiter in Cancer 22:37-21:54 R on Aslisha
Retrograde/R Dec 4 @ 17:45- Apr 4, 03 @ 09:11
Venus in Scorpio 03:36-10:35- on Anuradha
On PN: Wednesday 08:40-Saturday 15:58
Saturn in Gemini 00:14R-Taurus 29:44R R on Mrigashirsha/Muvasirisa. Re enters Taurus Wednesday @
14:24. Note: Saturn Retrograde Oct 11th 2002, 18:11- Feb 22, 2003 @ 14:05 Re-enters Taurus Jan 8 @14:24 and Gemini Apr 7 @20:41
Rahu in Taurus 12:55-12:33 R [Mean] on Rohini Ketu in Scorpio 12:55-12:33 R [Mean] on Anuradha
Note: According to some authors Rahu and Ketu are exalted up to 20 degrees in Taurus and Scorpio respectively. The Nodes on exalted degrees thru to 2003 Sep 6th 04:19h
The Periods of Rahu for day and night
Sun: 05:35-07:04pm/04:58-6:27am
Mon: 08:25-09:54am /08:08-09:37pm
Tue: 03:55-05:24pm/03:39-05:08am
Wed: 12:56-02:25pm/12:39-02:08am
Thu: 02:27-03:56pm/02:11-03:40am
Fri:11:27-12:56am/11:10pm-12:39am
Sat: 09:57-11:26am/09:41-11:10pm

 

Ruler Mars moves to his own 8th house Scorpio on Tuesday night and Saturn re-enters Taurus on Wednesday, and Mercury re-enters Sagittarius on Thursday night. Mercury is nice for both profitable travel, gain thru foreign sources and for power and prestige with the Sun. On PN Thursday 23:23-Sunday 13:11 [see box] supporting good indications. Mars can give good health and vitality and help from unexpected sources.

Yet when Mars and Saturn are associated with the Nodes [Rahu is still on MB orb for 2 more weeks] it is a period that generally cause many devastation on planet earth. Natural disasters and conflict. Mars will be here until Feb 23. He will be opposing Rahu and Saturn and will be passing his own MB and GD during this period. His MB will be Feb 9th 13:27-11th 02:48. His GD transit merits more caution Feb 18th 09:17-23rd 14:06 in Scorpio. This is when he directly opposes Saturn.

 

Mars and Saturn moving to Scorpio and Taurus [see Aries] can also be a powerful combination for long travel with Venus and the Nodes on 1/7 house axis. Those seeking can meet vibrant and vigorous partners but this transit can cause damage to partnerships as well. See Mars' MB and GD transits in Aries and be more mindful.

This week Venus will be on PN Tuesday night to next Monday night which is nice for travel, partnerships and also public life. Mercury and the Sun will re-kindle your interest in inner work and higher knowledge. The Moon is fine this week for fulfilling travel, high performance on the workplace and financial gain. On the whole however, this month is best for cool Go easy. Ambitious or adventurous projects can wait until March.

 

The week begins with Mercury and the Moon in the 8th house urging you to be cool, and health conscious. Aspected by Rahu and retrograde Mercury, try best to maintain inner peace. Mars Saturn Nodes and Venus on 6/12 axis can give many travels, unexpected gain/recognition but if running hostile dashas now can cause high expenses, dent savings, hit with fines etc.

[see Aries and Taurus] It is nice to have Jupiter aspecting from Lagna in retrogression spreading benign grace across 5/7/9 houses as well.

The Moon passes 9/10 houses Monday-Friday. Connecting with Jupiter the regular work week looks promising. Ruler Mercury re-enters 7th house on Thursday night and connects with Sun and Jupiter. Again nice for travel, partnerships and prestige.

 

We have discussed the mutual exchange of 7/12 houses by Mercury and Saturn [travel and fortune in foreign lands etc.] until Wednesday, and 4/5 houses by Venus and Mercury [wealth, happiness, success, learning, expansion of assets etc.] in the past few columns.

This week Mercury re-enters your 6th house and Saturn your 11th house, and Mars joins Venus on the 5th house [see Aries down] .

The Venus/Mars good indications above [see last week] can be strong after Tuesday. The two cause several raja yogas on the 5th house of fortune. Seen by both Jupiter and Saturn [what is called the vital double-transit] those seeking will be blessed with kids/conceive, success in higher learning, creativity, fortune etc., provided the current dashas and their lords are supportive. Jupiter continues protect you with divine grace. The first half of the week could be restless.

 

Mars joining Venus on the 4th house and directly aspecting the 10th house is excellent for prestige and success in career, wealth, fortune, learning, creativity etc.

Your 9/10 lords meeting on a Kendra. Blessed both by Jupiter your 5th lord of fortune capable of a sudden unexpected gain or raise in status [foreign angle is still strong] and by Saturn on the 10th house [ after Wednesday 14:24] for public life.

The Moon can trigger the unexpected Today and tomorrow and Wednesday PM-Saturday AM. Watch her MB and GD Thursday afternoon and Friday night for sickness, losses, fines or hurt. Mercury can speed up more inflow of $$$ after Thursday. Wednesday Venus will be on her MB and could cause obstacles to your career. As discussed in a previous column Saturn can elevate your public life and success in career but be mindful as he gets connected with Rahu if Rahu is badly placed in your natal charts

 

Mercury/Saturn exchange for fortune and luck, creativity, success of children, good investments, profits from hobbies, high honours in exams, shine in public life, progress in career, good karma etc. ends this Wednesday [see Aries and Libra] and Mercury connects with Jupiter R on the 4/10 axis which is nice for career and research. Mars goes to his own 3rd house to join Venus and Ketu and the 3/9 axis gets hot with Saturn and Rahu at the other end.

These give much travel both short and long [depending on your current dashas and their lords] and is excellent for travel related to spiritual activities, higher learning and also fortune in foreign places. Both Venus and Mars will be on PN for most part of the week [see box] and note Venus MB which an cause hurt to arms or cause lung problems

 

Mars joins ruler Venus on the 2nd house and Saturn re-enters your 8th house and connects with Rahu and with Ketu, Mars and Venus at the other end. These are still not good for harmony in relationships or partnerships and can also affect the health of mother and the success of kids. Mercury's re-entry to 3rd house is very nice for success in writing/communication etc. and for long travel with Jupiter R at the other end the 9th house.

What was said last 2 weeks about Mercury/Saturn exchange of 4/9 houses Dec 26-Jan 9 , and Feb 8-Mar1 is to be noted for a very fortunate period that leads to an even better one Mar 1-18.. If current dashas and other factors are helpful it gives excellence in all academic/learning activities, prestige and expansion of assets, emotional happiness and more harmony at home etc. etc.

 

Like for Libra, Mars Venus Ketu and Rahu and Saturn [see Aries down] on the 1/7 axis may not be good for partnerships but boosts the public life and offer travel. Mercury's re-entry to 2nd house is nice for prestige in career [with the Sun on PN] and for research and effective communication.

The conjunction of these 2 [being 10/11 lords] can bring more $$$ and recognition thru career. With Jupiter R unexpected/raise or "enlightenment". Note Jupiter is still effective from the 9th house for higher learning, fortune and protection.

Also the next phase of Mercury/Saturn exchange [see Libra] for successful research work travel or voyages to better understand paranormal phenomena etc. as discussed in the last 2 columns. The waxing moon is fine this week for creativity but note her GD Friday night-Saturday 10:10

 

Mars to 12th house and Saturn to the 6th [see Aries down] offers many opportunities for travel but can also cause losses, sickness, litigation, fines, sleep problems if current dashas are hostile, A strong Venus in your birth chart can connect you with a good foreign source for gain. This is nicely supported by Mercury's re-entry to your Lagna and joining the Sun.

That most powerful and fortunate Dharma/Karma Yoga of the 9/10 lords rolls again. Take good care of yourself in the first half of the week. The 2/7 house exchange by Mercury and Saturn both R urges you to be very health and safety conscious. Stress or depression can lead to negative attitude which in turn can aggravate health problems. Partnerships both intimate and business can also be challenged.

 

Mars goes to his own 11th house and joins Venus and Saturn to 5th house can be a significant period [see Aries down]. When the 5/11 axis is loaded it is about fortune, success, honour/recognition and major gain.

Venus and Mars are 5/10 and 4/11 lords for fortune. Venus the prime significator for material wealth in the Brighu Nadi system connects with Rahu and Saturn and also with Mercury for major gain. All you need is some supportive Dashas or periods rolling in your birth charts.

The downside of 5/11 axis especially when the Nodes, Mars and Saturn are involved is the possibility for miscarriage/abortion , difficult child births or difficulties with children or obstacles to their success. Those having problems with addiction/deep cravings have to be extra careful. Less evolved types could commit sex-crimes etc. or thru addiction/substance abuse.

 

The conjunction of Mars and Venus on the 10th house or the highest point in your transit chart starting Tuesday night promises a period of glory in your career and fortune. On the side, Mercury and Jupiter both retrograde connect on the 5/11 axis [see Capricorn and other signs] of fortune and gain. Venus is more about fortune and material wealth but it is Mars in his own 10th house who will make you shine bright in your career.

With blessings from Saturn and Jupiter the period up to Feb 23 and then to Apr 12 has to be consciously made use of for professional progress. Between Apr 12 and Jun 4 some will be offered better job/career opportunities especially by reputed foreign organizations or even local ones with foreign connections. Mars MB and GD here will be discussed as we move along. For now go for it.

 

For a starter, ruler Jupiter's retrogression Dec 4- Apr 4 is win-win as it involves 4/5 houses both associated with prestige/dignity. spiritual progress, wealth, happiness and success. He is effective from both. [Jupiter switches to Pushya on Jul 20th.

The present Punavasu Nakshatra represents a quiver of arrows and is very much target oriented].

This week the 9th lord Mars breaks free and goes to his own 9th house of fortune and, Mercury re-enters the 10th house and connects with Jupiter the 10th lord. Simply, a fine period for success in career or public life [See Aries, Libra and other signs] Those seeking foreign travel [employment, residence, pilgrimages or even for medical treatment] are well blessed. Watch parents' health and well-being until April. Note MB, GD of the Moon from box.

www.peaceinsrilanka.org

www.eagle.com.lk

Crescat Development Ltd.

www.helpheroes.lk


News | Business | Features | Editorial | Security |
Politics | World | Letters | Sports | Obituaries | Magazine


Produced by Lake House
Copyright 2001 The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.
Comments and suggestions to :Web Manager


Hosted by Lanka Com Services