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Planetary News December 2018 from Komilla Sutton
Enjoy Venus in Libra
Last month of Venus in Libra, Sun crosses through gandanta, Mars is in Aquarius and Pisces, Mercury turns direct and will also gross gandanta. It is generally an easy month, with short spurts of irritations and difficult planetary energy.
Key Dates in December are:
- December 7th - New Moon, 21º Scorpio, Jyeshta Nakshatra
- December 16th - Sun crosses Gandanta and moves into Sagittarius
- December 21st - Mercury conjuncts Jupiter - Anuradha Nakshatra This conjunction is Vargottama
- December 22nd - Full Moon, 6º Gemini, Ardra Nakshatra
- December 23rd - Mars moves into Pisces, Purva Bhadra Nakshatra
- December 31st - Mercury will cross Gandanta then move into Sagittarius on January
- January 1st - Venus moves into Scorpio on January
- January 1st – Sun Sagittarius conjunction
NOTE: All timing is for California PST.
Venus is Happy in Libra
to 1 January 2019
Venus is in dignity by transit, it has been in Libra since September 1, but due to its retrograde, we have not been able to enjoy its effects in full. Now it is in its strength-giving blessings to all of us. Even if Venus is not transiting the perfect position for us, it is in a good place. Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn enjoy the empowering Malavya Mahapurusha yoga by transit. Libra enjoys it most, While Aries can get relationship opportunities, Cancer feels happy and a good time to think about home, Capricorn is being given career opportunities. Gemini and Aquarius to feel its beneficence.
Venus is about relationships, love, all good things in life – so during this transit, it gives plenty. We should be ready to receive it. We should make an extra effort on our relationships.
Mars in Pisces Exchanges Signs with Jupiter
23 December 2018 to 5 February 2019
Mars begins the Month in Aquarius which is not its best sign – it has been making most of it as it is now away from Ketu. On 23 December it goes into Pisces. Mars likes being in Pisces. What makes this transit extra special is that Jupiter is in Scorpio Mars’s sign and Mars in Pisces Jupiter’s sign. This creates a Parivartana Maha yoga by transit for Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Aquarius.
Mars has been in stress for all of 2018 and moving in Pisces, they can finally be thinking of higher spiritual things, the aggravations are at rest for now at least.
Mars is in the 6th house can give a lot of energy to get things done, the exchange with Jupiter is not the best. While Venus is in Libra, you feel supported – after that you need to work cautiously. Financial issues, especially saving may feel under stress.
Aries – Mars will be in their 12th house so they should watch their expenses.
Taurus – You can profit from relationships or your partners may get a financial boost. They are experiencing the Parivartana maha yoga – so many blessings and opportunity – financially and from relationships too.
Gemini – You may find some conflict in the work as Mars in not Gemini's best energy.
Cancer – Enjoy a wonderful time. Mars is exchanging signs with Jupiter 5th and 9th houses – so many opportunities.
Leo – As Pisces is their 8th house, this is not the perfect time as Mars can bring unexpected disruptions. The exchange with Jupiter creates a dainya Parivartana yoga, they may experience loss.
Virgo – Mars is not the best planet, so you need to learn to manage its energy. It is in the house of relationships, which can bring conflict or arguments – try to keep them to minimum.
Libra – Mars is in the 6th house can give a lot of energy to get things done, the exchange with Jupiter is not the best. While Venus is in Libra, you feel supported – after that you need to work cautiously. Financial issues, especially saving may feel under stress.
Scorpio – Excellent time for Jupiter in the ascendant – Mars Jupiter creating Maha Parivartana yoga -. Mars is 5th is bring creativity to the fore. Pleasures from Children.
Sagittarius – You are under stress as Saturn is visiting your sign, plus Jupiter is in the 12th sign and exchanging with Mars in the 4th. It can be an unsettled time – with a lot of traveling and changes. Finances can easily get out of control so keep a watch.
Capricorn – As Saturn is in your 12th – you may not feel rewarded for your efforts. This is a good time to do some volunteer work. Mars in 3rd is a good transit for you – however, there may be some struggles financially as Jupiter Mars exchanges create khala Parivartana yoga -your judgment may not be at its best.
Aquarius – This is a very productive time financially and professionally for you. Jupiter is in your 10th house and Mars in 2nd. Your work can reward you financially.
Pisces – Jupiter in the 9th and 9th lord in the ascendant by transit – this is an extremely positive time for you. This right thinking, ideas and opportunities come your way.
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