Published on April 14, 2020
Namaste,
Mesha Sankranti marks the Suns entry into Sidereal Aries, on April 14, the “New Year” of the Solar Cycle. The Lunar Cycle begins with the New Moon in Pisces, prior to the Solar Cycle, on March 24, 2020. Traditionally, the chart for the New Moon is cast for each country's capital city; the country's Birth Chart plays the major role for interpretation, however, the Annual Chart offers additional insight into the current year.
The New Moon chart for Washington, DC, has Capricorn rising, which is the 2nd house of the USA chart (Sagittarius Ascendant), indicating attention on finances, resources, status, and reputation. The year begins with the market at a multi-year low, due to the precipitous drop in the previous month resulting from the Covid-19 panic. From the day of that New Moon on March 24, the markets have rebounded, and are expected to continue to do so until June/July.
As an aside, since many have been asking about the astrology of the Covid-19 virus: the entire market downturn occurred during the transit of Mars through Sagittarius, from Feb 5 to March 22; Mars passes through Sagittarius once every 2 years, therefore by itself not a remarkable event, however, this time Ketu was already there... the last time Mars and Ketu were conjunct in Sagittarius, was at the time of 9/11; this time Jupiter also joined, magnifying the impact, since Jupiter is a planet of expansion, the impact is therefore greater than the attack of 9/11. As Mars has already left on March 22, and Jupiter has also moved out of Sagittarius as of April 1, recovery, and a return to normalcy is now able to proceed. As the Sun transits through Aries, from April 14 to May 14, a solution will be found that will greatly relieve the element of fear, through an effective treatment protocol.
Mars and Saturn both occupy the 1st house of the Annual Chart, Saturn in its own sign and Mars exalted, an extremely robust combination for success. However, as Mars and Saturn are enemies of each other, their conjunction also indicates stress, and together they aspect the 10th house and its ruler Venus, located in Aries in the 4th house, which is suggestive of a change in power (head-of-state).
In the USA Independence chart, the year begins with Rahu-Jupiter-Moon; Rahu is in the 8th house, and Moon is ruler of the 8th house, showing volatility until May 26 when Rahu-Jupiter-Mars begins. Both Jupiter and Mars are bullish, and markets will see the greatest rise in this period, up to July 16. The following Rahu-Jupiter-Rahu period will be an unstable period with gains followed by losses (net effect flat) before the Rahu-Saturn phase starts on Nov 24. Saturn periods, sub-periods, etc. bring a correction, or “reality-check”; markets will be under tremendous downward pressure, specially in the first few months following Nov, 2020. In 2018, the Rahu-Jupiter-Saturn period wiped out all of the first 9 months of gains in the final 3 months, from Oct to Dec. That was merely a Level-3 Saturn influence... on Oct 19, 1929, the USA entered Saturn-Saturn period; within 3 days the market collapsed and the Great Depression began. Rahu is similar to Saturn; while Rahu-Saturn is not the same as 1929, it is nevertheless the most significant correction of the modern era.
In Moscow, the Annual Chart has Cancer rising, the Ascendant of the Russian Federation Chart; Russia is in Moon-Moon period until Dec 12, 2020, followed by Moon-Mars until July 13, 2021. Moon is beneficial as ruler of the 1st house, and in spite of the recent rout in oil prices, indications are for a return to stability, and overall positive outlook for the Russian Federation.
In Delhi, Cancer is rising in the Annual Chart, the 3rd house of the India Independence Chart; overall a strong year for growth and prosperity for India.
In the Annual Chart for Brussels, Gemini is rising, the 12th house of the EU Birth Chart; the 12th house stands for loss, financial instability, crippling debt which may precipitate another crisis similar to the Greek bailout.
In London, Gemini rises in the Annual Chart, the 11th house from Leo, which is rising in the UK Birth Chart; 11th house indicates gains, showing the UK will recover economically in the post-Brexit era.
Leo is rising in Beijing, the 8th house from their Capricorn Ascendant; with Sun and Moon in the 8th house, and Mars with Saturn in the 6th house, economic uncertainty will be a major theme of 2020. As the US Chart is showing a downturn in November, the world’s two biggest economies are both facing strong headwinds.
Akshay Tritiya (day of victory), which is auspicious for new beginnings, falls on April 25. Other days favourable for most people, include: May 27, July 24 and 29, Aug 5 and 21, Sept 18, Nov 20, Dec 16, and Jan 18, 2021.
There will be two Solar Eclipses: an Annular Eclipse on June 21 visible in Africa and Asia, and a Total Solar Eclipse on Dec 14, visible only in South America.
There will be 4 Lunar Eclipses, on Jan 10/11, June 5/6, July 4/5 and Nov 29/30, all of which are Penumbral, meaning the full shadow of the earth will not cover any portion of the Moon (i.e. from the vantage point of the Moon, these are partial eclipses of the Sun).
It is highly beneficial to increase spiritual practices during eclipses: meditation, mantra, chanting, fasting, silence, etc., to promote spiritual growth and awakening.
May your life overflow with Peace and Happiness.