Slow moving Planets in 2013 and the World

Among the nine planets recognized by the Vedic astrology for predictive purpose, slow-moving planets play a major role. They are: Saturn, Rahu (Ascending node of the Moon), Ketu (Descending node of the Moon) and Jupiter. Their movement during the year 2013 may be noted here. It may be noted that about 23 degrees and 58 minutes are required to be deducted from tropical position of planets applicable for the period around 2013 to obtain sidereal position followed in Vedic astrology:

1. Saturn: It re-entered the sign Libra on 4 August, 2012 and is continuing its onward journey in the same sign in direct motion until 8 February 2013 when it turns retrograde. During the retrograde movement, Saturn rejoins sign Virgo on 17 May, 2013, becomes direct on 25 June, 2013 , re-entering sign Libra on 3 August 2013, which movement is kept up during the rest of the year.

   

2. Rahu, Ascending Node of the Moon: It will join the sign Libra on 23 December, 2012 and will continue its passage through sign during the year 2013.

3. Ketu, the Descending Node of the Moon. It will join the sign Aries on 23 December, 2012 and continue its journey through that sign during the year 2013.

4. Jupiter: It gains retrograde motion on 4 October, 2012 in sign Taurus and continues to be so in that sign until 30 January, 2013, when it would be in direct motion. It continues its journey in sign Taurus until 30 May, 2013 when it will move to next sign Gemini. Jupiter will spend rest of the year 2013 in sign Gemini.

The above mentioned planetary movements would suggest that:

1. The slow-moving planets Saturn, Rahu and Jupiter are influencing signs Taurus and Libra owned by Venus during first 5 months of the next year 2013.

The coincidence as (1) above is rare and as such, requires to be looked into as to its impact on human affairs.

Libra is a sign denoting trading or commercial community, Hollywood and Bollywood, justice delivery system and the like. Getting together of Saturn and Rahu in this sign is highly significant. Saturn supports change from the present, a kind of separation. Saturn is a much dreaded planet because it is painful to separate from the present with which one has attached one’s mind and interest. These qualities of Saturn compel some astrologers to relate this planet to renaissance. On the other hand, Rahu is considered to be like Saturn but with a difference.

Changes or renaissance brought about by Saturn are estimated in some way or measure and, therefore, are not as much shocking. But the changes brought about by Rahu are more shocking than that of Saturn because one is caught unawares. Libra is a sign of exaltation for Saturn which signifies that Saturn will not face obstruction in manifestation of its natural qualities mentioned above. This can be explained by saying that what Saturn intends doing, becomes acceptable in some way, may be partially.

In substance, while passing through Libra, Saturn would do what it usually does but with a difference. There is some acceptability for the change it would bring about due to circumstances available. Now, coming together of Rahu with Saturn practically from January, 2013 onward brings about a mix up, though both the planets are friendly. Therefore, while the potency of changes in the world of trade, art, Bollywood and Hollywood becomes specific during the year 2013, such changes could be acceptable in some way. This can be explained in another way. The business world would be prepared when the changes come, though there may or may not be much profit involved in the change.

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