Malefic Alignments in Gemini
Malefic planetary alignments in airy Gemini and its opposite sign fiery Sagittarius point to a gloomy period ahead for the world in general and in particular, the United States of America ruled by Gemini. The US is reportedly planning to oust Venezuelan strongman President Nicholas Maduro who is backed by Russia. The US is interested in the abundant oil available in the South American country run over by riots and hyperinflation which seem not to end too soon. The US is propping up the Opposition leader and may succeed through the Russians may not let it happen. Thus the seeds for the next global conflict have taken root.
Retrograde Saturn with Ketu in Sagittarius aspecting Mars and Rahu in Gemini during May and June this year is joined by the Sun who will remain in this sign from June 15th to July 15th. These planetary alignments make for a volatile and incendiary combination. It will be the hottest summer in the Indian subcontinent when a super cyclone has just ravaged Eastern India.
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Gemini is the third house represented by the twins and a Nara or human sign. Citizens of every country will face hardship. Three malefic occupying Gemini with no beneficial aspects may see the involvement of several countries in the confrontation between the military powers who are ideologically opposite camps. The use of the latest technologies in the field of communication and defense to thwart each other will inflict greater damage within a short interval. Mercury in Swakshetra or his own sign Gemini between June 1 to June 20 can hardly make a difference as his nature is Mercurial and unreliable when he is surrounded and threatened by Rahu and Mars. Mars is by nature war-mongering. Saturn aspecting Mars can stretch the dire situation and make it permanent.
Sagittarius is a war sign also representing religious places, courts of law, sports stadia, etc. We have witnessed how President Trump was broiled over his alleged collusion with Russians for meddling in the Presidential campaign. In India, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was hauled over the coals in an alleged scandal. We are continuing to see attacks on a mosque in New Zealand and churches and hotels in neighbouring Sri Lanka. Rahu is the Karaka for terrorism whose transit into Gemini has been causing havoc for some time now. These terrorist acts will continue till the end of the year and cease gradually when Jupiter begins his transit into his Moolatrikona sign Sagittarius in November 2019 bringing some sanity to the disparate elements.
Both Gemini and Sagittarius are common, odd, masculine and cruel signs. Sagittarius represents England, Germany, Israel, Palestine, and Syria where conflicts will escalate. The Deutsche Bank already in trouble may precipitate a financial crisis in the Eurozone. Brexit related woes will continue for Britain and the US may see a recession deepening in the economy. Climate change-induced natural calamities will become frequent.
Saturn and Rahu are the Karakas for fossil fuels. During world tensions, prices of crude oil and gold generally rise. Religious harmony comes under strain when fiery and airy signs are tenanted by malefics. Both Gemini and Sagittarius are common, odd, masculine and cruel signs. Sagittarius represents England, Germany, Israel, Palestine, and Syria where conflicts will escalate. The Deutsche Bank already in trouble may precipitate a financial crisis in the Eurozone. Brexit related woes will continue for Britain and the US may see a recession deepening in the economy. Climate change-induced natural calamities will become frequent.
Coming to individual horoscopes, people born in Gemini and Sagittarius.Ascendant or as the Moon-sign with malefics therein is likely to face disappointment and problems. They will suffer from deteriorating health lack of peace of mind and loss of reputation. It will be difficult to recover from the blows. Mars over natal Rahu will bring about divorces and separation of married partners. There will be an increase in smuggling activities involving gold and banned substances like narcotics and essential life-saving medicines. Mars is the Karaka for land, disputes on ownership and illegal possession of the property will escalate. Ketu smuggling activities involving gold and banned substances like narcotics and essential life-saving medicines. Mars is the Karaka for land, disputes on ownership and illegal possession of the property will escalate. Ketu transiting over Saturn will be the reason for a plummeting economy in India and elsewhere.
A review of the horoscope of a political leader whose birth details are not disclosed for obvious -reasons will not be out of context.
The Sun and Mercury are in adverse exchange of their signs. Saturn aspecting the 10th house Chara Atmakaraka and Vargottama who bestowed Mininstership off and on on the native. The 4th house is filled with malefics raising questions on honesty and integrity. Shady financial dealings and nepotism are the charges he is r H:s reputation is under a cloud for his devious role while in charge of an important Ministry. The 5th lord Moon is in Purvashada Nakshatra owned by functional malefic Venus and joined by Ketu in Sagittarius aspected by malefics placed in Gemini. Venus in the 5th house though gave him higher education and all comforts proved to be the source of trouble arising from undue benefits extended to his son. Transit Saturn and Ketu moving over natal Saturn and Ketu has been the nemesis. Mars is the Yogakaraka owning the 9th house but has become evil in the company of Saturn and Rahu. Mars afflicts Jupiter and the Sun in the 7th house. According to Jataka Tattwa Prakirana Tattwam, Dwadasa Vivekam Sloka 41, the Ascendant lord and the 6th lord in a Kendra with Saturn in another Kendra with Mars aspecting the duo shows imprisonment. At least a severe reprimand and censure cannot be ruled out.
Mars over natal Rahu will bring about divorces and separation of married partners. There will be an increase in smuggling activities involving gold and banned substances like narcotics and essential life saving medicines. Mars is the Karaka for land, disputes on ownership and illegal possession of the property will escalate. Ketu transiting over Saturn will be the reason for a plummeting economy in India and elsewhere.
Three Kendras occupied by malefics robs peace of mind. Putrastana is spoiled by the presence of the 3rd and 8th lord Venus.
The native is in Saturn Dasa. The Bhukti of Venus runs up to March 2021. Rahu Antardasa rules up to September 2019 whose results will be disastrous. According to Brihat Parasara Hora, the 5th also represents a fall from the position. Jaimini Putrukaraka Mars joins the Atmakaraka Saturn and Rahu showing the obvious adverse results. Mars and Rahu transiting over natal Mars and Rahu while retrograde Saturn aspects his natal position in Gemini will bring down the curtains on the whole drama with a finality. Gemini being the 4th house, confiscation of ill-gotten assets are likely. Further, the lord of the 4th Mercury is in the unfavorable 6th, a Dustana aspected by Saturn from Gemini. In general malefics in the 4th and 10th indicate the native is “hoist by his own petard”.
The Dasa of the 12th lord Saturn will also Ascendant lord and the 6th lord in a Kendra inflict a fatal blow during Darakaraka Sun’s sub-period with Saturn in another Kendra with Mars sub-period which ends on March 2022. The Sun aspecting the duo shows imprisonment. At least occupies the 7th, a Marakastana, with the severe reprimand and censure cannot be ruled Ascendant lord Jupiter standing for the physique, out. Saturn and Sun are expected to act against each other as is their won’t.
Another political personality in the limelight is Rahul Gandhi whose Moon-sign Sagittarius is severely afflicted by transits of Saturn and Ketu turning the prospects of steering the Congress party to victory bleak and dismal.
Courtesy: Modern Astrology (Athmanathan .S)
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