Planetary Transits for October 11 - October 17.

October 10, 2007

Planetary Transits for October 11 – October 17.

Note: Oct. 12 to Oct. 20 is Navaratri, the Nine Nights of Mother Divine, a celebration for health, wealth, wisdom, and longevity. Listen to the Vedic chants for Durga (purity) for the first three days, Lakshmi (wealth) for the middle three days, and Saraswati (wisdom) for the final three days.

Sun transits out of Virgo and into its debilitation sign, Libra, on Oct. 17 at 11:35 a.m. CDT. Sun is weak until Oct. 22.

Moon is waxing and transits Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and into Sagittarius. The Moon is debilitated in Scorpio, Oct. 14 – 16.

Mercury transits Libra from 15:03 to 12:40°, under the aspect of both Saturn and Rahu. Be careful with your stocks, business and communications. Mercury is retrograde Oct. 11 – Nov. 1.

Mars transits Gemini, from 11:08 to 13:35°, under the aspect of Rahu until Oct. 25. The military, police and property are vulnerable. Mars remains in Gemini until April 28. This is an unusually slow transit for Mars. Expect a lot of business activity in the housing market.

Venus transits Leo, from 08:22 to 14:26°, conjunct Saturn and Ketu, under the aspect of Rahu. Take care of the women in your life and be careful while traveling.

Jupiter transits Scorpio, from 21:51 to 23:03°, outside the orb of influence of other planets.

Saturn transits Leo, from 10:34 to 11:16°, closely conjunct Venus and Ketu, under the aspect of Rahu. The elderly, poor and needy persons, along with earthy significations and the oil industry, are vulnerable.

Rahu and Ketu transit Aquarius and Leo, respectively, from 12:34 to 11:46°. Persons with rising signs in the 12-degree range, or with planets in odd signs in the 12-degree range, should be careful and patient.

Transits for each “Rising sign” (Not “Sun sign”):

Aries: Expect the unexpected. You may be feeling energized, ambitious and restless. Exercise patience through Oct. 25. There can be setbacks and disappointments with partners, income, friends and older siblings. Take care of your children and investments.

Taurus: Expect the unexpected with expenses, losses, travel, and your family life. Your career is also vulnerable to debts, disputes, extremes and pressure. Take care of your health and finances, and be patient with your parents, property and domestic peace through mid-Nov.

Gemini: Expect the unexpected with income, friendships and older siblings. Be patient with your children, education and investments. There may be setbacks or disappointments. Be careful with entrepreneurial investments and take care of your health through mid-Dec.

Cancer: Be careful this week. Expect the unexpected with your career. There may be losses, expenses, travel, accidents, delays, setbacks, or relocation. Take care of your parents, property, and home life. Windfalls and the marital bond are also vulnerable.

Leo: Expect the unexpected with your father, guru, income, friendships and older siblings through Oct. 25. Be patient. There may be setbacks with marriage, partners and entrepreneurial activities. Get some extra rest through mid-Nov.

Virgo: Be extra careful and patient. Expect the unexpected with your career and marriage. There can be disputes and accidents in the workplace. Protect your health and delay new debts. Losses or expenses are likely.

Libra: Expect the unexpected with your marriage, partners, children and investments. Be extra careful and patient. This is a complex month for you, ranging from conservative hard work and restless ambition, to a deep longing for spiritual progress.

Scorpio: Expect the unexpected with health, debts, and disputes. Exercise patience and take care of your self and your finances. There may be setbacks with parents, property and home life, along with travel or expenses. Be patient with your career through mid-Nov.

Sagittarius: Expect the unexpected with your children, education, and investments. Be patient to avoid emotional relationships. There may be delays or setbacks with income, friendships and older siblings. Be careful with communications and entrepreneurial activities.

Capricorn: Expect the unexpected with parents, property and home life. Be careful to avoid debts and disputes over same. Be patient with your wealth, status, career and family life. Get some much-needed rest and take care of your self.

Aquarius: Expect the unexpected with your children, investments, and entrepreneurial activities. There can be highs and lows. Part of you wants the world and relationships. The other part wants to be reclusive. Get some rest and be careful with communications.

Pisces: Expect the unexpected with your wealth, status, speech, and family life. You may be feeling energized and ambitious, but be careful to not overdo it. Get some extra rest to avoid health, conflict, and financial problems. Be careful with relationships through mid-Nov.

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