Note: In the horoscope for the time of the original SpaceX Crew Dragon launch, the ruler of the chart, Mercury, was under the close affliction of the sub-period operating planet, Rahu; while Mars, ruling the 8th house of accidents and deathlike experiences, was afflicting Sun, ruling long distance ventures and end of life.  This most likely

Notes:  Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are in retrograde motion. Contrary to popular belief, retrograde planets only cause problems when they are “functional malefic planets” for a particular rising sign — and only when they are within 5 degrees of another planet, or the rising sign degree (in any house) by aspect or conjunction. Under Systemsʻ Approach to Vedic

Notes: Sun is weak in degrees, Moon is waning, Mars is under the aspect of Rahu, Mercury is strong, Jupiter is debilitated, Venus is weak in degrees, Saturn is strong, and Rahu and Ketu are stationary. The overall situation indicates weakness, so exercise care and patience. Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are in retrograde motion. Contrary to