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

In the SAMVA chart for the USA, Mars, ruling the 10th house of society and the government, is transiting the 8th house of delays, accidents, obstructions, and deathlike experiences, and is under the 9th aspect/affliction of Rahu, which is operating out of the 12th house of losses, expenses and separations – until May 20th.  This may cause setbacks for the