NOTE: We are completing the 2-week period between the penumbral eclipse of the Moon (Nov. 30th) and the total eclipse of the Sun (Dec. 14th). This is typically an unfavorable time, characterized by bizarre events. It may be prudent to be careful and patient.
This last (total) solar eclipse of 2020 will be visible only from Chile and some parts of Argentina.
For those in Central Standard time
The full eclipse begins at 8:32 a.m.
The maximum eclipse is at 10:13 a.m.
The full eclipse ends at 11:54 a.m.
This total solar eclipse takes place on the day the electoral college electors in each state cast their ballots for the president!
Where the Vedic Astrology Planets are this Week
Sun transits out of Scorpio and into Sagittarius, Dec. 15th at 10:02 a.m. CST. Sun is closely conjunct Ketu, Dec. 5 — 15. (Sun launched an explosion of electromagnetic energy towards Earth on Dec. 7th: a geomagnetic storm watch has been issued.) This may also cause sudden karmic events for presidents, leaders, physicians, administrators and governments.
Moon is waning/waxing and transits Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and into Capricorn. Moon, in Scorpio, is debilitated, Dec. 12 – 14. Watch your emotional state and be vigilant around volatile persons.
Mars transits Pisces from 25:12 to 27:26°. Mars is within 5 degrees of the 5th aspect of Ketu, until Dec. 23rd. This is a vulnerable time for sports, surgeons, the military, police, property, construction, engineering, executives, et al. Fires, conflicts and weather issues are also likely.
Mercury transits Scorpio, from 19:00 to 29:58°. Mercury is closely conjunct Ketu until Dec. 17. There may be setbacks with stocks, writing, research, language, literatures, technology, business, and intellectual property. Transformations and vulnerability are likely.
Jupiter transits its debilitation sign, Capricorn, from 03:52 to 05:21°. This indicates weakness with law, religion, education, publishing, teaching and consulting. Jupiter is closely conjunct Saturn through January. Cancer, Virgo and Pisces rising sign persons, companies and countries, including (USA) should be careful and patient.
(Mark your calendars for December 21, when Jupiter and Saturn make their closest visible approach since the Middle Ages. This great alignment of planets coincides with the winter solstice and won’t be seen again until 2080.)
Venus transits out of its own sign, Libra, and into Scorpio, Dec. 10th at 5:47 p.m. CST. Venus is weak in degrees until Dec. 14th. Take care of the women in your life and be patient with travel, medicine, luxuries, and the fine, healing or performing arts.
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Saturn transits its own sign, Capricorn, from 05:08 to 05:51°. This is a weak position for Gemini, Leo and Aquarius rising signs, as Saturn is transiting their 8th, 6th, and 12th (inauspicious) houses, respectively. Saturn is also closely conjunct Jupiter through January. Taurus, Cancer, and Capricorn rising sign persons, companies and countries, including (USA) should be careful and patient. Additionally, Cancer, Virgo and Pisces rising sign persons, companies, and countries (including USA) should be careful and patient whenever Saturn is within 5 degrees any of their planets or rising sign degree, by aspect or conjunction.
(Mark your calendars for December 21, when Jupiter and Saturn make their closest visible approach since the Middle Ages. This great alignment of planets coincides with the winter solstice and won’t be seen again until 2080.)
Rahu and Ketu transit Taurus and Scorpio, respectively and stationary, from 25:47 to 25:47°. Persons, companies and countries with a rising sign between 26 and 24 degrees — or any planets in even signs (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces) between these same degrees, should be careful and patient through mid-Feb.
The Impact of the Transit Planets for each “Rising Sign” (not “Sun Sign”)
Aries: Take care of your health, children, finances and investments for a few days. These are vulnerable to sudden issues. Remain rested and reclusive, with a focus on your spiritual path. Partnerships are subject to setbacks through Jan. 3rd. Expect a positive change in your life on Dec. 24th. Good fortune, income and friendships support your career through Jan. Teach, publish and advise through March.
Taurus: Be vigilant for a few days to manage your children, education, property, vehicles, investments and home life. These are vulnerable to fluctuations. There may also be expenses, separations, insomnia, or retreats through Dec. 23rd. Relationships are subject to short-lived debts, disputes, health or legal issues through Jan. 3rd. Expect setbacks with your career and be careful to avoid accidents at work through mid-Jan.
Gemini: Be vigilant for a few days to manage property, vehicles, home life, communications and entrepreneurial ventures. These may be vulnerable to debts and disputes. Expect relief next week. Be patient with income and friendships through Dec. 23; then, these should do well Dec. 24 – Feb. 20. There may be stress with children, education and investments through Jan. 3rd. Partnerships remain vulnerable through March.
Cancer: Be patient for a few days with your status, family, communications and independent projects. Spend another week on writing, business and technology. Connect property, vehicles and home life with children, education, investments, and creative projects through Jan. 3rd. Your mind is creative — study the fine, healing or performing arts. There may be both setbacks and good fortune at work through Dec. 23rd. Be careful with relationships to manage debts, disputes, accidents, health and legal issues through mid-Jan.
Leo: Be vigilant for a few days, do not take risks or chances. You may fluctuate between material and spiritual life. Focus on property, vehicles and home life. Work from home on entrepreneurial projects through Jan. 3rd. Take care of father figures, and be careful with long-distance travel through Dec. 23rd. Your children, education and investments may be vulnerable to debts, disputes, health or legal issues through March.
Virgo: Be patient for a few days — there may be losses, expenses, separations, insomnia, or intimacy issues. Enjoy meditation and trust your psychic ability. Focus on projects involving women, medicine, and the fine, healing and performing arts. Be vigilant to manage marriage, inheritance and settlements, and to avoid accidents through Dec. 23rd. Connect property, vehicles and home life with children, education and investments – but take care to manage debts, disputes, health or legal issues with same through mid-Jan.
Libra: Be vigilant for a few days with income, friendships, and older siblings. There may also be expenses, separations and problems sleeping. Be patient with partnerships through Dec. 23rd. These likely involve debts, disputes, health or legal issues. Focus on your wealth, status and family life through Jan. 3rd. Work out of your home on independent consulting and publishing projects connected with children, education, and investments through mid-Jan.
Scorpio: Be vigilant with work, income and friendships for a few days. These are vulnerable to sudden issues. Retreats, expenses, separations, and long-distance ventures are forefront through Jan. 3rd. Be careful to manage debts, disputes, health or legal issues, and avoid mental stress through Dec. 23rd. Work out of your home on independent consulting and publishing projects connected with the masses, manufacturing or agriculture through mid-Jan.
Sagittarius: Be patient with your career, travel and father/religious figures through Dec. 14th. There may also be expenses and separations with income, friendships and older siblings through Jan. 3rd. Focus on spirituality at home. Avoid mental stress and take care of your children, education, and investments through Dec. 23rd. Expect success with entrepreneurial ventures through mid-Jan.
Capricorn: Be vigilant for a few days to manage money, travel, marriage, setbacks, and father figures — and to avoid accidents. Be careful with property, vehicles, and home life – and work on independent projects and spiritual practices through Dec. 23rd. Gain from women, medicine, luxuries, and the fine, healing and performing arts through Jan. 3rd. There may be a retreat or expenses, separations or relocation with family life through mid-Jan.
Aquarius: Be vigilant for a few days with money, marriage and partnerships to manage sudden issues — and to avoid accidents at work. Entrepreneurial ventures remain subject to stress through Dec. 23rd. Expect good fortune with your career and connect with women and the fine, healing and performing arts through Jan. 3rd. Income and friendships are vulnerable to expenses and separations through mid-Jan.
Pisces: Be vigilant for a few days to manage your health, finances and relationships. These are vulnerable to sudden issues. Your best bet is with your spiritual practices. Extra rest, yoga and meditation should be helpful. Focus on property, exercise, executive skills, and family life – but be patient with setbacks through Dec. 23rd. Expenses and separations are likely at work through mid-Jan. Teach, publish and advise through March.
Note: Planetary remedies add a protective covering to life: strengthen your favorable planets (with color and gemstone therapy and/or the mystical pendant known as the kavach: (https://planetarysara.com/product/mystical-pendant/) and do “Bhoota” and “Deva” “Yagyas” (charities and chants) for the planets that causes adverse effects. https://planetarysara.com/product/monthly-yagya-participation/
About the Author: David Hawthorne