Planetary Transits for July 4 – July 10

Notes:  Sun is closely conjunct Rahu (and under the 7th aspect of Saturn and Ketu) until July 14th. This is not ideal for leaders, physicians, administrators and governments.

Cancer, Virgo and Pisces rising sign persons, companies and countries (including USA) are likely under stress and should be careful and patient.

Saturn remains closely conjunct Ketu (April 5 – Oct. 18), indicating serious issues worldwide — for immigrants, the elderly, the poor and needy, working-class persons, manufacturing, agriculture — and with global warming/weather-related stressful situations.

Be especially vigilant until July 12th — as Saturn and Ketu are now in EXACT conjunction.

Where the Vedic Astrology Planets are this Week

  • Sun transits Gemini from 17:50 to 24:30°.  This connects governments with business, finance, technology, communications and social events.  Sun is closely conjunct Rahu, under the 7th aspect of Saturn and Ketu until July 14th. This is not ideal for leaders, physicians, administrators and governments. Cancer, Virgo and Pisces rising sign persons, companies and countries (including USA) are likely under stress.
  • Moon is waxing and transits Cancer, Leo, Virgo and into Libra.
  • Mars transits its debilitation sign, Cancer, from 07:17 to 09:55°. Mars is closely conjunct Mercury until July 14th. Aries, Libra and Aquarius rising sign persons, companies and countries should be careful and patient. Mars is debilitated until August 9th.  This is NOT ideal for the military, police, athletes, executives, firefighters and property matters.
  • Mercury transits Cancer, from 09:47 to 09:55°. Mercury is closely conjunct Mars until July 14th. Taurus, Virgo, and Scorpio rising sign persons, companies and countries should be careful and patient. Mercury is retrograde July 8 – August 1.
  • Jupiter transits Scorpio, from 22:31 to 21:53°. Jupiter is outside the orb of other planets, which should be favorable for law, religion and education. Jupiter is in retrograde motion until August 11th. Taurus, Cancer and Capricorn rising sign persons, companies and countries, (including USA), should be vigilant whenever Jupiter is within 5 degrees of their rising sign degree or any planet in their birth or transit chart, by aspect or conjunction.
  • Venus transits Gemini, from 06:34 to 15:08°. Venus is in strong degrees and is outside the orb of influence of other planets.  This should be favorable for women (Senators and Harris and Warren move up in the political polls), along with romance, luxuries, entertainment and the fine, healing and performing arts.
  • Saturn transits Sagittarius, from 23:29 to 22:58°. This connects law, religion and education with the elderly, the poor and needy, immigrants, agriculture, manufacturing and working-class persons. Saturn is retrograde until Sept. 18th and is closely conjunct Ketu for 28 weeks — April 5th to October 18th.
  • This rare and slow-moving transit is causing serious problems worldwide – relative to immigrants, the poor and needy, working-class persons, the elderly, health care, agriculture, manufacturing, global warming, and the oil, gas and minerals industries. Events include weather-related catastrophes (fires, floods, cyclones, volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes), pandemics, economic collapses, and military conflicts.
  • Rahu and Ketu transit Gemini and Sagittarius, respectively, from 23:29 to 23:30°. Rahu and Ketu are now “stationary” in the 23-degree range June 2 – August 18. This indicates significant stress for those persons with planets in “odd” signs (Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius) between 22 to 24 degrees – or whenever Rahu or Ketu are within 5 degrees of a person’s rising sign degree (in any house), or any planet (by aspect or conjunction).

The Impact of the Transit Planets for each “Rising Sign” (not “Sun Sign”)

  • Aries: Focus on property, vehicles, and home life – but safeguard against debts, disputes or legal issues with same. Watch your health and finances. Connect children, education, investments, partnerships and large organizations with entrepreneurial ventures.  Protect income and friendships through mid-Oct.
  • Taurus:  Speak up as an authority figure, but avoid conflict. Expect highs and lows with property, vehicles and home life. Manage debts and disputes with same. There may be expenses and separations with children, education and entrepreneurial ventures.  Setbacks or accidents at work are possible through mid-Oct.
  • Gemini: Take a leadership position and focus on entrepreneurial ventures. Pets, children, education and investments are forefront. Buy new clothes and consider a day spa. Expect a lift with income, friendships, property, vehicles and home life. Be vigilant with relationships through mid-Oct.
  • Cancer:  Consider a retreat or long-distance venture – but be patient with family life.  Your career is forefront. Focus on writing, business, technology and communications. There may be expenses with property and vehicles.  Be careful with money and marriage and to avoid accidents through mid-Oct.
  • Leo: Focus on income, friendships, siblings and entrepreneurial ventures. These should do well. Gain from women, luxuries, the arts and large organizations. On the other hand, there may be expenses and separations with father and religious figures or family life. Protect relationships through mid-Oct.
  • Virgo:  Focus on income and friendships – but be patient with setbacks and to avoid accidents.  Gain from marriage, property or windfalls. Connect work with women, the arts, long-distance ventures and large organizations — but expect expenses and separations. Redecorate your workspace. Manage debts, disputes or health issues through Oct.
  • Libra: Expect a lift, income, friendships, and good fortune. Connect with your guru and partnerships at work. Focus on writing, business, technology, communications and long-distance ventures. Be patient with expenses and separations. Protect your mind, children and investments through mid-Oct.
  • Scorpio: Connect work with research and knowledge – but be patient with setbacks and to avoid accidents. Expect fluctuations with income, friendships and siblings. There may be good fortune or debts and disputes with same. Expenses, insomnia, separations and long-distance ventures are likely. Protect property through mid-Oct.
  • Sagittarius: Expect income, friendships and good fortune with joint ventures. Connect work, children, education and investments with research and knowledge. There may be a mixture of setbacks, accidents or windfalls with same. Protect your health and reputation through mid-Oct.
  • Capricorn: Connect property, vehicles and home life with joint ventures. These should do well. Be vigilant, however, with your career, inheritance and the marital bond; these are vulnerable to debts, disputes and legal issues. Protect your wealth, status and family life through mid-Oct.
  • Aquarius: Expect success with pets, children, education, family life and joint ventures. Think big, be creative and focus on the arts. Invest in gold or government bonds. Be vigilant with money, marriage and entrepreneurial ventures; there may be debts, disputes or legal issues. Watch your health and reputation through mid-Oct.
  • Pisces: Connect joint ventures with pets, children, education and investments; these should do well. Be vigilant, however, with property, vehicles, fixed assets and home life – these are vulnerable to debts, disputes or legal issues. Enjoy work, but manage expenses and separations through mid-Oct.

About the Author: David Hawthorne