April 30, 2024

On April 30, Jupiter entered sidereal Taurus and it will be residing in Taurus until May 2025. Taurus being a fixed and earth sign ruled by Venus, Jupiter in Taurus has a tendency to enhance material prosperity of those who have well placed and connected Venus and Jupiter in their birth charts. Collectively, the transit of Jupiter in the earth (material) sign Taurus is viewed positive from material expansion and prosperity standpoint

From May 9 to May 16 Sun conjuncts Uranus within three degrees, and then with Jupiter from May 14 to May 24 within three degrees. Thus, over the 15 day span Sun successively conjuncts Uranus and Jupiter. This is an extraordinary planetary event when Sun closely conjuncts two major planets within two weeks.

Conjunction of Sun with Uranus is particularly more important for presidential politics in the United States, especially for the presumptive republican presidential nominee Donald Trump since he has Sun, Rahu (the north lunar node) and Uranus conjunction in sidereal Taurus; Sun and Rahu within 3 degrees and Sun and Uranus within 5 degrees. The unpredictable Uranus, when conjuncts Sun US politics goes through a period of turmoil and surprises.

The most significant celestial event for this year if not the decade is the Uranus’s ingress into sidereal Taurus. After entering Taurus on May 31, Uranus stays in Taurus till Dec 16, 2024. However, with its retrograde motion Uranus returns to Aries. Then after transiting through Aries until March 16, 2024, Uranus finally reenters Taurus and will stay in Taurus for next seven years or so.

Uranus being the planet of a sudden and uninvited change will certainly affect the matters related to Taurus in a big way. Taurus being the earth and fixed sign, the energy of extremely independent, ambitious, energetic, impulsive and capricious Uranus will be reflected in drastic changes in the material world (banking, stock brokers, financial institutes, the US Federal reserve and reserve banks all over the world) for the next seven years. At times changes will be so severe that it will be impossible to forget them in our life time. In addition to intense volatility in the world financial markets, we may witness a worldwide severe depression sometimes during next seven years. But the good news is we may not experience this severity until at least May of 2025, as it will be offset by Jupiter’s materially favorable transit through Taurus.

Finally as we near the last week of May, five planets: Uranus, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Sun converge in sidereal Taurus. While the interplay of these planets may yield mixed results, the energies of Uranus and Jupiter will be particularly prominent, heralding a tumultuous week filled with surprises.

Jupiter ingress Sidereal Taurus, a year of material expansion!

On April 30, 2024 Jupiter left sidereal Aries and entered the next zodiac sign, Taurus. Jupiter’s transit from one zodiac sign to the next occurs, on average, once a year. Taurus being a fixed and earth sign ruled by Venus, Jupiter in Taurus has a tendency to enhance material prosperity of those who have well placed and connected Venus and Jupiter in their birth charts. The transit of Jupiter in the earth (material) sign Taurus is viewed positive from material expansion and prosperity standpoint. It must be noted that for an individual person, despite Jupiter’s positive influence on world material prosperity, effects of other planets in an individual’s birth chart should be taken into account to assess the cumulative chart interpretation.

At a collective level, Jupiter’s transit in Taurus means: the influence of entrepreneurs, money keepers (banks, brokerage houses, financial institutes, etc.,) will shape the future direction of our world and human evolution through not only the material expansion, but also through philosophical and spiritual debates. In general, the Taurus Jupiter is known to be very favorable for world material and wealth expansion. So from that perspective expect some positive economic changes during this period and welcome the Jupiter’s entry in Taurus.

On an individual level, for those who have dominant Jupiter in their birth charts and have Taurus, Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo, or Cancer as their natal ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant are likely to experience a very positive twelve months beginning May 1.

Sun conjuncts Uranus (May 9-16) and Jupiter (May 14-24)

The conjunction of Sun with Uranus is particularly more important for presidential politics in the United States, especially for the presumptive republican presidential nominee Donald Trump since he has Sun, Rahu (the north lunar node) and Uranus conjunction in sidereal Taurus; Sun and Rahu within 3 degrees and Sun and Uranus within 5 degrees. The unpredictable Uranus, when conjuncts Sun US politics goes through a period of turmoil and surprises. It would be interesting to watch how the overall politics gets played out in the United States reflecting this conjunction energy.

On an individual level, Sun-Uranus conjunction energy is favorable for those who have these planets favorably placed in their natal chart and at least one of them is active in their transit charts. This conjunction will empower them resulting in recognition, fame and success in their professional life.

On the other hand, the Sun-Jupiter conjunction is very favorable and auspicious for the entire world from the material expansion standpoint. It is also conducive for the collective spiritual progress. The world of religions will likely to see some desirable changes in their daily chores, and these changes might reflect the process of spiritual awakening transforming the conventional norms to spiritual norms.

Individuals who have Sun and Jupiter favorably placed in their natal charts and any one of these planets is active in their transit charts, likely to enjoy the energy of this conjunction in a very rewarding way.

Uranus Ingress Sidereal Taurus

A Period of Material World Transformation and Female Dominance

After entering Taurus on May 31, Uranus stays in Taurus till Dec 16, 2024. However, with its retrograde motion Uranus returns to Aries. Then after transiting through Aries until March 16, 2024, Uranus finally reenters Taurus and will stay in Taurus for next seven years or so.

Uranus being the planet of a sudden and uninvited change will certainly affect the matters related to Taurus in a big way. Taurus being the earth and fixed sign, the energy of extremely independent, ambitious, energetic, impulsive and capricious Uranus will be reflected in drastic changes in the material world (banking, stock brokers, financial institutes, the US Federal reserve and reserve banks all over the world) in next seven years. At times changes will be so severe that it will be impossible to forget them in our life time. In addition to intense volatility in the world financial markets, we may witness a worldwide severe depression sometimes during next seven years. But the good news is we may not experience this severity at least until May of 2025, as it will be offset by Jupiter’s materially favorable transit through Taurus.

The people who are likely to be most affected by Uranus’s transit are business leaders, rich and wealthy, real estate tycoons, people who influence our material world, people connected to entertainment industry such as actors, directors, producers, musicians, comedians and the people of influence in entertainment industries.

In scientific and technological world expect a lot of positive changes as the emerging new ideas will find their way into innovations and discoveries. The scientific and technological growth will continue to rise at a phenomenal rate. A new wave of spiritually inclined world political and corporation leaders with their human and compassion laced perspectives will certainly transform our world in next 6-7 years to a new world that balances the material world with spiritual or non-material world.

The challenging aspect of the Uranus’s transit in Taurus is the painful transformation of the material world. The material norms that we are used to will be altered and transformed to a set of new norms that will certainly reflect the direction of our spiritual growth and human evolution in line with and as outlined in past annual predictions by the energies of Capricorn Pluto and Piscean Neptune.

Other manifestations of Uranus’s transit in the earth sign Taurus are: economic wars that include cyber wars, currency manipulation, economic persecutions, agriculture wars, real estate meltdowns and intolerable and tragic situations for those who are economically deprived. In addition, natural calamities, especially wildfires, abnormal weather patterns, earthquakes of significant magnitude, unbearable summer and winter months, etc., will continue to occur more frequently.

Another important aspect of Uranus’s transit in Taurus is the prominence of female dominance in leadership roles. Taurus being the female sign, more females will be replacing their male counterparts for leadership positions in both political and financial world.

Interestingly, Uranus will be in Taurus when the next US presidential election takes place. Since the characteristics of Uranus are closely tied with that of the United States as a country, there’s a good chance that Americans might choose a female president. However, by December 16, Uranus returns to Aries for few months. During those few months (until March 16, 2025) presidential inauguration takes place. While Uranus in Aries (a male sign) it may be possible that US may not have a female president unless the process of inauguration gets dragged down further after March 16. Thus, politically, while Uranus in Aries during December 16, 2024 – March 16, 2025, Americans will likely experience a period of chaos and extreme instability.

For those who have a reasonably well placed Uranus in their birth charts and have Pisces, Sagittarius, Leo or Cancer as a ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant will likely to experience a very positive period, especially during the time Uranus is active in their transit charts.

Russian-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas war and senseless killings

With the approval of over sixty billion dollars in aid from the United States, Ukraine is poised to gain an upper hand in its conflict against Russia. The intensity of the Russian-Ukraine war has remained constant for the past six months, resulting in significant human casualties and economic devastation. However, with this influx of aid, Ukraine is expected not only to halt further territorial losses but also to reclaim lost ground.

Nevertheless, the influence of Rahu’s transit in Pisces, which began approximately seven months ago, challenges Pisces Neptune suggesting that Russian President Putin may retain some advantage in the war for the next ten to eleven months. He is anticipated to manage internal dissent within Russia regarding the conflict while maintaining his position. However, until Putin’s influence weakens and he loses control, the war and civilian casualties are unlikely to cease.

Turning to the Israel-Hamas conflict, although it may be losing momentum, violence persists, particularly in Gaza where shortages of essential supplies exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Regardless of short-term developments, this enduring conflict is expected to persist unless there is a profound spiritual awakening in the region that transcends religious divisions.

President Biden’s challenges in May

For President Biden, May brings a dynamic interplay of mixed energies, and yet he is likely to navigate through the political landscape with a reasonable success.

The favorable alignment of Pluto suggests a positive political environment, with rising popularity and potential success on the horizon. However, caution is advised in dealing with adversaries and certain members of his cabinet, especially until May 18 when Venus’s influence may introduce some challenges.

The Sun’s energy indicates a period of potential health issues and stress, particularly in interactions with cabinet members, until May 14. Even after this date, frustrations and increased argumentativeness may persist, suggesting a need for patience and diplomacy.

Uranus’s influence provides the strength to confront challenges and achieve political milestones, while Neptune’s influence introduces complexities such as deception and confusion, highlighting the importance of careful discernment.

Overall, despite the mixed energies, President Biden appears poised to navigate the political landscape with reasonable success in May.

Global Insights……..

The important challenging possibilities for May include:

April 13 – May 6: An outbreak of violence and terrorist activities in regions such as Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, especially in Syria, Iraq, Israel and Palestine region. A likelihood of both natural and man-made calamities. Some East-European countries, Russia, and China might also experience political and social turmoil.

May 15-18: Challenges the religious authorities likely to face in carrying out their routine activities. More controversies that test traditional moral values are likely to emerge, and in general, religious authorities will have difficulty in keeping people happy.

May 17-19: Natural and man-made calamities causing destruction and loss of lives, and perhaps an occurrence of a serious crisis involving an international level political leader.

May 17-22: A potentially challenging period for the United States, particularly for the Republican Party and republicans. In addition, relationship between USA and Russia and/or that between USA and China may go through a crisis situation during this period.

The important auspicious possibilities for May include:

April 10 – May 7: A wonderful period for collective spiritual growth, technological discoveries, and inventions. Expect some new and important technological breakthroughs during this month. For the United States, in general, it’s going to be a remarkable and successful period.

May 19-28: Positive changes occurring in religious, academic and social fields.

May 24 – June 3: Expansion of European and Russian economies. This period is also good for progress in technical fields (new innovations and discoveries) and religious reconciliation.

May 25 – June 2: A better period for conservatives than that for liberals. China and Russia may see some positive developments occurring in the social and economic fields.

The countries that are more likely to be affected during this month are: The United States, Ukraine, Russia, China, Middle-East, especially the Palestinian-Israel region.

Natural and Man-made Calamities……..

The natural calamities like extreme weather conditions, wildfires, hurricanes, heavy rains, snow storms, air crashes as well as man-made accidents are more likely to occur -mad e accidents are more likely to occur during May 1-9, 17-22.

While man-made calamities may manifest themselves in terrorism, unrest, violence, accidents, and air crashes, the natural calamities are likely to include extreme weather conditions such as severe cold winters, and equally intensive droughts, hurricanes or typhoons, thunderstorms, earthquakes and fires.

Planetary Energies for Individuals

Neptune-Jupiter sextile (May 19-28)

The Jupiter-Neptune sextile is a celestial aspect that exudes a sense of harmony and opportunity, particularly in the realms of spirituality, social consciousness, and material prosperity. Individuals with favorable Jupiter and Neptune placements in their birth charts are poised to experience a period of heightened positivity and expansion during this alignment.

For those engaged in religious or spiritual practices, the sextile can bring about a surge of enthusiasm and dedication. People may find themselves more deeply connected to their faith or spiritual beliefs, experiencing moments of profound insight and inspiration. Religious leaders and authorities may also find their influence and recognition heightened during this time, as their guidance becomes particularly sought after in navigating the spiritual landscape.

On a broader scale, the Jupiter-Neptune sextile offers fertile ground for progress in various fields. In academia, there may be advancements in philosophical thought, spirituality, and ethics, with a renewed emphasis on moral values in education. Socially, initiatives aimed at promoting equality, justice, and compassion may gain momentum, fostering a more inclusive and harmonious society.

Saturn-Jupiter ninefold square (May 15-18)

The Jupiter-Saturn ninefold square often brings challenges like loss of motivation, insecurity, and a sense of being lost. It can feel like a test period, urging self-discovery and pushing individuals to bring out their best selves to navigate through adversity. If this square is present in your birth chart and either planet is currently active in your transit chart, it’s important to approach things with a different mindset. Instead of making new commitments, staying the course of present actions is advised. This period may evoke feelings of life being unfair, self-doubt, and familial dissatisfaction. Maintaining faith and resilience is crucial during this time. (More )