EYE ON THE SKY/STAR-WATCH: MARS IN ROHINI
Mars went into the constellation of Rohini, the star of ascent (Taurus 10 00’ to 23 20’) on July 27th and stays there August 15th. It is now channeling the energy of the Moon which moves every 2.25 days. Mars does not do well in this constellation as it struggles for security and gets more caught up in passion and luxury and misses its calling to serve society and that is why it is an enemies sign and tempted into vain activities like body-building or exerting physical or sexual prowess. Mars is debilitated in Cancer so I always feel being in Rohini, a moon-based constellation is challenging. Still it is a very spiritual constellation as Rohini beckons one toward worship of the Divine and toward moksha or spiritual liberation. The primary deities are Brahma and Prajapati, the creators of the universe. The shakti experienced here is the ability to “foster growth and creation” so it is a great time for new and creative projects.
For Mundane astrology, malefics transiting through Rohini are considered particularly inauspicious. This is knwo as Rohini Sakata Bedha. It is the more of an issue when Saturn transits through Rohini as it did in 2001 around 9/11 but Mars can create shorter problems during its 19 day transit and create more world violence. For now we are seeing an increase in forest fires, hurricanes, volcanoes and other geocosmic events are on the increase. The missile attack by Israel on Iran was not accidental during this transit and we are concerned about war as hot-headed Mars can get out of control here. Blicken’s warning to Iran that it would support Israel if attacked and Israel warning of a full scale war if attacked are not minor events particularly with Russia and China supporting Iran.
The 2nd pada is strong (13.20-16.40) and owned by Taurus but fosters strong indulgence and material desires and the fulfillment of them still leaving one empty in one’s abundance (until August 5) and has been complicated with Mars/Saturn and Ketu in this pada and the upheaval in world markets with this transit has been no accident.
Still with the Mars/Moon connection for Aries and Scorpio rising now, emotions will be all over the map and up and down based on where the moon is transiting and how strong it is and that is never good for the Martian energy who cannot be caught up in his emotional swings. Taurus rising may have more relationship problems or heat-related health issues or problems with anger if they over-exercise or get too fired up. Cancer rising does well with this transit since it is 11th from its sign of Cancer and it is good for material gains, male-bonding friendships and new sources of income. Leos also do will with new status at work and strength in career.
So good transit for material abundance for certain rising signs but watch over-indulgence. The warrior pose in yoga can help balance Mars and give focus through concentration on the 3rd eye and will power.
The the frog pose can give the adrenals more energy when the transit is more difficult in Pada 4 (Taurus 20-23.20) May 13-16th.
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