EYE ON THE SKY: RAHU TRINE MARS Dec. 26-Jan. 3rd

Rahu, the planet of desire and ambition and deception is aspecting Mars the planet of action exactly on Dec. 27th  using the true node system and Dec. 28th in the mean node system and  is within the critical five degrees of impact until Jan. 2nd.    Mars is weak in the early degrees of Pisces until Friday where it is fallen in the D-9 chart and the aspect is occurring between two water signs in early degrees with Rahu about at 3 degrees Cancer.

The aspect  creates great energy to want to act, to move forward after not progressing for a long time and can unleash huge amounts of energy but if people getting in the way, it might lead to losing one’s temper easily.   With Mars a bit weak and not having energy until Dec. 28th, that unleash of energy is more likely to happen starting on Friday.

The key with this transit is take the energy for creative purposes and channel it to create great inventions or technological advancements but avoid being hasty or over-enthusiastic or accidents and overworking could stress the adrenals.  Health-wise, blood pressure can be increased if you do not slow down with this energy so be cautious and avoid being reckless or driving like a maniac and watch out for the other holiday drivers.     Calm Mars and pita with less spicy food, more coconut water and milk and more meditation. The Warrior Pose will balance Mars and allow it to stay more focused.

Since Rahu acts like Saturn and is an enemy of Mars, this aspect can be intense and difficult. It will promote outward courage but the vata/air element of Rahu may promote inner fear.  The tendency may be to lash out recklessly so be cautious.  If you have this aspect in your natal chart, it may promote good achievement with career, athleticism and adventure but avoid recklessness and watch rash tempers that might lead to violence. It can also lead to sexual adventures and conquesting. At its darkest, it can lead to violence so expect the news to be filled with more craziness than normal

On a mundane level, this aspect may lead to more political craziness than usual as Mars is about leadership and power and Rahu may drive politicians out of control to make rash decisions.  Lets hope that N. Korea does not decided to flex its muscles after recent disappointments.

On a spiritual level, Rahu/Mars can foster the courage to move through difficult spiritual challenges as is clear in the chart of Mahatma Gandhi, a great freedom fighter. On the darker side, John Dillon, the famous gangster had this energy. I suspect with two Jupiter nakshatras involved, the energy is going to be more about spiritual  adventures so venture into a new seminar or yoga class.  Jupiter is aspecting Mars now and they are exchanging houses (Parivartana Yoga)  between Scorpio and Cancer and this will also feed spiritual energy particularly or all the water signs.

Mars is in Purvabhadrapada/4 (Pisces 0-3.20) can have a great deal of spiritual awakening if it can overcome sexual temptation and Mars is likely to feed the sexual energy.    The Rahu aspect can create deception so watch out for shady deals through the end of the month.  On a mundane level, we always have to worry about terrorism with Mars/Rahu as violence can get stirred up for just causes so expect a blip on the world radar into the New Year.

On a personal level, slow down, rest more.  The adrenals will be firing and if you run around too much you will feel exhausted. Still the energy will be there to accomplish a lot and move through huge boulders and projects so it will at least get you unstuck.

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