October is a tense and sobering time, as we head into the most complex period of the year: November. This occurs as Mars transits Cancer, opposite Pluto, aspecting Venus in Libra, while the Sun opposes Saturn before slipping into Libra from mid-October, with Venus retrograde in the sign and Mercury about to retrograde at the end of the month, all aspected by a fallen Mars in Cancer.

Venus returns to Virgo by November, where it is also fallen. Thankfully, its retrograde motion creates a ‘double negative’, mitigating some of its weakness. Mercury in Libra exchanges with Venus in Virgo in November, which creates another mitigating factor for Venus.

Still, I do not wish to sugar-coat the situation. Economic and diplomatic tensions are likely throughout the month, and more so in November, likely because of an attack of some kind.

Mars in Cancer continues to ‘attack’ Venus in Libra, adding further conflict because of the likely immature reactions. The Sun joining Venus in Libra may benefit the Sun more than Venus. Despite the Sun’s weakness, leaders may fare better than expected. I’m not so sure about diplomacy.

October marks the beginning of a major downturn affecting the wider population, with likely consequences for the economy as the mood drops.  

By the end of the month, Jupiter leaves its exaltation and crosses the sensitive juncture between Cancer and Leo (gandanta), adding further volatility in the weather and the world at large. Whether this is immediately reflected in the economy remains to be seen. As for the stock markets, they seem so divorced from the wider economy that I have no idea what to write about them.

With Mars following Jupiter into Leo by mid-November, conjoining the South Node (Ketu), a big event is likely to shake the world. This may be an attack on or by a leader, an escalation in a war, a cyber threat, or a major weather or seismic event.  

In the lead-up to this event, we’re all likely feeling the tension build in October. A sense of foreboding is likely, and it increases as the Sun enters Libra from mid-October.

As Mercury stations by the end of the month, the many complications begin to pile up and demand further attention.
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Make sure you’re giving the issues adequate attention, without adding any more tension than is already likely felt.

September offers a more balanced time in Venus-related matters as Venus enters its own sign, Libra. This can bring greater harmony, easing some recent tensions and lack of accord. The harmony may be short-lived, however, as Venus turns retrograde in October and returns to Virgo in November: the most complex period of the year.

Uranus turns retrograde in Taurus, pointing to further adjustments in resources. Saturn’s transit through Pisces continues to keep matters in Taurus in check for now, but this influence will not last indefinitely. With Saturn leaving Pisces by 2027/28, we must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape, literally and figuratively. We must say our goodbyes to the way things used to be, and prepare to make the most of what is possible in the new world that is forming.

With Saturn continuing its retrograde, we must reroute our long-term objectives to find our way back to them eventually. By doing so, we open up more possibilities to achieve something greater than we initially mapped out.

The month of September sees three planets in their own signs and two planets exalted. Venus is in Libra (own sign); Mercury, in Virgo (own sign and exalted); Sun, in Leo (own sign); and Jupiter in Cancer (exalted). This is potentially the most productive period of 2026, as planets in their own signs are especially useful.

There is, however, a snag by September 18: Mars enters Cancer, where it is in its weakest place. There is also, thankfully, a major mitigating factor: Jupiter exalted in Cancer, propping up Mars. While this also means Jupiter itself is ‘dragged down’, as it helps out Mars, at least we’re feeling fired up and making the most of the productive time available. The issue with Mars in Cancer is not always having the energy, and then overcompensating by pushing harder than is necessary.

Though Jupiter offers support through more discernment, challenges involving conflict, both inner and outer, are still likely, which can deflate Jupiter’s optimism. When we’re feeling defensive, we’re less likely to connect deeply to the truth.

Mars opposes Pluto as it transits Cancer. It will return to Cancer in early 2027, after meeting Jupiter and Ketu in Leo in November. The coming months offer a strong potential for major conflicts, in our lives and in the world, which require more patience than this transit has access to. This may coincide with an escalation in wars and conflict around the world, preceded by a major attack.

In September, Mars in Cancer begins a set of actions that potentially fuel bigger conflicts later, so watch for being overly reactive and impulsive from the end of the month and into October. While the pitfall is over-eagerness to progress, despite fluctuating energy levels with Mars in Cancer, actions are also fuelled by more optimism and pragmatism, as Jupiter aspects Saturn in Pisces.

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Venus moves into Virgo at the beginning of August, following its conjunction with Ketu in Leo, the South Node and ‘remover of obstacles’. Yet Ketu can also remove things we would prefer to hold onto. In the end, whether of this life or a chapter within it, we must let it all go if we are to evolve. The Ketu part shows where we might hold on, or revert back to something familiar, while Rahu, the North Node, points us forward to where we must try something new.  

As we have seen in recent weeks, wars have ramped up, reflected in Venus’ conjunction with Ketu. Venus’ ingress into Virgo, a sign it's fallen in, does not bode well for peace in the more immediate timeframe. The mood is likely to dip, and things you would usually appreciate may lessen in your eyes somewhat. Venus does not have the support of Mercury in Virgo, which, following its retrograde in July, slowly returns to Cancer in August, where Jupiter remains exalted.

Venus is opposite Saturn and squared by Mars while in Virgo. With Venus under such scrutiny, it would be far too easy to complain about whatever Venus represents for you. Generally, we’re all likely to complain about the lack of accord and goodwill in the world.

The concerns are also likely economic, as well as diplomatic. Diplomatic failure may trigger economic issues, of course.

Jupiter offers hope that all may yet be well, despite the challenges ahead. However, Jupiter is combust in August as the Sun moves through Cancer, making it difficult to see the results we are hoping for. This is where faith becomes important. We must have faith in the process, even when progress is not immediately visible.

An uprising or revolutionary movement may struggle to gain traction or make a meaningful impact on entrenched systems, as Jupiter continues to oppose Pluto in Capricorn. Positive changes (Jupiter in Cancer) you know you must make may not be as easy to implement when there’s so much else to adjust to.

The biggest adjustment we must make is the eclipses in Cancer and Aquarius. Time can feel warped and events more fated. The positive vibes will return in September, so use August to be open to the change that must happen.

Jupiter continues to aspect Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, so this can bring more of a sense of what’s the right thing to do, despite Saturn’s and Neptune’s retrograde in the depths of possibility, asking us all to keep an open mind about eventual outcomes.

Whatever form the astrological weather takes for you in August, hold firm to whatever gives you a sense of meaning, while remaining realistic about the issues that must be addressed.

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Mars forms an exact conjunction with Uranus in Taurus while squaring the South Node in Leo and the North Node in Aquarius by July 4. With Venus slipping from Cancer into Leo on the same day, many layers point to an event or tide shift that impacts supply chains and the economy from here on out. Watch for signals and unexpected disruptions. These may bring an increase for some, for now, but may ultimately lead to a dip for everyone later.

With Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune all retrograde in July, there are likely no clear answers to the questions as yet. As Neptune retrogrades along with Pluto, they both move into an exact alignment with Uranus in Taurus and Jupiter in Cancer, the idealised “Barbault basket” (named after the French astrologer, André Barbault, who pointed out the potentials of this alignment many of today’s astrologers have pinned their hopes on for a “new humanity.”

Another important piece of the pattern is when Jupiter opposes Pluto, while both planets are trine Uranus and Neptune. As these outer planets form this potent alignment, essentially a minor grand trine, it shows a subtle yet powerful shift in perspective. This may bring major change across the political spectrum, strengthening the revolutionary atmosphere and the potential for more profound transformation in societies.

Jupiter's exaltation alone reflects a need for something better than the plutocracies of the world are doing, as Pluto continues to break down existing structures in Capricorn.

As Saturn turns retrograde by the end of July alongside Neptune, they remain in a supportive trine to Jupiter, and many sectors of society are likely to require further revision and restructuring due to the uprisings that are possible.

All of this unfolds while the planets remain clustered on one side of the lunar nodes in July, creating a sense that events are somehow disjointed, exaggerated, or imbalanced. Yet Venus' conjunction with the South Node offers a corrective influence after its conjunction by July 11. Venus may help break the spell by revealing where imbalances have developed, encouraging a slow but necessary return to a clearer perspective.

This may mean an economic correction, of course. Whatever appears to be happening in the world or in your life, the simplest answer is probably the correct one. Venus-South Node conjunctions typically demand we simplify something.

July is likely a month where truths are revealed, which, in hindsight, seem obvious all along.
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Nonetheless, there are likely some surprising turns of events to keep us on the edge of our seats.

​The month starts in a positive light, with Mercury joining Venus and Jupiter in Gemini, just before Jupiter moves into its exaltation in Cancer. This triple dose of benefics is most welcome. Mercury is particularly strong in Gemini, where communication and mental stimulation charge the atmosphere. Together with Mars’ continued transit through Aries, we need as much level-headedness and good communication as possible to deal with the added heat.

The big news in June is Jupiter’s move into its exaltation in Cancer, where it remains until the end of October. During challenging times, this transit can uplift the spirit and restore coherence, bringing a sense that things are beginning to fall into place. Yet this is not a period for passivity; it is a time to engage with the changes unfolding and move forward willingly, thanks to Mars’ influence.

Venus also enters Cancer in June after quickly passing through Gemini at the end of May, adding another layer of enjoyment and emotional connection to the month. Though Venus and Jupiter don’t typically see eye-to-eye, it’s not such a bad combo if we’re trying to decide to enjoy ourselves or do something meaningful. I think we can have both in June.

With Mars and Mercury in their own signs and Jupiter exalted, June highlights many of the planets’ more constructive qualities in 2026.

There is, however, a major warning sign up ahead. This surge of optimism and growth may later be met with reversals and downturns, especially in the autumn, when Venus enters its fall in Virgo and Jupiter leaves exaltation to meet the South Node in Leo.

Expect significant economic and political shifts toward the end of the year, following what may now seem almost too good to be true. We may even see early signs of this in late June, as Mars enters Taurus, squares the South Node, and conjoins Uranus.

Something sudden, explosive, or war-like could happen, creating ripple effects that shape the rest of the year.

​Venus continues to transit Taurus into May, offering a sweeter period in the year despite the volatility of other transits. This may feel like a mixed bag, bringing both a sense of ease and challenges.

We may find ourselves seeking pleasure where we can, especially amid turbulence in the world or in our personal lives. There can be a tendency to overindulge as a way to cope or reward ourselves, so it’s worth being mindful of excess.

May brings further complex influences, particularly with the ongoing Mars–Saturn–Neptune combination in Pisces, which can scatter energy and create uncertainty about how to act. Feelings of unease deserve attention, and the urge for release is understandable. Yet Mars will move out of the uncertainty of Pisces by May 11 and step into Aries for a more energised period.

Until then, the Sun remains strong in Aries through the first half of the month, supporting confidence and clarity. By the time Mars moves in, it adds a renewed sense of courage and initiative.

Yet we cannot ignore the most obvious potential of having Mars freed from the restriction and uncertainty of Saturn and Neptune in Pisces; that is, fighting in Aries. Once energy and motivation return, we’re all going to feel it.

In the world at large, we could see more warring. With Mars in strength for the next few weeks, we’re building into a more volatile period, which, by the time Mars meets with Uranus in July, sets things off in a more volatile way. No transit exists in a void, so we must factor Mars’ transit through Aries into what’s going to happen in July.

Typically, this means wars (Aries) leading to issues with recourses (Taurus). In our personal lives, this means arguments that can lead to relationship issues and changes.

It’s not all bad, of course. Mars in Aries is good for just doing it. And because Venus is in Taurus and Gemini during this period, with Mercury moving into Taurus by mid-May, this bodes well for being able to do the necessary, while being able to compromise.

As Mercury enters Taurus on May 14, Venus enters Gemini, which means they are exchanging signs. This bodes well for negotiating the best terms for all parties involved, even if Mars disrupts the process.
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We’re heading into a more positive period by the end of May, as Mercury, Venus, and Mars line up in strength.

By the time Jupiter enters Cancer in June, making May the last month Jupiter transits Gemini, we're in an even better place, even if it requires an uprising from how things have been. 

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Communication, travel, and trade challenges escalate in April as Mercury and Mars enter Pisces. While we try to maintain an even keel, we may be at a loss. Though Mercury is weak in Pisces, it exchanges signs with Jupiter in Gemini. This lends itself to a deeper understanding than might be obvious on the surface.

But you must take the rough with the smooth in April, as Mars’s conjunction with Saturn and Neptune, which coincides with Mercury’s conjunction, may leave you unsure how to respond. Things may feel like they’re speeding up and slowing down at the same time.
Mars conjunct Neptune alone makes things unclear. Best keep your interpretation of events wide open. It is a more creative time, although some would use this time to be creative with the truth.

Venus spends much of the month in Aries before moving into Taurus. You must be mindful of potential tensions when it seems harder to get along. Together with Mercury in Pisces, conjunct Mars, Saturn, and Neptune, you may indeed say the very thing that gets you into trouble. Tap into the discernment of Jupiter in Gemini.

Peace negotiations are likely a significant theme, given the ongoing wars that exacerbate problems in global structures. As tensions escalate, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a level head and respond rationally.

Together with Mars, conjunct Neptune and Saturn in Pisces, the most obvious manifestation is the blockage of oil in the Middle East, likely due to increased fighting. This is likely to create disruptions in the economy and energy infrastructure, which is a larger story that must unfold in the coming months.

Though these transits may feel disruptive, they also bring the changes many of us are ready to embrace. By the end of April, Venus enters Taurus, and we become more appreciative of life’s simple pleasures, perhaps because many in the world are without even the basics.

As the planet of love and beauty moves through its home sign, there is much to be grateful for. However, one important caveat: Venus conjoins Uranus in Taurus, once again shaking up resources and relationships, whether personal or global.

April sees all the visible planets gathered on one side of the Lunar Nodes, creating a more pronounced sense of imbalance and a divisive atmosphere. Weather patterns may also be more extreme. The coming months are likely to be more extreme in various unusual and unpredictable ways. When everything is this polarised, events often push us toward one side or the other.

Fortunately, the Sun’s yearly exaltation in Aries from mid-April to mid-May restores a sense of confidence and initiative. It reminds us that we still have the strength to confront whatever challenges the month may bring, of which there are likely to be more than a few.

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March is a divisive, electrically charged month, with all visible planets aligned on one side of the Lunar Nodes. Mars and a retrograde Mercury conjunct the North Node in Aquarius stir unrest, misinformation, and nervous energy, while the ongoing Saturn–Neptune conjunction in Pisces continues to dissolve idealism we can no longer rely on. The compensating factor is Venus exalted in Pisces, offering moments of grace, compassion, and connection amid the frenetic energy. Discernment is more possible, as Jupiter stations direct, keeping a close eye on proceedings.

Venus in Pisces (March 1–25)
Venus moves through its sign of exaltation, acting as the month’s primary stabiliser. While it must pass through the Saturn–Neptune conjunction, it offers emotional softness, creative refuge, and spiritual connection. This supports compassion and empathy, but also warns against idealisation and escapism. Venus here can lift us above the chaos, but also asks us to stay grounded in reality.

Full Moon in Leo — Total Lunar Eclipse (March 3)
This total lunar eclipse marks a culmination and reckoning, particularly around leadership, authority, fame, and power dynamics. With Ketu involved, there is a stripping away — exposure, reduction, or removal of what no longer aligns with the groundswell movement in Aquarius. Personally, this eclipse asks for reflection on autonomy, self-expression, and projection. Collectively, it can fuel groupthink and scapegoating, even as it brings necessary revelations. Stillness, rather than reaction, is the wiser response.

Jupiter Stations Direct in Gemini (March 11)
Jupiter’s direct station begins a slow restoration of perspective. Though uncomfortable in Gemini, Jupiter here encourages reassessment of information, narratives, and assumptions. This is not instant clarity, but a shift toward wiser discernment. It’s a moment to pause, review what you know, and accept that decisions may still need to be provisional as the bigger picture emerges.

Mars and Mercury Conjunct the North Node (March 13–15)
This is one of the most volatile signatures of the month. Mars conjoined Rahu exaggerates drive, anger, and nervous tension before depletion sets in. Energy spikes are followed by burnout; action without awareness leads to disruption. This transit correlates with unrest, accidents, blackouts, tech issues, and erratic behaviour. The demand is for new strategies, not brute force. Persistence without adaptability may backfire.

Sun in Pisces (March 14 – April 12)
The Sun joins Saturn and Neptune, spotlighting leadership crises, power struggles, and confusion about direction. This exposes weaknesses, dissolving outdated structures. Though heavy, it offers the potential for humility, reflection, and recalibration — especially if ego is set aside.

Equinox (March 20)
The Equinox marks a threshold moment — a balance point between light and dark. With the New Moon and Lunar New Year occurring the day before, this period calls for slowness, attentiveness, and conscious transition. Rather than pushing forward, this is a moment to sense where the year is truly heading.

New Moon in Pisces — Lunar New Year (March 19)
This New Moon begins the Vedic year Parābhava, associated with decline, defeat, and the fall of entrenched power. Occurring in Uttara Bhādrapadā, it carries emotional gravity, moral seriousness, and the need for retreat. This is a deep reset — slow, deliberate, and foundational. The changes seeded now unfold over the coming year, demanding patience and trust in a longer arc of change.

Mercury Stations Direct (March 21)
Mercury’s station brings the sense that movement is possible again, but with an important caveat: it remains tightly conjunct Rahu. While ideas and plans begin to take shape, confusion and distortion persist. This is a preparatory phase, not a moment for final decisions. Keep options open and allow clarity to mature into April.

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By February, several planets move into Aquarius, converging with the North Node Rahu and hemmed in by Mars and Saturn. This pressure can correlate with major disruptions, such as seismic activity affecting the oceans, and intensified geopolitical stress triggered by extreme events.
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A powerful annular solar eclipse opens the door to important changes and conversations, shining a spotlight on what may be possible moving forward. Yet alignments with Rahu can also distort perception, as the Sun's light is temporarily blocked. With the eclipse occurring in the lunar mansion associated with alliances (Dhaniṣṭhā), we may see more alterations and moving parts in the world order.

Insight and exaggeration always sit close together during an eclipse, and there is a risk of moving from a genuine truth into faulty logic or conspiracy. Remaining as detached and clear-minded as possible is essential, acting in ways that serve the wider good. This is the best of what an Aquarius eclipse has to offer.

Yet clarity may be especially difficult this month, as Saturn and Neptune conjoin by exact degree shortly after the eclipse. If something is not completely eclipsed, it’s out of focus and blurry. And with nearly all the planets conjoined the eclipse or hemming it in, everyone is impacted.

Fear of the truth can obscure it. The Saturn-Neptune conjunction carries the potential for either delusion or a sobering realisation, with one perhaps leading to the other. An open mind is crucial as you figure out which is which.
Despite the sense of urgency leading to the eclipse, ask yourself if it’s the best time to make any definitive decisions or statements while all is in flux.

What should feel solid may instead feel fragile. Extreme flooding is one of the more obvious possible expressions of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction combined with an eclipse, and there may be an event that captures global attention, accompanied by a shared sense of shock and sadness.

Adding to the complexity, Mercury turns retrograde in Aquarius toward the end of February and reconnects with Rahu through March. Mars also enters Aquarius by the end of February, increasing the likelihood of flare-ups, technical problems, and friction of all kinds.

Uranus stations direct in February, which can restore forward momentum while also accelerating change, particularly around resources and the economy. When a planet slows in its transit, it becomes stronger and more able to effect change, either through events or within the collective psyche. Uranus’ station in Taurus reflects shifts in resources and in how we find new ways to create stability. Saturn’s aspect to Uranus holds it back somewhat, but eventually the dam breaks.

With so much instability and change in February, the more open to change you can be, the better off you will be.

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January 2026 opens the year with intensity and momentum. Fiery optimism and big ideas dominate the early weeks, but by mid-month, the focus shifts decisively into Capricorn, demanding realism, discipline, and follow-through.
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With multiple planets in combustion and engaging Pluto, illusions are stripped away, and deeper power dynamics come into view. This is a month of commitment, testing resolve, and choosing what is truly worth the effort as vision meets reality.

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Jupiter re-enters Gemini on December 5, appearing to move backwards as it revisits unfinished business in the sign until June 2026. Gemini concerns facts, while Jupiter seeks truth, so this period highlights the need to separate fact from fiction. By late December, Mercury enters Sagittarius and exchanges signs with Jupiter, offering greater clarity.

Before that, Mercury turns direct in Libra after an uncertain retrograde in Scorpio. It returns to Scorpio on December 6, as Mars prepares to leave the sign for Sagittarius on December 7.

The first week of December brings big changes and some unexpected developments, especially as Mercury opposes Uranus in Taurus for a third time. This final opposition on December 10 may deliver surprising news but should also help resolve lingering issues.

As planets move into Sagittarius and oppose Jupiter in Gemini—Mars on December 7, the Sun on December 15, Venus on December 20, and Mercury on December 29—a strong impulse to stand up for what is right emerges. There is reason for hope and a sense that a path forward is forming, though the combustion of these planets may require turning inward to see it.
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Questions around truth continue until Jupiter moves direct on March 11, 2026. By then, Saturn will have reunited with Neptune, further blurring the line between vision and reality, urging us to ground our hopes in what is real.

December’s New Moon falls in early Sagittarius, in a lunar mansion associated with the ‘goddess of death’, reminding us that truth often requires releasing what stands in its way.
Earlier in the month, the Full Moon in Taurus is in Rohiṇī, the Moon’s favourite lunar mansion, offering comfort and ease to help balance the deeper Scorpionic processes that have risen to the surface.

With the transition of planets from Scorpio to Sagittarius, including the Sun’s ingress by mid-month, we’re more likely to clear up some of those murky details and feel more positive change is on the horizon. 

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Venus enters Libra by the beginning of November, strengthening the Sun’s weaker position and encouraging cooperation after a period of less-than-ideal relational transits. Fairness may prevail, but tension between Mercury and Mars in Scorpio continues to test peaceful negotiation.

When Mercury stations retrograde on November 9, returning to clash with Mars for a second time on November 12, communication issues may resurface, potentially escalating into further conflict. This is likely to show some disturbances in travel and technologies. In our communications, it’s likely to set something off.

Mars’ aspect to the North Node (Rahu) in Aquarius triggers revolutionary change, although Saturn’s continued conjunction with Neptune in Pisces adds to the uncertainty that has been ever-present in recent months. This has led to a feeling of being caught between two worlds: between what is (Saturn) and what could be (Neptune).

Jupiter, exalted but retrograde in Cancer, by November 11, brings alternating waves of hope and doubt. Its retrograde at the first degree of Cancer keeps progress feeling stalled, as optimism wavers when results are not forthcoming. This may feel more like Jupiter's debilitation in Capricorn, but remind yourself that it will return here in June 2026. Whatever sense you get of what is possible now, keep the faith if these things are delayed.

Supportive links among Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune hint at cautious optimism, even if events don’t unfold as planned in November. Mercury’s retrogression into Libra by November 23 asks us to reassess the details of the negotiations before we can move forward. With Venus moving into Scorpio by November 26, their crossover between Libra and Scorpio is a warning trigger for the end of peaceful conversations, promoting tougher discussions.

November is a Mars-type month, with Mars in Scorpio as planets transit alongside, and with the New and Full Moons in Mars’ signs: The New Moon on November 5 is in Aries; the Full Moon on November 20 is in Scorpio.

Yet this may not be an obvious Mars-like impulse, as April is, for example. This is when the Sun enters Aries, when we’re generally full of energy and drive to do something new. In November, planets’ transits through Scorpio are more inward and downwards, drilling down into our depths to find the strength within, before we begin anything.

​With Jupiter holding its ground opposite Pluto in Capricorn, we’re reminded to have faith in meaningful progress, even amid slow or uncertain developments.

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​October brings a dip in energy and mood, with the Sun and Venus both in weakened positions. This can lead to being overly critical, but it could also be used to make improvements instead of complaining.

There is hope for something better as Jupiter peaks into Cancer in October, although this is also a very short preview of what is possible by next year.

On October 4, Venus conjoins Ketu. Simplicity is the best approach, whether in your finances or relationships. Venus represents specific relationships for you, so watch what the signs Taurus and Libra rule in your birth chart. Ketu is cutting, dredging up the past, so be mindful of mindless behaviour that comes back to haunt you.

Venus moves into Virgo on October 9, its sign of debilitation. The mood is likely to take a dip. It may simply mean you don’t enjoy something as much and question if it’s the right fit. Venus in Virgo can easily find fault. Try to find things to appreciate. Thankfully, there is a wonderful compensating factor occurring at this time: Mercury transits Venus’ sign, Libra, exchanging with Venus in Virgo. A few choice words can do wonders when making improvements.

I like the ‘criticism sandwich’ approach, where you say something complimentary, followed by a criticism, finishing with another compliment. That is, of course, if you wish to salvage a situation or improve upon a relationship. If not, you may have at it and cuss them out before walking away. But be aware that this will likely bite you in the ass at some point in the future. It costs nothing to be kind, even while you walk away from something or someone that no longer serves you.

The Sun enters Libra on October 17, marking a yearly low point into mid-November. Yet there is something more hopeful this year with Jupiter entering Cancer, its exaltation sign, by October 18. While much may seem unstable in the world, there is a sense of something more optimistic on the horizon. Faith kicks in when things seem to fall apart, helping us hold strong even when we cannot see the results straight away. Remind yourself of this as Jupiter stalls at the first degree of Cancer by November 11, returning to Gemini by December 6.

Jupiter’s pause may feel like a moment of suspended hope, as if we must redraw life’s blueprints before moving toward something better next year. Its station sets the tone for much of the end of 2025—caught between an old order that must reckon with itself and a new one still taking shape.

On October 24, Mercury enters Scorpio, followed by Mars on October 27. This tense pairing strengthens Mars but not Mercury, indicating that actions will take precedence over words. But words that are spoken cut deep and require more consideration, especially as Venus continues to struggle in Virgo, reaching its debilitation by degree by October 31 (Halloween).

With Jupiter also in a precarious position at this time, poised on the cusp of two signs, this could bring ‘double, double toil and trouble’. Keep the faith and your eye on the things that make you happy, reminding yourself that happiness isn’t just about feeling good; it’s about sticking with what makes your life meaningful even when it doesn’t.

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​A total lunar eclipse in Aquarius on September 7 sets the tone for a month of upheaval and change, followed by a partial solar eclipse in Virgo on September 21, marking a major reset. Expect disruptions in leadership, with scandals likely to surface.

​Eclipses stir imbalance, creating a sense of urgency. Jupiter’s involvement in the lunar eclipse—locked in an exact trine with Rāhu (North Node)—brings both insights and potential delusions. From September 10 to 12, the Sun and Mercury align with Ketu (South Node), indicating the possibility of unexpected losses.
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​The month begins with retrograde Mercury meeting the Sun in mid-Cancer, sparking fresh ideas. However, Mercury remains in review mode until August 11, urging caution in planning—especially as both Mercury and the Sun oppose Pluto.

After Mercury turns direct, clarity begins to return, though plans may not fully take shape until after August 25, when Mercury clears its 'shadow'.

By mid-month, the Sun enters Leo—its sign—and conjoins Ketu, creating both strength and uncertainty ahead of September’s solar eclipse in Virgo. Despite Ketu’s transit through Leo in 2025–26, no solar eclipses occur there. The next solar eclipse is a partial one in Virgo (September 2025), followed by a total eclipse in Cancer in August 2026.

The last eclipse in Leo—a lunar eclipse at the final degree on March 14 2025—was recently activated by Mars, stirring political scandals. Could this signal the downfall of Trump, or will he remain shielded by the absence of solar eclipses in Leo? Ketu, as always, both reveals and conceals.

Mars entered Virgo at the end of July and now opposes retrograde Saturn and Neptune in Pisces. These slow-moving planets hug the same degree into 2026, sustaining a mood of disillusionment. Mars’ opposition in August and September heightens frustration, as practical tasks feel overwhelming against a backdrop of ongoing instability.
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The exact Mars-Saturn opposition on August 9 is also a Full Moon in Saturn's sign, Capricorn, a day to be cautious—better to raise a white flag than escalate tensions.

Venus and Jupiter conjoin in Gemini on August 11, just after the Full Moon, increasing the potential to overindulge because of the emotional intensity. Venus enters Cancer on August 20 and opposes Pluto, peaking on August 27. This draws us toward emotional security, possibly through home life or on holiday, even as global unrest remains impossible to ignore.

Overall, August is a tense month, where overindulgence is an understandable and likely result. Hidden pressures from Mars and Ketu give way to more visible conflicts, with Neptune blurring the picture, making it harder to define or reach the end goal.
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As Mars approaches Ketu in Leo, Saturn and Neptune station retrograde in close conjunction, signalling the potential collapse of major structures and the beginning of reform. We’ve already seen some major catastrophic events that reflect this combination. There are likely more to follow as Mars and Ketu edge closer together throughout July.
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Personally, this is a time of reinvention and breakthroughs. If you’re trying to hold onto the way things were, you’re ‘bucking the current’. Go with the flow with all of your might!
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Saturn’s retrograde with Neptune in Pisces urges surrender, while Mars and Ketu ignite more anger and destructive impulses. Managing these intense energies is tricky. One is asking you to let go, while the other asks you to take action. These two separate impulses do not line up comfortably with one another. And yet, we must all find ways to be okay with not knowing for sure if the action we take will reap the rewards we hope for.

Yet, we must act, as attempting to sit on Mars right now will only lead to more problems. Yet still, try not to fall into the other extreme, where you end up overdoing it and causing a different set of problems. Use what Mars and Ketu are both good for; that is, getting rid of problems.

Globally, however, we’re likely to see an escalation in attacks and the beginning of major problems. We may also see more extreme seismic activity that grabs the world’s attention, adding to the many volcanoes that have already been set off.

At least we have Venus in Taurus to offer some sense of comfort while all of this is going on. Yet its conjunction with Uranus, exact on July 4, may bring disruption, especially for the U.S. Also, Venus in Taurus squares Mars in Leo, which means we are likely conflicted about anything we’re enjoying when we see so many shocking events.

Later in the month, as Mars and Ketu get closer together, building in intensity all the while, Mercury stations retrograde on July 18, urging care in communication as emotions run high.

The Sun then opposes Pluto on July 25 and adds further volatility, highlighting power struggles in governments, just as Mars and Ketu have reached their peak. Expect a major incident around this time or in the lead-up to it.

Venus moves into Gemini by July 26, while Mars' shift into Virgo by July 27 brings continued pressure to systems that are just about ready to give in. That’s because Mars in Virgo opposes Saturn conjunct Neptune in Pisces, demanding more precise action to address the crumbling system.

Total and utter reform is the only possible outcome. However, how we get there involves a longer and more winding road than we had imagined.
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June 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast (Sidereal)
As Saturn and Neptune draw closer, global instability deepens. Their influence, combined with the Mars-Ketu conjunction, may bring conflict, disappointment, or collective sorrow—perhaps even a major attack involving a world leader or initiated by one. This volatile mix increases the risk of water-related disasters, revolutions, terrorism, and cyber warfare. Rising summer heat may further intensify both climatic and violent events.
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​​With Saturn and Neptune meeting for the first time since 1989, we’re invited to dream a new reality—one grounded in what’s truly possible. As illusions fade, there's a chance to construct something lasting from the remnants of what’s come undone.
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Mercury moves out of debilitation by May 6, leaving Venus behind in Pisces. Venus’ exaltation can now be enjoyed without feeling overwhelmed by trying to work out all the details. Mercury in Pisces may have taken the sheen off an exalted Venus, possibly through things not working out as planned. Nothing like something going wrong to bring down the mood!

With the Sun now also exalted in Aries, we can begin to feel more confident in the direction our life is taking, with Mercury in Aries more determined to plan, while Venus in Pisces can enjoy the whole process.

On May 14, Jupiter leaves Taurus and enters Gemini, which is a major shift of focus and search for meaning. The downside of this is looking for meaning where we only find a lot of information, leaving us searching for something beyond ‘facts’.

With Saturn and Neptune in Pisces now moving into a square aspect to Jupiter in Gemini, the need for more information is likely to increase misinformation. Jupiter is moving swiftly through Gemini, increasing unproductive debates that skip over the details; something we must return to by the end of the year. Jupiter clears Gemini in just five months by October 18, before it returns to Gemini by December 6, bringing us back to the drawing board.

The Sun enters Taurus by May 13, with Mercury joining the Sun by May 23. This shows more potential for mental stability, just in time, as Rahu enters Aquarius and Ketu moves into Leo on May 14 (mean node) or May 29 (true node), depending on the lunar node calculation. Together with Jupiter in Gemini, lots of new information is likely to lead to a big shake-up.

The nodes moving signs are a big change in May, where unconscious drives dictate the trajectory behind the scenes. This signals global shifts and potential uprisings, as Rahu in Aquarius emphasises rebellions, while Ketu in Leo rejects authority. Jupiter in Gemini keeps an eye on Rahu in Aquarius, fuelling revolutions. Without hope for something better, revolutions do not happen. This comes via Jupiter’s ingress into Cancer by October, but it is only a brief glimpse into what is possible by next year, once Jupiter returns here in June 2026.

As all the visible planets align on one side of the lunar nodes through July, a yoga or combination called kālsarpa, more extremes are possible. This combination occurs every two weeks from the end of April, as and when the Moon joins the visible planets, creating more extreme imbalances. This shows a more divisive atmosphere and turnabouts we hadn’t planned, making everything feel slippery, more fated and unpredictable.

Jupiter’s aspect to Rahu asks us to disregard any media that presents untruths, especially while Rahu continues to overshadow Pisces with Saturn and Neptune, which get closer throughout the summer. Saturn remains closely tied to Rahu in Pisces throughout May, until it moves into Aquarius, further challenging our perceptions of what we think is possible or true.
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Kālsarpa is likely to make everything feel impossible or a given, with no in-between or much balance when things go through such extremes.

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Mars re-enters Cancer on April 2, bringing with it frustration and lack of direction, or at least a direct direction. With Saturn moving into Pisces, beginning the process of dissolving old structures, concerns mount around security and stability.

As Saturn conjoins the north node and Neptune, further concern about what is sustainable is likely. Discernment is crucial. While some dreams may come true at this point, some dreams are nightmares. Stay open as new possibilities begin to reveal themselves.

Mercury and Venus remain retrograde until the second week of the month; Mercury turns direct on April 7, followed by Venus on April 13. As problems get ironed out, practical steps can be taken in whatever had previously stalled. Yet their transits alongside the eclipse and Neptune further increase a sense of overwhelm, as if we are cast adrift in endless possibilities but with no real sense of how to progress. At least their direct motion brings a way forward.

Some dreams may crumble, but others can take shape at this time. Patience brings rewards—not by fulfilling every aspiration, but by finding peace around those that were never meant to be.

The Sun’s entry into Aries, its exaltation sign, is hot on the heels of a Full Moon on April 13. This signals a call to action. Yet, with ongoing upheavals, care is needed before taking the leap.

Saturn’s conjunction with Rahu in Pisces throughout the month adds further uncertainty, and anxiety, with Neptune keeping the details vague for now.

We end the month on a more positive note, as on April 29-30 we have Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious ‘undiminished third lunar day’ when both the Sun and Moon are exalted. This year, we also have Venus exalted, exchanging signs with Jupiter in Taurus, which conjoins the Moon.

This offers a powerful moment to manifest our boldest dreams, despite the initial lack of clarity around the details. Whatever is begun on this day is said to have staying power. Use it to begin something new in your life you wish to last.

As things settle down into the end of April, we’re likely to be a bit more clear about what to do next, with the Sun in Aries giving us the confidence to take action. We must be mindful of overdoing it, of course, as Mars continues to transit Cancer through June 6.
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April is a mixed bag of results because of the retrogrades and the after-effects of the eclipses, which get triggered into May by Mercury and Venus. Along with Mars’ weakness and the Sun’s strength, we’re at least feeling more confident about what we’re doing at this point, even if we don’t always feel motivated to just do it.
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March ushers in significant change as planets gather in Pisces, culminating in a solar eclipse during the Lunar New Year by the end of the month. This period is transformative—while many shifts will be positive, they may first require letting go of what no longer serves us.
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Venus retrogrades from 2 March, complicating matters despite an extended period of exaltation. In retrograde, Venus can feel weakened, making it harder to maintain balance. We may find ourselves critiquing what we once accepted.

On 12 March, the Sun aligns with Saturn, followed by a total lunar eclipse in Leo on 14 March. This marks a shift in leadership, paving the way for Ketu’s entry into Leo by late May. As Ketu conjoins Mars this summer, expect bold leadership moves and heightened intensity.

Between the eclipses, Mercury retrogrades near Venus, creating further disruptions. Venus struggles to support a faltering Mercury, mirroring our challenges in expressing ideals practically. The mood may dip as we are forced to clarify or abandon impractical visions.

The Sun meets Rahu on 18 March and Neptune on 20 March before closing the month with a partial solar eclipse on 29 March, setting the tone for the year ahead. This eclipse coincides with the Lunar New Year, Viśvāvasu, meaning “beneficial to all”—a hopeful sign despite the upheaval.

In the background, Uranus enters Taurus on 18 March after nearly a decade in Aries, signalling major disruptions in the global economy and trade. Notably, President Trump launched new trade wars as Uranus stationed direct at Aries’ final degree—Aries represents war, while Taurus governs what we trade. Over the next seven years, Uranus will challenge what we once considered stable.

Adding to the instability, Saturn enters Pisces for the first time in nearly 30 years, ushering in an era of truth and resilience testing. Many established structures may dissolve over the next three years before Saturn moves into Aries in 2027-2028.
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The world order is shifting dramatically. To navigate personal and collective changes, adjust your mindset and expectations. While Venus in Pisces inspires creative solutions to problems, Saturn in Pisces urges us to get real.
We can make those dreams tangible or leave them behind for good.
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The month begins with a Venus-Rahu-Neptune conjunction in Pisces, setting the stage for major shake-ups in March, when Mercury, Saturn, the Sun, and Moon join them for a once-in-a-lifetime alignment. Many things come to an end, leading to new ways of being in an ever-changing world.

Yet, the Venus-Rahu-Neptune conjunctions may bring you either delusion or a more grounded perspective. It all depends on where you are situated (dasha).

Despite a turbulent start to 2025, these transits symbolize hope for a brighter future as we move past initial challenges.

Venus is exalted for the next four months. Though it’s overshadowed by Rahu and diffuse because of Neptune, we can use the blurry outlines to dream up a new reality. However, it can lead to much confusion about right and true. And if you don’t know what’s true, you’re unlikely to do what’s right.

No matter; it won't be long before Saturn joins them and tells us what is real.

Jupiter is turning direct in early February, clarifying our aspirations and boosting optimism. Venus and Jupiter also exchange signs, a powerful combination of the two most benevolent planets in the heavens that bodes well for peace—at least in the short term.

Though Mars remains retrograde in Gemini until February 24, influencing Pluto in Capricorn puts more pressure on leaders to reveal what they’ve been hiding. The release of hostages in Israel and Gaza is an obvious example of how these transits are playing out.
By February 9, Mercury aligns with the Sun, offering sharper focus and opportunities to resolve earlier frustrations.

Mid-February sees the Sun and Mercury enter Aquarius, bringing a wake-up call as they meet Saturn. A Sun-Saturn conjunction encourages us to reassess our goals but may also challenge us to stick with them, fueling doubt about our capabilities. Leaders around the world are likely feeling the pressure at this stage.

As the month concludes, Mercury meets Saturn before entering Pisces. Fantasies may overshadow reality after an initial sense of realism, leading to unrealistic expectations and confusion. The Mercury-Venus-Rahu-Neptune alignment could further blur reality and overwhelm the mind.

Thankfully, Mars turns direct in Gemini and offers relief, helping us reorganize our thoughts and prepare for the next stage and challenge.

All planets are moving forward by the end of the month and until Venus begins its retrograde in Pisces by the beginning of March.
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Everything is moving forward in some way. We must clarify what is possible, whatever dreams may come.

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The year begins with intense energy due to Pluto's exact opposition to Mars and Rahu's influence from Pisces. This amplifies and drains Mars' energy, potentially triggering explosive events or burying issues deeper as retrograde Mars retraces its steps.

In the first two days, the Moon joins Pluto, acting as a catalyst, whether outwardly or internally. Mars retrograde in Cancer, aspected by Rahu, with Neptune, adds confusion and misinformation.

Mid-January sees the Sun entering Capricorn to conjoin Pluto and oppose Mars, shining a spotlight. By January 21, Mars retrogrades into Gemini, redirecting energy toward unresolved issues from late 2024. As Venus meets Saturn in Aquarius and the Sun moves into Capricorn, a shift occurs toward practical reflection, replacing unrealistic resolutions with grounded intentions.

Mercury’s transition from Scorpio to Sagittarius introduces optimism once it moves beyond Saturn’s influence. Venus enters Pisces by the end of the month, fostering optimism but risking self-deception with its conjunction with Rahu and Neptune.
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​Finally, Uranus stations direct at Aries’ final degree, signalling the start of a new phase in initiating projects. 

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The month begins with a New Moon in Scorpio, a dark Moon in its debilitation. Our minds may feel the tug of what is the worst that could happen. This is not the time to bury our heads, nor is it the time to have our heads in the clouds.

Mercury retrogrades back into a square to Saturn in Aquarius, and the Sun joins it halfway through its retrograde, bringing insights into hidden motivations. Jupiter is also halfway through its retrograde opposite in Taurus, bringing further insights and clarity. Yet midpoints are not endpoints, and we shouldn’t draw any conclusions.

Everything seems to be lining up at year’s end for a dramatic finale, but one that is an absolute cliffhanger. It may feel like a docuseries without a final outcome.

Venus and Mars oppose by December 12, after Venus has conjoined Pluto on December 7. There are many opposing factors and fractions at this stage. Everything may feel like on a knife edge. Mars is finding its strength in Cancer while retrograde, fuelling up again after being depleted. It’s time for round two.

We’re more likely to see extremes as Mars retrogrades in Cancer, in all kinds of spheres, including in weather forecasts and fighting wars. Rahu’s aspect from Pisces, which is itself conjunct Neptune, adds further extremes in water-related damage and confusion.

Rahu and Neptune in Pisces are also adding another strange development: the U.S. government claiming UAPs are to be found in our oceans!

Mercury’s retrograde in Scorpio may not help getting to the truth of the matter right away. Its muddled way of expressing itself is ill-timed. By mid-month, Mercury has stationed direct, while the Sun moves out of a tense square to Saturn and into Sagittarius.

This is during the Full Moon in Taurus on December 15, in stark contrast to the New Moon in Scorpio at the beginning of the month. Highest of highs; lowest of lows. A Taurus Full Moon conjunct Jupiter helps us remain buoyant, whatever else we may grapple with.

The month draws to an end with the Moon back in Scorpio, conjoined Mercury, which remains here until the New Year. Mars may be moving backwards in the Moon’s sign at this stage, but the Moon moves into Sagittarius for a second New Moon this month, by December 30, ending the year on a more optimistic note.
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The month begins with a New Moon in Libra, coinciding with Diwali, the Festival of Lights. This is a dark time of the year, as the Sun is weak, the Moon is new (dark), and Mars is also weak and aspecting the New Moon.

Angry reactions are likely one expression adding to the dark mood. This is exacerbated by Mars’ opposition to Pluto, bringing with it power struggles, within and without. We’re likely to see this play out in more obvious ways on the world stage in November, but let’s not get too distracted from the inner clear-out that this could bring in our own lives.

Despite these volatile transits, there is still hope (Jupiter) and trust in the process (Venus), as Venus in Scorpio supports Jupiter in Taurus. During this time, we may find comfort in simple pleasures, especially if our energy is low (the Sun and Mars are debilitated).

Mid-month, Venus moves into Sagittarius after the Sun enters Scorpio, bringing a renewed sense of energy and optimism. The Sun’s opposition to Jupiter in Taurus highlights Jupiter’s mid-point in its retrograde journey. We, too, are likely to feel something turn a corner. However, just as things seem to be progressing into the end of the month, Mercury goes retrograde at the end of Scorpio. This shows a need to retrace our steps and assess what went wrong.

With Mars also slowing down ahead of its retrograde in Cancer, we might feel uncertain about how to move forward or what steps to take next. Mars in Cancer alone is unsure how to act. We may not act at all or overcompensate by overdoing it.

Adding Mercury’s retrograde in Scorpio into the mix requires even more patience, as our everyday lives are impacted by setbacks and delays.

Yet there is something moving forward as Saturn stations direct in Aquarius by mid-month, that is, our long-term plans. Although it may feel as if this grinds to a halt, in a way, it also shows progress. It may not be the way we had envisioned but it’s a way forward, nonetheless.

The month ends again on a dark note, as the Moon joins the Sun in Scorpio for the New Moon phase. The New Moon is debilitated, just as it began the month, and the mood may be low, yet Jupiter’s opposition from Taurus, with Venus exchanging with it in Sagittarius, brings hope for a better situation. 
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