Author: S N Rao | Last Updated: Sat 17 Apr 2010 9:37:30 PM
S N Rao
Planets in their orbits around the Sun are moving incessantly since time immemorial and such movements of planets are called transits in astrology. Each planet has its own orbit around the Sun. Therefore every planet has varying periods of transit in the orbit. The relative position as seen from the earth changes every moment.
The position of planets occupied in the sky at the time of birth is called the birth position of the planets and when drawn into a chart form is known as birth chart. It stamps an indelible mark on the life of an individual. Subsequent positions of planets occupied in transit become a most important and effective tool which helps in carving out the detailed delineation. These would manifest into important events in the life of the individual.
In Vedic Astrology the Rashi Chakra, the Bhava Chalit positions and the Navamsa chart are recommended to be used to study the transit analysis, though the other varga charts such as dreshkana charts, saptamsa, dasamsa chart, dwadasamsa chart and other divisional charts can also be used for verifying the accuracy of delineation.
It is important to note that Transits stimulate the events what is indicated in the birth chart and this makes transit analysis a very important and effective technique of predictive astrology. But it must be remembered that no transits however strong it may be, cannot give results that is not indicated in the birth chart.
Mars has its orbit outside the earth’s orbit. It revolves around the Sun in 687 days. It normally stays in one sign for 1 ½ months, but sometimes it occupies a sign for 3 months or more due to its retrograde, direct motion.
Mars enters Leo sign on 26th May 2010. It will remain in Leo till 20th July 2010.
According to Vedic Astrology Mars gives benefic results to the 3rd, 6th and 11th house positions from the janma rashi. This means that the benefic results will be felt by those persons who have their janma rashi as Mithuna, Tula and Meena rashi. The benefic results could be felt in the form of happiness, gains in wealth, overall satisfaction, success over the enemies, well being, authority and fame.
In Medical Astrology Mars in Leo gives a tendency to muscular rheumatism in the back, overheating of the blood, enlargement of the heart and palpitation, pain in the heart, suffocation and fainting, inflammation of the pericardium. Hence those natives who have a history of the above diseases need to take care irrespective of their janma rashi during this period.
During the transit of Leo Mars will be in Magha Nakshatra from 26th May 2010. Mars will enter Purva phalguni Nakshatra on 21st June 2010 and thereafter it will enter Uttara phalguni Nakshatra on 14th July 2010. The Transit analysis based on Nakshatra is important as it gives an idea about muhurta for carrying out favorable activities or delaying the matters for a latter time.
During Mars transit over Magha Nakshatra (26th May to 21st June) it is beneficial for natives having Bharani, Chitra, Vishakha, Uttarashada, Revati as janma nakshatra. They can begin auspicious activities or projects during this period. However natives with Rohini, Aadra, Pushya, Magha, Anuradha, Moola, Shatabhisha, Uttarabhadrapad as Janma Nakshatra will face difficulties and troubles and hence it is advised that they hold on and delay their projects / auspicious activities till Mars completes its transit over Magha Nakshatra.
During Mars transit over Purvaphalguni Nakshatra (21st June to 14th July) it is beneficial for natives having Ashwini, Krittika, Swati, Anuradha, shravana as janma nakshatra. These natives can begin auspicious activities during this period. However there will be difficulties and troubles for natives with Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purvaphalguni, Jyeshta, Purvashad, Purvabhadrapad nakshatra natives.
Mars enters Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra on 14th July. It is beneficial for natives having Bharani, Rohini, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Dhanishta Nakshatra natives. It is not beneficial for natives with Ashwini, Aadra, Pushya, Magha, Uttaraphalguni, Moola, Uttarashad, Uttarabhadrapad nakshatra natives.
To understand the basic effect of Transit Mars entering the Sign Leo I feel that the basics need to be understood so that interpretation becomes easier. Leo sign is ruled by Sun. In Vedic astrology Sun and Mars are termed as friends, hence Mars will be considered strong and will give results accordingly. Mars is the karaka for activity – both physical and mental. It is the main planet for giving energy and physical stamina. Matters such as Courage, desire, anger, violence, scandal, fire, enemies, fights, land, immovable property, younger siblings are looked at through the position of mars. Since Mars occupies the friendly sign it will activate all the above results.
During the Transit of Mars in Leo, it will aspect Scorpio by its 4th aspect, Aquarius by its 7th aspect, Pisces by its 8th aspect. Hence these Signs will also be activated. Hence all the natives who have their Ascendant, Moon sign, planets in the above houses will be most affected during the transit of Mars. Transit results are to be interpreted by superimposing the position of the planet on the birth chart, navamsa chart or other divisional chart. The following effects will be felt by natives.
Natives born between 15th Feb to 15th Apr, 15th Aug to 15th Sept, 15th Nov to 15th Dec will face difficulties in health. There will be intermittent health problems like fever, typhoid, malaria. There will be heavy expenditure, obstacles in business, eye trouble, possibility of operation, displeasure of superiors, trouble to father and loss in speculation and shares. It is advised to these natives to take necessary precautions to reduce the ill effects.
Natives with Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces as their janma Rashi need to be careful. There is a likelyhood for accidents. If Mars is malefic in birth chart then there will be loss of wealth, trouble from brothers and possibility of wounds, anger and fights with neighbors. But if Mars is benefic in the birth chart then these natives then good results like enthusiasm and courage, successful achievement of projects, expansion and profits in business, speculation and shares. Those in service can expect promotions during this period. For other rashis it is likely to give ordinary results.
If in the birth chart Venus happens to occupy Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius or Pisces then there would be increase in Sexual desire, sexual bliss. Marriage possibility increases during this period. There can also be troubles to the health of the partner and also financial extravagance.
If in the birth chart Mars happens to occupy Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius or Pisces and Mars is malefic in the birth chart then the native suffers from loss of wealth, loss of business, lot of expenditure and debt, loss in speculations & shares, trouble to brothers, trouble in service. There will be troubles in health. If Mars is benefic in the birth chart then the bad effects will be slightly mitigated.
If in the birth chart Jupiter happens to occupy Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius or Pisces then good results will be felt by the natives. The good results can be felt in the form of promotions, increase in income, authority, increase in religious activities, profits in speculation and shares. Generally there would be increase in enthusiasm, ambition and self confidence. However there can be sorrow with matters regarding children.
If in the birth chart Saturn happens to occupy Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius or Pisces then there would be sorrow, trouble, loss of land, loss in speculation, more expenditure, unpopularity, failure, disgrace, dishonor, obstacles in promotion. There would be trouble in health in old age. Overall this is not a good period with troubles and mental strains and agony.