By Debra Infante

The highly effective nodes of the Moon, Rahu and Ketu, now start their new transit via the indicators of Pisces and Virgo for the subsequent 18 months, bringing new classes, adjustments, and transformation. Venus transits its personal signal of Libra this month till December 24, 2023 and opposes Jupiter in Aries, a pleasant facet for the tip of the 12 months.  Mercury goes retrograde on December 13, 2023 till January 1, 2024, a time of reflection. Mars, planet of motion and assertiveness, transits its personal signal of Scorpio this month till December 27, 2023, and is challenged by elements of Saturn and Rahu. Jupiter, goes direct on December 30, having been retrograde since September.

Lately, on November 28, 2023, the north node Rahu moved to the water signal of Pisces, whereas the south node Ketu shifted to the earth signal of Virgo. They’ll stay there till Could 29, 2025. We start to really feel the impact of this main nodal transit in December.  If in case you have your Ascendant, Moon, or Solar in both of those indicators, you’ll expertise this nodal transit in a a lot deeper means.

Rahu transiting the Jupiter-ruled signal of Pisces brings the will so as to add extra religious or philosophic content material to 1’s life. We could commit our time to humanitarian causes or have an curiosity in international journey. It is usually good to be observant and discerning with funds and spending habits. Rahu transits the gandanta diploma of 29 Pisces (cusp of water and fireplace indicators) from November 28 to December 14, 2023, which presents a chance to let go of previous ideas, false beliefs, and patterns whereas surrendering to our increased, religious knowledge.

Ketu transiting the Mercury-rules signal of Virgo can improve our instinct and sensitivity. We could really feel extra inventive and ingenious. Use your data and skills to assist others. Look ahead to lack of focus or indecisiveness.

Venus, planet of affection and therapeutic, is now transiting its personal signal of Libra since November 29, and stays there till December 24, 2023. Venus in Libra is trying to find stability, concord, and therapeutic. Libra is an indication of relationship, and so with Venus right here, we study to attach with others in a wholesome means with out compromising our true values. The problem is discovering the correct stability in relationships, with a reasonably equal give and take.

Whereas Venus transits Libra it will likely be opposed by Jupiter in Aries, which might improve our humanitarian efforts to assist and uplift others. Venus and Jupiter are each Brahmin planets and pure benefics. In Vedic mythology, Jupiter is taken into account the trainer of the gods, whereas Venus taught the demons (asuras) so this facet provides a concentrate on schooling, studying, and curiosity in religious data. The precise Venus/Jupiter opposition happens on December 9 and 10, when each planets are at 12 levels.

Mercury, planet of communications, the mind, and journey, goes retrograde at 14 levels Sagittarius on December 13, 2023. It stays in retrograde movement via the tip of the 12 months till January 1, 2024. Throughout Mercury retrograde be clear and extra exact in all of your communications. If touring, permit further time in case of a delay, and double-check journey plans. This can be a good time to assessment this previous 12 months and is optimistic for meditation and deep reflection on the approaching new 12 months.

Ultimately retrograde Mercury will journey via the gandanta levels of 0 levels Sagittarius and 29 levels Scorpio on December 26 and 27, the identical time that Mars can be transiting these identical gandanta levels going direct.  Mercury and Mars will precisely meet at 0 levels Sagittarius on December 27. With the Mercury/Mars conjunction, it’s a time to look at your phrases and communications with others, and never provoke others in dialog. Cease and assume issues via.

Mars started its transit via its personal signal of Scorpio on November 16, 2023, and stays there till December 27. Whereas in Scorpio, Mars is aspected by Saturn and at occasions is combust the Solar, which has introduced some delays, challenges, and frustrations.

On December 25, 2023 the north node Rahu in Pisces will facet Mars precisely at 28 levels. Then on December 26 and 27, as talked about above, Mars transits the gandanta levels of 29 Scorpio to 0 levels Sagittarius (cusp of water to fireside signal) and conjuncts Mercury.  This era between December 25 via 27 is a time to be impartial and non-reactive. Its finest to not interact in any conflicts or arguments if they arrive up, discover frequent floor with others, and have the braveness to do the correct factor. Generally development comes with a sure degree of discomfort. This can be a time to let go of previous patterns, apply non-resistance, and categorical compassion and loving-kindness.

Jupiter, planet of spirituality and prosperity, goes direct on the finish of the 12 months, on the night of December 30, 2023 at 11 levels Aries. Jupiter has been retrograde since September 4, 2023. Funds could enhance when Jupiter goes direct. Expansive Jupiter now directs its vitality into the outer world, as we categorical gratitude and generosity with others. We really feel extra freedom to maneuver ahead with new plans and objectives for the brand new 12 months.

Debra Infante is a practising Vedic astrologer and trainer. She started her research of Vedic astrology in 1995 and was licensed by The American School of Vedic Astrology as an accredited trainer (Stage I) in September 1999. She has taught Vedic astrology to the scholars within the yoga trainer coaching at 7 Facilities Yoga in Sedona, AZ from 2002 to 2020. Debra could be reached at (928) 639-0623 or dinfante108@gmail.com for astrological consultations by telephone or in particular person. Contact her to obtain her month-to-month Vedic astrology article. It’s also possible to discover her at http://ayurveda-sedona.com/yoga-and-vedic-astrology/about-vedic-astrology/