Maha Shivratri, Amavasya and Planetary Movements, - March & April 2024

 

Mercury -

¢              Today Mercury has entered into its debilitation Rashi, Pisces on 7th March and it will remain there in Neech Rashi till 26th March.

¢              On 26th March,  Mercury will transit into Aries, however,  It will start moving in Vakri / Retrograde motion,  from 02nd April and again entering into its debilitation sign (Pisces) on 09th April, it will remain there plus moving in Vakri motion till 25th April.

¢  Please read my previous blog written on Vakri Mercury (on 15th December 2023) - बुध के वक्री होने का क्या मतलब है और इस वक्री ऊर्जा के साथ कोई कैसे काम कर सकता है, link being shared here. 

https://beneficsmalefics.blogspot.com/2023/12/blog-post.html

¢              On 25th April , it will start moving in forward motion.

¢              On 25th May it will come back to Aries Rashi.

¢              During his transit to its Neech Rashi, Pisces, In between, Mercury is going to connect with Rahu as well, Rahu is already running in Revati Nakshatra (whose Lordship is with Mercury), & on 18th March Mercury & Rahu will be in Revati -II Nakshatra, which is Nakshatra of Mercury itself.  The Sun, will be very far off from Mercury & Rahu, therefore, one can feel the joint effect of Rahu +Mercury, this Yog will be formed two times in between these two planets. (Once in forward motion and again when Mercury will be moving in retro movement).

¢              pertinent to mention that most of the learned astrologers consider Mercury is the Exaltation Lord (Ucchesh) for Rahu. Therefore, this duo can affect children (between 5 to 18 years of age) badly. Children may be careless and irresponsible in their studies. Whereas if this Yog is being formed in good Bhav plus Rahu and Mercury are positive in one's horoscope, then children will be having a good presence of mind, Rahu who is capable of taking risk and because Mercury being the Bhuddhi, signifies intelligence, can play the role of brain behind the risk-taking ability, can be a good troubleshooter or vice versa as well.

 Maha Shivratri

¢   Maha Shivratri is on March 8, 2024, the Panchang of this day indicating very auspicious results. Thrayodashi Tithi is ruled by Jupiter and Shiv Yog is very Saumya in nature and its lordship is with Mahadev itself, plus with Garaj & Vanij Karan (Garaj & Vanij are considered good Karan for most auspicious activities).

¢  Maha Shivratri is followed by another very important event of Magh Month, Amavasya. Since Maha Shivratri occurs right before the night of new Moon or Amavasya, astrologically, it is regarded as most powerful day, it is associated with new beginnings, and when it coincides with special day honoring  Mahadev, sure short indication of occurring good events in life.

¢  Chanting -Namah Shivay, Rudr Gayatri Mantr,  performing Rurdrabhishek, is recommended for next six months. 

Amavasya -

¢              Amavasya will be on Saturday, March 9 at 6:17 PM and ends on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM. This is Phalguni Amavasya, therefore, having great relevance (Shanishchari Amavasya). When Amavasya falls on a Saturday, it is called Shanishchari Amavasya. It's also called Pitrkaryeshu Amavasya.

¢  Amavasya is considered inauspicious for performing auspicious events such as marriage, Mundan Sanskar, and specifically Grih Pravesh, however, it is auspicious for religious activities. Such as performing hawan and taking holy dip in river Ganga.

¢  Pertinent to mention, it is Magh Month. This month is  important for spiritual practices in the Hindu religion.

¢  Chanting - Shannodevira- Bhishtaya'Apo bhavantu pitaye shanyorabhistravantunah. Shani Vedic Mantra is recommended. 

  

The Sun -

¢              On 14th March, it will transit into Pisces Rashi, where, the duo- Rahu  & Mercury already placed in. The Sun will further moves into its Exalted Rashi on 13th April 2024. 

¢              Here Rahu & the Sun will be approaching towards each other & on 5th April they will be on same longitude, thus making a strong Grahan Yog.

¢              First Total Solar eclipse is happening on 8th-9th April 2024, this is the first solar eclipse of the year, though it is not visible in India, however, due to other planetary movements during this period one can feel the heat of it (on everyone across India). The celestial event of a solar eclipse is going to traverse North America, making its trajectory over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

S¢  Sun Rahu conjunction is a very confusing conjunction and powerful conjunction. It can bring positive results only when Sun is benefic and Rahu is least malefic.

¢  As Sun signifies Government, therefore, it will be such type of government job where one can take decisions and time independently without any pressure of boss or seniors.

¢  Rahu being non-existent, therefore anything associated with foreign, unusual. When it is conjunct the Sun, one may be successful in working with foreigners or living abroad. Such results can be seen if promise exits in horoscope and its fructification can be observed during Dasha-Antar dasha period. 

¢  The Sun Rahu Mercury relationships can bring good results for political leaders and political parties, and further with the people associated with journalism and media, however, in the latter case, the strength of Mercury plays an important role in natal chart.

¢  If sun will be strong, positive results will come from this conjunction.

¢  If sun is weak, it can give eye problem (Pisces being 12th Rashi, signify left eye  and may cause death of father (due to graham Yog, & the Sun is the father) and low confidence and low self-esteem.

¢  Relationship with father can be bad during this time period.

¢  It can give false ego ( The Sun is approaching towards its exaltation sign, plus strong Sun in horoscope give ego). Native will develop high ego over little things and achievements. Rahu’s dispositor (Jupiter) also plays a crucial role in outcome of conjunction.

¢  If Jupiter is in inimical, debilitated or in Trik bhav, then result will be on more malefic (harsh).

¢  This combination, specifically the conjunction, those days when longitude difference is 3 degree 20 minutes, between the two, can make the native obsessed with name fame and recognition.

¢  Native may develop greed for political and administrative power, feeling good  towards unethical  means to achieve his greed.

¢  Once they accomplish their target (greed) by hook or crook, they will do anything to retain their power. 

¢  Chanting Gayatri Mantra, Aditya Hriday Stotra and performing Rahu Homa for next three months is advisable 

 

Mars -

¢              On 15th March, Mars will be transiting into Aquarius Rashi, whose Lord Saturn is already placed in its Mool Trikon Rashi. 

¢              The Mars Saturn association /aspecting each other is often responsible for one of the most challenging situations for the globe. Mars signifies Power, energy, drive and aggression whereas Saturn is limitations, hardship, and discipline. Therefore, whenever, these two different energies are together in one Rashi or aspecting each other in a horoscope ( be it individual or in country’s horoscope), would create hard conditions due to opposite and very powerful energies. Here I would like to mention one more aspect of these two planets,  Mars is Blunt, does not believe in hidden attacks, attacks from front is the quality of Mars, whereas Saturn is just opposite it Mars, Saturn due to its slow speed and darkness, believes in hidden attacks (back stabbing). ……………..

 

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