May 2008
All Change and the Debilitation of Mars

The beginning of May can bring changes for all, as many planets shift their signs and change their directions. Mars moves into his debilitation and goes towards the difficult Ketu conjunction on 17 June 2008. Saturn is turning direct on 3rd May. Jupiter goes retrograde on 9 May and Rahu Ketu changed their axis on 30 April.  Change does necessarily have to be negative but we need to be prepared for them. This cosmic reallignment may make you feel sluggish or heavy emotionally. it is important to pass this time as when the planets adjust to their new positions- it will be easier to deal with them and the confusion lessens the the future become clearer.

click here for more on Rahu Ketu transit in Capricorn Cancer
Mars's Debilitation
The Debilitation of Mars is the big story of this month. Mars debilitates every two years so it is not so unusually but the last debilitation was not easy as Saturn was in Cancer and the Mars Saturn conjunction in June 2006 lead to the Israel- Lebanon war. This conjunction also has the Mars Ketu conjunction at the end and has potentional for being tough- specially on war like issues. It is definately not a good time to do so- if any of the leaders are listening.
on a persona level- Mars represent Male Strength- this appears weakened so men should watch their energy levels. Aries and Scorpio's will feel this  too. Aries Lagna- Mars is debilitated in their 4th house of mother, home and happiness. They may be dealing with these issues. There can be an inner dissatisfaction, there may be issues connected with mother and you may be thinking of moving from home or generally feeling discontented with it. Scorpio Lagna- Mars is debilitated in the 9th house of father, guru, higher knowldge and creativity. It can bring some difficult in the relationship with father. Best not to confront it at this moment. both guru ( spiritual guide) and higher knowledge are in fouc- so may may study and honour both your guru and knowldge during this time. You can be unaware of your positive aspects and this may be a time to awaken your inner soul through yoga, mantra and meditation. Sometimes the issues debilitations brings about needs to be sorted out after the transit as both Aries and Scorpio are not at their most confident at this moment.- more on Mars next month
Mercury Retrograde
Mercury moves into Taurus on 29th April and Mercury turns retrograde on 26th May in Taurus extends its long stay in Taurus. This is great for Virgo lagnas as the 9th lord makes an extended stay- watch for some excellent news regarding creativity and use this time to express your talents. Gemini lagna need to watch out as it highlights their 12th house of expenses. Gemini should tighten their belt and avoid unnecessary expenses on financial, emotional or physical level. They could focus on spiritual development, meditation as they 12th house is also the house of moksha or self realisation. focus inwards. This could also bring foreign travel. Hillary Clinton who is Gemini lagna may find this time difficult for her campaign and may see her support ebbing away.
Komilla Sutton 2 May 2008