Overview
One of the most important planetary events of 2023 is going to occur around February 15 when Neptune reenters sidereal Pisces. The manifestation of the event has been emerging as it seems to be clearly reflected in the protests and unrest in authoritarian regimes. As a result, it’s very likely that the friction between the Unites States and Russia, as well as that between the United States and China, and United States and Iran will be becoming more severe. While Neptune makes its mark going forward, the recent ingress of Saturn in sidereal will likely to become responsible for upheaval in media and industries related to social media. More on these are covered in detail below.
The month of February may turn out to be extraordinary and joyous for lovers, loving ones, especially children and families in general, as the ingress of Neptune and Venus occurs in Pisces around the Valentine’s Day. Pisces is the sign where Venus is in exaltation and Neptune rules Pisces. Just a wonderful combination when, for a change, the world is likely to witness love of heart more than the intelligence of mind.
Finally, there is not a single planet either becomes retrograde or in retrograde in February. Except for Uranus, all planets gain more than their respective average speed making it a period of less frustrations, delays, and disappointments. February may turn out to be one of those rare months of least stress and more fun.
Enjoy!
Authoritarian regimes facing more crises and loss of control?
After being retrograde, Neptune returns to Pisces and continues to transit through Pisces for the following 14 years (till mid 2036). Neptune being a spiritual planet that deals more with heart than mind, will certainly affect the matters related to Pisces in a significant way.
Pisces being a water and mutable sign ruled by Jupiter some of its significant characteristics are: divine, fruitful, fertile, emotional, honest, outspoken, religious, spiritual, nonviolent, polite, modest, moody, affectionate, hermit, psychic, water, compassion, love, heart connection, non-verbal communication and introvert. These qualities complement very well with qualities of Neptune that include: spiritual, intuitive, divine, psychic, magical, highly emotional, moody, clairvoyant, inspiration, imaginative, love, compassionate and mystical.
As a result, a subtle and slow change in our collective moral and spiritual perceptions is certainly going to be manifested in the way we never experienced before. This era (next 14 years) will be remembered as the period of spiritual inspiration and transformation. Interestingly, this era also complements well with the era of Pluto’s transit in sidereal Capricorn (a sign ruled by spiritual Saturn) that runs in parallel during the same time. The way we have been used to deal with religions will no longer be our norms. Our moral codes will be greatly influenced by our collective spiritual experiences. In that sense, a subtle but most effective transformation of world morality is likely to take us to a level where spiritual norms will dictate and guide our lives in a new level of experience.
Pisces, being the sign for poets, musicians, singers, monks, religious leaders, spiritual leaders, nurses, nuns, social workers, caregivers, saints, psychics, actors, sailors and ship captains, these respective fields will go through significant transformations. These transformations will be reflected in the new norms of morality and ethics, expansion of our collective psychic abilities and mystical experiences combined with our advancing ability to directly perceive truth. Creativity in areas of music will likely complement our spiritual progress.
In scientific and technological areas, a lot of radical changes and new ideas coupled with mystical experiences will find their way into innovations and discoveries. It will be the first time when scientific and technological research will be bridging the gap between the science and spirituality. The likely areas of research will be: spiritual healing, life-force related activities, looking for ways to tap new sources of energy without disturbing global climate. (Recent news about the possibility of harnessing energy from nuclear fission and minimizing the usage of fossil fuels will very likely be materialized in next 14 years).
The return to the holistic and Ayurvedic practices and alternate medicines is also very likely. The availability of inexpensive generic drugs for those who cannot afford the expensive brand name drugs is becoming a reality. A new wave of philosophers and philanthropist with their new perspectives on living, in general, will certainly transform our world in next 14 years.
On the downside, the religious leaders and social reformers may tend to form cults and spread cult like activities, rise in organized religion scandals, deceptive activities under the disguise of promise of spiritual experiences are likely to be on rise in certain parts of the world. The scandals of the secretive collaboration between the medical doctors and pharmaceutical industries will continue to be exposed. The increase usage of mind-altering drugs, disregard for social and to some extent moral responsibility, rise in mental disorders, and losing the touch with reality are some of likely expressions of the negative side of Neptune. One of the prominent fall-outs of the Piscean Neptune will be a significant decline of authoritarian regime’s influence around the world. Russia, China, and other authoritarian regimes will continue to lose their hold as they face the forces of our collective spiritual transformation.
On individual level for those who have water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces) as their ascendant in their natal ninefold (Navamansh) chart should get ready for a brand new and long lasting (14 years) cycle of change, especially if Neptune is a dominant planet in your birth charts. The changes that might occur would be very subtle and would deal with your new or renewed interest in spirituality, openness, psychic abilities to perceive truth, divine experiences, transformed perceptions and beliefs, and the way of living.
Beginning of upheaval in Social Media Industries
On January 17, Saturn returned to the sidereal Aquarius and will stay in Aquarius until March 29, 2025. What does Saturn in the sidereal Aquarius mean?
Aquarius being the air (intelligence) and fixed (perseverance) sign, Saturn’s energy will likely be strongly reflected in the scientific research that deal with information technology which help us collectively come together to a new level of understanding of the world. As a result, philanthropists, social reformers, philosophers, scientists, spiritual leaders (not religious leaders) and peace-makers will shape our world with better clarity and purpose.
However, some of the prominent social media companies will likely to go under and become replaced with new ones as a part of Saturn/Pluto’s transformation process.
Those who have Saturn in Aquarius (Saturn return) in their natal charts have already been experiencing Saturn’s energy as their lives transformed to new settings due to a drastic change mostly at mental and psychological levels. In my opinion, despite a painful period of frustration due to unexpected drastic changes in life, it’s going to be an exciting period for those who have dominant Saturn in their birth chart and have Aries, Taurus, Virgo, or Sagittarius as their natal ninefold (Navamansha) ascendant.
Russian-Ukraine war and senseless killings
While the intensity of Russian-Ukraine war may seem to be diminishing, this war is very likely to continue on and off for a long time. It will still continue but at a different level. It is likely to become more intense in Cyber-space. Until the Russian president Putin loses his grip and becomes powerless, this war is not going to end.
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The important challenging possibilities for February include:
Jan 29 – Feb 3: An eruption of new waves of violence in the Palestine-Israel and Afghanistan-Pakistan regions. The resulting changes are likely to become irreversible. In addition, world religions, in general, and religious leaders in particular, may go through undesirable situations that require changes. In other words, the orthodox religious leaders may come under social and moral pressures to change the way they handle their responsibilities.
Feb 15-18: Barbaric activities all around the world. Terrorists are likely to be successful in creating confusion and chaos. Social turmoil in Europe and Russia is likely. Religious activities all around the globe could get stalled for no apparent reason.
Feb 28 – Mar 6: Russia is likely to face some serious challenges resulting into sudden changes in their strategy for Ukraine war. To some extent China is also going to have to deal with serious domestic challenges such as uprising and unrests.
The important auspicious possibilities for February include:
Feb 1-9: Economically a favorable period for the United States. In addition, the lawmakers on both sides of the isle (Republicans and Democrats) are likely to find solution for the looming debt ceiling crisis.
Feb 9-16: Progress in technological areas, especially in medical field leading to significant inventions and discoveries. Spiritual and religious activities are likely to impart positive energy, creating a very healthy atmosphere.
Planetary Energies for Individuals
Neptune-Saturn ninefold trine (Feb 9-16)
If you have a well-placed Neptune in your birth chart and is in trine with Saturn, and if any of these planets (Neptune or Saturn) presently active via the transit (Gochar) chart, then you are likely to experience a very positive period in the area signified by the house(s) these planets occupy in your birth chart. Strong intuitive power, very positive environment, and in general, feeling great about yourself and everything around you.
Saturn-Rahu (and Ketu) ninefold square(s) (Feb 15-18)
Saturn-Rahu and Saturn-Ketu ninefold squares are going to be devastating for those who have such squares in their natal charts. Anything that you attempt will likely to fail or will result in agonizing and frustrating experience. This is not the time to take any risk. If you have such squares in your birth chart and if any one of these planets is presently active through the Gochar (transit) chart, then you need be extra careful. The best thing to do is not make any new commitments and totally avoid taking any business or monetary risk.
Jagdish Maheshri
Professional Vedic Astrologer
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