Overview
In June 2023, several astrological factors will impact various aspects of our lives. With Pluto retrograde in Capricorn and Saturn turning retrograde in Aquarius (both signs ruled by Saturn) on June 18, the month, particularly the second half, may feel slow and burdensome, affecting daily chores and progress. Additionally, as we approach the summer solstice (or winter solstice in the southern hemisphere), the Earth’s orbit slows down, potentially contributing to a sense of stagnation and a slowdown in activities. Material progress may seem elusive, and a period of summer doldrums may be on the horizon.
However, US politics and the media industry are likely to experience turbulence and turmoil. Even after the realistic deadline of June 5 for raising the debt ceiling limit, Democrats and Republicans may continue their stalemate for a little longer. Simultaneously, the Ukraine-Russia war may gain momentum, leading to increased confusion and less clarity.
Jupiter’s transit in sidereal Aries, particularly the Jupiter-Rahu conjunction (intensive until June 9), indicates a potential for a severe religious or morality crisis and a notable shift in the world of religions.
On a positive note, Mercury’s increased speed, surpassing its average velocity, suggests a decline in communication snafus and misunderstandings. Life, in general, is likely to return to normalcy.
Although Venus will become retrograde on July 23, its speed starts slowing down in June, offering a glimpse of what to expect in the coming months, particularly a challenging period for women in leadership or entrepreneurial roles, marriages (both committed and non-committed), home life, lovers, and the entertainment industry.
Finally, it’s important to emphasize the impact of Neptune’s transit in Pisces. Our conventional ways of dealing with religions will no longer be the norm, as our moral codes undergo significant influence from collective spiritual experiences. Notably, this energy contributes to the decline of authoritarian regimes as they face the transformative forces of our collective spiritual evolution. Further details on this topic are provided in this link.
Reshaping Social Media Industry and Inspiring Personal Transformations
On January 17, Saturn returned to sidereal Aquarius and will remain in Aquarius until March 29, 2025. But what does Saturn in sidereal Aquarius mean?
Aquarius, being an air sign representing intelligence, and fixed sign symbolizing perseverance, reflects Saturn’s energy strongly. This energy is likely to have a significant impact on scientific research related to information technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence. Such advancements will bring us together as a collective, fostering a new level of understanding in our spiritual growth. Consequently, philanthropists, social reformers, philosophers, scientists, spiritual leaders (not religious leaders), and peace-makers will play pivotal roles in shaping our world with enhanced clarity and purpose.
However, there is a downside to this process. Prominent social media, news media, and internet-related companies may face potential downfall and be replaced by new entities as part of the transformative Saturn/Pluto influence.
Those who have Saturn in Aquarius, experiencing their Saturn return in their natal charts, have already begun to feel Saturn’s energy transforming their lives. These changes are predominantly occurring at the mental and psychological levels. Despite the potential for a challenging period marked by unexpected and drastic life changes, it promises to be an exciting time for individuals with dominant Saturn in their birth charts and Aries, Taurus, Virgo, or Sagittarius as their natal ninefold (Navamansha) ascendant.
Justice and Morality: Jupiter’s Transit in the Sidereal Zodiac Sign Aries
On April 21, Jupiter made its transition from sidereal Pisces to the next zodiac sign, Aries. This annual shift marks a significant time of change. Aries, being a fire and cardinal sign ruled by Mars, invites Jupiter’s energy to play a crucial advisory role for leaders worldwide across various domains. As a result, the world can anticipate an exciting period characterized by justice and morality, as Jupiter’s influence makes a difference. Aries Jupiter governs global politics, leadership, material expansion, the establishment of new philosophical norms, the judiciary system, social justice, morality, and religion.
Jupiter will remain in Aries until May 1, 2024. During this transit, Jupiter’s presence in Aries, a cardinal and fire sign governed by Mars, tends to amplify the power and leadership of individuals who have well-placed and connected Mars and Jupiter in their birth charts. On the other hand, those without such alignments may experience a diminishment of power. Overall, the transit of Jupiter in Aries is positive. Notably, certain factions and individuals worldwide are likely to gain more authority and influence in their respective fields. It is important to note that while Jupiter has a positive impact on power and authority, the influence of other planets must also be considered to assess the overall effect. Furthermore, the influence of contemporary philosophers and social reformers will shape the future trajectory of human evolution through engaging in philosophical and social debates.
During the period of May 17 to June 9, 2023, Jupiter will be in conjunction with the north lunar node Rahu within a three-degree range in Aries. This configuration raises the likelihood of severe religious or moral crises and a potential shift in global power dynamics. The existing religious and moral norms will undoubtedly face challenges from the new forces of human evolution. Consequently, the world of politics will experience an unprecedented crisis and a reconfiguration of power dynamics. Contemporary philosophers, social reformers, and those with the power to influence others through their unique intelligence-based talents will find immense fulfillment during this period.
On an individual level, those who have a dominant Jupiter in their birth charts and have Pisces (money), Sagittarius (romance, creativity), Libra (marriage), Virgo (money), Leo (luck), or Gemini (friends, recognition, and money) as their natal ninefold ascendant can expect a highly positive period beginning April 21.
The Era of Religious Shifts and Personal Transformations: Exploring Jupiter, Rahu, Neptune, and Collective Spiritual Awakening
The conjunction of Rahu and Jupiter occurs approximately every seven years, and from May 17 to June 9, it will be particularly intense, with a range of three degrees. While this conjunction is likely to temporarily favor orthodox and ultra-conservative religious authorities, it will also sow the seeds of self-destruction for these authorities, known as Guru Chandal Yog. This period may witness religious upheaval or conflicts, with the emergence of more false religious leaders taking advantage of people’s vulnerabilities by manipulating their emotions and beliefs.
Individuals who have a favorable Rahu-Jupiter aspect in their birth charts can anticipate positive changes occurring in their lives during this period. However, those with lunar nodes squaring Jupiter may face challenges and difficulties.
Collectively, aside from its impact on religion, the Rahu-Jupiter conjunction may slow down social progress, humanitarian efforts, and charity work. Morality, in general, is likely to take a backseat.
Authoritarian regimes, already facing crises, will encounter further challenges and loss of control.
After its retrograde phase, Neptune returned to Pisces on February 15 and will continue to transit through Pisces for the next 14 years until mid-2036. Neptune, as a spiritual planet that focuses more on the heart than the mind, will significantly influence matters related to Pisces.
Pisces, a water and mutable sign ruled by Jupiter, possesses various characteristics such as divinity, fertility, emotionality, honesty, religiosity, spirituality, nonviolence, politeness, modesty, moodiness, affection, hermitage, psychic abilities, and compassion. These qualities align well with Neptune’s attributes, including spirituality, intuition, divinity, psychic abilities, emotional depth, moodiness, clairvoyance, inspiration, imagination, love, compassion, and mysticism.
Consequently, a subtle and gradual shift in collective moral and spiritual perceptions will manifest like never before. This era of the next 14 years will be remembered as a period of spiritual inspiration and transformation. Interestingly, this era coincides with the parallel transit of Pluto in sidereal Capricorn, a sign ruled by spiritual Saturn. Our traditional norms of dealing with religions will no longer hold sway as our moral codes undergo significant influence from our collective spiritual experiences. Thus, a subtle yet profound transformation of world morality is likely to take us to a new level of understanding, guided by norms based solely on spiritual experiences.
Pisces, associated with poets, musicians, singers, monks, religious and spiritual leaders, nurses, nuns, social workers, caregivers, saints, psychics, actors, sailors, and ship captains, will undergo significant transformations. These transformations will be reflected in new norms of morality and ethics, expansion of our collective psychic abilities, mystical experiences, and a steady progress in directly perceiving truth. Additionally, creativity in music will likely complement our spiritual progress.
In the scientific and technological realms, drastic changes and emerging ideas, coupled with mystical experiences, will pave the way for innovations and discoveries. Notably, scientific and technological research will increasingly focus on bridging the gap between science and morality. Areas such as spiritual healing, life-force-related activities, and the search for new sources of energy without harming the global climate (recent news regarding harnessing energy from nuclear fission and reducing fossil fuel usage are likely to materialize in the next 14 years) will gain prominence. A resurgence of holistic and Ayurvedic practices, alternative medicines, and the availability of affordable generic drugs for those unable to afford expensive branded medications will become a reality. Visionaries, philosophers, and philanthropists with fresh perspectives on life will drive transformative changes in the next 14 years, fostering a new level of understanding.
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The important challenging possibilities for June include:
May 26 – June 4: A transformation of political strategy to bring a change in the current political agenda, and foreign policy matters of the USA as the planet Pluto with its tremendous energy has a power of irreversibly transforming the field of politics to a new level or setting with a new set of norms. Expect some serious issues that the Biden administration could get tangled with.
June 1-3: A short term but very intensive friction between India and Pakistan. Terrorism and violence, especially in Israel-Palestine area will be on rise. Outbreak of an undesirable event and strong occurrences of both natural and man-made calamities are real possibilities.
June 17-22: A period of severe crisis in the United States, in particular, for the Republican Party and republicans. Also, USA and China may go through a crisis situation during this period.
June 18-22: Religions around the world likely to be challenges in carrying out their activities, more controversies that test traditional moral values are likely to occur, and in general, religious authorities will have difficulty in keeping people happy.
June 25-27: Natural and man-made calamities all around the world.
The important auspicious possibilities for June include:
May 21 – June 12: An expansion of religious activities with new vigor and energy. Conservatives in the United States will find ways to compromise with liberals on sticky issues. Democrats and Republicans will agree on more matters than the ones they disagree. This is a good time to get those lingering bills passed in U.S. Congress and Senates.
June 7-22: An extraordinary time for collective spiritual growth, technological discoveries and inventions. Expect some new important technological breakthroughs during this month. For the United States, in general, it’s going to be a remarkable and very successful period.
June 15-24: Religions around the world are likely to have positive experiences. People are likely to be convinced with the importance of moral values and will have no difficulty in maintaining their religious faith.
June 18-29: The technological fields (especially artificial intelligence and internet related filelds) are likely to make significant progress via inventions and discoveries. Spiritual and religious activities are likely to impart positive energy and create a very healthy atmosphere around us.
The countries that are more likely to be affected during this month are: The United States, Russia, Ukraine and China, the Middle East Region and Europe.
Planetary Energies for Individuals
Neptune-Uranus ninefold trine (June 7-22)
Uranus-Neptune trine is going to be very favorable for those who have these planets favorably placed in their natal charts. Expect some sort of spiritual awakening, monetary gains, promotions and improved prestige in professional and social fields. The idea that you always wanted to pursue a non-material goal but somehow could never get started….now is the time to follow that dream. You will distinctly notice and feel the positive energy flowing through you during this period. It’s time to jump in and enjoy this spiritual period.
Mars-Uranus Square (June 25-27)
Typically, this square offers very unfavorable results with astonishing speed and without any notice. For those who have such square in their birth chart, and if they have any one of these planets currently active through their Gochar (transit) charts, they need be extra careful. The best thing to do is to lay low key, not make any new commitments, and avoid taking any sort of new risk. Also, experiences like a sudden incident of fire, or an accident, or missing or drowning of a child are the doings of this square.
Jagdish Maheshri
Professional Vedic Astrologer
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