Major Astrological Events in January 2008
Jupiter quintiles Uranus on January 2, 2008
This is a period when expansiveness and ‘free form” thinking will combine with sharpness, clarity, and originality. Hence this is an auspicious period for new ventures on a grand scale with futuristic perspectives. This is a time when visionary ideals are not merely “castles in the air”, but formidable fortresses with strong basement below them! There could be some landmark judgments or legislations that address the aspirations and needs of a changing society during this month. Transformations in the society will take place as a matter of fact rather than as a matter of “violent change” or “sudden upheavals.” Ideas that have been incubated in the minds of many persons over many years will find expression as societal change due to positive change in the collective psyche of the society. This is a good period for progress – a period when society as a whole evolves reacting to the surging tides of change harmoniously.
Mercury quincunxes Saturn on January 4, 2008
You should strive to keep emotional factors out of the way when deciding business matters or professional issues. Do not let sentiments to stop you from taking practical decisions. If situations have changed, so should your strategies so that you can keep up with the changing times. Timely adjustment to the spirit of the times is a mark of perfect intelligence. Consider introducing changes in working patterns or organizational roles after a thorough study of the business environment.
Venus squares Saturn on January 6, 2008
Handle romantic matters and financial matters with abundant care. Reappraise your financial strategies – see if there are better avenues for investment. Do not be in a hurry while trading at the markets; follow the swings of market carefully and time your entry and exit into various stocks appropriately. Timing is everything during this period. This is not the best of times to invest in NFOs and IPOs. Restrict your investments to stocks or funds with a proven track-record and with a healthy outlook in the near future.
Venus conjunct Antares on January 7, 2008
The fixed star Antares gives a keen mentality, courage, self-destructive bent, propensity for accidents, unforeseen happenings, and a tendency to be too liberal. Venus – the planet of love and money being conjunct with Antares indicates a general tendency of rashness or impulsiveness in financial/ romantic matters, and an overly libertine attitude regarding societal mores. There could be increased propensity for marital discord and tendency for spouses to travel farther apart even based on flimsy differences. This tendency should be consciously curbed considering the long-term implications. Courage in public domain is a welcome characteristic, but brashness in domestic life can be counterproductive for a peaceful life. Everyone should remember this and consciously adopt a conciliatory attitude in the domestic sphere.
Venus squares Uranus on January 12, 2008
This further reinforces the messages conveyed by the Venusian patterns of January 6th, and January 12th. Avoid committing yourself to long-term relationships in a hurry. Be more responsible in your dealings with members of opposite gender. Be disciplined while deploying funds in stock market; rash and impulsive trading pattern can be self-destructive. There is a need to strike a healthy balance between innovation and tradition in all spheres of life. Mindless change for change’s sake is not good; we should all realize this and take the best from modernity and tradition, so that we can live fulfilling and productive lives with the least of conflicts.
Venus sextiles Neptune on January 16, 2008
This is a very good period for artistic ventures, foreign trade related matters, investing in shipping, oil, pharma, and entertainment sector stocks, and for launching new publicity schemes. This is a good period for initiating peace-talks between nations to resolve long-standing disputes, and for reunion of estranged couples/ friends. The planetary patterns are highly favourable for reconciliation, to forget old wounds, and to start afresh towards a glorious future with hands joined in friendship and mutual love.
Jupiter trines Saturn on January 21, 2008
This is a harmonious alignment suggesting co-operation between those making the rules and those wanting expansion. There will be good movement forward in all sectors based on strong basics of business – in other words, progress during this period will not be a “bubble effect” that might burst any time, but a real progress based on actual parameters of business. This could start the buildings of new foundations throughout the world. This is a time to rebuild and expand using lessons from the past as guidance for future rules, regulations, and guidelines. There will be responsible shift of paradigms and thus important issues like environment protection, control of pollution, conservation of resources in a responsible way, optimum use of natural resources without unnecessary exploitation of the reserves, etc. will be guiding factors in industrial policy. The realization that environment friendliness of operation is an important marker of a successful industry will dawn on the relevant sections of the society.
Mercury turns retrograde on January 28/29, 2008
Periods when Mercury is retrograde can be marked by communication goof-ups, break-down of communication equipment, delayed messages, misunderstanding of the import of communications received, etc. So, we should take extra efforts to express ourselves clearly and concisely giving no room for misunderstandings. Similarly, when we are recipients of messages, we should avoid reading too much between the lines and feeling paranoid about the intentions of others. It is better to avoid taking important business decisions till Mercury resumes direct motion.
Mars turns direct on Jan 30/31, 2008
This phenomenon occurs in the 1st degree of Gemini (by sidereal calculations). This degree is symbolized as “Two yellow flowers growing beneath the shade of a luxuriant tree”. This denotes a life of security, peace, and prosperity. This augurs well for real-estate sector – there could either be a price correction so that the properties become affordable to the real buyers of property for basic human needs of a decent shelter, or there could be demand for property with the accompanying increase in purchasing power of buyers leading to healthy trends in real-estate business. This is an auspicious time for purchasing new houses, shifting houses, etc. You may also consider investing in Infrastructure bonds, Metals/ Mineral sector, and automobile sector during this period with a long-term investment perspective.
Article by
Pandit R Dakshinamoorthi
