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Planetary Positions in Vedic Astrology in May, 2022

 A lot has changed recently due to the transit of several planets in the zodiac in the reference frame of Vedic astrology. In Vedic astrology, we understand the overwhelming impact of planetary energies in all areas of our lives, having been witness to it in our own ways through our adherence to this knowledge. 

 

Jupiter has transited out of Aquarius, and is now in his own sign Pisces, where the greatest benefic in the zodiac is most comfortable. In the tumultuous times that have overwhelmed

the lives of people across the world over the past couple of years, the sage blessings of Jupiter are extremely welcome. He is the only planet who gives unconditionally in every horoscope irrespective of the role he plays functionally. 

 

At the time of writing this paper, the other Guru, Venus, is also exalted in Pisces having joined Jupiter in Dwi-Guru Yoga. It is interesting that the planet ruling beauty, pleasure and worldly enjoyment finds sublimation in the sign of Jupiter. For those who have experienced something of both the worlds, the spiritual as well as the material, this is a very interesting time for that reason. Jupiter is fundamentally associated with para Vidya or knowledge pertaining to the spiritual realm such as Vedic astrology, and this manifestation is heightened when the great benefic is transiting His own sign Pisces. 

 

Venus on the other hand rules apara Vidya or knowledge pertaining to the material realm and the empirical sciences. This transit furnishes the opportunity of receiving the best of both the worlds. 

 

Saturn, the great malefic, has also changed science and is now transiting Aquarius which he rules. Though Saturn rules the sign this is the peak of the Sade Sati for Kumbha Rashi. Furthermore, Mars the great enemy of Saturn, has joined him in Aquarius making for a time where individuals having this Chandra Rashi in the horoscope must be careful. 

 

Mercury is excellently placed in a friendly sign Taurus ruled by His Guru Venus and therefore commerce, business, learning and career growth are all supported for those who are on the trajectory. The King of the zodiac, the Sun is exalted in Aries, albeit joined Rahu who tends to eclipse the Sun. Important political developments can be expected during this transit, and we have been seeing developments in both the domestic and international arena due to these reasons. Rahu-Ketu have also recently left the Taurus-Scorpio axis and retrograded to preceding signs. 

 

All in all the general environment created by the placement of the planets as discussed is far more positive than we have seen in the time that has gone past. Depending on the situation in any given individual horoscope, these placements can be used for one’s benefit as humanity moves out of this extended period of trials and tribulations.

 

 

 (C) Anurag Sharma

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