Venus to make final trip for the century

Astronomy Transits of Venus are among the rarest of astronomical phenomena.

Venus will pass directly between the sun and the earth, on June 6th 2012.

On June 6, Indians will be able to witness a spectacle called the ‘transit of Venus’. This is the last transit that Venus will make for this century...the next one will only be visible in the year 2117.

Transits of Venus are among the rarest of predictable astronomical phenomena. They occur in a pattern that repeats every 243 years, with the pairs of transits eight years apart separated by long gaps of 121.5 years and 105.5 years.

The transit of Venus occurs when Venus passes directly between the sun and the earth and obscures a small portion of the solar disk. While this is much like a solar eclipse, Venus, which is almost four times the size of the moon, appears smaller and moves more slowly across the face of the sun, as it is much farther away from the earth. Venus will be seen as a small black disc moving across the sun.

Venus is shrouded in mystery and astrologically has a huge impact on you. Venus rules the arts, wealth and material bliss. At the same time, Venus is a teacher. He holds the secrets of manifestation and the mysteries of the life and death process. Venus has a deep connection with all Goddesses and is indicative of Kundalini and Sexuality.

• This rare transit of Venus will bring good fortune and benefits to all. The following Moon Signs will benefit the most: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. 
• People can overcome/remove a lot of Karmas and Doshas (Sins, Curses) on this day. On June 6th IST obtain the blessings and guidance of a Spiritual Guru. 
• People who develop new friendships on transition day will be immensely benefited. They will be blessed to obtain help and support from their new friends.

This is not a day to go on spiritual retreat. Make sure you get out of the house and meet people, attend a network business function.

The entire transit of Venus will be visible from eastern Asia, eastern Australia, north western North America, the Arctic and North Pacific Ocean. While unfortunately the beginning of the event will not be visible in India as it will begin before sunrise, the last two phases of transit can be seen for about 17 minutes comfortably. This is one of the most rare and exciting celestial events. There are four phases during a transit: two at the start (ingress) and two at the finish (egress).

The safest way to observe a transit is to project the image of the sun through a telescope, binoculars, or pinhole onto a screen,.

Jupiter's move into Taurus on MAY 17th

Jupiter's move into Taurus on MAY 17th,  gives a chance to improve financially.

Jupiter rules wealth and education while Taurus rules material comforts and luxury. So Jupiter can increase our level of wealth and can also give us a new understanding of wealth and how to increase it.

We are all affected by this transit unfortunately most will not even notice it.

In the 3rd week of May astrologically:

• 6 planets will be in Taurus. Sun, Ketu, Venus, Moon, Mercury and Jupiter. 
• This year Jupiter or Saturn change signs with-in 24 hours of each other. 
• A Solar Eclipse occurs on May 20th IST. Good time for meditation and spiritual practices

The effects of above events really depend on your birth chart, in general with Jupiter's benevolent influence, it means most will see improvements. However, for some difficulties will increase.

Jupiter, Sun, Ketu and Moon are all planets that affect our mind and intelligence as well as our ability to learn. All four planets sitting together in Taurus will allow Jupiter to teach us about wealth and create a new understanding within us about the relationship of wealth and spirit.

Solar Eclipse May 2012

The Surya Grahan, Annular Solar Eclipse will take place on May 20-21, 2012 in India – early morning hours in northeastern parts of India.

The Surya Grahan is a Annular solar eclipse and is visible in northeastern parts of India, Myanmar, Japan, Korea and on the evening of May 20, 2012 along the pacific coast of United States. The Suryagrahan will

begin on 20th May at 02:26 hrs and will end on 21st May morning at 08:19 hrs. It will be visible in eastern states of India only for few minutes after sunrise.

Note the eclipse takes place on the pacific coast of United States on the evening of May 20, 2012. – Time here is from 16:24:59 hrs to 18:42:40 local time in Los Angeles.

The Eclipse will be visible in China, Russia, South East Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Veitnam, Singapore and North America. The Kankan image of this eclipse will be visible in East Asian countries only.

It will be visible in eastern states of India like, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland and West Bengal for few minutes after sunrise.

Effect of eclipse on different zodiac signs

This eclipse on 20/21 May, 2012 will have different effects on different zodiac signs. Moon will be transiting in Taurus sign due to which Taurus natives may have negative effect on their lives. Effects of eclipse on different zodiac signs are as follows:

Aries - may have to face sufferings and loss of respect.

Taurus - will have to face physical discomfort and loss of wealth. They are advised to be cautious of the people and circumstances around.

Gemini - might lose wealth as a result of the eclipse.

Cancer - will benefit during the eclipse. They are likely to experience unexpected gains.

Leo - will bring wellness and happiness. It is a good period for the natives born under Leo sign.

Virgo - are advised to be cautious and should not indulge in any kind of gossips or cross talks, since they may have to face humiliation.

Libra - are advised to be extra cautious. They might experience unexpected losses or troubles during this period.

Scorpio - may have to face troubles in marital life. Argument with spouse or physical discomfort to spouse is indicated.

Sagittarius - should not get disappointed, since they are likely to gain in different ways during the period.

Capricorn - will be surrounded by some or the other worries. They are advised to share their worries with other people to get relief from stress.

Aquarius - will have to face troubles during the eclipse.

The eclipse will bring benefits for Pisces. Unexpected gain in wealth from different sources is indicated.

Pitru Paksha Shraddh Dates in 2012

In Hinduism, Shradh is the rituals performed by relatives for the departed souls of dead ancestors, parents and relatives. Shradh Dates in 2012 as per Hindu calendar followed in India is from September 30 to
October 15, 2012.

September 30 – Purnima Shradh

October 1– Mahalya Pitru Paksha begins
October 2 – Dwitiya Shradh
October 3 – Tritiya Shradh
October 4 – Chaturthi Shradh
October 5 – Panchami Shradh
October 6 – Shasti Shradh
October 7 – Saptami Shradh
October 8 - Ashtami Shradh
October 9 – Navami Shradh
October 10 – Dasami Shradh
October 11 – Ekadashi Shradh
October 12 – Dwadashi Shradh
October 13 – Trayodashi Shradh
October 14 – Chaturdashi Shradh
October 15 – Mahalaya Amavasi – Most important day of Shradh

Apart from this Shradh is also performed on the birth star of the dead person and also on the nakshatra the person died.

Full Moon Dates for the year 2012

Full Moon will appear in India as on

09 January 2012 1:00 PM local time.

08 February 2012 3:24 AM local time.

08 March 2012 3:10 PM local time.

07 April 2012 12:49 AM local time.

06 May 2012 9:05 AM local time.

04 June 2012 4:42 PM local time.

04 July 2012 12:22 AM local time.

02 August 2012 8:57 AM local time.

30 September 2012 8:49 AM local time.

30 October 2012 1:20 AM local time.

28 November 2012 8:16 PM local time.

20 December 2012 10:49 AM local time.