Mars enters Leo in November, joining Jupiter and the South Node (Ketu) in a powerful triple conjunction around the middle of the month. This could be a game-changing alignment, with consequences that extend well into the future. Historically, Mars-Ketu conjunctions have often coincided with significant market downturns, and they have also occurred during more troubling events, including terrorist attacks and wars, which then lead to economic downturns. While such outcomes are by no means inevitable, we should not underestimate this alignment’s potential impact on the cusp of Cancer and Leo. This is a particularly volatile juncture (gandanta). Mars and Ketu meet Jupiter at one degree of Leo, just as Ketu prepares to leave the sign. As is often the case with Ketu, there may be a sting in its tail before it’s finished with the sign. Disruptions to and by leaders are possible, as we can already see through many examples throughout the world. It would be wise to prepare for the unexpected in this area of your life, and prepare to say goodbye to something or someone represented here. Ketu's conjunction with Mars and Jupiter requires a sacrifice as you get to the core issue. On their own, Mars and Jupiter are more positive. Even with Ketu involved, Jupiter has the power to prevent it from becoming too destructive. Jupiter represents discernment, which will be needed at this time. However, Jupiter is itself hampered at the edge of a sign, conjunct the eclipse point, challenging us to be clear. When Jupiter is harmed in any way, things can easily fall apart. Adding to the uncertainty around things that keep life feeling good, Venus returns to the last couple of degrees of Virgo, where it stations direct at a particularly sensitive juncture. This could prove challenging, especially as the difficulties associated with Venus’ fallen state have been building beneath the surface. Whatever measures have helped mitigate its weakness until now may be put to the test. This could mean a testing time for both peace and the economy. Personal relationships are likely to feel the impact more. With the two benevolent forces – Venus and Jupiter – moving into precarious positions, as Mars and Ketu come together, there is little to mitigate the situation. The one thing that may help is being communicative, as Mercury also stations direct in Libra during the triple conjunction of Mars, Ketu, and Jupiter. This means it is exchanging signs with Venus in Virgo, helping it out by voicing what is wrong, so it can be improved and negotiated. A few choice words may be all that’s needed. The events and developments of November could have far-reaching consequences, with repercussions that reverberate for years to come.
