Planets this week-  22^nd to 28^th January 2012

The Celestial hemisphere witnesses the transit of intelligent planet Mercury only other than Moon this week. Mercury transits to Makara on the morning of 24^th.  The fiery planet Mars starts its retrograde motion from the morning of 24^th itself in the fiery sign Simha. The intelligent planet Mercury continuous its combust motion in Maraka too. 

Politically countries coming under Simha rasi, (enjoying the favoritism of major planets such as Sun, Saturn and Jupiter) France, Italy, Bohemia, parts Rumania are having a good week ahead.  These countries will be in the lime light for the coming weeks too.

Health wise those who are suffering from asthma, skin ‘diseases, ortho etc. are advised to take precautionary measures as combust Mercury is in yoga with sun in a malefic house.

Mesha and Vrischika rasi borns are continually enjoying the favoritism of Powerful Sun and Venus. New business ventures are on the card, but monitor the same carefully.  New business connections will make you very energetic and dynamic.  But diversification in business should be done at a measured pace only. Close the pending matters soon as the present planetary alignment will not last long.

A strange sense of anxiety is likely to overpower those who are born in Rishabha and Kanya rasis due to subconscious stirrings.  Be more willing to look at things from other’s point of view also, to avoid conflicts. It is advised to take time off from your regular duties and try to relax.

Those who are born in Mithun, Tula and Dhanus rasis are getting the blessings of satwick Jupiter, in addition to powerful malefic planets.   The combination can create an agreeable and gentle atmosphere.  Others seem more receptive to your emotional needs. This week is good for taking important decisions on education matters and higher studies for the students also. Utilize it.

Kataka and Makara rasi borns are to be little careful this week also.  You may be presented with new challenges and demands.  Background people may supply valuable support and help as Venus is favoring you.  But it is advisable to test the mood of influential people, before making special requests to them.

It is going to be an enjoyable week for those who are born in Simha and Meena rasis as the benefic Jupiter, fiery Sun and Mercury are favoring you a lot. All round, you see a pleasing trend of growth, expansion and gain.  Most prominent will be the easy flow of cash, followed by greater efficiency, productivity at work.  Also the week offers much better health, closer family bonding and marital ties.  The best of all is your inner growth, your willingness to draw people close. Enjoy and utilize the week.

Those who are born in Kumbha rasis are to be little careful as the planets are not favoring you. You will have a strong urge to communicate your feelings. It is possible that you will rationalize your feelings or allow your intellect to control your emotional life.  Be aware of it and act accordingly.