The Origins & Future of COVID-19
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported from Wuhan, China, on the 31st of December 2019. These first reports followed the Solar eclipse in Sagittarius which occurred just 5 days prior on the 26th of December 2019.
Sagittarius is the natural 9th house, which gives far reaching global influence. It is the grace and protection of the world at large. The eclipse was caused by Ketu’s conjunction with the Sun in Sagittarius, bringing viral/infectious diseases that are difficult to cure.
Sagittarius is the battlefield, like Kurukshetra in the Mahabharat, which means that the world will have to approach the Covid-19 pandemic as if it were at war. Strict military discipline must be used in order to control the spread.
While Jupiter is strong in Sagittarius, during the eclipse it was under the influence of 4 malefic planets (Sun, Saturn, Ketu & Rahu), resulting in the beginning of a curse which causes the Guru’s protection to be blocked.
Ketu's nature prevails over this period, all of us have to be careful not to get caught up in the hysteria and fear promoted in the media. There can be a lot of confusion, misinformation and headless thinking that leads to bad choices.
It’s a good time to be focused on our spiritual intentions. We should remain calm while keeping ourselves informed and use our skills where possible to help others.
Ketu doesn’t like to plan or scheme these kinds of events. The development of the virus and subsequent advancement is the result of a mistake or mutation. There are no indications that this is a biological weapon.
As mentioned in my previous eclipse article, any efforts made towards material goals and prosperity would be hampered by Ketu during following 6 months from December 26th, and now we can see how this is playing out.
Once Sun moved into Capricorn on the 15th of January, this created a papa katari yoga; when there are malefics trapping a planet and causing restrictions. We can see that this was the beginning of travel restrictions and severe quarantine protocols.
On the 16th of January Ketu moved in the Mula Nakshatra which is connected to Nirriti, the Goddess of Destruction who lives in the kingdom of the dead. Nirriti possesses barhana shakti, the power to ruin and break things apart. But this dissolution paves the way for a new life.
Mula nakshatra inflicts pain, however, this pain wakes us up from our delusions and sets us back on the right path.
Until the 23rd of January 2020 Saturn was conjoined Jupiter & Ketu giving some restraint and control over the situation and Saturn functions very well in Jupiters signs. Once Saturn (disease) moved into Capricorn, he conjoined Sun (government and health) and we started to see more concern and action from leaders around the world.
Jupiter naturally expands whatever it comes in contact with, it also reveals the true nature and exposes anything that is hiding outside of our awareness. Ketu tends to multiply and this was further accelerated when Mars conjoined in Sagittarius creating a pisaca yoga on the 8th of February.
Pisaca Yoga is created when Mars & Ketu conjoin, this combination causes troubles from spirits, wrong ideas, volatile behaviour and panic. Much like the wild fires earlier in the year, this virus has been spreading with little to no control ever since.
Jupiter left alone with Ketu and aspected by Rahu became unrestricted, and therefore magnified the spread of the virus.Furthermore, this transit strengthened the papa katari yoga of malefics Mars, Sun and Saturn on Jupiter.
The whole world has felt even more trapped and vulnerable ever since the Kala Sarpa Yoga (when all the planets are trapped between Rahu & Ketu) took hold on the 24th of February. It’s at this point when travel restrictions really started to effect the entire globe.
Usually when Rahu & Ketu transit the dual signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius & Pisces), the world economy is shaken.While Jupiter is doing his best to support the economy, the malefic planets completely restrict his beneficence. Many will feel vulnerable without the protection of Jupiter at this time.
Mars moves out of this terrible combination on the 22nd of March and while this may decelerate the spread, the damage is already done as Mars conjoins Saturn to form Yama Yoga, Yama is the God of Death.
We will see the death toll increase significantly and once Jupiter joins the Yama Yoga on the 29th of March, the world will begin to see just how bad this virus has impacted our lives. This transit continues until the 4th of May when Mars moves into Aquarius.
There is one bright spark of hope though. Healing and protection will be coming as Venus moves into his home of Taurus on the same day as Jupiters transit into Capricorn (29th March).
This could see the beginning of more successful preventative measures and discoveries about the virus. Venus is known as Shukracharaya, the Guru that received the Mrtyunjaya Mantra from Lord Shiva after 20 years of tapas.
The mantra is said to have the power of bringing the dead back to life and is often prescribed when in times of health troubles.
The conjunction of Mars, Jupiter & Saturn will reveal international diplomatic conflicts that have been slowly bubbling beneath the surface which is a whole separate issue.
Mercury breaks Kala Sarpa Yoga on May 29th and it's from this time when we expect the fear, panic and disruptions to begin settling down.
While this will be a continuation of global instability & economic problems, freedom of movement should gradually return to 'normal'. Until then, we must do our best to use our discernment and act calmly in a time of instability.
We all have a responsibility to each other and our environment, now is a time to really reflect on what is important to us and revaluate our goals in life and how they impact the world.
May you be safe and find peace in the midst of this chaotic time.
ॐ नमः शिवाय