Joni Patry lives in Dallas, Texas and is one of the most recognized teachers and Vedic astrologers in the world. She was a faculty member for ACVA, CVA and Instructor for online certification programs, published many books, journals and appeared on national and international television shows. As the keynote speaker for international conferences, she has a Japanese website, and teaches in Turkey and India. She has been awarded the 2015 Jyotish Star of the year and Dr B. V. Raman's Janma Shatamanothsava Award Jyotisha Choodamani. She publishes an online astrological magazine, Astrologic Magazine and has an online University for certification, the University of Vedic Astrology.
May 2020 Spiritual Insights
This year will be the most dramatic in history; everything is magnified, faster, and more condensed. The most significant event so far is the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is more to come. The months of May and June will have more surprises with a period of storms and earthquakes.
The most significant astrological event for this month is that three major planets, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn will turn retrograde. Saturn will turn retrograde on May 11, Venus will turn retrograde on May 13, and Jupiter will turn retrograde on May 14. Retrograde planets indicate it is a time to reverse and review. It is not a time to move forward. Therefore, this is not the month where things will open up. The retrograde activity can mean the stock market will have a decline as the result of many businesses remaining closed and losing money.
Now is the time that the results of so many closed businesses will have a long-term effect on the economy. The domino effect will begin as businesses begin affecting each other. It will begin to feel like a depression.
Even though I am predicting a depressed period now, I still believe there will be a comeback sooner rather than later. Retrogrades delay and push timing backward, but in the reset of everything, new developments and positive changes will evolve.
As Mars transits towards Neptune, scandals concerning the origins of COVID-19 will surface. As the truth surfaces in so many areas, the world will wake up. By next September, there will be healing that will eventually clear the air and dissipate the fear.