NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 5, 2003: Planetary alignments have put the wedding business in the doldrums. Astrologers say this particular planetary alignment between July 23 and October 7, occuring once every 12 years, is extremely inauspicious and marriages should be put off until this phase passes. Jupiter enters Leo on July 23. While malefic Jupiter stays in Leo until August 31, 2004, the worst phase will be between July 23 and October 7. “Jupiter is basically a beneficial planet, but Simhasta Brihaspati (Jupiter in Leo) is considered bad for certain activities. Apart from weddings, one should also avoid buying property or moving into a new house,” said Acharya Vikramaditya of Vivekanand Yuvashram. Astrologer Shashi Walia said despite Jupiter being in the fifth house for over a year, things will brighten for prospective couples once Venus enters Libra around October 5.
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