I foresee a very rough face financially in the coming months.. Can someone tell me the duration of this crisis?

I am a western astrologer, and therefore the style of answer you are looking for is from vedic astrology. I can say, at the end of day, both systems will reflect similar qualities. Approach is very different. In regards to the financial woes of the world, I have seen some astrologer (both vedic and western) suggest that the recession should be over by 2012-2014. I for one, disagree with that, and suggest that we are not getting back on our feet - as stable ground until at least 2020 (when pluto is almost ready to leave capricorn). I would not be surprise that the world bank will go through major changes by 2016- 2018 and that will change everyone in how they deal with commerce.