The ancient healing system of Ayurveda provides us with the opportunity to take responsibility for our own healing. One method is by allowing us to recognize when imbalances in the doshas manifest, catch them early in the disease process, and then take the necessary steps to prevent future spread of the illness. We can identify […]
Vedic astrology for December, 2015
Another year draws to a close. Have you experienced the transformative power of Saturn in Scorpio? The spiritual pull of Jupiter in Leo? Changes in your routines with Rahu in Virgo? Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for December, 2015 promises to be a memorable month to round out the year. There are two sets of planetary […]
Indian New Year 2015
Following the festival of Diwali 2015 comes Indian New Year 2015 in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. This is also the first day of the Vikram Samvat calendar used in India. The year is 2072. According to mypanchang.com, Indian new year 2015 falls on November 12 worldwide. This is the Gujarati and Marwadi new year, as […]
Dhanteras 2015
The festival of Diwali is actually comprised of five days of rituals in India. We begin the celebration of Diwali 2015 with the festival of Dhanteras. According to mypanchang.com, Dhanteras 2015 is on November 8 for North America, the West Indies, Europe and South America. For India, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries east of […]
Diwali 2015
Diwali is a five day festival in India. It begins with Dhanteras, followed by Kali Chaudas and Naraka Chaturdashi, and then the night of Diwali itself. Diwali or Deepavali is the Indian festival of lights. “Deepa” means light and “avali” means a continuous line. Diwali occurs just before the Indian New Year. Diwali 2015 will […]
November, 2015 Events
November, 2015 events: For those in the South Bay, I will be available for Vedic astrology readings (Jyotish), palmistry, Chinese astrology readings, Ayurvedic health consultations (pulse, diet, lifestyle, herbs), and Reiki at East West Bookstore in Mountain View, CA on Sundays, November 8 and 22, 2015 from 11 am to 5 pm.Please call the bookstore […]
Qualities of Pitta
Ayurveda operates on the principle of three constitutional types or doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The doshas are further differentiated by their qualities or gunas. Ayurvedic practitioners examine the gunas to determine which components of prakruti are contributing to vikruti. We previously explored the gunas or qualities of Vata. Let’s now examine the qualities of […]
Vedic astrology for November, 2015
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, for November, 2015 provides us with an opportunity to come face to face with our deepest desires, re-examine our sense of self-worth, and make critical decisions about our partnerships. Major planetary activity is confined to Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio. Mars and Venus The most noteworthy event in Vedic astrology for […]
Navratri 2015
According to the Vedic calendar, immediately following Pitru Paksha comes a much more joyous celebration. That is the festival of Navratri (also spelled Navaratri). Navratri coincides with the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwina in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. The first of nine nights of the Indian holiday of Sharad Navratri 2015 begins […]
Qualities of Vata Dosha
In the ancient Ayurvedic text, the Charak Samhita, Charak describes all the etiological factors which contribute to disturbances in the body’s channels (srotas). The seven tissue systems (dhatus) in Ayurveda are comprised of the srotas. The doshas or three constitutional types (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are a functional element of the dhatus. Doshas are characterized […]