The saying “Go fly a kite!” takes on a literal meaning every January 14 in India. This date marks Makar Sankranti or Uttarayana: the kite flying holiday in India in the state of Maharashtra. Makar means Capricorn. Sankranti implies a movement or change of location. The reason for the celebration is the entry of the […]
Mercury Retrograde January, 2016
Mercury retrograde happens three times a year, and it creates a great deal of panic each time. We’ve just begun the new year and already have Mercury retrograde. While many people dread the period when Mercury is retrograde, Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, offers a somewhat varying perspective than Western astrology. In Vedic astrology, retrogression is […]
TOP ASTROLOGICAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN 2016
It’s the beginning of a new year and we can start with a clean slate. People worldwide are curious as to what the year 2016 holds. Astrological forecasts abound from all corners of the globe. While the year ahead will be colored by your own astrological placements and cycles, there is no doubt that we […]
Top 10 Ayurvedic resolutions for 2016
As the new year approaches, and we habitually set New Year’s resolutions. Quite often, at least one resolution involves our health. Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony with our environment and thus have healthier lives. The following are the top 10 Ayurvedic resolutions for 2016. By implementing these health tips you are likely to […]
Qualities of Kapha dosha
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 […]