The April 25, 2013 lunar eclipse marks the first eclipse of the year. A lunar eclipse occurs when the full Moon is aligned with one of the lunar nodes (Rahu or Ketu). A full Moon happens whenever the Sun and Moon are opposite each other in the zodiac. The nodes are always situated directly opposite […]
Hanuman Jayanti 2013
Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2013! Happy birthday to Shri Hanuman, the monkey God, who is the epitome of service and devotion. Indians worldwide are celebrating this day to honor Lord Rama’s humble servant. Hanuman was ever vigilant to his master, fearless in all his endeavors, focused, adventurous and ever virtuous. Hanuman is Pavana Kumar or Maruti– […]
An Astrological Perspective on Current Events
As a citizen, I’ve been horrified, saddened, and shocked by the recent events, both nationally and internationally. We had the tragic deaths at the Boston marathon, earthquakes, a building collapse in Bangladesh, tornadoes in New Orleans, a crater in Texas, a car bomb in Libya, and other horrific events. Yet, as a Vedic astrologer, I […]
Moon in Guru Pushya Nakshatra
As a lunar based system, Vedic astrology or Jyotish, places emphasis on the placement of the Moon over the placement of the Sun. The Moon represents our emotional body and we track the movement of the Moon through the 12 signs of the zodiac and the 27 lunar constellations or nakshatras. Each nakshatra has specific […]
Venus Gets Overheated in Vedic Astrology
Venus is the planet of love, beauty, romance, and the arts. It is considered as a benefic planet in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. A benefic is a planet which generally provides favorable experiences. Venus enjoys harmony and tranquility. It’s been exalted or at its most favorable planetary placement since March 17, 2013, when it entered […]
Venus and Jupiter Exchange Houses
The notion of trading homes has become increasingly popular. In the system of Vedic Astrology, Venus and Saturn have participating in a house swap since the end of January. Saturn has been situated in Libra, whose landlord is Venus. Venus has been occupying Capricorn and then in Aquarius, both of which are owned by […]
Maha Shivaratri 2013
One night of each year in the Indian calendar is dedicated to worship of Lord Shiva. This holiday is known as Maha Shivaratri – the great night of Shiva. Maha Shivaratri 2013 falls on Saturday, March 9 in the U.S. and on Sunday, March 10 in India. In the Vedic tradition, there is a trinity […]
Mercury and Venus Wage War in Aquarius
We all enjoy having our own space, and the planets are no different. The zodiac is comprised of a 360 degree sphere. In Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, we study how the nine planets are dispersed in this arc: Sun, Moon, the nodes Rahu and Ketu, and the five “true planets” (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and […]
Four Planets in Aquarius in Vedic Astrology
People have been expressing that they feel great intensity at this time. In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, we assess how planetary influences will impact an individual’s life. This is done by studying the planets both in the natal birth chart and where they currently are transiting in the heavens. Additionally, we review planetary cycles and […]
Full Moon in Pushya Nakshatra
Being a lunar based system, Vedic astrology or Jyotish, always emphasizes the placement of the Moon over the placement of the Sun. The Moon represents our emotional body and Jyotish tracks the movement of the Moon through the 12 signs of the zodiac and the 27 lunar constellations or nakshatras. Each nakshatra has specific qualities […]