Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2019! 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. The festival of Hanuman Jayanti occurs shortly after Ram Navami. Hanuman was ever vigilant to his master, fearless in all his endeavors, focused, […]
One of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon is Lord Rama. Indians affectionately call him Shri Rama, Ram, Ramaji, or Ramachandra. (Ram rhymes with palm in pronunciation). A joyous festival in India is Ram Navami, or the birthday of Lord Rama. Ram Navami 2019 falls on April 13 in North and South America, […]
Vedic astrology offers many tools to help navigate your life. To learn how to use Vedic astrology in your life, there are some key pieces of info to know.
This Mercury retrograde March, 2019 begins with Mercury is in Pisces, its sign of debilitation, or weakness. Thus, it’s a mixed bag of planetary weakness and strength. There are many tips for handling Mercury retrograde March, 2019.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, conversations about love are abound. As an astrologer, the main topic of discussion is relationships. Clients want to know about matters of the heart or about relationship compatibility. As an Ayurvedic practitioner, my clients often discuss vitality. They are interested in having increased energy, or possessing proper stamina to have a […]
The festival of Vasant Panchami 2019 falls on February 10 in India, Australia, and New Zealand. The festival is also known as Saraswati Puja. The word “vasant” means spring. Vasant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season and the coming of the festival of Holi. Since Indian festivals are based on the lunar calendar, […]
The saying “Go fly a kite!” takes on a literal meaning every January in India. This happens during the festival of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayana: the kite flying holiday in Maharashtra, India. Makar means Capricorn. Sankranti implies a movement or change of location. The reason for the celebration is to commemorate the entry of the […]
The second eclipse of 2019 occurs on January 20th or 21st, depending on your location. This will be the most significant eclipse of the year in North America, as it is a total eclipse and it’s the only one fully visible in North America. The Moon will be full in Cancer in the constellation or […]
As 2018 draws to close, take a moment to review how the year has fared for you. What were the high notes? What might you do differently next time? For me, the year seemed to fly by! It was full of ups and downs which Rahu had indicated by its transit in my own chart. […]
There are millions of items to choose from when it comes to the holidays. We are bombarded by ads and choices. The ads can overload our senses. People often choose to give the gift of health for the holidays so that they can start the new year with an action plan to get into shape […]