The first lunar eclipses this year occurs on February 10. Lunar eclipses occur on full Moons. This full Moon is known as Magh Purnima in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Thus the Moon will be full in Cancer in the constellation or nakshatra of Ashlesha for the February 10, 2017 lunar eclipse. In close proximity to […]
Vasant Panchami 2017
February 1 marks the festival of Vasant Panchami 2017 in India. The festival is also known as Saraswati Puja. The word “vasant” means spring, and Vasant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season and the coming of the festival of Holi. GODDESS SARASWATI Saraswati Devi is the goddess of wisdom, learning, speech, and music. […]
Venus exalted in Pisces 2017
Venus entered Pisces today. In Vedic Astrology or Jyotish, Pisces is the sign in which Venus is considered to be exalted, or at its highest point. It’s as if Venus is staying at a four star spa. Here, it can enjoy the luxurious comfort to which it accustomed. Venus exalted in Pisces 2017 is a […]
Saturn in Sagittarius
// Om Sham Shri Shanaischaraya Namah // Astrologers can mark significant transitions in a person’s life by the movement of Saturn. Have you noticed how certain components of your life are reaching a natural conclusion, while new pathways are opening up in other areas? This is due to the movement of Saturn in Vedic astrology […]
Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2017
The saying “Go fly a kite!” takes on a literal meaning every January 14 in India. This date marks Makar Sankranti 2017 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 […]
Implement these top astrological tips for 2017
In Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, for 2017, you are presented with the opportunities to re-strategize, partner, and re-visit your ideals with regards to home life and the workplace. The following are my top astrological tips for 2017. ASTROLOGICAL TIPS FOR 2017 1. Get your health in order. Saturn has been in Scorpio, the eighth house […]
Navigating Mercury retrograde December, 2016
It’s the final Mercury retrograde of the year. How appropriate to end 2016 and begin 2017 with the astronomical opportunity to reflect, renew, and re-strategize. What’s unusual about this Mercury retrograde December, 2016 and January, 2017 is that Mercury and Jupiter are participating in a house exchange or a parivartana yoga. Mercury retrograde happens three […]
Vedic astrology for December, 2016
As the year draws to a close, and we experience another cycle of Mercury retrograde in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for December, 2016, it’s a perfect time for reflecting on your personal victories and challenges during 2016 and forming resolutions for 2017. There’s also a Kala Sarpa planetary cluster and the unusual situation of three […]
Vedic astrology for November, 2016
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for November, 2016 begins on the heels of the Indian new year and provides a prime opportunity for new beginnings. Mars and Saturn re-engage and test our boundaries. Bold Mars is at its peak performance, while the Sun makes great effort to shine its light and illumine our lives. MARS EXALTED […]
Celebrate Indian New Year 2016
Following the festival of Diwali 2016 comes Indian New Year 2016 in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. This is also the first day of the Vikram Samvat calendar used in India. The year is 2073. According to mypanchang.com, Indian new year 2016 falls on October 31 worldwide. This is the Gujarati and Marwadi new year, as […]