As a predominantly lunar based system, Vedic astrology or Jyotish, places great emphasis on the placement of the Moon over the placement of the Sun. The Moon represents our emotional body. 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 […]
Five Planets in Aries in Vedic Astrology
We utilize nine planets in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Sun, and the South nodes Rahu and Ketu. Both Western and Vedic astrology have 12 houses of the zodiac, each comprised of 30 degrees each. Typically, we expect the planets to be spread out over the 360 degree arc […]
April 25, 2013 Lunar Eclipse
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lance Armstrong: In the race for his career
People worldwide are eagerly anticipating Oprah Winfrey’s two part interview with Lance Armstrong today and tomorrow. In it, Armstrong reportedly comes clean about the use of drugs to win his Tour de France titles. This confession comes as a shock to the adoring public for this American hero. What caused this legendary athlete to behave […]
Predictions for 2013 in Vedic Astrology
Since the world did not come to an end today, let’s take a glance as to what the future may bring. We have some major planetary movements happening. Here is a sampling of predictions for 2013 in Vedic astrology. The big shift happening momentarily is that the nodes, Rahu and Ketu, are changing signs on […]
The Astrological Significance of 12/12/12
One of the limbs of Jyotish or Vedic astrology is muhurta, or selecting an auspicious time to inaugurate an event. Much of the population is eagerly awaiting 12/12/12. It has significant implications numerologically and it’s the last time we will ever have three repeating dates for day, month, and year. However, the astrological significance of […]