I previously wrote about the planetary configuration of all the planets on the nodal axis in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Multiple factors have added to this intensity. One is the current planetary war (or graha yuddha) between Mercury and Saturn in Libra. A planetary war is when two of the five “true” planets in Vedic […]
A Sacred Time to Honor Our Ancestors: Pitru Paksha
The Indian or Vedic calendar is lunar based, unlike the Gregorian calendar. The observances during each month are usually spiritually or religiously based and rooted in deep tradition. Sunday, September 30, 2012 marks the beginning of two weeks of Pitru Paksha (Pitt-true Puck-shuh), or Shraadh, which is a time dedicated to honoring our ancestors. This […]
Astrological Influences of Saturn in Libra
Om Sham Shri Shanischaraya Namaha One unique feature of Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, is its predictive capability. By knowing what lies ahead, we can prepare ourselves for the journey, just as if we were packing for a trip. To determine when an event is likely to occur, Vedic astrologers utilize the placements of planets in […]
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
Traditionally inIndia, Vedic astrology or Jyotish horoscopes are prepared for children at birth. Most parents name their child based on the placement of the child’s lunar nakshatra (star). Thus, a horoscope is necessary to ascertain the appropriate phoneme for the child. At the top of every Vedic astrology horoscope is a drawing of Shri Ganesh, […]
Mars and Saturn: Fire and Ice Collide
The zodiac consists of a sphere of 360 degrees. In Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, we utilize nine planets: Sun, Moon, the nodes Rahu and Ketu, and the five “true planets” ( Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn). Ideally, the planets have sufficient room to express their own unique qualities. In Vedic astrology, we use […]
Happy Krishna Janmashtami
The holidays in the Vedic tradition are calculated according to the Vedic calendar. This is a lunar based calendar. Holidays do not necessarily fall on a particular date, but rather are honored each year based on the lunar month and the phase of the month, according to Vedic astrology. Each lunar month is named according […]
The Implications of Saturn in Libra in Vedic Astrology
Om Sham Shri Shanischaraya Namaha In Vedic Astrology, now that the “slow mover” Saturn has limped into its sign of exaltation in Libra, the question I’m often hearing is, “What might this bring?” The appropriate answer is, “It depends on your chart.” Remember that in Jyotish or Vedic Astrology, the planets usually shift back one […]
Saturn Re-Enters Libra in Vedic Astrology
Om Sham Shri Shanaischaraya Namaha In Vedic astrology, we assess a planet’s impact by seeing what sign of the zodiac it’s in and what that means for us individually. The longer that a planet occupies a sign or zodiacal constellation, the more long-lasting its results. While the Moon inhabits each of the 12 constellations for 2.5 […]
The Black Snake Re-Emerges: Kala Sarpa yoga
In Vedic astrology, we utilize nine planets and twelve houses or signs of the zodiac. Typically, the planets are scattered amongst the twelve houses. When planets are unevenly distributed and form a particular alignment or configuration, they are often called by a distinctive name. Currently all the planets are between the nodal axis in a […]
Guru Purnima 2012
In Vedic astrology, the full Moon is considered to be much more favorable than the new Moon. Certain full Moons are highlighted in the Indian calendar as they are linked to special holidays or festivals. Today marks the very auspicious full Moon of Guru Purnima. Many of the Vedic months are named according to the […]