According to the Vedic calendar, immediately following Pitru Paksha comes a much more joyous celebration. That is the festival of Navratri (also spelled Navaratri). Navratri coincides with the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwina in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. The first of nine nights of the Indian holiday of Sharad Navratri 2018 begins on October […]
In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, each sign of the zodiac is ruled or owned by a planet. Just like humans, planets are comfortable in their own space. It’s the landlord residing in its own home. Venus owns the signs of Taurus and Libra. Venus returned home to Libra on September 1, 2018. Typically, Venus resides […]
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is based on the Indian or Vedic calendar. The Vedic calendar is a lunar based system. The observances during each month are usually spiritually or religiously based and rooted in deep tradition. One upcoming annual event is Pitru Paksha 2018. September 25 marks the beginning of the time period known as […]
The July 27, 2018 lunar eclipse is the longest eclipse of the 21st century. It’s a total eclipse in certain parts of the world. The Moon will be full in Capricorn in the constellation or nakshatra of Shravana for the powerful lunar eclipse. This full Moon is known as Ashadha Purnima in Vedic astrology or […]
One defining characteristic of Vedic astrology or Jyotish is that it’s a lunar based system. The full Moon (purnima) is considered to be quite auspicious. Certain full Moons are highlighted in the Indian calendar as they are linked to special holidays or festivals. The very propitious full Moon of Guru Purnima 2018 falls on July […]
We’re currently in the midst of Mercury retrograde and everyone is all too familiar with that regular astronomical phenomenon. However, other planets also turn retrograde. Retrograde planets abound in the next few months! Jupiter is currently retrograde in Libra. In addition, Saturn retrograde commences on April 17. The Vedic astrology view on retrograde planets is that they […]
Mars joined Saturn in Sagittarius on March 7. Now, they are drawing into very close proximity. This is one of the most significant events in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, for 2018. As the two great malefics in Vedic astrology, Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius together is akin to driving with one foot on the gas […]
Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2018! 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– […]
If you’ve ever traveled throughout India, you’ve undoubtedly seen temples to various deities in both large cities and the smallest villages. There are hundreds of Hindu gods, each of whom embodies certain divine attributes. One of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon is Lord Rama. He is also affectionately known as Shri Rama […]
The first eclipse this year occurs on January 31. This will be the most significant eclipse of the year in North America, as it is the only one visible here this year. It’s also a total eclipse in certain parts of the world. The Moon will be full in Cancer in the constellation or nakshatra […]