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 2017. September 4 marks the beginning of the time period known as […]
Vedic astrology for September, 2017
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for September, 2017 presents an opportunity for a relative calm before the next storm. A major planetary shift happens as Jupiter moves into Libra. Saturn prepares for its transition next month, and Mercury comes out of retrogression. A topic on our minds and dear to our hearts in Hurricane Harvey. As […]
Why You Shouldn’t Watch the Solar Eclipse
As the time of the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse draws closer, the frenzy seems to heighten with each passing moment. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t watch the solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the Sun, which illumines our world, is occluded from our vision. This is not beneficial for the planet given […]
August 21, 2017 Solar Eclipse : Stay indoors!
Everyone seems to be discussing the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse. There are even flights to go view it! In Jyotish, or, Vedic astrology and astronomy, eclipses are particularly powerful events. Eclipses occur when the nodes, Rahu (North) or Ketu (South) fall within a certain astronomical degree of the Sun / Moon. Since eclipses occlude […]
Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2017
In India, holidays are calculated according to the Vedic calendar. In Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, this is the lunar month of Sharavana. In this month, we honor Lord Krishna’s birthday. According to drikpanchang, we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2017 on August 14. As we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2017, we are honoring the birth of beloved Krishna, […]
Mercury retrograde August 2017 : Volatile Interactions
Mercury retrograde begins again on August 12, 2017. While many people dread times when Mercury is retrograde, Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, offers a somewhat varying perspective than Western astrology. In Vedic astrology, retrogression makes a planet stronger. In this Mercury retrograde August 2017 , Mercury spends time with Rahu, Sun, and Mars. Each adds their […]
Major planetary shifts in Vedic astrology for August, 2017
For all of 2017, August is the month which can impact you the most and shape your future. The month in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for August, 2017 contains two eclipses, Mars debilitated, the nodes changing signs, Mercury retrograde, Saturn coming out of retrogression, and Jupiter preparing to move after one year. Are you prepared […]
Guru Purnima 2017
A distinguishing feature 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 2017 falls on July […]
Vedic astrology for July, 2017: Exercise Caution!
Caution and instability are the keywords for the planetary activity in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for July, 2017. It’s time to take stock of your internal and external environment. Think of your body as a home for your ultimate self-expression. Construction is about to begin. First, you must look at the blueprint and inspect the […]
Ayurvedic quick fixes for mid-year
Here we are in the month of June. How have you done with your Ayurvedic new year’s resolutions? Have you been able to implement them as you’d like? Rather than falling into the blame or shame game with yourself for what hasn’t happened, let’s examine what you have done and what can be fixed. […]