Vedic astrology or Jyotish is based on the notion of karma. The word karma literally means “to act”. Our actions create certain results. It may be as simple as that we get an education, which can lead to a potential job. Or, we decide to buy a house and we are then responsible for all […]
Jupiter in Leo
Jupiter is moving out of its exaltation in Cancer and into Leo in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Jupiter is the great benefic of all the nine planets in Vedic astrology. In Sanskrit, Jupiter is the Guru, or a spiritual teacher. Jupiter is also known as Brihaspati, the teacher of the Gods. Jupiter in Leo […]
Basic Principles of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient science of body, mind and spirit which originated over 5,000 years ago in India. Ayurvedic theory is based on the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, and earth) and the three doshas, or body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Ayurveda focuses on the root of a disease, rather than just treating […]
Guru Purnima 2015
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is 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 2015 falls on July 30 for those in North America […]
Vedic astrology for July, 2015
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for July, 2015 promises to be a time of transformation. The month begins with a planetary war between Jupiter and Venus and another follows later in the month. Jupiter leaves its exaltation in emotional Cancer and moves into fiery Leo. Jupiter and Mercury gain speed, while Saturn slows down. The extra […]
Jupiter and Venus planetary war in Cancer
Jupiter is currently exalted in Cancer, or at its highest point in the zodiac, in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, for a few more weeks. Then, it will not re-create this transit for another 12 years. In Vedic astrology, we analyze how the nine planets occupy the 360 degree arc of the zodiac. Each planet has […]
Cooling Pitta dosha
In Ayurveda, there are 3 doshas or body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Pitta is the energy of digestion, assimilation, and transformation. Pitta is comprised of fire and water. It is hot, sharp, oily, light, and penetrating. In the summer, Pitta can get overheated and out of balance more so than the other two doshas. […]
Vedic astrology for June, 2015
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for June, 2015 brings and end to Mercury retrograde, as well as the Saturn/ Mars opposition, a planetary war, and Jupiter’s final full month of exaltation. Purnima, or the full Moon in Vedic astrology for June, 2015, is on the 2nd at 9:20 AM Pacific time. Since this is the lunar […]
Vedic Astrology for May, 2015
As we examine what lies ahead for Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for May, 2015, it is helpful to look retrospectively at the past month. With so many planets strong during the month of April, we experienced the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal, a volcano eruption in Chile, and violence and unrest in Baltimore. Two strong natural […]
Doshic Imbalances in Ayurveda
The goal in Ayurveda is to maintain our prakruti, or our inborn physiological constitution. This is the amount of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas with which we were born. Yet, we all are prone to doshic imbalances due to both internal and external stressors. Doshic imbalances in Ayurveda are due to a variety of factors: […]