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 […]
Mars and Saturn in Virgo in Vedic Astrology
After spending an unprecedented eight months in the fiery sign of Leo in Vedic astrology or Jyotish, sizzling Mars has moved into earthy Virgo today. Mars joins a retrograde Saturn in this sign. Mars and Saturn in Virgo makes for a potent combination. Mars and Saturn are the two great “natural malefics” in Vedic astrology, […]
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Venus Transit 2012
The most unusual aspect of Venus’s extended stay in Taurus is that Venus will be transiting between the earth and face of the Sun on June 5th and 6th, 2012. This rare alignment last occurred on June 8, 2004. The next time the Venus transit occurs will be in 2117. Venus will appear as a […]
June 4, 2012 Lunar Eclipse
The first lunar eclipse of the year is occurring on June 4. It follows closely on the heels of the solar eclipse which happened two weeks ago. 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 & Moon […]
Planetary Party in Taurus in Vedic Astrology
In my previous blog, I discussed the confluence of planets in Taurus in Vedic Astrology, or Jyotish. I provided a broad overview of how this powerful planetary placement of Mercury, Venus, Sun, Jupiter, and Ketu all in one sign may manifest. Each planet has its own agenda which it’s attempting to enforce. What it evokes […]
In a Fixed State
In Vedic astrology, one method of interpreting a planet’s behavioral patterns is to analyze the sign of the zodiac in which it’s located. In both Western and Vedic astrology (Jyotish), we classify the zodiac signs by type: movable, fixed, or mutable. The movable signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. The fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, […]
May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse
In Vedic astrology and astronomy, eclipses are particularly powerful events. Eclipses occur when the nodes, Rahu (the North node) or Ketu (the South node) fall within a certain astronomical degree of the Sun and / or Moon, depending on the type of eclipse. When the Sun and Moon are each on one side of the […]
Major Planetary Shifts Underway in Vedic Astrology
One of the greatest constants in our lives is change. Some changes are temporary, while other more dramatic shifts evolve through a slow, deliberate process. In a similar vein, planets in Vedic astrology or Jyotish have their own mode of imparting transformation. As my Jyotish teacher says, “A slow moving planet creates the longest lasting […]
The Facebook IPO: Is it the Best Date?
A Vedic Astrology perspective One of the most anticipated events in the financial world is the upcoming Facebook IPO, or initial public offering, of its stock. The stock is scheduled to begin trading on Friday, May 18. In Vedic astrology, the beginning of an event often determines its outcome. Careful attention is paid to picking an auspicious […]