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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
June marks the beginning of summer. Just as the season is changing, we are in for a series of planetary transitions over the summer. There’s a big shift for three consecutive months. The most impactful movement in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for June, 2017 is the transit of Saturn back into Scorpio. As we begin […]
There’s an American expression that “April showers bring May flowers”. What did you plant in April which can bloom in May? What thunderstorms did you endure? Was anything washed away by the rain? We can continue to cultivate our personal landscape in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for May, 2017. This month, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, […]
Whether you want to lose weight, gain weight or maintain your shape, you know that a key factor is your diet. If you are experiencing gas, bloating, heartburn or general indigestion, then you realize that something is amiss in your digestive process. Help fix these health issues with some Ayurvedic dietary tips for all doshic […]
Mercury retrograde April, 2017 began today! You’ve experienced it before, as Mercury retrograde happens three times a year, and it generally creates panic and trepidation. While many people dread the period when Mercury is retrograde, Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, offers a somewhat varying perspective than Western astrology. In Vedic astrology, retrogression is seen as a […]