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 2015 begins […]
Qualities of Vata Dosha
In the ancient Ayurvedic text, the Charak Samhita, Charak describes all the etiological factors which contribute to disturbances in the body’s channels (srotas). The seven tissue systems (dhatus) in Ayurveda are comprised of the srotas. The doshas or three constitutional types (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are a functional element of the dhatus. Doshas are characterized […]
Vedic astrology for October, 2015
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for October, 2015 contains important Vedic ceremonial observations and festivals. The holy days of Pitru Paksha continue, followed by the festival of Navratri. With regards to astrological movements, Mercury retrograde ends, and three planetary wars ensue. Are you immersed in the practices of Pitru Paksha? This is a sacred time for […]
Mercury Retrograde September and October 2015
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 sign of strength. The final Mercury retrograde of 2015 began September 17 and lasts until October 9. This Mercury retrograde September and October 2015 is […]
Lunar eclipse September 27 and 28
The last and final eclipse of 2015 is a total lunar eclipse September 27 and 28. The date varies depending on where you reside. This eclipse is visible in most parts of the world. It is seeable in the East Pacific, North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. According to NASA, the eclipse […]
Pitru Paksha 2015
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is based on the Indian or Vedic calendar. Unlike the Gregorian 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 2015. September 28 marks the beginning of the […]
Krishna Janmashtami 2015
In the Vedic tradition, holidays are calculated according to the lunar Vedic calendar. Holidays are commemorated each year based on the lunar month and the phase of the Moon, according to Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. This is the month of Sharavana, and it is the month when we honor Lord Krishna’s birthday. According to mypanchang, […]
Ayurvedic Psychology
Ayurveda is an ancient science of body, mind, and spirit which has stood the test of time for over 5,000 years. It has eight branches. One of these branches is Ayurvedic psychology, also known as graha chikitsa or bhuta vidya. Ayurvedic psychology addresses mental imbalances and how to treat them with holistic methods so that […]
Vedic astrology for September, 2015
On the heels of the full Moon on August 29, the energies are heightened in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for September, 2015. As we start the month, the Venus/ Mars planetary war continues. It ends on September 2. Have you been leaping into new relationships too quickly based on attraction alone? The month brings us […]
Agni, the digestive fire
In Ayurveda, the concept of Agni, or the digestive fire is a key factor in understanding our physiological makeup, or our prakruti and vikruti. Ayurveda has three doshas, or core energies: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Some consider agni to be the fourth dosha. Ayurveda teaches us that everything which we take in must be digested, […]