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, […]
Vedic astrology for August, 2015
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 […]