Historically, fennel has been utilized for treating indigestion, constipation, respiratory issues, eye problems, colic, menstrual disorders, anemia, diarrhea and flatulence.
A Sacred Time to Honor Our Ancestors: Pitru Paksha
The Indian or Vedic calendar is lunar based, unlike the Gregorian calendar. The observances during each month are usually spiritually or religiously based and rooted in deep tradition. Sunday, September 30, 2012 marks the beginning of two weeks of Pitru Paksha (Pitt-true Puck-shuh), or Shraadh, which is a time dedicated to honoring our ancestors. This […]
Astrological Influences of Saturn in Libra
Om Sham Shri Shanischaraya Namaha One unique feature of Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, is its predictive capability. By knowing what lies ahead, we can prepare ourselves for the journey, just as if we were packing for a trip. To determine when an event is likely to occur, Vedic astrologers utilize the placements of planets in […]
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
Traditionally inIndia, Vedic astrology or Jyotish horoscopes are prepared for children at birth. Most parents name their child based on the placement of the child’s lunar nakshatra (star). Thus, a horoscope is necessary to ascertain the appropriate phoneme for the child. At the top of every Vedic astrology horoscope is a drawing of Shri Ganesh, […]
Spice Up Your Life With Coriander !
Coriander is one of those rare spices that we seem to use equally in seed, powder, or plant form. It is used both fresh and dry and is a popular garnish on dishes. The fresh form is sold in grocery stores as cilantro. Indians know this herb as dhanya and it’s a staple in any […]
Mars and Saturn: Fire and Ice Collide
The zodiac consists of a sphere of 360 degrees. In Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, we utilize nine planets: Sun, Moon, the nodes Rahu and Ketu, and the five “true planets” ( Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn). Ideally, the planets have sufficient room to express their own unique qualities. In Vedic astrology, we use […]
Happy Krishna Janmashtami
The holidays in the Vedic tradition are calculated according to the Vedic calendar. This is a lunar based calendar. Holidays do not necessarily fall on a particular date, but rather are honored each year based on the lunar month and the phase of the month, according to Vedic astrology. Each lunar month is named according […]
The Implications of Saturn in Libra in Vedic Astrology
Om Sham Shri Shanischaraya Namaha In Vedic Astrology, now that the “slow mover” Saturn has limped into its sign of exaltation in Libra, the question I’m often hearing is, “What might this bring?” The appropriate answer is, “It depends on your chart.” Remember that in Jyotish or Vedic Astrology, the planets usually shift back one […]
Spice Up Your Life With Cumin!
You walk into an Indian restaurant and your nose catches whiffs of the fragrant aromas emanating from the kitchen. While multiple spices have co-mingled to create a pleasing sensory experience, one spice in the mix is undoubtedly cumin. According to Ayurveda, each food has at least one of six tastes or rasas: sweet, sour, salty, […]
Saturn Re-Enters Libra in Vedic Astrology
Om Sham Shri Shanaischaraya Namaha In Vedic astrology, we assess a planet’s impact by seeing what sign of the zodiac it’s in and what that means for us individually. The longer that a planet occupies a sign or zodiacal constellation, the more long-lasting its results. While the Moon inhabits each of the 12 constellations for 2.5 […]