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 […]
In a Fiery State
In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, both signs and planets are classified by their elemental types. The fiery planets are Sun and Mars. The fiery signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Mars entered Leo at the end of October and turned retrograde in late January. Mars connotes battles, ambition, and aggression. Mars normally inhabits a sign […]
Beauty and Pleasure Beckon
In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, each sign of the zodiac is ruled or owned by a planet. Just like humans, planets are comfortable in their own space. It’s the landlord residing in its home. Venus owns the signs of Taurus and Libra. Venus returned home to Taurus at the end of March. Typically, Venus resides […]
Planetary Push and Pull
Wherever planets may be positioned in your astrological chart, there is one constant theme for everyone, and that is change. Some important planetary movements have occurred in Vedic astrology or Jyotish recently and others will happen next month. This includes a Saturn and Jupiter opposition. Pleasure loving Venus has returned home to its own sign […]
The Conflict Between Desire and Wisdom Escalates
Many a stargazer has ventured out to see how brightly Venus and Jupiter are shining in the night sky. This mesmerizing astronomical interplay has significant astrological significations. The zodiac is comprised of an arc of 360 degrees. In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, we analyze how nine planets occupy this arc. Each planet has its own […]
Exaggerated Planetary Conditions
Are you or those around you feeling burdened or out of sorts lately? The answer may lie in current planetary positions. My Vedic astrology (or Jyotish) teacher uses the term “exaggerated” to describe planets that are in extreme conditions of strength or weakness. What we have now is multiple exaggerated and strong planetary placements. […]