October 11, 2018 marks a highly anticipated day in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. It is the day that the great benefic planet Jupiter moves from Libra into Scorpio. The transit of Jupiter in Scorpio is known as Guru sankranti Vrischika rashi. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is known as Guru. It is the planet of wisdom, […]
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 2018 begins on October […]
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 own home. Venus owns the signs of Taurus and Libra. Venus returned home to Libra on September 1, 2018. Typically, Venus resides […]
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is based on the Indian or Vedic 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 2018. September 25 marks the beginning of the time period known as […]
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 mypanchang, we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2018 on September 2 worldwide. As we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2018, we are honoring the birth of our beloved […]
The July 27, 2018 lunar eclipse is the longest eclipse of the 21st century. It’s a total eclipse in certain parts of the world. The Moon will be full in Capricorn in the constellation or nakshatra of Shravana for the powerful lunar eclipse. This full Moon is known as Ashadha Purnima in Vedic astrology or […]
One defining characteristic 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 2018 falls on July […]
A recurrent question I hear lately is, “WHAT is going on these days?” This refers to all the troublesome activity in the world as well as personal turmoil. One reason for the heightened state of tensions is that Mars is blazing brightly in Capricorn. Capricorn is Mars’ sign of exaltation or greatest strength in Vedic astrology […]
We’re currently in the midst of Mercury retrograde and everyone is all too familiar with that regular astronomical phenomenon. However, other planets also turn retrograde. Retrograde planets abound in the next few months! Jupiter is currently retrograde in Libra. In addition, Saturn retrograde commences on April 17. The Vedic astrology view on retrograde planets is that they […]
Mars joined Saturn in Sagittarius on March 7. Now, they are drawing into very close proximity. This is one of the most significant events in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, for 2018. As the two great malefics in Vedic astrology, Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius together is akin to driving with one foot on the gas […]