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 […]
Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2018! Happy birthday to Shri Hanuman, the monkey God, who is the epitome of service and devotion. Indians worldwide are celebrating this day to honor Lord Rama’s humble servant. Hanuman was ever vigilant to his master, fearless in all his endeavors, focused, adventurous and ever virtuous. Hanuman is Pavana Kumar or Maruti– […]
It’s begun again! The one planetary transit which seems to be blamed for just about anything going wrong. Yes, it’s Mercury retrograde again! Mercury went retrograde on March 22 in Pisces in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Jyotish offers a somewhat varying perspective than Western astrology. In Vedic astrology, retrogression makes a planet stronger. However, in […]
One night of each year in the Vedic or Indian calendar is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This sacred holiday is known as Maha Shivaratri – the great night of Shiva. According to mypanchang.com, Maha Shivaratri 2018 falls on February 13 in most parts of the world. For residents of New Zealand, Fiji, […]
The first eclipse this year occurs on January 31. This will be the most significant eclipse of the year in North America, as it is the only one visible here this year. It’s also a total eclipse in certain parts of the world. The Moon will be full in Cancer in the constellation or nakshatra […]
We recently bid farewell to 2017. The majority of people whom I’ve encountered both professionally and personally have reiterated that 2017 was quite a difficult year. They weren’t prepared for all the upheaval that presented itself – personal conflicts, natural disasters, loss, and political chaos. Now that we have welcomed 2018, many are wondering how to […]
The saying “Go fly a kite!” takes on a literal meaning every January 14 in India. This date marks Makar Sankranti 2018 or Uttarayana: the kite flying holiday in India in the state of Maharashtra. Makar means Capricorn. Sankranti implies a movement or change of location. The reason for the celebration is the entry of […]
Diwali is a five day festival in India. It begins with Govatsa Dwadashi, then Dhanteras, followed by Kali Chaudas and Naraka Chaturdashi, and then the night of Diwali itself. Diwali or Deepavali / Deepawali is the Indian festival of lights. “Deepa” means light and “avali” means a continuous line. Diwali occurs just before the Indian […]
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 2017 begins on September […]