For all of 2017, August is the month which can impact you the most and shape your future. The month in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for August, 2017 contains two eclipses, Mars debilitated, the nodes changing signs, Mercury retrograde, Saturn coming out of retrogression, and Jupiter preparing to move after one year. Are you prepared […]
A distinguishing feature 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 2017 falls on July […]
Caution and instability are the keywords for the planetary activity in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for July, 2017. It’s time to take stock of your internal and external environment. Think of your body as a home for your ultimate self-expression. Construction is about to begin. First, you must look at the blueprint and inspect the […]
June marks the beginning of summer. Just as the season is changing, we are in for a series of planetary transitions over the summer. There’s a big shift for three consecutive months. The most impactful movement in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for June, 2017 is the transit of Saturn back into Scorpio. As we begin […]
Mercury retrograde April, 2017 began today! You’ve experienced it before, as Mercury retrograde happens three times a year, and it generally creates panic and trepidation. While many people dread the period when Mercury is retrograde, Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, offers a somewhat varying perspective than Western astrology. In Vedic astrology, retrogression is seen as a […]
Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2017! 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– […]
Have you felt the stirring of the cosmos? Do you find yourself in a whirlwind of activity trying to determine which road to follow? You are being directed to follow a higher path and take right action. Dharma, or your duty, is emphasized in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for April, 2017. Seven of the nine […]
One night of each year in the Vedic or Indian calendar is dedicated to worship of Lord Shiva. This sacred holiday is known as Maha Shivaratri – the great night of Shiva. According to mypanchang.com, Maha Shivaratri 2017 falls on February 24 in most parts of the world. For those residing in New Zealand, Fiji, […]
The first lunar eclipses this year occurs on February 10. Lunar eclipses occur on full Moons. This full Moon is known as Magh Purnima in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Thus the Moon will be full in Cancer in the constellation or nakshatra of Ashlesha for the February 10, 2017 lunar eclipse. In close proximity to […]
February 1 marks the festival of Vasant Panchami 2017 in India. The festival is also known as Saraswati Puja. The word “vasant” means spring, and Vasant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season and the coming of the festival of Holi. GODDESS SARASWATI Saraswati Devi is the goddess of wisdom, learning, speech, and music. […]