Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for June, 2015 brings and end to Mercury retrograde, as well as the Saturn/ Mars opposition, a planetary war, and Jupiter’s final full month of exaltation. Purnima, or the full Moon in Vedic astrology for June, 2015, is on the 2nd at 9:20 AM Pacific time. Since this is the lunar […]
As we examine what lies ahead for Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for May, 2015, it is helpful to look retrospectively at the past month. With so many planets strong during the month of April, we experienced the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal, a volcano eruption in Chile, and violence and unrest in Baltimore. Two strong natural […]
In Jyotish (Vedic astrology), karma can be classified as adhyatmika (self-caused), adhibhautika (caused by others) or adhidaivika (acts of nature). The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal as well as the volcano eruption in Chile have touched the lives and hearts of those worldwide and has given us pause reflect on our lives and reorganize our […]
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for April, 2015 begins with a total lunar eclipse which coincides with Shri Hanuman’s birthday. April is an exceptional month; there’s a great deal of planetary strength for five of the nine planets in Vedic astrology, following the eclipse. Strong planets can provide underlying support for our intentions and actions and […]
The April 4, 2015 lunar eclipse, or “blood Moon”, is being called the shortest eclipse of the century by NASA. This total eclipse will be visible in North America, South America, Asia, and parts of Australia. Lunar eclipses occur when there is a full Moon and the Sun and Moon are close to the nodes […]
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is a vidya (an ancient occult science). The vidya dances with us daily and shares its light with us. We have the capacity to fully participate in this dance or sit on the sidelines. Yet, the dance is ongoing, whatever we choose. Planetary strength continues to be a key theme in […]
In all my years of practicing Jyotish or Vedic astrology, the top two topics that people want to discuss in a Vedic astrology reading are the honey and the money. Usually it is the honey that takes precedence. Tina Turner asked, “What’s love got to do with it?” Well, everything and then sometimes nothing, when […]
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for February, 2015 begins with many of the main themes that we experienced in January. A noteworthy shift occurs when the great natural benefics, Jupiter and Venus, are exalted or in their signs of greatest strength. Then Venus and Mars engage in a dynamic war of wills in Pisces. Mercury comes […]
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 2015 falls on Tuesday, February 17 in India, Europe, Africa, Australia and those in the Central and Eastern […]
You knew it had to happen sometime this year, and it’s happening, perhaps sooner than you would have liked. The first Mercury retrograde of the year starts soon. Mercury retrograde January and February 2015 begins on January 21 and lasts until February 11. Mercury retrograde occurs in Capricorn in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. While many […]