The intensity which you have been personally experiencing heightens in Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for August, 2016. Everything you have been putting your energy towards, as well as all that you have been avoiding, comes to a head this month. Saturn and Mars come together, Jupiter changes signs, and there’s a cluster of planets in […]
Guru Purnima 2016
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is 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 2016 falls on July 19 worldwide, except for New Zealand […]
Vedic astrology for July, 2016
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for July, 2016 poises us on the precipice of momentous planetary changes. It brings a renewal of the Mars / Saturn conjunction, as well as a planetary war creating indecision. The majority of astrological activity takes place in Gemini, Cancer, Leo, and Scorpio. American Independence Day bought us the arduous new […]
Vedic astrology for June, 2016
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for June, 2016 presents us with five of nine planets strong and a changing of the tides. Planetary combinations can be overwhelming if you do not properly harness their energies. If used correctly, then you can sail more adeptly over troubled waters. Venus in Vedic astrology for June, 2016 Venus, the […]
Vedic astrology for May, 2016
The month in Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for May, 2016 is a pivotal period. You have the opportunity to re-strategize your life and the supporting planetary strength to do so. When planets are powerfully placed by transit, they can energize your activities and intentions. They will do so by virtue of what they are triggering […]
Vedic astrology for April, 2016
Rare planetary dynamics in Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for April, 2016 bring us the opportunity to reflect, review, and re-strategize our ideas and plans. We will experience the impact of 4 of 9 planets retrograde and 2 planets exalted. Retrogression renders planets even stronger in Vedic astrology. Our words and actions will have powerful consequences. […]
March 23, 2016 Lunar Eclipse
The first of three lunar eclipses this year occurs on March 23. Lunar eclipses occur on full Moons. This full Moon is known as Phalguni Purnima in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Thus the Moon will be full in Virgo in the constellation or nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni for the March 23, 2016 lunar eclipse. In […]
Vedic astrology for March, 2016
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for March, 2016 brings us the first two eclipses of the year. There is a great deal of astrological activity centered in Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. On March 1, Mercury joins the Sun and South node Ketu in Aquarius, bringing the capacity for out of the box thinking. You may be […]
Maha Shivaratri 2016
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 2016 falls on March 6 in Hawaii and those residing in the Pacific time zone in North America. […]
Mars and Saturn in Scorpio
The conjunction of Mars and Saturn in Scorpio has just begun. This is one of the most significant events in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, for 2016. As the two great malefics in Vedic astrology, Mars and Saturn together is akin to driving with one foot on the gas and one foot on the brakes simultaneously. […]