Tag: agni

Vedic astrology for November, 2015

Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, for November, 2015 provides us with an opportunity to come face to face with our deepest desires, re-examine our sense of self-worth, and make critical decisions about our partnerships.  Major planetary activity is confined to Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio. Mars and Venus The most noteworthy event in Vedic astrology for […]

Agni, the digestive fire

In Ayurveda, the concept of Agni, or the digestive fire is a key factor in understanding our physiological makeup, or our prakruti and vikruti.  Ayurveda has three doshas, or core energies: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.  Some consider agni to be the fourth dosha. Ayurveda teaches us that everything which we take in must be digested, […]

Ayurvedic Winter Remedies

The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda classifies the seasons according to their predominant dosha: Vata, Pitta, or Kapha.  Vata season is fall. Pitta season is late spring and summer.  Kapha season is winter and early spring.  As it’s been an exceptionally harsh winter for most parts of the country, there are Ayurvedic winter remedies which […]