Mercury retrograde begins again on August 12, 2017. While many people dread times when Mercury is retrograde, Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, offers a somewhat varying perspective than Western astrology. In Vedic astrology, retrogression makes a planet stronger. In this Mercury retrograde August 2017 , Mercury spends time with Rahu, Sun, and Mars. Each adds their […]
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for October, 2015 contains important Vedic ceremonial observations and festivals. The holy days of Pitru Paksha continue, followed by the festival of Navratri. With regards to astrological movements, Mercury retrograde ends, and three planetary wars ensue. Are you immersed in the practices of Pitru Paksha? This is a sacred time for […]
In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, both signs and planets are classified by their elemental types. The fiery planets are Sun and Mars. The fiery signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Mars entered Leo at the end of October and turned retrograde in late January. Mars connotes battles, ambition, and aggression. Mars normally inhabits a sign […]
In Vedic Astrology or Jyotish, Mars, “the red planet” is considered somewhat of an anomaly amongst the planetary clan. It is the planet of action and always ready for battle. Mars, known as Mangala (“the auspicious one”) in Sanskrit, is the celestial warrior; adventuresome and fighting for a cause. Typically, Mars stays in a sign […]