In Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, planets can be strong, weak, or in average condition. Planets gain strength by being exalted (in their sign of greatest potency), in their own sign, or by being retrograde. We have Venus and Saturn in Libra. Venus is at home in its own sign of Libra and Saturn is exalted […]
Mars and Rahu: A Powerful Pairing in Scorpio
Fiery Mars had been waging its push and pull battle with icy Saturn in Libra. Last week, Mars passionately exited the balanced sign of Libra and blazed back home into its intense sign of Scorpio. In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, Mars owns the signs of Scorpio and Aries. A planet is always comfortable residing in […]
Exaggerated Planetary Conditions
Are you or those around you feeling burdened or out of sorts lately? The answer may lie in current planetary positions. My Vedic astrology (or Jyotish) teacher uses the term “exaggerated” to describe planets that are in extreme conditions of strength or weakness. What we have now is multiple exaggerated and strong planetary placements. […]