After spending an unprecedented eight months in the fiery sign of Leo in Vedic astrology or Jyotish, sizzling Mars has moved into earthy Virgo today. Mars joins a retrograde Saturn in this sign. Mars and Saturn in Virgo makes for a potent combination. Mars and Saturn are the two great “natural malefics” in Vedic astrology, […]
Planetary Push and Pull
Wherever planets may be positioned in your astrological chart, there is one constant theme for everyone, and that is change. Some important planetary movements have occurred in Vedic astrology or Jyotish recently and others will happen next month. This includes a Saturn and Jupiter opposition. Pleasure loving Venus has returned home to its own sign […]
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. […]
The Slow Mover Saturn Hobbles Into Libra
Om Sham Shri Shanaischaraya Namah Like the Jeffersons, Saturn is movin’ on up and there’s gonna be a whole lotta shaking goin’ on. We assess a planet’s impact by seeing what sign of the zodiac it’s in and what that means for us individually as well as those with whom we interact. The longer that […]
First Post! The Four Pillars of Life
Reflecting on a situation or even reading about it can sometimes help makes sense when we are confused or perplexed about a situation.We all strive for security and knowing the place of things in our lives. It helps us move through the world with a greater sense of ease. As Maslow defined, we need to […]