In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, each sign of the zodiac is ruled or owned by a planet. Just like humans, planets are comfortable in their own space. It’s the landlord residing in its own home. Venus owns the signs of Taurus and Libra. Venus returned home to Libra on September 1, 2018. Typically, Venus resides […]
Vedic astrology for October, 2016
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for October, 2016 brings a change of pace as the virtuous planets gain strength and the harmful planets lose ground. There is cause to rejoice as we celebrate the Indian festivals of Navratri and Diwali this month. The month begins with the nine night festival of Navratri, which honors the goddesses […]
Vedic astrology for November, 2014
Vedic astrology for November, 2014 marks a dramatic shift which will last approximately three years. Saturn is moving out of exaltation in Libra in Vedic astrology or Jyotish, and moving into Scorpio, a sign owned by its astrological enemy Mars. Saturn’s movement signifies a time of change for each of us, depending on our astrological […]
October 23, 2014 Solar Eclipse
Following on the heels of the October 8 total lunar eclipse comes the last eclipse of the year. There will be a partial solar eclipse on October 23. Unlike the lunar eclipse, the October 23, 2014 solar eclipse will be visible only in North America and the North Pacific. For the second year in a […]
Venus and Saturn in Libra: Togetherness vs. Solitude
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 […]