Articles Articles 9 Sacred Rituals for Pitru Paksha Pitru Paksha, alternatively spelled as Pitri Paksha or Pitr Paksha is dedicated to honoring and remembering ancestors. Spanning a duration of 16 lunar days, this period embodies a time of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual connection with one’s lineage. Read more about it here Pitru Paksha begins during the end of Ganesh Chathurthi and the beginning […] September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Articles Rituals to Strengthen Your Moon for Your Holistic Well-Being In Vedic astrology, the Moon plays a pivotal role in influencing our emotional, mental, and physical health. A strong Moon can lead to emotional stability, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Here are some effective rituals to strengthen your Moon 🌕✨ and bring balance into your life. 1. Save Water 💧 Water is connected to the […] September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 View More Transits Transits January 1 – March 4 Rahu (in Revati) ~ Protect and Prosper Rahu, planet of rebellion and desire, is in pada (part) three of Revati from January 1st to March 4th 2024. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, and sits well with Rahu’s materialistic energy, where you run on desire and ambition. You like to do things differently with Rahu, and embracing the unusual can go as far […] January 3, 2024January 9, 2024 Transits January 1 – March 4 Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Heart and soul goes into your work Ketu, the shadow planet of imagination and spirituality, is in Pada One of Chitra from January 1st to March 4th 2024. This pada is also in Leo navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage, so there is an underlying fire and sense of drama to your quest for escape, especially around your partnerships. Tap into your generous […] January 3, 2024January 10, 2024 Transits The 6 Big Retrogrades of 2024 Mercury retrograde usually makes the headlines, but many other planets go retrograde throughout the year and are as impactful as Mercury, they just don’t have the same PR ;). Retrogrades are common cosmic events that impact us all – they can cause confusion and revisions and a level headed person can suddenly change their ways […] December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Transits December 29, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Sun (in Purva Ashadha) ~ React smartly and remain undefeated The Sun, the day-star and planet of Self, is in Purva Ashadha from December 29th 2023 to January 11th 2024, the nakshatra which translates to ‘The Unconquered’. This planet represents a heroic quest, where you show courage and overcome obstacles on your path to wisdom. Purva’s energy is bound up with a desire for invincibility, […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 Transits December 28, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Mercury (in Jyeshtha) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 28th to January 7th 2024, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Starting off retrograde, then turning direct by January 2nd, Mercury retraces its path from mid-to-late November 2023 and brings an issue back to the table that was left unresolved. You may change your […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 Transits December 27, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Achieve victory through love and friendship Venus, planet of art and relationship, enters Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio from December 27th to January 7th 2023. Venus here operates more by instinct than manners and diplomacy, and any suspicions or jealousy that arises needs careful handling. Anuradha’s ruling devata Mitra, is associated with friendship, so maintaining relations is also a crucial […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023 Transits December 27, 2023 – January 14, 2024 Mars (in Mula) ~ Work for purist motives Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Sagittarius-Mula from December 27th 2023 to January 14th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and stripping away excess. Mula’s symbol of a Root is connected with simplicity and austerity, where you fight for a cause or ambition purely for its own sake and not ego or […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023 Transits December 25, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap and back again Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 25th until January 11th 2024. This is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury being retrograde makes this transit more complex […] December 15, 2023December 14, 2023 Transits December 23, 2023 – January 1, 2024 Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait your moment before leaping in Mars, planet of energy and dynamism moves into the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 23rd 2023 to January 1st 2024. There is a sharp contrast between the signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula, and any planet moving through this border region carries an unsupported quality. […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Transits December 17 – 28 Mercury Combust (in Sagittarius) ~ Don’t over-think a decision Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with the all-powerful Sun from December 17th to 28th 2023. Mercury is retrograde through this transit, which sees it moving towards the Sun before the two planets make their closest contact between December 22nd and 24th. On these dates especially, Mercury is burnt up in the […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Newer Posts 1 2 … 50 51 52 … 113 114 Older Posts Be in tune with the Cosmos.Subscribe to our newsletter to get regular news and updates Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy.
Articles 9 Sacred Rituals for Pitru Paksha Pitru Paksha, alternatively spelled as Pitri Paksha or Pitr Paksha is dedicated to honoring and remembering ancestors. Spanning a duration of 16 lunar days, this period embodies a time of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual connection with one’s lineage. Read more about it here Pitru Paksha begins during the end of Ganesh Chathurthi and the beginning […] September 9, 2025September 9, 2025
Articles Rituals to Strengthen Your Moon for Your Holistic Well-Being In Vedic astrology, the Moon plays a pivotal role in influencing our emotional, mental, and physical health. A strong Moon can lead to emotional stability, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Here are some effective rituals to strengthen your Moon 🌕✨ and bring balance into your life. 1. Save Water 💧 Water is connected to the […] September 8, 2025September 8, 2025
Transits January 1 – March 4 Rahu (in Revati) ~ Protect and Prosper Rahu, planet of rebellion and desire, is in pada (part) three of Revati from January 1st to March 4th 2024. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, and sits well with Rahu’s materialistic energy, where you run on desire and ambition. You like to do things differently with Rahu, and embracing the unusual can go as far […] January 3, 2024January 9, 2024
Transits January 1 – March 4 Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Heart and soul goes into your work Ketu, the shadow planet of imagination and spirituality, is in Pada One of Chitra from January 1st to March 4th 2024. This pada is also in Leo navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage, so there is an underlying fire and sense of drama to your quest for escape, especially around your partnerships. Tap into your generous […] January 3, 2024January 10, 2024
Transits The 6 Big Retrogrades of 2024 Mercury retrograde usually makes the headlines, but many other planets go retrograde throughout the year and are as impactful as Mercury, they just don’t have the same PR ;). Retrogrades are common cosmic events that impact us all – they can cause confusion and revisions and a level headed person can suddenly change their ways […] December 27, 2023December 27, 2023
Transits December 29, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Sun (in Purva Ashadha) ~ React smartly and remain undefeated The Sun, the day-star and planet of Self, is in Purva Ashadha from December 29th 2023 to January 11th 2024, the nakshatra which translates to ‘The Unconquered’. This planet represents a heroic quest, where you show courage and overcome obstacles on your path to wisdom. Purva’s energy is bound up with a desire for invincibility, […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
Transits December 28, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Mercury (in Jyeshtha) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 28th to January 7th 2024, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Starting off retrograde, then turning direct by January 2nd, Mercury retraces its path from mid-to-late November 2023 and brings an issue back to the table that was left unresolved. You may change your […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
Transits December 27, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Achieve victory through love and friendship Venus, planet of art and relationship, enters Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio from December 27th to January 7th 2023. Venus here operates more by instinct than manners and diplomacy, and any suspicions or jealousy that arises needs careful handling. Anuradha’s ruling devata Mitra, is associated with friendship, so maintaining relations is also a crucial […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 27, 2023 – January 14, 2024 Mars (in Mula) ~ Work for purist motives Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Sagittarius-Mula from December 27th 2023 to January 14th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and stripping away excess. Mula’s symbol of a Root is connected with simplicity and austerity, where you fight for a cause or ambition purely for its own sake and not ego or […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 25, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap and back again Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 25th until January 11th 2024. This is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury being retrograde makes this transit more complex […] December 15, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 23, 2023 – January 1, 2024 Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait your moment before leaping in Mars, planet of energy and dynamism moves into the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 23rd 2023 to January 1st 2024. There is a sharp contrast between the signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula, and any planet moving through this border region carries an unsupported quality. […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 17 – 28 Mercury Combust (in Sagittarius) ~ Don’t over-think a decision Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with the all-powerful Sun from December 17th to 28th 2023. Mercury is retrograde through this transit, which sees it moving towards the Sun before the two planets make their closest contact between December 22nd and 24th. On these dates especially, Mercury is burnt up in the […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
