Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 22nd and 30th March 2023, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 18, 2023October 13, 2023
Transits March 27 – April 22 ~ Mars (in Ardra) ~ Step up your efforts Mars, planet of action and competition, is placed in Ardra nakshatra in the sign of zodiacal Gemini from March 27th to April 22nd 2023. Ardra is the deepest and most intense part of Gemini, in sharp contrast to this sign’s light, airy image, and you get into psychic research and tough emotionally-based decisions as you […] March 17, 2023February 28, 2023
Transits March 25 – April 8 ~ Jupiter (in Revati) ~ A vision of the future Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in pada three of Revati, from March 25th to April 8th 2023. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises abundance and refined qualities, especially where Jupiter’s sign-strength in Pisces attracts support and sympathy for your efforts. Pada three of Revati relates to Aquarius navamsha, the underlying chart […] March 15, 2023February 27, 2023
Transits March 24 – 31 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Creating intellectual wealth Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from March 24th to March 31st 2023. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortunes and good manners, which are all good qualities for Mercury in its role as ruler of commerce. You reach out and bring […] March 14, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 23 – April 3 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries from March 23rd to April 3rd 2023. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of spawning plans and creative ideas. These feminine and maternal qualities […] March 13, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 18 – 31 ~ Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Let your spiritual energy shine The Sun, planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from March 18th to 31st 2023. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality with a focus on the finer things in life. This […] March 8, 2023February 24, 2023
Articles Understanding Lord Ganesha – Giver of Wisdom and Remover of Obstacles Images of the good natured, big-bellied, elephant-headed deity can be found in shops, houses, cars and offices worldover, proving that Lord Ganesha is much loved by many. He holds great astrological importance, as the ruling deity for the planet Ketu, and with every nakshatra (lunar mansion) associated with one of his forms. Known as a […] March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Pisces with Sun, star of self-expression, from March 17th to 31st 2023. This potentially powerful transit pairs the Sun’s bright confidence with Mercury’s commercial acumen, and creates Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for study, public speaking and business enterprise. Mercury is not on natural territory in Pisces, a […] March 7, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 17 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Using imagination and intellect Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 17th to 24th 2023, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This asterism gives you powers of speech and eloquence, so approaching an idea, book or source of information with your intuition on full-beam gives you an original new take. Uttara […] March 7, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Jupiter, Mercury Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ Combining proof and faith Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, comes together with philosophical Jupiter in Pisces from March 17th to March 31st 2023. This is a combination of planetary opposites in many ways, with Mercury focusing on the fine details, while Jupiter looks at the bigger picture. These two planetary enemies also perform very differently in Pisces, where […] March 7, 2023February 23, 2023
