Transits August 3 – 17 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Protecting your investment Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 17th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents known in mythology for their deadly venom, who acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth. You reflect their worldly wisdom and cunning now, knowing […] July 24, 2022July 7, 2022
Transits July 31 – August 8 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Declare your intent Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 31st 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne-Room shows your communication becoming more confident and outgoing. You arrive at a decision by intuitive certainty, where you already sense the answer […] July 21, 2022June 29, 2022
Articles Ancient Reasons for our Day to Day Habits Have you noticed that there are certain habits we have – things we say or do almost subconsciously – without really understanding why we do them? How many times have you added “touch wood” to the end of a statement you made about something positive, and quickly reached for the nearest wooden surface, just in […] July 21, 2022July 15, 2022
Transits July 30 – August 2 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to affirmation Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 30th to August 2nd. This double-junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, and has a quality of instability and karmic intervention. It’s hard […] July 20, 2022June 29, 2022
Transits July 29 – August 9 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ A romantic revival Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from July 29th, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s Shakti, or unique gift, is ‘the power to acquire wealth’ which fits well with Venus’s luxury-loving nature and promises material and emotional abundance. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows also […] July 19, 2022June 29, 2022
Transits July 28 – November 24 ~ Jupiter Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Faith brings good fortune Jupiter-Guru, planet of good fortune and philosophy, turns retrograde in Pisces from 28th July until 24th November 2022. Transiting through its own sign for this whole phase raises Jupiter’s healing powers of belief and you retrace your recent steps and recalibrate your ambitions. Jupiter’s five-month retrograde arc reinforces all such themes and sorts out the […] July 18, 2022June 30, 2022
Articles Rituals for Insomniacs – 8 tips for a Good Night’s Sleep Sleep is a super power. Whilst we may be unaware of it, there is a factory of biological and chemical processes going on in our body while we sleep – cells are rejuvenated, muscles repaired, hormones and proteins released and immunity-building chemicals circulated in the blood. In addition, old information is cleared out from the […] July 15, 2022July 4, 2022
Transits July 24 – 31 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Combine intellect and instinct Mercury, planet of intelligence is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 24th to 31st 2022, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with hypnotism and emotional insight. This transit brings out your private and protective streak, which reflects this asterism’s rulers, The Naghas, the shape-shifting mythological snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure. Serpents are a symbol of wisdom […] July 14, 2022June 29, 2022
Articles Celebrate Your Spiritual Evolution Guru Purnima 2022 Guru Purnima, coming up on 13th July, is a New Year for the spiritual seeker – a beautiful moment to reflect on our growth over the past year, and to feel grateful for all the knowledge we have received from the Masters and teachers before us. The planet Jupiter is named Guru […] July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
Articles The Astrology of Relationships – How to Maintain Harmony at Home Human beings are complex creatures, aren’t we? There are many layers to our personalities and behaviors. And, as if it wasn’t hard enough to know ourselves, getting to grips with a partner can be even more challenging. Why is it that some people are prone to falling in and out of love quickly, while others […] July 10, 2022July 4, 2022