Transits August 19 – 31 ~ Venus (in Hasta) ~ Manifest the perfect relationship Venus, planet of relating and luxuries, enters the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo on August 19thuntil 31st. This nakshatra is symbolised by a Hand and is known for seizing, taking, and all activities associated with sleight of hand. You may encounter people who are closed or guarded in their affections, or else […] July 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Likhita Japa – The Power of Writing Mantras The sanskrit word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man,” which means mind, and “tra,” which means transport or vehicle. Essentially, a mantra is a ‘tool or instrument of the mind’. Chanting or writing mantras repetitively helps you focus and concentrate better and drives away distractions from the mind, enhancing productivity as your […] July 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Switch from instinctive to inspired Sun, the day-star and symbol of self, moves from the signs of Cancer to Leo and from the nakshatras Ashlesha to Magha, from August 13th to 20th 2021. This double transition is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ transit, which gives a loose and un-anchored energy where planets lose their power to act decisively and you end up […] July 23, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 10 – 31 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Fiery energy in a laid-back style Mars, planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, on August 10th until 31st, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach. Though you have fiery ego tied up in your attitude, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content to take things as they come. You […] July 23, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 16 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Speak and share in style Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 16th, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the previous red one’. Purva’s symbol of a swinging hammock reveals its relaxed nature, more concerned with pure pleasure and affection than lordly and egocentric Magha which came before. You have definite opinions about big issues and like […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 18 – September 14 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ A second chance to get lucky Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is retrograde in the third pada of Dhanishtha from August 18th to September 14th 2021. This is the same area Jupiter was in between April 5th to 27th, and many of your experiences from that time arise again and give you a fresh perspective. Dhanishtha Pada Three is in […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 16 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Be yourself and lift everyone’s energy Sun, planet of heart and ego, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 16th until 30th. This is the Sun’s home sign and Magha especially is the Heart of the Lion, the very essence of Leo’s fiery energy. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol is a royal […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 8 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make a bold mental leap Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 8th until 15th 2021. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol is a royal throne-room, where your communication becomes confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, already sensing the answer to any […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 7 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Thinking goes from intuition to affirmation Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 7th to 10th. 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 interference. It’s hard to […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light into the dark Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 16th, 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, but who also acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth. They stand for worldly wisdom and cunning, […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
