Articles Mauni Amavasya – 10 Rituals for the day of silence On February 11th 2021 a unique Hindu tradition is celebrated called “Mauni” or “Mauna Amavasya”. It usually falls on the fifteenth day during the dark fortnight in the month of January/February and is observed on the no-Moon day, known as Amavasya. It is also known as Magha Amavasya as it is usually observed during […] February 5, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 20 – March 25 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Work and play hard Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in the second pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from February 20th until March 25th 2021. This section of Shravana is ruled by Taurus navamsha – the underlying chart ruling relationships and the astral body – which here has an especially earthy and security-conscious tone. Saturn’s realistic nature is […] February 3, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 26 – March 9 ~ Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your body and heart Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak on February 26th until March 9th, the nakshatra contained within the sign of Aquarius. Varuna, God of the Oceans is the presiding devata here, which brings contact with water, long-distance travel overseas or immersion in the inner pool of meditation. Shatabhishak has a reputation for seeking solitude […] February 2, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 19 – March 4 ~ Sun (in Shatabhishak) ~ Shed light and healing energy The Sun, planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabhishak, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 19th to March 4th 2021. This asterism translates to ‘a hundred physicians’ and its Shakti, or special power, is for Healing. You may be spending time looking after somebody now or giving yourself a little […] February 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 18 – March 4 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Healing quality and wise words Jupiter, planet of expansion and optimism, is moving swiftly through pada four of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from February 18th to March 4th 2021. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, particularly spoken spiritual knowledge, and its fourth pada relates to Cancer navamsha – the relationship and subtle […] February 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 15 – 26 ~ Venus (in Dhanishtha) ~ Enjoy love and luxury Venus, planet of relationship, values and the arts is in Dhanishtha from February 15th to 26th 2021, the nakshatra which spans the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Dhanishtha’s name translates to wealth and benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, is ‘To Create Opulence and Fame’. This asterism is ruled by the Ashta (eight) Vasus, […] January 28, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 16 – March 5 ~ Mars (in Kritikka) ~ Energy to burn Mars, planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Kritikka, the nakshatra that spans the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between February 16th and March 5th 2021. Kritikka is represented by a flame or razor and its ruling deity is Agni, the personification of sacred fire. There are two distinct portions to this nakshatra; first […] January 28, 2021November 6, 2021
Articles Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutations) and Astrology Chandra means Moon, Namaskar means to salute or to honour, Chandra Namaskar is a Moon ritual where we worship and honour the Moon. Whilst Chandra Namaskars have not been around as long as Surya Namaskars, the concept of looking to the Moon for rejuvenation is not new. Moon was regarded as a source of immortality […] January 27, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 6 – 19 ~ Sun (in Dhanishtha) ~ Shed light and create abundance The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishtha from February 6th to 19th 2021, the nakshatra which crosses the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Dhanishtha’s name translates to wealth and benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, is ‘To create fame and abundance’, where you can step up as a performer and focus […] January 27, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 4 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Practical words and wisdom Jupiter, planet of expansion and optimism, is in pada three of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from February 4th to 18th 2021. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, particularly spoken spiritual knowledge, and pada three relates to Gemini navamsha – the relationship and spirituality chart. This Mercury-ruled influence gives an […] January 27, 2021November 6, 2021
