Articles Celebrate Krishna: Janmashtami Rituals 2024 Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half (Krishna Paksha) of the month of Bhadrapada (Purnimanta)/Shravan (Amanta), Janmashtami holds a deep spiritual significance as it marks the arrival of divine wisdom and joy into the […] August 22, 2024August 25, 2024
Transits Navigating Debilitated Venus in Virgo – Insights and Remedies When Venus transits through Virgo, it experiences debilitation, making it weak or less influential. Venus, is associated with love, beauty, relationships, luxury and pleasure and finds its expressive qualities dampened in Virgo, a sign ruled by analytical Mercury. This alignment can lead to challenges in relationships, financial matters, and personal self-worth. Timings for Venus Debility […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 29 – October 28 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from September 29th to October 28th, 2024. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, where your emotional and energetic supplies are topped up, and having a goal to work towards inspires you over and above your usual level. […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 28 – October 6 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a genius idea in your hands Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in Hasta within the sign of Virgo from September 28th to October 6th, 2024. This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place, where you have practical and earthy intelligence that combines academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta’s symbol of the Hand is associated with craft and skill, along with a […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 26 – October 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Shine a light on your skills The Sun, the star of self and creativity, is in Hasta from September 26th to October 10th, the nakshatra symbolised by the Hand and handicraft. Hasta is also ruled by the Sun/Surya, so this planet has a clear affinity here and gives you a confident and generous nature within Virgo’s humble, earthy nature. Your eye […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 23 – October 4 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ Share experiences with somebody different Venus, planet love and the arts are in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 23rd to October 4th, 2024. Swati is associated with subtle qualities of learning and intellect, justice and forgiveness, and Venus’s strong position in its own sign gives you great promise. You have natural poise and a sense of fairness […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 22 – October 26 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ Combine skill with specialist knowledge Jupiter, the planet of education and protection, is in Pada (part) Two of Mrigashira from September 22nd to October 26th, 2024. This extended transit includes Jupiter’s retrograde motion from October 20th, as the planet slows down and then reverses after it has moved almost to the end of Taurus since May 2024. Opportunities have been […] August 21, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits September 21 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A relaxed meeting of minds Mercury, the planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 21st to 28th 2024. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock shows the leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, and you are concerned with being of service to others. This nakshatra rulership […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 18 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Pisces) ~ Burn away old layers The Lunar Eclipse on September 18th arrives in Pisces-Purva Bhadrapada, the nakshatra associated with fire and purging. This is good symbolism for an eclipse, an event that signifies the end of one cycle before another starts with an obstacle cleared away. Though only a partial eclipse, this is a Full Moon, where the emotional lunar […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits August 24 – September 18 ~ Venus in Virgo (debility) ~ Working with love Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 24th to September 18th, 2024. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation – neecha – where it has greater trouble expressing itself, in relationships, creativity, and all its signature affairs. You can be highly analytical about your partner, but this approach also makes […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
