Transits December 25, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap and back again Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 25th until January 11th 2024. This is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury being retrograde makes this transit more complex […] December 15, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 23, 2023 – January 1, 2024 Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait your moment before leaping in Mars, planet of energy and dynamism moves into the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 23rd 2023 to January 1st 2024. There is a sharp contrast between the signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula, and any planet moving through this border region carries an unsupported quality. […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 17 – 28 Mercury Combust (in Sagittarius) ~ Don’t over-think a decision Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with the all-powerful Sun from December 17th to 28th 2023. Mercury is retrograde through this transit, which sees it moving towards the Sun before the two planets make their closest contact between December 22nd and 24th. On these dates especially, Mercury is burnt up in the […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits 5 Conjunctions This Month December 17 – 28 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with Sun, star of self-expression, from December 17th to 28th, 2023. This powerful transit pairs the Sun’s bright confidence with Mercury’s commercial acumen, and creates Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for study, […] December 7, 2023November 27, 2023
Transits December 16 – 28 Mercury (in Mula) ~ Dive into your subject a second time Mercury, planet of intellect and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from December 16th to 28th 2023. In retrograde motion, Mercury tracks back through the place it was recently, from Nov 27th to December 9th, and a decision or purchase comes around again for consideration. Don’t be too concerned […] December 6, 2023November 25, 2023
Transits December 16 – 27 Venus (in Vishakha) ~ Aim for the highest in love Venus planet of relating and luxury, enters Vishakha, across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from December 16th to 27th 2023. This nakshatra is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods, and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which creates a passionate and powerful energy. Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch […] December 6, 2023November 25, 2023
Transits December 16 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of ego and self-expression, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 16th until 29th 2023, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolized by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own sake […] December 6, 2023November 25, 2023
Articles Jupiter Speaks: Life Lessons with Jupiter in Your Birth Chart Imagine if the benevolent giant, Jupiter, the harbinger of growth, expansion, and wisdom, decided to engage in a conversation with us. In this article, we embark on an imaginary chit-chat with Jupiter, as he unveils the profound lessons and insights he imparts through his presence in the twelve houses of our birth chart. Greetings, seekers […] December 5, 2023December 5, 2023
Transits December 13 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 13th until 19th. This double junction-area extending either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras, can bring a period of confusion, where your plans have an unformed quality. You may struggle […] December 3, 2023November 23, 2023
Transits December 13, 2023 – January 2, 2024 Mercury Retrograde ~ A voice out of the past Mercury, planet of thought, is retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio from December 13th 2023 to January 2nd 2024. This transit gives you the classic Mercury retro dynamic to take advantage of a past opportunity, where second thoughts prove best. You can jump aboard if you missed the boat in a situation before, and may even […] December 3, 2023November 23, 2023
