Sun in Shatabhishak ~ Shed light and heal yourself

The Sun, planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabhishak, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 20th to March 4th 2024.

This asterism translates to ‘A Hundred Physicians’ and its Shakti, or special power, for Healing may see you spending time looking after a friend or family member, or giving yourself a little extra care and attention. A particular medicine, diet or lifestyle is super-effective and the Sun sheds light on your healing process.

Modern technology is useful too when you are well informed about advances in wellness and lifestyle, and this is key to an important self-discovery. Shatabhishak is presided over by Varuna, God of the Waters, which brings greater contact with this element, perhaps in the form of a deep experience in the inner sea of meditation.

Rather than beaming bright in its usual egocentric style, the Sun adapts to a more sharing and group-oriented approach, as you reflect on deep ideas and look into the future.

This nakshtras’s symbol of an invisible circular container represents infinity, or a veil which hides mystical secrets, so you may also be exploring the occult and mysterious, with a possible focus on star-gazing and the divinatory arts.

This could be time to consult an astrologer or begin to study the subject for yourself. The Sun moves alongside its planetary enemy, strict, karmic Saturn in this transit, and you have to work extra hard for praise and progress.

Guard against an overly-introspective mood, however, and try to keep on good terms with everyone. February 29th especially brings Sun exactly together with cool Saturn and clever Mercury, and you have a serious think about your situation, and come up with a practical plan to take you forwards.