Mercury enters Jyestha Nakshatra on Nov 10, 2018 at 7:02 AM EST for 12 days. Jyestha can be a difficult nakshatra because of its associations with abandonment and betrayal. It is a sharp & dreadful nakshatra associated with the star Antares. Antares is one of the four Royal Stars of … Continue reading →
New Moon on Nov 7, 2018 at 11:02 AM EST occurs in Vishaka Nakshatra at 21°04 Libra (sidereal Lahiri). The stars Zuben Elgenubi & Zuben Eschamali are the stars associated with Vishaka Nakshatra that bridges the energy of Libra and Scorpio. The symbol is a decorated archway. In Vishaka we … Continue reading →
November 2, 2018 at 5:09 pm EDT Mercury goes Out of Bounds until November 20th. When planets go Out of Bounds, their indications can become atypical. The regular significations can be extreme or they can become unpredictable or eccentric in their manifestations, acting in ways outside of their typical norm. … Continue reading →
October 24, 2018 at 2:02 am EDT Sun enters Swati Nakshatra for 13 days. The Sun is the natural karaka (significator or indicator) for Atman; the divine source within. It represents vitality and creativity. In Swati Nakshatra the Sun’s creativity is aroused through the arts, literature and music. Saraswati, the Goddess … Continue reading →
October 16, 2018 at 2:41 pm EDT Neptune retrogresses into Shatabisha Nakshatra where it remains until the beginning of January. Neptune is a trans-personal or collective planet that represents illusions, dissolution, dreams, escapism, removal of boundaries, the dissolving of things or matters, nebulous unseen forces, spiritual mysteries, oceans, and the … Continue reading →
New Moon October 8, 2018 at 11:47 pm EDT in Hasta Nakshatra. Visit my Lunations Blog for information on how to align your objective with the cosmos this month. Hint, it is all about actualizing our dharma. October 10, 2018 at 8:38 am EDT Mercury enters Swati Nakshatra for nine … Continue reading →
The New Moon occurs at 11:47 PM EDT on October 8, 2018. New Moons in general are a great time for starting new projects, initiating good habits into your life, and new beginnings of any kind. However, since the Moon is dark, combust and invisible when New, it is not … Continue reading →
On October 2, 2018 at 12:56 am EDT, Mercury enters Chitra (Spica). Chitra Nakshatra is ruled by the celestial architect Vishvakarma aka Tvastar and has the Shakti Power of form, variety, abundance and righteousness. The prior Nakshatra Hasta, whose symbol is the hand, is associated with craftmanship and sits entirely … Continue reading →
On September 24th at 6:34 am EDT Mercury enters Hasta Nakshatra. The planet of communication, commerce and exchanges enters the asterism of craftsmanship where it accesses the Shakti power to manifest and gain what we seek. Hasta follows the Phalguni Nakshatras which possess the power of union, procreation and wealth … Continue reading →
On September 16th at 7:15 pm EDT, the Moon enters its First Quarter Phase. The Moon is half lit and we should see some results of the seeds of our intention set at the New Moon. This week may also bring some challenges to overcome. In Jyestha Nakshatra, they may … Continue reading →
