Planet Shifts December 15 – 21, 2018

Sun enters Mula Nakshatra for 13 days and sidereal Sagittarius (Lahiri) for one month on December 15, 2018 at 10:40 pm EST.  Keeping with the theme of this lunation cycle for personal evolution and growth by accessing the deeper spiritual dimensions of our self, and the spiritual practice we have … Continue reading →

Planet Shifts December 7 – 14, 2018

Mars conjuncts Neptune on December 7, 2018 at 9:12 am EST.  Mars likes to take quick, independent, decisive action, but things with Neptune aren’t always clear. If you aren’t sure which course of action to take, and an immediate action is not necessary, wait until after December 24th when Mars … Continue reading →

Planet Shifts November 29 – December 6, 2018

Venus opposes Uranus on Nov 30, 2018 at 9:12 PM EST (Venus/Chitra Uranus/Ashwini) Venus is the planet of the senses, desires, pleasures, and happiness. Venus is the teacher of the Asuras (not Gods). Uranus is the planet of change, innovation, awakening to what lies beyond the agreed upon Saturnian reality … Continue reading →

Planet Shifts November 23 – 28, 2018

Neptune stations direct in Shatabisha Nakshatra on Nov 24, 2018 at 8:09 PM EST. Neptune has been moving back and forth between Shatibisha and Purva Bhadrapada since March 2011 and is now making its last direct passage through Shatibisha until January 2, 2019. Shatibisha has many themes in common with … Continue reading →

Planet Shifts November 15 – 22, 2018

There are 4 planetary shifts on November 16th: 2 stations and 2 ingresses.   1) Venus stations Direct on Nov 16, 2018 at 5:50 AM EST 2) Sun enters sidereal Scorpio (Lahiri Ayanamsha) on Nov 16, 2018 at 8:03 AM EST where it joins Mercury and Jupiter. The exact conjunctions between these … Continue reading →

Planet Shifts October 24 – 31, 2018

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 →

Nakshatra (Panchanga)

The Nakshatras are the 13°20’ asterisms that divide the zodiac into twenty-seven segments, often called the Lunar Mansions. The Panchanga will list the Nakshatra that the Moon is in at the start of the day and give the time it enters the next Nakshatra. We must pay attention to the … Continue reading →