May starts off as a study in extremes. This shows the need for personal initiative to be driving our life. By midmonth, planets move into Taurus, bringing more ease and sharing. Then on the last day of the month, Jupiter enters Gemini. All things considered, this could be one of the most transformational months of [...]
This month the self and the other are marked by the experience of both romantic and physical intensity. April 1-3 The month starts with inspiration and focus as the Moon goes through Sagittarius, aspected by Saturn. Sagittarius is an inspired sign, ruled by Jupiter, bringing idealism and hope. But expect a sense of optimism to [...]
March gets off to a bit of a bumpy start yet concludes with grace and wisdom March 1-2 There may be a lot of relationship pressure and intensity when Moon joins Saturn and Rahu in Libra, the sign of relating and harmonizing our energy with others. Both Saturn and Rahu bring pressure and stress to [...]
Vedic Astrology February 2013 The Yoga of Discrimination Rules the Month There is a high capacity for arguing and bickering with Mars and Mercury joined in Aquarius for the entire month. These two planets have a naturally inimical relationship with each other, as Mercury rules speech and Mars rules action. Impatient speech and unfocused action [...]
The forecasts for December and January revolve around two lunation cycles in water signs (Scorpio and Cancer) -- can you say “emotional”? Also, the lunar nodes change signs, with Mars and Saturn both exalted. We will need to be both tender and tough. December 12 A 30-day cycle of greater strength in facing our fears [...]
November 1 The month starts off with a lot of hope and optimism as the Moon, Jupiter, and the South Node are in Taurus. The Moon is exalted here, bringing a more settled heart. Jupiter connects us to teachers and greater wisdom. November 3 We must be careful of arguments and defending our ideas too [...]
Among other things, December features a lunar eclipse in Taurus and Mercury moving direct (after being retrograde). Here is the week by week analysis. December 1 and 2 - The moon is in Aquarius opposite Mars in Leo, bringing some restlessness between our personal and collective duties. December 1-8 - This week is dominated by [...]
L.A. Heaven to Earth By Tamiko Fischer The astrological forecast for July-August is based on Vedic astrology and the Panchanga (Vedic calendar) whose five limbs include: 1) day of the week (Vara) 2) day in the lunar cycle (Tithi) 3) half-day in the lunar cycle (Karana) 4) zodiacal position of the Moon in lunar mansion [...]
The astrological forecast for October is based on Vedic astrology and the Panchanga (Vedic calendar) whose five limbs include: 1) day of the week (Vara) 2) day in the lunar cycle (Tithi) 3) half-day in the lunar cycle (Karana) 4) zodiacal position of the Moon in lunar mansion (Nakshatra) and 5) relationship between the positions [...]
The Indian name for the planet Mercury is Budha, derived from the Sanskrit root “budh,” which means “awaken, become aware.” A “buddha” is an “awakened one.” With its slightly different spelling, “budha” means “awakening,” as well as “intelligent, clever, or wise.” It can also denote a “wise or learned person.” In ancient Greek and Roman [...]