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 [...]
Balance the heavy, earthy, wet kapha energy of the spring season When people ask me what Ayurveda is, I like to describe it as an awareness. Simply stated, the practice of Ayurveda is the practice of being so in tune with the energetic patterns in your mind and body that you are able to make [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
Five practices for greater vitality As we enter the cold and flu season, it is necessary for us to take steps to boost our immunity. What do we do if we come down with a runny nose, body aches, sore throats, fever or a heavy feeling in the head? We may be tempted to stay [...]
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 [...]
Yoga to Promote Sound Sleep When asked of the Buddha “Are you a man, or a God?” the Buddha replied... “I AM AWAKE.” I’ll start with the bad news—in some cases, chronic insomnia has no real cure. While there are many types of insomnia and many reasons for sleeplessness and sleep difficulties, for some of [...]