In ancient times, eclipses were omens portending doom, because the light of the Sun or the Moon gets obscured. But what do eclipses signify in astrology? Generally, eclipses are indications of change for good or bad. On a personal level, sometimes these changes are very subtle and on an inner level; at other times, they […]
To say that the month of June was eventful is an understatement. The Orlando shooting, Brexit and its aftermath, the terrorist attack at Istanbul airport are a few examples of the chaotic and violent state of the world. From June 19th through the 23rd when Brexit was voted in, Jupiter and Rahu (the north node) […]
In the Western world, we prefer the notion that we have free will and are the creators of our destiny. In the East however, the notion of fate is very strong. How does Vedic astrology reconcile these two notions? Vedic astrology or Jyotish as it is called in Sanskrit, is the science of tracking the […]
2016 is a pivotal year for change and unpredictable events. We are already witnessing it with the advent of two mavericks, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump vying for the US presidency. In the month of May, the energy of Mars is particularly strong. Some of the things that fall under the domain of Mars are […]
