Vedic Astrology for May, 2015
As we examine what lies ahead for Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for May, 2015, it is helpful to look retrospectively at the past month. With so many planets strong during the month of April, we...
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Bay area residents, I am privately available for Vedic astrology readings (Jyotish), Chinese astrology, Palmistry, and Ayurvedic health consultations in the East Bay throughout the month. I am also...
View ArticleVedic astrology for June, 2015
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology for June, 2015 brings and end to Mercury retrograde, as well as the Saturn/ Mars opposition, a planetary war, and Jupiter’s final full month of exaltation. Purnima, or the...
View ArticleCooling Pitta dosha
In Ayurveda, there are 3 doshas or body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Pitta is the energy of digestion, assimilation, and transformation. Pitta is comprised of fire and water. It is hot, sharp, oily,...
View ArticleJupiter and Venus planetary war in Cancer
Jupiter is currently exalted in Cancer, or at its highest point in the zodiac, in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, for a few more weeks. Then, it will not re-create this transit for another 12 years. In...
View ArticleVedic astrology for July, 2015
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for July, 2015 promises to be a time of transformation. The month begins with a planetary war between Jupiter and Venus and another follows later in the month. Jupiter...
View ArticleGuru Purnima 2015
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is a lunar based system. The full Moon (purnima) is considered to be quite auspicious. Certain full Moons are highlighted in the Indian calendar as they are linked to...
View ArticleBasic Principles of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient science of body, mind and spirit which originated over 5,000 years ago in India. Ayurvedic theory is based on the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, and earth) and the...
View ArticleJuly, 2015 Events
Bay area residents, I am privately available for Vedic astrology readings (Jyotish), Chinese astrology, Palmistry, and Ayurvedic health consultations in the East Bay throughout the month. I am also...
View ArticleJupiter in Leo
Jupiter is moving out of its exaltation in Cancer and into Leo in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Jupiter is the great benefic of all the nine planets in Vedic astrology. In Sanskrit, Jupiter is the...
View ArticleDoshic Imbalances in Ayurveda
The goal in Ayurveda is to maintain our prakruti, or our inborn physiological constitution. This is the amount of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas with which we were born. Yet, we all are prone to doshic...
View ArticleVedic astrology for August, 2015
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is based on the notion of karma. The word karma literally means “to act”. Our actions create certain results. It may be as simple as that we get an education, which can lead...
View ArticleAgni, the digestive fire
In Ayurveda, the concept of Agni, or the digestive fire is a key factor in understanding our physiological makeup, or our prakruti and vikruti. Ayurveda has three doshas, or core energies: Vata,...
View ArticleAugust, 2015 Events
Please join me on Thursday, August 27, 2015 for a free talk at East West Bookstore in Mountain View, CA where we will discuss Vedic astrology and relationship compatibility. What are the factors that...
View ArticleVedic astrology for September, 2015
On the heels of the full Moon on August 29, the energies are heightened in Jyotish or Vedic astrology for September, 2015. As we start the month, the Venus/ Mars planetary war continues. It ends on...
View ArticleAyurvedic Psychology
Ayurveda is an ancient science of body, mind, and spirit which has stood the test of time for over 5,000 years. It has eight branches. One of these branches is Ayurvedic psychology, also known as...
View ArticleKrishna Janmashtami 2015
In the Vedic tradition, holidays are calculated according to the lunar Vedic calendar. Holidays are commemorated each year based on the lunar month and the phase of the Moon, according to Vedic...
View ArticlePitru Paksha 2015
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is based on the Indian or Vedic calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Vedic calendar is a lunar based system. The observances during each month are usually spiritually...
View ArticleGanesha Yajna 2015
By Vedamurti Vivekshastri Godbole At present, Mother Earth is not happy. She is restless. If we review what has transpired so far in 2015, we will recollect undesirable major events. In the month of...
View ArticleLunar eclipse September 27 and 28
The last and final eclipse of 2015 is a total lunar eclipse September 27 and 28. The date varies depending on where you reside. This eclipse is visible in most parts of the world. It is seeable in the...
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