[New Video] The Guru Enters the King’s Court: Jupiter in Leo
Afte 12 Years, on Oct 31, a flag will go up in Nashik It is the flag of the Simhastha Kumbh. It isn’t raised on a fixed date. It’s raised by the sky, at the moment Jupiter enters Leo (Simha). This flag is raied after every 12 years! When the gods and asuras churned the ocean, drops of amrit fell at four places: Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik. Each holds its Kumbh when Jupiter reaches a particular sign. Nashik’s sign is Leo. Jupiter is Brihaspati, the guru of the gods. Leo is the Sun’s…
Magha – honor ancestors today
Magha + Pitru Paksha. A powerful day for honoring ancestors Nakshatras are the crown jewel of Vedic astrology. Magha Nakshatra belongs to Pitris, the ancestors. And Pitru Paksha is the fortnight dedicated to ancestors. This is the period when they visit Bhu loka from Pitru loka. Within Pitru Paksha, when Moon transits the Magha Nakshatra, there is a direct communion with our ancestors. Look at the Moon tonight. We could almost touch the feet of our ancestors. Remedies for today: Perform…
Understanding Saturn in Your Chart Saturn: The Son (child) that Sun (Surya) Turned Away Saturn is the son of Surya, the Sun, and Chhaya (his shadow wife). He is “illegitimate”. He is dark. He is distant from his father. His father did not give respect to his mother (Chhaya). There is animosity. Shani does not like the establishment. Shani does not like the ego and the elite and the aristocrats. Shani makes you work hard. Shani asks for patience. Shani asks for honesty. Saturn in 12 Houses:…
$$ Wealth Combination in Your chart?
Venus + Rahu = Dhana Yoga In Bhrigu Nandi Nadi (BNN) Jyotish, Venus connected with Rahu forms Dhana Yoga, a combination associated with wealth. Why Venus and Rahu? VENUS = Lakshmi i.e. wealth, abundance, comforts. RAHU = amplifier. Rahu amplifies what it connects with. With Venus, Rahu can intensify the potential for wealth, luxury and material ambition. And the rest of the chart tells us WHERE the money will come from (which career or business etc). Here are some ways Venus and Rahu can…
I won’t teach this Jyotish course live again after this batch
This is the last time I’m teaching the Jyotish course live What I value most about teaching live is the conversation. We work with real charts, and when a question arises – perhaps about Saturn in your 10th house – we explore it together, in that moment. You can ask a follow-up, clarify what you’re seeing, and connect the lesson to your own chart. A recording lets you revisit a lesson; a live class lets us work through your questions together. Over 12 weeks, you’ll learn to: Read the 12…
All 21 Diwali Festivals in One Video: Dates, Rituals, Mantras
21 Festivals, One Video The festival season begins in two weeks and runs for 38 days: 21 festivals, from Durga Ashtami on October 18th–19th to Dev Deepawali on November 23rd–24th. I’ve put all 21 into one video, with the exact date and timing for India and for the USA, and the main ritual for each. ▶ Watch and save: All 21 Diwali 2026 Festivals in One Video WHAT’S INSIDE The date of every festival in India (IST) and the USA (Pacific) The exact tithi start and end time behind each date The…
2008: Lehman fell and Airbnb & Uber were born. Dec 5, 2026?
THEN (Rahu in Capricorn, 2008–09) → NOW (2026–28) 🏦 [2008] Lehman collapsed: borrowed money broke → [2026] The shortcut is the trap 📱 [2008] iPhone buzz became the App Store industry → [2026] AI buzz/hype becomes AI inside real jobs 🚗 [2008] Airbnb and Uber moved tech into hotels and taxis → [2026] AI moves into our homes and industries ❓ Where does this transit impact you? Your rising sign and your natal chart decides. Collapse and creation, at the same time. That was the last time Rahu…
Mangal Dosha? Pitru Dosha? Today is your day
Today doesn’t come often Tuesday, Sep 29 brings together four observances on one day: Angaraki Sankashti. Ganesha worship on Mars’s day. Mangal Vara. Tuesday, the day of Mars itself. Bharani Nakshatra. Ruled by Yama, the deity of endings and settling accounts. Pitru Paksha + Maha Bharani Shraddha. The fortnight of the ancestors, on its most important nakshatra. This matters especially if you have Mangal Dosha or Pitru Dosha. Do you have Mangal Dosha? Check your chart:→ Mars in the 1st, 2nd,…
VENUS retro, debilitated, combust: Love & Money
Venus Disappears for 2 weeks From October 20–28, Venus disappears (behind the Sun). On October 24, it shifts from evening star to morning star. By November 6, it has moved back into Virgo, its weakest sign. Diwali follows on November 8. Think about that sequence: the planet associated with love and wealth disappears, returns in a new form, and moves into its weakest sign just before Lakshmi Puja. What might that bring up in your life? An old relationship? A money decision you need to revisit?…
Pitru Paksha 2026: all your questions, answered
Pitru Paksha: All Your Questions Answered Pitru Paksha began this weekend, and many of you have been asking me about it. So I’ve gathered your most common questions in one place, each with a short answer. You can also watch my video for more details. Pitru Paksha is ultimately about gratitude for the people who came before us. Even a quiet prayer or a meal shared in their name carries meaning. What is Pitru Paksha?A fortnight in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honoring…