24 Syllables. 24 Glands. 7 Lokas
Gayatri Jayanti 2026: The Mother of the Vedas arrives today Gayatri Jayanti is elebrated on Nirjala Ekadashi — the 11th lunar day of Jyeshtha lunar month. On this day devotees fast where not even a drop of water is consumed. Gayatri is the Ved Mata, the Mother of the Vedas Gayatri is depicted with 5 faces — each one governing a Prana and a Tattwa simultaneously. Prana → Akasha. Apana → Prithvi. Samana → Agni. Udana → Vayu. Vyana → Jala. Five vital forces. Five elements (tattwas). One form….
Today, the Sun Turns South (Dakshinayana)
The Light Has Peaked Summer SolsticeThe longest day of the year today, marking the Sun’s peak strength in the northern hemisphere. From here, daylight begins its slow retreat — a natural cue to start turning our energy inward. Father’s Day (ancestral worship)A fitting day to honor paternal figures, which in Vedic thought connects beautifully to the Sun itself — the cosmic father, the giver of life, vitality, and authority (Surya as karaka for father in Jyotish). Take a moment today to offer…
Ma Kamakhya Has Her Menstrual Cycle
Ambubachi Mela: The Mother Has Her Menstrual Cycle From June 21–25, one of the most mystical festivals of the Vedic tradition unfolds at Kamakhya in Assam: Ambubachi Mela. Chant this mantra during these 4 days: Kāmākhye varade devī nīlaparvata-vāsini ।Tvaṁ devī jagatāṁ mātā yoni-mudre namo’stu te ॥ कामाख्ये वरदे देवी नीलपर्वतवासिनि । त्वं देवी जगतां माता योनिमुद्रे नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ For three days each year, Maa Kamakhya is believed to undergo her annual menstrual cycle, and one of India’s most…
Dhumavati Jayanti: The Wisdom Hidden in Loss
Dhumavati Jayanti: June 21-22 USA (pdt): June 21, 2:50 am – June 22, 3:10 am INDIA: June 21, 3:20 pm – June 22, 3:40 pm During this window, listen to the 108 names of Dhumavati.The first one is “Om Dhumavatyei Namaha”.Keep repeating this mantra throughout this window of time, the Ashtami Tithi, the appearance day of Ma Dhumavati. Dhumavati is the smoky void that remains when all worldly illusions have been burned away. She is the widow goddess, the force of endings, disappointment, loss, and…
Sun in Gemini: The Sign You’ve Been Waiting For
Many of us are waiting for a sign. A sign that we’re on the right path.A sign that things will get better.A sign that all of this confusion has a purpose. But what if the sign has already arrived? As the Sun enters Gemini, life begins speaking through conversations, chance encounters, unexpected messages, books, videos, teachers, and even strangers. Over the next 30 days, pay attention. Pay attention to what keeps repeating.Pay attention to who reaches out.Pay attention to the questions that…
🌕 The Moon has 27 wives. But he keeps visiting the same one
Moon in Rohini today USA (PDT): June 13 12:45 pm – June 14, 9:45 am INDIA (IST): June 14, 00:15 am – June 14, 10:15 pm Moon (Chandra) married all 27 daughters of Daksha. Each one is a nakshatra. Each one had a home for him to stay in as he traveled the sky. But he was obsessed with Rohini. He kept returning to her. Neglecting the others. The other 26 wives complained to their father Daksha, and Daksha cursed the Moon — your light will fade, you will wither and die. That is why the Moon waxes…
The Hidden Moon of the Hidden Month: Adhik Maas Amavasya
The Special New Moon which will not return for 32 Months As Adhik Maas approaches its conclusion, we arrive at one of the most subtle and spiritually potent days in last 32 months: Adhik Maas Amavasya. New Moon Window USA (PDT): June 13 11:30 pm – June 14, 7:54 pm INDIA (IST): June 14, 12 noon – June 15, 8:24 am Amavasya is the night when the Moon disappears completely from the sky. In the language of spirituality, it represents the dissolution of the ego, the emptying of the mind, and the…
This course is not for everyone
For the past few weeks, I’ve sent emails about the Astrology Certification Course, hosted a webinar, answered questions, and shared the curriculum. So tonight, I’ll keep it simple. This course is not for everyone. If you’re looking for shortcuts, don’t join. If you’re looking for astrology to be reduced to formulas and memorization, don’t join. If you’re unwilling to spend time analyzing charts between classes, don’t join. But if you’re serious about learning how to interpret charts—not just…
ASHWINI, the Celestial Healers (June 10-12)
🌕 Moon in Ashwini, Trine to Ketu USA (PDT): June 10, 7:46 pm to June 11, 5:58 pmINDIA (IST): June 11, 8:16 am to June 12, 6:28 am Healing Karmic Imprints Through Surrender As the Moon transits Ashwini Nakshatra, the domain of the Ashwini Kumaras—the celestial physicians—the subtle force of restoration is activated. Ashwini marks the very beginning of the zodiacal journey: the first impulse of life, movement, and healing. Its energy works swiftly, often beneath conscious awareness, correcting…
Saturn + Rahu: The Return of Unfinished Karma
From July 26 through December 11, Saturn will move backward and reunite with Rahu (energetically). This is not an ordinary transit. Saturn will not have transit over Aquarius for another 26-27 years. In Jyotish, Saturn represents karma, accountability, consequences, and reality. Rahu represents obsession, desire, ambition, illusion, and unfinished cravings. When these two come together, life often revisits matters we thought were already behind us. Old decisions return for review….