NAVRATRI: Why did the Gods need Durga?
The Gods had lost the Heavens Navratri: October 10 – 20 Mahishasura had defeated Indra and driven the Devas into exile. Yet there was a catch in the boon that protected him: no man could kill him. So the gods released their tejas, their divine radiance. It gathered into one form: Durga. Shiva gave her his trishul. Vishnu gave her his chakra. Indra gave her his vajra. She rode into battle bearing the powers of the Gods together. But Durga was not merely given their power. She was the Shakti…
TODAY: Ananta Chaturdashi: Be the wind beneath someone’s wings [Lord Vishnu]
Today is Ananta Chaturdashi, a day to honour Vishnu as Ananta, the Endless One. Lord Vishnu rests upon Shesha Naag, the great serpent whose is also known as Ananta. The world may be full of movement, but beneath it is something steady enough to hold it – that is Shesha Naag. We often pray for strength so we can rise.But today, consider another kind of strength: the ability to support someone else without needing to be seen. Be the person who listens without rushing to advise. Take one task…
KETU in CANCER: What happened in your life in 2008?
An 18-year cycle returns. What might it bring up for you? Think back to the second half of 2008. Where were you living? What felt secure in your life and what began to change? Ketu is moving back into Cancer for the first time in roughly 18 years. Cancer speaks to home, family, and the feeling of belonging. Ketu can make us question where we’ve been looking for security. That doesn’t mean your 2008 story will repeat. But remembering what changed then may help you recognize a theme worth…
Why I think everyone should learn to read their own chart
On Sep 30, I’m starting a Live 12-week Jyotish course This course is for two kinds of people: You’ve built a successful life, but lately you’re asking bigger questions – about direction, purpose, what’s actually next – and you want a real framework for answering them, not another podcast episode. Or you’ve tried to learn astrology before – YouTube, a book, another teacher – and it turned into a wall of Sanskrit terms and contradictory rules. You gave up, not because you weren’t capable, but…
Next 38 Days: JUPITER Exalted & MARS Debilitated in Cancer
Now through Oct 31, Jupiter and Mars are in Cancer together, but they are experiencing this sign very differently. Jupiter is Exalted in Cancer. This is the Guru, Brihaspati at his best. But Mars is Debilitated in Cancer. This is like a defeated warrior. So an opportunity may arrive alongside the frustration that makes you want to force an answer too soon. Where might you benefit from Jupiter’s support? Where could Mars test your patience? That depends on your rising sign. In my new video, I…
Your Ancestors Are Waiting: Sep 26 – Oct 10
Why was Karna given Gold but No Food in the Heavens? When Karna reached the heavenly realm after his death, he was offered magnificent piles of gold and jewels but nothing to eat. Confused, Karna asked: “Why am I receiving gold instead of food?” He was told that throughout his life, he had generously donated wealth but he had never offered food and water in the name of his ancestors. Karna explained that he had not known his true ancestry during his lifetime. He was then permitted to return…
Stop Fearing the 12th HOUSE & Discover Its Hidden Blessings [New Video]
Your 12th House Is Hiding More Than You Realize Most people hear “12th house” and immediately think of losses, expenses and isolation. But that is only a small part of the story. The 12th house can reveal: Why money quietly slips away Your connection with foreign countries and life abroad The quality of your sleep and subconscious mind Hidden talents, private desires and spiritual gifts What happens when the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu or Ketu occupies this…
Are you working against your own nature?
You can work extremely hard and still feel as though you are moving in the wrong direction. Sometimes, the problem is not your effort. It is that you are working against your own nature. Your birth chart can help you understand: Your natural Strengths Your Weaknesses and recurring struggles The areas of life where you can grow and thrive And most importantly, what Remedies you can do to enhance your strengths and counter your weaknesses In my live Vedic Astrology courses, you will learn all…
[New Video] Ketu’s Final 75 Days: Ancestral Blessings
Its the Final Countdown: Ketu Maharaj in Magha Ketu is spending its final 75 days in Magha Nakshatra. Once it leaves, this transit will not return for approximately 18 years!!! Magha is the nakshatra of the Pitris, our ancestors. Its symbol is the royal throne, representing the position, protection, responsibility and inheritance passed through a lineage. This is a placement or transit which bestows the blessings of ancestors, the gifts from past lives, people may surface from your past, soul…
GANESHA Yagya Tonight & ANCESTRAL Yagya at Kashi on Oct 9
All preparations are done for our Ganesha Yagya tonight Ganesha Yagya, Sep 18 Ganesha Utsav marks the annual celebration of Lord Ganesha’s divine presence, honoring him as the remover of obstacles, patron of wisdom, and lord of auspicious beginnings. The festival traditionally begins with Ganesh Chaturthi and continues through days of worship, prayer, music, and community celebration before visarjan, symbolizing that all forms arise from and ultimately return to the Divine. Register for the…