ASTRO BLOG

EYE ON VEDIC FESTIVALS: NINE DAYS OF MOTHER DIVINE: DAYS 4-5-6: LAKSHMI Days 3-6 of the Nine Days, March 31-April 2nd  are devoted to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.  Specifically, the days are devoted as follows: Day Four: Kusmanda – She who brings happiness and Warmth Day Five: Skandamata – Mother of Skanda, The Destroyer […]

EYE ON THE SKY: JUPITER IN VIRGO RETROGRADE–MUSINGS ON THE COLORS OF CREATION I think most of the astrology that I have learned has been from scientific observation.  What is happening in my life; what are my thoughts and emotions; what is happening objectively. Jupiter is considered in detriment in Virgo according to Western astrologers

EYE ON THE SKY: FOCUS ON MERCURY IN ARIES /ASHWINI TIL MAY 23RD Mercury  will be in the constellation of Ashwini (Aries 0-13.20) until late May due to the retrograde motion that will happen April 9-May 3rd.  Ashwini   is know in modern astronomy as Alpha-Arietes and Beta-Arietes near the bright star of Andromeda between March

EYE ON THE SKY: COMPLEX EMOTIONS IN THE SKY Its Monday, ruled by the Moon and dedicated to Shiva and a good day for deep meditation but most of us have problems with Mondays unless you are Cancer rising, and have a really strong unafflicted mooon in your natal chart connected to Taurus or Pisces

EYE ON THE SKY: ASTROLOGICAL WEATHER FORECAST  LATE MARCH The theme of the week and maybe the next month will be avoiding arguments and power struggles in order to hold a position.  Debating is important for politicians and warriors but it can lead an anger and hurt feeling and bruised egos so watch your impulsive

EYE ON VEDIC FESTIVALS: SPRING NAVARITRI CALLED CHAITRA NAVARATRI NAVARATRI: BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY OF THE SOUL This new moon day in Pisces is very special in the Vedic calendar and starts the nine days of Mother Divine. We can liken this next period from March 28th until April 5th  to a rebirth period where

EYE ON THE SKY: SATURN MOVING TOWARD STATIONARY RETROGRADE Its Saturday, ruled by Saturn and a natural day for hard work, responsibility, running errands and cleaning. Saturn is slowing down in the sky and moving toward going retrograde on April 6th and will stay retrograde until August 25th.  It will stay in the 3-4 degree

EYE ON ASTROLOGY:  Venus Conjunct Sun : March 24-25th I learn a lot from my Western astrological friends. While combustion is one of the most damaging things for a planet in Vedic astrology,   it turns out total combustion within the last degree is a blessing.  Venus will be conjunct the Sun in the Eastern

EYE ON THE SKY:  FOCUS ON MERCURY and JUPITER Mercury opposition Jupiter peaks into Friday, March 24th but was most felt on Wednesday.  For Virgos and Geminis it can support good feelings and optimism and Venus in Pisces is also a plus and technically Venus and Jupiter cancel Mercury’s debilitation but what does that really

EYE ON THE SKY: SUN AND VENUS IN SATURN’S  CONSTELLATION OF PEGASUS : Uttara Bhadrapada is associated with the constellations of  Pegasus and Andromedae in Pisces and located at 3.20-16.40 of Pisces.    
The deity is Ahir Budhnya and part of Lord Shiva’s army, which reflects the warrior nature of this lunar mansion.  The ruling