The Martian Effect – What Mars’ Retrogression Augurs

Out of the nine planets of the zodiac, Mars is the planet of action, courage and valiance. It is what pushes you to do. Mars is the planet that is the significator of weapons, blood, action, violence, surgeries, sharp objects land/property, of sexuality and of courage. It is the impulsive action that may not be preceded by thought. It is t brute force -The raw vital energy that cruises…

Tapas - Heat of Austerity

The festival of Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in India with an unmatched fervor. It's the birthday of the loveable and extremely powerful 'elephant God', if you will! Ganesha is the harbinger of good fortunes, the gateway to everything auspicious, remover of all obstacles, keeper of knowledge, the patron deity of…

Understanding the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse

So there is this eclipse happening on the 4^th of April. And it is a full moon day also. I can already sense breathing getting faster for people who have noticed their own patterns fluctuate with the lunar rhythm! Yes, it’s a time when emotions can go all wild and batty, with the matter layered up deep within the subterranean realm of the subconscious forcing its way…

Saturn Transit 2014 – Handling Cosmic Shifts

On November 1, 2014, Saturn the huge Karmic planet rolls over into the sign of Scorpio. This slow moving planet stays in one sign of the zodiac for 2 and half years. Consequently, it brings a long good spell for some and a prolonged period of agony for others( depending on how it’s movements affects a particular sign).

Saturn is much dreaded in Vedic…

Tips to Stand Up When Your Spirit is Failing

Tough times are encountered by each individual and sometimes situations seem to be completely out of whack. It is in such a moment of deep despair that one may feel helpless and that…

Gemstones and Awareness

The subconscious of the human mind is a very vast territory. It is that portion of the mind which remains unexplored as most human beings ‘believe’ that they operate from the level of conscious mind only (this of course is a very small component of the actual mind).

However, even in an individuals most unaware state of self, it is the subconscious…

Make Your Name Your Mantra

Notice the effect of these words - You are beautiful! Or you are powerful! Or Oh My what a handsome young man you are! Also notice what happens when you hear calming music or mantras!

There must be something more to the words beautiful, powerful, handsome...deeper than the meaning itself. And that is just why it…