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The energy of independence awakens in the cycle of the Libra full Moon on April 23rd. A do your own thing kind of vibe, heavy on the gratitude.
After the tremendous energy of the solar eclipse, we begin to move into a creative principle, knowing that anything is possible when we put our life force into it. A tremendous energy of spirit and miracles.
Read moreApril 8th marks the Vedic astronomical new year, when we cast the world chart the year ahead to see the karmic trends and fated events.
This year’s chart is led by an eclipse in the birth star of Saturn indicating major changes. A precarious place with a shadow in the forefront.
Read moreClearing the past to heal our future - Penumbra Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 25th
In the 6th from the eclipse, a Yama Yoga (Saturn, Mars) is formed (Read more here). Jupiter is 8th from the eclipse and Sun Rahu and Mercury in the 7th. Awakening the quadrant of our accounts, what we owe, what we create that binds us and the unforeseen consequences. What controls us and what we need to bring into balance. What we need to take responsibility for.
Read moreIn the company of Venus and Saturn, the new Moon at 26° of Aquarius initiates a cycle of critical decision-making.
To put all our effort into fixing our attention in one place and directing our energy to a singular point. To cut the energy leaks of being divided and undecided. To have complete faith in following one singular direction, that sets us apart, defined by courage commitment and devotion. One river flowing towards our ocean.
Read moreActivating themes in this cycle of responsibility, authority, sovereignty and the inheritance we’ve received from those who came before us. In its most simplistic essence, Magha deals with our past to shape our present. It is entry into doorways paths our merit gives us. Our actions are what create the merit.
Read moreI wanted to offer you some tips, to help you develop skills in working with one of the toughest planets and planetary cycles. To help you understand your ‘’lessons from Saturn’’ and where he is asking you to change your karma. Which simply means results of action.
Read moreMars in its most powerful exaltation sign gives amplified effects, especially to Aries, Cancer and Leo. The planets of the soul (Sun), mind (Moon) intelligence (Mercury) and sit with Mars in Saturn's sign take an intense and driven energy that at its best can be highly enterprising and skilful. A cycle that can play out as exuberance and ambition where material wealth and success are sought after.
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The Moon reaches its peak fullness at 11° of Cancer in Pushya Nakshatra under the gaze of Mars and Rahu.
Big and bold feelings rise to the surface assessing where we freeze and where we flow. Where we are chained and where we grow. What habits, feelings and beliefs have we married ourselves to?
The Sun in Capricorn wants the plan and the Moon in Cancer wants the comfort. Mars's 8th aspect to the Moon pokes the unconscious mind awaken and look under the hood of our motivation and the direction our attachment leads us.
Mars, Mercury and Venus are in the house of fiery efforts from the Moon piercing some whose aim might be off. Venus looks for the value and Mars and Mercury are the expended efforts. Rahu’s 5th aspect activates situations and environments that exhaust what has worn out its welcome.
The strong guidance of Jupiter and Saturn in this cycle adds an influence of rational wisdom, to persist in achieving peace, and flow even when we are not inspired. Working through the frictions of change knowing the reward is found in being honest and true to our nature and knowing where you want to arrive. A cycle of melting old frozen fear to open the nourishing path of living in your heart, opening the path that is calling you home
May all beings be blessed,
Siri Prakash
The year of the 8 is filled with the energy of Saturn, for a deeper insight into 2024 BOOK a reading with me to gain clarity and guidance. If you are not quite ready for a reading you can get my insightful 2024 Astrology guide is available here.
The Sun and the Moon at the tail end of Sagittarius are planting new seeds of flowing connections and renewed energy. Broadening our perspectives and getting ready to work for what we want. Mercury the planet of distinctions and who governs the gandanta zones (karmic knots) that kick off change is closely aligned with Mars, taking what is entangled in our hearts. Helping us to grasp an understanding of what is, as we sift out the chaff.
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Perseverance, endurance, patience and karma. The year 2024 is an 8-year related to Saturn the one who rules our pranic body, who measures our breath and measures our deeds and debts.
The year 2024 is a year that will challenge our awareness to direct the rhythm of our hearts, minds and actions. A year to face the fear and have faith. A year of incredible possibilities.
The number 8 is an unbroken symbol of infinity, it also shows that there is no escape with the symbol being unbroken. The year 2024 is a year of taking responsibility, a very defining year of awakening to face ourselves in the world, not to be careless but to have crystal clarity. To step out of the dream and awaken with radical honesty.
If we do not awaken the world does not awaken. I Am, We Are.
Saturn rests deeply in our hearts, as he measures our breath. Saturn is linked with restrictions but consider the ‘’restrictions’’ are of a lens to focus to pay attention to what is really important. Face the fear, have faith and be honest asking the thoughtful question what am I becoming?
Saturn governs our prana and the number 8 relates to our pranic body. Prana is not just the breath but a life-giving force, a vital principle. There is more than one vital prana in our system. There is a network of 72,000 Nadis through which our life force flows.
The more we work on strengthening our pranic flow it supports our mind and emotions—the more clarity and vitality we have to hold the energy of what comes our way.
Just as Saturn measures our breath he measures our deeds and debts. He measures what we are devoted to, how truthful we are and how much compassion and kindness we have within and give out.
If we do not live honestly, how shall we discover who we are? How shall we know the beloved? How shall we ever merge?
Take in the breath and focus your attention with precision raising your hands as you fold them in prayer at your heart, bowing your heads to say your prayer with clarity, dedication and commitment. This is 2024. Actions offered to the divine in loving gratitude.
This article was taken from my 2024 Astrology guide available here. The year of the 8 is filled with the energy of Saturn, for a deeper insight into 2024 BOOK a reading with me to gain clarity and guidance.
I wish you abundant love, courage and prosperity in 2024
Siri Prakash
The Moon reaches its peak fullness at 10°47 of Gemini in Ardra nakshatra. The star of effort, diligence and attainment. Where we are looking to feel connected and whole.
Arda Nakshatra embodies an incredibly expressive energy, akin to a revitalizing storm that rejuvenates the spirit. It exudes a powerful force of creation and achievement, derived from a clear understanding of our connections, offering nourishment and solace. Within Ardra, we engage in the process of refinement, learning how to maintain a sense of connection while retaining our unique individuality.
The essence of Rudra, the deity governing Ardra Nakshatra, is rooted in the pursuit of connection and self-realization. Rudra evolved into Lord Shiva through intense repetition of mantras (japa) and deep meditation. It's believed that within Ardra Nakshatra, Shiva's cries and howls birthed Raaga, the vibrant melodic sound that colours and moves as it unites. It was through guidance to chant to meditate, and to attain stillness and tranquility, Rudra eventually transforming into the Auspicious One, Shiva.
The full Moon cycle carries a substantial amount of potent energy. Both Mercury and Mars are crossing the gandanta point, a significant juncture or transition point, signifying change. This generates an atmosphere charged with restlessness and excitement, fostering a sense of anticipation for what possibilities lie ahead.
Retrograding Mercury returns to Scorpio on the 28th to uncover truths and Mars moves into Sagittarius where we begin to take a firm stand and position ourselves. Jupiter now stationing in Aries moves direct on the 30th, where Jupiter and Mars will be in a Parnivartina. Jupiter and Mars's energy is very highly motivated in a get your boots on kind of way through mid March
A lot of energy to get things going and it has nothing to do with the New Year, but more of a deep desire for change, excited for what could be when our heart dances to the beat of our drum.
I wish you a beautiful Full Moon cycle and festive holiday season!
Siri Prakash
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For a snapshot overview of 2024 transits and lunar cycles my 2024 Astrology guidebook is here
In the sophisticated realm of Scorpio, aligned with Mars and the Sun the dark Moon is led inward at 26° into a restless churning. The heat and friction of self-concepts unravelled where honesty is the medicine. This is a cycle that is not peaceful or quiet. But rather an energy that requires strength and reliance on personal willpower to overcome.
Jyesthha Nakshatra ruled by Indra the seat of power and connected to Alakshmi (the elder sister of Lakshmi) the one who tests the boundaries of non-compliance and rebellion in search of self-definition. Both carry the desire and aim to be first.
The Sun and Mars form a powerful Yoga as does the Moon and Mars both are yogas of force and success. All in the Agni (fire) tattva the fire of vision and the endless ‘appetite’’ to conquer’’.
Scorpio is the inhalation of Shiva and in Jyeshtha nakshatra is where Shukracharya the master of occult secrets and sciences was born. The energy is ripe for making leaps in your journey of self-discovery including your gifts, to make progress in your sadhana and practice. The gifts and jewels you cultivate that travel lifetimes with you.
Second from the New Moon is Mercury is stationed in preparation to go retrograde on the 13th. Venus is 12th from the Moon. Good indicators of gifts received from devotion and practice. Mercury is occult this is forgotten in ‘’modern’’ astrology it is downgraded and meme’d. Mercury is the spinal column and Venus is the spinal fluid. With Mercury 2nd from the Moon in the house of speech and desire. Consider what you speak into form. Hint* Good for Tapsya & Japa.
December’s lunar cycle from New to Full Moon may bring an atmosphere of building headstrong intensity that reaches a breaking point that opens up revitalizing new beginnings and new growth.
If consciousness is elevated, it will be divine. In the throws of conflict become peace. It is the churning of Jyeshtha trials and tribulations that lead to the real desire of Lakshmi to merge.
Wishing you a transformative new Moon cycle
Siri Prakash
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Shining brightly in the eye of the bull at 10° of Taurus in Rohini Nakshatra, the luminous Moon reflects the light of the Sun and Mars in Scorpio. Starting a cycle of established direction and value commences with the awakening of an active desire and its manifestation into material form.
Opposite the Moon is Mars and the Sun, in Scorpio the natural 8th house of changes and legacy. Both the Sun and Mars like to control and direct. Critically looking at where we are, where lines need to be drawn and where we need to stay within the lines. Together they call for a strategic allocation of our energy attention and internal resources. The earthy desire of the Rohini Moon blended with the fiery intensity and vision of Mars and the Sun in Scorpio sparks a great desire for change.
Read moreThe cycle of the Vishaka New Moon is one of singularity charging into darkness carving a path of light. Vishaka Nakshatra is the birth star of lord Surya (Sun). The fruit (karma-phalam) served to us through this star is a display of dissatisfaction of being bound by the limitations and the need to break through. The decay of old thoughts, feelings and what causes our disease. Finding the strength in our self-illumination.
Read moreOn the October 28th eclipse, only a slender sliver of the Moon dips into the umbral shadow. This delicate "brush" with the shadow imparts a sense of profound restlessness, stirring the mind with a kind of "shamanic death." As Rahu crosses the Gandanta point, the karmic knot, it amplifies the tension within the Moon, unveiling our unconscious and subconscious realms.
Read moreVirgo is a very worldy sign, it is the churning point of the chart. Looking at the chart from the eclipse point of view we have the loss pleasure and comfort with Venus in the 12th from the eclipse, and the gain of Mars and Ketu in the 2nd, tension aggression and territory. Mercury the lord of Virgo is caught in the eclipsed and Ketu at °0 of Libra it brings Venus the lord more prominently into the mix.
The area spanning Libra and Virgo is the place of deep desire. It’s where a lot of violence takes place in the name of commerce and conquering. Ruled by the two Raja Guna planets, Mercury and Venus. It represents the desire of the world, what everybody wants to possess and control. To trade, exchange, create, to look good, show the world we look good.
Read moreBig changes come with October with the Solar and Lunar eclipse and Rahu and Ketu the nodes of the Moon preparing to change signs. The recognition of our guides is both beneficial and supportive to bless the path laid out before us as we close a chapter and begin a new one. This cycle of the full Moon signals a time to put the Venus lessons of the summer on the Altar recalibrating our hearts, priorities, and relational patterns.
Read moreThe cycle of the Moon highlights discussions and themes around contracts, agreements and government. Mars in Hasta acts like a blade in strategic negotiations, Mars is untrusting and Hasta carries the energy of separation and under the influence of Mercury, it’s a fighter’s yoga. Venus in the 12th is secret, behind the scenes determining what is beneficial in the connection, what we have to do to get ‘‘what we want’’.
Read moreComing close to the earth and conjunct Saturn, the bright full Moon reflects in the light and message of the Sun. Both luminaries are connected to retrograde planets highlighting the energy of Saturn and Mercury in this cycle. The Moon now awakened in the nakshatra of Shatabhisha, ruled by Varuna the one that encircles the world.
Satabhisha likes to shake and rattle, it operates outside the bounds when stable within the center. Contemplate this. We become free and connected to all that is when we remain stable and centred. It carries the great energy of Lord Shiva and Varuna directing our attention to the veil of concealment and what binds us. A focus on the larger contracts we have with ourselves and the nature of divine energy. The ‘‘higher truth’’ we seek must also be lived honestly. Our natural expression is where we find our deepest healing.
Read moreBeaming with brightness coming close to the earth, the Moon reaches its peak fullness at 15° of Capricorn in Śravaṇa nakshatra. A star field ruled by Vishnu a place deeply connected with Shiva, transporting a message of contemplation. To listen with the ears of the heart, to wake up and stop sleeping. Our mind when it's in its resting state becomes pure, the Atma Joti illuminating the Manas.
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