Jupiter and Saturn Double Transit by Sign -We Need Both to Manifest.

We need both to manifest.

Jupiter and Saturn in transit play a pivotal role in shaping the influences and events in our lives. Jupiter and Saturn are the slowest moving planets in the sky, making their transits have the most significance for predictive purposes.

Jupiter transits through a sign for approximately one year and  Saturn takes approximately 2 ½ years to complete its transit.

Jupiter’s transits are seen as positive and beneficial, bringing  expansion, growth, new opportunities and the increase of the  significations the house it is occupies  or aspects. The mere thought of Saturn transits bring fears and worries. Saturn’s transits are often described as negative and detrimental, causing limitation, obstacles, challenges and the denial of the indications of any house that it transits or aspects.

These powerful planets are not that black and white with the results they deliver. While it is true  Saturn’s transit can give negative outcomes under certain circumstances, it is not always the case. Jupiter is seen a the magical giver that fixes everything. Jupiter can bring luck, ideas and wisdom it can also bring over optimism that leads us nowhere and expansion in areas we may not wish for expansion.   

Jupiter brings inspiration behind an endeavour, while Saturn gives it its structure and form. We need Saturn to reach our goals without Saturn’s influence nothing of lasting value could ever be realised. Jupiter gives us new, expansive ideas but not necessarily the ability to manifest them.

K.N. RAO referred to Saturn as the Roots and Jupiter the fruit, he said Jupiter aspired to reach heaven and Saturn establishes firm foundations and that both were dependant on the other. So simple so beautiful.

From the transit we can see when Jupiter and Saturn both aspect a sign it becomes a significant event. That sign becomes strongly activated by both the expansive influence of Jupiter and the actualizing influence of Saturn. The challenging qualities of Saturn’s transit become more beneficial under Jupiter’s influence. The potentially unrealistic and ungrounded qualities of Jupiter’s transit become more practical, grounded  and focused under Saturn’s influence.

Together they can bring  achievement, breakthroughs, and progress regarding the areas of life that are signified by the house or houses they’re both aspect by transit.

While this sounds simple and promising in Vedic astrology we use much more than transits to predict events and themes. We can look at the overall themes these will bring to give a flavour of the year ahead indicating an area of focus in your life for the next period with this special double transit.

Below is a by sign brief summary of the houses and themes that will come into play.  Check the transit from your Ascendant, Moon and Sun signs.

I send you love and luck during this incredible transit

Siri Prakash

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Aries

Jupiter is transiting your 7th and aspecting your 11th ,1st and 3rd houses and Saturn your is in your  9th house aspecting your 11th, 3rd and 6th houses

The 7th house where Jupiter is  relates to your relationships , marriage, partnerships  business or romantic and foreign places. Saturn in your 9th house relates to long distance travel, spiritual teaching and teachers, good fortune and father

Double Transit Special Aspect 

The most activated for you  Aires it the the 3rd and 11th houses

The 11th house is the house of monetary gains, side incomes, major long-term goals, groups, friends and the 3rd house is the significator of  communication, advertising, hobbies, writing, siblings, short journeys, short-term goals. Social Media

Focus and increase in  travelling, writing, communication and publishing. It will be all about how you come across, how you present yourself to others. Possible gain and increase in authority and more particular in making friends and new acquaintances. You will cut down connections with friends and people who are not serving or supporting what you do.

As Jupiter rules the ninth house, short distance or long distance travelling is also possible for you.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Taurus

Jupiter is transiting your 6th and is aspecting your 10th, 12th and 2nd houses and Saturn is in your 8th house aspecting your 10th, 2nd and 5th houses

The 6th house relates to health, disease, illness, daily work, litigation, debt, and service. The 8th house relates to other’s money loans, inheritance; litigation, chronic illness, sexuality, transformation and occult knowledge.

Double Transit Special Aspect

Saturn and Jupiter will both aspect your 10th and 2nd houses. The 10th house is the Career, employer, work/action, outer achievements and the 2nd house is the house of earned income, acquisitions, food/diet, speech

Recognitions and promotions, career growth and more prospects are more likely now where you can receive recognition or respect for your work and ideas. You will also work on accumulating your wealth and managing it. You will place a greater value on education and family.  You are going to be more conservative about your spending.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Gemini

Jupiter is transiting your 5th house and aspects your 9th, 11th and 1st houses. Saturn is transiting your 7th house and aspects your 1st, 4th and 9th houses

The 5th house where Jupiter is placed relates to creativity, children, romance/dating, investments and education. The 7th house where Saturn is sitting relates to The relationship, marriage, partnerships – business or romantic, and foreign places

Double Transit Special Aspect

Jupiter and Saturn are giving aspect  your 1st and 9th house the most  Gemini. The 1st house relates to our body, one’s identity, self-confidence and our overall success. The 9th house relates to long distance travel, spiritual teaching and teachers, good fortune,and our fathers/ father figures.

You will be focusing on yourself, your health, your fitness, your development. You will be more concerned about your looks, your appearance and have an increased discipline in your routines. You will be more giving much more worth to yourself than you have before. You can take an interest in extending your education and or higher learning, could meet a significant teacher in this period who helps to shape your life in a positive way. Increase in travel is also possible

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Cancer

Jupiter is transiting your 4th Jupiter is Aspecting your 8th 10th and 12th. Saturn is transiting your 6th house and aspecting your 3rd, 8th and 12th

The 4th house relates to home/residence, real estate, mother, vehicles, and our general happiness and the 6th house relates to to health, disease, acute illness, daily work, litigation and debt

Double Transit Special Aspect

Jupiter and Saturn are activating your  12th and 8th house. The 8th house is other’s money – loans, inheritance; litigation, chronic illness, sexuality, transformation, and occult knowledge. The 12th house represents distant places, introspection, debts and expenditures, and isolation.

This is the time for transformation. You will be inclined towards mysticism and occult science. You will be keen to know hidden secrets of life and self discovery During this period you may travel  travel abroad. This is the period when you will focus on your spiritual growth and sub conscious mind.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Leo

Jupiter is transiting your 3rd house aspecting your 7th 9th and 11th houses. Saturn is transiting your 5th house  and is aspecting your 7th,11th and 2nd houses

The 3 house represents communication, advertising, hobbies, writing, siblings, short journeys and short-term goals and the 5th house relates to creativity, children, romance/dating, investments and education

Double Transit Special Aspect

Over the next year the houses that will become prominent for your Leo are the 11th and the 7th houses. The 11th house is the house of monetary gains, side incomes, major long-term goals, group and friends. The 7th house signifies our relationships, marriage, partnerships – business or romantic, foreign places.

This period you will gain authority and recognition. You will become more particular about making friends and the friends you keep. You will cut down ties with friends and people who are not serving anything you do . In this period you will be concerned with your significant partner and or getting married  and improving your relationship. If you are planning for new business this will be the good period to open up business.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Virgo

Jupiter is transiting your 2nd house and is aspecting your 10th, 8th and 6th houses. Saturn is in your 4th house aspecting your 1st 10th and 6th houses.

Jupiter is sitting in your 2nd house  of earned income, acquisitions, food/diet, speech and Saturn in your 4th house of Home/residence, real estate, mother , vehicles, and general happiness.

Double Transit Special Aspect

Virgo for you Jupiter will activate your 10th and 6th house the most significant houses.

The 10th house represents your career, employer, work/action, outer achievements. The 6th house is Health, disease, acute illness, daily work, litigation and debt.

Promotions, career growth and more prospects are indicated. Recognition in your work and ideas are likely. A focus on health and physical improvements including nutrition and exercise will be in the forefront. Paying off debts or returning borrowed money and living a simpler life will be highlighted.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Libra

Jupiter is transiting your 1st house and aspecting your 9th, 11th and 5th houses. Saturn in your 3rd house and aspects your 12th, 9th and 5th houses

The 1st house where your Jupiter is sitting, represents our body, our identity, self-confidence, overall success and recognition.

Saturn is in your in your 3rd house of communication, advertising, hobbies, writing, siblings, short journeys, short-term goals and increased ego.

Double Transit Special Aspect

The powerful double aspect of Jupiter and Saturn will activate your 9th and 5th and be the most  significant  houses of over the next year

The 9th house relates to long distance travel, spiritual teaching and teachers, good fortune, our father or father figures and the 5th house is creativity, children, romance/dating, investments, education and Mantra.

What you create will be in your focus for the next year. It can be children , art writing, or a plan for a new business venture. In this period you could seek out a mentor or teacher that will help you to realise your projects or with your education. Long distance travelling will be possible during this period. If you are planning for extending your education you have the resources to  go for it.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Scorpio

Jupiter is transiting your 12th house and it aspecting your  4th, 6th and 8th houses. Saturn is in your 2nd house aspecting your 11th, 8th and 4th houses

The 12th house represents distant places, introspection, debts and expenditures, isolation. The 2nd house relates to earned income, acquisitions, food/diet, speech.

Double Transit Special Aspect

The double aspect of Saturn and Jupiter will light up your 4th and 8th houses Scorpio making them the most significant for your this next year. The 4th house represents Home/residence, real estate, mother, vehicles and general happiness. The 8th house relates to other’s money such as loans, inheritance; litigation, chronic illness, sexuality, transformation, and occult knowledge.

This is the time for transformation with inclination towards mysticism and occult science. You will be more concerned about creating a safe and sacred home eliminating what no longer fits you. You could be called  to do counselling during this period. If you are already counsellor or adviser, people will come to you for help, and you will naturally unearth the hidden secrets that perhaps  you were not aware about.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Sagittarius

Jupiter is transiting your 11th aspecting your 3rd, 5th and 7th houses. Saturn is in your 1st house aspecting your 3rd, 7th and 10th houses

The 11th house relates to the themes such as monetary gains, side incomes, major long-term goals, groups and friends. The 1st house relates to our body, our identity, self-confidence, overall success and recognition.

Double Transit Special Aspect

Sagittarius this special double aspect will highlight the 3rd and 7th houses over the next year. The 7th house relates to relationship, marriage, partnerships – business or romantic, foreign places. The 3rd house relates to communication, advertising, hobbies, writing, siblings, short journeys, short-term goals. Teaching, career rejuvenation, new projects, and  increased ego.

Your interest will be towards travelling, writing, communication and publishing. It going to be all about how and what you speak, write or talk. You will concentrate on whatever you say should be true and delivered in properly Partnership getting married or getting into relationship and improving your married life will also be in the forefront.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Capricorn

Jupiter is transiting your 10th house aspecting your 2nd, 4th and 6th houses. Saturn is transiting your 12th house aspecting your 2nd 6th and 9th houses.

The 10th house where Jupiter will sit in your chart for the next year relates to Career, your employer, work/action, outer achievements.

The 12th house where Saturn is placed for the next 2.5 years relates to distant places, introspection, debts and expenditures, isolation.

Double Transit Special Aspect

The  double aspects of Jupiter and Saturn will activate your 2nd and 6th house making them  become the most significant you over the next year. The 2nd house relates to earned income, acquisitions, food/diet, speech and the 6th house  relates to health, disease, acute illness, daily work, litigation and debts.

Wealth and health- focus on health and physical improvements including nutrition and exercise will be in the forefront. Paying off debts or returning borrowed money and living a simpler life will be highlighted In order to build your fortune. You will finding ways to improve your worth, your financial status, your bank balance. You will give importance to valuable things in your life like education, family, money and virtue

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Aquarius

Jupiter is transiting your 9th house and aspecting your 1st, 3rd and 5th houses. Saturn is transiting your 11th house. Saturn will aspect your 1st, 5th and 8th houses

The 9th house where Jupiter is relates to long distance travel, spiritual teaching and teachers, good fortune, father and higher learning.

The 11th house where Saturn is placed in your chart relates to monetary gains, side incomes, major long-term goals, groups and friends.

Double Transit Special Aspect

The double aspect your will highlight your 1st and 5th house will become the most active for you for the next year.  The 1st house relates to Body, one’s identity, self-confidence, fame, change of appearance, increase in confidence recognition and overall success and the 5th house relates to creativity, children, romance/dating, investments, education.

You will be focusing on yourself, your health, your fitness and your development in regards to  education. You will be conscious about how people look at you and what you are leaving as your mark. You have increased discipline and give much more self worth and self care than last year. What you are creating will also come into focus whether it is art or children what you create and your legacy will take center stage

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Pisces

Jupiter is transiting your 8th house with aspects on the 12th, 2nd and 4th houses. Saturn is in your 10th house aspecting your 12th, 4th and 7th houses.

The 8th house where Jupiter is placed in your chart represents Other’s people money such as loans, inheritance; litigation, chronic illness, sexuality, transformation, occult knowledge.

The 10th house where Saturn is placed represents  career, employer, work/action, outer achievements.

Double Transit Special Aspect

The Jupiter and Saturn and their special aspect will highlight for you over the next year your  12th and 4th houses. The 12th house  represents distant places, introspection, debts and expenditures, isolation and the 4th house relates to Home/residence, real estate, mother, vehicles and general happiness.

Home, happiness and health will be in your focus. You will be more concerned about managing and building your home  You can change residence or renovate within the home.  Counselling during this period is highlighted.This stems from need for a change where you will focus on your growth and what is hiding in the sub conscious mind.

If you have planets in these houses it will make an even stronger impact so check for that in your chart for more detail

Quiet the Mind and Listen -Full Moon Vedic Astrology

In the early morning on November 4th (or on the 3rd in the US at 10:22 pm PDT) we have a fiery full Moon in Aries where it is opposite the Sun, Jupiter and Venus all conjunct in the sign of Libra. 

The contrast occurring in the sky is between the planets placed in Aries (male/fire) and Libra (female /air) where old wounds surface and the sticky/prickly points in our relationships are easily triggered.  Fueling this exchange is Mars. It's dishing out a rather hard and harsh aspect on the Moon making us feel provoked to claim our position and status making us swing hard in the battle to regain our power.

The full Moon's nakshatra is Bharani ruled by Yama and is the nakshatra of consequences. It pushing the Moon’s agenda forward ensuring that the steps we take in these next two weeks will be accounted for. 

My best advice for the few days before and after the full Moon is not to dress up your anger and project it onto someone else, if you are angry then be angry and work towards releasing it. Take responsibility for your life and face your real and true reflection.  Now is not the time to sweep anything under the rug whatever remains unhealed goes underground and flourishes and grows in strength. Mars is providing us with enough courage and strength to navigate and overcome these hurdles. Remember Mars is the soldier of the sky who was born of Shiva’s sweat it comes with many blessings when treated with respect.

There is a bright spot to be had with all this tension in the sky. Venus will ignite and inspire our desire to bring more harmony and creativity into our lives and in our relationships, this will help to soften some of the planetary influence.  However by mid  November this cozy feeling will disappear when Venus and Jupiter are in close degrees  making them at odds with each other and looking to fight for dominance. Jupiter the planet of expansion compels us to stand for higher principles, while Venus drives us towards pleasure and desire making us inflexible and dishing out a my way or the highway kind of attitude.

Summary

Our individuality and power are being fully expressed through the Moon. Throughout the next few weeks we want to take care and not take a hardline position, it is a time to establish healthy boundaries, strength and our individuality in a carefully crafted way in order to be effective. 

Don’t avoid responsibility by blaming others for your dissatisfaction, look honestly at yourself and with a quiet mind pay attention and observe your thoughts and feelings.  Activate your higher wisdom, embrace it, own it and begin to unravel your karmic knots so you can move forward.

While Saturn in Sagittarius in Mula Nakshatra we are in somewhat of  a crisis of facing the truth - uprooting the structures we stand on to see if they are truly strong enough to carry us. Many things are coming to the surface  throughout the end of the year in our individual lives as well as on the world stage So pay attention and have respect for yourself and others.

We are meant to live and love ourselves wholly, embracing all that we are.  When we do the work honestly and towards collaboration and connection- this full Moon is freeing and evolutionary.

May we all receive of the lesson being delivered and experience the greatest support, love and blessings that lead us to our highest destiny.

I send you lots of love and luck

Siriprakash

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Meditation for the Full Moon Cycle

Sodarshan Chakra Kriya

To Begin Sit in an Easy Pose Sit with a straight spine and a light jalandhar bandh.and repeat 3 times Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo

Eyes  Look at the tip of the nose with the eyes closed 9/10ths closed.

Breath & Mantra

Block off the right nostril with the right thumb. Inhale slowly and deeply through the left nostril. Hold the breath. Mentally chant Wahe Guru 16 times, pumping the navel point 3 times with each repetition: once on Waa, once on Hey, and once on Guru (for a total of 48 pumps).
Unblock the right nostril. Place the right index finger (pinkie finger can also be used) to block off the left nostril, and exhale slowly and deeply through the right nostril.

 Your alternating hand is in resting on your knee in Gyan Mudra. One cycle of this breath takes about 30 seconds. Continue.

Time  11-31 minutes. Master practitioners can extend this practice to 62 minutes
To End
Inhale, hold 5-10 seconds, exhale. Then stretch and shake every part of your body for about 1 minute.

May the long time sunshine upon you all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on , Sat Nam

About this Meditation

According to the tantra shastras, it can purify your past karma and the subconscious impulses that may block you from fulfilling you. It balances all the 27 facets of life and mental projection, and gives you the pranic power of health and healing It establishes inner happiness and a
state of flow and ecstasy in life.- YB

New Moon The light that Breaks All Darkness

Happy Diwali to everyone may your heart, spirit be filled with light and joy to carry you wherever your destiny leads you!

The New Moon cycle of October is a filled with creation, wisdom and light.  Opening fresh landscapes that are reaching out in new directions, bringing with it hope and growth over the next 28 day cycle

This incredibly auspicious New Moon commences the start of Diwali the festival of lights celebrated over the next five days. However the real magic of this New Moon is given by the company it keeps in the sky- Jupiter, Mercury and the Sun. This blend of of friendly planets makes us creative, open and expansive. Over the next 28 days we are working on smoothing out relationships, and working towards finding a common ground in order to build a mutual understanding without losing our sense of self.

We have a greater chance now to reach a creative and diplomatic solutions with others rather than outright aggression as seen played out over the summer. This is largely due to Mercury being the depositor of the most influential planets in the sky right now ushering in intellect and fairness to the forefront in a mutually beneficial way.

The Sun is powerful even when debilitated in Libra, where it struggles to maintain sovereignty during its stay. Mars will be the unlikely support to the Sun . Most of the Suns power in this cycle will be felt with inspiration to regain balance.

While Jupiter takes residency  in the house of Libra for the next year, we will learn and cultivate new ways to balance our growth and efforts. Jupiter's presence will create a positive influence building an intricate relationship pattern that is sustainable.

The Nakshatra Chittra is the wheels of this New Moons known as the dazzling architect it is leading us to a deeper exploration on finding a stable and creative path.

There is still an element of caution so do take care as the difficult times are not quite over and will continue through the end of the year. The last stages of Saturns gandanta making it very volatile , intense and unstable until November 4th.  

We are also in a Kala Sarpa Yoga until October 27th. This is where all the planets are hemmed between Rahu and Ketu creating a noteworthy pressure where events played out in the world stage are still challenged highlighting the need to work together towards  a sustainable and lasting solution.

Always remember the human spirit is strong and light always penetrates the darkness

I send you love and luck

Siriprakash

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Meditation for the Month - Kriya to Resolve Communication Problems

To begin repeat 3 times Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo

Posture: Sit in Easy Pose with the spine straight.

Mudra: Touch the thumb and Mercury (pinkie) finger of one hand to the thumb and Mercury finger of the other hand. Bend the Sun (ring) fingers in toward the palms, but do not let them touch the palms. Leave the Jupiter (index) and Saturn (middle) fingers pointing straight up, but not touching.

 Music: Meditatively listen to Beloved by Singh Kaur

Time: Start with 11 Minutes and work up to 31 Minutes.

To End -  Inhale deeply sit quietly for a few minutes

May the long time sunshine upon you all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on , Sat Nam

Effects: This meditation activates the power of Mercury Intellect and Communication

Full Moon Vedic Forecast October- How to Make a Diamond

The Full Moon of Oct 5th is particularly strong, bright and active as it passes through Pisces and the last Nakshatra Revati.  Its aspected by the Sun and Mercury forming a Budh Aditya yoga in the the sign of Virgo. 

This combination lights up our mind, making our thoughts bright, clear and reflective. It activates analytical thinking as we start to digest what has occurred over the last several and very intense months. 

The Sun adds so much benefical light to this moon and making it easy to see and understand what is real and true.  We begin to process and organize our personal lives and what we need to do  in order to move forward. The strength of Mercury in Virgo makes up for the heat of the Sun gives in its  combust state when a planet comes with its proximity of the Sun

The Nakshatra of Revati this full moon falls under is a very auspicious star of wealth, protection and recovery. A much needed influence now.

On collective level the world is getting a shake down, quite literally with storms, earthquakes, threat of war, corrupt elections. This trend unfortunately continues through the end of October with Saturn in gandanta position for the rest of the month aspecting Mars who is a very tight and tense conjunction with Venus in Leo in a negative exchange with Ketu in Capricorn.  Resulting in amplified tensions and interactions for everyone across the board.

The lesson we are being taught is how to have and cultivate grit. All the while remaining in the heart where the real and true perception lives.

The outer world often reflects our inner world, anger and frustration arises.  Tend to your own storms and quakes and clear out the old debris. This is a special time to untie old karmic knots that we have created and to release them before Saturn moves on at the end of the month into Sagittarius.

You see Saturn actually makes diamonds, my beloved teacher and master Yogi Bhajan loved people with grit and grace. He was a Saturn teacher

I send you a lots of love and luck

siri prakash

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Meditation for the month to strengthen the Nervous System

To begin repeat 3 times Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo

Posture: Sit straight in a cross-legged position.

Mudra: Cup the hands slightly and clap them in front of the heart at the rate of one clap per second. Your hands must create a sound. Elbows are relaxed down.

Eyes: Eyes are closed.

Breath: Breathe in rhythm with the motion through pursed lips, inhaling as the hands are spread, and exhaling as you clap the hands together.

Time: Continue for 11 or 31 minutes.

During the last 2 minutes grip the hands together in front of the heart, tightening the hands as much as you can so that the energy begins penetrating your body. Breathe long and deep to control the energy.

To end: Inhale deeply, hold, and tighten your grip and your spine so that the energy goes through the entire nervous system. Exhale. Repeat 2 more times.

Relax.

May the long time sunshine upon you all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on , Sat Nam

September New Moon Vedic Astrology - Love is Good For Your Health

New Moon in Virgo  

The New Moon cycle will highlight the performance of service and mundane tasks as well as a desire to heal and uplift our hearts.

The New moon will fall in the Nakshatra ofUttaraphalguni which is all about the details and structure. Its effects are governed by its planetary ruler, the Sun, and by the deity Aryaman

Aryaman is related to contracts with others and partnerships that are beneficial. In the next 30 days people can come into your life that are helpful to you now and can prove to be significant like a teacher or benefactor.

Jupiter’s move earlier this month has brought some relief and softened the atomosphere even in its early stages providing a powerful opportunity to improve our relationships, social skills, and expand our circle of friends.

While we still have Mercury and Venus conjunct Mars a lingering intensity can still be still felt in our communications.  The exchange between Mars and Saturn  does not help the situation.  Partnerships cracks or contractual breakdowns can be brought to the surface now.  Having said that the effects are far less harsh as last month with the Venus and Jupiter on either side helping to calm the waters. 

Kala Sarpa Yoga is active until the 29th  which will influence of the new moon.  

We can experience a feeling that we have less free will and there is a certain destiny happening in our lives. Its not nessescarily a bad experience. It’s a  good time to  see how our mental perceptions and activities may be keeping us stuck, for good or bad.  This Yoga is happening between Leo and Scorpio (the King and the deep frozen fears)

Observe how your mind moves and returns to habitual patterns, the karmic knots that are keeping you restrained can be revealed with the practice of observational awareness.

Summary

This next 30 day cycle our minds will be directed on the details and cleaning up the accumulated mess from the previous months havoc. It can translate into performing the daily mundane the not so glamourous tasks perhaps at work which can leave us feeling blah.

A simple remedy is to serve those is in need this is a great way to appease this influence.  All that is happening in the world there are plenty who are in need.

Be in service to yourself and commit to what you love . 

The Eclipse that we had last new moon will still be active for the next several 5 months so please take care. 

The Fall Equinox on the 22nd  commences the beginning of Navaratri a 9 night festival where the worship honouring of the Divine feminine- Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

Love, my friend, is good for your health - Yogi Bhajan

I send you a lot of love and luck

siri prakash

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Meditation for the Month - For Focus

To begin repeat 3 times Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo

Posture Sit in easy pose and your forearms are perpendicular.  

Hands The thumbs are holding down the pinkie and the ring finger. The index and the middle fingers are straight and they open and close like scissors. Important both fingers must move in the open and close 

Eyes closed and focused on the chin

Breath : slow allowing the breath to regulate itself

At the 9 minute mark open your fingers and exhale and close your fingers, synchronize your breath with the opening and closing of your fingersfor one minute

Then inhale and open spread your two fingers wide and start breath of fire through the‘O’ shape of your mouth for one minute.

Next inhale and  release your fingers and make your hands into a panther claw then  inhale and twist to the left hold for 30 seconds and return to center and exhale. In ale and twist to the right and hold for 30 seconds and return to the  centerand exhale

Time  11 minutes

May the long time sunshine upon you all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on , Sat Nam

Full Moon Dancing into the Unknown

The full moon this month is the culmination of the last new moon where we had the Solar Eclipse making the influences quite intense, adding to this is Mars conjunct Mercury in Leo. The Nakshatra influencing this moon is Shatabisha.  This star is normally referred to as a healing star, however where where it is sitting is activates very different qualities.

Please take special care the day before the full Moon when the Moon will line up with Mars and stationary Mercury.  Mars having just crossed the eclipse point on the 3rd and 4th makes the days before and few days after very difficult indicating a high likelihood of something being revealed of some significance, an increase in aggression influencing our decisions and actions  in particular the leadership positions in our lives. 

Mercury will go direct on the 5th however it will need a few days to settle before we see any improvement. Usually the day it goes direct we have even more challenges.  The dark half of a lunar month of Bhadrapada  is coinciding with the Full Moon in Aquarius so if you can try not to scheduling anything of importance especially Tuesday - Wednesday Thursday.  The energy can be quite chaotic, confusing –people and leaders can be manipulative to cover and push their own agendas.

This also marks the beginning of Pitru-Paksha that lasts from the 5th until the 19th. This is a time when the boundaries between ours and the spirit world is more fluid. Prayers to those who have departed are more readily received. Connecting with those who have helped to shape our destiny can assist is in transforming our stuck behaviour patterns. Make sure you express gratitude and peace to your lineage and guides when asking for help.

Stay calm and connect with the heart and with the breath. Once we become aware of the influence we can control or actions and reactions.

I send you love and Luck

siri prakash

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Exercise for cutting negativity

To begin repeat 3 times Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo

Posture Sit on your left heal, the right foot flat is on the floor, the right knee is facing up 

Arms and Hands The fingers are interlaced, the arms are stretched out over the head with the palms facing the ceiling

Eyes  closed and focused on the crown center of the head

Mantra chant ONG as long as you can on one breath repeat  inhaling in between . The sound should 'rattle' the nasal cavity where the base of the nose and skull meet.  

Time  3 minutes makes a big difference and 11 makes miracles . Do it as long as it is comfortable for you

To End inhale and hold the breath pull the energy up – the tip of the tongue is pressing the roof of the mouth.  Focus the energy to the crown of your head exhale after 20 seconds

May the long time sunshine upon you all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on 

Ignition & Sparks Vedic Forecast September

September will continue to bring challenging planetary configurations throughout the month with Mars continuing its fiery path through the sky, and Saturn in its stationary position in Scorpio. The North and South Nodes will be settling in to their new houses and Jupiter changing houses. These are all signals we are about to change perspectives and our focus.

The month begins with a Mercury still retrograde and in close conjunction with Mars crossing over same degree as the solar eclipse. When an angry planet such as Mars crosses over this it stimulates and stirs the negative energy of the eclipse. Mercury (our intellect)  is impaired by fiery Mars and the Sun making our communications cut like a knife. Mercury’s retrograde was affected  by the Solar Eclipse making this retrograde a powerful one.

By the  5th Mercury will finally turn direct but please  wait until after the 8th to make major decisions as Mercury needs a bit of of time to settle and strengthen. 

On 6th the Full Moon in Aquarius in the Nakshatra of Shatabisha aspecting Mercury, Mars and Sun in Leo. At the time of the full moon this stars is in its most healing position in the sky. But there is a flip side to this star and the aspects the Moon is giving. Things that are hidden and that which we hide are likely to come out or we are in pursuit of a discovery. It is closely connected to media so things can come out in to the light during this period+/4 days. A good practice for this full moon is humility and service. More on the full Moon in the upcoming Full Moon post

On the 12th Jupiter moves into Libra and for the first 45 days it will be in the Nakshatra of Chittra.  Social justice, humanitarianism and equality are the theme for the first 45 days.  Still we must practice the art of negotiation and not  bypass  difficult discussions. Compromises are key now to our relationships  as well as not projecting onto to others what is really going on inside of us. Jupiter will remain in Libra for the next 13 months, I will post a Jupiter by sign next week.

Venus will join Mercury, Mars and the Sun in Leo on the 15th. Passions and heated discussions continues as Venus is afflicted by Mars and Sun and the next day we have a close conjunction of the Moon and Rahu in watery Cancer.  The 15-17th will increase the intensity of our thoughts and passions with a propensity for fighting, watch your ego, take care not to be too domineering and forceful in your relations between these dates.  These planets are representing our intellect; ego, passion and drive are in traffic jam, and we all can relate to that feeling.

By the time the Sun  Sun moves into Virgo on the 17th a more logical influence starts to take hold and it is no longer about the king (Leo) it is now more focused on the structure and scrutiny of our lives, our immediate surroundings and our leadership.

Continuing the logic and scrutiny theme the New Moon on the 20th (19th for the US) in the Nakshatra Uttarphalguni the star of humanitarianism, business,  organizations as well as contracts with others and setting up mutually beneficial partnerships. Be on the lookout for people who can assist you now, like a significant teacher. This is quite an enduring Nakshatra and  the driver of this next new moon cycle. More details by sign in the upcoming New Moon post.

Summary

The difficulty of summer continues where there is a call for grace and a call to the breath. A  positive attitude and detachment and some common sense are the remedies  for this period (as well as a great exercise and mantra below). The good news is by the month end our logic and analytical faculties are returning we have a push from Mars and Jupiter for change. 

For the first  two weeks and a half weeks of the month take care and avoid confrontations as people are easily angered and can act out arrogantly and without active clear thinking. 

By the last week of the month we are more directed and driven by logic and investigation. 

We have begun  Kala Sarpa Yoga which is pattern in the sky where the nodes Rahu and Ketu hemming the planets.  This will last from September 18 to October 1st followed by two weeks out of this yoga combination.  This in and out pattern lasts five months until mid-January 2018. We last experienced this yoga in the months around the Presidential election last fall. Emotionally and psychologically it can make us feel that we have less free will or we may feel a certain destiny occurring in the world.  It creates pressure like a belt that is too tight  around the waist. Our sensitivity is increased as well  so do practices that calm and relax you and make you laugh most importantly connect with the breath. This really helps .

Be of service rather than in competition with others.

I send you love and luck

Siri Prakash

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Meditation for the Month

Ego Eradicator

Posture Sit in Easy Pose  with a straight spine and raise the arms up to a 60-degree angle.

Curl the fingertips on to the pads of the palms at the base of the fingers. Thumbs are stretched out pointing towards each other above the head.

Eyes:  Closed, focused at the third eye point (between the brows)

Breath *Breath of Fire

*Breath of Fire is rapid, rhythmic, and continuous. It is equal on the inhale and the exhale, with no pause between them (approximately 2-3 cycles per second). Powered from the navel point and solar plexus. The inhale and exhale, the air is expelled powerfully through the nose, by pressing the navel point and solar plexus back toward the spine. This feels automatic if you contract the diaphragm rapidly.

Time  1 - 3 minutes.

End inhale deeply and bring the arms overhead with the thumb tips touching. Exhale and relax the arms down.

"There is a way through every block." YB

For Peace

Mantra -Sat Narayan Wahe Guru Hari Narayan Satnam

Sit in easy pose with your hands in gyan mudra (thumbs and forefingers touching).

Time - 11 minutes.   You can do this while you cook, while you drive, while you walk.  

Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017

This solar eclipse will occur in the Nashatra of Maga Nakshatra in the sign of Leo, This is a fiery active star and with is placement and alignment  in the sky its shadow side is activated. As mentioned in the August forecast we can see a rise in racial superiority, arrogance and over identification with materialism and superiority. Making this eclipse more challenging is the fact it is taking place smack in the middle of the Mercury retrograde, the planet of judgment and discernment changed direction. A clear path cannot be perceived when Mercury disappears from view.

The collective temperature is hot and reactive through September. The fiery elements in the sky are making this time volatile and charged mixed with strife and confusion. Conflicts can escalate due to impaired judgement and poor communication. This is not a progressive time, so decisions made urgently and hastily will trend to be flawed. It is best not to make major decisions until after the 5th of September.

Now who will feel this Eclipse? If you have planets that fall in the degree of the eclipse then you, but most of us will not feel its impact on a personal level. What we are being sold is hype.

Now having said that -we will feel it on a collective level since this eclipse falls very close to, the US’s natal Moon at 7° Aquarius and within a degree of Donald Trump’s Mars directly on his ascendant.

This eclipse will impact the US and the President Elect, we the world are affected his choices and reactions impact the world as a leader. 

Now back to the everyday people (Sly and the Family Stone Suggestion for you) the Planets that have been transiting, stationing and the heavy hitters Saturn, Rahu Ketu, and Mars  have all been in action and have much more direct impact on the planet as a whole creating this current atmosphere.  

The Eclipse time for thousands of year as a time to deeply meditate since the veil is lifted so to speak making it a very powerful time for prayer. Action will come later. Let us pray for peace, equality and resolution during this eclipse. LOVE EACH OTHER AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER

In the yogic and vedic tradition we are taught to get into water during solar eclipse so for those in the US  if you can get into water, either bath or shower, any water, during the eclipse it would help to stave off the negative effects. Yogi Bhajan  when in water the negative impacts will not touch you you are protected by the water.

Peace Meditation Taught by Yogi Bhajan in march 1979
Posture  Sit and put arms at the side of the body like a 'W'. Elbows are relaxed at the sides and the forearms up near the shoulders. Palms face forward, hands in Gian Mudra (index and thumb touching) .
Eyes  1/10th open, look at the tip of your nose.
Mantra
Sat Narayan Wahe Guru Hari Narayan Sat Nam  Chant the mantra continuously

Time 11 minutes up to 31 minutes

Comments YB
Yogi Bhajan: „Even the most lowly person who have or feel like nothing can become
completely majestic by chanting this mantra. Like you can see through clear water you
can see through the clear mind & beyond this phenomenal world realize God.“
The most  powerful ashtang (8-part) mantra. It cleans  out the subconscious as well as impurity  from your surroundings. When perfected, man rules the heavens. When the navel vibrates, earth and heaven's axle starts  vibrating. That's the human power.“

I wish you love and luck this eclipse

Siri Prakash

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KARMA IS MY BEST FRIEND Rahu Ketu Transit

I received many requests for a by sign summary of the Node Transits. I think it is helpful to give a short summary of the nodes in a simplistic way to help understand their meaning and application in our lives and how their transits practically play out through the communication from the cosmos assisting in the delivery of our karma's.

This is a very short summary of Rahu and Ketu as they deserve a separate and more honourable explanation.

RAHU KETU  

Rahu and Ketu are points in space where there is occurrence of eclipses. They are not physical planets which can reflect light. Rahu and Ketu are also sometimes referred to as shadow planets. Rahu is the north node of the moon and Ketu is the south node of the moon. Rahu and Ketu are always placed opposite to each other (7th from each other)in the birth chart.   

Rahu makes you crave all of the materialistic  things in life, money, cars, notoriety. Rahu very intelligent and trick it wants to get things done through shortcuts. It is one half of a Naga (Dragon/Snake from the Vedas) that was cut in half. Rahu is it’s head. That is enough of an image to tell you what it is going to do.  

Rahu sits in is the house where we have the least experience. At the same time it is the house that we become obsessive about. We want to do whatever it takes to conquer what the that house represents this is due to its the malefic nature. IT can be very unscrupulous and aggressive in achieving its desires. It is wild and unpredictable.

Rahu brings a worldly desire that is insatiable, its element is Air and therefore can be easily modified by any planet who joins it. Rahu likes to cloud our judgement and our perception, creating illusion. It makes us obsessive

Ketu represents moksha and spirituality.   It’s  the opposite of Rahu. Ketu is liberation and non attachment. It helps to remove what no longer serves us and brings us closer to our highest wisdom. It leads us through the maze of material illusion, that is if we turn inward

Ketu wants to get detached from the worldly things and go towards spirituality / higher learnings. The house Ketu is in is the house we have expertise in and we no longer are interested in it.  We won’t feel the need to achieve the things of the house ketu sits this can lead to neglect. Ketu is the other half of the Naga the lower half where the waste is released

Rahu and Ketu are about expansion and hard work. Expanding the self and our consciousness and the path we must take to develop and reach our destiny. Rahu represents new territories and Ketu the secure place we know well and fall back to when difficulties kicks in  

Rahu can act like Saturn and Ketu like Mars and neither are ever satisfied

The summary below is a general overview there are many things to consider in a chart to accurately detail how it will impact you personally.  For personal readings  and an in depth look at what this influence means with your unique chart and planetary configuration.  Please contact spk@inthenameoftehcosmos.com

I wish you love and luck their transit

Siri Prakash

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General Overview by Ascendant or  Moon Sign

Remember the task is to bring balance to these themes that are being activated in your chart. Putting the head back onto the snake so to speak

Aries Your inner and outer world activation

Rahu in 4th During this transit is a time period where what nourishes you , your inner world , your contentment including the mother, and the attraction of wealth. Here Rahu can manifest an increase in travel since Rahu disturbs both positively and negatively. It also can mean you are due for a move. Rahu can bring an increase in responsibilities and the need to put more effort in your 4th house activities. It can activate the need to control others fix others, instead of strengthening your your overall position , the ultimate distractor Rahu is with its tricks. Rahu transit in Cancer, may make you feel insecure or create fears of losing your prestige your position and honour.  

Ketu transit in Capricorn in your 10th can mean a difficult time period in your career and professional/ public matters. Ketu is not interested in cultivating it is interested in releasing. Your authority may be challenged or difficulties with your boss or a desire to change your job . Wherever Ketu is placed it's motivated to release and move on

Taurus  Enthusiasm,  Action New Skills and Connection

The Rahu transit in Cancer in your 3rd house will be favourable and beneficial in multiple ways. Communications, media, travel, are all activated . Its a good time to learn new skills and with Ketu in the 9th it may be higher education in order to master or to gain more insight. It’s a good time to experiment with new ideas and present your ideas. Malefic planets do well very well here  so take advantage of this transit

The Ketu transit in your 9th house in Capricorn is a good period for learning  It can be a time where a teacher comes into your life. This intelligent questioning and thoughtful reflection occur in this house. Opportunities to set out on travels to places on a pilgrimage or religious nature. Take care and don't be lazy in this period put in the efforts otherwise you may miss out

Gemini The Wealth of You

Rahu in 2nd and Ketu in the 8th. 2nd house of family, values and wealth. The 8th is the uncontrolled and unknown, the occult. Understanding your value through hidden knowledge is the key to this placment. The Rahu transit in your 2nd House will throw the spotlight onto your finances by creating challenges and complications. Teaching your to respect and value what you have and yourself for that matter. It is making your actualise yourself in a solid manner.

Since it is a snake (so to speak) it can turn either way it is unpredictable it can either bring gains or losses, it depends on your relation to the currency of you. So take care.

Ketu transit in your 8th in Capricorn will bring unexpected  results since this is the house of the unknown. You will be on search to uncover this could be an interest in occult, mysticism and philosophy. THis can be your salvation as the 8th house can be a difficult transit. As you try to find yourself you can seem eccentric and you may even behave quite differently to what your family and friend may be used to and this can cause tension. It can bring with it unexpected gains this does not only relate to money.  

Cancer  Recognition and Connection.  

Rahu in your 1st the 7th Your  the focus will be on the self and bring in new relations. The rebirth and renewal of yourself of the physical self,  physical transformation and house  partnerships and marriage.

The Rahu transit may cause some discomfort like a growth spurt if you like. Start mixing with people and present your ideas confidently. Work on building your own unique identity Rahu helps with this task in this placement it will teach how to act quickly based on your instincts and you will emerge stronger and more refined after its transit

Avoid  over-thinking as this can lead to confusion and muddy thoughts .

Ketu transit in your 7th house in Capricorn may cause problems in your ability to handle or manage your relationships,  misunderstandings and heated up arguments can come up out of nowhere.  Make sure the commitments you make are commitments you can keep Partners and relations challenged and it can be difficult to find common ground  

Leo  Exploring the Hidden Personality and the Destruction of Enemies

Rahu in the 12th and Ketu in the 6th Travel and explorations hidden personality. 
The Rahu transit in Cancer in your 12th house of the subconscious, hidden self and travel can cause changes you already know are coming as well as a few surprises  in spiritual development

Important is not to get lost or try to escape even though you are tempted and have the desire either in addictions, and fantasy keep living in the heart. This is a good time for seeking alternative therapies and practices this will satisfy the urge of Rahu. Dig in and face your challenges bravely what is waiting on the other side this transit it worth fighting for.  Watch your spending.

Ketu transit in your 6th house in Capricorn this placement will help to balance Rahu. It will bring you courage and fearlessness, a real force to be reckoned with Ketu will ensure that you are able to achieve the desired results through your own efforts. You will be able to command more respect and by your sheer force this will make you noticed Difficult and unresolved issues can finally be sorted out with Ketu's placement here including health issues

Virgo Gains and Connection

The Rahu transit in Cancer is a highly auspicious transit for you and will bring gains from multiple areas in your life. Rahu in the 11th House is extremely favourable one in brings of income, increase in status and popularity. Rahu also touches and expands business and client opportunities it attracts the right opportunities during its transit with a connection with larger groups improving your financial gains Social life and social circle will expand and you will be more cooperative. It can bring about technical spiritual skills as it activates past life deeds (purva punya bhava) for good or bad

The Ketu transit in Capricorn in your 5th house your focus will not be here and topics relating to the 5th house, such as creativity, expression. Rahu here can make you selfish, express a lack of understanding of others it also can cloud your mind.  

Libra Outer and Inner Life Balance  

Rahu in the 10th house of Fame and fame and connection to working with people, the house of your karma , the 4th house is makes separates  or where you not pay attention to what nourishes your, can be your home it is your contentment.

Rahu in the 10th House brings changes in your life with an element of uncertainty and disruption. Your work and status can suddenly change position in regards to work, difficulties with bosses can be seen with Rahu in the 10th. Difficulty with expenses and finances. Do not overspend in this time. Rahu will put you to work harder and without distractions.  Focus and take care of your professional life during this transit and security will come

Ketu in your 4th house in  Capricorn will raise issues of the home and what nourishes you what brings you satisfaction. You may find it difficult to express your feelings and to be understood. Can also indicate that you have to travel for work and this is what is separating you from your home.

Scorpio  Looking at the Bigger Picture

The 9th house connection with higher learning , technologies and the 3rd house aggressive and dominating in your communications. The Rahu transit in Cancer in your 9th house can make you change in your views regarding culture, religion, your personal beliefs and values. The transit of Rahu in the 9th House triggers the interest and opportunities to explore new cultures, traditions and places. Learn to trust your instincts more and have faith in your capabilities

You will develop a keen interest in different cultures and desire to know the unique traditions and teachings  of different religions. Make sure to not the spiritual smorgasbord as this leads to a lot of useless and meaningless information which will not satisfy your soul desire.

The Ketu transit in Capricorn in your 3rd house  will be good for you but can be difficult for others your communication can become aggressive and overly blunt  During the Ketu transit in Capricorn, you will be able to experience higher level of success in your endeavours partly from your confidence and enthusiasm boost it will bring.

Sagittarius  Regeneration and Cunning Action

Rahu in the 8th  The 8th house focus on gains in the unknown and the 2nd house of values Rahu in the 8th House During the Rahu transit in Cancer, Important to take care of your mind, meditation is key for you during this transit. Hidden fears can come up . What you hide can come out into the light, which can actually be good for you. This house is dealing with our most hidden fears. In the quest to achieve security and stability, try to not be too rigid. Resist trying to control others, try to be light-hearted and flexible this will help you through this period.  

The Ketu in the 2nd house in Capricorn has a tendency to make people rash break things since it is transiting your 2nd house of values and finances take care and try your vey best no to  react. A harshness in speech can take over during this transit and you may face issues and fight with coworkers, partners , bosses these are all more sensitive and likely to bring negative consequences.  Make your financial and investment choices with careful thought, as problems may arise later.

Capricorn  The Dance of You or Me

Rahu transiting in Cancer your 7th activating your house of partnerships. Communication gap can create misunderstandings which can lead to problems in your relationship. The good news is this transit effect will soften over time. The tasks for this transit is to develop your interpersonal skills and work towards presenting your ideas to others in a more convincing manner. Work on your communication and personal skills, try to be not so heavy handed and tray to take things more easy and observe before your react. Listen to others and give them a chance to be heard this is for both personal and business relations

The Ketu transit in Capricorn on your 1st house may prove to be challenging period  filled with confusion  and doubt. Ketu in this position removes confidence. It plants a seed of doubt and you may find it difficult to take decisions as quickly as before. It can also dampen your enthusiasm and initiative. The feelings of detachment and aloofness might just get stronger while the transit of Ketu takes hold. Ketu in the 1st house is the house of self, can make you  very hard on yourself  

Aquarius  Competition and Clearing

The Rahu transit in Cancer in your 6th house will benefit your stamina and endurance you will be able to tackle and make positive changes with renewed energy. Since it sitting in your house of competition you will be more equipped pursue your dreams, career pursuits it gives you an advantage.  You will focus on paying off debt and improving your finances. Money making opportunities or offers  can come from unusual places  Watch your health during its transit

Ketu transiting your 12th  house in Capricorn will prove to be mostly beneficial for as you will be able to master the 'art of letting go' and becoming realistic and  realising that all situations are not under your control. Health and healing including alternative healing and  Focus on helping the sick and being of service.

Pisces  Emotional investments and Challenging Partnerships

Rahu Transit through your 5th house in Cancer affect your ability to concentrate and keep your mind stable, you mind will be filled with creativity and ideas just make sure not to be creative with your finances if you know what I mean....  take care it is really easy to act fast with haste and make a mistake that can cost you allot.  Having said that the 5th house activates past life deeds (purva punya bhava) and unexpected gains can come to you.

The Ketu transit in your 11th house in Capricorn will prove to be a beneficial period for you as with gains and an increase in your professional field bringing a good result

You will be able to earn well during the stay of Ketu in the 11th House. You will be able to devise intelligent strategies to achieve all that you have dreamt of in the recent times and will be able to fullfill your desires.

Vedic New Moon July and August Forecast- Lead with the Heart Not the Sword

The New Moon on July 23 in the Nakshatra of Pushya is opening the doors to the eclipse season with the partial Lunar and a Full Solar eclipses occurring in August.

To start off this next thirty days cycle is quite a powerful new moon due to its close conjunction to a debilitated and combust Mars as well as the influence of the Nakshatra Pushya. Pushya normally is a passive and nourishing star however in this quadrant it shadow side is activated and it has a tendency to make us arrogant and stubborn. Mars and the Sun are not the best traveling companions. They bring about hot tempers and agitation in everyone making this not a very peaceful new moon.

The best way to put this energy to use in the days surrounding the New Moon to support someone in need and to reach out with your heart. Offering kindness and service will change your luck and bring positive results the over the course of this new moon cycle. 

On August 7 the Full moon will be in Capricorn, in the Nakshatra of Sravana and is opposite Mars in Cancer. These two are in a dialog so to speak. Lunar eclipses in relationship to Mars feature extreme times of volatility and conflict. Internal and externally. The star influencing the moon is Sravana.  Motivating us to  seek answers and to change by asking intelligent questions of ourselves and desire for seeking true wisdom.  

On the 13th Mercury goes retrograde where it will join Mars and Rahu in Leo and will align with the Lunar eclipse point. Normally Mercury retrograde is not considered remarkable in Vedic astrology as Mercury is often retrograde. What make this remarkable is the affect and influence Mercury gets from its traveling companions. When Mercury aligns with malefic’s it becomes malefic.

The cliché is true with this, do not react and do not make major decisions this month wait until after September 5th.

Tempers will flare and people will be easily set off and be ready to fight, in fact with this they are looking to fight to release the tension.

On the 18th Rahu and Ketu are changing signs and will remain there for the next 18 months.

The South Node Ketu will move into Capricorn in the Nakshatra of Dhanishta and the North Node Rahu will move into Cancer in the Nakshatra of Ashlesha and will be conjunct Mars until the 27th. I will write more about this in a separate post later in the month including affects by ascendant and moon sign.

Now for the big news everyone is talking about the Full Solar eclipse that will be taking place across the United States on the 21st of August.

This solar eclipse will occur in the Nashatra of Maga Nakshatra in the sign of Leo, This is a fiery active star and with is placement and alignment  in the sky its shadow side is activated. We can see a rise in racial superiority, arrogance and over identification with materialism and superiority. Additionally the eclipse will take place smack in the middle in the of the Mercury retrograde making  this even more challenging time. The planet of judgment and discernment is changing direction and a clear path cannot be perceived when Mercury disappears from view

Not an auspicious time for important decisions.

On the 25th Saturn goes direct and beginning the slow movement forward twoard Sagittarius where it will be by the end of October where it will stay for the next 2.5 years. I will write more about this in a separate post later in the month including affects by ascendant and moon sign.

Summary: 

This is not a month for major decisions and it really is not a month to fight. Eclipses dramatise everything and there is tendency to overreact and they activate fear.

The collective temperature is hot and reactive all this month. The fiery elements in the sky are making this month volatile and charged mixed with strife and confusion. Conflicts can escalate due to impaired judgement and poor communication. This is not a progressive time, so decisions made urgently and hastily will trend to be flawed. It is best to finish urgent important business matters and make decisions before Mercury retrograde.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the US and with the US President elect. This eclipse falls close to, the US’s natal Moon at 7° Aquarius and within a degree of Donald Trump’s Mars directly on his ascendant.

Do your best to stay clam and take care of business, listen to lots of great music this month and watch the drama unfold , just try not lead with a fist. Keep your heart open, keep your meditation strong and consistent. 

If we imagine the Vedic fire pit or Puja we can visualize ourselves offering our heart and the purification of our intentions with the transformational quality of fire that Mars and the Sun are bringing forth this month. Burn the seeds of Karma and don’t allow them to grow and take hold in your mind. 

Tips for the Eclipses

Yogi Bhajan gave two remedies for eclipse times.  For the Solar he said we should get into water, so for those in the US  if you can get into water, either bath or shower, any water, during the eclipse it would help to stave off the negative effects. Yogi Bhajan  said then the negative impacts will not touch you you are protected in the water.

For the Lunar he said to close your curtains and do not let the light in your home or on you.

I wish you love and luck this month

Siri Prakash

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Shabad for the Month

naam niranjan neer naraa-in- rasnaa simrat paap bilaa-in
naaraa-in sabh maahi nivaas -naaraa-in ghat ghat pargaas
naaraa-in kahtay narak na jaahi naaraa-in sayv sagal fal paahi

naaraa-in man maahi aDhaar- naaraa-in bohith sansaar
naaraa-in kahat jam bhaag palaa-in  naaraa-in dant bhaanay daa-in 

naaraa-in sad sad bakhsind- naaraa-in keenay sookh anand
naaraa-in pargat keeno partaap -naaraa-in sant ko maa-ee baap

naaraa-in saadhsang naraa-in -baaraN baar naraa-in gaa-in
basat agochar gur mil lahee naaraa-in ot naanak daas gahee

Vedic Astrology Full Moon July 2017

Full Moon July 8th Vedic Astrology

Full Moon forecast for the 8th of July in the Nakshatra of Purva Ashada a star known as the invincible and the undefeated.

The Full Moon this month is a very potent one brining about a deep reflection of who we are, what we stand for and what we are evolving into. Activating within us a letting go of what no longer works bringing forth our true nature and the acceptance of who we’ve become.  But not without a fight!

This Full Moon’s objective is propelled by the mutual aspect from Mars, and with the Sun in Gemini together fueling a desire for movement and change in our lives. Mars and the Sun are on the lookout for a good fight giving us a tendency to act out due to being overly emotional - it is pure agitation at its very best and the window view to the start of the summer.

Your best bet is to utilize this influence to propel yourself forward rather than argue or fight, redirect and harness it's energy instead

Keep in mind that Saturn is in the last degrees of Scorpio. This positional degree of Saturn is it’s most powerful and potent points in the tail of the Scorpion. It’s job is to untie karmic knots by making us revisit what we left unfinished thus making us work deeper and more honestly on our rooted issues in our subconscious and what we conceal from others and even from ourselves.

The intensity of this influence and how it plays out depends on how much fear we have in letting go of a past and that which no longer fits. Whatever it is for you personally acknowledge it, feel it and let it go - just move on, move forward.  Find happiness by following your heart

This Nakshatra Purva Ashada that rules this Moon is ruled by Apas (cosmic water spreading in all directions). The temperament of this star is angry, sharp and restless. Water takes on the quality of whatever contains it. If it is heated it becomes steam, if it is frozen it becomes ice. Water has the power and strength to destroy stone, but it can also be soothing, nourishing and cleansing.  Water transforms. Contain yourself and make sure your not boiling over.  

During the next 5-7 days really take care, our minds and emotions are on alert and we tend to overreact and take position and draw a firm line in the sand. 

Summary

As in the Ocean stretches and reaches new shores, so can our soul to become who we are meant to be.  The layers of the ego that are keeping us from our true self are slowly being peeled away.   As we grow and evolve our beliefs change, relationships change and jobs change. By taking the leap of faith and belief in ourselves we are rewarded by regaining our lustre and invigorating power to move forward and closer to our destiny.  Have courage and faith in you and see all that you can be. 

I send you allot of love and luck 

Siri Prakash

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Meditation for the Full Moon -Clearing the Arcline and Karmas

Sit in Easy Pose with a straight spine. Relax the elbows down by the sides, and bring the forearms straight out in front of your body, palms flat and facing up. Have the palms slightly cupped, and place them a few inches above the knees.

Movement: Bring the arms up, back behind head, stretching the hands and arms as far back over the shoulders as you can. Imagine you are scooping water, and throwing it through your arcline, over your shoulders, with a flick of the wrists. The movement is smooth and graceful flows along with the rhythm of the mantra.

On each "Wa-hay Guroo," as well as on the "Wa-hay Jeeo," do one complete round—scooping up, throwing over your shoulders, and come back to the starting position.

Eyes: Closed.

Time: 31 minutes.

To End: Inhale and stretch your hands back as far as possible, hands right behind your head, Posture for the Inhale must be correct. Hold for 10 -15 seconds. Exhale. Repeat 3 times total. Relax.

Comments/Effects: This meditation is for the arcline and to clear the karma that has been stocked up in it. You'll experience what Wahe Guru actually means. It's just a hand of prayer. Remember, the power of Infinity is not outside of you, it is inside of you. When "I" and Infinity create impact, you'll become totally divine. Otherwise there's a duality which keeps you away from reality, and the pain is humongous.

June New Moon the tears of Shiva Vedic astrology

This New Moon cycle we have a conjunction in the sky of four planets -Sun, Moon, Mars and Mercury all in the Nakshatra of Ardra,  the star of destruction and frustration.  Saturn is retrograde in Scorpio, and Jupiter in Virgo these are the planets who are the stars of this month's show.

Our  New Moon in Gemini on June 23  or 24 depending where you live is not a gentle new moon to say the least, it is clearing the way for change. The driver of this new moon conjunction is the  Nakshatra  of Ardra a fierce and stormy star under the rulership of the Rudra's or better known as Shiva’s star. Here we are given the chance to transform, destroy illusion and recreate our truth when we have the courage to do it. The mixture of the Sun and Mercury gives us the strength to overcome, adapt and achieve. It is important to keep this in mind as the total planetary influences kicking off the summer are heating up largely due to fiery Mars.

Mars will be combust for the next few months while it travels with the sun. This will make us feel frustration and irritable.  We can become intolerant and we will see globally and culturally things are heating up. 

We have been sent back to the school hard knocks to complete difficult lessons left unfinished  with the return of  Saturn in Scorpio earlier this month currently retrograde in the Nakshatra of Jyeshtha.  This influence from the heavens brings up fears and worries -real and imagined. Emotional blocks and deep emotional wounds and scars from the past. We will experience uncertainty, lack of confidence and questioning everything -relationships, beliefs, paths and our overall alignment.  Saturn will be here until October . The beauty to be seen here is this is making us return to our core to ultimately destroy our illusions in order to make us who we came here to be.

Jupiter moved forward this month in Virgo in the Nakshatra Hasta. Jupiters influence this month  us go straight to the heart of the matter while expanding our minds with  new understanding of ourselves, our circumstances and new possibilities. On the 29th Venus in Taurus in its own sign is a saving grace this month. It brings us softness and comfort fiery month.   

On July 9th the Full Moon in Sagittarius in the Nakshatra of Purvashada brings us a deep philosophical reflection and putting our teachings and learning’s into practice. More on this in the Full Moon Report later in the month.

One July 17th The Sun joins Mars and Mercury in Cancer in the Nakshatra of Punarvasu  where we feel our security threatened making us feel insecure. Punarvasu can magnify our negative qualities it and we can see this as well reflected what is  happening in the world.

 July 23rd new Moon in Cancer  in the Nakshatra of Pushya and is conjunct with Sun and Mars in Pushya

July 25th Mercury, Rahu, Moon in Leo in Nakshatra of Magha our Thinking and communication can become toxic as we feel under pressure and over identified with class status and feel the need to prove worth to others . This is all due to the illusion of Rahu and the intensity of the planets in the sky

Summary

This month our speech can become very direct and straightforward and more aggressive. We want action and a reaction, we want to fight to release the tension that is building inside us and around us. We can have the tendency to become too attached to our opinions this month thus creating a polarising personality that is not truly us or serving our highest good. Best practice is to exercise self control activate your intelligent awareness.  Choose your words and actions carefully this month try and your best to remain in your heart and trust. 

The task this month is to keep yourself open, and in your heart as gift to feel process our pain and frustration authentically and then let go. This true not just for this month but through the end of the year. The next 6 months of the year is time to move on,  grow into who we came here to be. Relax your mind invite new experiences use this energy to be creative, intelligent and to push forward even if you are unsure make a decision, make a choice move this creates change.

Wild storms can clear the way for new and ultimately refresh our spirit, tears may fall as we release and let go, tears can be our remedy now. Remember the story of the original Rudra the deity ruling this new moon became the auspicious Shiva by meditating on God.  As Shivas  tears became the rudraksha seeds is serves as a good reminder to practice our japa, remember  God and become better by following our true path even if we have to stand alone. With devotion and hard work we too can transform and be auspicious.

I send you allot of love and luck 

Siri Prakash

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Mantra for the Month

For peace

Sat Narayan Wahe Guru, Hari Narayan Sat Nam, Sat Narayan Wahe Guru, Hari Narayan Sat Nam

This mantra is chanted to create inner peace so one can project outer peace . Narayan is the aspect of Infinity that relates to the water element. This mantra helps you “go with the flow” and takes you beyond the world to the experience of Infinity. 

Power and action New Moon Vedic Astrology

For one moment close your eyes and remember your very first breath on this earth, and with that breath remember what was your souls agreement as you incarnated. What was the promise to be kept.  What is it that you really need to accomplish and what do you need to clear in order to pay the debt. The answer is not hiding in fact, it is in front of you. This is your dharma, your path, your target and it takes daily work. 

This month we have a push from the universe to get it done. We have so much planetary support and a big dose of directed planetary energy -that is igniting a fire under us and within us to achieve it. The only caveat is we must be clear and act on it.

On April 26th  the new Moon is  in Aries in the Nakshatra of Aswini where it joins an exalted Sun. This combination infuses us with stamina and raw power. We are more aggressive and expansive as we push forward into the next cycle where we direct our energy now is critical. Directly after on the 28th we have what is known as  Akshaya Tritiya this is when we have an exalted Moon and an exalted Sun at the same time in the sky. The 26-28th are  incredible for launching a new project especially when it is combined with your dharma (your purpose) it  brings lasting prosperity. Make sure to take action in these days, even if this means you are writing your Mission statement, Manifesto,  Business plan, securing a web domain, any step you make toward your goal in theses days will support your success.  

On the 3rd Mercury goes direct. While Mercury is hanging out with Sun in Aries until the 15th. our communication more aggressive, rude , rash and curt.  Take care and to be certain to whom you are speaking too. The fire of our intellect is activated and we are focused but we should not speak with too much bravado. Redirect this into more productive tasks and try not to argue with your partner or boss, or strangers. Zip it closed when easily tempted, tempers are high

The Full moon on the 10th in the Nakshatra of Vishaka this combination makes us one pointed, decisive, and dedicated to the goal. The moon will be opposite the exalted Sun The shadow side of this influence is we can be too forceful in pushing our own agenda or trying to fulfil too many ambitions.  Make sure you  are not bulldozing others simply because you want your way. Be considerate. 

On the 15th the Sun moves in with Mars in Taurus. These two hot planets add fire to our already aggressive  propensity. However the magic is to be found when we are contemplative. The Sun is the king and represents our soul, Mars is the soldier, the servant. This is a beautiful combination when used to our advantage and directing its energy that is working through us. When we are clear about want Mars supports us with the drive and Sun the dedication to pursue our interests with full intent.

The 17th- 19th  Venus in Pisces is aspecting Jupiter. These few days we can experience our romantic and spiritual themes are challenged. Use this aspect to reconnect with the beauty of all things and the love in your heart rather than the perceived external disappointment.

Saturn is retrograde until August. Saturn represents hard work and restriction. Saturn is our representing our Karma's and the Karma's needing attention and correction is is bent on you clearing that  debt. The beginning stages of Saturn's in the  first 3 degrees are pretty good in both directions. I personally love Saturn especially when he kicks my ass. Saturn job is to learn your karma's of self undoing. It is not wanting you to follow your monkey mind which is inconsistent and distracting , it wants you to pay attention to the lesson and do the work in order to move forward. It’s the old slow teacher that won’t give you that hallway pass and who caught you and gave you detention in school. 

Retrograde Saturn we will be revisiting our contracts agreements communications. Offers can come up now to where you will need to make a fast decision.

The New Moon in May is Taurus in the Nakshatra of Rohini we may experience jealousy and envy. This will be an intense new moon as it will be joining Mars and just a few days later Pisces will be leaving dreamy Pisces for the fiery arms of Aires setting up June to be difficult with our relations and partnerships. I will go into this in more detail next month.

Summary

This is an action and forward moving month.  The new moon and full moon this month are quite amazing and with the added Sun,Moon,  Mars and Saturn influences it is a pretty auspicious month for personal achievement. From the 26th to the 30th we are given a lot of support and gifts from the heavens to realise our dreams and that which we hold deep in our heart. Hold it in your entire being with an unwavering conviction this entire month  pull your boot straps up and get it done. Watch your communication be alert and not emotional.  You are the pilot of your own destiny  and your dharma, path, target takes daily work no matter who you are. 

I send you allot of love and luck 

Siri Prakash

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Mantra For the Month -Clearing the Karma and Debt

Hummee Hum Brahm Hum

It means “We are we, we are God.”

It refers to us as the spirit of God. It is a mantra of profound meaning, not only in translation.  The sound “Hummm” is a bij mantra, or seed mantra, that vibrates within the heart chakra.

Taught Yogi Bhajan on April 19, 2001 in Los Angeles.
He said "The most difficult thing to believe is, "Humee Hum Brahm Hum," "We are we and we are God." The One who rotates this Earth can take care of your routine. Once you believe that you are God, Mother Nature will start working for you ... You have to learn to be. Just sit down, close your eyes, calm down and be. Be yourself! Not anybody else. Just a creative human being. Practice this meditation to be a creative human being."

Close your eyes and chant for 11-22 minutes 

When the Planets are Meditating true changes occur- Vedic Forecast for April 2017

This month we have 4 planets retrograde  Saturn, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter.

When planets stop moving it is like being at a cross road and we have to make a choice. Our energies are turned inward and contemplative. We are pushed to re-examine what is occurring  in our relationships, examine our station in life and what brings us real joy and fulfilment.

Saturn has been stationary in Sagittarius and will go retrograde on the April 5th until  August  2017. Saturn is currently in a a part of the sky where the highest amount of electromagnetic waves are registered. When Saturn is stationary it has an incredible magnetised force that leaves a much more powerful imprint on us. We feel frustration, stress, increased tension combined with lower energy.

As Saturn begins its retrograde motion on the 5th and starts a very slow journey back into Scorpio we begin to revisit the same heavy lessons we encountered in 2016. We are being returned to school of hard knocks to learn that which we did not complete last year and finally wrap them up. What ever was unfinished In Saturn's retrograde motion you will address. The areas affected in your life depend on Saturn's placement in your personal chart. What is guaranteed is when you face them head and do the work you will succeed.

Venus has been retrograde since early March. Putting our relationships under the microscope. We have extra  pressure from authority figures in our life and we put more pressure on ourselves. In Venus retrograde we restructure our work and reevaluate our direction.

On April 8th the Moon joins Rahu in Leo. Rahu is all about illusion and brut force,  the influence it has on the moon gives us the experience of separation from the heart. Our ego and demands are inflated, we become difficult and demanding. This mix really does not give or promote a healthy sense of self .

Mercury will go retrograde on the 10th until May in Aries. This is a difficult placement for Mercury. Mercury is gentle and Aires is pure force. It is  activating the mercurial energy into being more forceful and opinionated we become impatient, quick to judge, impulsive, brash and lacking the normal evaluation grace and curiosity that Mercury brings.

The combination of theses planetary influences makes us tough on others and frankly we can be downright rude. Watch out and don’t get into fights that can have a longer term impact.

The full moon on the 10th joins retrograde Jupiter in Virgo. Practicality and mysticism are the theme when these two are joined together in the house owned by Mercury. The Full Moon in the Nakshatra of Chitra the star known as the Architect of the universe is opposite dreamy Pisces who is cradling exalted Venus we feel inspired yet grounded and connected with purpose.

What gives us some satisfaction in the first two weeks is the placement of the Sun in Pisces with exalted Venus stimulates, this blend of planets in Pisces stimulates a higher devotion and an increase in creativity.

The Sun moves into Aries where it is exalted on the 14th. The Sun illuminates everything it is the king of the sky its placement here we act with self assuredness and with power.

On April 15th Venus goes direct we reinvest, engage and move forward with better judgement after deep reflection and evaluation. This is supported by the Sun’s energy in Aires

The moon energies will be of discontentment and irritation  from the 17th- 22nd.  During these few days silence is the best remedy- it will do you good.

It  will join Saturn in Sagittarius on the 17th  and make its way to join Ketu in Aquarius on the 21st. The best use of this time to focus non material matters and rather of the beyond, your inner world where this energy can not touch you and you get glimpses and insights that are rare.

This time is the yogi’s dream where we release unnecessary junk and baggage that is holding us back

The energy ease when the Moon moves on and joines exalted Venus and aspected by Jupiter and we feel a genuine connection with what uplifts and inspires us.

On the 26th we have the new Moon in Aries in the Nakshatra of Aswini whose symbol is two horses demonstrating unchained power as it joins the exalted Sun. This combination makes us aggressive and expansive as we push forward into the next cycle, it is very good time for accomplishing tasks for launching a project

On the 28th is Akshaya Tritiya  when we have and exalted moon and exalted Sun very lucky day for launching a new project it is seen to bring prosperity. Do not miss this day to start something new.

Summary

The few weeks of the month are tough. Our life and perception can completely change direction now. Saturn is a no nonsense planet and task master of the sky. We are having to make external adjustments as well as internal. The retrograde planets drive us inward and gather power and experience to prepare us for the next step. We may feel fed up and stuck at the same time with all the personal and work demands that requires significant effort now.

The changes  we are being pushed to make are actually putting us on our true path. The last few days of the are highlighted with a a remarkably driven new moon on the 26th that is supported by an exalted Sun leading us to a very auspicious day on the 28th. It is Spring and we have Sprung.

I wish you lots of luck and send you lots of love

Siriprakash

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Mantra for the for the Month

For this Mantra , Har is pronounced ‘Hud’ as you chant Har  the tongue should  touch the upper palate in your mouth. This is the key in stimulating  hypothalamus/pituitary gland.

You can chant this 11-31 minutes or as you most comfortable can.

This mantra has 40 sounds, which together balance the 5 tattvas (air, water, fire, earth, and ether), the 7 chakras and the arch line. This mantra can penetrate into anything and help avoid misfortune. It has the power to break through any resistance or obstacles.

Har Har Har Har Gobinday,  Har Har Har Har Mukanday, Har Har Har Har Udaaray
Har Har Har Har Apaaray, Har Har Har Har Hareeang, Har Har Har Har Kareeang
Har Har Har Har Nirnaamay, Har Har Har Har Akaamay

FULL MOON December 13th Vedic Forecast Karma is My Best Friend

The New moon earlier this month in the sign of Scorpio triggered the last transformation cycle that started way back in 2014. Saturn has been transiting Scorpio since November 2014 and each of us has been forced to work on our subconscious since then. As we have been dealing with this for over 2 years there should be no surprises for those who have done the work.

It is really powerful time with  two Saturnian moons this month; these moons are markers for something permanent. Keep in Mind the Full Moon and New Moons are not just a day- they are cycles.

The full moon upon us is in Taurus and is a very bright, but serious. It’s very practical, rooted and is generally happier here it where it helps to stabilize and quiet the mind. The Nakshatra Migrashira is a very gentle Nakshatra of seeking and curiosity but brings with it a certain level of dissatisfaction, which is leads us to change and to seek fulfilment and greater happiness.

The moon will oppose Saturn and we also have a Sun Saturn conjunction in the sky heightening our pressure and overall fatigue.

Saturn is communicating with Mars aspecting Venus and is joined with the Sun. This combination highlights what we need to destroy, what is making us weak and pushing us to make a choice. The light from the Moon will be very practical; we will evaluate our circumstances closely, and choose to move forward. We may be forced to demonstrate and proclaim that we are capable prematurely or where we may not be prepared do so.  Similar to the tough swimming lesson you got from your father.

Adding to it Mars is joining Ketu in Aquarius where it is not the happiest. Mars has a very individualistic agenda, it forces our will and to have things our way. Aquarius is about cooperation and working for society. Ketu is what we have already learned and have conquered. In this conjunction we are made to cooperate and get challenged to defend or prove again where we have already succeeded. Mars will give it extra motivation to succeed. This combination can break things such as relationships, bring endings ifresolutions  occur but it will not be easy or lasting.

On the 16th the Sun will move into Sagittarius where we will feel relief and overall upliftment as the sun feels happy here. We will focus on our higher the mind, and more pleasant activities and thoughts

Mercury will go retrograde on the 19th until January 8th. Its not allot to worry about,  itdoes makes us visit one last time in an area we need to pay attention to before we close out the year.

The intensity is not over yet, but we are not victims in it we are perfectly protected and loved. Use your tools and make yourself sharp and bright with hearts open and loving. Check out the Mantra for this cycle.

I wish you allot of luck and send you lots of love

Siriprakash

Mantra for the Month-  Rakhe Rakhan Har

Rakhay rakhanhaar aap ubaariun

Gur kee pairee paa-eh kaaj savaariun

Hoaa aap dayaal manho na visaariun

Saadh janaa kai sung bhavjal taariun

Saakat nindak dusht khin maa-eh bidaariun

Tis saahib kee tayk naanak manai maa-eh

jis simrat sukh ho-eh saglay dookh jaa-eh

Vedic New Moon Forecast - True Grit

The New Moon in Scorpio on November 29th is in the Nakshatra of Anuradha

When we have the Sun, Moon and Saturn all hanging out in one house it’s not a party,  I am sorry to say.  Scorpio is setting the tone this month and it’s all about depth, transformation, fear, intensity and grit; it is also about commitment and loyalty.

This New Moon Cycle will activate an unavoidable dialog between the state of our soul, our consciousness and our true feelings by making us face what challenges us, overwhelms us, and frightens us by bringing all it uncomfortably close. It will make us rely on what truly uplifts us and serves our ultimate destiny. It testing us to see if we are authentically putting into practice the tools we have learned which  support and carry us on our journey. 

The Nakshatra Anuradha who accompanies the New Moon brings with it divine love, unity and support.   It is  known as the star of success,  perseverance and friendship it grants us the ability to communicate effectively and interact with one another with kindness in the midst of the tensions all around us.  

Luckily Jupiter is favourably aspecting Mars lending a good dose of courage and support need with the work we need to do now.   

We are still in the kala sarpa yoga and this new moon between the Rahu and Ketu the north and south nodes increasing the intensity and handing out our karmic lessons needed to move forward.  Everything feels heightened in and intense, keep in mind the nodes always magnify .

The best advice I can share is to get out and  serve and help people, lend a hand by doing some  community service however possible, create a connection with others it is very important now for us all. 

We are in the midst of clearing out before we begin the new year , it does get better in 2017.

I send you lots of love and lots  of luck

siri prakash

Mantra for the Month-  Chattra Chakkra Vartee

Chattra Chakkra Vartee, Chattra Chakkra Bhugatay, Suyambhav Subhang Sarab Daa Saraab Jugatay. Dukaalan Pranasee, Diaalang Saroopay, Sadaa Ang Sangay, Abhangang Bibhutaay

Chattr Chakkr Vartee is the mantra for the heart center, it gives direct energy to it. When you are sinking, if you know this mantra and can sing it, you can totally recuperate yourself.” — Yogi Bhajan

By Ascendent (Siderial) Houses influenced by the new Moon  

 Aries 8th house   

Taurus 7th house

Gemini 6th house

Cancer 5th house

Leo  4th  house

Virgo 3rd house

Libra 2nd house

Scorpio 1st   house 

Sagittarius 12th house

Capricorn 11th   house

Aquarius this is happening in your 10th

Pisces this is happening in your 9th house

NEW MOON FORECAST NOVEMBER COMING OUT OF THE DARKNESS

This months moon cycle starts off with the New moon in Libra in the Nakshatra of Swati and with the celebration of the Dwali (The Festival of Lights) on October 30th

Swati is the Nakshatra that drives us to become an individual. It’s deity is Vayu who rules the wind (prana) making us stronger and a bit of a maverick.

The days leading up to the new moon you may have experienced frustration, confusion, fear and overall malaise, this is due to the Sun’s debilitation in Libra and the moon approaching its darkest moment, the two luminaries of the sky are not at their brightest or highest potential to lend us their strength.

Adding to this mix we can feel in conflict with our worldly desires and what we need to really be paying attention to.  Unnecessary fears arise that are imagined or distorted and resentments and anger can be easily ignited. This is due to the exact conjunction creating war between Venus and Saturn in in Scorpio.   

The positive side during this dark time is that we are reminded and encouraged to ignite our own inner light and life force, not just for celebration but in every day. The light returns to us through our devotional practice and with pranayam exercises moving the force of life and light though our entire being.

Throughout this month it is critical how we manage or energy including how we spend it and not allow our monkey mind to run us. We will have to work harder to focus and push through the fog and distraction in order to succeed.

Thankfully we have the support of Mars who will move into Capricorn in the next few days  positively effecting us with increased energy and stamina to push us to be more productive in a practical and tangible way. The Nakshatra’s in this mix will add a lot of intensity to ensure our success.

Summary

The theme of the month is to get back to basics our practice keep working our health with a real honesty and vigour. Not talk about it,  just doing the work.

We are still in the time of Kala Sarpa Yoga, karmas are being completed and we are finishing an important cycle.  We have a lot of support but we must activate it by initiating and dedicating ourselves to consistent practice and not be lead astray by our mind.  Instead redirecting with complete devotion to our own soul and to a deep and all encompassing love for who we are. The good and perceived bad, all of it.

Vata (Wind) energy is active this month due to seasonal change and the New Moon’s Nakshatra   it leads to drying out and spacing out. Contributing further to it we are spending more time indoors which leads to increased time spent on our computers  which is vata activating and with the heat turned  on it creates and fosters imbalances. To support our vitality and functionality nature comes to the rescue and provides us with foods that counter and help balance these energies.  Eat and drink warming, grounding  sweet and moistening foods. Eat good oils and use body oils almond, sesame in combination with etheric oils, such are pure sandalwood,  frankincense which are great healers and protectors. Chywanaprash and amala are good to consume now. 

It will get better and in the Full Moon report later this month we will have more positive influences

The Mantra for the Month is Ang Sung Wahe Guru 

This mantra expresses a universal truth. Repeating it creates a thought, which gradually guides the psyche to adjust itself. It re-connects every fragmented projection of the psyche, each separated part of the body, and synchronises the finite sense of self to the Infinite Oneness. This act of rejoining the separated parts is the quintessential act of healing. Under attack, under war, under the pressures of fear, this mantra keeps us together, conscious, and ready to act. It brings the inner peacefulness that comes only from the touch and scope of spirit.

Try it for 40 days 3-11 minutes a day and see what happens!

Yogi Bhajan said ‘’if you have put God outside of you, there’s nothing in you, and that’s why you’re suffering.”  “You need a reality that Ang Sang Wahe Guru, with every limb, with thirty trillion cells of you which change themselves every seventy-two hours, God is in you.”

I wish you allot of Luck and send you lots of Love

Siri Prakash

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Abundance and Guidance Full Moon October 15th Vedic astrology

Abundance and Guidance are the theme for this months full moon.

The Full Moon on October 15th (PDT 9.23 pm) is in the last degrees of sidereal Pisces in the Nakshatra of Revati.

In the days leading up to the full moon we are feeling uplifted, energised and in the universal flow.  We are empowered and have a sense of divine alignment connecting us with all that is in our hearts and with our purpose.  We begin to cut out our attachments and shed what no longer serves us or supports our expansion. We are walking our truth with clarity, strength and the bounce of light.  

The lunar cycle started this month with us getting our lives in order with the Sun and Moon in Virgo assisted by the Nakshatra Hasta.  It brought the focus back to rebuilding our personal lives in order to create more stability with all of the chaos happening around us in the world.  It put the spotlight on aligning our lives with our values and what we hold dear in our hearts.

This full moon is in contrast to what is going on in the external world. Our hearts are relaxing and letting go of what is in the way of our souls journey and the tension we have held in our hearts and minds for months.  This full moon is filling us with trust that everything is going to be ok. We feel embraced, nourished and a soothing emotional support from the universe now. This Moon is so gentle and loving but filled with immense power.

The Nakshatra Revati is really the magic behind this moon doing most of the work. Revati’s root meaning is ‘She who increases prosperity, wealth and great fortune’  The her deity Pushan’s is ‘the one who guides, nourishes and brings forth wealth’.  This full moon is connected to Lakshmi the goddess of abundance and prosperity.  Considering its placement in Pisces it's wealth is coming in through spiritual wisdom and of knowing. It will feel like a rain of nectar from the heavens. 

The combination is so marvellous, its as if you have Gods direct telephone number ready to take your order and the saints and are playing your favourite songs. 

Tips

Ad Such Mantra - Aad such, jugaad such, Hai bhee such, Naanak hosee bhee such.  Yogi Bhajan recommend this for healing, centering and connecting  one with the infinite.  You can do it for 3 , 5, 11, 22, minutes a day.  Try it for 40 days!

The most potent time of the full moon for prayers being answered is the time before and the first 40 minutes of the full moon.  Make your intentions known. Meditate.

“Go inside and listen to your inner voice. Every question has an answer. Your soul is full of wisdom and knows the way" Yogi Bhajan 

The full month's report can be found here  October Forecast and the Meditation for the  Month 

I send you lots of luck , love and hugs. 

Siri Prakash

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NEW MOON VEDIC FORECAST FOR OCTOBER

We are getting a significant amount of help from the Heavens this month. The new Moon will awaken our inner guidance and ignite the process of regeneration and rebuilding. We will be realigned with our purpose and be given a good dose of self-confidence  and clarity. We will feel a direct connection and support from our guides as if they are standing by our side.

The  planets are providing a strong foundation and the backbone to rebuild now as we are in the  completion of a major karmic cycle.

It’s a relief and friendlier influence  this month after the Saturn Mars conjunction we had for such a long time.

The New Moon September 30th in Virgo is in the Nakshatra of Hasta (Grasping Hand). Hasta creates vision  to achieve our ambitions and bestows us with the necessary skills to achieve them. Hasta’s deity is Savita (the dawn) and  Siddha's  (magicians) are attributed with this star. The key here is using Mantra. It is described in the ancient texts that mantra is necessary to activate this stars power. 

New Moons are portals to our inner world reflecting our subconscious mind so it is critical that we use tools such as mantra and meditation to clear out and free up space for our intuition and to connect with the Divine.  Make the desire of what you want known at this time. Prayers are answered.

This combination is extraordinary for endeavors and the capacity for us to realize them. 

From the 4th Mercury, Jupiter, Sun are conjunction in Virgo. The first half of the month we are focused on getting things in order in a very positive and practical way.  The world is still in a heightened state of intensity, however we are getting down to business in pulling up the boot straps in our own individual lives to bring in more stability.  Mercury is the driver in this conjunction and it’s combust, fortunately we have the grace of the Nakshatras giving some finesse.

Venus is in Libra for the first thirteen days in the Nakshatra of Visakha.  Again here our focus will be on long-term goals. In our relationships it can represent talks of marriage/ business partnerships agreements. Very practical flavour this mix has. In an unhealthy influence it can make us obsessive. 

The 14th Venus moves in with Saturn in Scorpio under the Nakshatra’s of Anuradha and Jyeshtha These planets are friendly to each other but Saturn is a slow planet and full of restrictions. It will promote stability in our personal and business relationships and make us work where they need attention.  It is not a passionate placement it’s more dependable and Saturn’s influence will keep it conservative. 

The Sun moves into Libra on the 17th. We will feel the influence of the Nakshatra's with an increase in strength to stand on our own and out of the norm if needed. 

From the 21st Sun and Mercury conjunction in Libra until November this is known as a Bhuda Adity Yoga.  As mentioned earlier (combustion) the Sun always brightens and burns the quality of another planet it comes in contact with. However Mercury is driving this conjunction the influence is quick and supports organization, its good for business and budgeting. The Nakshatra's support will be seen in our inventiveness and individuality and finding interesting solutions.

Mars is in Sagittarius until November  which is a much better placement searching for higher ideals and higher purpose. It’s a far better way to use Mars’s energy.  The Nakshatra’s on influence helps us to uproot and remove superficial and illusory distractions it is giving us empowerment putting us in the leadership of our own lives.   Again a practical.  

Jupiter’s  placement is not supported it does however put the focus on practical issues and support healing themes the Nakshatra is helping a lot by giving us the skills we need to get it done and to take care of ourselves

Summary We are in a time of Kala Sarpa Yoga where all the planets are in the Jaws of the nodes (Rahu and Ketu) in between the axis of Leo and Aquarius

In between Ketu and Rahu is where karmas are being completed and we are finishing a cycle. Ketu in Aquarius is representing society and Rahu in Leo represents the king(dom). This is playing out on the world stage highlighting our collective duty as a society and our inner conflict with what we want from ourselves, the world and how we can best bring this about.

Saturn in Scorpio is aspecting Rahu, the effects of the aspect will show up internally where we may have unusual health issues arise or we may feel melancholy.   The good news is that at the same time it is igniting an interest in alternative health and healing therapies. 

The aspect of Saturn Rahu highlighting politics and world issues. The world at large will have an intense first two weeks of October.  On a personal level we being supported by the New Moon and the planets no nonsense let get sown to business frequency.

Mantra is really key this month, using it will free up space in our minds making our intuition work better for us. It's the technology handed to us from the Rishi’s and it works.

Lastly pay attention during the first 10 days of the month to your younger siblings, your father or teacher it can be a difficult time for them.

Remember there never is a perfect moment but you are always perfect.

I send you lots of love and lots of hugs

Siri Prakash

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Single Path to Transcendence

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on September the 16th

On Friday, September 16th we will have a Full Moon Lunar eclipse in end of Aquarius and the very beginning of Pisces in the Nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada a serious star focused on meaningful transformation.  Its symbol is a hearse more specifically the front half of it.  Its deity is a fire dragon (Naga) named Ajaikapat. Often described as a one footed goat, which really is a poetic term for lightning. Since lightning goes where it wants like a goat. 

Bhadrapada’s root meaning is blessed steps and the symbolism of the hearse is really higher awareness and transformation. 

Our renewal and rebirth are the theme, its an auspicious time but not with out sacrifice and letting go of what no longer works. When we do will get to access other-worldliness and the ability to walk between human and ethereal realms.

Shadow energies will be coming out of nowhere as karmic cycles are at work and we are learning how to change and evolve. 

What is certain is that finishing or completing things that need to come to an end and cutting ties is on our menu now. 

In the Vedic tradition it is not beneficial to look at the eclipse. So I suggest that you close the curtains, turn off the show and go within. All the light you need is there waiting for you.

Summary

We are halfway through the lunar cycle and facing an eclipse. Eclipse energies last several weeks and sometime months This eclipse is happening in the last degree of Aquarius So if your Ascendant or Moon or Sun in close to 23 + degrees or if you are born in March you will feel it the most.

“Go inside and listen to your inner voice. Every question has an answer. Your soul is full of wisdom and knows the way" Yogi Bhajan 

I send you lots of love and lots of luck

Siriprakash

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