Mike has been on an intense spiritual path since 2007 when he left a career in Civil Construction Management to seek out a simpler way of life more aligned with nature and the gentle spirit within his own heart. At every turn he has sought out the most authentic traditional sources of knowledge. He has lived and breathed Vedic & Tantric Studies from Varanasi, India. He has walked thousands of kilometres in solo pilgrimage, visited tribal cultures in some of the most remote and forgotten parts of the world, studied numerous naturopathic therapeutic methods including TCM, acupuncture, massage therapy, yoga therapy, psychoanalytic and Jungian therapy. he writing represents a wealth of experience and knowledge. There is much here for spiritual seekers, Yogis, philosophers and healers of every kind.
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- 20. Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
20. Purva Ashadha 13º 20’ Sagittarius – 26º 40’ Sagittarius: Sagittarii: Epsilon (Kaus Australis), Delta (Kaus Media), (Kaus Borealis) Ruled by Venus. The Invincible star. Power to invigorate. Meaning: Former invincible one, previously undefeated, … Continue reading 20. Purva Ashadha Nakshatra - Course in Acupuncture, Medical Astrology & Natural Healing
Course in Acupuncture, Astrology & Natural Healing (4 weeks) Course Location: San Marcos, Laguna Atitlan, Guatemala (note: this course is offered in person only. This is not an online course) Course Dates: Feb 20 … Continue reading Course in Acupuncture, Medical Astrology & Natural Healing - The Basics of Vedic Astrology
Three points to study your chart: 1. Planets in the signs. 2. Planets in the houses. 3. Ruler of a house in another house. If you’re looking at the north indian chart. The houses … Continue reading The Basics of Vedic Astrology - 19. Mula Nakshatra
19. Mula “Om mani padre hum” – “Hail to the jewel in the centre of the lotus.” (00º 00’ Sagittarius – 13º 20’ Sagittarius.) Upsilon–Scorpii (Lesath = Al Las’ah = the Stinger), 9. Lambda-Scorpii (Shaula) Ruled by … Continue reading 19. Mula Nakshatra - 18. Jyeshta Nakshatra“[They] are as a rule the legendary heroes of mankind, the very ones who are looked up to, loved, and worshipped, the true sons of God whose names perish not. … Their greatness has … Continue reading 18. Jyeshta Nakshatra
- 17. Anuradha Nakshatra“Man is a mystery. It needs to be unravelled, and if you spend your whole life unravelling it, don’t say that you’ve wasted time. I am studying that mystery because I want to be … Continue reading 17. Anuradha Nakshatra
- 16. Vishakha NakshatraRuled by Jupiter. (20º 00’ Libra – 3º 20’ Scorpio.) Librae: Alpha (Zuben el Genubi, the north scale), Beta (Zuben el Hakhrabi, the south scale), Gamma, Iota. Star of purpose. Power to achieve many … Continue reading 16. Vishakha Nakshatra
- 15. Swati Nakshatra“The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.” Confucius “A man is born gentle and weak; at his death he is hard and … Continue reading 15. Swati Nakshatra
- 14. Chitra NakshatraRuled by Mars. (23º 20’ Virgo – 6 º40’ Libra.) Spica (Alpha-Virginis). Star of Opportunity. Power to accumulate merit. Meaning: Pleasing to look at, Beautiful, Variegated, Illusory, Magical Main deity: Tvasar – Vishwakarma – … Continue reading 14. Chitra Nakshatra
- 13. Hasta“If you full-fill your obligations every day, you don’t have to worry about the future.” — Jordan Peterson Ruled by the Moon. (10º 00’ Virgo – 23º 20’ Virgo.) Corvi (the Crow): Alpha (Alchiba), … Continue reading 13. Hasta
- 12. Uttara Phalguni
Ruled by Sun. (26º 40’ Leo – 10º 00’ Virgo.) Beta (Denebola) & 93-Leonis. Star of Patronage. Power to give prosperity. Main Deity: Aryaman Greek Deity: The official system was patronage was designed as … Continue reading 12. Uttara Phalguni - 11. Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Ruled by Venus. (13º 20’ Leo – 26º40’ Leo.) Leonis: Delta (Zosma) & Theta (Chetan) Leonis. Star of rest and relaxation Power of creative procreation; to combine polar opposites. Meaning: The Former Reddish One, … Continue reading 11. Purva Phalguni Nakshatra - 10. Magha Nakshatra
Ruled by Ketu. (00º00’ Leo – 13º 20’ Leo.) Leonis: Alpha (Regulus, the little king), Eta (Al Jabhah), Zeta (Adhafera), Mu (Rasalias), Epsilon, Lambda (Alterf), & Kappa. Heart of the Lion. Star of Regality … Continue reading 10. Magha Nakshatra - 8. Pushya Nakshatra
Ruled by Saturn. (3° 20’ – 16° 40’ Cancer.) The Donkeys in the Manger: Theta, Gamma & Eta Cancri. Star cluster Beehive M-44. Star of nourishment. Ability to create spiritual energy. Main deity: Brihaspati … Continue reading 8. Pushya Nakshatra - 9. Ashlesha Nakshatra
9. Ashlesha Ruled by Mercury (16° 40’ – 30° 00’ Cancer) Epsilon, Delta, Mu, Rho, Sigma & Zeta-Hydrae. The Clinging star. Power to Inflict & Remove Poison. Meaning: Embrace, Entwine, Coiling, Clinging Main Deity: … Continue reading 9. Ashlesha Nakshatra - 7. Punarvasu Nakshatra
“The Bow and Zen are One.” Ruled by Jupiter. (20° 00’ Gemini – 3° 20’ Cancer.) Castor & Pollux (Alpha & Beta Gerinorium). The star of Renewal. The power to Achieve the Objective. Main … Continue reading 7. Punarvasu Nakshatra - 6. Ardra Nakshatra
Ruled by Rahu. (6° 40’ – 20° 00’ Gemini.) Betelguese (Alpha Orionis). Star of Sorrow. Power to make Gains Through Effort. Meaning: :Green, Fresh, “the Moist One,” Main deity: Rudra, The Howler, the ruddy … Continue reading 6. Ardra Nakshatra - Foundational Concepts & Philosophy for Vedic Astrologers
Introduction to Parashara astrology Vedic astrology is called the supreme limb of the vedas, what are the 6 limbs of the vedas? Kalpa: (Hands) Ritual Jyotisha: (Eyes) Astrology/astronomy Nirukta: (Ears) Etymology – the roots … Continue reading Foundational Concepts & Philosophy for Vedic Astrologers - 5. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra
Ruled by Mars. (23° 20’ Taurus – 6° 40’ Gemini.) Pi2, 3, 4 Orionis & Bellatrix. The “Searching Star.” The power to give fulfilment. Meaning: “Benevolent” Primary Symbols: Head of a deer, Pot of … Continue reading 5. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra - 4. Rohini Nakshatra
Star of ascent with the power to grow. Well known as the favourite wife of Chandra she is known as the Reddish One and her main symbols are an ox cart pulled by two oxen, or a fish, but the banyan tree, temples, and a pre-pubescent girl all represent different sides of this nakshatra. - 3. Krittika Nakshatra
The star of fire offers the power to burn away or cut away what doesn’t belong. The symbols are an ax, a razor and a flame. Kartikeya, the commander in chief of the army of the gods, the great champion, is the presiding deity. - 2. Bharani Nakshatra
Star of restraint. Power to clean and remove impurity. Ruled by the god of death, Yama & and his sister Yami, “goddess of life. ( Hades and Persephone from the western perspective). It’s about the bondage of time and karma and has a lot to do with his we make choices. - 1. Ashwini Nakshatra
0° 00’ – 13° 20’ Aries Mesarthim, Sheratan, Hemal. Ruled by Ketu The Star of Transport. The Power to Initiate. “Born of a female horse” or “Horse Woman“ The Ashwini Kumars – Physicians of … Continue reading 1. Ashwini Nakshatra - Jupiter in Aquarius for each Ascendant
Aries Aries natives will have Jupiter transiting their 11th house. Hopes and wishes are likely to be expansive, optimistic, and humanistic. Large groups and gathering may be distinguished by ideology or religion. Gain can … Continue reading Jupiter in Aquarius for each Ascendant - Rahu in the houses
Rahu in 1st house Unusual, fascinating, bi-polar, outcast, deformed. Their personality is boundary breaking and they often feel special or chosen in some way. Thei personality may show some inconsistency like mania, depression or … Continue reading Rahu in the houses