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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 always follow the same counter-clockwise order with the 1st house in the top middle. The number Read more
26. Uttara Bhadrapada 3º 20’ Pisces – 16º 40’ Pisces Square of Pegasus: Gamma-Pegasi (Algenib) & Alpha-Andromeda (Alpheratz) Ruled by Saturn. The Warrior star. Power to Bring the Cosmic Rain. Meanings: The later one with lucky feet, Beautiful left foot or Ray of Light. Main deity: Ahirbudhnya: the “Serpent of Read more
“What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” — Oscar Wilde “Work is the curse of the drinking class.” — Oscar Wilde “War is progress. Peace is stagnation.” — Hegel Venus is debilitated here but gets a considerable boost when in Read more
Leo is the truth. As children, we come into this life though Leo Sat chid ananda all come together and a king is born; a sovereign being, lord and master over all. We all have this potential, this part of us is always functioning. Just start telling people what to Read more
“It might be said of psychoanalysis that if you give it your little finger, it will soon have your whole hand.” — Sigmund Freud “Neurotics complain of their illness, but they make the most of it, and when it comes to talking it away from them they will defend it Read more
Sun in Uttara Bhadrapada “God is closer to us than water is to a fish.” — St. Catherine of Siena “Start being brave about everything. Drive out darkness and spread light. Don’t look at your weaknesses. Realise instead that in Christ crucified you can do everything.” — St. Catherine of Read more
Sun in Purva Bhadrapada brings dissenting opinion, contrary. They are one in a million swimming against the stream, making their own way with their own special mix of science and spirituality. They are often public speakers or performers; people who are the centre of attention among the masses. They express Read more
20º 00’ Aquarius – 3º 20’ Pisces Pegasi: Alpha (Markab) & Beta (Scheat) Ruled by Jupiter. Star of…… Power of spiritual evolution. Meaning: “The former one with lucky feet;” “the beautiful left foot;” The Scorching Pair or Burning Pair refers to both Bhadrapada’s. Main deity: Aja Ekapada – the One-Footed Read more
They love highly charged situations. In many ways, Vishakha represents those last three steps we take on the gang plank; and then the fourth which carries us into the unknown in Scorpio. One is looking for peace, for some agreement at any cost. A better analogy might be after a Read more
They have a lot of fire or spark in their eyes. They may be the type to go all in, all or nothing. They tend to have a lot of ambition. They may have pride in coming from a lineage of warriors. Many of them serve in the military at Read more
People with Mars in Moola are actively opening Pandora’s box. A lot of good and evil will flow from their actions. Pleasure and pain might be mixed. High libido and possible sex addiction, high risk activities, lack of accountability for their actions. They are the type of person who will keep Read more
The classics say that Bharani rules over those who feed on blood and flesh, cruel men, those that are engaged in killing, imprisonment and beating others, low-born persons, and those who are devoid of courage, character or nobility. This means Saturn in Bharani will harm such people as well as Read more
Scientific minded. Might see things as very black and white or as a series of “zeros” and “ones.” They may be resistant and unable to see or even understand the many unspoken rules that guide social interactions. They might even be on the autistic spectrum to some degree. This suggests Read more
“A woman who wears high heels is very different, I think, than a woman who wears sandals.” — Winona Ryder 6º 40’ Aquarius – 20º 00’ Aquarius Sadachbia (Gamma-Aquarii) Ruled by Rahu The Veiling Star. The Power to Heal. Meaning: 100 physicians, 100 medicines, 100 healers, 100 petals Main symbols: Read more
“Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.” 23º 20’ Capricorn – 6º 40’ Aquarius The Dolphin: Alpha Delphini, Beta Delphini, Delta Delphini, Gamma Delphini Ruled by Mars Star of Symphony. Power to give abundance and fame. Main symbol: a empty drum, an hourglass, bells and Read more
“The preservation of peace and the guaranteeing of man’s basic freedoms and rights require courage and eternal vigilance: courage to speak and act – and if necessary, to suffer and die – for truth and justice; eternal vigilance, that the least transgression of international morality shall not go undetected and Read more
The Dark Path through the Zodiac: The Path of Rahu & Ketu This 8 week course takes us backwards through the zodiac as we follow the course and polarity of Rahu & Ketu. Like all my courses, astrology provides the framework, but this is a good course for anyone interested Read more
 “Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.” “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt They express themselves as good listeners, they give all the cues Read more
“I am rooted but I flow.” — Virginia Woolf 10º00’ Capricorn – 23º 20’ Capricorn The Eagle: Alpha Aquila (Altair), Beta Aquila (Alshain), Gamma Aquila (Tarazed) Ruled by the Moon. Star of Learning. Power to make connections.  Main symbols: an Ear, Three Uneven Footprints, a Trident. Meaning: The one who Read more
They have a lot of courage and will be active seeking personal perfection, to be the best version of themselves. Their power and courage itself is a never ending well which they can freely share with others without any concern of depletion, unless this mars is badly afflicted by aspect, Read more
26º 40’ Sagittarius – 10º 00’ Capricorn Sigma Sagittarii (Ascella), Tau Sagittarii, Phi Sagittarii, Zeta Sagittarii (Nunki) Ruled by the Sun The Universal star Power to grant unchallengeable victory Conquering above. Complete victory below The Later Victory, Wins the Final Battle, Makes the Winning Choice. Elephant Tusk, Planks of a Read more
Saturn in Magha The first pada is Saturn’s debilitated navamsha. They are likely to work in government service, working with the mass in a one size fits all sort of way. Of course this greatly restricts a persons expressions of personal or original intelligence, but it’s great for people we Read more
Moon in Uttara Ashada The Basics of  Uttara Ashadha (26º 40’ Sagittarius – 10º 00’ Capricorn.) Sigma Sagittarii (Ascella), Tau Sagittarii, Phi Sagittarii, Zeta Sagittarii (Nunki) Ruled by the Sun. The Universal star. Power to grant unchallengeable victory. The Later Victory, Wins the Final Battle, Makes the Winning Choice. Elephant Read more
13º 20’ Sagittarius – 26º 40’ Sagittarius: Sagittarii: Epsilon (Kaus Australis), Delta (Kaus Media), (Kaus Borealis) Meaning: Former invincible one, previously undefeated, unsubdued. Aparajita. Main symbols: The hand-held fan, winnowing basket & an elephant. Main deity: Apas – Goddess of Water. Western Deities: Ceto: goddess of whales, teamsters, sharks. She Read more
“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 Ketu The root star, origin star, foundation star.  Power to ruin, destroy, scatter things. Meaning: The root, the Read more
The Heart of the Scorpion 16º40’ Scorpio — º 00’ Sagittarius Alpha Scorpionis (Antares) & Sigma Scorpionis & Tau Scorpionis “[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. Read more
“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 a human being.” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky  (3º 20’ Scorpio – 16º 40’ Scorpio.) Scorpionis: Beta (Acrab), Read more
Nakshatra research project goes deep into Vishakha and the 27 Nakshatraa’s Read more
“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 stiff. All things, including the grass and trees, are soft and pliable in life; dry Read more
“Being and time determine each other reciprocally, but in such a manner that neither can the former – Being – be addressed as something temporal nor can the latter – time – be addressed as a being.” — Martin Heidegger Ruled by Mars. (23º 20’ Virgo – 6 º40’ Libra.) Read more
“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), Beta, Delta (Algorba), Gamma (Glenah), Epsilon. The power to place what you want in your hands; Read more
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 a way of regulating favours. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.  Meaning: The Latter Read more
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, the Little Fig Tree, the Fruit of the Tree.  Main Deity: Bhaga – the Morning Star Read more
(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. Ruled by Ketu. Star of Regality or Sovereignty. Power to leave the body Meaning: Mighty, Magnanimous, Magnificent, the Most Important, the Most Read more
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 Meaning: Nourisher, Nurturer, Yielding. Most Auspicious & Prosperous. Main symbols: Milk Yielding Udder of a Cow Read more
9. Ashlesha (16° 40’ – 30° 00’ Cancer) Epsilon, Delta, Mu, Rho, Sigma & Zeta-Hydrae. Ruled by Mercury The Clinging star. Power to Inflict & Remove Poison. Meaning: Embrace, Entwine, Coiling, Clinging Main Deity: Snake king, Shesha, The Remainder,  Symbols: Coiled Serpent, Naga, Kundalini Shakti, Caduceus, The Staff of Aesculapius Western Read more
“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 deity: Aditi – Great Mother – Womb of the Universe, the Unbound – Mother of the Read more
Ardra Nakshatra (6° 40’ – 20° 00’ Gemini.) Betelguese (Alpha Orionis). Ruled by Rahu. Star of Sorrow. Power to make Gains Through Effort.   Meaning: :Green, Fresh, “the Moist One,” Main deity: Rudra, The Howler, the ruddy one, the Lord of Beasts Main symbols: a Diamond, a Teardrop & a Human Read more
Introduction to Parashara astrology My latest Course Offering. Rahu & Ketu Nakshatra Path. Starts 20 January 2024 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 of words Chandah: Read more
Mrigashirsa Nakshatra (23° 20’ Taurus – 6° 40’ Gemini.) Pi2, 3, 4 Orionis & Bellatrix. Ruled by Mars. The “Searching Star.” The power to give fulfilment.  Meaning: “Benevolent” Primary Symbols: Head of a deer, Pot of Soma, Group of Lotuses, Arched Bow Main Deity: Soma Secondary deity: Parvati has her Read more