June 2019

June 2019

June brings some challenges and for some, could be the most life-changing month of 2019. We can get through this month if we keep our schedules light.  Pay attention to chaotic mood fluctuations and try to remain objective. Mercury transits Gemini June 1 till June 20...
Rahu & Ketu:  Using Mean Node vs. True Node?

Rahu & Ketu: Using Mean Node vs. True Node?

So, what exactly are the nodes of the Moon? Well, they are shadow, not physical, planets, also known as Rahu, the North Node, and Ketu, the South Node.  They are deemed to be critical points in a birth chart, paving the way for karmic analysis and judgment.  Lets have...
May 2019

May 2019

May slowly unravels into a positive month.  The first week we are still dealing with the heaviness of Saturn retrograde, and the intensified, gandanta position of Jupiter.  Then, we settle into a promising month, which gradually becomes better and better. Saturn &...
April 2019

April 2019

Unlike March, this is a less dramatic month.  We are now integrating all the changes.  We experience a prelude of Jupiter in Sagittarius, as well as the beginning of retrograde periods for both Jupiter and Saturn.  By mid-April, we will have the Sun and Venus in...
Vargottama Planets:  Double the Power?

Vargottama Planets: Double the Power?

Essentially, vargottama refers to planets occupying the same sign in Rashi chart as well as the Navmasha chart.  This planet is said to give double the results during its Mahadasha, whether that is auspicious or challenging depends on what the planet signifies in your...