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Prepare for a Major Life Shift: Uranus Enters Taurus
Notice a major shift in your life every seven yearsGet ready for a new chapter as Uranus enters Taurus on June 1, 2024, and stays for 7 yearsThis revolutionary planet brings changes every seven years as it moves through all 12 zodiac signs, completing its 84-year cycle. The last time Uranus was in Taurus was from 1940 to 1947
Uranus embodies quick, electric energy, capable of both illumination and destruction. Its love for freedom influences our actions based on its compatibility & position in our birth chart. Uranus thrives on breaking free and expressing unconventional thoughts and actions, challenging rules, laws, religion, dressing styles, lifestyles, and communication. This dynamic planet approaches finances and money differently. Disliking routine and responsibilities, it also seeks unconventional relationships, including multiple partners
Understanding Life's Journey and Embracing ChangeThe intricate dance of planetary energies changes equations in our relationships, causing best friends or even families to part ways, enemies to become friends, partners who can't live without each other decide to separate, strangers bond, creating unique relationships that defy labels
Everyone makes choices that may not resonate with all. We strive to be our best and showcase our successes, but it’s important to remember that change is a part of life, & it’s natural to go through phases we may not be proud of. We all have our own journey and must experience every emotion it brings. Embrace your path, learn at each step, and recognize that both fun and difficult times contribute to our growth and understanding. Each phase teaches us valuable lessons and shapes who we are !
IN THE DEPTHS OF DARKNESS, AN AWAKENING STIRS! Vedic Astrology reveals a profound connection between us and the cosmos through the Navagrahas: Suryadeva (Sun), Chandrama (Moon), Rahu, Ketu, Shanidev (Saturn), Buddha (Mercury), Mangal (Mars), and Shukra (Venus). Our Soul mirrors Surya Deva's (Sun’s) brilliance, our Mind and Emotions reflect Chandrama's (Moon’s) fluidity, and our Physical being is grounded in Prithvi Ma (Earth).Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn orbit the Sun in precise elliptical paths, while the Moon dances around the Earth in its own elliptical rhythm. Rahu and Ketu, unique among the celestial bodies, are energy vortexes moving serpent-like through space.This celestial ballet is periodically punctuated by eclipses when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, intersecting with either Rahu or Ketu. These moments offer a window for transcendence and the potential for spiritual awakening.Spiritual growth is not a journey of ecstasy. It involves navigating through discomfort and darkness, touching our deepest sorrows. Yet, like bitter medicine that ultimately heals, the awakening brings unparalleled joy, freedom, and the experience of Sat-Chit-Ananda (Truth, Consciousness, Bliss).The upcoming Lunar Eclipse on March 25, 2024, aligns the Sun, Moon, and Rahu in Virgo (Kanya Rasi), with Ketu in Pisces (Meena Rasi). This is followed by the creeping darkness of a total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, where the alignment occurs & the Moon’s shadow is seen in Pisces (Meena Rasi), and Ketu finds itself in Virgo (Kanya Rasi).The aftermath of a Lunar Eclipse unfolds over weeks, while a Solar Eclipse's impact may be felt for months, possibly disrupting our equilibrium, unsettling our inner balance,complicating relationships, unveiling revelations, or sparking transformations (at a personal and global level).During these potent times, finding solace in Satsangs, the resonance of Om, the silence of contemplation, and the practice of mindfulness can serve as our anchors. IN THE EMBRACE OF DARKNESS, WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT AN AWAKENING IS ON THE HORIZON! -Tulip Joshi
We are set to embark on a new cosmic cycle this Oct 30, 2023A retrospective glance at the occurrences of: 18 years ago… March 24, 200537 years ago… Aug 18, 198655 years ago… Jan 11, 1968From October 30, 2023, until May 18, 2025, planet Rahu will move into Pisces from Aries while planet Ketu will enter Virgo, leaving LibraRahu takes approximately 18 years and 7 months to complete one cycle around all the zodiac signs, spending around 1.5 years in each sign. Depending on the placement of each sign in our birth chart, Rahu’s energy will focus on that aspect of our lives:Self, Possessions, Family, Siblings, Communication, Mother, Children, Love affairs, Job related issues, Partnerships, Debts, In-laws, Father, Bhagya, Career, Friendships & Support Systems, Foreign Travel & the UnknownRaa in Sanskrit means to conceal, hide, secretive.Rahu: The Lunar North Node, a shadowy, imaginary enigmatic planet represents unconventional paths, illusions, ambitions, and wordly desires. It creates confusion and mystery in our minds. It is Rahu that drives us towards our bhagya or destiny, our future.While focusing on the future, we see no end to our needs and tend to start pushing for more, and since we all justify our actions, we forget our boundaries, which is what Rahu does. It gives us addictive personalities, obsessions, restlessness, and a sense of dissatisfaction.However with a value system in place, Rahu can do wonders in helping us fulfill our pursuits: ambition & success, innovation & unconventional thinking, spiritual growth & transformation, leadership abilities, risk taking, adventure, foresight, intuition, eccentricity & originality.Similarly, Ketu, the South Lunar Node, the mystical imaginary shadowy planet which is the counter part of Rahu, does the same 18 years and 7 months circuit, transiting through each zodiac around every 1.5 years and depending on the placement of each sign in our birth chart, Ketu will deal with that aspect of our lives.Ketu is associated with spiritual liberation, the significator of karmic actions of our past. It therefore will focus on unresolved karma that needs to be addressed & cleared up.Ketu, the dragon’s tail gives transformative experiences.Ketu, one of the navagrahas of the 9 Vedic planets eliminates unwanted energies including people from around us. The presence of Ketu’s energy brings a desire for spiritual progress, detachment & liberation from the material world including loss, separations, sudden transformative or disruptive events that are beyond our control. Ketu sharpens a person’s spiritual awareness and makes us intuitive. An afflicted Ketu can lead to confusion, restlessness, detachment from reality, or spiritual delusions.As we embrace this cyclical nature of time, let us focus on empowering ourselves to navigate the forthcoming cosmic journey! Aham Brahmasmi !-Tulip Joshi
Time is Cyclical: Trace patterns in your life & seek what lays ahead… 22nd of April 2023, marks a new beginning in your life… a new cycle!Something has come to an end… You will restart a new chapter in life… it will be a new feeling, a new love, a new career , the new path you have chosen, a new family you will create or will be invited into, an old past you will return to… A pattern recurred 12 years ago… 24 years ago… 36 years ago... look into the past…revisit those dates… Think back, what were the new happenings? May 08, 2011- May 16, 2012May 26, 1999- June 02, 2000June 16, 1987- Dec 25, 1987…Did you start or end a romantic relationship? Did you undergo a surgery that renewed your life? Did you enter a new home? Did the world accept your new avatar?Did you start a new business or a career?Did someone near to you leave for a long journey? Did they say goodbye or were you the one to have said goodbye? The opportunities you missed out on could come back to you in your life…A fresh beginning…Revise, reinvestigate those times of turbulences & times of order & peace… The present: A station between the past & the futureTransits (Gochar) in Jyotish or Vedic Astrology refers to movements of planets from one zodiac sign to another. The influence it casts has a direct effect on an individual's life which affect their thoughts, emotions, and actions, therefore various aspects of life, such as career, relationships, health, and finances are affected by these transits.Transits are used for personal predictions as well as world predictions (Samhita)Jupiter completes its cycle & re-enters Aries (Mesha) after 12 years, transiting on the 22nd of April 2023 & will stay there until May 01, 2024Almost always everyone lives in the present justifying or trying to relive the past actions and seek to secure the future.Use the present to prepare yourself & give it your best to rectify whatever has been haunting you, make better choices and plan of action in alignment with your current desires & aspirations.All the best!❤️Om Gurave namaha!
Kundalini Shakti :
Shaktiशक्तिThe divine feminineShakti, the divine feminine, represents the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the entire universe, referred to as 'The Great Divine Mother’, the source of all, the universal principle of energy, power & creativity.
The Mother Goddess’s fierce and nurturing qualities embodies the very essence of the universe's energy.
Shakti’s potential energy, Kundalini, is represented as a serpent coiled at the base of the spine, waiting to be awakened through Sadhana( discipline to reach a desired goal)
She is radiant, intense yet calm, protective, powerful, righteous, fortunate, benevolent, devoted, beautiful, fertile, an epitome of love, knowledge, arts, wisdom, learning, wealth and prosperity, guides & protects in the pursuit of dharma (code of conduct/ value system) & spiritual liberation The acrylic metallic artwork is an abstract vision of Kundalini energy that has risen from the base of the spine. The shades of reds & blues express solar energy (male- pingala nadi) & lunar energy(female- ida nadi)
जय माँ शक्ति“
May the divine protect & empower you”
It is essential to be mindful of our emotions, thoughts and actions during the upcoming Lunar Eclipse in (Tula Rasi) Libra on May 5, 2023.The moon's phases control the tides of the oceans, and since our bodies are made up of 70-80% water, the moon's activities can impact our lives.During a Lunar Eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. This occurrence is believed to influence the energy and vibrations of the Moon, which, in turn, affects our bodies, emotions, and subconscious mind. Our life is a manifestation of our breath.Prana: life force.We breathe through one nostril at any given point in time, and around every 1.5 hours, the dominant nostril switches, with both becoming active during the transition for a few minutes. The Shivaswarodaya Shastra states that each nostril in the body is associated with a different energy channel or Nadi. The right nostril's energy channel (Pingala) is connected to the Sun and stimulates the body. Pranic forces are stronger when right flows. Mental aspect becomes weak. Pingala is responsible for rational, analytical, mathematical ability.Pingala is connected to the left hemisphere. Exercising, decision making, eating, going out there and making things happen are recommended when the right flows.The left nostril's energy channel (Ida) is connected to the Moon and is calming and cooling.Manas shakti (mental aspect)is stimulated when the left flows & pranic energy becomes weak.Active Ida indicates introversion.Ida is connected to right hemisphere of brain. Thinking, contemplating, & creative activities are recommended when the left flows.During the transition time, the solar & lunar energy in both sides of the body become even & rhythmic, resulting in a balanced state called shoonya swara. (shoonya = void) this is the best time to meditate During an eclipse, it is believed that the flow of prana and breath are affected, causing disruptions in the body’s energy flow and making it difficult for the digestive system to function properly.Therefore, it is recommended to avoid food during eclipse and give your system rest by fasting(with permission from your physician). It also is essential to practice mindfulness and meditation during this time as anxiety, irritability and emotional instability may arise. Additionally, this time could bring to light any hidden or unresolved issues including repressed emotions and feelings in our relationships, which may lead to intense discussions, arguments or even break ups in some cases. In conclusion, the upcoming Lunar Eclipse is a powerful event that has the potential to impact our lives significantly. By being mindful of our emotions, thoughts, and actions, practicing meditation, and giving our bodies rest, we can navigate this time with purposefulness and gain deeper insights into our relationships, ourselves and who we are. Know yourself to Free yourself! - Tulip Joshi
Navratri (sanskrit)nav: nine ratri: night An ancient Indian festival that has been celebrated since centuries, through 9 nights, four times a year to honor the divine feminine and to nourish the body’s immunity to ward off diseases during seasonal changes. The rituals of Navratri (Raas Garba, dandiya, aarti) are designed to ramp up Ojas production within us. Ojas is the latent state of the reproductive fluid, the potency of the immune system, it nourishes all bodily tissues especially nerves & resilience & tenacity to ward off diseases which is important during seasonal changes. Lifestyle that increases Ojas: 1. Foods that are high in Ojas are recommended during Navratri: Root vegetables, nuts, oils, natural sugars, dairy products, whole grains, herbs like ashwagandha. When we eat pure wholesome Sattvic foods, and & follow a lifestyle to increase our Ojas, our bodies are more receptive to the divine energies & cleansing too takes place at a deeper level.2. Bhakti Yoga (devotion): using our emotional energy & directing it to love in whatever form we have found in our life, be it of God, our guru or any relation that is sacred & dearest to us. Rituals, prayers, and any form of service that gives us true happiness without expecting anything in return is Bhakti Yoga3. Pratyahara: control of senses. Over exertion of any type, energy lost through eyes & ears, watching too much TV, excess form of any kind of media, speaking too much depletes ojas.4. Brahmacharya: Conserving sexual energy increases Ojas The energy of the 9 Vedic planets is said to be palpable if tapped into correctly, so much so that many are known to experience a surge of divine energy. The 10th day is celebrated as Vijayadashami (Vijaya- victory, dashami- 10th day)Victory of invoking the positive aspects of life & letting go of the negative traits that are easily succumbed to by the human mind that are considered evil. It is an auspicious day for starting new endeavours, after a 9-day challenge of staying focused on a path of a healthy diet of the body mind & soul!A new season begins, a new beginning dawns!The four Navratris are: 1. Spring (March or April): Chaitra Navratri is celebrated in the month of Chaitra. (Hindu calendar) This festival marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.2. Summer (June or July) Ashada Navratri: month of Ashada 3. Fall (September or October) Sharad Navratri: month of Ashwin and is also known as Maha Navratri4. Winter (January or February) Magha Navratri: month of MaghaAccording to Vedic Astrology, each planet is a cosmic entity, a living consciousness, she is a Goddess that is revered and worshipped. We need to understand her powers and invoke her/ these cosmic forces to experience our true nature.Each day of the Navratri festival is dedicated to one of the 9 avatars or aspects of the mother Goddess of the universe: Ma Durga, who is worshiped & through her 9 forms we seek divine blessings of all 9 planets.The nine forms of Ma Durga are collectively known as Nava Durga, and they are:1. Shailputri : Ma Devi Shailputri is associated with the planet Sun (Surya). The Sun is considered a planet in Vedic Astrology, and it is associated with vitality, power & health. Worshipping Ma Devi Shailputri awakens these aspects in the worshipper. Afflictions of the planet like arrogance & egoism, lack of confidence, eye related issues & other issues can get pacified.2. Brahmacharini : Ma Devi Brahmacharini is associated with planet Saturn (Shani). Saturn is linked with obstacles, trials, challenges & spiritual growth. Worshipping Ma Brahmacharini during Navratri helps overcome these challenges and helps with attaining spiritual liberation.3. Chandraghanta: Ma Devi Chandraghanta is associated with the planet Moon(Chandra) The moon represents the mind, emotions & nurturing qualities. Invoking blessings from Ma Devi Chandraghanta during Navratri helps in balancing the Moon’s influence in one’s life, bringing emotional stability & calms the devotee. The afflictions that the Moon otherwise results in are reduced: emotional unitability, mood swings, easily being influenced by other’s emotions, conflicts with mother, emotional abuse, lack of intuition, spiritual struggles, feeling lost, lack a sense of purpose.4. Kushmanda : Ma Devi Kushmata is associated with planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the planet of knowledge, wisdom, good fortune. Worshipping Ma Devi Kushmata during Navratri delivers these perfections to the disciple and helps overcome afflictions that the planet may otherwise deliver: liver issues, obesity, financial issues, marital discord, self- righteousness, lack of respect for others, disrespect for gurus, teachers & higher spiritual learning amongst other issues.5. Skandamata - Ma Devi Skandamata is the mother of Skanda (or Kartikeya also known as Murugan- who is associated with planet Mars) Ma Devi Skandamata symbolises the planet Mars(Mangal) Mars represents courage, energy, passion, aggression, determination, strength, and in Vedic Astrology, worshiping Ma Devi Skandamata during Navaratri blesses the disciple with these virtues and removes negative traits that the planet would otherwise acquire: anger issues, short temper, aggression, inflammation, infections, accidents, physical or verbal abuse with partners or spouses, conflicts with authorities and some other complications.6. Katyayani : Ma Devi Katyayani represents planet Venus (Shukra) Venus is the planet of love, beauty, sensuality, harmony & prosperity. Worshipping Ma Devi Katyayani during Navratri induces these qualities to the worshipper and reduces or removes afflictions such as intimacy issues, problems related to the reproductive system including infertility, sexual dysfunction, menstrual problems, financial issues, conflicts with social relationships, lack of connections, social isolation, lack of creativity and so forth.7. Kalratri : Kal(black; time) ratri (night)- Kalratri denotes the dark time before the dawn of a new beginning. Ma Devi Kalaratri is the destroyer of evil forces such as ignorance, arrogance, fear, and negativity. She represents the power of time (kal) & transformation. Ma Devi Kalratri is affiliated with Planet Rahu. Rahu is an imaginary or a shadowy planet. It is a lunar node(north node) According to Vedic Astrology, planet Rahu has a significant influence on one’s karmic destiny, spiritual growth, and material success. Devotees seek blessing from Ma Devi Kalratri to remove confusion, chaos, and misfortune that Rahu’s afflictions cause & also gain material abundance, success, fame, purity, clarity & inner strength & enlightenment. 8. Mahagauri - Ma Devi Mahagauri is invoked during the 8th day of the festival which is called Ashthami. Ma Devi Maha Gauri is allied with planet Mercury (Buddha) Mercury conveys intellect, travel, communication & learning. Worshiping Ma Devi Mahagauri blesses the devotee with these qualities & removes issues that an afflicted mercury would otherwise result in such as poor memory, unpredictability & inconsistency in behavior, imbalance in the nervous system, anxiety, dishonesty, unreliability, difficulty in decision making & taking actions, worry, mental stress, inability to communicate. Usually on Ashthami, i.e. the 8th day, a Kanya Puja is performed to please Ma Devi Mahagauri. Kanya Puja: On Ashthami, nine young girls are worshipped as embodiments of the 9 forms of the goddess who are fed delicious sattvic meals and sweets and are also gifted beautiful bangles and clothes to honor to the divine feminine, gratitude for her protection & gratitude for what is.9. Siddhidatri: Ma Devi Siddhidatri represents the attainment of spiritual knowledge and growth. The one who gives Siddhi (perfection, accomplishment, enlightenment) Ma Devi Siddhidatri is related to planet Ketu. Ketu is considered an imaginary or a shadow planet. Ketu is the south lunar node. According to the Vedic Astrology, Ketu is connected to spiritual liberation and worshipping Ma Siddhidatri removes Ketu’s negative influence such as fear, confusion, lack of clarity, treated as an outcast, being isolated & bestows success, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment.Jai Ma Durge! - Tulip Joshi
