New Moon in Jyeshta Nakshatra, in the heart of sidereal Scorpio, is usually one of the most transformative ones in a year. Moon, the significator of our mind, goes through inner churning while residing in Scorpio, which is additionally amplified by combustion experienced by it during the New Moon time. Pushed far away from its comfort zone, mind in such a state can be more prone to irritation, frustration, finding fault in things and negative attitude. With Mars being closely conjuct with the...

This Full Moon in Rohini Nakshatra, although spiritual charged, will simultaneously challenge us on many levels and inspire us to grow, as the very power (rohana Shakti) of this lunar mansion indicates. With Venus (disposition of the upcoming Full Moon) heading towards Ketu and her max debilitation place in Virgo, and Mars combust during the entire fortnight, we may experience that many of our desires, wishes, hopes and expectations in the external world might end up in disappointment - and...

Every year, when New Moon occurs in Libra, Sun’s debilitation place and zodiacal heart chakra, we celebrate Diwali, a festival of light, to bring illumination into our homes and into our minds; to remind ourselves of our inner light, when the external light of the Sun is temporarily dormant. This year Moon and Sun will conjoin in Vishakha nakshatra, just a degree away from deeply combust Mars. This can make us feel particularly impulsive, impatient and also a little volatile and nervous -...

This year the Devi Paksha, the fortnight of the Goddess, will culminate with partial lunar eclipse in Ashwini nakshatra - the lunar mansion of new beginnings, which inspires us to look at things from a new perspective and embrace the innovation rather than cling to the old structures. Above everything else this eclipse will be inspiring us to explore new ways of healing ourselves. Not only this Full Moon will take place in Ashwini nakshatra, the lunar mansion of divine healers, but both Sun...

On 14th October, at the culmination point of Pitri Paksha (fortnight of the ancestors) and beginning of Navaratri (nine nights of the Goddesses), Sun and Moon will have a close meeting in proximity of Ketu in Citra nakshatra, which will result in annular eclipse, which will be visible in the sky as a powerful “ring of fire”. This significant meeting will occur in the division (amsha) of Goddess Bhairavi in the D20 (vimshamsha) divisional chart, while Rahu and Ketu will be dwelling the...

At the end of September Full Moon will shine in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra - the star, which inspires us to look deep within and review the our foundations, or core beliefs on which we build our life. The entire fortnight leading up to it is sacred to Lord Ganesha, who helps us remove any obstacles which obstruct our minds - while the day before this Full Moon is known as Ananta Chaturdashi, sacred to Lord Ananta, the great serpent on which Lord Vishnu is reclining and who represents the...

This month New Moon is going to shine in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra, near the end of sidereal Leo, or zodiacal third eye chakra, the seat of our higher self. It is a powerful time to re-align with our true life purpose and identity, as well as to reflect if we are truly, right here right now, in the right place and right position, and if we are making the right choices. With the aspect of Saturn retrograde and Jupiter retrograde, as well as conjunction with retrograde Mercury, this New Moon...

When Moon shines with its full rays in Shatabhisha Nakshatra it is a powerful time of healing  - both inner and outer. It is a time to consciously move towards the direction of becoming “whole again”, as the symbol of this lunar mansion, full circle, silently indicates. This year Full Moon in Shatabhisha nakshatra is going to be additionally conjuct with retrograde Saturn, which will make it into a powerful time of healing our past, especially its most regretful parts, and move forward with a...

On 16 August, shortly after the disappearance of Venus, Moon will also join Sun in Ashlesha Nakshatra during a New Moon, which will take place in the last degrees of sidereal Cancer, near transformative gandanta zone. As this New Moon is approaching, it is a perfect time to reflect on our attachments, what binds our mind and things which still keep us in our comfort zone - for all those things will be challenged in this dark fortnight. Some of our desires and attachments may intensify and...

After the intensity which recent transits brought into our lives, the upcoming Full Moon will be very soothing and nourishing, channeling healing energy for our body and mind. While Sun will be shining as Varuna Aditya in the heart of sidereal Cancer, in nourishing Pushya nakshatra, Moon will shine in its fullness in Shravana. With both luminaries shining in those deeply receptive and peaceful nakshatras, we will become inspired to turn more frequently within and listen to the voice of our...

Upcoming New Moon in Punarvasu Nakshatra will inspire us to divorce our outdated habits and patterns and make space for new beginnings. It will inspire us to move beyond the paths we are used to tread, beyond judgement, fear and prejudice, and meet the new with openness, peace and compassion. Although this New Moon might be quite emotionally charged, as it will appear in the first degree of sidereal Cancer, it will at the same time bless us with an opportunity to move beyond the past with...

Upcoming Full Moon in Purvashadha Nakshatra (3 July), in the heart of sidereal Sagittarius, will be one of the most auspicious Full Moons in this year. Whenever Full Moon shines in Sagittarius it is also known as Guru Purnima. This year the Moon will be additionally receiving a benevolent aspect from Jupiter. This makes this entire fortnight and incredibly opportune time for cultivating our connection with the Divine through meditation and diving into spiritual teachings. This Full Moon will...

Upcoming New Moon (17-18 June) in Mrigashira Nakshatra, the star of searching, can amplify in us a certain sense of dissatisfaction, which has been already rising in many of us since Venus joined Mars in Cancer. But this very dissatisfaction can lead us to new answers and discoveries within ourselves. If we dare to question the status quo and look beyond the boundaries of our comfort zone, it may turn out that some of our outdated desires and attachments cause us more suffering than joy - and...