The Serene Swan Blog

Insights from Ancient Wisdom for Enriched Living
Planetary Insights for 2024

Planetary Insights for 2024

The planets (grahas) reveal an insightful map of unfolding individual & collective karma that leads us to new phases of creation, sustenance & dissolution.

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The Power of Eclipses

The Power of Eclipses

Astrologically speaking, when eclipses dim the light of the Sun and the Moon – the Cosmic Luminaries – these events provide an extraordinary opportunity for the individual to access deeper insight.

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The Importance of the Moon in Astrology

The Importance of the Moon in Astrology

Since ancient times, the Moon has been a symbol of dreams and imagination, inspiring artists, poets, scientists and scholars alike to unravel the mysteries held by our lunar companion in space.

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Jupiter in Aries: Growth and New Beginnings

Jupiter in Aries: Growth and New Beginnings

On April 22, 2023, Jupiter moved in to the sign of Aries, entering ‘Ashwini Nakshatra’ – the lunar sign with the Shakti (power) to heal and ‘reach places quickly’. Jupiter’s transit through Aries occurs until April 2024.

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Saturn in Aquarius, the Water Bearer

Saturn in Aquarius, the Water Bearer

In January 2023, Saturn entered the sign of Aquarius that is symbolised by the water-bearer. According to Vedic Astrology, Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, and therefore Saturn’s presence in its own sign makes the transit even more powerful.

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Why Birds are Sacred

Why Birds are Sacred

The bird ‘Garuda’ in the Hindu tradition is the ‘Vaahana’ (mount) of Lord Vishnu who represents the aspect of continuance, sustenance and the flow of life energy.

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Sarasvati: Giver of Essence

Sarasvati: Giver of Essence

Goddess of learning, wisdom and the arts, Sarasvati has been worshiped and invoked since the Vedic times, as an embodiment of all that is creative, evolutionary and enlightening.

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Shiva – the Lord of Time

Shiva – the Lord of Time

“Kala Sarpa Yoga” is a celestial formation of planets within a ‘Serpent-like’ formation or alignment. This alignment is known as the ‘Serpent of Time’.

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Bhagavad Gita: A Selection of Verses

Bhagavad Gita: A Selection of Verses

To honour the eternal inspiration that Sri Krishna embodies, I’d like to share with you some verses from the Bhagavad Gita – the “Song of the Divine” that was revealed by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of ‘Kurukshtera’.

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The Lunar Eclipse & OM Chanting

The Lunar Eclipse & OM Chanting

The Full Moon of Buddha Purnima or Vaishakha Purnima, brings with it the blessings of knowledge that the luminaries – the Moon and the Sun – hold for us on a spiritual level.

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The Night of Cosmic Silence: Maha Shivaratri

The Night of Cosmic Silence: Maha Shivaratri

Shivaratri literally translates as the ‘night of Shiva’. It is considered to be one of the most powerful times of the year for meditation and sadhana that invokes the field of Cosmic Silence, the realm of ‘nothing-ness’ upon which everything rests.

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The Rising of the Swan

The Rising of the Swan

When you listen closely to the sound of the breath during meditation, you may notice the syllables ‘Hum’ and ‘Sa’ as the natural inhaled and exhaled breath sounds.

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Vedic Astrology Readings

Through a gentle and profound interpretation of your astrological charts, a session with Sai can help you understand your life events and motivations better, remind you of your inner strengths, highlight possible factors of confusion, and offer you a vision to align your thoughts and actions with your soul purpose.

Lunar Nakshatra Readings

Are there days when your mind feels heavy with the burden of many thoughts and decision points? You might also experience days when you feel light and clear in your mind. Perhaps these fluctuations of mental energies are related to the placement of the Moon and lunar stars (Nakshatras) in your birth chart.

Here is a great opportunity to make the most of the New Moon and Full Moon energies by receiving insightful Astrology Consultations from Sai Ganesh Nagpal to learn more about your growth potential, as revealed by your Moon placement and lunar stars in your birth chart.