Mars in Aries

Mars in Aries

Dear Soul, In the night sky above the Eastern horizon, the planet Mars shines resplendent this month (September 2020), and is visible as a reddish star on a clear night. In Vedic Astrology, Mars is often associated with Lord Hanuman – great devotee of Sri Rama....
Full Moon in Shraavana

Full Moon in Shraavana

Dear Soul, The Full Moon in ‘Shraavana’ that occurs on August 3rd this year (2020) is a day of festivity, worship and the honouring of many bonds of relationship in this life. The word ‘Shraavana’ comes from the Sanskrit ‘Shru’, which means to ‘listen’. The ability to...
The Gayatri Mantra & Surya (the Sun)

The Gayatri Mantra & Surya (the Sun)

Dear Soul, The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most ancient and revered Mantras that is taught within the Vedic and Yoga traditions. It originates in the Rig Veda, and is a powerful spiritual tool for accessing wisdom and higher levels of intelligence. The...
Jupiter & Sri Ganesha

Jupiter & Sri Ganesha

Dear Soul, Over the past few months, we have been witnessing the transit of Jupiter – Great Teacher – between its own sign Sagittarius and its place of debilitation in Capricorn. A time like this may often be experienced as an oscillation between hoping...
Venus & Sri Lakshmi

Venus & Sri Lakshmi

According to Vedic Astrology, the planet Venus (Shukra) is often associated with the deity Goddess Lakshmi. The word ‘Lakshmi’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Laksha’, which means to perceive, it also means ‘aim’ or...
Guru Poornima – A Poem of Gratitude

Guru Poornima – A Poem of Gratitude

Dear Seeker,   In the Vedic tradition, the Full Moon in the Hindu lunar month of Ashadha that usually occurs in July, is dedicated to the Guru, the Teacher – one who dispels ignorance and lights the lamp of wisdom within the awareness of the disciple....