As the month of August progresses and one moves into September, planet Mars and the outer planets begin to (appear to) slow down and change direction. This creates a period of highly potent energies. Whenever a planet appears to slow down and change direction, the effect of that planet intensifies during that period. Planet Mars [...]
The Full Moon of August 3rd The month begins with a full moon on August 3rd, bringing sudden changes with it. The area where the changes would take effect would be on the personal front. This would relate to money matters, one’s earnings, possessions, sustenance and one’s personal values. This, in turn, affects groups of [...]
July 2020 begins with a penumbral lunar eclipse (a faint eclipse), the third and last of the eclipse season, occurring on the 4th or 5th (depending on the time zone). There are typically two eclipse seasons (a period of 35 days) in a year, recurring in cycles of 173.3 days. Normally, there will be two [...]
An annular solar eclipse occurring on the day of the June solstice, is a rare event. 'Solstice' (Latin: 'solstitium') means 'sun-stopping', because the point where the sun appears to rise and set, stops and reverses direction after this day. (Timeanddate.com) The June Solstice The day of June 21st (or 20th or 22nd) marks the beginning [...]
The month of June brings in two eclipses. The Lunar Eclipse of June 5th and the Solar Eclipse of June 21st. With the eclipses, the potent energies in the month of June are indicators of what is to unfold as we progress into the second half of the year. June 2020 overall - The energies [...]
The writings here reflect the views of some of the prominent teachers and sages of the 20th century and what they had to say on the Individual and its Relationship to the world. The words apparently flow from one to the other of its own accord, as each one speaks to reveal - [...]
'The act of giving' is a way of life, rooted in the ancient traditions. It stems from basic humanitarian values, inherent in every human being. In Buddhism, the act of giving is known as 'Dana', one of its three central practices. It lays emphasis on one's attitude or intent when giving. If done with good [...]
Meditation is essential as a way to achieve calmness of the mind. One day, while listening to a talk given by the Dalai Lama to a small group of people, this is the understanding that transpired - The Dalai Lama speaks of meditation as “shaping of the mind” through the mind itself. This influences the [...]
The Astrological Correlation of Past Pandemics & Epidemics with Covid-19, is a research study. It presents an overview of the major planetary configurations, occurring during eclipses, at the time of the outbreak of an epidemic/pandemic. The study is a lengthy yet interesting read. It provides an insight into the nature of these epidemics and pandemics, such [...]
The month of May 2020 and the moon cycles, represent a time of reorientation. This would come into effect towards the second half of the month when reversals begin to happen. Change is in the air. The promise of culmination, at this time, relates to a gradual shift backwards. This would indicate an ending of [...]