<![CDATA[VEDIC ASTROLOGY WITH MICHAEL - Articles]]>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:40:37 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Rock and a Hard Place]]>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:17:01 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/rock-and-a-hard-place
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If you are like many people at this time, you may be feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place. Perhaps you can envision what you want but can’t quite see how to get there. Or you're overwhelmed by options and unclear of which way to turn. Maybe you’re feeling so embedded in the current circumstance that though you desire change you are having trouble getting clear vision of what that could be! Or you’ve made plans that have been thwarted or shifted for you by circumstances and you're back to the drawing board.
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These are just a few examples of the experience, which is impacting us individually and globally.
Major changes abound in 2022 – with more astrological shifts compressed into the month of April than we might expect in a 12 month period. The shifts may be making you restless and ready for growth, change or renewal.

I’m going to briefly explain a few of the astrological changes of this time - where we are coming from, where we’re headed, and a few suggestions to hopefully help you ride this current karmic wave successfully.  

The past two years, and the compensation to come...

The last two years have been marked by themes of safety, isolation, obligation, restriction and protection, resulting in many sacrifices. The compensation for this over the next few years will be markedly less calculation and more recklessness for better or worse.  ​

Rahu-Ketu, the Celestial Serpent of Suddenness seeks Sovereignty 

In mid April the “virtual planets” Rāhu-Ketu {the North and South Nodes) moved into Aries and Libra respectively where they'll remain for 18 months {to late Oct 2023}. This pattern exaggerates the speeding up of society and sudden events. Expect the unexpected in the form of sudden changes with themes of “running head first” into action, being compelled by desire and innovation.  All of this will take a toll on nervous systems – some of which you may be feeling already. There will be a boom in new entrepreneurs disrupting norms with new platforms driven by independence. Sovereignty will be the name of the game. Partnerships - both business and romantic - will be tested as independence is a big theme that will disrupt the norm for these close relationships. In terms of health, we will see an uptick in issues related to the blood tissues and channels and we may see some advancements and technological breakthroughs or emphasis in the realm of sexuality and fertility.  

Jupiter, ruler of Dharma, Wise Counsel, Wealth, Children gives us tempered hope. 

Also in mid April, Jupiter moved from a restrictive two years in Saturn’s signs into expansive Pisces where it will remain until late April 2023. Many astrologers have been celebrating this major shift – which makes sense since Jupiter in Pisces causes optimism. 
The truth is, the effect will be more mixed, because of the many concurrent astrological configurations.

Jupiter in Pisces brings blessings for those pursuing greater depth in spiritual knowledge and practice, or reaching for a more expansive vision of living and life. At the same time, the world markets will have to dig themselves out of a hole due to the imbalance of the economies (production/workforce) and stock market valuations (asset prices). There will be no shortage of optimism and seeing the glass as half full because of forward motion and growth on a personal level as well as on a societal level. But it's important to know, Jupiter in Pisces will have its limitations. More on this below. 

Saturn, lord of karma, seriousness and hard work gives us a preview of what's to come. 

Just as this article is being published, near the end of April, Saturn moves from Capricorn {where it's been since 2020} to Aquarius. In July Saturn will retrograde back to Capricorn before re-entering Aquarius in mid-January 2023. So this is a preview of what’s to come when Saturn has its longer stay in Aquarius from January to March 2025. The past two and a half years of Saturn in Capricorn it has really packed a punch for re-working how we work and live. It's been a harsh wake-up call of attention to our habits and routines, inviting us to stay more resilient to stress and illness so that we are more safe and secure for ourselves and others. It was a time of emotional sensitivity and reactivity.
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​Saturn in Aquarius will be a very different vibe, more soft and subtle in its effects. Technology will rule and huge leaps will be taken in energy and energy storage solutions. There will be the rise of the thinker as opposed to the feeler. Philosophical understandings be sought after to more deeply see our place in the world and our contribution to the whole. Saturn in Aquarius will offer an invitation to wisdom, discernment and humanitarianism over reactive feeling and self-protection. In terms of health we might see more environmental toxin reactivity, circulatory conditions, fatigue, and auto-immune disorders. This is a reminder not to forget healthy habits, routines, rest, self-care and vata-pacification overall.

Now what of the rock and the hard place?

This upcoming year is the punctuation mark of a story that started in 2019. Many have already felt stuck and are feeling ready to move forward and leave the past behind. While some of the astrological changes offer a thrust forward, the changes will be sporadic and at times feeble relative to our desire for change. We can certainly expect a progression forward out of the conditions of the past two years, but it may feel like two steps forward, one step back. Jupiter, the planet of hope is certainly in a better condition, but it is still hemmed in by some restrictive and hot-headed planets. Meanwhile, Saturn gives us a respite for a little while but then finds itself pulled back to its 2020 position again for a bit. So many of us will feel a bit like we are turning tires in mud. What is the mud? Is it our own limited thinking? Is it society’s restrictions? Is it the habits and conditioning of the past? In a way, it matters less why or how we are stuck than what we choose to do to patiently and wisely to move forward.  
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So what to do? 

​It's time to let go of the things of the past that served a purpose but are no longer in our best long-term interest.

Move forward and grow, even if awkwardly and imperfectly. 

​Depending on your horoscope this forward movement may be in the realm of work, relationships, finance, health, family planning, home location, education or several of these. We'll need patience, grace, and tenacity for the process. We will need to be okay with letting go of our ideals, fears and perfectionism. This is the time to move along and grow. 
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward." 
-Amelia Earhart

Don’t wait for the perfect option. But do allow yourself the time to listen to or somatically feel your inner YES or NOs on important decisions that have been lingering.

Choices won’t be easy, and there may be decisions that have drawbacks or unanswered questions. That’s okay. This is not a time for the perfect option, but the best option given what’s possible now. This is a time to acknowledge that the choices you make don’t have to endure forever, just for the next couple of years.

If the option is to stay stuck, or move out from the rock and the hard place even if slowly and imperfectly, start progressing forward

As always, the details will vary according to your own horoscope, but I hope this offers some insight, and a little support as you make the inevitable choices that progress you in life.  

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]]><![CDATA[Venerable Vulnerability]]>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:50:48 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/venerable-vulnerability
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So many clients and students have been asking my thoughts at this strange and challenging time. I’ll share my current viewpoint and refer to some of my articles over the past year. I hope it offers some comfort and, as our world get momentarily narrower, I hope it also offers a wider view. 

This is clearly a time when our vulnerabilities are being revealed, at the macro level – financial markets, manufacturing, health care, travel, and so on; and at the micro level – worry, anxiety, immunity, instability, income streams, employment norms. The previously covered up vulnerability of our minds, our health, our places of employment, our government is no longer hidden from view. 
 
Could this have been predicted or prevented? Where is this headed? Will we be okay?  These are the questions the mind naturally asks. 

Vulnerability is a teacher, and an call to tend to what matters

 Also written into the stars for this time is the potential for goodness including: 
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  • New Insight and Innovation
  • A Bottom, Up Revolution to change the Status Quo
  • Wisdom and Transcendance
  • Long Overdue Personal, Political, Financial and Environmental Transformation
  • A Renovation of What is No Longer Working
  • A Return to Universal and Individual Dharma

These transformations take time. In the meantime, we can take care of ourselves and our communities, continue putting one step in front of the other in terms of our individual dharma, commit to make some changes in the places where vulnerabiliteis are revealed. 

As you'll see below, what is unfolding now was cast long before. 

This is not an "I told you so", piece. It's a: "Look, this was written. It is part of a larger process and trajectory. This will be tough, but some good will come of it too, and here's what to do right now" article.

While I was able to point to many of the themes that we see playing out now, I did not predict the particular catalyst - a global pandemic and world-wide panic.  It looks bleak now to many, and some are truly experiencing real loss - those vulnerable in particular.  But I want to press that at the macro level, and ultimately for us as individuals, this is a transition.

Saturn: The Slow Walker Takes a Step

January 23, 2020
​Disruptive Change... There are times when we undergo more massive and radical shifts in the way we interact with one another other and our world. This is one of those times... 2020 will mark the next trend of 'out with the old and on with the new'. 
"This change will be slow to arrive and rise from a hidden or undetectable place, and will ultimately disrupt our daily lives in dramatic ways – be in in your personal life or an industrial or cultural level.

"Saturn is associated with outsiders, isolation, discipline, seriousness, hard work, responsibility, practicality, durability consistency realism, conservatism, sadness, rigidity, loneliness, poverty, chronic pain, the elderly, a slow pace, avoidance of the spotlight.

"Saturn can cause a sense of isolation - in realistic or felt terms. Saturn can simultaneously induce a sense of responsibility – for family, marriage and children. 

"There can be heavy, dried out, or isolated feelings associated with the home or relationships.

"We may see an exaggeration of vāta characteristics and symptoms from dryness, anxiety, insomnia, loneliness, over-thinking, worrying, depletion, fatigue, and a drive toward spiritual insight, awareness, and inventiveness, awareness

"General self-care, planning, commitment and a good dose of remembering to have fun is essential at this time. The values and commitments you establish now will leave a long imprint and impact on the years to come. "
Read the Saturn Article

Jupiter in Sag: Uncomfortable Return to Dharma

November 4, 2019
It is a time in which there is great potential for people to wake up, but this wakeup comes with a shakeup... The reality is, that the reassertion of dharma requires 'cleaning house'. 
"We all love the sound of transformation until we realize that true transformation often requires a messy or even ugly renovation - this is the circumstance of this passage of Jupiter through Sagittarius. 

“Facing the battle to re-establish dharma, Arjuna becomes fraught with doubt, recognizing that the process will be one of profound discomfort, loss and destruction. 
 
“It’s the demolition phase of a renovation. It gets messy, exposed and can seem hopeless.
 
“It is a time to do the work of dharma, to commit to rightness and to that which is good for us, over that which is desirable or comfortable. It is also a time to enact patience and the long-view, rather than the pursuit of short-term thrills or wins. The wealth born of the dissolution of ignorance is the true wealth of Jupiter.”
Read the Jupiter Article

Rahu and Ketu: Disrupting the Status Quo

March 18, 2019
“One day we will look back to 2019 and 2020 as being catalyst years.
"Metamorphosis is messy. Expect revolution. This will be a time of quest for fairness and freedom, a time of metamorphosis – which is uncomfortable, scary, often comes with unexpected outcomes, and has an element of mystery and magic.
 
“It will appear that the house is coming down. In fact, the house must come down for a necessary renovation.

"At the financial, political, social, or personal level, Rāhu and Ketu in this position are likely to bring change that is associated with innovation in some shape or form. 
 
“I expect to see the formation of infrastructure, technology or institutions to circumvent / manage disasters. 

"Expect unrest, discomfort, sudden changes, and disruption that leads to renewal.

"Some will seek spiritual growth or deep knowledge, others will crave a change in the household or profession. This particular time could come with a sense of rebellion or resistance. There may be a desire to be different, to innovate, to question of the norms of your life. You may start to feel right side up in an upside down world."
Read the Rahu Ketu Article
Jyotish is as much art and magic as it is a science - for example I wrote, "this bumpy ride is part of life's normal cycle" - clearly what we are experiencing is far outside the realm of "normal"! 

But I think there is potential on reviewing these predictions is to see that we are not in control of all levels of reality. Truly, we only control our own actions and choices, given our circumstances, moment to moment. This is the gift of Vedic Astrology - to learn how to cast your free will given your own life and karma, the influence of others, and the macro-cosmic circumstances over which we have no control. That is as true now, as at any other time. 

All we can do now is continue to be responsible to ourselves, our loved ones, our communities and the planet. 

It will take some time to start to see a resolve in this situation as the impact is still ramping up exponentially, with the number of cases, the panic and hoarding, the financial toll and the global impact of having to pause society. 

As the old saying about lemons and lemonade goes, the sweetness that can be utilized in this sour time is using this time as a retreat for ourselves and to allow the earth to have a little breather from our daily impact. 
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A few suggestions. 

  • Take care of yourself. You cannot control the world, or even the outcomes of your actions, but you can be deliberate and caring in your choices moment to moment.
  • Use technology to connect to others – call your elders, check on your neighbors and friends, share your fears and your hopes with a friend, seek wise counsel. 
  • Take a break from the media. Get the information you need to take right action and then leave the rest. 
  • Make the most of it. Learn a new skill, read a book, bake bread, enjoy being with yourself {or with your family members if you live with others}. 
  • Cultivate trust and trade in your worries for prayers. Most things bounce back stronger from a challenge – be it your immune system, the financial market, or your business. But the mind must be cared for. Take the language of anxiety and turn it into a prayer – it doesn’t matter the type of prayer, the language or the style. You can pray to Shiva, or God, or Mother Nature, or the Divine Goddess, or Yahweh, or the stars.
  • Habits, Routines, Habits, Routines, (I mention this near the end of the Saturn article.) The Way Through this is Dharma. 
  • Get an expansive view. Take time to look at the sky or the sea or the tops of the trees. Look into the eyes of your loved ones. You are part of the whole. This is true at all times. 
Here is a prayer for peace for all beings that is universal, harmonizing and unifying. 
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sarve bhavantu sukinaḥ / sarve santu nirāmayāḥ 
sarve bhadrāṇi paśhyantu / mā kaśhcid duḥkhabhaāg bhavet 
oṃ śhāntiḥ śhāntiḥ śhāntiḥ
 
May all be happy. May all be free from disease.
May all enjoy prosperity. May none experience sorrow
oṃ peace peace peace
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]]><![CDATA[Saturn: The Slow Walker Takes a Step]]>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:32:01 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/saturn-the-slow-walker-takes-a-step
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January 23rd-24th 2020 marks the movement of Saturn into its own constellation of Capricorn* where it will remain until January of 2023. ​This is important, and will impact many years to come. Read On

Who is Saturn?

Saturn is the furthest planet from us, still visible to the naked eye. This heavenly body is associated with outsiders, isolation, discipline, seriousness, hard work, responsibility, practicality, durability consistency realism, conservatism, sadness, rigidity, loneliness, poverty, chronic pain, the elderly, a slow pace, avoidance of the spotlight. Saturn rules old and deep traditions and ancient cultures. Amongst the days of the week, Saturday is Saturn's day. 

Saturn’s movement brings shakeups and renewals that shape our world for years to come.

The last time Saturn was in Capricorn was December 1991 - March 1993. That significant period set the stage for the next 30 years of innovation and technology which reshaped our world.  Once again we can expect to see a new world born in the next 30 years.  2020 will mark the next trend of “out with the old and on with the new .”

Time and Dharma

One of Saturn’s Sanskrit names is Kāla which means time. Amongst the planets used in Vedic Astrology, Saturn’s movement is the slowest. This slow-walker stays on average in one constellation for 2.5 years before moving to the next, and takes about 30 years to travel the whole zodiac. Compare this to the ever-changing Moon which takes one month to traverse the zodiac.
 
Another Sanskrit name for Saturn is Dharmarāja, the ruler of that which sustains or endures. Saturn’s slow cycle is meaningful and impactful. In other words, what unfolds over the next three years will likely catalyze long trends for many years to come. More on dharma here. 
 
These 2.5 years of Saturn’s time in Capricorn will create changes that catalyze transformations to be established over decades. We will look back on this time as the beginning of something big. 
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Disruptive Change

​While growth and change are a constant thread of life, there are times when we undergo more massive and radical shifts in the way we interact with one another other and our world.
 
This is one of those times.
 
Saturn’s slow nature can mean that the transformations to come are not immediately obvious or apparent, however watch for the extinction of the old and the sprouting of the new. The daily life impact of changes will be yet to come.
 
Significant change is often slow to arrive and rises from a hidden or undetectable place, and will ultimately disrupt our daily lives in dramatic ways – be in in your personal life or an industrial or cultural level. 

Industry Impact

Let’s look at some industry disruptions that took place as a result of past phases of Saturn in Capricorn:

  • The early 1900s birthed innovation and changes that led to the automobile, oil, and road infrastructure
 
  • The early 1930s saw nuclear fusion and a huge economic downturn
 
  • The early 1960s generated space exploration which impacted international relationships as well as changes in science, art and a stagnating economy
 
  • The early 1990s instigated the rise of the internet and all that entails in our lives today, from carrying the world in your pocket in a smart device to online shopping. There was also a flatline in the economy
 
Each of these periods were followed by a recession, which is something to be aware of and prepared for, as much as possible this year. Know that each recession is unique, based on the industries and financial habits of the current time.
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  • In this phase, beginning with 2020 we can expect – technology around energy solutions including storage and generation and a revamping of infrastructure around the globe – particularly with regard to energy, transportation and financial instruments. I also expect to see China, India and Israel even more prominently in the news during this phase & the years to come. 

The point here, is that during these 2.5 years, certain major shifts will take place that are disruptive, innovative, and generate more established major changes in several decades to come. The changes brought by Saturn will happen in conjunction with the current significant positions of other key slow-moving planets having a big impact right now which I share about here & here. 

But what about me?

​Depending on the configurations in the individual horoscope, Saturn in Capricorn can play in a number of ways. 

Work: front and center

​Saturn is associated with responsibility and work, or the distaste for both. The two ends of the spectrum are workaholism on one end and laziness or avoidance on the other. This may prove challenging to balance for these few years. It is a time to establish vision and intention and to strategize, knowing that implementation and change will be slow. One foot in front of the other is the best approach, like it or not. Saturn in Capricorn often represents hard work, so this is a time to make some effort without letting your work cause damage to other aspects of your life {which can happen with Saturn in Capricorn}. 

Happy Home

​Saturn can cause a sense of isolation - in realistic or felt terms. Saturn can simultaneously induce a sense of responsibility – for family, marriage and children. Sometimes with Saturn both isolation and family responsibility come together. Whether you are looking for a relationship or are already established in one, this phase is about “slow and steady wins the race”. The workaholic trend of Saturn in Capricorn can impact home life. There can be heavy, dried out, or isolated feelings associated with the home or relationships. This part of your life will likely need maintenance and attention – be it for the home itself or the inhabitants. Make use of Saturn’s tendency to strategize and build home and relationship care into your weekly schedule. As with your health and work, this period will set the stage for the future.

Wellbeing

​Saturn is a Vāta {air and space} constitution planet, and being in its own constellation of Capricorn, we may see an exaggeration of vāta characteristics and symptoms from dryness, anxiety, insomnia, loneliness, over-thinking, worrying, depletion, fatigue, and sensitivity to a drive toward spiritual insight, awareness, and inventiveness. The key remedies will be to maintain routines, moisture, and a sense of support and stability. 

How to use this time

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General self-care, planning, commitment and a good dose of remembering to have fun is essential at this time. The values and commitments you establish now will leave a long imprint and impact on the years to come. 

​The gift of Vedic Astrology is understanding when, how and to what to apply your free will. Individual readings can be key to understanding exactly how to apply yourself to instill the right changes and direction that will establish you in the years to come after Saturn's stay in Capricorn. ​
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Here’s a small Sanskrit prayer for Saturn that is especially good for Saturdays as well as the day before New or Full Moons

OṂ ŚAṂ ŚANAIŚCARĀYA NAMAḤ

​[Om Sham Shanaishcharaya namah]
Oṃ I bow to that auspicious slow mover
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*Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which calculates planetary locations in accordance with real-time accurate astronomy. When we say that Saturn is in Capricorn, it is literally in that constellation during this exact time frame. Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac 
]]><![CDATA[A New Year's Note for 2020]]>Wed, 01 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/a-new-years-note-for-2020
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Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

Today, many aim to manifest the “best year ever”, and while I hope the very best for you, I take a more realistic approach - one rooted in very real sky configurations. 2020 is likely to be a pivotal year to steadily nurture the seeds of success and happiness. Fulfilling dreams takes time. 
On many an idle day have I grieved over lost time. But it is never lost, oh Divine, thou hast taken every moment of my life in thine own hands. 
Hidden in the heart of things, thou art nourishing seeds into sprouts, buds into blossoms, and ripening flowers into fruitfulness. 
I was tired and sleeping on my bed and imagined all work had ceased. In the morning I woke up and found my garden full with wonders of flowers. 

​~ Rabindranātha Tagore, Gītānjali
We are each held in the hands of the divine - there are unseeable factors, forces of support and momentum in our lives at all time. We take action, all the while supported by that which may be unseeable and unappreciated. 
 
Like a sprout works to stretch toward the blessing of nature's provisions in the form of light, water and nutrients, you too can make your own humble effort, applying your will toward that which you desire. 

2020 is likely to serve up what appear to be inconveniences and impediments.  With a mature perspective, we can allow for the reality that there is a hidden process happening of “nourishing seeds into sprouts, buds into blossoms, and flowers into fruitfulness”. 

As such, committing to the discipline of self-care and spiritual growth are particularly important in 2020. 

My recommendation is that, through your own daily habits and spiritual practices you surrender over to a larger process. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, doing what is right to the best of your ability. Support is there, even if hidden. Your self-care, spiritual practices and right choices will invigorate that support. 

We are each born with a particular momentum and destiny, cultivated by our habits and commitments. May we each have the patience to trust in a larger process as we develop the momentum of our habits.

You can read more about the trends of 2019-2020 here and here. ​
An individual reading is the most effective means to decipher how to successfully aim your free will in accordance with the sky patterns. Readings guides us not only in what to do, but when. You can book anytime here.

To a happy, healthy and successful 2020! ​
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]]><![CDATA[Jupiter in Sagittarius: Uncomfortable Return to Dharma]]>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/the-uncomfortable-return-to-dharma
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Excerpt: Though this passage of Jupiter in Sagittarius may be challenging and uncomfortable, it is a great opportunity for dharma to be revealed and more firmly established in the long run. In coming to see the truth, you may not like what you see at first, just like Arjuna on the battlefield wishes to avoid his circumstance. This is an especially good time for certain pursuits that will lead to greater dharma in the long run. 

Let’s investigate what happens when Jupiter comes home to its own sign for nearly a year. 

Today {November 4th, give or take a day depending on locale} Jupiter ends its one year journey through Scorpio, and enters its sign of Sagittarius*. The last time Jupiter was in Sagittarius, was 2007. This time will be significant and different due to specific configurations of other planets occupying Sagittarius. 

In this article I'll unpack some themes that we can expect with this shift. 

Jupiter’s primary Sanskrit name is Guru*

  • Gu = darkness, ignorance
  • Ru = remover, destroyer
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Thus, Guru is the one who destroys the darkness of ignorance
Guru is, of course often translated simply as “teacher”.  In imparting wisdom, the guru protects the student from the harm of their own ignorance. The term Guru also means "big" or "heavy". That which has weight in our lives has meaning, and Jupiter is related to the wisdom that brings us the greatest personal meaning, and thus the greatest weight or impact

The meanings of Jupiter can be observed both astronomically and astrologically. 

Astronomically, Jupiter is responsible for protecting earth by absorbing asteroids and other earth-bound objects in space. When searching for other earth-like bodies in the universe, astronomers begin by searching for a Jupiter-like body. Where there is an earth, there must be a larger protector planet.
 
Astrologically, Jupiter is associated with teachers, teachings, protection, stability, wealth and financial institutions, dharma, law and courts of law, good counsel, religion and spirituality, children, optimism, knowledge and institutions of knowledge. 

​Jupiter is the planet of dharma, Sagittarius is the constellation of dharma. Sounds good right? ​

Generally, Jupiter on its own signifies all things esteemed and desirable. Jupiter often points to gains of wealth, knowledge, accomplishments, and happiness.

Regarding location, we often expect a planet arriving in its own sign to bring desirable results. Think of how aligned and comfortable you tend to be when at home in your own environment as opposed to say, visiting a relative, or friend.

While this homecoming will bring good, it's 'complicated' 

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A novice astrologer, or dabbler may assume that Jupiter in Sagittarius will mark a time of ease, gains and positivity. Jupiter in Sagittarius will generally mark a return of dharma but it is not all milk and honey. It is a time in which there is great potential for people to wake up but this wakeup comes with a shakeup.

​The reality is, that the re-assertion of dharma requires “cleaning house”

​​A primary example is the great battle that is the scene of the Bhagavad Gīta. Facing the battle to re-establish dharma, Arjuna becomes fraught with doubt, recognizing that the process will be one of profound discomfort, loss and destruction. 

We all love the sound of transformation until we realize that true transformation often requires a messy or even ugly renovation - this is the circumstance of this passage of Jupiter through Sagittarius. 

Formidable House Guests ​

Like the proverbial goldilocks, Jupiter returns to a home inhabited by a few guests. Read my article on Ketu's impact this year and watch for an upcoming piece on Saturn. While Ketu enlivens a kind of topsy-turvy strangeness, Saturn creates the space for a renovation. 
 
Saturn comes through and levels everything. It’s the demolition phase of a renovation. It gets messy, exposed and can seem hopeless. This is the situation Jupiter comes home to – walking right into a demo job. 
 
And Ketu is there, with its tendency toward strangeness and a turning upside down of things. Ketu brings transformation, change and spiritual growth, but in strange and unexpected ways.  
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Some qualities and themes I expect to play out during this phase... 

​I expect an exaggerated rise of certain characteristics and characters. Look for them at the micro level {in yourself and those around you} and at the macro level {in politics, business, finance, educational institutions and courts of law}. 

​Watch your world for: 

  • Compelling Charisma – alluring, captivating and fascinating people
  • Leaders and Misleaders – characters that attempt to influence and persuade others, be it for right {dharma} or wrong {adharma}
  • Dissenters and Rebels – those who are radical, innovative, or “out there” in some way
  • Idealistic Crusaders – dreamers, fundamentalists and fanatics 
  • Visionaries – Those who see {or think they see} what others do not
  • Mavericks – People who do not conform to a category or expectation
  • Targets – those who undergo greater scrutiny, being beset or placed under attack. 
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Begin to take note in yourself, others and in the public sphere. 

Have you been attracted to a religion or perspective that is not from your own culture? Have you noticed a rallying for leaders who are alluring, non-conformist, or under scrutiny? Are you wanting to bring a revision or change in your life or field of work that seems radical to others? Is there an unconventional teacher or advisor in your life who understands and conveys things that are hidden to others? Do you have friends who’s viewpoint suddenly seems to be veering away from your own? Watch for the presence or themes of children in your life - be they expected or unexpected. 
 
Don’t be surprised if you see a rise of fundamentalists {be they religious or political}, a change in the supreme court along with a big fight, and an election year fraught with crusaders for good and for ill, all of whom are scrutinized heavily from all sides. Notice how media attack increases attention on dissenters and mavericks. Beware of over optimism, assumptions and distortion of the truth.

These are just some examples! 

Be patient with the messy and slower-than desired process of moving toward the greater good.  Transformation takes time. ​

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What to do during this year long phase

The pursuit of dharma, as Arjuna facing the battlefield could tell us, is rarely comfortable. But approached in the right way, will produce the great results. 

​While this placement of Jupiter will effect you somewhat uniquely depending on your horoscope, I can say this is a good time to dive into the wisdom side of life: 

  • Formal study – be it academic or spiritual
  • Deepening personal practices of religion or spirituality
  • Pursuit of Personal Growth
  • Working with a Mentor
  • Finding a Teacher
  • Writing
  • Patience born of trust
  • Spiritual Pilgrimage 
  • Travel for study
  • Looking at things in a new way
  • Committing to knowledge
 
I will be recommending that many of my clients deepen their spiritual pursuit or knowledge pursuits. It is a time to do the work of dharma, to commit to rightness and to that which is good for us over that which is desirable or comfortable. It is also a time to enact patience and the long-view, rather than pursuit of short term thrills or wins. 

Approached with wisdom and effort, this phase will lead to ultimate good. The wealth born of the dissolution of ignorance is the true wealth of Jupiter. 

If this article is meaningful to you, please share with others who may be comforted by it. 
Through the tools of Jyotish, I advise individuals with practical in how to aim their minds and will to align with purpose and meaning, phase to phase, in all aspects of their lives.  If you find yourself at a crossroads or needing to make a decision about any aspect of your life, it is a good time for a reading. 
My wife Kaya teaches the Bhagavad Gita. Given all that this year holds astrologically, it is an important offering for those who wish to make dharma a focus.  Her approach is deep, funny, smart and a true balm for life. Learn more here. 
*Sidereal zodiac system used in Vedic Astrology, represent real-time astronomical calculation of bodies in space. When we say that Jupiter is in Sagittarius, this will be literally true astronomically {unlike the tropical zodiac system used in Western Astrology which is not Astronomically accurate}. 
**Guru as defined in the Guru Vandanam verse 4: "gukārastvandhakāro vai rukārastannivarttakaḥ | andhakāranirodhitvād gururityabhidhīyate"
]]><![CDATA[Aligning with Purpose through Vedic Astrology]]>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 23:17:23 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/aligning-with-purpose-through-vedic-astrology
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Vedic Astrology is a tool that aims to benefit every person who utilizes it. 

To the question, “who is Vedic Astrology for?”,  Jyotish itself answers simply, “you”. ​ The verse below, from the primary text on Vedic astrology, clarifies Jyotiśha's lofty purpose – to aid everyone. 
‘O Wise one, your honorable inquiry is for the aid of all beings."
​sādhu pṛṣṭam tvayā vipra lokānugrahakāriṇā 
Bṛhat Pārāśāra Horā Śāstra*, 1.5
Jyotiṣh is a key component of the Vedic tradition, the whole of which was revealed to help us at every level of our lives.  From mantra recitation, to Ayurvedic remedies, to the teachings of Vedānta, to yogic practices, to Vedic Architecture to methods of divination – the entire tradition is for the purpose of resolving the layers of our human suffering and revealing our human potential. 

Jyotiṣh is for you - you who are in need of a balm for your wounds and a plan for your dreams. 

In the hands of an apt practitioner, Jyotiṣh has an explicit ability to resolve a key cause of suffering, by resolving our confusion with regard to purpose or dharma.
 
Fundamentally, dharma can be reduced down to “that which is right”, and a dharmic life has two aspects: 

  1. Sāmānya-dharma: life in accordance with the laws of the universe 
  2. Sva-dharma: life in accord with your individual duty and purpose

​When you're confused about the past, struggling in the present, or overwhelmed by the future, you may be experiencing the effect of a common human problem: discord with dharma. ​

But you may have noticed, your sva-dharma can be hard to decipher!

The dharmic choice can be difficult to recognize. Here are a few reasons why:

  • ​you get stuck doing what was right for you in the past even if it's no longer right
  • you feel ready for a change but are overwhelmed by seeming endless choices
  • you get buried under social pressure, family pressure, inner pressure, fears, conditioning, and your current comfort zone

While every client and horoscope is unique, some of the core questions behind the specificity are: What is the right choice now? What should I let go of and what should I pursue? How can I understand and move forward from the past? What should I do now? How can I apply my free free will for the most success possible in this precious life? The answers to these life questions are the heart of Vedic Astrology. 
The living map of specific combinations in your unique vedic horoscope provides both insight and strategy. ​With the aid of Jyotiṣh, you are relieved of the confusion about what to do, and you can avoid doing the wrong thing at the wrong time, or even the right thing at the wrong time. 

It's a ​misnomer that your personal dharma is static. The truth is, duty and purpose ebb and flow with the waves of life.

This makes it very tricky! What was “right” for you 10 or 20 years ago, may be shifting now. Your dharma morphs with the rhythms of time, and your horoscope provides the key to that rhythm.  

It is also a misnomer that your dharma is always the obvious “go with the flow” choice. Sometimes what is right is a pleasure and a joy. But sometimes what is right is inconvenient and requires great effort. Again, Jyotiṣh can be used to clarify when strong efforts should be made for the sake of dharma, and when the easeful choice happens to be the right choice. 

Your dharma is also not singular. Rather, it is multifaceted. You have multiple duties and roles to play in life. 

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Jyotiṣh offers incredible clarity about when and how to apply your free will.

Left to our own impulses, we may believe we are acting on free will but are really driven by conditioning. This often leads us to jump to act at the wrong time, swim against an impossible current and flounder or even fail at what we hope for. The Vedic Astrologer can offer a practical and objective viewpoint that can guide you to get out of impulse-acting and use true free will to take the right action at the right time. 

A dharmic life is a life of a contributor, in which you uplift what is "right" above all else. 

Life’s journey hands us so many twists, turns and doorways that left without wise counsel we take important decisions too lightly, or give simple ones too much heavy pressure.

Living in accord with dharma, may not always be “easy” but a dharmic life is one in which you are part of the fabric of life, you are a key thread, woven into the manifestation. The the entirety of the fabric is dependent on the individual fibers and the individual fibers become greater as part of the larger fabric. 

Dharma asks us to do our duty with full commitment, free from worry about the perfect outcome. 

A dharmic life is one of mutual support – you contribute to the whole, and the whole supports you. Thus, what may at times require great effort, ultimately provides you with the support of the whole manifestation. 
 
Being aligned with one’s dharma knowingly can help relieve doubts or confusions about what is right. Understanding of and commitment to pursuing dharma sooths, supports, and inspires us even in difficult times.**

Imagine taking the next right step, knowing it is the right step! Doubt resolved, and what was difficult becomes more easeful. ​

Also imagine knowing when you can let go of the wrong thing. What a relief!

​The tools of Jyotiṣh, in the hands of the practitioner allow us to advise an individual how to swim with the current - even if at times the swimming requires great effort. To align with your purpose, here and now, and from moment to moment is an invaluable gift. 
 
Dharma is a living, breathing organism. It morphs as we commit to it. It grows, and committing to dharma, we grow as well. In this way, Vedic Astrology is here for the aid of all. 
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​*Bṛhat Pārāśara Horā Śāstra is the classical ancient source work and go-to reference which compiles various important astrological techniques. The name translates to Pārāśāra’s Big Analysis of Natal Astrology / Astronomy. Bṛhat = big, large, compilation; Pārāśara = the author’s name; Horā = Birth Astronomy / Astrology;  Śāstra= text. 
** My wife, Kaya Mindlin, teaches Dharma in the context of the Bhagavad Gītā, the most essential text on how to live a life of spiritual growth in the midst of life. Her approach is meaningful, deep, funny, smart and a true balm for human suffering and desire. This text begins and ends with the word "dharma" and its teaching is threaded throughout. You can still join this online program, learn more here. 
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]]><![CDATA[Rahu and Ketu: Disrupting the Status Quo]]>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:54:09 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/rahu-and-ketu-disrupting-the-status-quo
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The ever-changing sky patterns point to ever-changing dynamics in the natural world, the structure of societies, and for each individual.  Some shifts in sky patterns are more significant than others. 

Significant changes are upon us.

​A revolution’s first blush is in the sky, with a major shift of the lunar nodes known in Jyotiṣha, as Rāhu and Ketu. Let’s dive into some insights about how this change might impact us at the micro and macro level. 

This month {March 2019}, Rāhu and Ketu – the North and South Nodes of the Moon – changed constellations. Unlike say, the Moon which changes position every few days, or the Sun every month, the change of location of these slow moving nodes only takes place every 18 months.  The rarer the shift, the bigger the shift-show. 

To understand this shift, let’s look at the Astronomy and Folklore of the Nodes

The Moon's nodes are always directly opposite from one another in the sky, moving in sync. Thus, in a horoscope, which is a map of the sky, they are always directly opposite from one another. Picture 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock on a timepiece.

Rāhu and Ketu are mathematical points of the lunar orbit intersecting the ecliptic (the apparent path of the Sun). These two points potentiate two of the most stunning celestial events seeable: Solar and Lunar eclipses. 
 
In the first week of March 2019* Rāhu and Ketu moved from the Cancer / Capricorn position of the last 18 months to a Gemini / Sagittarius position {the 3rd and 9th signs}. Here they’ll sit for the next 18 months - Rāhu in the sign of Gemini and Ketu in the sign of Sagittarius. They last held this position 18 years ago.  

In Vedic myth, Rāhu and Ketu are known as a celestial serpent.
​Purāṇic stories (sacred lore of India) reference Rāhu and Ketu, conveying eternal themes of ambition, pursuit of a desire, purpose, addiction, insatiability, illusion, leveling the playing field, immortality, revolution, donning disguises, trickery, manipulation, social unrest, going against the grain, instability, innovation, suddenness, unforeseen consequences, mystery and disruption of the status quo, relating with foreign cultures-lands-religions, technology (especially that which disrupts the status quo), magic and slight of hand. Specific examples of these broad themes include the film industry, smart phones, A.I. (Artificial Intelligence), plastics and the expat experience. 
 
To understand how these themes will unfold at this time, we have to be able to look at this position of Rāhu and Ketu in the context of other patterns at play. Without getting into all of those details, let’s take a look at how Rāhu and Ketu in Gemini / Sagittarius can play out in these 18 months. 

Metamorphosis is Messy

​Expect revolution. This will be a time of quest for fairness and freedom, a time of metamorphosis – which is uncomfortable, scary, often comes with unexpected outcomes, and has an element of mystery and magic. It will appear that the house is coming down. In fact, the house must come down for a necessary renovation. 
 
Be it at the financial, political, social, or personal level, Rāhu and Ketu in this position are likely to bring change that is associated with innovation in some shape or form. 

The Revolution will be Technologized

​I expect to see the rise of new emerging complex technology that will usurp current paradigms.  This may cause disruption that may be extreme or dramatic, leading to skepticism and scrutiny. In the end there will be acceptance, regulation and integration. An example is artificial intelligence gaining traction and being installed into daily life – even into human physiology. Expect technological changes that are at the level of magic. Think back to the emergence of the internet, which made the seemingly impossible, possible.  

Social Shift Show

At the level of society expect an up-rise in which the underserved work to usurp the overserved, the young overtake the ways of the past. Expect unrest, discomfort, sudden changes, and disruption that leads to renewal. Ketu being in the constellation of Sagittarius is in a position of dharma {righteousness, order}, this can bring a toppling of the status quo for the pursuit of breaking free of the fetters of our current system. This will require the kind of “risk-it-all ambition” from those marginalized members of society who are ready to upend the system. 
 
Expect a resistance, and resistance to the resistance. It may get messy. This is a natural cyclical rebalancing for the sake of dharma. 
 
We will see protests, coups, questioning, doubting and toppling of long-standing institutions such as banks and local currencies. Innovative social structure breakthroughs will take place which will need regulation and integration. 
 
We may see new technology usher in a revolution of commonplace financial structures including how we use, spend, store and even think about currency.   
 
These social, political and economic changes will effect relationships between nations. 

In addition I expect to see the formation of infrastructure, technology or institutions to circumvent / manage disasters such as fires. 

Individual Transformation

Expect some change. Yes, at the individual level, this could prove a time of transformation. You may feel a quest coming on, or a drive toward change and innovation in your life, work or relationships. 
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Some will seek spiritual growth or deep knowledge, others will crave a change in the household or profession. This particular time could come with a sense of rebellion or resistance. There may be a desire to be different, to innovate, to question of the norms of your life. You may start to feel right side up in an upside down world. My suggestion is, at the personal level, do not upend your life {yet}. Allow the natural thing to happen naturally. 

​Here’s an example. My two year old is getting interested in riding a bike. This shift for him will revolutionize how he moves through the world and how he perceives his own capacity. It’s coming. We can see it. Along the way he is likely to fall down a few times, to be a bit scared, to encounter limitation and then push through it. And when it comes, it will be magical, it will cause a shift in the pace of the whole family. But it can’t be rushed or forced. We aren’t giving away the stroller just yet.  
 
For individual transformation, proceed with prudence. Do not force or hurry change. Don't toss the cocoon mid-metamorphosis. 
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A Bumpy Ride for Greater Good – Eventually

Rāhu and Ketu come with an element of surprise and magic. At the micro and macro level, the hot pursuit of a goal, can deliver a few unexpected results {for better or worse}.
​I do think this will be a bumpy ride, but that is a normal part of life’s cycles. Further, not all of this shift will take place within a mere 18 months, but the seeds will be sown. One day we will look back to 2019 and 2020 as being catalyst years. 

Curious How this effects you?

This may be resonating for you, or bring up specific questions. When it comes to how the Rāhu-Ketu change will play out for you personally, your individual horoscope {or your family horoscopes} must be investigated directly with time and care. You can individual reading to dive in. 
*Technical note: Vedic Astrology utilizes what is known as the sidereal zodiac {real time / space accurate astronomical calculations} and Mean Node {as opposed to True Node} calculations.
]]><![CDATA[New Year's Sacred Pause]]>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:42:07 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/a-sacred-pause-between-darkness-lightPicture
As one year winds down, it is natural to feel the urge to look to the upcoming year. We may crave to move on, move forward, or even reset. Is this merely the effect of a change in calendar years, or is something deeper at play? ​

Like the Moon, the Sun's light waxes and wanes over the course of each year.

For half the year, the sun brightens and for the other half, it darkens. At the time of Solstice we are at the extreme end of a cycle. In December, those in the Northern Hemisphere are at the end of the darkening cycle and the beginning of the brightening cycle, and for those in the Southern Hemisphere it is the opposite. This end point of a Sun cycle is a juncture, called a sandhi in Sanskrit, is a powerful transition point.

Solstice is a doorway, placing us between two worlds.

​While January first has no astronomical significance, the solstice is an important astronomical event with real astrological significance. This doorway that begins a new sun cycle, puts us each in a sacred transition point. 

The Vedic viewpoint is that transitions are full of power, or what is called śakti in Sanskrit. The frenetic energy of a juncture point can induce an inner excitement and even a frenzy.

At this juncture, we feel a strong urge to move forward, to get the ball rolling, to run headfirst toward whatever is next. ​

Yet, the Vedic Viewpoint advises against this. 

Instead, the best way to take advantage of the power of this sandhi is to s l o w​​ down. Take pause. Recollect. Gather yourself. This is a valuable time of contemplation, investigation and inquiry. It is not the time to launch a new endeavor or jump into something. We light candles and lights, ghee lamps or wood stoves. Honoring this contemplative transition between the waning and waxing of the Sun, we take stock. 

It can be a time to journal, do a gratitude practice or envision a pathway. Take in your past year or six months. Honor the time, sit with a cup of tea and the bubbling up of new ideas and let them steep and seep in.  Give yourself the gift of slowing down, abiding, quieting, and waiting. Those inclined toward yoga can take Śavāsana, reclined poses, spinal twists and meditation. 

To gather objective insight on the past and strategy for the upcoming phase, the Vedic tradition looks to your individual horoscope. 

Here is a little more on the astronomy and astrology of the Solstice. From Earth’s viewpoint, the Sun appears to draw a figure 8 (Analemma) over the course of 12 months. That 8 is marked by four points - Summer and Winter Solstice on the ends and Spring and Fall Equinox in the center. The figure 8 is created by the Sun appearing to move for half the year in a northern direction (Uttarāyaṇa), and for the other half of the year, in a southern direction (Dakṣiṇāyana). Solstice is the transition between these two directions. In the northern hemisphere, we see the end of the southern directional movement and the beginning of the northern pathway. 
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​You can see in the image above, the solstice marks the turning of a corner. Like a runner on a track, who sprints the straights and slows down on the curves, we are called to slow down at the solstice. Steep, seep, slow down, abide, review. Gather yourself for the sprint that is to come.

Each Solstice is unique given the placements of the other planets, including the moon. 

This Solstice (2018) occurs in a lunar month ruled by the Nakṣatra {constellation, or lunar mansion} known as Mṛgaśīrṣa*.  

This constellation is associated with inquiry, searching and unearthing. Mṛgaśīrṣa is the deer - the one who creates trails - and a full moon in this position can emphasize and exaggerate the impulse to plan a new pathway or trail for yourself.   In one regard, the Moon in Mṛgaśīrṣa impels us to want to change course, to run, to blaze a trail. But this constellation is also ruled by the deity, Soma. Soma is the nectar of rejuvenation, and is associated with slowing down, gathering inner reserves, rejuvenating and re-juicing. Given the power point of solstice, the wise will make use of this time. During this solstice phase, lean into Mṛgaśīrṣa’s capacity for research and inquiry rather than taking action quite yet. 
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Be like the deer, taking pause to quietly eat plants or gaze ahead, gathering peace and nourishment for the trail ahead. 

A note for the Astrology students:
*The Nakṣatras are 27 lunar segments along the ecliptic (the perceived path of the Sun that all planets follow as well) and the full moon and lunar month is based on the Moon’s Nakṣatra location at at the start of the full moon phase - called the 30th tithi (new moon is the 15th tithi, based on pūrṇimānta-full moon ending, calculation) - not based on the minute of the fullest moon. This full moon was in Mṛgaśīrṣa at the start of, and nearly the whole duration of the 30th tithi. It happens that this particular full moon moved about two minutes before the end of the 15th tithi, from Mṛgaśīrṣa to Ārdrā. Some Vedic Astrologers are claiming the full moon to be in Ārdrā, by selecting the constellation of the exact minute of the fullest expression of the moon, however this is simply never the way that the Vedic tradition does this. The full moon of this Solstice was indeed, Mṛgaśīrṣa, the deer. The exact minute of the full moon is actually the very end of the full moon phase. Thus, this month’s start to the *waning* phase is ruled by Ārdrā.
]]><![CDATA[Jupiter Moves, Time to Pull Back and Prepare]]>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:22:00 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/jupiter-moves-into-scorpio
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Jupiter from Hubble. Image Credit: NASA, ESA; Data: Michael Wong (UC Berkeley) et all
A significant change occurs today! By sidereal calculations used in Vedic Astrology {true astronomical calculations, visible in real time in the sky}, slow-moving and highly influential Jupiter, just moved from one constellation to another ~ from Libra to Scorpio - from an airy Venus-ruled sign to a watery Mars-ruled sign. 

This grand shift means that for the next year, Jupiter will be in a new bhāva {house} in your horoscope, thus "alighting" new life themes. ​

Big and benefic Jupiter is generally associated with luck, gains and good fortune, yet, as with everything in Vedic Astrology, the influence of such a change will vastly depend on the planet's specific condition and location in your individual horoscope, your karma-map if you will.  Still, we can look to certain expected patterns to get a glimpse at what may be to come. First let's look simply at Jupiter.

Jupiter often connotes matters of: 
  • Wealth, royalty, riches 
  • Children, be it conception, birth, or time with children
  • Wisdom, knowledge, higher education, publishing, philosophy or religion
  • Advice {giving or receiving} and good counsel which leads to right choices that bring luck or positive change
  • Gains of all kinds, including weight gain

Why is this change significant? 

Inner planets ~ Mercury, Venus, Sun and Moon change signs frequently, marking small ups, downs and changes. Yet outer planets {Saturn and Jupiter} move slowly and their transition to a new sign can often mark a significant shift in your life. Where the moon changes signs roughly every 2.25 days, and the Sun each month, Jupiter moves to a new sign only about once annually, taking roughly 12 years to traverse the whole zodiac.

​A move of Jupiter can signify such major life changes as a pregnancy, an up or downturn in investments, or the appearance of a significant teacher or advisor in one's life.  Again, the details will depend on Jupiter's location and condition, and how it is interfacing with your entire horoscope {not to mention the play of your free will given the circumstances of your karma!}

The change from Libra to Scorpio, marks a likely improvement for many.

Libra has a more mercantile nature, which is not simpatico with Jupiter's royal constitution. In Libra, we can expect Jupiter to stimulate moderate gains and losses with regard to basic material goods, as we might see in the market place. A location in Mars-owned Scorpio is a better natural alignment for Jupiter. Jupiter and Mars are natural comrades, making for a positive relationship when Mars is "hosting" Jupiter in his home of Scorpio.

A time for deep study or preparation. 

Regal and contemplative Jupiter feels right at home in Scorpio, which has a subterranean, secretive  or “underground” nature. Here, Jupiter's proclivity for philosophy and wisdom can thrive. Thus, this time can be about the introspection, deep study, contemplation, preparation, or research period necessary for a positive gain or change to be ultimately escorted into the light of day.

Kapha on the rise. 

Jupiter is a Kapha planet {Āyurveda's biological constitution associated with water and earth}. As Jupiter moves to the watery sign of scorpio, we see a doubling up of the water element. In addition, Jupiter rules rich foods. It happens that this move occurs just as we move closer to the bogginess of winter and the sweet-delights of the holiday season.
Kapha may be on the rise, so it's a good time to watch out for
  • Weight gain
  • Lethargy
  • Mental cloudiness
  • Depression
Jupiter can bring healthy juicy weight that shows an inner richness and capacity. However,  without mindful attentiveness, Jupiter in Scorpio can bring on the junk food, so for some this can be a time in which some put on some unhealthy "Jupiter packaging" and bogginess {for your constitution}. Just take care of yourself in a positive way. 

You can take advantage of some of Kapha's positive attributes including: 
  • Strength and Stamina
  • Commitment and Routines 
  • Compassion and Giving
  • Sense of  Contentment 

While enjoying the "richness" of Jupiter, it is also a good time to begin an exercise routine {motivated by self care, not appearance}, start a journaling ritual or take advantage of the "richness" of Jupiter, by choosing truly nourishing foods and habits, rather than going for the junk or comfort foods with less value or vitality. 

Financial markets may flatline

Remember that Jupiter in Scorpio is less about big growth, and more about pulling back and preparing. Thus, at this time we expect to see financial markets begin to pull back {in fact this began already this past week as Jupiter entered its transition zone into Scorpio}. We may even see a bit of a flatline in the markets. Be cautious and contemplative rather than risk-taking. This is not a good time to expect a good yield or return on investment.

Jupiter in the Tradition

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Jupiter riding an elephant. Art by Pieter Weltevrede
Jupiter, named Guru in Sanskrit, is said to be the advisor or counselor of all the planets in the night sky, delivering the wealth of wisdom, riding on an elephant, and adorned in the color gold. A well placed Jupiter can bring great good fortune and truly good counsel, if one's will is pointed according to their karmic potentials.  

Jupiter and You. 

An individual session is the best way to see how Jupiter's change will impact you. As always, it is best to have a reading when you have a true inner curiosity or question, or an outer life change or decision ~ the frequency of readings depends on you. Of course, Jupiter being the ruler of good counsel, his movement in the sky may stimulate a need for a Jyotish consultation! 
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]]><![CDATA[Send in Your Question!]]>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 19:06:22 GMThttps://www.jyotishresolution.com/articles/ask-your-questions
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Ask anything! Whether you are a client of jyotiṣh or a student of the subject, no question is too big or too small. Chances are someone else out there shares the same curiosity. We want to support you in your growing understanding of the breadth, depth and purpose of Vedic Astrology in our lives. 
Questions may be about astronomy and it's relationship to astrology, or about the differences between western and vedic, or regarding the application and utility of vedic astrology in your life, about free will versus destiny and so on. ​

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