Vedic astrology was traditionally used quite extensively for timing events: marriages, starting businesses, the establishing of India as a separate state from Pakistan, etc. The idea is this: astrology in itself doesn’t have power. However, it is a symbol system that accurately reflects what happens or what can happen. So working with this symbol system allows people with awareness to benefit from auspicious beginnings. The timing of marriages or the signings of any contracts or large...

Vedic Astrology uses two planets that are not planets called Rahu and Ketu. In actuality these are mathematical points that are calculated where the moon’s orbit intersects the sun’s apparent path. The north node is called Rahu and the south node is called Ketu. These two ‘shadow’ planets are given rulerships, malefice/benefic qualities, and a central role in karma and life events. There are several stories relating to Rahu and Ketu. One of them refers to a demon who wanted to become...

Did you know that astrology has yogas? The word yoga means ‘union’ and certain planetary combinations are called yoga because of the way the planets unify with each other in conjunction (planets in the same sign or house) or by aspect. Remember the post where I described houses? If the Ascendant is in Gemini then Gemini becomes the first house from the Ascendant. If the moon is in Leo then Leo becomes the first house from the moon. And so on. One planetary yoga is called Raja Yoga, or great...