The Moon, Sun, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, and the North Lunar Node (Rahu) will converge in Pisces between the 29th and the 30th of March this year. This type of conjunction is not unusual, except that it occurs in the 12th house, along with a Solar eclipse and Venus and Mercury in retrograde. And all the planets (yes, all, not just…
Category: Astrology
Venus Retrograde: A Portal to Self-Love and Inner Freedom
This year’s Venus retrograde happens between March 1st and April 12th (plus the shadow periods right before and after). When any planet goes retrograde, that is, when it gives the impression of slowing down and moving backwards, it invites us to turn inward. So, when Venus—the planet of love, beauty, values, and money—does this, we are called to re-examine the…
How to Break Free From the Ego Consciousness In Which Society Traps You
From the moment you are born, you are conditioned to see yourself as a separate individual. You are given a name, a gender label, a predominant role in the family, and specific guidelines to measure and direct your behavior. Later on, you continue to define yourself by your possessions, social roles, and achievements. Society reinforces ego consciousness by placing value…
The Year of the Wood Snake: A Powerful Catalyst for Spiritual Transformation
As we enter the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake, I thought it would be a good idea to explore the spiritual wisdom that this enigmatic creature symbolizes. The Snake is often misunderstood, but in many spiritual traditions, it represents transformation, healing, and the shedding of illusions. The Year of the Wood Snake is an opportunity to turn inward, release…
Jupiter Conjunct Uranus Marks the Beginning of an Important Chapter in Your Life
The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction on April 20 is one of, if not the biggest astrological event of 2024, and one we will be dealing with for years, both globally and individually. This specific conjunction occurs every 13-14 years and usually marks the beginning of something new and also prompts us to take a big risk or to think bigger to leap…
2024 Is the Year to Embrace Your Inner Power
In the lunar calendar, the beginning of the harvest season begins when the Sun moves from the Tropic of Capricorn (the father) to the Tropic of Cancer (the mother) in mid-January. This is known and celebrated in India as Makar Sankranti, when Mother Nature begins to awaken and it’s time to plant the seeds of things to come. These can…