Śani Jayantī – Happy Birthday Saturn May 26th in Africa, the Americas & Europe May 27th in Asia, Australia & NZ Every year, on the new moon day in the Vedic month of Jyestha, we honor the “appearance day” [Jayantī] of Saturn [Śani Maharaj]. Saturn’s “birthday” is a time to acknowledge, appreciate & orient to […]
The Hands are Intrinsic to this Tradition “The pleasant and unpleasant deeds done can be told through the changing patterns of the hand” ~ Hasta Sāmudrika Śāstra Perhaps you have heard or learned that we never handle a māla nor make ritual offerings with the index finger. And as you can imagine, there is a
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Solar Eclipse into a Party in Pisces Enjoy this “Tea & Jyotiṣa Mini”- 15 minutes on the upcoming solar eclipse, eclipse season overall, and the omens for the next several years to come. I feel confident that we are stepping into a sacred temple of deepening sacred commitments, spiritual seriousness, devotion, and letting go of
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Being a spiritual seeker Being a seeker means somewhere along the way, you realized you want to see different & be different. You realize there’s a gap between how you have been in the past and the psychological mystical aliveness you seek. You want the most cosmic & natural thing – to grow. You choose
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A 90 Second Teaching “A seeker who does action with this yogic attitude is established in a peace that is firm, well-established, and unbroken.” ~ Bhagavad Gītā, Ch. 5 💛 A Tip: don’t start this with the HARDEST things in your life. Start with the things you actually enjoy. You probably say “I have to”
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After four months of being retrograde, Saturn is preparing to shift gears and move forward. Thus, November 12-18 is a very potent time known as Śani Vikala – Saturn stand still. Take a Listen *Video segment from Nov 2nd “Tea & Jyotish” forecast in Nectar of Time where this month’s mantra teachings, sacred storytime & practices center on
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Personal Dharma & Difficult Decisions Life sometimes feels like series of decision doorways, doesn’t it? At times, life is simple and your next move is clear. In Sanskrit we have the term dharma, which essentially means that which upholds the cosmic order. And then sva-dharma, which is “self-dharma”. Sva-dharma is your own personal role as
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Happy “BirthDay” Krishna! “Place your emotions & your intellect on the divine form firmly. Meditate on that form in yourself. Dwell in the divine and you will be lifted up out of the ocean of suffering” Krishna in the Bhagavad Gītā The appearance day of Krishna falls on the night of the 8th lunar day…
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A Sacred Shift, at the Doorway of the Motherload Vedic Festival Season In the Pacific Northwest peninsula where we live it’s raining right now. Cooler air, bluish clouds and soup cravings emerge as we shift into autumn. Meanwhile, those in the Southern Hemisphere may be seeing hints of shift from winter to spring. We find
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A Mini Tea & Jyotish Session The moon is indeed mystical & practical, the Ruler of Ritual, Representative of Receptivity, Decider of Destiny, and the One who inspires us to Sing sweet songs to the sacred. ~ Kaya Whether you receive this in the evening or morning… you’re in the zone of a very very
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A Shiva Shakti Story of Sacred Structure Who is more beautiful, Shiva or Parvati? What a question! I hope you enjoy this story, which is from inside the Vastu program, but in honor of Saturn retrograde, I wanted to share it with you. Saturn is lord of Karma, Structure, Order and Pattern… and Shiva stories
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Do you have a strong Saturn influence? In the 10 minute video below you can learn a bit about Shani Maharaj [Saturn] and a few key signs that let you know that Saturn has a particularly strong influence in your life. Then learn about this very sacred several month period in which Saturn is offering
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“Ādiśeṣa [the divine serpent] is the support of the whole world” – Sundaryalahirī August 15, 2023 we have the new Moon + the Sun + Venus in the serpent constellation of Āśleṣā. This places the powerful serpentine influence on a multitude of themes in your life. Read on & watch the video for more about
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Adhika Māsa, also known as Puruṣottama Māsa July 17-Aug 16 2023 “I am Puruṣottama. Beyond all that is perishable and all that is imperishable, I pervade and sustain all. My Supreme Abode Is You. I am in all beings abiding in the heart. That is the ultimate Being” – Bhagavad Gitā, ch 15 *Video clipped
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“Ādiśeṣa [the divine serpent] is the support of the whole world” – Sundaryalahirī JUST ADDED: On June 22nd, the Moon – who is connected to your mind & emotions – is in the serpent constellation of Ashlesha. This configuration can really exaggerates the serpentine influence, particularly in your mind and emotions. So if you are
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Vedic Astrology insights Eclipse Portal to a Time of Change! May 2023 starts with a full moon eclipse on May 5/6 This lunar eclipse is unusual in the cluster of configurations that exaggerate its influence. Take time to go quietly inward, to participate with resolving the past karmic knots that bind, and receive wisdom that
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A joyful, skillful playful full moon And some insights on the Big leap of Jupiter coming Soon! *Do read the notes below the video as I’ve expanded on the video in ways that I hope are helpful. Full moon & Hanuman Jayanti April 5, 2023 brings a full moon in Hasta, in which we celebrate
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“In this body, there is a sacred mountain, the vertebral column. Within this subtle realm are seers and sages, the stars and planets as well as sacred pilgrimages, temples, and deities. The sun and moon, the agents of creation and destruction and all the elements are also there within” ~ Śiva Saṃhitā Storytime & Deeper
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It’s time to get in rhythm with the divine cosmic order. 7 min on Saturn in the Realm of Shiva’s Drum! Now that we’ve entered February it will finally start to feel like the new year is beginning. We have passed through the uncomfortable & slow transition period that many have felt for the past
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“Take time to walk around the situation.” ~ Sri Krishan Mantri Tea & Jyotish: Big Shifts Happening Now! January 2023 is a time of huge shift, and a call to take a sacred pause before stepping forward with inspiration, optimism & renewed insight. Take a listen… In this Tea & Jyotish episode, I share a
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