Moon Mindfulness ::: Mind Your Moon
5.23- 5.24 Moon transits Libra in Vishaka nakshatra until 12:36 CDT 5.24 and is sitting with Rahu and Saturn right now- Rahu is currently in Vishaka as well. Moon is waxing and nearing its fullness for the month. Ruled by Indragni, the king and high priest, Vishaka has a dual power associated with it. There is both practical and spiritual power here as well as alchemy. Both Indra and Agni were born of the mouth (portal) of the Cosmic Being (purusha). The cosmic mouth is the portal where offerings are made and the gods can "eat" them. All offerings must pass through these two deities Indra and Agni before being met by the other gods. This "mouth" is the portal where our offerings are transformed and "eaten" by the gods, thus transformed into sustenance for both the deities, and then in turn, the gifts that we receive from them. When Indra and Agni combine their forces, there is a great power in transformational abilities- the power of Indra + the transformational qualities of agni. When they join forces as Indragni, they are known as one single devata, working together for special purposes. The "cosmic portal" can be seen as the altar where we perform yagyas and pujas, daily offerings and such, as well as quite literally our own mouths- where food that we ingest is turned into life giving power because of our digestive agni fires. Vishaka is a metaphor for so many expressions of alchemy, transformation and changes. This nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter. Currently Jupiter is sandhi, preparing to leave Taurus after a full year in this sign, and heading into Gemini- a sign owned by Mercury, creativity, artistry and personal power. What transformations are you stepping into today? What shifts are happening for you? What are you ingesting and what are you not able to yet transform? Mars has joined Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Sun in Taurus now- putting five planets in this Earth sign. We are all focusing on security, support, wealth, early childhood experiences and comfort right now. Give that which you wish to receive. Transformations are inevitable.
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Moon Mindfulness ::: Mind Your Moon
5.22 Moon transits Libra in Chitra nakshatra until 17:05 CDT when it moves to Swati nakshatra. Chitra is ruled by Vishvakarma, the divine architect. Today is about subtle expansion, utilizing creativity, and proper orchestration based on the planetary positions effecting us right now. Later today, as Moon moves to Swati, Vayu will gear up for movement, force and change- expect mental fluctuations and give your self room for flexibility. Moon is in its bright half (waxing) in the 13th tithi which is ruled by Jupiter. Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars. As a result, both Mars and Jupiter's influence is heightened today. Both are Sandhi (in the gap) and moving to new houses. The feeling for these planets is "packing up past belongings and feeling unsettled". They are in the netherworlds. Mars moves to Taurus today at 22:11 CDT (Jupiter will move to Gemini on the 30th). Lethargy and apathy abounds. When Moon moves to Swati nakshatra later in the day, Rahu's influence will be heightened as it rules this nakshatra. As Moon transits Libra for several days, it is in conjunction with Saturn and Rahu. Saturn is still retrograde and sitting in its position of exaltation, thus rendering it debilitated. We are still in clean up mode as a result- Saturn bringing us into direct contact with our "core" issues. Revisit my Saturn/Rahu articles for a reminder on what our work is right now. [Links below]. Today is one of those days where frustrations, disappointments, complexities, overwhelm and disturbances play their part in our mental/emotional bodies. If you can lay low, do it. If you must blow with the winds of Vayu, bring a parachute and try to coast towards Earth. Take it as it comes and chalk this one up to house cleaning. The best use of your efforts is using creative expression to move the emotions- dance, sing, paint, create with your hands, move the stories. http://www.swatijrjyotish.com/1/post/2013/02/february-26th-2013.html Upcoming Jupiter Transit :::
As stated in this week's Horoscopes, Jupiter is changing signs on May 30th. His next year long transit through Gemini will be much different than the previous experience of Taurus. Many of us are already feeling the changes. Now is an ideal time to get your Jupiter yagya done and get an annual chart done for insight into your year ahead. Jupiter is the planet of knowledge, expansion, wisdom, growth, the guru/teacher, and is considered the most auspicious planet because he can give comfort and support as well as spiritual development. If you would like to know more about this transit and how it will effect you, contact me to schedule your session: swatijrjyotish@gmail.com Moon Mindfulness ::: Mind Your Moon
04.18.13 Today is the 8th day of Navaratri and the 2nd day of Maha Saraswati in the 9 day celebration of Navaratri. Moon is in its own sign of Cancer in Pushya nakshatra- the nourishing star. Pushya is ruled by the planet Saturn and the deity Brihaspati (Jupiter/Guru). Moon is receiving drishti from Mars and Saturn today. Be mindful of emotions: anger, depression and tension could arise. Brihaspati is the "priest of the Gods" and also the devaguru Jupiter. Jupiter brings expansion, is benevolent and brings knowledge, wisdom and nourishment. Sometimes Brihaspati is called the son of Agni because of his brilliance- in that shining he is a fire god perhaps. He is aligned with dharma and brings luck, fortune and fame as well as intuitive insight, wisdom, rituals, and good advising abilities. He is known to transform negative thoughts (asuras/demons) into positive thoughts (devas). His transformational abilities connect him to tapas, and perhaps this is his alignment with fire/agni as well. Let the wisdom come today, though it may have an edge to it. You have the ability to use these edges for awareness, and turn them into positive, expansive understanding. Get out of your own way and dance with the fire. Moon Mindfulness ::: Mind Your Moon
04.14.13 Today is day four of Navaratri (nine days of Mother Divine) and the first of three days celebrating the Goddess Lakshmi. Moon waxing (bright half) in 5th Tithi, Panchami, which is ruled by Jupiter (expansion, knowledge, wisdom, guru). Moon is now in Taurus (its place of exaltation) and is crossing Jupiter there as well- both are in the benefic Rohini nakshatra ruled over by Lord Brahma. Rohini's connection to Brahma has everything to do with creation, creating, creativity and the like. Lord Brahma is responsible for creating the Universe and so we call Rohini the artistic, creative star. Additionally, Lord Brahma's wife is goddess Saraswati, who embodies all creative arts, knowledge and wisdom. There is also the connection to procreation here, as Prajapati (lord of progeny) is also known as Brahma- and creating another human life is the ultimate act of creativity, fulfills the ancestors, carry's on the lineage and pleases the Gods. Being Navaratri and the first day of Lakshmi, there is a further connection to creativity. Lakshmi is the goddess of abundance, is connected to Venus (passion, art, love, beauty) and showers us with her thriving, benevolent wealth and abundant love. Use today for creating art, beauty and love. Set in motion your desires for wealth, abundance and prosperity for the coming year. Give gratitude for the flow of abundance and your ability to thrive. Use your paint brush, musical instruments and poetry to activate your divine wishes. Sun has now crossed the delicate gap and is in Aries, but it is still sandhi (weak). Sun, Mars, Venus are all in Ashwini nakshatra (healing and rejuvenation). Put some attention on your Self, needs, health and wholeness. Set intentions for the coming cycle around the zodiac. |
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