May 6th 2011, is The Window of Abundance known as Akshaya Tritiya

The Sun is now in Aries, until May 15th. Astrologers call this position as being 'exalted'. Other scientists call it as having a high EMF or emitting a fully beneficial electro-magnetic field.

Three days after its New Moon phase, the Moon is in the 3rd Waxing Moon phase and it is aligned with the constellation of Taurus, and more specifically, Sirius the Dog Star, called Rohini in Sanskrit. Rohini is the brightest star in our galaxy and has a power of its own.

When the combination of the beneficial Sun, this 3rd phase Moon and the Moon's crossing of the Rohini Star occurs, a highly auspicious confluence of energy emerges that is known as Akshaya Tritiya. This 24 hour window of time energizes the Earth with material abundance and royalty consciousness.

May 6th is The Window of Abundance known as Akshaya Tritiya.

This day is made stronger with the influence of some other very significant planetary positions:

It is a Friday which is ruled by the planet Venus, the signifier of beauty, wealth and power. Maha Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity is the Overlord of this planet and day.

Jupiter is ruling in His own house of Pisces. He is planet that gives all and guarantees prosperity.

Mars is also in Aries and is exalted meaning that he has maximum beneficial influences. He is the planet that gives courage and can conquer all.

It is the Moon that acts as a funnel to bring all of these cosmic energies to Earth to be utilized in your life.

Chandra Grahan in June 2011 in India – Chandragrahan – Lunar Eclipse June 15 and 16, 2011

Chandra Grahan, Total Lunar Eclipse, will take place on June 15, 2011 in India. According to NASA, the Chandra Grahan is a Total lunar eclipse and is visible in India, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and western parts of Australia. The Chandragrahan will be taking place in India between 23:53 and 03:32 (11:53 PM on June 15 to 03:32 AM early morning on June 16, 2011. Total Lunar Eclipse - the moon is fully covered - is from 00:52 hrs to 02:33 hrs.

In India - Time in India is from night of June 15, 2011 to early morning hours of June 16, 2011.

Usually during a Chandra Grahan, a fast (Upvaas) is observed by certain communities in Hindu religion. The fast begins about 9 hours before the beginning of Chandra Grahan.

People also take a bath in cold water and chant mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Shiva like the Ashtakshara Mantra or Mrityunjaya Mantra. This is done whenever Surya and Chandra are under the influence of Rahu. Pregnant women chant the Santana Gopala Mantra.

The eclipse of 15th June 2011 is a tense cliff-hanger. It’s surrounded by complex reasons to be careful. But maybe you could seize opportunity? Watch the trends that are developing now in your life. How will they seem by June? What do you wish for? what do you want to avoid? On the world scale, terrorism and overthrow of fixed structures and cults arising.

If we use this new energy coming in up to June positively, we could experience great positive growth and transformation. In particular spiritual knots could loosen at this time and liberate us to fuller spiritual expression of ourselves.
But if we experience the energy of this time negatively, we could experience driven obsessions and also need to watch out for people who will unsettle our lives. We could dangerously embark in a driven way on a wrong spiritual path.

Chaitra Navratri Begins Today – April 4, 2011

Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratras or Basant Puja or Ram Navratri, is the festival of nine dedicated to Goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati in the spring season in India (March – April). In 2011, Chaitra Navratri begins on April 4, 2011 and ends on April 12, 2011. As it is observed from the first day of the Chaitra month, it is known as Chaitra Navratra and since it is observed in the spring season, some people call Spring Navratri or Vasant Navratri.

The nine days of festival is also known as Ram Navratri as the festivals on the Ramnavami day.

The Vasant Navratri is more popular in North India, especially in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and other northern states. Temples in this hill states conduct elaborate festivals and melas during the period.

The First day begins with Ghatasthapana - installation of pot with grains.

Vishnupati: The Day of Vishnu Consciousness

This is the day that Vishnu performed miracles for the universe.

Vishnu gives you material abundance and all that we may ask for in the material world but also gives happiness, peace of mind, transformation and spiritual bliss.

February 13th is Double Vishnu Time!

The Sun enters the sign of Aquarius February 13th. Vishnupati is always marked by the Sun's transit into a fixed sign. What makes it a 'Double Vishnu' time is that this transit occurs on the same day as Ekadasi or the 11th Moon which is another very high time to access Vishnu energy and worship Him (as per Vedic Texts).

The Sun which is lord of the natural 5th house enters Aquarius which is the 11th natural house meaning that this placement will bring about joy and signifies wealth and monetary gains

Vishnupati only occurs 4 times per year when the Sun enters into a 'fixed' sign. Each is unique and repeats only every 60 years in the Vedic time cycle.

Each unique celestial configuration lends itself for a specific benefit to be available and accessed by all who observe the event.

Is Ophiuchus the 13th Astrology Sign?

Are You ‘Not’ Who You Really ‘Are’—has your Zodiac Sign changed?

There is news across the air that there is a new 13th Zodiac Sign Ophiuchus (pronounced as Oh-fee-YOU-cuss) and so, the Zodiac you belonged to, is no truer! You may be wondering about the fact that you went to bed last night as an Aquarian and woke up as a Capricorn.

Don’t worry now, there’s good news from authenticated astrologers and it has something to do with your personal details. Read below to know more…

What’s an Ophiuchus?

Ophiuchus is a constellation in the western sky culture. The image depicts a “snake bearer”. The snake itself is actually depicted in a neighboring constellation called Serpens. Ophiuchus is just the human silhouette part of the image

“Ophiuchus has nothing to do with Astrology,” say experts. It’s not an Astrology issue. It has to do with the stars — it’s not a sign, it’s a constellation. There are four seasons each with a beginning, middle and end. That makes 12 zodiac signs, and there’s no such thing as a 13th astrological sign.”

How did this myth on “13th Astrology Sign Ophiuchus” begin?

It began when astronomy professor Parke Kunkle of Minneapolis Community and Technical College told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune about the precession of stars over time. He said “Two thousand years ago the Sun was ‘in’ whatever it was in. Now it’s about a whole constellation off from that.” Kunkle’s quote went viral and was picked up by FOX News and other media outlets because people mistakenly assume that Astrology is based on constellations– But that’s not true.

Astrology is based on the four seasons, not on constellations — and the seasons don’t change. There is no 13th astrological sign.

It means NOTHING for you! Your zodiac sign hasn’t changed.

Here’s what Vedic Astrology Experts want to tell you personally…

Now, as of Saturday, January 8th, Mars is exalted in Capricorn until February 16th

Is your Moon Sign or Ascendant Aries, Cancer, Libra or Scorpio?

For you this means that it is the prime opportunity to buy a house or houses, invest in Real Estate, go forward in your career or business, and/or to get that promotion.

Mars is thought of as the 'vigorous' planet. Capricorn is the sign that represents action as it is an active earth sign. As this sign is ruled by Saturn, it is career oriented, about leadership, and success in business.

When Mars transits to Capricorn, he becomes exalted and can deliver his best to you now. There is potential for you, for rapid movement towards obtaining material goals and material things especially in Real Estate and career. It is about new beginnings.

The Vedic Winter Solstice: Pongal January 14-17th

The New Supreme Deity for 2011 who Drives Out Evil

The Sun Enters Capricorn/Vedic Winter Solstice

Welcome the longer days of sunlight! Soon it won't be dark in those morning hours going to work or off to school. January 15th marks the Vedic Winter Solstice or rather the time of year when the Sun shifts into the constellation of Capricorn as it starts its journey northward.

'Margazhi' month (December/January) or Twilight Time in Heaven, gives in to the month of 'Thai' (January/February) or Dawn of Time in Heaven that is known to signal the end of darkness and the return of ever increasing daylight.

This is harvest time in South India known as Pongal. The energy starts shifting on the 14th through the 17th. All of these days have tremendous prosperity energy. Indra, the king of heaven, rejoices during this time of abundance, fun, and luxury and happiness.

December 20/21st is the Total Lunar Eclipse

A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible after midnight Eastern Standard Time on December 21 in North and South America. The beginning of the total eclipse will be visible from northern Europe just before sunrise. The end of the total eclipse will be visible rising at sunset for Japan and northeastern Asia.

It will be the first total lunar eclipse in nearly 3 years, the last being on February 20, 2008.

During a Lunar Eclipse, the Earth gets between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. Solar eclipses occur during New Moons, and Lunar Eclipses occur during Full Moons. The eclipse of the Moon, when the light of the Moon mysteriously darkens at the luminous height of a Full Moon, has traditionally been viewed as a bad omen as it can awaken distinctly irrational responses.

A Solar Eclipse affects people on a more outward, public level. A Lunar eclipse will cause he Moon governs the emotional personality, rather than leadership, domestic matters so one can expect a deeper, more inward shift with this upcoming Lunar Eclipse.

Wherever an eclipse falls in your chart is an area of life that is going to undergo some change, or at least require more of your time and attention than usual for the next five months or so.

December 20th is the Full Moon

The ruler of the Moon is Parvati, the Goddess or Shakti. At Chidambaram she is called Sri Sivagami. She is that which guides the mind in the right direction in life through her many phases. When the Moon is full, it is the time to focus on material concerns such as home, clothes and money. The Goddess is the energy force behind creation while Shiva is the cause.

What is Karma?

Why do some people have a successful career, loads of money, a seemingly great romantic life and radiant health and vitality while many others suffer for the want of one or many of these?

This is due to karma.

Karma rules all aspects of human life like health, wealth, education etc...

Everyone has a choice to live his/her old karma or create a new one. Because they do not know the technology to change their old karma, they simply live their old karma until they die.

Karma is not just a metaphysical philosophy; it is real. Whatever you think becomes a reality in the invisible space-time complex of your soul. Then it manifests in life after an appropriate lapse of time. It is extremely important to remain positive and only nurture positive thoughts. There is a danger of the negative thoughts catching up to us and inflicting us in this life or in a life to come. It is the thought process that creates karma. It is the planets that influence thought.

A person must fulfill the responsibilities of personal karma with limitations before moving into a more advanced level of consciousness, or an unlimited, higher reality.

Karmic debt does not permit us to go beyond our limited consciousness. However Saturn’s lessons give opportunity. It is by understanding and working with Saturn that we can find balance with past karma and can go forward consciously to a more refined way of self-expression as an individual and collectively.

As we progress through life, we often find that it is through restrictions and the pain which comes from thwarted desires or aspirations, that we develop a greater understanding of the Laws of Life. No pain no gain.

Technology to Remove Old Karma

Pradosham timings provide the ideal opportunities to dissolve karmas. Since we accrue karmas every day, karma removal is an ongoing process; quite like cleaning your house or brushing your teeth.

Pradosham Each Day

You can observe this daily by chanting the mantra "Thiru Neela Kantam" inwardly or outwardly at any time during the dusk period. 108 times is considered the minimum or you can do 1,008 or 10,008.

Perform daily abishekam during this time by pouring milk or water over a Shiva Lingam while chanting the mantra.

"Thiru Neela Kantam"- the Karma Busting Mantra