Today closes the loop on the New Moon and Solar Eclipse cycle we started on May 25th with the Sun being eclipsed in Mrigashira. The Sun is our Self, our highest and truest form and when it is overshadowed by the eclipse it causes confusion and potential erratic behavior, perception or energy. When the New Moon was in sidereal Scorpio this started us looking for a deeper understanding of what causes our hurts, fears and trying to undo those patterns in our lives. This eclips

Saturn is retrograde in Capricorn in the star constellation of Sravana (power of divine guidance and listening). Saturn, the outermost planet visible to the naked eye, is considered a malefic planet – the planet of destruction, death and disease but because of this also allows for determination and the ability to move forward. We know that in order for something to grow, something else must be destroyed. Think of the seed: in order for sprouting and rooting to happen, the see

Akshaya (non-depleting) Tritya (3rd Moon) is a very auspicious day in Vedic Astrology and in India. According to some of the great texts many bountiful boons happened on this day because of the luminaries' placement in the sky. In astrological terms the Moon is exalted in Taurus and the Sun is exalted in Aries meaning they are both placed the signs where they both express their energies in the very best way. The Moon is the Mind and generally fluctuations and jumps to and fr

Today’s new moon is in sidereal Aries – the sign at the beginning of the zodiac. This is the perfect place to kickstart a new project, a purification process or recommit to a physical or personal spiritual practice that has gone by the wayside. Aries is ruled by the planet Mars – which is a fiery, strong and disciplined place and truly is meant to evolve you in alignment with your soul’s dharma. Now is the perfect time to review your current behaviors, relationships and conn

Today’s Full Moon is in the sign of Libra based on the sidereal zodiac used in Vedic Astrology. Libra is the masculine expression of Venus, a place where ideas about our happiness and connection to others form and fluctuate -- based on the development and growth of Venus in our own personal charts. If Venus is immature, we may find that our happiness is tied to ‘what other people think of us’ as opposed to ‘connecting to divine’ and letting go of expectations we have of othe

Today the New Moon is in Pisces (sidereal zodiac) a water sign, ruled by the planet Jupiter (faith, expansion and mysticism). The symbol for Pisces is two fish – mouth to tail meant to represent yin and yang and one end leading to another. Pisces is technically the last sign in the wheel of the sidereal zodiac — the first sign is Aries, second is Taurus and so on. In this water sign of Pisces, this is where all efforts seem to melt away and we tend to join into universal,

On this very auspicious day, Maha Shivrati (Great Night of Shiva), the celestial bodies are in perfect alignment for meditating on Shiva and his energy. This is the night that Shiva performs his Tandava (heavenly dance) destroying Kaliya (venomous snake) in doing so destroys darkness and ignorance. This dark night of the year marks when we can most overcome our own personal darkness (the Moon/Mind) to receive Shiva’s grace. Vedic astrology counts the Moon’s daily waxing and

We have been looking for a shift – in consciousness, in direction, and behavior, hoping that things will stabilize and chaos will settle. The New Moon in Sagittarius on January 12th gives us hope and inspiration that we can grow out of the muck and muddy water to bloom into higher vibrations and realms we didn’t quite believe were possible. Anything is possible when we are following Divine Truth. I’ve heard it said that in order for find our balance, we first have to lose it

According to the sideral zodiac, today’s New Moon in Virgo just moved into the star constellation called Uttara Phalguni whose symbol is the back 2 legs of a bed. This transit brings our ability to come out of the Leo placement where we were feeling like royalty, perhaps entitled and even a little ‘grand’ to a more subdued, sweet, friendly placement. This symbol of the back two legs of a bed is like a day bed, or a couch where contemplation and strategy can shift from ruling

If you have the guidance, the direct influence and blessings of the one who has unlimited knowledge, what could you achieve? What could you heal or what could you make? We have access to this now! This Full Moon (our consciousness) is in Aquarius in the sideral zodiac, directly opposite of Leo, where just a few weeks ago we created intentions during the New Moon to gather strength and rein our power for the higher-minded purposes. Now in Aquarius, the fullness of the Moon gui

This first half of 2020 has been tumultuous, to say the least. Providing opportunity after opportunity to go within, to stretch and to turn over stones in the path of spiritual and evolutionary development, perhaps shifting beliefs or ways of thinking. This New Moon may feel like we are at the edge of a new stepping stone of support. The New Moon in Pushya (pushya means to nourish) gives us the loving, supportive boost we may need in our growth. This placement of the Moon

On May 7th at 5:45AM CDT in the sidereal zodiac the Moon is full in the sign of Libra, specifically in the Nakshatra (star map) of Vishakha. One symbol for Vishakha is a decorated gateway which indicates triumph, or a goal achieved. The Nakshatra before it is Swati, where the triumph actually occurs - think of a runner crossing the finish line and the ribbon is a symbol of Vishakha. This transit of the Full Moon in Vishakha can carry with it a sense of longing or a feeling

Akshaya Tritiya – April 25th, 2020 Today is a very auspicious day to begin a project or devotional practice where one wishes to have great success. Akshaya Tritiya is the 3rd day of the lunar cycle in Aries where the Sun and Moon are both in their exalted states. When Sun is in the sign of Aries and the Moon is in Taurus these light-giving planets are exuding their best alignments and providing their boon in energetic form, granting support to what we choose to begin. This

On April 22, 2020 at 9:25 CST we enter the new Moon cycle is Aries within the Nakshatra of Ashwini. The new Moon signifies the beginning of the next lunar cycle and marks the beginning placement for our intentions to seed, cultivate, root and produce. One of Ashwini’s symbols is a horse’s head which is powerful, sensitive and relates to mental alertness. Ashwini is placed at the beginning of the Zodiac in Aries (Pisces, our desire for liberation and endings, was the sign bef

(artwork: @rachday_) Early this week the Sun came into exaltation in the sidereal zodiac in Aries where it does its best. For the next month we will have the support of the Sun in Aries potentially bringing about radiance, power from within and the opportunity to have situations illuminated ~ or separating based on truth and righteousness. The impact on you depends on your natal chart (for a discounted reading connect with me @soul_sankalpa on Instagram or email daryl@soulsa

(Artist: Insta: @rachday_ Facebook: Rachael Day) This past week brought us the transit of 3 planets in Capricorn: Jupiter (where it is debilitated), Mars (where is does its best) and Saturn which rules Capricorn. Jupiter expresses here as feeling lack of faith or hopelessness and in opposition Mars brings us the ability to be disciplined and gives us strength. Saturn brings us lessons, and the feeling of responsibility. This current alignment allows us to the discipline to

These are crazy times. We hope to make it through to the other side with minimal damage. We are under immense pressure, intensity and quite a bit of uncertainty. Today Jupiter (higher teachings) has moved into Capricorn where it is debilitated which could lead us to feeling a bit hopeless and losing faith. But it is joined Mars where Mars (self-will, discipline) is exalted and does really well along with Saturn (in its own house ruler – creates stability). What does this

This Full Moon in Leo is in the Nakshatra of Magha where we are able to connect deeply with our roots, our ancestors and we may feel a swell of familial pride. The full moon is where we feel our roots and how we feel about them. Our lineage is passed down from generation to generation and in Magha (translated as the Great or the Bountiful) we are aware of those who came before us and perhaps can make a conscious draw on ancient wisdom and knowledge. A symbol of Magha’s is a t

Mercury is Retrograde in Aquarius from February 17th through March 10th. Aquarius is where we look to causes and interests which are beyond our own personal interests. In Vedic Astrology when a planet goes retrograde it is considered to be stronger because the planet is closest to earth and the effects of the “backing up” of the planet are impactful and bring us deeper within, to review our internal landscape. When we are expressing our Aquarius nature it is where we conne