May 2026 Forecast:

Friday, May 1:
The Full Moon takes place in sidereal Libra in Swathi Nakshatra at 1:22PM EDT (17:22 UTC).
Symbolized as a young tree or sprout being swept by the wind and governed by airy Rahu, Swathi Nakshatra is a sensitive and refined lunar mansion that has meanings of efforts to stand strong in the face of blustery forces. It is also one of the moveable nakshatras that encourages roaming around. Venus, the planet that rules the Moon sign of Libra, is in a difficult fateful degree (mrityu-bhag). On this externalizing Full Moon, there may be a tendency towards getting depleted or overwhelmed and beliefs that effort is needed to grow and stand strong.

Saturday, May 2:
The Moon is in its weak degrees of debilitation in early sidereal Scorpio, which may make for unsteady energy or changeable emotions and a natural need for extra rest. The Moon will be in deepest debilitation at 8:59PM EDT (00:59UTC+1 day).

Saturday, May 9:
The Moon will be in Shravana Nakshatra today, a lunar mansion that has meanings of reverence towards learning, mentors, and skills of engaged listening. When the Moon is here on a Saturday, this forms a specific combination that encourages accomplishment.

Monday, May 11:
Today Mars leaves Pisces to enter Aries until Saturday, June 20th. In doing so, it leaves an adverse association with Saturn. In Aries, Mars is in moolatrikona, or strong in its active, own sign. In the first degrees of Aries, Mars is vargottama, or in a ‘best portion’, in which it is also in Aries in many of the finer sub-charts, until Friday, May 15th.  On May 14th, Mars will be together with the Moon, where on this day Mars’ focused, fiery, ambitious and courageous influence may feel especially pervasive.
 Also occurring today, an alignment that has been taking place intermittently throughout this spring known as Kala Sarpa Yoga will go into effect until Saturday, May 23th. It indicates larger than life events that have an odd, fated quality. Kala-Sarpa (‘serpent of time’) Yoga is formed when all planets gather on one side of the lunar nodal Rahu-Ketu axis. This arrangement brings intensity, volatility, and events that affect many people or that disrupt dearly-held collective values around how things are supposed to be. During this particular Kala Sarpa period, the Sun will be in Krittika Nakshatra, an ambitious influence this is also associated with events on a large-scale.

Thursday, May 14:
The Sun enters sidereal Taurus: major beginnings of practical importance are considered best avoided on days of solar ingress.
Also, Mercury is in exact degree with the Sun, in a state of deepest combustion. In Vedic astrology, when a planet is fully lost behind solar rays this is considered to indicate a condition of weakness and confusion around the areas that are governed by the hidden planet.
According to some, however, this one day of exact combustion is when a planet is in cazimi or ‘in the very heart of the Sun’, in which it acquires a unique, laser-like and commanding influence, likened to that of the planet sitting together with the king (Sun) on a royal throne. This principle has a chance to be tested out today, for instance in the Mercury-ruled areas of communication and structured thought.

Saturday, May 16:
The New Moon takes place in sidereal Taurus in Krittika Nakshatra at 4PM EDT (20:00 UTC.)
The influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of themes that will characterize the next 30 days. The Sun and Moon are both powerful today, in ways that suggest a sense of a welcome resolve and discipline. The Moon in early Taurus is very close to its strongest degree of maximum exaltation, which encourages emotional clarity. The Sun is in its own nakshatra of Krittika, symbolized as a sharp instrument, which points to its purposeful and focused quality. Today the Sun also becomes what is known as the yogi planet, where the degree that it is in makes it a beneficial planet. With the Sun and Moon is Mercury, also in Krittika nakshatra, which increases Krittika’s effects. Another fiery influence, Mars, is powerful in Aries. While this month will be a time when major practical beginnings are best avoided (see tomorrow’s forecast entry), and also when the atmosphere has the noteworthy and volatile kala sarpa yoga taking place (see May 11), nonetheless this New Moon may offer a personal beneficial reset in which one’s emotional body and physical body become more congruent in ways that help dispel worry and doubt, and that support effortlessness.

Sunday, May 17:
The extra month known as Adhika Maas begins: 
Immediately following the new moon marks the start of the one month period of Adik Maas or ‘Additional Month’.  In the Vedic soli-lunar calendar, this is a sporadic extra lunar month that is inserted into the calendar in place of a leap-year, approximately once every three years (or every 32 months and 16 days). This extra lunar month synchronizes the 365-day solar year with the shorter 354-day lunar year. 
Adik Maas is a time of a re-setting of a cycle. As such, this extra month is considered to be an ideal time for activities that offer an internal re-alignment, such as fasting, introspection and time off for retreat, prayer, and acts of charitable giving and selfless-service (seva). 
It is traditionally regarded as a time to hold off on commencing major endeavours of a worldly and practical long-term importance. Especially included here are important beginnings related to property such as starting house construction, buying property or land, or entering a new house for the first time. 
This year, this extra month lasts until Thursday, June 14th in North/South American and European time zones and until Friday, June 15th in Asia and India.

Tuesday, May 19:
Today’s severe influences may call for greater awareness to navigate well. The Moon is in the tear-drop symbolized Ardra Nakshatra, which on a Tuesday forms a combination that encourages dynamics of loss or ending. Today’s fourth waxing lunar day is a rikta tithi or an ‘empty’ phase that can coincide with a sense of lack or incompletion.

Wednesday, May 20:
Within the current special observance period of Adik Maas (see May 11) this day is characterized by a gathering of favourable and inspiring influences that can be a good day for activities of lesser practical importance.
The Moon is in the dynamic and auspicious Punarvasu Nakshatra, which on a Wednesday encourages ‘immortality’ or the long-lasting effects of actions. Today’s excellent 5th waxing lunar day on a Wednesday has a quality of manifestation or bringing forth. The Moon is in exact conjunction with Jupiter, in a conjunction that supports a sense of inner security, and which visually will bestow blessings of quiet splendor in the night sky.

Saturday, May 23:
Today the Moon is in sidereal Leo in Magha Nakshatra, which on a Saturday is said to be favorable. Magha is especially connected to themes that relate to ancestors and authority, where this may be a most fitting day for paying respects to relatives and elders, perhaps as a remedy, and with an intention of healing or taking action. Mars is powerful in Ashwini nakshatra right now, a star of healing and of movement.
Today the Moon is with the south lunar node Ketu, and among family members, Ketu specifically governs the maternal grand-father. Today’s eighth waxing lunar day has a quality of intensity as a jaya tithi (‘victorious lunar phase’) that has an element of the need to overcome adversity or triumph.
Today the powerful planetary alignment of Kala Sarpa Yoga (see May 11th) will end temporarily but will form again on June 7th.

Saturday, May 30:
For a second time this month, the Moon is debilitated, and along with this it will be isolated  (kemadruma), with no planet on either side to offer support. This sensitive and potentially destabilizing combination is well suited to a more simple daily routine that may allow for more rest, quiet or the room to do things at one’s own pace. The Moon will be in deepest debilitation at 3:09AM EDT (7:00 UTC).

 Sunday, May 31:
The Full Moon takes place in sidereal Scorpio in Anuradha Nakshatra at 4:44AM EDT (8:44 UTC).
Anuradha is a gentle star, whose associated Vedic deity is Mitra, the god of friendship. The externalizing energy of the Moon at its brightest may bring a natural inclination to join others in shared experiences and community activities.

April 2026 Vedic Astrology Forecast

In April, the Sun’s ingress into sidereal Aries marks an uplifting day in the Vedic calendar. Another special day of the year known as Akshaya Tritiya, traditionally considered uniquely lucky, meets with complicated influences this year. There will be a thorny Kala Sarpa Yoga, an alignment that happens every so often where all the planets sit between the lunar nodes, and occupy one half of the chart, and malefics Saturn and Mars will be in gritty exact conjunction. For more about April, please read on:

Wednesday, April 1:
The Full Moon occurs in sidereal Virgo in Hasta Nakshatra at 10:11PM EDT (02:11 UTC+1 day).
Symbolized as a hand (hasta means hand), this nakshatra, has a light and swift nature. The externalizing influence of the moon at its most full here encourages skilful dexterity. This day is suited to activities where techniques are perfected, such as in the playing of instruments or crafting things by hand.
The less-desirable expression of this hand-like nakshatra can be grabby behavior. It may be helpful today to differentiate between grasping that is questionable and the natural reaching out towards that which sustains and adds goodness to life.

Sunday, April 5:
The Moon is in its weak degrees of debilitation in early sidereal Scorpio, which may make for changeable energy and emotions. This day is well-suited to a lighter schedule, more rest, and more room to do things at one’s own pace.
The Moon will be in deepest debilitation at debilitated at 1:57PM EDT (17:57 UTC).
Also, this is the unfavorable 14th waning lunar day, considered an ‘empty’ phase (rikta tithi) that more naturally supports simple routine activities and activities characterized by an intentional emptying out, such as de-cluttering.

Monday, April 13-Sunday, April 26:
During this time in April there will be an alignment known as Kala-Sarpa (‘serpent of time’)Yoga which occurs when all planets gather on one side of the lunar nodal Rahu-Ketu axis. This arrangement indicates intensity, volatility and larger than life events that affect many and which often have a peculiar fated feel about them. (As a very recent example, on the day of the massive No Kings protests on March 28th, Kala Sarpa Yoga was in effect.)
Right now in April, a close conjunction of Mars and Saturn adds fuel to this kala-sarpa’s severe potential.

Tuesday, April 14 (North America)-Wednesday, April 15 (Europe and Asia):
On a radiant and gentle note, the Sun will be in sidereal Aries at sunrise this morning for the first time this year. The Sun’s ingress into the first sign of the zodiac is regarded as one among several ways to mark the start of a new year and is known by several different names.
In the state of Kerala, this celebration is known as ‘Vishu Kani.’ Vishu means ‘equal,’ as this day is near the day of the spring equinox, when day and night are of equal length. Kani means ‘that which is seen first’, where it is believed that the first sight a person sees on this morning indicates their luck for the next 12 months.
To begin the zodiacal New Year on auspicious footing, each household prepares an especially elaborate altar to view as their first sight upon waking. This altar is adorned with flowers, a flame, an image of a beloved deity, fruit, gold coins, a favorite sacred book and various items that invoke a mood of illumination, devotion, luck, abundance, beauty and knowledge. It is a day of activities such as the wearing of fresh clothes, and of enjoying freshly cleaned surroundings.
This is also a day when a special meal is carefully prepared and festively served. For the New Year, this meal is one that includes all of the flavors, and is a mixing of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and astringent flavours. Ayurvedically, this balance of tastes symbolizes and encourages a state of inner balance for the year ahead.

Friday, April 17:
The New Moon takes place today in sidereal Aries in Ashwini Nakshatra at 7:50AM EDT (11:50 UTC).
The influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of themes that will characterize the next 30 days.
Ashwini Nakshatra, symbolized as the head of a horse, has a moveable nature that at its best is ideal for travel, transporting things, and activities in which swift focused moment is desirable. This said, Mars and Saturn are nearing exact degree right now, and they both are in the lunar mansion of Uttara Bhadrapada (along with debilitated Mercury) which has a fixed and thus slowing-down nature. The close conjunction of Mars and Saturn brings stop-and-start, grating effects that can be like driving a car without oil. These factors suggest a time when travel may be especially affected and unpredictable.  This is time in which plans may be more easily subject to change and patience is cultivated.

Sunday, April 19:
This is a special day (however with complicating factors this year to consider).
Today marks Akshaya Tritiya or ‘Never Diminishing Third Lunar Day’, considered one of three and-a-half uniquely auspicious days of each year in the Vedic calendar. Among its numerous layers of mythical significance, Akshaya Tritiya marks the day the sacred river Ganges first began flowing, as well as the day the sage Veda Vyasa began composing the well-known epic tale The Mahabharata.
It is believed that on this day spiritual practices deliver increased benefit, items donated to others will be effortlessly replenished, and new practical beginnings of all kinds, such as starting a business or making major purchases, get a solid, blessed start. Some astrologers are even of the belief that the lucky nature of Akshaya Tritiya overrides other fundamental astrological considerations.
Akshaya Tritiya occurs yearly on the day when at sunrise the Sun and Moon are in sidereal Aries and Taurus respectively, their signs of exaltation, or maximum strength.
All these glowing things said, there are difficult planetary influences at play today that pose a huge caveat to today’s special nature. There will be a rare planetary war between Mars, Mercury and Saturn, in which these planets will all be within one degree of each other (what are the chances!?) in a vying for dominance. Through higher northern latitude, Mars will be the victor. The close conjunction of Mars and Saturn is an extremely volatile union that brings a higher potential for agitating experiences, injury and conflict. While today this planetary conjunction is exact, it will affect the atmosphere in varying degree throughout mid-April.
So while traditionally this day is considered to be uniquely favourable, I am of the opinion that this year, it is recommended that activities of major new beginnings be those that are chosen selectively, and a therapeutic or inward focus is more likely to be supported than high stakes worldly decisions, purchases or new beginnings. Given the strong placement of the Sun and its location in the healing nakshatra of Ashwini and with the Moon in Krittika nakshatra (governed by the Sun), this may be an especially good day for soulful beginnings that support health or that encourage personal healing, especially within one’s family (the Sun and Moon are the planets that signify one’s parents).
The exalted Moon will be close to Venus, which in the sky should be something beautiful and soothing to observe.
(This year, Akshaya Tritiya will be on Sunday, April 19th in North American, European and Asian time zones, with the exception of Malaysia and Singapore, where it is on Monday, April 20th.)

Tuesday, April 21:
Mercury, planet of rationality, is in an especially difficult state today. It is in its maximum weak degree of debilitation, and also participates in yet another planetary war with Mars (see April 19th). Mars is the winner today through its higher northern latitude.
The areas that are governed by Mercury, such as sending correspondence and clarity of speech and thought may be impaired, while the dominance of Mars brings an element of forcefulness and impulsivity.

Friday, April 24:
The Sun is in its maximum exaltation degree in sidereal Aries, and is in rejuvenating Ashwini Nakshatra, where this may be an especially good day for practices that relate to healing. The Moon is in its own sign of Cancer in the most-excellent and nurturing Pushya Nakshatra.

Thursday, April 30:
The phase of the Full Moon begins at 11:43AM EDT in sidereal Libra in Chitra Nakshatra and the moment of Full Moon will be tomorrow, Friday May 1st, at 1:22PM EDT (17:50UTC) in Swathi Nakshatra.
The Moon nearing its most bright is an energizing influence, and today’s Chitra Nakshatra, symbolized as a gleaming gem, is an externalizing lunar mansion. Additionally, the Sun is very strong in the very middle of Aries, which all lend an outgoing and exuberant quality to this day.

March 2026 Forecast

Early March is eclipse season, where a lunar eclipse will take place. Mercury and Jupiter are both retrograde and both will turn direct this month. At different points Mars will be amplified, while Saturn will become especially weak. For more about March, please read on:

Tuesday, March 3:
The Full Moon takes place in sidereal Leo in Poorva Phalguni Nakshatra at 6:37AM EST (11:37AM GMT). It will bring a total Lunar Eclipse on a dramatic red-hued ‘Blood Moon’.
Outwardly, eclipses are omens of destabilization, while inwardly they are transformative, and are a time when spiritual practice and its benefits are amplified. Like a re-setting of an aperture, or the blinking of an eye, an eclipse can encourage a new way of seeing. They are most powerful in their path of visibility, and will often coincide with dramatic events both near the time of occurrence, as well as over the upcoming months when planets transit the eclipse degree. This eclipse will occur in 18 degrees of Leo. For those with planets or the ascendant or a house cusp here, the effects will be more noticeable.
The three days on either side of an eclipse are traditionally a time to hold off on major important activities, such as starting a job or moving into a new home.
This eclipse will be visible from Asia, Australia, and North America.
It will begin at 3:44AM EST (8:44AM GMT) and end at 9:23AM EST (2:23PM GMT). The moment of maximum eclipse is at 6:33 AM EST (11:33AM GMT).

Sunday, March 8:
Venus and Saturn are in planetary war today, where within one degree apart they engage in an adverse vying for dominance. Through its higher northern declination and also its stronger brightness, Venus is the victor, (although to some degree both planets suffer). Saturn’s effect on Venus can give a sense of isolation even while in the presence of well-wishing companions, or difficulty in feeling that life is sweet. This is a time when cultivating a sense of gratitude towards those who offer care or help may be especially helpful.
In the U.S., daylight savings begins and clocks will go forward. This adjusted clock that moves further away from the sun’s actual location is the less popular one among farmers, animals, plants and those who sense the quiet yet very real beat of circadian-rhythms.

Monday, March 9:
The Moon is in its weak degrees of debilitation in early sidereal Scorpio, which may make for changeable energy and emotions, where this day is well-suited to a lighter schedule, more rest, and more room to do things at one’s own pace.
The Moon will be in deepest debilitation at debilitated at 6:00AM EDT (10AM GMT).

Tuesday, March 10:
After being retrograde since November 11th, Jupiter will go direct, and as it changes course, today it will be stationary. Jupiter’s stillness will give it a unique and commanding power, and in its own nakshatra of Punarvasu it gains stability. As the planet of wisdom, Jupiter’s forward movement encourages a new connection to inner intelligence and sense of faith, and supports a healthier discernment and moral compass within the collective.
Jupiter will begin its stationary at 5:33PM EDT (9:33PM GMT), which lasts until Wednesday, March 11th at 5:28AM EDT (9:28AM GMT).

Friday, March 13:
Mars and Rahu in sidereal Aquarius are in exact degree today. The nature of the north node Rahu is to amplify the effects of any planets it is with, which means that Mars becomes especially powerful and takes on Rahu’s irrational and non-conformist nature.  Aquarius is the sign of the collective, where there is increased potential for volatile situations that may involve many people around this time.

Saturday, March 14:
The Sun enters sidereal Pisces: major beginnings of practical importance are considered to be best avoided on days of solar ingress.

Tuesday, March 17:
Four planets gather in otherworldly Shatabishak Nakshatra today: Moon, Mars, Mercury and Rahu, with slow-moving Rahu acting as an anchor in the very middle of the sign.  Symbolized as an empty circle, Shatabishak has meanings of the interrelationship between boundlessness and containment, and the shakti or dynamic energy of Shatabishak is to bring healing. The many planets in Shatabishak encourage a seeking of freedom, and a pushing of boundaries, as well as some form of healing or an immobilizing healing crisis.

Wednesday, March 18:
The New Moon takes place at 9:23PM EDT (1:23AM + 1 GMT) in sidereal Pisces in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra.
The planetary influences at the time of the new Moon give an indication of themes that will characterize the next 30 days.
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra where this New Moon occurs has solid and fixed qualities that support activities that relate to matters regarding home, property, land, long-term-plans and fixed assets. Ruled by Saturn, this nakshatra shares some of Saturn’s practical and weighty traits. Right now Saturn itself is also in Uttara Bhadrapada, which powerfully amplifies the influence of this nakshatra.
The ruler of the Pisces Moon sign is Jupiter, which from the Moon is in the 4th house of land, residence and environment.
The coming days and weeks may bring a strong focus on home and place. This might mean a period of home improvement, questioning one’s location, navigating issues or laws that relate to residence or land, and addressing practical questions that relate to the solid (or shifting) foundations of life.

Friday, March 20:
The equinox will take place today. In the northern hemisphere, this is the first day of spring, while in the Southern, autumn begins.
Mercury, retrograde since February 26th, will go direct today. This may bring a forward sense to ideas and communications that have been in a recent state of uncertainty or revision.
Also, Mercury is currently within one degree of Rahu, a combination that can bring an unbound and controversial quality to expression and thought. At its best, this can play out as fearless communication, while at its worst this conjunction can give an unwelcome lack of sensitivity, such as in the form of revealing secrets or speaking out of turn. These planets are in otherworldly Shatabishak Nakshatra, traditionally said to give effects of truthful yet blunt speech. This Mercury-Rahu conjunction is at its height at this time, but gives effects in varying degrees throughout March.

Wednesday, March 25:
The Sun and Saturn will be in exact degree today. Nearness to the Sun renders Saturn very weak due to deep combustion, where Saturn is hidden within the Sun’s rays. This can manifest as nagging insecurity around the areas that Saturn governs. Saturn is the slow-moving, dutiful planet of daily work, practicality and routines. One may feel as if they are never working hard enough, or are responsible, trust-worthy or mature enough. There can be the shouldering of tasks and questionable busywork out of fear. As a remedy, it may be especially helpful to remember that one’s inherent worth has nothing to do with tasks.
Saturn’s combustion might be generally noticeable throughout the second half of March, while today this is at its height.

Friday, March 27:
Symbolized as the udder of a cow, this Moon in Pushya Nakshatra is a lunar mansion that encourages motherly care, selflessness and bountifulness.
It is the excellent 10th waxing lunar day (shukla dashami), which adds to the uplifting qualities of this day.

February 2026 Vedic Astrology Forecast:

February is eclipse season. Also this month is the auspicious night of Maha Shivaratri, as well as the transit of many planets through sidereal Capricorn and Aquarius. For more about February, please read on:

Sunday, February 1:
The Full Moon will take place today in sidereal Cancer in Ashlesha Nakshatra at 5:09PM EST (10:09PM GMT). Four planets- Sun, Mars, Mercury and Venus- will be gathered in Capricorn and among these is Mercury, the Moon’s nakshtra ruler. This means that the Moon will partially give Mercury’s effects in earthy and goal-oriented Capricorn, and to a lesser degree the effects of the other planets there. This Full Moon may be especially active and externalizing.

Monday, February 9:
The Moon is in its weak degrees of debilitation in early sidereal Scorpio today, and will be in deepest debilitation at 8:44PM EST (1:44AM GMT + 1 day).
This is a sensitive day that may be most naturally suited to a more restful or quiet schedule that accommodates low energy or changeable emotions. The Moon will also be isolated (kemadruma), or without any supporting planet on either side, which adds to its delicate condition today.

Wednesday, February 11:
Today an auspicious combination is formed by the Moon’s transit through Jyestha Nakshatra on a Wednesday, and this is the excellent 10th waning lunar day. The sharp nature of Jyestha is most naturally suited to activities that have an element of intentional harshness, intensity or detachment or that require a warrior-like courage. This can play out as letting go of unnecessary objects, taking a stand on an issue even if means discomfort, protecting others, policing unjust situations and claiming rightful space as an authority.

Thursday, February 12:
The Sun enters sidereal Aquarius: major beginnings of practical importance are considered to be best avoided on days of solar ingress.
Also, today’s waning 11th lunar day (krishna ekadashi) is a lunar phase that is considered to be naturally suited to some form of fasting (or following a very simple and pure diet) to support clear and balanced senses and mind.

Sunday, February 15 evening- ending Monday, February 16:
Om Namah Shivaya! This night marks Maha Shivaratri, the yearly major festival day to Lord Shiva, the Supreme Yogi deity who is worshipped through all night meditation and chanting vigils. On this night the Divine favors the ardent spiritual seeker. Shiva’s auspicious boons are believed to be especially granted to those who manage to stay awake all night, fasting and absorbed in steadfast spiritual practice.
Shivaratri coincides with the time within the year when the Sun and Moon transit Capricorn and Aquarius, the two consecutive signs that Saturn rules. Here, the luminaries go the furthest away from their own signs of Cancer and Leo. Personified, the Sun and Moon are the King and Queen, and during Shivaratri these royals have left their posts and have gone very far away and into The Beyond, setting foot in Saturn’s territory.
 Saturn is a planet that is very connected to Lord Shiva. Saturn is the planet that rules Time, and as such, is the great equalizer. Lord Shiva is the great equalizer as well, as the representation of the transcendent, unchanging and absolute.
 Saturn is also the planet that also governs the masses, and naturally contained in its immensity are that which is shadowy, gritty and dark.
One of the mythologies of Shivaratri is that this night marks Shiva’s wedding, and this was a profoundly Saturn-like experience. He invited both deities as well as demons where all were welcomed. His wedding procession included weird goblins, ghostly entities, scavengers and reptiles, as well as other ash-smeared, matted-haired yogis like himself. For those whose priorities where rooted in temporal concerns like status, pomp and external appearances, Shiva’s uncompromising vision of radical non-duality was hard to handle and disgust-provoking (which made his soon-to-be mother-in-law pass out. However in the end she was more than okay).
Maha Shivaratri falls yearly on the dark-fortnight of the lunar month of Magha (according to the South Indian calendar) or Phalguna (North Indian calendar) when the Moon is in the waning 13th or 14th lunar phase.
In most-general terms, this nearly-dark Moon is an internalizing lunar phase that will naturally encourage a more inward focus. This year, the dark Moon at the time of Shivaratri will bring a solar eclipse.

Tuesday, February 17:
The New Moon will take place at 7:00AM EST (12PM GMT) in sidereal Aquarius in Dhanistha Nakshatra.
Dramatic planetary influences will occur today, the first and foremost among them will be an annular Solar Eclipse.
Along with this, five planets- Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Rahu, gather in Aquarius. Venus and Rahu will be in exact degree, a conjunction that indicates strong emotional or material wants, confusion around the handling of material resources, and obsessive feelings that come from difficulty in seeing situations clearly. Mars is nearing its powerful degree of maximum exaltation in Capricorn. The Moon will be in a vulnerable fateful degree (mriytu-bhag), and today it is the ava-yogi planet, associated with decay or lack.

Today’s eclipse will take place in four degrees of sidereal Aquarius. It will begin at 4:56AM EST (9:56 GMT) and end at 9:27AM EST (2:27PM GMT) with the moment of maximum eclipse at 7:12AM EDT (12:12PM GMT).
This eclipse will be visible from a very small area of land in regions of Argentina, South Africa and Antarctica.
Eclipses are omens of destabilization and are a time to navigate with care. Most powerful in their path of visibility, eclipses will very often coincide with dramatic events that will occur within days, as well as over the following months when planets transit over the eclipse degree. The days surrounding an eclipse are a time to hold off on major beginnings of practical importance, such as starting a job or moving into a new home, especially if one is located within in its path. For those with planets or the Ascendant in early (around 4 degrees) Aquarius, this eclipse may be experienced more dramatically.
Inwardly, eclipses encourage transformation and are a time when spiritual practice and its benefits are amplified. Like a resetting of an aperture, or the blinking of an eye, an eclipse can encourage a new way of seeing. The upcoming two weeks between now and a March lunar eclipse is a window that will encourage pivotal situations.
Dhanistha, the nakshatra where this eclipse occurs, has meanings of charitable action and patronage. This may be a time when there may be life lessons to be learned around the conditions around giving and receiving, and within this it may be especially necessary to have discernment regarding emotional boundaries.

Friday, February 20:
Mars has been in sidereal Capricorn over the past one month or in exaltation, which means that is extremely powerful, for better or for worse. Mars will leave here on February 23rd, but before this, Mars will be at a height of power today in its maximum exaltation degree.
The Moon will be in Revati Nakshatra, the last of the 27 nakshatras, where the fiery and focused strength of Mars may be directed towards seeking some form of closure or completion.

Saturday, February 21:
Today the Moon is in Ashwini Nakshatra, a lunar mansion that is said to be auspicious on a Saturday, and this is the excellent waxing 5th lunar day.
Ashwini is associated with robust vitality where this day is well-suited to practices that support health and healing.

Friday, February 27:
Today the Moon is in dynamic and versatile Punarvasu Nakshatra, and Jupiter is with the Moon, which provides the Moon with steadiness that encourages a sense of trust in life and expansiveness. There may be a natural sense of inner stability today that gives openness to travel, new experiences, making quiet skills more fully known, and new approaches within communication.

Saturday, February 28:
On this last day of February, the Moon is in Pushya Nakshatra, a most-auspicious lunar mansion said to increase in its favorability on a Saturday. Symbolized as the udder of a cow, the nature of Pushya is bountiful and motherly and encourages activities that nurture others.
Alongside of this is a difficult conjunction of Mars and Rahu, and an approaching lunar eclipse. These are obstructive factors in relation to activities of major practical importance, while the day may still hold an uplifting and compassionate quality.

January 2026 Vedic Astrology Forecast

May your 2026 be very joyful and blessed.
Among January’s planetary influences: a total of five planets will gather together in sidereal Capricorn, an earthy and moveable sign that puts forth active and determined energy. In Vedic tradition, the Sun’s yearly entrance into Capricorn this month is a significant, life-affirming event. For more about January, please read on:

Thursday, January 1:
On this first day of 2026, the Moon will be in Rohini Nakshatra, among the most enlivening of lunar mansions. Rohini lies within Taurus, the Moon’s exaltation sign.
Both Mars and Venus will be combust throughout January, which means that they are hidden in the Sun’s rays, and today the combustion is extreme. When planets are obscured, this can manifest as a continual searching or insecurity in relation to the things they govern. As worldly and passionate planets, the combustion of Mars and Venus can manifest as a search for the perfect exciting experience, or desire for the very best. Venus is a planet of refinement that also likes to weigh things for their value, as symbolized by the scales of Venus-ruled Libra.
Mars and Venus are currently in Poorva Ashadha Nakshatra, which has a connection with the sea and that which originates from it or travels across it, where people, situations and objects from far away with their rare appeal may factor into one’s experience.

Saturday, January 3:
The Full Moon takes place in sideral Gemini in Ardra Nakshatra at 5:02AM EST (10:02AM GMT).
This first Full Moon of 2026 will be a closer-to earth and thus larger ‘Super Moon’.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac (a well-known U.S. yearly calendar in existence since 1792, and which references native and colonial American sources), the Full Moon in January is known as a ‘Wolf Moon,’ a name which further adds to the sense of its robustness.
Today many planets will be gathered on the axis of the Sagittarius Sun and the Gemini Moon. These are dual signs, which give effects of multiplicity. Joining the Sun are Mars, Mercury and Venus. There may be a holding of many roles or navigating a great mix of perspectives and beliefs. Given the effortlessly adaptable nature of dual signs, the less-evolved expression of dual signs can play out as duplicity (a word whose root means ‘the state of being two-fold’).
Symbolized as a tear-drop, Ardra Nakshatra is associated with storms and upheaval, either internal or external, which ultimately bring some form of purification and transformation. This Full Moon may require one to be versatile and to turn attention in many directions. It may be especially necessary today to come back to center again and again and regroup.

Thursday, January 8:
Mars and Venus will be in an overly-close conjunction known as planetary war,  and are weak due to being very near the Sun. These three planets exert a full planetary aspect onto Jupiter who sits 180 degrees away. Venus is a material planet, where this may be a time of unusual economic swings and impulsive financial decisions. In the chart of the U.S., Mars and Venus together with Sun and Mercury all transit the first house, a microcosm of the chart, indicating that this country is highly likely to be especially affected or directly involved.

Tuesday, January 13:
The Moon is in its weak degrees of debilitation in early sidereal Scorpio, and Scorpio’s ruler, Mars, is weak due to its hidden state in the sun’s rays, where the Moon’s low-energy and unsteady effects get compounded.
This sensitive day is well-suited to a lighter schedule, more rest, or more room to do things at one’s own pace.
The Moon will be in deepest debilitation at debilitated at 12:56PM EST (5:56PM GMT).

Wednesday, January 14:
Today the Sun enters sidereal Capricorn. The Sun’s ingress into this sign marks a major festival day of India known as Makar Sankranti (‘Capricorn Ingress’), also known regionally as Pongal in South India.
This festival honors the Sun and celebrates its northward movement, considered the more auspicious half of the year. Celebrations involve making offerings of sweet rice pudding (pongal) to the Sun, an animal (often a cow) and one’s family as a three-fold expression of worship of all of creation. Other various regional observances of this celebration to the source of life also include practices such as the building of bonfires, the flying of kites, watching the sunrise, ayurvedic oil massage, taking a holy dip in a sacred body of water, and acts of generosity towards those in need.
The Moon will be in the auspicious lunar mansion of Anuradha Nakshatra, a star of friendship, which adds to the compassionate energy of this day.
While the Sun’s entrance into Capricorn symbolically signals the Sun’s six-month Northerly course, the Sun has already been travelling North since the December 21 winter solstice. This festival is an unusual instance where astronomically the Western Tropical zodiac (based on the seasons) is currently more accurate.
The calculation for this festival is based on where the sun is at the time of sunrise. In North American, European and Asian time-zones, Makar Sankranti will take place this year on January 14th.

Sunday, January 18:
The New Moon takes place in sidereal Capricorn in Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra at 2:51PM EST (7:51PM GMT).
The planetary influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of themes that will characterize the next 30 days.
This New Moon will see a dramatic gathering of five planets in active and earthy Capricorn all in the lunar mansion of Uttara Ashadha. Symbolized as the tusk of an elephant, Uttara Ashadha (‘The Latter Undefeated One’) has a connection with Ganesh, the elephant-headed god sometimes known as ‘The Remover of Obstacles’. The shakti or dymanic energy of Uttara Ashadha is that of the attainment of victory, and it has fixed qualities that support activities characterized by solidity and that consider the long-term view. Mars, Mercury and Venus are all adversely close to the Sun which brings a sense of continual searching, doubt, or difficulty in clear-seeing when it comes to matters that relate to these planets.
The coming days may bring a strong focus on long-term planning and creating more stability in life, such as activities that relate to property, home and fixed assets. The Sun is a planet that relates to the government and authority, where the dominating solar presence indicates an authoritative presence, such as in the form of laws, government announcements or incentives may be an overarching or motivating factor. The combustion of several planets and the ambiguity that they indicate suggest a need to research the details carefully. Understanding the answers to open-ended questions and being aware of terms and conditions may be especially necessary at this time.

Wednesday, January 28:
For a second time in January, the Moon will be in its exaltation sign of Taurus and for a second time in Rohini Nakshatra, a lunar mansion that has an alluring and inspiring nature. Mercury and Venus will be in a planetary war, which means that they are within less than a degree apart, in a complicated vying for dominance (even though both planets lose out, to some degree).Venus is today’s winner due to its higher northern latitude and its brightness.
The Moon’s sign of Taurus is ruled by Venus, where the qualities of Venus may affect the atmosphere strongly, something which may call for a bit of discernment. There may be an externalizing and zesty energy that gives a magnetic attraction to bright and shiny things, situations or people.

December 2025 Forecast:

Thursday, December 4:
The Full Moon takes place in sidereal Taurus in Rohini Nakshatra at 6:14 PM EST (11:14PM GMT).
This full Moon may be especially energizing and externalizing. Taurus is the sign where the Moon is exalted, and Rohini Nakshatra, ruled by the Moon, is considered to be the Moon’s own nakshatra. A conjunction of Mars and Venus in Scorpio taking place 180 degrees away casts a full planetary aspect onto the Moon, where it is as if these three planets join together.
Rohini nakshatra has a rajasic or passionate quality. The name Rohini comes from the word rohan, meaning ‘to bring into existence or to ascend.’ It is connected with creating and growing, and can manifest as a creative, enterprising, alluring atmosphere and an inspired sense of direction.

Friday, December 5:
After a brief visit into its auspicious exaltation sign of sidereal Cancer as of October 18th, Jupiter will retrograde back into Gemini today. This planet’s brief time in exaltation over recent weeks has brought a welcome general mitigating and balancing effect. Fortunately, Jupiter will return back into the sign of Cancer on June 1st, 2026.

Saturday, December 6- Sunday, December 7:
On these days, Mars will be gandanta, or in the adverse ‘knot at the end portion’ in which a water and fire sign meet. This is a transit that indicates a higher potential for sudden violent events within the collective that have the appearance of a backward step.

Monday, December 8:
Within a general period when Mars and Saturn indicate volatile collective tendencies (due to factors such as the nakshatras they inhabit and their angular-relationship to each other), this day has compassionate lunar influences that encourage acts of humanity and kindness. The Moon is in Pushya Nakshatra, a motherly and nurturing star said to increase in its auspicious power on a Monday. Also, today is the positive 5th waxing lunar day.

Tuesday, December 9:
Mars and Saturn will be in an exact 90-degree relationship today, in which they cast a full planetary aspect onto each other. This is an agitating alignment, with tapering-off effects that extend throughout the first half of December.
The Moon will be in the serpent-like Ashlesha Nakshatra today, associated with poisonous substances and predatory behaviours and verbal wrangling, which adds to the grating influences at this time.

Sunday, December 14:
The Moon will be in Chitra Nakshtra, and this is the favorable 10th waning lunar day. Symbolized as a clear shining gem, Chitra is an enlivening, beautifying and naturally social influence that encourages the impulse to see and be seen and to gravitate towards that which is dazzling and shiny.

Momday, December 15:
The Sun enters sidereal Sagittarius: major beginnings of practical importance are considered to be best avoided on days of solar ingress.

Wednesday, December 17:
The Moon is in its weak degrees of debilitation in early sidereal Scorpio today, and will be in deepest debilitation at 6AM EST (11AM GMT).
As the Moon moves away from its low-point and transits into the gentle nakshatra of Anuradha shortly after this, influences support natural compassion, human connection and willingness to take things more restfully or slowly as needed.

Friday, December 19:
The New Moon takes place in sidereal Sagittarius in Moola Nakshatra at 8:43PM EST (1AM GMT+1 day).
The influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of themes that will character the next 30 days.
Symbolized as a bunch of closely bound roots, Moola (‘root’) Nakshatra has a concentrated gathering quality. Along with the Sun and Moon, Mars is here as well, increasing the intensity of this sharp-natured nakshatra.
Moola Nakshatra has a radical nature that seeks to unearth root causes, something which can often come with an element of discomfort, severity, or scandal. The days ahead may be psychologically profound both personally and collectively, as the tendency toward seeing, relating, and taking action in ways that go beyond surface appearance is powerful.

Sunday, December 21:
Today is the Solstice, which takes place at 10:03 A.M EST (15:03 GMT). This is the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted as far away from the Sun as possible, and marks the first day of winter. It is the shortest day of the year, where the shadow that one casts is at its longest, and a time to acknowledge this depth of darkness and winter’s potential mercilessness. It is also a day that signifies regeneration and renewal, and is a time to celebrate the coming of longer days with rituals that involve and welcome light as the source of all life. In Vedic astrology, the Sun’s northward movement is very generally regarded to be the more favorable six-months of a year.
(The Southern Hemisphere’s winter solstice occurs in June, where here summer begins.)

Thursday, December 25:
On this Christmas Day, the Moon is in the otherworldly and enigmatic lunar mansion of Shatabishak. Symbolized as an empty circle, this nakshatra is connected with the interconnection between boundlessness and containment, which can play out for instance as gazing up at the sky from within constricted surroundings. Shatabishak (‘the hundred physicians’) is also connected with healing as well as healing crisis, and involves some form of limitation or restraint on that which is out of control, that acts like a blanket wrapped around that which needs to be calmed with a boundary. The quality of this day may feel philosophical and introspective, and the joy in the day may have a healing nature and less of a party-like mood.
There are some adverse influences occurring today that make for background obstruction where important practical beginnings may see more complication in reaching manifestation. When the waxing 6th lunar day occurs on a Thursday, the day is regarded as ‘burnt’ (dagdha). Also, a combination that encourages annihilation (vinasa) is formed by the combination of the Moon in Shatabishak on the 6th lunar day.

Monday, December 29:
The Moon is in Ashwini Nakshatra today, associated with robust vitality, and this is the excellent 10th waxing lunar day. When this nakshatra and lunar phase coincide with a Monday, this forms a specific auspicious combination.
This may be an excellent day for activities that support good health.
Mercury is afflicted, however, where this planet in very early Sagittarius is in gandanta or the ‘knot at the end portion,’ the destabilizing junction between a water and fire sign. Mercury also receives an exact planetary aspect from Saturn. The intellect may take a backseat and communication may slow down; this may be a part of healing.

Wednesday, December 31:
On this last day of 2025, the day may bring a strong striving energy, such as in the form of a pursuit of the perfect event, or the desire to take in as many experiences as possible.
The Moon will be exalted in Krittika Nakshatra, an ambitious lunar mansion associated with an affinity for large-scale projects and events. Four planets- Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars will gather in striving Sagittarius.
Venus and Mars will be close in degree, in a conjunction that signifies passion and zest. These planets are hidden in the Sun’s glare, where their hard to see (combust) state can bring incessant seeking. Venus is a commanding influence at the underpinning of the chart, where Sun, Mars and Venus are all in Venus-ruled Poorvaashadha Nakshatra, symbolized as a winnowing basket that separates the grain from the chaff. This nakshatra seeks out that which is superior, even if requires some work or involves a quest towards distant places.

November 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast:
In November, Jupiter will be temporarily transit sidereal Cancer near its exaltation degree, where from here it transmits a favorable planetary aspect onto both Saturn and Mars. Venus will leave its debilitation to enter its stable own sign of Libra. Three planets will be retrograde, and four planets will gather in sidereal Scorpio.
For more about November, please read on:

Saturday, November 1:
Throughout 2025, numerous mentions have been made in this forecast about Poorva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, the lunar mansion symbolized as the front two legs of a funeral cot, and under whose influence situations that provoke shock, loss and grief will often occur.
Saturn and Rahu have transited this nakshatra for long stretches of time this year, and they will be here throughout November. Today the Moon joins with Saturn and Rahu in this nakshatra, bringing intensity to the day, which may manifest as destabilizing inner states or external events.

Sunday, November 2:
Today Venus enters sidereal Libra until Wednesday, November 26th.
This is a fortunate transit, as Venus has left its weakest-point of debilitation in Virgo, and now it gains strength and the solid support that comes through inhabiting in its own sign where it is most at home.
Also in Libra is the Sun, and here this planet is debilitated, but Venus here helps to mitigate the Sun’s instability.
In North America, daylight savings will end this morning at 2AM, when the clocks go back one hour. Thankfully, this will grant an extra hour of sleep, and is a return to a more natural clock that reflects the Sun’s actual movement more closely. This is the clock that is more popular with animals and farmers.

Wednesday, November 5:
The Full Moon takes place in sidereal Aries in Bharani Nakshatra at 8:19AM EST (1:19PM GMT).
Bharani Nakshatra has meanings of quiet gestation, often accompanied by the reveal of situations that have been quietly brewing for some time, which are made known suddenly, like a birth, often to the surprise of those who had no idea. Today’s bright Moon may bring such dynamics. This discovery may involve a situation that had yet to find steady footing over the last two weeks, when the Sun and Venus were in their degrees of deepest debilitation, during which time confidence or motivation may not yet have been strong enough to make something public.

Sunday, November 9-Tuesday, November 11: Mercury and Jupiter turn retrograde.
Mercury will go retrograde on Sunday, November 9th until Saturday, November 29th, while Jupiter will go retrograde on Tuesday, November 11th, and will remain so for many months, until Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.
In Jyotish, retrogression is said to make a planet strong, with a spilling-over effect that can present as messy and chaotic. Situations may require adaptability and the willingness to expand one’s view. This can be a time that requires re-examination of that which has come before, and a need to adjust and change course accordingly.
Mercury and Jupiter are planets that relate to information, knowledge, communication, and law (Jupiter). Their backward direction as seen from earth indicates a slowing down and unusual modifications in these areas. Jupiter is in Punarvasu Nakshatra, a lunar mansion that is associated with travel and the quality of boundlessness. This planet’s retrogression may coincide with unusual restrictions that affect travel and also freedom of personal expression. Some of this restriction may be desirable and necessary, perhaps taking the form of something like copyright-related laws that serve to contain a tide of spilling forth AI generated content.

Monday, November 10:
The Moon in sidereal Cancer in the most-excellent Pushya Nakshatra, and is closely conjoined with exalted Jupiter who nears its strongest degree.
This alignment is a positive one for various reasons: when the Moon transits Pushya on a Monday, the auspicious effects of this nakshtra are said to increase. Also, when the Moon is with Jupiter, this forms a well-known conjunction known as gaja-kesari yoga (‘elephant-lion-combination’) which supports abundance and contentment. Symbolized as the udder of a cow, Pushya Nakshatra supports experiences characterized by motherly care, kindness and bountifulness.

Wednesday, November 12:
Mars and Mercury will be in planetary war in Scorpio, where an overly-close conjunction indicates their jockeying for dominance. Through a higher northern declination, Mars becomes today’s winner, which increases the power of this fiery planet.
Adding to this influence of confrontation and/or control, the Moon is in Magha Nakshatra, whose nature is fierce, and is said to support acts such as ambush, burning things, wielding weapons, and the over-arching presence of authority in various forms.
Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn are all retrograde at this time, where situations may have a high potential for repeating dynamics, or meet with reassessment, revision and a pace that is slower than expected.

Sunday, November 16:
The Sun enters sidereal Scorpio today: major beginnings of practical importance are considered to be best avoided on days of solar ingress.

Thursday, November 20:
The New Moon will take place in sidereal Scorpio in Anuradha Nakshatra at 1:46AM EST (6:46 AM GMT).
The planetary influences at the time of the New Moon indicate themes that will characterize the next 30 days. At the moment of this New Moon, the Moon will be just ever-so slightly past its weakest degree of debilitation in early sidereal Scorpio, just beginning to ascend from its lowest-point.
Jupiter in Cancer will cast a positive full planetary aspect five signs forward (counted inclusively) where it sheds benefic influence onto the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars and Saturn. Jupiter’s aspect onto Saturn will be exact, and this is especially fortunate, as this helps to mitigate Saturn’s severity in Poorvabhadra Nakshatra.
This curious network of subtle influences suggests a kind of saving grace, in which situations that could be dire are saved from worst-case potentials and are guided away from the ledge. The total of four planets in Scorpio today gives prominence to a sign of venomous, subterranean and Mars-governed traits.
As a counter-balance, the nakshatra of Anuradha, where the New Moon occurs, has qualities of humanity and diplomacy, where it may be these qualities that steer events this month towards more benevolent outcomes.

Thursday, November 27:
Saturn has been retrograde over recent months, since Sunday, July 13th.  Retrogression in Jyotish is said to make a planet strong in an overflowing way that can be (or seem) adverse due to its disorderly effects.
In the early hours of Friday, November 28th (EST), Saturn will go direct, and before doing so, Saturn will be stationary today where a commanding stillness will imbue this planet with a unique power. This may bring a greater sense of depth of being and authority that has been earned through life experience.
Saturn’s forward transit encourages a moving forward with practical tasks and situations that have been delayed. The more toned-down effects of this slow and heavy planet that governs coarseness and lament may bring a kind of relief.

October 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast

October will see various auspicious festivals and days of special observances. Saturn will be retrograde all month (which in Vedic astrology makes it strong), and it will join the north node Rahu in the severe lunar mansion of Poorva Bhadrapada. Mid-month, Jupiter will enter sidereal Cancer for a brief time. This is Jupiter’s fortunate exaltation sign, and from here, this planet of Grace will deliver welcome effects that help mitigate Saturn’s weighty and grave potential as it transits a nakshatra that is symbolized as a funeral-cot. For more about October, please read on:

Wednesday, October 1 (in North America)-Thursday October 2 (in Europe and Asia):
This is a uniquely auspicious day of the year.
Today’s culmination of the Navaratri festival marks Vijaya Dashami or the ‘Victorious Tenth Lunar Day.’
 This is one of four uniquely favorable days within each year in the Vedic calendar, when major new beginnings of all kinds are considered to be highly blessed. This is regarded as an especially suitable day for ventures such as starting a new course of education, starting a business or making major purchases.
In South India, ritual prayers and worship (puja) are performed to honor and bless the various daily objects and tools that are a part of the fulfilling one’s path, be these items educational, work or household-related. Items include things such as the books that contain the teachings that one most wishes to master, musical instruments, computers, cooking pans and even vehicles will receive special blessings to invoke their divinely-inspired use.
Among this day’s various meanings, Vijaya Dashami marks the victory of goddess Durga as a demon-slayer. After an observant nine days of Navaratri prayers, offerings and practices that support inner refinement and fortitude, Durga’s victory symbolizes the success of the individual over his or her own brand of delusion or personal ordeal.
 Vijaya Dashami is also known as Dashain, Dussehra, Dashahara and Dashera in various regions of endlessly diverse India.

Monday, October 6:
Today is the Full Moon, which marks the harvest festival known as Sharad Purnima (‘Early Autumn Full Moon’), an especially suitable and lovely time for Moon-worship.
This festival night is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of spiritual and material prosperity. It is believed that she grants special blessings of abundance to those who stay awake on this night, worshipping her and fasting. Sweet milk and rice pudding, or kheer, is made and kept outside in an open vessel all night to absorb the cooling, calming essence of moonlight, and then is eaten in the morning. These lunar-governed practices help to drain excess heat in the body, and in effect, help to allow for more of Lakshmi’s cooling, flowing and trusting energy in one’s consciousness.
Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagiri, and it takes place yearly during the full Moon phase in the lunar month of Ashwin.
In 2025, Sharad Poornima is on Monday, October 6th in North American, European and Asian time-zones).
The Full Moon will take place in sidereal Pisces in Revati Nakshatra at 11:46PM EDT (3:46AM+1 day UTC).

Monday, October 13:
Today the Moon and Jupiter are together in exact degree in Punarvasu Nakshatra. Jupiter is powerful in its own nakshatra, and the conjunction of Moon-Jupiter forms gaja-kesari (‘elephant-lion’) yoga, a combination that encourages an experience of inner steadiness and trust, said to translate into an outer experience of flowing abundance.
Also, when the Moon transits Punarvasu Nakshatra on a Monday, this is a convergence that supports the dispelling of difficulties and the long-lasting effects of one’s efforts.

Friday, October 17:
The Sun enters sidereal Libra today: major beginnings of practical importance are considered to be best avoided on days of solar ingress.
Also, Libra is the sign of the sun’s debilitation, where over the next ten days the Sun is in a descent towards its zodiacal low-point (the deepest debilitation of the Sun occurs at 10 degrees.)
Also in Libra: Mercury and Mars are in near-exact degree in Vishakha Nakshatra. This is a planetary conjunction that can create intensity in thought and expression. Symbolized as a triumphal archway adorned with leaves, Vishakha is associated with a need to triumph and an inclination towards debate. Mid through late October may be a time when the competitive unsettledness of a need to prove one’s self (Mercury-Mars) arises more readily, along with, and perhaps interconnected with, a higher potential for unsteady confidence (weak Sun).

Saturday, October 18:
Jupiter will enter sidereal Cancer, its auspicious exaltation sign for a brief time, until this planet returns to Gemini through retrogression on Friday, December 5th. In early Cancer, Jupiter the planet of Grace is in a part of the zodiac where it is close to its strongest degree, and here it also becomes exalted in the subtle yet important navamsha chart.
In early Cancer, Jupiter will cast a full planetary aspect onto Saturn in Pisces. Saturn is in the funeral-cot symbolized Poorva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, where Jupiter’s gaze from across the chart fortunately has a mitigating effect on the intensity of morbid world events indicated by Saturn’s difficult placement.

Monday, October 20 (Tuesday, October 21 in Asian time zones):
Today’s dark Moon marks the main day of India’s epic festival Deepavali, ‘The Festival of Lights.’ In India, ritual worship (puja), gift-giving and the lighting of many shining oil lamps signify the victory over darkness within, and the radiant awareness of one’s own inner light.
This festival coincides with the week of the year when the Sun and the Moon both near their respective zodiacal weak-points of deep debilitation in early sidereal Libra and Scorpio. This festival’s main day always falls on the internalizing dark Moon day.
This a time when the weakness of the Sun and Moon can disturb the mind, emotions, sense of confidence, and optimistic connection to life. Rituals such as Deepavali that invoke brightness, hope, warmth, belonging and a sense of life’s abundance are mentally balancing and naturally timely.
Deepavali lasts for a total of five days. Today’s main day is dedicated to Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, generosity and beauty. Traditional elements of Deepavali celebrations that invoke and attract Lakshmi’s bountiful presence include visiting with family and friends, giving to charity, the sharing of sweets, beautifying personal adornments, wearing brand new clothes, and cleaning the home. The lighting of clay oil lamps by the open threshold of one’s festively decorated front door to allow Lakshmi to enter one’s home effortlessly and to bestow Her many blessings.
If on this day traditional Indian accoutrements of worship like clay oil lamps and are not handy in the drawer, then in the spirit of the day, this is a natural window to do things like sit by a camp-fire, light candles, neaten-up one’s surroundings, and engage in practices and attitudes that dispel inner darkness, kindle the light within, and that encourage the same in others.
This is an ideal time to cultivate light for the additional reasons that Saturn and Rahu are in the potentially morbid Poorva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, and also because Mars and Mercury in Vishakha Nakshatra are in a planetary war, where they are adversely too-close in degree. Mars is the victor through its higher northern latitude, which may not be desirable considering this planet’s aggressive nature.

Tuesday, October 21:
The New Moon will take place in sidereal Libra in Chitra Nakshatra at 8:23AM EDT (12:23PM UTC).

Thursday, October 23:
The Moon will transit its monthly low-point of debilitation in the early degrees of sidereal Scorpio today. This may bring an unsteady atmosphere or a delicate inner state that is well-suited to a lighter schedule and a more restful and simple day. The Moon will be in its deepest debilitation at 6:40PM EDT (10:40PM UTC).

Friday, October 31:
Today the Sun nears its degree of deepest debilitation in mid-Libra, where as of tomorrow it will begin to build in strength. Simultaneously, Venus is in its degree of deepest debilitation in sidereal Virgo today, where it too will start to gain power. For the things and qualities that are governed by these planets, such as the trait of confidence (Sun), or harmonious relationships, reasonable consumption and balanced tastes (Venus), these planets moving out of a low-point is helpful.
Adding to the lifting energy of these transiting planets, Jupiter in the early degrees of sidereal Cancer is a few degrees from its maximum exaltation. Before actually reaching here, Jupiter will turn retrograde on November 11th, and by December 5th will move back into the previous sign of Gemini until June 1, 2025. But nonetheless, the brief sojourn of this benefic planet in a key area of the zodiac encourages more discerning and wise responses to ongoing predicaments.

September 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast:

September is eclipse season, in which two eclipses will coincide with a yearly period dedicated to ancestral observance. This ancestral fortnight is followed by a major yearly festival to the Goddess, where the tide turns from the otherworldly back towards earthly embodiment.
Saturn will be retrograde throughout this month (which is not always necessarily a bad thing. In Vedic astrology, retrogression makes a planet very strong, for better or worse, with a spilling-over energy). For more about September, please read on:

Thursday, September 4:
An auspicious combination graces this day, formed by the Moon in Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra on the 12th waxing lunar day on a Thursday. The ‘fixed’ quality of this nakshatra is most fitting for activities in which the energy of solidity is desirable, such as setting a foundation, entering a new home, placing large fixed objects and long-term planning. Within September, today stands out among the most generally stable of days, and before the start of a long period in which to hold off on activities of major practical, worldly importance.

Sunday, September 7:
A total lunar eclipse (a ‘Blood Moon’ in modern terms) will occur on today’s Full Moon in sidereal Aquarius in Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra.
Eclipse totality will be visible from Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
This Full Moon marks the start of the yearly otherworldly Pitru Paksha (‘Ancestral Fortnight’). This is a special time within each year when the boundaries between the human and spirits worlds are especially fluid, and when prayers and offering to one’s departed ancestors can be readily received. It is a time to call in deceased family members to offer gratitude for the sacrifices they made and also to heal that which is in need of resolution.
Through consciously connecting with one’s clan and those who have shaped one’s own destiny in both obvious and unknown ways, these two weeks can become a heightened gateway to transform stuck or compulsive behaviours borne out of patterns of generational trauma.
Traditional prayer offerings (known as tarpana or ‘satiating’) include the favorite food and drink items of those who have died. These are mentally offered to these departed family members, and then are fed to an animal or offered into an ocean or river, as a practice to express thanks and cultivate contentment within one’s family and lineage.
This period of reflecting back is a time to hold off on major worldly beginnings such as weddings, house-blessings, property or vehicle purchases or starting a business.
Pitru-Paksha takes place yearly during the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, which coincides with the Full Moon in the lunar mansions of either Poorva Bhadrapada Nakshatra or Uttara Bhadrapad Nakshatra. Known as ‘The Scorching Pair’, these two nakshatras are symbolized as the front and back halves of a funeral cot. They carry connotations of the ability to walk between human and otherworldly realms.
Pitru Paksha will end on the New Moon of Sunday, September 21.
Eclipses are omens of destabilization and transformation, and are most-powerful in their path of visibility.
Jupiter in Gemini will exert a powerful favourable full planetary aspect onto today’s Full Moon, which may help to mitigate some of this eclipse’s disruptive potential.
 The period of three days on either side of today, in addition to the next two weeks of the pitri-paksha fortnight are a time to hold off on major beginnings of practical, worldly importance.
The Full Moon will occur today at 2:08PM EDT (18:08 UTC).
The eclipse will begin at 11:28AM EDT (15:28UTC) and end at 4:55PM EDT (20:55UTC). The moment of maximum eclipse is at 2:11PM EDT (18:11 UTC).

Tuesday, September 16:
The Sun enters sidereal Virgo today: major beginnings of practical importance are traditionally avoided on days of solar ingress.

Friday, September 19:
Today the Moon is very close to Venus in sidereal Leo in Magha Nakshatra. Symbolized as a royal throne room, Magha Nakshatra is associated with themes of lineage and authority in various forms, both personal and collective. Within the ancestral fortnight of Pitru-Paksha, there may be a natural awareness of one’s ancestors today which may involve a carrying on of responsibilities.

Sunday, September 21:
The New Moon takes place in sidereal Virgo in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra at 3:53PM EDT (19:53UTC).
Today is a most-heightened day within the otherworldly fortnight of Pitru-Paksha, when the veil between the human and unseen worlds is uniquely thin. More specifically, it is a powerful time to connect with departed ancestors and the spirit-world, to express gratitude, appease their unrest, heal generational trauma and to bring greater peace within an immense flowing ancestral current.
This powerful and sensitive day becomes even more so, due to today’s partial Solar Eclipse. Eclipses are inwardly transformative and spiritually profound, and are a time when spiritual practice and its benefits become amplified. Like a re-setting of an aperture, or the blinking of an eye, eclipses encourage a new way of seeing.
Eclipses are at the same time destabilizing for the environment, and are a time to navigate carefully. Their effects can continue to play out over months, as transiting planets periodically reactivate the eclipse degree.
Major practical beginnings, like moving into a new home, starting a job, or signing important documents, are ideally avoided, both on the eclipse day, as well as ideally for several days on either side, especially in the path of visibility.
Very little of this eclipse will cross human-inhabited land. This eclipse will be visible from New Zealand, a thin strip of Australia’s eastern coast, various Pacific islands, and parts of Antarctica.
It will begin on September 21 at 1:58PM EDT (17:29UTC) at and will end at 21:53UTC, with the time of maximum eclipse at 3:58PM (19:41UTC).

Monday, September 22:
Today’s newly-waxing Moon marks the start of Navaratri (‘The Nine-Nights’). This is a major festival to the Goddess in her three forms that make up the trinity known as the Tridevi. The Tridevi (‘Three Goddesses’) are Durga, the goddess who embodies triumph over inner and outer demons through steadfastness and courage; Lakshmi, goddess of splendor, abundance and beauty; and Saraswati, goddess of flowing wisdom, creative expression and communication.
Each form of the Divine Mother represents three cornerstones of inner and outer achievement and perfection in one’s own life journey.
In India, Navaratri is celebrated through a diversity of observances, prayers, daily fasts, gift-giving and feasting that vary in their emphasis among various regions. It takes place yearly, starting on the first waxing lunar day in the lunar month of Ashwin. This year, the culmination of Navaratri is Thursday, October 2nd. The dates are the same this year in North America, European and Asian timezones.
Mercury is very powerful (exalted) in sidereal Virgo right now, as it will be in its degree of maximum exaltation tomorrow. The power of Mercury supports communication and creative expression. This planet’s commanding sign placement points to something about the astrological basis of Navaratri: around this time each year, Mercury is exalted, and this is a festival in which various qualities that relate to Mercury are honored.
Today is also the Equinox, with equal day and night marking the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

Friday, September 26:
Today the Moon will transit its monthly low-point of debilitation in the early degrees of sidereal Scorpio, which may bring an unsteady atmosphere, low energy, or a delicate inner state that is well-suited to a lighter schedule and a more restful and simple day. The Moon will be in its deepest debilitation at 11:58AM EDT (15:58 UTC).

Saturday, September 27:
Today the Moon is in the gentle-nature lunar mansion of Anuradha Nakshatra. On a Saturday, this nakshatra becomes even more auspicious. Anuradha is considered to be ‘the star of friendship,’ where it supports caring concern and connection, group activities and community-minded projects.

August 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast:
In early August, Mars and Saturn will affect each other powerfully through a mutual planetary aspect. Mercury is retrograde during the first half of the month, and Saturn is retrograde in Pisces throughout all of August. Jupiter, who has been in the agitating lunar mansion of Ardra Nakshatra since mid-June will finally exit from here, as will Venus. For more about August, please read on:

Saturday, August 2:
Today the Moon is in an unsteady placement in the early degrees of Scorpio, where it is debilitated, and also it is isolated (kemadruma), which means that it is without another planet next to it to lend support.
Today is the unfavorable ninth waxing lunar day, considered to be an ‘empty’ (rikta) lunar phase, most-suited to activities characterized by detaching or destabilization, such as letting go of unneeded items, and other endings.
The day may call for more quiet, rest, or a simple schedule that allows for the space to do things at one’s own pace. The Moon will be in its deepest debilitation at 8:25PM EDT (00:25 UTC+1 day).

Friday, August 8- Saturday, August 9:
Mars and Saturn will be in an exact, mutual 180-degree planetary aspect at this time, in which their adverse, volatile planetary relationship will be at its most powerful. This is a grating influence that will often coincide with an escalation in military involvements.
The Full Moon will take place in sidereal Capricorn in Shravana Nakshatra on August 9th at 3:54AM EDT (7:54 UTC). The externalizing and energizing bright Moon becomes complicated alongside of a Mars-Saturn alignment that can play out as impatience, in which clear, right action may be harder to sense.
The lunar mansion of Shravana Nakshatra is a star that is connected with careful and sensitive listening, where the act of simply listening and being receptive may be the wisest approach today.

Monday, August 11:
Mercury will go direct today, after being retrograde since Friday, July 18th.
As it changes course, it will be stationary in sidereal Cancer at 3:54AM EDT (7:54 UTC). Its commanding stillness will make it uniquely powerful. For that which Mercury governs, such as communication of various kinds, its forward direction can bring new clarity and momentum to that which has been undergoing revision, review or has met with uncertainty.
Alongside of this, the Moon and Rahu will be joined in exact degree in Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra. This severe lunar mansion is sometimes known as ‘the worrying star’. When the Moon is closely affected by Rahu, this is an ethereal and ungrounding conjunction that may make one highly sensitive or easily overwhelmed.

Tuesday, August 12:
 Jupiter and Venus will be together in exact degree in sidereal Gemini. About an hour before sunrise, this auspicious planetary conjunction should be beautiful to see. It may feel that these planets are bestowing their blessings.
Also today, both of these planets will exit from the agitating lunar mansion of Ardra Nakshatra (symbolized as a tear-drop), and enter uplifting Punarvasu Nakshatra. This ingress supports a renewed sense of faith and more expressions of the noble side of human nature in the world.

Saturday, August 16:
The Sun enters sidereal Leo: major beginnings of practical importance are traditionally avoided on days of solar ingress.

Tuesday, August 19:
The Moon will join Jupiter and Venus in Punarvasu Nakshatra tonight. Visually, this auspicious conjunction should be quite special. When the Moon and Jupiter join in a chart, this forms a planetary combination known as gaja-kesari (‘elephant-lion’) yoga. This is an indicator of a magnanimous and secure inner sense that will often play out as a natural ability to attract a flow of abundance. The receptive seeing (darshan) of these glowing planets is a way of absorbing and understanding their qualities.

Saturday, August 23:
The New Moon will take place in sidereal Leo in Magha Nakshatra at 2:05AM EDT (6:05 UTC).
The planetary influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of themes that will characterize the next 30 days.
This New Moon chart is especially striking, in the sense that the Sun functions as what is known as a ‘final dispositor’ planet. Not every chart will have this, but every so often, one planet will quietly command the chart. This happens through the network of planets in signs, and in turn the planets that rule these signs (dispositorships), and where in following a chain of command, all planets will lead back to a single planet that is in its own sign. In this case, the Sun is in its own sign of Leo with the Moon, and both are in Magha Nakshatra.
Like its sign of Leo, Magha Nakshatra is connected to leadership and lineage. Its symbol is a royal throne room. In addition to its strong political qualities, which can make for experiences of a pervasive and heavy-handed governmental presence, in a more intimate sense Magha nakshatra relates to the connection with one’s ancestors and of honoring the departed.
The days ahead may be a time when the presence of those who have died feels very near. The shakti, or dynamic energy of Magha Nakshatra is that of an ability to leave the body. In its more desirable form, this can play out as a sense of interconnectedness with the invisible world which brings a sense of expanded wholeness and peace.
In a less-desirable expression, this ‘leaving of the body’ may instead mean a draining of vitality, perhaps in the form of giving too much authority to the presence of dead ancestors, in a duty bound way that is a bondage which does a disservice to the natural life force of the living. In this New Moon chart, the Moon is the ‘Ava-Yogi’ (‘decaying or downward-moving union’) planet, which is a planet that can take things away or drain resources. With the commanding Sun, the day ahead can bring a higher potential for being depleted by Solar-governed areas of life, such as father and government figures, and government agencies. Navigating themes of authority in its many forms and ancestral lineage are likely to be an area of heighted new seeing and inner growth.
In two week’s time, on September 7th, the full Moon will bring the start of the yearly ancestral fort-night known as pitru-paksha. This upcoming otherworldly period of observance strongly suggests that the ancestral focus that is initialized today is an energy that will build, intensify and internally clarify up until the third week of September.

Thursday, August 28:
The Moon in Swati Nakshatra on a Thursday forms a specific combination for the clearing of obstruction. Along with this, the Moon is largely free of planetary affliction and receives a beneficial planetary aspect from Jupiter.
The lunar mansion of Swati Nakshatra is mild-natured, and is associated with sweet-speech, self-controlled action, thoughtful communication and artistic pursuits.

Friday, August 29-Saturday, August 30:
For a second time in August, the Moon will be debilitated in the early degrees of sidereal Scorpio. This may make for unsteady emotions or low energy that is naturally suited to uncomplicated and restful activity during the evening of Friday the 29th, EDT. The Moon will be in maximum debilitation on August 30th at 4:27AM EDT (8:27 UTC).
Soon after this (at 5:30AM EDT), the Moon will enter favourable Anuradha Nakshatra, which on a Saturday forms an auspicious combination. Known and the ‘star of friendship’ Anuradha Nakshatra favors social activities, community-mindedness, and caring interaction.

July 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast

In July, Jupiter will undergo various destabilizing influences.
This planet will transit though the difficult lunar mansion of Ardra Nakshatra throughout the month. Symbolized as a tear-drop, Ardra is associated with agitation, catharsis and situations that are harsh but that may ultimately clear the way for fresh new beginnings. In the first nine days of July, Jupiter will be combust, or obscured by the sun. This renders Jupiter weak and indicates a continual searching quality in relation to the areas that this planet governs.
From July 5th – 9th, Jupiter will be in specific fateful degrees (mrityubhag) that are difficult for this planet.
In sidereal Gemini, Jupiter is in a sign connected to education, communication, performing arts and technology. Jupiter is a planet that governs children, education and funding and general abundance. July may be a time when these areas of life meet with significant obstructions, in which resources and support to them are withheld and limited. This restricting influence is likely to start to free-up in the collective after Jupiter leaves Ardra nakshatra in mid-August. For more about this month, please read on.

Sunday, July 6:
Today the Moon is in a weak-point in the early degrees of sidereal Scorpio where it gives unsteady effects. This day may call for more rest or the space to go at one’s own natural pace in life. The Moon will be in its point of deepest debilitation at 12:31PM EDT (4:31PM UTC).

Monday, July 7:
Today the Moon transits auspicious Anuradha Nakshatra, which on a Monday forms a specific combination that encourages accomplishment and splendor. Also, this is the 12th waxing lunar day, which on a Monday encourages the long-lasting effects of one’s actions. Also favourably, the Moon receives a planetary aspect from Venus in Taurus.
Regarded as a star of friendship, Anuradha is a tender (mridu) nakshata that supports collective harmony, group accomplishment and kindness.

Thursday, July 10:
The Full Moon takes place in sidereal Sagittarius in Poorva Ashadha Nakshatra at 4:36PM EDT. (8:36PM UTC).
Today is Guru Poornima.
This is the day held as especially dear for lovingly honoring one’s beloved spiritual teacher. The enlivening and illuminating Moon at its most bright and full (poornima) encourages heartfelt devotion and the connection with the guides who hold up a clear mirror and point the way from the unreal to the Real. Guru Purnima takes place yearly on the full Moon in the Indian lunar month of Ashadh, which is usually in July. This coincides with a full Moon that occurs in, or within a few degrees of, sidereal Sagittarius.
In the zodiac, Sagittarius is the 9th sign, which shares a resonance with the 9th house of the Vedic chart. The 9th house governs one’s Guru and mentors, and it is the house of dharma, or collective ethical conduct and also more individual right action.
    On an earthier and maybe not so unrelated note, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the July full moon is known as the ‘Buck Moon.’ (This almanac is a well-known U.S. calendar book that has been in existence since 1792. It publishes monthly full Moon names that come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources.)
Interestingly, this male-deer (buck) symbol seems to have similarities to that of the sign of Sagittarius where this full moon occurs.
Sagittarius is the archer who aims his bow and arrow upward, and who has a body of a horse. It is a sign of continual sharp striving upward and of aiming high.
As an image that is similar to that of Sagittarius, the antlers of a buck are in majestic full-growth mode in North America at this time. Their sharp buck antlers embody the trait of constant pointed upward striving, and these are antlers that shed and then re-grow, to produce a larger and more impressive set with each passing year.
This year, Guru Poornima will be on Thursday, July 10th in North American, European, Asian and Indian time-zones)

Sunday, July 13:
Saturn will go retrograde in sidereal Pisces in the lunar mansion of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra until Thursday, November 27th.
When retrograde, Saturn becomes more powerful, however this strength is like a spilling-over influence that can be destabilizing and appear messy.
Both Saturn as well as Saturn-ruled Uttara Bhadrapada share meanings of the creation of structure, the setting of foundations, property and land, and things that are concrete and practical. During Saturn’s retrogression, these areas of life may become a major focus. There may the need to reorient and accept delays as practical projects undergo revision. This may feel like the running of a marathon.
Just before Saturn turns retrograde, it will be especially commanding during its stationary period which will occur during the late evening of July 12th EDT.

Wednesday, July 16:
The Sun enters sidereal Cancer: major beginnings of practical importance are traditionally avoided on days of solar ingress, as this is a time when the sun is weak due to being in a junction (sandhi) between signs.

Friday, July 18:
Mercury goes retrograde today until Monday, August 11th.
Mercury’s retrogression will occur in sidereal Cancer in the serpent-symbolized nakshatra of Ashlesha. This is an area of the zodiac that can make for high emotionality along with hunter-prey control tactics, especially in the form of shrewd and pointed debate.
During this retrogression cycle it may be especially helpful to return to one’s center and reflect when there is a sense of spilling-over urgency regarding a need to respond and speak one’s mind. Taking a step back may also help one sense whether communications contain an underlying agenda.

Sunday, July 20:
Today Mars and the sharp and fiery south lunar node Ketu will be together in exact degree in sidereal Leo. This is a volatile conjunction that will bring a higher likelihood of sudden violent world events around this time.

Thursday, July 24:
The New Moon takes place today in sidereal Cancer in Pushya Nakshatra at 3:10PM EDT (7:10PM UTC).
The planetary influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of themes that will characterize the next 30 days.
Saturn will be a prominent influence on this New Moon for a number of reasons. The lunar mansion of Pushya, where the New Moon occurs, is governed by Saturn. Also, Saturn is retrograde, which makes it powerful in the sense that retrogression gives a spilling-over kind of effect, while in a nakshatra that it happens to rule, (called Uttara Bhadrapada), which means that Saturn’s effects are concentrated.
Another factor that joins Moon and Saturn is that Saturn happens to be in seven degrees of Pisces, while the New Moon occurs in seven degrees of Cancer, where their shared degree increases their link, even as they tenant different signs.
Saturn is associated with the creation of structure, and it is a most practical planet. Over the coming weeks, greater grounding in life may become a priority as well as a need, such as in the form of long-term planning, setting goals and managing resources differently. There may be the sense that patience as well as  compromise is required, where Saturn is Vedic astrology’s slowest-moving planet. There may be a recognizing of the reality of one’s mortality, and an increased awareness that time on earth is precious. The New Moon nakshatra of Pushya is a most-auspicious lunar mansion, which can encourage Saturn’s more desirable and noble qualities. Pushya has meanings of nurturing and the impulse to uplift. Under Saturn’s down-to-earth and mature gaze, looking beyond one’s personal needs to consider the needs of others may naturally be developed.
     For those who are currently in situations of care-giving, there may be a stronger potential for caregiver-fatigue under the influence of powerful Saturn along with that of motherly Pushya Nakshatra. For those in these roles, this is a time to balance tending to others with the care of the self and especially of one’s health.

June 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast

Sunday, June 1:
The planetary alignment known as Kala-Sarpa (Time-Serpent) Yoga that has been  already in effect in May will still be taking place during portions of June. Kala Sarpa is formed when all of the planets of Vedic astrology (which excludes the outer planets) are situated on one half of a chart and hemmed in by the eclipse axis. The two weeks within each month when the Moon transits outside of barrier wall formed by the lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu) temporarily undoes this planetary yoga.
Kala Sarpa Yoga is associated with events that have a larger than life, fated quality, playing out through the actions of archetypical figures, and transcending borders to affect a great many people. During this current Kala Sarpa period, effects have been in the form of impactful events such as tariffs, the loss and funeral of Pope Francis and the choosing of a successor from the U.S., a spiritual leader who embodies an archetypal counterpoint to the current national government.
When Mars passes Ketu in degree on July 20th, or breaks out of being hemmed- in by the nodal axis, the current Kala Sarpa Yoga will be dissolved.

Monday, June 2:
Since Wednesday, April 2nd, Mars has been in Cancer, its debilitation sign where it becomes weak, and today it will transit its deepest debilitation degree. This planet of courage, decisiveness, strength, boundaries and other strong traits has been in a zodiacal low point, but now Mars will build in strength. On Friday, June 6th, Mars will change signs to enter Leo, a sign that provides a stable foundation that allows this planet to deliver clearer and more robust effects.

Wednesday, June 4:
From 2:25PM EDT (6:25PM GMT) onward, a favorable combination that encourages accomplishment is formed today by the Moon’s transit through lunar mansion of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra on the auspicious 10th waxing lunar day.
Uttara Phalguni is a star that has ‘fixed’ attributes, making it especially suitable for activities in which energy of stability and solidity is desirable and that consider the long-term, such as tree-planting or setting a foundation. It also relates to team-building-type activities that have a practical purpose and goals to fulfill that are at the same time leisurely, social and festive.

Friday, June 6:
Mercury will enter Gemini today, where it will remain until Sunday, June 22nd.  Gemini is Mercury’s stable ‘own sign’, and here Mercury joins with Jupiter. This planetary union encourages good discernment and conscientious communication. The first few days of this transit will be the most favorable portion of the Mercury-Jupiter conjunction and may be a productive and meaningful time for activities that relate to writing and speaking.
In a few days, this auspicious planetary union will become more mixed in its effects. On Monday, June 9th, Mercury will enter the severe lunar mansion of Ardra Nakshtra, and Jupiter will enter here on Friday, the 13th. (For more about Jupiter, please see the entry for Friday, the 13th). Additionally, the Sun’s entrance into Gemini on Saturday the 14 th will render Jupiter deeply combust (hidden by solar rays) which will create a weakening effect.

Monday, June 9:
Today the Moon is in a weak-point in the early degrees of sidereal Scorpio where it gives unsteady effects. This day may call for more rest or the space to go at one’s own natural pace in life. The Moon will be in its point of deepest debilitation at 5:21AM EDT (9:21AM GMT).

Wednesday, June 11:
The Full Moon takes place today in sidereal Scorpio in Jyestha Nakshatra at 3:43AM EDT. (7:43AM GMT).
The lunar mansion of Jyestha (‘The Eldest’) Nakshatra is symbolized as a protective talisman, with meanings of leadership, seniority, and conquest, and themes of battle-heroes, ambush, sharp-actions as well as accompanying calls into battle or howls of lament. The externalizing energy of the Full Moon may bring lessons in the right use of power, for instance in regard to the protection of others, navigating dynamics of control, taking a stand on an issue, or stepping into greater authority.

Friday, June 13:
A striking number of planets will be transiting through Ardra (‘The moist/ damp’) Nakshatra at different points between now and August. This tear-drop symbolized lunar mansion in Gemini is among the most intense of nakshatras.
Jupiter will enter Ardra today and remain here until Tuesday, August 12th.
 Mercury has been in Ardra since Monday, June 9th, and will be here until Monday, June 16.
Venus will be in Ardra from Thursday, July 31st until Tuesday, August 12th.
The Sun will be in Ardra from Saturday, June 21st until Saturday, July 5th.
And just in case this is not enough, the June New Moon will take place in Ardra Nakshatra on June 25th.
Ardra nakshatra is associated with the deity Rudra (‘The Howler’), a manifestation of Shiva in his fierce form. One constructive potential of many planets here is that unjust causes, government decisions and military involvements in the world are likely to meet with responses of greater opposition and energetic public outcry. Jupiter’s transit in Ardra may bring an ardent sense of justice and ethical conscience. There may be settings of collective grief and mourning that have an outcome of bringing people together in a heart-felt response. There may be a sense of scrapping things and starting again, which is a positive if the situation would benefit from being undone and rebuilt.
In the chart of the U.S., the planetary transits through Ardra will occur in the 7th house which relates to a country’s relationship to other nations. The U.S. may set a powerful example to the rest of the world in negative and positive ways, in which other nations are affected by its example. Numerous countries may also feel a constriction from U.S. actions. One can assume that this is the current trade-war that is indicated here, but there may be other events as well. The oppression or upheaval that Ardra brings ultimately can have a purifying effect (like its tear-drop symbol).
For the world, the many planets in Ardra may bring environmental calamities potentially involving strong winds along with rain. As mentioned, Rudra is associated with roaring and howling. Ardra’s governing planet, the north lunar-node Rahu, is ethereal, windy and ungrounding in nature.

Saturday, June 14:
The Sun enters sidereal Gemini: major beginnings of practical importance are considered to be best avoided on days of solar ingress.

Sunday, June 15:
This stands out as a day graced by favorable influences. This is the auspicious 5th waning lunar day. The Moon is in Shravana Nakshatra, and on a Sunday, this forms a specific combination that supports accomplishment.
Shravana is associated with a reverence for learning, and especially that which comes from ancient traditions and takes place under the guidance of wise mentors. This lunar mansion has a moveable quality, well-suited to activities where skilful dynamism is desired, such as travel, communications, and creative interests. This star also is especially connected to activities that call for engaged and careful listening (where an ear is one of this star’s symbols).

Wednesday, June 18:
Today the Moon will transit through portions of the two lunar mansions that are symbolized respectively as the front and back legs of a funeral cot, known as Poorvabhadrapada and Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra. These two intense nakshatras are sometimes called ‘The Scorching Pair’. In addition to the Moon here, Rahu sits in the earlier nakshatra, while Saturn is in the latter one, where these malefic planets are an affliction to the delicate Moon, which increases a tendency towards a world-weary outlook and harsh experiences. Rahu and Saturn are in these two difficult nakshatras throughout this year actually, but within June, the Moon here today can act as a trigger transit.
According to one well-known ancient astrological text titled Brihat Samhita: ‘When Saturn transits Uttarabhadrapada, rivers, those who dwell on river-banks, carriage-makers, carpenters etc., women and gold are destroyed’....
this may give some sense of the weightiness of Saturn’s transit through a nakshatra that makes up this scorching pair.

Monday, June 23:
Jupiter and the Sun are together in exact degree today, where Jupiter is in a state of deepest combustion, or fully hidden by solar rays, and becomes weak.
As the expansive planet of wisdom, ethical action and divine grace, Jupiter’s period of deep combustion is considered inauspicious for major beginnings such as marriage, entering a new home, installing the image of a deity, and beginning new education. There is some debate as to how long the period of observance of Jupiter’s combustion ideally lasts, where the number of days ranges from a minimum of three up to ten or even up to fifteen days. In life, the reality is that sometimes due to circumstances it becomes necessary to hold certain activities within a set time-frame. My thought here is that at the very least, the three days on either side of today is a window to actively observe.
Jupiter’s combustion may bring a strange inner-sense of insecurity and doubt around the areas that this planet governs. This can play out as the distancing from or questioning of knowledge, a spiritual path, or a teacher. As a planet of abundance and prosperity, Jupiter’s deeply hidden state can also bring a sense of confusion around resources or create an unusual block in accessing it.

Wednesday, June 25:
The New Moon will take place today in sidereal Gemini in Ardra Nakshtra at 6:30AM EDT. (10:30AM GMT.) The planetary influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of themes that will characterize the next 30 days.
In the forecast entry for Friday, June 13th, I wrote about Ardra Nakshatra, and how it will be an especially unsettling and pervasive influence from June to August, during which time a striking many planets will transit here at various points.
This tear-drop-like nakshatra has meanings of upheaval and overwhelming emotions that bring catharsis and can have an ultimately clarifying effect.
 Ardra is severe in nature, however like all lunar mansions its traits have a potential to manifest in desirable ways. Today’s New Moon happens to occur in exact degree with Jupiter, a benefic planet that encourages Ardra’s more favourable expression. Intense events in the weeks ahead may involve necessary reforms in which there is the stern yet wise discernment of right and wrong.

Sunday, June 29:
The Moon is in Leo in Magha Nakshatra and is within exact degree with Mars. Symbolized as a royal throne, Magha has a connection to ancestors, awareness of lineage and seniority, and meanings of kingship in its various personal and collective forms. It has a dynamic energy (shakti) of the ability to leave one’s body, which can take various forms. It can encourage experiences that tap into subtle plains of awareness that connect one to a stream of ancestral energy.
In its more frustrated form, this ability to leave the body may merely play out through some form of dissociation due to being uncomfortable in one’s skin and seeking relief.
When the Moon is in Magha on a Sunday, this forms a specific combination that has meanings of loss and death. This might play out for example as complicated family dynamics or difficult interactions with authority figures.

May 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast

In May, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu (the North and South Nodes) will all change signs. These weighty transits point towards new chapters in the collective, and a higher degree of new direction in the lives of individuals.
Rahu and Saturn will be together in the same sign throughout nearly all of this month, and in the first two weeks will be within in very close degree. Rahu will amplify Saturn’s heavy effects, however things will ease off later in the month. For more about May, please read on:

Monday, May 12:
The Full Moon will take place at 12:55PM EDT (4:55PM UTC) in sidereal Libra in Vishakha Nakshatra. Symbolized as a triumphal gateway decorated with leaves, the lunar mansion of Vishakha has qualities of both assertiveness and softness, where this is considered to be one of the ‘mixed’ nakshatras. One ancient text states that ‘if a person be born under the star (Vishakha), he will be proud, but luxurious, overcome his enemies and betray much irritability’.
The externalizing bright Moon may give an energetic tendency, and at the same time, nears its destabilizing degree of debilitation in early Scorpio. Here, a drive to power may be borne out of emotional neediness and may play out as seeking connection through debate or competition, where the mixed energy of the day is best directed with discernment and towards worthy causes.
The Moon will be in maximum debilitation at 10:59PM EDT (2:59PM UTC).

Wednesday, May 14:
Today Jupiter will change signs.
Jupiter stays in a sign for approximately one year, where its ingress into a new sign is a noteworthy planetary transit. In earthy Taurus since May 2024, today Jupiter will enter sidereal Gemini, and will remain here until Monday, June 1st, 2026, with the exception of its brief entry into early Cancer from October 18th-December 5th 2025.
In Gemini, Jupiter will be in the sign of a planet that is neutral to it.
In a person’s birth chart, Jupiter’s slow-moving and commanding transit will tend to bring energy of expansion and opportunity to the house that it transits. Planetary transits are read primarily from the Ascendant, followed next in line by the Moon, and then thirdly from the Sun.
For those with an Ascendant, (or Moon or Sun) in one of the fire signs of Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius, Jupiter will transit through and as well as cast a full planetary aspect onto the three Kama (enjoyment) houses of the chart. Here, personal relationships, both romantic as well as related to groups, friends and collective socializing become important and receive increased support. Also, a fulfillment of desires and aspirations may play out in the form of travel, developing much-loved hobbies and taking budding skills to a next-level. This may require coming out of hiding or stepping out of a current comfort-level.
For the earth signs, of Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn, Jupiter will bring its auspiciousness to the three houses that make up the Artha houses of the chart. Artha is a sanskrit word that carries meanings of wealth, resources and usefulness. Jupiter will bring greater focus, opportunity and luck to areas connected to practical material stability and goals in the world. There may be rise in areas related to work and profession, a possible new title and increase in finances. Also, there may be better quality and care devoted to nutrition and daily routines.
For the air signs of Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius, Jupiter’s will influence the Dharma triangle of the chart. Dharma relates to the highest manifestation of the individual self. It includes one’s sense of personal ethics, virtue, merit, creative expression, deeper wisdom and higher learning. There may be association with mentors and guides who support a process towards depth and maturity.
And for the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces, Jupiter will transit and aspect the Moksha (liberation, emancipation) triangle of the chart. Here, emotional and psychological health and the willingness to see things as they really are (even if it hurts) is given first priority. It may be a time of profound catharsis that brings more stability and integration. Within this greater steadiness and psychological clarity there is likely to be a letting go of various and perhaps unhealthy attachments to people, places or things.
To get a general sense of how Jupiter’s transit through Gemini will play out personally, it may be very helpful here to recall what was happening the last time that Jupiter transited here, between May 2013 and June 2014.
While astrological influences and life are layered, diverse and always changing, and it is not possible to step back into the same flowing planetary stream twice, the recollection of some of the major life themes during that one-year period will however offer a flavor or echo of the effects that Jupiter may bring over the next one year.
Also today, the Sun will enter sidereal Taurus: major beginnings of practical importance are traditionally avoided on days of solar ingress, as the Sun cannot yet offer a steady foundation.
 

Monday, May 26:
The New Moon will take place in sidereal Taurus in Rohini Nakshatra at 11:02PM EDT (3:02AM UTC+1 day).
Taurus is where the Moon is exalted, or is especially powerful. Adding to this power, Venus, the planetary ruler of Taurus, is exalted as well right now in Pisces, and happens to be nearing its maximum exaltation degree. Rohini Nakshatra and Venus share a number of similar traits. Both have meanings of allure, beauty, charm and zest for life. In Vedic myth, Rohini was considered to be the favourite among the Moon’s 27 wives. (In Vedic astrology and myth, the Moon (as well as Venus) is occasionally personified as male, depending on the context).
The planetary influences at the time of the New Moon give an indication of general themes that will characterize the next 30 days. The Moon’s fundamental strength and its zesty disposition is a favourable influence that bodes well for the sense of resilience.
In the lives of many, this spring is a time likely to see a high degree of change of direction in various areas of life. The signs-changes that have recently and will soon occur for all of the slow-moving planets of Jyotish (Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu/Ketu) point to this.
On this New Moon there is an alignment known as Kala-Sarpa (Time-Serpent) Yoga, formed by all of the planets being hemmed in on one side of the chart by the lunar nodal-axis. It is a combination that indicates larger than life events that have a fated quality of forces that seem very large, unreal, and very much beyond one’s control.
At this time, Rahu the North Node will be in Poorva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, symbolized as the front legs of a funeral cot, and among the harshest of stars.
     While there are there factors that indicate intensity and much in flux, the Moon’s inherent strength encourages the ability of individuals to navigate the current atmosphere of transition with resourcefulness and inner steadiness.

Thursday, May 29:
Today Rahu and Ketu change signs.
The North and South Nodes of the Moon, the two shadowy ‘planets’ known as Rahu and Ketu, will change signs (as per ‘true node’ calculation) to enter the Aquarius/Leo axis.
Rahu will be in Aquarius, and Ketu in Leo. Aquarius is considered to be Rahu’s ‘own sign,’ a sign placement that brings an element of stability to this node.
 The Nodes play out in stark contrast to each other, but they share a potential for obsessive intensity and extremes. Symbolized as the severed head and tail of a serpent, these points in space are opposite ends of a spectrum, and are untimely one dismembered entity that seeks to be rejoined and re-integrated.
The serpent-head nature of Rahu is dispersing and outward, and it shares some traits that are like Saturn. Ketu as the serpent’s tail is contracted, sharp-focused and retreating, with traits similar to Mars.
The Rahu/Ketu axis is where eclipses can occur, and the nodes change signs every 18 months. Rahu and Ketu travel backwards through the zodiac, and will be across the Aquarius/Leo axis until November 25, 2026.    
Ethereal and unrestrained, Rahu is regarded as a planet of innovation. Among is meanings, it governs modern technology. Aquarius is a sign of the collective, governing services and things made accessible to all, just like its symbol of the water-bearer who does the heavy lifting of his pot, allowing its contents to flow out freely. Rahu in Aquarius is likely to bring a next-level in the explosion in the everyday use of AI and other fast-growing technologies.
As a testament to this, within one month of Rahu’s previous entrance into Aquarius in November 2006, YouTube was purchased by Google, where in the months that followed, personal YouTube channels began to flow forth, and the mass accessibility of video content transformed into a populist, very Aquarian kind of experience. My sense is that with the current transit of Rahu in Aquarius, the collective will increasingly be interfacing online with AI generated human-replacements in their everyday interactions. This may take the form of their AI generated doctor, teacher, sales agent, or as their new close friend.
Individually, for those with birth planets or the Ascendant in the signs of sidereal Leo or Aquarius, the transiting nodes here may be especially transformative. The six eclipses that will occur in these two signs between September 2025 and August 2026 become more likely to coincide with pivotal external life events, and also inwardly the days of eclipses may be experienced as especially powerful.
The last time that Rahu and Ketu were in Aquarius/Leo axis was between November 2006 and May 2008. By looking back at some of the broad themes in one’s life during that time can give some very general indication as to the kinds of effects that the lunar nodes will give here.