The September 7th lunar eclipse is a sacred threshold. Aligned with Pitru Paksha and Navatri, it calls us to honor the past, release what no longer serves, and open to new possibilities. With Mercury, Ketu, and the Sun revealing hidden truths, and Jupiter offering protection, this cycle awakens insight, clears old patterns, and sparks the fire of transformation.

As the Moon reaches fullness at 22° of Capricorn in the sacred star field of Śravaṇa, it calls us to listen deeply to the river within, to connect with our divine nature, and to honor the gifts of our birth. Just days later, the skies bring a potent mix—Venus–Jupiter Graha Yudha, Mars and Saturn in tension, Mercury preparing to station, and the Moon meeting Rahu. Expect surprises as we approach the threshold of eclipse season. This is a time to slow down, practice silence, and tune into the ear of the universe.

Mars enters Virgo on July 28, forming a powerful mutual aspect with retrograde Saturn. This transit calls for focused, strategic action and a recalibration of how we work, heal, and confront challenges. With Mercury retrograde in Cancer during the first phase, past patterns resurface to be resolved, making space for deliberate, long-term growth.

From July 26 to August 20, Venus transits Gemini—encouraging learning, collaboration, and expansion. With Mercury retrograde and Rahu’s influence, expect lively communications and a push toward community connection.

In the watery depths of Cancer, this New Moon invites us inward. With Mercury and Saturn retrograde, and all major players in Saturn-ruled nakshatras, we’re called to root into emotional wisdom, release outdated patterns, and awaken the quiet power within. A time of gentle discipline, creative rebirth, and inner clarity.

Mercury’s retrograde in Cancer, through Ashlesha Nakshatra, invites reflection, intuitive communication, and emotional refinement. A mystical time to align with deeper wisdom.

Under the flowing light of the Guru Purnima full moon, we are called to pause and reflect. This moon, in the sacred star of Purva Ashada, invites us to clear emotional residue, honour our inner truth, and walk the path of dharma with devotion. It’s a rare celestial alignment where divine grace meets inner fire, a time to see clearly, love deeply, and live moment to moment with awakened presence.

This New Moon in Ardra calls forth a sacred storm, inviting purification, ancestral remembrance, and deep inner transformation. Let the energy cleanse what no longer serves and illuminate your truest self.

When the Full Moon rises, we, too, become full—overflowing with emotions, memories, and sensations.

Old wounds may surface, revealing where we still feel tender, vulnerable, or exposed. Just as powerfully, the Scorpio Full Moon can reflect where we feel fearless, where we find our clarity, what makes us sensibly retreat, and what draws us out into empowered action.

The Full Moon in Scorpio becomes a mirror, measuring what lies beneath the surface and what stands before us. A powerful time in the lunar cycle, this phase illuminates our inner truth.

This New Moon rises in Rohini Nakshatra, nestled within sidereal Taurus. It opens a highly energised portal, an opportunity to ground your visions, nourish new beginnings, and cultivate creativity with intention and grace.

This cycle also coincides with Sani Jayanti the sacred celebration of Lord Saturn’s birth—a powerful cosmic reminder of devotion, discipline, and divine timing.

Though Sani (Saturn) may bring delays or impose restrictions, he never denies us. He simply asks that we earn our rewards. And when he gives, it abundantly and with enduring impact.

Entering into the domain of Mercury on May 14th, Jupiter shifts focus toward the evolution of philosophies and belief systems, particularly in communication, markets, and media. Discoveries and innovation.

Jupiter’s slow and commanding transit brings the energy of expansion, growth, and opportunity to the house it moves through.

The Full Moon in Vishakha invites us to listen deeply to our inner voice and move beyond past experiences and limitations. With the Moon’s dispositor, Venus exalted in Pisces, we gain greater access to inner inspiration and intuitive knowing when we listen with our heart. This moon reminds us that anything meaningful requires patience, perseverance, and devotion. Shining light on a choice before us, inviting us to walk our path with clear intention and awakened awareness.

Opening a doorway and clearing space for what longs to be born through us. This Bharani New Moon cycle blesses us with the courage to take ownership of our self-creation.

The Full Moon on April 12th mirrors the gritty energy accumulated in Pisces, reflecting themes of relationships, fear, money, and values—bringing insight into the past, especially in matters of love, property and finances. 

A deep stirring lingers in the air, woven into our conversations and interactions—a quiet unease beneath the surface as the swelling energy rises with the eclipse season.

March through mid-April marks a turning point—a time of disruption and transformation, a fundamental questioning of what is dependable and trustworthy. Rethinking commitments, time, and energy spent becomes essential.

In the presence of Venus, the Sun, and the Moon merge in Aries in Bharani nakshatra, embodying the energy of regeneration—the ending of chapters and the beginning of new ones. The frozen river thaws and the electricity and life force begin to flow, unsticking the sticky and unhooking what had been hooked.

The energy of independence awakens in the cycle of the Libra full Moon on April 23rd. A do your own thing kind of vibe, heavy on the gratitude.

After the tremendous energy of the solar eclipse, we begin to move into a creative principle, knowing that anything is possible when we put our life force into it. A tremendous energy of spirit and miracles.

April 8th marks the Vedic astronomical new year, when we cast the world chart the year ahead to see the karmic trends and fated events.

This year’s chart is led by an eclipse in the birth star of Saturn indicating major changes. A precarious place with a shadow in the forefront.

Clearing the past to heal our future - Penumbra Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 25th

In the 6th from the eclipse, a Yama Yoga (Saturn, Mars) is formed (Read more here). Jupiter is 8th from the eclipse and Sun Rahu and Mercury in the 7th. Awakening the quadrant of our accounts, what we owe, what we create that binds us and the unforeseen consequences. What controls us and what we need to bring into balance. What we need to take responsibility for.

In the company of Venus and Saturn, the new Moon at 26° of Aquarius initiates a cycle of critical decision-making.

To put all our effort into fixing our attention in one place and directing our energy to a singular point. To cut the energy leaks of being divided and undecided. To have complete faith in following one singular direction, that sets us apart, defined by courage commitment and devotion. One river flowing towards our ocean.

Activating themes in this cycle of responsibility, authority,  sovereignty and the inheritance we’ve received from those who came before us. In its most simplistic essence, Magha deals with our past to shape our present. It is entry into doorways paths our merit gives us. Our actions are what create the merit.

I wanted to offer you some tips, to help you develop skills in working with one of the toughest planets and planetary cycles.  To help you understand your ‘’lessons from Saturn’’ and where he is asking you to change your karma. Which simply means results of action.

Mars in its most powerful exaltation sign gives amplified effects, especially to Aries, Cancer and Leo. The planets of the soul (Sun), mind (Moon) intelligence (Mercury)  and sit with Mars in Saturn's sign take an intense and driven energy that at its best can be highly enterprising and skilful. A cycle that can play out as exuberance and ambition where material wealth and success are sought after.

The Sun and the Moon at the tail end of Sagittarius are planting new seeds of flowing connections and renewed energy.  Broadening our perspectives and getting ready to work for what we want.  Mercury the planet of distinctions and who governs the gandanta zones (karmic knots)  that kick off change is closely aligned with Mars, taking what is entangled in our hearts. Helping us to grasp an understanding of what is, as we sift out the chaff.