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2019, Atmakaraka, Jyotish

Ponderings on the Atmakaraka graha

Ponderings on the Atmakaraka graha

There is always a debate about whether malefic planets as the Atma Karaka are more beneficial to the progress than benefic ones? Atmakaraka graha is the graha that has achieved the highest degree in the horoscope. It is the graha that most identifies with the Atma or the spirit, however different from it. Continue reading “Ponderings on the Atmakaraka graha”

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2019, Solar Eclipse

Up in the Air – the Solar Eclipses of 2019


We have three solar eclipses in 2019 on the Sagittarius/ Gemini axis and all dual signs will be affected by the sign aspect. The first one is early in the New Year and other two follow the summer and winter solstices. The interesting thing to note that Saturn will be involved in all the three eclipses as it will be transiting all year in the sign of Sagittarius in the asterism of Purvashada. Continue reading “Up in the Air – the Solar Eclipses of 2019”

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2018, Jyotish, Solar Eclipse

Eye on the Sky – Solar eclipses of 2018 and the summer of discontent

There are three solar eclipses this year. All of the solar eclipses are partial and their magnitude is much smaller than the August eclipse we saw last year. However the tango of Mars and Ketu in Capricorn in the summer months when Mars is mostly retrograde during the two eclipses, with the planets hemmed between the nodes in a Kala amrita yoga will create friction and there is a greater need for caution. Jupiter in Libra is blessing for Aries and Libra and to an extent to Aquarius and Gemini ascendants until it transits into Scorpio in October.
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2017, Jyotish, Solar Eclipse, United Kingdom

UK – Fortunate or Eclipsed

United Kingdom – Fortunate or Eclipsed?

The appropriate proverb for the situtation in the UK is the translation of the Chinese curse “May you live in interesting times”. There are a lot of challenges ahead of us with respect to deadlines, expenses and a potential for serious conflict with our neighbours. Some soul searching is necessary. Continue reading “UK – Fortunate or Eclipsed”