VEDIC astrology for the soul traveller
well blends the energies of wisdom, music, arts and
knowledge.
It will be a wonderful solstice, a time to explore
the arts, go to galleries, play and listen to music,
and become inspired by the beauty of life
and creativity. The last few months have been
challenging with Mars being retrograde, the
eclipses and conjunctions of the shadow planets to
Venus. Now we can feel nourished and refreshed
to begin new projects and endeavours that have
currently been on hold.
A Word on Saturn
The great Master Saturn has been hanging out in
the sign of Libra since the 14/11/11, and will be
due to shift into Scorpio early November this year.
Over the last year Saturn in its exaltation sign has
brought significant partnerships and relationships
into our lives, including business partnerships and
contracts, (marriage is a contract).
Any relationships that have begun over this time
will carry a sense of responsibility and sobriety.
Libra is the sign of relationship par excellence, so
when Saturn, the planet of discipline, patience,
responsibility and detachment comes here, there
is a blend of those energies, creating a possibility
for long-term partnerships as well as the desire
for commitment and shared responsibility. You
can work well with your partner. Saturn has been
retrograde on and off throughout the year, and so,
there will be times where tensions and apparent
restrictions within partnerships may have felt
unbearable, restrictive and limiting. Remember
that the inherent restriction that comes with all
relationships serve to teach us how to balance
one’s personal needs to those of other people.
Yogic practices such as asana, pranayama and
meditation will go a long way to restore and
maintain your balance.
Those who have their sidereal sun, moon
or ascendant in Libra or Aries will feel their
relationship dynamics highlighted.
Jupiter’s Blessings!
Jupiter will bestow his blessings when he moves
into his exaltation sign of Cancer on the 18th of
June. Jupiter is most comfortable in the sign of the
moon as his most benevolent energies are able
to fully express themselves. Cancer represents all
things related to the mother, as well as all things
connected to home, family, feelings and emotions.
It will be a lovely time for most people, especially if
jupiter is strong in your chart.
The energy of Jupiter over the next year will serve
as a doorway to connecting to our hearts on a
higher plane and expanding our compassionate
natures, indicating a time to be inspired by the
power of compassion and service, and in the
sharing of those qualities with other people.
For some, they may feel like adding to their family
through progeny, or to connect with family in
a deeper and more meaningful way, for others,
however, it could expand pertinent issues that may
need to be dealt with.
As Jupiter is aspecting Saturn, the balance between
expansion vs. contraction is emphasised, hard work,
leading to growth and abundance is the running
theme. We all reap wonderful rewards when the
lessons of Saturn are integrated with the wisdom
and grace of Jupiter.