Guru at the Threshold: Jupiter, Ketu and the Karmic Knot of Gandanta Wisdom, Ancestors and Inner Transformation | October 2026 – July 2027 As October 2026 draws to a close, an unusual combination is taking shape in the sidereal zodiac. Jupiter (Guru), the planet of wisdom and dharma, moves out of Cancer, where [...]
Deepavali 2026: Beyond the Festival of Lights — Awakening the Divine Light Within From the wisdom of the Upanishads and the blessings of Maa Mahalakshmi to the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba: rediscovering the deeper purpose of Deepavali. 1. Deepavali: Sunday, 8 November 2026 Every year, as Deepavali approaches, millions of [...]
Mercury Retrograde in Vishakha and Swati: Revisiting Decisions, Communication and Inner Clarity 24 October 2026 – 14 November 2026 | A Journey Through Sidereal Libra When the planet of communication appears to move backwards, perhaps the deeper invitation is not to stop moving forward but to reconsider the direction in which we are [...]
Mars in Ashlesha, Gandanta and the Mars–Ketu Conjunction: 17 Oct 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 Personal guidance and mundane indications Why this transit matters From 17 October to 20 November 2026, Mars moves through one of the most sensitive stretches of the zodiac. It begins in Ashlesha nakshatra, crosses the Cancer–Leo gandanta, and [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–19 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 20 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Vijayadashami - Dussehra: The Victory Within 1. What Is Vijayadashami? After nine nights of worship comes the tenth day, Vijayadashami, "the tenth day of victory", also called Dussehra or Dasara. It celebrates [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 9 - Maa Siddhidatri: The Giver of Fulfilment 1. Who Is Maa Siddhidatri? On the ninth day, Maha Navami, we worship Maa Siddhidatri, the giver of siddhis, spiritual attainments and fulfilment. [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–21 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 8 - Maa Mahagauri: Purity and Clarity 1. Who Is Maa Mahagauri? On the eighth day, Durga Ashtami, we worship Maa Mahagauri, the Mother radiant and white. The tradition tells that [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 7 - Maa Kalaratri: The Light That Conquers Darkness 1. Who Is Maa Kalaratri? On the seventh day we worship Maa Kalaratri, the darkest and most fearsome of the nine [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026: - Day 6 – Maa Katayani - The Strength of Dharma 1. Who Is Maa Katyayani? On the sixth day we worship Maa Katyayani. The tradition tells that the sage Katyayana performed [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 5 - Maa Skandamata: The Mother as First Teacher 1. Who Is Maa Skandamata? On the fifth day we worship Maa Skandamata, the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya, Murugan), commander of [...]
