Christmas, Saturnalia, and the Moving Solstice
When we speak about the winter Solstice as a celebration of the Sun’s rebirth in the northern hemisphere, we must also acknowledge an astronomical fact: The Solstice no longer occurs in the same star ...
21 Des 202521min
New Moon in Sagittarius (Mūla)
The Moon meets the Sun at the beginning of Sagittarius, in the lunar mansion Mūla. Mūla means 'root', pointing both to our cosmic origins (the galactic centre viewed through this sign), and to our per...
19 Des 202511min
Mental Health in the Vedic Chart
Darinka Maja joins me to discuss the various indicators of mental health and well-being in the Vedic chart, and how these might be obstructed.
12 Des 20251h 28min
Full Moon in Taurus (Rohiṇī)
The Full Moon occurs in sidereal Taurus, in the lunar mansion Rohiṇī, which I like to call ‘the comfortable one’. This reflects Taurus’ warm, passionate, and pleasure-seeking nature. Its symbol, a cha...
3 Des 20258min
December 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast
Jupiter retrogrades back into Gemini on December 5, with planets moving into Sagittarius for a fiery exchange. By the end of the month, a Mercury–Jupiter sign exchange brings more clarity, even if we ...
2 Des 202517min
How (Not) to Approach Remedies (Part 2) with Marian Babity
In the second part about remedial measures in Indian astrology, I'm joined by Marian Babity, a long-time student of astrology. We discuss what karma is and how best to approach our remedies so they he...
21 Nov 20251h 4min
New Moon in Scorpio (Anurādhā)
The Moon reaches its exact degree of debilitation as it joins the Sun and Mercury (retrograde) in Scorpio during the dark lunar phase. This can bring feelings of vulnerability along with deeper insigh...
19 Nov 20254min
Retrograde Planets
How to spot them. What they mean. All planets periodically appear to move backwards in the sky. Retrogrades highlight turning points, where a planet’s influence becomes more complex and internalised. ...
14 Nov 202539min
