The Eclipses are rare and interesting celestial events. In any typical year, we may have a few lunar and solar eclipses. These two types of eclipses are highly significant for humans, both astronomically and astrologically. There are many scientific and astrological beliefs connected to the eclipses.
What is a solar eclipse?
Occasionally the Moon comes in the way of the Sun and the earth. This results in the Moon blocking most of the sun’s light entering the earth and is called as a Solar eclipse.
Dos and Don’ts during solar eclipse
Do not view a Solar eclipse with your naked eye, this might damage your eyesight and cause permanent blindness.
Do use a light filter or just project the sun’s image on a whiteboard using a telescope which can be then viewed without any harm.
Do take a bath before and after the eclipse as this helps to get rid of any micro-organisms in your body and also soothers your body and mind.
It is best advised not to eat during the course of an eclipse as during the solar eclipse the intensity of the solar radiations would not be good enough to disinfect our food.
Another reason to avoid food during the solar eclipse is digestion takes up lots of energy and during the eclipse period our energy levels would be very low in general.
However you can take boiled warm water to protect yourself.
Do not eat previously cooked food and fermented dishes during the eclipse, instead cook food after the eclipse is over and consume it.
It is better to stay indoors during a solar eclipse, especially pregnant women as it is found out that they would be lacking in energy and might swoon.
It is good to say your prayers or resort to some meditation to soothe your mind and body. Meditation increases your energy levels to cope with the eclipse energy around.
Lunar Eclipse
A Lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun comes in between the Moon and the earth blocking the visibility of the Moon from the earth.
Dos and Don’ts for a Lunar Eclipse
Do take a bath after the completion of a lunar eclipse as it gets rid of unwanted micro-organisms around which might infect you.
It is believed that during a lunar eclipse, food is exposed to harmful cosmic rays during a lunar eclipse and hence it is advised to abstain from eating during the period.
However unlike during a solar eclipse, pre-cooked and fermented foods can be taken after the completion of the lunar eclipse.
Freshly cooked food should be taken after the completion of the eclipse.
Also it is advised to avoid intercourse during the day of the lunar eclipse as the day is destined to be inauspicious one.
Do not sleep during a lunar eclipse as you would wake up tired after that.
Avoid close interaction with animals during the lunar eclipse as their energy levels would be off-grid during the lunar eclipse.
Take bath before and after the eclipse period.
Make donations to the poor and the needy.
DON’TS
1. Do not urinate or relieve yourself during the course of the eclipse as much as possible.
2. Do not sleep during the eclipse.
3. No oil bath should be taken during the eclipse.
Avoid driving vehicles during the eclipse time.
You should not cut vegetables or use knife as you might accidentally cut yourself.
By doing these simple remedies one can get rid of the evil effects of the lunar eclipse around.
General Eclipses- dos and dont’s
• Do not look at the Sun with your naked eyes, it will permanently damage your eyes
• Do not look at the Sun through a normal telescope or binoculars as it is harmful too.
• Do not look at the Sun through cloud or fog r smog as enough harmful light will still pass through to damage your eyes.
• Do not use sunglasses, smoked glass or welder’s glasses to look at the Sun, they still stand to damage your eyes.
• Do not use camera films/negatives to view the eclipse, they are harmful.
• Do not use specialist eclipses glasses or Mylar film that has been damaged, either scratched or has holes. This will result in you damaging your eyesight.
Dos
• Do use dedicated eclipse glasses made of Mylar film.
• Do not use eclipse glasses continuously for a long time.
• Do use safe methods of observing the eclipse, such as projection through a telescope, or pinhole cameras.
• Do use specialist solar telescopes to view the eclipse.
• Do supervise children at all times during the eclipse viewing.
Jupiter in Cancer- Healing waters abound -why this is a great deal for us
11 Jun 2025 . 5 mins read
For the past one year, Jupiter treaded through the Air sign of Gemini. Though it was not that bad for many of us, it gave us some hard times when our trust and faith in the universe was tested. Jupiter through Gemini generally denotes many choices, more contradictions and not much clarity. But Jupiter in Cancer is said to be exalted and it brings us to safe ground. Jupiter is in its best strength when in Cancer. It stays in Cancer from the 9th of June 2025 to the 1st of July, 2026. Jupiter transiting through Cancer indicates expansion in the way we connect, our resources, our security and nourishment. This is a placement that brings about optimism and focusses on healing.
Cancer rules over home and when Jupiter travels through this sign, nurturing is emphasized, we feel much safe with our resources. Jupiter through Cancer is favorable for almost all the zodiac signs, but three of them would see major transformation that would rewire their entire life where they would finally feel at home. They are: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
After a 12-year period, Jupiter is once again entering your sign and this is your Jupiter Return. This transit is through your Ascendant sign and you will feel this in every part of yourself. You get more visible now and reclaim back your lost glory. After a dozen years resorting to the needs of others, now you would be able to focus on yourself and who you are. There would be a major change in the way you trust yourself. From now on you strive to become what you want to be in life.
Scorpio is aspected by Jupiter transiting through Cancer by its 5th house aspect. This aspect is beneficial for Scorpios in that you begin to enjoy life in all its fullness now. There would be major transformations coming your way where you embrace life without any fear or prejudice. Finally, doors of trust and surrender open up for you. You would embark on a learning journey, you adapt to new cultures and learn new spiritual lessons. Anything that was withheld from you now comes into your fold without much asking.
Jupiter in Cancer is in trine aspect to your sign and this just glows you. Your 5th house of Cancer is now lighted up where pleasure, love and romance get greatly emphasized. The emotional burden on you now gets lifted and you would be free to love as per your will. Your lost self now comes to the fore. A new inner self blooms and you get much more sustainable these days.
Jupiter in Cancer focusses on :
• Domestic life
• Personal security
• Motherly instincts
• Emotional health
• Matters of the heart
• Sensitivities
• Growth and abundance
• Healing both mental and physical, inner and outer
• June 9, 2025: Jupiter enters Cancer
• November 11, 2025: Jupiter Retrograde
• March 11, 2026: Jupiter Direct
• July 1, 2026: Jupiter enters Leo
June 25, 2013-July 16, 2014
July 13, 2001-August 1, 2002
July 30, 1989-August 17, 1990.
Look out for clues from these periods in your life. Do you remember anything significant that happened in your life then? Did anyone new come into your life? What was your professional and social standing then? These things would resonate once again for you.
In Cancer, Jupiter gets into square aspect with Saturn and Neptune Aries. This would bring about some challenges and hindrances for our approach to life. Saturn restricts while Neptune dissolves all our plans.
Jupiter in Cancer gets into conjunction (0 deg) with a New Moon which brings about some beneficial energy around. This promotes new starts.
Between August and October 2025, Mars in Libra would be opposing Saturn and Neptune in Aries and this combination would be squaring Jupiter in Cancer forming a T- Square. This is a challenging period too, and the energy should be channeled properly. We might get more emotive these days.
Also, we have Mercury turning Retrograde in the sign of Cancer wherein Jupiter is transiting. This urges us to be cautious of any new starts and advises us to stick to routine. Else there would be much mess around. Be mindful of your thoughts and actions, if not Jupiter in Cancer might land us in a quagmire.
| Zodiac Signs | Jupiter in Cancer Effects |
|---|---|
| Aries | Home and Family life get the focus. |
| Taurus | Your mind is stimulated with new ideas. |
| Gemini | Stability and Security in life attained. |
| Cancer | Dream opportunities come for you. |
| Leo | Good time to finish works staying away from limelight. |
| Virgo | New people come into your fold and your future opens up. |
| Libra | Best time of your life, discipline comes. |
| Scorpio | Optimism and Adventure prevails. |
| Sagittarius | You are empowered and take control of situations. |
| Capricorn | New partnerships come and happiness with loved ones. |
| Aquarius | New projects get started, there would be excitement in life. |
| Pisces | Love gets the centre-stage, you get more creative. |
Though Jupiter in Cancer is said to be expansive and positive, not everything would be rosy. But things around get much better, lighter and warmer. Jupiter is just one element of the larger equation, you need to manifest better. We are asked to cultivate self worth and yearn for emotional fulfilment.
Jupiter in Cancer would help you meet the love of your life if you haven’t met one, you might be buying your dream home, if not yet. There are a whole lot of Cancerian themes that get emphasized now. Be patient, trust the timing and everything would fall in the right place at the right time. Do believe that Jupiter would be next visiting Cancer in 2037 only. Some of us might not be there to witness this, hence make the most of this Jupiter transit.
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Comets in Astrology: Harbingers of Change and Cosmic Messengers
07 Jun 2025 . 5 mins read
In astrology, Comets are seen as celestial omens. They are said to be dramatic cosmic visitors that signal major transformations, upheavals, and shifts in consciousness. Unlike the planets, which follow stable orbits and represent long-standing themes, comets appear suddenly and unpredictably out of nowhere, often coinciding with major historical events. Though they are a great visual treat, their bright, fiery tails and temporary presence in the sky symbolize disruption, revelation, and divine messages.
Comets in astrology symbolize divine intervention, transformation, and unpredictability. They appear when great changes are underway, acting as cosmic signals that humanity is entering a new era. Whether seen as omens of destruction or enlightenment, comets remind us that nothing is permanent and that change is an essential part of cosmic evolution.
Comets are balls of ice, rock, dust and frozen gases. Short-period comets like those with an orbital period under 200 years originate from the Kuiper Belt. Halley’s Comet is a short-period comet.
Long-period comets are those with very eccentric orbits and an orbital period over 200 years, sometimes up to thousands or even millions of years. They are thought to come from the Oort Cloud, which is a spherical cloud of icy bodies that extends from outside the Kuiper Belt.
When a comet comes close to the Sun, it gets heated up and releases gases, which produces a long tail of gas and dust that we see in the sky. The appearance of a comet is called an apparition.
A comet is brightest when it is at perihelion, which is its closest approach to the Sun. This is often when many comets are destroyed, the proximity to the Sun causes it to break apart. If a comet survives its travel near the perihelion, the Sun’s gravity slingshots it back to the Kuiper Belt or beyond. This is also when comets have their longest tails, due to the heat of the Sun melting their frozen gases.
There’s usually at least one comet per year that’s visible to the naked eye, but most are very faint. Every few years we get a Great Comet visiting us.
•Messengers of Change
Comets are often linked to sudden and significant events in politics, natural disasters, or personal awakenings. Their unexpected appearance in the zodiac sky suggests forces beyond human control and knowledge, shaking up the status quo.
•Represent Endings and New Beginnings
Many ancient cultures viewed comets as omens of great change, often foretelling the fall of rulers, the rise of new dynasties, or shifts in global consciousness. Their arrival marks a turning point, sometimes associated with crises that lead to major transformations across the globe.
• Karmic Catalysts
Some astrologers and psychics see comets as cosmic wild cards, bringing karmic reckonings. They illuminate what has been hidden and force individuals and societies to confront unresolved issues.
• Revolutionary and Unpredictable Nature
Comets do not follow the predictable paths of planets, making them symbols of rebellion, breakthroughs, and divine intervention. Their effects can be both chaotic and inspiring, urging people toward profound realizations.
In 1066, the Halley’s Comet was seen before the Norman Conquest of England, symbolizing a change in leadership.
In 1910, it arrived during a time of political and technological transformation, preceding World War I.
Its return in 1986 coincided with global tensions, space exploration advancements, and technological shifts.
This Comet appeared before the Napoleonic Wars and the New Madrid earthquakes, marking upheaval and destruction.
It was seen during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting an era of crisis and transformation.
Though comets are rarely used in personal astrology, their presence during a person’s birth year can suggest an individual with a disruptive, visionary, or transformative life purpose. Some astrologers associate comets in one’s natal chart with extraordinary possession of wisdom, revolutionaries, or spiritual awakenings.
| Color of Comet | Associated Planet |
|---|---|
| Red | Mars |
| Green | Saturn, Venus |
| Black | Saturn |
| White | Jupiter, Moon |
| Yellow-Gold | Venus, Sun |
| Blue | Mercury, Jupiter |
| Dark Blue | Saturn |
| Multicolor | Mercury |
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Tarot Reading for the zodiac signs- June 2025
03 Jun 2025 . 3 mins read
Here is our Tarot reading for all 12 zodiac signs for June 2025, focusing on general themes including love, career, and spiritual growth. Each sign has a single-card pull, with insights and advice tailored to the energy of that sign during this month. Go ahead, and read for your zodiac sign.
Aries – The Emperor
June calls you to step into leadership roles that are just waiting for you. Whether in career or personal life, people are looking to you for direction and delegation. Stay grounded, set clear boundaries, and take responsibility for what you’re building. Assert your power now and then but avoid being too rigid.
Taurus – The Lovers
Important decisions around love or values arise this month for Taurus. You may be choosing between head and heart, or face a deepening in a key relationship. Be honest and act loyally.Alignment over attachment is your guide for this June.
Gemini – Page of Swords
Your mind is sharp and buzzing with new ideas this June, Gemini. This is a good month for research, learning, and initiating conversations. Be mindful of gossip or jumping to conclusions,verify information before acting on it.
Cancer – The Moon
Your inner world is especially active this month, Cancer. Dreams and gut feelings are trying to tell you something. Don’t ignore your instincts, but be aware that all may not be as it seems.Wait for clarity and true spiritual guidance before making big moves.
Leo – Six of Wands
June brings well-deserved praise and a spotlight on your achievements, Leo. Take pride in your progress. Others are noticing your effort, just remember to stay humble and lift others up with you as you progress in life.
Virgo – Eight of Pentacles
You’re in a hardworking phase of life, Virgo. This June is perfect for honing your craft or building something long-term. Consistency will pay off, even if results seem to be quite slow. Avoid perfectionism and focus on steady progress.
Libra – Justice
You may be dealing with legal matters, contracts, or decisions that require fairness and logic this June, Libra. Be honest with yourself and others. June is all about karmic balance. What you put out returns back to you, so act with integrity.
Scorpio – Death
A powerful shift is underway, Scorpio. Something may be coming to an end. It might be a job,relationship, or way of thinking. Let go with grace. This clearing makes space for profound renewal and a new version of you.
Sagittarius – Knight of Wands
You’re fired up and ready to pursue something exciting. Whether it's travel, a new project, or a romantic spark, June urges you to be bold and brave in your endeavors. Just watch for impulsiveness and channel your energy wisely.
Capricorn – Four of Pentacles
Are you holding on too tightly to money, control, or old patterns? Then June invites you to examine your relationship with security. Loosening your grip may open you to abundance in new ways.
Aquarius – The Star
This is a spiritually renewing month for you Aquarius. If you’ve been through challenges, June brings healing, faith, and clarity. You're being guided to stay open to inspiration and share your light with others.
Pisces – Queen of Cups
You are deeply in tune with your emotions and those of others, Pisces. June favors creative work, emotional healing, and nurturing connections. Just ensure you don’t absorb others’energy too much, learn to protect your peace.
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Memorial Day Astrology: Exploring the Symbolic and Celestial Connections
24 May 2025 . 5 mins read
Memorial Day, observed in the United States on the last Monday of May, is a solemn national holiday dedicated to honoring and remembering the armed forces who have died in military service. While at its core it is a historical and patriotic observance, it can also be explored through the lens of astrology. This perspective doesn’t replace the civic significance of the day but offers a spiritual and psychological dimension to reflection, grief, remembrance, and collective healing.
Memorial Day originated after the American Civil War and was initially known as “Decoration Day.” Communities would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags, holding ceremonies in cemeteries and town squares. Over time, it became a federal holiday in 1971, expanding its commemoration to all American military personnel who died in all wars.
Memorial Day Signifies:
Astrologically, Memorial Day always falls under the sun sign of Gemini (approximately May 21 – June 21). This air sign, ruled by Mercury, governs communication, memory, duality, and the connection between opposites as in life and death, past and future. These themes make Gemini a symbolically rich time for remembering and processing collective grief.
Gemini is associated with the mind and memory, and its mutable quality speaks to change and transformation. Memorial Day often stirs deep emotional memories and national sentiments, and under Gemini, we are encouraged to talk about the past, share stories, and learn from history.
In mythology, Mercury (Hermes) was not only the god of communication but also the the guide of souls to the underworld. This symbolism deepens the astrological meaning of Memorial Day:
•It is a time to connect with the spirits of the departed
•Mercury’s presence supports rituals that involve writing, speaking, or visiting graves.
•There’s an opening for messages from the past, dreams, and inner dialogue with the ancestral realm
The transits occurring around Memorial Day often carry added significance, particularly:
•Venus in Taurus or Gemini, promoting themes of beauty, value, and connection. People spend time in nature or beautify cemeteries with flowers.
•Mars transits, this can stir emotional or political reactions regarding military history or current conflicts.
•Saturn, the planet of karma, responsibility, and time, may underscore the weight of historical memory and the discipline of national duty.
• This Highlights memory, duality, and communication.
•The Sun in Gemini emphasizes collective storytelling, reflection on ideas, and processing experiences through intellectual means.
• A highly emotional and spiritual Moon.
• Pisces Moon speaks of sacrifice, mourning, and compassion, fitting for honoring the dead.
•Also symbolizes collective emotional undercurrents and intuitive rituals.
•Mercury rules Gemini, so it's strong here.
•Represents written and spoken tributes, memorial speeches, and the archiving of history.
•Venus in the sign of home and family signifies devotion to loved ones who passed away.
•Strong emotional bonds, and heartfelt remembrance.
•Mars is of least strength here and hence less aggressive, more defensive and emotionally driven.
•Represents fighting for home, family, and nation, but also the pain and vulnerability of war.
•Strong placement by Jupiter.
•Symbolizes spiritual growth through suffering, compassion, and expansion of empathy.
•Saturn here implies karmic lessons around truth, freedom, and national values.
•Long-term historical responsibilities and philosophical accountability in warfare and remembrance.
•Continues the theme of remembrance through words, connections, and community stories.
•This Gemini Sun focuses on curiosity about the past, learning from conflict, and honoring shared history.
•Capricorn Moon is reserved, solemn, and mature.
•This Moon emphasizes duty, tradition, and public responsibility, ideal for national ceremonies and respectful reflection.
•Calls attention to reflecting and revisiting history.
•Strong for ancestral work, rereading letters or journals, and reevaluating the nation’s military legacy.
•Emotional intimacy, focusses on home, country, and beautifying memorial spaces.
•Deepens the emotional tone of the day.
•Mars here is proud, expressive, and courageous.
•Supports honoring bravery and valor but can also trigger debates about ego-driven conflicts.
•Expands interest in national conversations, historical education, and media tributes.
•Great for documentaries, public ceremonies, and engagement with history.
•A karmic, emotional reckoning.
•This Saturn tests how we hold space for grief, forgiveness, and healing, especially of collective emotional wounds.
•A powerful undercurrent of transformation around institutions and collective values.
•Suggests a shift in how society views war, sacrifice, and national service leaning toward inclusivity and reform.
| Planetary Focus | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Sun + Mercury in Gemini | Strong emphasis on memory, communication, and national storytelling |
| Moon in Capricorn | A grounded, traditional approach to mourning. |
| Saturn + Neptune in Pisces | Deep emotional healing, spiritual reflection,and ancestral grief. |
| Pluto in Aquarius | A push toward modernizing how we commemorate, possibly through tech, AI, or digital archives |
While Memorial Day is primarily a civic event rooted in tangible history, astrology offers a symbolic and spiritual overlay that can enrich its meaning. It reminds us that:
•The cycles of the cosmos mirror our cycles of memory, grief, and renewal
•Mercury and Gemini invite storytelling, reflection, and connection across the veil
•Rituals performed under the stars can be acts of healing for individuals, families, and the collective psyche
Whether you observe Memorial Day in quiet reflection, through family traditions, or with a skyward gaze, astrology offers to deepen your awareness of this day’s emotional, spiritual, and cosmic dimensions.
Saluting the Veterans!!
Digital Sabbath and Astrology: A Celestial Reset?
22 May 2025 . 4 mins read
In our hyperconnected world, the idea of a Digital Sabbath, taking a break from screens andtechnology for some time has gained popularity as a way to recharge the mind and spirit. But what if we aligned this practice with the wisdom of astrology. By syncing a digital detox with planetary influences, we can create a more intentional and cosmic approach to unplugging.
A Digital Sabbath, inspired by traditional Sabbath practices of rest and reflection, is a conscious break from screens, social media, and digital distractions. It allows us to reconnect with ourselves, nature, and our loved ones in a more meaningful and relaxed manner. This practice is especially powerful for mental clarity, reducing stress, and fostering mindfulness.
Astrology and Digital Detoxing
Astrology offers insights into the best times to take a break from the digital world. By aligning a Digital Sabbath with planetary energies, we can optimize the benefits of this practice. Here’s how to go about this:
Mercury Retrograde –This is one of the perfect times for a tech detox. Mercury rules communication and technology, and during its retrograde cycle, digital mishaps are quite common. Instead of getting frustrated by technical glitches, use this period to step away from devices and reflect.
Full Moon –A time of heightened emotions and revelations. Disconnecting from screens and digital media during a Full Moon can help avoid information overload and allow for deeper introspection and self- reflection. Journaling, meditating, or moon-gazing or just lazing around are excellent alternatives.
New Moon –A moment for setting intentions and fresh starts. Taking a Digital Sabbath on a New Moon allows you to reset your mind, manifest goals, and embrace new habits which would do great for our mental and physical well- being.
Saturn Transits –Saturn, the taskmaster of the zodiac, encourages discipline and boundaries. If you struggle with screen addiction, starting a Digital Sabbath during a strong Saturn transit as like the Saturn Return or Saturn in Capricorn can help build lasting habits that would prove beneficial for us in the long run.
Venus in Taurus or Libra –Venus invites us to indulge in beauty, pleasure, and real-world connections. A screen-free day under this transit of Venus through its own territories of Taurus or Libra is ideal for pampering yourself, enjoying nature, or deepening relationships.
Eclipses-A digital detox during an eclipse, especially if i a it is solar eclipse, can be a powerful way to connect with the natural world and your inner self. It is about consciously disconnecting from technology to experience the eclipse it is energy more fully and allow for reflection and intention setting.
How to Practice a Digital Sabbath with Astrology
1.Choose Your Timing – Look at the lunar cycle or upcoming planetary transits to determine the best timeto unplug.
2.Set Clear Intentions – Write down what you want to gain from your Digital Sabbath, whether it is mental clarity, relaxation, or spiritual insight.
3.Engage in Rituals – Use astrology-aligned activities such as meditating under the Moon,journaling during Mercury Retrograde, or grounding yourself with nature during an earth-sign transit.
4.Reflect and Integrate –After your digital break, note any changes in mood, creativity, or intuition. Astrology can guide you in understanding these major life shifts.
Why do you need a Digital Sabbath?
By disconnecting from screens, you can be more present and focused on the natural spectacle of the planetary influences, allowing you to absorb its energy more deeply.
The Planetary events are often associated with endings and new beginnings. A digital detox can provide the space for introspection and setting new intentions for the future.
Constant notifications and social media can make it hard to appreciate the beauty and significance of major planet events. A digital detox can reduce these distractions.
How to do you go about practising Digital Sabbath
Decide how long you want to detox, whether it is the entire duration of a planet event or just for a part of it.
Silence your phone and other digital devices to minimize interruptions.
Choose a place where you can be comfortable and undisturbed, ideally outdoors where you can see the sky and the earth.
Instead of checking your phone and other digital gadgets, focus on the visual and sensory experience of sky. Notice the changing sky, the sounds of nature, and the feelings of anticipation.
Take time to contemplate the meaning of the planetary events and what you wish to manifest in your life during this period. Consider writing down your intentions or visualizing your desired outcomes.
Enjoy the experience of being outside in nature and appreciating the natural world around you.
Instead of worrying about missing out on social media updates, focus on the present moment and enjoy the experience.
By blending the ancient wisdom of astrology with the modern need for digital detoxing, a Digital Sabbath becomes more than just a break, it becomes a cosmic reset for the soul. By engaging in a digital detox, you can create a more meaningful and powerful experience,fostering connections, self-reflection, and intention setting.
