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In a recent social media exchange on Vedic ritual traditions, a critique was raised suggesting that the Vedas were not composed within the Indian subcontinent. One of the key arguments presented in support of this view was that horses were not native to India, and therefore the prominence of the horse in the Rig Veda must point to an external origin of the text. This line of reasoning is in alignment with the older migration-centered models of early Indo-Eurasian history, cal

Criticisms and attacks on traditional astrology are most often made by those who have not spent serious time studying the subject. Usually they claim to “ rethink ” traditional doctrines while engaging only with surface-level ideas about them. One such example is an article I read that attempts to critique essential dignity by focusing on Venus in Virgo. The reason I am not quoting the author or referring to that one particular article is because of two reasons. One is that I

Soma is celebrated in the Rig Veda for what it is: the nectar of immortality.

An independent exploration of Indian cosmology through Vedic and Brahmana texts, examining tithi, lunar time, and forgotten astronomical frameworks.

The New Moon in Uttarashada Nakshatra evokes the sense of victory or the condition of being victorious. This period can be approached as a time for engaging in serious and thoughtful planning that helps us to emerge victorious over the next fortnight or so. Along with the luminaries, Venus, Mars, and Mercury are also placed in Capricorn, and because of this prominence, it becomes extremely important to accept and embrace the necessity of hard work in almost every area of life

Iran is going through a period of serious turmoil, arguably the most intense since 1979. Naturally, this has generated a wide range of political opinions about what is happening and what may happen next. Most people approaching this situation will do so from an ideological or emotional position. Astrologers too are no exception, and I assume there are already many strong astrological opinions circulating, even if I have not followed them closely. What I want to do here is som

2025 has been a roller coaster year for many of us in several ways, largely shaped by Jupiter’s stay in Gemini, the transit of the Lunar Nodes across the Leo–Aquarius axis, and Saturn’s transit through Pisces. If you have already read my 38-page booklet on Saturn in Pisces , you may already have a sense of how the coming year is likely to unfold and why periods that feel draggy are not necessarily periods of stagnation. It is important to recognise that each planet plays its

Uttarabhadra pada is ruled by the sea serpent Ahirbudhnya , a being that is vast, monstrous, and bestowed with unimaginable power. When this power is finally unleashed, it is calamitous in nature and plays a crucial role in restoring order. Naturally, a huge sea serpent resting beneath the ocean bed is slow and unmoving most of the time, not because it lacks strength, but because it understands restraint. It does not act unless there is an utmost need. This does not mean it

Saturn and Mercury are now turning direct, unlocking a significant period of growth and progress that has been delayed for a long time. Saturn’s journey is longer and more profound, so I’m preparing a dedicated file for you which will be available in about three weeks. Before the Full Moon in Taurus, we stand at a pivotal moment when two planets stationing direct to set the stage for symbolic movement forward, further triggered by the Moon's culmination in Taurus. Until the l

Venus in Scorpio enters its detriment because it occupies the sign opposite to its rulership, Taurus, and therefore is not entirely at ease. This does not mean anything is doomed. Venus in Scorpio signifies depth and intensity in relationships and in the expressions that arise through relationships. The weight and significance with which we approach matters pertaining to relationship, especially for those entering new relationships, will be noticeable. There is a possibility

I’ve written a new piece on Panchamsa, not as a standalone chart, but as the fivefold division it was always meant to be. When we return to the portion-based method, the tradition becomes clearer and far more powerful.

The New Moon in Scorpio sows the seeds for an intense emotional transformation that helps us reset at a mental level. We are constantly coloured by the noise of the external world, and this lunation gives us a moment to step away from that chaos and return to our inner self. In the modern world, many of us are pushed into actions that are not aligned with our principles, and this New Moon pulls us into the kind of deep introspection that restores our connection with our inner

It is that time of the year again when Mercury turns retrograde, this time in Scorpio. As Mercury moves close to a conjunction with Mars on November 13, 2025, we reach a point where we will be ready to act towards liberation which is to release rather than resist. This is a time to turn inward, to understand, to feel, and to become deeply aware of what lies within. True transformation begins from the inside. Thoughts are turning into memories, and some of these thoughts, when

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This image was captured the day before my wedding in a traditional marriage hall in Madurai, India. On Sunday, April 28, 2024, I received...

Image: Thomas Svensson (Pexels) Victor Olliver, the editor of the Astrological Association’s journal, curiously inquired on X about the...