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When Critique Ignores Framework: On Debility in Traditional Astrology
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

Aswin Subramanyan
Feb 59 min read


Full Moon in Aslesha in Cancer
Soma is celebrated in the Rig Veda for what it is: the nectar of immortality.

Aswin Subramanyan
Jan 293 min read


Saturn in Uttarabhadra Pada in Pisces
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

Aswin Subramanyan
Dec 14, 20254 min read


Full Moon in Taurus - November 2025
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

Aswin Subramanyan
Nov 29, 20256 min read


Venus in Scorpio: Navigating Depth, Devotion, and Distraction
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

Aswin Subramanyan
Nov 22, 20255 min read


Astrology Forecast of August 2023
There’s a lot happening in August 2023 with respect to the transits. In this forecast, we will be working with the Nodes are moving...

Aswin Subramanyan
Aug 7, 20235 min read


Venus Retrograde 2023, 2015 and 1998
Cancer was rising as Venus turned retrograde in Leo and it is also in conjunction with Mars. In the retrograde chart, we see that this is...

Aswin Subramanyan
Jul 24, 20234 min read


Spear-bearing in Vettius Valens' The Anthology
Over the past two weeks, Vettius Valens was probably the most popular astrologer over 2000 years after his times. While that was...

Aswin Subramanyan
Feb 27, 20234 min read
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