Vedic Healing

05/26/2026

In , the has moved outside of the nodal axis, meaning that it is no longer hemmed in by the North Node and South node . But all the other planets are still in between the nodes. This is a pattern for great intensity and focus, and often unexpected, unforeseen events. The Moon's movement can bring a bit of a "lightening of the load" both personally and within global dynamics. The Moon will return to join Rahu on June 7th.
We won't truly get a break from this pattern until moves past on July 11th and breaks this pattern.
Then we may see some easing of political and global tensions. People will still exercise their free will in any arena.
Personally you may breathe a sigh of relief and feel that you are not as burdened and inundated by everything at once.

Tuesdays are ruled by . Mars continues to be in its own sign of . So it is its own landlord. Aries is a fire sign, making it active and dynamic. Mars is the planet of action. It is courageous, daring, bold and driven. It is a natural leader but can be easily agitated. It feels it must act.

You can use this Mars transit to your advantage. If you've been putting off major projects or avoiding a challenging task, this is the time to move forward.

If you know your chart, then you can look at what house (bhava) Aries rules in your chart. For example if it's the first house (Aries rising or Mesha lagna), then you can work on self-improvement, take on a leadership role, join a health club or get back on track. If you are a rising, then Mars is moving through the 2nd house. Take charge of your finances, improve your diet but not by eating too many hot spicy foods.

We are still in , or the extra lunar month, so make time for your spiritual practices.

05/20/2026

Here’s a nice website with daily stories for or . They is also an audio version in

Adhik Maas 2026 runs May 17 – June 15. Free daily stories to read or listen in Gujarati and English. Modern, relatable, and easy to understand.

05/19/2026

Today is or . are ruled by in .
Mars is known as the .
and are sister sciences. Mars is a planet. It is fiery, hot, and can create overheating - physically and emotionally.
Mars is associated with the emotions such as anger, judgment, and criticism.
Physiologically, Mars can create ulcers, rashes and inlammatory diseases.
Mars is in its own sign of , which can aggravate Pitta.
it is currently in the or constellation of .
The Ashvini Kumars were the celestial twin physicians who brought Ayurveda to the world. They were embodied as horses, and as such, are known for rushing into situations and the need to keep active.

When properly channeled, a strong Mars can provide strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills. It can create change and stay motivated.

To use this Mars energy properly:
- Don’t be hasty
- Don’t be quick to judge or anger
- Be willing to let others share in the responsibility and planning
- Set achievable goals
- Don’t push yourself beyond your limits
- Offer assistance
- Reduce hot, spicy foods
- Reduce citrus and fermented foods
- Keep cool and stay out in the hot sun

If you are experiencing Pitta health issues, this is a great time to seek advice

05/17/2026

On May 17th, we start a new month in the Indian calendar. This month has significance as it is . Adhik means extra and Maas translates as month.
This is an “extra” month that happens every 2 - 3 years to align the lunar calendar with the solar calendar.
It is also known as .
Purushottam translates as “Supreme Being”. It refers to Vishnu, and consequently, to Lord Krishna.
This month is especially powerful for spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, seva, fasting, chanting, reading the Bhagvad Gita and other holy scriptures, and offering dakshina or charitable contributions.

While it is ideal for an inward focus, it is not ideal for signficant activities in the outside world. For example, advises against starting new ventures at this time, i.e. a new business, signing important legal documents, a big move, etc.

One of the limbs of Jyotish is muhurta or auspicious timing. It has to do with finding the best time to inaugurate an event so that it is has the best possible outcome.

In India, weddings are based on finding an auspicious time for both parties. Sometimes it’s super inconvenient, but people culturally understand the tradition.

Muhurta can also be used for daily activities, i.e. what time to leave for an appointment, when to teach a class, have a vital conversation, or travel.

If you already have something significeant scheduled until Aadhik Maas ends on June 15, consult your Jyotishi of choice to see if they are help you find a more auspicious day or time within. a certain window.

Whatever you do, take time to turn inward and connect with your self and whatever greater power you believe in.

Here is a blog I wrote about Muhurta:

https://vedichealing.com/timing-is-everything/

05/16/2026

marks the birthday of . It falls on a , which is the day ruled by Saturn. It is also the or .

If you are near a temple with (9 ) murtis, you can go there and offer til (black sesame seeds) and sesame oil to Shani Maharaj.

Be of service. Follow your dharma. Feed people. Make donations of food and clothing.

16th May 2026 (Saturday) - Shani Jayanti
Amavasya Tithi Begins - 05:11 AM on May 16, 2026 (for New Delhi)
Amavasya Tithi Ends - 01:30 AM on May 17, 2026

Above timings are for New Delhi, to check timings for your city, please visit
https://www.drikpanchang.com/festivals/shani-jayanti/shani-jayanti-date-time.html?year=2026

Shani Jayanti is marked as birth anniversary of Lord Shani. Shani Jayanti is also known as Shani Amavasya. Lord Shani is son of Lord Suryadev and rules planet Saturn and weekday Saturday.
Shani Jayanti is observed on Amavasya Tithi during Jyeshtha month according to North Indian Purnimanta calendar. According to South Indian Amanta calendar Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya Tithi during Vaishakha month. It is name of Lunar month which differs and in both type of calendars Shani Jayanti falls on the same day.

05/11/2026

Here's what to expect in the week ahead in . On , moves home to . It will relieve the Mars/ Saturn in tension. Mars will join the and in Aries. Aries is a fire sign, so it's very active, and action oriented. When Mars returns, the heat is turned up. Be sure to pacify Pitta and not get too overheated, angry, irritated, critical, judgmental, particularly for whatever Aries indicates in your chart. All these Pitta emotions are quick to rise to the surface.
Mars will also give courage, power, ambition, and fearlessness. If these qualities are channeled wisely, they can be beneficial, particularly for the matters related to Aries in your chart (all depends on your rising sign).
The formation continues all week as the stays inside the nodal axis.
If you feel like you are getting whiplash just by seeing what's happening in the news daily, that sensation is not going to end yet.
The joins in sidereal Pisces on the 14th and 15th. Watch for being highly sensitive and "prickly".
continues to keep close company with the Sun, and be very combust. That makes it difficult for its own qualities to shine through in the Sun's rays. It moves into sidereal **us on the 14th and the Sun follows suit the next day, as it leaves its sign of exaltation. This lowers the heat in Aries.
Another loses some strength as leaves its home of **us and moves into . It joins . These 2 "advisorial" planets may provide a boost to communication, clarity and guidance.
The new Moon or Vaishaka is on the 16th. Jyotish advises that it's a time to keep your energies low and maintain an inward focus.

05/04/2026

Here’s what to watch for in the weeks ahead.
On May 10th, the rejoins north node in . You may want to think outside the box, but don’t rush into choices which you will live to regret.
On the 11th, the Moon has moved inside the nodal axis, recreating the - adding to the intensity and turbulence.
Also on May 11th, moves out of sidereal and moves home into . The good news is that Mars is no longer sharing a home with . This could potentially lead to some flexibility and compromises.
The more challenging aspect to this is that we will have 3 planets in Aries: (exalted), and . This is a very intense dynamic, particularly for whatever Aries signifies in your birth chart. You may feel the heat, literally and figuratively.
Eat Pitta pacifying foods (generally speaking. - avoid (hot) spicy food, citrus, fermented foods (including alcohol), vinegar) and watch your anger and irritability.
continues to be home in **us until May 14th.
Then it joins in .
Both Venus and Jupiter are the “advisory” planets.
Venus is more worldly focused and Jupiter is more spiritual focused.
This could be beneficial for whatever matters Gemini represent in your chart.
If you need advice on matters that require some courage, or have to do with communication and writing, it may show up easier than you had expected.

The Sun and Mercury move into Ta**us on the 14th.
Mercury and Venus are participating in a parivartana yoga (planetary house exchange). This can be beneficial or create temporary roadblacks depending on your individual chart and rising sign. It will be further intensified if you are running Mercury/ Venus or Venus/Mercury.
The or is on May 16th in Krittiks nakshatra in **us.
Don’t over exert yourself.
Fan the flames of the mind.
Practice journaling.
Note that is moving at 3 times its normal speed. The “slow mover” may be accelerating the unfolding of whatever matters are signified by in your chart.

04/29/2026

Here are 108 names for

This page lists 108 names of Lord Narasimha, which are collectively known as Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Narasimha.

04/29/2026

Jayanti is today in North America

30th April 2026 (Thursday) - Narasimha Jayanti
Narasimha Jayanti Sayana Kala Puja Time - 04:17 PM to 06:56 PM (for New Delhi)
Next Day Parana Time for Narasimha Jayanti - after 05:41 AM, May 01
On Narasimha Jayanti Parana Day Chaturdashi would be over before Sunrise
Narasimha Jayanti Madhyahna Sankalp Time - 10:59 AM to 01:38 PM
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 07:51 PM on Apr 29, 2026
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 09:12 PM on Apr 30, 2026

Above timings are for New Delhi, to check timings for your city, please visit
https://www.drikpanchang.com/dashavatara/narasimha/narasimha-jayanti-date-time.html?year=2026

Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti. Lord Narasimha was the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Jayanti day Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu.
The combination of Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi with Swati Nakshatra and weekday Saturday is considered highly auspicious to observe Narasimha Jayanti Vratam.
The rules and guidelines to observe Narasimha Jayanti fasting are similar to those of Ekadashi fasting. Devotees eat only single meal one day before Narasimha Jayanti. All type of grains and cereals are prohibited during Narasimha Jayanti fasting. Parana, which means breaking the fast, is done next day at an appropriate time.

04/27/2026

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04/26/2026

Here’s what’s ahead for the week in :
1. The Kala Sarpa formation has officially been broken with the moving on the other side of . However, since the Moon moves so quickly, we would prefer another to break the formation. That won’t happen for a few months.
2. remains strong in its own sign of **us, which may benefit what whatever Ta**us signifies in your chart, particularly if you are in a cycle.
3. Mercury moves out of debilitation in sidereal and into on April 30th. It moves away from and , which will be lighten the load if you are in a Mercury cycle.
4. The remains exalted in . Great time to focus on your .
5. and remain in close proximity in , continuing the tense environment in personal and global situations. Mars will move in another week, which may help break this dynamic, but create another push for power.
6. remains in ritual loving . Focus on your spiritual practices, particularly on Thursdays.
7. is in nakshatra. If you are in a Rahu cycle and experiencing health concerns, don’t ignore them.
8. is in nakshatra. Ideal for Pitru Puja, especially if you are in a Ketu cycle (dasha or bhukti)