Vedic Healing

09/26/2026

- the 2 week period for honoring our ancestors - begins today (Saturday) in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. It begins tomorrow in India. Please set aside some time to pay homage to your ancestors in a way which is meaningful to you.
https://vedichealing.com/pitru-paksha-2026-time-for-ancestor-worship/

08/12/2026

The is on August 12th. It’s also the day of a total . Parts of the world will experience a total eclipse and parts will have a partial eclipses. The eclipse is visible in much of North America, Europe, the Northern part of Asia, and parts of Africa.

It is not visible in San Francisco or NY in the U.S. or in India.

The full eclipse happens in in in the nakshatra of . is very close by. That gives some support for the eclipse, but is not beneficial for Jupiter to be in the path of the eclipse.

Ashlesha is the star of entwinement. Ashlesha means “to embrace”. It is symbolized by a coiled serpent and is associated with with kundalini - the spiritual energy.
Kundalini is said to lie coiled like a serpent until it is awakened by a spiritual teacher, and then it moves up our spine.
In , eclipses are said to thought to be inauspicious for worldly events, as they cover the luminaries - our or .
They are very powerful for spiritual practices. With the luminaries in Ashelsha, it makes it even more potent for meditation, chanting, and reflection

You can find more info on the eclipse here:

https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/10-things-aug-2026-eclipse

To see if the eclipse is visible in your area, please consult: https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/JSEX/JSEX-index.html

IF the is visible in your area and full or close to it, it’s best to stay indoors and keep your blinds closed and focus on your spiritual practices.
If the eclipse is not visible, then you do not need to stay indoors but it’s always beneficial for everyone to do spiritual practices.

07/28/2026

Bookmark this: http://mypanchang.com/2026europemiddleeastasia.php or this: http://mypanchang.com/2026americacanadawestindiesfestivals.php

2026 Hindu Festivals For America, USA, Canada, West Indies, Guyana, Trinidad

07/28/2026

In , is on Wednesday. If you are in the U.S. and in the Pacific or Mountain time zones or Hawaii, Guru Purnima is Tuesday (7/28). Those in the Central and Eastern time zones will celebrate Guru Purnima on Wednesday. It’s rare to have an exalted (the planet of the Guru) exalted during Guru Purnima, so please make time for your practices.

https://vedichealing.com/guru-purnima-2026/

06/14/2026

Today ( ) is the last day of Maas or - the extra lunar month in the Indian calendar.
It is traditional to feed cows or to donate to organizations which feed cows.
And it’s also or the , so it’s an ideal day for inward practices.
You may wish to chant or listen to the

06/01/2026

marks a significant day for . It's not just the beginning of , but also the day that moves into in .

Cancer is Jupiter's place of exaltation in . By being in the location of maximum strength, a can deliver its best results.
Of all the or 9 planets, Jupiter is considered the greatest benefic or the planet which can has the most positive attributes associated with it.

In , Jupiter is known as or the teacher. Its significations include: teaching, wisdom, spirituality, philanthropy, education, religion, scriptural study, oratory skills, wise counsel, and children.

Jupiter stays in a sign of the for 1 year. This time, it will go in and out of Cancer, into and then back again.

Cancer is the 4th house of the natural zodiac. It symbolizes family, vehicles, ancestry, education, and one's mother.

How to best utilize this transit?
1. Make a commitment to some spiritual practice, particularly on , the day associated with
2. Practice rituals which are meaningful to you
3. Trace your ancestry if you are inclined to do so
4. Study wisdom traditions
5. Take a retreat and spend time with your spiritual community
7. Offer seva on Thursday
8. Pursue a course of study or higher education
9. Take up journaling and other contemplative practices

(More to come regarding this transit. In the meantime, pay attention to what you may experience).

Om Gum Gurave Namah:

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/