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Newsletter 10/FEBRUARY/2025 Love, relationships, and the pursuit of happiness

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Astrology Monday! Valentine’s Day! Love et al. 🥳
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Astrology Monday

Issue 6 Volume 8                                         10 February 2025

This Week’s Focus

Love, relationships, and the pursuit of happiness
Norman Rockwell of The Saturday Evening Post fame reminds us of the inherent qualities of love through a depiction of first love. Selfless, innocent, and impactful, first love is a human being’s first glimpse of the power of Love.

“Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love.

Khalil Gibran (1883 – 1931), Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and visual artist
In this issue:
  • Weekly Planner:
    • Sun in Capricorn
    • Moon Calendar
    • Important Upcoming Dates
    • Retrograde Register
  • Global Focus: Plane Crash
  • Hero’s Journey: Events and Programmes
    • Sadhguru
  • Consultations
  • About David
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.
— Mignon McLaughlin (1913 — 1983), American journalist, writer who was noted for three volumes of aphorisms (The Neurotic’s Notebook series)


Dear Friends;

Perhaps it’s my near religious respect for the innocence of childhood or simply three decades of seeking the inner stillness beyond animal instinct that my fondest memories of Valentine’s Day are not as a star-crossed adult offering a box of chocolates and proclamations of never ending love but as a shy fourth grader slipping a Valentine into the Valentine box of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl who sat next to me in class. Receiving a Valentine in return, the warmth I felt through my heart was unexpected, exhilarating, and an awakening — a taste of what I would later discover within my own being. 

Most people on the internet who have commented on Mignon McLaughlin’s aphorism (above) attempt to understand its meaning from the perspective of needing to “do” something, the implication being that a marriage (or any relationship) survives if we actively maintain our feelings towards the other as we did in the beginning. This is an impossible task, however, for unless we find the source of love within us to at least some degree, the pain body that got us into the relationship in the first place will ultimately cause the relationship to fail because no person can forever be our answer. Besides, there is also what neuroscientists call sensory referenced suppression, the brain’s way of telling us we have seen something before… the bane of many relationships and no doubt the reason someone coined the phrase “familiarity breeds contempt”. 😅

In Vedic astrology, the answer to everything in your life is found through the Moon’s nodes, Ketu and Rahu. The planets just give more details. Simple, right? Not exactly. The Moon is the mind, and as points of eclipse, the nodes represent the shadow mind, the doors you don’t want to open, the secrets you don’t want revealed — and it begins with Ketu, the South node, your karmic past, the countless subconscious impressions that cause you to put survival over substance. Regarding what is most affected, relationships occupy the top spot.

A simple test: if you want to determine how well you have resolved your past trauma, examine your relationships: who still makes your blood boil? Who do you detest? With who do you find impossible to relate or hold a conversation? Your mother? Father? Spouse? Sibling? Perhaps it’s a particular teller at the bank or the neighbour who always complains about your dog. Our relationships reflect back to us our state of being because we are seeing what we dislike in ourselves. Our relationships hold a mirror before us and ask, “Do you like what you see? Well, do ya?” If we think it is they who need help, understand that it is first you who need help and you can begin by looking at your horoscope’s nodes.

Resolve your Ketu and Rahu and you will resolve all the issues in your life. To actually resolve the areas of life that are constricted (Ketu) and out of control (Rahu) needs courage, a strong will, and perhaps third-party intervention. As an astrologer, I seek to play the third-party role and alert you to what you need to work upon. This forms the fundamental basis of what I seek to convey to you because addressing your Ketu and Rahu is the ONLY way you can resolve the issues in your life. Deal with these and all else falls into place.

Because of the fundamental importance of the Moon’s nodes in your life, I am adding a new 90 minute consultation which focuses on Ketu and Rahu, their signs, the elements associated to their sign, the planets they are influencing directly, and how they are impacting every aspect of your life. Most importantly, I will share what astrology says about befriending your Ketu and Rahu so they act as supports and not blocks. Expect this reading to be blunt. You cannot acquire the things you want in life in a beautiful and harmonious way without addressing Ketu and Rahu and this means tearing down your castle’s walls.

New Ketu Rahu Consultation!
90 minute audio recorded online session…. £75
Designed for both new and existing clients; concessions available
Contact David for more information.

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David 🔆

astrologyofjoy.com

You’ve only got one problem to solve and that’s your Rahu/Ketu axis. There’s no other problems!! Yes, we all have a huge, apparently insurmountable problem to solve — that’s why we’re on Earth. If we didn’t have a huge, nearly insurmountable problem to solve, we would be somewhere else… We’d be on a whole other solar system with a whole other set of planets and a whole different set of rules, but because we’re on this planet, we have a huge problem –each and every one of us — that needs solving.

~ Ernst Wilhelm, acclaimed Vedic scholar and astrologer, author, teacher
 
Weekly Planning Forecast
Suggestion: match the significations of the following dates to what you wish to accomplish. To plan important events further into the future, contact David for a Muhurtha reading which finds the best date(s) for your specific tasks or goals.

Sun in Aquarius
19 JAN — 18 FEB

In Greek astrology, Aquarius is depicted as a water bearer standing in the middle of a river emptying water from an earthen jar signifying the Aquarian quality of adding innovation and new ideas to the wellspring of knowledge for the benefit of humanity. The Sun represents truth, dharma, identity, self-worth, embodiment, creative intelligence, ruler, and career and in Aquarius, the opportunity to align your dreams with God’s..
This Week
This forecast is a quick look at what is affecting your self-image, self-confidence, and self-worth for the next 7 days. For a more complete and personal look at all the amazing aspects of your astrology, contact David at astrologyofjoy.com.

Quick read:
Until the Sun moves into Pisces next week, continue to use this time for self self examination and reflection in regard to creating an emotional connection to your work and activity. What changes can you bring into your activities so you reignite that feeling of “first love”?

A little more…
Rahu (North node) is in Pisces for the next 17 months or so. Pisces is a water sign and Rahu is asking us to create balanced emotional connection through empathy, compassion, and walking in the shoes of others without assuming their responsibilities. It’s a great time to practice being a “mother to the world.”

And a little more…
  • Saturn-Venus-Neptune-Rahu (North node) in Pisces
    • All this activity in Pisces can feel overwhelming as Pisces is both a sign of letting go and creative expression. To fulfil your destiny, examine your mind and life circumstances: what can you let go that will allow space into your life such that new ideas and expressions can be embraced leading to more fulfilment.
    • HINT: Venus, Neptune, and Rahu can indicate illusions around money and material comfort — most likely that things are worse than they are. This week’s trick is to use the dispassion of Saturn to keep moving forward one step at a time. Don’t give too much credence to thoughts of worry, confusion, or concern. Instead, do what is in front of you: allow your Saturn to guide you to the next step. And what are your Saturn qualities? Steadfastness, objectivity, perseverance, practicality, determination, and focus. Stay on point and the truth will be revealed through the Sun-Pluto-Mercury conjunction in Aquarius. 🀗
Moon Planner
Has the Moon got you hurried and harried?

No worries! As a symbol of the feminine quality, the Moon represents your capacity to receive. In this sense, the Moon is about recognising the resources you have available and using them for your benefit.  Too often, we do not recognise what is available around us to make our life more fulfilling. Instead, we get distracted with what is not ours to have and miss out on the available opportunity, experiencing disappointment and disillusionment… or worse, like the poor fellow in the photo.  ðŸ˜„


This week:
 
Wednesday, 12 February: Full Moon in Leo (13:53 GMT)
According to mystics like Sadhguru, full moons magnify whatever your state of mind, good or bad. There is science behind this: just as full moons create higher than usual tides on earth, so there is a natural draw of fluids into your brain. Full Moons are a great opportunity to ascend to new emotional heights which can bring on deeper insights and intuition.

The Leo Full Moon can help you make a stronger connection to the world by channeling real emotions into your life situation that are in alignment to your true identity. Taking calculated risks can prove beneficial.

Mother Moon milk: an enlightened guru once shared with me two ways one can use to harness the full moon energy. The first is to simply go somewhere quiet and gaze at the beauty of the full moon for an extended time. Another is to leave some milk in a clear, covered glass overnight in a window sill where it will catch the full moon’s rays. In the morning, consume the milk. Milk is known to absorb energy and is used to purify jewellery of negative energies or unhelpful karmas that may be associated with the jewellery maker or previous owners — or even as a rejuvenator done every six months or so. It is best to use organic whole milk, raw if possible.
Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 6 — 23 February: Retrograde Mars re-enters Cancer, its sign of debilitation
     —  opportunity to resolve conflicts around home/family; supports self-study/working in solitude
JAN 12 through summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
     — Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
FEB 10 — MAR 8: close orb between Rahu/Neptune in Pisces
     — Risk of being duped; spiritual breakthrough
FEB 24: Mars ends retrograde status
     — Emotional instability leading to bad choices; supports home/family conflict resolution
APR 9 — 20: close orb between Rahu/Saturn in Pisces
     — Making choices out of fear; supports organisation and systematic planning
APR 18 — JUN 16: Mars enters Leo
     — Aggressive work scenarios; energises authentic work and projects
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
     — Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
JUN 17 — AUG 6: Mars in Virgo
     — Taking on too many responsibilities; supports fitness programmes
SEP 1 — FEB 13 2026: Saturn in Pisces
     — Tendency towards fear-based decisions; loss of boundaries; strong creative ideas
FEB 14 2026— APR 12 2028: Saturn in Aries
     — Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
 
Retrograde Register
Keeping you abreast of the current retrograde planets and their significations

As viewed from Earth, when planets appear to go backwards they are said to be in retrograde motion. Astrologically, the significations of such planets become more internalised. They also become more powerful and will increase challenge or triumph depending upon your horoscope. For an in-depth examination of how retrograde planets are currently affecting your day-to-day goals and activities, David offers a Retrograde Reading for £35 for a 60 minute online consultation.

Retrograde Significations
Highlighting the current retrograde planets
  • Mars Retrograde: December 6, 2024-February 23, 2025
    • From 6 January, retrograde Mars is in Cancer, a friendly sign where its propensity to act can bring you success, but only if you keep your emotions in check. Mars is a key and represents the actions you take to unlock the door to your inner wonder, the subconscious where all sorts of interesting goodies, and some baddies, lie. No worries! Mars is your courage and tells you confidently, “Game on!”
Global Focus

Why so many recent aviation incidents?
An unusual spate of airline tragedies have occurred the past few weeks. What’s going on?


Over the past ten days, the following aviation incidents have been catalogued:
  • 28 JAN F35 Alaska; pilot ejected safely
  • 28 JAN Busan, South Korea; caught fire before take-off; all 171 survived; 7 injured
  • 29 JAN Collision in Washington, DC 8:47PM; 67 dead
  • 29 JAN south Sudan; charter flight crashed killing 20 of 21 occupants
  • 31 JAN Medical transport Philadelphia 6:06 PM; 6 dead
  • 7 FEB Small commuter plane crashes in Alaska killing all ten
Without doing a deep dive into the incidents, several factors stand out which have coalesced indicating instability in the elements, namely, the Sun (fire) and Pluto (water) in Aquarius (air), debilitated Mars (fire) in Cancer (water), and Saturn (air) and Rahu (air) in Pisces (water) with Neptune (water). Rahu and Neptune can indicate strong illusion and miscommunication, a likely cause in at least the Washington, DC collision. Also, 28 JAN thru 1 FEB, the Moon was both new and affected by Pluto, a planet that can be associated with death. Mars rules accidents and while in Cancer can indicate taking unhealthy risks.
Are you planning a major event or journey this year?
A Muhūrta consultation can save you a lot of headache

What is Muhūrta?
MuhÅ«rta is a centuries old branch of Vedic astrology and refers to the methods and methodology of aligning a specific action to the moment that best supports a successful outcome. Since not all actions seek the same results (e.g. winning a battle, getting married, scheduling a surgery), each moment will support outcomes for some actions and not for others. Think of a MuhÅ«rta consultation as an in depth, very specific, weather report. Just as you would not plan a picnic on a day of 100% rain, so you would not plan an important event on a day when the energy on that day is counter to your goals. A MuhÅ«rta is like having the wind at your back.

Kala
Kala is Sanskrit for time. According to the Vedas, Kala unfolds in repeating cycles within cycles from the infinitesimally small to the incomprehensibly large. We directly experience many of these cycles such as the four seasons and the waxing and waning of the Moon as it orbits the Earth. We also experience these cycles as birth, youth, adulthood, old age, and death, only to relive this cycle in a new body, exposed to a new variety of experiences based upon our karmic past.

Karmic Impetus
Each moment of time holds a “karmic impetus” characterised by qualities which can be ascertained from the position of the planets, stars, and most significantly, the Moon. The Moon (mind) reflects the light of our inner Sun (Self) and links the physical world to God. Thus, when we wish to take action, we can look towards the characteristics at play in the Moon according to your horoscope parameters to determine the most opportune time to begin a particular action. Doing so allows you to exert some control over that action’s outcome. This method is Muhūrta.

What will you receive from a Muhūrta consultation?
You will receive a written report with tables indicating a series of auspicious dates and times to begin your project, event, etc. according to your personal horoscope. Only auspicious dates and times are given, ranked by score and sorted by date. 

Some examples:

  • Signing important contracts
  • Starting a business
  • Getting married
  • Traveling
  • Scheduling important tasks like docotr or dental appointments, surgery, etc.
You can receive a MuhÅ«rta for anything you consider important enough where you want to “start on the right foot”.

Muhūrta Consultation
£30 for each 30 day analysis for one goal, e.g., examining 10 MAR thru 10 APR for best days and times to start a business; offered as a PDF report. Concessions available.
Special: £75 for any 3-month examination per goal (a savings of £15) — need not be consecutive months
Contact David for more information.
Hero’s Journey

Here’s a great chance to spend time with self-realised masters of human potential and possibility
 
Finding a spiritual teacher is a personal matter and there are as many gurus as there are human temperaments. Here’s a “no-fee” chance to get to know some of the ones I can personally vouch for


In India, it has been said that to be born in a human body is very rare, but to have the yearning to know God is even more rare. The most rare of all, however, is to meet the one who will take you across the ocean of worldly existence and free you from bondage


Low cost programmes and discounts that might interest you…
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What is the Astrology of Joy? It’s a tool for finding your bliss and living a joyful life. It’s a gentle “push” to get you back on the right track.

Based upon the time-honoured system of astrology practiced in India for thousands of years, Astrology of Joy is inspired by David’s four decades living in ashrams, seeking truth, and learning from enlightened beings who taught, “You are more than a body and a mind. You are That!” 

Consultation Rates:
New Clients:
£95 for a 2hr online reading. Optional: £25 add on eBook.
£95 for a comprehensive eBook.

Returning clients:
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Other readings include natal, compatibility, relocation, specific issues, and auspicious date determination for beginning marriage, pregnancy, business start up, etc.  For more information, visit astrologyofjoy.com/consultations.

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AstrologyOfJoy.com
About David: Personally certified by Dr. David Frawley, author and founder of the American Institute of Vedic Studies, David has been a professional astrologer for over 30 years. David learned the art and science of Indian astrology while a ten-year resident in the ashram of a realised spiritual master. David guides clients throughout the world on achieving everyday fulfilment in their spiritual and personal goals, relationships, and wellbeing.

David served as editor of Isha Yoga’s European newsletter for two years, was Vice President of the Rosia Montana Cultural Foundation in Romania, and has a Masters in Archaeology (with Distinction), studying the challenges and issues facing contemporary society from the archaeological perspective. He also wrote and published a parent-child picture book with his brother, Steve (illustrator), about the life of Adiyogi, the first yogi. He currently resides in Burntisland, Scotland, where he serves on the board of the Burntisland Harbour Access Trust helping maintain public access to the historically significant harbour.
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