If you evolve in your ultimate context, you will be half a man and half a woman – not a neuter – a full-fledged man and a full-fledged woman. That is when you are a full-blown human being. You are not skewed development, you are not just masculine or feminine, you have allowed both these things to grow.

~ Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, yogi, mystic, humanitarian, NYT bestselling author

Dear Friends;

A Night of Awakening
Mahashivratri (FEB 26; Live webcast) is one of the most important celebrations in India and recognises a natural alignment of the Sun and Earth that creates a tremendous spiritual opportunity. Mahashivratri commemorates the divine wedding between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati representing the union of the masculine and feminine energies, the harmonious interplay necessary for cosmic order and creation.

Sadhguru says this about this auspicious opportunity:

On this night, the northern hemisphere of the planet is positioned in such a way that there is a natural upsurge of energy in a human being. This is a day when nature is pushing one towards one’s spiritual peak. It is to make use of this, that in this tradition, we established a certain festival which is nightlong. To allow this natural upsurge of energies to find their way, one of the fundamentals of this nightlong festival is to ensure that you remain awake with your spine vertical throughout the night.

For a more in-depth explanation of Mahashivratri and why it is such a powerful opportunity for families, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers, follow this link.

The live webcast includes a talk and midnight meditation by Sadhguru.
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I wrote recently that I have been making more use of the Adityas, an ancient form of astrology which predates Western and Hindu astrology. First referenced in the Rig Veda, India’s oldest scripture, this system is estimated to be at least 6000 years old. Unknown to most practicing modern astrologers, it offers a deep and profound window into the life of an individual through twelve equal “seasons” related to the Earth’s yearly path around the Sun. I now use the Adityas in all my readings.

Of particular interest is in reference to the current locations of the planets. Currently, Saturn is in the division referred to as Dhata which corresponds to Pisces in the zodiac. Dhata represents the capacity to bear the burdens of responsible change. Unfortunately, Saturn is not welcome in this division. Saturn is about letting go and turning away and resisting. Sometimes it is good to resist what is unhealthy, but in Dhata/Pisces, the resistance is slowing down the germination of something new and groundbreaking. In short, especially through May 2025, there is a tendency in society and in ourselves to resist meaningful change and look for shortcuts so as to avoid the work necessary for real change. 

For individuals, there is a need to strengthen the capacity to be objective, rational, and practical. This is not the time to fulfil unstable emotional needs or seek to resolve our emotional pain through others. Like a farmer, now is the time to til the soil and plant the seeds so that in the spring, healthy sprouts can rise.

As a society, there is a need to shoulder the responsibility for healthy change. For too long, we have resigned ourselves to simply following the agenda’s of others. We saw this during Covid when lockdowns and the vilification of alternative views became business as usual. We must be on guard against knee-jerk reactions detrimental to longterm gains. Knee-jerk reactions are not objective nor do they have the force of beneficial transformation behind them. They are products of our conditioned past and serve no value in the present.

Fortunately, Jupiter is in the Aditya of Varuna through this same period. Varuna is related to the one, all-encompassing Love. Jupiter is the planet of all encompassing Love. Along with Jupiter ruling as lord of Saturn in Pisces, Jupiter in Varuna marks a chance for an opportunity the world has not witnessed in a long time.

Being objective in all aspects of life and towards the global life is the best way to take advantage of this time. Now is the time to exchange reaction for response. Responding is being responsible not only to yourself, but to your neighbours and to the world. And one of the best ways to be responsible this week is by joining the Mahashivratri celebrations Wednesday night. Stay awake, spine erect. Good things can happen.

I’ll see you there. 😉

 🤗

David 🔆

astrologyofjoy.com


In this issue:

• Weekly Planning Forecast
• Necessity of the Feminine
• Hero’s Journey: Events and Programmes
• Consultations

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.  😄


This week:

 

Friday, 28 February: New Moon in Pisces (00:44 GMT)
New Moons are best spent quietly in meditation and reflection to allow for latent insights to rise to the surface so you can allow them to work their magic. Occurring this week in Aquarius, especially be mindful of a blossoming of hidden talents, unrealised attributes, and a you that has been hidden under a fear to let go. This is the beginning of a new cycle of emotional involvement that can find you engaged in helpful actions that benefit not only the neighbours, but yourself.

Moon/Pluto in Aquarius, Tuesday, 25 FEB: The Moon with Pluto indicates an opportunity to transform what we believe we need from others or the world, from false belief to the ultimate truth, that all nourishment comes from inside. Like a sprout making its way through rock to the sunlight, the possibility is real.

Moon/Saturn in Pisces, Friday 28 FEB: This can be a difficult conjunction as the Moon relates to our needs and Saturn relates to delay, obstacles, and an overemphasis of obligation. Allow Saturn’s ascetic qualities to help you let go of what you don’t really need by staying objective and philosophical.

Auspicious day: the second day after a New Moon is considered especially auspicious to start new projects as the Moon has begun its journey in the bright half towards full.