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Saturn and the Muladhara Chakra
Issue 23 Volume 8          2 June 2025
When we do yoga, we are more focused on the muladhara than anything else because if you stabilize this, the rest is easy to create. If the foundation of the building is loose and we try to hold up the building, it will be a daily circus. 

That is what has happened to human life. Holding themselves in some state of balance and wellbeing… every day is a circus for most human beings. If the foundation is unstable, anxiety is natural. But if your muladhara is stable, life or death, you will be stable because your foundation is good… 
 
~~ Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, bestselling author, yogi, mystic, humanitarian
Astrology Monday:
Just the facts, please! 
An American icon from 60s television, hard-boiled detective Joe Friday always insists on “just the facts”.

This week’s no-nonsense forecast:
Chance encounters
Venus enters Taurus where Uranus can create unexpected meetings and chance encounters which cause you to consider more deeply what you want from others. Uranus forces you to be authentic.
Stay true to your heart
Mercury conjuncts Jupiter in Gemini (Varuna) and helps us discern and dissect and bring rewards related to information, business, and group activities. Jupiter can become too focused on external fulfilment. Stay true to your heart and avoid getting bogged down in dead ends or false promises.
Choose expansion over survival; courage over fear
Saturn’s foray into Aries creates a bumpy road. Our need to survive diminishes Jupiters brilliance and optimism. Allow enthusiasm to guide necessary choices, not your pain body, worry, or concern. Prudence is good; anxiety not. Saturn in Aries can bring needed change. Look below the surface of life events.
Strengthen your foundation
Saturn in Aries is a bit like a ship at sea taking on water during a storm. Knowing what to keep and what to throw overboard can be confusing. Seek a safe harbour through the healthy masculine (authenticity and generosity). Act on your loftiest goals and activate your heart chakra through nature, song, art, and devotion. This is not the time for sensuality and sense gratification, but for sensible action and sensitivity.

Quick World View
A challenging period thru June 21 reveals good intentions (Jupiter) meeting resistance (Saturn). For the UK, expect people becoming increasingly frustrated with out of control immigration and for the US, continued legal battles for the Trump administration and budget wrangling. These issues find greater resolution after 21 June. The EU has entered a 7.5 year period that will bring significant change — the next 3 years bring tumult, then a more even keel.
Questions? Send your questions and feedback here. Questions will be answered in future issues as long as they are relevant to a broad audience. Specific questions require a scheduled reading.
Place is security, space is freedom.
~ Yi-Fu Tuan (1930 — 2022) Chinese-American geographer; originator of humanistic geography


Dear wonderful neighbour and fellow traveller;

Consciousness underlies all existence, including what you call you. Consciousness is Love. When we’re plugged in, everything in our life blossoms and we experience love and bliss and contentment. It is closer than a thought and only a moment away. Your task is to make this sublime moment your ongoing reality…

Burntisland is a wonderful little coastal village on the Scottish coast. It’s small enough to know everyone by name and big enough to have all the trimmings that make life colourful and alive. There’s an amazing organic bakery second to none, a hardware store that offers everything from finishing nails to curtain rods to carpenter’s squares, and a ‘Veggie Man” who can sell you fine Italian tomatoes just as easily as local grown strawberries pesticide free.

Place… and space; the two are intertwined though each points to different aspects of time — without time, place and space do not exist. Place is where we are and space is what exists between places. Can we ever overestimate the importance of these two as long as we have a body? Home is where the heart is and for now, Burntisland has captured my heart. However, it’s important to understand that place should not become another ball and chain, but an expression of who you are. When that expression changes, you may find your place changes, too.

Fundamentally, I find fulfilment when I help others experience God in the world whether through the written word, astrology, or simply in chatting with a stranger. This is most closely aligned to ‘space’ and has formed the bedrock of my life on Earth — it is a natural expression of who I am. In the boyhood days of long ago, I would often awake before anyone else to slip on my insulated wellies and venture into the November woods. Feeling at home in the stillness of a light falling snow, I’d use an old stump for a chair and simply sit… no purpose save to witness life around me. I think back on those mornings and that young fellow who sat in such quietude. He certainly was not thinking of places to see or adventures to capture; where he sat was both the destination and the journey. The stump was his place; the woods his space…

Saturn is aligned with the muladhara chakra. Mula is Sanskrit for root or foundation and highlights the importance of Saturn in astrology. In the kingdom of the planets, Saturn is the castle that offers protection and a firm foundation upon which the other planets express their qualities. When Saturn is weak or afflicted, the other planets are unable to properly fulfil their roles and their associated aspects of our life suffer.

Saturn and the muladhara chakra are vital to a steady and balanced life. Sadhguru tells us that without a strong foundation, we will not even be able to sit still. This is why, he said, most yogic practices and asanas are designed to strengthen the muladhara chakra. How can we glimpse eternity if we cannot even embrace more than a few moments of stillness?

Sadhguru: When we talk about balance, we are not talking about sanity, we are talking about finding that perch between sanity and insanity where you can venture and adventure. Madness is an adventure. It is a most wonderful thing as long as it is in control. If you lose control it will become ugly. Similarly, sanity is a beautiful thing but if you become perfectly sane, you are as good as dead. This ability to venture and adventure into whatever you want at any moment will come to you if your muladhara is well-established (Sadhguru, Mystic Musings, 2017).

May your Saturn find you resolute and loving. 

 🤗

David 🔆

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In this issue:
  • Weekly Planning Forecast
  • Astrology of Now
  • Practical Vedanta: Millet and chia jam recipes
  • Hero’s Journey: Free App
Saturn Special! If you would like to know the potential and possibility of Saturn for you personally, I am offering an hourly special: £45/hr online. Contact me here.

Astrology Monday

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.

Gemini Sun…
20 May — 21 June

The Sun in Gemini, a sign ruled by Mercury, highlights an individual who is witty, charming, light-hearted and intellectually engaging. Geminis can be mercurial, but they tend not to hold onto their emotions for long. They are flexible and have a discerning eye. They can quickly size up any situation and though they cannot resist the need to explore and experience what’s available, they are eager to share what they learn with others. They embrace logic and reason and enjoy a good puzzle or conundrum.

Sun in Aditya Varuna…
Fun Fact: Zodiac comes from the Greek zodiakos (kyklos) which literally means “circle of little animals” and reveals how astrological knowledge was shared between the cultures of Greece and India beginning in the time of Alexander the Great. For thousands of years before the Greeks, the Vedic culture used a 12-part circle which represented 12 aspects of the Sun. These Adityas offer us fascinating insights into our human potential.

The Aditya that corresponds to the Greek zodiacal sign of Gemini is Varuna which symbolises the all embracing Love that holds within itself the whole of creation. Jupiter does very well here and will be in Varuna thru June 2026.

When the Sun is in Varuna, God is directing your attention to the benevolent Mother who watches over her brood (creation) with great Love. Varuna is about being okay with whatever happens. This comes from an understanding that what is created is not different from the Creator. In this way, whatever happens in your personal life this month, pleasant or not, consider thoughtfully how what happened relates to your personal unfoldment as a complete human being. If pleasant, seek the source within you of that pleasantness. If challenging, look for a repeating cycle. With awareness and willingness, you can put an end to an unpleasant cycle of karma. 

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Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
     — Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
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 9 thru Jun 21: Saturn squares Jupiter
   — Causes tension between what to embrace and what to let go.
JUN 9 — JUN 30, 2026: Jupiter exalted in Cancer
     — Oh, boy! We finally get some help from the good guys!
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
 
Astrology of Now
Disclaimer: I hold no party affiliation and have supported both sides of the aisle with my vote. My aim is to offer you an unbiased perspective of world events through the lens of archaeology, astrology, and yoga.
Saturn Now
Though Saturn has been playing a pivotal role in human affairs since at least the pandemic, the world has entered into a critical 3-yr period marked by Saturn’s debilitation into Aries. Saturn oversees the 10th and 11th houses which relate to those aspects of life that require prolonged effort: work, activity, status, material gain, plans, social harmony, government responsibilities, and the dispensing of authority. Saturn rules longevity and death, karmic debt, chronic illness, and old age. When strong, Saturn perseveres, endures, and embraces the discipline necessary to fulfil our obligations and responsibilities. Saturn is the foundation, the root, the ground upon which things are built and established. Saturn is the rule of law, tradition and culture, and what follows one generation to the next.

Saturn became debilitated in Aries on 25 May and will be there thru 31 August when it will retreat back into Pisces. February 14, 2026, Saturn renters Aries and stays there through 2028. This is a critical time for not only the world, but for you. This summer will be a preview of the next 3 yrs, so you can tighten up what needs to be tightened, and let go what is not serving you.

Saturn and You
Saturn is what keeps your feet on the ground either because you have imbibed the lesson needed or because your sense of pride has been pummelled into submission by trial and tribulation. Saturn has a reputation as a stern schoolmaster who uses the school of hard knocks to get you to become real and authentic. Under Saturn’s care, pretence is scrubbed away even as we pay off our past karmic debts.

For the next three years, it is important to understand that Saturn is another aspect of your unpretentious yearning to see the world and your existence as it really is. Any contrived, emotional, or conditioned perspectives will be quashed under a more objective eye. Saturn’s influence often means change since Saturn plays the role of disruptor and heralds a period of ‘correction’. If you have been lying to yourself, Saturn will help you get back on track. 😁

Tips: Saturn in Aries indicates a lack of vision caused by fearing something imagined, then shifts to the fear of the unknown when it falls back into Pisces from 1 SEP thru 14 FEB and back again to imagined fear after 14 FEB. To stay objective, strengthen your foundation. This includes your body thru proper diet and exercise, your mind thru exercising your creative intellect, and your energy body through processes that strengthen your muladhara chakra, especially hatha yoga and meditation. To find hatha yoga programmes in your area by Isha certified teachers, check out this link.

Important: Those of you born with either Saturn in Aries or the Moon in Pisces, Aries, or Taurus will likely experience this period with a sharp intensity. As a general rule of thumb, Saturn pushes you through limitation. if you feel Saturn’s intensity rise, seek to understand what you are holding onto that should be abandoned. Saturn is the power to resist which is, in essence, the power to let go. Though Saturn is stern, it wants the best for you. After all, Saturn IS you. 😉

Saturn and the World
Saturn rules the western direction. In Aries, it can mean adversaries or calamities from or in the West. For America, this can indicate war/conflict with China and/or natural disasters in the western part of the US. In Europe, this can mean calamities in western Europe and/or continued discord with the US. Saturn rules the earth element so we may see an uptick in earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, mine cave-ins, sinkholes, etc. 

Tips: Those of you who live in areas with a higher potential for natural disasters such as the American West Coast, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, northern India, the Carpathian region, etc., can make sure you have contingency plans and at least a few days of rations and water on hand as well as emergency supplies. When I lived in northern California, for example, I bought a quality hand operated water filtration system, first aid kit, a hand-cranked emergency radio, propane stove, etc. I always had sacks of rice and beans and canned goods on hand. You can go online to find out what a preparedness kit contains specific to your area. 

This is not saying you will experience a natural disaster; it is saying to use common sense. As the boy Scouts tell us, “Be prepared!” 
Practical Vedanta
Tips to strengthen your inner and outer foundation through practical living
Two ‘from-scratch recipes’ to support your body, mind, and spirit

As someone who gets high from making healthy foodstuffs from scratch, I wanted to share a wonderful recipe for millet bread I discovered this winter and a homemade jam recipe I have been using for a couple of years. I’m definitely neither a baker nor chef, but I like to have fun in the kitchen. Sometimes my concoctions work, and sometimes it’s the garden critters that enjoy them most. The point is there is an intimate and very real connection between the body human, including the mind, and the food we eat. When we take the time to consciously prepare and eat our food, that connection is energised and both our mind and body benefit.

Gluten-free, vegan millet bread: Sadhguru has spoken very enthusiastically about millet. It’s gluten-free, low glycemic, and has no lectins — anti-nutrients plants use as a defence mechanism against pests including us humans. There are ways to counter lectins, e.g. fermenting, soaking, and pressure cooking. However, I value my time, so when I discovered millet has no lectins, I was already hooked. Then I made this delicious bread and became enamoured. It is so satisfying. What’s more, as many of you can attest, there is just something magical about making and baking your own food from scratch, not to mention the health benefits.

I tried a few millet bread recipes, but this one from ‘Natasha’ turned out to be exactly what I was looking for: a tasty, moist bread easy to make using only millet flour. The basic recipe is a gluten-free, vegan, yeast bread, but can easily be made into a sourdough. To make sure I am getting the freshest flour possible, I grind organic millet in a coffee grinder as needed. I cut the recipe in half for my needs and substituted double cream for the oil (I am not vegan). Since I am baking in a toaster oven, I bake at a lower temperature and discovered that if I begin at 120 C for 15 minutes, then 135 C for another 40 minutes or so, I can let the dough rise higher without it collapsing. I also coat the top with egg to give it a nice even, brown crust and I use a sheet of tinfoil placed on top to regulate the amount of browning I want. I suggest following the recipe exactly the first time, then experimenting with what works for you. Enjoy! https://www.natashashome.com/millet-bread/

Chia-seed jam recipe: While it’s true Grandma might exclaim, “That ain’t no jam!” what’s great about this recipe is that it is simple, healthy, and if you close your eyes, it might even take you back to your childhood. As it is, the basic recipe is simple: cook two cups of fruit of your choice in a saucepan until it is soft. Mush it with a fork or potato masher. Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. As it cools, the mix will thicken up and have a jam-like consistency. You can also add a sweetener of your choice and a touch of lemon juice. It can be stored in the fridge for a week or two.

Update: Chia seeds are also high in lectins which can upset some people’s stomach. I have since discovered that you can substitute psyllium husk for the chia, though you will likely need to add a tablespoon or two of water. I have yet to test this version.

My quick and easy raw chia jam recipe: Always wanting to preserve as much of the fruit’s nutrients and antioxidants as I can, I did not like the idea of cooking the fruit. Though it won’t last as long in the fridge, I put 3/4 cup of blueberries, a half an apple (peeled), 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, a tablespoon of jaggery (a low-processed sugar from India) and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Yum! This morning I put some on my millet toast and I was blissed!

Note:* Note: I use organic local ingredients whenever I can. For those items not available locally including organic millet and psyllium husk, I use a wonderful company in the UK with great prices and deals on bulk items: https://www.buywholefoodsonline.co.uk/
Hero’s Journey
The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the image of creative rebirth; the eternal cycle of change within us; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know. ~ Joseph Campbell, 
True gurus are those who have reached the highest expression of human potential and help us find the way. Though many may exist, I most often quote Sadhguru and highlight his practices and events simply because he is arguably the most available guru today. Initially, his mission on Earth was to install the Dhyanalinga, an energy form not seen on Earth for over 2000 years, but something wonderful happened after his body recovered from the enormous energy drain of such a profound process: he decided to stick around to touch the lives of as many as possible… 😉

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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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