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Newsletter 29/SEPTEMBER/2025 Miracle of the Womb

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Astrology Monday! Libra and the Miraculous Womb 😊
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Libra: The Miracle of the Womb
Issue 39 Volume 8          29 September 2025
A woman is the work of God, perfected. She gives birth, life, and nourishment, just as the earth brings forth plants and trees. Hildegard von Bingen (1098 – 1179), German Benedictine abbess, polymath, author, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, medical practitioner, and most recorded composer in modern history. Also considered by many scholars to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany; On Natural Philosophy and Medicine: Selections from Cause et Cure. (M. Berger, Trans.). D. S. Brewer, p. 67.
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Nelida explained that the womb’s primary function is reproduction in order to perpetuate our species. But unbeknownst to women, the womb also has subtle and sophisticated secondary functions. And it was these, she said, that she and I were interested in developing. — Taisha Abelar (1945? — 1998?), American writer and anthropologist and associate of Carlos Castaneda; from The Sorcerer’s Crossing: A Woman’s Journey (1992, p.183), Abelar’s spiritual autobiography.

Dear wonderful neighbour and fellow traveller;

In astrology, Libra represents the womb…

In recent years, a major controversy erupts whenever someone attempts to define a woman. At the core of this debate is whether biology or a person’s self-assigned identity should be given preference in modern society, replacing traditional views on sex and gender. Such debate does not go deep enough because of what I call a poverty of consciousness. Though this phrase has been used to describe a mindset of lack (poverty), I find it accurately describes the mindset of a human being who limits their experience of life only to what they perceive through the five senses. As meditators and seekers of the divine, we understand how limiting our experience of life only to that which comes through our senses not only prevents us from knowing the nature of our existence, but invariably denies the essence of who we are.

According to yogic science, a human being is made up of several sheaths. Sadhguru describes this simply as the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic bodies, each more subtle than the previous. In astrology, the physical body is primarily described through the ascendent, the mental body through Mars, the emotional body through the Moon, and the energetic body through the Sun. I always examine your horoscope through the lens of these different bodies. The more subtle the body, the greater the influence upon you and your life. This is why delineating your horoscope from the perspective of the Sun is so significant.

What does all this have to do with defining a woman? Simply put, a biological woman has an energetic powerhouse within her that biological men do not. Indeed, this energetic powerhouse within a woman is a part of her nature. In the physical body, this powerhouse manifests as the womb.

The only reason there is controversy around the definition of a woman is because modern society is largely blind towards anything that is not discernible through the five senses — this is the fundamental weakness of science. Modern science regards the womb strictly in physical terms and ignores its subtler aspects as an energetic powerhouse capable of holding the enormous energy needed to create and sustain life. This energy greatly influences a woman’s consciousness and undoubtedly separates her from a man, not only biologically, but in many respects, spiritually.

According to a study by Fetzer Institute’s National Religion and Spirituality Survey, women are more likely than men to identify as spiritual, with 57% of women describing themselves as spiritual compared to 43% of men and where 55% of women express a doubt-free belief in God compared to 43% of men. Women are also more likely to report a strong connection to a higher power, with 40% saying they feel “highly connected” versus 26% of men. Even in terms of spiritual practices, women are significantly more engaged, participating in activities like prayer, meditation, attending religious services, and spending time in nature at higher rates than men. These results hold across different age groups and in both religious and non-religious contexts.

Sadhguru recently explained that the reason so many religions were male dominated in ancient societies was because men needed the structure that religions offered. Women, he said, could simply live their lives and attain everything. Perhaps they watched all the fuss men would go to over religion, look at one another, and roll their eyes, all the while experiencing the bliss of Life throbbing within as they went about their day.

Ultimately, of course, as we go even further into the nature of our existence, we discover there is only One Consciousness — from this perspective we are neither man nor woman. Nevertheless, the womb gives enormous potential to a woman even beyond its capacity to nourish and house a fertilised egg through its full development as a human being. I have spoken with many women who have expressed how the womb ‘speaks’ to them (and the ovaries, another aspect of Libra). According to Taisha Abelar, an associate of Carlos Castaneda and a student of don Juan, her spiritual mentor told her:

“The womb is the way female animals sense things and regulate their bodies,” she said. “Through the womb, women can generate and store power in their (energy bodies) to build or destroy or to become one with everything around them” (The Sorcerer’s Crossing: A Woman’s Journey, 1992, p.184)

Every doctor will tell you the enormous amount of energy required for a woman to sustain a life inside her for nine months. This energy potential is not dependent upon whether a woman is pregnant or not. The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed. Thus, a woman always has this storehouse of energy at her disposal. This is how she was created. By utilising the womb’s inherent energy reserve for the spiritual process, she can explode into dimensions beyond the physical.

Warm thoughts and many blessings,

David 🙏🏻 🤗
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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:
Worldly fulfilment
Solar Eclipse (effects through October)
Material connection and abundance get a boost from learning where you are not embracing your natural talents and abilities. Once realised, you can adjust your life to make sure those talents are being utilised in the best possible way. See the Moon Planner section below.

Saturn retrograde in Pisces
This combination causes fear and concern because our imagination can get away from us. However, Saturn’s retrograde status helps us recognise previous fear-inspired choices so we can create a better plan to resolve current issues. If struggling, rethink your game plan.

Mars in Scorpio
Scorpio is Mars’s second home. Scorpio is more mystical and psychological than worldly. Still, Scorpio is a great guide to any endeavour. The sting of the Scorpio scorpion tells us when we are off track. Better, I suppose, to get on track BEFORE we feel the scorpion’s sting.

Spiritual fulfilment
Solar Eclipse (effects through October)
Being false stems from the fear of losing control. What you are seeking to use as the controller, however, is your fear… see the problem? Step back, look at your life objectively, then have the courage to be who you always knew you were. See the Moon Planner section below.

Mars in Scorpio
Scorpio is where the will of Mars makes great gains in shining a light into the dark corners of the unconscious. This is why Scorpio is also the sign of mysticism and mystical experience. Now’s your chance to share a table with all the great mystics from the past.

Ongoing
Uranus in Gemini!
Uranus is in Gemini thru 8 November, giving us a preview of the next seven years beginning 26 April, 2026. Uranus is your authentic nature yearning to be freed. If you are struggling, it simply means you are not honouring your authenticity. You are living a lie and Uranus wants to put an end to your falsehoods and pretence. Let it show you the way.

Jupiter in Cancer
Jupiter in Cancer is an opportunity to find fulfilment through service, creativity, and abundance. Keep your Jupiter pointed high. Jupiter can become distracted and very ordinary through material goals. Nothing wrong with these as long as they don’t take the lead.

Astrology Monday

Weekly Planning Forecast

Libra Sun…
22 September — 22 October


The Sun in Libra underscores how relationships blossom when we maintain our sense of self and authenticity. Handing our power over to someone else because of low self-worth is a recipe for discord, dependency, and even abuse.

Libra relates to “the other.” After finding career and recognition in Virgo, we turn towards relationship thinking this will bring the fulfilment we seek. It does not, but the soul passing through Libra is still a necessary step before spiritual awakening in Scorpio.

Sun in Aditya Vishnu…
Before the arrival of the Greeks, the ‘zodiac’ used in India was a 360 degree circle based upon the Sun’s movement (Adityas). The Aditya corresponding to Libra is Vishnu which relates to the one who maintains order through both worldly and spiritual duties. This highlights the nature of Vishnu as the sign that relates to the transformation from king to sage, a necessary transformation on the path to liberation. 😊
 
Moon Planner
Has the Moon got you hurried and harried?

No worries! The Moon represents the feminine and your capacity to receive and recognise the resources you have available to fulfil your emotional needs.  Too often, we get distracted with what is not ours and miss out on the available opportunity, experiencing disappointment and disillusionment, or worse, we become like my hairy friend, Monsieur Lou Garou. 🤭

This week
Eclipse season is still unfolding
Eclipse season is still unfolding and, in simple terms, has been about needs (Lunar eclipse) and how we project our energy into the world (Sun). During the Lunar Eclipse 7 September, situations arose that forced latent emotional needs to the surface allowing us to ascertain whether these needs were helping us or hindering us. The Solar eclipse 21 September revealed where we are projecting a false image by causing situations that challenged how we perceive ourself. It is a poor and misaligned self-perception that causes us to avoid following our natural talents and capabilities. Together, the Lunar and Solar eclipses revealed where we are not supporting our authentic nature either through emotional integrity or in the application of skills. 

This period is not necessarily conducive to experiencing outer success, but of realising a blossoming awareness into real needs and limiting needs that will bring success in the future.

 ☺️
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If you want success, the foremost thing is to ensure that you are not the obstacle to it. — Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, yogi, mystic, humanitarian, NYT bestselling author
Important dates (2025 — 2026)
2025
JUL 14 — 8 NOV: Uranus in Gemini! Revolution brings innovation. Bend, but don’t break.
SEP 22 — 4 NOV: Mars in Scorpio; spiritual intensity or worldly objectives awaken through right action.
SEP 1 thru 28 NOV: Saturn retrograde in Pisces; great time to review long range plans.
Now thru 2026 and beyond
Now thru JUL 26 2026: Rahu in Pisces: Loss of boundaries; excessive empathy; heightened creative expression and imagination.
Now thru JUN 30, 2026: Jupiter exalted in Cancer: Heart-centred approach brings rewards when emotions are tied to your good intention and not selfish gain.
SEP 1 2025 — 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 foundation; supports taking calculated risks. Prudence is fine; obsessively cautious denies needed change.
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. I most often quote Sadhguru and highlight his practices and events simply because he is arguably the most publicly available guru today. Initially, his mission on Earth was to install the Dhyanalinga, an energy form not seen 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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