Astrology of Joy

Author: David

  • A is for Astrology

    In western cultures, most people are familiar with the astrology of the Greeks, ie, with what has become known as western astrology. But did you know that there is another system of astrology, one that has been in continual use since at least 2500 years before Alexander the Great and Aristotle? Called jyotish, the science of light, this form of astrology comes to us from ancient India.

    For the past twenty-five years, jyotish, also known as Vedic astrology, has been the fastest growing system of astrology in the world, having become well established in America and now Europe. Known for its incredible capacity to predict future life events and situations, jyotish has a deeper, more profound purpose: to liberate a person from the compulsive thinking that prevents them from living a fulfilling and deeply satisfying life, one that will resonate with their innermost desires.

    It’s really quite simple: your past affects what you think and do right now, and what you do right now, creates your future. This is called karma and the only thing more powerful than your karma is right action in the present moment. Astrology was born to help you take right action, to make the best possible choices so that your life prospers in a way that is meaningful to you.

    Lifetimes ago, you experienced traumatic and catastrophic events that affect how you interact with the world, and, more significantly, how you accept yourself. Believing that the circumstances of life were the source of your pain, you built walls between you and what you want to achieve and this has caused you to feel unfulfilled. This is not because you don’t have the necessary talents and qualities, rather, it is only because you don’t know where to find the key to unlock them.

    An astrological consultation with me helps you find the key to unlocking your highest potential. In your session, you will learn why you feel “stuck” and what you can do to move in the direction of your dreams. You already have the tools to succeed, to experience love and joy, to have healthy relationships and work that is natural and prosperous. You just need to be pointed in the right direction…

    That is my role. 🙂

    Sessions are recorded and general natal readings include a personally written eBook containing helpful notes and specific actions you can take in order to live joyfully.

    Click here to learn more about the different astrological consultations on offer.

  • New Spiritually Themed Children’s Book!

    David has released the latest edition of his full color children’s book ‘The Legend of Adiyogi”. Created to help fill the gap in spiritually themed children’s books, The Legend of Adiyogi tells the story of Adiyogi, the mystical figure who gave the world the yogic system over 15,000 years ago. Adiyogi’s story is rich with adventure and universal spiritual values, perfect for parents to use as a springboard to introduce profound wisdom to their children. Sold through Amazon, The Legend of Adiyogi is available in both print and eBook editions.

    To order, please visit Amazon.

     

  • David and Calmblue Holistic Therapies

    David is now a part of the Calmblue team!

    Calmblue Holistic Therapies is one of Edinburgh’s gems, a place of healing and rejuvenation in Morningside comprising over 50 holistic therapies, from astrology to craniosacral therapy to yoga. If you are in the area, whether you live here are just visiting, be sure to check out all their offerings at https://calmblue.org.uk/ where you can book an appointment with David or one of the available 15 therapists, or call 0131 446 3709 or 07721 599 276 for more information.

    See you there!

  • Spring Equinox: A Chance for Balance

    The spring equinox, a time when light and darkness are in balance, is a reminder that the forces of nature within us can be in perfect harmony. This is especially true for our masculine and feminine energies. Typically, one or the other dominates within us. In reality, however, when these qualities are in perfect balance within us, we become balanced human beings.

    According to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, yogi, mystic and NY Times best-selling author, having the masculine and feminine qualities balanced within us, regardless of the sex of our body, makes a balanced human being.

    All physical manifestations can only happen between polarities — positive–negative, masculine–feminine, Shiva–Shakti, man–woman. The moment we create a divide between the polarities, judgments about perceived superiority and inferiority between the two arise. Out of these judgments, many layers of confusion, ugliness, and exploitation have occurred. Male and female are just manifestations of either the masculine or the feminine being present in an enhanced way. The fact that you are sitting here as a woman does not mean that your father does not exist within you, and the same applies to men and their mothers, of course. If you recognise this truth and nurture both the masculine and the feminine within you so that they are on an even keel, you will be a balanced human being. If you only nurture the masculine, the crassness of machismo will find expression. If you only nurture the feminine, an excessive sense of decorativeness and emotion will find expression.

    https://isha.sadhguru.org/global/en/wisdom/sadhguru-spot/how-to-empower-women?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=6Mar19-english_monthly_newsletter.

    During this natural time of balance, seek balance in your own life. Pay attention to how you are in your day-to-day interactions with people: family, friends, work colleagues or strangers. Life, itself, is the greatest teacher. 

  • Star Report: November 2018

    This month a significant change has taken place affecting our lives at a very profound level. The nodes of the moon crossed from one sign to another, an event of great importance, especially when considering that the nodes stay in each sign for aproximately one year and a half.

    The south node, Ketu, traveled from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Ketu represents our past and indicates what we use to protect ourselves against what we fear the most. This fear makes us uptight about the areas Ketu influences and so we wrap our arms even tighter around that which we should learn to let go, currently being represented by Capricorn.

    Capricorn is the sign where we become in-tune with our deeper self. It is the sign where we receive our “marching orders” in proceeding with the rest of our life. From an enlightened perspective, Capricorn is where one hears the command of God and readies himself for action.

    The tendency, however, as Ketu transits Capricorn, is to rely too much on organization and methodology, on detachment and perseverance, at any cost. However, as an indicator of the past, Ketu tells us that by doing so, we will meet with resistance and obstacles. Now is not the time to rely so much on structure and detachment; rather, we want to bring in more emotion, love and compassion into our daily life as indicated by Ketu’s opposite, Rahu, the north node.

    Rahu’s move into Cancer this month indicates a need for us to embrace our deeper, emotional self. Cancer is a feminine sign and embraces the qualities of motherhood, nurturing and compassion. As the fourth sign, Cancer is where our emotions are expressed and where we find contentment and stability. As such, the next year and a half will find us drawn into situations that require a strong connection to our emotional self. Being stoic, unemotional, dry and aloof is not the best approach during this time. Compassion, love, sensitivity and being unencumbered to express ourselves emotionally will serve us much better.

    This is not to say we should lose our inner stability. Emotions expressed purely and from a place of groundedness will be supportive in our interactions with others. Unbridled emotions, like a herd of wild horses, will make the way difficult to see. Rahu is a jungle we must cross through and though we may bet lost, it is not in our best interest.