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Author: David
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13 April 2026 Uranus and Adventure
Astrology Monday! Uranus, Adventure Muse, and possible War 😊 -
6 April 2026 Venus and Love
Astrology Monday! Venus in Taurus = Love. 😊 
This Week’s Focus
Love
Issue 14 Volume 9 06 April 2026
Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you. It is not dependent on some other body, some external form. In the stillness of your presence, you can feel your own formless and timeless reality as the unmanifested life that animates your physical form. You can then feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separation. This is the realisation of oneness. This is love. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Love is not a transaction but a burning flame within you. When it burns the core of who you are, it is liberating. ~ Sadhguru
Only love can penetrate all your karmas and resistances and set your heart on fire with the awareness of its true nature. ~ Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
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This week’s Astro Outlook
A shift in the Collective Unconscious
Carl Jung enthusiasts take note! 😄 Mars enters Aries on Friday indicating a significant shift in the collective unconscious relating to the warrior. Does this mean you will be fighting your neighbour over their dog fouling your front yard? Not at all! Venus is in Taurus indicating the collective unconscious is channelling the archetypal lover. Does this mean Trump and the Ayatollah will be holding hands soon? Not exactly, but it does indicate the slim hope of a diplomatic solution — after more head bashing.
This week, Saturn squares Jupiter indicating tension between realism and idealism. Neither is best. Instead, blend the two and allow your sense of wonder to colour what needs to be done. You have obligations and responsibilities, but don’t forget to smell the roses as you fulfil them. As always, lead with heart and not head. There IS a difference. ☺️
Sun-sign Guidance:
The Sun reflects our self-image and confidence
Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces: Your warrior self has a plan — follow it to experience adventure, breakthrough, triumph over challenge, and new direction. Temper any overly aggressive tendencies with friendship and your inner lover.
Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, and Aquarius: Self-image brightens when you allow your lover-self to enjoy the pleasures of the world without losing your mind. Whatever you do should strengthen, not make you more entangled. Friends are a boon, nature medicine.
The world is nothing but a school of love; our relationships with our husband or wife, with our children and parents, with our friends and relatives are the university in which we are meant to learn what love and devotion truly are.
~ Swami Muktananda (1908 – 1982), Indian guru, founder of Siddha Yoga; disciple of Bhagavan Nityananda
Dear friend and neighbour and fellow traveller;
Love is the most misunderstood word in the English language. Translate it into the language of your choice and it becomes the most misunderstood word in the world.
Food for thought: In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is unconditional love and Venus is conditional (contractual) love. Both serve a purpose and are aspects of the human experience. Jupiter love is an inner experience; Venus is an outer expression. If we lead our life life from Venus, we will invariably suffer because Venus’s task is to enjoy life through the senses and that aspect needs guidance. It comes in the form of our inner guru — Jupiter.
Tip: If you want to fix your love life, look towards your Jupiter. This means creating a life built upon your highest intentions, your secret dreams, and your greatest natural talents. Do this, and the partner you seek cannot help but show up at your door for they come as a reflection of what you have built, from the inside out. It cannot be otherwise. 🤗
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New direction: Since the new year, I have been at work establishing a new aspect of my astrology business aimed at supporting mental health professionals, holistic therapists and healers, and life coaches in their quest to help their clients live to their highest potential. Astrology reveals past life traumas and experiences that are so often impossible to see. Much like Carl Jung using astrology to gain a “further point of view from an entirely different angle”, collaborating with me will allow therapists, healers, and coaches the opportunity to look deep into a client’s karmic structure and offer guidance and therapies which address the root cause of misalignments in the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic bodies.
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Warm thoughts and many blessings,
David 🙏🏻
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Aries Sun: Social Order and Active Initiation
21 March—19 April
The Sun in Aries helps us take steps to create social unity through equal vision and upholding institutions and traditions that promote harmony and lasting stability.
Aries Sun Sign is the first sign of the zodiac, symbolised by the ram. The first part of Aries relates to the conscious nothingness in which all possibilities exist in seed form. The latter part of Aries is where this possibility explodes into Taurus, the sign that relates to creation. Governed by the planet Mars, individuals with the Sun, Rahu, or significant planets in Aries are natural pioneers — visionaries who are driven by energy, courage, and a bold desire to initiate action and explore new horizons. They need variety to settle their restlessness.Of course, when influenced by challenging forces, Aries people can have trouble finishing projects. They can become stubborn and opinionated wanting to lead and not follow. They are characterised by a certain fearlessness that can become foolhardy. Still, their infectious enthusiasm, independence, and a fearless approach to life creates opportunities for them to thrive.
Sun in Aditya Aryaman
Before the arrival of the Greeks, the ‘zodiac’ used in India was a 360 degree circle based upon the Sun’s movement (Adityas literally means sons of Aditi, the mother of all). The Aditya corresponding to Aries is Aryaman which relates to friendship, hospitality, and social connection. Aryaman is particularly associated with welcoming others, honouring the ancestors, marriage, and upholding social order making him a symbol of the moral foundation of society.People born with planets in Aryaman, especially Sun, Jupiter, Moon, and Mars seek to make the world better through social harmony and opportunity.
Important dates (2026+)
Now thru 2026 and beyondNow 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.JAN 26 thru 2039: Neptune in Aries. Tension between acting and visualising disrupts progress.
FEB 14 2026— APR 12 2028: Saturn in Aries: Weakening foundation; supports taking calculated risks. Prudence is fine; obsessively cautious denies needed change.APR 25 2026 — Uranus re-enters Gemini and stays there until 2032. War? Revolution?
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,Wise Quotes from Regular Folks
It’s very nice to feel… You’re nothing. You’re just nothing when you’re near a volcano.
Catherine Joséphine “Katia” Krafft and Maurice Paul Krafft (1942 — 1991) French volcanologists who died in a pyroclastic flow on Mount Unzen, in Japan, on June 3, 1991. The Kraffts were known for being pioneers in filming, photographing, and recording volcanoes, often getting within feet of lava flows.
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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 Scotland, where he serves on the board of the Burntisland Harbour Access Trust helping maintain public access to the historically significant harbour.Copyright © 2026 Elemental Astrology, All rights reserved.
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16 MARCH 2026 Self Service or Selfless Service?
Astrology Monday! Unusual New Moon; Rare Stellium in Pisces 😊 This Week’s Focus
Self Service or Selfless Service? 🤔
Issue 11 Volume 9 16 March 2026
The Allegory of the Long Spoon illustrates how actions motivated by survival lose their humanity. Saturn and Neptune together in Aries means renewal and rebirth through the process of wiping away the illusions that keep reality hidden, both within ourselves and in the world. Saturn’s the ‘long spoon’ that prods us towards unconditional Love (Neptune). This means the challenges we face are the very same challenges that will free us.
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This week’s focus
The happiness and fulfilment we seek blossoms when we take ourselves and our life less seriously. In the whole scheme of things, we are just a speck; it’s what we offer to others that makes all the difference…
This week’s key astrological implications
The Man in the Moon Wants to Dance
Summary: This week, the Moon reveals how it has no enemies as it conjuncts the Sun, Mars, Mercury, Rahu, Saturn, and Neptune in Pisces and Venus in Aries. It’s party time! Expect emotions to be up and down and all around but wrapped in opportunity. Avoid: It’s all good from the Moon’s perspective, but Mercury and Saturn are better off without the Moon’s emotional input (see below). Avoid emotionally charged conversations during this time. Risks are best avoided. Remedy: Channel the Moon’s energy through close friends, good com
pany, and spiritual discourse. Spend quiet time around water; meditate; revise goals and objectives to match the renewal energy of the spring equinox. Avoid: depressing people, movies, songs, and books. This is a time to dance, not mope.Kshudhita Avastha for Saturn means challenge
Summary: When the Moon meets Saturn in Aries, there is a higher probability of experiencing emotional and psychological strain, grief, loss of strength, and internal conflict. Saturn becomes emotionally starved and can manifest as depression, fear, or stress. Remedy: The same as last week: if something is crumbling, don’t try to prop it up. Instead, burn it down and build something new. Now’s the time. Avoid: hanging onto what is already dead or dying.
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“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels… the ones who see things differently.” ~ Steve Jobs (1955 – 2011) American businessman and pioneer of the personal computer revolution
Dear friend and neighbour and fellow traveller;
When I was a young fellow in primary school, I spent more time in the Principle’s office than I did in the classroom, not because I was ‘bad’ so-to-speak, but because I found entertaining my classmates so rewarding. I liked to make them laugh and feel joy — a little reminder they were worthy of love and friendship.
As I got older, I became less of a classroom entertainer and more of the classroom philosopher who still promoted joy and friendship, but as a deeper experience. During my freshman year in high school, the teacher asked the class to choose one item from a list of ten of things to do if the school day was suddenly called off. The first nine on the list were what you might think of as typical possibilities: go to a movie, go to the mall, hang out with friends, watch television, etc. Number ten, however, was the only one oriented towards service. It simply read, “Spend time with an old person and listen to their stories.”
The teacher asked all those who selected a particular item to come to the front of the class as a group and share why we chose what we did. Out of a class of about 30, I was the only one who chose to spend the day listening to the stories of an old person. Why? Like my classmates, I would have loved to have the day off with my friends and go to a movie, but when I read the last item, for me the choice was clear. The chance to show someone they mattered overruled any personal gain or pleasure.
This is not to say we are to ignore the natural inclinations and proclivities that arise from our deeper passions or even to dismiss the need to ‘chill’ and destress doing the things we like. This is more about reorienting our day-to-day perspective from one of survival to one of service. Offering what’s needed at the time it is needed aligns us with the River of Life that runs through every moment of existence. The reward? True fulfilment.
There is a wonderful story often attributed to Rabbi Haim of Romshishok, a 19th-century Jewish preacher, I was first told this story while living in the ashram of a realised yogi in the Catskills of New York, which, fittingly, is located in an area of strong Orthodox Jewish culture. A man dies, the story goes, and is shown both Heaven and Hell. In Hell, people sit around long tables laden with delicious food and delicacies, each holding a spoon with a four-foot handle. Despite the abundance, they are starving because they cannot bend their arms to bring the spoon to their mouths. Just as they are about to get a mouthful, the food spills and they remain frustrated and unfulfilled.
In Heaven, the scene is identical—same tables, same food, same long spoons—but the people are happy and well-fed. The difference lies in their attitude: they use their spoons to feed the person across the table, and in return, they are fed. This mutual care, love, and cooperation allow everyone to thrive.
I don’t know what the teacher had in mind when she asked us to do this classroom exercise. As I went to the front of the class, there were snickers and a few jokes from the ‘cool’ crowd about the ‘nerdiness’ of my choice, but after sharing my intention of offering someone else love simply because it was a good thing, there were no more snickers, perhaps even respect.
With only one choice out of ten directed towards someone other than oneself, perhaps the teacher wanted to find out if anyone would take the long handled spoon and feed another. Perhaps she was very wise and all she wanted to do was plant a seed, a seed she knew would one day sprout when it received enough light and water. She, too, offered to feed us with her long handled spoon, and I, for one, am incredibly grateful to her.
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Warm thoughts and many blessings,
David 🙏🏻
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Pisces Sun: Surrender and Devotion
19 February—20 March
The Sun in Pisces helps us identify with our greater humanity. Compassion, devotion, and creativity all blossom when Pisces is energised and we are able to surrender our limitations.
Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and is the final sign of the zodiac. In the chart of the Cosmic Person, Pisces reflects the full maturation of the soul from lost individual to exalted expression. In Pisces, even the selfless desire to do good has gone and there is simply the expression of God’s intention.In Pisces, there is an understanding that all beings are one and deserve our respect and protection. People with strong Pisces planets tend to be creative, imaginative, empathetic, and poetic. Pisces people are like the minstrels of old who danced and sang their way across the kingdom to spread joy and good cheer.
Sun in Aditya Dhata
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 Pisces is Dhata which relates to the mother and a mother’s capacity to bear the pain of childbirth so the child can be born. As the Aditya of health, wealth, and peace, Dhata brings wellbeing, prosperity, and spiritual harmony and ensures there is balance on Earth through a flourishing of biodiversity.People born with planets in Dhata, especially Sun, Jupiter, Venus, Moon, and Mars are great empathisers who wish to end the suffering of the world. They are philosophical/spiritual by nature and can e
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. 🤭New Moon
Thursday, 19 March: New Moon in Pisces (01:23 BST )
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.
This New Moon occurs just before the spring equinox at 28˚ 27” Pisces signifying emotional release and letting go old patterns, unresolved trauma, and limiting beliefs. Only 37 hours from spring, this is an unusually strong opportunity to make space in your mind and body for new beginnings. It’s an opportunity to clear the emotional clutter and let go the heavy emotional baggage you have been carrying.Key Themes
A rare stellium (cluster of planets) of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, and North Node in Pisces amplifies psychic sensitivity, intuition, dream state, compassion, and creative inspiration. What are you waiting for! Jump into the Lake of Knowing and start anew.
Emphasis: Inner work
This New Moon acts like a springboard — the energy you put in is the energy you take out. It’s a time to take inventory and consider what has been holding back that you know in your heart you need to let go. Yes, it’s painful, but in the space created, Love comes willingly.
Practical Guidance
Ideal for: Journaling, meditation, spiritual practice, dream work, energy clearing, creative expression, and setting Jupiter-aligned intentions focused on compassion, creativity, spiritual growth. and making the world a better place. This is NOT a time for gritting your teeth or forcing your way forward. Open heart brings clarity. Tip: Nature is your friend.
Practice: Close the eyes and close the phone, but keep a notepad nearby. As something arises, open your eyes and jot it down. For support, try this 7-minute meditation appImportant dates (2026+)
Now thru 2026 and beyond
2 MAR —9 APR 2026: Mars transits the sign of Pisces, bringing a shift toward more intuitive, spiritual, and introspective action though its time with the North Node can fan the flames of impulse.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.JAN 26 thru 2039: Neptune in Aries. Tension between acting and visualising disrupts progress.
FEB 14 2026— APR 12 2028: Saturn in Aries: Weakening foundation; supports taking calculated risks. Prudence is fine; obsessively cautious denies needed change.APR 25 2026 — Uranus re-enters Gemini and stays there until 2032. War? Revolution?
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,Wise Quotes from Regular Folks
Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.
Ramana Maharshi (1879 – 1950) Indian sage and jivanmukta (liberated being)
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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 Scotland, where he serves on the board of the Burntisland Harbour Access Trust helping maintain public access to the historically significant harbour.Copyright © 2026 Elemental Astrology, All rights reserved.
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10 NOVEMBER 2025 Scorpio and Morality
Astrology Monday! Final week of Scorpio; take advantage. 😉 This Week’s Focus
Final week of Scorpio:
From the shadows, into the light
Issue 45 Volume 8 10 November 2025
Horoscope for Edinburgh, Scotland, 10 November 2025, 12 Noon — Calculation Details: Tropical Zodiac; Equal houses of 30˚ each. Diagonal line = ascendent. *Asteroid glyphs included for Western astrologers.
Astrology Monday’s
Weekly Forecast
NEW this week
Venus joins Sun in Scorpio
As an enemy to the Sun, Venus causes us to seek creative fulfilment through other people or objects: even nature. This works temporarily, but is a terrible way to live. Dependency is never a good option (co-dependency is even worse). Stand firm and find your own way.
Retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius
No need to blame retrograde Mercury for communication ills. Instead, use its retrograde status is revisit communications that were less than ideal. With the help of Mars indicating willingness, progress can made that will remove obstacles and promote growth. This works in business matters, too. Especially now, read the fine print of contracts.Mars conjunct retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius
Mercury can overwhelm you with options and leave you feeling like what you do doesn’t matter… it does!! To help, limit your options to only what you feel most enthused.
OngoingHelpful Jupiter continues to offer opportunities
Jupiter continues to aspect the Sun in Scorpio helping you create passive income, better health, and deeper penetration of the mystical world. It’s a great time to explore your shadow mind and experience breakthrough.Saturn retrograde in Pisces thru 28 NOV
Previous fear-based choices are illuminated allowing you to rethink your game-plan, especially in the creative, romantic, and spiritual domains.
Neptune, Saturn, and Rahu in Pisces
Neptune Saturn, and Rahu in Pisces can create illusions around what is important. We may find it difficult to know what to keep and what to let go. Allow your Rahu (desire) to energise Neptune (mystical nature) to look at options honestly, and use your Saturn (willingness to take care of responsibilities) to put forth the necessary discipline to make it happen.
Dear wonderful neighbour and fellow traveller;
With the Sun still illuminating the hidden corners of Scorpio, it’s easy to look at the world — and oneself — as good or bad. This happens because Scorpio forces us to confront the shadow mind. Unable to accept our own shadows, we attempt to be ‘good’ while holding others in judgement. In doing so, we have created our own Morality Manual.
Yet, wise people tell us that morality is of limited use; for society, perhaps, and only for those who live unconsciously and need rules. Morality changes from culture to culture, and from one era to another; it’s a construct of mind. If so, what are we to base our life upon?
During Inner Engineering with Sadhguru in 2014, he asked if we needed ‘commandments’ to not murder the person sitting next to us. We laughed, but the point was well taken: there is something else within us that is natural to our existence. When we tap into this all embracing truth, we need no code of morality. This truth is Love and is the fabric of all existence. When you come from the wellspring of Love within you, there is no need for morals. You are a living blessing for yourself and everyone around you.
Sadhguru in 2012 —
Your morality will not evolve you. If you begin to recognise life as life then you will see as life — you respond to life and you don’t need morals, you know how to be. You will never cross any lines because there are no lines, but at the same time you are simply incapable of doing anything harmful, that’s all. You are not holding back, you are not controlling because somebody told you, ‘This is the way you must be. You should not do that, you should not do this.” The very way you are there is no question of harm; it doesn’t exist in you. Effortlessly you can be good. Right now, with great difficulty you are being good, isn’t it? And if you’re too good, even in heaven they will reject you.
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Warm thoughts and many blessings,
David 🙏🏻
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Astrology Monday
Weekly Planning Forecast
Scorpio Sun…
23 October — 22 November
The Sun in Scorpio underscores the profound yearning to fully engage the spiritual journey. We all share this capacity, but it is up to each of us to take the first step. Scorpio people are intense, passionate, and characterised by a willingness to comb the unseen, within and without.
Scorpio relates to the awakening the soul experiences when the dormant spiritual energy within (kundalini) is awakened. Yet, the process needs guidance and for this reason one should never attempt to awaken this energy without the guidance of a master who has tread the path.
Sun in Aditya Amshuman…
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 Scorpio is Amshuman which relates to the radiant one. This highlights the nature of Amshuman as the sign that relates to spiritual knowledge, ritual, and esoteric knowledge, especially as a means to navigate the world.😊Important dates (2025 — 2026)
2025
SEP 1 thru 28 NOV: Saturn retrograde in Pisces; great time to review long range plans.NOV 4 — 15 DEC: Mars in Sagittarius; hastens achievement of goals through one-pointed determination; great for undertaking spiritual purification processes. Outdoor activities a plus.
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.APR 25 2026 — Uranus re-enters Gemini and stays there until 2032. War? Revolution?
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 have reached the highest expression of human potential and help us find the way. There are many gurus, but I most often emphasise Sadhguru because he is arguably the most easily accessible guru (Youtube, public appearances, etc.) with whom I have personal experience. In 1999, he consecrated the Dhyanalinga, an energy form not seen for over 2000 years. Today he strives to touch the lives of as many seekers as possible… I have personally experienced his power to open inner pathways.
Who Can Attend?
Completion of the Inner Engineering program is mandatory to attend.If you have already completed Inner Engineering, you may register directly for Soak in Ecstasy of Enlightenment.
If you have not yet completed Inner Engineering, you can register for a package that includes both Inner Engineering and Soak in Ecstasy of Enlightenment.
Age: Open to all ages 15+ Information/Registration
Free and low cost programmes and discounts…
Miracle of Mind! FREE Meditation App!
Recent science shows that even a short amount of time is enough to spark positive neuro-physical changes in your brain. Stick with it, and these quick sessions build up, boosting your mental resilience and overall happiness.
Launched by Sadhguru this past Mahashivratri, Miracle of Mind is a free app to download that empowers you through a daily 7 minute meditation. For more information, follow this link.
Consultations
*** 20% paid for referralsAstrology is not what you think it is…Forget predictions — they keep you enslaved to fate. Astrology of Joy offers a blueprint for taking charge of your life and living joyfully. Based upon the time-honoured system of astrology practiced in India for thousands of years, Astrology of Joy is inspired by four decades living in ashrams and learning from enlightened beings who taught, “You are more than a body and a mind. You are That!”
Astrology Consultations
Concession/economy…….. £49/hr onlineDesigned for the budget conscious, returning clients, or anyone seeking a review of their current astrological trends and trajectories. Audio file included.
In-depth consultations.……. £69/hr onlineThese readings include an additional 2 hours of pre-session chart analysis before we meet. All readings include an audio file at no charge.
Examples include:
Natal in-depth overview: perfect for new clients or as a comprehensive review
Varshaphala (Solar Return): prevailing tendencies over the next 3 to 6 months
Specialised Consultations:Include:
Relationship/Compatibility
Career/Finances
Health and Wellbeing
Relocation (analyse up to 3 locations)
Spiritual Development
In-depth examination of any area of your choosing
Rahu/Ketu elemental reading
Muhurta: Auspicious date determination for wedding, baby planning, business start up, medical procedures, home purchase, etc.
Optional add-on personal eBook available for any reading… £39
For more information, visit astrologyofjoy.com/consultations.
New! Astro-Coaching!Astro-Coaching brings together Vedic Astrology and Transformational Coaching to help you take specific steps towards creating the life you want. For information, please write to me here.
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 authorAbout 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.Copyright © 2025 Elemental Astrology, All rights reserved.
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Newsletter 03/November/2025 Breakthrough or Breakdown?
Astrology Monday! Your Scorpio: Breakthrough or Breakdown? 😉 This Week’s Focus
Scorpio: Breakthrough or Breakdown?
Issue 44 Volume 8 03 November 2025
You’re probably asking, “How do I know what is the right thing?” 🤔
Scorpio is the sign that takes no prisoners; either you embrace its mystical qualities and make breakthroughs towards understanding who you really are and what makes you tick, or you find yourself in the looney bin of karmic consequences bounced around like a tennis ball during Wimbledon season. One reason is because you struggle to make the right choice at the right time. Here are some hints to get you started:
Hints form Eckhart Tolle, author of Power of Now
With awareness there comes choice. And so you are able to say: “I allow this moment to be as it is”. And then, suddenly, where before there was irritation, there is now a sense of aliveness and peace. And out of that comes right action… Ask yourself what problem you have right now. Not next year, tomorrow or five minutes from now. You can always cope with the now, but you can never cope with the future. Nor do you have to. The answer, the strength and the right action will be there when you need it. Not before or after.
Hints from Sadhguru, author of A Yogi’s Guide to Joy
Whatever you wish to do, you must bring yourself to a moment of joy and clarity within yourself. Why I am saying joy is because when you are happy you are not compulsive. When you are very happy and clear, at that time if you look at things and see that ‘Yes, this is what is more sensible for me’ – just do that… When your emotions go up and down, your mind says many things… When you are in different states of compulsiveness, if you make decisions as to which way to turn, you will be endlessly lost.
And if you are simply too petrified to choose, then you can follow this advice:
Theodore Roosevelt, commonly regarded as one of America’s greatest presidents said,
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”
Astrology Monday’s
Just-the-facts Forecast
Happening this week
Helpful trine continues to offer opportunities
Jupiter continues to aspect the Sun in Scorpio helping you create passive income, better health, and deeper penetration of the mystical world. It’s a great time to explore your shadow mind and experience breakthrough.Mercury and Mars in Sagittarius
Mercury is better able to spot beneficial worldly options and spiritual opportunities staying in Sagittarius, a house of Jupiter. Mars, too, does well in Sagittarius. Together they can align you with a path of action that leads to positive results. be warned, however: Mercury can zap the life out of Mars indicating feeling like what you do doesn’t matter… it does!! To help, limit your options to only the most appropriate. Too many leads to upset and disillusionment.Venus continues in Libra
Venus rules external comforts and joys, nature, and relationships. In Libra, this can help relationships, non-profit organisations, methods of communication, and artistic expression, especially through the earth and air elements.
Neptune re-enters Pisces
Neptune in Pisces where Saturn and Rahu can create illusions around what is important. In this state, we may find it difficult to know what to keep and what to let go. As always, the way out is in. Allow your Rahu to energise Neptune to see beyond the veil, and use your Saturn put forth the necessary discipline to make it happen. In this way, the three can be a boon and not a problem.
OngoingSaturn retrograde in Pisces thru 28 NOV
Previous fear-based choices are illuminated allowing you to rethink your game-plan, especially in the creative, romantic, and spiritual domains.
Uranus in Gemini thru 8 NOV
Struggling to fulfil goals? You are not honouring your authenticity. Uranus wants to put an end to your falsehoods and pretence and will do so in unexpected ways.
Jupiter in Cancer
This is a great opportunity to find fulfilment through service, creativity, and abundance. Keep Jupiter pointed high. Nothing wrong with material goals as long as they benefit all.Dear wonderful neighbour and fellow traveller;
In 1990 at a small gathering for guest speakers, self-realised master Gurumayi Chidvilasananda told us, “People ask why they don’t have meditation experiences. It’s because they are not kind.” These simple words stayed with me and was a wake-up call about how everything we do has consequences which can prevent us from having the success we seek, even something as seemingly inconsequential as whether we practice kindness to ourselves and others.
In the following passage form her wonderful book My Lord Loves a Pure Heart published in 1994, Gurumayi plainly urges us to point the finger of failure where it belongs — at oneself. This is an especially apt reminder as we read today’s headlines and as the Sun (our authentic nature) traverses mysterious Scorpio. Authenticity only thrives in a mind that is free of judgment, either towards oneself or others. Although Scorpio is the sign of spiritual breakthrough, blaming others or ourself always leads to the difficult consequences so often associated with Scorpio and the 8th house…
Most people act with great fierceness to show how right they are and how wrong others are. They want to prove how good their intentions are and how destructive or self-serving everybody else is. So there is no purity in their action. It is tainted by a holier-than-thou attitude. Have you ever performed an action like this? Whether the action itself is right or wrong, good or evil, generally speaking, people strive most of all to get the upper hand. Does this ring a bell? People who behave like this—and most do—are living by the law of the jungle.
Survival of the fittest. Whoever speaks the loudest wins. And therefore, though many of their actions may turn out well at times, you cannot say that they are established in yoga.
Yoga is skill in action, remember? What exactly is this skill? It is the wisdom to separate your lower self from your higher Self. It is the skill to distinguish your own motivation, to be able to tell whether you are performing an action for your own glorification or for the benefit of the world you live in. It is the power to struggle with your own darkness and keep your eyes on the light. It is the ability to keep temptations at bay and act with integrity.
Of course, all sorts of obstacles are bound to arise. It’s practically a law of nature—the moment you decide you are going to get up early every morning and meditate, a million emergencies come up. If you are not steadfast in yoga, then you never develop the knack, the subtle ability, of warding them off and fulfilling your highest dharma, no matter what. It takes tremendous stamina to perform spiritual practices. Things don’t always go the way you plan. Actually, they almost never do. So you must be vigilant. You cannot rely on your good karma or the merits you have inherited from your ancestors. You must learn to rely on your Self alone. That is why you practice yoga.
A wonderful writer once said, “If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it.” Now that is yoga in action. It is not what most people do. They toss out two cents’ worth of advice and expect millions of favours in return. They perform one kind action and wonder why the universe isn’t grateful. Isn’t it amazing what people do and what they expect in return, what people don’t do and what they expect in return? No one wants to put in a sustained effort to make his or her life a paradise, but everybody wants other people to put themselves out. “Why didn’t you come? I waited so long. Why didn’t you phone me? Why didn’t you write to me on my birthday? Why? Why didn’t you do this? Why didn’t you do that? Why don’t you say something sweet to me? Why don’t you? Why don’t you ever sing me a song?”
It’s always somebody else who should be doing all these wonderful things. Some other people commonly referred to as “they.” Actually, while they’re at it, “they” ought to develop all these great virtues, too. After all, you tell yourself, “they” are the ones who need them, isn’t that so?
Swami Chidvilasananda, “Steadfastness in Yoga,” chap. 3 in My Lord Loves a Pure Heart: The Yoga of Divine Virtues (South Fallsburg, NY: SYDA Foundation, 1994), pp. 35-36.
🤗
Warm thoughts and many blessings,
David 🙏🏻
astrologyofjoy.comScorpio Special! Do you have the courage to open the door to your 8th House? Don’t worry. It’s not a house of horrors; it’s just your karmic past saying, “Feed me!” This month, let’s look deeply at your 8th house, your hidden fears and what you can do to slay your inner demons. Knowledge is power!! Online special £49 for a one hour consultation.
Astrology Monday
Weekly Planning Forecast
Scorpio Sun…
23 October — 22 NovemberThe Sun in Scorpio underscores the profound yearning to fully engage the spiritual journey. We all share this capacity, but it is up to each of us to take the first step. Scorpio people are intense, passionate, and characterised by a willingness to comb the unseen, within and without.
Scorpio relates to the awakening the soul experiences when the dormant spiritual energy within (kundalini) is awakened. Yet, the process needs guidance and for this reason one should never attempt to awaken this energy without the guidance of a master who has tread the path.
Sun in Aditya Amshuman…
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 Scorpio is Amshuman which relates to the radiant one. This highlights the nature of Amshuman as the sign that relates to spiritual knowledge, ritual, and esoteric knowledge, especially as a means to navigate the world.😊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.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. 
Full Moon in Taurus
Wednesday, 5 November: Full Moon in Taurus (13:19 BST )
Full moons magnify your emotional 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 access profound emotions through spiritual practice and alone time bringing you deeper insights and intuition.
This Taurus Full Moon offers grounding and security. The Moon is exalted in Taurus and the Sun does well in Scorpio. This is an opportunity to survey your needs, especially those relating to safety and security, not just in terms of body, but mind, too. Too often, we skip over opportunities because we are distracted with our survival. It’s an art to know when to take a risk and when to play it safe. Use this time to know which you need to do now.
Mother’s milk from mother Moon: Gaze at the beauty of the full moon for an extended time paying close attention to the source of the feelings that arise within you. You can also leave milk in a clear, covered glass overnight on a window sill where it will catch the full moon’s rays. In the morning, consume the milk. Milk easily absorbs the positive energy of the Moon. It is best to use organic, whole milk — raw if possible.New! Astro-Coaching!Astro-Coaching brings together Vedic Astrology and Transformational Coaching to help you take specific steps towards creating the life you want. For information, please write to me here.
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 authorHero’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 have reached the highest expression of human potential and help us find the way. There are many gurus, but I most often emphasise Sadhguru because he is the most easily accessible guru with whom I have personal experience through YouTube and livestreams. In 1999, he consecrated the Dhyanalinga, an energy form not seen for over 2000 years. Today he strives to touch the lives of as many sincere seekers as possible…
Who Can Attend?
Completion of the Inner Engineering program is mandatory to attend.If you have already completed Inner Engineering, you may register directly for Soak in Ecstasy of Enlightenment.
If you have not yet completed Inner Engineering, you can register for a package that includes both Inner Engineering and Soak in Ecstasy of Enlightenment.
Age: Open to all ages 15+ Information/Registration
Free and low cost programmes and discounts…
Miracle of Mind! FREE Meditation App!
Recent science shows that even a short amount of time is enough to spark positive neuro-physical changes in your brain. Stick with it, and these quick sessions build up, boosting your mental resilience and overall happiness.
Launched by Sadhguru this past Mahashivratri, Miracle of Mind is a free app to download that empowers you through a daily 7 minute meditation. For more information, follow this link.
Consultations
*** 20% paid for referrals
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!”
Astrology Consultations
Concession/economy…….. £49/hrDesigned for the budget conscious or anyone seeking a review of their current astrological trends and trajectories. Audio file included.
In-depth consultations.……. £69/hrThese readings offer more detail and include 2 to 3 hours of pre-session analysis of your astrology charts before we meet. All readings include an audio file at no charge.
Examples include:
Natal in-depth overview: perfect for new clients or as a comprehensive review
Varshaphala (Solar Return): prevailing tendencies over the next 3 to 6 months
Specialised Consultations:Include:
Relationship/Compatibility
Career/Finances
Health and Wellbeing
Relocation (analyse up to 3 locations)
Spiritual Development
In-depth examination of any area of your choosing
Rahu/Ketu elemental reading
Muhurta: Auspicious date determination for wedding, baby planning, business start up, medical procedures, home purchase, etc.
For more information, visit astrologyofjoy.com/consultations.
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.Copyright © 2025 Elemental Astrology, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is: Elemental Astrology, Burntisland, Scotland
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