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Newsletter 4/August/2025 Earthquakes and Opportunity
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Newsletter 28/JULY/2025 Joy, The Greatest Insurance
Astrology Monday! Jupiter’s Joy is great insurance 😉 View this email in your browser 
This Week’s Focus
Joy, the Greatest Insurance
Issue 30 Volume 8 28 July 2025
Instead of trying to produce ‘good human beings’, we need to create joyful human beings. Joyfulness is the greatest insurance against all evil.
~ Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, yogi, mystic, humanitarianAstrology 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:
Venus dances for Jupiter… will Jupiter respond?
Venus enters Cancer with Jupiter on 31 July. Jupiter is your highest intention; Venus is your love of comfort and pleasure. Who will win? The one you put most trust in, of course! Hint: Jupiter does well in Cancer and helps you triumph over adversity. Venus? Venus likes to compromise; in Cancer this does you no favours. Be watchful of sacrificing your integrity and higher goals for the need for human love and touch. 😉
Ongoing
Jupiter is your all-season pass
Jupiter in Cancer is primed to expand your inner wisdom. Through the summer of 2026, your highest possibility can be realised when you give yourself over to discovering your highest intention. No, it’s not easy — but it is essential for a joyful life.
Mercury Retrograde? Great!
July 18 thru August 11 Mercury goes retrograde in Leo. Mercury in Leo wants you to learn how to gauge people and situations accurately — does the potential in your head match with realistic possibility? Very possibly it does NOT, so step back, don your objectivity lab coat and look again. Now you’re ready to take action!
Saturn Retrograde? No worries!
Saturn will be retrograde from now thru 28 November. This brings an opportunity to review your plans and fundamental vision; are they realistic? Practical? Supportive of where you want to go? In short, now’s the time to review, review, and review your plans. Tweak where necessary — abandon ship and climb aboard a more seaworthy option if the one you are on is sinking.
Uranus in Gemini!
Uranus entered Gemini for four months. Uranus is is your authentic nature crying to be unchained. 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 point the way.
Quick World View
Donald Trump and his administration have a string of victories around the world that is making lots of people nervous, especially those who have a vested interest to see him fail. Such people want more wars and more division because that is how they maintain power. Jupiter in Cancer promotes honesty, fairness, and the rule of law, and helps bring justice to those who have been practicing corruption at the highest levels. Perhaps it’s time we all gave Trump a second look and resist branding him a bigot and buffoon because nervous people say it to be true. Jupiter in Cancer is a boon for Trump; not so much for the wicked. 😉
Hint: If you have trouble believing Trump (or any politician) is up to any good, lean on your Jupiter’s Joy. Jupiter in Cancer can give one a powerful ability to “see” — when looking through joy tinted glasses, the world suddenly reveals its mysteries.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.
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the dedicated Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction, true and false, no longer exist.” — Hannah Arendt in her 1951 work, The Origins of Totalitarianism.
Dear wonderful neighbour and fellow traveller;
Jupiter is in Cancer and this means enormous possibility, but only if we resist the allure of the external world (Venus and Mercury) and allow our highest good to show us the way forward… Jupiter in Cancer means Joy, and it is Joy that leads with Love…
Each week, I never know what this newsletter will become until I sit down and write, usually the weekend just before the Monday it arrives in your inbox. At times, inspiration comes from a simple observation experienced in daily life, or a headline from the news. For this issue, believe it or not, I searched for images that matched the phrase people as lemmings. 😁 However, instead of lemmings, I somehow found the wonderful photo of the little girl bringing joy to the world in her own way and my theme for the week…
Economic elites and powerful groups have attempted to reshape society to fit their worldview since Day One. Today, they seek to mould us common folk into ‘good people’ primarily through over-reaching legislation and organised education: you WILL be good — or else! To this end, the UK has recently been standing front and centre. Hate crime laws are being enforced that give grandmothers multi-year prison sentences for losing their cool on social media, private schools are being taxed out of existence, and 16-yr-olds have been given the right to vote in national elections even though they have been deemed unfit to get a driving license until aged 17 or buy alcohol or cigarettes or be drafted into the army until 18.Such “good” is not for any real good, but to acquire and maintain a grip on power. Vaguely worded hate crime laws are a convenient way to censor public opinion, dissuade debate, and discourage dissent. Private education is a threat to the “company view”, and allowing 16-yr olds the right to vote is a simple and inexpensive means to expand an impressionable voting base. These are not done in the interests of society, but to ensure the powerful and rich remain in power.
Yet, we remain largely silent. Why?
Neil Postman (1931 — 2003), a cultural critic who warned against our increasing reliance on technology to make us happy, wrote “We were keeping our eye on 1984. When the year came and the prophecy didn’t, thoughtful Americans sang softly in praise of themselves. The roots of liberal democracy had held. Wherever else the terror had happened, we, at least, had not been visited by Orwellian nightmares.
But we had forgotten that alongside Orwell’s dark vision, there was another – slightly older, slightly less well known, equally chilling: Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. Contrary to common belief even among the educated, Huxley and Orwell did not prophesy the same thing. Orwell warns that we will be overcome by an externally imposed oppression. But in Huxley’s vision, no Big Brother is required to deprive people of their autonomy, maturity and history. As he saw it, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.
How many of us will rock the boat that feeds our hunger for happiness? J.D. Salinger, author of Catcher in the Rye, the quintessential novel of teenage angst and loss of innocence, wrote in Nine Stories: “The fact is always obvious much too late, but the most singular difference between happiness and joy is that happiness is a solid and joy a liquid.” Happiness arises from the pursuit of form; joy is an intrinsic part of our nature and takes the form we give it.
In 2015, I took an advanced 4-day, 3-night residential programme with Sadhguru at his ashram in Tennessee. At the end of this incredibly profound retreat, I walked to a pond to sit with myself and reflect on the previous days. It was a sunny afternoon and I noticed the clouds and the surrounding pines reflected in the still pond. As I sat, a comforting wave from an all-encompassing Perfection washed over me and I experienced myself in perfect harmony with the world around me. In this state, there was nothing to change, nothing to do, or think; there was simply the experience of perfection, not as I thought it to be, but as it was, exactly as it was: the trees, the pond, the dragon flies that danced among the lilies, and the small fish I could see just below the water’s edge. Most of all, I was a part of this perfection. Perfection, I discovered, is a state of mind.
Does the world need changing? Perhaps. Perhaps we will all hold up signs and march in unison along the boulevard. Perhaps we will be compelled to glue ourselves to a work of art, or admonish a Holocaust survivor for being Jewish. Or maybe, just maybe, we will understand that our limited perspective is what drives the world’s problems. Stuck in the pursuit of happiness, we have forgotten to simply be joyful…
I encourage all of us to step back from our political party, our social circle, even our family and friends, and certainly our knee-jerk reactions conditioned upon past trauma. There is only one way to do this: be joyful. Let happiness come and go as it may, but let us discover the state of joy within. We may indeed change the world, but not because it needs to change. We will change the world because Joy and Love and Compassion compel us to do so.
This year, Jupiter in Cancer invites you to discover your Joy.
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David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
In this issue:- Weekly Planning Forecast
- Astrology of Now: The Shadow Mind
- Hero’s Journey: Free App
Shadow Mind Special! Want to know the potential and possibility of Uranus, your “personal authenticity meter”? Contact me here. £45/hr online Astrology Monday
Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: 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.Leo Sun… 
23 July — 22 August
The Sun in Leo has returned home. It’s not that the Sun does not appreciate its time in other signs, but in Leo it can let loose and not worry about offending someone’s fragile sensitivities. As Thomas Paine, the English-born American Founding Father once said, “He who dares not offend cannot be honest.”
Nevertheless, Leo, it would be wise to abide by the words of the Siddha master Gurumayi, “Compassion is knowing where the other person is spiritually.” Sometimes the whole truth will only alienate those you wish to help — and who very likely need your help. A smaller slice of the pie may be easier to digest. 😉
Leo relates to the physical body and embodiment, creativity through authenticity, self-worth and our persona. The condition of our Sun reveals whether our persona is authentic or a fabrication.
Sun in Aditya Vivasanan…
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.
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 Leo was Vivasanan which relates to Manu, the law giver, and digestion. This underscores the nature of this sign being supportive of law and order and of the assimilation and dissemination of knowledge.
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Important dates (2025 — 2026)
JAN 12 2025 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces
— Loss of boundaries; excessive empathy; heightened creative expression
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
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; Mars gets confused by so many choices in Virgo. Stay focused on what it is you really want.
JUL 14 — 8 NOV: Uranus in Gemini! (See above)
JUL 14 — 28 NOV: Saturn retrograde; great time to review your long range plans and vision.
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
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… 😉 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.
ConsultationsBecome an Astro Affiliate! Receive 20% cashback on any referrals.
Visit astrologyofjoy.com/special-offer for more information.
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!”
Readings
1. Natal in-depth overview:
£199… 2hr online reading. Includes £29 add on eBook and session audio file.
2. Varshaphala (6-month Solar return)
£169… 2hr online reading. Includes £29 add on eBook and session audio file.
3. Specialised Consultations:
£129… 2hr online reading. Optional: £29 add on eBook. Includes session audio file.- Relationship/Compatibility
- Career/Finances
- Health and Wellbeing
- Spiritual Development
- In-depth examination of any area of your choosing3.
4. Rahu/Ketu Elemental Reading
£99… 2hr online reading. Optional: £29 add on eBook. Includes session audio file.
5. Muhurta Consultation
Auspicious date determination for wedding, pregnancy, business start up, surgery, etc
£79 for three month analysis. Months do not need to be successive.
6. Astro Chat
£45/hr… Talk about anything you want; you choose. This reading is an open-ended chat with me, the astrologer. Designed for the budget conscious or as a review. Audio file included. It’s a perfectly fine reading, and works best as either a follow-up or a general exploration of current issues.
Financial Hardship? It is my vision to make Vedic astrology available to all those who are willing to take steps towards their wellbeing. If you are eager to use Vedic astrology to make your life into a better reflection of who you really are, but financial resources are a genuine barrier, please contact me about your situation.
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.
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Newsletter 14/JULY/2025 Shadow Mind
Astrology Monday! Shadow Mind — the battle that must be fought 😉 View this email in your browser
This Week’s Focus
Uranus and the Shadow Mind
Issue 28 Volume 8 14 July 2025
The psychological rule says that when an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside, as fate. That is to say, when the individual remains undivided and does not become conscious of his inner contradictions, the world must perforce act out the conflict and be torn into opposite halves.
~ Carl Jung (1875 – 1961) Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychologyAstrology 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:
Mercury Retrograde? Great!
July 18 thru August 11 Mercury goes retrograde in Leo. In astrological circles, Mercury retrograde often finds armchair astrologers wringing their hands and doing special incantations to ward off computer breakdowns and communication meltdowns. No worries! As always, the planets are simply your deeper self trying to get your attention. Mercury in Leo wants you to learn how to gauge people and situations accurately — does the potential in your head match with realistic possibility? Very possibly it does not so step back, don your objectivity lab coat and look again. Now you’re ready to take action!
Saturn Retrograde? No worries!
In Vedic astrology, when a debilitated planet, in this case Saturn in Aries, goes retrograde, an amazing thing happens: it actually can do more good than harm! Cool! Saturn will be retrograde from now thru 28 November. This brings an opportunity to review your plans and fundamental vision; are they realistic? Practical? Supportive of where you want to go? In short, now’s the time to review, review, and review your plans. Tweak where necessary — abandon ship and climb aboard another if the one you are on is sinking.
Ongoing
Uranus in Gemini!
Uranus entered Gemini for four months, giving us a preview of his ways for the next seven years. On November 8, 2025, Uranus exits Gemini and returns to Taurus, then on 26 April, 2026: Uranus re-enters Gemini, beginning the main phase that will last until 2033. Hint: Uranus is is your authentic nature crying 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.
Feel like a King?
The final week of this year’s powerful Sun-Jupiter conjunction. The Sun is your King and Jupiter your wise prime minister. Together they create amazing opportunity. This is particularly helpful if you want to launch a new project or path, and especially true for matters relating to home or home business, education, family, and real estate ventures. This combo helps you take the lead and assume roles of authority, but with the wisdom of compassion. In the Aditya of Indra, this time can help you overcome long-term obstacles.
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
Mercury retrograde in Leo on the world stage brings forth muddled contracts, rehashing old wounds, and misspeak. Not too different than what usually happens, actually. Nevertheless, it creates some confusion in law and order which prevents the full realisation of what would essentially be good for society. Setbacks for sure, but only temporarily. The good vibe Jupiter/Sun in Cancer is still helping keep our heads above water and, lo and behold, retrograde Saturn is forcing our leaders to review their plans and right the ship.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.
Dear wonderful neighbour and
fellow traveller;
This week while doing research on the unconscious, I rediscovered Carl Jung, the imminent Swiss psychiatrist who ultimately broke his collaboration with Sigmund Freud when, in my limited estimation, Jung outgrew the childish fixation Freud had on the importance of the sexual instinct. Jung was simply a much brighter candle than Freud. Perhaps it was his association with the spiritual philosophies of India during his trip to India in 1937-38 — I suspect Jung had always been a bud waiting to blossom in the right soil.
Jung noted how people often have two different personas. For example, one persona at home and a different persona at work, one of which is more authentic than the other. Interestingly, he surmised that this is not a problem if you are aware you are playing a role in the inauthentic one. However, if you are unconscious of your inauthenticity, you invite neuroses. Can our struggles be as simple as this?
The Shadow Mind
This view goes hand in hand with one of Jung’s most well-known hypotheses, that of the shadow mind. According to Jung, the shadow mind is the unconscious aspect of ourselves that contains repressed thoughts, feelings, and impulses we have deemed unacceptable or undesirable. Jung believed that the shadow mind is not solely negative but also contains valuable attributes such as instincts, emotional energy, creativity, and realistic insights we have suppressed. In essence, our shadow mind is our repressed authenticity which is always seeking to get our attention, sometimes through aggressive, self-sabotaging, or even violent behaviour.
Astrology, Ketu, and the Shadow Mind
In Vedic astrology, Ketu (South node) represents your unconscious, those aspects of your authentic nature you have repressed. To escape their feelings of suffocation, disillusionment, and confusion, you seek relief through unconscious choice. Rahu, the North node, represents these unconscious actions and the resulting dead end and suffering you create for yourself.
The Mirror
Jung says we can get hints as to what is suppressed by paying attention to what it is we most criticise in others. In yoga, we informally call this “the mirror theory” which basically cautions that whatever you don’t like in others is simply a reflection of what you don’t like in yourself and what you don’t like in yourself is your repressed authenticity calling out to you for help. When repressed, our authenticity transforms into what we hate the most.
The Cry of the Heart
Vedic astrology points us towards where we are suppressing our authentic nature. Simply look at the sign which holds your Ketu, then the house it occupies by counting the number of signs from the Ascendent. This will tell you where you are keeping your opportunities and circumstances stuck because of past life experiences.
More
There are many layers to this, but doing this simple technique will give you a great start. A little knowledge in this sense does go a long way. Knowing where you are stuck reveals your shadow mind and where you are trying to protect yourself. These areas are where you are micromanaging your life and the reason you struggle. Once you know where these areas are, do what you can to loosen up, relax, and not take life so seriously. It is only ourself who keeps us locked in the cage, but the really crazy reality is we have the key to let ourselves out. We are like the poor man lamenting his misfortune when all the time he has a diamond in his pocket…
Uranus
Fortunately, we have a dear friend coming to visit in Gemini who wants nothing better than to see us embrace our authenticity. He has not been to our house in Gemini since 1949, before must of us were born. Sometimes he gets a bit carried away in his excitement and will throw us into many unexpected situations, but he never creates anything on his own; he simply uses a torch to shine a light on our shadow mind and encourages us do the work with a friendly nudge. He’s going to be a guest for about 7 years — I hope he doesn’t overstay his welcome. We should bend to his will, not the other way around. 😉
In the meantime, examine Ketu and its location in your chart. Then check your pockets. You have the key; you’v’e had it all along. All you need do is use it.
🤗
David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
In this issue:- Weekly Planning Forecast
- Astrology of Now: The Shadow Mind
- Hero’s Journey: Free App
Shadow Mind Special! Want to know the potential and possibility of Uranus, your “personal authenticity meter”? Contact me here. £45/hr online Astrology Monday
Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: 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.Cancer Sun…
The Sun in Cancer, a sign ruled by the Moon, highlights an individual who relies on emotional connection to feel safe and secure. Home and family are important and they tend to lead with their feelings and emotional expression. They exhibit good looks and are friendly and sociable.
21 June — 22 July
Sun in Aditya Indra…
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 Cancer is Indra which symbolises victory and triumph over adversity and challenge. Jupiter does very well here and will be in Indra thru June 2026. When the Sun is in Indra, we are inspired to pick up the banner of right action and address the evils of the world. Patriotism and nationalistic pride is strong here; we want to secure our home, family, and community against the unrighteous. The Sun in Cancer is auspicious and much can be accomplished when the Sun is here.
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Important dates (2025 — 2026)
JAN 12 2025 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces
— Loss of boundaries; excessive empathy; heightened creative expression
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
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; Mars gets confused by so many choices in Virgo. Stay focused on what it is you really want.
JUL 14 — 28 NOV: Saturn retrograde; great time to review your long range plans and vision.
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. As an extra bonus, I hope to widen your horizons. 🤭😁The Shadow Mind
Spiritual practice brings the clarity you need…
The challenge
Carl Jung on the challenge we face when exposing the Shadow Mind:
This confrontation is the first test of courage on the inner way, a test sufficient to frighten off most people, for the meeting with ourselves belongs to the more unpleasant things that can be avoided so long as we can project everything negative into the environment. But if we are able to see our own shadow and can bear knowing about it, then a small part of the problem has already been solved: we have at least brought up the personal unconscious. The shadow is a living part of the personality and therefore wants to live with it in some form. It cannot be argued out of existence or rationalised into harmlessness.
Clarity or courage?
Sadhguru on the need for clarity:
If there is total clarity, there is no need for courage, because clarity will carry you across.
The purpose and importance of practice
Sadhguru on the need to address our energies through practice;
If you want to consciously move your hand, you can. If you want to move your mind somewhere, you can do that too, to some extent. Similarly, you can move your emotions. Can you move your energies? No. We do the practices so that that part of your life begins to move too. If everything moves – your body, your mind, your emotions – but your energies don’t move, you still don’t go anywhere. The (spiritual) practice is to loosen that dimension of your life which is normally not in your hands…
You have to remind yourself. Otherwise, your thought, your emotion, your physicality keeps getting entangled with just about everything around you. If you are just trying to pump up your energies, it won’t go anywhere because three wheels are stuck, one wheel is spinning. So, every day, every hour, or why not every minute, remind yourself. It just takes ten seconds.
Practice brings authenticity
Ekhart Tolle on becoming subtle:
It takes practice to hear your true desires. Your passion will often come as a whisper or serendipitous event that reminds you of what’s important and what makes you happy.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,
Sadhguru on finding a spiritual teacher:
You seek the beyond not for solace but for liberation, to become free from everything that you are right now. So, if you are seeking a guru for solace, there are many. If you are seeking a guru for liberation, then if you sit with him you feel threatened, you want to run away from him but at the same time, you don’t want to leave him for a moment.
If you constantly feel threatened by him, at the same time you want to be with him, that means he’s a good guru for you. If you are very comfortable with him, he is a no good guru for you. You must be constantly uncomfortable with him; at the same time, you long to be with him, that is a good prescription for you.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… 😉 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.
ConsultationsBecome an Astro Affiliate! Receive 20% cashback on any referrals.
Visit astrologyofjoy.com/special-offer for more information.
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!”
Recommended Schedule
1. One-time Natal in-depth overview:
£195… 2hr online reading. Includes £29 add on eBook and session audio file.
2. Varshaphala (6-month Solar return)
£95… 2hr online reading. Optional: £29 add on eBook. includes session audio file.
3. Rahu/Ketu Elemental Reading
£95… 2hr online reading. Optional: £29 add on eBook. Includes session audio file.
4. Specialised Consultations:
£95… 2hr online reading. Optional: £29 add on eBook. Includes session audio file.- Relationship/Compatibility
- Career/Finances
- Health and Wellbeing
- Spiritual Development
- In-depth examination of any area of your choosing
5. Muhurta Consultation
Auspicious date determination for wedding, pregnancy, business start up, surgery, etc
£79 for three month analysis. Months do not need to be successive.
All readings are recorded as an MP3 file for your continued reference.
Financial concessions available.
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.
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Newsletter 7/JULY/2025 Uranus in Gemini — War?
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Guru Moon
Issue 27 Volume 8 07 July 2025
It is on this day, for the very first time in the history of humanity, that human beings were reminded they are not a fixed life. If they are willing to strive, every door in the existence is open. ~ Sadhguru, yogi, mystic, humanitarian, NYT bestselling author
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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:
Guru Moon
See below (Moon Planner).
Uranus in Gemini!
Oh, boy! Strap yourself in — not too tight, though. You might want to bail out. 😄
On 7 July, 2025 (today), Uranus enters Gemini for four months, giving us a preview of the energy that will contribute to the next seven years. On November 8, 2025, Uranus exits Gemini and returns to Taurus, then on 26 April, 2026: Uranus re-enters Gemini, beginning the main phase that will last until 2033. Hint: Uranus can signify unexpected challenge mostly because we do not understand what Uranus represents. It is your own higher Self pushing you to be authentic. Even more so during this time, if you are struggling, it simply means you are not honouring your authentic nature. You are living a lie and Uranus wants to put an end to your falsehoods and pretence. Are you up to the challenge? I think, ‘Yes!’
Feel like a King?
The Sun-Jupiter conjunction is a powerful combination when you can make great strides towards embracing your authentic nature. The Sun is your King and Jupiter your wise prime minister. Together they create amazing opportunity. This is particularly helpful if you want to launch a new project or path, and especially true for matters relating to home or home business, education, family, and real estate ventures. This combo helps you take the lead and assume roles of authority, but with the wisdom of compassion. In the Aditya of Indra, this time can help you overcome long-term obstacles.
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
While the world gets hammered by Mars in Virgo (disagreement on which way to go), Saturn in Aries (acts like a wrecking crane to faulty vision), and Uranus in Gemini (revolution) which are stirring the pot from every direction, the Sun and Jupiter continue to offer hope and beneficial results. Expect ups and downs, but don’t believe unfounded rhetoric, especially from those who appear as sheep in wolf’s clothing. Do your homework and seek out information from sources on the OPPOSITE end of the spectrum from where you are. If you do, you will undoubtedly find you are moving towards centre and making better choices for you and your loved ones. As an optimist, I see great opportunity. 😊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.Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6
Dear wonderful neighbour and fellow traveller;
I began my search at the age of ten for someone who could introduce me to God. Jesus was no longer in the flesh, so my prerequisite was that this person needed to know God personally. I was not interested in theory or assumption or faith. Faith was for those who did not know. I yearned to know, so I needed to find one who themselves knew God.
Though my quest was not fulfilled until after I turned 21, the process of seeking eventually brought to me an enlightened being who opened the door and showed me the way. Up to that point, as far back as I can remember, a nightmare had visited me each month. It was always the same: I would find myself walking down a dark, foreboding corridor with a door at the end. I did not want to open this door under any circumstances. I did not want to see what was behind the door — I was terrified — but my hand always reached for the knob…
I always awoke in a cold sweat just before the door opened, my heart pounding wildly, looking across the room in the darkness at my older brother’s bed for assurance. Three months after I met my guru, I again had this dream only this time I had the courage to open the door at the end of the hall. What I experienced was Love… nothing but pure, unattached, unconditional Love which filled every part of my being. I woke up absolutely ecstatic. Never again did I have that nightmare. Indeed, I have never had any nightmares since. That was several decades ago. 😉
Guru Purnima marks the brightest full moon of the year and is the day celebrated in India that celebrates the day Adiyogi, the first yogi, shared his knowledge with seven sages over 15,000 years ago (though Sadhguru has informally told us it is closer to 40,000 years). It was from Adiyogi that the yogic sciences first originated and from his directive this knowledge was imparted across the world and became the basis for all spiritual paths.
Sadhguru tells us that Adiyogi had no desire to teach, but on this day, his compassion overflowed; he was compelled to become a teacher, a guru:
On Guru Purnima, there is a certain alliance between the Moon and the planets which creates a receptivity in people to that dimension which we refer to as the guru… So, this month is the month of Grace. Grace is like manure for growth, that a human being can catapult himself to another dimension of existence, capability and possibility.
One way to open the door to grace is to spend time in the company of those who have made friends with God. To this aim, Sadhguru is offering a live webcast 10 July. For more information, visit this page.
During my readings, I always tell my clients that Vedic astrology is a great tool, but without a guru, a spiritual master who has climbed the highest peak, like any tool, astrology is limited. You may have the best Italian paints, canvas, and brushes, but without an accomplished teacher, your efforts will be limited.
One of the great mysteries is though we have a teacher for everything else in life, we are hesitant to find one who will show us the mysteries of Life and Love, the nature of our existence. May this Guru Purnima remove all your hesitancy and bring to you the one who will show you across the ocean of worldy existence.
🤗
David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
In this issue:- Weekly Planning Forecast
- Astrology of Now: Uranus Revolution
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Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: 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.Cancer Sun…
The Sun in Cancer, a sign ruled by the Moon, highlights an individual who relies on emotional connection to feel safe and secure. Home and family are important and they tend to lead with their feelings and emotional expression. They exhibit good looks and are friendly and sociable.
21 June — 22 July
Sun in Aditya Indra…
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 Cancer is Indra which symbolises victory and triumph over adversity and challenge. Jupiter does very well here and will be in Indra thru June 2026. When the Sun is in Indra, we are inspired to pick up the banner of right action and address the evils of the world. Patriotism and nationalistic pride is strong here; we want to secure our home, family, and community against the unrighteous. The Sun in Cancer is auspicious and much can be accomplished when the Sun is here.
😊
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. 🤭
GURU PURNIMA
Thursday, 10 July: Full Moon in Capricorn (21:36 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 Capricorn Full Moon packs a powerful influence from Jupiter and the Sun in Cancer. The Moon represents needs and Jupiter/Sun energises the inner urge to benefit those around you through your talents and abilities. Watch yourself closely for hints as to your authentic nature. Only through your authenticity are you able to live a fulfilling life.
Yes, it is true emotions are heightened on full moons, but emotions are not meant to destroy; they are part of nature’s way of enhancing life. Yet, every day our emotions rain destruction upon ourselves and the world because we allow the survival mechanism to influence their expression. Contrary to popular opinion, life is not ultimately about “me”; life is a multiplayer game where the only rule is to express yourself as a piece of the Cosmos. This is not selfish; it’s about experiencing yourself as a part of the whole while unabashedly playing your role as God intended.
The bright half of the moon cycle is an opportunity to expand your capacity for emotional expression in a healthy way using the resources available to you. Capricorn is the sign that relates to learning to listen — to God, to wise teachers, to yourself. Allow yourself to be open to Guru’s Grace which shines upon everyone equally like the Sun, whether you have a guru or not. Only when we allow clouds to gather in our mind does the sunlight get diminished.
Mother’s milk from mother Moon: Gurumayi of the Siddha lineage once shared with us two practical ways to imbibe the full moon energy. The first is to simply go somewhere quiet and 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. Another is to leave milk in a clear, covered glass overnight in a window sill where it will catch the full moon’s rays. In the morning, consume the milk. Milk easily absorbs positive energy as well as neutralise negative energy, Milk is also used to purify jewellery of negative energies or unhelpful karmas that may be associated with the jewellery maker or previous owners. You can also do this as a jewellery rejuvenator every six months or so to keep your jewellery energetically fresh. It is best to use organic whole milk, raw if possible.Important dates (2025 — 2026)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
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; Mars gets confused by so many choices in Virgo. Stay focused on what it is you really want.
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. As an extra bonus, I hope to widen your horizons. 🤭😁How do you spell revolution?
U-R-A-N-U-S
Consider the following:
The American Revolution began on 19 April, 1775 with Uranus at 0 degrees Gemini. The American Civil War began in 1861, during a period when Uranus was at 9 degrees Gemini and America entered World War II in 1941 just after Uranus entered Gemini.
Do you see the pattern? When Uranus is in Gemini, the United States is at war. A bit alarming considering Uranus moves into Gemini today…
Skeptics argue that the US has been at war while Uranus has been in every sign of the zodiac:
War of 1812 (1812-1815): Uranus is in Scorpio
Mexican war (1846-1848): Uranus in Aries
Spanish-American War (1898): Uranus is in Sagittarius
World War I (1917-1918): Uranus in Aquarius
Korean War (1950-1953): Uranus in Cancer
Vietnam War (1959-1975): Uranus in Leo, Virgo, and Libra
Gulf War (1990-1991): Uranus in Capricorn
War in Afghanistan (2001-2021): Uranus in Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus
Iraq War (2003-2011): Uranus in Pisces, Aries, Taurus
What piques the interest, however, is when you consider Uranus and the kind of conflict in which the US was involved. Uranus, a planet that traditionally represents revolution, was in Gemini during the American Revolution which heralded the rise of democracy and government by the people, a radical idea at the time. Moving to the American Civil War, this was basically a revolution that established the power of the federal republic over state’s rights with the slavery issue serving as the powder keg. If the South had triumphed, there would have been two countries instead of one which would have profoundly effected future events. World War II drew the United States out of the 1930s Depression and eventually established the US as a world power. This period also saw the beginning of the Anthropocene period marked by the atomic bomb developed by the US.
The point I am highlighting is that each time Uranus occupied Gemini since its founding, the United States was involved in a major conflict that had global implications. Three times Uranus occupied Gemini since its founding and three times America has been at war. Should we be concerned?
As always, I want to emphasise that astrology is a system of probabilities based upon past karmic tendencies. In order to accurately ascertain the karmic impetus of a nation, we need to consider many variables like national tendencies based upon the nation’s birth chart. In this particular case, we must also consider where the other planets were at the time of Uranus in Gemini, especially Saturn (death and destruction) and Mars (conflict and war). Even if everything points to war, to pinpoint timing one should consider the birth charts of the rulers of the nations at conflict. Other things to consider is current solar activity and the planetary period (Vimshottari).
I will keep you updated as I look deeper into Uranus in Gemini. I have already mentioned that Saturn in Aries has me concerned since Saturn represents instability and for the US, conflict coming from the West (China?). Solar activity as I have pointed out is unexpectedly high and corresponds to historical events, both difficult and revolutionary.
As it is, one bright spot is that an anti-war president was elected in the United States, so it would seem that if the US went to war, it would be because it was pushed into a corner much like how the US entered WWII after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941. Of course, there is compelling evidence that the ‘surprise’ was not such a surprise, instead allowed to happen so that the isolationist US DID go to war. Many economists believe FDR’s economic policies in the 1930s actually prolonged the Depression and it was the US entry into World War II that pulled the US out of the economic abyss. Planned? 🤔
Such conspiracies are better left for another day and another forum. We’ll stick to planetary shenanigans which seem to be quite prolific these days. 😁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,
There are more fake guides, teachers in the world than stars. The real guide is the one who makes you see your inner beauty, not the one who wants to be admired and followed. ~~ Shams Tabriz (1185–1248) Sufi poet, guru of RumiTrue 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… 😉 Free and low cost programmes and discounts…
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Newsletter 30/JUNE/2025 Peace thru Strength
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This Week’s Focus
Peace through Strength and Strength through Peace
Issue 27 Volume 8 30 June 2025
The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realise their relationship, their oneness, with the universe and all its powers, and when they realise that at the centre of the universe dwells Wakan-Tanka (Great Spirit), and that this centre is really everywhere, it is within each of us. This is the real peace, and the others are but reflections of this. The second peace is that which is made between two individuals, and the third is that which is made between two nations. But above all you should understand that there can never be peace between nations until there is known that true peace, which, as I have often said, is within the souls of men.
~ Black Elk (1863 – 1950) a medicine/holy man of the Oglala Lakota Sioux; best known for his conversations with poet John Neihardt who published these in Black Elk Speaks (ed. 2008).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:
A Time for Good
Today, the Moon’s influence on Mars helps you direct your attention towards doing good. This will help offset any feelings of helplessness or futility that can follow Mars into Virgo. Tomorrow, the Moon will conjunct Ketu, the South Node, offering profound insights into what this good can look like. Nip feelings of “the blues” by remaining focused on providing emotional comfort to others.
Relationship Boon
Shifting perspectives in relationships come through unexpected meetings and situations. Venus conjunct Uranus is a boon for those who want answers; not so much for those who fear change.
Next Week
Uranus enters Gemini, significant since Uranus is slow moving. This is a four month taster as Uranus will retrograde back into Taurus for several months. Uranus seeks authenticity in what we desire. Expect a very GOOD stirring of your innermost desires. What surfaces will be real. Whatever sinks to the bottom of the pot, let it stay there. 😉
Ongoing
Feel like a King?
The Sun-Jupiter conjunction is a powerful combination when you can make great strides towards embracing your authentic nature. The Sun is your King and Jupiter your wise prime minister. Together they create amazing opportunity. This is particularly helpful if you want to launch a new project or path, and especially true for matters relating to home or home business, education, family, and real estate ventures. This combo helps you take the lead and assume roles of authority, but with the wisdom of compassion. In the Aditya of Indra, this time can help you overcome long-term obstacles.
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
When Uranus moves into Gemini next week, the world gets shaken, not stirred. What, you say? More shaking? Truth be told, Uranus indicates revolution. Expect more surprises. 😊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.Whatever competence, capabilities, and genius we may have, all of it is
meaningful only when there is balance. Without balance, your strength, your intelligence, your genius, and skills will turn against you.
~ Sadhguru yogi, mystic, NYT bestselling author
Dear wonderful neighbour and fellow traveller;
What is strength?
As a young man, I studied martial arts with Master Wonik Yi who was raised in the Shaolin Temple in Korea during a time of great political unrest. He was an amazing soul who always ended each class with either an episode from the tales of Buddha or a story from his own life which was filled with many extraordinary experiences.
One day after teaching a martial arts class at the University of Texas, he was approached by two very large University of Texas (American) football players in the parking lot. Seeing him in his all-black martial arts garb, they immediately began to tease him calling him Bruce Lee and imitating martial arts moves in a belittling manner. The joking quickly became threatening and they asked him if he thought he could best either of them in a fight. How did Master Yi respond?
First, understand that Master Yi was (is) a master of martial arts. He had already won the world championships in Korea in the unlimited weight category where any blow was legal except to the groin or the eyes and where matches lasted seconds and not minutes. Yet, it was the Buddha’s teachings espoused by the Shaolin Monks and not their fighting ability that defined Master Yi’s character. With great humility, he spoke compassionately to the football players and assured them that he was no match for them. With no place to hang their deep insecurity, the football players went on their way.
Strength… Strength is not something with which you crown yourself, though others may see you as strong. Real strength is like a shadow you do not see that follows you because you face the light. It is simply a part of who you are because you live in that light. In such a strength, there is utmost humility. There is no need to advertise what you have accomplished because in the depths of your understanding, you experience yourself as a piece of the whole and as a piece of the whole, there is no limit to what you can do. In real strength, there is real humility.
Peace through strength and strength through peace — in reality, it is a never ending road that travels in both directions. All we need do is hitch a ride with those who know and in the end, we’ll experience both peace and strength not as some catchy definition, but as a living reality.
🤗
David 🔆astrologyofjoy.com
In this issue:- Weekly Planning Forecast
- Practical Matters
- Hero’s Journey: Free App
Sadhu Special! If you would like to know your underlying qualities that can help propel you to new spiritual heights, contact me here. £45/hr online. Astrology Monday
Weekly Planning ForecastSuggestion: 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.Cancer Sun…
The Sun in Cancer, a sign ruled by the Moon, highlights an individual who relies on emotional connection to feel safe and secure. Home and family are important and they tend to lead with their feelings and emotional expression. They exhibit good looks and are friendly and sociable.
21 June — 22 July
Sun in Aditya Indra…
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 Cancer is Indra which symbolises victory and triumph over adversity and challenge. Jupiter does very well here and will be in Indra thru June 2026. When the Sun is in Indra, we are inspired to pick up the banner of right action and address the evils of the world. Patriotism and nationalistic pride is strong here; we want to secure our home, family, and community against the unrighteous. The Sun in Cancer is auspicious and much can be accomplished when the Sun is here.
☺️
Important upcoming dates (2025)
JAN 12 thru summer 2026: Rahu enters Pisces joining Saturn and Neptune
— Loss of boundaries; heightened creative expression
MAY 25 — AUG 31: Saturn enters Aries, its sign of debilitation
— Weakening of foundation; supports taking calculated risks
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; Mars gets confused by so many choices in Virgo. Stay focused on what it is you really want.
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
Practical Matters Do You Have an Addictive Personality?
When the Moon’s North node misbehaves…
Do you confess to others, perhaps jokingly, that you have an addictive personality? When I first heard this, I thought it meant that the person was so wonderful, everyone sought their company! Now I understand it refers to personality traits like impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and emotional dysregulation. Though not formally accepted by the scientific community, many researchers link such traits to developing addictive behaviour.
In a recent article from the Daily Telegraph, Dr Raphael Cuomo, a cancer epidemiologist and professor at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, goes a step further and warns that addictions like sugar and excessive screen time could be reshaping our biology to make us more susceptible to cancer. Not commonly considered cancer-causing by leading cancer authorities, Dr Cuomo argues that these habits trigger cellular changes that are depleting our health and can make us more vulnerable to the disease.
Take smart phones, for example. “Even when you’re just scrolling through your phone, you see something interesting and it gives you this low-grade high, this dopamine rush – and you want more,” Dr Cuomo says. He likens it to playing on a slot machine. “It keeps you scrolling and scrolling, hoping that you’re going to get that dopamine hit. We are hoping for the high of something interesting showing up on the newsfeed. The companies that make these products know about these mechanisms and they’re manufactured with this in mind.”
Compulsive time spent scrolling through our devices causes spikes in the stress hormone, cortisol. “The cortisol will prevent the relaxation needed in order to repair DNA breaks and it will also prevent our immune system from clearing out damaged cells,” Dr Cuomo argues. “When you’re looking at screens constantly, especially late at night, you get exposed to blue light which suppresses melatonin,” he says. This is a hormone that supports our body clock and has cancer-protective effects.
And sugar? “When we consume sugary or junk food, it tastes good and makes us feel good,” he says. Sugar triggers the release of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, which are associated with pleasure. “We eat this food and suddenly we’re feeling better,” he says.
The problem is that sugar is highly addictive. When it enters our system, it spikes our insulin levels. In short bursts, these responses are normal, but when experienced repeatedly, cells begin to divide and multiply more rapidly, Dr Cuomo says. “Repeatedly, over time, that will promote the development of tumours.” Sugar feeds cancer cells.
Moreover, the types of food we’re most likely to become hooked on – high sugar, refined carbohydrates, and additives – also trigger low-grade inflammation which interferes with our immune system making it less equipped to identify and eliminate abnormal cells. Indeed, research has shown that a sugar molecule mimics pathogens so that instead of attacking the pathogen, our immune defences wastes its resources on attacking the sugar cell.
In astrology, Rahu (the North node) is at the root of most addictions. Rahu represents what it is you came into this world to develop, harmonise, and turn into a positive rather than a hindrance. Rahu is your desire nature. Desires in themselves are not a problem. It is only when they become compulsions that we enter into a loop at risk of becoming an addiction. In this way, Rahu becomes the desire that feeds on you.
What to do? Addictions of any kind arise because you are not content — you are not experiencing fulfilling joy and love in your life. These can only come to you in their fullness through conscious choice — right action at the right time. Wherever Rahu is in your horoscope offers clues as to what you should be exploring and investigating to live a fulfilling life. The areas of life influenced by Rahu is your ticket to a fulfilling life.
Sugar, screen time, smoking, drugs, alcohol — these are well known addictions, but do you also know that anything can become an addiction once you create the neural pathways that link the action to the feeling, i.e., dopamine release? As the renown guru Swami Muktananda would tell us, “If you are going to be addicted to something, be addicted to God!” 😄
Now that’s an addiction I welcome!
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