By Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyay Saturn (Shani), the great karmic teacher of Vedic astrology, begins its retrograde (Vakri) journey in Pisces (Meena Rashi) on 27 July 2026. This important celestial event will continue until 11 December 2026, bringing nearly four and a half months of introspection, delayed outcomes, karmic corrections, and spiritual transformation. Unlike popular belief,…
The planetary transits of April 2026 present a complex and high-pressure configuration in Vedic Mundane Astrology (Medhini Jyotish). This period is marked by a rare clustering of planets in Pisces and Aries, creating a “tug-of-war” between aggressive drive and restrictive discipline. For India, which is traditionally analyzed using a Taurus (Vrishabha) Lagna foundation chart, these…
On February 23, 2026, at 11:57 AM, the celestial warrior Mars (Mangal) will transition into the airy sign of Aquarius (Kumbha), joining the North Node of the Moon, Rahu. This conjunction, known as Angarak Yoga, creates a high-voltage energetic field where Mars’ raw power is fueled by Rahu’s insatiable and unpredictable nature. Since Aquarius is…
In Vedic astrology, the term “retrogression of planets” refers to the apparent backward motion of a planet in its orbit as observed from Earth. Retrograde motion occurs when a planet appears to move backward in the sky, although it is an optical illusion caused by the varying speeds of Earth and the observed planet. Planets…