Mars Ketu conjunction on at 3.37GMT on 2nd September in 2º7’ Virgo, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra begins September and starts two months of difficult planetary aspects. There is going to eclipses, debilitation, exaltations and the strong influence exercised by Ketu. Many planets are changing signs in October and Saturn’s Transit over gandanta degrees(read article on Gandanta)- all making for an unsettled picture.

Gand means a knot. Anta means the end. Gandanta means the knot at the end. A well- tied knot is that it is very difficult to unravel. The more you try to untie the knot, the tighter it becomes. Gandanta represents a knot within ourselves, a deep issue, which we are trying to reconcile with. When planets are placed in these positions, then they face uncertainty as they try to unravel the secret knot that will take them on to the next level. These issues make themselves felt in the life of the individual, through personal relationships, traumatic events or inner struggles. When life crystallises at a certain we have to go through a particularly trying time to prepare our minds for the next step in the journey of our soul. This can only take place once you have reconciled with where you are at present....

Module two of the Foundation of Vedic Astrology Course from 25th September in Romsey during the auspicious Navaratri. What a good time to learn. The goddesses give their speical blessings. The course will cover many of the essential topics for the students of Vedic astrology. You can choose to do the whole course or just do a day. Each day is filled with knowledge and is ideally suitable for beginner students with some knowledge of Vedic Astrology. Romsey is a great town with good transport links. I teach small groups of students. Expect intensive and rewarding study. Each day will reveal more of the deep spirituality and wisdom of Jyotish. You will also understand timing from the dasha and transits and learn to apply the various prinicples in chart interpretation.