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Amazing Saturn
This is a 2-hour slide show presentation that is designed to help you tune in to Saturn and make the most of what this Amazing planet offers. 
 
Path of Light Vol. 1
 By James Kelleher
 This book has all of the symbology about signs, planets, houses and nakshatras that can help you understand your chart better.  Even if you are not a student of Vedic astrology, it can help to get a deeper feeling for the astrological influences in your life.. 
Rahu and Ketu
A two hour slide show presentation on  Rahu and Ketu.  Find out how you can tune in to the Shadow-Planets.  Click here to find out more or purchase the class.




Beginners Class

Jyotish Fundamental 
Recorded Class
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April, 2015
Fakkar Baba and the Art of Swara  
 

I just got back from a seven week trip to India. During the trip we covered a great deal of territory, but at the end of the trip we visited a great pilgrimage site called Omkareshwar.   Omkareshwar is located on the banks of the Narmada, India's most beautiful, sacred and ancient river.   While we were there we had the opportunity to meet a great yogi named Fakkar Baba.  

 

Fakkar (meaning "a sadhu with no possessions") Baba lives out in a remote place, not far from Omkareshwar, on a bluff overlooking the Namarda. He has a few students who have made a small tarp shelter for him to sleep under. Other than that, he has no amenities, no possessions, sleeps on the ground, and dresses only in a loin cloth.  

 

 

He is a traditional yogi who looks to be in his late 60's or early 70's, but no one knows his age. He has a sparkle in his eye and he is full of energy. He can do hatha yoga postures like a 16 year old and, while we were there, he demonstrated a few asanas.   He also gave our group a short lesson in pranayama, yogic breathing.

  

Pranayama is part of bigger science of breath called Swara. Prana is the fundamental life energy.  In the Upanishads it says, "All that exists in the three heavens rests in the control of prana".  If you want to change something in your life, you first need to create change in the basic energy that is at the basis of that thing. That energy is prana, and the Swara is the science which studies its practical application.  

 

Fakar Baba gave a short talk on this system, explaining that the right and left nostrils are related to the Sun and Moon respectively and can be used for heating and cooling the body. "If your right nostril is open", he said, "it favors
digestion and also bowel movement. If your left nostril is the more clear of the two, then it cools the body, calms the mind, and favors urination."

 

The breath frequently shifts from being more clear on the right side, to being more clear on the left side, back and forth throughout the day. Practicing awareness of which side the breath is more clear, can be used for improving health, supporting ambitious pursuits, making choices, and even making predictions.  

 

If you are interested in this ancient system, it is something that anyone can learn. You don't have to be an astrologer. It's easy to do and it is quite practical. I have done a class on Swara, which is a recorded power point presentation, and is available on my website. If you would like more information about the class, which is called

 

Total Lunar Eclipse  

 

 

April 4, 2015, 5:05:31 am PDT

Total Lunar Eclipse

20 degrees Virgo

Hastha Nakshatra

 

On April 4th there is a total Lunar eclipse in Virgo.   Eclipses are generally good for spiritual pursuits like introspection, reflection and meditation. This is a good time to go on a retreat.   In Virgo it can favor the process of self analysis. This lunar eclipse also takes place in the last part of Virgo, symbolized by a tall woman, dressed in white, going into a temple, carrying a pot and a spoon, with a great sense of sanctity.   This makes the eclipse a great time for doing rituals, or for creating sacred space in your surroundings.

 

This particular eclipse takes place in Hastha nakshatra. Hastha is a nakshatra that is symbolized by the hands. Its shakti (power) is the power to get things in your hand or to actualize your desires. This makes the eclipse a good time for the inner process of actualizing desires, but not the outer process. In other words, it can be good for visualizing and reflecting on something you want to achieve or create, but not a good time for beginning something important.

  

Hastha is also symbolized by two fists, indicating the tendency to fight. This is a good time to avoid serious discussions or arguments.   In this regard, I would suggest a moratorium on arguing for a period of one month after the eclipse. In fact, this would be a great time to renounce argument all together, and adopt a more peaceful approach to disagreements.

 

For most purposes, a period of about 3 days on either side of the eclipse should be avoided for beginning new projects.

The mantra for this eclipse is Om Shri Hastha Nakshatra Devataye Namah.

 

Mars in Aries 
 

March 23 - May 3, 2015

 

Speaking of energy, Mars is the big planet of energy. Prana, as mentioned earlier, is the subtlest value of energy, the all-permeating energy that animates life. Mars, on the other hand, is a more obvious and noticeable expression of Prana. Mars is the energy of the body, the energy of ambition, and the energy of desire that motivates us to acquire and accomplish things.  

 

Mars will be transiting through the sign of Aries from March 23 to May 3, 2015. During this period, Mars will be in its own sign. That means it will be very powerful and that it will cause the sign of Aries to express itself more powerfully in the world and in your own individual chart.  

 

The sign of Aries represents independence, assertiveness, and the taking of initiative. Pure Aries types have a clear and uncomplicated relationship with their desires. Their approach is "I see it. I want it. I go for it." They don't analyze or worry about their desires. They just go for what they want and don't think about anything else. So, while Mars is in Aries, people in general will be more apt to assert for their desires.  

 

This could be negative on a certain level, in that it could bring a tendency for an increase of military actions in the world, since Mars is also the god of war in astrology. But it could also be good for starting new businesses, taking the lead, and making new beginnings in general.

 

In your chart, the sign of Aries will correspond to a particular aspect of your life. This aspect of life may be expressed in a more positive and energetic way during the period from March 23rd to May 3rd. The following predictions are for your horoscope, based on your Vedic Sun sign, and only apply to the period up until May 3rd. Make sure you read the birth dates carefully. Remember, the Vedic zodiac is a sidereal zodiac, so it is different from that of Western astrology.   If you also know your Sun sign, Moon sign, or your Arudha lagna sign, you can also read the interpretations for those signs.

 

Vedic Sun Signs

 

Apr 14 - May 14 (Aries)   This period may motivate you to start something new, or to take the lead in some way. It is a good time for getting more involved in exercise. Try not to be too bossy.

 

May 15 - Jun 14 (Taurus)  During this period you could travel. If you do, you might do some physical exercise like hiking during the trip. This is a good time for running or walking. You might get more involved in yoga, massage therapy, or body work.

 

Jun 15 - Jul 15 (Gemini) This is a great time for finishing things, closing deals, and for having financial gains. You can also benefit through your contacts with friends. You might also take the lead with your team or organization. This is a time for winning in competitions as well.

 

Jul 16 - Aug 16 (Cancer) During this period, you will become more assertive in your career or business, and you might take a stronger leadership position.

 

Aug 17 - Sep 16 (Leo) This is a good time for travel. It also favors finances. If you are in school, this can help you become more involved in your studies.

 

Sep 17 - Oct 16 (Virgo) During this period you can benefit from sources of finance outside of yourself. For example, this is a good time for your partner's earnings. It is also good for earning through contracts or agreements. This period is also good for yoga and other physical therapies. You can begin constructive changes at this time.

 

Oct 17 - Nov 15 (Libra) Mars is in your seventh house, the house of marriage and partnership. This could mean that your partner (or people that you interact with one to one) may become more assertive, or possibly a little bossy. If you are not in a relationship, this is a time for being assertive and meeting someone. If you are already in a partnership, this is good for the ambitious energy or the physical energy of the partner.

 

Nov 16 - Dec 15 (Scorpio) Mars is transiting through your sixth house. This is a good time for being competitive, and it makes it likely that you will win in any disputes or contests. This is a great time for getting into exercise with more energy. It is also a favorable influence for getting a job, or for just becoming more fully involved in your work, if you have a job already.

 

Dec 16 - Jan 13 (Sagittarius) Mars is transiting your fifth house. This could get you to become more assertive with children. If you have kids, then your first child could become more assertive or bossy or simply could start something new. This period is a good one for sports, exercise, and physical activity. It is good for finances and could produce romantic attractions.

 

Jan 14 - Feb 12 (Capricorn) Mars is moving through your fourth house, the house of real estate. This could cause you to become a little bossy around the house, or to just get busy cleaning up or improving your home. But this is also a good time for changing your residence or for purchasing property.

 

Feb 13 - Mar 13 (Aquarius) During this period, you might find yourself becoming quite assertive in the way you communicate. This is also a period that will produce lots of errands and short journeys. You might also have more contact with your siblings during this time.

 

Mar 14 - Apr 13 (Pisces) Mars is passing through your second house, the house of money, food, speech and family. You might find that some or all of these areas become emphasized at this time. It is definitely a good period for promoting earnings, and you might be more willing to work hard to improve your finances.  

 

 

 

 

New York

I will be in New York doing readings in Manhattan from April 10 - April 18, 2015.  If you would like to make an appointment for an in- person reading, call me at 530-265-8410 or email me at james@jameskelleher.com   
Astrology in the Sierras 2015
Upaya and Artha

Join us in Nevada City, CA for this six day California Sierras Jyotish intensive. 

This intensive is in two parts.

 

Part 1 will focus on the areas of finances and career.  In the process, you will become more grounded in the fundamentals of chart analysis, as well as the use of dasha and transit techniques for prediction.  The area of Artha (the material aspect of life) is an important part of life.  These areas of life can be the source of great distress and confusion for many people, especially in our current economic climate.  Even if you are a yogi, who never thinks about money or career, you will want to take this class.  We will go much deeper than simply analyzing the chart in a mechanical way.  We will get to the core of the chart and understand the dharmic aspect of this desire.     

 

Part 2 will focus on remedial measures.  I will be showing you how to use gemstones, mantras, yagyas, donations, fasting and other remedial techniques.  In addition, I will show you how to bring these practices out of the realm of superstition and use them in a manner that actually makes a connection for both you and your clients.  The goal of this aspect of the class is to help each student develop more confidence when recommending remedies, while at the same time, learning to apply remedial techniques  in a way that harmonizes with each individual client as well as with modern life.   

As with all of my classes, the orientation of this class is towards doing actual readings.   My philosophy of teaching is that you learn astrology by doing astrology, not by talking about astrology.  The Sierra mountains will provide an excellent environment for a total-immersion experience in this ancient art.

 

  
World Predictions 2015-20
The USA Enters the Rahu Period

A two-hour recorded presentation for everyone
Now Available for Download on the Website

My annual World Predictions lecture is now available as a download on my website. 


 

This year I talked about a number of subjects, including the new Major Period of Rahu for the USA that begins in September.  I also talked about Isis, China, Russia, India and many other countries.  This lecture is a good update for those of you who are interested in an astrological perspective on what is going on in our world, and where we are headed in the next decade.
 


 

Click here more information or to order the presentation.. 

 Schedule  

 

 

New York

Readings in Person

April 10-18, 2015

Call 530-265-8410 or  

email james@jameskelleher.com  

 

 

Astrology in the Sierras 2015 

Upaya and Artha 

October 19 - 24, 2015

Call 530-265-8410 or  

email james@jameskelleher.com  

 

 
Namaste!



James