2016 Rahu-Ketu Eclipse Report for the 12 Vedic Rising Signs

What you need to know about the lunar nodes! Why Vedic Astrology ?

Do you sometimes feel like you’re being tossed about by the whims of the universe with no control?

Do you get confused about the seemingly out-of-nowhere shifts and changes that happen in your life?

Are you a deeply sensitive and intuitive person, who feels affected cycles of the moon, the seasons, and the planets?

Do you sometimes feel stuck in understanding your own emotional currents and those of the greater world around you?

Do you want to examine your own shadows in order to dissolve them and achieve a thriving existence, but have not known where to begin?

Do you feel fear holding you back from letting go and reaching your full potential? Vedic Astrology can help you to turbo boost your process of self inquiry and spiritual development.

This ancient science is tried-and-true, utilized Vedic Astrology can help you to even by saints and sages for thousands of years turbo boost your process of self to gain more insight into existence. inquiry and spiritual development. Called “Jyotisha” in sanskrit (the “science of light”), this knowledge will help to illuminate This ancient science is tried- your understanding of both the spiritual and and-true, utilized even by material worlds. saints and sages for thousands of years to gain more insight The light of Jyotisha is especially indispensable into existence. around eclipse times, when shadows are appearing and a bright light is needed to help us Called “Jyotisha” in sanskrit to see through them. (the “science of light”), this knowledge will help to Where a light shines, the shadows disappear! illuminate your understanding of both the spiritual and material worlds.

The light of Jyotisha is especially indispensable around eclipse times, when shadows are appearing a bright light is needed to help us to see through them.

Where the light shines, the shadows disappear. Who Are Rahu and Ketu?

Rahu and Ketu are the Vedic names for the grahas (literally, “the grabbers,” or planetary energies), known as the ascending and descending nodes of the Moon in western astronomy (north and south nodes in western astrology).

The lunar nodes are physical points in the sky that align with Sun, Moon and Earth when we experience eclipses. The energy of these “shadow planets” grabs our subconscious and drives us hard in one direction, often unknowingly. That direction is determined both by their position at the time of your birth, and the area of the sky in which they presently reside. Mythology of Rahu and Ketu

In Vedic mythology, Rahu and Ketu were once a single being called an asura, or demon, who wanted to drink some of the amrit (immortality nectar) released by the churning of the milk ocean. Though the devas (Gods) and the asuras had worked together in churning the ocean, Lord Vishnu avoided distributing the amrit to any of the demons, lest they become immortal too. The shrewd asura (Svarbhanu) noticed this and disguised himself as a deva in order to sneak some. The Sun and Moon observed the ploy and ran to tell Vishnu, who in turn severed the demon’s head with his discus, but not before Svarbhanu had sipped a drop of the holy nectar. He therefore attained immortality in the heavens, and took his seat in two places--as Rahu, the demon’s head, and Ketu, his headless body. Seeking revenge after being ratted out by Sun and Moon, Rahu and Ketu endlessly chase them around the heavens, trying to block out their light. They succeed at this only for a few moments each year, which is when we experience the solar and lunar eclipses. Energy of the Nodes: Rahu

Rahu is a head without a body that can never be satisfied by ingesting through the senses. Rahu pushes us compulsively, almost obsessively, to have experiences in the area of life where he lies (relating to both sign and house energy). Where he sits in the birthchart is the area of life where we have the least wisdom and will be zealously driven to learn and experience throughout life. Rahu can bring stress, fear, obsession, lust, greed, addiction, and deception, as well as sudden change, esoteric knowledge, and innovation. Rahu is the node of the future and where we are going. He is the burning desire that keeps us in this world. He gives us the energy of an immature child with insatiable desire for something, but through practice and self-knowledge we can grow greatly, studying this tendency to become free from its grips. Ketu

Ketu is the body without a head who experiences sensations without knowing from where they arise. Ketu lies in a place where we have innate wisdom, psychic ability, and spiritual awareness, yet hold everything to a high perfectionist standard that can seemingly never be reached. He is the node of the past and from where we are coming, which can bring a strong critical tendency and a “been-there, done-that” attitude. This often creates a strong desire to avoid the karma of wherever he lies or transits in our chart, but it is karma that still must be completed. Ketu can bring doubt, criticism, aversion, stubbornness, separation, accidents, fear, and destruction. It is necessary to look at our most deeply ingrained belief systems, where we think we already know something, and open up to new possibilities beyond that. If we do so and break free of old patterns to complete our karma, we can attain much spiritual growth and wisdom. Both nodes can cause fear They are often depicted and confusion because of with the head and the tail their unseeable shadowy of a snake, and are related nature, and because they to the dormant kundalini usually operate on a energy that lies within, subconscious level. waiting to awaken.

They also bring a great The influence of Rahu and opportunity for spiritual Ketu can feel like an growth when we apply the awakening of light of consciousness, self- consciousness as we inquiry and awareness to become aware of our emotional and previously latent drives psychological patterns. and urges. Where are they now…? Leo-Aquarius

Rahu and Ketu recently transited into sidereal Leo and Aquarius, respectively, on January 29th, 2016.

They will traverse this sign for the next year-and-a-half, through August of 2017.

You will feel the effects personally in different areas of life depending on your Vedic rising sign and what houses these are for you. What does this mean

for you? Power vs. Service

Collectively, Rahu’s lust will draw us towards the With Ketu in Aquarius we may feel some energy of Leo during this transit--exploring aversion to acts of universal service. The themes of personal power, duty, responsibility, humility of Aquarius could be corrupted by the leadership, and soul connection. This is arrogance that Ketu can bring, believing amplified by the presence of Jupiter, also in Leo strongly that he has already conquered the until August. Left unchecked, this could result in quest for wisdom. We may doubt our a quest for greed and dominance, dogmatic commitment to service, or face self-criticism belief crusades, and lots of power struggles. about it. We may feel called to draw in our (This is clearly demonstrated by the polarized power in areas where we feel we have over- campaigning of this election year!) As the given or neglected self-care in the past. It is shadows come to light, we will be able to see time to clear any old karma especially if we anywhere we are a bit power-hungry or discover that we are holding onto resentment. dogmatic. Now is the time to explore your shadows. What You Can Do

Through rigorous self-study around the dichotomy of Leo and Aquarius, we can inquire within and explore how to create a balance between self love and universal love.

Both are necessary for a truly peaceful and loving existence.

We have the chance to explore what it means to be loving and responsible with our power, while upholding a practice of universal love and service that is not self- negating.

Everyone will experience this energy on subtle levels in different areas of life depending on your Vedic birth chart. Book a Personal Reading to See Your Karma! When to Watch Out

Around the eclipses, these shadows become visible, literally, as we see shadows fall across the Sun and the Moon.

The personal shadows of our subconscious come to light at this time, as well as the potentially disruptive or transformative energy of the nodes. This energy can feel “insane” as it departs from the regular conscious energy patterns we experience.

We usually start feeling this eclipse energy for a couple of weeks leading up to the first eclipse (they come in pairs), and then things tend to settle down more after the second (this window is “the eclipse cycle”).

Be especially aware at these times, and observe diligent self-inquiry and a dedicated sadhana (spiritual practice -- meditation, mantra, prayer, etc.). This will help you to bring to light and clear any subconscious beliefs and patterns that are keeping you from living to your highest potential. Eclipse Dates to Remember:

March 8th, 2016, 6:00 pm PST, Total Solar Eclipse Visible from South/East Asia, North/West Australia, Pacific, Indian Ocean March 23rd, 2016, 4:47 am PST, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Visible from India, Asia, Australia, Pacific, North America, most of South America, Pacific, Arctic, Antarctica

September 1st, 2016, 2:01 am PST, Annular Solar Eclipse Visible from most of Africa, the southern Atlantic, Indian Ocean, western Australia September 16th, 2016, 11:54 am PST, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Visible from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, western Brazil and Greenland, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica

February 10th, 2017, 4:43 pm PST, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Visible from North & South America, Europe, Africa, most of Asia, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica February 26th, 2017, Annular Solar Eclipse Visible from much of South America & Africa, southern Atlantic & Pacific, Antarctica What Each Vedic Rising Sign Can Expect: Aries

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 5th and 11th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 5th house will bring up compulsion towards your feelings of personal strength, responsibility and empowerment, especially when it comes to your creativity, your children, romance, and desire. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 11th house will bring up aversion to your call to do service and networking, especially when it comes to your social groups, your place in community, your friendships, service to society, and your greatest dreams and ambitions. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 4th and 10th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 4th house will amplify your desire for personal strength, responsibility and empowerment when it comes to your home, real estate, vehicles, mother, and finding comfort of your heart. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 10th house will bring up aversion to how much you are called to do service and social networking, especially when it comes to your career and public status, your responsibilities, and how others view you as a public persona. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 3rd and 9th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 3rd house will amplify your feelings of personal strength, responsibility and empowerment, and make you take a stand when it comes to your personal will, your likes and dislikes, your individuality, your competitive side, and your siblings. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 9th house will bring up aversion to how much you are called to do service and social networking, especially as related to your belief systems, your life philosophy, and your relationships with your teachers, gurus, or religious group. You may feel called to question or reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 2nd and 8th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 2nd house will amplify your need to feel personal strength, responsibility and empowerment, especially when it comes to your possessions, values, money, and family matters. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 10th house will bring up aversion to doing service and social networking, especially as related to your psyche, the mysterious or mystical side of life, death/loss, addiction, transformation, and any dark, illicit or secretive activities in which you participate. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

You will feel the need to do shadow work around your subconscious drives in these areas of life throughout the next year-and-a-half, seeking a balance between service and empowerment, especially near to the eclipse cycles that will run in March and September of 2016 and February 2017. You could face psychological, emotional, and even material upheaval, change, and transformation in these areas throughout this period, especially around the eclipses. Leo Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 1st and 7th houses. Rahu is transiting your 1st house, which will bring up strong cravings for personal strength, responsibility and empowerment in all areas of your life and your experiences. You will feel very driven to live in your power this year.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 7th house will bring up aversion doing service and social networking that support your relationships, including romantic partners as well as other ongoing daily relationships (e.g. business partners). You may feel very critical of your partners at this time and feel unwilling compromise or to give away any of your power to them.

You will feel the need to do shadow work around your subconscious drives within these themes throughout the next year-and-a-half, seeking a balance between service and empowerment, individuality and humility, especially near to the eclipse cycles that will run in March and September of 2016 and February 2017. You could face psychological, emotional, and even material upheaval, change, and transformation in these areas throughout this period, especially around the eclipses. Virgo

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 12th and 6th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 12th house will drive you to seek a feeling of empowerment through diving into your alone time, your dream space, your meditation practice, any practices done in solitude, and any channels you use to escape. You will see where you need to practice letting go and surrender.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 6th house will bring up aversion to doing service and social networking, especially when it comes to chores, hard work, challenging relationships (e.g. opponents) and the drudgery of necessary daily tasks. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 11th and 5th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 11th house will bring up a desire to amplify your sense of personal strength, responsibility and empowerment, especially in relation to your social groups and networks, your place in community, your friendships, your service to society, and your greatest dreams and ambitions. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 5th house will bring up aversion to doing service necessary to support your personal creativity, your children, romance, and desire. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 10th and 4th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 10th house will bring up compulsion towards amplifying your feelings of personal strength, responsibility and empowerment, especially as related to your career and public status, your responsibilities, and how others see you. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 4th house will bring up aversion to doing service and social networking, especially as related to your home, real estate, vehicles, your mother, and the comfort of your heart. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 9th and 3rd houses. Rahu in Leo over your 9th house will bring up compulsion towards strengthening your feelings of personal strength, responsibility and empowerment as they relate to your belief systems, life philosophy, and your relationships with your teachers, gurus, or religious group. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 3rd house will bring up aversion to standing up for your personal will, likes & dislikes, your individuality, your competitive side, and your siblings. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 8th and 2nd houses. Rahu in Leo over your 8th house will bring up compulsion towards discovering feelings of personal strength, responsibility and empowerment through transformation and the exploration of the mystical side of life, through death/loss, addiction, and any dark, illicit or secretive activities in which you participate. You will feel very driven towards these themes, and may experience some sudden changes this year.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 2nd house will bring up aversion to doing service and social networking, especially when it comes to your possessions, values, money, and family. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 7th and 1st houses. Rahu in Leo over your 7th house will bring up a strong desire to feel empowered, strong, and responsible in your relationships, including romantic partners as well as other ongoing daily relationships (e.g. business partners). You may feel called to step up and take control in your relationships.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 1st house will bring up aversion to doing service and social networking, and will compel you to feel more individually empowered than usual in your relations with the world around you. You may feel a lot of doubt and self-criticism about your normally serviceful attitude and actions.

Rahu and Ketu are now transiting your 6th and 12th houses. Rahu in Leo over your 6th house will bring up compulsion towards finding personal strength, responsibility and empowerment through hard work, chores, dutiful service, overcoming opposition, and conquering the drudgery of necessary daily tasks. You will feel very driven in these areas.

Ketu in Aquarius over your 12th house will bring up aversion to doing public service and social networking, as well as to spending time alone, meditation, sleep or dreaming, any practices done in solitude, and any activities you normally use to escape. You may feel called to reject these things around this time, be very critical of them, or feel unwilling to give away your power to them. You may find it hard to surrender and let go, and may seek to feel control through mundane tasks and service.

You will feel the need to do shadow work around your subconscious drives in these areas of life throughout the next year-and-a-half, especially near to the eclipse cycles that will run in March and September of 2016 and February 2017. You could face psychological, emotional, and even material upheaval, change, and transformation in these areas throughout this period, especially around the eclipses. I hope you enjoyed this introduction!

That’s a short and simplified peek at what this Rahu-Ketu transit has in store for you.

You can discover deeper layers of yourself and about the effects of this transit by uncovering the karmic patterns revealed by your individual Vedic Astrology chart.

Each of the planets and houses in your chart has a particular placement and significance, which could be directly affected by these eclipse cycles.

Rahu and Ketu also have unique placements in your birth-chart which reveal A LOT about your strongest karmic drives, and why you seem to keep getting stuck in similar situations.

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I’m Somya Devi. I made this e-book for you, and I offer Personal Vedic Astrology Chart Readings and wellness and meditation coaching.

I’ve spent the last 10 years studying this science as well as the sister sciences of yoga and Ayurveda. I spent much of that time in the direct presence of my guru, immersed in spiritual practice and study in India or traveling the world. The rest of my time I traveled and lived in places where I was deeply connected with nature and her rhythms, including in Hawaii, Ecuador and California.

I received my 2-year certification in Vedic Astrology from the American Academy of Vedic Art & Science.

I love sharing the ancient wisdom of this science and helping others to become empowered, overcoming their challenges by gaining a deeper understanding of their karma, as I did.

This knowledge continues to help me on a daily basis as the seasons and the movements of the planets change.

I look forward to working with you on your journey to Self- knowledge!

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