Metamorphosis & Spiritual Rebirth

Mar 1

A Peak of Energies arise this month along with a parade of planets through Aquarius & Pisces. The month ahead brings the Vedic Lunar New Year, as well as tremendous opportunity for deep insight & revelation ~ collectively and individually, this is a time to really pay attention to the whispers from within & shine the light of awareness into the dark corners of our consciousness… illuminate the path from within…

RENEWAL & REBIRTH

The upcoming March 19th New Moon represents the New Year in Vedic Astrology. A time for renewal & setting intentions for the year ahead. Even though it is celebrated in pop culture as the “new year”, January 1st isn’t a time for anything “new”.

According to Vedic wisdom, setting intentions or resolutions at this time does more to disregulate our systems than it does to support us in growth; therefore, if you are one of many who is already feeling disconnected from goals set in January, I invite now to let them go and realign yourself with the naturally supportive timing of March Equinox for tuning into your highest potential for the year ahead and beyond.

BUT FIRST,

March 3rd - FULL Lunar Eclipse in Leo in Purva Phalguni nakshatra when Ketu conjunts the Moon, temporarily blocking its light. The Moon is manas (mind), emotion, the Mother.

Ketu is the energy of liberation, removing that which no longer serves, separation. This particular lunar eclipse holds the potential to bring about some rather seemingly sudden changes in our lives. Events that spur a whole new perspective or even shifts in physical reality are likely to occur for some.

Purva Phalguni is represented by the funeral cot so indeed there can be the endings of things… the completion of karmic cycles.. ultimately creating the necessary space for the next cycle to evolve.. such is the nature of life.

Eclipses are natural astrological and astronomical events. Eclipses happen regularly and are nothing to fear. One doesn’t have to “believe” in them for their effects to be acknowledged. As the great yogi and Vedic Astrologer Sri Yukteshwar said, “Newton’s discovery of gravity did not change its effect on mankind. It simply made people more aware.”

Natural Laws exist whether we are aware of them or not. The same way not everyone is keen on studying physics, not everyone is charmed by astrology. No problem. However, the benefit of having some awareness of the Laws of Nature is in knowing how to align and cooperate with them for our own benefit.

General March 3 Eclipse Energies in Leo:

spiritual awakenings & sudden realizations, insights
release of ego & identity attachments
sparks of intense emotion, outbursts of expression
release of emotional patterns & attachments
deep reflection & introspection
deep meditative experiences
potential for letting go of escapist tendencies ..
dissolution of illusion

Leo is the sign most closely connection to leaders, royalty, lineage, the elite… everything we are currently seeing in the media is a direct reflection of what we are seeing in the cosmos. It may feel like “a lot” and much of it is very dark and extremely disturbing, but I invite you to consider that the only way to stop darkness from spreading is to expose it to light. Whether individually or collectively, we cannot heal what we ignore…

Now, this is of course a light letter, not a newsletter and my intention is not to bring any further disregulation to the nervous system than the media already amply provides.. however, some things simply need to be acknowledged as part of understanding the science of astrology, for indeed, what we are collectively experiencing are things which good Astrologers have been anticipating for quite some time… dark secrets uncovered, leaders arrested, mysteries solved, corrupt institutions crumbling, technological innovation, desperate attempts to hold onto power.. much more.

As a Jyotishi & Yogi, I believe, however, that it is not so much our work to predict, as it is our dharma to help others understand, process and discover a greater purpose & meaning beyond the mundane.

Why is it that life can be so deeply challenging?… and how can the spiritual path support us? how can we tune into the bigger picture, realize and explore these divine opportunities for growth…?

I am not interested ever in creating fear. Rather, the exact opposite is true. If there’s a 90% chance of heavy rain, you may appreciate having an umbrella with you. Therefore, simply consider this a heads up that March is going to feel a little intense at times. Several planets are clustered together in Aquarius and Pisces, Mercury is retrograde, and Mars is conjunct Rahu in Aquarius intensely heating things up within the collective, group energy. You might find yourself more easily irritated, frustrated and annoyed than usual. Try not to attach with these intense emotions as they arise but rather allow them to inform you about what in your life might need changing.

Perhaps the very best thing any of us can do is meditate ~ ground, stabilize and regulate amidst the chaos. Tune in to stillness. Take time to make yourself the object of awareness ~ don’t lose yourself in all the noise. Every single day find some time to bring yourself back to centre. This is your umbrella. This is how you can regulate your nervous system, calm your body and support your mood.

also, … turn off the news…

Venus transits Pisces March 1-25 bringing some much needed levity to our relationships at this time. Venus is exalted in Pisces creating wonderful opportunities for deepening our bonds, meeting new people and even healing wounds from the past. It all depends where Pisces sits in your natal chart to see direct influences for your life, but in all areas it is a welcome transit filled with fresh energy, bursts of creativity and connection.

Later this month Sun enters Pisces and conjuncts Saturn creating the opportunity for some deep karmic lesson and a quantum leap in consciousness.

This brings us full circle to the New Moon / New Year energy of renewal and rebirth towards the end of what may feel like a rather long month… so, let us see this as an invitation to lean into our daily spiritual practices… let us channel the intensity into positive growth for ourselves and each other by increasing our light through devotion and dedication to our practices and each other.

Daily spiritual practices - or Sadhana - are how we tune ourselves to higher frequencies, increase our light, our resilience, our capacity to handle life with greater ease. Now is the time to lean in, to go within and discover a greater connection to your own light and let it shine. The world needs it. The world needs you, but most of all, you need you. Take care of yourself first and if you need extra support, reach out. 💓

For a closer, personal look at the cosmic influences in your life, you may book a 1:1 Reading with me by responding to this email.

2026 presents an amazing opportunity for initiation into your own meditation practice. If you are looking to start or deepen a daily meditation practice, respond to this email. The next online Vedic Meditation Initiation weekend workshop will take place in April. Start the New Year with a daily practice that can only benefit and support your growth and evolution in all ways. Discover a practice that stays with you for life.

Wishing you so much love & light along the journey.. I leave you with this closing wisdom from my very wise teacher Anand and guru in India:

“The Future is Always Bright for Those Who Know How to Detect the Light.”