Life Reading

For clients new to Vedic astrology, this is the ideal first reading. My life readings reveal which planetary influences and themes are predominant in your life. By looking at the Earth (Rising) sign, Moon sign, and their planetary lords, you will be able to see the main factors that influence your experience. We will use shadbala (six strengths) to consider the specific strengths and weaknesses of each planet in your chart. You will also receive some practical applications for balancing and strengthening these planetary energies. Vedic astrology offers many different methods for supporting afflicted planets, which can have exceptional results in all areas of life. Mantra (chant), yantra (diagram), gem and precious metal therapy, color therapy, aromatherapy, and lifestyle changes are among the remedial measures available to you. Vedic astrology is not fatalistic. Once you understand the weaknesses inherent in your chart, you can use these sacred remedies to improve your life. This comprehensive life reading provides a wonderful focus to evaluate and improve all areas of life, including health, relationships, money, career, and your spiritual path.

Shadbala Reading

Shadbala is an ancient and sophisticated technique for mathematically calculating the strength of a person’s natal planets, including the Sun and the Moon. Shadbala means “six strengths” and the way it is determined is by first adding up various astronomical factors into six distinct categories, and then combining the six subtotals into a single score for each planet. Each of the six strengths or balas tells you something different about the planet and how that planet functions in a person’s life. Sthana bala shows how effectively you use the energy of the planet in question, while kala bala illustrates how deeply that planet affects you. Chesta bala shows how confident you are about the area of life ruled by the planet, while dig bala shows your receptivity to the planet’s guidance. In drig bala, we can see whether life’s circumstances help or hinder the development of the planet’s energies in your life, while ayana bala reveals how the planet helps in overcoming those obstacles that inevitably do appear. I have had amazing feedback regarding this technique, and several clients regard it as the most revealing reading they have ever received.

Predictive Reading

Vedic astrology is known for its accuracy in predictions. In this reading, I will systematically evaluate the influences of the dasas (planetary periods) on various aspects of your life, represented by the sixteen vargas (divisional charts). These predictive techniques, derived from the ancient forebears of Jyotish, can be used to predict important events in any area of life, including health, relationships, money, career, family, education, and personal fulfillment. This is a terrific follow-up reading for clients already familiar with their Vedic chart. This reading looks at whatever life issues are most current and vital to you.

Relationship Compatibility

Relationships present some of the deepest joys and most difficult challenges of life. Jyotish offers several methods through which to evaluate your relationships. The navamsha or ninth harmonic chart shows you the subtleties of your own heart, and what it is seeking to fructify in an exchange with another. The Moon shows how we reflect one another's light. And the detailed kuta system is a method through which to evaluate the compatibility between two Moon signs. A compatibility reading helps to reveal the relationship potential within each person's own natal chart, as well as the challenges and opportunities existing between any two people. It can be done for any kind of relationship: business, familial, or romantic.

Health Reading

Of all the goals of our life, maintaining our physical health is perhaps the most important goal of all. When our bodies are without disease, we are able to focus all of our energy on our other aspirations, including our careers, our relationships, and our spiritual path. Nevertheless, in this age, even with all of our modern medical advancements, most everyone experiences some kind of physical ailment. Medical astrology cuts through to the core cause of our suffering by revealing which planets are negatively affecting health in the chart. These health readings have proven to be highly accurate in predicting which systems of the body are more likely to manifest disease. Your health reading will cover all the important organ systems of the body, as well as the meridians and general indications of health and longevity. I will also provide some recommendations for nutritional, lifestyle, and gem therapies to improve health. I am not a medical doctor and I am not authorized to diagnose or treat disease. The health reading I provide simply offers some valuable insights into the condition of your body from an astrological point of view.

Varsha Phal (Solar Return)

The varsha phal or solar return chart looks at the exact moment the Sun returns to its natal position. The chart for that moment becomes a forecast for the coming year. A yearly varsha phal reading is a great way to refresh yourself on the lessons and potentials inherent in your natal chart. The varsha phal reveals which potentials will be activated within a year's time. Blending dashas (periods) and gocharas (transits) with the solar return chart can give a road map of ups and downs, activity and rest, work and play, and evolving life themes. You will get a sense of what the theme for the year will be. You will also be shown which times during the year are auspicious and which are inauspicious for different actions. Treat yourself or someone you love to this very meaningful birthday gift.

Muhurta (Electional Astrology)

Muhurta or electional astrology helps provide a planetary blessing for any important action or event, such as a wedding or other ritual, the start of a new enterprise, moving to a new home, or an important business transaction. Because it is about the auspicious timing of important events, muhurtu works like a chart reading in reverse. You start by telling me what you want to achieve, and then I look for a chart that best emulates that pattern of energy. Muhurta looks at all astrological factors, including the Earth (Rising) sign, the Moon's sign and phase, and the relationships of all the planets to each other and to your own natal chart. Much research goes into this process, to find the best planetary gateway for success within a given period of time. It is an exceptional opportunity to access the ancient knowledge of Jyotish and apply it to your life. The cost for a muhurta reading is $65 regardless of the length of the reading.

Personalized Horoscope

There is much more to your personal astrological forecast than you can get from reading a paragraph for your Sun sign. Everyone is under the influence of specific planetary dasas or periods that change over time. In addition, each planet moves through the zodiac at different speeds, creating planetary gocharas or transits. And the most important type of horoscope in India is known as panchanga, a daily calendar which shows the movement of the Moon by phase and sign, among other things. Included in this personalized written horoscope is a Dasa & Gochara Report, a Panchanga Report, and a Transit Chart. The Dasa & Gochara Report shows what planets are having a predominant influence over you at any given time, as well as lists the planetary transits to your chart within the context of these overarching periods. The Panchanga Report gives you a sense of which days are auspicious or inauspicious for you, as well as suggestions for favorable activities for each day. The Transit Chart is a comprehensive calendar spreadsheet that puts it all together so that you can see your entire astrological month at a glance. This personalized horoscope can be customized to focus on areas of life that are most important to you. The cost is $95 for a 3-month period.