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L.A. ~ Heaven To Earth: Astrology
Written by Tamiko Fischer
Jyotish Forecast: December 2010 - January 2011
The astrological forecast for December - January is based upon the Panchanga (Vedic
calendar), whose five limbs include:
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day of the week (Vara),
day in the lunar cycle (Tithi),
half-day in the lunar cycle (Karana),
zodiacal position of the Moon in lunar mansion (Nakshatra) and
relationship between the zodiacal positions of the Sun and
Moon (Yoga).
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Also considered are various sidereal transits and unique Panchanga combinations also called
Yogas.
Specific personal influences such as one’s date, place and time of birth are not taken into
consideration, and thus the following information should be regarded as a general forecast
based on traditional meanings. Times given are Pacific Standard Time.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
December begins with affliction to Moon and Mercury, planets of perception and intellect. It is
a day to sense the truth that speaks quietly beneath changeable emotions or a chattering mind
(Mercury closely conjunct Mars and Rahu (North Node)/Moon conjunct Saturn.)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6
The influence of profound yet harsh Moola Nakshatra (symbolized as bunched roots) is
pervasive today. This star favors studying mystical subjects, working with plants and herbs, and
edgy interactions that address root causes. Conditions are ripe for candid conversations that
spark transformation. (Four planets in Moola Nakshatra/ Moon in Moola Nakshatra forms
Shobhana (‘Splendid’) Yoga.)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9
Lucky influences after 10:19 A.M. support travel, sending correspondence, return of lent
money and activities where swiftness is desirable. Today’s star Shravana Nakshatra
(symbolized as an ear) also inspires a love of ancient subjects and the discourse of insightful
teachers. This is perhaps this week’s most generally auspicious window of time.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13
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Mars and Mercury are adversely close (within a degree apart) and the Moon sits in high-strung
star Poorva Bhadrapada. These combinations may provoke worry and tension that generates
reckless action. Slowing down may avert fear-based choices, insensitive words and sports
injuries.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15
Sun enter sidereal Sagittarius today: important beginnings are traditionally avoided on days of
solar ingress.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16
Today marks Gita Jayanti, the birth of The Bhagavad Gita, the deeply loved and revered bible
of Hindu scripture. The Gita is a treatise on how to live divinely guided action (dharma) in the
world. It is an ideal time to reflect on sva-dharma or one’s personal path that most naturally
brings meaningful and noble deeds, free of grasping or calculating motives. (The eleventh day
of the waxing Moon in the lunar month of Margshirsha marks Gita Jayanti.)
Moon in initializing and energetic star Ashwini Nakshatra may bring a desire to start new
activities.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21
A total lunar eclipse in the early morning makes this Winter Solstice Day exceedingly ripe for
intention-filled ceremonies that invoke light, clarity and warmth. Eclipses are sensitive windows
of time (and to some degree three days on either side), considered powerful for spiritual
practices but obstructed for most mundane events. Occurring in 5 degrees of sidereal Gemini
it is most significant for those with major chart placements here (such as natal Sun, Moon or
Ascendant).
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25
The Moon in serpent-like star Ashlesha Nakshatra on Christmas Eve suggests strangely
intense or untraditional celebrations that call for releasing expectations about how festivities
should look. (Ashlesha Nakshatra forms Mrityu ‘Death’ Yoga.)
On Christmas Day, the regal star Magha Nakshatra in sidereal Leo has associations of royal
dignity, awareness of family tradition and hierarchy. Today may be an exercise in separating
joyful family custom from mindless group expectations.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29
The Moon in expressive Chitra Nakshatra (symbolized as a gleaming gem) encourages love of
the spotlight, personal adornment, glamorizing makeovers and perhaps caring acts of helping
others shine and be at their best. Today is probably this week’s most all-around favorable day.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31
This New Year’s Eve, the Moon in debate-prone star Vishakha Nakshatra may provoke an
urgent need to prove a point. To avert damaging a friendship, it is a night to surrender ‘winning
the battle but losing the war.’ (Vishakha Nakshatra occurring on Friday forms Nasa ‘Loss’
Yoga.)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1
Joyful New Year! This is likely to be a day of appreciating the community, warmth and
inspiration of like-minded friends, where New Year’s resolutions get reinforced by collective
encouragement. (Kindhearted and group-oriented star Anuradha Nakshatra occurring on a
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Saturday forms Shubha ‘Auspicious’ Yoga.)
MONDAY, JANUARY 3 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 4
A partial solar eclipse occurs Tuesday in 19 degrees of Sagittarius. Although not visible in
North America, today (and ideally three days on either side) is a time to postpone major
beginnings. Monday portends a weirdly harsh pre-eclipse atmosphere, best for morning
meditation, reconsidering important meetings and recognizing that simply navigating the day
calmly is an achievement. (Moon in harsh Moola Nakshatra combines with the unfavorable
fourteenth lunar day.)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
The Moon in other-worldly star Shatabishak Nakshatra on a Saturday is a combination
believed to dispel difficulties. Solutions are likely to be in the form of innovative approaches to
old predicaments and visionary leaps of faith.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9
Today’s Moon in the high-strung yet versatile star Poorva Bhadrapada may bring the
dreamlike experience of two worlds meeting. Acquaintances from the past or from work may
appear in an unlikely setting.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
The Sun enters sidereal Capricorn today. This ingress, termed Makar Sankranti, is a major
festival day in India known widely as Pongal that honors the Sun’s ‘rebirth’ as it turns
northward. Celebrations involve making offerings of sweet pudding (pongal) to the Sun, an
animal (often a cow) and one’s family as a three-fold expression of worship of all of creation.
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While this transit symbolically signals the Sun’s six-month Northerly course (considered the
more auspicious half of the year), the Sun has already been travelling North since December
21. This is an unusual instance where the Western Tropical zodiac (based on the seasons) is
more astronomically accurate.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
A curious combination occurs after 1:10 P.M., where it is believed that an event that occurs
today will eventually repeat two more times (Dvipushkara ‘Two Lotus flowers’ Yoga.)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
Today’s Full Moon in nurturing Pushya Nakshatra (symbolized as a cow’s udder) is likely to
invoke the motherly qualities within us, an influence that make play out as preparing soothing
meals and making sure others are well-cared for.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
The sensible yet leisure and beauty-loving star Uttara Phalguni (symbolized as a hammock)
forms a combination encouraging activities that merge enjoyment with practicality. Influences
may play out as attending a benefit concert that supports a worthy cause or purchases that
create beauty and functionality in one’s home.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
During late January, Mars becomes very powerful in sidereal Capricorn while lost in the Sun’s
rays (severely ‘combust’). This complex combination may provoke an endless doubtful search
for one’s Mars-governed qualities, turning one into a fiery pack-leading warrior who rescues
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victims, challenges authority or adores martial arts. (This theme may be especially apparent on
Tuesdays, Mars’ weekday.)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
Today’s agreeable star Anuradha Nakshatra may give surface appearances of harmonious
accomplishment, but efforts may be misguided or unneeded. (Anuradha Nakshatra on the tenth
lunar day forms Vinasa ‘annihilation’ Yoga.)
MONDAY, JANUARY 31
January ends with Moon in Poorva Ashadha Nakshatra, a Venus-ruled star that often brings
strong desires to improve one’s material circumstances and lessons in patience. With Venus
closely conjunct insatiable Rahu (North Node) in striving Sagittarius, this may be a day of
craving luxury or dissatisfaction with one’s belongings. Gratitude may be the key to finding
contentment today.
Amavasya (New Moon): Saturday, December 4 at 10:52 A.M. until Sunday, December 5 at 9:35
A.M. in sidereal Scorpio in sharp-natured star Jyestha Nakshatra.
Poornima (Full Moon): Monday, December 20 at1:17 A.M. until Tuesday, December 21 at
12:13A.M.
in sidereal Gemini in gentle Mrigashira Nakshatra.
Amavasya (New Moon): Monday, January 3 at12:46 A.M. until Tuesday, January 4 at 1:02 A.M.
in sidereal Sagittarius in restless Poorva Ashadha Nakshatra.
Poornima (Full Moon): Tuesday, January 18 at3:48 P.M. until Wednesday, January 19 at
1:21P.M. in sidereal Cancer in nurturing star Pushya Nakshatra.
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Total Lunar Eclipse: Monday, December 21 at 00:16 PST in sidereal Gemini in Mrigashira
Nakshatra. Visible throughout North America and Western South America.
Partial Solar Eclipse: Jan 4 at 00:51 PST in sidereal Sagittarius in Poorva Ashadha Nakshatra.
Visible in
parts of Europe, Africa and Central Asia.
Tamiko Fischer is available for Vedic astrological chart readings and welcomes your
comments and queries by phone (505) 310 - 8929 or e-mail: [email protected] . Website:
tamikofischer.com
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