Uttara Ashada: “The Universal Star”
Uttara Ashada Nakshatra: Your Victory Will Not Come Quickly— But When It Arrives, It Will Be Unshakable by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator Dear one, if you have Uttara Ashada prominent in your chart, you already know: you are not the flashy one. You […]
Jyotish: The Ancient Map for Your Modern Journey
Beyond the Sun Sign: A Vedic Astrology Primer by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator You know your Western astrology Sun sign. You feel the shift of Mercury retrograde. Western astrology shows us how the cosmos mirrors our lives. But what if you had access to an even older, […]
Kala Sarpa Yoga: Unraveling the Mysteries of the “Serpent of Time”
A Comprehensive Guide for the Serious Practitioner by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator In the vast and intricate ocean of Vedic astrology, few yogas are as discussed, feared, and misunderstood as the Kala Sarpa Yoga (KSY). Often translated as the “Serpent of Time,” its very name evokes a sense […]
Reiki & Beyond – A Guide to Energy Healing Modalities
The Flow of Universal Life Energy: An Introduction to Reiki by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator Hello, and welcome. As a master level Reiki practitioner and Medical Intuitive since 2014, I’m often asked: “What exactly is Reiki?” At its heart, Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a gentle yet profound Japanese healing […]
Sade Sati: What is it & Who is it Affecting Right Now?
Navigating Sade Sati: A Vedic Astrologer’s Guide to Saturn’s Transformative Cycle by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator If you’ve found your way to this article, chances are you’ve heard the term Sade Sati—perhaps with a note of concern. As a professional Vedic astrologer, I can confirm this is one […]
Purva Ashada Nakshatra: “The Invincible Star”
Purva Ashada Nakshatra: You Were Born to Speak Your Truth— So Let the World Feel the Wind of Your Words by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator Dear one, if you have Purva Ashada prominent in your chart, you already know: you were born to […]
Mula Nakshatra: “The Root Star”
Mula Nakshatra: You Have Been Burned Down to Nothing— And Look What Beautiful Things Are Growing Now by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator Dear one, if you have Mula prominent in your chart, you already know: nothing in your life has come easily. You […]
Jyeshta Nakshatra: “The Eldest Star”
Jyeshta Nakshatra: The Crown is Heavy, My Dear— But You Were Born to Wear It by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator Dear one, if you have Jyeshta prominent in your chart, you already know: you have always been the one in charge. The eldest sibling, the one who […]
The Celestial Orchestra: A Jyotish Analysis of the Tedeschi Trucks Band
Scorpio Soul, Aquarian Heart: A Vedic Astrological Look at the Cosmic Harmony of Tedeschi Trucks Band by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator In Vedic Astrology (Jyotish), the Moon (Chandra) represents the mind, the emotional core, and the subconscious soul. In a musical collective, the Moon signs of its […]
Your First Reading Was Just the Introduction: Here’s What Unfolds When You Journey Deeper
Welcome, Beautiful Souls! by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR First, let me say how incredibly grateful I am to every single one of you who has stepped into my studio for a reading. To feel your trust and witness the “aha!” […]