Navaratri Day 8: Maa Gauri
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Navaratri Day 9: Siddhidatri
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Navaratri Day 7: Kalaratri
Embracing the Ferocious Warrior Devi by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator The Myth of Kalaratri Once upon a time, in the mystical realms of the gods, lived a powerful and benevolent goddess named Parvati. She was the epitome of grace and beauty, and her divine essence illuminated every […]
Navaratri Day 6: Katyayani
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The D4 Chart in Jyotish
Your Blueprint for Roots, Property & Inner Happiness by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator Welcome to my series on the divisional charts of Jyotish. These articles provide an accessible overview for my clients, explaining how each chart adds unique depth to your astrological profile. Today, we explore the D4 […]
Navaratri Day 5: Skandmata
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Navaratri Day 4: Maa Kushmanda
Illuminating Power by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator As the auspicious festival of Navaratri progresses, each day is dedicated to paying homage to a different form of the divine feminine energy. On the fourth day, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda and seek her blessings for strength, health, and prosperity. Let us delve […]
The D3 Chart in Jyotish
Your Blueprint for Courage, Siblings & Action by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE SiderealChart Calculator Welcome to my series on the divisional charts of Jyotish. These articles provide an accessible overview for my clients, explaining how each chart adds unique depth to your astrological profile. Today, we explore the D3 or Drekkana […]
Navaratri Day 2: Bhramachirini
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Navaratri Day 3: Chandraghanta
Embracing Divine Power by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE SiderealChart Calculator The Wrathful Grace of Goddess Chandraghanta On the third luminous day of Navaratri, we worship Goddess Chandraghanta, the formidable yet benevolent warrior form of the Divine Mother. Her name, meaning “One who has a moon-shaped bell,” signals both celestial beauty and […]