The Epistemology of the Mean and True Nodes of the Moon
Mean vs. True Node: Which One Tells Your True Destiny? by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR In Vedic astrology, the Moon’s nodes—Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node)—are incredibly important. They’re considered shadow planets, points where eclipses happen. They reveal our fate, our destiny, and […]
Parashara’s “Navagraha Karakas” in Jyotish “नवग्रह कारक”
The Navagraha Karakas: What Each Planet Reveals About Your Life by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR In Sanskrit, the word karaka (कारक) means “one who causes or brings about.” It comes from the root kara—”doing” or “making.” In Jyotish (Vedic astrology), a karaka is a significator—a planet that points […]
The Truth About the Yod “Finger of God” Aspect in Astrology
The Yod (Finger of God): Your Birth Chart’s Call to Destiny by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR Have you ever felt like there’s something you’re meant to do—but the path to get there is strangely difficult? Like life keeps pushing you toward a certain […]
Uranus in Taurus – 2024 to 2031
Uranus in Taurus: The Radical Shift Coming to Your Money, Values, and Security by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR In Vedic astrology, we pay close attention when a slow-moving planet changes signs. These shifts mark the beginning of new chapters—not just for […]
April 20, 2024: Jupiter Uranus Conjunction – The Fountain of Youth Revolution
The Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction of 2024: A Cosmic Call to Awaken by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR On April 20, 2024, something rare happened in the sky. Jupiter and Uranus met in an exact conjunction at 25 degrees sidereal Aries, in the nakshatra of Bharani. The […]
Vedic Numerology: What It Is & How to Calculate
Vedic Numerology: The Hidden Power of Numbers in Your Life by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas on Amazon FREE Sidereal Chart Calculator You already know that Vedic astrology (Jyotish) uses planets, signs, houses, and nakshatras to reveal your life path. But did you know that numbers carry the same planetary energies—and can be used to understand […]
The Integral Role of Sanskrit in Jyotish Vedic Astrology
Why Sanskrit Matters in Vedic Astrology (And Why You Don’t Need to Be Scared of It) by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR When I first discovered Vedic astrology, I was terrified of the Sanskrit. My Arabic language background helped, but still. The […]
Saturn in Pisces: March 29, 2025-June 3, 2027
Saturn Enters Pisces: The 2.5-Year Shift That Will Change Everything (Starting March 29, 2025) by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR Something big is coming. On March 29, 2025, Saturn—the planet of discipline, karma, boundaries, and hard-won wisdom—will move into sidereal Pisces, where it will […]
The Midheaven in Jyotish Through All 12 Signs & 27 Nakshatras
What is the Midheaven in Jyotish Vedic Astrology? The Compass to Your Life’s Purpose by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly find their calling, while others bounce from job to job feeling lost? […]
Understanding Declination in Jyotish Vedic Astrology: A Guide with Current Transits
What Is Declination? The Hidden Vertical Dimension of Vedic Astrology by Katya Faris, MA, MA Uma’s Upayas Astrological Aromatherapy on Amazon & FREE on Kindle FREE SIDEREAL CHART CALCULATOR If you’ve studied Vedic astrology (Jyotish), you know that planets move through the zodiac signs—Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and so on. That’s their longitudinal position, like a map of […]