Sunday, July 16, 2017

Sun Transit in Cancer

Your fate is woven around this transit! Your fate is governed by the Sun transit in Cancer! The luminary Sun will transit into the water sign Cancer on 16th of July, 2017. As the clock will strike 04:38 P.M. on this day, the Sun will move from Gemini to Cancer. It will stay in the same sign till 01:01 A.M. on 17th of August. This will bring about a number of events in the lives of the people of all the 12 Zodiac Signs.


The Sun is the luminary, which is responsible for the power and authority that one gets in their life. It is also regarded as the significator of one's soul. It represents the father of the individual and their relationship with him. Its transit will trigger a number of events which might be good for some, and bad for the others. Read ahead to know how it will turn out for you.


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The below mentioned predictions are based on your moon sign. Calculate your Moon Sign by using our Moon sign Calculator

Aries


The transit will make you work efficient, and as a result, you would be able to make an everlasting impression on your seniors. You will garner praise and glory due to the same, but the burden can put stress on your mental peace. Read more...

Taurus


You will be packed up with courage and valour during this transit. You will be goal oriented, and would push your limits to achieve what you aim for. You might lay your hands on a new job, but your parents might face health problems during this span of time. Read more…

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Gemini


A short trip is on cards, and is expected to yield positive results for you. You are advised to pay heed to your words, failing which you might embroil yourself in heated arguments with your near and dear ones. Read more...

Cancer


Your ego would know no bounds during the period of the transit. You might have unpredictable behaviour as the Sun transits in your own Moon Sign. You are advised to keep your body hydrated in order to stay fit and healthy. Read more...

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Leo


You might land in a foreign country in this duration, probably due to business related matters. You will exhibit the spirit with which you would be able to carve your dreams into reality. Read more...

Virgo


Foreign connections might serve as your golden goose during the period of the transit. You need to try your best to suppress your anger, as it might create problems in your life and spoil your relationship with your loved ones. Read more...

Libra


Your energy and willpower will be evident from the efforts that you make at your workfront. Your social status would be high as the sky, all due to the praiseworthy course of action that you choose to reach your goals. A promotion or hike will fall into your lap in this span of time. Read more...

Scorpio


You might set your foot on a long journey, which would prove to be favorable for you. Spiritual and religious activities would pique your interest. If you have been on a job hunting, you might get what you were looking for. Read more...

Sagittarius


A difference of opinion might create a rift between you and your father. You ought to take care of his health as well. Your spouse might utter harsh words during conversation, which might hurt you. Read more...

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Capricorn


You would face challenges at your home, and a lack of peace and harmony would be clearly visible in your personal life. However, things would be in your favor at your workplace. The transit would be a favourable period for students, as they would bask in comforts at home and achieve success at their academic front. Read more...

Aquarius


Aquarians would spend to their heart’s content, and would end up emptying their pockets. Therefore, you are advised to have a frugal bent of mind so as to guard yourself against a financial crunch. Career prospects look good for you during the transit. Read more... 

Pisces


You would strike it rich, and would have deep pockets during the period of the Sun transit in Cancer. Job switching or transfer look highly probable in your case. As far as your love and relationship are considered, you need to take every step with caution. Read more...

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Mars Transit in Cancer– Focus on enhancing your courage

Determination may dwindle with this transit. Mars transit in Cancer will make you to assert through warm, devoted, loving, kind, emotionally sensitive and caring nature, as emotions become tensed in this transit. All your energy would get channelised in between your domestic and private life. 


According to the Vedic Astrology, Mars is the planet of energy and it administers a person’s will power. The planet Mars imparts us the courage and determination to move forward. Moreover, Mars gives us courage and valour to tackle things in life. The Planet Mars typifies masculinity, freedom, struggle, valour and desirable actions. So, it can be concluded that Mars is the planet of verve and zeal in a person’s horoscope. Looking at the movements of the planet Mars, one can unveil the action of the Sun and the Moon in the horoscope of a person. 


The Planet Mars will enter the Cancer zodiac at 15:20 PM on 11th of July, and the transit will prolong till 08:51 AM on 27th of August, 2017. This Mars transit in Cancer will leave considerable impact on all the 12 zodiac signs. Let us take a peek into the consequences of the transit on all the 12 zodiac signs.

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The below mentioned predictions are based on your moon sign. Calculate yours through: Moon sign Calculator

Aries


During this transit period, you need to take proper care of your parents and especially your mother. You might fetch benefits at your workplace. Moreover, dissensions in marital life is presaged. READ MORE

Taurus


This transit period would bring about an upswing in your determination. Refrain yourself from getting involved into someone else’s matter. Your siblings might suffer and a change in your job is prevised. READ MORE

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Gemini


Harshness in your speech might create some troubles for you in this transit period. Lack of mental peace would prevail and health of your spouse might decline . READ MORE

Cancer


In the course of this transit period, you need to control your aggression. Tiffs in your marital life is predicted. However, you would achieve success at your workplace. Students would excel in their fields and beget favourable results. READ MORE 

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Leo


In this transit period, you might go abroad either for studies or for professional purpose. You would supercede your opponents and health of your spouse might get influenced. However, you would put up your sincere efforts at work.READ MORE

Virgo


This transit period would bring about an upswing in your income. Some issues in your love life might persist, so you need to refrain yourself from getting into any kind of arguments. Moreover, you might enjoy with your loved ones in social gatherings and get togethers. READ MORE

Libra 


Progress at your workplace is presaged and chances of promotion are probable. However, tiffs in your domestic life is presaged. Troubles in your love life are also predicted and the students might lack in concentration, s far as the students are concerned. READ MORE 

Scorpio


This transit period would yield you fruitful results of your hard work and sincere efforts. Health of your father might decline and long journeys are probable. Moreover, issues with your siblings are also prevised. You might even think of changing your current job. READ MORE

Sagittarius


Health of your spouse might get affected. Apart from it, tiffs in marital life due to heated arguments are probable. This period is highly significant for a sadhak, if one wants to attain siddhi of tamasic in nature. Moreover, you need to drive carefully, as chances of injuries are probable. READ MORE

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Capricorn


This transit period would bring about a challenging period for you. Hardships in your marital life are presaged and health of your spouse might decline . You are suggested to display a tranquilized disposition, as it might create problems for you on professional and personal front. READ MORE

Aquarius


Health issues might bother you in this transit period. There would be a surge in your expenditures and you would put up your best efforts at work. You need to control your anger and drive carefully. Abstain yourself from getting involved in someone else’s issues. READ MORE

Pisces


During this transit period, your income might experience a hike and children would suffer from health issues. However, you might also go abroad for studies. Disputes in your love matters are also presaged and you need to give space to your partner. READ MORE

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We, at AstroSage believe and hope that you progress well in this period. May this transit typify the exceptional times still to come in your life!

Monday, July 10, 2017

Weekly Horoscope, Sawan Month Begins Today

Know what lies ahead of you in this weekly horoscope? AstroSage brings before you everything you need to know about your weekly horoscope. So, prepare your body, mind and soul for the coming week with our precise and accurate astrological forecasts. Get apprised with the significance of the month of Sawan and the essence of Sawan Somvar (Monday) in observing the fast to please Lord Shiva. 


The below mentioned predictions are based on your Moon sign. Calculate yours through: Moon sign Calculator

Aries


As per the weekly predictions, harmony in your domestic life would be prevalent. The week would prove to be a phase with an upswing in love, bliss and peace. During this week, you would be pumped up with full determination. Siblings might face some health issues and your mother would support you in making essential decisions for your career. At your workplace, the females would extend their support towards you. Moreover, you might confront hurdles in your undertakings. In this time period, you need to work hard and put up your sincere efforts. However, ups and downs in your career is presaged. Any family function might take place and children might feel irritated. Obstacles in your education is foreseen, but on the contrary some gains are likely. In addition to it, you might experience gains through your spouse.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week would fetch you mixed favourable results in love affairs. You might get an opportunity to go for outing with your partner. The starting of the week would be commendable. The mid of the week would be much better, but you need to behave in a sophisticated manner. The end of the week might be pretty unfavourable, but if you desire to go for outing, your desire might get fulfilled.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Take blessings from little girls and offer them white sweets.


Taurus


In accordance with the weekly predictions, this week you would possess an appealing personality. However, arrogance and bitterness in your speech would persist. There are probable chances that you might stay away from your family or spouse. Moreover, mental distress would prevail and you would be showcasing a charitable approach for social causes. Long journeys are prevised. Though, children in this week would enjoy learning, but they might be having occasional health issues. Apart from it, you might procure gains through foreigners or foreign relations. Gains through government is also foreseen and a much long awaited promotion of yours is likely.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week would fetch you blended results in love matters. If you are married, then you need to take care of your partner’s health and emotions. You also need to take care that your partner does not suspects you in any of the ways. The starting of the week might be a bit tedious for you, but in the middle and end of the week you would enjoy your life by maintaining an equilibrium between your work and love life. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Donate Seven Cereals on Wednesday.


Gemini


This week you might face several health issues and a period of mental distress is predicted. Moreover, your arrogance, anger, and rigidness would make you feel quite irritated. So, you need to control your anger, as it might affect various shades of your life. However, your domestic life would be pretty fine and blissful. Atmosphere at your workplace would also be fine and your actions would be pretty fruitful. You might fall ill for a long duration of time. No matter what the situations would be, you would work hard and you would also witness the legal matters falling in your favour. During this period, you would be able to repay your loans and debts. Increase in your expenses is presaged. This week would mark the period of low income and an improvement in your mother’s health. In addition to this, your father’s health might also get affected and your children might go abroad for studies.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week indicates that you need to be pretty cautious in your love affairs and probably it would yield you favourable results. You need to be sugar coated in your speech with your partner and its outcome would be in your favour. However, the starting of the week might be unfavourable for you, hence stay pretty refined. The middle of the week would give you average results, but you would gt opportunities for outings. The end of the week would prove to be quite promising for you. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Donate jaggery and gram on Tuesday.


Cancer


According to the weekly predictions, your intellect would enhance. However, new ideas would bring positive results in your business and career. Potential gains through females is presaged and you are advised to drive carefully in this week. Refrain yourself from eating coarse food in order to avoid food poisoning. This week would mark a period of enjoyment with your friends and loved ones. Moreover, your social circle would enhance and you would experience wealth gains. You might purchase new clothes or jewellery. Apart from this, you might receive rental income as well and you might get inclined towards religious activities. Travelling abroad on professional front is prevised and thus, there would be an increase in your expenditures.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: For love matters, this week would bring before you average results. You would get opportunities to meet your partner only after striving hard for it. If you are married, then do not discuss or talk about the misunderstandings deliberately in your bedroom. However, the starting of the week would yield you good results, but the middle of the week might prove to be disadvantageous for you. The end of the week would give you satisfactory results. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Do meditation and worship Lord Hanuman.


LEO


As per the weekly predictions, huge or multiple gains is presaged. You would procure benefits through government and favours from your seniors at work. Moreover, your seniors would also support you at work. However, this week would bring about mental distress in you. Mother’s health might get affected this week. Any auspicious ceremony might take place in the family or an addition in your family is foreseen. As far as students are concerned, they would reap good results out of their hard work. Apart from this, children might feel irritated and they might suffer from health issues. Possibility of being away from home is predicted.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week might give you commendable results. You might get into soulful connection with anyone of your colleagues. However, there might be tiffs in the starting of the week, but in spite of all this your love would get more intensified. The mid of the week would be pretty favourable for the married people, but the end of the week asks you to be patient enough.

FORTUNE STAR: 4/5

REMEDY: Donate Blue Flowers and blue clothes on Saturday.


Virgo


According to the weekly predictions, you would focus on novice ideas of growth and development. In this time period, you would experience good gains and expansion in your business. Your health might improve this week and an upswing in your social status is prevised. During this period, there would be an increase in your intellect. Moreover, you might gain in authority at your workplace, but controversies or heated arguments might erupt at your workplace. You would enjoy long journeys which would be quite fruitful for you. As far as your career is concerned, your siblings would extend their support towards you. Long journeys on professional front are probable. Apart from it, children this week would flourish and your hard work would fetch you advantageous results.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week would turn out to be less favourable as far as your love affairs are concerned. Keep yourself full of life and look at the brighter side of the horizon. If possible, do not get indulged in immoral deeds. In the starting of the week, you might like one of your classmate or colleague. There might be some tiffs with your partner in the middle of the week, but your love for each other would remain unmoved. The end of the week would bring about commendatory results, especially for the married couples the week would prove to be a silver lining. 

FORTUNE STAR: 2.5/5

REMEDY: Recite Shri Vishnu Sahasranam Stotra everyday.


LIBRA


This week you might face some or the other health issues. You might get involved in sensual activities. This week would bring about a quality time for your in-laws. Enjoyment in full swings is presaged for you this week. Moreover, you would witness an upswing in your career and it is advised that you should maintain cordial relationships with females. Health issues or differences in opinions with your father is probable. However, you ideas at work would beget you fame, recognition and appreciation. Seniors at your workplace would also support you. This week would bring about potential monetary gains for you. Harmony in your domestic life is presaged. Children on the other hand might feel irritated and the students might lack in concentration as far as studies are concerned. But probably children would gain interest in mysteries.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week would fetch you blended results in your love life. While talking to your partner, you need to keep in mind that you should not utter any such thing that might hurt your partner. The starting of the week would give you average results, but the mid of the week would be fantastic for you. The end of the week might be saturated with optimum results, but tiffs between you two is also probable. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Worship Lord Ganesha and offer him Durva.


SCORPIO 


This week would bring about health issues for you and thus, fever, headache, etc are probable. You might go for undesired travel and excessive expenditures is presaged. Health issues to both your father and mother are probable. Moreover, this week you might lack in energy and enthusiasm. Sudden ups and downs in your career is foreseen and you might be a victim of any controversy as well. However, you would be able to repay all your debts and loans. Probable chances of any chronic disease are there. Children on the other hand would be fine and pay respect to their elders. Students would work hard and gain knowledge. On the whole, this week would bring forth average gain in wealth.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week seems to be pretty promising and happening for your love life. If you want to marry someone, then this week is the high time to keep your proposal. The starting of the week would offer you opportunities of entertainment and outings. Your mood might get turned off in the middle of the week due to which you would not be so inclined towards your love. But the end of the week might prove to be beneficial for you.

FORTUNE STAR: 4/5

REMEDY: Donate mustard oil after seeing your face in it on Saturday.


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SAGITTARIUS 


As peer the weekly predictions, your workplace would be your focal point. Your dedication towards your career and work would fetch you favourable results. Domestic life would be blissful and peaceful and troubles in business partnerships is presaged. However, you may get into arguments which might increase your aggression. In order to gain income you need to work really hard. This week would mark a period of increase in your enemies. Students would put up their sincere efforts and your expenditures would increase. Moreover, you might also plan for a foreign settlement.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week might prove to be be pretty splendid for your love life. However, some tiffs might persist in between. You need to make sure that arrogance does not comes in between your love. Refrain yourself from getting into arguments in the starting of the week. The mid of the week is pretty good, so just enjoy the time by spending quality time together. The end of the week would be pretty normal, but efforts laid to meet your partner might fall in your favour.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5 

REMEDY: Worship Lord Sun and offer him Water in a copper vessel.


CAPRICORN


As per the weekly predictions, there would be an increase in your gains. Any long awaited business deal or any professional commitments would get fulfilled and thus, you would get monetary gains. You need to drive carefully, as chances of injury or accident are probable. Health issues are also prevised. There might be tiffs in domestic life which would make the situation quite tensed. Children on the other hand would be comfortable and the students would love to study. If you possess an artistic ability, then i would get enhanced and would beget you money. Moreover, you would supercede your opponents and you would register victory in your legal cases.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: The end of the week would be pretty magnificent for your love affairs. If you want to marry the person whom you love, then this week brings you the perfect time to take an initial step. Specially, the starting of the week would be very favourable for taking an initiation. You can propose the person whom you want to. Your emotions and feelings would be valued. The mid of the week would give you average results, but the end of the week would prove to be very spiffing. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Worship Lord Bhairava and offer him Imarti.


AQUARIUS


According to the weekly predictions, you would experience mental instability. Troubles in relationships are probable. However, you might buy a new vehicle or a new house. Hard work is required from you at your workplace and possibilities are there that you might get transferred or you look for a change in job. Children on the other hand would suffer with health issues and students might feel some stress or pressure. However, gains for you are foreseen and you might get inclined towards hidden or occult things. You would get inclined towards the spiritual values. Unanticipated gains and losses are predicted. In addition to it, you might also develop your hobby.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week would yield you average results in your love matters. If you are in love with your colleague then be cautious enough, as there might be some people who do not appreciate your relation with your colleague. There might be some reasons that you might not be able to meet your partner in the starting days of the week. In the middle of the week, relationship would become quite emotional. Refrain yourself from proposing someone on social media. Relationship might be in full swings at the end of the week. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Donate black sesame seeds.


PISCES


This week would bring about a rise in your career like promotion. Tiffs in your domestic life is presaged and health issues to your mother is predicted. Moreover, you might have differences in opinions with her. This week you would spend over household or property related matters. This time period would prove to be commendatory for business partnerships. Children would be fine and students would enjoy their studies. You might become friends with new people and probability of going` for short enjoyable trips are prevised. Though, this week your income would be slightly low but gains through foreign land or people is predicted. 

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week seems to be very promising for your love life. The starting of the week would be pretty commendatory for you. During this time, your love life would be full of enthusiasm and energy. Not only this, if you want to propose someone , then take the decisions wisely according to the situations. The middle of the week would be pretty weak, but the end of the week would be quite better. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Donate black urad.


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Sawan Somvar Vrat - Festival of Blessed Mondays

Sawan Somvar Vrats are observed by the devotees in order to seek the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. So, get notified with all the essential aspects and Puja Vidhi of Sawan Somvar Vrat.

Sawan Somvar Vrat


According to the Hindu Panchang, the Shravan month is the 5th month of the year starting with the month of Chaitra. So, according to the English Calendar the Shravan month falls in July or August. The month of Shravan coincides with the onset of monsoon and the veneration of Lord Shiva is of utmost importance in this month of Sawan.

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें 

Vrat and Puja Vidhi 


Reverencing and venerating Lord Shiva is highly significant in the Shravan month. Each Somvar (Monday) in the month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and highly propitious results can be obtained by worshiping Lord Shiva. The devotees observe fast to please Lord Shiva in order to get rid of all the adversities of life. Let us know the Puja Vidhi of worshipping Lord Shiva:

  • Wake up early in the morning and perform the rituals of bathing, wearing clean clothes, etc.
  • After that, perform abhishekam of Lord Shiva with water and milk.
  • Apply sandalwood mark (tilak) and offer bel patra, dhatura, fruits, flowers, etc.
  • Light a pure ghee lamp
  • After performing the Sawan Somvar Vrat Katha, recite the Shiv Chalisa followed by Mangal Aarti.
  • On the day of vrat, worship Lord Shiva in the morning and evening. 
  • After the completion of Puja, conclude your vrat and then consume food.

To know in detail about Sawan Somvar Vrat: Sawan Somvar Vrat 2017

Why Shravan month is dear to Lord Shiva?


Observing Somvar Vrat in the month of Sawan is of utmost importance to please Lord Shiva. According to the scriptures, Goddess Parvati observed a fast and performed austerity in order to have Lord Shiva as her husband. After witnessing this severe penance, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. 

According to another scripture, it is believed that in this month, Lord Shiva visited his in-laws in human form. After visiting there, abhishekam was performed with water. It is also believed that every year in the month of Sawan, Lord Shiva visits his in-laws and it is the most auspicious occasion for the people on earth to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Sawan Somvar Dates


Day
Date
1st Sawan SomvarJuly 10, 2017
2nd Sawan SomvarJuly 17, 2017
3rd Sawan SomvarJuly 24, 2017
4th Sawan SomvarJuly 31, 2017
5th Sawan SomvarAugust 7, 2017

To know the dates of all festivals in 2017: Festivals 2017

Significance of Sawan Somvar Vrat


In the month of Sawan, if devotees worship Lord Shiva with full enthusiasm and devotion, then the devotees are endowed with the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. It is also said that in order to get the desired husband, the unmarried girls observe the fast of Sawan Somvar. Moreover, Lord Shiva blesses married ladies with long life and well being of their husbands.

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Guru Purnima - Propelling the change within

Whom do you think is the catalyst in your life? It is our Gurus or teachers who serve as the change makers and guide us onto the path of righteousness.


What more could you anticipate from this world that was all but darkness? What would you be without the guidance of an enlightening light? 

The answer to the above questions is the existence of a teacher, a mentor or a guru. It is the very existence of a teacher who dissipates the darkness and the ignorance in you. If we dive deep into the literal meaning, a teacher helps you to have a control on yourself in reality. Expedition from the abyss of the dark towards the light is marked by a teacher. 

So, to pay adoration to your guru and teachers, Guru Purnima is celebrated. On this propitious occasion of Guru Purnima, a devotee exhibits gratitude for the elements that shimmers up his/her life in the real world.


हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करे

When is Guru Purnima Celebrated?


Guru Purnima falls on the day of Purnima in the Ashadh month. Guru means the annihilator of darkness and hence, Guru is also contemplated as the bridge between the mortal and the immortal. English Calendar envisages that this occasion falls in the month of July or August. In 2017, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 9th of July. In Hinduism, a Guru holds the apex position and this is why a tribute is paid to all Gurus in order to seek their blessings. It is believed that on the day of Guru Purnima, Sage Ved Vyas was born and hence, it is also known by the name of Vyasa Purnima. On this very day, Sage Vyasa is also reverenced, and in his memory only, everyone pays homage to their respective Gurus or teachers.


Puja Vidhi


Let us know how to please your Guru on the day of Guru Purnima

  • Wake up early in the morning and take bath on the day of Guru Purnima.
  • Approach your Guru after putting on clean and tidy clothes.
  • Accord a dignified seat for your venerable Guru by offering flowers and fruits with love and respect. 
  • Giving Dakshina (token of respect) to Guru, seek the blessings and protection of your Guru to achieve enhanced wisdom.
  • Apart from your Guru, respect should be paid to all your elders including your father, mother, and siblings as well. 
  • On this day, one must learn lessons of life from your Guru. Moreover, you should also worship your Personal God (Ishta Dev).


Significance of Guru Purnima


In our Vedas, Guru is considered to be superior than the Trideva i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, because it is Guru who makes you aware of new possibilities. Students who studied in Gurukul in the ancient times, used to celebrate Guru Purnima with great enthusiasm and fervour. On the day of Guru Purnima, circumambulating around the Govardhan Parvat holds great significance. Bathing in holy rivers, worship in temples and holy feasts also mark the essence of Guru Purnima. Moreover, teachers are awarded by their students in the educational institutions.

We, at AstroSage wish all our viewers a Happy Guru Purnima!

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Ashadhi Ekadashi today, know why Lord Vishnu sleeps?

Don't miss the chance to please Lord Vishnu! Make use of the Ashadhi Ekadashi as the golden opportunity to appease Lord Vishnu and obtain his blessings.




Also known as Devshayani Ekadashi and Maha Ekadashi, the Ashadhi Ekadashi refers to the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha (brighter fortnight) during the month of Ashadh. The day holds immense importance from the religious perspective. According to the scriptures, it is believed that it is on this day that Lord Vishnu starts his slumber in the Kshir Sagar. The slumber continues for 4 months (Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapada, and Ashwin).

For the Divinity is asleep for the next 4 months starting from this day, devotees make use of Ashadhi Ekadashi to please him by observing a fast and venerating him. It is believed that whosoever follows the rituals with unfaltering devotion is blessed by Lord Vishnu himself. Therefore, there is a zeal among the devotees to utilize this day and obtain divine blessings.

Puja Vidhi for Devshayani Ekadashi


The Puja and Vrat (fast) observed by devotees are the highlights of the Devshayani Ekadashi. These are done in accordance to the given rituals given in holy scriptures. The concluding of Ekadashi Vrat is known as Parana. According to the rituals, the fast is concluded on the next day of Ekadashi after sunrise. It is important to conclude the fast before Dwadashi (12th day of the month).

Parana Muhurat for Ashadhi Ekadashi:


Ashadhi Ekadashi Parana Muhurat
07:07:22  to 08:15:02 on 5th July, 2017
Duration
1 Hour 7 Minutes
Hari Vasara Ending Time
07:07:22, 5th July, 2017

Note: The above time is for New Delhi (India). Click here to know the Muhurat for your city.

The rituals to be followed are given below:

  1. Wake up early in the morning.
  2. Clean your house, and purify it by sprinkling Gangajal.
  3. Install the idol of Lord Vishnu on the Puja altar, and worship him according to the Shodashopachara (16 rituals). After performing the Aarti, distribute the Prasad.
  4. In the end, let Lord Vishnu sleep on a soft pillow.

Importance of Ashadhi Ekadashi


The Puranas shed light upon the importance of Ashadhi Ekadashi. It is a perfect time to please Lord Vishnu and obtain his choicest blessings. The beginning of the slumber period of Lord Vishnu also marks the onset of Chaturmas (4 months), during which no auspicious activity is performed. After falling asleep and completing his slumber period, Lord Vishnu wakes up after 4 months, ending the Chaturmas. This day is known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi.

At AstroSage, we hope to have enlightened you with the importance of Ashadhi Ekadashi and wish that you make the best out of it.

Monday, July 3, 2017

Weekly Horoscope, your future on your fingertips

Would education flourish this week? How about your career and finance? Find out what awaits for you during this week, as we foretell the days in advance. Know what the cupids have planned for you!



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ARIES


The natives of Aries will witness harmony and peace in their family during this week. Your mother's health conditions will be good, but your siblings may face some problems. This week you will be determined to your work. You need to take care of your health, otherwise some previous disease can relapse and cause problems again. There is a possibility that you would spend money in religious or sacred activities. You may have to work hard to get success in your work area, but you need not to worry as the results will be worth your efforts. Stubbornness and irritability would be seen in the nature of your children. Students may have to face problems in studies at the same time. Your talent will help you move forward and achieve what you aim for. There is a possibility of some kind of profit from the government or higher authorities. You may have to face some ups and downs in your career, and might also consider changing your job this week. In the meantime, you will dominate over your enemies as they stand no chance against you.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week will fetch you average outcomes as far as your love life is considered. If you have a habit of being over possessive and insecure, and suspecting everything that your partner does, then changing the habit would yield good results and strengthen your bond. The beginning of the week is very good for you. The midweek would be a tough period for married couples, but the weekend would yield better results. 

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Wash out raw coal on Saturday.


TAURUS


This week you will find improvement in your health status. You will also find mental peace and stability. You may have to go away from home for some reason. Apart from this, the atmosphere of your home can remain a little disturbed during this week. The health of your partner might be seen in the decline phase. Children would be happy during this period and students will work hard to get good results in studies. This time is good for the progress of your career, and a promotion is possible in the office or workplace. Earnings will be good and foreign countries will further add to your benefits. 

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week looks promising to give good results in the case of love relations. However, you are advised to be focussed and do not let your thoughts waver. The starting of the week will be good and filled with playful banters. The middle of the week is especially good for married people, but they might not get the expected results in the weekend.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Worship and serve cows.


GEMINI


During this week, anger and ego would be seen in the nature of Geminis. It will be better for you to control your anger and ego because they will just create obstacles in your way to success. The conditions at your home will be good. There will be an increase in your expenditure during this week. You can go abroad and might spend money to get worldly pleasures and sensuous activities. You will be highly determined and would be able to take wise decisions at your workplace. Seniors will extend favors to you during this week. Students might go abroad for studies. Your income might exceed your expenses, so you need to have an economic approach to avoid a financial crisis.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: Normally this week would give good results for love, but you should avoid egoistic behaviour be at all costs. Note if your neighbors are keeping a track of your activities, and take necessary actions if required. The beginning of the week is favorable, and you might get in the mood to propose someone. There might be some arguments in the midweek, but still, the love will prevail. The weekend is also going to be a good period for the Geminis.

FORTUNE STAR: 4/5

REMEDY: Donate red lentils (lal masoor dal).


CANCER


You would be more polite during this week, and your speech would improve as well. Health issues are likely, so you need to pay attention to your health and take the necessary precautions to keep diseases at bay. You would be more inclined towards religious activities. Your siblings would be your helping hand during this period. There might be some troubles in the life of your children. Students might lack interest in studies, which might degrade their academic record. You would enjoy in parties or with your friends. During this week, your expenses are bound to increase. You might consider going abroad for work. Harmony would prevail in your domestic life, and you would try to make extra efforts at work, which would be appraised.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: The week seems to be a good period for your love relations. If you are casually hanging out with your partner, you are advised not to indulge in public display of affection, as you might come across an acquaintance of yours. The midweek is favourable, and you might be emotional during the mid-days of the week. The weekend is also good, but some tiffs might occur.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Worship Lord Shiva and offer him milk.


LEO


During this week, you will have to face mental instability, and would thereby have difficulties in decision making. However, you would dominate over your opponents and witness a rise in your career. There is a probability of favours from your seniors or government authorities. High gains and elevation in status would further add to your happiness. You would get a chance to meet eminent people, which might give a new direction to your life. Health issues to children are likely, and you should take proper care of them. Students would initially face some problems, but they will eventually do well in their fields. A long awaited wish of yours might be fulfilled during this week. You will perform well at work. You need to pay attention to your mother’s health, as it might get affected.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: Normally, the week would be favorable for love matters. If married, then it is important to take care of the health and feelings of your spouse. In the early days of the week, there will be many opportunities for entertainment and there will be intense love too. In the middle of the week, the mind can remain somewhat sad, but everything will get better as the weekend approaches. You might fall for someone during this week.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Donate blue coloured cloth on Saturday.


VIRGO


During this week, you would be in a good mental state and would be able to make wise decisions. Your children will be comfortable, and luck will help you sail through smoothly during this week. Long journeys are on cards, and authority at work or rise in position is expected. Gains through government will fall in your lap. Your strong determination will lead to high gains during the period, but at the same time, an increase in your expenses is indicated. Students will do very well at their academic front. Tiffs in domestic life and controversy at workplace might stress you up, so you are advised to stay away from them. You will befriend new people, thus expanding your friend circle. Any business that you invest into, would yield good returns.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: In general, this week will be average for you. If your loved one is in a neighborhood, then you have to be careful about the limit, because people are keeping an eye on your activities. However, at the beginning of the week, you will get opportunities to eat together and pour your heart out. The mid-week will also yield good results, but the weekend would be average.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Recite Shri Vishnu Sahasranam Stotra.


LIBRA


This week, you have to prioritise your health, else you might fall the victim to health issues. Your interest in sensuality would increase, and you would be focussed to fill your life with enjoyment. Some tiffs or misunderstandings in your family might spoil your mood, and your children might also suffer from health issues. Students might not be able to concentrate on their studies, but they should not lose hope and keep trying. You would develop an interest in occult sciences. Your father might face health issues or difference of opinion with you. You would gain through your impressive speaking ability at workplace. Your siblings might get a chance to go abroad and make their dreams come true.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: The week is supposed to be average for love affairs. At this time, you need to have a control on your speech because your bitter words can hurt your lover's heart, and consequently, relationships can turn bitter. There is a remarkable love compatibility at the beginning and end of the week.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Worship Goddess Durga and offer her Kheer.


SCORPIO


During this week, Scorpios might go away from their family. Tiffs or misunderstandings in your domestic life are likely. You would be prone to health issues, especially perineal diseases within this duration. Children would be happy and prosperous during this period. Students would be keen to learn new things, and would develop immense interest in studies. You need to pay attention to the health of your mother, otherwise she might face some issues. You might visit your in-laws during this period. You are advised not to play games and conspire at your workplace. Business partnership would be fruitful, and journeys would beget good results. You are advised to avoid reckless driving,and drive carefully.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: Due to some tensions, you may be less interested in love. If your loved one is far away from you, then you would get an opportunity to meet them during the beginning of the week. You would be in a romantic mood during the middle of the week. The weekend will also be good, if you keep control on your words and think carefully before you speak.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Donate Black Urad dal.


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SAGITTARIUS


This week, you would witness some issues and conflicts with your close ones, because of your anger and arrogance. Your adamant behaviour might create problems, and would lead to conflicts with your partner. Troubles to siblings are likely during this week. You are suggested to make use of your wisdom in order to cope up with the ups and downs at your workplace. Health issues might bother your spouse during this week. Conflicts with people of the opposite sex are highly probable during this period, and you are advised to try your best in order to avoid them. Long journeys are on the horizon for you. Hard work should be done, in order to achieve the things that you aim for. Your determination would be high during this week and would keep you pushing forward towards your goals.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: This week seems to be favorable for love, but the workload would be high, and as a result, you will get less time to devote to your partner. The beginning of the week looks good, and couples might gift some presents to each other. You would not get enough time to meet your love during the middle of the week. The weekend will be good. You can stay a bit emotional. Your emotions will be valued by your partner.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Apply saffron tilak everyday on forehead.


CAPRICORN


This week the natives of the Capricorn will receive high and multiple gains. Your long awaited undertakings will meet with success. You will have artistic inclination, and will develop interest in religious activities. You would be able to garner name and fame during this time period. You will have elevation of your status, and your health will also improve. You can face some petty quarrels in your family life, but overall the week is overall a good one for your family life. You can also plan for going on a pilgrimage. You are advised to be careful while driving, and refrain yourself from consuming stale food. You will get immense support from your spouse during this week, and you will overcome all your challenges.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: The week would be positive for love relations, but you need to stay away from perverted thoughts during this period. The beginning of the week seems to be in your favour for your love relations. In case of being in love with a colleague, you will have an exceptionally good time during this week. The mid-week would be fine, but the weekend would not give you much chances to meet your love, and you might not feel happy about it.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

REMEDY: Put Black colour flag in Lord Bhairav Temple.


AQUARIUS


This week you will have a blissful domestic life. There are chances that you might acquire a vehicle or property or look for a new house during this period. You have to work hard at your workplace during this week, and may go away from your family. In your personal life, you can face some issues which need to be dealt with maturity and a sincere approach. Sudden losses or gains might surprise you. You will develop interest in occult sciences and spiritual activities. Your children can face health issues this week, so you need to take the necessary precautions to let them stay healthy. Students might face difficulty in focusing on their studies, but they should remember that patience and hardwork are the key to success. This week seems to be a good time to repay your debts. There will be a fine balance between your income and expenditure.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: You will have to struggle a lot during this week to get the results that you are hoping for. All you need to keep in mind is that you need to set your limits and do not cross them at any cost. The beginning of the week would be average, but you need to take precautions so as to avoid being the centre of attraction in this duration. The weekend would bring about favourable outcomes for you.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

REMEDY: Feed street dogs daily.


PISCES


This week, you need to prioritize your mother's health, otherwise she might suffer from health ailments. You will indulge in arguments and discussions in your domestic life, and duee to this, you will have a lack of mental peace. It is a good time period for your career, as you might have a rise in status and position at your workplace. Also,the chances of getting a promotion or an increment are very high. You might go on long journeys. Your father might have to face minor health issues during this week, but the life of a your siblings would I be filled with comforts and luxuries. You will befriend many people and will dominate over your enemies. You might acquire some property, and your spouse might gain in position at work. Students will do well in their studies, and your children would have a comfortable week.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: The week seems to be a blend of ups and downs in a your love life. The initial days of the week would not be favorable for you, and during this time you need to be cautious and avoid falling into traps laid out for you on social media and prank calls. While the mid-week would be average, the weekend promises to yield the desired results. If you are in love with a colleague, things can be extraordinarily good for you.

FORTUNE STAR: 2.5/5

REMEDY: Donate mustard oil on Saturday.


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