Saturn's Vata September Transit 2009
Fall is the season in which Vata, the dosha associated with elements of air and space increase. An increase in Vata is experienced physically as dry skin, stiff joints and degrees of sluggish bowel activity.
Astrologically, the planets associated with Vata are Saturn and Rahu. This September, Saturn moves from the constellation of Leo that is linked with the solar plexus into Virgo, the constellation associated with the stomach and intestinal system. To manage Vata deranging Saturn through his transit in Virgo, we would do well to strengthen our Agni.
Agni is a Vedic fire deity and in the physical body, rules our digestive capacity. Healthy digestive fire strenghtens the immune system against the assult of viruses and bacteria. Agni is also associated with courage as well as mental acuity. Strengthening our Agni increases courage and our capacity to digest and understand experience. Strong Agni gives balanced perception as well as good physical health.
Rahu is the eclipsing of the sun and the moon and is the other Vata planet. Rahu is blamed for illnesses and specifically, pandemics. Rahu is currently conjoined Jupiter, a Kapha planet made up of earth and water in ayurveda. However, in Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the element of ether. This may seem confusing until we understand the power of Jupiter is his ability to spread and expand space. Jupiter conjoined Rahu indicatives spreading difficulty and or disease. This fall, we may see a mutatation of swine flu emerge with greater spreading and effect then last year.
Saturn as a Vata planet, dries things up, stopping or delaying activity and event. In our digestive tract and bowels, this would be constipation and poor absorption however, if we treat Saturn with oils, herbs and correct Ayurvedic treatment, Saturn can stop disease or the further spread of illness. In Vedic astrology, this is called propitiating the planet.
So, long story short…prepare for a coming astrological transit that will surely aggravate the effects of Vata season with ayurvedic oils, herbs and bodywork. Be proactive in managing your immune system and bowel activity with correct nutrition and self-care routine.
Astrologically, the planets associated with Vata are Saturn and Rahu. This September, Saturn moves from the constellation of Leo that is linked with the solar plexus into Virgo, the constellation associated with the stomach and intestinal system. To manage Vata deranging Saturn through his transit in Virgo, we would do well to strengthen our Agni.
Agni is a Vedic fire deity and in the physical body, rules our digestive capacity. Healthy digestive fire strenghtens the immune system against the assult of viruses and bacteria. Agni is also associated with courage as well as mental acuity. Strengthening our Agni increases courage and our capacity to digest and understand experience. Strong Agni gives balanced perception as well as good physical health.
Rahu is the eclipsing of the sun and the moon and is the other Vata planet. Rahu is blamed for illnesses and specifically, pandemics. Rahu is currently conjoined Jupiter, a Kapha planet made up of earth and water in ayurveda. However, in Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the element of ether. This may seem confusing until we understand the power of Jupiter is his ability to spread and expand space. Jupiter conjoined Rahu indicatives spreading difficulty and or disease. This fall, we may see a mutatation of swine flu emerge with greater spreading and effect then last year.
Saturn as a Vata planet, dries things up, stopping or delaying activity and event. In our digestive tract and bowels, this would be constipation and poor absorption however, if we treat Saturn with oils, herbs and correct Ayurvedic treatment, Saturn can stop disease or the further spread of illness. In Vedic astrology, this is called propitiating the planet.
So, long story short…prepare for a coming astrological transit that will surely aggravate the effects of Vata season with ayurvedic oils, herbs and bodywork. Be proactive in managing your immune system and bowel activity with correct nutrition and self-care routine.
Hi Melanie! Thank you for your cosmic perspective and reading the influence of astral forces in the Vedic tradition. When I read your entries here and then consider those same metaphorical aspects in my own little world, it serves as a reminder to me to be aware and take good care... which always serve well through life's ups ad downs.
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