Find Your Nova

Delineation for Dakini Day: November 25, 2024 Today, Monday, November 25, marks Dakini Day, a day infused with spiritual energy and heightened intuitive insight. At 11:35 AM Pacific Time, the Moon and the Sun form a sextile—a 60-degree aspect—between the 5th degrees of Libra and Sagittarius. Adding to the significance of this celestial dance is the presence of Ketu, the South Node of the Moon, conjunct the Moon in Libra. The Role of Ketu in this Configuration Ketu, the South Node, represents detachment, spiritual liberation, and karmic surrender. Its energy contrasts starkly with Rahu, the North Node, which pulls us toward worldly ambitions and future growth. Where Rahu drives us forward, Ketu guides us inward, dissolving attachments and drawing attention to what must be released. With Ketu conjoining the Moon in Libra, a sign governed by Venus, the focus shifts to the interplay of relationships, balance, and aesthetic harmony. Libra, as Venus’s domicile, invites us to reflect on the i...

Abstract In modern astrological practice, there has been a shift from the traditional numbering of zodiac degrees—from 1° to 30°—to a system that starts at 0° and ends at 29°. This change has gained popularity due to influences from computational tools and a desire for alignment with scientific practices. However, this shift introduces significant mathematical, geometrical, numerological, and metaphysical complications. This essay explores the reasons behind the adoption of zero-based counting in astrology and provides a comprehensive analysis of its downfalls, particularly focusing on mathematical division, the use of modular arithmetic, numerological implications of specific degrees, and the concept of the anaretic degree. Introduction Astrology, an ancient discipline that studies the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world, has traditionally divided the zodiac into 12 signs of 30 degrees each, tot...