Tag Archives: Peacock’s Eyes

Vedic Astrology versus Western Astrology: The Major Differences

Posted on September 6, 2015 by

Below is an old post, called Vedic Astrology: The Study of Light, that I wrote a few years ago when I first started this blog. I thought I’d re-post it here since I just created a short video explaining the … Continue reading →

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The Twenty-first Nakshatra: Uttarashadha

Posted on July 26, 2014 by

The 21st of the 27 Nakshatras is Uttarashadha, spanning from 26°40′ in Sagittarius/Dhanus to 10°00′ in Capricorn/Makara in the Sidereal Zodiac. Uttara, उत्तर, means concluding or higher, and ashadha, अषाढ, means invincible. As an extension of Purvashadha, Uttarashadha refers to the knowledge and wisdom of Jupiter/Guru (ruler of Sagittarius) and … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Journal 11th Month: Love (Entry #1)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

Month 11 prompt: What a journey this has been! We have turned within ourselves for deep self-evaluation. We have developed skills and tools to continue to understand ourselves and our relationships with others and the planet. We have begun to reach … Continue reading →

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Turning the Mind Upside-Down

Posted on November 16, 2013 by

Several years ago I had decided to enroll in an intensive Iyengar Yoga class. Iyengar Yoga places a very strong emphasis on proper body alignment and positioning from the exact placement of the head and focus point of the eyes … Continue reading →

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New Moon, New Beginnings

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

My break from the blogosphere and time for rest is coming to an end. The New Moon in Virgo (in Tropical/Western Astrology, Leo in Sidereal/Vedic Astrology) occurs this coming Wednesday evening or Thursday morning depending on where on the planet … Continue reading →

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As I Began to Love Myself

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

A beautiful poem by Charlie Chaplin. Thank you Soul Fields and Ambition in the City for posting it to be found and read! As I began to love myself I found that anguish and                 … Continue reading →

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Animal Spirits: The Peacock

Posted on July 6, 2013 by

Now that I’ve begun the Animal Spirits category, I’ve been asked about the symbolism of the peacock. It’s been hiding on my About the Peacock’s Eyes page, so I thought I would repost it here: Meaning and Symbolism of the Peacock I chose … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Beautiful Medicine

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

After reading the post, The Universe Is All of Us,                                                               Licensed … Continue reading →

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Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Love

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

The practice of Bhakti Yoga is usually described as                      devotion to a personal god or the Divine through listening to, reading, and studying the scriptures; singing and chanting mantras, worshiping … Continue reading →

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Today is a Beautiful Day

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

It’s always so nice when I head out                                                                 … Continue reading →

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