When the Sun moves from festive Sagittarius into hard working Capricorn at the Winter Solstice, our mood changes. Light heartedness can shift into heaviness, inexplicable tiredness, and even depression. We can, however, adapt to the Earth's shift and planetary change and honor our journey inward during this time of darkness. This is a time to… Continue reading Capricorn 2016-2017 – Climbing the Mountain of Life
Year: 2016
Kundalini Yoga – Archer Pose – Direct Your Arrow
Archer Pose is the perfect posture to do while the Sun is in Sagittarius. Regardless of the Sun's energy or our own energetic blueprint, we can all benefit from the effects of this standing posture -- (1) GROUNDING - Archer pose works to ground us with the Earth and in physical reality. (2) FOCUS -… Continue reading Kundalini Yoga – Archer Pose – Direct Your Arrow
Sagittarius 2016 – Where Are We Headed?
Guided by optimistic and expansionist Jupiter, Sagittarius is an adventurer who is willing and eager to explore the unknown. November 21 - December 20 - the Sun Shines in Sagittarius Fire sign Sagittarius must meet the challenges of physical reality to reach its spiritual goals. In its naive state, its fiery temperament, recklessness, and gullibility… Continue reading Sagittarius 2016 – Where Are We Headed?
The Shortest Route to Enlightenment
The Tao says that the shortest route to enlightenment is non-judgment. This phrase has churned in my psyche since I first read it about 25 years ago. The 2016 U.S. Presidential election results have reminded me again of this wisdom. One thing that hit me during this election is the universality of opinions and how… Continue reading The Shortest Route to Enlightenment
Eleven-Eleven — Surrender is Sweet Victory
The number Eleven is a mystical number. The armistice that ended World War One in 1918 (almost one hundred years ago!) was signed on 11- 11 at 5:00 am, but actually came into effect at 11:00 am, as Germany needed six hours to notify all its units to cease fire. Veterans Day appropriately happens on… Continue reading Eleven-Eleven — Surrender is Sweet Victory
Guru Rattana’s London Workshop and New Book Launch
My much anticipated London Workshop - Awaken to Love with Japji - will take place on the weekend October 22/23rd in the beautiful spiritual surroundings of the Central Gurdwara, 62, Queensdale Road, London W11 4SG, UK I will show you how to understand and experience the spiritual path as taught by Guru Nanak in Jap-ji. We will… Continue reading Guru Rattana’s London Workshop and New Book Launch
Libra Seeks Balance and Harmony – 2016
Our lives are filled with many diverse relationships -- from family members, intimate partners, friends, co-workers, to casual acquaintances and brief interactions with service personnel. While the Sun shines in Libra we explore how we interact with each one another. September 22 - the Sun Enters Libra at the fall equinox 1:21 AM PDT (8:21… Continue reading Libra Seeks Balance and Harmony – 2016
Virgo Serves Peace and Love – 2016 Solar and Lunar Eclipses
August 22 - The Sun Moves into Virgo at 9:39 AM PDT (16:39 GMT) Virgo reminds us that we are here to serve Mother Earth and all the life forms that she creates. Hopefully we have taken full advantage of the massive amounts of fire furnished by Leo and the Sun to burn off our… Continue reading Virgo Serves Peace and Love – 2016 Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Sing to Your Soul
Jap-ji is the song eternal, song of love, and song of spiritual wisdom. – Yogi Bhajan In this blog I would like to introduce my new book Sing to Your Soul, which explains the essence of Jap-ji, the spiritual discourse of Guru Nanak. It is recommended by Yogi Bhajan to read Jap-ji at the beginning… Continue reading Sing to Your Soul
Leo Shines the Heart Light 2016
When the Sun shines in Leo, we are reminded that our life journey is about learning to be our authentic selves and to shine our heart light in the world. July 22 -August 22 - The Sun Shines in Leo 2:30 AM PDT (9:30 GMT) The Sun moves into Virgo August 22 at 9:39 AM… Continue reading Leo Shines the Heart Light 2016