Topic: lunar astrology

Visiting holy places (Tirthas) is meant to purify the mind. If you travel to a temple but your mind is full of anger and greed, the pilgrimage is useless. Conversely, if you sit at home with a pure, meditative mind, you have already reached the divine.

Sagittarius Season (Nov-Dec) brings expansion, optimism, and a quest for truth. It is the best time of year to set long-term visions, travel, and seek higher education or mentorship.

If you cannot find an Amla tree, you can place an Amla fruit or a small branch of the tree next to the idol of Lord Vishnu in your home temple and perform the puja with pure devotion. The spiritual merit remains the same.

A weak or afflicted Ketu often manifests as anxiety, phantom fears, skin allergies, sudden injuries, or a feeling of total isolation. If you frequently feel "lost" or have trouble diagnosing health issues, Ketu might be negatively active.