Bhaktivedanta Manor, 29th November 2011

Today I saw the opening of a unique garden dedicated to the memory of George Harrison, who died 10 years ago this day.

The garden is the fruit of a sensitive collaboration between the Hare Krishna people at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire and George Harrison’s family. George gave the Manor to the Krishna people in 1973. (more…)

2 degrees Sagittarius – Partial Solar Eclsipse (2 weeks)

It’s eclipse season again with the signs of Sagittarius and Gemini in the spotlight. A chess game is playing out across the skies. Strategy requires forethought and a view of the big plan. 2011 has been a year of astounding politics and Sagittarius has an affinity with global governance, democracy and fairness.

As eclipses bring sudden change, watch the news at this time for secrets revealed and uturns in policy. On a personal level, it’s time to judge for yourself whether you seeing things clearly and what you are basing your beliefs upon. Challenge everything.

Astrology by Zoe Hind - www.astrozo.com

Mercury Retrograde is one of the most infamous phases in Astrology.
Mercury, the planet of communication and mental alertness goes ‘out of sync’ 3 times a year for a period of roughly 3 weeks. When Mercury turns retrograde (appears to be traveling backwards from our perspective on Earth) things can get a little unpredictable.

Main effects are: (more…)

Dear HuffPost Friends,

I’ve been asked to write something about meditation today. A question was, “Why do I meditate?” I practice Transcendental Meditation as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Before I started TM, I looked into many different kinds of meditation, and something about each of them said they weren’t for me. When I heard about Transcendental Meditation from my sister who had started, I liked what she told me in relation to all the other forms I had looked into. And as I’ve said, I’d heard a change in my sister’s voice. I heard more happiness and more self-assuredness. And I said, “I want this Transcendental Meditation.”

I guess people start meditation for many different reasons, but each person who starts will get the benefit they are looking for, and many other benefits as well. (more…)

Towards the Winter Solstice

The Sun passes from the Zodiac sign of Scorpio into Sagittarius on Tuesday 22November and this marks the official beginning of Winter.

On the approach to the Winter Solstice we can begin to see the faint glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. But before we celebrate the rebirth of the Sun, the darkest days of the year still require some serious introspection. (more…)

A brilliant rendition of Steve Winwood’s classic – uplifting but solemn, or the other way around depending on your mood…

By Zoe Hind – www.astrozo.com

Jupiter rules Sagittarius (and part rules Pisces). The largerst planet in our solar system, Jupiter’s magnetic field is ten times stronger than that of Earth. Jupiter captures rocks from the astroid belt that could be heading towards Earth and sweeps them away into space. The sheer expanse and powerful field of Jupiter are reflected well in the sign of Sagittarius. Travel and education come under this rulership – anything that expands the mind. (more…)

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Due to a very long retrograde period that begins in January 2012, Mars is about to spend 8 months in the sign of Virgo. Much can be achieved during this phase as Virgo is linked with the planting and harvesting cycle and knows that each season has its place and time in the grand scheme of things.

Virgo has often been associated with Auset (Isis) and the Virgin Mary. The gestation element to this sign cannot overlooked or rushed and will bring ripe fruits all in good time. What are we birthing?

Astrology by Zoe Hind

WAHE GURU and WAHE GURU JIO are two easy and powerful mantras that can attune us to the frequency of love any time and on 11-11-11.The San Diego Kundalini Yoga Ashram is chanting WAHE GURU for 4 hours or 11,000 times on November 11 from 7:30 to 11:30 AM.

If you are looking for an elevating experience, you might also choose to chant WAHE GURU or WAHE GURU JIO for 31, 62 minutes or longer. (more…)