Eye of of the Vedas :: Weekly Star Watch

In this episode of Ṛkṣa-vibhāvana, we explore the profound astrological threshold of January 18th to 24th, anchored by a late-degree Capricorn New Moon in Śravaṇa, where intention hardens into structure and listening becomes a sacred act. A powerful Capricorn stellium under solar combustion lays foundations with gravity and precision, while Pluto in early Aquarius, still moving through Śravaṇa, signals a deeper civilizational shift from hierarchy to networks, from stone to circuit. Trines to Uranus accelerate technological and systemic transformation, and the rapid migration of planets into Aquarius marks a decisive turn toward collective intelligence, innovation, and future-oriented vision.

In this episode of Ṛkṣa-vibhāvana, we move deeper into Capricorn season and into a week shaped by solar combustion, leverage, and disciplined power. With Mercury, Venus, and exalted Mars all drawn close to the Sun, our inner faculties of thought, value, and action are being refined under intense pressure, demanding alignment and maturity rather than impulsive expression.   We explore the lingering aftermath of the Mars–Jupiter opposition, described as the crowbar — a force that can multiply effort when applied with precision, or strain the structure when misused. As the week unfolds, Mercury’s opposition to Jupiter stretches meaning and belief, while Venus and the Sun form stabilizing trines to Uranus, offering moments of clarity, release, and quiet awakening.

A look at the astrology of the week ahead with a special focus on the full Moon of 3 January in Punarvasu nakṣatra. 

Join host Kavi on Riksha Vibhavana, the Tropical Vedic Podcast, as he explores the astrology of December 21-27. This episode examines the intensifying Capricorn energies and Venus' challenging aspect with Neptune. 

Join host Kavi on Riksha Vibhavana, the Tropical Vedic Podcast, as he explores the astrology of December 14–20. This episode examines Mars entering exaltation in Capricorn, the powerful Mars–Jupiter axis, and the new moon in late Sagittarius near Mūla Nakṣatra (close to the galactic center).  

Join in for an overview of the astrological week of December 7–13.  Key topics include the Sun in Sagittarius; Jupiter exalted in Cancer and its influence on clarity, compassion and meaning; the exact Mars–Saturn square on December 8 and its theme of momentum meeting restraint; and practical guidance on aligning impulses with dharma for clearer, purpose-driven action.  

Join host Kavi on Star Watch, for the week of November 30–December 6 as he examines Thursday’s full moon in Gemini appearing in Rohini (Aldebaran) and its creative, Sarasvati-infused intelligence. This solo episode traces the lunar month from the Scorpio new moon’s deep emotional alchemy to the moment those subterranean insights become articulate thought, and explains how Mercury in Scorpio colors the conversation. Kavi also unpacks the larger sky shift into a highly mutable configuration — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces activating — with the Sun, Mars and Venus gathering in Sagittarius, Rahu and Saturn in Pisces, Ketu in Virgo, and an exalted, retrograde Jupiter in Cancer anchoring the scene. Expect discussion of increased mental quickening, communication and publishing opportunities, the tension between Gemini’s multiplicity and Sagittarius’s search for meaning.

Host Kavi guides listeners through the astrological week of Nov 23–29, covering the Sun's shift into Sagittarius, the midweek exact Venus trine to Jupiter and Saturn that forms a healing grand water trine. The episode highlights Saturn stationing and turning direct (Nov 27) and Mercury stationing direct in Scorpio (Nov 29), explains how Mercury retrograde mingling with Venus affects communications and finances, and outlines practical timing and energetic themes. Key takeaways include support for Cancer–Scorpio–Pisces areas of life from the water trine, renewed mental clarity for Gemini/Virgo as Mercury moves forward, and restored structural momentum for Capricorn/Aquarius with Saturn direct; a nod is also made to Gita Jayanti and the Sagittarian theme of dharma and truth. Find Kavi on Instagram @eyeofthevedas for consultations and study; the episode closes with a wish for a clear, fiery Sagittarius season.

Host Kavi guides listeners through the astrology of Sunday, November 16 to Saturday, November 22, centering on a potent new moon at 28° Scorpio. Topics include Mercury retrograde entering the sun’s heart (Chazimi), Mercury’s opposition to Uranus at anaretic degrees, trines to Neptune, and a grand water trine with Jupiter and Saturn activating Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. The episode traces the week’s arc—balancing energy in Libra, descent into Scorpio, a revelatory midweek spark, the new moon’s transformational seed, and integration by week’s end—offering practical guidance to listen, journal, and articulate emerging insights. No external guests; Kavi provides interpretation, timeline highlights, and suggestions for personal reflection and readings.