The Saraswati Mantra is a dedication to Goddess Saraswati, who represents knowledge, music, wisdom and performing arts. She's believed to bring order through her wisdom in the chaotic world that we live in. The mantra is a combination of powerful activation sounds, and an intense channeling of supreme intelligence into our mind. This mantra is perfect for people taking exams, trying to enhance their creativity and those who are looking to broaden their horizons. Listening to the mantra fires up the second chakra (Sacral), Svadhisthana, is also known as the creativity and sexual chakra. It's located above the pubic bone and below the navel, and encompasses the genital region and the hypogastric plexus. A balanced second chakra leads to feelings of wellness, abundance, pleasure, and joy. When this chakra is out of balance, a person may experience emotional instability, fear of change, sexual dysfunction, depression, or addictions. The best healing crystals to sit and meditate with to this mantra are: Turquoise, the healing crystal for the planet Venus, which represents love, beauty and creativity Citrine, the healing crystal for the planet Jupiter, which represents luck, expansion and higher knowledge Green Jade, Aventurine, Malachite and Amazonite. Green healing crystals represent the thinking planet Mercury which rules communication, creativity and peace of mind Turquoise, the master healer, is a stone of communication and prosperity. It enhances creative expression, peace of mind, loyalty and friendship. Its colour range is pale blue, greenish blue or pale green. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Luck, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Protection, Health ​ Read our article Turquoise - The Stone of Everlasting Love, Communication and Luck ​ Read our article Love, Luck & Fortune - Turquoise SHOP NOW Citrine, also known as the “merchant’s stone” is thought to help with the acquisition and maintenance of wealth. It stimulates intellect, creativity and mental focus. It’s a variety of quartz, and is often yellow, golden brown or burnt amber in colour. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Luck, Love, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Protection, Health, Wealth ​ Read our article Citrine - A Jupiter Stone for Success and Wealth SHOP NOW Green Jade is a stone of luck, dreams and fidelity. It helps the user fulfil their dreams and manifest their desires. It’s a stone of confidence, ambition and self-reliance. Healing Properties - Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Luck, Love, Success, Positivity, Protection, Health, Anxiety / Stress, Wealth Read our article Jade - The Stone of Manifestation, Luck and Love SHOP NOW Aventurine, a stone of decisiveness, increases one’s leadership qualities, creativity and helps balance male / female energies. It’s variety of quartz or feldspar and its most common colour is green. Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress Malachite, the stone of transformation, helps the user adapt to different situations, releases negative energy and increases intuition. It represents loyalty in love and friendship and is light to dark green in colour. Malachite's energy is said to protect against radiation, asthma, arthritis and swollen joints. It's believed to help enhance the immune system. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Communication, Love, Success, Positivity, Inner Peace, Protection, Anxiety / Stress SHOP NOW Amazonite enhances communications concerning love. It increases clarity, perceptiveness, balances male / female energies and dispels negative energy. It relieves emotional blockages, worries and fears. It’s a variety of fedspar and is usually green / turquoise in colour. Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Success, Positivity, Protection, Communication, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress, Health ​ Read our article Amazonite - Communication, Success and Clarity of the Mind SHOP NOW

Mercury, the planet of communication, technology and legal matters is turning retrograde in the sign of Libra from the 27th September - 18th October 2021 Expect miscommunication, delays, arguments and general chaos for the next three weeks. Book a Vedic Astrology reading below: www.snehjoshi.com 07951 499 880 Find out how this will affect your horoscope, the week beg. 27th September 2021: Aries March 21 - April 20 Your closest relationships come under scrutiny for the next three weeks as Mercury, the planet of communications, goes retrograde in your seventh house of marriage and partnerships. There can be a lot of misunderstandings and confused signals. You'll need to listen carefully to what your partner is saying. Try to resolve issues diplomatically, instead of being rash. Some of you will be reassessing your relationships. As Mercury rules your communications sector and job or health related issues, these are the areas which need attention too. Taurus April 21 - May 21 The next three weeks may bring confusion and misunderstandings at work and troubles with your health as Mercury turns retrograde in your sixth house. You'll need to pay more attention to detail and double check everything before finalising important matters. Health problems should also be taken seriously. This retrograde motion could easily throw some kinks into your schedule and make your routine suddenly non-routine. This retrograde motion also affects your financial house and 5th house of romance, creativity and children. Tread carefully. Gemini May 22 - June 21 Mercury retrograde Occurs in your solar fifth house. Extra care should be exercised when it comes to matters surrounding romance, children, and creativity. This is a good time to reflect and analyse current situations. Don't judge others so quickly and you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. This is a period of review and rest. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now. This will also affect your self image and domestic issues as Mercury rules your solar 1st and 4th houses. You need to be patient and diplomatic to go through this period. Cancer June 22 - July 22 Mercury retrograde occurs in your solar fourth house. Extra care should be exercised when it comes to family relations, properties, and domestic issues. Strong emotions may spill out with your loved ones, but it is alright to reveal your fears and insecurities sometimes. It's a cosmically testing time, so try not to tread on each other's toes. Be as diplomatic as you can with family members. As Mercury also rules your communications sector and 12th house of private and personal matters, there should be more care and attention taken in these areas. Leo July 23 - August 23 Mercury is retrograde from September 27th to October 18th, in your solar third house this time. Extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. Issues with siblings or neighbours - these should be resolved amicably. Misunderstandings and confusion could waste a lot of your time. This is also a good time to read into the unspoken rather than what is being said to make any sense. All Mercury retrograde cycles also affect your personal finances, as well as communications with friends or groups, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Virgo August 24 - September 23 Retrograde Mercury transit occurs in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to resolve old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget and rethink how you want to spend your cash during this period. Have patience as business matters move slowly or get delayed. As Mercury rules you and your career sector in your chart, you need to exercise great care when it comes to your body language and how other people perceive you. At work there is a likelihood of misunderstandings and don't make career decisions in this period. Libra September 24 - October 23 Mercury is retrograde from September 27th to October 18th, in your solar first house this time. Extra care should be exercised when it comes to your body language. Others may misinterpret whatever you say and you should be aware that you can give off mixed signals. Good time to review the manner in which you come across to others. Mercury rules your solar 9th and 12th houses in your chart. This cycle particularly affects you in terms of communications involving legal affairs and travel, as well as communications about the past may crop up and demand attention. Scorpio October 24 - November 22 Retrograde transit of Mercury occurs in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to private and personal matters. Be as non-judgemental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. This is a period of reassessment and finishing off projects which have been left on the shelf. This period also affects your communications with friends, groups, as well as intimate and joint resources. It would be wise not to lend or borrow money, as there can be misunderstandings. Good time for yoga and meditation. Sagittarius November 23 - December 21 Mercury turns retrograde from September 27th to October 18th, in your eleventh house of friends and associates as well. The next three weeks would serve you well if you spend more time listening than speaking. Extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily become sticky during this cycle. This retrograde cycle also affects you with a close partner in terms of misunderstandings and at work. Pay extra attention to communications with your colleagues at work and spend more time finalising your paperwork. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 Mercury is retrograde from September 27th to October 18th, in your tenth house of career and status, slowing down your progress at work. The next three weeks may cause you to step back and rethink your work and home balance. Do not hesitate to question fundamental values in order to get to the heart of what you believe and resolve inner conflicts that may arise. Small insights can net you large gains, particularly in the stability of your future plans. This cycle affects you in terms of communications regarding travels, legal matters, or opinions, as well as communications on the job and with co-workers, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Aquarius January 21 - February 19 Mercury turns retrograde in your ninth house of travel and adventure, slowing down your pace for the next three weeks. Delays or complications are very possible in these areas. Your mental focus could be anywhere other than your normal routine - find a way to break up the monotony. Don't be afraid to take on extra responsibilities as it could lead to better prospects. This retrograde motion affects your intimate and joint financial matters, as well as romantic relationships and children. Try not to take risks when trying to improve your business and gambling is definitely out of the question. Pisces February 20 - March 20 The planet Mercury turns retrograde from September 27th to October 18th in your eighth house of joint resources, taxes, wills, legacies and alimony, creating confusion and complications for you during the next three weeks. Mars, your ruling planet is also in your solar 12th house, so make sure you have plenty of focus when making decisions. This retrograde motion affects your partnerships and relationships sector as well as your home and family. Avoid making any important decisions on the above matters.

Libra - September 23rd - October 22nd Zodiac symbol: Balance, Scales Ruling planet: Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love, whose functions encompassed love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity, and victory. Element: Air - Air signs are intellectual, charming and communicative. Birthstones: The healing gemstones most closely associated with the sign of Libra are Clear Quartz, Blue Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Labradorite , Sun Stone and Lapis Lazuli. Some of the most famous Libras - Kim Kardashian, Donald Glover, Bella Hadid, Will Smith, Serena Williams, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bruno Mars, Hugh Jackman, Snoop Dogg, Libra is related to the colours blue, pastel pink, pistachio green, lavender, peach orange It is the sign of harmony and relationships. Librans are known for their good taste, elegance and charm. Their natural mode of living is in partnership with others. Intimate relationships are important to them, as are issues of social justice. Libras will go out of their way to avoid a quarrel, and they may have a hard time making a decision. Artistic pursuits of all kinds provide an outlet for their love of beauty. Like all elemental groups, the Air Sign Trio (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) all get on well with each other. They're generally sociable, extroverted, cosy and friendly people. Clear Quartz, the stone of power, transforms thoughts, produces positive energy and stimulates healing. Its energy is believed to help balance the body and help treat circulatory disorders. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Luck, Success, Positivity ​ Read our article Reclaim your Power with Clear Quartz SHOP NOW Blue Tiger’s Eye stimulates peace, clarity of mind and intuition. It’s thought to alleviate feelings of depression, increase positivity, perceptiveness and awareness. The colour range includes red, brown, gold, cream, black and blue. Read our article Tiger's Eye - A Stone for Creativity, Luck and Protection ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress, Protection, Luck SHOP NOW Turquoise, the master healer, is a stone of communication and prosperity. It enhances creative expression, peace of mind, loyalty and friendship. Its colour range is pale blue, greenish blue or pale green. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Luck, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Protection, Health ​ Read our article Turquoise - The Stone of Everlasting Love, Communication and Luck ​ Read our article Love, Luck & Fortune - Turquoise SHOP NOW Labradorite, a stone of transformation, promotes change, strength and perseverance. It balances, protects and grounds spiritual energies. It's thought to relieve anxiety, stress and stimulate mental clarity. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Luck, Success, Positivity, Inner Peace, Protection, Anxiety / Stress, Health SHOP NOW Our Sunstone Healing Crystal Gemstone Pyramid is full of healing energy. Sunstone signifies good luck and fortune. It represents divine energy and is said to increase intuition, vitality and dissipate feelings of anxiety / stress. It’s thought to energise all the chakras. Read our article What are Chakras and how do we align them? Pyramids are related to spiritual power, eternal life and cosmic energy. If there is a lot of tension or negative energy in your home you should place the pyramid in the South East direction. If you are experiencing this in your office or work place you should face it in South West direction. Read our article Feng Shui - The Art of Balanced Living Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Luck, Success, Positivity, Protection, Health, Creativity, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress SHOP NOW Lapis Lazuli, the stone of wisdom, expands awareness, intuition and intellect. It increases creativity, clarity and opens the third eye. Its energy is thought to help overcome depression, enhance self-esteem and self acceptance. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Luck, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Protection, Anxiety / Stress, Health ​ Read our article Lapis Lazuli - The Stone of Intuition, Wisdom and Universal Truth SHOP NOW

www.snehjoshi.com 07951 499 880 The Harvest Moon will emerge just above the eastern horizon on the evening of Monday 20th September 2021. The full moon closest to our autumn equinox is our Harvest Moon. The term "harvest moon" refers to the full, bright Moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn. This name came about from the time before electricity, when farmers depended on the Moon's light to harvest their crops late into the night. Aries March 21 - April 20 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions - while physical health and wellness are in strong focus, you will realise your emotional well being is just as important. This Full Moon is in the axis of your 12th and 6th houses. This signifies that experience will put you in a deeply reflective mood and get you interested in meditation, yoga and therapies that help you to get in closer touch with your inner self. Create positive changes in your life and get rid of what does not work and move forward. Taurus April 21 - May 21 The Full Moon on the 20th affects your 11th and 5th houses . This Full Moon puts you in touch with a social matter that needs special attention. You will be busy evaluating your friendships, romances and spending a lot of time with children or reassessing your investments. Emotions can be intense around a Full Moon, and it's best to be calm and keep everything manageable. Once you set your mind on a goal you stay the course no matter what obstacles you encounter. Gemini May 22 - June 21 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and there is often some drama involved with where it occurs in our charts. For Gemini it affects your 10th and 4th houses. It can be a time of commitments to your long-term goals, work and home related.. You need to strike the right balance between the two, if you want peace and harmony. Work smartly in order to spend quality time at home. Cancer June 22 - July 22 Around the Full Moon on the 20th, you may have an opportunity to expand your horizons, whether it means venturing out, growing your reach through publishing and promotion, or broadening your mental horizons. The Full Moon affects your solar 9th and 3rd houses, affecting travel and communications. Decision making will prove to be a bit of a bind because of your wavering mind - seek professional advice and then steam ahead. Leo July 23 - August 23 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and there is often some drama involved with where it occurs in our charts. The Full Moon in your financial axis of solar 8th and 2nd houses, highlights wills, legacies, alimony, taxes and joint resources. You need to reassess your future with this in mind. Do not get over-anxious if everything seems to be in slow motion - it is time to pull a few strings and wait until you've gained some perspective before jumping to conclusions. Virgo August 24 - September 23 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and there is often some drama involved with where it occurs in our charts. This affects your solar 7th and 1st houses. This can change your standing in the community and any relationships you may have. It reminds you to honour a significant relationship or to work on your relationship goals. Focus on essentials and establish a solid foundation. Wait before going full steam ahead with grand actions and gestures. Libra September 24 - October 23 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and this lunation affects your solar 6th and 12th houses. The Full Moon on the 20th, brings significant realisations about health, wellness, work, and routines, prompting you to make important changes or new plans and strategies. The days following it may involve some action designed to achieve a long-term aim and adjusting to new information coming to light. Scorpio October 24 - November 22 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and there is often some drama involved with where it occurs in our charts. The Full Moon in your solar axis of 5th and 11th houses is intuitive and creative and affects your investments, friendships, children and romantic relationships. Emotions can be overflowing as you explore your feelings. Friendships need to be scrutinised carefully - get a more objective view of the pattern of your life. Sagittarius November 23 - December 21 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and this falls in your 4th and 10th houses. It seems that the winds of change begin to gather momentum, with the Full Moon putting a strong focus on family and career matters. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing your inner foundations, so to speak. Attending family and domestic affairs and restoring some balance to your life can be a huge satisfaction. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and there is often some drama involved with where it occurs in our charts. This affects your solar 3rd and 9th houses of communication, travel and spiritual knowledge. It is a sobering influence and you need to be aware that you have to overcome certain hurdles before you achieve your goals. Don't be in any hurry to meet deadlines. It signals a time of mixed emotions. Aquarius January 21 - February 19 The Full Moon on the 20th can bring strong awareness of a money or resources matter needing your attention. This is a period of heightened emotions and there is often some drama involved. Be careful with your expenditure as you have a tendency to be extravagant, especially as the Full Moon affects your financial axis. This is an excellent time for dealing with long-term money matters. Simplifying your priorities will help you to achieve what you want. Pisces February 20 - March 20 The Full Moon often heightens our emotions and there is often some drama involved with where it occurs in our charts. The focus will be on yourself and your relationships, bringing buried feelings to the surface . You will continue to be in a restless mood for some time to come. You are likely to experience some tension in close relationships. Relationship goals or a particular person in your life is the focus for your change. Use tact and diplomacy to smooth any ruffled feathers.

Shiva Shakti is the power of transformation and liberation. This mantra represents pure consciousness and governs the Crown Chakra. It manifests inner strength, health and longevity. This is one of our favourite mantras. The lyrics are written below. The best healing crystals to hold whilst chanting to this are Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst and Shiva Lingam. Om Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute Om Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Guru Jaya Guru Om Guru Shiva Guru Om Guru Shakti Guru Jaya Jaya Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Shiva Om Shakti Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma Om Namo Narayani Narayani Amma I know you are always with me I trust in you completely I feel your love everywhere I know you are always with me I trust in you completely I feel your love everywhere I know you are always with me I trust in you completely I feel your love everywhere Om Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute Narayani Namostute Narayani Namostute Lapis Lazuli, the stone of wisdom, expands awareness, intuition and intellect. It increases creativity, clarity and opens the third eye. Its energy is thought to help overcome depression, enhance self-esteem and self acceptance. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Luck, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Protection, Anxiety / Stress, Health ​ Read our article Lapis Lazuli - The Stone of Intuition, Wisdom and Universal Truth SHOP NOW Amethyst, a stone of spirituality, contentment and meditation stimulates creative thinking, spiritual awareness and intellectual reasoning. It brings inner peace and calm to the wearer. It’s a variety of quartz and is used to combat insomnia. Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Success, Positivity, Protection, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress, Health ​ Read our article Amethyst - A Saturn Stone that Increases Mental Clarity and Balances Mood Swings SHOP NOW Shiva Lingam stones activate and channel the movement of Kundalini energy up the spine awakening each chakra. The shape of the stone is symbolic of the phallus of the Hindu God Shiva and his union with his consort Kali. ​ Shiva Lingam is thought to help women with fertility and child birth. ​ Healing Properties – Communication, Confidence, Health, Love, Luck, Positivity, Protection, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress ​ Read our article Shiva Lingam - The Sacred Stone of Love, Marriage and Fertility SHOP NOW

It’s a seasonal Blue Moon, the third of four full moons in a season (the time between a solstice and an equinox). August's Full Moon is also called the Sturgeon Moon because that's when sturgeon were historically fished from the Great Lakes region - the name corresponds with the season's happenings. Even though this is the second full moon in Aquarius in a row, the experience will still be very different from the last one. The first full moon in Aquarius formed a conjunction with stoic Saturn, which centered its focus on hard truths of reality. The last full moon encouraged you to perceive your situation with more seriousness and to take a more practical approach. The upcoming full moon will join forces with expansive and free-spirited Jupiter. Unlike Saturn, which loves discipline and boundaries, Jupiter loves to break free from the rules. This full moon in Aquarius will probably feel more optimistic and hopeful. Let this full moon help you tap into your individuality and humanitarian side to life. The Full Moon on the 22nd August heightens our emotions and there is often some drama involved with where it occurs in our charts. Last month, you experienced a similar theme, but your feelings were fresh, new, and raw. This time round you will make good decisions and choices. Aries March 21 - April 20 The Full Moon on the 22nd opens your heart to the need for true friendship. Reaching out at this time can be therapeutic, and networking efforts can be rewarding. You will be busy evaluating your friendships, romances and spending a lot of time with children or reassessing your investments and coming to fuller conclusions.. Once you set your mind on a goal you stay the course no matter what obstacles you encounter. Taurus April 21 - May 21 The Full Moon on the 22nd can bring a turning point to a career or life path matter. For Taurus, it affects your 10th and 4th houses, focusing on your Work and home issues. You need to strike the right balance between the two, if you want peace and harmony. Work smartly in order to spend quality time at home. It’s a strong time for making significant emotional changes that contribute to a sense of personal empowerment. Gemini May 22 - June 21 The Full Moon on the 22nd occurs in your solar 9th and 3rd houses, affecting travel and communications in an area of your solar chart that already has transiting Jupiter. This awakens a need to follow your interests, be more philosophical and expand your knowledge, share your ideas with others, and break the mundane routine to make it more interesting. Similar energy was with you in July, but now you feel more confident as you gain a fuller picture. Cancer June 22 - July 22 The Full Moon on the 22nd falls in your financial axis of solar 8th and 2nd houses. This will make you scrutinize and open your eyes to a financial matter that you might have put off or overlooked. There can be a turning point now, as long as you don't stress yourself. There's no point in overextending yourself as it prevents you from enjoying what you already have. This lunation can help you deal with your loved one and it's a great time for revelations and clarifications. Leo July 23 - August 23 You can sometimes battle with your intense desire to be in a relationship, clashing with your striving for independence. Recognition of relationship needs and feelings can come in a rush. This Full Moon affects your solar 7th and 1st houses. This is the second Full Moon in this sector this year, and feelings are much clearer, especially with Jupiter's transit there too. You’re clearer about what’s in your heart about a relationship and aim to pay special attention to what others are teaching you about yourself now. Virgo August 24 - September 23 Look for ways to improve your physical and mental health through healing techniques. The Full Moon on the 22nd brings significant realisations about health, wellness, work, and routines, prompting you to make important changes or new plans and strategies. This lunation affects your solar 6th and 12th houses. This Full Moon has occurred for the second time in your axis and now with Jupiter so close, you will be much clearer about the positive improvements you need to make. Libra September 24 - October 23 The Full Moon on the 22nd falls in your solar axis of 5th and 11th houses, affecting your investments, friendships and romantic relationships. This lunation can bring affection surrounding a child and creativity to full bloom. It may not be apparent immediately but similar energy was there last month. Though, this time round it is much clearer and you feel confident about how you want to go about it. Jupiter is very close to this lunation and it will help and guide you through positively. Scorpio October 24 - November 22 It seems that the winds of change are beginning to gather momentum, with the Full Moon on the 22nd putting a strong focus on family and career matters. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing your inner foundations, so to speak. This lunation awakens emotional awareness. You need the right balance between your personal and professional lives. Similar energies were with you last month but this time round you will be much clearer about everything. Sagittarius November 23 - December 21 The Full Moon on the 22nd opens your eyes to the need to express yourself more fully. This affects your solar 3rd and 9th houses of communication, travel and spiritual knowledge. It is a sobering influence and you need to be aware that you have to overcome certain hurdles before you achieve your goals. It signals a time for you to pay special attention to mind/body balance. This time round it can be empowering to know that you are clearer about what you want and how to achieve your goals. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need or desire to manage your resources. Be careful with your expenditure as you have a tendency to be extravagant, especially as the Full Moon affects your financial axis. This is an excellent time for dealing with long-term money matters. Simplifying your priorities is a must. This time round you will be focused and pay more attention to what is important as you are much clearer and in tune with your surroundings. Aquarius January 21 - February 19 Emotions run unusually high with the Full Moon in your sign on the 22nd. This lunation brings feelings to the surface and can lead to surprising epiphanies. Note that a Full Moon occurred in your sign last month, and this second one feels a little more crucial and decisive. The focus will be on yourself and your relationships. You will continue to be in a restless mood for some time to come. You are likely to experience some tension in close relationships. Use tact and diplomacy to smooth any ruffled feathers. Pisces February 20 - March 20 The Full Moon on the 22nd might force you to take it easy. This lunation falls in the axis of your 12th and 6th houses and reminds you to pay special attention to your needs for breathing space and spiritual nourishment.This signifies that experience will put you in a deeply reflective mood and get you interested in meditation, yoga and therapies that help you to get in closer touch with your inner self. This period also brings to fore health, wellness and routines where you need to make positive changes. To book a Vedic Astrology reading: www.snehjoshi.com 07951 499 880

Sagittarius: November 23 to December 21. Zodiac symbol: The Archer Ruling planet: Jupiter - Jupiter is the planet of expansion and good luck. Jupiter symbolizes spirituality and higher knowledge. Element: Fire - passion, courage, creativity, and adventure. Some of the most famous Sagittarians - Rita Ora, Hailey Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Tyra Banks, Jane Fonda, Nicki Minaj, Tina Turner, Jay Z, Britney Spears, Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift Sagittarians are spiritual, good teachers, and make great gurus. They are frank, sincere, honest, and forthcoming. Their fiery sign needs freedom to thrive. They are optimistic, lovers of freedom, hilarious, fair-minded, honest and intellectual. They are spontaneous and fun, usually with a lot of friends. They are philosophical and actually prefer the mental and intellectual realm. Sagittarians love to woo through shared humour, so they need someone who can keep up with them. They are witty, confident and charming, and they love seeing their partners thrive and succeed. They are great lovers and have boundless energy. They can be charming and seductive, especially when intellectually or spiritually engaged by a romantic interest. However, like all elemental groups, the Fire sign trio (Aries, Sagittarius and Leo) all get on well with each other. They're all bright, bubbly, outgoing and action-orientated. The healing crystals related to the sign of Sagittarius are: Citrine promotes abundance, motivation, and luck. SHOP NOW Yellow Jade soothes, heals, re-motivates and aligns the meridians of the body – directing energy to where it is needed most. It also brings joy, generosity, abundance and good health. SHOP NOW Turquoise, represents inner peace, wisdom, good luck, joy, and intuition. SHOP NOW

Leo - July 23rd - August 22nd Zodiac symbol: The Lion Ruling planet: The Sun - the dazzling celestial body that governs life and vitality. Leo symbolizes Pomp, Show and Drama Element: Fire - Warm and loving Birthstones: The healing crystal gemstones related to the sign of Leo are: Garnet - It promotes loyalty, enhances strength, and offers courage. Carnelian - It encourages passion, creativity, and vitality. Sunstone - This crystal’s bright, positive energy aligns your mind, body, and spirit with its high vibrations. Yellow Tiger’s Eye - It provides Leo with confidence, joy, and abundance, and it unlocks their creativity. Some of the most famous Lions include - Ben Affleck, Sandra Bullock, Whitney Houston, Peter O'Toole, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Martin Sheen and Kylie Jenner. Leo is related to the colour Gold and its various shades. Gold is a precious metal that is associated with wealth, grandeur, and prosperity, as well as sparkle, glitz, and glamour. The colour Gold has similar associations to compassion, courage, passion, magic, and wisdom. Leos love to lead, perform, talk, be admired and receive the praise and respect of others. They are naturally regal and always assume a boss-like stance in any relationship or group dynamic. They are magnanimous, generous, hospitable, caring, warm, authoritative, active and open. They are fiercely proud and confident though at their worst they can also be jealous, controlling and possessive. Leos are ruled by the Sun, and this perfectly represents their innate belief that they are the centre-of-the-universe! However, like all elemental groups, the Fire sign trio (Aries, Sagittarius and Leo) all get on well with each other as they're all bright, bubbly, outgoing and action-orientated. SHOP NOW Yellow Tiger’s Eye stimulates peace, clarity of mind and intuition. It’s used to alleviate depression, increase positivity, perceptiveness and awareness. The colour range includes red, brown, gold, cream, black and blue. Read our article Tiger's Eye - A Sun Stone for Creativity, Luck and Protection ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Communication, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress, Protection, Luck SHOP NOW Carnelian increases initiative, inquisitiveness, perceptiveness, and analytical abilities. It’s also good for concentration, creativity, compassion and physical vitality. It dispels apathy and increases motivation for success. It’s a form of chalcedony and is usually orange, red, red-brown. If banded, it can be identified as both Carnelian and Agate. ​ Read our article Carnelian - The Stone of Empowerment ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Love, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Protection, Anxiety / Stress, Health SHOP NOW Garnet, the stone of health, commitment and devotion promotes expansiveness and manifestation of desires. It’s a fire stone that increases a person’s creative energy to the point of implementation. Garnet provides protective and calming energy and discourages chaotic and disruptive growth. It treats disorders of the spine, heart, lungs and blood. ​ Healing Properties – Anxiety / Stress, Communication, Concentration, Confidence, Creativity, Health, Love, Luck, Positivity, Protection, Success, Wealth Read our article Garnet - The Fire Stone of Love, Commitment and Devotion SHOP NOW Sunstone signifies good luck and fortune. It represents divine energy and is said to increase intuition, vitality and dissipate feelings of anxiety / stress. It’s thought to energise all the Chakras. Read our article What are Chakras and how do we align them? Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Luck, Success, Positivity, Protection, Health, Creativity, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress

Aries: March 21st to April 19th Zodiac symbol: Ram Ruling planet: Mars - symbolizes energy, spontaneity, and enterprise. Element: Fire - fire is impulsive. Birthstones: The healing gemstones related to the sign of Aries are Bloodstone (courage, self-confidence, mental balance), Jasper and Red Coral (passion, courage and athleticism). Some of the most famous rams include Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey and Chance the Rapper to name a few. Aries is related to the colour red and its various shades, including scarlet. The colour red has similar associations to Aries: assertive, bold, and confident. Aries has the impulsiveness and courage of its planetary ruler, Mars. Aries can have a love of conquest and is ready to take on a challenge. They are adventurous, passionate and spontaneous, and being around them means adventures are likely to happen. Aries natives are said to be leaders and pioneers. Aries is an innovator, concerned more about the now and the future rather than the past. However, like all elemental groups, the Fire sign trio (Aries, Sagittarius and Leo) all get on well with each other. They're all bright, bubbly, outgoing and action-orientated. SHOP NOW Red Coral, a stone of diplomacy stimulates intuition, imagination and communication. It quiets emotions and brings peace to the user. Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Luck, Love, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Anxiety / Stress, Protection, Health Read our article Coral - The Stone of Diplomacy, Peace and Protection SHOP NOW Jasper, the supreme nurturer, protects against negativity and promotes joy. Jasper is a form of opaque, often patterned chalcedony. It can be dark red, orange, yellow, brown, green, grey and blue. It’s often used to balance mineral content in the body – iron, zinc and manganese. Healing Properties – Love, Positivity, Inner Peace, Protection, Anxiety / Stress, Health ​ Read our article Jasper - The Supreme Nurturer SHOP NOW Bloodstone, a stone of courage, increases mental strength, communication, intuitiveness and creativity. It realigns the chakras and helps alleviate anxiety. It is also used to revitalise love and friendship. ​ Bloodstone is a variety of quartz and is usually green with flecks of red. ​ Healing Properties – Confidence, Concentration, Success, Positivity, Creativity, Inner Peace, Protection, Anxiety / Stress, Health ​

Snow Quartz enhances calmness, positivity, healing and brings clarity to the user. It balances emotions and reduces stress and tension. It balances Yin / Yang energy and helps align your chakras. To find out more about Chakras read our article: What are Chakras and how do we align them? It's one of the best healing crystals to hold during meditation as it increases mental clarity and helps with patience. Healing Properties – Concentration, Confidence, Love, Positivity, Protection, Inner Peace SHOP NOW

Smoky Quartz, a protective stone, dissolves negative energy and emotional blockages. It balances yin-yang energy and is an excellent grounding stone that enhances attentiveness and awareness. Smokey Quartz is a form of quartz, that is light smokey grey to dark smokey grey and black, in colour. Its energy is thought to relieve feelings of depression, anxiety and stress. Healing Properties – Anxiety / Stress, Concentration, Confidence, Health, Positivity, Protection, Inner Peace SHOP NOW

Healing Crystals are believed to contain several healing properties. Like other forms of alternative therapies, crystals work by channeling your energy levels, thereby, focusing on healing your body from the inside. All healing crystals have a particular vibration and frequency, that vibrate at the same pitch as humans. These heightened healing vibrations help uplift our mood, mind, and health. They act like a magnet and can absorb negative energy helping us to feel positive. Healing crystals have also been used to align the body chakras. To find out more about chakras read our article: What are Chakras and how do we align them? Since the crystals are all naturally extracted, they harness the energies of the Sun, Moon, and Oceans to improve our concentration and creativity. They promote physical, emotional and spiritual cleansing. Each healing crystal carries its own properties and powers. Depending on its benefits, you can use a healing rock to naturally heal yourself and remove stress and negativity from your life. When you place a crystal on the body, it helps you to balance misaligned energy levels. SHOP NOW SHOP NOW SHOP NOW