tamasiktaro

[tamasiktaro]

2023 in vedic numerology

2023 is a year ruled by the number 7, which is represented by the planet Ketu, known as the Dragon's Tail in Western astrology.

While 2022 had the lust for life that is characteristic of Venus, 2023 will be more spiritual.

The god Ketu is a body without a head (his brother Rahu is a head without a body), meaning that in 2023, intuition will reign over intellect. It may be a year where people feel more sensitive and in tune with the energies around them. In 2023, our sixth sense will be stronger.

In a collective sense, people will rediscover their spirituality, and mysticism can make a comeback. On the other side, it may also be a year marked by fear and gregarious, irrational behavior.

2023 might not be an especially productive year, as material gains won't be in the spotlight -- though Chinese astrology begs to differ: the year of the Black Rabbit, starting on January 22, will be all about abundance and fertility.

The energy of Ketu brings introspection and self-knowledge. This year, we will learn a lot about ourselves and become more observant of other people's behaviors. Ketu represents the mysterious and the supernatural, as well as ruptures and losses; loss is the keyword when it comes to Ketu, so losses are expected in 2023.

Stripped of all worldly ambitions, isolated, and immersed in his own world, the hermit is a Ketuvian archetype.

People will witness the end of an important cycle in their lives: Ketu takes away so we can grow and find fulfillment within ourselves. So, 2023 may be a defining year where losses cause drastic changes, paving the way for a new era, either collectively or individually. Ketu invites us to pause, wise up, and take a rest from the passionate energy of 2022.

Sometimes, it may feel like the world is on standby and no progress is being made. With the conflicting vibrations of gains and losses, 2023 may feel like a casino, with life giving us what we want only to take it away, which makes us feel worse than if we had never had it.

That's because 2023 will be a year of detachment, which is Ketu's greatest lesson to us: things and people come and go, so do not cling to them desperately. The good things will end eventually, and so will the bad ones. Patience and inner peace will be much needed this year. A little escapism and daydreaming (Ketu's gifts) won't be bad either.

An advice: keep your expectations low, and don't become addicted to your happiness.

Ketu's remedies

Following the Vedic belief that practical yet pious actions can attract a planetary god's favor, here's a list of things you can do to minimize the negative effect of Ketu while enhancing his positive influence:

feeding stray dogs and being good to dogs in general, as dogs are Ketu's animals.

listening, writing or chanting (either loudly or in your head) Ketu's and Ganesha's mantras.

being more spiritual and spending more time alone in contemplative activities. It doesn't have to be meditation; not everyone likes to meditate, and forced meditation can be quite harmful. Writing in a journal, listening to spiritually enhancing music, and taking walks in nature are also contemplative activities. Whatever puts you in a state of devotion.

wearing a cat's eye gemstone

wearing light-colored clothes and accessories, and donating brown-colored items

helping the homeless and nomads in general

if it's not against your faith, worshipping Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ketu himself.

Have a happy, blessed 2023! 🤍