Embrace new beginnings with divine blessings

DIWALI, the festival of lights, is a time to invite prosperity, clear negativity, and start afresh with divine blessings. This year, planetary alignments bring unique opportunities and lessons for every zodiac sign. This Diwali, let go of the old, embrace the light, and step into new beginnings with faith. May Goddess Lakshmi shower you with happiness, health, and endless prosperity.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

This Diwali highlights your ambitions. Career moves bring recognition, but patience is needed in finances. Relationships improve when you balance independence with compromise.

Diwali Blessing: Wealth grows when you light four diyas in the four corners of your home.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)

A powerful phase for stability and material comfort. Family gatherings bring joy, but avoid clinging to the past. Finances are strong if you control overspending on luxuries.

Diwali Blessing: Offer kheer to Goddess Lakshmi for abundance in the home.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20)

New connections, travels, and contracts appear. Be mindful of scattered energy - focus on priorities. Relationships thrive when you communicate clearly.

Diwali Blessing: Recite Lakshmi Chalisa to strengthen wealth vibrations around you.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)

This festive season heals emotional wounds. Family bonds strengthen, and unexpected financial gains are likely. Focus on self-care and avoid unnecessary stress.

Diwali Blessing: Keep a silver bowl with water and rice near your puja for peace and prosperity.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Your charisma shines this Diwali. Opportunities in leadership and recognition increase, but avoid ego clashes. Love life blossoms if you give attention to your partner.

Diwali Blessing: Offer marigold flowers and light a diya with ghee to attract success.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

This Diwali urges you to get organised. Work commitments pay off, and financial rewards follow. Health improves through discipline. A great time to set long-term goals.

Diwali Blessing: Donate yellow food items (like halwa or dal) to invoke positive karma.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Balance returns to your life. Partnerships - business or personal - are favoured. Artistic and creative ventures attract recognition. Finances improve but avoid lending money this week.

Diwali Blessing: Light 11 mustard oil diyas to remove negativity.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

A period of transformation awaits. Old patterns end, making way for new opportunities. Relationships may face tests but emerge stronger with honesty.

Diwali Blessing: Offer red hibiscus or roses to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and protection.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Adventure and learning dominate. Travel, new skills, or higher studies may bring breakthroughs. Stay careful with impulsive spending. Relationships grow through shared dreams.

Diwali Blessing: Chant “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmiyai Namah” 108 times.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your hard work pays off this season. Recognition, promotions, or business success is on the cards. But don’t neglect health - rest is equally important.

Diwali Blessing: Keep 7 whole betel nuts in your temple for growth in career.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Unexpected changes will lead to blessings. Friends and new contacts may bring opportunities. Keep an eye on expenses but don’t fear investments in growth.

Diwali Blessing: Feed cows or stray animals to enhance your good karma.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

This Diwali is deeply spiritual for you. Meditation and rituals open doors to clarity. Finances improve through intuition-led decisions. Love deepens when you open your heart.

Diwali Blessing: Keep a pink lotus in your prayer space for peace and divine wealth.

General Diwali rituals 

- Begin your day with Ganesh-Lakshmi puja to invite wisdom and wealth.

- Keep every corner of your house lit with diyas to remove darkness.

- Avoid negative speech—this day magnifies both blessings and curses.

- Share sweets with the needy; generosity attracts Goddess Lakshmi.

- Meditate on light entering your heart for spiritual and material prosperity.

Astrologer Shrey Ahluwalia is available for personal consultations at the India Shopping Festival at the Old Drive-In, Durban, until October 26. 

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