Sankrantis, Fall Equinox, and Season of Autumn

The equinoxes, solstices, and monthly sidereal solar sign ingresses are collectively known as sankrantis in the Vedic tradition. In Sanskrit, the term “sankranti” means “course, passage, or entry into.” Because the sankrantis represent the Sun’s transitional energy at its pivotal periods, classical Muhurta (Elective Astrology) considers the sankrantis to be a “dosha” or detriment for new beginnings.  Anything that we…