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Some ages stand out in our memory more than others. Perhaps we had a significant relationship or life milestone occur at 22, 25, or 36. But did you know there's an astrological reason for this? In Vedic astrology, traditionally practiced in India, the planets and lunar nodal points in an individual's birth chart mature at different points throughout their life. The maturation of these planets and nodes usually corresponds with important coming-of-age lessons and events. The age we are, at the time these planets mature, tend to be standout seasons in the series of our lives.
So when exactly do they happen, and what are the key ages in our life? Click on to learn more.
Jupiter is also known as the 'Great Benefic' and bestower of gifts. It represents wisdom, knowledge, expansion, spirituality, and blessings. Jupiter's influence in our life is said to mature at age 16: probably why the 15th/16th birthday is such an important milestone across many cultures!
Jupiter's positive aspects: wisdom, generosity, guidance, and optimism; could be prominent themes during this time. However, negative manifestations such as exaggeration, self-righteousness, and overindulgence need to be watched out for.
Under Jupiter's maturation, around the age of 16, you might welcome new opportunities for higher learning, greater spiritual growth, and financial abundance.
The sun represents the self, ego, vitality, power, government, leadership, and the father. It reaches maturity in our lives when we're aged 22.
The Sun represents our authority, confidence, creativity, and ambition, but on the flip side, it holds the energy of arrogance, stubbornness, and dominance.
During the Sun's maturity, around age 22, you could find yourself advancing in your career, or uncovering your life path, as well as developing a new understanding of your relationship with your father.
The moon represents the mind, emotions, nurturing, the mother, and the public. It matures between the ages of 23-and 24.
Learning about the Moon's positive aspects, like emotional intelligence, sensitivity, intuition, and adaptability, could be heightened leading up to this time. However, lessons around moodiness, fickleness, and emotional instability could also arise.
The moon's maturity, when we're 24, marks a time of deepening emotional intelligence and the ability to manage and regulate emotions with more ease. The relationship with the mother is also highlighted at this age.
Venus represents love, beauty, relationships, creativity, and luxury. Venus reaches maturity in our lives around age 25.
Learning to balance Venus's positive aspects (artistic talent, sensuality, charm, and grace) with its negative presentations (indulgence, superficiality, and over-attachment) will be a strong theme up to this age.
Big developments in relationships can occur at age 25; you might meet someone special or learn very important lessons in preparation for your big love.
Mars represents energy, action, courage, siblings, and determination. The red planet reaches maturity in our lives when we turn 28.
Mars provides our drive, ambition, courage, and physical strength, but also powers aggression, impulsiveness, and conflict.
When Mars matures, relationships with siblings might become stronger, and you could feel more assertive and comfortable taking control of your life in a new way.
Mercury represents communication, intellect, learning, education, and business. This planet reaches maturity in our lives when we're aged 32.
The intelligence, curiosity, wit, and adaptability of Mercury must also be balanced with the planet's energetic signature of restlessness, inconsistency, and nervousness.
Managing your ability to write and communicate, gaining new skills in organization, as well as changes to relationships with friends tend to occur at age 32.
Saturn symbolizes the themes of discipline, responsibility, obstacles, karma, and career. This important planet reaches maturity at age 36.
Saturn rewards patience, perseverance, discipline, and long-term planning. However, it also rules limitations, delays, and hardships. These positive and negative manifestations of Saturn's energy will be worked through in large part by the time we reach 36.
Saturn's maturity marks a complete transition into adulthood, which is maybe why 36 is such a pivotal age in many people's lives. There will be lessons about overcoming challenges, perseverance, and taking responsibility.
Rahu and Ketu are the equivalents of the north and south lunar nodal points in Western astrology. Rahu represents the head of the dragon (north node), or our life's purpose, while Ketu represents the tail of the dragon (south node), i.e. past life knowledge and karma.
Rahu represents ambition, desire, obsession, and unconventional pursuits. It is the north node, or what we are working towards in this life, reaching maturity at age 42.
Rahu's positive attributes - ambition, innovation, and the courage to take risks - could be prominent themes during this time, but likewise, negative manifestations - delusion, confusion, and uncontrolled desires - might be present.
Wherever the north node falls in your astrology birth chart, this area will undergo significant change after Rahu's maturation at age 42.
Ketu, the south node (or tail of the dragon) represents spirituality, detachment, mysticism, and past-life experiences. It reaches maturity at age 48.
Working through Ketu's positive aspects - intuition, detachment, and spiritual growth - as well as its negative manifestations - confusion, isolation, and detachment from reality - will be strong themes around age 48.
Wherever Ketu falls in your individual astrology birth chart, you will notice more positive changes in this area as your level of detachment increases while expectations decrease.
Sources: (ClickAstro) (DKSCORE) (Planets4u)
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Some ages stand out in our memory more than others. Perhaps we had a significant relationship or life milestone occur at 22, 25, or 36. But did you know there's an astrological reason for this? In Vedic astrology, traditionally practiced in India, the planets and lunar nodal points in an individual's birth chart mature at different points throughout their life. The maturation of these planets and nodes usually corresponds with important coming-of-age lessons and events. The age we are, at the time these planets mature, tend to be standout seasons in the series of our lives.
So when exactly do they happen, and what are the key ages in our life? Click on to learn more.