Begin the year with a Sādhanā (Spirutual practice) honouring the cosmic source of life (the Sun) THROUGH THE WISDOM OF ASTROLOGY AND MANTRA on his annual day of celebration - Ratha Saptamī.
Join Mantra Teacher, Siddhi Shakti, + Astrologer, Pippa Kate, for a radiant 60-minute practice honouring Sūrya during his festival Ratha Saptamī, the annual celebration of the Sun on the 25th of January - online with replay available.
This sacred day marks the moment in India when the Sun begins its northward journey - a powerful time for renewal, clarity and reconnecting with the essence of the soul (which the Sun represents in Vedic Astrology). Marking the light half of the year.
Why Ratha Saptamī (SURYA Jayantī) IS IMPORTANT?
Ratha Saptamī (or Surya Jayanthi) is deeply significant in the Vedic tradition. It represents a moment when the Sun’s light begins to grow stronger, bringing new vitality, direction and spiritual clarity.
Mythologically, Sūrya is depicted riding a chariot drawn by seven horses, each representing the seven days of the week and the seven chakras. On this day, the chariot is said to take a new course - inspiring us to align our own inner chariot with purpose, discipline and soul-led guidance.
Energetically, Ratha Saptamī is a time of renewal and purification. It’s believed to help dispel darkness, clear stagnancy and invite the illumination of insight, confidence and truth. Because the Sun represents the ātman (the soul) in Vedic Astrology, this festival becomes a powerful moment to reconnect with our inner essence and life path.
This year, Sūrya Jayantī/Ratha Saptamī falls on a Sunday, the Sun’s own day, amplifying its auspicious energy. We’ll gather in the morning to align with the Sun’s natural rhythm, practising during the Sun’s planetary hour to deepen our connection with its life-giving force.
What You’ll Experience
Learn a Sūrya Sādhanā (spiritual practice) to strengthen inner vitality and the Sun in your chart;
Sūrya Mantra chanting to awaken light, clarity and protection;
Astrological teaching on the Sun as the soul, purpose and authority in the Vedic Tradition;
A guided ritual of intention setting aligned with the Sun’s northward turn;
A morning practice timed with the Sun itself - an auspicious alignment
Event Details
The event will take place online (on Zoom), which you can attend live or receive the replay upon the completion of the live. This is the perfect space for those new to Vedic Astrology, curious about the connection between spirituality and astrology or wanting to building up their knowledge of the planets (Navagraha).
This event will be held live:
Auckland: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm;
Sydney: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 10:30am - 11:30am;
Adelaide: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:00am;
Brisbane: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 9:30am - 10:30am;
Darwin: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am;
Perth: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 7:30am - 8:30am;
India: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 5:00am - 6:00am;
Rome: Sunday, 25 January, 2026 from 12:30am - 1:30am;
London: Saturday, 24 January, 2026 from 11:30pm - 12:30am (Sunday);
New York: Saturday, 24 January, 2026 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm;
Boulder: Saturday, 24 January, 2026 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm;
Los Angeles: Saturday, 24 January, 2026 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm;
Upon signing up, you’ll receive a link to attend live. Upon completion of the live recording you’ll then be send a replay to download.
WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT:
The cost to attend is AU$40 (EU23, US$26 or ￡20)
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS:
Siddhi Shakti is an inspired chant and mantra meditation leader, mantra teacher, and accredited sound & energy healer. She channels the power of sacred sound to awaken greater connection with Self. Her sessions help clear energetic baggage enabling more inner peace, empowerment and authenticity. A certified yoga of sound (nāda yoga) teacher 500HR RYT, her guidance on sacred Sanskrit sounds helps clients lift their mantra practice to new dimensions. She offers courses, coaching, group & private energy & sound sessions, and a HNLP (TMRT) process to heal unresolved painful memories. Learn more at: www.soullight.com.au
Pippa Kate is an astrologist and mythologist. She believes that we are all aspects of the universe being made aware of itself and blends astrology + mythology as a means of understanding this physical manifestation from our personalities, through to relationships, careers and key lessons on our paths. She uses Sidereal astrology (which is the basis of Vedic Astrology), embodied practices and the ancient Nakshatras (lunar mansions) to help connect the cosmic body with our experience on earth.