Guru Purab is more than a calendar date; it is a timeless pause — a chance to turn inward. This is a blessed day where the light of the Guru is both external and internal. Whether it shines from temples or sacred texts, it shines (subtly perhaps) within every seeker. There are ways to become conscious of each zodiac's learning, listening, and expansion. The stars do not cast spells or predetermine your fate: instead, they show your own patterns – they show where your lessons are or aren't and how the inner teacher speaks. This Guru Purab, do not seek answers outside yourself; instead, allow yourself to sit with the whispering voice within. It knows the truth that your mind has been too busy to hear.
Aries (March 21 – April 19): The Learning of Still Fire
Aries burns bright – first spark, first motivator, always in motion. But your inner teacher asks for something very rare this time: still. Action without stillness leads to burnout, not triumph. This Guru Purab, honour your inner guru by sitting with your fire instead of running with it. Before departing, meditate; when your energy meets silence, it will shift from impulse to intention.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): The Wisdom of Letting Go
Those born under the sign of Taurus love holding on to anything and everything — routines, comforts, and beautiful objects that seem familiar. True wisdom thrives when we release our grasp on things. This Guru Purab, your inner guru is asking you to let go of something that has provided just enough familiarity to challenge you. It could be a thought, a comfort reality, or an attachment; it doesn't matter. Letting go is not losing; it means trusting the earth to renew what is meant to stay.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): The Space Between Thoughts
Gemini is ruled by Mercury – the messenger planet – always learning, communicating, and exchanging. Still, wisdom often resides in the spaces between our words. This Guru Purab, do something different and speak less, listen more. When you journal, just let your mind gather, not analyse. When the thoughts slow down, you will hear a subtler voice – one that does not hastily try to define it, just knows.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22): The Sacredness of Self-Care
Cancer gives and gives — love, protection, presence. Even the ocean must recede to gain energy. This Guru Purab, your inner Guru is reminding you that taking care of yourself is also a spiritual act. You are retreating into yourself; rest and nourish yourself emotionally. When you start to honor your energy in daily life
Leo (July 23 – August 22): Submitting to the Light Beyond Your Light
Leo is so bright, so generous, so creative, so magnetising. But even the sun rises because of what it's orbiting. This Guru Purab, your lesson is humility. Recall the teachers — those in front of you and those in spirit — who helped you rise. Gratitude is your offering to the cosmic fire that sustains your light. When a Leo bows down in respect, their light is divine as opposed to dazzling.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22): The Art of Enough
Virgo's inner critic is the most unforgiving teacher there is — always judging, always analysing, always refining, always improving. But your inner guru's voice is softer: "You are enough." This Guru Purab, practise mindful acceptance. Let things move towards completion, let people move towards their humanity, and let yourself be unproductive. In imperfection, grace births the soul. Your gift is not in fixing but in forgiving — especially for yours truly.
Libra (September 23 – October 22): Harmony Begins Within
Libra is the artist of balance — always on a quest to balance rather than disturb peace. But balance is not dictated by the mood or choices of others. This Guru Purab, let your inner teacher steer you toward finding peace in solitude. Light a lamp, sit in silence, and breathing is your scale. When your heart is not grasping for approval of other people, then balance is effortless harmony — a reflection of расслабляйся.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): The Power of Surrender
Scorpio understands transformation — death, rebirth, depth, etc. However, the hardest lesson for you is surrender. During this Guru Purab time, honour your inner Guru by letting go of control. Not everything needs to be understood or rebuilt. Scorpio understands transformation – death, rebirth, depth, etc. The hardest lesson for you, though, is surrendering. If wisdom exists, it is by allowing life to unfold in accordance with itself; never doubt that what is ending now is clearing the way for you to create the next deeper truth that is pure, strong, and free.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): The Journey Inward
Sagittarius tends to seek wisdom in travel or books or experiences, but this Guru Purab time, your pilgrimage is happening inward. Instead of searching after distant horizons, take a moment to sit still, and ask yourself, What truth am I avoiding inside of myself? The moment you stop seeking outside for the meaning of your life, the more profound the knowing. A fire of knowing that no journey or experience could even come close to.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): Patience as Prayer
Capricorn, your strength really lies in your discipline and effort, but not every mountain needs to be climbed today. During this Guru Purab time, honour your inner Guru by recognising divine timing. Some of your goals need maturity instead of feverish action now. Patience is not passivity; it is wisdom waiting, and the universe works on its own clock and is always right on time.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Lessons Learned from Reconnecting with Your Roots
Aquarius represents the visionary — you are always a thinker of the future. The future is exhilarating and keeps you busy; however, in the midst of this future-thinking, you may forget your own roots. This Guru Purab, let your ideas and thinking be rooted in gratitude. Give thanks to the family, teachers, and traditions that helped form your base. It is those who are innovative and think of the future and can reflectively acknowledge where it comes from that take knowledge and make it a legacy.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20): The Silent Voice Beneath the Wave of Emotion
Pisces is a deep thinker in emotional water — a true empath and sometimes lost in the emotion. Under the water, the real Guru is underneath, in the stillness of your sensitivity. This Guru Purab, a reflection for you, is to spend time in stillness—by the water, when you listen in prayer, or when you are listening to your favourite music. When you listen underneath the emotion, you listen to the oldest truth: your soul knows the way home.
Guru Purab is a celebration of light — not an external flame, but an internal awareness. The Guru is present in each moment of true clarity, forgiveness, and presence. When you light your lamp this year, light it to remember — let it be a reminder of your memory of being your own guru, even with the many lessons earned, and the inner guidance that you will always carry, your light. The stars can chart your heavens, but that journey of truth always happens, starts, and ends — within.
By: Tarot Pooja Verma, Tarot Card Reader & Numerologist
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