Diwali or the Festival of Lights signifies prosperity and abundance, hence its association with the Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth. This is also why Lakshmi Puja is a significant part of this festival, and no Diwali celebration can ever go without it. Vedic astrology can be consulted regarding methods to increase the gains derived from this propitious ceremony by emphasizing your second and eleventh houses with all their respective rulers.
To perform an astrological chart-based wealth ritual, you identify which planets rule the second and eleventh houses of your chart. The second house refers to personal wealth and belongings, and the eleventh house relates to gains, friendships, and social networks. Knowing which planets rule those houses may guide your puja.
Steps for the Lakshmi Puja for Wealth
Decorate your puja room with flowers, colorful material, and diyas. It should shine and brightly welcome good energy.
Collect your Offerings: Collect the items that fall under the control of the wealth planets ruling your second house. For example, if Venus rules your second house, take rice, sweets, or flowers. In the case of Saturn ruling your eleventh house, take black sesame seeds and grains.
Preparation for Ritual:
- Light diyas and incense, and thus make the surroundings calm.
- Place a statue or picture of Goddess Lakshmi on a clean pedestal.
- Offer your chosen items to the goddess while reciting specific mantras that have to do with wealth and prosperity, such as “Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namah.”
- As you perform the puja, envision the flow of wealth and opportunities into your life. Consider the intentions you are creating and feel grateful for those gifts currently in your life.
Planetary Influences: Consider the transits and aspects of planets on Diwali day. Positive aspects from benefic planets can make your rituals fruitful, and adverse placements require additional protective mantras.
One can use such preparations to do before Lakshmi Puja to align with their wealth houses and create a powerful intention to get financial blessings and abundance in the year ahead. Accept the festival as the scope for both spiritual and material enrichment in the light of Vedic astrology’s wisdom.