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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Yoga Day 2025: Is Saturn Hurting You? Yoga Can Help These Zodiac Signs
Every year on June 21, millions around the globe unite in breath, movement, and mindfulness to celebrate International Yoga Day . But this year, in 2025, there's a deeper astrological relevance to this collective act of inner balance—especially for those under the heavy influence of Saturn, the karmic taskmaster of the zodiac. Saturn is not an easy planet. It brings tests, delays, responsibilities, and karmic pressure. But it also brings wisdom, strength, and real growth—if we learn how to align with its energy. That's where yoga becomes more than a practice. It becomes a remedy. If you've been feeling restricted, emotionally weighed down, professionally stuck, or physically fatigued, Saturn may be influencing your chart strongly. In this blog, we'll explore how yoga can help ease Saturn's intensity, and which zodiac signs in 2025 stand to benefit the most from embracing the yogic path. Understanding Saturn's Role in Astrology Saturn, or Shani, is often feared in astrology—and for good reason. It governs discipline, structure, limitations, and time. It rules over hard-earned success, not quick wins. Its lessons often feel like burdens, but they come with long-term value. When Saturn transits through key areas in your birth chart—especially the Moon sign, Ascendant, or personal planets—it can trigger what astrologers call Sade Sati, Dhaiya, or even a Saturn Return. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doctors Beg: Take These 4 Ingredients Before Bed to Burn Fat Hollywood Today | Health Learn More Undo These are periods where life slows down, pressure mounts, and karma demands to be repaid. In 2025, Saturn is transiting through Pisces, bringing watery emotional lessons, inner spiritual testing, and themes of detachment and isolation. For some signs, this can feel overwhelming. And that's exactly where yoga enters as a powerful tool—not to escape Saturn, but to walk with it more peacefully. Why Yoga Is a Remedy for Saturn In Vedic astrology, Saturn rules the root chakra (Muladhara)—the energy center associated with fear, survival, stability, and grounding. When Saturn is imbalanced in your chart, you may feel anxious, disconnected from your body, or unsupported in life. Yoga, especially grounding practices, activates and stabilizes the root chakra, helping you feel more secure, present, and in control of your internal state—even if the outer world is in chaos. Saturn also governs discipline, consistency, and austerity—which are foundational to any true yogic journey. Unlike flashy fitness trends, yoga respects Saturn's slow, steady rhythm. It encourages inner alignment, humility, and surrender. In essence, yoga teaches us how to work with Saturn, not against it. Zodiac Signs Most Affected by Saturn in 2025 While Saturn influences all of us in different ways, certain zodiac signs in 2025 are particularly under its karmic microscope. For these signs, incorporating a daily yoga practice could be not just helpful—but transformative. 1. Pisces (Meena Rashi) With Saturn transiting your sign from 2025-2028, you're in the heart of a major karmic restructuring. Pisces, known for its dreamy, emotional, and escapist tendencies, now faces the sobering grip of Saturn. You may feel spiritually tested, isolated, or burdened with invisible responsibilities. Yoga Tip : Focus on grounding poses like Tadasana (Mountain), Balasana (Child's Pose), and regular pranayama. This will help you stay centered and avoid emotional burnout. 2. Aquarius (Kumbha Rashi) You've just completed the second phase of Saturn Sadhe Sati, and now you're in the recovery phase. You may still feel echoes of pressure, loss, or reevaluation, especially related to your self-image and long-term goals. Yoga Tip : Include hip-opening and balancing poses like Warrior II and Tree Pose to restore internal equilibrium and reignite creativity. 3. Aries (Mesh Rashi) Your Sadhe sati has begun from March 29, 2025, and Saturn now occupies your 12th house from Moon —a house of the subconscious, isolation, and hidden fears. You might be experiencing sleep issues, low energy, or a spiritual void. This is a karmic cleansing period. Yoga Tip : Practice Yin Yoga, deep meditative stretches, and Yoga Nidra. Combine this with silent meditation to harmonize the deep unconscious mind Saturn is stirring. 4. Leo (Simha Rashi) Saturn now is placed in your 8th house, which rules transformation, fear, and shared resources. You may face emotional purging, financial strain, or family karmas rising to the surface. Yoga Tip : Incorporate Kapalabhati (skull shining breath), core strengthening poses, and journaling post-practice to process emotional blockages. 5. Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi) Saturn is placed in your 4th house, the home of emotional security and inner peace. You may feel disconnected from loved ones, nostalgic, or struggling to find a peaceful sanctuary within. Yoga Tip : Practice restorative yoga , especially in the evenings. Candle-lit yoga with deep forward bends will help calm the nervous system and bring comfort. How to Build a Saturn-Aligned Yoga Practice When Saturn is active in your astrological chart, life tends to feel slower, heavier, and more demanding. But there's a reason behind this: Saturn isn't interested in quick fixes. It values consistency, discipline, and sincerity. That's why your yoga practice, under Saturn's influence, must mirror these same qualities. Start by committing to a fixed time each day for your practice. It doesn't have to be long—even 15 minutes daily is enough if done with sincerity. Saturn appreciates regularity more than intensity, so avoid the temptation to overexert on one day and skip the next. Choose a quiet, minimalistic space, free of distractions and clutter, to create an atmosphere that reflects Saturn's austere nature. Each session should begin with a sense of gratitude and clear intention. Take a moment to acknowledge your body, your breath, and your presence. As you move through your practice, focus on slow, deliberate movements that sync your breath with your body. Grounding postures, strong standing asanas, and mindful transitions work especially well to balance Saturn's energy. Close your practice with meditation or stillness, even if just for a few minutes. Silence is a language Saturn speaks fluently. By ending with introspection, you're aligning with Saturn's deeper desire: inner mastery through patience and self-awareness. Mantras and Meditations for Saturn Soothing To deepen your connection with Saturn's vibration, incorporate mantra chanting into your yoga routine. Mantras carry subtle frequencies that can balance planetary energies, especially when repeated with intention and devotion. Begin or end your yoga practice with the Shani Mantra : 'Om Nilanjana Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam Chhaya Martanda Sambhutam Tam Namami Shanaishcharam' This mantra invokes Saturn's grace and can help reduce fear, obstacles, and karmic resistance. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Cerrado Gold and Ascendant Resources Announce Completion of Business Combination Transaction
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Cerrado Gold Inc. ("Cerrado") (TSXV:CERT)(OTCQX:CRDOF) and Ascendant Resources Inc. (TSX:ASND)(OTCQB:ASND) ("Ascendant" or the "Company") are pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) pursuant to which Cerrado has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Ascendant ("Ascendant Shares") that it did not already own. The Arrangement was carried out pursuant to the terms of the arrangement agreement between Ascendant and Cerrado dated February 3, 2025, as amended, (the "Arrangement Agreement") and became effective on May 16, 2025, resulting in Ascendant becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Cerrado. Pursuant to the Arrangement, each former shareholder of Ascendant, other than Cerrado, is entitled to receive 1/7.8th of a common share in the capital of Cerrado (the "Consideration"). Further in connection with the Arrangement, the holders of options that were outstanding at the effective time of the Arrangement received replacement options of Cerrado that are exercisable for Cerrado shares as adjusted by the Exchange Ratio. In addition, holders of warrants of Ascendant will receive replacement warrants of Cerrado that will be exercisable for Cerrado shares as adjusted by the Exchange Ratio. Cerrado has issued 27,721,684 common shares, 4,903,822 replacement options and 1,730,601 replacement warrants to holders of Ascendant securities in connection with the Arrangement. Cerrado now has 132,753,478 common shares issued and outstanding on an undiluted basis. In order to receive the Consideration in exchange for their Ascendant shares, registered Ascendant shareholders are reminded that they must complete, execute and submit the letter of transmittal (a copy of which was included in the meeting materials previously mailed to Ascendant shareholders) to TSX Trust Company, in its capacity as depositary under the Arrangement, together with their certificate(s) or DRS advice(s) representing their Ascendant shares, in accordance with the tender procedures described in the Circular (as defined below) and the letter of transmittal. Registered shareholders are encouraged to tender their Ascendant shares as soon as possible in exchange for the Consideration. For any questions about completing the letter of transmittal in connection with the Arrangement, please contact TSX Trust Company at 416-342-1091 or by email at tsxtis@ Beneficial shareholders should contact their intermediary and arrange for the intermediary to complete the necessary steps to ensure they receive the Consideration for their Ascendant shares as soon as possible following the completion of the Arrangement. Following completion of the Arrangement, the Ascendant Shares are expected to be de-listed from the TSX as soon as reasonably practicable, currently anticipated on or about May 21, 2025. In connection therewith, Ascendant intends to submit an application to the applicable securities regulators to cease to be a reporting issuer and to terminate its public reporting obligations. In connection with the Arrangement, Rui Santos, a long-standing director of Ascendant has been appointed to the board of directors of Cerrado. Mr. Santos is a lawyer widely regarded as a leading authority in the mining sector in Portugal. Mr. Santos has spent over 25 years representing/assisting domestic and international corporations in negotiations and disputes with the State regarding land acquisitions, exploration, extraction and environmental licenses, for both the mining and oil and gas industries in Portugal, Angola, Brazil and East Timor. Most notably, he was the legal advisor for major privatization transaction regarding the acquisition of Somincor by EuroZinc, which was acquired by Lundin Mining in 2006. Somincor is a Boliden subsidiary operating the large-scale Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal. Mr. Santos is a Partner of CRA - Coelho Ribeiro e Associados - Portuguese Law Firm, where he leads the firm's Arbitration and Mining practices. Mr. Santos is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association, the Brazilian Bar Association, the Lawyers' Association of the Republic of Timor-Leste and the Lawyers' Association of Macau. Mr. Santos is also a recognized author on arbitration and dispute resolution. Further details regarding the Arrangement are set out in Ascendant's management information circular dated April 3, 2025 (the "Circular"), which is available on SEDAR+ ( under Ascendant's issuer profile. Advisors Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. acted as financial advisor to the special committee of Ascendant and Sotos LLP acted as legal counsel to Ascendant in connection with the Arrangement. WeirFoulds LLP acted as legal counsel to Cerrado in connection with the Arrangement. About Ascendant Resources Inc. Ascendant Resources is a Toronto-based mining company focused on the exploration and development of the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project located on the prolific Iberian Pyrite Belt in Portugal. The Lagoa Salgada project is a high-grade polymetallic project, demonstrating a typical mineralization endowment of zinc, copper, lead, tin, silver, and gold. Extensive exploration upside potential lies both near deposit and at prospective step-out targets across the large 7,209-hectare property concession. Located just 80km from Lisbon and surrounded by exceptional infrastructure, Lagoa Salgada offers a low-cost entry to a significant exploration and development opportunity, already showing its mineable scale and cashflow generation potential. Ascendant currently holds an 80% interest in the Lagoa Salgada project through its position in Redcorp - Empreendimentos Mineiros, Lda. Ascendant's common shares are principally listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ASND". For more information on Ascendant, please visit our website at Additional information relating to Ascendant is available on SEDAR+ at About Cerrado Gold Inc. Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company focused on gold projects in South America. Cerrado is the 100% owner of both the producing Minera Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. In Canada, Cerrado Gold is developing it's 100% owned Mont Sorcier Iron Ore and Vanadium project located outside of Chibougamou, Quebec. In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias Heap Leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff. In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier Iron Ore and Vanadium project, which has the potential to produce a premium iron ore concentrate over a long mine life at low operating costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, contributing to the decarbonization of the industry and the achievement of SDG goals. For more information about Cerrado please visit Cerrado's website at: Additional information relating to Cerrado is available on SEDAR+ at For further information regarding Cerrado or Ascendant, contact: Mark Brennan Mike McAllisterExecutive Chairman Vice President, Investor RelationsTel: +1-647-805-5662mmcallister@ Forward Looking Information This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business of Ascendant and Cerrado, statements and information concerning the Arrangement, statements concerning the issuance of Cerrado replacement options and warrants, the de-listing of Ascendant shares from the TSX, and the intention to obtain an order to cease being a reporting issuer in the applicable jurisdictions and terminate its public reporting requirements. In making the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Ascendant and Cerrado have made certain assumptions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the assumptions, plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Although Ascendant and Cerrado believe that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, Ascendant and Cerrado disclaim any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risks described under the heading "Risks Factors" in the Circular and under the heading "Risk Factors" in Ascendant's Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2025 and under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in Ascendant's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis and other risks identified in Cerrado's and Ascendant's filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available on SEDAR+ at The risk factors referred to above are not an exhaustive list of the factors that may affect any of Ascendant's or Cerrado's forward-looking information. The statements containing forward-looking information are based on the respective beliefs, expectations and opinions of management of the companies on the date the statements are made, and Ascendant and Cerrado do not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking information if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, one should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE: Cerrado Gold Inc.
