Saturday, February 24, 2007
On Vedic Astrology
For a beginner, learning Vedic astrology can be confusing as one of the first ideas presented is that Vedic astrology is referencing "nine planets": Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
A beginner can scratch their head and think, ok, Sun is not a planet, it is a star; Moon is not a planet, it is a satellite of Earth; Rahu and Ketu are not planets, they are points in space, the energetic spots where the Moons orbit is most "above" the Earths elliptic around the Sun (Rahu North Node) or where the Moons orbit is most "below" the Earths elliptic around the Sun (Ketu South Node).
So, if four of these nine "planets" are not really planets, whats up with that?
The Sanskrit word for these nine celestial energies is grahas, and this word conveys a better idea than the English word "planets." It is easier to understand all of these nine energies as "grahas." Graha carries a meaning "to seize" or "take hold of", and this indicates more clearly the active power of these celestial energies to seize our consciousness when we come under their influence or to take hold of what we focus on. The Sanskrit word captures the idea that these nine grahas are living energies which put out waves of energy. These waves of energy affect our awareness.
Patanjali, an enlightened sage who attained Samadhi in Rameshwaram wrote in the Yoga Sutras: "Yoga is the control of the thought-waves of the mind." The tremendous energetic waves of the nine grahas can strongly affect our own thought waves, and the divine law is "as we think, so we become."
Thus, to properly perform yoga and enter into deeper meditation, the ancient sages wanted to learn to control the effects of these grahas in their lives. They embarked on the study of astrology and made discoveries of how various combinations of grahas had certain results in the lives of people. They established "remedies" to help counteract these results when the predicted results were non-desirable.
Astrology is one of the branches of meditative arts as this tool can help one "control the thought-waves of the mind".
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A beginner can scratch their head and think, ok, Sun is not a planet, it is a star; Moon is not a planet, it is a satellite of Earth; Rahu and Ketu are not planets, they are points in space, the energetic spots where the Moons orbit is most "above" the Earths elliptic around the Sun (Rahu North Node) or where the Moons orbit is most "below" the Earths elliptic around the Sun (Ketu South Node).
So, if four of these nine "planets" are not really planets, whats up with that?
The Sanskrit word for these nine celestial energies is grahas, and this word conveys a better idea than the English word "planets." It is easier to understand all of these nine energies as "grahas." Graha carries a meaning "to seize" or "take hold of", and this indicates more clearly the active power of these celestial energies to seize our consciousness when we come under their influence or to take hold of what we focus on. The Sanskrit word captures the idea that these nine grahas are living energies which put out waves of energy. These waves of energy affect our awareness.
Patanjali, an enlightened sage who attained Samadhi in Rameshwaram wrote in the Yoga Sutras: "Yoga is the control of the thought-waves of the mind." The tremendous energetic waves of the nine grahas can strongly affect our own thought waves, and the divine law is "as we think, so we become."
Thus, to properly perform yoga and enter into deeper meditation, the ancient sages wanted to learn to control the effects of these grahas in their lives. They embarked on the study of astrology and made discoveries of how various combinations of grahas had certain results in the lives of people. They established "remedies" to help counteract these results when the predicted results were non-desirable.
Astrology is one of the branches of meditative arts as this tool can help one "control the thought-waves of the mind".
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Monday, February 19, 2007
Your BirthStar in Vedic Astrology : Swati
Swati (6°40 to 20°20' Libra)
General Characteristics: Sweet, soft spoken, virtuous, compassionate, mild, quiet nature, controls passions and desires, skilled in trade, merciful, charitable.
Translation: The priest, the sword
Symbol: Coral - strong intuitive and psychic properties - A young sprout quivering in the wind.
Animal Symbol: Male Buffalo
Ruling Planet: Rahu
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Vayu the demigod of wind, air, breath, and prana.
Favorable: Tender; moral; able in business - clever in trade and commerce; truth-seeking; studious; meek; truthful; humanitarian - cares about others; thinks before acting; accurate; reduces things to their simplest components; uncorrupted; friendly; positive outlook; disciplined; seeks harmony; generous; active in spiritual organizations or humanitarian causes; likes to be around religious or well integrated people; interested in scientific or philosophical thought; independent; traveler; persuasive communication.
Unfavorable: Do not know their limitations resulting in loss of money; status; and respect; creates debt due to high expenses; discontented due to lofty goals; restless; critical; fault finding; not concerned with family; shy; monastic; self isolating; secretive; hides their passions and sexual urges; gives too much away; absurd creative thinking; vulnerable to the whims of others; hot tempered.
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General Characteristics: Sweet, soft spoken, virtuous, compassionate, mild, quiet nature, controls passions and desires, skilled in trade, merciful, charitable.
Translation: The priest, the sword
Symbol: Coral - strong intuitive and psychic properties - A young sprout quivering in the wind.
Animal Symbol: Male Buffalo
Ruling Planet: Rahu
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Vayu the demigod of wind, air, breath, and prana.
Favorable: Tender; moral; able in business - clever in trade and commerce; truth-seeking; studious; meek; truthful; humanitarian - cares about others; thinks before acting; accurate; reduces things to their simplest components; uncorrupted; friendly; positive outlook; disciplined; seeks harmony; generous; active in spiritual organizations or humanitarian causes; likes to be around religious or well integrated people; interested in scientific or philosophical thought; independent; traveler; persuasive communication.
Unfavorable: Do not know their limitations resulting in loss of money; status; and respect; creates debt due to high expenses; discontented due to lofty goals; restless; critical; fault finding; not concerned with family; shy; monastic; self isolating; secretive; hides their passions and sexual urges; gives too much away; absurd creative thinking; vulnerable to the whims of others; hot tempered.
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Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Your BirthStar in Vedic Astrology : Chitra
Chitra (23°20 Virgo to 6°40' Libra)
General Characteristics: attractive, sociable, intelligent, and natural leaders.
Translation: The brilliant
Symbol: A bright jewel or pearl reflecting the spirit within us, or a shining light.
Animal Symbol: Female tiger
Ruling Planet: Mars
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Tvashtar or Vishvakarma - the celestial architect of the universe.
Favorable: Attractive; artistic; great lovers; independent; natural leader who wants to make an impact on life; sociable; perceptive; high-spirited; elegant; conversant; dignified; judicious; business skills; happy; well dressed and well groomed; well read; drawn to philosophy and social thought; does well outside their place of birth or in foreign countries; handy; incline toward more physical expressions of art such as sculpture; printmaking; competent designer.
Unfavorable: Smug; conceited; easily bored; self centered; attracted to exciting yet negligent mates; quarrelsome; critical; too quick to challenge someone's point of view; corrupt; amoral; may not focus enough on saving money.
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General Characteristics: attractive, sociable, intelligent, and natural leaders.
Translation: The brilliant
Symbol: A bright jewel or pearl reflecting the spirit within us, or a shining light.
Animal Symbol: Female tiger
Ruling Planet: Mars
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Tvashtar or Vishvakarma - the celestial architect of the universe.
Favorable: Attractive; artistic; great lovers; independent; natural leader who wants to make an impact on life; sociable; perceptive; high-spirited; elegant; conversant; dignified; judicious; business skills; happy; well dressed and well groomed; well read; drawn to philosophy and social thought; does well outside their place of birth or in foreign countries; handy; incline toward more physical expressions of art such as sculpture; printmaking; competent designer.
Unfavorable: Smug; conceited; easily bored; self centered; attracted to exciting yet negligent mates; quarrelsome; critical; too quick to challenge someone's point of view; corrupt; amoral; may not focus enough on saving money.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Your BirthStar in Vedic Astrology : Hasta
Hasta (10°00' to 23°20' Virgo)
General Characteristics: Purity of thought and deed as well as self-control, active habits, full of resources.
Translation: The hand
Symbol: A hand - open hand blessing humanity.
Animal Symbol: Female Buffalo
Ruling Planet: Moon
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Savitar - the sun god who imparts creative and transforming energy.
Favorable: Creative; pleasant; humorous; skilled in the arts; charming; practical; attractive; wealth late in life; many relationships; generous; unattached; intelligent; persuasive; cordial; weighs their words to avoid expressing anger; self-motivated; in control; focused on acquisition; good at defending and promoting their own interests; understands the value of social rituals and courtesies; skilled in providing service; thick-skinned; takes advantage of opportunities in new areas or in foreign lands; dexterous; determined; industrious worker; easily changes.
Unfavorable: Likes competition and conflicts; restless - want spiritual experiences; changeable; con artist; self interest; emotionally unsettled; need to control lower self; unabashed; mistrustful; overindulgence in pleasuring themselves; nasty; mechanical in dealing with those who provide them no advantage; abuse of drugs; controlling; alcohol; and/or food to cope; critical when under stress; suppressed; health issues.
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General Characteristics: Purity of thought and deed as well as self-control, active habits, full of resources.
Translation: The hand
Symbol: A hand - open hand blessing humanity.
Animal Symbol: Female Buffalo
Ruling Planet: Moon
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Savitar - the sun god who imparts creative and transforming energy.
Favorable: Creative; pleasant; humorous; skilled in the arts; charming; practical; attractive; wealth late in life; many relationships; generous; unattached; intelligent; persuasive; cordial; weighs their words to avoid expressing anger; self-motivated; in control; focused on acquisition; good at defending and promoting their own interests; understands the value of social rituals and courtesies; skilled in providing service; thick-skinned; takes advantage of opportunities in new areas or in foreign lands; dexterous; determined; industrious worker; easily changes.
Unfavorable: Likes competition and conflicts; restless - want spiritual experiences; changeable; con artist; self interest; emotionally unsettled; need to control lower self; unabashed; mistrustful; overindulgence in pleasuring themselves; nasty; mechanical in dealing with those who provide them no advantage; abuse of drugs; controlling; alcohol; and/or food to cope; critical when under stress; suppressed; health issues.
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Sunday, December 31, 2006
Your BirthStar in Vedic Astrology : Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Phalguni (26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo)
General Characteristics: Emphasis on healing others. Earn money by their learning, liked by all, live a life in comfort and luxury.
Translation: The latter red one or a fig tree
Symbol: A bed or 2 rear legs of a cot.
Animal Symbol: Male Cow (bull)
Ruling Planet: Sun
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Aryaman rules leadership, honor, nobility and rules society.
Favorable: Popular; hard worker; ambitious; benefits from those in power; good communicator; successful; friendly; reliable; focused; happy nature; loves luxury and comfort; material desires are fulfilled; capacity for enjoying life; liberal yet has fixed principles; balanced leader; happy; socially adept; generally fortunate; generous; kind; compassionate; courage; endurance; spiritual and mental advancements.
Unfavorable: Promiscuous; over-giving; egotistical; restless; inconsiderate of others feelings; obstinate; disdainful; bossy; vain; arrogant; takes too much for themselves; stubborn; critical; resentful; a social climber; may be sad or angry under a happy smile; lack belief in their own power.
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General Characteristics: Emphasis on healing others. Earn money by their learning, liked by all, live a life in comfort and luxury.
Translation: The latter red one or a fig tree
Symbol: A bed or 2 rear legs of a cot.
Animal Symbol: Male Cow (bull)
Ruling Planet: Sun
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Aryaman rules leadership, honor, nobility and rules society.
Favorable: Popular; hard worker; ambitious; benefits from those in power; good communicator; successful; friendly; reliable; focused; happy nature; loves luxury and comfort; material desires are fulfilled; capacity for enjoying life; liberal yet has fixed principles; balanced leader; happy; socially adept; generally fortunate; generous; kind; compassionate; courage; endurance; spiritual and mental advancements.
Unfavorable: Promiscuous; over-giving; egotistical; restless; inconsiderate of others feelings; obstinate; disdainful; bossy; vain; arrogant; takes too much for themselves; stubborn; critical; resentful; a social climber; may be sad or angry under a happy smile; lack belief in their own power.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Your BirthStar in Vedic Astrology : Purva Phalguni
Purva Phalguni (13°20' to 26°30' Leo)
General Characteristics: sweet speech, generosity, a habit of wandering, government service.
Translation: The Former Red One or A Fig Tree
Symbol: Swinging hammock - rest and restoration, front legs of a bed, or a post.
Animal Symbol: Female Rat
Ruling Planet: Venus
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Bhaga - the god of good fortune and prosperity.
Favorable: Creative; intelligent, active; charming; sincere; leadership skills; carefree; focus is on the body; physical approaches to healing; open minded; sweet speech; generous; wants fame and attention; faithful to issues and those they believe in; mystical nature; spokesperson; aristocratic; cultured; refined; gifted in the fine arts; youthful; exuberant; loving; good relationships.
Unfavorable: Vanity; indulgent; impulsive mind; severe; promiscuous nature; narcissism; reckless; focused on getting what they want; spends carelessly - creates debt; addictive personality; hates being uncomfortable; needs stimulation; becomes depressed if do not get what they want; vindictive; lack of planning; unmotivated.
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General Characteristics: sweet speech, generosity, a habit of wandering, government service.
Translation: The Former Red One or A Fig Tree
Symbol: Swinging hammock - rest and restoration, front legs of a bed, or a post.
Animal Symbol: Female Rat
Ruling Planet: Venus
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Bhaga - the god of good fortune and prosperity.
Favorable: Creative; intelligent, active; charming; sincere; leadership skills; carefree; focus is on the body; physical approaches to healing; open minded; sweet speech; generous; wants fame and attention; faithful to issues and those they believe in; mystical nature; spokesperson; aristocratic; cultured; refined; gifted in the fine arts; youthful; exuberant; loving; good relationships.
Unfavorable: Vanity; indulgent; impulsive mind; severe; promiscuous nature; narcissism; reckless; focused on getting what they want; spends carelessly - creates debt; addictive personality; hates being uncomfortable; needs stimulation; becomes depressed if do not get what they want; vindictive; lack of planning; unmotivated.
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Your BirthStar in Vedic Astrology : Magha
Magha (0°00 to 13°20' Leo)
General Characteristics: Has numerous servants, inclination to worship gods and ancestors, engagement in important work
Translation: The Mighty One
Symbol: Palanquin the royal seat upon which the king was carried through his towns, royal throne room
Animal Symbol: Male rat
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Pitris - Fathers of Humanity guardian angels that give protection in the event of calamities.
Favorable: Clear; intelligent; many admirers; positive; conservative; balanced; respectful to others; kind; helps others; love life and parties; dependable; likes to be honored for accomplishments; respectful of traditions; enjoys ceremonies; follows chains of command; does well when praised; likes to be served and given attention.
Unfavorable: Arrogant; hot tempered; prejudiced; jealousy; severe nature; resentful; has a strong dislike for those who dislike them or who treat them with disrespect; discontented when fail to meet goals; too high standards; susceptible to flattery; cruel to those who don't show them respect; racial superiority; sensuality can create problems.
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General Characteristics: Has numerous servants, inclination to worship gods and ancestors, engagement in important work
Translation: The Mighty One
Symbol: Palanquin the royal seat upon which the king was carried through his towns, royal throne room
Animal Symbol: Male rat
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Pitris - Fathers of Humanity guardian angels that give protection in the event of calamities.
Favorable: Clear; intelligent; many admirers; positive; conservative; balanced; respectful to others; kind; helps others; love life and parties; dependable; likes to be honored for accomplishments; respectful of traditions; enjoys ceremonies; follows chains of command; does well when praised; likes to be served and given attention.
Unfavorable: Arrogant; hot tempered; prejudiced; jealousy; severe nature; resentful; has a strong dislike for those who dislike them or who treat them with disrespect; discontented when fail to meet goals; too high standards; susceptible to flattery; cruel to those who don't show them respect; racial superiority; sensuality can create problems.
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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Your BirthStar in Vedic Astrology : Aslesha
9 Aslesha (16°40' to 30°00' Cancer)
General Characteristics: Motivated by dharma represents the kundalini or serpent fire located at the base of the spine.
Translation: The entwiner - to embrace
Symbol: coiled snake, circle, or wheel
Animal Symbol: Male Cat
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Ahi - the naga or serpent of wisdom
Favorable: Philosophical; intelligent; versatile; clever; independent; has a number of different jobs; entertainer; learned; leadership qualities; can accomplish much when motivated; good income; mystical; puts great energy into things that interest them; seductive nature; benefit from spiritual work.
Unfavorable: Mental instability; worrisome; depressed nature; deceitful; non caring attitude; impolite; tactless; unpopular; lacks social skills; rule breakers; hoarding mentality; possessive; secretive; talkative; lacks appreciation; scattered and unproductive; reckless; disconnected; temperamental; lie to serve their needs; vindictive; introspective; reclusive; ungrateful; blunt.
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General Characteristics: Motivated by dharma represents the kundalini or serpent fire located at the base of the spine.
Translation: The entwiner - to embrace
Symbol: coiled snake, circle, or wheel
Animal Symbol: Male Cat
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Ahi - the naga or serpent of wisdom
Favorable: Philosophical; intelligent; versatile; clever; independent; has a number of different jobs; entertainer; learned; leadership qualities; can accomplish much when motivated; good income; mystical; puts great energy into things that interest them; seductive nature; benefit from spiritual work.
Unfavorable: Mental instability; worrisome; depressed nature; deceitful; non caring attitude; impolite; tactless; unpopular; lacks social skills; rule breakers; hoarding mentality; possessive; secretive; talkative; lacks appreciation; scattered and unproductive; reckless; disconnected; temperamental; lie to serve their needs; vindictive; introspective; reclusive; ungrateful; blunt.
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