Remedial measures - Nature,scope and applicability

The most fundamental and higher use of Vedic astrology is rarely discussed and used as now most of the ‘astrologers’ use it for merely predictions, making this branch of knowledge loose its real sheen and might. Though this is what is widely prevalent now and once the sensitive or bad predictions are made, one’s mind instantly jumps to the remedies, the ways in which relief can be obtained or pain can be completely escaped. Remedial measures aren’t totally right or wrong and actually depends on solidity of character of counselor and intake capacity and limits of mind of a person at the receiving end. Though there is no strict parameter in which we can bind these remedial measures, still in a very broader pattern let’s see their nature, scope and applicability.

The Human Touch

Vedic astrology indeed gives us strong clues and probable path that life may undertake to unfold the potential of chart and make one experience the contrasts, inducing the evolution through it. Looking for one particular meaning of planets in one’s chart might not be possible as astrological interpretation strictly depend upon skills (both analytical and intuitive) of an astrologer. What’s even more important in contemporary times is how much exposure does the counsellor himself has to really relate to issues of the native .Level of exposure and educative background of astrologer gives him or her the ability to explore more varied meanings of planetary placements and combinations.

Questionaire - February 2014

Question :

I have a very big doubt regarding the Fate vs Will power.
i think, the fate we created upon our actions/karma in previous life times, can be changed by the will we project in this particular life time. i also believe God has given us abundant liberty, and bless us always.
One astrologer friend told me that, you donot need to do/try anything, at right time Guru(indicator of spouse for Women) will appear. I wonder these words, how is this possible!
-They say marriage is made in heaven, So, Is it predetermined ?
Is marriage predetermined or/and the person we marry predetermined ?
What about other life events, can they be changed or predetermined as well?

Learning to live with afflicted planets : A Holistic approach towards remedial measures -2

We have heard the messages from the Sun, Moon and Mars, which forms the triangle of Self, Will and Energy for its expression. Now lets explore more about the planets who exert influence over important spheres of our life. Lets have a look what subtle messages are emitted by planet of intellect Mercury ,the goddess of Love Venus and Spiritual Giants Jupiter and Saturn.

Listening to the message from Mercury:

1. When Mercury is weak of afflicted in chart then one should always weight pros and cons before speaking. Timing is also important. Giving attention to what& when you speak and taking responsibility of it will strengthen Mercury.

2.Develop a habit of learning something new every day, however small or insignificant it may seem, keep your learning graph going up.

3. One needs to organize the thought process, how? One should recognize the fact that there should be a limit till planning and thinking should go, after that implementation must follow. One should learn to think and plan within pre-defined time limits. Here the motive is not to win some race against the stop watch, but to consciously develop organized thinking that is capable of giving results.

Learning to live with afflicted planets: A Holistic approach towards remedial measures -1

 Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think said Martin Luther King, Jr. These words find relevance in context of human quest to look for readymade and some magical solutions to even most difficult problems in life. In context of astrological counseling, one often look for remedies to cure the bad planetary configuration or time period. Although there are genuine remedies present which do help to dilute the Karma to some extent and give us courage to face the troubling times, in contemporary times obstacles and distractions are many to sincerely pursue any of it.

First is the lack of time which we all complain about, second and more important is lack of desire to indulge in any kind of ritual which aim to cleanse our own illusions and third and perhaps most important is inability to understand the meaning of particular remedy, like Mantra or  Stotra and unconscious unwillingness to surrender to someone ‘sitting above and ruling us’. Even if one gathers all courage and faith to sincerely follow the prescribed remedies ,often messages from planets remain unheard .Lets have a look how one can give most genuine attention to weak or afflicted planets, which should be viewed as holistic approach towards remedial measures.