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.

Dynamics of Transit 2016 - Great Cosmic mess -II

Moving ahead, the impact of Saturn-Mars conjunction in Scorpio and of Jupiter-Rahu in Leo on rest of the signs are below. (The context of the article can be read in details in previous part)

Libra: Your finances and how you feel, how you perceive things, will be clouded. You can feel heavy, dull, driven by ego and anger and feelings of greed, jealousy and revenge. Basically you can be temporarily gripped by lower qualities and actions performed in these times can lead to long term repercussions. Financial losses owing to wrong decisions. Big conflicts in your social life due to your ego and hidden emotions. Blurred thinking and desire to take decision in hurry can impact adversely. Tensed atmosphere in family life with some unfortunate event. Getting deceived by someone close in your social circle and attraction for dark areas in desire to earn fast can create long term issues.

What can be done: Take second advice in big investments. Maintain ethical behavior at work and lessen your desire for early gains. Remain patient and hopeful that things will become better very soon and it’s a passing phase only. Most important, control your anger and ego which can destroy all what is good. Realize that speaking harsh or bluntly can make you feel easy for the moment but will bring permanent dents in your personal and professional bonds. Talk healthy and if you can’t, then stay silent. Do not boast of yourself in open and practice strict maturity. Remain grounded, humble and serve others.

Dynamics of Transit 2016 - Great Cosmic mess - I

The essence of Jyotisha is in the understanding that all is one big system where change at one level has to impact (indicate change) other part as a whole. Movement or transit of planets indicate changing patterns in individual life (as well as on masses, national level, events occurring what we call as natural phenomenon etc.). Now to jump to current topic directly, this year the transit of planets, in particular that of Saturn and Mars along with Rahu and Jupiter is making a pattern which needs attention as its indicating turmoil and restructuring at many levels. This pattern has to be recognized well before one can hope to align his life in most optimal manner. To begin with, here is some data for understanding what’s the broader picture looks like:

Saturn is in Scorpio sign this whole year, Mars is in Scorpio sign till 17^th Sept (with small shift in Libra in between).Jupiter is in Leo till 10^th August while Rahu too is in Leo for whole year. Now when we take out the subset, it comes out that in months between April to July end, Saturn and Mars will remain in same sign of Scorpio and Jupiter and Rahu will remain in same sign of Leo. For those who understand laymen terms, note that these signs, i.e Scorpio and Leo form a pattern which means all these planets will remain in mutual angles from each other. To add on to the complexity levels, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter will also turn retrograde during these timelines (while Rahu is always retrograde). Now let’s jump to qualitative discussion leaving behind this technical jargon.

The Divine plan : Combinations for learning astrology - II

The real leaning occurs when we implement what we have memorized. Continuing our discussion, lets discuss some charts which shows huge potential for learning as well as for practicing astrology.

The first chart that comes to mind is of K.N Rao, the Rishi in present age who has revolutionized the approach and outlook towards Vedic astrology. His research based work and replicable patterns that he has given in his teachings have modernized this science like never before. The foremost thing about his chart is that planets of knowledge and intellect, Jupiter and Mercury both are exalted, i.e extremely powerful .Jupiter is exalted in tenth house of Karma and it aspects second house(from where comes the skills to predict).Mercury exalted in twelfth house with Ketu is immensely rich Spiritual state and very refined state of intuition. His ascendant itself is in Vishakha nakshatra which belongs to Jupiter. Along with Gaja-Kesari yoga which has given him high moral stand, he has strong Mars which is showing his skills for research based work. Also point to note here is that Mars is again in nakshtra of Jupiter and Jupiter himself is in nakshtra of Mercury. This chart exuberates pure bliss.

The Divine plan : Combinations for learning astrology - I

It’s been the timeless quest of human being to find how things work and mechanism underlying the why and how part. The Divine knowledge of astrology is known to provide deepest clues and hints about what a soul has brought, where its headed and what experiences it will accumulate while undergoing this process. We are in the age where information is available as soon as impulse is generated in the mind and in such conducive environment, eager minds can tread on the path of learning pretty fast. Though when it comes to learning, the inclinations and potential can be clearly read from the birth chart itself and same goes true for astrology too.

Though some combinations are mentioned in ancient classics (like in Saravali, Sarvartha Chintamani etc), we will work on broader guidelines which can be replicated and can give us a framework to work on. Let’s have a look at some reliable patterns which indicates desire, potential and even destiny of soul to learn, explore and master the art of Jyotisha.

Jupiter in first house

Throughout the history, human beings have been endeavoring to explore, learn and expand the horizons of their minds in search of something better. When it comes to expansion and advancement of any aspect, the mighty and pious Jupiter comes into the picture if we try to map things in astrological sense. Jupiter is the planet signifying the upward flow of energy and desire to expand and accumulate. This is the force of nature which generates hope and makes one rooted and visionary. It’s a symbol of hope and Truth. Like the planet Saturn defines the limitations and challenges which a Soul has to face, position of Jupiter shows the level of blessings and potential of individual to rise, expand and evolve. Birth of an individual with Jupiter placed in ascendant is by no means a meager placement. When one comes with this mighty planet being positioned in first house itself, then it is the birth of huge significance. Before we move into specifics it’s important to repeat that how Jupiter actually behaves will depend on the sign in which it is placed. Let’s move to discussion of what are the possibilities when the Guru of Gods is positioned in the first house, when a Soul begins its journey on earth.

Saturn in twelfth house

Twelfth house is one of the most complex area of chart and hence most misunderstood and not really well explained, especially when it comes to placement of planet like mighty Saturn. Saturn in itself is considered to be most intriguing planet and when it gets placed in twelfth house of birth chart, it is quite certain that implications are far reaching and needs very careful approach. To begin with, it’s important to know what twelfth house really is. Speaking in broader sense, twelfth house calls for a big shift. Its change from material to non-material. In terms of physics analogy, it can resemble black hole, an area where things disappear or are lost. Its call to human to look beyond desires (after thorough and repeated experiences), and come out of unconscious living, what typically is called getting out of the wheel of Samsaara, the escape from cycle of mundane existence. Saturn here can be very influencing .Let’s see its manifestations in various forms.