Requirements [pondering; non-serious post]

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Ever since I was a small child, the message I received from many

respected and devout individuals that while experimentations in worldly

activities are tolerated, there is less flexibility for same in matters

spiritual or for instance in religious rituals. Certain protocols must

be followed for optimum efficiency or at times even getting results, in

sensitive matters which follow the principle of All or none, like the

binary states of 0 or 1!

 

At least in the Universe we live in or are primarily focused in -- most

of us, that is!

 

When I grew up a bit more and through the Grace of serendipity

astrology came into my life, it was hard to miss the attributes

described in Classics by Sage Scholars as the requirements for

astrologers. Overall, these tend to set the standards pretty high for

most modern individuals. One caveat that is expressed is to not 'give'

the secrets of astrology to undeserved individuals. Who is an ideal

individual to receive astrology education is mentioned and again

represents fairly high standards.

 

Nowhere, though, have I found very clear indications or recommendations

for the nativity who is ready to receive astrological advice. In some

of the horary/prashna texts mention is made of some of the requirements

but most would not pass even those requirements I dare say.

 

None of us have read everything and that is the power of forums as

these! We can supplement each other's learning and opinions and

concepts. Once we lose that perspective, pretty soon 'fur'

and 'feathers' begin to fly and we scramble to justify the emotional

volatility or even blame it on mercury going retrograde or rahu running

into sun or mars sitting on saturn's shoulders or whatever <smile

please!>

 

Let us focus on the client, the nativity that approaches jyotishi for a

reading amateur or professional.

 

What must they bring to the table, to the relationship that links the

jyotishi and jatak?

 

Or do the classics say, otherwise?

 

RR

 

When I grew