Guest guest Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Vedic Astrology Vedic Astrology has been practised for thousands of years in India and is a well-respected science recognised by the government of India. The vaidyas (doctors) of Indian ayurvedic health may consult the astrological charts of their patients for further information, as do practitioners of vastu. You can go to Club Cyber Astro for free calculation of your Vedic astrology chart. What is the difference between Vedic Astrology and Western Astrology? Vedic Astrology is also known as Sidereal Astrology because it tracks the position of the Sun, Moon and planets against the position of the stars. Western Astrology is also known as Tropical Astrology because it tracks the Sun, Moon and planets in relation to the Earth and its seasonal points. Over the last millennium, the points where these two different systems start the astrological year have drifted apart by approximately 24 degrees. In other words, the Spring or Vernal Equinox which marks the start of the Zodiac begins at 6º Pisces rather than at 0º Aries as in the Tropical Zodiac. The difference between these two starts of the astrological year is called the ayanamsa. You will find that unless you were born between the 15th and 20th of the month, your sign will have moved back by one in Vedic Astrology. In fact, every 72 years the Vernal Equinox shifts back (or precedes) by 1º. The Age of Aquarius will start when the Sun rises in Aquarius on the morning of the Vernal Equinox in about 430 years. Vedic Astrology will recognise this but Western Astrology will start the year at 1º Aries. That is not to say that there are not different systems within Vedic traditions. The official calculations of ayanamsa are based on the calculations of N. C. Lahiri but there are also systems in use based on Raman, Krishnamurti and Sri Yukteswar. Vedic Astrology generally uses the equal house system. There are also 27 signs based on the movement of the Moon called nakshatras. Each sign covers about one day. The key planets or grahas are the Sun (Surya/Ravi), Moon (Chandra/Soma), Mars (Kuja/Mangala), Mercury(Budha), Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati), Venus (Sukra), Saturn (Shani/Sani), Rahu and Ketu (the North and South Nodes of the Moon). Rahu indicates your material destiny and karma, while Ketu indicates enlightenment. The Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are malefic planets. The Ascendant is known as the Lagna Rasi. PANCHANG The Hindu calendar or almanac is known as the panchang. In the panchang the majority of information is derived from calculations based on the Moon. This information is used to determine the right time to celebrate traditional Hindu events and to determine auspicious and inauspicious days and times to perform or avoid certain activities. Panchang means five limbs in Sanskrit and this refers to the five ways used to divide the span of a day -- rashi, nakshatra, tithi, karana and vara. (See below for lists of the rashi and nakshatra.) The nakshatra are divided into 4 subsections each of 3 degrees 20 minutes called pada (foot). The Hindu lunar month, which starts from the day after the full moon and ends on the next full moon, is divided into a dark and a bright half. Each of these halves is divided into 15 tithi or lunar days. Each tithi is further subdivided into 2 parts called karana. The vara are the days of the week. Vara or Weekdays Sunday Ravivara Sun Monday Somvara Moon Tuesday Mangalvara Mars Wednesday Budhvara Mercury Thursday Guruvara Jupiter Friday Sukravara Venus Saturday Shanivara Saturn The Vedic Signs or Rashi (Nirayana/Sidereal) Rashi Western Name Samvata (lunar month) Dates 1. Mesha Aries Vaishakha 13 Apr - 14 May 2. Vrishabha Taurus Jyeshta 15 May - 14 Jun 3. Mithuna Gemini Ashadha 15 Jun - 14 Jul 4. Kataka Cancer Shravana 15 Jul - 14 Aug 5. Simha Leo Bhadra 15 Aug - 15 Sep 6. Kanya Virgo Ashwina 16 Sep - 15 Oct 7. Tula Libra Kartika 16 Oct - 14 Nov 8. Vrishika Scorpio Mrigasirsa 15 Nov - 14 Dec 9. Dhanus Sagittarius Pausha 15 Dec - 13 Jan 10. Makara Capricorn Magha 14 Jan - 12 Feb 11. Kumbha Aquarius Phalguna 13 Feb - 12 Mar 12. Meena Pisces Chaitra 13 Feb - 12 Apr The Nakshatras or Lunar Mansions (Moon Signs) Ashwini (Possessing Horses) - Good time for fast action, getting more wealth, buying or selling vehicles, travelling, starting studies. Bharani (Bearing) - Time for unpleasant but necessary duties, burning things, drilling for water. Krittika (Cutters) - Time for boldness, audaciousness and warlike approach, good for driving. Rohini (Red One) - Good for all new undertakings, marriage, lay foundations of buildings. Mrigasira (Deer's Head/Path) - Time for marriage, new friends, gardening, receiving sacred thread, travel. Ardra (Moist One) - Time for dirty work, going against others, fighting back. Punarvasu (Two Good-Again) - Time for starting over, making repairs, searching for a home, marrying. Pushya (Nourishing) - Time for imroving health, parties, music and dancing, travel but not for marrying. Aslesha (Clinging) - Good for fighting, getting rid of old and unwanted things in your life, taking a stand, taking a chance. Magha (Mighty One) - Time for grandiose actions, taking risks, influential people. Purva Phalguni (Former Red One/Fig Tree) - Time for restraining your enemies, using subterfuge, gamble but don't take physical risks. Uttara Phalguni (Latter Red One/Fig Tree) - Good for new beginnings, marriage, new home, promises and vows. Hasta (Hand) - Time for stabilisation or new approaches, for enduring results. Chitra (Bright) - Good for improving health, gardening, new clothes, repairing mechanical things. Swati (Self Going) - Good time to make advances and progress in your affairs, not so good for travelling. Visakha (Forked One) - Time for construction, land deals, dealing with cars, healing. Anuradha (Additional Radha) - Good for marrying, commitments, vows, holidays, housewarming parties. Jyeshta (Eldest) - Time for maturity, confronting enemies, asking for forgiveness. Mula (Root) - Good for gardening and agriculture, working with water, breaking agreements. Purvashada (Former Unconquered) - Good for releasing someone, paying off debts, forgiveness, not good for travel. Uttarashada (Latter Unconquered) - Time for planning for the future, redecoration, new homes, repairs., marriage. Shravana (Trident) - Time for healing, preventative measures, religious ceremonies, favourable actions. Dhanistha (Wealthiest) - Good for travel, new car, self-defence, gardening. Satabisha (100 Healers)- Time for signing contracts for home and land, good for business deals and health cures. Purva Bhadrapada (Former Lucky Feet) - Time for dangerous or risky actions, agriculture, new pets. Uttara Bhadrapada (Latter Lucky Feet) - Time for commitments, vows, marriage, new homes. Revati (Wealthy) - Good for trade and business, marriage, new homes, religious buildings. The Vedic Houses House Name Translation Description First House Tanu Bhava The House of the Body Appearance and basic disposition, health Second House Dhana Bhava The House of Wealth Finances, family happiness, food/drink, study. Third House Sahaja Bhava The House of Brothers Courage, strength, effort, neighbours, writing, communication, fun. Fourth House Matru Bhava The House of the Mother Mother, the home, education, hobbies, happiness. Fifth House Putra Bhava The House of Children Romance, intelligence, speculation, pregnancy, games, business, past-life credit. Sixth House Ripu Bhava The House of Enemies Competitors, enemies, weaknesses, injuries, servants, pets, employees. Seventh House Kalatra Bhava The House of the Partner Marriage, love affairs, business partnerships, foreign residence or travel for business. Eighth House Ayu Bhava The House of Life Life and death, mystical matters, sex, loss, dreams, wealth of the partner, cheating. Ninth House Bhagya Bhava The House of Fortune Luck, wisdom, religion, boss. Tenth House Dharma Bhava The House of Right Action Career, fame, reputation, commerce, business, compassion. Eleventh House Labya Bhava The House of Gains Opportunities, money, friends, wishes, profits. Twelfth House Moksha Bhava The House of Enlightenment Loss, poverty, liberation, sexual pleasures, long journeys, betrayal, self-sacrifice, confinement. GEMSTONES AND METALS AS TALISMANS There are two types of planets in every horoscope anukul-graha which are favorable planets, and pratikul-graha which are unfavorable planets. Careful examination by an expert practitioner in both jyotish and ayurveda can establish which planets are favourable and can be further influenced to have a beneficial effect by the use of the appropriate gemstone or metal. Anukul, or a planet that is beneficially placed in the horoscope is either strong in its own sign, in a good house, ruler of houses which will bring positive results, or otherwise has a positive influence. Pratikul designates a planet that has a negative influence over the life of a person according to his or her horoscope. For example, a weakened planet may be in dusthana and be an enemy of the lord of the lagna. Unfortunately, you cannot improve a pratikul-graha (negatively disposed planet) by wearing the gem, this only produces increased suffering. Gemstones & Metals of the Planets Planet Precious Gem Semi-Precious Gem Metals Sun Ruby Star Ruby, Garnet Copper Moon Pearl Moonstone (Gems) Mars Red Coral Red Coral, Garnet Gold Jupiter Yellow Sapphire Golden Topaz Silver Mercury Emerald Onyx Alloy of Metals Venus Diamond, White Sapphire White Zircon, White Coral (Pearls) Saturn Blue Sapphire Amethyst Iron Rahu Gomedha (Zircon) Gomedha (Zircon)/Agate Ketu Cat's Eye Cat's Eye/Agate If you are interested in learning more about Vedic astrology, I can recommend these books: Beneath a Vedic Sky Elements of Vedic Astrology Nakshatras Click to join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Dear Member, I did not want to poke my nose between you two,but as the groups owner and moderator I have to say a few words... Eventhough I strictly allow only articles on Devi, I sometimes allow some nice postings just to keep the flow and not to make this very sectarian. However I advice all people who have something else to share to post in Ahetuki kripa group which I have kept for general discussions on spirituality.This is the link.I request Babithaji and Tejaswai ji to join this group and not distract oneself from main discussions by in-fighting even of the smallest sort. Both of you are brother and sister and all are children of Amba. Eshwaree Rakshathu! Shreeram Balijepalli Rajarajeshwari_Kalpataru , Tejaswi Srivvetsa <tejaswi2@g...> wrote: > Dear Babitha, > Thank you for not replying immediately (in your anger). I did not mean to > hurt you, never. I am sorry if that was the case. You know Vedic Astrology > itself is a such a vast subject, I was surprised to see it here, not that it > was a irrelevant subject to talk. I am sorry. > > We all are doing service in some way or the other. > Anand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Link to join Ahetuki kripa Ahetuki_Kripa Shreeram Rajarajeshwari_Kalpataru , " para_anuloma " <para_anuloma> wrote: > Dear Member, > I did not want to poke my nose between you two,but as the groups owner > and moderator I have to say a few words... > > Eventhough I strictly allow only articles on Devi, I sometimes allow > some nice postings just to keep the flow and not to make this very > sectarian. However I advice all people who have something else to share > to post in Ahetuki kripa group which I have kept for general > discussions on spirituality.This is the link.I request Babithaji and > Tejaswai ji to join this group and not distract oneself from main > discussions by in-fighting even of the smallest sort. > > Both of you are brother and sister and all are children of Amba. > > Eshwaree Rakshathu! > > Shreeram Balijepalli > > > > > Rajarajeshwari_Kalpataru , Tejaswi Srivvetsa > <tejaswi2@g...> wrote: > > Dear Babitha, > > Thank you for not replying immediately (in your anger). I did not > mean to > > hurt you, never. I am sorry if that was the case. You know Vedic > Astrology > > itself is a such a vast subject, I was surprised to see it here, not > that it > > was a irrelevant subject to talk. I am sorry. > > > > We all are doing service in some way or the other. > > Anand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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