Guest guest Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Any yogic astrologers in the group? If so, care to comment on Deepak Chopra's thoughts on the value of astrology, which seems to be a part of the world of yoga and humanology? http://health./experts/deepak/267/should-i-listen-to-an-astrologer 'Should I Listen to an Astrologer?' Posted by Deepak Chopra, M.D. on Thu, Jun 07, 2007, 8:58 am PDT Post a Comment View all 73 Comments » Question: How does one let go of ideas that were implanted in our minds at such a young age? For example, when I was in the 7th grade, an astrologer told me that I would have a nervous breakdown at 35. All these years, I have been plagued by anxiety and now as I approach my 35th birthday, it's getting worse. Answer: First of all, any astrologer who tells you that you are going to have a nervous breakdown, without telling you what you can do to avoid or eliminate the problem beforehand, is doing you a grave disservice. The value of an astrological reading is to discover the likelihood of certain potentialities and then to provide information and techniques to help you manifest the outcome that you actually want. It should empower you with knowledge of how to shape your destiny, not make you fatalistic about it. Don't allow your anxiety about this prediction of a nervous breakdown to manifest the very thing you fear. If you have psychological issues and defenses that you think might make you susceptible to a nervous breakdown, then work on those issues now to develop the emotional strength and resiliency you need to face whatever the future brings. Love, Deepak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I agree with Deepak Chopra's response. The planets are energies, and we choose how to work with them. When I give an astrological reading to someone, I tell them that I speak the language of the planets, but they have the life. We need to brainstorm together to see how to harness the planetary energies to best serve their situation and the universe. I agree that the astrologer who predicted someone's nervous breakdown at age 35 was doing them a disservice. No doubt, the planet Uranus was involved, and might have driven someone to a nervous breakdown if they had no release for their energy. If I saw a difficult Uranus transit coming up, though, I would cover various ways that I thought that energy might manifest, and encourage the person to roll with unexpected changes, and do whatever they could to liberate themselves from oppressive situations. Kundalini yoga is an incredible adjunct, because it keeps the energy from stagnating. Astrology is a wonderful guide. The planetary energies live in us, and we need to honor them and give them what they need. Saturn needs structure. The moon needs nurturance. Mercury needs intellectual stimulation, etc. Feed the planets what they require, and they will feed you. I have practiced astrology for over twenty five years, but have recently been amazed by the gifts the planets have given us. What a miracle it is that, at the time of birth, the planets make an imprint on us that is a unique combination of qualities, gifts and challenges, all to serve the unfolding of the universe. We are blessed to work with such energies. An astrologer who merely predicts the future is taking away a person's power to co-create his or her life in conjunction with the planets. But to avoid saying anything negative does the person a disservice, as well. Some transits, for example, Pluto squaring Mars, may result in accidents if not approached consciously. (I tore a ligament in a knee skiing during one of them, so I take these times seriously). It would be useful for an astrologer to offer ways to free repressed anger and frustration so that an accident doesn't result. Again, kundalini yoga can come to the rescue. I would love to do an astrological reading for anyone who is interested. It's a field near and dear to my heart. Love, Jagat Kaur Abbe Anderson abbe www.abbeanderson.com 207 985-8142 ______________________________\ ____ Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos./carfinder/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Sat Nam. I appreciate your approach to Astrology. I read many years ago and have taken to heart the advice that "The stars impel, they do not compel." They provide a useful weather report--- and as we know, weather reports are not always 100% accurate, but we can choose to "rise above the storm" consciously as the occasion occurs. Horoscopes provide a pattern of the karmic lessons our soul chooses to learn in this lifetime. Meditation, the practice of Kundalini Yoga, dedication to a spiritual path can mitigate many otherwise severe aspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Dear Jagat Kaur, Thank you for that wonderful explanation about Astrology. I believe in it, but it is important who interprets it for you, and how it can help you in your life. I am interested in getting my progressed chart looked at for the next 6 month period as I am entering into a new business. Kindly contact me and let me know your fees, etc. Blessings, Soorya Kundalini-Yoga , Abbe Anderson <abbedoesindia wrote: > > I agree with Deepak Chopra's response. The planets are energies, and we > choose how to work with them. > > When I give an astrological reading to someone, I tell them that I > speak the language of the planets, but they have the life. We need to > brainstorm together to see how to harness the planetary energies to > best serve their situation and the universe. > > I agree that the astrologer who predicted someone's nervous breakdown > at age 35 was doing them a disservice. No doubt, the planet Uranus was > involved, and might have driven someone to a nervous breakdown if they > had no release for their energy. If I saw a difficult Uranus transit > coming up, though, I would cover various ways that I thought that > energy might manifest, and encourage the person to roll with unexpected > changes, and do whatever they could to liberate themselves from > oppressive situations. Kundalini yoga is an incredible adjunct, because > it keeps the energy from stagnating. > > Astrology is a wonderful guide. The planetary energies live in us, and > we need to honor them and give them what they need. Saturn needs > structure. The moon needs nurturance. Mercury needs intellectual > stimulation, etc. Feed the planets what they require, and they will > feed you. > > > I have practiced astrology for over twenty five years, but have > recently been amazed by the gifts the planets have given us. What a > miracle it is that, at the time of birth, the planets make an imprint > on us that is a unique combination of qualities, gifts and challenges, > all to serve the unfolding of the universe. We are blessed to work with > such energies. > > An astrologer who merely predicts the future is taking away a person's > power to co-create his or her life in conjunction with the planets. But > to avoid saying anything negative does the person a disservice, as > well. Some transits, for example, Pluto squaring Mars, may result in > accidents if not approached consciously. (I tore a ligament in a knee > skiing during one of them, so I take these times seriously). It would > be useful for an astrologer to offer ways to free repressed anger and > frustration so that an accident doesn't result. Again, kundalini yoga > can come to the rescue. > > I would love to do an astrological reading for anyone who is > interested. It's a field near and dear to my heart. > > Love, > Jagat Kaur > Abbe Anderson > abbe > www.abbeanderson.com > 207 985-8142 > > > > ______________________________\ ____ > Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Autos new Car Finder tool. > http://autos./carfinder/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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