Thomas k Joseph

My experience with Nadi Astrology : Part 1

2009-01-27T08:22:00.000-08:00

(Cross posted at Maharajas and Snake Charmers)Do you know that some one some where in South India, has written down your entire past, present and future in palm leaves about 2000 years ago?..Surprised?..Consult a Nadi Astrologer right now...Nadi Astrology - the most accurate mode of revealing life, is a prime school of thought in Vedic astrology. According to Nadi Astrology, Lord Siva, the prime

Temples of Kerala

2009-01-26T05:07:00.000-08:00

(Cross posted at Maharajas and Snake Charmers)Every Year, My family undertakes a pilgrimage through some of the most unique and famous temples across the length and breadth of Kerala. This has been going on for the past say, 10-12 years. Its really been a great experience to visit these temples. This year I decided to document these temples, for the benefit of those who may be interested in

Moles and Palmistry

2008-11-11T05:37:00.000-08:00

To understand the moles and spots divide the palm in half vertically (draw an imaginary line in the middle vertically from the middle of the tip of middle finger to the bracelet.This effectively divides the palm into right side and left side.1) A mole on the middle of the palm but on the right half is considered a very auspicious. It Promises a very happy married life. It gives riches and many

Medical Palmistry

2008-11-07T03:56:00.000-08:00

With the help of marks on the Mounts on the palm of a person, one can predict the disease he is prone to suffer. Usually when a patient is examined by a doctor, the doctor used to examine the flow of blood on the nails by holding the finger and pressing the tip of the finger. If the blood flow in the nail is less it indicates the person is anaemic. If the colour

Enjoy good vibrations indoors

2008-11-07T03:50:00.000-08:00

We can’t change Grihini Bala because we can’t change Mother or Sister or Daughter. Only the strength of Gruha Bala can be altered by making use of Universal Directional Strength i.e. “VAASTU”. Since time immemorial, human beings (even pet animals, etc.) were influenced by three strength (Balsa) i.e., Graha Bala, (Planetary Strength) Gruhabala (Strength of House i.e.

Mars Dosha or Kuja Dosha

2008-11-07T03:37:00.001-08:00

One of the biggest misconceptions and fears in the Hindu society with respect to marriage is the presence of Mars Dosha or Kuja Dosha in the horoscope. Mars dosha occurs, when Mars is placed in the ascendant, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of the natal chart. However, majority of the astrologers include the 2nd house also in the Mangal dosha list. People in whose natal

Your past-birth karmas and Nadi Astrology

2008-11-07T03:33:00.000-08:00

Karma is the metaphysical law of causality. It is comparable to the physical law of Newton: every action causes an equal and opposite reaction. You do something in this lifetime and it comes back to you in the next lifetime. One’s natal chart is clearly the representation of one’s karma. For two decades I have been researching nadi astrology. The nadi

Time of Conceiving of Children

2008-11-07T03:27:00.000-08:00

Conception on the days 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 from the date of menstruation of the female generally results in the birth of a male child. The lagna of birth will correspond to the Moon at the time of conception and the lagna of the time of conception will be the position of the Moon at the time of birth. Astrologically compatible

MENTAL ILLNESS & Its dignosis from birth chart

2008-11-02T07:48:00.000-08:00

Nowadays, several thousands of people suffer due to “Mental illness” for various reasons like stress and strain in modern world; financial problems, family unrest and society-turmoil and the like. Classical astrological texts did focus on some of the possible indicators of severe mental illness. The "Jataka Tattva", an ancient vedic astrology text, gives a list of some of the

The Ashtakavarga

2008-11-02T07:44:00.000-08:00

The asthakavargas is a unique way of dividing each of the 12 rasis into eight sub divisions, based on the influence of the lagna and the 7 main planets on these 12 rasis. Rahu & Ketu are omitted in asthakavargas. Based on their individual positions in a horoscope, the lagna and the 7 main planets, contribute certain positive and negative influences on the 12 signs of the horoscope.

Vastu Tips

2008-11-02T07:36:00.000-08:00

Vastu is an inherent energy concept of science. We cannot see energy with our naked eyes but we can realize and see its application in different forms and fashions. Universe is one of the beautiful creations of nature and everything stands alive only in the limelight of truth. Just like every subject of human aspect is governed with rules, regulations & acts, similarly the

Nadi Amsha Chart

2008-11-02T07:30:00.000-08:00

Introduction The Rashi is divided into several divisions such as Hora (1/2), Drekkana (1/3), Chaturtamsa ( 1/4), Panchamsa (1/5), Shastamsa ( 1/6), Saptamsa (1/7), Ashtamsa (1/8), Navamsha ( 1/9), Dashamsa (1/10), Dwadashamsa ( 1/12), Shodashamsa ( 1/16), Vimshamsa 91/20), Siddhamsa (1/24), Bhamsa (1/27), Trimshamsa (1/30), Khavedamsa (1/40),

NADI ASTROLOGY - MYSTERY UNRAVELLED

2008-11-02T07:23:00.000-08:00

Mr. Durai Subburathinam of Kausika Agasthiya Nadi Jothida Nilayam in Tambaram, Chennai. Mr. Durai Subburathinam’s Nadi centre commands the faith and respect of thousands of people who have tested the authenticity of the leaves he holds. Mr. Subburathinam, in this eye-opening article, offers some pointers by which the common public can distinguish between genuine Nadi

Vasthu Shastra in Depth

2008-10-31T11:07:00.000-07:00

VastuShastra is an ancient science energy flow throughout the house/office/factory that allows inflow of fresh air and natural light that promotes health, wealth, peace and happiness.The most ancient science of architecture that goes back to the Vedic ages,it is composed of specific rules and regulations, set down by sages of those times, that an architect / builder / owner was expected to

Indian astrologers predict sweeping Obama win

2008-10-31T11:05:00.000-07:00

"Obama is 100 percent in Leo and Leos are not only born leaders but they have a special charm all of their own," well-known Indian astrologer Bejan Daruwalla told AFP. "(Republican candidate) John McCain has good points but he's nowhere in the picture. He's miles away. He has been outshadowed by the Leo. He might have been very good in his time but this is not the right time." Fellow Mumbai

Pushkara Navamsha

2008-10-27T22:52:00.001-07:00

Navamsha is the most important varga. Planet positions in their navamsha finally decide whether they are strong or weak in the chart. Do they feel supported or not. Therefore Pushkara navamshas become very important. They are specific areas in charts that nourish which give planets the capacity to heal and regenerate themselves. This special navamsha allow the personality to flourish. Regardless

Gandanta

2008-10-27T22:50:00.000-07:00

Gandanta is the junction points in the zodiac that a particularly connected with times of soul growth. This is the position of the zodiac where the where the solar and lunar Zodiac meet. These points are at the junctions of Pisces (Revati)- Aries (Ashwini), Cancer (Ashesha)- Leo (Magha), Scorpio (Jyeshta)- Sagittarius (Mula). They are especially powerful in giving Karmic effects.

Atmakaraka- Knowing the Souls Desire

2008-10-27T22:48:00.000-07:00

What we desire and do not get, all this we find by going in within ourselves. For here indeed are the true desires within the covering of the false. Just as those who do not know the field, walk again and again over the treasure of gold and do not find it. In the same way most of us go into the world of Brahma and do not find it; for we are carried away by our false desires and fail to recognize

Rahu Ketu - The Shadow Planets

2008-10-27T22:46:00.000-07:00

Rahu Ketu is the name given to the Nodes of the Moon. Rahu is the North Node and Ketu is the South Node. They are points on the ecliptic where the Moon is in alignment with the Sun and the Earth. They indicate the precise point of the harmony with the three most important influences in our life- the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. This relationship plays an important part in the enfolding of

Angry Planets

2008-10-21T17:39:00.001-07:00

Introduction Reincarnation is one of the theories of Hindu Philosophy. All beings take fresh births to experience the results of their actions (Karma) done in their previous birth. Even if there is a little Karma left over, it has to be experienced. The Karma can be either good or bad giving favorable or unfavorable results. There is nothing much to worry as long as the Karma is good for normal

Marriage Age - A Nadi Method

2008-10-21T17:26:00.000-07:00

Introduction Marriage is a landmark in life and many want to know about it. Marriage like any other event in one's life requires a positive intermediary influence to allow its fructification. It is necessary that the nativity should indicate marriage as such. Otherwise, simply timing the possible date of marriage will go in vain. However, it is assumed that in most cases in this mundane

Shad Bala

2008-10-21T12:51:00.000-07:00

The Grandfather of Vedic Astrology, Parasara, in his heady tome, Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, names six strengths of planets in the 29th chapter. In evaluating the character of a person, these strengths are of immense importance and MUST be evaluated BEFORE house and sign position of the planets are taken into consideration. A good analogy would be one of an elephant or a mouse. If the planet has

Omens

2008-10-21T12:40:00.001-07:00

AUSPICIOUS ITEMS: Following fifty items are auspicious items & seeing them is auspicious at all the times:Curd, milk, rice, pot filled with water, ripe food, mustard, sandal, mirror, fresh green grass (Durva- a kind of grass), conch shell, meat, fish, soil (wet), a bright yellow pigment prepared from urine of cow ( Gorochan), cow dung, cow, honey, idol of god, Veena (a musical instrument), fruit,

Vastu Tips for Money

2008-10-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

Vastu Tips for FinanceWhen your financial movement is slow or stagnant, keep at least one light on throughout the night. Things will certainly brighten up. Light is yang energy, which speeds up things.According to VastuFish aquariums are wonderful for wealth. Choose the active, lively and healthy fishes and make sure that they are strong swimmers. Keep the water clean and aerated. Their constant

The 36 Decanates

2008-10-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

The 36 decanates are very important in both Natal and Horary Astrology. The student of Astrology must be familiar with all the 36 decanates. In V A, there are 36 verses dealing with the 36 decanates, in Varaha’s Hora Sastra. Serpentine decanates, Bird decanates, Armed decanates are all considered negative in VA.When the longitude of the Ascendant or the Moon falls in negative decanates,

The Sixth House

2008-10-18T21:39:00.001-07:00

The Sixth House represents enemies and wounds. This is animportant house as enemies can destroy our mental peace.Even though philosophically the Adversary is an activecollaborator and is the builder of the strength in man,practically he can make us cry with his machinations ! Hencea powerful Sixth lord is called for; if the sixth house isweak or aspected by malefics, we are bound to suffer.

Foreign Travels

2008-10-18T21:17:00.000-07:00

Traveling to new places, meeting new people either for purpose of business or just for pleasure helps gains knowledge and broaden our horizons and perspective. It makes us wiser. For a long time now, Indians have chosen to go abroad for the same of employment - to avail of opportunities for professional satisfaction and to make more money. Arguably this trend is reversing in the last few years as

Saptamsa

2008-10-15T13:31:00.001-07:00

Sex DeterminationThere are certain simple rules that govern the sex determination of the children.For a male nativity, the first child is determined by the lord of the 5th house from Saptamsa Lagna, whereas for a female nativity, the first child is determined from the lord of the 9th house from Saptamsa Lagna.For a male nativity, subsequent children are determined from the lords of every 3rd

Ashtakavarga – an Introduction

2008-10-15T12:57:00.000-07:00

Introduction Maharishi Parasara states in his magnum Opus Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, “There are two divisions, or parts of the Jyotisha Shastra, namely general and particular. I have already dealt with the general part. I now come to the other part, which deals with this subject in particular.”Thereafter he goes on explaining the effects of the 12 houses and the 7 planets in chapters 66 to

Female Horoscopy

2008-10-15T12:39:00.000-07:00

STUDY OF 7TH HOUSE AND NAVAMSHA7th house is much related to happiness, joy and otherwise impact on husband, in female horoscope, this house and Navamsha contributes a lot while deciding the general harmony in married life. We wish to give certain conditions related to 7th house and Navamsha, which can make you understand or know about the impact of it. Of course under a proper guidance of a

Predict the marriage age of a native

2008-10-15T11:49:00.000-07:00

A Nadi MethodSaturn, Jupiter, Mars, VenusIn nadi astrology, Saturn is considered as presiding over the portfolio of Karma or duty as Karma Karaka.Saturn(significator) decides the fate and duties of the individuals born in this world depending on Saturn's interaction with other karaka planets. In performing such duties presided over and decided by Saturn the presiding deity, there will help and

The 27 Nithya Yogas

2008-10-14T12:37:00.000-07:00

The combined longitudes of the Sun and the Moon is called a Nithya Yoga. There are 27 Nithya Yogas based on the 27 constellations which tenant the Ecliptic. The calculation of Nithya Yoga is simple. Add the longitude of the Moon to the longitude of the Sun, divide it by 13 degrees 20 minutes and you get the Nithya Yoga. Nithya Yoga = Longitude of Sun + Longitude of Moon / 13 degrees 20 minutes

Dhana Lagna

2008-10-14T12:34:00.000-07:00

In a pragmatic or a business world, people are more bothered about material benefits than Self_Actualistion. No one can be blamed for this because business or making money is a Social Security Need ( as per Abraham Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Scale ). Higher than the social security need is the Self Actualisation need. But most of the people are on the Social Security need level and use all their

Raja Yoga Bhanga

2008-10-14T12:31:00.000-07:00

Astrology is a deep and complicated science. There may be good yogas in thehoroscope but because of some negative cancellational factors, these yogasmay not fructify. There are many a complaint that the ” Yogas in my horoscopeare not experiential”. This is because of some Bhanga ( cancellational factors )hidden in the natal chart. Regal Yogas are called Raja Yogas. They are formed by the

Negative Yogas and Their Remedies

2008-10-14T12:30:00.001-07:00

A Yoga means a combination or conjunction of planets. While Positive Yogas impart strength to the horoscope, Negative Yogas mar and destroy all the postive results bequethed by the positive combinations. Prognostication is difficult normally, as all horoscopes are a mixture of positive and negative indications and influences and it is difficult to arrive at a resultant conclusion. As Vedic

Planets in the Eighth House

2008-10-14T12:20:00.000-07:00

The 8th House rules diseases and death. This is the most important malefic house in a horoscope. The 8th lord is the most malefic planet and he can destroy any Bhava or House. The 8th lord in the 8th is considered to be good for longevity, but a weak constitution will be conferred. Saturn, the Ayus Karaka or significator of longevity is considered good in the 8th. All sorts of misfortunes are

Numerology Tips

2008-10-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

Numerology is the study of the occult meanings of numbers and their supposed influence on human life. And precisely it is an arcane study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers and the Numerologycharacter or action of physical objects and living things. Numerology and numerological divination was popular among early mathematicians such as Pythagoras, but is no longer considered

Interesting Notes

2008-10-14T11:41:00.000-07:00

To begin with, no temple with idols should be constructed even for individual worship in a residential house. However, keeping photos or drawings of deities on paper is not prohibited. This is highly inauspicious for the natives born with Jupiter in 7th house. If there is a small dark room at the end of the house, where there is no passage for air or light, the same should be left as it is and

Significance of 108

2008-10-14T11:35:00.001-07:00

The Indian Subcontinent rosary or set of mantra counting has 108 beads. 108 has been a sacred number in the Indian Subcontinent for a very long time. This number is explained in many different ways.The ancient Indians were excellent mathematicians and 108 may be the product of a precise mathematical operation (e.g. 1 power 1 x 2 power 2 x 3 power 3 = 108) which was thought to have special

Usefull Vastu Tips

2008-10-14T11:25:00.001-07:00

1. Allow a bright light on the main door.2. It is best to leave only maximum 5 door open.3. Avoid keeping a T.V. set in bed-room.4. Avoid keeping any water feature or plants in the bed room.5. Do not use seperate mattresses and bed-sheet.6. Arrange the furniture to from a square or a circle or an octagon in.7. Brighten the corners.8. Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in

Stroke Victims

2008-10-14T11:23:00.001-07:00

Please have a look....This 5 min may save a life and lots of tears.....You could save a life.STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R .My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.STROKE IDENTIFICATION:During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured

Mudras

2008-10-14T10:48:00.000-07:00

People fold their fingers in various Mudras (Gestures). It is little known, however, that Mudra Science is Tatva Yoga-Yoga based on science of elements. And, believes Acharya Keshav Dev, these mudras can help cure many diseases.(1) MRIT SANJIVINI MUDRA :In the case of severe heart attack, this life giving divice Mudra provides instant relief within a few seconds. Helping hand for Cardiacs. First

Astrology and Color Effect

2008-10-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

(1) RED COLOUR :Red can be used in treating irregularities in blood circulation, but it is not very conducive to people who suffer from mental maladies. If your natural choice is the colour red, you are the outgoing type. You not only act on impulse, but you are prone to abrupt mood swings. You have a lot of compassion for fellow human beings and can be easily persuaded. Though you have an

Vastu for your Home

2008-10-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

The Universe is composed of five basic elements, Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and Space. Vastu Shastra works on the basic premise that the earth or soil is actually alive, and that all living or organic creatures emerge directly from it. This life force within the earth is called Vaastu, and all objects placed on it share this life force. The earth therefore works as both substance and support. Vastu

Nadi Shodhana

2008-10-13T18:46:00.000-07:00

This profound technique creates a balance between the right and left sides of the brain. The right nostril governs the sympathetic nervous system; it is related to the mathematical, analytical, active, left side of the brain, harnessing Ha, or sun energy. The left nostril governs the parasympathetic nervous system, the creative, free-associative, passive side of the brain, ruled by Tha, or moon

Prasna-Lagna

2008-10-10T06:31:00.000-07:00

In a query pertaining to yes or no, success or failure, no house other than the Prasna-Lagna, meaning the Horary-Ascendant should be considered important.It is the dictum of the Prasna-Sastra, that such a query can be answered by a proper assessment of the Prasna-Lagna alone. If only one question is answered, the prediction will rarely go wrong.Many hindu astrologers use Tajaka-aspects and

THE TWELVE LAGNAS

2008-10-09T13:38:00.000-07:00

People are often curious at the beginning of their astrological quest, or even otherwise, without there being a quest, to know something of the various facets pertaining to their ‘chart’; in other words, they wish to evaluate the basic propensities pertaining to their Lagnas and their Rashi/ Lagna Kundalis. Also, the Chandra Lagna itself and Gochar furnish other popular areas of curiosity. This

Judging Mental States

2008-10-09T13:30:00.000-07:00

The concept of the Kalpurusha or the Cosmic Man is a fundamental centrality in Jyotish. The various Rashis (signs) are said to govern several physiological, psychological, spiritual and religious features of the Cosmic Man who is an astrological summation of created existence. It is in this basic sense that the twelve Rashis, the nine Grahas or planets (as used in Jyotish!) and the twenty-seven

More About Chart Interpretation

2008-10-09T13:21:00.000-07:00

It is frequently seen that a Vakri (retrograde) Graha also gives its effects as if it were posited in the house prior to its actual natal location. This rule shall operate with effect in the said Graha's Dasha period where it shall become activated to yield its ordained fruits. If this condition is accompanied by sensitive Gochar (transit) of the same Graha then this

MARS ; THE SPIRITUAL ENERGY OF THE MIGHTY MALEFIC

2008-10-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

Although the Mars-Ketu conjunction in Mula was largely responsible for triggering the full destructive potential of the World Trade Center in September, fulfilling the awful potential of Saturn in Rohini to cause war, Mars also has an extremely spiritual side. It is this side that we wish to promote as the world progresses in its current symphony of rage. Mars is worthy

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF JAIMINI ASTROLOGY

2008-10-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

Jaimini is predominantly practiced in the Andhra Pradesh area of India, but its governing principles are also discussed in detail in the encyclopedic compendium of astrological techniques, the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra. The BPHS has enough material in it to keep most of us studying Jyotisha busy for several life times. The Jaimini factors are not referred to specifically

Rectifying with Navamsa

2008-10-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

In general for rectification with the person's skills and abilities use the svamsa (navamsa lagna). First house showing natural in-born abilites, 5th showing things they learned but still have natural skill and ability with, 9th house showing what they are good at but after having studied and worked at it.A few notes to add on navamsa rectification:If Saturn is conjuct an inimical planet in these

Marriage Timing

2008-10-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

The most frequently asked question by many young people is “When will I get married”. If you are one of them, I thought of writing a small write-up on Self-Help Jyotish. The idea is that many people know some basics of Jyotish, So, I assume that you would know the following about Jyotish to help yourself identify your time of marriage.1) Know how to use a computer and operate Jagannatha Hora

Aspects of Nodes

2008-10-08T07:48:00.000-07:00

There are many controversial topics within the jyotish community today...I daresay this has always been the case and not unique to our time. The correct/incorrect ayanamsha (as discussed in previous article) pales into insignificance beside the hotly debated question of nodal aspects.We need to consider also the fact that, although there are certain avasthas that state a planet is harmed when

Navamsa

2008-10-08T07:33:00.000-07:00

"Navamsa" (Navmansh, Navansh, Navamsha, Ninth Harmonic) literally means "Ninth Division". Vedic Astrologers have always given a great deal of importance to the Navamsa chart. The Navamsa chart is treated as the primary basis along with Rasi chart, for judging a planet's strength. Kalyana Varma in Saravali, Mantreswara in Phaladeepika, Baidyanath Dixit in Jatak Parijat, Varahamihira in Brihat

TAJIKA ASTROLOGY

2008-10-07T15:05:00.000-07:00

There are three important branches of Vedic Astrology: Parashari Astrology on which the main part of this course is based, Jaimini Astrology and Tajika Astrology. For someone with a background in Western Astrology Tajika Astrology is particularly interesting because it makes use of aspects in almost the same way that Western Astrologers do. Only the terminology is different. Instead of ‘aspects

Some Doshas in Vedic Astrology

2008-10-07T14:59:00.000-07:00

Shani Sade Sati, Kuja Dosha (or Manglik), Kala Sarpa Dosha and Gandanta Dosha, these are some of the scary phrases one encounters when one asks a question to a Vedic astrologer. It is essential to realize that these scary observations are only partial descriptions in the framework of the complete birth horoscope. We give a brief description of each of these and explain their implications. Shani

Choosing the Moment: Muhurta II

2008-10-07T14:52:00.000-07:00

Most people know the feeling of trying to accomplish something, yet nothing seems to work. You make telephone calls, but no one answers; you search for a parking space, but none can be found; no store stocks what you are looking for. You cannot find a taxi. Obstacles are everywhere. And then there are times when everything just works. One is successfully able to return all phone calls; the right

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2008-10-07T10:22:00.000-07:00

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Send your details for a free prediction

2008-10-05T03:36:00.000-07:00

Send the following Details as comment for a free prediction.date of birthtime of birthplace of birth(if possible send the longitude and latitude)genderone question which you want to knowemail-id

Muhurta -an introduction

2008-10-04T05:39:00.000-07:00

Muhurta is the branch of Vedic astrology that deals with auspiciousness or otherwise of time.Here we discuss the basic tools for determining a suitable Muhurta. We need an ephemeris (also known as Panchanga, the five limbs) giving the astronomical computations of planetary positions. For success in any new venture, five elements must be chosen carefully. These are vara (weekday), tithi (lunar

Rule for Dictatorship

2008-10-04T05:28:00.000-07:00

In the mundane or natal chart we should look for as prime influence that:The lord of the first house (H1), tenth house (H10) or third house (H3) would be placed in the third house. Additionally, we can look for the lord of the third house (L3) influencing either the lord of the first (L1) or tenth houses (L10). In particular, if the lord of the third house happens to be Sun (for Gemini rising) or

Horoscope Explorer

2008-10-02T17:28:00.000-07:00

Generate Horoscopes quickly, easily and accurately with Horoscope Explorer. India’s largest selling Vedic Astrology software. It generates a wide variety of reports and predictions, makes yearly progressed horoscopes (Varshaphala), and also generates comprehensive marriage match making analysis. Exclusive FeaturesVisual transits lets you see planetary movement in a chart on the fly.See all

Nakshatras

2008-10-02T17:09:00.000-07:00

In the Vedic (Hindu) system of Astrology, known in Sanskrit as Jyotish, the 27 constellations and not the 12 star-signs are the key to understanding celestial influences on our planet. These 27 constellations are known as the 27 Nakshatras, which are 300 to 400 light years away from earth. Based on a person’s moon Nakshatra at the time of birth, Jyotish offers a most powerful predictive technique

Muhurta Explorer

2008-10-02T16:46:00.000-07:00

Muhurta ExplorerMuhurta - translated literally from Sanskrit means ‘a moment.’ Muhurta Explorer is the only Indian Vedic Electional Astrology software in the world. The software can search out for an auspicious time to do something using the ancient Vedic principles laid down by seers born thousands of years ago. The software can also check the auspiciousness of a particular time to do something

Seven Basic Chakras

2008-10-02T16:26:00.000-07:00

There are seven basic Chakras in our human body.Each has a location, a function, an influence, color and many other things.They are the seven centers of energy in the human body.To download the ebook click here

A Sophisticated Navamsa-method

2008-10-02T16:17:00.000-07:00

Some of the Nadis have a peculiar way of judging the Navamsa position of planets. They consider the sign occupied by the planet as a kind of Navamsa-Lagna for that planet, while the sign indicated by its Navamsa position would be its actual house‑position of the planet counted from that Lagna.Therefore, if a planet is placed in Aries sign, Gemini Navamsa, then it is considered to be in the 3rd

Effects of 3rd lord in various houses.

2008-10-02T13:04:00.000-07:00

Audio ClassIn this audio the effects of 3rd lord in various houses are discussed as per BPHS chapter-24..

A Manual of Astrology

2008-10-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

A great book on Astrology....Click here to download

Mohan Koparkar - Lunar Nodes

2008-10-02T11:37:00.000-07:00

This book contains just about everything you want to know about lunar nodes.This book has a innovative topic which deals with your KARMIC CONTROLS in this life.Every minute controlling aspect is explained in this book.Other chapters include nodes through signs and houses,aspect of nodes to natal and progressed planets,transiting nodes and their effects,transiting planes on nodal axis,nodes in

The Sixth House

2008-10-02T11:06:00.000-07:00

The Sixth House represents enemies and wounds. This is an important house as enemies can destroy our mental peace. Even though philosophically the Adversary is an active collaborator and is the builder of the strength in man, practically he can make us cry with his machinations ! Hence a powerful Sixth lord is called for; if the sixth house is weak or aspected by malefics, we are bound to

Argala

2008-10-02T10:44:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCTIONHere is a small writeup on Argala to ignite your curiosity more and give some guideline on working with Argala. Study this and try out the argala and its obstruction in your seconds house. It is written in jyotisha shastras that signs/ planets placed in the 2nd, 4th and 11th from a house/ karaka have argala to it. Whereas planets placed in the 12th shall oppose the argala of 2nd, 3rd

Swamsa

2008-10-02T09:16:00.000-07:00

Effect of Planets in SwamsaThe sun in swamsa makes the native a keen government/ political worker and good at social service.The full Moon and Venus in Swamsa give all luxuries of life and an educationist is produced. According to Parasara presence of full moon and aspect of Venus on it also gives the same result.Mars in Swamsa gives expertise in metallurgy or in arms and warfare or in matters

Lagnamsa and Karakamsa Lagna

2008-10-02T07:25:00.000-07:00

The Navamsa occupied by the Janma Lagna is called the Navamsa Lagna or Lagnamsa. As the D-9 chart is based on the Nakshatra Padas of the Moon, it will generally indicate the native’s dharma, marriage and psychological abilities. Therefore the Lagnamsa is also primarily indicative of the psychological abilities/inner nature of the native. The planets in trines from it may indicate the abilities

Mundane Astrology

2008-10-01T18:08:00.000-07:00

The principle of astrology can not only be applied to horoscopes of living being such as humans and animals but also anything else in this world such as nations, institutions, organisations, associations etc. We should appreciate the fact that everything in this world is only temporary, it can be marked by a specific time when it came into existence and there would also be a time when it will

Kantaka Sani

2008-10-01T10:25:00.000-07:00

There is a story about Sani in Ramayana. When King Ravana succeeded in getting control over all the nine planets, he installed them face down on the nine steps that led to his throne. Each morning, he would step on their back to ascend his throne, causing insult and anguish to them. One day sage Narada came to Ravana, and upon seeing the state of the nine planets asked Shani, how as the mightiest

Panchapakshi

2008-10-01T10:03:00.000-07:00

Roma Rishi says that Panchapakshi is the science of sciences which can be practiced in full only by the Siddhas. It should not be revealed to all and sundry. A Guru chooses a disciple after 12 years of test, discipline, virtuous conduct and if found fit and deserving, then only will he initiate his disciple into the mysterious and all powerful PanchapakshiWhat is Panchapakshi? The word literally

Pushkara Navamsha and Pushkara Bhaga

2008-10-01T09:43:00.001-07:00

Pushkara navamshas are special navamshas that enhance the quality of the planet. Pushkara bhagas are special degrees, which bring good luck and auspicious energy to the chart. Push means to nourish and kara means who does or what causes. So pushkara navamsha nourishes the quality of the planet placed within it. This can take the quality of the planet from ordinary to extra-ordinary. Pushkara are

CAN WE JUDGE MOKSHA THROUGH ASTROLOGY

2008-10-01T09:04:00.000-07:00

A very strange tradition has been followed by our Rishis that what ever knowledge they wanted to give to people has been given is an indirect way and most of the time in the form of story and one has to find out the real meaning behind it. For example one comes to you and asks, “Does your car have petrol”? His intention is to borrow your car and not to ask about petrol. Similar is the case with

Seventh house in Natal Rasi (Prasna Marga) by Rafal Gendarz

2008-10-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

Wife matters are seen in: Seventh bhava Lord of seventh bhava Grahas having dristi on seventh bhava Grahas in seventh bhava VenusCharacter of wife: Lord of seventh bhavaCharacter from Sign in seventh bhava: Aries – fond of going to temples Taurus – liberal in giving food Gemini – nead and tidy and keeps all utensils clean Cancer – fond of bathing Leo – religious bent of mind Virgo – inclined to

Example 1 of new Prediction Method

2008-10-01T08:28:00.000-07:00

Nathuram Godse, assassin of Mahatma Gandhi-40 th year:He was born in May 1910 and was hanged on 15 th Nov 1949, which means died few months after his birthday of 1949 so deduct 1950‐1910=40 th year, which means 40‐36=4 th house of the chart is where Bhrighu Chakra Bindu is placed with Moon (dispositor of Mandi) along with retro Jupiter (blessings will be withdrawn). Retro Mer the lord of the

New Prediction Method

2008-09-30T16:18:00.000-07:00

Method1. Take the 1 st house of your chart (Ascendant) to be the 1 st year of your life.2. The 2 nd house will be the 2 nd year of your life and so on and the 12 th house will be the12 th year of your life.3. Then the chakra will rotate and come again to the 1 st house which will become the 13 thyear of your life.4. Thus the 12 th house will be always 12 th year, 24 th year, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84.1

Romance and Astrology

2008-09-30T15:42:00.000-07:00

Some Astrological combinations for a successful relationshipsi. If you want to attract the person you have selected, then let the Moon be in Aries, Leo, Libra or Capricorn, because these signs have a lot of strength and power.ii. An applying aspect of the Moon to the Sun is good because it indicates great choice in romantic partners.iii. Make sure the Moon does not apply to any aspect to Saturn;

VIPREETA RAJA YOGA

2008-09-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

The Vipreeta Raja Yoga is usually defined in the primers on Jyotish. But it is often not defined astutely. These texts define it as the lords of Dusthanas, and that too, the 6th, 8th and 12th houses placed in one of these houses save the one they lord. This is not a good definition.The correct definition is that Vipreeta Raja Yoga is formed not only by the placement of Dusthana lords in the

Astrology of a Criminal

2008-09-29T07:50:00.000-07:00

Criminals are ruled by Rahu, the North Node of the Moon. The allegation of criminality is also ruled by Rahu and might be caused by the Rashi Drishti of Rahu to the Arudha Lagna. Such a case would presuppose the absence of criminality in the person under scrutiny, though the allegation would pertain to exactly the same thing. For instance, Rahu in Vrishchik or Mesha Rashi aspecting the Pada would

Vastu - General Guidelines

2008-09-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

Today, people are becoming aware of the importance of Vastu Sastra and its enormous contribution to current lifestyle. This great science of Indian architecture relates to the Vedas or the knowledge books of ancient India. Vastu Sastra can also be defined as the science of energy that creates a rhythm and balance in the building to ensure a better quality of life. This article

Common Omens

2008-09-29T07:43:00.001-07:00

Omens, which are considered auspicious at the time for going for sleeping; Pulsation in the left nostril of a woman.Pulsation in the right nostril of a man.Sound of a conch blowing.Roaring of a lion.Tuning of a flute.Bellowing of a bull.Neighing of a horse.Sudden horripilation in the limbs.Sitting of a mouse on the bed.Effect of the gathering of crows; Gathering of crows on the roof of a house,

DETAILED HEALTH & LONGEVITY ANALYSIS

2008-09-29T07:29:00.001-07:00

Following our specific discussions on the matter, this Analysis will be structured differently, making only scant references to the Jyotish Yogas and myriad other chart features while attempting to give practical directions and conclusions in common speak. However, due to the very intricate nature of this specific consultancy, in order to ensure that no aspects of the Jyotish knowledge is

Upagrahas and Aprakasha Grahas

2008-09-29T07:23:00.000-07:00

UpagrahasThe word Upagraha indicates confinement or seizure. Upagraha has a power as graha to control us . Upa indicates inferiority while graha is a planet (an entity which can eclipse our mind). Upagraha can be understood through the proper understanding of Kalachakra and its eight spokes. THe number eight is very significant, where it refers to the 8th house of transformations, time that flows

Atma and Atmakaraka planet

2008-09-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

In each horoscope there is a planet known asa Atma (divine soul trapped into the 8 types of bondage) and Karaka-(movable significator) which has to do with the functioning of the 8 chakra including the role of Somanath (please go through the previous lectures). Such graha is termed ATMAKARAKAAtmakaraka is the most important planet in a chart. It is the King of the chart, and happy King shows

Jagannath Drekkana

2008-09-29T07:10:00.000-07:00

Jyotisha classics like Deva Keralam mention this drekkana, however, no practical use was given. According to tradition, this drekkana is used for Karma Phala or effects of karma. The calculation is simple. The first drekkana of ANY SIGN is always of chara or movable sign, the second is of fixed sign, and the third is always in dual sign (Normally the signs in trines to each other). There are many

2012

2008-09-29T05:52:00.001-07:00

Life is full of mystery. No one knows what is going to happen to him/her in the near future or the distant future. The mind can know only certain things. There are arenas loaded with unknowable reality.You should understand the difference between the unknown and unknowable realities. What was once not known is known now. What is unknown today will be known some time in the future. However, the

"The Kalki Avatar"-Avatar of the Golden Age

2008-09-29T04:56:00.000-07:00

Kalki according to tradition is the tenth avatar or incarnation of Vishnu (Buddha was the ninth avatar of Vishnu).The symbolic form of Kalki is on a white horse wielding a sword. The Name Kalki literally means "The Annihilator of Ignorance."His Divine Mission is to close Kaliyuga, the Iron Age (one of 4 Yugas or time zones that mark the spiritual progression of mankind not the technical iron age)

Mercury Retrograde Demystified

2008-09-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

The nature of Mercury retrograde -- in fact every retrograding planet -- is a bit more complex than often discussed. In Vedic astrology, for instance, a retrograde planet is considered to be 'strong.' The word 'strong' is ambiguous, but let's consider astronomically what is happening and we will soon also understand what type of strength a retrograde planet has.When a planet is retrograde it is

Vedic Astrology online Documents

2008-09-25T12:09:00.000-07:00

Scribd.com is a popular site for sharing documents. On this website you get almost all classical texts and lots of new books on vedic astrology. This website is not just for astrological books, and like youtube, you can search document on any subject here. I believe it also allows you to download the document for future reference. Like YouTube, it also has a related document section, so you will

Neechabhang “Cancellation of the bad, causing good”

2008-09-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

These are some really conceptually tools one needs to know to access the strength and the yoga in a natives horoscope. Vedic astrologer love to read the chart that causes cancellations. It’s like learn Multiplication after addition. A good astrologer should know the basic principles of the cancellation of the bad/ good effects. Here are

Jagannatha Hora-Free Software for Vedic Astrology

2008-09-25T10:31:00.000-07:00

Jagannatha Hora is unsurpassed by any contemporary Vedic astrology software package. A nearly complete list of the features available in the full version can be seen here.You can be downloaded the full version(57 MB) from here,or you can download the shorter (5MB) one from here.

Prasna Marga

2008-09-25T10:11:00.000-07:00

Prasna Marga, is an encyclopedic work on matters that affect all areas of human life. Original slokas with english translation and notes deals with almost all the fields of human life. It is an important treatise on predictive astrology worthy of possession by all students and practitioners of astrology.Download Part1Download Part2

Raja–Bhanga Yoga

2008-09-16T06:37:00.000-07:00

Raja – bhanga Yoga - DefinitionTo understand Raj-Bhanga Yoga first of all we must understand what Raja yoga is Its essence in definition is corelated to a situation where one can control and maintain a position of authority. The secondary definition is connected to wealth, fortune and fame which are usually but not always connected to Raja Yoga’s, therefore we can see that results mentioned in

Easy tips for reducing over weight

2008-09-11T03:21:00.000-07:00

Take a ripe banana and mash it in plain cow's milk.Add a tablespoonful of fresh banana flower juice and drink it 2 - 3 times a day ( with restrictions of sweet and fried food ) to reduce weight.This recipe is effective when it is performed for several months with a break in the cycle.It helps in weight reduction by suppling low calories and by increasing urinary output and washing out the extra