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G Kumar asked:


Vedic Astrology Lesson 14

The Descending Node of the Moon ( South Node )was known as Ketu in Vedic Astrology. Ancient

seers had given him the portfolio of Self_Actualisation ( Moksha ). His position in the 12th ( the house of final emancipation or Moksha ) is extolled highly by the savants. Along with the spiritual planets, Jupiter and Saturn, Ketu should be in a good position in the horoscope for one to attain to the Divine Crown.

The role of the South Node ( Ketu ) in Horoscopy

South Node’s Effects in the 12 Houses

Ketu in the Ascendant

Ketu in the Ascendant makes one intelligent and endowed with fortune. Will be quarrelsome, will have less wealth, will be melancholic and will have the ability to make others quarrel. But if Ketu is in the signs of Capricorn or Aquarius these effects will be invalid as he is powerful in these signs.

Ketu in the Second House

Will be loquacious , will be devod of eduation and will have a crooked look. Will be learned and will crave for others’ wealth.

Ketu in the Third House

Will be noble and charitable. Will be valorous and adventurous.Will love evil people. Will destroy enemies and will enjoy wealth, prosperity and all sorts of enjoyments. Will be a genius of a high order. Will be versatile and will destroy opposition.

Ketu in the Fourth House

Medical Astrology postulates that heart may be afflicted if any malefic is posited in the fourth. ( As the Fourth House rules the heart ). Will be devoid of happiness, landed properties, relatives and conveyances. All relatives will become your enemies. This position of the South Node is detrimental to getting legacy from mother.

Ketu in the Fifth House

Will be cruel, will possess an adamantine will & will not get much happiness from progeny. WIll have disorders of the digestive tract. Will be afflicted by many a disease. Will love sin and will be devoid of happiness.

Ketu in the Sixth House

Medical Astrology postulates that if a malefic is posited in the sixth, stomach disorders will haunt the native. Will be the leader of your community, Will have high education and will be endowed with many a virtue. Will love relatives. Will be proud and vainglorious. Will have allround knowledge

and liberality.

Ketu in the Seventh House

Will be devoid of happiness from spouse and will love women of dubious character. Will be devoid of prosperity. Will be melancholic and will be a Machiavelli. Will love travel and will land in roublesome situations.

Ketu in the Eighth House

Will be intelligent and will have high concentration. Will be afflicted by weapons. Will not have much longevity. Will love other’s wealth and women. Will be miserly. Will be famous and will have adership qualities. This position of the South Node in the eighth indicates Karmic backlog.

Ketu in the Ninth House

Will be sinful, poor and will be devoid of paternal happiness.Will be lustful and will not have much penchant for Religion and Morality. Will be a Kapha-type, in ayurvedic terminology.Will be proud and chivalrous. Will criticise the noble and will lower himself by committing heinous acts.

Ketu in the Tenth House

Will love people and will earn the name of philanthropist.Will be quite rich and will have philosophic ability. Will be good in sculpturing. Will be efficient, famous and endowed with professional skill. This dominance of the South Node on the Meridien is good for professional enhancement.

Ketu in the Eleventh House

Will be wealthy with high education. Will have fame and altruistic merit. Will enjoy the pleasures of the mundane a lot. Will be versatile endowed with many good qualities. Will be liberal and generous. Will be very populare because of philanthropic deeds.

Ketu in the Twelfth House

Will be fickle and ever changing. Eyes may be afflicted. Will be fond of travel. Will try to conceal sins. Will be sorrowful and melancholic.Will have dubious character. But this position of the South Node is conducive to immense occult power as Ketu represents the Occult.

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Astrology and the Science of Numbers ( Numerology )

Is the Absolute the Numberless Infinite? Or has the Absolute any-thing to do with numbers? Well, Pythagorus inclined to the latter view. Reality, he said , is symbolised by numbers.

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Astrology , Holistic Medicine & Ayurveda

Symbolism behind Vedic temples

Man has three bodies - physical, astral & causal. The outer wall of theVedic temple represents the physical body of man. The inner wall represents the astral body and the innermost wall represents the

Causal body. Deep within these three bodies is the Self, the Atman who is represented by the Deity ! The word temple is derived from the Latin word tempulum, a place where Law and Justice can be

administered. The principle behind the temple, is Know Thyself ! Am I a god, then? Yes In these pure features I behold Creative Nature to soul unfold ( Goethe ) In other words man suffers from three types of illnesses - physical, mental & spiritual. Holistic Medicine takes the Tripod of Life - Body, mind and Self into consideration.

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Vedic Holistic Medicine ( Ayurveda) maintains that not only the physical factor but the other factors - mental & spiritual play a pivotal role in the health of the patient. More info about Ayurveda can be had from http://www.chakrapaniayurveda.com/

Astrology & Yoga Therapy

The root Cause of all Disease - Bhoga or Sensory enjoyments Bhoga ( enjoyments of the senses ) is Roga ( Disease). It can only be cured by Yoga ( Divine Alchemy ). All food that is tasty is detrimental to the body, declares Prakriti Therapy The food which cometh from Nature, fruits and vegetables, are alkaline by nature. Maximum health is in an alkaline body. We can only be healthy if we keep a 80%- 20% ratio. ( 80% alkalinity & 20% acidity). This means we have to eat more natural foods & less processed foods ( which are more or less acidic ). Truly speaking, processed

foods,even though they taste well, are robbers as they rob us of our natural, vibrant health.

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Astrology & Occult Vibratory Chemistry ( Tantra )

The Serpentine Power in individual bodies, the Kundalini, is the coiled Energy in humans, which rises during Meditation & Prayer. When She ( Kundalini ), the miscrocosmic power of the macrocosmic Shakti, rises from from the Root Chakra & reaches the other Chakras, siddhis or paranormal powers maniest. Clairvoyance, clairaudience, distant healing, the ability to see Auras & ultimately Trikala-jnana ( the power to know Past, Present & future ) all manifest in the aspirant. The aspirant should not be intoxicated by these siddhis. If he tries to exhibit the siddhis or paranormal powers, he may not reach the Goal of Life. Instead he should ignore these powers of the mind & continue his Tapas till he is liberated.

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Books as the source of knowledge The Greek Biblion or the Sankrit Veda means Knowledge which is represented by books. Books, therefore, represent the Tree of Knowledge ( the Bodhi Tree ), whose branches all sciences are!

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Lizard King asked:


The study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in in the sky might influence things and people on earth, I don’t know. Has a sound scientific study ever been done to show that Astrology does in fact have predictive value?

Synonymous asked:


I’m curious if anyone out there is a bit of an expert on both Western and Chinese zodiac signs; how do they interact when trying to read a horoscope?

Bonus: I have a friend who is a Taurus and a Dragon, two signs which are roughly equivalent… so what are the implications of such a “double shot”?

Chandrradevi asked:


Astrology is the study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs. Astrological predictions can be effectively used to predict many aspects of our lives such as business, romance, money, jobs etc. It can also be used to enhance overall success of individuals. The impact of the planetary motions on our day to day lives cannot be entirely ruled out. Millions of successful users of astrology will vouch for that.

For most normal human beings, marriage is a sacred institution. It means the union of two hearts, minds, bodies, and souls. It is often said that “marriages are made in heaven”. Well, could be very much true. But for all practical purposes, it is essential to find the right match for a man or a woman. Astrology can help do just that. Astrology plays a big part in finding the right matrimonial alliance. With the help of astrological predictions, the compatibility of a couple can be ascertained. This practice of matching horoscopes of would be brides and grooms are quite common among the Hindus in India. Marriages almost never happen here without horoscope matching. Astrologers also determine the ideal time and date of the marriage. Horoscopes of the prospective brides and grooms tell a lot about the past, present and future. Horoscope matching also guides the astrologer on the dates to be avoided. There are some periods in which influence of some planets like Saturn is quite strong. These periods may not be ideal for solemnization of a marriage. Marriages solemnized in these “bad patches” may not last long, or may be shaky. So, we can say astrology can be used to avoid future “break-ups” or divorces. Matrimonial matching by horoscopes requires a few important documents. First of all, the horoscopes of both the bride and the bridegroom are analyzed. Then some crucial information such as the date of birth, time of birth and place of birth, of both the man and the woman are collected. There are various permutations and combinations to be done to match the horoscopes. The influences of the motions of the planets at the time of birth are analyzed. This gives a rough idea to the astrologer whether the couple is compatible or not. It is not mandatory that the horoscopes of the bride and the groom need to match perfectly. Sometimes marriages are possible in the case minor differences between the boy and the girl. But in such cases, some corrective measures, as suggested by the astrologers have to be taken before the solemnization of the marriage.

It has been observed that the success rates of marriages are higher in cases where horoscope matching is done. Critics may have a different opinion regarding this. But they too cannot totally disprove the fact that Astrology is effective when it comes to marriages. The scientists may say that Astrology has no scientific basis. But that does not take the credit away from the practice of horoscope matching that is prevalent in India.

deep raj asked:


Vedic astrology is the modern name for an ancient system of astrology known in Sanskrit as “Jyotish” - “Jyoti” being light and “isha” being lord. Jyotish thus translates into “the Lord of Light” or “the Knowledge of Light”. Modern science now confirms that all matter/physical universe is based upon light and its interplays which would make Jyotish “the science of light”.

Vedic Astrology is a science dating back to more than 5000 years. Its earliest origins can however be traced back to the beginning of the manifest Universe. It passed down through the ages as an orally transmitted knowledge and formed an important part of the Vedas, one of the prime manuscripts containing the spiritual tradition of India.

Vedic Scriptures known as ‘Vedas’ describe Jyotish as ‘the Eye of the Vedas’. The world is always there but we cannot see it without our eyes - in the same way Jyotish is the light which illumines the universal knowledge encapsulated in the Vedas.

The Ancient Sages who according to Vedic Mythology are the mind born sons of Brahma (one of the Trinity, the Creator of the Universe in Vedic Mythology), were privy to the secrets and functionings of the Universe and transmitted their knowledge orally to their disciples.

The instructions of one such Sage by the name of Parashara were put into text around 3000 years ago. These writings form the backbone of present day Vedic Astrology.Vedic Astrology is thus the earliest form of Astrology and is a system that has changed very little over the course of time. Its precision and accuracy as a divination science is unrivalled even today. Its western counterpart, known as Western Astrology has its roots in the Roman civilisation. The Romans derived it from the Greeks who in turn derived it from the Egyptians. Many scholars now believe that Astrology travelled to Egypt through the middle east (Babylonian culture). Babylonians had a strong connection with the Vedic civilisation flourishing in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent and so it can be said that their Astrology was very similar if not completely identical to Jyotish.

The modern day Western Astrology was deeply influenced by the Theosophical Movement. Theosophists as we know were channelling their information from the East - mainly India and Tibet. Somehow over the last century many faults crept into this evolving system such as the use of the astronomically inaccurate Tropical Zodiac. Tropical Zodiac used in Western Astrology was relevant 2000 years ago but is no longer valid. There is no point in analysing a chart which does not correspond to the actual heavenly positions of the planets and signs. It is similar to playing music on an out of tune instrument! Vedic Astrology is much more extensive and vast than its western counterpart. It is unquestionably the foremost among all divination methods and sciences.

It requires a serious and deep study with an open attitude from all the intellectual and inquisitive minds to uncover its magic. To all the critics of Astrology we suggest that they take a good look at the functionings of Vedic Astrology before they dismiss it as nonsense.

History bears testament to the fact that the greatest scientific minds like Ptolemy, Newton and Galileo all practised Astrology. It is interesting to note that Ancient Vedic Sages knew about most of the astronomical phenomena including the precession of the earth’s axis thousands of years before modern astronomy came to know about it and used it in their calculations.

The present day Vedic Astrology is comprised of different systems delineated by different Sages, which are complementary to each other thereby adding to its richness. Vedic Astrology covers every area of human existence and can give accurate results down to the minute. Vedic Astrology encompasses everything ranging from psychology, healing, prediction,religion and spirituality to everyday affairs. Every birth is sacred and brings with it both positive and difficult karma which influence our Character, Talents, Relationships, Career ,Finance, Health and Spiritual nature.

There is nothing one cannot improve or change through greater self understanding and right application. Upon this foundation one can take responsibility for one’s Self and direct one’s life in a more positive and meaningful manner. Vedic Astrology helps you do exactly that.

We have an online course available for those who would like to explore this fascinating science from scratch

Amit Bhalla asked:


India has always been known as a country with unity in diversity, a country that one of the most extravagant history and definitely for being a country with lots of knowledge and heritage. Indian astrology and Indian astrologers along with Indian pilgrimage locations have tremendous influence on people in India and worldwide. Indian astrology is more famously known as Jyotish or Jyotisa. These words have been derived from the Sanskrit term from jyótis, which means light, heavenly body. Astrology is known to have tremendous affect on people all around the globe. In fact, the advent of science has also not been able to demean the position of astrology and astrologers. Different countries have different methods of astrology but the main point about astrology is to have faith in it. One needs to have faith in the concept of astrology to witness the miracles of it.

Indian astrology is also referred to as Vedic astrology. The Vedic system of astrology is one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, which are the secondary disciplines of Vedic religion. As such, Jyotish has historically been part of a continuous holistic approach to living and an integral practice based on the ancient spiritual tradition of India. The foundation of jyotish or Indian astrology is the notion of the various bandhu of the Vedas or scriptures, which is the connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm. Its main purpose is to offer humanity a means to understand the role and expression of karma in individual and collective life. In fact, a major belief among Hindus is that humans have fortune and misfortune in life because of the kind of karma or in other words, deeds that they do in their present lives. Many use Jyotish to understand the various setbacks in life due to the influence of planets and thereby, perform different religious ceremonies to mitigate or avoid the pain of separation in life.

The practice of Indian astrology has been done for over hundreds of years. In fact, the very history of India shows the various involvements of Vedic astrology and how people tend to believe in it and how they led their lives as directed by astrologers. In fact, the very practice of Vedic astrology primarily relies on the visible zodiacs, which is highly different from the tropical zodiacs that are used in Western astrology in that an ayanamsa adjustment is made for the gradual precession of the vernal equinox. The zodiacs that are used in Vedic or Indian astrology are used to compute the ascendant, although the end results are converted to sidereal ascendants.

Vedic astrology or in other words, Indian astrology includes more than a few fine distinct sub-systems of interpretation and prediction with unique sacred elements that are just not found in Western astrology, for example its specific system of lunar mansions that are called the nakshatras, encompassing a pantheon of archetypal deities. An astrologer studies and understands the positions of these nakshatras and then they select auspicious days for several ceremonies. Indian astrology, just like the history and the richness of the Indian heritage, proves to be quite rich and full of mystery.

“Kh a a a a a n n” ! ! asked:


Where is the best place to go on the internet to find daily, free Horoscope readings from credible astrologers?

buddy girl asked:


how does it lead to denial of free will?

Fredrick Volstadt asked:


There is no doubt that Vedic astrology remains a powerful force in the lives of many persons within the country of India. Sometimes known as Hindu astrology, many of the faith rely upon the natal charts created for newborns to aid in naming the child as well as making decisions about how to raise the child in a manner that is in accordance with his or her projected destiny.

At the same time, much of daily life is impacted by Vedic astrology, such as holidays, decisions on marriages, and even such matters as whether or not to move into a new home. With all this practical application of this ancient form of astrology, it should come as no surprise that Vedic astrology schools are popular among adherents.

While at one time these schools were limited almost exclusively to the study of Vedic astrology, that is no longer the case. Not only have the opportunities to study this tradition broadened in the country of India, but there are now ways for interested students to apply themselves to the study of Vedic astrology regardless of location. Here are some alternatives to the old-line schools that are common today.

First, it is now possible to study Vedic astrology in a traditional university setting. Since 2001, a number of universities in India have included a curriculum that provides advanced degrees in the discipline of Vedic astrology right along with degrees in astronomy and other related subjects.

As is the case with most degree programs, the curriculum includes core courses that provide a broad base for general education along with a focused track of study of various aspects that relate directly to the study of Vedic astrology as well. While this incarnation of Vedic astrology schools is somewhat new and still is subject to some degree of controversy, the presence of a formal degree that is recognized by the state does tend to lend some credibility to the art that may not be present otherwise.

Since Vedic astrology has begun to capture the attention of persons around the world, it should come as no surprise that the Internet is also being used to teach the basics of this form of Indian astrology. Online Vedic astrology schools that provide courses in a variety of languages have become increasingly common. While many of them are based in India, there is an emerging trend of persons who are proficient with the art to open online institutions that offer non-accredited degrees in the discipline.

Generally, the format will include reading assignments, online lectures, various practice exercises, and even homework that is submitted and evaluated by the sponsoring entity. Some of these online educational opportunities are provided at a minimal amount of cost, and allow the student to progress at his or her own pace, rather than following a rigid time frame with the curriculum.

If you are interested in furthering your knowledge of Vedic astrology, these schools are one of many options. You might also consider studying on your own or under an established expert in the field.

Ewyen Minh asked:


Chinese Astrology is a powerful ancient art. It’s rules and ideas are quite simple for anyone to understand. The purpose of Chinese astrology is to help people achieve their goals through self awareness and continuous advances of the mind and soul. Through the study of a person’s personal Chinese horoscope, important aspects of that person’s personality and destiny can be revealed. Chinese Astrology can help you find your purpose on this planet and discover an appropriate and joyful way of life.

Like western astrology, the Chinese astrology system is trying to determine a person’s health, career direction, likes and dislikes, compatibility with other people, luck attraction and a lot more. The system works based on the usual birth details (year of birth, month of birth and day of birth) and a few significant other concepts. Chinese astrology is a gift of the gods according to ancient Chinese. This ancient art has successfully guided and guarded the Chinese from ancient times through modern times. Today, this horoscope system still plays a significant role in the lives of millions of people across the world.

Let’s look at some key components of the Chinese zodiac system which is based on a twelve-year astrological cycle (aligned with the sun and moon cycle). First of all the Chinese astrology cycle is divided into five parts that represent the five magical universal elements according to the Chinese. These elements are: Metal, Earth, Fire, Wood and Water. The elements are a creation of the Chinese heavenly god who magically embedded them in Chinese Astrology and the Chinese Calendar.

Then the Chinese Horoscope cycle is enhanced with the divisions of the twelve Chinese horoscope signs that are represented by twelve carefully chosen animals. These are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The animals where not selected by luck, but each one of them is highly associated with the human culture and way of life. There’s also a legend that explains in detail how the 12 animals where selected. According to the scriptures, the Chinese god of earth conducted a race between all the animals on planet earth. The first twelve animals would represent the twelve astrological signs. The twelve Chinese Horoscope signs shape the twelve-year cycle. When the year-cycle ends, a new one begins by repeating itself.

Last but not least there is the cosmic and divine force that influences the entire Chinese astrology system. This force is well known to many people as The Yin and The Yang. The Yin represents the female and the Yang represents the male. Another interpretation claims that the Ying represents the Evil and the Yang represents the Good. When properly combined the Ying and Yang produce universal harmony and eternal balance. The combination of Yin and Yang is the secret power behind the Chinese Horoscope system.

So, these are the key elements of Chinese Astrology. I will not go into further details in this article but let’s summarize:

- We have the five Chinese Astrology Elements which are universal and magical and these are: Metal, Earth, Fire, Wood and Water as ordered by the Chinese Heavenly God.

- Then we have the twelve Chinese horoscope signs which are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig as ordered by the Chinese Earthly God.

- And lastly, we have the cosmic power named as Yin and Yang, that symbolizes the eternal harmony.

It is as simple as that to begin with. All these comprehensive ideas are carefully, strategically and magically mixed by the gods to produce the entire Chinese Astrological System. Of course, one can go deeper and deeper into the meanings of these concepts and come up with unlimited combinations and interpretations of this system, but the basic components of Chinese Astrology are summed up as described above.