Author: jyotishforgood.com
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Graha Sambandha – the eternal bond
The Sanskrit word Sambandha (सम्बन्ध) in essence means some kind of a connection, a bond. The word, therefore, lies at the crux of of our existence. Whether we like it or not, whether we believe it or not, we are all connected, in ways, shapes and forms that for the most part lie beyond our…
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The enigma of Bhāvat Bhāvam
The concept of Bhāvat Bhāvam (Bhāvat Bhāvam) is probably one of the most powerful and yet one of most underutilized tools of Jyotiśa. The simplest way to I can think of explaning it is that it helps identify the “twin” bhaava of each of the 12 Bhavas in a kundali. The “twin” house in addition…
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graha avasthA – the essence of jyotiSa
jyotiSa is all about the grahas and to be more specific all about the graha avasthA or the state of grahas at any given point in time, be it at birth, be it at the current moment or be it somehwhere in the future. So, it would not be an understatement to say that imbibing…
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Hidden Nakshatra Gems
Ashwini The Ashwini Kumars are fabled to be chasing Usha (first rays of the sun) and therefore the first 40-45 min of the Sun’s rays are very healing since Ashwin Kumars are after all the celestial healers. Nakul and Sahadev (2 of the 5 brothers from the epic Mahabharata) are sons of the Ashwini Kumars.…
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How to Prashna – the simple guide to Prashna in Jyotish
General principles Timing the outcome Timing the outcome is a key component of the response to any Prashna. The factors involved in timing the outcome are: Using # 1, # 2 and # 3 above, the reference duration range can be determined using the table below. e.g. If the rising sign is Virgo, the faster…
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How will the sex be tonight?
The first sexual encounter in a relationship / marriage can be full of fright and anxiety for both partners. Although not a very optimal use of Praṣna technique, it can nonetheless be used to give indicative answers to the question which could in turn help the parties involved to be more mindful / respectful of…
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Grahas that can psych you out – indicators of mental illness
Introducing the leading players in the realm of mental illnesses and issues. Saturn, Rahu-Ketu (lead roles), Mars (supporting role) The sambandha of these planets with the indicators of mind/manas i.e. the 1st, 4th or 5th Bhavas or Bhaveshas and/or Moon (karaka for mind), Mercury (karaka for intellect) is an indication of mental illiness. The extent…
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The mischief mongers – Rahu and Ketu
We as humans, whether we care to admit or not, are creatures of curiosity and intrigue. Adam, Eve, the serpent and the apple, remember! Similary, the curioius and cunning Asura, Svarbhānu, got himself cut up on account of his greed. The top-half of Svarbhānu came to be known as Rahu, the lower half as Ketu.…
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Graha Padārtha – The quintessential planetary categorization
Grahas are the bedrock of Jyotiṣa. Plain and Simple. Understanding the nature and behavior of the Grahas therefore is the only way to unravel the mystery and enigma called Jyotiṣa. Every single element manisfested or otherwise falls under the purview (Kārakatva) of one of these Grahas. Krura, Saumya Most beginners and even some experienced Jyotiṣis…
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Bhaava – The manisfestation facet of jyotiSa
Feeling. Emotion. Sentiment. Spirit. All of these fall under the all encompassing umbrella that the seers called bhaava. Each of the 12 bhaavas of the chart represent a multitude of these sentiments. As is the infinite spectrum of human emotions, so is the infinite range of feelings that each bhaava represents. The silver lining is…