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Marakas – The killer planets in Vedic Astrology
Marakas (the killer planets) and timing of death are probably the most feared topics in Jyotish and probably rightly so. Death and dying are never a topic one seeks to ponder upon and yet it is one that most of us keep circling back to time and again. In addition to the controversial topics they…
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Graha padArtha – The quintessential planetary categorization
Gunas, Doshas, Dhatus Planet Guna Dosha Dhatu Sun Sattva Pitta Mula (organic) Moon Sattva Kapha, Vata Mula (organic) Mars Tamas Pitta Dhatu (inorganic) Mercury Rajas Pitta, Kapha, Vata Jiva (living beings) Jupiter Sattva Kapha Jiva (living beings) Venus Rajas Kapha, Vata Mula (organic) Saturn Tamas Vata Dhatu (inorganic) Rahu Tamas – Dhatu (inorganic) Ketu Tamas…
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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…
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The Ascendant Lord / Lagnesh
The house (bhava) that has the Ascendant Lord (Lagnesh) becomes what I call the “spotlight area” of ones life. It highlights the arenas of life that will be in the forefront during the native’s lifetime. Things or activities that the native is destined to pay attention to and accomplish during this life. Ignoring the same…
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Graha Upāya – simple yet highly effective planetary remedies
Basic Principles Remedial measures should never be done without consulting a good astrologer. NEVER! Different astrologers will recommend different grahas that need remediation and also different remedies for the same graha. There really is no right or wrong when it comes the type of remedies per se, the tricky part is choosing the graha that…
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The divisional enigma -Vargas or Amashas
The Vargas or Amshas are an enigma in themselves. Not extensively elaborated in the classics, the Amshas have been a mystery that generations of Jyotishis have tried to unravel with each of them contributing their own little bit. The Amshas, however, are very sensitive to the accuracy of the birth time. Therefore, I refrain from…
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Getting it on with Jyotisha
Let’s be real, sex sells. Everywhere. Even in Jyotish. Relationships is one of the most sought after area of counsel in Jyotish and even though most querents are coy to admit, quite a few relationship issues have their saps germinating from the couple’s sex lives. After all it is the Kaliyuga or should I say…
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Mangal Dosha a.k.a Kuja Dosha
Kuja Dosha, more commonly know as Mangal Dosha, is probably one of the most controversial, most talked and likely the most feared facet of Jyotish when it comes to relationships and match making. The fear arises from its association with divorce, spousal ill-health/death and other severe marital problems. It is controversial since there is no…
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A comprehensive guide to Tajika Yogas
Tajika Yogas are the simple and powerful cornerstone of the Tajika Prashna and Varashaphala techniques. Master these Yogas and you are on your way to mastering these techniques. General considerations Yogas
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Essential planetary dignities – the powerful and the frail
Planetary strengths and weakness, to my mind, are really another misnomer when it comes to Jyotish. The scriptures say that each planet a.k.a Graha is but an incarnation of the Supreme Lord Vishnu. The ONE from which all of us emerge and the ONE that all of us merge into. The ONE that is therefore…