“The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.” — Confucius “A man is born gentle and weak; at his death he is hard and stiff. All things, including the grass and trees, are soft and pliable in life; dry and brittle in death. Stiffness…
“Being and time determine each other reciprocally, but in such a manner that neither can the former – Being – be addressed as something temporal nor can the latter – time – be addressed as a being.” — Martin Heidegger (23º 20’ Virgo – 6 º40’ Libra.)Spica (Alpha-Virginis). Chitra is ruled by Mars.Star of Opportunity….
“If you full-fill your obligations every day, you don’t have to worry about the future.” — Jordan Peterson (10º 00’ Virgo – 23º 20’ Virgo.) Corvi (the Crow): Alpha (Alchiba), Beta, Delta (Algorba), Gamma (Glenah), Epsilon. Hasta is ruled by the Moon. The power to place what you want in your hands; to gain what…
(26º 40’ Leo – 10º 00’ Virgo.)Beta (Denebola) & 93-Leonis. Ruled by Sun.Star of Patronage. Power to give prosperity. Main Deity: Aryaman Symbols: Two Back Legs of a Daybed, the colour blue Greek Deity: The official system was patronage was designed as a way of regulating favours. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours. Meaning:…
(13º 20’ Leo – 26º40’ Leo.)Leonis: Delta (Zosma) & Theta (Chetan) Leonis. Purva Phalguni nakshatra is ruled by Venus. Star of rest and relaxation. Power of creative procreation; to combine polar opposites. Meaning: The Former Reddish One, the Little Fig Tree, the Fruit of the Tree. Main Deity: Bhaga – the Morning Star – the…
(00º00’ Leo – 13º 20’ Leo.)Leonis: Alpha (Regulus, the little king),Eta (Al Jabhah), Zeta (Adhafera), Mu (Rasalias), Epsilon, Lambda (Alterf), & Kappa.Heart of the Lion. Magha NakshatraRuled by Ketu.Star of Regality or Sovereignty.Power to leave the body Meaning: Mighty, Magnanimous, Magnificent, the Most Important, the Most Bountiful. Main Deity: Pitru Devas (ancestor gods) Symbols: Palanquin,…
(3° 20’ – 16° 40’ Cancer.) The Donkeys in the Manger: Theta, Gamma & Eta Cancri. Star cluster Beehive M-44. Pushya Nakshatra ruled by Saturn. Star of nourishment. Ability to create spiritual energy. Main deity: Brihaspati Meaning: Nourisher, Nurturer, Yielding. Most Auspicious & Prosperous. Main symbols: Milk Yielding Udder of a CowSexual-creative animal: Male Sheep Secondary…
(16° 40’ – 30° 00’ Cancer)Epsilon, Delta, Mu, Rho, Sigma & Zeta-Hydrae. The Clinging star.Ruled by MercuryThe Power to Inflict & Remove Poison. Main Deity: Snake king, Shesha, The Remainder, Naaga, Secondary Gods: Garuda, Laxman, BalaramaWestern Parallels: The Hydra, Hermes, Meaning: Embrace, Entwine, Coiling, ClingingMain Symbols: Coiled Serpent, Kundalini Shakti, Caduceus, The Staff of AesculapiusSecondary Symbols:…
“The Bow and Zen are One.” (20° 00’ Gemini – 3° 20’ Cancer.) Castor & Pollux (Alpha & Beta Gerinorium). Punarvasu nakshatra ruled by Jupiter. The star of Renewal. The power to Achieve the Objective. Main deity: Aditi – Great Mother – Womb of the Universe, the Unbound – Mother of the 33 Devas. Main…
(6° 40’ – 20° 00’ Gemini.)Betelguese (Alpha Orionis). The Star of Sorrow.Ruled by Rahu.Power to make Gains Through Effort. Main Deity: Rudra, The Howler, the ruddy one, the Lord of BeastsSecondary Deity:Western Parallels: Meaning: Green, Fresh, “the Moist One,”Main Symbols: a Diamond, a Teardrop & a Human Head.Secondary Symbols: Associations: Ardent, Arduous, Brihat Samhita Rulership:…
Introduction to Parashara astrology Vedic astrology is called the supreme limb of the vedas, what are the 6 limbs of the vedas? Kalpa: (Hands) Ritual Jyotisha: (Eyes) Astrology/astronomy Nirukta: (Ears) Etymology – the roots of words Chandah: (Legs) Metre – Number of syllables in a line Sikaha (Nose) Phonetics Vyakaranam (Face) Grammar – Panini Three…