Articles about traditional vedic astrology and Krishnamurti Paddathi and how this science can help mankind.
Few misconceptions and realities
The Ascendant (or rising sign) is often considered the mask one wears when meeting others. Perhaps it is most aptly thought of as the automatic responses to one’s environment. The Ascendant shows our natural defenses and how we cope with day-to-day issues. The energies of the … Read more
Yukteswar’s warning is important to keep in mind when attempting to make definitive predictions about a client’s life. Thus, an astrologer may be more ethically sound, by speaking in terms of potential trends rather than specific future events. The astrologer must understand the “laws of Karma”, … Read more
Mental illness is a subject not often addressed in astrology. One reason may be the emphasis on prediction in Vedic astrology, leaving “psychological” astrology to Western astrologers. Another, more probable reason may be because many astrologers, Vedic or otherwise, simply do not feel equipped or knowledgeable … Read more
the 150 degree aspect The inconjunct or quincunx (the terms are generally used interchangeably) aspect in astrology is formed between planets that are roughly 150 degrees apart. If we use an orb of 2 degrees, the planets or points in question can be anywhere from 148 … Read more
The Conjunction: Planets and points that form a conjunction are energies that are united. They are blended; therefore, they act together. The closer they are to conjunction, the more subjective these combined energies are. They don’t stand alone, and they have a difficult time truly acknowledging … Read more
Understanding your natal chart, or that of another, can be simplified by a straightforward and fun exercise: assigning roles to each personal planet (the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars) and imagining exactly how these individual “players” might get along inside us! In a general sense, … Read more