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Interplay of the Static and the Dynamic in Vedic Astrology

  Interpretation in all horoscopy must be an interplay of the static and the dynamic, for it to be a complete and meaningful study. For instance, if we are only confined to the natal Rashi Chakra, and the various Yogas therein, then we are unable to understand the functioning of time.     If, on the other hand, we only examine Dasha, and that too largely Vimshottari Dasha reckoned from the Janma Nakshatra, then we have lost context, and the exercise will lose all value for that reason.    We must be mindful of the fact that numerous Dashas have been taught in the classical literature for good reason. These serve their own specific purposes. Dasha does not, and cannot, mean only Vimshottari Dasha reckoned from the Janma Nakshatra. At the same time the Janma Vimshottari Dasha is universally applicable to all horoscopes in the Kaliyuga and gives excellent results. The conclusion is that the other Dashas are crucial because they reveal aspects of the horoscope, through the working of Kala,

Jupiter in Pisces: A Time For Blessings

  The differences between the journey of Jupiter in Aquarius previously, and now in Pisces, are great. The lordship of Shani debilitates Guru in Makara Rashi/ Capricorn. Though the situation is different in Aquarius, the fact remains that the sign is ruled by Saturn, while Jupiter Himself rules Pisces.  The Tattwa or the foundational element of the two Rashis is also different. Kumbha Rashi/ Aquarius has Vayu Tattwa while Meena Rashi/ Pisces has Jala Tattwa. Vayu is about strength and movement while Jala is about receptivity and connection. We have often said that Kumbha Rashi is one of the more Karmically loaded signs having significant Karma to be experienced in the charts of people. Apart from this, Kumbha houses the 11th house of the natural zodiac which is also the Badhaka Rashi for the Kalapurusha or the Cosmic Man.  It is this latter reason which qualifies the placement of Jupiter in this sign because the Devaguru has to work hard to dispel the darkness caused by the natural

Moving ahead with Vedic Astrology in February, 2023

At this time, people are looking to rebuild either their lives on the whole, or parts of it that matter most to them. In many regions, the threat of COVID-19 has transformed into some sort of alleviation. Those who have adhered closely to the higher realms of classical Jyotisha/ Vedic astrology in the past or are desirous of doing so now for good reason, would know to some extent that it is this art which has the potential to guide discerning human beings in this new world order in which there is much that is new, and a lot that is to be viewed with fresh eyes.  The two major outer planets, Guru/ Jupiter and Shani/ Saturn are both transiting in dignity. Guru is strongly placed in Meena Rashi/ Pisces, the own sign of the Devaguru and Shani has now moved to Kumbha Rashi/ Aquarius, initiating the Sade-Sati for Meena Rashi and commencing its culmination for Makara Rashi/ Capricorn.    Meena Rashi are blessed in that as their personal lives come under their own scrutiny and the pressures of