Today is Tuesday, Mars's day and a good day to talk about the warrior general. Often called a malefic because its energy can be extremely destructive when not placed optimally in a chart. (But, who really has optimal placement?) And even when placed in its exaltation and in an angular house, its aggression, drive, ambition … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Mars: Lessons From Sun Tzu.
If one considers astrology as an estoeric science, there are concepts within certain branches of Jyothish that seem even more esoteric or metaphysical than the others. One such is the "atmakaraka" which is a Jaimini concept. (Sage Jaimini the non-chronological counterpart of Sage Parashar). The karakas are significators of some things in a birth chart. … Continue reading Atmakaraka: What’s Your Soul Planet & How To Find It?
Note: These are general high level descriptions of Venus placements in the birth chart. A strong venus placement would be 1) In domicile of Taurus or Libra 2) dignified by being in the angular houses of 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th. 3) unaspected by a malefic like Saturn, Mars or the nodes of the Moon. … Continue reading Venus Through The Houses
Note: These are general high level descriptions and may or may not apply exactly to your birth chart. The Sun is a semi-malefic or a harsh/cruel/ruthless (क्रूर) planet in Jyothish. The symbolism of the Sun in astrology follows the impact of the sun in our world. The early morning Sun is mild, nurturing and a … Continue reading The Sun Through The Houses
Every now and then, I receive and inquiry which seems to be sent my way to help me fine tune my astrological philosophy. Very recently, someone contacted me for help regarding remediation. Planetary remediation is often a contentious and nuanced area. In theory, remediation or propitiation could be done for any 7 traditional planets and … Continue reading Astrological Remediation: Addressing Challenging Placements
One would think I would have an enormous amount of first hand experience when it comes to Neptune as its so prominent in my chart. But, like the large blue planet, its difficult to grasp the shape of my Neptunian experiences. The memories are vague, misty and it takes a huge amount of effort to … Continue reading Neptune And The Art of Obfuscation.
****Disclaimer: Skip this post if you are staunchly religious **** The parable of the blind men and an elephant "A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We … Continue reading Jupiter And Uranus: The Power To Transcend.
The much dreaded planet in traditional astrology. The significator of delays, restriction, limitations, coldness, darkness, duties, responsibilities, burdens, absence of love, joy and happiness. Also the planet of Karma and life lessons. Understanding Saturn's role in our chart is the first step in acknowledging and accepting our karmic load this lifetime. A strong Saturn is … Continue reading Saturn And The Art Of Letting Go.
Most humans recall scars and wounds more often than joyful memories. It's just human nature I guess. Pain is far stickier than happiness. It takes enormous will to power through a world that is filled with struggle, poverty, war, disease, suffering; and retain our hope, joy and optimism. It is simply easier to slide into … Continue reading The Astrology of A Childhood- Outer Planets in the 4th house.
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