(Part – I consisting of Numbers 1 – 5) Number 1 This number is associated with the one God in all religions. For Western alchemists the number was linked to the Philosopher’s Stone, which was thought to transform base metals magically into gold. Colour red, red roses and precious stone ruby are lucky for those who… Read More »
Has it ever happened to you that while boarding a bus or train, or while driving through some forlorn lanes in your car, you’ve come across a number, not once, not twice but several times? Sometimes you come across the same number on doors, sometimes you spot them on hoardings or posters put up on… Read More »
Fundamental steps in beginner’s level astrology continuation of part III… 5. Venus Just like Jupiter, Venus is also a teacher, and is a natural benefic. Venus represents sexual life, obtainment of a good spouse. Only if Venus is well-placed will you have abundant cash flow, a nice home, furniture and vehicles. Venus is strong in… Read More »
Fundamental steps in beginner’s level astrology Continuation of part II… In part III and IV of the article, we will see the basic qualities of the planets also known as the Navgrahas. As we saw earlier, Sun, Moon, Rahu and Ketu are not actually planets but they are still referred to as planets by many.… Read More »
Fundamental steps in beginner’s level astrology continuation of part I… How to check the special conditions in your horoscope? Check the 1, 4, 7, 10 houses in your horoscope. Remember, House 1 is where your ascendant is located. Start counting from there. These houses are called the Kendra houses. Then, check the 1, 5, 9… Read More »
Fundamental steps in beginner’s level astrology Many of us have been to an astrologer, a palmist, a tarot reader or a fortune-teller at least once in our lifetime. It is human nature to know what occurred in the past and what the future beholds. Astrology is one of the divine tools that are available to… Read More »
In life, we must train our mind for several events – both good and bad. For instance, our preparation for an exam determines whether we will pass that exam with flying colors or whether we will end up failing and taking the exam again. While it is sometimes possible to pass the exams on a… Read More »
When something bad ends, we feel great and say to ourselves: “Thank God, the trials and tribulations have ended.” When something good ends, we feel sad and say to ourselves: “Why did this ever come to an end?” It is spiritual wisdom that reminds us that beginnings are endings and endings are also beginnings. The… Read More »
Mandalas have a prominent role in Tibetan Buddhism. A mandala is a pictorial representation of the universe. It is a painting, created in coloured sands on a table, or a visualisation in the mind of a very skilled adept. The mandala is typically a depiction of a palace where one’s consciousness travels during meditation. Each… Read More »
Sometimes things go haywire in our life and we find ourselves struck by endless struggles and misfortune, which could have been knowingly or unknowingly caused due to some of our day-to-day habits. According to Vedic astrology, every action done by or habit of living beings is linked to one or more of the 9 planets… Read More »
