JUPITER ENTER IN SAGGITARIUS (Prediction based on Sun Sign)

Jupiter enters in Sagittarius on 23 Nov 2007 & stays up to One Year.

The effects of Jupiter in all sun sign is as follows:

By Acharya Sisodiyaa

JUPITER ENTER IN SAGGITARIUS on 23 Nov 07 upto Nov 2008

(Prediction based on Sun Sign)

12.Pisces Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your tenth solar zone (or your 10th House). Increased social recognition, vocational successes or career rewards are in the offering this year. However, the achievements must be earned through your own hard work. Otherwise, you end up with a whole lot of exaggerated ego that seems to create more humiliation than it was worth before Jupiter is done. Competence is earned through practice, diligence and honest efforts. Jupiter will magnify your every move this year. This is a time of feeling like you are on top of the world. Demonstrate your confidence and put away your arrogance. It's a good time for seeking favors from those in positions of established authority. You will receive a freer rein from those in power. They loosen the ties that seemed to bind you in the past. Don't let the connections become so loose that you end up strangling yourself.

11.Aquarius Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your eleventh solar zone (or your 11th House). Now is the time for you to consolidate your ties to others. Connections to others can bring you a larger payoff in a few years. Put in your time to help the world, or at the very least, the greater good of your community and the rewards will come back to you three fold. Tap into your dreams for the future or your ideal world for the guidance you need in finding others with similar interests. This is a year of expanding your circle of friends. This should not be a "single minded" or an individual experience. The payoff comes from connecting with others at a collective level. You may discover that peers and associates that you have worked with in your past comprehend your mission and may be willing to lend a hand, especially if you were willing to help them when they asked for your help. Don't try to accomplish this in isolation or Jupiter is likely to only cause you to feel lonelier. That's the last thing you will need before Jupiter moves into your 12th house or solar zone.

10.Capricorn Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your twelfth solar zone (or your 12th House). The twelfth is the culmination region of your chart or solar zones. The year will be spent reviewing your past 11 years and where your experiences have taken you. This is a time for renewal and re-energizing. That can be really scary for some. The extroverts grow restless during this time. The introverts might become lethargic and depressed. It's not a time of withdrawing totally. Hiding in the cave will deprive you of the final few experiences that will help complete the journey. Sure, it is a year of introspection, but not without compassion, generosity and dreaming. This could be one of your most creative years ever. You have the opportunity this year to combine all your knowledge, wisdom and life experiences from the past 11 years. Your hope grows through completing the cycle. An honest evaluation of your past puts you in the right place at the right time. If you are called upon to help others, and you offer your generosity, the door of opportunity opens when you least expect it to happen. The year of retreat is not a year of escapism.

9.Sagittarius

Jupiter entering Sagittarius is particularly beneficial for you, as Jupiter is now on your Sun or first house. From now until December 2007, this transit brings noticeable improvements to your environment and self-confidence to your personality. Your personality is more obviously expansive, exuberant, and enthusiastic. This transit heightens your optimism and generosity. This cycle has the potential for being a relaxed, fortunate, and hopeful time. You are greeting life with a fresh, can-do attitude. What happened in the past is not very important to you now--it's the future you're eyeing now. Events occur that help you to overcome problems that previously seemed challenging or even insurmountable--you have an altogether different perspective on life now, and are not inclined much to sweat the small stuff. You want to create a distinct first impression on others, and you tend to do just that. Furthering your personal ambitions and interests comes more easily during this cycle. At times, you may feel like the sky is the limit! You might need to guard against becoming too full of yourself or overly self-interested, however. There is also a risk of overindulgence and other forms of extreme behavior. Be careful that a carefree attitude doesn't end up a careless one. You feel considerably more free to be yourself, and others tend to accept you more readily. These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once, although they are more likely due to Jupiter's direct influence on your life. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

8.Scorpio

Jupiter entering Fire sign Sagittarius places Jupiter in your money, values, and possessions sector. From now and until December 2007, you are likely to see benefits to your earning power and value system. Jupiter in this part of your chart should bring a profitable and productive year. You are likely to feel more confident and enthusiastic about your ability to earn a living, and you may choose to develop your talents in order to boost your earning power. Your income is likely to increase, and there may be an opportunity to improve your future financial situation. However, you may also be just as inclined to splurge on yourself, plumping up your nest or your store of personal possessions. Monetary problems from the past may clear up during this period. You can add to your possessions, and a major purchase or sale is very possible. A significant gift or bonus may come your way. This is a good time to go for a raise, apply for a loan, or take part in various dealings with financial institutions. You may need to curb an inclination to overspend--feeling good could bring you to the stores as you temporarily forget about the future! These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

7.Libra

Jupiter entering Sagittarius is beneficial for you, as Jupiter is now in a creative sextile to your Sun and in your third house. From now until December 2007, educational and communication opportunities present themselves. You may increase your knowledge and skills set, and find much enjoyment in so doing. During this long-term trend, neighbors or relatives could be especially beneficial. You express your ideas with more enthusiasm, and they are received well. You are able to understand complex subjects and explain them in such a way that others can readily understand; thus, teaching or authoring may be prosperous now. Opportunities for travel or advanced study may present themselves. This might be a good time to take a course. You may decide to buy a new car, or transportation opportunities present themselves, making it much easier for you to get from point A to point B. Gifts or opportunities may come through visits, short trips, messages, emails, or they could come through contacts with siblings, classmates, and neighbors. Some sort of positive news or announcement is likely to be part of the picture. If you're an author, you will find many opportunities and your creative juices flow nicely. If you're a student, school is especially favored. If you're in business or trade, you are likely to find sales are especially strong. In general, you find much joy in communicating, learning, and socializing. These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

6.Virgo

Jupiter entering Fire sign Sagittarius places Jupiter in your home and family sector. From now and until December 2007, you are likely to see benefits to home, family, property, and domestic comfort matters. Much joy and enjoyment may be found in your family and your home life during this cycle. An increased sense of security and safety may be derived from your domestic life. Improvements to your home life, family, and basic psychological foundation are in focus. Opportunities to buy or sell real estate for financial gain may present themselves. Home improvements, such as real estate or renovation purchases, are favored, as is moving to a new dwelling. Some of you may buy or sell a house, and others may welcome a new addition to the family. You may move to a larger or more comfortable dwelling. Long-standing family problems may be ironed out. Relationships with parents and other family members go well. You may find enjoyment in getting in touch with your roots or family traditions. There could be a family reunion. Your parents may help you financially or an inheritance is possible. You take more pleasure in nurturing others. A stronger sense of psychological well-being may come now, as you take less interest in more worldly ambitions and activities. These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

5.Leo Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your fifth solar zone (or your 5th House). Entertainment and recreation are the focus for you. Leos tend to be lucky people with Sagittarius in their fifth zone. Themes involving romance, luck, creativity and children are likely to expand with Jupiter's transit this year. This is a great year for social events. The nicest gift from Jupiter in the 5th house is the ability to get back just as much or even more than you put forth. Being willing to explore your creative side may bring about a wonderful surprise. Pregnancy is certainly a strong potential this year. Use a little extra precaution if you are not in the position to start raising a child. And don't let your lucky streak with money turn into a gambling bug. If you can't afford to lose it, don't risk it.

4.Cancer Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your sixth solar zone (or your 6th House). If your work-life has been drudgery, this is the perfect year to prove your worth in a different position or even with a different employer. If you work from your home, then you are likely to find the resources to help make your job a bit easier. Your work environment could use a bit of sprucing up. Clear the clutter early on to keep from feeling weighted down by the mess. Your medical benefits package should be reassessed. You may discover that you have more options with better benefits opening up for you. A happier you is a healthier you. If you have been stuck in a medical catch-22, this may be the year where you finally find a resolution to the problem. While you may feel healthier this year, be careful not to overwork yourself or add more stress into your life.

3.Gemini Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your seventh solar zone (or your 7th House). Healthy relationships and partnerships are more likely to flourish. Unhealthy ones are more likely to crumble under the weight. If you are involved in a legal matter, you may find that the scales of justice get tipped in your favor or, at the very least, balanced out. Public relations and social contracts are opening up and easier to ratify. Watch closely for the true colors of those whom you believe to be your allies. You may find a few adversaries who are jealous of your good fortune. Your integrity this year is what helps you to be successful. Earning the respect of others will feel natural as equality is the source for your good will.

2.Taurus Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your eighth solar zone (or your 8th House). The concept of money is as natural to you as water. But now, the money you'll be working with is not just yours. A year to be discriminate about the individuals you choose to share your money with or through. On the other hand, trying to hold the money too tightly could jeopardize everything you have worked for thus far. Your integrity will be on the line based on the choices you make. Making the right choices may not be so easy. Psychologically, you gain a sense of the inner you. There is the ability to heal the emotional wounds that have haunted you from the past, particularly themes involving taboos, sexuality and even money. Sensuality may be heightened. Erotic fantasies take you places you never thought to encounter before. Half the fun is exploring, but discretion and responsibility are essential in your exploration.

1.Aries Sun Sign or Rising:
Jupiter moves into your ninth solar zone (or your 9th House). Jupiter's visit here helps you to expand your potential. Sharing your knowledge and wisdom with others by lecturing, teaching or mentoring helps you too. Your view on the world shifts. You find a sense of guidance through a belief system or philosophical system. Traveling or publishing a book connects you with others that bring you in direct contact with just the right people. It's not merely self-advertising or promoting. You are on a quest. Watch out for those with a narrow-perspective or who try to ride on your coat-tail. It is your mind and your perception of truth that others are trying to tap into. Unless harsh transit aspects are interfering, most legal proceedings that you encounter should be beneficial for you. Your mind will be like a sponge. Don't let all that knowledge overwhelm you or take you in the wrong direction. The goal is to absorb it now for use sometime in the future.

By Acharya Sisodiyaa

Email: Jyotishonline.net@gmail.com

5 days The Great Diwali Puja

One of the grandest festivals celebrated across the world is Diwali or Deepavali, which means `row of lights`. It is celebrated all over India with equal enthusiasm and zeal, in the month of October-November. Hindus all over India celebrate Diwali whole-heartedly, and everyone celebrates Diwali in his own way. Lighting up entire house, decorating it, making rangolis outside the porch of the house, shopping for new clothes, bursting crackers distributing sweets are the spirits tagged to Diwali. According to the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated in the last days of Ashvina and at the beginning of Kartika, exactly twenty days after Dussehra. It is celebrated to honour the return of Rama and Sita to their kingdom of Ayodhya, after fourteen years of exile; thus, lamps are lit as a sign of celebration as well as hope for mankind against evil.
It is a composite festival, which includes other small festivals as well. To add to the festival of Diwali, fairs called Melas are held throughout India. A mela generally becomes a market day in the countryside and there are also plenty of activities that take place at a mela. These activities include performances from jugglers, acrobats, snake charmers and fortunetellers. Food stalls, selling sweet and spicy foods, are set up and a variety of rides are also present during the fair. There are few popular legends associated with Diwali and different parts of India have their version to explain.

1. It is celebrated as the marriage of Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Vishnu

2. In West Bengal, the festival is dedicated to the worship of Mother Kali, the

goddess of strength.

3. In Jainism, Deepavali has an added significance to the great event of Lord

Mahavira attaining the eternal bliss of nirvana. Four days of the Diwali have different legends, saga and myths to talk about and thus Diwali is celebrated in the following format:

1st Day - Dhanteras
The first day of Diwali is known as Dhanteras (Dhan means "wealth" and Teras means 13th day). Thus, as the name implies, this day falls on the 13th day of the first half of the lunar month. According to a legend, a sixteen year old son of King Hima was, was doomed to die by a snakebite on the fourth day of his marriage. Thus, on that particular fourth day of his marriage, his young wife laid all the ornaments and many gold and silver coins in a big heap at the entrance of her husband’s room and lighted innumerable lamps all over the place. When Yama, the god of Death, arrived there in the guise of a Serpent, he was blinded by the dazzle of brilliant lights and he could not enter the Prince’s chamber. So, he climbed on top of the heap of the ornaments and coins and sat there whole night listening to the melodious songs, which the young wife was singing and in the morning, he quietly went away. Since then, this day of Dhanteras came to be known as the day of "Yamadeepan". In the beginning of this day, people bathe early in the morning. A fast is observed which is broken only after sunset, when the housewife lights an earthen lamp at the gate and even other lamps are kept burning throughout the night in respectful adoration to Yam, the god of Death.

2nd Day - Naraka Chaturdashi
On this day, it is believed, that the demon Naraka was defeated and vanquished by Divine Lord Krishna. On the day previous to the Naraka Chaturdashi, Lord Krishna killed the demon Naraka, as a symbol of that victory; Lord Krishna smeared his forehead with the demon king’s blood and returned to his house, early morning on the Naraka Chaturdashi day. Here, the womenfolk massaged scented oil to his body and gave him a good bath to wash away the filth from his body. Since then, the custom of taking bath before sunrise on this day has become a traditional practice, especially in Maharashtra. On the previous day of the Naraka Chaturdashi, people offer prayers to the vessel in which water is being heated for bath. Hindus light fireworks, which is regarded as the model of Narakasura who was killed on this day.

There is another legend is about King Bali, the grandson of Prahlad, who was pushed into the Patallok by Lord Vishnu in disguise of Vamana, the Brahmin dwarf. King Bali, though being the king of the demons was generous enough to let himself pushed into the underworld, Lord Vishnu gave him the lamp of knowledge. He was allowed to return to earth once a year to light millions of lamps to drive away the darkness and ignorance and spread the light of love and wisdom. Thus, in ancient times, the festival of Bali was celebrated on the first day of bright half of Kartika, the day following Diwali.

In West Bengal, Kali Puja is performed on Diwali, since it is believed that on this day Kali killed the wicked Raktavija. In South India, the story widely associated with this day of Diwali is that of Narasimha, the man-lion incarnation of Vishnu. Here, Lord Vishnu, in this fifth incarnation, killed Hiranyakshipu with his claws on the threshold of his palace, just before daybreak, hence steering clear of the boundaries of the boon given to the king by Lord Brahma. Here, the victory of good is celebrated in a peculiar way. People wake up before sunrise; prepare blood by mixing Kumkum in oil. Then, break a bitter fruit that represents the head of the demon King that was smashed by Krishna. After this, they apply the mixture of Kumkum on their foreheads. Then, they have an oil bath using sandalwood paste.

On the second day, Narak Chaturdashi, this day also called, Chhoti Deepawali -minor Deepawali- when after puja (worship) five lamps are lit at five strategic places in the house: the gateway, the barn, the well, the peepul tree and the kitchen. Traditionally, these lamps are of earthenware, filled with clarified butter into which cotton wicks are immersed. These days oil or wax is used instead of clarified butter. Nowadays, more people prefer candles to earthen lamps. In Maharashtra also, traditional early baths with oil and "Uptan" (paste) of gram flour and fragrant powders are a `must`

3rd Day - Diwali / Deepavali
The actual day of Diwali is celebrated on the third day of the festival, when the moon completely wanes and total darkness sets in the night sky. This day is also called Chhoti Diwali or Chopda Puja or Kali Chaudas. Hence, this day is also celebrated as the Puja of Goddess Lakshmi. During Laxmi Puja, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. This is a sign of arrival of Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Fortune, Beauty, Prosperity and Wealth. Women believe this day to be auspicious and purchase some gold or silver or at least one or two new utensils. "Lakshmi-Puja" is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas (lamps) are lighted in a small clay vessel to drive away the shadows of evil spirits. "Bhajans"-devotional songs- in praise of Goddess Laxmi are sung and "Naivedya" (offering of food) of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess. There is a peculiar custom in Maharashtra to lightly crush dry coriander seeds with jaggery and offer it as Naivedya.

Diwali is the day when Rama`s coronation was celebrated in Ayodhya after his epic war with Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Ayodhya and Mithila, the kingdom of Sita`s father and many other cities bordering these kingdoms were lit up with rows of lamps, glittering on dark nights to welcome home the divine king Rama and his queen Sita after 14 years of exile, ending with an across-the-seas war in which, the entire Lanka was destroyed. It is believed that the people lit oil lamps along the way to light their path in the darkness. Every house in Ayodhya was illuminated to welcome them. The illuminations symbolize the removal of spiritual darkness from the country and the expression of Ram Rajya, the rule of Rama.

In North India, the festival is held on the final day of the Vikram samvat Calendar. The following day marks the beginning of the North Indian New Year, and is called Annakut. According to Vishnu Bhagawatham, devas and asuras churned the Milky Ocean to extract Amrut from it, during this process, Goddess Lakshmi was born. Attracted by her beauty, both the groups offered their best possessions as their gift. This day is celebrated as Diwali. During the Deepavali day, people also follow the tradition of gambling. There is a prominent belief that Goddess Parvati played dice with her husband, Lord Shiva, and predestined that any person on earth who would gamble on Diwali night will flourish throughout the following year. This tradition of playing cards- flush and rummy with stakes on this particular day continues even today.

4th Day - Padwa
This fourth day of Diwali falls on the first day of Karthik Masa of the Indian calendar. It is known as Varshapratipada or Pratipad Padwa. Varshapratipada that is the coronation of King Vikramaditya and Vikaram-Samvat was started from this Padwa day. Padwa is the beginning of the New Year. As the name suggests, this day is celebrated as the New Year`s Day amongst the Hindus. People visit temples and elderly people to seek their blessings and good wishes so that the New Year passes with ease. Businessmen start new account books and every kind of transaction, receipt or payment and business is postponed. On this day, many people gamble. This day is considered as the most auspicious day to start any new venture.

In many Hindu homes, the wife applies the red tilak on the forehead of her husband, garlands him and does his "Aarati" with a prayer for his long life. In appreciation of all the tender care that the wife showers on him, the husband gives her a costly gift. This Padwa is symbolic of love and devotion between the wife and husband. On this day, newly married daughters with their husbands are invited for special meals and given presents.

5th Day - Bhaubeej / Bhai Duj
Bhaiya Duj is known as Tikka in Punjab. In Vedic times, it was called Bhartri-dvitiya and on the `Shukla Paksha Dwitiya` in the Hindi month of `Kartik`. `Dwitiya` means `Duj` or the second day after the new moon. It is known by different names such as `Bhai-Dooj` in north India, `Bhau-Bij` in Maharashtra, `Bhai-Phota` in Bengal and `Bhai-Teeka` in Nepal. On this day, brothers and sisters meet and express their love and affection for each other.

The legends goes that Lord Yamraj, the God of Death, visited his sister Yamuna on the `Shukla Paksha Dwitiya` day in the Hindi month of `Kartik`. When he reached her house, she welcomed him by performing his aarti, applying `Tilak` on his forehead and by putting a garland around His neck. After his arm welcome, he gave a boon that if any brother visits his sister on this day he would be blessed with health and wealth. This is why; this day of Bhaubeej / Bhai Duj is also known by the name of `Yam-Dwitiya`. Thus, it has become a tradition that on the day of Bhai-Duj, brothers visit their sisters` house and offers those gifts, even sisters make various dishes and also give gifts to their brothers and wish for their long life, health and prosperity.

Another legend describes the day of Lord Krishna, when he reached his house; his sister Subadra was waiting for him and she the, welcomed him in the traditional way by performing his `aarti`, flowers and sweet and applied a holy `Tilak` on His forehead. This day also gained importance as a celebration of the relationship between a brother and sister.

Thus, Diwali is just not about lights, crackers, sharing sweets and worship of Lakshmi but it is also a chance for reconciliation. There are social gatherings and people exchange wishes. It teaches us to destroy ignorance and remove the darkness that covers the light of knowledge. This is a festival for young and the old, men and women, rich and poor; for everyone irrespective of their religious and economic background, the festival is celebrated throughout the country. Diwali is also celebrated outside India mainly in Asia, Africa, Britain, Fiji, Guyana, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago and Thailand. Diwali is celebrated in South America and among the Hindus the entire world over.

By Acharya Sisodiyaa

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Sexual Attraction as per astrology

Astrological indications for sexual attraction:

Things to look for in Synastry:

Here we focus on indications of sexual attraction using Astrology as our tool. In this article, we are not discussing long-term compatibility between the sexes--rather, indications of initial sexual attraction and knee-jerk reactions between two people.

Indications of Sexual Attraction:

When somebody's Mars falls in your 5th house, heart-pounding reactions and strong romantic/sexual desires and crushes can be activated. You WANT each other, although the attraction may not last long unless there are other stable aspects and positions in your synastry.

When somebody's Mars falls in your 8th house, that person inspires deep sexual urges and physical desires in you.

A conjunction of someone's Mars to any angle (that is, the Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven-10th cusp, or IC - 4th cusp) in your natal chart will pull out gut reactions and intensity of desire--although the feelings can go either way.

Mars-Sun conjunctions, squares, and oppositions usually inspire a need to make the relationship physical and generate a sort of "buzz" of energy between the two people involved. Trines generate some physical attraction, but of a more pleasant kind.

Venus-Mars conjunctions and squares can inspire quite a bit of fuss and sexual interest, while Venus-Mars sextiles and trines offer a more pleasing, less in-your-face attraction.

Venus-Pluto conjunctions, squares, and oppositions are one of the most potent cross-aspects for sexual and emotional attraction. Although both people are generally attracted to each other, it is the Venus person who is the most enthralled and even obsessed with Pluto—Venus is consumed with the attraction. Ultimately, it is the Pluto person who has the upper hand in terms of whether the relationship is going to endure.

Moon-Mars aspects can generate strong feelings that are often both physical and emotional at once, with the Mars person involved taking most of the initiative in the relationship, which can be very attractive to the Moon person (at least at the outset of the relationship).

Venus-Uranus conjunctions and squares can generate so much interest to the point of enthrallment, and often result in sexual activity between people before they know each other well. This can be a confusing and destabilizing contact in the long term, but these aspects generally inspire initial attraction. When these relationships last, the Uranus person is often seen as inconstant by the Venus person and there can be many ups and downs.

Mars-Pluto conjunctions and squares are often powerful indicators of initial attraction and sexual intrigue. Trines don't necessarily draw people together, but once together, they are some of the most powerfully sexual aspects between two charts.

Ascendant-Ascendant conjunctions, sextiles, and trines, while not as strong as the indicators above, give a pleasing sense of physical harmony.

When someone's 8th house planet or ruler of their 8th house forms a strong aspect with one or more of your planets, you are likely to ignite passion in that person.

By Acharya Sisodia Ji
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Sun & Moon Elements

I have tried to create a brief classification of people’s predominant modes of activity, according to their solar and lunar element, as the Sun and the Moon are two of the most important single factors in a horoscope. The idea came to be in a flash, and although it certainly has its weaknesses, it seemed original enough for me to write it down and give it some thought. So here it goes:

As a general rule we will say that the Sun represents a powerful conscious drive. The main drive of the Sun when placed in a fiery sign is to act according to what is wanted or needed in the moment; when placed in a water sign, the main drive is to feel and perceive; the main drive of the Sun in an air sign is to analyze and communicate; and the earthy Sun’s drive is to work to turn anything wanted into reality.

The element of the sign in which the Moon is placed provides a new quality to this drive. Thus, the Moon provides intuition and sensitiveness when positioned in a water sign, and the desire to internally experience the Sun’s drive. The Moon placed in a fire sign provides passion and self-confidence; the Moon placed in an air sign provides analytical thought and discrimination. Finally, the Moon in an earth sign gives pragmatism and the desire to materialize. The lunar element’s tendencies can serve the solar drive or subtly dominate it, or even both, depending on each particular combination.

The following are all the possible Sun and Moon combinations, together with a brief description of my own making. My purpose is not to state anything categorically, of course, but to suggest possible tendencies, and always relating to modes of activity: the basic way in which people proceed in life. Needless to say, the definitive mode of action will depend on other factors in the chart, and on the signs involved (for example, Cancer-Aries is not the same as Cancer-Sagittarius if one goes into detail).

I have added the aspect relations between the signs involved in each combination; perhaps it holds a key to this matter.

Sun in a water sign—Moon in a fire sign

Cancer-Aries, Cancer-Leo, Cancer-Sagittarius, Scorpio-Aries, Scorpio-Leo, Scorpio-Sagittarius, Pisces-Aries, Pisces-Leo, Pisces-Sagittarius.

Aspects: semisextile, square, inconjunct.

They feel and act upon what they have felt, often impulsively and without rational consideration. They feel and experience almost at the same time. It’s a volatile combination, but one highly creative. The keywords are inspiration and vision.

Sun in a water sign—Moon in an air sign

Cancer-Gemini, Cancer-Libra, Cancer-Aquarius, Scorpio-Gemini, Scorpio-Libra, Scorpio-Aquarius, Pisces-Gemini, Pisces-Libra, Pisces-Aquarius.

Aspects: semisextile, square, inconjunct.

They feel to later analyze and communicate their emotions rationally, trying to make thought and feeling coincide or complement each other, pathos and logos. This pair can experience strong contradictions when trying to solve inner problems, but when properly channeled it can come up with very valuable synthesis of its own personality. The keyword is comprehend.

Sun in a water sign—Moon in an earth sign

Cancer-Taurus, Cancer-Virgo, Cancer-Capricorn, Scorpio-Taurus, Scorpio-Virgo, Scorpio-Capricorn, Pisces-Taurus, Pisces-Virgo, Pisces-Capricorn.

Aspects: sextile, opposition.

They feel to later act upon what they have felt, but unlike the water-fire combination they try to materialize what they feel. The tendency is to feel and later relate those feelings with material and tangible factors of life. In any case, action must bring something from the inner emotional world to everyday life. The keywords are capture and express.

Sun in a water sign—Moon in a water sign

Cancer-Cancer, Cancer-Scorpio, Cancer-Pisces, Scorpio-Cancer, Scorpio-Scorpio, Scorpio-Pisces, Pisces-Cancer, Pisces-Scorpio, Pisces-Pisces.

Aspects: conjunction, trine.

They feel to keep on feeling. Double emphasis on the traits of intuition, sympathy, understanding and subtlety of the emotions. Highly sensitive towards they own feelings and those of others. The mode of activity is defined by other elements in the horoscope, but it is definitely focused towards emotions and impressions. The keyword is pathos.

Sun in a fire sign—Moon in a water sign

Aries-Cancer, Aries-Scorpio, Aries-Pisces, Leo-Cancer, Leo-Scorpio, Leo-Pisces, Sagittarius-Cancer, Sagittarius-Scorpio, Sagittarius-Pisces.

Aspects: semisextile, square, inconjunct.

The essence of fire’s activity is something very hard to define in a word, as "it is necessary [for oneself] to be intensity without knowing it" (Bachelard). Fire’s essence cannot be crystallized without destroying it; it could be called eagerness, confidence, creativity, will. Thus, this combination wants and acts (will) to later feel upon what it wants. Both tendencies work almost at the same time, and as a result acting is constantly influenced by feeling and vice versa. The key word is passion.

Sun in a fire sign—Moon in an air sign

Aries-Gemini, Aries-Libra, Aries-Aquarius, Leo-Gemini, Leo-Libra, Leo-Aquarius, Sagittarius-Gemini, Sagittarius-Libra, Sagittarius-Aquarius.

Aspects: sextile, opposition.

They want and act to later analyze and communicate what they have done. The rational quality (often absent in fire) here comes after action, helping in the process of learning from one’s mistakes. An extremely active and energetic combination, it has little stability and is not always able to fulfill its wishes, even though it has both passion and the ability to plan. The key word is enthusiasm.

Sun in a fire sign—Moon in an earth sign

Aries-Taurus, Aries-Virgo, Aries-Capricorn, Leo-Taurus, Leo-Virgo, Leo-Capricorn, Sagittarius-Taurus, Sagittarius-Virgo, Sagittarius-Capricorn.

Aspects: semisextile, square, inconjunct.

They want and act to later work and ensure the realization of their desires. It is an ideal combination for materializing wishes and plans. However, a certain degree of tension can arise when fire’s impulsive and impatient nature meets earth’s natural stability and caution. The key word is tenacity.

Sun in a fire sign—Moon in a fire sign

Aries-Aries, Aries-Leo, Aries-Sagittarius, Leo-Aries, Leo-Leo, Leo-Sagittarius, Sagittarius-Aries, Sagittarius-Leo, Sagittarius-Sagittarius.

Aspects: conjunction, trine.

Wants and acts to keep on wanting and acting. Double emphasis on courage and passion for things, self-confidence and impulsiveness. A combination full of creativity and energy, although the traits of analysis and empathy must come from other factors in the chart. The key word is will.

Sun in an air sign—Moon in a water sign

Gemini-Cancer, Gemini-Scorpio, Gemini-Pisces, Libra-Cancer, Libra-Scorpio, Libra-Pisces, Aquarius-Cancer, Aquarius-Scorpio, Aquarius-Pisces.

Aspects: semisextile, square, inconjunct.

They analyze to later feel what they thought of. They attempt to provide an intuitive base for their ideas and thoughts, creating some inner conflict but also interesting outlooks and schemes. Though it is similar to the water-air combination, the articulation between logos and pathos in this one is focused outwardly instead of inwardly. Communication gains an emotive touch. The keyword is quest.

Sun in an air sign—Moon in a fire sign

Gemini-Aries, Gemini-Leo, Gemini-Sagittarius, Libra-Aries, Libra-Leo, Libra- Sagittarius, Aquarius-Aries, Aquarius-Leo, Aquarius-Sagittarius.

Aspects: sextile, opposition.

They analyze to later act upon what has been reasoned. The ability to communicate, common in the airy element, becomes stronger and more impetuous thanks to fire. There is a constant feedback between intelligence and passion, between ideas and will. The energy here is also abundant, though mainly directed towards intellectual products and their diffusion to the world. The key words are agility and keenness.

Sun in an air sign—Moon in an earth sign

Gemini-Taurus, Gemini-Virgo, Gemini-Capricorn, Libra-Taurus, Libra-Virgo, Libra-Capricorn, Aquarius-Taurus, Aquarius-Virgo, Aquarius-Capricorn.

Aspects: semisextile, square, inconjunct.

They analyze to later make their thoughts come to reality. This pair more than any other tries to give a material shape to its ideas and opinions. Communication tends to the tangible, the analogy with writing in relation to mental concepts being very accurate. An excellent combination for explaining the abstract by bringing it "down to earth", and thus making it accessible to others. The keywords are crystallize and explain.

Sun in an air sign—Moon in an air sign

Gemini-Gemini, Gemini-Libra, Gemini-Aquarius, Libra-Gemini, Libra-Libra, Libra-Aquarius, Aquarius-Gemini, Aquarius-Libra, Aquarius-Aquarius.

Aspects: conjunction, trine.

They analyze to communicate and keep on analyzing. Double emphasis on the faculties of reasoning, abstraction, and exposition. The rational mind rules over intuition or passion, and the perseverance to achieve one’s own plans must come from other factors in the horoscope. The keyword is logos.

Sun in an earth sign—Moon in a water sign

Taurus-Cancer, Taurus-Scorpio, Taurus-Pisces, Virgo-Cancer, Virgo-Scorpio, Virgo-Pisces, Capricorn-Cancer, Capricorn-Scorpio, Capricorn-Pisces.

Aspects: sextile, opposition.

They do and work to later feel upon what’s done. Emotions and feelings have a considerable influence on earth’s material labors. Intuition follows action, and thus pleasing or disturbing feelings come after everything’s finished, determining what will be done next. The sense of security is reinforced, both in the emotional and material areas. Earth’s patience and water’s sensitiveness blend and are channeled into work. The keyword is dedication.

Sun in an earth sign—Moon in a fire sign

Taurus-Aries, Taurus-Leo, Taurus-Sagittarius, Virgo-Aries, Virgo-Leo, Virgo-Sagittarius, Capricorn-Aries, Capricorn-Leo, Capricorn-Sagittarius.

Aspects; semisextile, square, inconjunct.

They do and work to feel alive. The fruits of personal effort help to keep their confidence healthy and give them new strength to go on working. This combination blends fire’s passion with earth’s steadfastness, resulting in superb talents for making wishes come true, especially egocentric and personal wishes such as power, success, etc. Fire’s spark helps to get things going again when earth shows its streak of pessimism. The key word is conviction.

Sun in an earth sign—Moon in an air sign

Taurus-Gemini, Taurus-Libra, Taurus-Aquarius, Virgo-Gemini, Virgo-Libra, Virgo-Aquarius, Capricorn-Gemini, Capricorn-Libra, Capricorn-Aquarius.

Aspects: semisextile, square, inconjunct.

They do and work to analyze what’s done. In the air-earth combination, the latter laid the foundations needed to materialize ideas; in this one, air provides a logical reason for things done and is in charge of analyzing their meaning. Planning skills are directed towards the pragmatic. A hallmark of this pair is common sense. Earth’s usual prudence can clash with air’s impatience, resulting in some stress concerning times and expectations. The keyword is sufficiency.

Sun in an earth sign—Moon in an earth sign

Taurus-Taurus, Taurus-Virgo, Taurus-Capricorn, Virgo-Taurus, Virgo-Virgo, Virgo-Capricorn, Capricorn-Taurus, Capricorn-Virgo, Capricorn-Capricorn.

Aspects: conjunction, trine.

They do and work to keep on working. Double emphasis on the qualities of pragmatism, stability, endurance and perseverance. The potential for doing what’s necessary to obtain what one wants is at its highest here, but the passion, feeling and planning needed to start have to come from other factors in the chart. The keyword is work.

Mercury

For the newcomer, and even for experienced astrologers, the question of which astrological house system to use is a vexed and often complicated one.

Two of the most important factors in any astrological chart are the Ascendant and the Midheaven. The angle of the Ascendant shows the degree of the zodiac that is visible just on the horizon at the moment of birth. The Midheaven (MC) indicates the degree that is highest in the sky above the horizon at the place of birth.

Obviously, these two angles differ considerably depending upon where the birth takes place. Exactly on the equator, nights are always 12 hours long; the Ascendant is always square (at 90 degrees) to the MC. But the further north or south you go, the more slanted the MC is to the Ascendant - people in northern Scotland, for example, experience very long winter nights and very short summer nights. In such a case, the MC is clearly not literally square the Ascendant. How can this be shown accurately through the astrological house system - and does it matter if it is not? To answer this, we first need to consider a little of the history of the concept of astrological houses.

Astrological house systems are generally used as a way of taking the environment into account in judging a natal chart. Each house 'deals with' a specific sphere of life, and planets and points within that house are thought to express themselves especially in matters related to that house.

The very first astronomers were in fact court astrologers by trade, and astronomers as a hobby (how times change...). These ancient astrologers had devised a division of the zodiac called mundane division in order to study how a specific personality (shown by the signs and planets) would deal with the environment in which it found itself. Claudius Ptolemy discussed in great detail the problems of house divisions, and the experiences covered by each house.

Hence some house systems are thousands of years old; others maybe only thirty. This diversity is one of the main points of contention between astrologers themselves. All systems are astronomically valid, but their standpoints vary, and therefore so do the degrees at which the houses fall. Many astrologers are even unaware of the conceptual differences in the various house systems, and tend to stick rigidly to the one which they were taught. This is understandable - calculating different house divisions by hand is very laborious and long-winded, and even today with computer software available, the busy astrologer usually has other more pressing matters to attend to.

How then does an astrologer choose a house system? Well, the individual studying alone is more than likely to use Placidus Houses. The reason for this is simple - he has to consult an ephemeris in any case, and Raphael's Ephemeris is the most widely used, which gives the information needed for Placidus Houses.

Students who study with a recognised school are usually introduced to all of the house systems, but taught to use one far more than the others. This is usually the Equal House system, which incidentally is also the oldest one. In this house system, the twelve divisions are very much like spokes of a wheel, equally spaced at 30 degree intervals, with all houses being the same size. This is the easiest of the House systems to use, as it requires no further calculation. Once the Ascendant is known, one simply divides the rest of the chart using the Ascending degree as a starting point - so if the Ascendant is at 22 degrees Leo, this is take as the cusp of the first house, with the second house beginning at 22 degrees Virgo, the third at 22 degrees Libra and so forth.

The Equal House system is conceptually valid within today's astrological standpoint that every individual is free to become what their birth chart symbolises as their ultimate talent. The Ascendant has been shown to correspond to the way the person automatically approaches their environment - the 'persona' in Jungian terms. This person is therefore likely to approach every field of life in a specific way. A person with an Aquarius Ascendant, for example, will approach money-making and material values (2nd house) in a Pisces manner, will learn (3rd house) in an Aries manner, deal with family (4th house) in a Taurus manner and so forth.

The biggest criticism of the Equal House system concerns the position of the MC, which, using this system is more often than not not the cusp of the tenth house (or any house) but rather is found within the 9th, 10th or 11th house.

The MC, being the highest point at birth, symbolises the aims and ambitions one works towards, and, by extension, one's career potential and public image. But these areas are also 10th house matters, devised, because of that house's association with Saturn, to show precisely these areas of life. It is therefore conceptually necessary (so goes the argument) that the MC be the cusp of the 10th house. For this reason, the Equal House system has a limited following outside the UK, although it is still the commonest House system within the UK.

What of all the other house systems, then? Why are their house divisions so irregular? On what basis are they calculated? It all depends on how the astrologer perceives the environment, and therefore on what astronomical planes of measurement are used to divide the celestial sphere into 12 houses.

It is important to understand that even though the house cusps are irregular in these other systems, the space they represent is regular. This is because although the chart is presented on flat paper, it is in fact a three dimensional sphere. The twelve equal divisions of that sphere fall onto the paper at irregular places (think of the segments of an orange falling onto the table), depending on how slanted the sphere is to that piece of paper. The slant of the sphere depends upon what astronomical co-ordinates are being used to cut the sphere, and this in turn depends on what is considered important in the environment.

Johannes Campanus, chaplain to the 13th century Pope Urban IV, was a noted mathematician. He realised the astrological necessity to have the four angles as cusps of the 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th houses, as well as the mathematical necessity to have houses of equal space. He therefore linked the division to the astronomical equivalents of the four cardinal points (the Meridian going through the north and south points of the horizon and the Prime Vertical going through the east and west points of the horizon). These planes are then linked to the geographical position and latitude of birth, hence this house system produces cusps which are the most apparently irregular in size.

For someone born above the Polar circle, 66 degrees north, drawing some of the houses would be mathematically impossible. However, if working on the chart of, say, a northern farmer or fisherman then this house system may more accurately represent his life than some others. For instance, being so close to the land, it would be conceivably accurate for him to have very large 2nd and 8th houses as he struggles to make a living, which would be much more important to him than social entertainment or creative activities (very small 5th and 11th houses).

The Regiomantus system was devised by a 14th century professor of astronomy, Johannes Muller, and was meant to be an improvement on the Campanus system. This system uses the Equator and the horizon as the two planes cutting the sphere, and since the Equator is at most 23.5 degrees from the ecliptic, house cusps are much more regular. Conceptually, the individual is contained within an environment linked to the Earth's movement around the Sun. Much used on the continent, the Regiomantus system could be argued to be very appropriate to use for someone who has lived in the same place all their lives, and to whom then the Earth-Sun links are very valid.

The Placidus and Koch systems have a different conceptual basis, that of time systems. Placidus de Tito, a 17th century monk and mathematician devised a system dividing the time it takes the Ascendant to become the MC. His system became widespread only in the 19th century when adopted by Raphael's ephemeris. It could be argued that the natural approach to life, as shown by the Ascendant, moves through time as the person grows and develops. This notion would seem to fit most people world-wide, and goes some way (together with Raphael's) to explaining the popularity of the Placidus system today.

The Birth Place Method was devised by Dr Koch in 1971. It also uses the notion of a plane of time, but this time sweeping down from the MC to the Ascendant, and more closely linked to the horizon. The MC is therefore considered the most important point, as well as the local geographical environment. The MC here is linked to ego, and to who one is and what one wants to become. Naturally this emphasises individual freedom and free will, and therefore this system is very popular in the US amongst astro-psychologists. When working with the chart of someone who has been lucky enough to have the freedom to become who they want, this system would seem eminently suitable.

With modern computerised calculations, it has become far easier for the astrologer to experiment with different house systems. In the future, tailoring the house system to the client's own needs and environment is likely to become much more common place, as the ways in which different systems fit different people is gradually more and more understood. In time, as client awareness of astrology goes, those with the knowledge may even be asked to choose for themselves which system they would prefer.

Astrology used properly can be shown to be a first class psychological tool. Experimentation with different house systems in order to find the one that best 'fits' the individual's own environmental circumstances, can only make it more accurate in its predictive abilities too.

The Choice is Yours!

Despite all the spiritual masters who have existed on this planet, despite all the religions we have and the holy books available to us, humanity is still in chaos.

The reason being that we do not have many spiritual masters or people to guide us, the one's out there are mere business people cashing on the innocence of the people who are thirsty of spiritual knowledge. The truth is that majority is unaware or sleeps walking in their life.
If you are a very aware person, by awareness I mean one who can not only judge others but judge ones own self , what that means is when you say something to others at the same time you are analyzing your own words and thoughts.

So being aware! Just look around you. Look at the way the whole life functions.
One is born, suffers and dies.

Your contribution to the system is negligible unless you are born with strong Karma. than you make a change in the system for good or for worst. Parmahansa Yogananda and Hitler are good examples.

Look deeply and you will find nothing but cruelty around you. 16 kids are brutally slain by a gunmen in Scotland. Do you think it is logically fair for the creator to punish those 16 kids for their past Karma even before the innocent souls have realized what exactly karma is or destiny is!

If you have never though beyond the phrase "Survival of the fittest" in the jungle of Capitalism, In my opinion there is no difference between you and a Fox in the animal kingdom who is looking to feed itself from the "Lions Share" because one day you are going to become someone's dinner.

Is our purpose just survival? Do we really have a purpose or we are mere puppets where someone else is enjoying the show at our cost? You might find answers in the holy scripture you believe in but they are mere escapism or illusions. If you are extremely rich and suffering from some horrible disease, you have realized by now that your millions of dollars cannot buy you good health or life. A lady called me a few days ago and said that her doctor has been trying to cure her for the last 2 years and has finally reached a conclusion that as far as he can go he cannot find anything wrong with her and one of her friends suggested her to look for an astrologer. Science has its own limitations.

So frustrated from science one starts looking for answers in the spiritual world. Meditation, Hypnotism, Psychics, Astrologers, Holy men, the list is long. Here the Vultures are not wearing Stethoscopes but has a Rudrakshaka mala (garland of seeds supposed to have healing powers, found in Nepal) around him. You can call it divine Stethoscope. But his purpose is the same, stay sick so that the treatment lingers on and is more profitable.

In China Physicians are paid a salary for a group of people as long as the group is healthy. As soon as someone falls sick the payment to the doctor is stopped. The system is logical and fair. In China the doctors are not just doctors, they are astrologers too though they follow an entirely different system than the commonly practiced astrology. Phrenology (the science of body features) is very common in China. I wish the same system was followed everywhere in all the professions.

In the Western system of Medicine the person being treated is at the mercy of his Doctor and the majority of doctors are out there to make money than heal and also majority is struck on the western system of medicine and would not let their patients explore in other forms of therapies.

A few years back one of my clients was very worried as her younger son had a serious ear problem and the doctor had suggested that he must be operated as there is a block in the Ear Canal. I suggested her to get a biochemical salt called "Kali Mur" which costs around $4.95 and one can get it from a Health food store. She fed her son with just 2 tablets 3 times a day for few weeks and to her amazement when the doctor examined her sons ears after a week remarked that the block is gone and there is no infection thus no need for the operation. If you have a kid who is less than 6 years old you must keep a bottle of "Kali Mur" 30X and a bottle of "Belladonna 30X" these two remedies will keep your child away from antibiotics at such a young age.

In the above case I am glad the doctor was honest. The problem is, there is no instrument which can measure ones honesty. We have instincts but sadly we have become immune to our inner voice and we are constantly falling prey to con artists until we find the truth.

Destiny is the law of nature or the justice system. Astrology is nothing but decoding those laws so astrologers are like divine attorneys. but still blind because its their profession! As when it comes to helping a murderer, profits overlap ethics. The social structure has degraded to the point where it’s hard to draw a line between Ethics & Survival.

This whole mumbo jumbo is robbing the mankind of a very powerful asset called "Faith" we are not just loosing faith in others but in ourselves too. What is AIDS? Weakening of the immune system! What is the immune system? Faith! That the body is protected from negativity's and the failure of the immune system clearly signifies in one direction that man is loosing faith in his own self.

The course this humanity has taken, it will not survive for more than few decades. Astrologically speaking; we would be having some very negative planetary combinations in the coming 7 years. If within the next 5 years we do not straighten our acts and continue the way we are. We will have series of Natural and manmade disasters which will eliminate the life form on this planet. As our survival is directly related to what we feel about ourselves and the mother Earth.

Vedic Astrology is one science where we need research work. The secret of our well being lies in this divine science. The way this science is being abused by people who are driven by one purpose: How to have more than they have. The obsession to be on the top. Astrology has not been explored to the point where it starts helping the mankind. There are people who have dedicated their material happiness for this divine science, people like Das Goravani, by the way don't be fooled by his name he is not an Indian, this American man has dedicated years as well as his family life just to produce a software in Vedic Astrology which is a research tool in Vedic Astrology. And on the other hand there are Astrologers who are ripping off innocent people of millions of Dollars. The same is true for 95% of the psychics and their 900 lines. How these crooks trap people is very simple. Ads run like this: One question answered free or talk to a Psychic for free. This one question is nothing but the bait. The battered ends up becoming the bait.

The choice is your! Are you happy the way you are? If not, are you ready to look for the right Guide. The story does not end here. The secret not just lies in the healer or the guide but also lies with the healed or the one who is being guided because the healer is healed in the process and the guide is guided too.