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Vedic Astrology Magazine
Highlights
of July-August 2002 • Vol. 6 No. 4
a copy of this issue.
Dasha Periods of
the Wayward Rahu (Part 6)
Dr.
K.S. Charak
Of the natural malefics, the mention of Rahu generates a peculiar
awe and anxiety. Rahu’s dasha periods are often quite important
in one's life and are remembered long after they are over, irrespective
of whether they prove beneficial or harmful to the native. The author
elaborates the subtle point in the analysis of Rahu’s dasha.
Domain of the Navamsha
Dr. Suresh Chandra
Mishra
The navamsha chart is the most essential chart
to consider along with the birth chart. Besides this it also has
some important peculiarities in astrology. Navamsha is considered
the soul of the birth chart. It many times replaces the lagna, compensates
the weakness of the lagna chart and presides over the entire horoscope,
which confers a crowning glory upon it.
The author discusses
the various applications of the navamsha: Navamsha in Pre-Natal
Phase, Key Trait of Temperament, Longevity, Profession, Financial
Status and Disease from Navamsha chart. Dr. Mishra also elaborates
the use of Navamsha in the Prashna and Muhurta charts.
Cancellation of Debilitation and
Neechabhanga Raja Yogas
Ernst
Wilhelm
Debilitated planets always play an important role in the horoscope.
In general, they are first-rate malefics, even a benefic that is
debilitated will harm those planets and houses it joins or aspects.
Debilitated planets also indicate the ruin and loss of those things
that they rule.
There are certain factors that cancel debilitation. These factors
cancel debilitation in different ways with different results, from
reducing the ill effects of the debilitated planet to actually increasing
the success of the native.
Ernst lays down the conditions that reduce the ill effects of a
debilitated planet and explain them with the help of example charts.
Laghu Jatakam - Part 7
English Translation and Commentary by
Dr. K S Charak
Varahamihira is considered the greatest authority on Vedic
astrology after the era of the sages like Parashara. He was born near
Ujjain during the sixth century AD. His most popular works are the
Brihat Jataka and the Brihat Samhita. The Laghu Jatakam is a rather
abridged version of the Jataka text. Easy to comprehend and rich in
substance, it is a classic that must be studied alike by the novice
and the master.
Dhirubhai Ambani, the Messiah of the Indian Economy
Anshumalee
Sood
In the mid-seventies, the Indian economy underwent a complete transformation
with the emergence on the scene of Dhirubhai Ambani. He single handedly
inculcated into the Indian public at large the concept of equity
culture permitting them to share the fruits of economic progress.
Anshu discusses the astrological chart of Ambani in this article.
Lessons in Palmistry - Part 5
Vinay
Aditya
The author explains the various zones in a hand, the length of fingers,
the spacing between the fingers, the setting of fingers and the
joints of the fingers.
Regular Columns:
From the Realm of Spirits - Stories from Veenu Sandal
1. Gwalior Fort's Underground Secrets
2. The Ghost who Went Fishing
Book Reviews -
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully by Geshe Keisang Gyatso.
The Ocean of Theosophy by William Q. Judge.
Vedic Mathematics for Schools (Book 3) by James T Glover.
From the Scriptures -
Astrology in Vedas - Part 8. |
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