ALL ABOUT CANCER (कर्क)
PERSONALITY: Cancer natives usually have a full, round and very expressive face. They have a broad jawline and sumptuous lips. These signs are also characterized by fuller hips. They walk with a relaxed gentle gait. Moreover, they are likely to have a frail constitution. They are very protective towards those whom they love and would do anything for them. Cancerians are attached to history, heritage, and family and are very loyal to them. They never ask for anything from anyone. MENTALITY: Cancerians rely more on their sentiments and feelings than on logic or reasoning. They are the most sensitive people who can quickly pick up the emotions around them. They are one of the most complex people; it’s very difficult to know what’s going on in their minds. Often they have mood swings. Sometimes, people may find their behaviour contradictory and unpredictable. Competition can be a very motivating factor for them. LOVE LIFE: Cancerians are very loving persons. They are in love with the very concept of love. They can be the most romantic individuals. When they are in love, they are totally in love. They are generally eager to turn their love affairs into marriage. Sadly their idealistic ideas of love clash with the harsh realities of life. They suffer from heartbreaks many times. FAMILY & CHILDREN: Marriage may be delayed. They marry more for security than for love. They can be very possessive as a spouse. Their spouse is most likely a practical, even-tempered and down-to-earth person. They are very much concerned and over-protective of their children. Their home is heaven for them; they try to make it as comfortable and beautiful as possible. CAREER: Security and self-sufficiency are very important to Cancerians. They would be happiest working from home. Cancerians tend to veer towards careers involving innovation, competition and invention. Besides, they are also suited to parenting roles as in teaching, childcare, counselling, etc. Other suitable career options are freelancing, writing, hotel management, wedding planner, travel and tourism, etc. YOUR LUCK: Colours: White, Pale rose Metals: Silver Gems: Pearl, Red Coral * Remedy: Drink milk from a silver tumbler. Mantra: | ॐ ऎं क्लीं श्रीं | – | Om Aing Kleeng Shreeng | Age of commencement of Luck: 24 ( * Please refer to the Astrologer before buying the gems.)
ALL ABOUT GEMINI (मिथुन)
PERSONALITY: Gemini natives have the most expressive facial features. Their charming smile and sparkling, lively eyes are enough to mesmerize anyone. And yes, they have fidgety eyes. They have a sharp wit and talent to write and speak well. They love shocking others. They have an innate childlike innocence and naughtiness in them. They are versatile, curious, and high-spirited and want to experience everything out there in the world. MENTALITY: Geminis are super excited individuals and have an experimental approach towards everything in life. They have a very active mind. They have so many things filled in their minds that they are confused most of the time. They can be very strongly opinionated. You can never be sure with them. Geminis hate monotony and routine. They are most likely to overburden their mental faculties to the point of exhaustion. LOVE LIFE: Gemini natives have charming ways to woo their lady love. They come up with creative ideas to impress their mates. They are flirtatious by nature. However, they can be very fickle in love – fluttering from one affair to another in search of a true soul mate. Actually, they fear commitment; though once committed, they can be the most loyal partner. FAMILY & CHILDREN: Geminis seek intellectual partners. They have very high expectations from marriage. They make a loving partner and adjust well to marital life. Generally, their lifestyle changes after marriage. They love to travel with their family. They bring up their children really well and encourage them to try their hand in creative pursuits. CAREER: Geminis flourish in a versatile career and a busy atmosphere. They make excellent artists, writers and journalists. They would also do well in social careers such as Media, Politics, Public Relations, Anchoring, etc. Other suitable careers are Accounting, teaching, Project Management, Sales and Marketing, etc. Geminis can always come up with new ideas of earning money and may as well have more than one source of income. YOUR LUCK: • Colors: Green, Yellow • Metals: Bronze • Gems: Emerald, Agate (सुलेमानी पत्थर) * • Remedy: Clean teeth and gums with Alum (फिटकिरी) powder. • Mantra: Om Shreeng Aing Sauh – |ॐ श्रीं ऎं सौः | • Age of commencement of Luck: 32 ( * Please refer to the Astrologer before buying the gems.)
ALL ABOUT ARIES
PERSONALITY: Aries have a commanding appearance. Their smile is reassuring. They always maintain a straight posture and a confident gait. Arians usually have a mole, mark or a scar on their face or neck. They are quite frank and straightforward. Actually, they LOVE being the centre of attraction. Excitement and liveliness are clearly visible on their faces. They can be very dramatic. MENTALITY: Aries actually strongly believe that they are born to rule the world – it can be the whole world or a small world of their home, office or surrounding; it doesn’t matter as long as they are in charge and control of things. They are rather impulsive and rash in taking action. Their mind is always on the run – hopping from one thing to another. They always think AFTER doing. LOVE LIFE: Aries can be very flirtatious. They are very conscious about their looks and always express themselves in the most impressive manner. Arians are quite passionate and open to love. They can play the pursuing game long and successfully. After all, they are ‘big hearted’ lovers. FAMILY & CHILDREN: Aries usually benefit through marriage. They usually have a beautiful spouse. Their life partner is more balanced in approach and thought; this provides comforting stability to the Aries feisty ways of doing things. Aries make wonderful parents; they bring up their children with discipline. CAREER: Aries are best suited for all types of leadership and enterprising roles. They are very ambitious, active, hardworking and goal-oriented. Most suitable careers would be in the defence forces, police department, law and order, sports, surgery, etc. They would also do well in Media, Television and Entertainment fields. LUCKY FACTORS: • Colors: Red, Copper, Yellow. • Metals: Copper • Gems: Red Coral (Moonga) * • Age of commencement of Luck: 32 • Best Remedy: Offer water to Sun and do Surya Namaskar daily. • Mantra: | ॐ ऎं क्लीं सौः | – Om Aing Kleeng Sauh | ( * Please refer to the Astrologer before buying the gems.)
ASTROLOGY AND VIRAL INFECTIONS
Pathogens cause infectious diseases such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Viral infections are responsible for outbreaks that have epidemic and pandemic potential. Since the past 3 decades, many infectious diseases have been discovered, including SARS, MERS, Ebola, chikungunya, yellow fever, swine flu, Zika, etc. Most of the recent viruses attack the respiratory system. Coronavirus or COVID-19 too is a virus affecting the nose, sinus and upper throat. VIRAL INFECTIONS FROM AN ASTROLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE: Rahu and Ketu are Karakas for epidemics and viral infections. Rahu creates an imbalance in the Vata/Air element resulting in respiratory diseases. It also is responsible for epidemics/pandemics. In particular, Rahu in Gemini sign indicates infection related to the respiratory system, nerves, skin, etc. Ketu too is responsible for fevers, bacterial and viral diseases and the spread of epidemics/pandemics. Ketu also indicates isolation – detaching oneself from others. Another planet that is responsible for the unstoppable spread of infections is Jupiter. A weak Saturn in the horoscope makes the person susceptible to contact diseases. Whenever transiting Saturn aspects/conjuncts Rahu/Ketu, there is a danger of the spread of infectious disease or epidemic. Relation between Saturn and Ketu or Saturn and Pluto can cause chronic, long-term, degenerative diseases. Moreover, it may result in severe deficiency of Vitamin C and/or Vitamin K. Mercury is the karaka of the chest, nervous system and respiratory system. Whenever Mercury or Gemini/Sagittarius signs or 3rd/9th houses are afflicted, the infection is most likely to affect the respiratory system. DIETARY PRECAUTIONS: Include more red, yellow, and blue-coloured foods in your diet. Avoid food cooked in oil. Boiled or steamed food is the best. Also, avoid all non-vegetarian foods. Drink boiled water stored in a copper vessel. Have more garlic; it increases your immunity. HERBAL REMEDIES: The herb Giloy or Guduchi is extremely effective in case of fevers and infections. It works both as a preventive and curative remedy besides acting as an immunity booster. You can take ½ teaspoon of Giloy churn mixed with a teaspoon of honey or drink it with lukewarm water. Boil 5 Tulsi (basil) leaves, 4 whole black peppercorns, 3 cloves and 1 teaspoonful of freshly grated ginger in a glass of water till the water reduces to half. Filter and add a teaspoonful of honey. Have it warm. Add ¼ teaspoonful of turmeric/haldi powder and a pinch of ashwagandha powder in a glass of warm milk. Drink it every night. ASTROLOGICAL REMEDIES: Light camphor and Frankincense/Loban at least twice a day to keep away germs. Regularly worship Lord Ganesh and offer him Durva grass every Tuesday and Wednesday. Feed home-cooked bread (roti) to stray dogs and crows. Refrain from gambling, alcohol, immoral activities – especially if you are running Saturn or Ketu Dasha. Clean all openings of the body very well. If the infection is due to afflicted Saturn then you should do Chhaya Daan. Take sesame or mustard oil in a small vessel. See your reflection in it and then keep this vessel along with the oil in a Shani temple. Some needy person may take it. If you have already contracted some infection, then do this remedy. Dip a heated pure gold ring (without any gem) or a gold string in hot milk for few minutes. Then drink that milk when it is still lukewarm. MANTRA REMEDIES FOR VIRAL INFECTIONS: Recite one rosary of the following mantra for 180 days daily, It is effective in warding off or overcoming serious and chronic infections: Chanting of Ketu Mantra 17000 times in 40 days: ॥ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः॥ – ॥Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah: Ketwe Namaha॥ Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is very powerful in overcoming health problems. It has the power to heal even the seemingly impossible to cure diseases. Those who are not able to recite the above Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra due to any reason may recite the following laghu (shorter version) Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: “Aum Joom Sah Mam (Name of the person) Palay Palay Sah Joom Aum” OTHER REMEDIES: One can perform a small havan/yagya at home using mango/neem twigs, cow dung and havan samagri. Also add some jaggery, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, neem leaves and turmeric to it. You can do havan every fortnight. Do pranayama daily for at least 20 minutes. Boiled neem leaves work as an excellent sanitiser. Wash your hands with this as often as possible. DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this article is to provide you complimentary holistic remedies for your health problems. This is, in no manner, a substitute for medical treatment. Please do consult and follow qualified doctor’s advice for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disease/s.
HOW DO ASTROLOGICAL REMEDIES WORK?
Why exactly do we need Astrological remedies? Man is constantly in pursuit of happiness and peace and seeks to avoid all that is unpleasant and painful. But this is not always the case. We all do have to undergo some miseries, sufferings, trials and tribulations in our lives. This is due to our past deeds or karma. Astrology is based on the philosophy of Karma. The placements, phases and strengths of planets in the birth chart are not a random permutation or a coincidental combination. They reflect our past karma; the good karma shows up in the form of benefic planets while the malefic planets emphasize the negative karma. Planets can be classified as benefic, malefic or neutral. No planet is good or bad in itself; its placement and condition in the birth chart decide whether it will prove to be beneficial or detrimental to the native. Sometimes the benefic planets are weak; they need to be strengthened so that they can give the potential good results. On the other hand, the malefic planets need to be propitiated to reduce their negative effects. The uniqueness of Vedic Astrology is that it recommends a whole range of remedies to fortify the weak benefic planets and to pacify the malefic ones. How do astrological remedies work? Astrological remedies are nothing but practical, mystical, or psychic antidotes which lessen or nullify the impact of our past negative karma. Our Destiny is shaped by our past karmic actions. Remedies involve doing something or abstaining from doing something; this action or inaction is karma in itself! So when one undertakes to do some remedy, he is actually is embarking to reverse some bad karma of the past. When he does remedies for strengthening the weak benefic planets, he is essentially boosting their effectiveness by doing some more good karma. Our fate is decided by our karma; we can use our free will to take remedial measures. Astrological remedies can be broadly classified as follows: MANTRAS: Sanskrit mantras are energy-based sounds possessing vibrational and resonating powers. Mantras are connected to a particular planet or a deity representative of that planet and different mantas have varying potencies. Mantra chanting is called ‘Japa’. YANTRA: Yantras are geometrical and mathematical graphic symbols or drawings with precise measurements. Yantras too reverberate energy in varied ways. Planetary Yantras placed in the right direction create positive and constructive energies and are instrumental in warding off negativity. ASTROLOGICAL REMEDIAL PRODUCTS : Astrological remedies include the usage of certain products such as gems, Rudraksha, crystals, herbs, charms, etc. to strengthen the power of benefic planets or to ward off negative effects of malefic planets. SERVICE: Service to others is considered the best form of remedial measures in Astrology. This can be in the form of charity, donation or offering some services to the needy and the poor people. Different kinds of donations are prescribed for different planets. CHANGE OF ATTITUDES AND HABITS: This is another very effective form of remedial measure to rectify and improve our karma. Often, we are forced to think or act in a particular manner due to the planetary position or alignment in our birth horoscope that can be unfavorable to us. In such a case, it is highly recommended that we adopt or give up some of our habits or attitudes resulting from such an alignment. This can be in the form of adopting the virtues of patience, giving up some vices such as anger, or some food items such as salt or sugar, etc. FASTING: This involves voluntary depriving oneself of food or some other thing of one’s liking and choice. This kind of voluntary abstinence of some pleasure or desirable thing also works as a remedy to pacify the negative effects or strengthen the positive impact of planets. BLESSINGS: The blessings of our elders – our parents, our teachers, etc. play a very important role in mitigating the negative influences of malefic planets. Of course, they bless you when you have done some real good deed – in other words, good karma comes into play! COLOUR THERAPY: Each planet has its own distinct colour to which it vibrates and responds. Hence using colour therapy works as an astrological remedy. FOLK REMEDIES: These are simple yet effective remedies commonly called ‘totka’ or ‘upay’. The famous Lal Kitab remedies largely consist of such practical remedies which can be used in everyday life. RELIGIOUS: This astrological remedy includes prayers, rituals, worship of deities, Yagya (sacrificial fire), yatras (trips to sanctified places), etc. Yes, certain specified places of worship are recommended for the pacification of malefic planets. For example, Trimbakeshwar temple near Nashik, India is specifically famous for performing pooja (the act of worship) to alleviate the malefic effects of Rahu and Ketu and reduce the negative impacts of Kaal Sarpa Dosha and Pitru Dosha. SPIRITUAL REMEDIES: Spiritual remedies such as yoga, meditation, etc. go a long way in strengthening our willpower and propitiating the planets in a permanent way. Whatever remedy is used, it eventually involves invoking, aligning and resonating the individual energies with the Universal Energy thereby creating the ultimate balance! Some important things to be kept in mind while performing remedies: There are no hard and fast rules about astrological remedies. They should be relevant to the Desh (place), Kaal (time) and Paatra (distinctive identity) of the doer. The astrological remedies should be done by the person himself. When you are sick, it is you only who has to take the medicine or undergo the treatment. No one else can do it for you. In some exceptional cases of infants or sick or aged people who cannot do the remedy themselves, reciting or listening to mantras, using of Yantras/gems/rudraksha, etc. is recommended. Be patient; do not expect immediate or quick results. You are writing off your past karmas; it takes time