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.)
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
WHAT DOES YOUR BIRTH TIME SAY ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY?
Your birth time speaks a lot about your personality traits, your nature and your temperament. Besides, time of birth is of great significance in Astrology too – it decides your Ascendant, as well as placements and degrees of planets in the horoscope. The Ascendant is a reflection of one’s personality. So let us see how your birth time influences your personality: Midnight 12 to 2 am: You seek mobility and variety. There is an inborn thirst for knowledge within you. In fact, you just need to be aware of EVERYTHING and EVERYONE! However, you wouldn’t like to reveal much about your personality. You have a very sharp mind and can grasp things quickly. Family and friends circle is very important to you; you are very sociable, yet reserved by nature. You are greatly influenced by your surroundings. Career-wise, you are likely to gain fame in the television or film industry or in communication fields. Most of you would venture out in the world to make a name for yourself in your mid-twenties. In the long run, you would be a self-made person. 2 am to 4 am: You are born for a luxurious life. Moreover, you are sweet-tongued and know how to bring people around to do things you want them to do. Good food, plush villas and swanky cars – is all you desire – and get! You are destined to realize all your materialistic desires. You can be a very successful entrepreneur. No wonder, you shall earn a lot of money by your own dint. Anything new and beautiful excites you. Outdoor activities appeal to you; you need to be in touch with nature now and then to replenish your ethereal energies. Success comes easily to you. You shall get lucky around the age of 24-27 years. 4 am to 6 am: You are a robust personality – in appearance as well as in action. Furthermore, you are blessed with good constitutions and oodles of self-confidence. Challenges motivate you. Public appreciation and power are very vital to you. You like to be the center of attention – always! And, this is not without a reason; you have strong leadership qualities to match. No wonder, most of you opt for a career in the Defense or Police Services. You like things straight and honest; no beating around the bush for you. You can be very stubborn once your mind is made up. 6 am to 8 am: You are a born leader and have the power to change situations – for good or bad. People find your personality mysterious. You never reveal your true self easily. Besides, you do have the instinct to dominate others. The constant need to excel and be accepted pushes you to set and achieve impossible goals. Life brings sudden twists and turns for you – which makes you a stronger person. Though, the rough patches of life sometimes build up a lot of anger or anguish within you. You must train your mind to see the positive aspects of things and move on to new horizons. It is important for you to keep your mind cool. 8 am to 10 am: You are a philosopher at heart. Inner peace is very important to you; you move away from confrontations and conflicts. You have a ‘live and let live attitude. Nevertheless, you can be very stubborn if you wish to. You are a very sociable person and are very sensitive to and conscious of other people’s needs. People know you for your friendliness; you can easily get along with people of different age groups, cultures and views. Profession-wise, you are most suited to a public career. You shall enjoy a good reputation as a political leader or a social crusader. Your luck lies in lands away from your birthplace. 10 am to 12 noon: You are an outgoing personality with an optimistic outlook on life. At the same time, self-discipline is very important to you. You are a sensitive person and your own worst critic. Since you are very clear about your strengths, weaknesses and aims, no one can stop you from achieving what you want, once you set your mind on it. You are a natural leader and people tend to follow you instinctively. Recognition and appreciation act as catalysts in motivating you towards your goals. Your efforts are often rewarded; hence you generally reach high positions and earn enough wealth to live a very comfortable life. You would do well in artistic fields. 12 noon to 2 pm You are an energetic and creative person. You are very ambitious and responsible. Generally speaking, you are very clear about what you want from life and are ready to go to any limits to achieve your goals. With your persistent efforts, you shall soon have many sources of income opening up for you. You love traveling. You shall prosper in a place away from your birth land. Probably, you may marry someone there. You shall make a confident and successful businessman. Besides this, you also have great teaching skills and can make a good coach/guide/counselor. Your luck shall favor you tremendously after you cross 30 years of age. 2 pm to 4 pm: You have an innate sense of curiosity coupled with excellent quality to enjoy the good things of life. What a spirited and spontaneous person you are! You prefer to live a vivacious life full of adventures and surprises. Challenges motivate and push you to achieve the impossible. You do not like defeats and setbacks. Though, you will have a fair share of ups and downs in life. You shall do well in careers related to finance, funds, accounting, banking, etc. Getting along well with others comes easy to you due to your flexible and straightforward nature. Your determined and optimistic outlook helps you cross the hurdles of life easily. 4 pm to 6 pm
WHAT IS YOUR LUCKY CAR COLOR?
So you have finally decided to buy yourself a car! It must surely be a car of your choice – of your favourite colour and design. Choosing which colour car should you purchase is a very emotional and personal decision. Each one of us has our favourite colours. We must remember that colours do have an impact on our lives. Every colour vibrates to a different frequency. You feel most comfortable and secure when the colour frequencies vibe well with your own. A car of a favourable colour can bring you luck and prove to be a life-long companion to you. Hence, choosing a favourable colour that is in sync with you would be wise. FIRST OF ALL KNOW: WILL YOU OWN A CAR/VEHICLE? The position and strength of Venus in your birth chart have an answer to this question. If Venus sits in your fourth house or is in an exalted state, then you will surely own a car or cars. Similarly, if the fourth lord is well placed/is exalted/is aspected by Venus or benefic planets, then too you shall own a car/vehicle. One should also consider the position and aspects of Rahu (North Node), Mars and Eighth lord too before purchasing a car; adverse placements of these planets can result in accidents and untoward incidents. Now, let’s understand the colour therapy related to vehicles White-coloured cars are the least accident-prone and also have fewer breakdowns. But it surely is a high-maintenance car. Just keep in mind to use the best glasses in your car. You should be very very careful when choosing a black colour car. No doubt, the black colour looks very elegant and formal. One study concluded that black cars are 47% more likely to be involved in road accidents than vehicles of other colours. To read “WHAT DO YOUR FAVORITE COLORS SAY ABOUT YOU?” CLICK HERE
CHANGE YOUR HABITS – CHANGE YOUR LUCK: II
Good Luck follows good habits. As discussed in the previous post, actions produce merit and demerit in the form of habits (saṃskāras) to repeat similar actions in the future. You can, of course, use your free will to break off from your bad habits and improve your karma. This in turn will unlock the benefic outcomes of the planets and thus change your luck. So, let us see how changing some more of your habits can actually enhance your luck: Do not keep plants in the house if you cannot care for them personally. Plants should be treated with great tenderness and care. When you personally water the plants, you are actually doing remedies for Sun, Moon and Mercury. This is also a therapeutic remedy for depression and anxiety. Are you not getting a desirable job or a deserving promotion in spite of being qualified or eligible? Do you sleep late in the night? If so, change your habit soon. Sleep early and try to wake up before sunrise. If possible, spend some time gazing at the rising sun. You shall soon have some good news. Are you facing problems from your adversaries and competitors? Stop throwing around your shoes and slippers. Wash your socks daily. Arrange your footwear in a proper manner and place. Always refill your salt container every Friday. Also, sweep the floor with rock salt mixed water. You will not only be able to clear your pending dues and debts, but also be able to improve your status as well. Keep all income or earned cash untouched for at least 24 hours when you get it. This will help to reduce your extravagant and wasteful expenditures. Avoid taking a loan from anyone on Tuesday of any month. You may otherwise have to face difficulties in repaying that loan increases. Avoid giving a loan on Wednesday of any month. Otherwise, it is very likely that either there will be an inordinate delay in getting the repayment or the amount will never come back to you. Here is a very good habit you should adopt to improve your financial condition. Regularly donate a small percentage of your income to the needed people – preferably on a Thursday. It doesn’t matter whether it is 1% or 10% – as long as you wish to help the underprivileged. If you are facing financial problems or repeated failures due to Rahu, break a coconut every Saturday. Women may instead offer coconut in the temple. To read ‘CHANGE YOUR HABITS TO CHANGE YOUR LUCK – PART I’, click HERE.