PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY NEW APPROACH TO ASTROLOGY
“Is Astrology Real?”, “Does Astrology Really Work?” – I am sure these questions have crossed the minds of millions of people across the globe. I believe that Astrology is not about the FUTURE, it’s more about the PAST; it is about our past Karma and its impact on our present lives. An in-depth analysis of the birth chart helps us to understand why we are the way we are and thus it can help us to grow materialistically, philosophically and spiritually. Astrology can be used in every walk of life to take major decisions and make wise choices. In fact, it can prove to be a useful tool to improve our daily lives. Simple remedies and changes in habits can definitely bring many long term positive changes in life, READ MORE: Click on the link below to read in detail an entirely different approach to this mystical science of planets and stars: https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/interview-bella-arora/
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
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.