ALL ABOUT VIRGO (कन्या)
PERSONALITY: Virgo natives are perfectionists; they are very intelligent and analytical individuals. These are attractive people with quite delicate features and highly impressionable eyes. They may appear frail but actually are quite strong health-wise. Virgos look very calm and composed externally, but there is a lot going on in their minds. Actually, it is impossible for them to sit still for some time. They are very well-organized and charming in their appearances. And yes, they are fiercely independent individuals – mentally and otherwise. They are fond of changes. MENTALITY: Virgo natives are very, very sensitive people – they are like sponges; they easily absorb the emotions and worries of others too. These people are very stable and down to earth. They are inherently practical and very detail-oriented. Virgos can be very outspoken and blunt and make very good critics. However, they do not take criticism easily. They continuously strive for perfection and are never satisfied with themselves. Also, they need their own personal space and time. This sign is quite inquisitive by nature. They find it difficult to relax. LOVE LIFE: It is said that when a Virgo loves, he really loves. Virgos can be extremely passionate and intense in their love affairs. They just are not the flirtatious types. They seek unconditional love and complete loyalty in their relationships. These people do not trust people easily. Of course, it’s not so easy to woo these reserved and practical individuals. But once in a relationship, they make very dedicated, honest and steady partners. FAMILY & CHILDREN: Sensitivity and charm are what Virgos seek in their spouses. They are most likely to have emotional and jovial partners who may even be artistically inclined. Virgos strive their best to make their home a blissful place. They are very protective of their family and children. However, they are not very open in expressing their love and affection. They generally have children late in life. They also experience tough times in bringing up their children. But they do succeed in instilling discipline and principles in them with their firmness and meticulous upbringing. CAREER: Virgos are well suited for careers that give them an opportunity to use their intellect and communicative skills to the optimum. They are very structure and detail-oriented people. No wonder, they can make wonderful journalists, media persons, sales managers, advertisers, business administrators and government officials. They are dedicated workers and highly adaptable to dynamic work environments. They can also be passionate writers, authors or speakers. YOUR LUCK: Colours: Green, Yellow Metals: Silver, Brass Gems: Emerald (Panna)* Best Remedy: Keep a green coloured handkerchief on your person. Mantra: | ॐ श्रीं ऎं सौः | – | Om Shreeng Aing Sauh | Age of commencement of Luck: 36 ( * 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
POWERFUL VAASTU TIPS FOR NORTH-WEST DIRECTION
VAASTU: Vaastu Shastra evolved during the Vedic period in India. It is a part of the Atharva Veda. Vaastu Shastra is a science as well as an art. It endeavours to harness the energies of the Panch Tatwas viz the five essential elements of nature which play a vital role in architecture and home designing. The basic purpose and principle of Vaastu Shastra are to help human beings live a healthy, prosperous and balanced life. VAASTU & ASTROLOGY: Vaastu is a vital aspect of Vedic Astrology. Similar to how Astrology focuses on nine planets, Vaastu acknowledges nine directions. Each planet governs a specific direction. When you visit a Hindu temple, you’ll observe that idols of the navagrahas (the nine planets) are positioned facing the directions they rule. DIRECTIONS IN VAASTU: The nine directions considered in Vaastu are East, West, North, South, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-West and the Central part also known as Brahma Sthala. Each direction has a specific significance. Every direction is ruled by a specific deity and is dominated by a particular tatwa or element. Only when the five elements are in perfect harmony does life move in a balanced and harmonious manner. HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT VAASTU TIPS RELATED TO THE NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE HOUSE: VAAYU- THE LORD OF THE WINDS RULES THE NORTH-WEST (वायव्य कोण). Moon governs this area. This area is good for relaxation and entertainment. To read VAASTU TIPS for NORTH-EAST direction, click HERE.
AMAZING VAASTU TIPS FOR SOUTH-WEST DIRECTION FOR YOU
SOUTH WEST DIRECTION OR THE NAIRITTYA KONA: The South-West direction is an important direction in Vaastu. This corner has maximum magnetic energy. That is why Vastu experts advise to keep money in this direction. According to Vastu shastra, the South-West direction provides stability in life, whether it is relationships or financial matters. Any defect in this corner increases the fear of enemies and accidents. Having a toilet in this corner is also considered as Pitru Dosh. VAASTU & ASTROLOGY: Vaastu is one of the important limbs of Vedic Astrology. Just as Astrology considers nine planets; so also there are nine directions in Vaastu. Each planet rules a particular direction. If you visit a Hindu temple, you will notice that idols of the navagrahas ie. the 9 planets face the directions that they rule. DIRECTIONS IN VAASTU: The nine directions considered in Vaastu are East, West, North, South, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-West and the Central part also known as Brahma Sthala. Each direction has a specific significance. A specific deity rules and a particular tatwa or element dominates every direction. It is only when the five elements are in perfect harmony that life moves in a balanced and harmonious manner. HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT VAASTU TIPS RELATED TO THE SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF THE HOUSE: RAHU AND KAMA (CUPID) are the rulers of the SOUTH-WEST DIRECTION (नैऋत्य कोण). The Earth element is strong in this area. Hence placing plants in this region helps in alleviating the negative effects, if any. Preferably avoid having the main door of the house in the South-West corner. The earth element is predominant in the southwest corner. Hence, the South West corner of the house should be higher and heavier than the remaining portions of the house. If the South West corner is open or at a lower level, then such a house may see some losses or thefts. There should be no water source or storage nor a kitchen in the South West corner of the house. This would result in the ill health of the head of the house. The South-West corner is the preferred area for a master bedroom or room for parents. A person sleeping in a bedroom increases his working skills continuously and his family relations also remain better. This direction is not good for children’s rooms. This direction is ideal to have a Storeroom. One can place heavy furniture too in this corner. Pictures of ancestors can be placed on the South-West wall of the Living / Drawing Room. If there is a toilet in the South-West corner of the house, make sure to keep it closed all the time. If there is an empty space, pits or trees with thorns in the Southwest corner, then there will be constant illness in the house and trouble from enemies. There is no economic prosperity. There should never be darkness in the Southwest corner of the house. If the main door of your shop is in the South West direction, then display the best selling or most special item of your shop at the door. This will attract more customers to your shop. It is considered auspicious to keep water and salt in the South-West direction. To read: VAASTU TIPS for SOUTH-EAST direction, click HERE.
EASY VAASTU TIPS FOR THE SOUTH DIRECTION
VAASTU: Vaastu Shastra evolved during the Vedic period in India. It is a part of the Atharva Veda. Vaastu Shastra endeavours to harness the energies of the Panch Tatwas viz the five essential elements of nature which are applied in architecture and home designing. When the energy elements of the five elements viz Panchtatwa of the human body are in harmony with the energy fields of the five elements of the dwelling place, happiness and prosperity prevail. VAASTU & ASTROLOGY: Vaastu is one of the important limbs of Vedic Astrology. Just as Astrology considers nine planets; so also there are nine directions in Vaastu. Each planet is assigned a particular direction. If you visit a Hindu temple, you will notice that idols of the navagrahas ie. the 9 planets are placed facing the directions that they rule. DIRECTIONS IN VAASTU: The nine directions considered in Vaastu are East, West, North, South, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-West and the Central part also known as Brahma Sthala. Each direction has a specific significance. Every direction is ruled by a specific diety and is dominated by a particular tatwa or element. It is only when the five elements are in perfect harmony that life moves in a balanced and harmonious manner. HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT VAASTU TIPS FOR THE SOUTH CORNER OF THE HOUSE: YAM – THE LORD OF DEATH RULES THE SOUTH (दक्षिण दिशा). A good and favourable South corner of a house blesses one with mental stability and firm determination. South facing houses should preferably have a central entrance. Also one should have a picture of Hanumanji opposite the house. As far as possible, avoid having the main door in the south. The Southern corner of a house is ideal for a couple’s bedroom. It increases understanding and affection between husband and wife. The south corner is the ideal place to keep heavy articles and furniture. You can also have a staircase here. Always place cupboards and heavy storage cabinets/almirahs along the South wall of the room. You can keep cash and valuables wrapped in red cloth in a safe in the South direction to increase prosperity and savings. Avoid children’s room or study room in the Southern corner of the house. Water-related things like water borings, underground water tanks, pumps etc. should also be avoided in the South. An afflicted South corner can result in disputes and court cases. It is also instrumental in decreasing happiness. Do not have large openings or big windows in the Southern direction. Also do not keep the South corner empty or open. Closed and heavy walls in the southern direction bring prosperity. The kitchen or dining area in the Southern corner of the house may result in ill health or ailments. Place your head in the South direction while sleeping. This helps to keep your blood pressure in check while also maintaining steady blood circulation. To read about VAASTU TIPS FOR NORTH DIRECTION click HERE.