Sunday, October 20, 2013

Diwali 2013 - A Five day Celebration

Diwali, an important festival for the Hindus is celebrated throughout India at the New Moon or the waning Moon, on the fifteenth day of the auspicious month of Kartika, which is on 3rd Nov 2013.
It is a festival that is celebrated by Indians spread around the world with much joy and fun-fare. The celebration of Diwali is spread over a period of five days. The festivals celebrated on the event of Diwali are Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Pooja and Bhai Dooj. 

The date for Dhanteras in 2013 is 1st November which is the day of Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. The Muhurat of worship on Dhanteras will start in the evening in the Pradosh Kaal. From evening people can dedicate their prayers to Yam and Shri Kuber to faithfully complete the rituals of Dhanteras. Dhanteras is widely known for buying gold, utensils, steel and different things. 

Lakshmi Puja should be done during Pradosh Kaal which starts after sunset and approximately lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurta = 18:12 to 18:19
Pradosh Kaal = 17:30 to 20:08

Amavasya Tithi Begins = 20:12 on 2/Nov/2013
Amavasya Tithi Ends = 18:19 on 3/Nov/2013

Diwali is a festival that is dynamic in nature, in the sense it occurs on various days in each year. The word Diwali comes from the Sankrit word "deepavali" meaning a "garland of lamps".

Like most of the Indian festivals, Diwali has an astrological connection with strong Vedic fundamentals. It marks the transition into a new lunar year. This is a seasonal festival related to the harvest season as well. The planetary positions on the day of Diwali is such that it confers wealth and prosperity on all individuals. 

During Diwali period, the luminaries Sun and Moon are in conjunction (0deg). This is a highly harmonious position in mundane astrology.  

During Diwali, the Sun God, Hanuman, Goddess Lakshmi and God Ganesha are worshipped fervently. It is believed that these Gods shall confer riches, health and prosperity on all during the festive period.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Navratri Dates 2013 in October - 5th to 13th October 2013

Navratri Dates 2013 in October are from " 5th to 13th October 2013 "

Like earlier this time again Navratri is for 8 days rather than routine 9 days Navratri.

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Navratri 2013  is Only for 8 DAYS , 3rd and 4th are together on 7th )
Navratri Day 1 – October 5, 2013 – Ghatsthapana 
Navratri Day 2 – October 6, 2013 – Chandra Darshan 
Navratri Day 3 – October 7, 2013 – Sindoor Tritiya
Navratri Day 4 – October 7, 2013 – Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami 
Navratri Day 5 – October 8, 2013 – Upang Lalita Vrat 
Navratri Day 6 – October 9, 2013 – Saraswati Awahan in some regions 
Navratri Day 7 – October 10, 2013 – Saraswati Pooja - Maha Lakshmi Pooja
Navratri Day 8 – October 11, 2013 – Saraswati Pooja ends – Mahashtami - Annapurna Parikrama 
Navratri Day 9 – October 12, 2013 – Saraswati Visarjan – Maha Navami

On 10th day of Navratri is called “Vijaya Dashami”.Navratri Dussehra Date - 13th October
Navratri Dussehra Day   - Sunday

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2013 – Ganesha Chaturthi 2013

Ganesh Chaturthi 2013 date is September 9, Monday. Ganesha is today worshipped around the world and the Elephant-faced Hindu god is one of the most popular deities associated with Hinduism. Like symbol ‘Om’, Ganesha is slowly becoming the face of Hindu religion. The Ganapati Festival ends with the immersion (Visarjan) of the idol on Ananta Chaturdasi day - September 18, 2013.
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day after new moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August - September).
Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival celebrated on the birthday (rebirth) of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati.
It is believed that Lord Ganesh bestows his presence on earth for all his devotees during this festival. It is the day Shiva declared his son Ganesha as superior to all the gods, barring Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and traditionally invoked at the beginning of any new venture or at the start of travel. The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi ("festival of Ganesha") is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between 19 August and 20 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).

Monday, August 26, 2013

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra - Latter happy feet

General Characteristics: Happy people, able speakers, caring towards children, grandchildren, conquer enemies, virtuous. 
Translation: The beautiful left foot or ray of light. 
Symbol: Two back legs of a bed. 

Animal symbol: Female cow. 
Ruling Planet: Saturn 
Nature: Manushya (human) 
Presiding deity: Ahirbudhnya - the serpent of the deep sea - fertility, kundalini and need for seclusion. 

Positive Traits: Attractive, good problem-solving ability, inspiring speaker, disciplined, kind, compassionate, has principles, contented, generous, submissive yet financially successful, tends to make money on their own, economical, charitable, humanitarian, merciful, smart, benefits from children or beginners, drawn to the unknown, virtuous, happy, wise, loves family, self sacrificing benefits from gifts and inheritance, overcomes enemies, satisfied, service oriented, controls anger, marital happiness, balanced, nourishes others, good advisor. 

Negative Traits: withdrawn, unenthusiastic, develops a set of long-term enemies or gets into disputes that take a long time to resolve, thinks too much about their own outcomes, self-centered financial focus, gossip, lazy, addict, irresponsible, highly emotional. 

Career Interests: Charitable work, non-profit organizations, import and exports, travel industry, religious work, priests, saints, astrologers, mystical work, writers, philosophers, teachers. 

Revati Nakshatra - The wealthy

General Characteristics: Perfect limbs, genial manners, deep learning, riches, no desire to covet the property of others. 
Translation: The wealthy 
Symbol: A drum. 

Animal symbol: Female elephant 
Ruling planet: Ketu 
Nature: Deva (god like) 
Presiding deity: Pushan - the nurturer protector of flocks and herds is invoked for safe travel. 

Positive Traits: Creative thinker, independent, lucky, liked, supportive and gets supported, gifted in the arts, nurturer, promoted quickly, brave, skilled in pleasing, sociable, good counselor, proud, stately presence, sparkling personality, loves/protects animals and pets, longevity, well groomed, good hygiene, might be born into a wealthy family, interested in ancient cultures, selflessness, compassionate, caring. 

Negative Traits: Spiteful especially when hurt or jealous, overindulgent, takes on too many problems from other people which may affect their health, amoral attitudes, doubt ridden, low fertility, gives too much and resentful when not returned, feels inadequate, lack of self-esteem, overly sensitive, stubborn, volatile, codependent, easily disillusioned, lack self confidence, victims, feel unloved, insecure. 

Career Interests: Film actors, comedians, politicians, humanitarian projects, charitable work, urban planners, government positions, psychics, mystical or religious work, journalists, editors, publishers, travel agents, flight attendants, clock/watch/calendar maker, road worker, planner, maintenance crew, travelers. 

Purva Bhadrapada - Former happy feet

General Characteristics: Scholar, intelligent, skilled at making money, helpful, devotional. 
Translation: Beautiful west, Former beautiful foot or Ray of Light 
Symbol: A sword, two font legs of a bed or a funeral cot or a two faced man. 

Animal symbol: Male lion 
Ruling planet: Jupiter 
Nature: Manushya (human) 
Presiding deity: Aja Ekapada - Unicorn. 

Positive Traits: Unique, eccentric, devoted to those who impress them, scholarly, witty, good logical skill, prosperity through cleverness, mystical beings, good at reading people, gets money from the government or from wealthy or executive people, economical, acts happy, lives a long life, could marry into a wealthy family or be born into one, spiritual depth, a warrior, intuition, passionate, good speakers, skilled at earning an income, visionary idealistic, universal goals, march to their own beat, fights injustice, campaigner, good writers, imaginative, self reliant, strong. 

Negative Traits: Cynical, a worrier, a bit odd, gloomy, angry, impulsive, has many serious conversations, changes residence many times, poor planner, dominated by their spouse, penny pincher but still a poor financial planner, anxious, poor health, over serious, high-strung, cynical, not generous, wavering mind. 

Career Interests: Astrologers, priests, ascetics, research skills, statisticians, occultists, black magicians, administrative planners, business skills, mortician, radical, fanatic, terrorist. 

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Shatabhisa Nakshatra - Hundred healers

General Characteristics: harsh in their speech but truthful, suffer grief but conquer enemies, thoughtlessly engage in works, independent ways. 
Translation: The hundred healers. 
Symbol: An ox cart, a circle or round charm. 

Animal symbol: Female horse. 
Ruling planet: Rahu 
Nature: Rakshasa (demon) 
Presiding deity: Varuna - the God of rain and cosmic waters. 

Positive Traits: Truthful, sharp minds, perceptive, emotionally controlled, interested in getting to the bottom of things, prosperous, economical, clever, able to defend themselves, enterprising, interested in astrology and other mysterious subjects, likes to solve puzzles, provides good service, finds happiness within themselves, strong principles, charitable, writing skills, good memory, daring, bold, artistic nature, defeats enemies. 

Negative Traits: Lonesomeness, melancholic, lacks self confidence, restricted, life is duty, quiet yet will blurt things out in an unrefined manner, con artist, unstable, argumentative, uncommunicative, hides their true intentions, miser, dependent on others to meet their needs, problems in relationships, feels intensely restrained or mentally anguished, problematic relationships with children and siblings, secretive - keep weaknesses to themselves, lack self confidence, stubborn. 

Career Interests: Astrologers, astronomers, physicians, healers, writers, research work, clerical work, secretaries, engineers, electricians, organizational development, Aircraft industry, rocket scientist, planetariums. Advanced medical treatment of difficult to cure illness - chemotherapist, electricians, nuclear scientist. 

Friday, August 23, 2013

Dhanishta Nakshatra - The richest one

General Characteristics: A liberal, rich person, brave and fond of music, generous, young looks. 
Translation: Complete wealth. 
Symbol: Musical drum. 

Animal Symbol: Female lion. 
Ruling Planet: Mars 
Nature: Rakshasic (demonic). 
Presiding deity: The eight Vasus - the solar gods of energy and light. 

Positive Traits: Insightful, perceptive, earns a good living, charitable giving, brave, does well in foreign countries, lives on both spiritual and material levels, liberal, compassionate, bold, good conversationalist, enjoys music and dance, good organizational abilities, ambitious, concerned with accomplishments and developing their careers, likes old and mystifying things, skilled in astrology. 

Negative Traits: Aggressive, ruthless, inconsiderate, worried, can hurt others, makes up stories, lies, withholds information, don't like to be told what to do, argumentative, too talkative, select incompatible companions, lusts after material, careless, sexual difficulties, delayed/denied marriage, wants everything for themselves, covetous of other's success, self absorbed, narcissistic. 

Career Interests: Musicians, poets, doctors & surgeons, real estate, property management, engineering, mining, scientists, research work, charitable organizations, surgery, drummers, military bands, reciters of rhythmical incantations - prayers, poetry. 

Friday, August 16, 2013

Sharavan Nakshatra - Hearing

General Characteristics: Prosperous, learned, liberal-minded spouse, riches, wide-fame. 
Translation: To hear. 
Symbol: An ear, three footprints in an uneven row, a trident. 

Animal symbol: Female monkey 
Ruling planet: Moon. 
Nature: Deva (god like) 
Presiding deity: Vishnu preserver of the universe. 

Positive Traits: Cordial in business, intelligent, success in foreign lands, lives a prosperous, balanced and modest life, ethical, studies scriptures and ancient knowledge, kind, drawn to working for social and humanitarian causes - good writers and teachers, helps others transform their lives, has a good marriage and a helpful partner, good speech, fame in the world, wealth, creative, quick learner, kind, charitable, knowledge to transcend the material world. 

Negative Traits: Giving nature can lead to debts and poverty, overly open-minded, unyielding nature, extreme views concerning ethics develop opposition or even adversaries, hypersensitive, enemies due to issues with jealousy, gossips. 

Career Interests: Teachers, speech therapists, linguists, astrologers, religious scholars, politicians, business skill, geologist, researchers, travel, preservers of sacred traditions, university, classical studies, gossip columnist, news broadcasters, recording industry, story tellers. 

Uttara Ashada Nakshatra - Latter Victory or latter Undefeated

General Characteristics: A quest for the spiritual unknown, total involvement in any task and penetrate deeply into some aspect of knowledge. Obedient, learned in the rules of virtue, grateful, many friends, return favors, liked. 
Translation: Later victory. 
Symbol: Elephant's tusk, the planks of a bed - a bed. 

Animal symbol: Male Mongoose. 
Ruling Planet: Sun 
Nature: Manushya (human) 
Presiding deity: Vishvadevas the sons of the God dharma. 

Positive Traits: Virtuous, intelligent, fun-loving, leadership qualities - good politicians, well-liked, devoted to friends - can relate to others, grateful, idealistic with high goals, kind, modest, has some knowledge that sets them apart, interested in learning and advocating topics that concern them, enjoys reading to gain knowledge, benefits through travels, tolerant, wants fair play and justice, sympathetic ear, devoted to companions, good manners, leadership skills, appreciative of others. 

Negative Traits: Multiple marriages or marriage like relationships, overly anxious, takes on too many people's problems and gets stressed out, obstinate, self centered, self indulgent, too long in a destructive relationship, changes residence many times, early adversity in life, constantly active, apathetic, fails to complete what they start. 

Career Interests: Pioneer, researchers, scientists, military work, hunters, boxers or fighters for a cause, government jobs, social work, hunting professions, wrestler, horse owners, doctors. 

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Purva Ashadha Nakshatra- Early Victory or The Undefeated

General Characteristics: Agreeable spouse, a proud nature, strong attachment to friends. 
Translation: The undefeated or unsubdued. 
Symbol: A fan or a winnowing basket (used to separate grain from its husk), a bed or an elephant tusk. 

Animal symbol: Male monkey 
Ruling planet: Venus 
Nature: Manushya (human) 
Presiding deity: Apas - representing the cosmic waters deified as God. 

Positive Traits: Artistic, good-looking, influential - influences many, well-liked, polite, faithful to friends, intelligent, good manager but prefers to be in service, valuable employee, simple life, supportive, courageous, humble, influential, wealth, loves good meals, has a enjoyable relationship with spouse, capable of having many children, truth-seeking, changeable. 

Negative Traits: Egotistical, inflexible, superiority complex, others regard them as crude or immature, angry, not open to advice, have low-paying and hardworking jobs, incompetent manager, bouts of loud and disturbing behavior, lacking in education or preparation, dictatorial, obstinate, leave behind partners when they can not keep up with their ability to change, settles for less. 

Career Interests: Writers, teacher, debaters, shipping, industry, boating, politicians, lawyers, travel industry, foreign traders, actors, film, public speaking, professions associated with water: sailing, shipping, navy, water utilities, people who process raw materials, manufacturers or refiners. 

Moola Nakshatra- The root

General Characteristics: Possess a deep philosophical nature and an inquisitive mind that enjoys exploring the roots of any subject. Haughty, rich, happy, not inclined to injure others, Firm and fixed opinions, live in luxury. 
Translation: The root 
Symbol: Tied bunch of roots or a lions tail. 

Animal Symbol: Male dog 
Ruling Planet: Ketu. 
Nature: Rakshasa (demon). 
Presiding deity: Nirriti - goddess of destruction who lives in the kingdom of the dead - goddess of dissolution. 

Positive Traits: Proud, good-looking, skillful in persuading or manipulating people to serve their needs, politician, careful, clever, able to live a comfortable life, good fortune, determined to succeed, learned, public speaking skills, spiritual advisor, generous, successful, determined, fortune in foreign lands, likes to live well, peace loving, adventurous, brave, explorer, face adversity with composure. 

Negative Traits: Insecure, others do not trust them, too goal-focused, does not genuinely care about others, arrogant, self-destructive, headstrong, sabotages their own achievements, has many affairs and/or marriages that don't work out, low tolerance for boredom, create own insecurities, indecisive, fickle in relationships, arrogance, selfishness, lust and anger, low boredom threshold, takes and give little back, accommodating to other people to get what they want. 

Career Interests: Public Speakers, writers, philosophers, spiritual teachers, lawyers, politicians, doctors, pharmacists, business and sales, healers, florist, ministers, officers, investigators, researcher, contrarians, orators, politicians. 

Jyeshta Nakshatra - - The eldest

General Characteristics: Mental brilliance and analytical ability, few friends, cheerful and virtuous. 
Translation: Elder sister, the middle finger or the holy river Ganges, The Eldest (last of the best). 
Symbol: earring or circular protective talisman that may represent Vishnu's disc. 

Animal Symbol: Male deer or hare. 
Ruling Planet: Mercury. 
Nature: Rakshasa (demon). 
Presiding deity: Indra - King of the Gods. 

Positive Traits: Most successful of their family, keeps friends and builds a good support network, generous, self-reliant, eventually wealthy, takes charge of the family, passionate response to love, reputable, receives fame and honors, takes control, gets things done when they want to, virtuous, satisfied, talented at music, capacity for inventive design, creative genius, interested in the occult, can accomplish anything they set their minds to, want to make a difference. 

Negative Traits: Angry, has family problems, too intense for others, self-important, egotism, hides their feelings and intentions, peaceful demeanor covers impatience and immorality, conniving, control freak, makes other dependent on them to gain control, possessive, dramatizes illness and troubles to gain sympathy, has many illnesses, many job changes, early troubles in life, tormented, hypocritical and secretive behavior. 

Career Interests: Self employed, management, military leaders, musicians, dancers, modeling, police detectives, engineers, intellectuals, philosophers, U.N personnel, shaman.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Anuradha Nakshatra - Disciple of divine spark

General Characteristics: Rich, live in foreign countries, unable to bear hunger, move from place to place. 
Translation: A small flash of lightening, a tiny spark, success 
Symbol: Lotus flower - ability and perseverance to blossom in the midst of life's trials and tribulations, a row or furrow. 

Animal symbol: Female deer or hare. 
Ruling planet: Saturn. 
Nature: Deva (god-like) 
Presiding deity: Mitra - the God of friendship and partnership who promotes cooperation among humanity. 

Positive Traits: Wise, spirited, fun-loving, attractive, vigorous, well-liked, spiritual seeker, interested in ancient knowledge, hard working, capacity for astrology, devoted, brave, enjoys travel, healthy, accommodates many people, enjoys social life and organizations, benefits more if they live away from their place of birth, ability to attract and maintain friendships, cooperates with others, ability to lead and form alliances. 

Negative Traits: Has remorse, guarded, cut off, deceitful, held back by others, can not cope with hunger or thirst, emotionally needy, rebellious, adheres to bad advice and suffers consequences, jealous and controlling of others, unaware of their effect on others which results in problems, may be melancholic due to a lack of maternal nurturing, anger issues, moves frequently due to dissatisfaction, tries too hard in terms of spiritual progress. 

Career Interests: Business management, organizational skills, travel industry, conference planners, dentists, plumbers, criminal lawyers, actors, musicians, mining engineers.

Vishaka Nakshatra - Fork shaped(having branches)

General Characteristics: Energy, strength and potential power, bright in appearance, distinct in speaking, skilled at making money. 
Symbol: A large tree with spreading branches giving protection to others, potters wheel, a decorated gateway used for marriage ceremonies. 
Translation: Enter the heavens 

Animal symbol: Male Tiger 
Ruling planet: Jupiter 
Nature: Rakshasa (demon) 
Presiding deity: Indra - the god of transformation and Agni the god of fire. 

Positive Traits: Intelligence of the highest order, bright appearance, attracts others, clever, has respect for intelligent and spiritual people, enterprising, self-satisfied, determined, gets things done, humanitarian, politically inclined, can appear soft but is very powerful underneath, excellent communicator, persuasive speech, leadership qualities, truthful, sexually alluring, a good mate in marriage, benefits through marriage, traveling and through change, mathematical talent, courageous, powerful achiever. 

Negative Traits: Overly talkative, negative, militant, creates quarrels between people, restless, covetous of other's success, feels isolated, critical of others, fault finding, infidelity, too much ambition - spread too thin, manipulate others to meet their own needs, socially isolated, not open to advice, offensive, stingy, not easy to like, greedy, deceitful, aggressive, domineering, quick to take offense, argumentative, jealous, frustration and anger when goals impeded, suspicious, possessive, envious, feels suppressed and taken advantage of by others, too many interests, not satisfied by accomplishments, restlessness - change partners 

Career Interests: Researchers, scientists, military leaders, writers, public speakers, politicians, lawyers, ambassador, dictator, leader, conqueror. 

Friday, July 26, 2013

Swati Nakshatra

General Characteristics: Sweet, soft spoken, virtuous, compassionate, mild, quiet nature, controls passions and desires, skilled in trade, merciful, charitable. 
Translation: The priest, the sword 
Symbol: Coral - strong intuitive and psychic properties - A young sprout quivering in the wind. 

Animal symbol: Male Buffalo 
Ruling planet: Rahu 
Nature: Deva (god-like) 
Presiding deity: Vayu the demigod of wind, air, breath, and prana. 

Positive Traits: Tender, moral, able in business - clever in trade and commerce, truth-seeking, studious, meek, truthful, humanitarian - cares about others, thinks before acting, accurate, reduces things to their simplest components, uncorrupted, friendly, positive outlook, disciplined, seeks harmony, generous, active in spiritual organizations or humanitarian causes, likes to be around religious or well integrated people, interested in scientific or philosophical thought, independent, traveler, persuasive communication. 

Negative Traits: Do not know their limitations resulting in loss of money, status, and respect, creates debt due to high expenses, discontented due to lofty goals, restless, critical, fault finding, not concerned with family, shy, monastic, self isolating, secretive, hides their passions and sexual urges, gives too much away, absurd creative thinking, vulnerable to the whims of others, hot tempered. 

Career Interests: Business skill, sales, Yoga teachers, priests, legal profession, judges, transportation, travel industry, stock brokers, traders in drugs and alcohol, merchants, independent business person, ascetic - engaged in devotional practice

Chitra Nakshatra

General Characteristics: Attractive, sociable, intelligent, and natural leaders. 
Translation: The brilliant.
Symbol: A bright jewel or pearl reflecting the spirit within us, or a shining light.

Animal symbol: Female tiger.
Ruling planet: Mars.
Nature: Rakshasa (demon).
Presiding deity: Tvashtar or Vishvakarma - the celestial architect of the universe.

Positive Traits: Attractive, artistic, great lovers, independent, natural leader who wants to make an impact on life, sociable, perceptive, high-spirited, elegant, conversant, dignified, judicious, business skills, happy, well dressed and well groomed, well read, drawn to philosophy and social thought, does well outside their place of birth or in foreign countries, handy, incline toward more physical expressions of art such as sculpture, printmaking, competent designer.

Negative Traits: Smug, conceited, easily bored, self centered, attracted to exciting yet negligent mates, quarrelsome, critical, too quick to challenge someone's point of view, corrupt, amoral, may not focus enough on saving money.

Career Interests: Interior design, architects, jewelers, lawyers, judges, priests, religious people, learned in the Vedas, publications, radio, TV, film, armed forces, police detective, painter, photographer, designer, musician, writer, herbalist. 

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Hasta Nakshatra

General Characteristics: Purity of thought and deed as well as self-control, active habits, full of resources. 

TranslationThe hand 
Symbol: A hand - open hand blessing humanity. 

Animal symbol: Female buffalo 
Ruling planet: Moon 
Nature: Deva (god-like) 
Presiding deity: Savitar - the sun god who imparts creative and transforming energy. 

Positive Traits: Creative, pleasant, humorous, skilled in the arts, charming, practical, attractive, wealth late in life, many relationships, generous, unattached, intelligent, persuasive, cordial, weighs their words to avoid expressing anger, self-motivated, in control, focused on acquisition, good at defending and promoting their own interests, understands the value of social rituals and courtesies, skilled in providing service, thick-skinned, takes advantage of opportunities in new areas or in foreign lands, dexterous, determined, industrious worker, easily changes. 

Negative Traits: Likes competition and conflicts, restless - want spiritual experiences, changeable, con artist, self interest, emotionally unsettled, need to control lower self, unabashed, mistrustful, overindulgence in pleasuring themselves, nasty, mechanical in dealing with those who provide them no advantage, abuse of drugs, controlling, alcohol, and/or food to cope, critical when under stress, suppressed, health issues. 

Career Interests: Painters, artists, craftsmen, scholars, teachers, writers, sales, communications, pr, hospital and volunteer work, healers, travel industry, conference planners, astrologers, palm readers, advisers, ministers, authors, counselors, educators, priests, thieves, rouges.

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra

General Characteristics: Emphasis on healing others. Earn money by their learning, liked by all, live a life in comfort and luxury. 

Translation: The latter red one or a fig tree 
Symbol: A bed or 2 rear legs of a cot. 

Animal Symbol: Male Cow (bull) 
Ruling Planet: Sun 
Nature: Manushya (human) 
Presiding deity: Aryaman rules leadership, honor, nobility and rules society. 

Positive Traits: Popular, hard worker, ambitious, benefits from those in power, good communicator, successful, friendly, reliable, focused, happy nature, loves luxury and comfort, material desires are fulfilled, capacity for enjoying life, liberal yet has fixed principles, balanced leader, happy, socially adept, generally fortunate, generous, kind, compassionate, courage, endurance, spiritual and mental advancements. 

Negative Traits: Promiscuous, over-giving, egotistical, restless, inconsiderate of others feelings, obstinate, disdainful, bossy, vain, arrogant, takes too much for themselves, stubborn, critical, resentful, a social climber, may be sad or angry under a happy smile, lack belief in their own power.

Career Interests: Social worker, philanthropist, writers, actors, media personalities, healing arts, state health employees, astrologers, astronomers, mathematicians, business minded people, sales.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Poorva Phalguni Nakshatra

General Characteristics : Sweet speech, generosity, a habit of wandering, government service. 
Translation: The Former Red One or A Fig Tree 
Symbol: Swinging hammock - rest and restoration, front legs of a bed, or a post. 

Animal Symbol: Female Rat 
Ruling Planet: Venus 
Nature: Manushya (human) 
Presiding deity: Bhagya - the god of good fortune and prosperity. 

Positive Traits: Creative, intelligent, active, charming, sincere, leadership skills, carefree, focus is on the body, physical approaches to healing, open minded, sweet speech, generous, wants fame and attention, faithful to issues and those they believe in, mystical nature, spokesperson, aristocratic, cultured, refined, gifted in the fine arts, youthful, exuberant, loving, good relationships. 

Negative Traits: Vanity, indulgent, impulsive mind, severe, promiscuous nature, narcissism, reckless, focused on getting what they want, spends carelessly - creates debt, addictive personality, hates being uncomfortable, needs stimulation, becomes depressed if do not get what they want, vindictive, lack of planning, unmotivated. 

Career Interests: Actors, musicians, models, business managers, retail sales, radio, television, photography, cosmetics, jewellery  wedding planners, government service, politicians, teachers, professors, sex and marital therapists, Professions associate with rest and relaxation - theatre  cinema, & classical music. Professions connected with marriage - wedding planner. 

The Tamil Month of Aadi 2013

Aadi Month, is the fourth month in Tamil Calendar and is termed inauspicious by many as the Dakshinayana Punyakalam begins in the month. In 2013, the Aadi Month begins on July 17 and ends on August 17. But several Tamil Hindu rituals and festivals are held in the month of Aadi and therefore it is also auspicious to some people.

Here are the important festivals and auspicious days in Aadi Month in 2013.
Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the night of the Devas, begins on the first day of the month Aadi. It is marked on July 17, 2013. Some communities perform Tarpanam on the day. The sun changes its direction during this period and next six months is the night time of the gods. Due to this reason, no auspicious events are held in the month.
Aadi Chevvai – the Tuesdays in Aadi Masam is highly auspicious.
Aadi Velli – Fridays in the Aadi Masam is also considered auspicious.
Aadi Amavasi (August 6, 2013) – No moon day in Aadi month dedicated to offering Shradh and Tarpan to dead ancestors.
Aadi Pooram (August  19, 2013) – The day is dedicated to Andal. 
Varalakshmi Puja (August 16, 2013) – Worship of Goddess Lakshmi. 
Aadi Perukku (August 3) – The festival is dedicated to Kaveri River and falls on the eighteenth day in Aadi Masam.
Aadi Karthigai (July 31, 2013) – festival dedicated to Lord Muruga.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Pitru Paksha Shraddh Dates in 2013

In Hinduism, Shradh is the rituals performed by relatives for the departed souls of dead ancestors, parents and relatives. Shradh Dates in 2013 as per Hindu calendar followed in India is from September 19 and ends on October 4
Pitru Paksha is a 15 lunar day’s period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings. 
According to South Indian Amavasyant calendar it falls in the lunar month of Bhadrapada beginning with the full moon day or day after full moon day. According to North Indian Purnimant calendar this period falls in the lunar month of Ashwin beginning with the full moon day in Bhadrapada or next day of full moon day. 

It is just nomenclature of lunar months which differs and both North Indians and South Indians perform Shraddha ritual on similar days.

September 19, 2013 – Mahalya Pitru Paksha begins - Purnima Shradh
September 20, 2013 – Pratipada Shradh
September 21 – Dwitiya Shradh and Tritiya Shradh
September 22 – Chaturthi Shradh
September 23 – 
September 24 – Panchami Shradh
September 25 – Shasti Shradh
September 26, 2013 – Saptami Shradh
September 27, 2013 – Ashtami Shradh
September 28, 2013 – Navami Shradh - Avidhava Navami Shradh - For women who passed when there husbands were alive.
September 29, 2013 – Dasami Shradh
September 30, 2013 – Ekadashi Shradh
October 1, 2013 – Dwadashi Shradh
October 2, 2013 – Trayodashi Shradh
October 3, 2013 – Chaturdashi Shradh
October 4, 2013 – Mahalaya Amavasi – Most important day of Shradh

The last day of Pitru Paksha is known as Sarvapitri Amavasya or Mahalaya amavasya. Mahalaya amavasya is the most significant day of Pitru Paksha. 

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Magha Nakshatra

General Characteristics: Has numerous servants, inclination to worship gods and ancestors, engagement in important work. 

Translation: The mighty one 
Symbol: Palanquin the royal seat upon which the king was carried through his towns, royal throne room. 

Animal Symbol: Male rat 
Ruling Planet: Ketu 
Nature: Rakshasa (demon) 
Presiding deity: Pitris - Fathers of Humanity guardian angels that give protection in the event of calamities. 

Positive Traits: Clear, intelligent, many admirers, positive, conservative, balanced, respectful to others, kind, helps others, love life and parties, dependable, likes to be honored for accomplishments, respectful of traditions, enjoys ceremonies, follows chains of command, does well when praised, likes to be served and given attention. 

Negative Traits: Arrogant, hot tempered, prejudiced, jealousy, severe nature, resentful, has a strong dislike for those who dislike them or who treat them with disrespect, discontented when fail to meet goals, too high standards, susceptible to flattery, cruel to those who don't show them respect, racial superiority, sensuality can create problems. 

Career Interests: Politician, lawyer, heads of corporations, actors, musicians, archaeologists, historians, lawyers, judges, birth registry officials, self-employed, managers. 

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