What are the Water signs in Astrology?:

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces

Why are they called Water signs?:

There are four triplicities in Astrology that are grouped by their element. The other triplicities are earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo), fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) and air signs(Libra, Aquarius, Gemini).What are the general characteristics of the Water signs?:

Water signs are attuned to waves of emotion, and often seem to have a built-in sonar for reading a mood. This gives them a special sensitivity in relationships, knowing when to show warmth and when to hold back. At their best, they are a healing force that brings people together -- at their worst, they are psychic vampires, able to manipulate and drain the life force of those closest to them.Water signs are tuned into the many shades of meaning in relationships, and at times can absorb "vibes" from others. They have to work harder than other elements to maintain their personal boundaries.

How are the three Water signs different?:
Within their triplicity, the water signs each belong to another group known in astrology as qualities. For the water signs, Cancer is a Cardinal sign, Scorpio is a Fixed sign, and Pisces is a Mutable sign. In basic terms, Cancer leads and initiates, Scorpio goes deep with a fixed focus and Pisces is changeable, hard to pin down.

Water and Earth:
Water signs can soften Earth and take them into the deeper emotional layers of intimacy. This brings touchy and feely together for a satisfying physical relationship in romance. Earth can help Water with the practical challenges of life, and encourage them to bring their gifts into the real world through some tangible effort.Water and Fire:
Water and Fire can be one steamy combination under the right circumstances. Water can add emotional nuance to Fire's instinctual responses, and help Fire learn things like tact, compassion and how to nurture. Fire can blaze a trail for Water out of the swampy abyss of inaction. Their vitality and enthusiasm lifts Water up, so they can find their way. Like with any element, there's a danger here of mutual harm if things are not in balance. Fire can dry up Water, and make them feel brittle and undernourished. Water can smother Fire, put out the flames of inspiration, which usually sends them right out the door.Water and Air:
Water can help the Air sign make the deeper emotional connection. Water inspires Air to create a stronger personal base for what they're saying, by meaning what they say. Air signs help Water put their feelings into words, and understand the patterns at play in their lives. Air encourages the insights of Water, and can be a motivating force for creative expression.Water and Water:
Here is a pair that can dive together into the deep end, for better and worse. They'll understand the need of the other for "me" time to process all they've experienced. But two Water signs can easily merge and lose their sense of boundaries. This might not always be a bad thing, but at times it might feel like two people at the mercy of the emotional highs and lows of life. With balancing elements, this can be an incredibly close bond, to the point of being telepathic.
The Water Element in Astrology:
Those with planets in Water signs are often assessing a situation by its undercurrents. It can give them an air of being aloof or even shy at first, but they're the warmest of souls when you've won their trust. Going forward in a relationship or situation often means being sure of their emotional ground, a kind of decision-making process that is baffling to others. Their perceptions border on psychic, but these insights get clouded by the intensity of feelings, or are altered by the vivid imagination.The nuances of feeling experienced by Water signs can lead them into the arts. Some find release from their own personal dramas when they're able to express them as universal. As writers, musicians and actors, they help others make sense of the human experience. But this also happens in everyday life, since Water signs soften the edges of the mundane by padding it with emotional meaning.Water is a formless element on its own, and that's why those with this sign are so quickly shaped by their relationships to others. They need time alone to remember where they end and others begin. And to let what's been stirred up by life find its way to a quiet calm again. These are people who need people, but also need the restoring space of solitude.

Colour Theory of Astrology

Astrology uses color association. Specific colors have been assigned to each sign of the zodiac.
Every thing in this universe is composed of Seven Rays of colour. Ancient Indian text, the "Kurma Purana", the seven planets are to be seen as condensations of the seven cosmic rays.

Daily colour Chart
Sunday : yellow, orange, gold, amber
Monday : gray, lavender, white, silver, ivory
Tuesday : red, white, black, gray, maroon, scarlet
Wednesday : yellow, brown, white, topaz
Thursday : green, turquoise, white, purple, crimson
Friday: white, pink, rose, purple, coral
Saturday : yellow, orange, gold, amber

Planet Colour Chart
Moon : orange/yellow blue green white
Sun : yellow orange red purple
Venus : light blue light green white yellow
Sun : yellow orange red purple
Jupiter : green brown white green purple
Mercury : blue purple blue grey pink yellow
Saturn : black/dark white / pale / ashy / black / dark
Mars : red

Zodiacal colors
Aries Mar.20 ~ Apr.19 : red yellow white
Gemini May.21 ~ Jun.21 : yellowish green white red light blue
Aquarius Jan. 20 ~ Feb. 18 : green yellow grey blue
Pisces Feb.19 ~ Mar.20 : green white
Taurus Apr.20 ~ May.20 : green white brown yellow light blue
Leo Jul.23 ~ Aug.22 : yellow brown red pink green orange
Libra Sep.23 ~ Oct.22 : purple green grey grey black / brown yellow
Scorpio Oct.23 ~ Nov.21 : red grey red grey green brown red black
Virgo Aug.23 ~Sep.22 : crimson white yellow purple blue green
Capricorn Dec.22 ~ Jan.19 : greensih blue red black white brown
Sagittarius Nov.22 ~ Dec.21 : red grey red yellow yellow green purple
Cancer Jun.22 ~ Jul.22 white grey grey green brown green

Importance of Colours in Astrological Remedies

The visible light which is a mixture of seven colors gets exhibited in violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. These colors originate from the Sun and travel in different wave lengths with different energy intensities. 

The visible light is the source of all life and it is responsible for all the environment of the earth which withstands all the plant and animal life including the life of human beings. The main source of energy is the Sun from where the colours originate in waves. 

The importance of color is emphasized for astrological remedies. 

The color of the Sun is a combination of orange and red. The Moon is pale white but it reflects the orange red rays of the Sun. Mars is of red color but it also reflects the yellow rays of the Sun. Mercury is of green color and reflects green rays. Jupiter is of orange-yellow color but reflects mainly blue rays of the spectrum. Venus is considered to be pure white but it also reflects indigo rays of the spectrum. Saturn is of black color and reflects violet rays of the Sun. The two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu have also been assigned colors in Vedic astrology. Rahu is considered to be black while Ketu is brown. 

The Moon is pale white but it reflects the orange red rays of the Sun. Mars is of red color but it also reflects the yellow rays of the Sun. ... Saturn is of black color and reflects violet rays of the Sun. The two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu have also been assigned colors in Vedic astrology.

The role of nine planets which are said to govern the entire life of the native from birth till death and beyond. 

Remedies for strengthening weak planets for bringing a balance in the life of an individual are prescribed by astrologers. May be a mantra, tantra, gem therapy, puja (worship), daan (charity) etc are related with colors. 

Sun : Since the color of Sun is red, the strengthening of Sun in the horoscope of an individual should be done with red flowers or saffron-color items. The recommended stone is ruby which is also red. This color represents energy and power. It also shows vitality and creativity. However, excess of red is harmful. 

Moon : It is pale white. This color contains all the seven colors of the spectrum and has purifying properties. It influences the thought process and leads towards virtue and spirituality. The astrological methods for strengthening the Moon is by using white items like white flowers (white lotus, jasmine, lily etc), milk, curd, rice flour, white sandalwood etc and among the gems white pearl. 

Mars : The red color Mars emits slightly yellowish rays. The difference between Sun red and Mars red is that the red in Sun indicates royalty while the red in Mars indicates violence.For treatment of Mars-related problems red or yellow color is prescribed. The gems prescribed are red coral and pink coral. Herbs and grains are red lentil, ashwagandha (winter cherry), turmeric and onions which coincide with its fiery nature. 

Mercury : This planet is of green color and this color stands for balance, harmony and hope. It has the capacity to calm down agitated nerves and mind. This color is good for people suffering from heart problems. Excess of greens can cause lethargy. Since, Lord Vishnu is symbolized by Mercury, green color basil leaves (tulsi) are recommended for Mercury-related problems. The compatible gemstone is green emerald. 

Jupiter : The color of Jupiter is yellow or yellowish orange. The effects of both these colors are generally positive.Its color has a warming effect and energizes the nervous system. The yellowness produces stimulating effect on intellect. The compatible gemstone for Jupiter is yellow sapphire and yellow topaz. 

Venus : The color is pure white which is a combination of all colors of spectrum. Moon is pale white but Venus is bright white. The effects of the white color are the same as in Moon but Moon represents simplicity while Venus represents sophistication. The compatible gem stone is diamond. 

Saturn : The color of Saturn is black. This color is caused by the absence of light. The rays emitted by Saturn are of violet color. Black is a calming color for agitated persons and is also known for its protective properties. There are negative qualities also like resistance, obstruction, opposition, and enmity. Excess of black is a cause of depression. The compatible gemstone is blue sapphire which is highly risky to recommend because of the fiery nature of the planet. 

Rahu : This shadow planet is regarded as smoky or black in color. Gomedha (hessonite garnet) is the recommended gemstone for Rahu-related issues. 

Ketu : This shadow planet is generally considered brown in color. Brown color is not the original color of the spectrum. The recommended gemstone is cat's eye.

Chinese Year of the Monkey

2016 will be the Year of the Monkey according to Chinese zodiac.
The Year of the Monkey will start from Feb. 8, 2016 (Chinese New Year) and last to Jan. 27, 2017.

Years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8
Lucky Colors: white, gold, blue
Lucky Flowers: chrysanthemum, alliums
Lucky Directions: north, northwest, west

Personality of the Monkey

The monkey is a clever animal. It is usually compared to a smart person, clever and intelligent, especially in their career and wealth. They are lively, flexible, quick-witted and versatile. In addition, their gentleness and honesty bring them an everlasting love life. Although they were born with enviable skills, they still have several shortcomings, such as an impetuous temper and a tendency to look down upon others.

Strengths
enthusiastic, self-assured, sociable, innovative
Weaknesses
jealous, suspicious, cunning, selfish, arrogant

Love Compatibility of the Monkey

Perfect Matches: Ox, Rabbit
They seem like made for each other, having several similarities in personality and life. Both of them can tolerate everything of each other, as long as they have enough space and freedom. Their love lives are full of fun because they have a strong sense of curiosity to get to know each other. Usually, they share common attitudes and opinions about life.

Bad Matches: Tiger, Pig
Holding different values and views, they don’t have many common topics in daily life. It’s difficult for them to communicate with patience and respect. Quarrels and conflicts will bring lots of negative influences to their relationship.

Astrology of colours and its related Days

Sunday: Sunday is the day of Sun and Sun is the significator of soul, ego, empathy, glory, health, energy, father, king, politics, medical science, honor and bravery. Therefore, wearing clothes of colors like bright yellow, light red and orange will be effective in blessing you with all the things mentioned above.

Monday: This is the day of Moon and it is the significator of interest, respect, sleep, happiness, mother, power, wealth, travels and water. For the benefits of all such things you are advised to wear white, light blue, silver and other related colors.

Tuesday: The ruling planet of Tuesday is Mars. The planet Mars signifies power, courage, bravery, competition, land, movable property and younger brother. Wearing red or orange colored clothes will be auspicious.

Wednesday: This is the day of planet Mercury. Mercury is the significator of intelligence, eloquent, logical reasoning, studies, business, precious stones, examination, friends and maternal uncle. It also signifies that a person can indirectly be related to politics. To drive profit from all these things wear clothes of green color.

Thursday: Jupiter is the ruling planet of Thursday. Jupiter signifies wisdom, intelligence, teaching, muscular body, elder brother, pious place, philosophical outlook, teacher, mentor, wealth, bank and son. With the blessings of Jupiter a person also gets inclined to religious activities and recites scriptures. You are advised to wear yellow clothes on this day.

Friday: Friday is the day of Venus which is the significator of husband/wife, marriage, sex, love relationships, music, poetry, perfume, decoration of home, luxury, teamwork, beauty, jewellery, white color, vehicle and the other things related to happiness. In order to achieve these things, you must go for pink, off white and white colored clothes.

Saturday: The ruling planet of Saturday is Saturn. Planet Saturn signifies age, disease, death crisis, insult, poverty, unethical and non religious deeds, foreign language, science and technological studies, agricultural business, iron, oil, service man, robbery, cruel deeds, disability, greed, air, joint pain, rudeness. People also get hospitalized or jailed due to Saturn. Wearing clothes of black and navy blue color will help in avoiding all the malefic effects of Saturn.

Planet Moon in Astrology

Moon is second planet in astrology after sun and a benefic, feminine planet. In solar system, it is nearest planet and natural satellite of earth. Moon is also an asymmetrical, humid and cold planet. Zodiac sign Cancer is governed by planet Moon. 

Moon in 1st House: The Moon in the Ascendant identical with Cancer, Taurus, or Aries indicates, that the native will be liberal, beautiful, rich and enjoying pleasures greatly. The Moon in the Ascendant identical with other Signs indicates, that the native will be intensely passionate, base, deaf, distressed, dumb and will decline (in prosperity).
Moon in 2nd House: Should the Moon be in 2nd, the native will enjoy incomparable happiness and friends and be wealthy. If the said Moon be Full, the native will be very affluent and will speak less.
Moon in 3rd House: Should the Moon be in 3rd, the native will protect his co-born, be always delighted, valorous and will be endowed with learning, robes and food.
Moon in 4th House: If the Moon be in 4th, the native will be endowed with relatives, paraphernalia and conveyances, be charitable, fond of travelling by water and will neither be very happy nor be miserable.
Moon in 5th House: Should the Moon be in 5th, the native will be timid in disposition, will earn learning, clothes and food, will have many sons and friends, be a scholar and be passionate.
Moon in 6th House: If the Moon be in 6th, the native will suffer stomachial diseases. If it be the weak Moon, he will be short-lived.
Moon in 7th House: If the Moon is in 7th, the native will be amiable, happy, will possess a good physique and be sensuously disposed. If the weak Moon is in 7th, the native will be pitiable and weak.
Moon in 8th House: If the Moon is in 8th, the native will be very intelligent, very splendourous and will suffer from diseases. If the Moon be weak, he will be short-lived.
Moon in 9th House: If the Moon is in 9th, the native will be devoted to divine and paternal assignments, will be endowed with happiness, wealth, intelligence and sons and will attract the fair sex.
Moon in 10th House: If the Moon occupies the 10th, the native will not suffer grief, be dutiful, successful in his undertakings, affluent, pure, very strong, valorous and charitable.
Moon in 11th House: Should the Moon occupy the 11th, the native will be wealthy, will have many sons, be long-lived, will have attendants to serve, be intelligent, sharp, valorous and splendourous.
Moon in 12th House: If the Moon occupies the 12th, the native will be odious, fallen in moral sense, mean, will suffer eye diseases, be indolent, distressed (deformed), is born of other`s loins and will be insulted at all times.

Planet Sun in Astrology

Sun in 1st House: The Sun in the Ascendant denotes, that the native will have less hair (on the head), be lazy in function, given to anger, will have prominent personality, be honourable, will have weak sight and coarse physique, be courageous, impatient and unkind. If the Ascendant is Cancer and is occupied by the Sun, the native will have swollen eyes, if it be Aries with Sun therein, his sight will be weak and in Leo the Sun makes him night-blind. One suffers poverty and loss of children, if the Sun occupies Libra.

Sun in 2nd House: If the Sun is in the 2nd Bhava, the native will be endowed with servants and quadrupeds, will suffer facial diseases, will be deprived of happiness and wealth and will lose money through royal displeasure, or through thieves.

Sun in 3rd House: Should the Sun be in 3rd, the native will be valorous, strong, will lose co-born, be dear to people, good-looking, very learned and will conquer his enemies.

Sun in 4th House: Should the Sun be in 4th, the native will be devoid of conveyances and relatives, will suffer heart diseases, will destroy paternal house and wealth and will serve a bad king.

Sun in 5th House: If the Sun occupies the 5th, the native will be bereft of happiness, sons and wealth, will live by husbandry, will move in hills and fortresses, be fickle-minded, scholarly, devoid of strength and be short-lived.

Sun in 6th House: If the Sun is in 6th, the native will be very libidinous, will have powerful digestive fire (capable of digesting fast), be strong, affluent, famous for virtues and be either a king, or an Army chief.

Sun in 7th House: If the Sun is posited in 7th, the native will be poor, insulted, will suffer bodily diseases, royal displeasure's and imprisonment, will take to bad ways and will not be well-disposed to his wife.

Sun in 8th House: If the Sun occupies the 8th, the native will have deformed eyes, be devoid of wealth and happiness, be short-lived and will suffer separation from his relatives.

Sun in 9th House: If the Sun occupies the 9th, the native will be endowed with wealth, children and friends, will be very interested in worshiping Gods and Brahmins, will not be well-disposed towards his father and wife and be not calm.

Sun in 10th House: Should the Sun be in 10th, the native will be extremely intelligent, rich, strong and will be endowed with conveyances, relatives and sons, will succeed in his undertakings, be valorous, unconquerable and great.

Sun in 11th House: Should the Sun be in 11th, one will be interested in gathering money, be strong, will hate others, be devoid of servants, be himself a servant, be devoid of affection, be modest and will be successful in undertakings.

Sun in 12th House: If the Sun is in 12th at birth, he will have a deformed physique, be one-eyed, fallen (morally), will marry a barren lady, be inimical to his father, weak and mean.

Analysis of 11th House in Astrology

The eleventh house is associated with gain, i.e. gain of objectives and articles. At the same time it is associated with punishment.

11th house Stands for Gains (of money, knowledge), elder brother or sister, wealth, elevation of husband, longevity of mother, gain from father- in-law, friends , hopes , wishes, aspirations, success in undertakings, elections, litigation, speculation, discharge from hospital, ears, trade, society, community, recovery from illness, freedom from misery, ambitions, wishes, desires & their fulfillment, marriage, disease.

11th house is known as a badhaka for chara rashi (cardinal signs). The natural sign of badhaka is Aquarius being the natural eleventh sign in the zodiac, and its lord Saturn, tempts us, and punishes us. These badhaka signs and their lords cause obstacles in our life, which are seemingly impossible to rectify for the native. This is especially so if the planets are badly placed. If the planets are well placed and associated with the badhaka sign or lord, then the planets will instead work towards the removal of obstacles, and all the doors of opportunities will be opened to the native, although there will be some obstacles at first, though. As the badhaka acts like Rahu the good results could be reaped through travel, foreigners or foreign destinations. 

A Promising 11th House in Birth Chart will confirm- Success in any endeavor, Support of friends, Financial gains, Smooth life, Unexpected gains

Astrology Symbols

Astrology Symbols - Glyph - Dates


There are 12 Zodiac Signs and there is a symbol,  glyph and date for each Sign, as well as the correct order they are listed in below.

There are 10 Planets in astrology. For simplicity refer to the Sun and Moon as planets but actually they are called luminaries. Now put to memory each planet's Astrology glyph.

The yearly cycle is likened to a circle and just like the circle it has 360 degrees. There are 12 Zodiac signs and each sign is precisely 30 degrees of arc. Below is a picture of the natural astrology chart.

Planetary movement on Guru Purnima - July 3rd 2012

Guru is given a higher position then God, because of his qualities and qualification. Guru is called Brahma. Teacher gives a new birth to his students. Guru is true Mahadev because he forgives all flaws done by his disciple.

In India, Guru is given spiritual, religious and political significance. During the times of trouble, teachers have shown a new path to this nation. They don’t just a teacher but, they tell a person that how to come out from any kind of problem and danger.

Guru takes an individual to light from darkness. In simple words, he can be called the mass of knowledge.

Guru in India, is a person, who guides and protects us from all sorts of dangers and sins. Guru introduces us to a vast world of knowledge and dispels our ignorance and enlightens us.

"If God and Guru stand side by side, the first worship should be offered to Guru and then to God. It is because through the Guru we gain the ability to recognize and realize God."-- Kabir, 1440-1518, Indian mystic and poet

On Guru Purnima at home you can:

1) Chant Om Namasivaya out loudly or silently.

2) Pour water and milk over your sacred objects.

3) Clearly write out and ask for what you want (Ask and You Shall Receive)

4) Give to those less fortunate.

The Planets give an excellent diagram of the extraordinary happenings on Guru Purnima.

Jupiter, Ketu, Venus all in Taurus, forming Millionaire Yoga -- could even be called Millionaire without Greed. This is the gift to be free of financial constraints and have time for your personal evolution.

Jupiter influences Mars in Virgo, amplifying Mars Energy. The Overlord of Mars is Lord Muruga from Plaeides Star System. Showing Lord Muruga's presence closer to the Earth.

Mars in turn strongly influences the Moon with his 4th house aspect. Bringing more Goddess power, showing the presence of the 7 Mother Godesses.

This adds up to the Planets in support of the Guru's Grace.

At the time of the New Moon, the Moon rises or sets at the same time as the Sun. At Full Moon, the Moon rises at the same time the Sun sets, and the Moon sets at about the same time the Sun rises.

Recovery of Wealth on Akshaya Tritiyai April 24h 2012

April 24th of this year is an astrologically significant and important festival for wealth called Akshaya Tritiyai. It is the 3rd moon in the house of Aries.

Akshaya means "not decreasing". This is a time when you nurture and cultivate the concept of non-declining or non-decreasing wealth.

On this day, if you are able to actively engage in this moment and capture it in your own body mind and soul, it will be very useful to help you gather wealth and keep wealth. Taking the right action at the right time gives you maximum positive results.

The planetary combination on April 24th forms a wheel, which translates to “what was lost will come back to you".

Think of what was lost, 1) loans given and never returned, 2) poor investments, 3) wastage, 4) Money cheated from you, etc. Make sure you get the money back that you are due – the banker in heaven, Kubera has excellent records.

Lakshmi will be giving you the blessings of never decreasing wealth.

Blessings from our ancestors are very important for the protection and success in all activities. Provide your deceased family members with continuous happiness and well-being in the afterlife. Show your respect towards them and reinforce the unity of your family and lineage.


Akshaya means never diminishing. Many things happened  on this day: Draupadi was given Akshaya Patra (bowl) by Krishna which supplied unlimited food; Kubera, treasurer of gods, prayed to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, to fill his treasury; Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, was born; Satya yuga ended and Treta yuga began; the Ganga descended from Heaven; Ved Vyasa and Ganesha began writing the epic Mahabharata; and Sudama, the poor friend of Krishna, came to Dwarka to ask for help. In return for a handful of beaten rice, Krishna gave immense wealth to Sudama. Gates of the Badrinarayana temple open on this day. Construction of chariots for the Jagannath rath yatra at Puri commences.  Jains observe fast and break it with sugarcane juice as king-turned-monk Rishabhdeva was offered sugarcane juice after an year-long fast. So the belief is that worshipping Lakshmi-Kubera, buying gold and silver ornaments, investing money in shares and real estate, buying household things, ploughing land, writing new account books – will all bring prosperity.

Navratri 2011 & Astrology

During the Navratra festival Mother, as the Universal Energy is worshipped. Navratra literally means '9 nights'.

These nine days are astrologically very powerful for Spiritual upliftment.

During these days and nights, prayers are offered to 'Mother' who is the Manifestation of the Absolute Energy that pervades the Universe. As 'Durga' sitting on a Lion, she is a Manifestation of 'Shakti' or the Primordial Energy.

The Power to breathe, walk, digest etc, comes from Ma Durga. As Laxmi She is abundance. Not only material, but of Air, Land, Space etc. The fact that you have understood what I have written so far is due to the Grace of Ma Saraswati' She is the 'OM', from where all sound emanates.

'Ma' is the 'Garbha' (Womb) from where the Universe manifests. A fortnight before Durga Puja, offerings (Tarpan) are made to ancestors. This continues till Mahalaya. Before one proceeds on the Spiritual Path, the offerings are probably a form of gratitude to the ancestors as our fathers are responsible for our achieving a human body. The next 'worship' is towards Mother Nature.

On the 1st day of the Puja (mahashasti) one prays to the abode of 'Mother' which is the wood apple tree. On the 2nd day of the puja, navaptrika (nine leaves) are offered. The word 'Garba' stems from 'Garbha' and symbolizes the 'Dance of Creation'

First 3 Nights - Durga

The first 3 days of 'Navratra' are dedicated to 'Ma Kali' to annihilate the enemies within. She destroys all of our impurities, vices, defects and gains us purity and perfection.

Middle 3 Nights - Lakshmi

The next 3 days are dedicated to 'Ma Laxmi'. She destroys the demon of poverty and grant inexhaustible wealth and abundance.

Final 3 Nights - Saraswati

The last 3 days are dedicated to Ma Saraswati. She destroys the demon of ignorance and grants us knowledge and divine wisdom.

On the 10th day a Bonfire is lit to burn the Self arrogating Ego. The 10th night, or Vijaya Dasami (10th Moon) is the consolidation of the energies of fierce fighting and is celebrated with an elaborate Chandi Fire Ritual/Homa that starts in the evening and ends in the morning of the next day. Whether we pray to Ma or not, she thinks of us all the time. She holds us in our arms when dejected, gives us various gifts from time to time, but admonishes us when we cross our line.

Elements In Astrology And Their Relation With Sun Signs

Elements in astrology are the basic entities that are primarily used for interpreting the character of a person. There are four elements and these are denoted as fire, air, water, and earth. In simple terms, each element represents a particular stream of personality and character. Each of these elements encompasses three different sun signs, based on the characteristics of people on each of these elements. The name of the elements is indicative of the character traits of people belonging to each group. In conventional astrology, a person is assigned a particular element based on his or her date of birth. Modern astrological thinking considers this too simplistic. It has been often said nowadays that all the four elements are present in a person in varying degrees.

Fire: There Is Fire In The Belly

The element fire is associated with the sun signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. People who come under this category are born go-getters and utterly dominant. When they see success, they waltz past others to grab it by the horns. They are very efficient and they know that too. Their confidence stems from the urge to be the center of all activities surrounding them. They can be surely called the leaders of men. One problem they cause is that they can be so self-centered and opaque to the sensitivities of others that people surrounding them may feel the heat. They are not the ones to be succumbed to emotions. They are mostly compatible with those with the air element.

Air: There Are Ideas In The Air

The element air is associated with Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. People who belong to this element are generally creative and communicative. While they are not as assertive and dominant as those with the fire element, they can be extremely spontaneous and flexible. Usually they are outgoing people who can be comfortable with almost all types of personalities. They normally are a steady source of words, especially when they are talking. They can be very objective, even to the degree of being impractical. Also, they generally show scant respect for emotions.

Water: Hot And Cold

The element water is associated with Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. They are creative and intuitive. Also, these people are introvert and highly emotional. They are sensitive to the feelings of others and are easily moved by the emotions. They can be excellent artists who often find a way to communicate the inner demons and feelings through art. On the other hand, they can be extremely moody. If things go wrong, it is solitude that they embrace. They are most compatible with people belonging to the element earth and least with those in fire.

Earth: Immovable Objects

The element earth is associated with Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. People who come under this category are hard workers and traditionalists. They have incredible focus and concentration for doing something. If your life depends on something, then people in this category are most likely to do the job for you. But they do something only if they are convinced of the need to do it. Unlike the people under the fire and the air elements, they are not entirely comfortable hogging the limelight.

Houses In Astrology

There are twelve houses in astrology. The Babylonians were the first to make this configuration. The modern astrologers still use the same configuration. Every house has been given a specific number, counting from one to twelve, based on their position from the east downward under the horizon. Each house indicates a specific area of life on a set pattern. It also describes the influence of the different patterns on a person's life. The houses have been given traditional Latin names. Here is brief rundown on them along with the areas of life that they influence.

Aries
It is the first house. It is the House of Self. It influences the following areas of life.
• Characteristics, traits, and Physical appearance of the person
• Beginnings and initiatives
• Ego
• General outlook of the world, and
• First impressions
Taurus
The second house is referred to as Taurus. It is the House of Value.
• Self-Worth
• Substance
• Cultivation and growth
• Acquisitions, property, and belongings
• Money
• Material and immaterial things of specific value
Gemini
The name of the third house is Gemini. It is the House of Communications.
• Local travel and transportations
• Neighborhood matters
• Siblings
• Mental facilities
• Childhood environment and education
Cancer
The fourth house has been named as Cancer. It is the House of Home and Family.
• Cyclic end of matters
• The caretaker of the household
• Mother or mother figure
• Early foundation and environment
• Roots, heritage, and ancestry
Leo
It is the fifth house. It is the House of Pleasure.
• Creative self-expression
• Sex and love affairs
• Children
• Games and gambling
• Things of entertainment
• Recreational and leisure activities
Virgo
The sixth house is referred to as Virgo. It is the House of Health.
• Small domestic animals and pets
• Caretaking
• Service performed for others
• Overall well-being and health condition
• Employments and jobs
• Training or skills acquired
• Routine tasks and duties
Libra
The name of the seventh house is Libra. It is the House of Partnerships.
• Matters dealing with different diplomatic relations
• Agreements and treaties
• Business partners
• Marriage
• Other close relationships
Scorpio
The eighth house has been named as Scorpio. It is the House of Death and Sex.
• Self-transformation
• Regeneration
• Taboo, psychic, and occult matters
• Finances and joint funds
• Sexual relationships
• Cycles of deaths and rebirth
Sagittarius
Sagittarius is the ninth house in Astrology. It is the House of Philosophy.
• Knowledge
• Higher education
• Law and ethics
• Religion
• Long travel and transportations
• Culture
• Foreign travel
Capricorn
The tenth house is referred to as Capricorn. It is the House of Social Status.
• The public appearance of the person
• Authority
• The breadwinner of the household
• Government
• Status in society
• Career
• Motivations
• Ambitions
Aquarius
The name of the eleventh house is Aquarius. It is the House of Friendships.
• Hopes and wishes
• Benefits from career
• Higher associations
• Societies, clubs, and groups
• Friends of like-minded attitudes
Pisces
Pisces is the twelfth and last house in astrology. It is the House of Self-Undoing and Mysticism. This house of astrology is indicative of the following.
• Unknown enemies
• Self-sacrifice, reflection, and retreat
• Secretive, clandestine, and elusive matters
• Places of seclusion, including self-imposed imprisonments, prisons, hospitals, and others.

Is Ophiuchus the 13th Astrology Sign?

Are You ‘Not’ Who You Really ‘Are’—has your Zodiac Sign changed?

There is news across the air that there is a new 13th Zodiac Sign Ophiuchus (pronounced as Oh-fee-YOU-cuss) and so, the Zodiac you belonged to, is no truer! You may be wondering about the fact that you went to bed last night as an Aquarian and woke up as a Capricorn.

Don’t worry now, there’s good news from authenticated astrologers and it has something to do with your personal details. Read below to know more…

What’s an Ophiuchus?

Ophiuchus is a constellation in the western sky culture. The image depicts a “snake bearer”. The snake itself is actually depicted in a neighboring constellation called Serpens. Ophiuchus is just the human silhouette part of the image

“Ophiuchus has nothing to do with Astrology,” say experts. It’s not an Astrology issue. It has to do with the stars — it’s not a sign, it’s a constellation. There are four seasons each with a beginning, middle and end. That makes 12 zodiac signs, and there’s no such thing as a 13th astrological sign.”

How did this myth on “13th Astrology Sign Ophiuchus” begin?

It began when astronomy professor Parke Kunkle of Minneapolis Community and Technical College told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune about the precession of stars over time. He said “Two thousand years ago the Sun was ‘in’ whatever it was in. Now it’s about a whole constellation off from that.” Kunkle’s quote went viral and was picked up by FOX News and other media outlets because people mistakenly assume that Astrology is based on constellations– But that’s not true.

Astrology is based on the four seasons, not on constellations — and the seasons don’t change. There is no 13th astrological sign.

It means NOTHING for you! Your zodiac sign hasn’t changed.

Here’s what Vedic Astrology Experts want to tell you personally…

VEDIC ASTROLOGY AN INTRODUCTION

Astrology is as old as Vedas themselves. The Vedas which are the sacred Hindu scriptures, embody eternal knowledge. Strict moral and spiritual practices along with the deep study are prerequisities to understand the essence of Vedas. To the uninitiated, the Vedas might appear as nothing more than ritualistic oblations to air, water and thunder etc. Deep truths, however begin to unfold to the true seeker as his search goes on.

In time of yore, sincere seekers of truth and knowledge in India used to spend years and years at the feet of their 'gurus', learning the meaning hidden in Vedas. In order to decipher what lies concealed in Vedas, a study of certain subjects is considered a prerequisite. These subjects are called the 'Vedangas' or the body organs of the Vedas. There are six such vedangas. They are :

(A) Shiksha : Which deals with the understanding of the Vedic 'Varanas', 'Swaras' and Mantras, and thus with the technique of correct pronunciation.

(B) Chhanda : Dealing with the appropriate lyrical utterance of the Vedic 'Suktas'.

(C) Vyakarana : Expouding the grammatical aspects of the language.

(D) Nirukta : Which explains the difficult words, 'padas' and 'mantras'.

(E) Kalpa : Dealing with the understanding of Sutras and the use of Mantras, hence concerned with the ritualistic aspects of the Vedas.

(F) Jyotisha or Astrology : Of the body called the Vedas, astrology represents the 'eyes' with its capacity to see the past, the present and the future. Astrology is considered as the most important of the Vedangas.

Sun is moving into Leo

On August 16th, the Sun is moving into Leo. Leo is the sign for kings/queens/ presidents/ leaders in all areas. You have the opportunity to obtain this Kings consciousness this month. Even if youre not born under Leo, you can still gain the magnifence of the Sun's power.
On August 5th a vital additional celestial event by the name, Avani Avittam could maximize the Suns Potential, greatly enhancing your life.
The Sun is the king of the planets. No matter what your sign is, during these 30 days when the Sun is in Leo, this is the exact moment in time to enhance your will power, pride, determination, heart, vitality, life purpose, and motivation.
You will soon discover goals finally being accomplished which have been deemed impossible in the past to achieve.
The reason is that there is a cosmic Sun energy vortex in a small geographical location here on earth where the energy of millions of Suns in the galaxy emanate.
The Gayatri Mantra, a mantra dedicated to Sun is considered to be the greatest mantra of all. The ancients devised a method for proper reception of the Gayatri mantra to our psycho-spiritual bodies so that we advance both materially and spiritually.

Can Conch Shells change your life?

In India, the conch shell is revered and used for divine purposes.
In the long and luminous spiritual tradition of India, the role of conch shells is incredibly significant but one that is hardly known to the outer world. Conch Shells are a divine gift and a treasure to mankind which preserve the bhakti bhava (prayerful attitude), of mankind.

Conch Shells promote, preserve your truth and integrity. Conch Shell abhishekams have been practised for many centuries to obtain incredible secretive material and spiritual blessings.

The spiritual science behind the Conch Shell Abhishekam is that all the sacred sounds including the greatest mantra, 'Om', the sound that created this entire universe is present in the Conch Shell. The sacred mantras and Vedas are absorbed by the Conch Shells and presented to humanity. If your home or shrine uses Conch Shells for prayer, the entire area is purified and becomes a place of happiness, divinity and incredible prosperity.
Vedas state that Banker in Heaven, Kubera lives in the Conch Shell along with Mahalakshmi. When you regularly conduct Abhishekams and worship using the right threaded Conch shell known as 'Valam Puri Sanku', you receive great material blessings.
As per Siddhas, the Conch Shells are actually an essence of divinity. It has the blessings of the celestials to participate in the poojas and rituals. Just like how the lamps are used for worship on land, the Siddhas say that underwater beings also perform prayers using lamps. The celestial beings associated with the conch shells help to light lamps under water for the benefit of sea beings.

The Pradosham falling on Aug 3rd, is the day of Soma Pradosham, which means a Pradosham falling on Monday. The Pradoshams falling on Monday and Saturday are considered especially beneficial time period to remove stubborn Karmas. When the pooja and abhisehkam to Lord Shiva and Nandi is performed with 108 Conch Shells, it provides miraculous benefits.

Naga Chaturthi and Panchami.

On July 25th and 26th (as per Indian Almanac) You will have the limited opportunity to remedy Rahu and Ketu afflictions. These days are highly sensitive and are referred to as Naga Chaturthi and Panchami.

Rahu and Ketu are the mysterious shadow planets that represent the North and South nodes of the Moon. The nodes are the points of intersection of the Earths course around the Sun with the Moons course around the Earth.
Often, Rahus influence is illusionary, dissolving and disintegrating. It is also an eccentric, creative, disruptive and revolutionary force. Ketus influence is regarded as psychic, detaching, penetrating, manipulative and catastrophic.
Rahu and Ketu together are behind most psychological disorders, attraction to the dark side of life, incurable diseases, possession by negative entities and sudden negative events. They can create considerable current lifetime damages.
If you have Kala Sarpa Yoga, or are in a Rahu or Ketu major /minor period this is an essential time for you to remedy the malefic effects of these planets.
If your birth star is one of Ashwini, Arudra, Pushya, Magha, Swati, Mula, Uttarashada and Satabhisha, then there is no better time to appease Rahu and Ketu right here.
Per myth, Rahu and Ketu were originally one being. Lord Vishnu cut Rahu-Ketu into two halves when he discovered them guised as a God in order to steal some immortal elixir. Rahu being the head is the significator of intelligence. It is not mundane knowledge, but the higher intuitive intelligence. Whereas Rahu represents wisdom and knowledge, Ketu represents liberation which makes Rahu and Ketu the most influential hidden forces in human life. They are not easy to understand as their influences are always off-stage.

Freedom, Prosperity and Happiness

Goddess energy or Shakti is the ever present dynamic force which activates this world. It is immanent in every being and the Universe. Goddesses are revered and celebrated so that they bless us with both material and spiritual abundance. Goddess worship primarily happens on Fridays of every week, which is also the day for planet Venus.
The month of Aadi( July to August), is considered very special for Goddesses.
These Fridays in Aadi are called 'Aadi Velli', where 'Aadi' is the Vedic month (Mid July - Mid Aug) and 'Velli' in Tamil refers to Friday. This year there are five auspicious Fridays, for all those who want to establish a special bond with Goddesses.
The Goddess stays in the form or a rock or statue that retains her energy. It is important to identify those shrines and establish your connection with your Goddess.
The whole world is under the influence of Icha Shakti, Kriya Shakti and Jnana Shakti.
Icha Shakti is the will power, the power of desire or motivation which relates to the mind.

Kriya Shakti is the power of action, the ability to act for the fulfillment of the desire that relates to physical body.

Jnana Shakti represents the power of knowledge, the capacity to know and recognize, which relates to the soul.
It is incredibly powerful to worship and offer prayers in these Shakti temples on Goddess Fridays.