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Rahu and Ketu Peyarchi Palangal - Dec 2012 to Jul 2014

Astrologer Dayanidhi Iyyengar

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When all the other planets are moving in the clockwise direction Ragu and Ketu  move in the opposite direction i.e. from Mesha Rasi to Meena Rasi and thereon, while other planets move from Mesha Rasi to Rishapa Rasi. . That is why, Ragu and Ketu are called as retrograde planets. During this transit, Ragu transits to Thula Rasi and Ketu transits to Mesha Rasi. 

The transit is predicted according to Vakkiya Panchangam.thirukkanithap Panchangam predicts the transit to be on 23.12.2012.i.e. there would be a difference of 21 days. But the predictions would be the same. Mostly, in the temples, poojas for the transit of Ragu-Ketu and the poojas for Remedial measures are performed according to Vakkiya Panchangam only.

Aries

Unexpected wealth, expected…

There is a possibility of getting an unexpected inheritance & sudden gains from lottery or shares. Some journeys may prove fruitful. You may win some legal cases. You may get unexpected wealth. However your expenses are likely to soar. You must avoid taking loans during this period. During the period of Moon’s waning, you may suffer from physical as well as mental ailments. Take care of your eyes as well. Try to stay away from probable fire accidents during this particular time.

If married, you may get involved in a conflict with your spouse. This could be the result of your misbehaviour with your spouse’s family. Some of you may also experience discomfort due to a forced change of residence during this phase. Avoid getting involved in any kind of litigations as you may lose in the same. Not a very favourable position for career. Avoid changes in job. Even if you work hard you will not get due reward and you will have to struggle. Do not go in for fresh investments in Stock Exchange. If you are in service your seniors might cause some tensions and create difficulties.

Taurus

Avoid arguments…

Caution should be the watchword in emotional matters. Be careful while dealing with opposite sex. If unmarried choose your partner carefully. This period can also create problems in married life. Troubles with spouse can be there. Be careful in partnership. Professionally, carefully chosen partners can help in realizing goals. You may have sexual relations apart from your spouse. There may be Rheumatic complaints & head injury is also possible. The health of spouse and relationship needs extra care. Success for students in competitive examination is there. Restrict your craving for luxury and pleasures. Restrict your company with the opposite sex. This brings in some trying time for you.

Beware of your enemies during this time, as they are likely to become more strong and offensive. Financially also this could prove to be a tricky time for some of you. Expenses may soar and saving money could be difficult for you. However, avoid taking any kind of loans during this time. Your endeavours may not bring in the desired result. Stay away from activities that might defame you in society. Health may suffer some setbacks especially during the fading moon period. Avoid doing any task that might involve risk taking. Maintain your calm of mind, as you are likely to be agitated, restless and develop mental affliction. You may even suffer from diseases related to your head. Avoid creating any unpleasant atmosphere at home and avoid arguments with your family members. You are also likely to get involved in fights with your family members during this time.

Gemini

Keep an eye on your expenditures…

It gives you courage & mental strength. You will gain confidence & your social circle will expand. Victory over enemies is assured. If you are in service you will now attempt to project yourself well in the eyes of others. It may even motivate you to take up a new type or line of work, something you had earlier thought of and abandoned. Success through occultism and spiritual pursuits may take place. Students will be successful if they follow a disciplined routine. Admission to courses of their choice is assured. There may be delays in your transfer or promotions so put restraint. On the health front some incidence of intestinal/nerve disorder can be there. Excessive expenditure may also take place. May have problems or loose in legal court cases. This signifies a bumpy time for you.

Your health would require extra attention during this time as you are likely to develop certain bile related diseases. You are also likely to develop piles during this period. Health of your spouse may also become a matter of concern. Due to physical ailments of the couple, conjugal life may also suffer. Some of you may also suffer from temporary separation during this time. Work might ask for some more dedication, lack of which may make you suffer in your field of work or business. Take care of your finances and keep an eye on your expenditures. Avoid taking any loan during this particular time. Keep yourself away from all kinds of litigations as the judgement may go against you and you may even be imprisoned. You are also likely to face humiliation and defamation during this phase. Try and develop a good rapport with your near and dear ones to retain their support towards you. However, some of you may experience happiness and comfort due to the waning moon. Though inflow of money would be limited; some of you may also expect to travel to foreign land during this period of time.

Cancer

More spiritual in nature…

People in creative fields will excel. Your sharp intellect and practical nature will be put to good use. Those in business will get their problems reduced and will have more opportunities. You may get co-operation with some of those who actually help you in furthering your business prospects. Those in service will get their favourable transfer and promotion. Higher educational degree may be achieved. Those eligible may have a child. Pregnant women must exercise a lot of caution. Students will face some impediments in their routine.

Problems related to children’s or problems from them. During this period, Ketu will move through your eleventh house from the Moon. This generally signifies attainment of wealth and acquisition of landed property. This is also a good time to accomplish your ambitions.

You are likely to start some new project that would require a big investment promising you the same or more profit in return. There could also be certain sudden gain of money for most of you. At home, your children of marriageable age may find their perfect match and decide on marriage. Take care of your small child, as he or she may suffer from physical ailments or bodily pain during this time. During the time when the moon grows in size, some of you may have the opportunity to meet some spiritual guru. This acquaintance may encourage you to meditate and be more spiritual in nature. This period may also bring you good fortune and exotic dairy food. However, if this position of Ketu happens to fall during the waning period of moon, you are likely to develop a feeling of lack lustre and sickness in your mind. This period may also see you developing interest in agriculture. Your enmity with your own family may arise and you may also incur loss in business during this period.

Leo

A rise in position in your profession…

This brings in mixed results and depends on the waxing and waning of the moon. During the waxing moon period, your income may rise with the help of some otherwise depraved people. You may also expect to progress in your field of work and gain further monetary gain during this time. However, during the waning moon period, most of you may face loss of money as well as material riches due to some wrong company. You are also likely to suffer from mental agony, which could also be due to loss in trade or lack of progress in your field of work. Generally, this position of Ketu signifies an increase in your enemy and health problem of your parents. There could also be some function at your place of residence during this period. You are also likely to establish a good rapport with some important influential people through whom you are likely to be benefited. Some of you may also experience sudden rise in profit in your field of work.

You may also look forward to a rise in position in your profession, which would bring in more responsibility as well as respect to you. There might be an increase in landed property and vehicles. Students in scientific streams will do extremely well. Bad for native and for his mother in respect of health, He would spend his money too much. He can become a alcoholic. There will be lack of mental peace, obstacles & strains, which could make you tense. You might as well change your job also. Your projects may get obstructed and you may also receive some untoward news. Heart related problems might crop up. There might be some allergic problem also. Control your food habits & enjoy walking. Some people might have to leave home for a completely new environment. Decrease in landed property and vehicles.

Virgo

Success assured…

During this period, Ketu will move through your ninth house from the Moon. This signifies, apart from other effects, few minor physical complications and development of mental qualms. Your finances would require careful handling, as most of you are likely to invest your hard earned money in lottery and other speculations. Hold tight to your finances, as you may have to embrace poverty during this particular phase. Most of you are also likely to get involved in some illicit activities, which is unacceptable in your religion. Avoid any kind of arguments with your siblings. Handle your friends and acquaintances carefully to avoid being forsaken by them. You may have to travel to a foreign land or to some mountainous regions during this particular time. During the waning moon period, some of you may experience loss due to enemies or rivals in your trade. Rahu in your 3rd house will give you material comforts & Ketu in 9th house will make you more spiritual & religious.

There might be an increase in interest in the occult and religious activities. New friends & social circles might emerge and you will enjoy the new developments. Your confidence & importance will increase. Success in achieving goals is assured. Business will run smoothly. There will be remarkable improvement in your financial position. Students should do very well by dint of sheer determination. Success in competitive examination is indicated. You may not keep good relations with siblings.

Libra

Watch out your expenses…

There might be initial delays and obstacles, but life will go on well. Your responsibilities will much increase and you will give good account of your performance. Those trying for job overseas have the right time to try. Fruitful long journeys are also expected which would give you additional money. Profit can be expected in new business adventures. Increased income & unexpected gains are also expected. Those unmarried have fair chance of getting married. Younger students will fare well. Those desirous of study abroad will have good opportunities. There might be tensions at home but if you control your temper, it will be bliss at home. Rheumatic complaints & joint pains are likely. Exhaustion, restlessness might set in. Caution is required for all money dealings. Be wary of new partners & business diversifications are also indicated. Excessive speech may harm you. Accidents cannot be ruled out.

Transit of Ketu in the 8th house from Natal Moon mostly signifies physical suffering for you. Take care of your health during this time and avoid risking your life in every way possible. You are susceptible to developing various diseases during this time. Fever, body pain and diseases of the reproductive systems may make you experience pain during this phase. Mentally you may feel drained out. A happening in your place of residence may bring in grief during this time. Watch out your expenses and save for the unforeseen expenses. Try and keep yourself away from illicit practices, which may lead to prosecution. You may also be defamed in the society due to your own misdeeds. However, during the waxing moon, some of you may expect some good time and may also experience a new more zestful life. Your interest in food and spiritual activities is also likely to rise during this time.

Scorpio

Health may require utmost care…

Rahu gives lot of indulgence in the materialist affairs. You will have to increase your self-confidence in dealing with a large number of situations that will be challenging. Lovers would meet their beloved and love affairs would gain impetus. There would be warmth infused in relations. On the personal front life would be more colourful. However, economically it would be satisfying period as you shall manage to earn required money and other sources to meet your requirement. For business and profession this would be an average period. Do not let your ego emerge as hurdle in doing the jobs to assure personal gain. Can have general weakness, which might reduce your dynamism. Control in your food habits & proper medication can solve that problem. Spouse may go through a rough time. New ventures and partnerships must be avoided. Students must not lose sight of their goals. Lack of concentration might be of some concern. Transit Ketu will be in your 7th house and this mostly brings in personal sufferings for you.

Your health may require utmost care, as you are likely to suffer from many diseases primarily related to the stomach. You may also feel lacklustre and fatigued. Mentally also you may feel sick and agonised. Keep an eye on your expenses, as you are likely to spend your money on useless heads. Avoid borrowing at any cost. If you are into agricultural production, keep an eye on your products, as there could be a theft of the same. However, some of you suddenly encounter progress in trade and your financial condition. Maintain proper code of conduct and avoid getting involved in any argument with your spouse. Any fight with your spouse may make your spouse leave you during this time. Establish a cordial relationship with your relatives who may become your enemies if not attended to correctly. Avoid all kinds of disputes and litigations during this time. You would also need to hold on to your reputation as it could be hampered and you may be defamed in the society. Travel is also on the cards.

Sagittarius

New offers for a better job…

This denotes good times for you. If you are into business, you are likely to progress in the same and you may also consider improving the same. Those who are involved in agriculture and cattle rearing may expect considerable profit in their respective field of work. Financially you would be sound. You may also gain from lending money to others. Moreover, you would also be able to influence the people from whom you may also expect profit. You are also likely to defeat your opponents and gain over them. However, your health may need your focused attention during this time. Attend to any physical complaint immediately as you are likely to develop diseases of chronic nature. At home, you may enjoy great times entertaining and being pampered. Some auspicious event like a marriage may commence at your residence or you may even go on family picnics. You would be at peace with yourself and your surroundings during this time.

You will experience domestic happiness, peace and prosperity. Your family members will be in harmony with each others. A change of residence is possible. The tensions and physical problems will reduce. You may also undertake a journey abroad. You shall get over your problems with your intelligence & abilities. Enemies will constantly bother you but you will succeed after a few difficulties. You can score victory over enemies. You may also get a legal victory. Past debts will be reduced. New offers for a better job will arrive to those who are unemployed. Excessive expenditure may also take place. Health problems that you had in the past would subside & this feeling of good health will help you to achieve your targets easily. Obstacles in business will recede & economically you would be better off. Students will get rewards for the efforts put in. higher education in the field you desire is indicated. Excessive expenditure may also take place. Women can have problems from evil spirit.

Capricorn

Good health on the way…

During this period, Rahu will move through your eleventh house from the Moon. This brings in good times for you. This period could be regarded as particularly favourable for matters related to your finances. You may expect the inflow of money, some of which could be sudden, from several sources including foreign travel, sea voyage and business relating to the waterways. You may even acquire some landed property and buy some jewellery during this particular time. Domestic life would be good. You are likely to enjoy exotic dishes at home. Your ailing spouse would recover from diseases and would be glowing with health. If you have children of marriageable age, you may plan their marriage with suitable person during this time. Ailing children, if any, would travel the road of fast recovery during this period.

This could be regarded as a socially good time as well, as you would be able to command more respect and honour in the society. Your interest in religious and spiritual field would increase and you may also get providential help from these disciplines. An increase in income, positive changes in profession and fulfilment of long cherished desires. There will be inclination towards Study of spiritual & religious. Control your socializing and be cautious while driving. Outflow of funds will be high. However, children might cause some tension. Students must be very thorough in their studies otherwise results can be disastrous. Friends and unfavourable atmosphere might cause some disturbance in education. An injury cannot be ruled out. Pregnant women must be extremely cautious. Not a good period for speculation.

Aquarius

Beware of your enemies…

This brings in mixed results for you. Hence, if you see a great time during the first half of this period you may have to experience some negative results in the second half of this phase. Finances should be in a good shape as you are likely to gain in your field of work. You may expect a cooperative atmosphere at work, as you are likely to establish cordial relations with your superiors. You may even expect some gain from your cordial relationship with people of distinction. You are also likely to get new opportunities in your work front, which would give you higher responsibilities and more rights. Finances would require your focused attention or else you may lose some of them. Health could be a matter of concern during this particular time. You are likely to develop sleep disorders, which could also be a result of your constant worries. Health of your parents would require attention as well.

If you are also going through the phase of a malefic dasha you must avoid any life-risking task during this period. Some of you may also have to perform funeral rites of your parents, which could be the result of past karma. Mentally you may not feel fine and your decision-making skill may get disturbed. Beware of your enemies and avoid making some new ones. Some of you may also be affected by black magic. At home, you are likely to get involved in fights with your spouse. You are also likely to be transferred to a place that doesn’t interest you much. Your food habits may also suffer due to several reasons. Some auspicious deed may be performed at your home. Those seeking job, promotions foreign postings will get positive results. New avenues for investment & profitable ventures will open up. Help from father or higher authorities will help you in achieving your goals. Increase in property. May do bad deeds and wrong in business or profession. This brings in significant ups and downs into your life. There could be, on one hand, unusual gain of money and excessive expenditure on the other. You may find it hard to stop unnecessary expenses especially if it is a period of the waning moon.

Pisces

Possible overseas travel…

This brings in happiness and financial gain for you. This is the time when you may expect progress and successful completion of your projects at work as well as your pending work. You would also be able to influence others at work or in the society. You may also expect to get the cooperation of your colleagues and seniors at work during this time. However, your business would require some extra attention if this position of Ketu happens during the waning moon period. Socially it could be a satisfying period as you are likely to gain fame and respect in society. Students would excel in their respective field of learning. Some of you may also acquire some additional mathematical knowledge during this time. This period also brings in travel in its agenda. You may have to travels towards the north-eastern direction or may need to go on a voyage. However, if the travel plan happens to fall during the waning period of the moon, you may end up wandering the mountainous areas and may also encounter some negative spirits.

Overseas travel to the west for higher education/profession is a possibility. After initial setbacks, fortune will favour you. New investments opportunities and profitable ventures are there. Good time for sportsmen and artists. Visits to some religious or a place of spiritual significance will take place. Problems may arise from brothers or sisters. Relations with other women may cause fall down. Possibilities of separation from brothers or sisters.

There is Life after Death…

Astrologer Dayanidhi Iyyengar

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There is one thing that is certain in this lifetime: eventually we all must die. A belief in the cyclical reincarnation of the soul is one of the foundations of the Hindu religion. Death is viewed as a natural aspect of life, and there are numerous epic tales, sacred scriptures, and vedic guidance that describe the reason for death's existence, the rituals that should be performed surrounding it and the many possible destinations of the soul after departure from its earthly existence. While the ultimate goal is to transcend the need to return to life on earth, all Hindus believe they will be reborn into a future that is based primarily on their past thoughts and actions. Most of the Hindus believe in the cycle of birth, death and rebirth, which is called 'Samsara'.'Samsara' or the doctrine of rebirth is also known as the theory of reincarnation or of transmigration of the soul.

This doctrine is considered to be a basic tenet of Hinduism. According to doctrine of rebirth, differences between individuals, even at the time of their birth are due to their past karma i.e. actions done in the past birth. For example if one child is born healthy while another is handicapped or blind, the differences are attributed to their deeds in their previous lives. Those who believe in this theory reason that since all actions may not bear fruit in this life, there has to be another life for facing or reaping the consequences of one's actions.

Some people know ahead of time when their death will occur. Terminal illnesses, when diagnosed ahead of time, allow a person to set his or her affairs in order, make relationships right, and say goodbye to loved ones. In these cases, every person involved has a chance to gradually adjust and make peace with death, as much as possible. However, not everyone has this chance. Many deaths occur suddenly. Death can, and often does, strike without warning.

No one is promised tomorrow. The only thing we can count on is today, Now!

Many people around the world turn to religion to answer questions about death and the afterlife, especially when someone is facing his or her own mortality. Strangely, even a brief glance at many of the world’s religions reveals that many theologies glamorize death, promising rewards in the afterlife, including increased understanding of God and the universe and even, in some cases, supernatural powers that were unavailable during the mortal life. Death often seems more attractive than being alive.

  From the point of view of Hinduism, dying may be compared to falling asleep and after-death experiences to dreams. The thoughts and actions of the waking state determine the nature of our dreams. Similarly, after death the soul experiences the results of the thoughts it entertained and the actions it performed during its life on earth. After-death experiences are real to the soul, just as a dream is real to the dreamer, and may continue for ages. Then, when the soul wakes up after this sleep, it finds itself reborn as a human being.

According to the Hindu scriptures, some souls after death also may be born as human beings without going through the experiences of heaven or hell. There is no real break in the spiritual evolution of the soul toward Self-knowledge. Even the soul's lapse into sub-human birth from human life is a mere detour. A dying man's next life is determined by his last thought in the present life. The Bhagavad Gita says: "For whatever objects a man thinks of at the final moment, when he leaves the body - that alone does he attain, O son of Kunti, being ever absorbed in the thought thereof."  And the last thought of the dying person inevitably reflects his inmost desire. These different courses after death have been described to warn people against neglecting the path of Self-knowledge, which alone can confer immortality and eternal peace and happiness.

Planets can play a part in death and dying. All of them do. You cannot look at just one planet, one aspect or one configuration--it is the culmination of all of them that must be looked at in totality. And even then, if the person decides to utilize this death energy on another plane of expression, they'll keep on living and breathing and being around for some time to come!!

Sun

Sun can be intimately tied into our death time.The two big "triggers" in progressed charts is your Mars and Sun. Many times, in many deaths, the Sun is not prominent. With the Sun involved, it usually means the person has truly fulfilled all there soul desires this time around and it is a natural time to move on.A Sun death can be slow or quick. Usually, there is some beautiful gift of awareness, a deeper soul connection made with the self before passing--a gift is given because these people have earned such grace by working hard, being responsible and shouldering the loads they came in to carry and learn from or give back to humanity in the balance of their unique karma.

Jupiter

Jupiter is involved in aggressive cancers where there is cellular regeneration at optimum, and tumors are present, or an aggressive lymphoma. Ailments involving the liver can also come from this planet, as well. Tumors are Jupiter's "thing." It is also, by co-rulership of the liver, tied into the lymphatic system as well which is why, in many forms of cancer and dying of cancer, the Jupiter is active by transit or progression. On the other hand, Jupiter is also the "guardian angel" provided it is in good, soft aspect at the time. If it is, it means a gentle, non-struggling death. Transit is easy and comes all at once, although the person may linger for days, weeks, or even months. With a good Jupiter aspect around at the time, the person does not suffer as much. They will also have a wonderful, optimistic, open attitude about their passing into the next world.

Venus

When someone is in the process of dying, Venus or Jupiter would be always around. They are both "guardian angels" of a type; although Jupiter's other side can be heavily involved in a death. Venus promises no suffering, or a very short period of suffering. There is grace with this planet when it comes to dying. It says that the dying will be "easy" or painless or less of something other than it could have been. Venus is sometimes seen in deaths where the person dies in their sleep. Venus around is good because the person sees his journey into death as something beautiful, creative and an opening, not an ending or a closing or a loss.

Rahu and Ketu

The Moon's Nodes are intimately concerned with the forging of connections and the dissolving of connections. These connections are with other people, places, associations, groups, your company/corporation and possibly, the country you live in.We are constantly cutting ties and making new ones. The North Node is about creating new ties. That can be seen as dying and going to a more ethereal place of existence.

The South Node is about creating old connections with old, familiar places, people or things.They will be active in a marriage, in a divorce, in a birth, in a death, in the creation of a company, or the dissolvement of a corporation or country.

Mars

Mars acts as a "trigger" for death or a near-death experience. It also rules knives, guns and fires. You will see an active Mars in a lot of violent shootings. Mars is about a violent death of some sort -through some kind of sport-related accident or a car accident. Mars rules mechanical things and machinery and often, people slice off a finger, get their arm ripped off in a combine, or are decapitated or lose a leg in an accident. Mars is one of the co-rulers of surgery, so any accident involving Mars can mean minor or major surgery, too. Since Mars rules anger, temper and the male harmone testosterone, these additions can make or break if there will be an accident or death--or not. Deaths are usually violent and sudden and the person may die instantly (as in a bullet to the head) or linger on for a couple of days, and maybe a week--but no more than that. A Mars death is clean and swift.

Uranus

Uranus is implicated in surgery and accidents. Usually accidents of a "weird" or unusual nature--such as sky diving, bungee jumping, while you're skiing you run into and hit a tree and kill yourself--or some other loopy, dumb kind of thing that no one would ever think could happen and create an accident. Uranus also rules airplanes and flight.It also rules over lightning and electricity--so many people get a jolt--either by a cord, by a lightning bolt or zapped through some strange, odd way. Surgery is co-ruled with Uranus along with Mars. With Uranus, you can have a "weird" car accident, or unexpected surgery .A Uranus death is always sudden. There is no lingering on with this planet.

Saturn

Saturn is often seen as Father Time--when your time's up--you're going. Father Time is here for all of us. We are all going to die some day. However, we move through many "mini-deaths" throughout our lives on the spiritual, emotional and mental level, too. And Time does erode our body so that when we're in our sixties, our body does not function as a twenty-year old's will, too. Its your choice on how you handle Saturn's energy.A Saturn death is a lingering death. It doesn't happen quickly; it happens over time. Sometimes, a long, suffering time. Saturn is one of the planet's of longevity in one's life, also. The good side of Saturn, so to speak. A conjunction, sextile or trine between this planet and your Sun can give you a long, long life, although the whole chart must be taken into consideration for this.

Truth or coincidence?

Astrologer Dayanidhi Iyyengar

astrodayanidhi@gmail.com

Call it coincidence, destiny, fate — in one moment, lives can collide and change forever. Yet chance encounters aren't necessarily accidental.

We human being, are uncomfortable with coincidence. We want explanations. Our nature craves a reason. We need to know. We want to know. We are taught in elementary school that for every effect there is a cause. So, for those events that are large enough to warrant our consideration, we search for answers and a relationship to something else. We are looking for a rational cause.

When the cause isn’t obvious, we are anxious and become nervous. It just doesn’t fit into the carefully planned life that we imagine. Some people, when they can’t think of any other reason, call it fate. Maybe they are just lazy, or stupid, or just plain don’t care for a cause. But, for them, fate is an explanation they can understand and rationalize as believable.

The concept of fate is sort of a crutch that people use. It is sort of a “catch-all” explanation that soothes the conscious. It presumes that some sort of orderly plan exists, even if it is beyond our understanding. Fate then can take many forms, among which are gods, demons, or the alignment of planets and stars. Even within those categories are many subforms. For those people who believe in fate, it is infinitely preferable than coincidence.

Humans need to understand and are always seeking answers to their questions. This drive has produced religion, arts, science, occult, and astrology. When we have no rational analysis for the events that take place in our world, we are unsettled and troubled. For those people who believe in a god who sees all and controls all, that explanation causes peace and tranquility to return to their lives.

Astrology, in its traditional form, is a type of divination based on the theory that the positions and movements of celestial bodies (stars, planets, Sun, and Moon) at the time of birth profoundly influence a person's life. Some forms of astrology claim that terrestrial events such as natural disasters are predicted by various celestial arrangements or events. Given the innumerable relationships of celestial items, it would be surprising if one could not find some correlation between earthly events like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, droughts, fires, etc., and an arrangement of planets in relation to the Sun or Moon. Correlation does not prove causality, but it is good enough for most astrologers.

In its psychological form, astrology is a type of New Age therapy used for self-understanding and personality analysis (astrotherapy). In all forms, astrology is a manifestation of magical thinking.

What does our life consist of? Is our existence pre-planned and are we to follow a psychic map in which events and experiences are governed by coincidences therefore creating our destiny?

Some believe our lives are predetermined which poses an interesting question: what would be the point of living if everything was already preset?

Learning anything and working hard in order to achieve would be a waste of time. We may as well sit on the couch and wait for life to happen around us. I wonder what would eventuate if we all did just that? First thing which comes to mind is society falling apart. There would not be anyone getting up and going to work or school in the mornings and we wouldn’t be watching our favourite TV shows as we slouched on our comfy armchair as there wouldn’t be anyone to create the programs we love. So it is quite obvious that, although there may be a life already mapped out for us- and let us assumes it is divinely guided - we are still required to act. But how? How do we know which decisions will coincide with the Master Plan?

Is it a coincidence that you are the way you are? You might say it is the co-incidence of the position of planets and the formation of your psyche which lets a talented astrologer interpret your birth chart and tell you things about yourself which you may not even know yourself. Just as we have a biological DNA which can be interpreted to predict physical traits, we also have a kind of "psychic" DNA which can be interpreted to predict psychological traits. In either case, it is synchronicity which lets us look at one and know the other.

There are many secrets to be revealed in your birth chart, that map of the heavens as they appeared at the time of your birth. It's as if you needed your life map to be stored in the sky, because you came into this world without clothes and couldn't carry it in your pocket! Your horoscope is your map, and Astrology is how you interpret that map. And just as road maps correspond to roads, horoscopes correspond to people. As you can read a map to know the road, you can read a horoscope to know the person. And in both cases, it is synchronicity that ties them together, so you can look at one and know the other.

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Ganapathi Homam

Astrologer Dayanidhi Iyyengar

astrodayanidhi@gmail.com

Our body is built with five elements, earth, fire, water, sky and wind.  Fire is a symbol of energy.  Without energy there is no life.  Hence the fire God “Agni” is worshipped by our ancestors.  In the Rig Veda, the first hymn is in praise of Lord Agni. Lord Agni is a divine messenger.  In Vedic literature, there are hymns in praise of different Lords which are called Mantras.  Who are these Gods?  They are the ones who give us material benefits in life such as wealth, prosperity, education, marital bliss, happiness etc. and also spiritual strength to get off the cycle of rebirth. Lord Ganesha is always worshipped before starting any Pooja or Homa.  Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles. Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vigneshwara’ [vigna + Eswara] which means the lord who removes all obstructions (Vighna).

There are many mantras to propitiate Lord Ganesha.  By and large there are 56 different postures and mantras for Lord Vinayaka.  In Shilpa sastra, all the 56 positions are described elaborately.

Ganapathi homam is performed to beget happiness, prosperity and good health. Anyone is desirous of praying to God to remove any obstacles in any of his plan/ work/Business /action and also to be victorious in his deeds can pray to Lord Ganesha. Ganapathi homam can be performed to please Kethu and hence anyone who has Kethu dasa or bhukthi or wishes to appease Kethu can participate in the homam. Performing Ganapathy Homam once every year gives prosperity, health and wealth. Especially in Kerala &Tamilnadu People Starts All Rituals By Performing Ganapathi Homam. As per ganesh puran plenty types of ganapathi homam can be done example: Mahaganapathi Homam, Asthadravya Ganapathi Homam, Sahasra modaka Ganapathi Homam,etc… 

Before starting any new venture or anything afresh, Ganesh Homam is must. If one is suffering from losses, when starting a new business or investments or when one is getting married, or to remove obstacles or for celebration of your or your child's birthday, Maha Ganpathy Homam is recommended.Ganapati or Ganesha, the Lord of Gananas, the elephant faced God, represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. Ganesha is revered as the son of the Shiva and Parvati, and is always honored first in most worship services and rituals.Ganesha is also known as Ganapati, Vigneswara, Vinayaka, Gajamukha and Ainkaran. He is worshipped for siddhi, success in undertakings, and buddhi, intelligence. He is worshipped before any venture is started. He is also the God of education, knowledge and wisdom, literature, and the fine arts. Ganesha is also one of the five Gods the worship of whom was popularized by Adi Shankaracharya; the other four are Vishnu, Shiva.. The worship of these five deities is called the pancayatan Homam. In some cases, a sixth God, Skanda is also worshipped

The large head of an elephant symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and a discriminating intellect that one must possess to attain perfection in life. The wide mouth represents the natural human desire to enjoy life in the world. The large ears signify that a perfect person is the one who possesses a great capacity to listen to others and assimilate ideas. The trunk relates to the power of human mind, which must be strong enough to face the ups and downs of the external world and yet delicate enough to explore the subtle realms of the inner world. The two tusks denote the two aspects of the human personality, wisdom and emotion. The right tusk represents wisdom left tusk represents emotion. The broken left tusk conveys the idea that one must conquer emotions with wisdom to attain perfection.

Performing Ganapathy Homam once every year gives prosperity, health and wealth. If any one is running Ketu dasa or bhukti or there is some dosha of Ketu in the horoscope, he shall perform Ganapathy Homam and get-relief. Ganapathy Homam should be performed in the early morning and Poornahuthi to be offered during sunrise, unless any other time is specifically mentioned to suit the particular purpose. Normally, only Vedic ways of Homams are performed