Lesson 1 - Basics of Vedic Astrology, Its History and Uses
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The Zero-Point of the Zodiac of the Hindu Astronomers in Ancient India
Publications of the Korean Astronomical Society pISSN: 1225-1534 30: 709 ∼ 711, 2015 September eISSN: 2287-6936 c 2015. The Korean Astronomical Society. All rights reserved. http://dx.doi.org/10.5303/PKAS.2015.30.2.709 THE ZERO-POINT OF THE ZODIAC OF THE HINDU ASTRONOMERS IN ANCIENT INDIA Amalendu Bandyopadhyay M. P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, M. P. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata, India E-mail: [email protected] (Received November 30, 2014; Reviced May 31, 2015; Aaccepted June 30, 2015) ABSTRACT In modern Astronomy the vernal equinoctial (VE) point is taken as the starting point for measuring celestial longitudes. Due to the precession of equinoxes, the above point is receding back along the ecliptic. As a result, the longitudes of fixed stars are increasing every year. In ancient India, the Hindu astronomers did not favour the idea of fixed stars changing their longitudes. In order to stabilize the zodiac, they had taken as the origin a point which is fixed on the ecliptic and as such is quite different from the VE point. This initial point being a fixed one, the longitude of stars measured from this origin remain invariable for all time. There was an epoch in the past when this initial point coincided with the VE point and thus the epoch may be called the zero-year. There is controversy over the determination of the zero-year. The reasons for the choice for the fixed zodiacal system by the Hindu astronomers as well as the epoch of zero-year have been found out on the basis of information available in various astronomical treatises of ancient India written in Sanskrit. -
Mars) and in Navamsha Though It Is Occupying Another Kendra in Rāshi of His Friend Shukra (Venus), He Is Afflicted by Rahu Conjunct There
Budha (Mercury) Budha means the intelligent, clever or a wise man in Sanskrit. It is also the name of one of the nine grahas whose movement affects human beings as well as nations and weather conditions that are the subject matter of the divine science known as Vedic Astrology. Hindu mythology (Puranas) tells that Budha (Mercury) is the illegitimate son of Chandra (Moon) out of Tara who was Guru’s (Jupiter) wife. The Puranas tell us that Chandra was enamored of Tara the wife of Guru and seduced her when she was taking a walk in a garden. Tara is then said to have eloped with Chandra. On being asked by Guru to return his wife, Chandra refused to do so. Thereupon Guru sought help of other Gods who waged war against Chandra but Chandra who was helped by Shukra (Venus) defeated them. Then Guru sought help of Lord Shiva who set out to fight Chandra. Lord Brahma, who treats Chandra as his son, knew that this war would end in annihilation of Chandra and therefore went to Chandra and prevailed upon him to return Tara to Guru, thus avoiding war. Chandra relented and returned Tara who started living with Guru. However Tara was pregnant by that time and gave birth to Budha at Guru’s place. On being confronted, she accepted that Budha was son of Chandra. However Budha was so handsome, sharp, capable of grasping thing fast, and intelligent that Guru decided to accept him as his own son and taught him all the shastras (sciences), which Budha absorbed in a short time. -
The Skyscraper 2009 04.Indd
A Better Galaxy Guide: Early Spring M67: One of the most ancient open clusters known and Craig Cortis is a great novelty in this regard. Located 1.7° due W of mag NGC 2419: 3.25° SE of mag 6.2 66 Aurigae. Hard to find 4.3 Alpha Cancri. and see; at E end of short row of two mag 7.5 stars. Highly NGC 2775: Located 3.7° ENE of mag 3.1 Zeta Hydrae. significant and worth the effort —may be approximately (Look for “Head of Hydra” first.) 300,000 light years distant and qualify as an extragalactic NGC 2903: Easily found at 1.5° due S of mag 4.3 Lambda cluster. Named the Intergalactic Wanderer. Leonis. NGC 2683: Marks NW “crook” of coathanger-type triangle M95: One of three bright galaxies forming a compact with easy double star mag 4.2 Iota Cancri (which is SSW by triangle, along with M96 and M105. All three can be seen 4.8°) and mag 3.1 Alpha Lyncis (at 6° to the ENE). together in a low power, wide field view. M105 is at the NE tip of triangle, midway between stars 52 and 53 Leonis, mag Object Type R.A. Dec. Mag. Size 5.5 and 5.3 respectively —M95 is at W tip. Lynx NGC 3521: Located 0.5° due E of mag 6.0 62 Leonis. M65: One of a pair of bright galaxies that can be seen in NGC 2419 GC 07h 38.1m +38° 53’ 10.3 4.2’ a wide field view along with M66, which lies just E. -
Inference of Jyotishy Ference of Jyotishya in Ayurveda
Review Article International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 INFERENCE OF JYOTISHYA IN AYURVEDA - A REVIEW Harish Deshpande1, Shivakumar2 1PG scholar Department of Swasthavritta, S.D.M. College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India 2Associate Professor and HOD Department of Swasthavritta, S.D.M. College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India ABSTRACT Jyotishya Shastra, the words derived from Sanskrit. "Jyotish" means planets or celestial bodies or graha and "Shastra" means scientific study. The word “Graha” has various meanings. Graha as planets, microorganisms and supernatural powers have a definitive role in causing var- ious somatic and psychosomatic afflictions. In Jyothishya shastra Graha refers to planets they are the Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. In Ayurveda classics also one can find many evidences regarding jyotishastra. Aim: Relation between Ayur- veda and Jyotishya shastra. Objectives: An attempt to critically analyze the varied understand- ings of Graha and importance of jyotishya and its probable role in causation of various diseases and executing the treatment. Material and method: Various contemporary science and Ayurved- ic classical text comprehensively compiled and critically analyzed. Discussion: Ayurveda be- lieves in the treatment of human ailments by the prescription of herbs. The planets combinations will bring various diseases. Hence, Jyotish could set a physician on the right track on how to go ahead with the treatment of the disease. Conclusion: -
Winter Observing Notes
Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory Winter Observing Notes Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory PUBLIC OBSERVING – Winter Tour of the Sky with the Naked Eye NGC 457 CASSIOPEIA eta Cas Look for Notice how the constellations 5 the ‘W’ swing around Polaris during shape the night Is Dubhe yellowish compared 2 Polaris to Merak? Dubhe 3 Merak URSA MINOR Kochab 1 Is Kochab orange Pherkad compared to Polaris? THE PLOUGH 4 Mizar Alcor Figure 1: Sketch of the northern sky in winter. North 1. On leaving the planetarium, turn around and look northwards over the roof of the building. To your right is a group of stars like the outline of a saucepan standing up on it’s handle. This is the Plough (also called the Big Dipper) and is part of the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear. The top two stars are called the Pointers. Check with binoculars. Not all stars are white. The colour shows that Dubhe is cooler than Merak in the same way that red-hot is cooler than white-hot. 2. Use the Pointers to guide you to the left, to the next bright star. This is Polaris, the Pole (or North) Star. Note that it is not the brightest star in the sky, a common misconception. Below and to the right are two prominent but fainter stars. These are Kochab and Pherkad, the Guardians of the Pole. Look carefully and you will notice that Kochab is slightly orange when compared to Polaris. Check with binoculars. © Rob Peeling, CaDAS, 2007 version 2.0 Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory PUBLIC OBSERVING – Winter Polaris, Kochab and Pherkad mark the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. -
Jyothisha Prakaasham Mithuna Jaya
Jyothisha Prakaasham Mithuna (Jaya) Jyothisha Prakaasham Mithuna_Jaya (2014-2015) Vetti yah vedaangam sa aapnothi paramam padam prathikoolanivaarakam mokshopakaarakam cha 1 Jyothisha Prakaasham Mithuna (Jaya) Topics Editorial .................................................................................................................... 3 Jyothishavidanustaana Vivaranam ................................................................................ 5 Bhavartha Ratnakara - IV ............................................................................................ 8 Ganitha - I .............................................................................................................. 12 Nakshatras - VI ........................................................................................................ 19 Muhurtha – Electional Astrology - IV ........................................................................... 28 Navamsa Analysis - I ................................................................................................ 33 Gandantha – An Analysis - I ...................................................................................... 39 Amala Yoga ............................................................................................................. 46 Horoscope Analysis ................................................................................................... 51 Anukramaanika ........................................................................................................ 56 Vetti yah -
Narcissism, Self-Effacement and Rahu and Ketu a Key to Understanding People by Hank Friedman
Narcissism, Self-Effacement and Rahu and Ketu a key to understanding people by Hank Friedman [Note: For those unfamiliar with Vedic terms, Rahu is the Moon's North Node, and Ketu is the Moon's South Node. Thanks to AstroDatabank for the birth data for the charts in this article.] Ascertaining the positions of the Moon's nodes, Rahu and Ketu, arose from the need to predict eclipses. During a New Moon or Full Moon, if either of the nodes is near the Sun and the Moon, an eclipse occurs. Therefore, the central theme of both nodes is the principle of eclipsing. An eclipse is a momentous event, a major omen, respected from the earliest times as representing a change in the wind, a time of great transition. In the context of Vedic astrology, eclipsing carries the meanings of obscuring, negating, diminishing, paralyzing, and blinding, as well as emphasizing, distorting, amplifying, and exaggerating. Many classical Vedic astrology texts show the meaning of the nodes when in specific houses, e.g. Jataka Parijata (Chapter 8, Shloka 60) states: "When Rahu occupies the Ascendant, the person born will be cruel, without compassion or moral virtue in his nature and suffering from ailments. When Ketu occupies the Ascendant, the person born will be sickly and very avaricious. If the Rahu or Ketu in the Ascendant be aspected by a benefic planet, the person concerned will have princely enjoyments." As the final shloka indicates, the nodes are incredibly mutable chameleons who take on the nature of planets with and aspecting them, as well as the nature of their dispositors (planets that rule the signs that they are in). -
Educational Insight: Jyotisha, Hindu Astrology
EDUCATIONAL INSIGHT n the Hindu view, the planets are not mere celestial bodies circling the Sun. ATIO C N U They are also divine beings—shown here as they were positioned on the fi rst A D L E I morning of the current millennium. Each is like a prism, conveying subtle en- N S S T Jyotisha, Hindu Astrology ergy from the far galaxies, thus impacting man’s affairs on Earth according to I G H Iits unique nature and location in the sky. The ancient science of space and time that How the Science of Light Can Help You in Daily Life understands and maps this infl uence is called jyotisha (literally “science of light”) By Pandit Vamadeva Shastri or Hindu astrology. We explore that system of knowledge in this Educational Insight. Sani (Saturn) in Aries Rahu in Cancer Ketu in Capricorn Chandra (the Moon) in Libra Brihaspati (Jupiter) in Aries Mangala (Mars) in Aquarius a. manivel Surya (Sun) in Sagittarius Uranus in Capricorn The millenial sky: This illustration shows the position of the nine celestial bodies honored Budha (Mercury) in Scorpio in Hindu astrology as they were positioned on January 1, 2000, the start of the new millenium Shukra (Venus) Pluto in Scorpio in Sagittarius Neptune in Capricorn business success. These concerns are not absent in the East, but larger awareness beyond our little world, connecting us to It’s About Time concerns dominate. Astrology in India is about auspiciousness, about the canopy above, expanding perception beyond the connections, about sacred timing and being in a fl ow with the ebb narrow sliver of time in which we live by bringing An Introduction by the Editor and tide of divine forces. -
Temple Calendar
Year : SHAARVARI MARGASIRA - PUSHYA Ayana: UTTARA MARGAZHI - THAI Rtu: HEMANTHA JANUARY DHANU - MAKARAM SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Tritiya 8.54 D Recurring Events Special Events Tritiya 9.40 N Chaturthi 8.52 N Temple Hours Chaturthi 6.55 ND Daily: Ganesha Homam 01 NEW YEAR DAY Pushya 8.45 D Aslesha 8.47 D 31 12 HANUMAN JAYANTHI 1 2 P Phalguni 1.48 D Daily: Ganesha Abhishekam Mon - Fri 13 BHOGI Daily: Shiva Abhishekam 14 MAKARA SANKRANTHI/PONGAL 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday: Hanuman Chalisa 14 MAKARA JYOTHI AYYAPPAN 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm PUJA Thursday : Vishnu Sahasranama 28 THAI POOSAM VENKATESWARA PUJA Friday: Lalitha Sahasranama Moon Rise 9.14 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Moon Rise 9.13 pm Saturday: Venkateswara Suprabhatam SANKATAHARA CHATURTHI 8:30 am to 8:30 pm NEW YEAR DAY SANKATAHARA CHATURTHI Panchami 7.44 N Shashti 6.17 N Saptami 4.34 D Ashtami 2.36 D Navami 12.28 D Dasami 10.10 D Ekadasi 7.47 D Magha 8.26 D P Phalguni 7.47 D Hasta 5.39 N Chitra 4.16 N Swati 2.42 N Vishaka 1.02 N Dwadasi 5.23 N 3 4 U Phalguni 6.50 ND 5 6 7 8 9 Anuradha 11.19 N EKADASI PUJA AYYAPPAN PUJA Trayodasi 3.02 N Chaturdasi 12.52 N Amavasya 11.00 N Prathama 9.31 N Dwitiya 8.35 N Tritiya 8.15 N Chaturthi 8.38 N 10 Jyeshta 9.39 N 11 Mula 8.07 N 12 P Ashada 6.51 N 13 U Ashada 5.58 D 14 Shravana 5.34 D 15 Dhanishta 5.47 D 16 Satabhisha 6.39 N MAKARA SANKRANTHI PONGAL BHOGI MAKARA JYOTHI AYYAPPAN SRINIVASA KALYANAM PRADOSHA PUJA HANUMAN JAYANTHI PUSHYA / MAKARAM PUJA SHUKLA CHATURTHI PUJA THAI Panchami 9.44 N Shashti 11.29 N Saptami 1.45 N Ashtami 4.20 N Navami 6.59 -
Astrovision Avatar Printout
CSri Ganeshaya Namaha Jananee Janma Sowkhyanam Vardhaneekula Sampadam Padvee Poorva Punyanam Likhyate Janma Patrikaa The above verse in Sanskrit language means: For the welfare of the mother and the child For the growth of the family happiness To follow the ancient virtuous practices The horoscope is written W Page - 1 Astro-Vision LifeSign Horoscope Name : Krishna Kumar Sex : Male Date of Birth : 14 May, 1970 Thursday Time of Birth (Hr.Min.Sec) : 06.10.00 PM; Standard Time Time Zone (Hrs.Mins) : 05.30 East of Greenwich Time Correction : Standard Time Place of Birth : Ernakulam (dist.) Longitude (Deg.Mins) : 076.18 East Latitude (Deg.Mins) : 09.59 North Ayanamsa : Chitra Paksha Dasa System : Vimshottari, Years = 365.25 Days Birth Star : Makha Star Pada (Quarter) : 4 Star Lord : Ketu Birth Rasi : Simha Rasi Lord : Surya Lagna (Ascendant) : Tula Lagna Lord : Shukra Thidhi (Lunar Day) : Navami, Suklapaksha Karanam : Balava (Leopard) Nithya Yoga : Vyaghata Sunrise (Hrs.Mins) (Hrs.Mins) : 06.04AM Standard Time Sunset (Hrs.Mins) (Hrs.Mins) : 06.38PM '' '' Astrological Day of Birth : Thursday Local Mean Time (LMT) : Standard Time - 25 Mins Based on Indian Predictive Astrology [Astro-Vision LifeSign 9.5S Eng-0-040810] Sayana Longitude of Planets The longitude of planets including that of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are given as per western method of calculation. Your ZODIAC sign as per WESTERN system is Taurus Planet Longitude Planet Longitude Deg:Min:Sec Deg:Min:Sec Lagnam 227:30:34 Jupiter 208:19:39 Retro Moon 155:11:37 Saturn 43:37:24 Sun 53:18:45 Uranus 185:00:20 Retro Mercury 45:18:04Retro Neptune 239:41:21 Retro Venus 80:16:57 Pluto 174:47:58 Retro Mars 77:30:19 Node 338:12:51 NIRAYANA longitudes of planets, which is the basis of calculations in the Indian system are derived from the SAYANA values shown above. -
Mangala Dosha- Astrological & Scietific Approach
MANGALA DOSHA- ASTROLOGICAL & SCIETIFIC APPROACH Mangala dosha, Kuja Dosha,Mars Dosha, Mangalik all these are the same which is frightening most of us having believed in Astrology. In other words, Astrologers (Not all) frighten us about Mangala Dosha and Sarpa doSha/ Kalasarpa Dosha. The fear of these doshas does more harm than the Dosha itself. I have posted in this blog few days back on Sarpa dosha. I remember to have written an article in kannada daily “Vijaya Karnataka”, 6-7 years back. I found that, a part of this article is reproduced in Times of India dated 21-4-2019 ( I don’t claim copy right on this because I am happy as long as the truth is communicated to people to allay unnecessary fear). I have requested Smt Sumana Lakshmeesha who is presently working for a News portal to help me get the said article published in Vijaya Karnataka when she was associated with this Newspaper. Once I get this kannada article I shall post it on this blog. Let me first tell what Mangala Dosha/ Kuja Dosha/Mars Dosha/ Mangalik is according to the ancient texts on Vedic Astrology. 1. The placement of Mars/ Mangala/ Kuja in I, 2, 4, 7, 8, 12 places counted from Lagna (Ascendant) OR Rasi ( Moon Sign) OR from the house where Venus is placed in the Natal Chart for both Men & Women. Going by this Rule almost every chart will have Mars/ Kuja/ Mangala Dosha either from Lagna or from Moon or from Venus, because it is very likely that Lagna, Moon and Venus will be in three different houses in the Zodiac. -
GTO Keypad Manual, V5.001
ASTRO-PHYSICS GTO KEYPAD Version v5.xxx Please read the manual even if you are familiar with previous keypad versions Flash RAM Updates Keypad Java updates can be accomplished through the Internet. Check our web site www.astro-physics.com/software-updates/ November 11, 2020 ASTRO-PHYSICS KEYPAD MANUAL FOR MACH2GTO Version 5.xxx November 11, 2020 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 4 REQUIREMENTS 5 What Mount Control Box Do I Need? 5 Can I Upgrade My Present Keypad? 5 GTO KEYPAD 6 Layout and Buttons of the Keypad 6 Vacuum Fluorescent Display 6 N-S-E-W Directional Buttons 6 STOP Button 6 <PREV and NEXT> Buttons 7 Number Buttons 7 GOTO Button 7 ± Button 7 MENU / ESC Button 7 RECAL and NEXT> Buttons Pressed Simultaneously 7 ENT Button 7 Retractable Hanger 7 Keypad Protector 8 Keypad Care and Warranty 8 Warranty 8 Keypad Battery for 512K Memory Boards 8 Cleaning Red Keypad Display 8 Temperature Ratings 8 Environmental Recommendation 8 GETTING STARTED – DO THIS AT HOME, IF POSSIBLE 9 Set Up your Mount and Cable Connections 9 Gather Basic Information 9 Enter Your Location, Time and Date 9 Set Up Your Mount in the Field 10 Polar Alignment 10 Mach2GTO Daytime Alignment Routine 10 KEYPAD START UP SEQUENCE FOR NEW SETUPS OR SETUP IN NEW LOCATION 11 Assemble Your Mount 11 Startup Sequence 11 Location 11 Select Existing Location 11 Set Up New Location 11 Date and Time 12 Additional Information 12 KEYPAD START UP SEQUENCE FOR MOUNTS USED AT THE SAME LOCATION WITHOUT A COMPUTER 13 KEYPAD START UP SEQUENCE FOR COMPUTER CONTROLLED MOUNTS 14 1 OBJECTS MENU – HAVE SOME FUN!