Tibetan Elemental (Ancient Tibetan Wisdom to Lighten Our Path of Progress and GUide Our future)

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Drungtso Publications C/O Men Tsee Khang College, Gangci1en Kyishong. Dharamsala-1762 I 5, H.P. (India) Tel: 01892-28034 (Res.) Handy: 9817092550 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Ts,orillJ; 00111111 /J1'I1II.t:.IS,1 1I,,,jf~, ,'O/ldUClillg ('ours!! 1111 ',h,'lm' iSlrulo.t:.y Price: Rs. 3501- ISBN: 81 -901395-0-9 CONTENTS

Author 's pre.face ...... v Tibetan Eletnental Dedication ...... vii Acknowledgments ...... viii Astrology Foreword ...... ix Ancient Tibetan Wisdom to 1. History & Origin of Tibetan Astro. Science. 1 Lighten Our Path of Progress and 2. What is Elemental Astrology? ...... 7 Guide Our Future 3. Introduction to the Five Elements ...... 11 4. Recognition of Bone Element (Rus khams) 15 5. Elemental Relationships ...... 17 6. The Twelve Animal Signs ...... 27 1. Characteristic of Twelve Animal Signs ...... 28 Tsering Dolma Drungtso 11. How to Find Your Animal Sign (10 rtags)? ..... 49 111. Suppose one knows one's animal sign and does not know one's age ...... 54 iv. If one knows one's age and does not know the animal sign ...... 56 v. The Sixty Year Cycle and its Interpretation ... 58 vi. ChangeableAnimal Sign (Iok men) ...... 94 7. How to Find Your Life force (srog), Body (Ius), Power (dbang (hang), Fortune (klung 0 rta) and Life-soul (bla)? ...... ·.. ·· .... ······ .. ···· 1 1 Drungtso publications 8. Calculation of Animal Sign of Year (10), Month (daba), Day (zhag) and Hour (dus) AUTHOR'S PREFACE Combining with the Five Elements ...... ] 13 9. Know Your Good and Bad Day ...... 123 Tibetan Astrology is worth mentioning to consult for our 10. The Nine sMeba (Magic Square numbers) 127 life guidance. By doing so, we can avoid obstacles, misfortune, wrong career, wrong decisions, and painful i. Calculation of the Birth sMeba ...... 133 mistakes. The ancient wisdom of Tibetan astrology can ii. Calculation of Changeable sMeba· ...... 136 be used from the ground level activities like to see a 11. Secrets of Determining Your Birth sMeba ,139 good date for opening a shop, restaurant, marriage 12. How to Read Your Past and Future Lives? 141 ceremony, to a greater activities like political meeting, 13. The Eight Parkhas (I-Ching) ...... 149 and religious practices. There are three major sections i. Detennining Your Personal Parkha ...... 154 in Tibetan astrology which are, Elemental astrology, Astronomy and Tibetan astrology of Arising vowels. This ii, Changeable Parkha ...... 155 book is meant for the beginner student and mainly deals iii, Interpretation of the Parkhas ...... 158 with the Elemental astrological knowledge. I have done 14. The Planets (gZa) ...... 165 my very best to present this knowledge in a simple, i. Significance of Weekdays ...... 167 informative and comprehensive format to meet your 15. Do You Want to Know Your Birth needs. Weekday (skyes gza)? ...... 171 The information provided in this handy book is an 16. Constellations and it's interpretation 175 authentic source for those who wish to develop one's 17. Tibetan Geomancy (Saebe ) ...... astrological knowledge. It is mainly based on the Glossary of Technical Terms y ...... 203 teachings of my late teacher, Prof. Drakton and the Bibliog h ...... 211 ra authentic elemental astrological text, Moon Rays Oral r.,a 1:i~a: ~~;;~;~~;;~; ;~~~;;~""" ...... 21 9 Instruction Elemental ('byung rtsis man ngag zla bai Excerpts fr L· ...... , .... 221 'od zer). om etters Send to the Author ...... 230 This handy book can be used profitably by anyone interested in developing one's Astro. Knowledge. I hope this book will prove useful and satisfying for everyone.

IV DEDICATION

I dedicate this work to my respected teacher, the late Professor Jampa Gyaltsen Drakthon (1939-1997) who trained me with great kindness and answered and cleared my countless doubts. Professor J ampa Gyaltsen Drakthon, was recognised as the most learned scholar with profound knowledge in all the ten fields of study (rig gnas bcu). He served as the Director of Astrology for over thirty years at T.M.A.I (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute of H.H. the Dalai Lama).

May the stars, planets, sun and moon guide his soul to love, peace, vitality and happiness forever. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOREWORD

By Dr. Tsering Thakchoe Drungtso To my respected teacher, the late Pr~f. Jampa Gyaltsen Dakthon for his instruction and blessmg. Tibetan Elemental Astrology by Tsering Dolma Drungtso is a reliable method oflife guidance based on To my beloved husband Dr. Tsering Thakchoe Drungtso, the time tested ancient Tibetan wisdom. Humans have for for his unfailing en~uragement and support for my work. centuries lived within the flow ofnature. However, modern life-styles have tvyisted our peaceful existence into one of To my brother, Tenzin Dawa, for writing the cover design the chaos and extremes, resulting in ending in disharmony and arts. and disastrous results for the inhabitants. Concerning the elements , the Four Classic Treatise of Tibetan Medicine To Mr. Tenzin Rabten, a competent computer master states: for his assistance in cover art designing and texts setting. All living and non living beings are formed by the five elements. The sustenance and harmony as well as aU the To all others not mentioned, for their help and support. sickness, dishannony and destruction are due to elements. The antidotes ofthe sickness and destruction are also five elements in origin and composition. Therefore, all the three ( formation, sustenance and destruction) are interrelated for having common origin ofthe five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space). Prevention is always better than cure, so the saying goes. Astrology enables us to understand this aspect to promote prosperity, harmony and vitality as well as tune into a person's beneficial position, thereby helps in preventing sickness and worldly disaster. Tibetan Healing Science and Astrology are closely cir~um~tances, karma and law of cause and effect etc.,) related and are found from the same elemental root. The WhICh mfluence the course of an individuals life. different comes from the mode of application. Tibetan Khedrub Jey, a greater Tibetan master in a commentary Medicine works more on the physical level, whereas on Kalachakra Tantra stated; if astrology reveals all Tibetan Astrology works more on the psychological and the information about an individual, then a human being mental ground. and a born in the same place and at the same time Astrology in general has no barrier with religious belief, would have the same characteristics, the same nature, caste, nationality etc., and can be used beneficially by the same life-span, and the same things happen to them every one. It is as important as our environment, which is during their lifetime. When we really go deep inside closely related with every one of us. Therefore, the biased this subject, it will take us to the idea of reincarnations, view placed upon astrology as superstition and folklore and how one can understand so many mysteries oflife can be removed by through study at this science. This such as irrational fears, destructive relationships, science's roots are traceable to the experiments done by feelings offamiliarity, deeply rooted habit patterns, and our ancestors. Even at this moment we notice, the influence skills that seem to come so naturally etc. This is the of the environment, nature, elements, earth's gravity, depth and vast of the subject. electromagnetic fields and constellations etc., on our This handy book by Dolma is designed to help you actions and well being. Thus it is clear that astrological find out and takes the reader on an exciting adventure science can be explained by logic. of exploration and discovery by which one understand The instructions given in the book will create a bond with one's root being. you to know exactly who you are, what you want and This book is written in simple instructions and contains to whom you associate. It gives tips on how to choose calculations on various subjects offering a unique system one's best life-partner, business partner and tells secrets of self-discovery. The author recognizes that astrology of. .knowing other's personalities as welL However, it shows us not only the roots of our behavior, our IS Important to keep in mind that, astrology cannot response to stress, our survival instincts and our reveal all the information about someone. The reason ambitions but also our potential to achieve fulfillment is simple, because there are many factors (causes, and reach our goals in life. If one can take a little serious

x xi study on the subject of the book one can apply it to should say this is an excellent contribution for the promotion oneself and others with considerable benefit. The ofTibetan astrology beyond the boundary. planets, elements, animal signs, constellations, I-Chings, Drungtso publishers is highly honoured and privileged to Magic square numbers, etc. indicate what sort ofnature host and bring the publication of this book to provides a person possesses and the type of means helshe should valuable guide and reference for readers to detennine the adopt for attaining progress, happiness, health and important aspects of human life, marriage, children, achievement in one's life. The attainment ofspiritual salvation profession, finance, carrier, etc. It is our hope that this book and benefit oflife is possible only by practicing a certain will encourage widerreadership and facilitate further interest way of life as indicated in one's life by professional on Tibetan astrology. and learned astrologers. The life horoscope reveals one's past lives, present life and next birth. I am sure this simple Dr. TseringThakchoeDrungtso (Lecturer) and informative book on Tibetan Elemental Astrology, 1st of January 2002. based on the knowledge derived from the great Tibetan (TIBETAN MEDICAL & ASTROLOGICAL COLLEGE scholars and masters, authentic texts and author's own OF H.H. THE DALAI LAMA, DHARAMSALA) experience ~s a pro,fessional astrological and Feng Shui consultant Will ~efU1ltely offer fine solutions to the problems Dr. Tsering Thakchoe Drungtso is author of Tibetan Medicine -The Healing Science o.fTibet and co-author ~ll ~fus face. It IS worth mentioning that this small booklet IS highly, standard and reliable. Ifyou really want to know of Tibetan English Dictionary of Tibetan Nfedicine th~ongom~o~your life, the ocean ofvaluable life guidance and Astrology. He had been the advisorfor several ;111 fmd wlt~n the pages ofthis book. The author discuss books on Tibetan Medicine such as Developing the e work whIch you are best suited, pinpoint your special Art o.f Tibetan Medicine by Noah DeGaetano, USA ta;;nts, etc. Understanding this ancient wisdom of and Treatment ofSrog-rLung without Golden Needle Oaers you the pow t h ' by Eveleyens, Holland. ' er 0 c ange and transforms your challen He had also been an advisor of Tibetan Medical and , . ges mtoopportuniu'.. es. Thi s book is meant to be used not stmplyread. ' Astrological College Nfagazine Gangri-Langtso Dolma's work .. proves to be extremely informative and I (English section) since 1998 and still holds the saine

xii xiii responsibility. He had translated from English to ,Tibetan, several medical research papers, and more History and Origin of Tibetan Astro. recent(v the book, Eye care in Developing Nations. Science At present Dr. Drungtso holds the position oflecturer at the Tibetan Medical and Astrological College, Tibet was one of the equal standing nations like that of Dharamsala. Dr. Drungtso is one ofthe best English• our neighbouring countries such as China and India with speaking teachers on Tibetan Medicine and he had distinct culture, history and language. The Tibetan system students/rom USA, Germany, Holland, Swiss, Spain, of Astrology is a comprehensive science still pra~ticed Japan and Austria. in Tibet as well as within the Buddhist cycle. Though Tibetan Astrology shares similarities with Indian Astrology and the Chinese system of astrology, it is its own unique system based on the culture and tradition of 'Three decades of days make a month, Tibet. The Tibetan system of Astrology is the unification when twelve of these pass we have a year. of all the essence lore of astrology from neighbouring When seven hundred and twenty pass, of countries such as Kalachakra Astrology from India and days and nights, we have three hundred and the Chinese system of Elemental astrology. However, sixty 'days', when these pass we have a Tibet had a rudimentary system of Astrology based year. The days are divided in male and primary on the Bon Tradition and ancient culture of Tibet female. Autumn, spring, summer and winter before the advent of Buddhism. havethreemonths each. In relation to the This science is classitied into three categories. There are: five elements and the twelve animals: Astronomy (sKar rtsis), Elemental Astrology ('byung mouse, , , , , , , rtsis) and Shiva Sarvodaya Tantra (byang 'char). Some sheep, , bird, dog and , are scholars are not aware ofthe ancient Tibetan Astrological unfolded the astrological calculations of science, and they think that there was no knowledge on the elements." Tibetan astrology and astronomy in Tibet before 3rd century and earlier to the King Nyatri Tsenpo. This Prof. Namkahi Norbu Rinpoche

xiv Tibetan Elemental Astrology History & origin of Tibetan Astro. Science wrong belief distorts the real history of anci ent Tibetan 2) Lhamo rNamgyal-ma (Ushnishavijaya), asked for Bag astrology. So I would like to clarify this wrong belief rtsis (Marital Astrology). This subject deals with the and notion about the history of Tibetan Astrological compatibility of persons for marriage. science by narrating what the history tell us about the 3) Lhachen Tsangpa (Brahama), asked for Gshin rtsis sequence of development in Tibetan Astrology. Since (Death Astrology). This subj ect deals with the the earliest period oftime, going back at least 3000 years calculations to be made after the death of a person. people had discovered the natural force of elements and 4) Klu-rgyal 'jog-po (Nagaraj a Taksaka), asked for they had a time during which they worshiped the nature: Tshe-rab las-rtsis (Natal horoscope). This subject deals fire, water, mountain, lakes, forest, the sun and the moon with the prognostication regarding the whole life etc. Thus, I do believe that, the Tibetan astrology had happenings of a person. been grown up from it's root since then. Th~ most complete system of Elemental Astrology was According to legend the mythical emperor Fu Hshi (Tib. ?eheved to be originated from China. It is believed that sPa-Hu- hshi-dhi), saw a golden coloured turtle that was It was first expou d d' h offered to him by a subject from the coastal region, and Be' n.. e III t e Wood-Mouse year (836 p~a~ b(~ upon inspecting it the patterns of the eight Parkha tirst !'1b aIlJushn In a place called the fi ve mountain arose in his mind. Based on the inspection made upon b . 1 0 rtse.' lnga) He had p1any d"lsclples' sixteen eIng outstandIng ones out f .:. this, the Astrology system with respect to the eight excellent dl'S '1 B 0 whom followmg fOllr trigrams (parkha), the nine magic square number (sMeba) ClP es raham' Sky' kya), UshnishaVi"a a ~n er- a (Tlb.Bram-ze Ser- and the twelve animal signs were devised. Later the king, Brahama (Tib. L~ ~ (TIb, Lhamo rNamgyal-ma), ministers and learned scholars who had mastered these (Tib. Klu-rgyal ,~c ~n Tsangpa), Nagaraja Taksaka techniques composed astrological treatises. teachings. Jog po) requested for following Particularly Confucius, who was an emanation ofManjushri 1) Bram-ze Ser-kya (Br· . and who is known in Tibetan under the name "Kongtse rtsis (Yearly horosco ~hamI~ Ser-~ya), asked for Kek Phrul rgyal", introduced treatises on Astrology where the yearly prognostic t' p.). ThIS. Subject deals with the details ofrituals and divinations are extensively expounded. . . a Ion regard h POSltlVe and negative h ;. mg eaIth, wealth, and appmmgs of the particular year.

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