LEARN ASTROLOGY - LESSON 1

Astral remedies application can be traced back to centuries. Jyothi means light or
flame.Ish means god. Jyothish means lord of the light. Vidya means knowledge.
Jyothish Vidya is the study of all aspects of planets and luminaries the Sun and the
Moon. Jyothish Vidya (Astrology) is prevalent and applicable for the benefit of humanity
from time immemorial and its origin can be traced to the origin of life through the
mythological and religious revelations. Hindu gods and their incarnations were using
this knowledge as found in Hindu religion books known as epics. Similarly, we find the
mention of predictions by knowledgeable people having divine knowledge even by Lord
Jesus Christ around the time of last supper.
The humanity has been blessed by divine revelations through the sacred knowledge on
various aspects of life including that of the science of light, known as Vedic Astrology.
The Vedic knowledge is contained in four sacred books, known as Vedas and six
additional sections known as Vedangas. These Vedas and Vedangas are the oldest
documents describing hymns, sacred incantations, philosophy, religion and literature.
The knowledge contained in Vedas and Vedangas is the source of inspiration for the
scholars in various fields all over the world. These were organised by Rishis saints
having divine vision for the benefit of the humanity.
The principles of Vedic astrology were narrated to their disciples by Rishis and as the
fountain head is known as Maharishi Parashara in Dwapara Yuga. As per Indian
mythology prior to Kaliyuga, the present era started over 5000 years back, there were
the eras of Satyuga, Treta Yuga and Dwapara Yuga. Brihat Parashara Hora contains
principles for prediction and palliatives (planetary remedies). In Kaliyuga there had been
many commentators in classical age and in modern age.
The principles of Vedic astrology were based on the observed astronomical
phenomenon which helped in predicting. Vedic Jyothish consists of observational
astronomy; astronomical and astrological calculations; natal or birth astrology; prasna or
horary astrology; muhurta or auspicious time; and nimita means interpretation of
omens. Planetary influences are indicators of events in life. Planetary influences can
also be changed, it is believed, to some extent through planetary remedies.
These days we have the benefit of observatory for giving us the authenticated data on
observational astronomy and we have the benefit of computes and software for
astronomical and astrological calculations which are necessary for study of birth
astrology, prasna astrology where birth details are not known and muhurta (identifying
auspicious times for starting various significant events in life; e.g. progeny matters,
marriage, starting business ventures, joining jobs, surgery, etc. etc.
ASTRAL REMEDIES & ASTROLOGY : APPLICATIONS
QUESTION 1:. Can you just tell us what Astrology is about?

Answer: Astral remedies are essence of astrology. Astrology is an art of interpreting the
reputed esoteric influence of stars/planets on human affairs. It is called divine science
and it enables one to peep into the mysterious future. It has branches like horoscope
reading, palmistry, transit, prasna, varshphala etc. The most accurate one is the
horoscope reading which is linked to the birth time of the individual. In this system, the
planetary position at the birth time is noted for inferring/ interpreting the results of the
planets. There are different systems in operation and the best one is the Hindu system
of Astrology. In this system also there are number of sub-systems or schools of thought
but the most time tested is the one given by Maharishi Parasara with changes mutatis
mutandis for the current era. There have been numerous commentators, both classical
and modern and at the present juncture, the subject is being read by interested readers
all over the world through Parasari System. Brihat Jatak, Phaladipika, Saravali,
Jatakdesh Marg, Jatak Parijat etc., are commentaries on the Parasari system.
Comprehension of the system from the classical text is somewhat difficult and the
attempt of the author is to initiate the interested readers for easy comprehension of the
subject.
QUESTION 2. What are its applications ?
Answer:
BUSINESS APPLICATION
MANAGING HEALTH
AVERTING PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS SETBACKS
ASSURING STABILITY OF MARRIAGE.
DEVELOPING ANALYTICAL FACULTIES OF CHILDREN.
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN CHILDREN.
ANALYSING AND STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS.
ASTROLOGICAL REMEDIAL MEASURES TO SOLVE LIFE PROBLEMS.
PREVENTIVE DIAGNOSIS AGAINST DREADED DISEASES.
a) Business Applications of Astrology
Apart from offering help for physical fitness, horoscope reading has variety of other
applications. Not only it helps in chartering the course of lives of persons but also helps
in chartering the course of business enterprises, institutions and nations. The only
requirement is the moment of coming into existence of a particular person, organization
or a nation. It removes uncertainties and reveals opportunities.
The success of any business enterprise depends on its managers and their sincerity to
the enterprise. The biggest risk, business is encountered with is the expected and
actual performances of the top managers. Horoscopes reading provides advance
insight in the trustworthiness, intelligence,physical fitness, leadership alertness to
identify and utilize opportunities for growth and diversification, etc of the persons being
considered for appointment as business managers.
Professionals recruited using scientific methods of induction and proper placement
generally fail to fulfill performance and expectations. The large sums of money are

spent on advertisements, selection etc. A few years back a large governmental

organization in India, employing more than 25,000 employees in five plants ventured
recruitment of a batch of first class qualified engineers and management trainees. After
a heavy advertisement campaign on all India basis, short listing by a firm of
psychological consultants and interviews, 150 engineers were selected at a direct cost
of about 50,000 per head. The sad part of the story was that 60% of the new recruits
deserted the company within three months of their joining. The company later on
attributed these to hostile organizational climate and inadequate and irksome service
conditions. How can the deserters, who could not solve their own internal problems,
encounter and adopt the new organizational problems. Instead of the fighting spirit, they
withdrew from the scene. It clearly shows that something lacked in the so called
scientific methods of selection. Horoscope reading can act as a third eye for the
investment makers and enable them in hiring right persons for the job.
It is a new dimension as hitherto the role of horoscope reading had been thought to be
only in the case of physical or mental problems, match making, etc. It can help business
in the fields of recruitment of personnel, investment decisions, new product launch,
entering into new collaboration arrangements, scanning general and political
environment for the business enterprise.
QUESTION 3:. What are the basis of Horoscopic Analysis ?
Answer: The Hindu system of Astrology is based on the premise that the natal position
of planets is dependant on the past karma of the human beings and gives complete
picture of the life of the person concerned. It also believes that the horoscope /natal
chart of the person tells us whether the malefic influences can be warded off or
reduced. It believes in strengthening the weak planets to augment their full effects and
to reduce the extent of miseries.
QUESTION 4:. What is Horoscope Reading ?
Answer: Horoscope reading is as important as having a child immunized against
dreaded diseases. Horoscope reading means reading of the divine message regarding
the trends in the life of a person. No science on earth other than the horoscope reading,
can reveal the mysteries of life. Horoscope is a record of the planetary movement noted
for the time and date of birth with reference to a particular place. Our lives are
threatened with dreaded diseases for which we do not have a treatment in spite of the
spectacular advancement in the medical sciences. The reason is that the worldly
sciences cannot control the natural phenomenon. The divine message offers remedies
through astrological remedial measures.
Majority of astral-remedy seekers turn to the divine science for the help after fruitlessly
trying all other worldly remedies. The problem faced can be in any of the spheres of life.
It can be physical, psychological, material or spiritual pursuits. We all believe in the
phrase, "prevention is better than cure". Turning to astral- remedies in the end puts us
to an irretrievable loss of time and opportunity for corrective measures in the beginning.

Horoscope reading at the time of the birth can guide us about the weak areas and the
physical diseases to which one is vulnerable. Astral-remedies are suggested which can
save one from growth of cancerous diseases, addiction to drugs or other simple means
of intoxication , AIDS, etc.
The various aspects of human life are governed by the position of planets as noted
down at the time of birth in the form of a horoscope. It is the weakness and affliction to
weak planets which causes problems in life. The weakness of planets can be guarded
against by use of astral-remedial measures. Identification of weak, afflicting and afflicted
planets is very easy and the methodology has been explained by the author in his book,
" SELF-LEARNING COURSE IN ASTROLOGY ", published by M/S.Sagar Publications.
QUESTION 5:. Once we know about the future can we change the luck or the planetary
influences ?
Answer: The problems in life are caused by weak planets and/or afflictions to them.
Therefore, two way application of astral remedies is administered after diagnosing the
problematic planetary influences in a chart. Firstly, the strength can be provided by
various methods, for example, stones, colour therapy, KAVACH (the protective shield or
yantra containing mystical numbers of the planets) in an auspicious time. Secondly, the
malevolence of the functionally malefic planets is reduced by offering propitiatory
charities concerning these planets. The two way application helps in reducing the
impact of malefic planetary influence(s) to a large extent. The preventive use of astral
remedies is much more useful than the curative astral remedies.
QUESTION 6:. Can you explain the astrological remedies please?
Answer: Real benefit of astral remedies.
Generally, people resort to astral remedies in the end after trying all other therapies and
ignoring the distinct advantage of preventive diagnostic power of the astrological
science. Needless to stress, the benefit of preventive medicine/redressable measures is
always better than that of the curative measures. For both curative and preventive
remedies-the judicious mixture of the astral remedies is applied.
QUESTION 7:. How colours can be used as remedies ?
Answer: COLOUR THERAPY : This is a very potent preventive remedy for epilepsy,
mental retardation, psychic problems, etc, and is practised through the use of
favourable colours in the matters of dress and furnishings in one's living room.
QUESTION 8:. What are the components of astrology? Can you please explain briefly?
Answer: MAJOR CONSTITUENTS OF THE SYSTEM : The divine science of astrology

has four major constituents, i.e. signs, houses, planets and planetary periods. It will be
in the fitness of things if the four constituents of the system are briefly discussed for
developing the understanding for learning the Hindu system of astrology through the
Systems' Approach propounded by Vedic Astrologer & Author V K Choudhry.
A. SIGNS : The first constituent of the system is signs. They are twelve in number and
are ruled by the planets, the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn.
B.HOUSES : The second constituent of the system is houses. These are twelve in
number and each of the twelve houses of the horoscope deals with specific
significations. The significations of houses fructify under the planetary periods
connected with them.
C.PLANETS : The third constituent of the system is planets. The planets signify various
things which have to be learnt by heart. For example, the Sun is personified as a king in
the planetary cabinet. ... Persons having the Moon , the significator of mind, in the sign
of the Sun would have the mental frame of enjoying life like a king i.e of thinking big.
The Sun signifies father, husband and children. He also signifies heart and the stomach
as physical parts of the body. Similarly, various significations are attached to various
planets. The Sun and the Moon are luminaries but have also been referred to as planets
in our texts.
Additionally, planets govern the house(s) in a nativity where their signs fall. For
example, if the sign Leo falls in the 8th house, the Sun would rule the significations of
the 8th house. The Sun and the Moon govern one sign each of the Zodiac whereas the
remaining planets govern two signs each. Each planet has one sign as its mooltrikona
sign which helps in identifying the functional nature of the planets as per its placement.
D.PLANETARY PERIODS : The fourth constituent of the system is planetary periods.
Though various types of planetary periods for specific combinations in a nativity are
mentioned in classical texts, we will here consider only Vimshotari dasa which is
universally applicable for all sets of combinations in a nativity. Based on the longitudes
of the Moon in the natal charts, we calculate the operational major period of a particular
planet and the balance period yet to be operational.The planets as per their strength in
a horoscope give results of the significations/houses ruled by them in their own sub
periods.