Astrology Yogas Pdf

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InHindu astrology, yoga is the relationship between one planet, sign, or house to another by placement, aspect, or conjunction. It is the consideration of the planetary dasha's directional effects, the most important factor which distinguishes Hindu astrology from Western astrology.

Laghu Parashari, a treatise on dasha, is based on Parashara's Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra[1] and is the simplest and most widely-followed system. Ancient Hindu astrologers seem to have confined their exercises to the seven planets:[2] the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn; the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu are rarely mentioned. Parashara refers to five additional chayagrahas, invisible mathematical solar positions which affect individuals and nations. The Rigveda refers to a total of thirty-four chayagrahas: twenty-seven nakshatras lunar stations) and the seven astrological planets.[3] Elsewhere, however, it refers to forty-nine chayagrahas: the previous thirty-four plus the two lunar nodes, the twelve zodiac signs, and ayanamsa. Varahamihira favoured Satyacharya's dasha system, although he said that many people had degraded it with useless additions.[4]

Good or bad planetary results depend on the good or bad yoga caused by the planets.[5] Planets influence each other with mutual, direct (or indirect) sambandha.[6] Auspicious yogas arise when lords of kendras (squares) and trikonas (triangles) establish an association.[7]

The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root Yuj, meaning to join properly, to control judicially, or to integrate. It has been used to indicate lunisolar distances and planetary situations, associations, and combinations. Yogas are formed when one planet, sign, or house is related to another by placement, aspect or conjunction.[8] The consideration of planetary yogas and dashas is the most important factor that distinguishes Hindu astrology from Western astrology.[citation needed]

Yoga may have good or bad effects. Raja yogas are auspicious, and daridra yogas indicate poverty. Sanyasa yogas indicate sannyasa (renunciation). Some yogas cancel the effects of inauspicious yogas[9] or raja yogas.[10] Some planets yield generally-beneficial yoga, indicating honour and prestige.[11]

Hindu astrology is based on the interpretation of nakshatras (constellations), rasis (astrological signs) and Navagraha (the astrological planets). Planetary combinations and their indications are based on strength, nature, aspect, and avastha (state).[12][13] Hindu astrology requires the identification of yogas and their application in accordance with established principles.[14]

Although yogas are based on fundamental principles described in standard texts, not all texts cover all possible planetary combinations and associations, and texts have different interpretations of a given yoga.[15] Certain yogas described in the texts cannot occur; these relate to Mercury and Venus vis--vis the Sun. Mercury never goes beyond 28 degrees in front of or behind the Sun, and Venus never goes beyond 47 degrees.[16] Saraswati yoga is common and auspicious.[17]

Yogas are generally classified as Chandra (Moon), Surya (Sun), Nabhasa (celestial), Raja, Dhana, or Darida. Their common factor is the relative strength of the planets and their houses by ownership, occupation or aspect. Janardan Harji, in the fourth chapter of his Mansagari, assigns certain outcomes to certain combinations.[18] Yoga results are indicated by the circumstances of birth and the course of a person's life, from birth to death.[19]

I could never quantify how important yoga and astrology have been in my life. I was introduced to both at 11 years old and they have been, at the very least, in the background of every single day since then.

Yoga helps me to ground my awareness in the present moment by getting back into my body. Yoga helps me feel good in the skin that I am in. Yoga helps me remember that my power is located in the seat of the present moment and nowhere else.

Each one of us must value the inherent talents we posses in order for us to have any modicum of true success. It is my belief, because I see it every time I sit down with a client, that we all have a unique signature, a unique offering, a unique skill to give to the world and it is our primary job to uncover that, nourish it and give of it freely and without reservation. But in order to do so we have to get to the place where we value who we are and what flows through us.

Chani offers weekly horoscopes, new moon intention setting classes and other astrological insights on www.chaninicholas.com. She has a degree in Feminist Counseling from George Brown College and a BA in Integral Studies from California Institute of Integral Studies. She has studied psychological astrology for over 27 years and is currently studying Hellenistic astrology with Demetra George. Chani devotes her spare time to studying, practicing and supporting restorative justice practices.Photo by Holaday Mason

Yogas in kundli are one of the most sought elements when it comes to kundli prediction by astrologers. Yogas (planetary combination) in kundli either form at the time of your birth or owing to planetary transits, conjunction, etc., as you happen to live your life. To explain in very simple words, any yoga in kundli forms when one planet, house or sign enters into a relationship with another planet, house or sign through transit, aspect or conjunction. What is necessary here is to note down whether the yoga forming in kundli is a positive yoga or a negative yoga. Based on the positivity or negativity of yoga an astrologer can predict your future.

For example, people usually are aware of Raj Yoga in kundli. If you have a Raj Yoga in kundli, it means you shall enjoy prosperity and an abundance of wealth. However, on the other hand, if you have Daridra Yoga, it could bring inauspiciousness or poverty.

As per Vedic astrology, Yogas form the relationship between a planet, zodiac sign, or house to another in terms of aspects, conjunctions, and placements. In other words, we can say that it is the consideration of the Dashas that planets form and their directional impacts.

Usually, the Sun and the Moon are responsible for the Yogas in astrology. Generally, these planets are responsible for creating great relationships with people and helping the native build up emotional well-being, which strengthens the horoscope of the person in terms of Yoga.

According to astrology, the most powerful Yoga is the Raja Yoga. So, when this Yoga is free from the negative impacts of the Trika Lords, Lords of the ninth and the tenth house, or Lords of the fourth and the fifth house, it creates auspicious effects in the horoscope of the person.

Vidyut means shining, lightning, or glittering. Thus, this Yoga generally bestows auspicious impacts on the life of the natives and lets them shine in terms of gains and profits. This Yoga lets the people stand out amongst the crowd. A Vidyut Yoga in astrology forms when the lord of the 11 house is exalted and conjoins with planet Venus and the two fall at an angle from the ascendant lord.

I would suggest another understanding of the relation between spirituality and class, one that will need to remain on the hypothetical level until we can study it with relevant data: namely that spirituality and self-improvement are in effect magnifying glasses of class distinctions.

And then, on the low end of the scale, we have what I call the astrology precariat.[ii] Here the magic beliefs of desperate people result in a heightened vulnerability, which leads to a cruel commercialization of the human soul.

It is tempting, from a classical Left perspective, to think spirituality and self-improvement are simply nonsense and offer no path towards deeper equality. Yet I would hold that they, in fact, are keys to transforming society, even beyond equality, taking us closer to equivalence and equanimity. However, I would be wary of any attempt to center the transformation of society on spirituality and self-improvement alone. This would only lead to an exacerbation of inequality in its most profound and venomous sense.

Spirituality and inner self-improvement are heavy drugs; they are indeed a double-edged sword. Today, they have become a magnifying glass for inequality and class stratification; tomorrow, inshallah, they can become universal tools of empowerment, emancipation and universal solidarity.

Hello, I was wondering how accurate are astrological readings? People have said that when certain planets are in retrograde on your chart, it may cause you to experience insecurities etc. For a long time, I just thought this was just nonsense... however when I look back at my life, almost all the major challenges I have faced seem to fall squarely at times when different planets were in retrograde! Now I'm puzzled..can you pls offer some insight on this? also how can we remain untouched ?

Did you know that Sri Yukteswar studied astrology? It is quite commonly used by many on the path of yoga. Many folks wear bangles to help guard against the affects of the planets and energy in general. In the cycles of time, the yugas we see that our abilities in general are affected by the position of the planets relative to our dual sun and solar system. The tides of the oceans are affected by the moon. What to do?

The best thing that any of us can do to neutralize the waves of duality, is to meditate, be with those who meditate, and serve God by serving others. The cosmos is grand and so is Her energy. To know the Divine we have to aspire towards the Divine through guru given meditation. Love all, serve all, forgive all, and All will come to you.

The beautiful moon also has a distinct effect on the human body, mind, and Spirit as shown through 2,000 years of astrological research. The human body is made up of around 60% water, so imagine this, tiny waves and tides within your physical body, being pushed and pulled by the rotation and phases of the moon.

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