Rahu-Ketu Transit (Move)

You must be experiencing changes in life right now, because this year May 2008 is the very important month for the Big planets, like Saturn, Jupiter and Rahu-Ketu.

I have already post two articles for Saturn and Jupiter. Now let me give you article from the Great Vedic Astrologer Komilla Shutton. She has published her article in her useful website http://www.komilla.com/. Enjoy the real knowledge of Vedic Astrology from Komilla. I have given below article word to word from her website, so if you have got any question regarding her article please contact her. You can find her information from our other useful website http://www.astrologerdirectory.net/.

“Rahu Ketu Transit from 30 April 2008 to 13 November 2009, in Capricorn Cancer:
Rahu Ketu move into the Capricorn Cancer axis on 30 April 2008 and will remain there till 13Nov 2009. This brings a relief from Ketu’s tough connection with Saturn in Leo but there are new challenges as well as opportunities ahead in the Capricorn Cancer Axis. Ketu will transit over the Gandanta degree between Leo and Cancer bring some difficult issues to light around 1st May. It will also lead to far reaching changes in people’s life. this degree was crossed by Saturn in November 2006 and July 2007 with tough outcomes for some. This Ketu transit may not be easy for especially if there are planets placed on these Gandanta points.

Rahu and Jupiter conjunction on 12 Feb 2009 closely followed by Mars Rahu conjunction on 15 February at 14º Capricorn will define this transit. Jupiter will be debilitated while Mars is exalted. 14º Capricorn is a highly sensitive degree as this is connected to the degrees of two of the solar eclipses of this axis. The solar eclipse of 1 August 2008 is at 15º33 Cancer and of 26 January 2009 is at 12º30 Capricorn. This conjunction can bring either a major crisis point in the world – last time Rahu Jupiter conjuncted – it was during the First Gulf War – maybe this conjunction can bring an end to the second Gulf War. These conjunctions take place immediately after the taking of office of the new US President, so it may suggest that he/she would take some decisive steps towards ending the Iraq situation.

The other main story of Capricorn Cancer axis is – Capricorn is the sign of Business and usually Saturn will control the excesses of Rahu and this can bring a positive result for cautious investors. Ketu transiting over Cancer – the main significator of housing – will bring further turmoil into the housing area. Cancer’s element is water- so we can expect stormy weather conditions as the heat of Ketu hits the water energy of Cancer. There can also be confusion regarding property market and generally people will not feel satisfied.

How this transit effects you

The area where Ketu is transiting is the more difficult one to deal with. Ketu bring s forth karmic problems and is a time for paying back karmic debts. Rahu will give and promote during its transits. With the nodes one has to be careful not to give into their excesses and always remember that they deal with past karma – they can surprise you with what they bring forward.

Ketu in Cancer shows that emotions can be your vulnerable point and Ketu will reject your emotional needs, so this can be a tough transit. Try to stay calm and don’t ignore the work you must do. If you have planets in Cancer then Ketu can create crisis connected to the karaka or the house rulership of the planets it is transit over. This usually leads to long term change in your life. The nodes will transit through the nakshatras of Ashlesha (for the first 8 months), then Pushya (the next 6 months), and finally Punarvasu (the last 2 months), each bringing its own subtle influence.

Rahu in Capricorn feels more at home as Capricorn disciplines the Rahu energy and, in the process, forces you to be more realistic about life. Saturn is the slowest moving planet and will most likely stay in the same sign throughout the entire nodal transit. On of the problems that we face during this Capricorn transit is that Saturn its ruler is transiting the 8th house from itself- therefore not giving the full positive impact of this Rahu Transit. Saturn in the 8th from Rahu transit will give some aspect of insecurity or changes in the house where Rahu is transiting at present for you. When Saturn changes to Virgo in September 2009- this will improve the quality of the Rahu transit in Capricorn as Saturn moves into the 9th house from Rahu. This may be the time you get the rewards of this Rahu transit. The Nakshatra Dhanishta (for the first 4 months), Shravana (the next 8 months) and Uttara Phalguni (the final 6 months), will also influence the subconscious.

This axis is probably the toughest one to experience. The relative relationship between the Moon and Saturn keeps changing on a daily basis creating many emotional disturbances. It can seem as if your life is in eclipse through a non-understanding of your own emotional issues. But unless this transit replicates your own birth axis, you will be able to control these issues by remaining aware of the potential.

The eclipses are going through Capricorn and Cancer – so if these are your signs expect some turbulence and changes in your life. They need not be negative but will bring transformation.

For Gemini and Sagittarius Lagna- this axis runs through their 2nd and 8th house axis and will transit the 22nd Drekkana that can create problems- especially for health.

For Gemini and Sagittarius Moon- this axis will travel through the 64th Navamsha and can create transformation, health problems and general insecurities regarding life.“

Last but not least, Thanks to Komilla Shutton for her extra ordinery useful article.

Important of Yoga in our Life

Yoga is a fantastic remedy for overcoming problems that a modern man is facing in his daily life. The main aim of Yoga is to enhance the auto immune system, to increase the vital energy in the body system. This will help to increase the vital energy in the body and help to develop the though of mental efficiency. This will help to minimize the mental attitude of the human. A full set Yoga system will be of 15-20 minutes daily which will be followed by meditation which is the main stream to increase the concentration.

Yoga is a precious pragmatic science evolved over thousand of years which is dealing with physical, moral, mental and spiritual well being for man. The term Yoga is derived from Sanskrit meaning to bind, join, attach and yoke and it will increase one’s concentration and attention.

The system of Yoga teaches the individual soul (Jivatma) which can be united with communion with the Cosmos (Paramatma) and it will help to attain Moksha. Yoga will find grace within himself through his practice and he finds fulfillment in his life. Yoga will help to reach wisdom in work or skillful living and this will bring harmony in your life.

The practice of yoga is not a course or exam which can be completed within a stipulated period of time. But it can be based on the dedication towards their practice. One cannot expect favorable results within an exact period of time. Yoga is based on the relationship between Guru and Shishya and really this is special when compared to other relationship like husband and wife or friends. A Guru should be free from world affairs and he should be a role model for shishya. But shishya should have higher realization and development and he is having more responsibilities and he should have more love and devotion towards his guru.

Maharishi Patanjali’s have given Yoga Sutra or Yoga Aphorisms have given some of the enumerated eight steps. The eight steps to be followed for yoga are.

(1) Asana - Assumption of right posture
(2) Dharana - Concentration
(3) Pranayama - Control of prana
(4) Samadhi - Absorption in the Supreme
(5) Yama - The various forms of abstention from evil doings
(6) Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the mind from sense objects
(7) Niyama - Various observances
(8) Dhyana - Meditation

-: Article taken from astrologyindia.com.

Pranayama for Body, Mind and Soul.

Astrology gives guidence to your Present & Future. It gives guidence to your material and spiritual life. Ancient Holy books say that, you can get wonderful result from Astrology if you make your Mind and Soul strong. You can make your mind and soul strong from different ways.

The first important way is to CONTROL YOUR BREATHING. According to Ayurveda, person has to control Breath ‘to live Healthy’. Now you can get control your Breath by Pranayama.

Pranayama is a kind of technique which is followed in yoga and it is extension of Prana or Vital energy or Life force. The part of Pranayama is managing various energy levels in the human body. Pranayama can be divided into 2 types of physiology. It includes Hypo ventilation or vitalizing Pranayama and Hyper ventilation or relaxing pranayama. Hyper ventilation has classes which include Kapalbhati, Bhasrika and Fast breathing and this act will increase Oxygen and reduces carbon dioxide. Hypo ventilation will have classes which includes Deep breathing, Bhramari, Shitali, Sitkari and oxygen levels will remains the same and the respiration rate and the heart beat rate will be lower.

The people suffering from obesity can practice Kapalbhati, Bhasrika & fast breathing and this will help to increase the lung capacity and assist in burning the excess fats in the body. Pranayama will make the body system to get balanced in physical and mental functions.

There are certain steps to be followed before doing Pranayama. Pranayama should be done early in the morning in a well set ventilated room. The main thing one should develop while doing Pranayama is concentration and attention. While doing Pranayama the sitting posture should be noted and it should be a steady sitting posture.

Before doing a steady Pranayama practice, one should clean his nostrils and do the exercise properly. You can have a mild juice or some little quality of milk before doing Pranayama. After the process of Pranayama you can have a cup of milk or light tiffin after 10 minutes.

During the summer season if you feel very hot in the body, you should apply Amla oil or butter and this should be apply before you are taking bath. Then take a cup of Misri Sherbat and it should mix it with sugar crystals or sugar candy and this will cool your whole system.

The thing that should be avoided by the person who is handling this includes eating much, sleeping much, chatting with friends for a long time. While taking food a little amount of ghee should be taken which will make your bowels and stomach free. This will allow the unwanted and extra Vayu to go out.

Asanas and Pranayama are the best remedy for curing all kinds of diseases and it improves health, energetic digestion, invigorate the nerves, remove Rajas, straighten the Sushumna Nadi and Rajas and awaken Kundalini. These practices will provide you good health and steady mind. For doing Sadhana and meditation is possible only there should be steady mind. Hatha Yoga is only for the usage for Dhyana Yogins, Bhaktas and Vedantins. There are practices to be followed for aliments and this will cure the severe cold. This includes Anuloma-viloma, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Sitkari, Suryabhedan and Bhramari.

-: Article taken from astrologyindia.com.