Guest guest Posted November 21, 2001 Report Share Posted November 21, 2001 Vault of the Heavens- A Textbook of Vedic Astrology by Ernst Wilhelm ISBN 0-9709636-0-2 "Anything you write is sure to be clear and informative." Dr. K.S. Charak- author of Essentials of Vedic Astrology, and A Textbook of Varshaphala. Vault of the Heavens is a comprehensive text of the fundamental principles of Vedic Astrology. Planets Rasis, Nakshatras and all fundamental principles are detailed extensively. There are full ten pages of nakshatra tables, more nakshatra significations then any other work to date. Step by step guidelines for judging the horoscope and the influences of the dasas are included. Many of the most significant life-changing dasas are discussed. The avatars, or divine incarnations, related to the planets are detailed. The esoteric meanings of the presiding deities of the planets are also discussed for the first time in any text. Special chapters on Saturn, Rahu and Ketu discuss the deeper meanings of these planets on the native. Vault of the Heavens also contains many valuable diagrams, there is even a star chart featuring not only the signs of the zodiac but also the stars that constitute the nakshatras! For more information, click here. Vault of the Heavens is a beautifully illustrated hardback meant not only as an instructional text but also as a reference work you will use over and over. Vault of the Heavens retails for $29.95, and it is also available as a digital book for only $14.95 for use on your computer! Please Call 760-839-1406 or Order Online at www.vedic astrology.net Table of Contents 1. The Planets and Myth- Weekdays Governed by the Planets, The Avatars, Presiding Deities 2. Description and Indications of the Planets- Chief Aspect, Planetary Cabinet, Gunas, Caste, Sex, Color, Doshas, Taste, Sight, Residence, Age, Maturation Age, Description of the Planets, Benefics and Malefics, Body Tissues, Five Elements, Trees, Person, Vedas, Period of Time, Period of Life, Seasons, Dhatu, Moola and Jeeva, Senses, Substances, Clothes, Directions, Gemstone, Rasis, Exaltation and Debilitation, Judging Planetary Types, Outer Planets 3. The Rasis- Zodiac and Chakra Correspondence, Lords of the Rasis, Descriptive Symbols of the Rasis, Qualities of the Rasis, Determining Important Rasis, Rasi Table 4. The Lagna- Character Effects of the Lagnas 5. Planetary Relationships- Natural Relationships, Rahu’s and Ketu’s Relationships, Temporary Relationships, Compound Relationships, Relationships in Dasa Interpretation 6. Dignities- Own Rasi, Exaltation, Moolatrikona, Debilitation, etc., Dignities Classified, Rahu’s and Ketu’s Dignities, Cancellation of Debilitation- Neechabhanga Raja Yogas, Effects of Exalted and Debilitated Planets 7. Deeptaadi-Avasthas- Planetary War, Retrograde Planets, Effects of Combust Planets 8. The Houses- Types of Houses: Kendras, Panaparas, Apoklimas, Trikonas, Dusthanas, Upachayas, Artha, Kama, Dharma, Moksha Houses, The 12 Houses, Body Parts, House Systems 9. House Lords- Nature of Planets due to House Lordship, Dispositions of the House Lords, Planets as House Lords, House Lords for the 12 Lagnas, Important Influences to a House Lord, The Lagna and its Corresponding House 10. The Nakshatras- Importance of the Moon, Tara Bala, Planets in Nakshatras, Nakshatra Tables 11. Conjunctions of Planets- Influence of Planetary Relationships, Multiple Planet Conjunctions 12. Planetary Aspects- Calculating Aspectual Values, Influence of Planets Aspecting Planets, Aspect Tables 13. Rasi Aspects- Aspect Chakra, Simple Yogas involving the Lagna, 14. Sambandha- Mutual Connections between Planets, Parivartana Yogas: Maha, Khala and Dainya Yoga, Hemming in between Benefics or Malefics 15. Raja Yogas- Raja Yogakarakas, Rahu and Ketu as Yogakarakas, Raja Yogas in the Navamsa, Vipareet Raja Yogas: Harsha, Sarala, and Vimala Yogas 16. Yoga Karakas- Productive Effects of Planets on Mutual Angles from Each Other 17. Navamsa- Table of Navamsas, Navamsa in Dasa Analysis, Vargottama 18. Dispositors- Final Dispositor, Dispositors and Dasa Results, Rasi, Navamsa and Nakshatra Dispositors, Dispositors in Judging the Horoscope 19. ShadBala- ShadBala Components, ShadBala in Dasa Analysis 20. Vimshottari Dasa- Calculating Vimshottari Dasa, Maha Dasa, Antar Dasa, and Pratyantar Dasa Lords, Samskaras- The Mental Tendencies, Nature of Dasa, Rohini, etc., Transition from One Dasa to the Next, Results due to the Natural Characteristics, Constitutional and Elemental Effects, Results due to Specific Indications, Results due to House Lordship, Position of AntarDasa Lord from Dasa Lord, 2/12 and 6/8 positions of Dasa lord and AntarDasa Lord, Dasa Effects Due to Friendship and Enmity, Saturn/Rahu and Rahu/Saturn Periods, Venus/Rahu and Rahu/Venus Periods, Jupiter/Venus and Venus/Jupiter Periods, Saturn/Venus and Venus/Saturn Periods, Venus/Venus and Saturn/Saturn Periods , Rahu/Ketu and Ketu/Rahu Periods 21. Subha, Asubha, and Misra Yogas- Judging the Auspicious or Inauspicious Effects of a Planet in a House 22. House Lords in Houses- Results of House Lords due to Subha or Asubha Yogas 23. Judging the Horoscope- Karakas, Predicting Quality, Delaying Factors, Separating Factors, Influence of Houses and House Lords, Predicting Details, Independent Use of the Navamsa, Dual Use of the Navamsa and Rasi, Importance of the Dasa Influence, Importance of Dispositors, Chandra Lagna 24. Lajjitaadi Avasthas- A Group of Avasthas that Significantly Affect the Houses 25. Shayanaadi Avasthas- A Group of Avasthas that individualize the Effects of the Planets, Summary of Avasthas 26. Developmental Qualities of the Planets- Affliction by Rahu, Saturn, Mars and Ketu, Influence of Benefics 27. Saturn- Attitudes and Compensations of Saturn in the Rasis, Saturn in the Houses, Saturn’s influence on Planets, Rahu Gives the Results of Saturn 28. Rahu and Ketu- Rahu and Ketu; General Nature, Rahu and Ketu in the Rasis and Houses, Lords of Rahu and Ketu, Aspects of Rahu and Ketu to their Lords, Rahu and Ketu Joining and Aspecting other Planets 29. Tajika Aspects- Deeptamsas- orbs of Influence, Timing the Effects of Tajika Aspects, Summary of Aspects 30. The Outer Planets- Involutionary Urges of the Outer Planets, The Tri-Murthi and the Outer Planets, Using the Outer Planets, Transits of the Outer Planets, The Outer Planets and Rahu and Ketu Review Ernst Wilhelm is a rare astrologer and writer: One who takes enormous amounts of information, techniques, and detail and breaks it down into what is most simple, clear, and important. His book is the most comprehensive and thorough I have ever seen. Whether covering the basics such as the meanings of planets, houses, and signs, or more advanced topics such as special yogas like Subha and Asubha yogas , this book gives more data per subject than any other--sighting, for example, thirteen ways a planet can have cancellation of debilitation (and rating the most powerful and least powerful of the thirteen!) and explains why seemingly incidental details like if a sign rises with its head or its tail actually matters! Wilhelm sources solely from the great classics of Vedic Astrology: Brihat jataka, Jataka Parijata, and Brihat Parashara combining astrological philosophy and mythical background with the everyday applications of the ancient rules of this science to make these and other heady, intimidating works come to life in a powerfully relevant way for the modern astrologer advising modern clients. This book is a must in the library of any student of Hindu astrology, from the beginner to the seasoned practitioner. Review by Carol Allen, professional astrologer and coordinator of The Brentwood School of Vedic Astrology. She can be reached at 818-786-2762. Please Call 760-839-1406 or Order Online at www.vedic astrology.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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