Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your interesting observations re: karakas and education. I have a question on the following, however that you wrote: The notion of looking at the 4th house for education is very far off the mark in my experience. I've had the fortune to read for a number of folks with advanced degrees and many have a strong Rahu union with Moon or Mars or some intense combination to make it through all of the hoops one must jump through. You have to make the distinction between beginning, and advanced education. If the 4th is not beginning education, then how do you account for the 2nd being the house of knowledge? Jupiter's karakatwa of the 2nd gives sufficient logic to support the scriptural assertions that the 2nd (11th from the 4th) has to do with knowledge, and the 4th thus has to do with beginning education. The fruit of the beginning levels, is educational degrees, or advanced levels of education. Also, Mercury is one of two karakas for the 4th (beginning education), whereas Jupiter is the karaka for the 5th (higher education), and the 2nd (the fruits, or endpoint, of education). A lesson in Argalas comes in here. Argala, or intervention (favorable or unfavorable), comes as a result of benefics/malefics respectively being in the 2nd, 11th, or 4th from a sign. Thus conceptually, the 5th is the 2nd from the 4th, meaning that higher education (Jupiter is karaka of the 5th), is the next evolution from basic education (4th, karaka Mercury). Similarly the fruits, or gains of initial education, is the 2nd (natural karaka is Jupiter), which being in the 11th from the 4th, forms natural Argala to the 4th. Similarly, according to the principle of "bhavat bhavam", the 5th from the 5th, i.e. the 9th, also rules higher education, and its karaka is Jupiter. Your views are appreciated and welcome.... Best wishes, Robert ===================================== Robert A. Koch, Vedic Astrologer Faculty Member, SJVC and ACVA Phone: 541-318-0248 visit <http://www.robertkoch.com> or e-mail rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com. rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com and rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Dear Robert I simply have not see the 5th to manifest that strongly as the 12th in the case of PhDs. Do you have some examples that I can look at? I do not doubt the theory, I simply have not seen it in practice. I can understand the concept that if one does not have a solid 4th house there is no way he can manifest a higher education. Still there is a huge difference in temperament between someone who attains a PhD from a serious university and one who attains a degree in order to get a job. There is a huge difference in the charts of attorney's who must gain great knowledge to practice law and that of a person who specializes in a filed and works in academia or even in high-level research. This is the group I am talking about. For them, it is more of a 12th house matter. Why do you have difficulty with this as a concept? What have you seen in the charts of PhDs? I'll admit that I have only seen those that I have come in contact with. I see nodal contacts to planets that deal with the mind over and over again. I find that this is indicative even more than the houses of the person's intense focus and willingness to direct his or her life toward it. I welcome continued dialogue on this as I have never seen this mentioned in astrological texts but see it again and again. cynthia - Robert A. Koch gjlist Friday, February 08, 2002 9:08 PM [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your interesting observations re: karakas and education. I have a question on the following, however that you wrote: The notion of looking at the 4th house for education is very far off the mark in my experience. I've had the fortune to read for a number of folks with advanced degrees and many have a strong Rahu union with Moon or Mars or some intense combination to make it through all of the hoops one must jump through.You have to make the distinction between beginning, and advanced education. If the 4th is not beginning education, then how do you account for the 2nd being the house of knowledge? Jupiter's karakatwa of the 2nd gives sufficient logic to support the scriptural assertions that the 2nd (11th from the 4th) has to do with knowledge, and the 4th thus has to do with beginning education. The fruit of the beginning levels, is educational degrees, or advanced levels of education. Also, Mercury is one of two karakas for the 4th (beginning education), whereas Jupiter is the karaka for the 5th (higher education), and the 2nd (the fruits, or endpoint, of education). A lesson in Argalas comes in here. Argala, or intervention (favorable or unfavorable), comes as a result of benefics/malefics respectively being in the 2nd, 11th, or 4th from a sign. Thus conceptually, the 5th is the 2nd from the 4th, meaning that higher education (Jupiter is karaka of the 5th), is the next evolution from basic education (4th, karaka Mercury). Similarly the fruits, or gains of initial education, is the 2nd (natural karaka is Jupiter), which being in the 11th from the 4th, forms natural Argala to the 4th. Similarly, according to the principle of "bhavat bhavam", the 5th from the 5th, i.e. the 9th, also rules higher education, and its karaka is Jupiter. Your views are appreciated and welcome.... Best wishes, Robert ===================================== Robert A. Koch, Vedic Astrologer Faculty Member, SJVC and ACVA Phone: 541-318-0248 visit <http://www.robertkoch.com> or e-mail rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com. rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com and rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) comOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dear Cynthia, For Phd's and Research related activites the 8H is of paramount importance, especially in chart of knowledge and related activities, known as ChaturVimsaamsa or simply D-24! The 8H typically also has huge AshtakaVarga points for such individuals and the typical planet to occupy the 8H will be Saturn denoting hard-work. During the time when such a person is engaged in his PhD, he will have influences of both 8H & 12H, apart from other normal factors. One simple example is that of Shri KN Rao, who is great astrologer and a very hard-working one at that. Although he does not have any PhD's, he pursued Astrology with a determination & work ethic that would put the best PhD students to shame! In his D-24, his 8H is occupied by I think Saturn and has high AshtakaVarga points! Other factors that indicates a hard-working PhD, are presence & activation of Tapaswi Yoga(Saturn, Ketu & Venus), Strong 8H in D-1, D- 24 and possibly D-10! Regards Narayan Regards Narayan gjlist, "cynthia novak" <c.a.novak@w...> wrote: > Dear Robert > > I simply have not see the 5th to manifest that strongly as the 12th in the case of PhDs. > > Do you have some examples that I can look at? I do not doubt the theory, I simply have not seen it in practice. > > I can understand the concept that if one does not have a solid 4th house there is no way he can manifest a higher education. > > Still there is a huge difference in temperament between someone who attains a PhD from a serious university and one who attains a degree in order to get a job. There is a huge difference in the charts of attorney's who must gain great knowledge to practice law and that of a person who specializes in a filed and works in academia or even in high-level research. This is the group I am talking about. For them, it is more of a 12th house matter. > > Why do you have difficulty with this as a concept? What have you seen in the charts of PhDs? I'll admit that I have only seen those that I have come in contact with. I see nodal contacts to planets that deal with the mind over and over again. I find that this is indicative even more than the houses of the person's intense focus and willingness to direct his or her life toward it. > > I welcome continued dialogue on this as I have never seen this mentioned in astrological texts but see it again and again. > > cynthia > - > Robert A. Koch > gjlist > Friday, February 08, 2002 9:08 PM > [GJ] Education and Significators > > > Dear Cynthia, > > Thank you for your interesting observations re: karakas and education. I have a question on the following, however that you wrote: > > > The notion of looking at the 4th house for education is very far off the mark in my experience. I've had the fortune to read for a number of folks with advanced degrees and many have a strong Rahu union with Moon or Mars or some intense combination to make it through all of the hoops one must jump through. > > You have to make the distinction between beginning, and advanced education. If the 4th is not beginning education, then how do you account for the 2nd being the house of knowledge? Jupiter's karakatwa of the 2nd gives sufficient logic to support the scriptural assertions that the 2nd (11th from the 4th) has to do with knowledge, and the 4th thus has to do with beginning education. The fruit of the beginning levels, is educational degrees, or advanced levels of education. Also, Mercury is one of two karakas for the 4th (beginning education), whereas Jupiter is the karaka for the 5th (higher education), and the 2nd (the fruits, or endpoint, of education). > > A lesson in Argalas comes in here. Argala, or intervention (favorable or unfavorable), comes as a result of benefics/malefics respectively being in the 2nd, 11th, or 4th from a sign. Thus conceptually, the 5th is the 2nd from the 4th, meaning that higher education (Jupiter is karaka of the 5th), is the next evolution from basic education (4th, karaka Mercury). Similarly the fruits, or gains of initial education, is the 2nd (natural karaka is Jupiter), which being in the 11th from the 4th, forms natural Argala to the 4th. Similarly, according to the principle of "bhavat bhavam", the 5th from the 5th, i.e. the 9th, also rules higher education, and its karaka is Jupiter. > > Your views are appreciated and welcome.... > > > Best wishes, > Robert > > > ===================================== > Robert A. Koch, Vedic Astrologer > Faculty Member, SJVC and ACVA > Phone: 541-318-0248 > visit <http://www.robertkoch.com> or e-mail > rk@r... rk@r... and > rkoch@b... rkoch@b... > > > > Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat > : gjlist-@e... > > > > Terms of Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dear Cynthia, At 10:13 PM 2/8/02 -0600, you wrote: an understand the concept that if one does not have a solid 4th house there is no way he can manifest a higher education. Still there is a huge difference in temperament between someone who attains a PhD from a serious university and one who attains a degree in order to get a job. There is a huge difference in the charts of attorney's who must gain great knowledge to practice law and that of a person who specializes in a filed and works in academia or even in high-level research. This is the group I am talking about. For them, it is more of a 12th house matter. Why do you have difficulty with this as a concept? What have you seen in the charts of PhDs?............. I suppose if you have sufficient charts to support your view, then you are - and should - believe in this theory. Sometimes that happens, that what is seen in practise, may not be the classical view. Anyway, I will digress here, as education, degrees, etc., is not a topic that I am particularly interested in, and thus do not have a lot of charts and data at hand. I will say this, however: In my chart, I have a Raja-yoga involving exalted Mercury in the 12th house of my chart, and the yoga being aspected and reinforced by yogakaraka Saturn from the 10th (Libra lagna). According to your second definition, i.e. nodal contact, I have exalted Rahu aspecting Mercury from the 8th also. So shouldn't that, according to your definitions, make me a PhD in something? Well, I did quite well in high school, but dropped out of college in the first year, for the sake of joining my guru's ashram. I didn't leave that environment until I was 42, after which I became a full time, professional astrologer. In my experience, and seeing the charts of 12th house emphasis, they rarely take to formal education that strongly, but rather pursue spiritual or occult knowledge, or life in an ashram or temple. Thus, there should be some adaptation to your principles, in accordance with the basic nature of the 12th house as described in classical texts. Best wishes, Robert ===================================== Robert A. Koch, Vedic Astrologer Faculty Member, SJVC and ACVA Phone: 541-318-0248 visit <http://www.robertkoch.com> or e-mail rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com. rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com and rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dear Robert, Thank you so much for bringing this broad picture on this interesting issue, and (educative, as always) your analysis: if I may say so, it's not only well explained analysis, but also a great reminder of importance of having the whole chart in mind- or, to use the old saying: "The same fire melts the butter and cooks the egg". I am curious to hear now about your experience: if the same "intense" combination of Rahu and Mars, if not well fortified by 4th, 5th, 9th hose/Mercury, Jupiter, may indicate bad (and dangerous) result- as I do have a feeling that might be the case...... I seems to me that you sent us a "warning" of that kind- Is that correct? In any event, it's good to take Cynthia's observation in studying the charts- I have a feeling that Cynthia just wanted to bring this to our attention, isolated for the sake of conciseness, and I also wish if she would explain her observations in more details ( as you did with in your brief analysis) Thanks, Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dear Robert Ahhh your post is indeed a reflection of EXALTED Rahu and EXALTED Mercury <big grins> I do not believe that the chart MAKES anyone a PhD nor does an EXALTED anything make you anything. THat is where our difference lies. I am a pragmatist and believe in free will rather than determinism. I now understand why it is so important to you that the ancient texts be the final source of information. sincerely cynthia just a humble astrologer in practice - Robert A. Koch gjlist Saturday, February 09, 2002 12:35 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Cynthia, At 10:13 PM 2/8/02 -0600, you wrote: an understand the concept that if one does not have a solid 4th house there is no way he can manifest a higher education. Still there is a huge difference in temperament between someone who attains a PhD from a serious university and one who attains a degree in order to get a job. There is a huge difference in the charts of attorney's who must gain great knowledge to practice law and that of a person who specializes in a filed and works in academia or even in high-level research. This is the group I am talking about. For them, it is more of a 12th house matter. Why do you have difficulty with this as a concept? What have you seen in the charts of PhDs?.............I suppose if you have sufficient charts to support your view, then you are - and should - believe in this theory. Sometimes that happens, that what is seen in practise, may not be the classical view. Anyway, I will digress here, as education, degrees, etc., is not a topic that I am particularly interested in, and thus do not have a lot of charts and data at hand. I will say this, however: In my chart, I have a Raja-yoga involving exalted Mercury in the 12th house of my chart, and the yoga being aspected and reinforced by yogakaraka Saturn from the 10th (Libra lagna). According to your second definition, i.e. nodal contact, I have exalted Rahu aspecting Mercury from the 8th also. So shouldn't that, according to your definitions, make me a PhD in something? Well, I did quite well in high school, but dropped out of college in the first year, for the sake of joining my guru's ashram. I didn't leave that environment until I was 42, after which I became a full time, professional astrologer. In my experience, and seeing the charts of 12th house emphasis, they rarely take to formal education that strongly, but rather pursue spiritual or occult knowledge, or life in an ashram or temple. Thus, there should be some adaptation to your principles, in accordance with the basic nature of the 12th house as described in classical texts. Best wishes, Robert ===================================== Robert A. Koch, Vedic Astrologer Faculty Member, SJVC and ACVA Phone: 541-318-0248 visit <http://www.robertkoch.com> or e-mail rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com. rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com and rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) comOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Hi Cynthia, At 03:26 PM 2/9/02 -0600, you wrote: Dear Robert Ahhh your post is indeed a reflection of EXALTED Rahu and EXALTED Mercury <big grins> I do not believe that the chart MAKES anyone a PhD nor does an EXALTED anything make you anything. THat is where our difference lies. I am a pragmatist and believe in free will rather than determinism. I now understand why it is so important to you that the ancient texts be the final source of information. This raises an interesting question: if pre-determination (as reflected by strong or weak factors in the chart) were not a fact, or not such an issues, then what do we need astrology for? :-) Just a friendly inquiry from another pragmatist! Best wishes, Robert ===================================== Robert A. Koch, Vedic Astrologer Faculty Member, SJVC and ACVA Phone: 541-318-0248 visit <http://www.robertkoch.com> or e-mail rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com. rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com and rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dear Cynthia, You've made me quite confused now, with the statements you wrote bellow. What the purpose for research related to transits, nakashtra qualities, or any other astro. issue, in general would be, if you say that it's everything "free will". Besides, free will and determinism on one side, and pragmatism on the other, being completely different things, are not mutually exclusive. Not much can we do unless we are "given" a direction, symbolically represented in our natal charts- that we cannot choose... Can I make my deb. Moon exalted (or, have experiences of an exalted one) exercising my free will? The only think I can to with later is to accept, live through it, not make it worse, trying not to create bad karma, etc... What the role of astrologer would be if he doesn't recognize that? To make people with difficult charts feel guilty for not being able to erase difficult placements=experiences, and those with good ones overly proud about their accomplishment in the world, thus possibly instructing them to create (even) worse karma by being less emphatetic to those less fortunate than themselves (believing that others are "just bad", or chose to be where they are, and loosing valuable opportunities to express GRATEFULNESS by being compassionate). I've noticed that as soon as I passed adolescence: that people DO have their destinies (karma) and realized that we are all "in the same boat", to help each other. That brought astrology in my life. What I've seen working with clients as a psychologist, definitely CONFIRMED that our lives are predominately DETERMINED- which doesn't release us from responsibility for our action!! On the contrary. In my practice I gave up lengthy therapy approach- being pragmatist myself, for a "pragmatic" approach: help people "weather the storm", feel empathy and support in their difficult periods (what doshas are for, aastrlogy in general, if not for fulfilling our karmas, creating new etc.?), accept them without a judgement..etc. That "positive thinking" theory is "two ages sword"- it's kind of "political" thing, IMO. If the time is sad for you and me, time for mourning, pushing with "positive thinking" shallow theory can only exasperate the problem. (my /strong/ opinion, should I say?) And you also said that you've noticed that Mars/Rahu contacts are indeed often present in charts of those with high educational degrees. Did they "create" that contact themselves? And it's (among other things) the power GIVEN to them, that pushes them into that direction, and they just use it for the mentioned purpose. Not everyone is meant to be PhD or Guru with advanced understanding (in my feeling the two are equal), nor to be born in wealthy family, nor....etc. If one's life purpose simply is not that, but something else, one will "go" and be supported, drawn to different experiences.. Just fine- but false ego/socially conditioned/ makes people respect more one life path than another, while, in fact both are equally worth, being part of miracle we call life. Sorry dear listers for my long message. Cynthia, I wish if you could expand on this "evergreen" issue. Thanks, A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dear Robert I don't need astrology. I do not see it as deterministic. There are traits and trends. I was merely responding to your statement that if the qualities I saw in a group of charts was valid then you would have a PhD. My response to that is that you have free will. To me the chart is a whole group of often subtle traits and talents. What they are ultimately used for depends upon individual. I even believe that we have a destiny, I just do not think that astrology is god and so astrologers will not know what a person's destiny is. We can talk about traits and talents, but what a person does with them as well as how he works with his difficulties is up to him. Here, I think astrology offers its richest gifts. Helping another unwrap the package he was born with...not telling him what he is to be based upon the ego and the filters that every astrologer has because we are all ultimately human evenif we temporarily for it. cynthia - Robert A. Koch gjlist Saturday, February 09, 2002 3:56 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Hi Cynthia, At 03:26 PM 2/9/02 -0600, you wrote: Dear Robert Ahhh your post is indeed a reflection of EXALTED Rahu and EXALTED Mercury <big grins> I do not believe that the chart MAKES anyone a PhD nor does an EXALTED anything make you anything. THat is where our difference lies. I am a pragmatist and believe in free will rather than determinism. I now understand why it is so important to you that the ancient texts be the final source of information.This raises an interesting question: if pre-determination (as reflected by strong or weak factors in the chart) were not a fact, or not such an issues, then what do we need astrology for? :-) Just a friendly inquiry from another pragmatist! Best wishes, Robert ===================================== Robert A. Koch, Vedic Astrologer Faculty Member, SJVC and ACVA Phone: 541-318-0248 visit <http://www.robertkoch.com> or e-mail rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com. rk (AT) robertkoch (DOT) com and rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) com rkoch (AT) bendnet (DOT) comOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dear ? Would you give me a name? I do not know to whom I am responding. I think that you made huge leaps about me and my approach as an astrologer. Perhaps you are responding to someone else. I will try to address your emotional response. Dear Cynthia, You've made me quite confused now, with the statements you wrote bellow. What the purpose for research related to transits, nakashtra qualities, or any other astro. issue, in general would be, if you say that it's everything "free will". [never said that] Besides, free will and determinism on one side, and pragmatism on the other, being completely different things, are not mutually exclusive. Not much can we do unless we are "given" a direction, symbolically represented in our natal charts- that we cannot choose... Can I make my deb. Moon exalted (or, have experiences of an exalted one) exercising my free will? [no but your perceptions, Moon, can shift to develop those traits that you were not born with. It sounds as if you have developed compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Is the debilitated Moon the part of you that is responding and feeling betrayed? perhaps, but in time you may find that the initial fearful response can be transformed into wisdom or detachment and understanding. There, that is how I see that one can experience from the standpoint of a debil. Moon and transform it with patience and tolerance and time to be shift perspective.] The only think I can to with later is to accept, live through it, not make it worse, trying not to create bad karma, etc... [i'm sorry that your experience is to simply endure the debil. Moon. From your post it sounds as if you are really working with it. I have seen debil. Moon folks have lasting loving relationships and be successful. The difference between peace and pain is right between ones ears. That learned, you can use what you have, not simply endure it.] What the role of astrologer would be if he doesn't recognize that? To make people with difficult charts feel guilty for not being able to erase difficult placements=experiences, [these are your words not mine, I wonder where you got that I believe this or assume it] and those with good ones overly proud about their accomplishment in the world, thus possibly instructing them to create (even) worse karma by being less emphatetic to those less fortunate than themselves (believing that others are "just bad", [again, your words not mine...your perceptions of my approach not my approach] or chose to be where they are, and loosing valuable opportunities to express GRATEFULNESS by being compassionate). I've noticed that as soon as I passed adolescence: that people DO have their destinies (karma) and realized that we are all "in the same boat", to help each other. That brought astrology in my life. What I've seen working with clients as a psychologist, definitely CONFIRMED that our lives are predominately DETERMINED- which doesn't release us from responsibility for our action!! On the contrary. In my practice I gave up lengthy therapy approach- being pragmatist myself, for a "pragmatic" approach: help people "weather the storm", feel empathy and support in their difficult periods (what doshas are for, aastrlogy in general, if not for fulfilling our karmas, creating new etc.?), accept them without a judgement..etc. {why would you assume otherwise for me?} That "positive thinking" theory is "two ages sword"- it's kind of "political" thing, IMO. If the time is sad for you and me, time for mourning, pushing with "positive thinking" shallow theory can only exasperate the problem. (my /strong/ opinion, should I say?) {again, this is not about be but an argument you are having with someone else that is projected onto me} And you also said that you've noticed that Mars/Rahu contacts are indeed often present in charts of those with high educational degrees. Did they "create" that contact themselves? And it's (among other things) the power GIVEN to them, that pushes them into that direction, and they just use it for the mentioned purpose. Not everyone is meant to be PhD or Guru with advanced understanding (in my feeling the two are equal), nor to be born in wealthy family, nor....etc. If one's life purpose simply is not that, but something else, one will "go" and be supported, drawn to different experiences.. Just fine- but false ego/socially conditioned/ makes people respect more one life path than another, while, in fact both are equally worth, being part of miracle we call life. {geeze! I just thought I was adding another house to be considered when someone asked about higher education in the chart. I did not mean to set off your emotions. I apologize for upsetting you. Sorry, I am not an astrologically politically correct astrologer} Sorry dear listers for my long message. Cynthia, I wish if you could expand on this "evergreen" issue. Thanks, A.Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat SatTo , send an email to: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your response. I've liked your posts - then I realized from your last one that I didn't understand you well, and I wrote TO YOU, asking for clarification: I did that out of respect for your opinion- I didn't mean to challenge you with empty rethorics: your response implies that, it seems. I was, and still I am, curious to know what you really think (since my perception is that your statements are contradicting). I am rather an 'analytical' type, I don't get upset/ emotional when anybody has different opinion: on the contrary, I like to hear different opinions, provided that I understand them, of course. Now I read what you wrote, and I still don't know what your position is: your comments/bellow/ just say what you DO NOT agree with, but still not what you really DO think. (your last posts confused me, I must admit that my first thought was "Gee, Cynthia seems to be 'bigger catholic than Pope', i.s more western-psychological than they are themselves- L. Green, who is no doubt very "psychologically" oriented, being psychologist herself, gives more space to "destiny" and "karma" than, as it seems to me, you do, based on your last posts) Sorry dear Cynthia, I didn't want to misinterpret you for the sake of argument- your response implies that. But believe me, I still don't understand your position, and still would like to hear that from you. I don't read mail regularly, neither am I receiving all the mail/server problem? I guess so/ But I do read your posts with interest. I don't know if you've read my (first )post sent to you, prior to this one that you responded to, since you don't know my name. Still interested in your research initiative, Respectfully, Anna cynthia novak gjlist Saturday, February 09, 2002 9:03 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear ? Would you give me a name? I do not know to whom I am responding. I think that you made huge leaps about me and my approach as an astrologer. Perhaps you are responding to someone else. I will try to address your emotional response. Dear Cynthia, You've made me quite confused now, with the statements you wrote bellow. What the purpose for research related to transits, nakashtra qualities, or any other astro. issue, in general would be, if you say that it's everything "free will". [never said that] Besides, free will and determinism on one side, and pragmatism on the other, being completely different things, are not mutually exclusive. Not much can we do unless we are "given" a direction, symbolically represented in our natal charts- that we cannot choose... Can I make my deb. Moon exalted (or, have experiences of an exalted one) exercising my free will? [no but your perceptions, Moon, can shift to develop those traits that you were not born with. It sounds as if you have developed compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Is the debilitated Moon the part of you that is responding and feeling betrayed? perhaps, but in time you may find that the initial fearful response can be transformed into wisdom or detachment and understanding. There, that is how I see that one can experience from the standpoint of a debil. Moon and transform it with patience and tolerance and time to be shift perspective.] The only think I can to with later is to accept, live through it, not make it worse, trying not to create bad karma, etc... [i'm sorry that your experience is to simply endure the debil. Moon. From your post it sounds as if you are really working with it. I have seen debil. Moon folks have lasting loving relationships and be successful. The difference between peace and pain is right between ones ears. That learned, you can use what you have, not simply endure it.] What the role of astrologer would be if he doesn't recognize that? To make people with difficult charts feel guilty for not being able to erase difficult placements=experiences, [these are your words not mine, I wonder where you got that I believe this or assume it] and those with good ones overly proud about their accomplishment in the world, thus possibly instructing them to create (even) worse karma by being less emphatetic to those less fortunate than themselves (believing that others are "just bad", [again, your words not mine...your perceptions of my approach not my approach] or chose to be where they are, and loosing valuable opportunities to express GRATEFULNESS by being compassionate). I've noticed that as soon as I passed adolescence: that people DO have their destinies (karma) and realized that we are all "in the same boat", to help each other. That brought astrology in my life. What I've seen working with clients as a psychologist, definitely CONFIRMED that our lives are predominately DETERMINED- which doesn't release us from responsibility for our action!! On the contrary. In my practice I gave up lengthy therapy approach- being pragmatist myself, for a "pragmatic" approach: help people "weather the storm", feel empathy and support in their difficult periods (what doshas are for, aastrlogy in general, if not for fulfilling our karmas, creating new etc.?), accept them without a judgement..etc. {why would you assume otherwise for me?} That "positive thinking" theory is "two edges sword"- it's kind of "political" thing, IMO. If the time is sad for you and me, time for mourning, pushing with "positive thinking" shallow theory can only exasperate the problem. (my /strong/ opinion, should I say?) {again, this is not about be but an argument you are having with someone else that is projected onto me} And you also said that you've noticed that Mars/Rahu contacts are indeed often present in charts of those with high educational degrees. Did they "create" that contact themselves? And it's (among other things) the power GIVEN to them, that pushes them into that direction, and they just use it for the mentioned purpose. Not everyone is meant to be PhD or Guru with advanced understanding (in my feeling the two are equal), nor to be born in wealthy family, nor....etc. If one's life purpose simply is not that, but something else, one will "go" and be supported, drawn to different experiences.. Just fine- but false ego/socially conditioned/ makes people respect more one life path than another, while, in fact both are equally worth, being part of miracle we call life. {geeze! I just thought I was adding another house to be considered when someone asked about higher education in the chart. I did not mean to set off your emotions. I apologize for upsetting you. Sorry, I am not an astrologically politically correct astrologer} Sorry dear listers for my long message. Cynthia, I wish if you could expand on this "evergreen" issue. Thanks, A.Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat SatTo , send an email to: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Dear Anna Thank you for sharing your name. I did indeed read your previous post and it was signed with an A. and your address appears to me merely as a.r. I'm in the same boat as you. I have no Idea what you believe except that it appears that life is to be endured ifyou have a debilitate planet. I believe instead that the debilitated planet has a gift that needs to be explored. Not that it becomes with the wave of a wand or by wearing an expensive stone, exalted or in some way goes away. Rather, I believe that every planet has something to teach, to struggle with and to gain from. I wonder if we were somehow "bad" in a former life to get a difficult placement or if we were "good" and chose a challenging placement for the rich potential for growth. I don't know nor do I see debilitation as a "bad" placement, just one that different "stuff" than an exalted one. You previous post indicated that you were very frustrated with the wide eyed mysticism that says that you can say an affirmation and change your life. I've never suggested that, merely that we have free will. I am amazed that free will is taken as such an iconoclastic concept. You have a debilitated Moon, you can learn to work with it and lead a productive life or you can sit around and wish it was in a better placement. For my money, the Moon in Rohini is not so wonderful but that is another topic. What I mean by working with it might best be described in terms of bio feedback. You are connected to a machine that shows you your brain patterns. If a person has a debil. Moon, those patterns might indicate negative thinking and fearful ideas that need to be overcome. The biofeedback technician can help you see what it feels like to shift into another mode of thinking and shift those patterns. IT is not easy and does not feel natural at first but eventually you learn to think differently and your perceptions shift accordingly. That is no pie-in-the-sky magic affirmation but is something that you can clearly see. Now, if you do not choose to try to shift out of the pain of the debilitation that is your choice. If you choose to do so, again, it is your choice. We may not remember what the soul's contract was, but we can choose to work with what we have rather than avoid life. I believe also that when an astrologer points out the pain in the chart without giving suggestions on what that same pain can be used for or is good for then the astrologer is as guilty as the physician who diagnoses a pregnant woman and says: Ahh, you will have 9 long months of suffering. First you will have digestive disorders, your body will retain water and you will gain weight in the middle. You will be moody and ravenous. Eventually you will have painful contractions and need to scream loudly. Notice, the physician forgot to mention that there would be a baby that comes from the suffering. Hopefully this answers your question. I've seen folks with debilitated Moon's live happy and productive lives. They learned to perceive their gifts as well as their obstacles. cynthia - a.r. gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 4:00 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your response. I've liked your posts - then I realized from your last one that I didn't understand you well, and I wrote TO YOU, asking for clarification: I did that out of respect for your opinion- I didn't mean to challenge you with empty rethorics: your response implies that, it seems. I was, and still I am, curious to know what you really think (since my perception is that your statements are contradicting). I am rather an 'analytical' type, I don't get upset/ emotional when anybody has different opinion: on the contrary, I like to hear different opinions, provided that I understand them, of course. Now I read what you wrote, and I still don't know what your position is: your comments/bellow/ just say what you DO NOT agree with, but still not what you really DO think. (your last posts confused me, I must admit that my first thought was "Gee, Cynthia seems to be 'bigger catholic than Pope', i.s more western-psychological than they are themselves- L. Green, who is no doubt very "psychologically" oriented, being psychologist herself, gives more space to "destiny" and "karma" than, as it seems to me, you do, based on your last posts) Sorry dear Cynthia, I didn't want to misinterpret you for the sake of argument- your response implies that. But believe me, I still don't understand your position, and still would like to hear that from you. I don't read mail regularly, neither am I receiving all the mail/server problem? I guess so/ But I do read your posts with interest. I don't know if you've read my (first )post sent to you, prior to this one that you responded to, since you don't know my name. Still interested in your research initiative, Respectfully, Anna cynthia novak gjlist Saturday, February 09, 2002 9:03 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear ? Would you give me a name? I do not know to whom I am responding. I think that you made huge leaps about me and my approach as an astrologer. Perhaps you are responding to someone else. I will try to address your emotional response. Dear Cynthia, You've made me quite confused now, with the statements you wrote bellow. What the purpose for research related to transits, nakashtra qualities, or any other astro. issue, in general would be, if you say that it's everything "free will". [never said that] Besides, free will and determinism on one side, and pragmatism on the other, being completely different things, are not mutually exclusive. Not much can we do unless we are "given" a direction, symbolically represented in our natal charts- that we cannot choose... Can I make my deb. Moon exalted (or, have experiences of an exalted one) exercising my free will? [no but your perceptions, Moon, can shift to develop those traits that you were not born with. It sounds as if you have developed compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Is the debilitated Moon the part of you that is responding and feeling betrayed? perhaps, but in time you may find that the initial fearful response can be transformed into wisdom or detachment and understanding. There, that is how I see that one can experience from the standpoint of a debil. Moon and transform it with patience and tolerance and time to be shift perspective.] The only think I can to with later is to accept, live through it, not make it worse, trying not to create bad karma, etc... [i'm sorry that your experience is to simply endure the debil. Moon. From your post it sounds as if you are really working with it. I have seen debil. Moon folks have lasting loving relationships and be successful. The difference between peace and pain is right between ones ears. That learned, you can use what you have, not simply endure it.] What the role of astrologer would be if he doesn't recognize that? To make people with difficult charts feel guilty for not being able to erase difficult placements=experiences, [these are your words not mine, I wonder where you got that I believe this or assume it] and those with good ones overly proud about their accomplishment in the world, thus possibly instructing them to create (even) worse karma by being less emphatetic to those less fortunate than themselves (believing that others are "just bad", [again, your words not mine...your perceptions of my approach not my approach] or chose to be where they are, and loosing valuable opportunities to express GRATEFULNESS by being compassionate). I've noticed that as soon as I passed adolescence: that people DO have their destinies (karma) and realized that we are all "in the same boat", to help each other. That brought astrology in my life. What I've seen working with clients as a psychologist, definitely CONFIRMED that our lives are predominately DETERMINED- which doesn't release us from responsibility for our action!! On the contrary. In my practice I gave up lengthy therapy approach- being pragmatist myself, for a "pragmatic" approach: help people "weather the storm", feel empathy and support in their difficult periods (what doshas are for, aastrlogy in general, if not for fulfilling our karmas, creating new etc.?), accept them without a judgement..etc. {why would you assume otherwise for me?} That "positive thinking" theory is "two edges sword"- it's kind of "political" thing, IMO. If the time is sad for you and me, time for mourning, pushing with "positive thinking" shallow theory can only exasperate the problem. (my /strong/ opinion, should I say?) {again, this is not about be but an argument you are having with someone else that is projected onto me} And you also said that you've noticed that Mars/Rahu contacts are indeed often present in charts of those with high educational degrees. Did they "create" that contact themselves? And it's (among other things) the power GIVEN to them, that pushes them into that direction, and they just use it for the mentioned purpose. Not everyone is meant to be PhD or Guru with advanced understanding (in my feeling the two are equal), nor to be born in wealthy family, nor....etc. If one's life purpose simply is not that, but something else, one will "go" and be supported, drawn to different experiences.. Just fine- but false ego/socially conditioned/ makes people respect more one life path than another, while, in fact both are equally worth, being part of miracle we call life. {geeze! I just thought I was adding another house to be considered when someone asked about higher education in the chart. I did not mean to set off your emotions. I apologize for upsetting you. Sorry, I am not an astrologically politically correct astrologer} Sorry dear listers for my long message. Cynthia, I wish if you could expand on this "evergreen" issue. Thanks, A.Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat SatTo , send an email to: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Cynthia, As far as I am concerned, you can be "the best psychologist among astrologers" and "the best astrologer among psychologist/which I doubt you would qualify for/". Please forgive me, I will not respond to the 'salad" of contradictory comments and messages, like this one bellow is, any longer- it's as unproductive, as is unsolicited advice which serves only the need of "adviser's" vanity. peace, A. (you know my name, don't you?) - cynthia novak gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 6:36 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Anna Thank you for sharing your name. I did indeed read your previous post and it was signed with an A. and your address appears to me merely as a.r. I'm in the same boat as you. I have no Idea what you believe except that it appears that life is to be endured ifyou have a debilitate planet. I believe instead that the debilitated planet has a gift that needs to be explored. Not that it becomes with the wave of a wand or by wearing an expensive stone, exalted or in some way goes away. Rather, I believe that every planet has something to teach, to struggle with and to gain from. I wonder if we were somehow "bad" in a former life to get a difficult placement or if we were "good" and chose a challenging placement for the rich potential for growth. I don't know nor do I see debilitation as a "bad" placement, just one that different "stuff" than an exalted one. You previous post indicated that you were very frustrated with the wide eyed mysticism that says that you can say an affirmation and change your life. I've never suggested that, merely that we have free will. I am amazed that free will is taken as such an iconoclastic concept. You have a debilitated Moon, you can learn to work with it and lead a productive life or you can sit around and wish it was in a better placement. For my money, the Moon in Rohini is not so wonderful but that is another topic. What I mean by working with it might best be described in terms of bio feedback. You are connected to a machine that shows you your brain patterns. If a person has a debil. Moon, those patterns might indicate negative thinking and fearful ideas that need to be overcome. The biofeedback technician can help you see what it feels like to shift into another mode of thinking and shift those patterns. IT is not easy and does not feel natural at first but eventually you learn to think differently and your perceptions shift accordingly. That is no pie-in-the-sky magic affirmation but is something that you can clearly see. Now, if you do not choose to try to shift out of the pain of the debilitation that is your choice. If you choose to do so, again, it is your choice. We may not remember what the soul's contract was, but we can choose to work with what we have rather than avoid life. I believe also that when an astrologer points out the pain in the chart without giving suggestions on what that same pain can be used for or is good for then the astrologer is as guilty as the physician who diagnoses a pregnant woman and says: Ahh, you will have 9 long months of suffering. First you will have digestive disorders, your body will retain water and you will gain weight in the middle. You will be moody and ravenous. Eventually you will have painful contractions and need to scream loudly. Notice, the physician forgot to mention that there would be a baby that comes from the suffering. Hopefully this answers your question. I've seen folks with debilitated Moon's live happy and productive lives. They learned to perceive their gifts as well as their obstacles. cynthia - a.r. gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 4:00 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your response. I've liked your posts - then I realized from your last one that I didn't understand you well, and I wrote TO YOU, asking for clarification: I did that out of respect for your opinion- I didn't mean to challenge you with empty rethorics: your response implies that, it seems. I was, and still I am, curious to know what you really think (since my perception is that your statements are contradicting). I am rather an 'analytical' type, I don't get upset/ emotional when anybody has different opinion: on the contrary, I like to hear different opinions, provided that I understand them, of course. Now I read what you wrote, and I still don't know what your position is: your comments/bellow/ just say what you DO NOT agree with, but still not what you really DO think. (your last posts confused me, I must admit that my first thought was "Gee, Cynthia seems to be 'bigger catholic than Pope', i.s more western-psychological than they are themselves- L. Green, who is no doubt very "psychologically" oriented, being psychologist herself, gives more space to "destiny" and "karma" than, as it seems to me, you do, based on your last posts) Sorry dear Cynthia, I didn't want to misinterpret you for the sake of argument- your response implies that. But believe me, I still don't understand your position, and still would like to hear that from you. I don't read mail regularly, neither am I receiving all the mail/server problem? I guess so/ But I do read your posts with interest. I don't know if you've read my (first )post sent to you, prior to this one that you responded to, since you don't know my name. Still interested in your research initiative, Respectfully, Anna cynthia novak gjlist Saturday, February 09, 2002 9:03 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear ? Would you give me a name? I do not know to whom I am responding. I think that you made huge leaps about me and my approach as an astrologer. Perhaps you are responding to someone else. I will try to address your emotional response. Dear Cynthia, You've made me quite confused now, with the statements you wrote bellow. What the purpose for research related to transits, nakashtra qualities, or any other astro. issue, in general would be, if you say that it's everything "free will". [never said that] Besides, free will and determinism on one side, and pragmatism on the other, being completely different things, are not mutually exclusive. Not much can we do unless we are "given" a direction, symbolically represented in our natal charts- that we cannot choose... Can I make my deb. Moon exalted (or, have experiences of an exalted one) exercising my free will? [no but your perceptions, Moon, can shift to develop those traits that you were not born with. It sounds as if you have developed compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Is the debilitated Moon the part of you that is responding and feeling betrayed? perhaps, but in time you may find that the initial fearful response can be transformed into wisdom or detachment and understanding. There, that is how I see that one can experience from the standpoint of a debil. Moon and transform it with patience and tolerance and time to be shift perspective.] The only think I can to with later is to accept, live through it, not make it worse, trying not to create bad karma, etc... [i'm sorry that your experience is to simply endure the debil. Moon. From your post it sounds as if you are really working with it. I have seen debil. Moon folks have lasting loving relationships and be successful. The difference between peace and pain is right between ones ears. That learned, you can use what you have, not simply endure it.] What the role of astrologer would be if he doesn't recognize that? To make people with difficult charts feel guilty for not being able to erase difficult placements=experiences, [these are your words not mine, I wonder where you got that I believe this or assume it] and those with good ones overly proud about their accomplishment in the world, thus possibly instructing them to create (even) worse karma by being less emphatetic to those less fortunate than themselves (believing that others are "just bad", [again, your words not mine...your perceptions of my approach not my approach] or chose to be where they are, and loosing valuable opportunities to express GRATEFULNESS by being compassionate). I've noticed that as soon as I passed adolescence: that people DO have their destinies (karma) and realized that we are all "in the same boat", to help each other. That brought astrology in my life. What I've seen working with clients as a psychologist, definitely CONFIRMED that our lives are predominately DETERMINED- which doesn't release us from responsibility for our action!! On the contrary. In my practice I gave up lengthy therapy approach- being pragmatist myself, for a "pragmatic" approach: help people "weather the storm", feel empathy and support in their difficult periods (what doshas are for, aastrlogy in general, if not for fulfilling our karmas, creating new etc.?), accept them without a judgement..etc. {why would you assume otherwise for me?} That "positive thinking" theory is "two edges sword"- it's kind of "political" thing, IMO. If the time is sad for you and me, time for mourning, pushing with "positive thinking" shallow theory can only exasperate the problem. (my /strong/ opinion, should I say?) {again, this is not about be but an argument you are having with someone else that is projected onto me} And you also said that you've noticed that Mars/Rahu contacts are indeed often present in charts of those with high educational degrees. Did they "create" that contact themselves? And it's (among other things) the power GIVEN to them, that pushes them into that direction, and they just use it for the mentioned purpose. Not everyone is meant to be PhD or Guru with advanced understanding (in my feeling the two are equal), nor to be born in wealthy family, nor....etc. If one's life purpose simply is not that, but something else, one will "go" and be supported, drawn to different experiences.. Just fine- but false ego/socially conditioned/ makes people respect more one life path than another, while, in fact both are equally worth, being part of miracle we call life. {geeze! I just thought I was adding another house to be considered when someone asked about higher education in the chart. I did not mean to set off your emotions. I apologize for upsetting you. Sorry, I am not an astrologically politically correct astrologer} Sorry dear listers for my long message. Cynthia, I wish if you could expand on this "evergreen" issue. Thanks, A.Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat SatTo , send an email to: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 Dear Anna I sincerely wish you peace and hope that your response to me has given you that. cynthia - a.r. gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 11:40 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Cynthia, As far as I am concerned, you can be "the best psychologist among astrologers" and "the best astrologer among psychologist/which I doubt you would qualify for/". Please forgive me, I will not respond to the 'salad" of contradictory comments and messages, like this one bellow is, any longer- it's as unproductive, as is unsolicited advice which serves only the need of "adviser's" vanity. peace, A. (you know my name, don't you?) - cynthia novak gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 6:36 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Anna Thank you for sharing your name. I did indeed read your previous post and it was signed with an A. and your address appears to me merely as a.r. I'm in the same boat as you. I have no Idea what you believe except that it appears that life is to be endured ifyou have a debilitate planet. I believe instead that the debilitated planet has a gift that needs to be explored. Not that it becomes with the wave of a wand or by wearing an expensive stone, exalted or in some way goes away. Rather, I believe that every planet has something to teach, to struggle with and to gain from. I wonder if we were somehow "bad" in a former life to get a difficult placement or if we were "good" and chose a challenging placement for the rich potential for growth. I don't know nor do I see debilitation as a "bad" placement, just one that different "stuff" than an exalted one. You previous post indicated that you were very frustrated with the wide eyed mysticism that says that you can say an affirmation and change your life. I've never suggested that, merely that we have free will. I am amazed that free will is taken as such an iconoclastic concept. You have a debilitated Moon, you can learn to work with it and lead a productive life or you can sit around and wish it was in a better placement. For my money, the Moon in Rohini is not so wonderful but that is another topic. What I mean by working with it might best be described in terms of bio feedback. You are connected to a machine that shows you your brain patterns. If a person has a debil. Moon, those patterns might indicate negative thinking and fearful ideas that need to be overcome. The biofeedback technician can help you see what it feels like to shift into another mode of thinking and shift those patterns. IT is not easy and does not feel natural at first but eventually you learn to think differently and your perceptions shift accordingly. That is no pie-in-the-sky magic affirmation but is something that you can clearly see. Now, if you do not choose to try to shift out of the pain of the debilitation that is your choice. If you choose to do so, again, it is your choice. We may not remember what the soul's contract was, but we can choose to work with what we have rather than avoid life. I believe also that when an astrologer points out the pain in the chart without giving suggestions on what that same pain can be used for or is good for then the astrologer is as guilty as the physician who diagnoses a pregnant woman and says: Ahh, you will have 9 long months of suffering. First you will have digestive disorders, your body will retain water and you will gain weight in the middle. You will be moody and ravenous. Eventually you will have painful contractions and need to scream loudly. Notice, the physician forgot to mention that there would be a baby that comes from the suffering. Hopefully this answers your question. I've seen folks with debilitated Moon's live happy and productive lives. They learned to perceive their gifts as well as their obstacles. cynthia - a.r. gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 4:00 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your response. I've liked your posts - then I realized from your last one that I didn't understand you well, and I wrote TO YOU, asking for clarification: I did that out of respect for your opinion- I didn't mean to challenge you with empty rethorics: your response implies that, it seems. I was, and still I am, curious to know what you really think (since my perception is that your statements are contradicting). I am rather an 'analytical' type, I don't get upset/ emotional when anybody has different opinion: on the contrary, I like to hear different opinions, provided that I understand them, of course. Now I read what you wrote, and I still don't know what your position is: your comments/bellow/ just say what you DO NOT agree with, but still not what you really DO think. (your last posts confused me, I must admit that my first thought was "Gee, Cynthia seems to be 'bigger catholic than Pope', i.s more western-psychological than they are themselves- L. Green, who is no doubt very "psychologically" oriented, being psychologist herself, gives more space to "destiny" and "karma" than, as it seems to me, you do, based on your last posts) Sorry dear Cynthia, I didn't want to misinterpret you for the sake of argument- your response implies that. But believe me, I still don't understand your position, and still would like to hear that from you. I don't read mail regularly, neither am I receiving all the mail/server problem? I guess so/ But I do read your posts with interest. I don't know if you've read my (first )post sent to you, prior to this one that you responded to, since you don't know my name. Still interested in your research initiative, Respectfully, Anna cynthia novak gjlist Saturday, February 09, 2002 9:03 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear ? Would you give me a name? I do not know to whom I am responding. I think that you made huge leaps about me and my approach as an astrologer. Perhaps you are responding to someone else. I will try to address your emotional response. Dear Cynthia, You've made me quite confused now, with the statements you wrote bellow. What the purpose for research related to transits, nakashtra qualities, or any other astro. issue, in general would be, if you say that it's everything "free will". [never said that] Besides, free will and determinism on one side, and pragmatism on the other, being completely different things, are not mutually exclusive. Not much can we do unless we are "given" a direction, symbolically represented in our natal charts- that we cannot choose... Can I make my deb. Moon exalted (or, have experiences of an exalted one) exercising my free will? [no but your perceptions, Moon, can shift to develop those traits that you were not born with. It sounds as if you have developed compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Is the debilitated Moon the part of you that is responding and feeling betrayed? perhaps, but in time you may find that the initial fearful response can be transformed into wisdom or detachment and understanding. There, that is how I see that one can experience from the standpoint of a debil. Moon and transform it with patience and tolerance and time to be shift perspective.] The only think I can to with later is to accept, live through it, not make it worse, trying not to create bad karma, etc... [i'm sorry that your experience is to simply endure the debil. Moon. From your post it sounds as if you are really working with it. I have seen debil. Moon folks have lasting loving relationships and be successful. The difference between peace and pain is right between ones ears. That learned, you can use what you have, not simply endure it.] What the role of astrologer would be if he doesn't recognize that? To make people with difficult charts feel guilty for not being able to erase difficult placements=experiences, [these are your words not mine, I wonder where you got that I believe this or assume it] and those with good ones overly proud about their accomplishment in the world, thus possibly instructing them to create (even) worse karma by being less emphatetic to those less fortunate than themselves (believing that others are "just bad", [again, your words not mine...your perceptions of my approach not my approach] or chose to be where they are, and loosing valuable opportunities to express GRATEFULNESS by being compassionate). I've noticed that as soon as I passed adolescence: that people DO have their destinies (karma) and realized that we are all "in the same boat", to help each other. That brought astrology in my life. What I've seen working with clients as a psychologist, definitely CONFIRMED that our lives are predominately DETERMINED- which doesn't release us from responsibility for our action!! On the contrary. In my practice I gave up lengthy therapy approach- being pragmatist myself, for a "pragmatic" approach: help people "weather the storm", feel empathy and support in their difficult periods (what doshas are for, aastrlogy in general, if not for fulfilling our karmas, creating new etc.?), accept them without a judgement..etc. {why would you assume otherwise for me?} That "positive thinking" theory is "two edges sword"- it's kind of "political" thing, IMO. If the time is sad for you and me, time for mourning, pushing with "positive thinking" shallow theory can only exasperate the problem. (my /strong/ opinion, should I say?) {again, this is not about be but an argument you are having with someone else that is projected onto me} And you also said that you've noticed that Mars/Rahu contacts are indeed often present in charts of those with high educational degrees. Did they "create" that contact themselves? And it's (among other things) the power GIVEN to them, that pushes them into that direction, and they just use it for the mentioned purpose. Not everyone is meant to be PhD or Guru with advanced understanding (in my feeling the two are equal), nor to be born in wealthy family, nor....etc. If one's life purpose simply is not that, but something else, one will "go" and be supported, drawn to different experiences.. Just fine- but false ego/socially conditioned/ makes people respect more one life path than another, while, in fact both are equally worth, being part of miracle we call life. {geeze! I just thought I was adding another house to be considered when someone asked about higher education in the chart. I did not mean to set off your emotions. I apologize for upsetting you. Sorry, I am not an astrologically politically correct astrologer} Sorry dear listers for my long message. Cynthia, I wish if you could expand on this "evergreen" issue. 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Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 Cynthia, Don't you think for a second that YOU are in the "house of mirrors"as you said in the last /offensive/ post. Nobody wanted to put you on defense- you were treated with patience and respect, asked to explain yourself because of surprisingly illogical and contradictory statements you've made. Than YOU started a game that is pretty "dirty": as a response to my /respectful/ benevolent inquiry re: obvious /to all listers, I guess/ incoherent and contradictory statements, you chose not only not to tackle that issue, but to be offensive, using astrology as "weapon": in a pretty condolescent manner you chose to avoid answering by "attacking" my deb. Moon, as a "culprit" for my clear and non-offensive post calling you on contradictions. I ignored that first time, but you understood that as "green light" to go further- in the next post you started analyzing my Moon and giving me advice I HAVE NEVER ASKED YOU FOR, suggesting that I still have a chance/sic!!!/ to have "a productive life"- that makes me laugh (productive as yours, or what. . By the way I've had a very productive life in my own way, striving to be honest both emotionally and intellectually.) Let alone your giving me /sensational/ at least 20 year old info-with-beard on bio-feedback etc.. Besides that, Cynthia, I have 9 planets,12 houses, etc... that you do not know anything about- is that what you do in practice? If you need that "quasi-paternal" attitude as a shield, I don't mind, but please do not use the List for that purpose. YOU put ? on your own credibility, not anybody else. No conspiracy or bad will here- I don't know who you are, neither am I interested- I just want to study jyotish. please stop arguing. I've finished this. Anna - a.r. gjlist Monday, February 11, 2002 12:40 AM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Cynthia, As far as I am concerned, you can be "the best psychologist among astrologers" and "the best astrologer among psychologist/which I doubt you would qualify for/". Please forgive me, I will not respond to the 'salad" of contradictory comments and messages, like this one bellow is, any longer- it's as unproductive, as is unsolicited advice which serves only the need of "adviser's" vanity. peace, A. (you know my name, don't you?) - cynthia novak gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 6:36 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Anna Thank you for sharing your name. I did indeed read your previous post and it was signed with an A. and your address appears to me merely as a.r. I'm in the same boat as you. I have no Idea what you believe except that it appears that life is to be endured ifyou have a debilitate planet. I believe instead that the debilitated planet has a gift that needs to be explored. Not that it becomes with the wave of a wand or by wearing an expensive stone, exalted or in some way goes away. Rather, I believe that every planet has something to teach, to struggle with and to gain from. I wonder if we were somehow "bad" in a former life to get a difficult placement or if we were "good" and chose a challenging placement for the rich potential for growth. I don't know nor do I see debilitation as a "bad" placement, just one that different "stuff" than an exalted one. You previous post indicated that you were very frustrated with the wide eyed mysticism that says that you can say an affirmation and change your life. I've never suggested that, merely that we have free will. I am amazed that free will is taken as such an iconoclastic concept. You have a debilitated Moon, you can learn to work with it and lead a productive life or you can sit around and wish it was in a better placement. For my money, the Moon in Rohini is not so wonderful but that is another topic. What I mean by working with it might best be described in terms of bio feedback. You are connected to a machine that shows you your brain patterns. If a person has a debil. Moon, those patterns might indicate negative thinking and fearful ideas that need to be overcome. The biofeedback technician can help you see what it feels like to shift into another mode of thinking and shift those patterns. IT is not easy and does not feel natural at first but eventually you learn to think differently and your perceptions shift accordingly. That is no pie-in-the-sky magic affirmation but is something that you can clearly see. Now, if you do not choose to try to shift out of the pain of the debilitation that is your choice. If you choose to do so, again, it is your choice. We may not remember what the soul's contract was, but we can choose to work with what we have rather than avoid life. I believe also that when an astrologer points out the pain in the chart without giving suggestions on what that same pain can be used for or is good for then the astrologer is as guilty as the physician who diagnoses a pregnant woman and says: Ahh, you will have 9 long months of suffering. First you will have digestive disorders, your body will retain water and you will gain weight in the middle. You will be moody and ravenous. Eventually you will have painful contractions and need to scream loudly. Notice, the physician forgot to mention that there would be a baby that comes from the suffering. Hopefully this answers your question. I've seen folks with debilitated Moon's live happy and productive lives. They learned to perceive their gifts as well as their obstacles. cynthia - a.r. gjlist Sunday, February 10, 2002 4:00 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your response. I've liked your posts - then I realized from your last one that I didn't understand you well, and I wrote TO YOU, asking for clarification: I did that out of respect for your opinion- I didn't mean to challenge you with empty rethorics: your response implies that, it seems. I was, and still I am, curious to know what you really think (since my perception is that your statements are contradicting). I am rather an 'analytical' type, I don't get upset/ emotional when anybody has different opinion: on the contrary, I like to hear different opinions, provided that I understand them, of course. Now I read what you wrote, and I still don't know what your position is: your comments/bellow/ just say what you DO NOT agree with, but still not what you really DO think. (your last posts confused me, I must admit that my first thought was "Gee, Cynthia seems to be 'bigger catholic than Pope', i.s more western-psychological than they are themselves- L. Green, who is no doubt very "psychologically" oriented, being psychologist herself, gives more space to "destiny" and "karma" than, as it seems to me, you do, based on your last posts) Sorry dear Cynthia, I didn't want to misinterpret you for the sake of argument- your response implies that. But believe me, I still don't understand your position, and still would like to hear that from you. I don't read mail regularly, neither am I receiving all the mail/server problem? I guess so/ But I do read your posts with interest. I don't know if you've read my (first )post sent to you, prior to this one that you responded to, since you don't know my name. Still interested in your research initiative, Respectfully, Anna cynthia novak gjlist Saturday, February 09, 2002 9:03 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators Dear ? Would you give me a name? I do not know to whom I am responding. I think that you made huge leaps about me and my approach as an astrologer. Perhaps you are responding to someone else. I will try to address your emotional response. Dear Cynthia, You've made me quite confused now, with the statements you wrote bellow. What the purpose for research related to transits, nakashtra qualities, or any other astro. issue, in general would be, if you say that it's everything "free will". [never said that] Besides, free will and determinism on one side, and pragmatism on the other, being completely different things, are not mutually exclusive. Not much can we do unless we are "given" a direction, symbolically represented in our natal charts- that we cannot choose... Can I make my deb. Moon exalted (or, have experiences of an exalted one) exercising my free will? [no but your perceptions, Moon, can shift to develop those traits that you were not born with. It sounds as if you have developed compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Is the debilitated Moon the part of you that is responding and feeling betrayed? perhaps, but in time you may find that the initial fearful response can be transformed into wisdom or detachment and understanding. There, that is how I see that one can experience from the standpoint of a debil. Moon and transform it with patience and tolerance and time to be shift perspective.] The only think I can to with later is to accept, live through it, not make it worse, trying not to create bad karma, etc... [i'm sorry that your experience is to simply endure the debil. Moon. From your post it sounds as if you are really working with it. I have seen debil. Moon folks have lasting loving relationships and be successful. The difference between peace and pain is right between ones ears. That learned, you can use what you have, not simply endure it.] What the role of astrologer would be if he doesn't recognize that? To make people with difficult charts feel guilty for not being able to erase difficult placements=experiences, [these are your words not mine, I wonder where you got that I believe this or assume it] and those with good ones overly proud about their accomplishment in the world, thus possibly instructing them to create (even) worse karma by being less emphatetic to those less fortunate than themselves (believing that others are "just bad", [again, your words not mine...your perceptions of my approach not my approach] or chose to be where they are, and loosing valuable opportunities to express GRATEFULNESS by being compassionate). I've noticed that as soon as I passed adolescence: that people DO have their destinies (karma) and realized that we are all "in the same boat", to help each other. That brought astrology in my life. What I've seen working with clients as a psychologist, definitely CONFIRMED that our lives are predominately DETERMINED- which doesn't release us from responsibility for our action!! On the contrary. In my practice I gave up lengthy therapy approach- being pragmatist myself, for a "pragmatic" approach: help people "weather the storm", feel empathy and support in their difficult periods (what doshas are for, aastrlogy in general, if not for fulfilling our karmas, creating new etc.?), accept them without a judgement..etc. {why would you assume otherwise for me?} That "positive thinking" theory is "two edges sword"- it's kind of "political" thing, IMO. If the time is sad for you and me, time for mourning, pushing with "positive thinking" shallow theory can only exasperate the problem. (my /strong/ opinion, should I say?) {again, this is not about be but an argument you are having with someone else that is projected onto me} And you also said that you've noticed that Mars/Rahu contacts are indeed often present in charts of those with high educational degrees. Did they "create" that contact themselves? And it's (among other things) the power GIVEN to them, that pushes them into that direction, and they just use it for the mentioned purpose. Not everyone is meant to be PhD or Guru with advanced understanding (in my feeling the two are equal), nor to be born in wealthy family, nor....etc. If one's life purpose simply is not that, but something else, one will "go" and be supported, drawn to different experiences.. Just fine- but false ego/socially conditioned/ makes people respect more one life path than another, while, in fact both are equally worth, being part of miracle we call life. {geeze! I just thought I was adding another house to be considered when someone asked about higher education in the chart. I did not mean to set off your emotions. I apologize for upsetting you. Sorry, I am not an astrologically politically correct astrologer} Sorry dear listers for my long message. Cynthia, I wish if you could expand on this "evergreen" issue. Thanks, A.Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat SatTo , send an email to: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat Sat: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 My Dear Anna, This mindless attack on Cynthia is absolutely uncalled for. It wasn't so long ago that you were making the same attacks on me because I had the nerve to disagree with Robert. If it's not obvious to others it certainly is to me that you've appointed yourself "Robert's Advocate". (actually Cynthia's fortunate that she only has one "advocate" to deal with...I had a dozen that sustained their attack for many, many months whilst Robert delighted in it all, eventually getting me banned.) What's so absolutely ridiculous is that you never make any "astrological" contribution to this list...your only contribution seems to be to attack those who do! Those who take the time to post to this (or any) list on a regular basis do so for the love of jyotish and the desire to share their knowledge and experience with others. Cynthia's methods, obviously, are influenced by her many years of practicing Western astrology, and, as I learnt Jyotish straight on top of Western (started studying jyotish even before my Western diploma arrived), I never really "got into" the Western mind set. Therefore my approach to jyotish is completely different to hers and (naturally) I don't always agree with her approach. I have however been inspired (by her enthusiasm) to study the nakshatras more thoroughly than I have thus far. Hinduism teaches us that there are as many "gods" as there are people; as many paths to "god-realization" as there are people, and might I add; as many approaches to astrology as there are astrologers. My opinion is that both you and Robert owe Cynthia an apology for your nasty (unwarranted) attacks. (a sincere student, Anna, has respect for those who know enough to practice this divine science on a daily basis...whether you agree with their methods or not! Besides what right has a student to disagree publicly with the methods of a professional astrologer.) Best Wishes,Wendy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wendy Vasicek: Vedic Astrologerhttp://www.members.tripod.com/ganesh_astro/JyotishVidya~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthia, Don't you think for a second that YOU are in the "house of mirrors"as you said in the last /offensive/ post. Nobody wanted to put you on defense- you were treated with patience and respect, asked to explain yourself because of surprisingly illogical and contradictory statements you've made. Than YOU started a game that is pretty "dirty": as a response to my /respectful/ benevolent inquiry re: obvious /to all listers, I guess/ incoherent and contradictory statements, you chose not only not to tackle that issue, but to be offensive, using astrology as "weapon": in a pretty condolescent manner you chose to avoid answering by "attacking" my deb. Moon, as a "culprit" for my clear and non-offensive post calling you on contradictions. I ignored that first time, but you understood that as "green light" to go further- in the next post you started analyzing my Moon and giving me advice I HAVE NEVER ASKED YOU FOR, suggesting that I still have a chance/sic!!!/ to have "a productive life"- that makes me laugh (productive as yours, or what. . By the way I've had a very productive life in my own way, striving to be honest both emotionally and intellectually.) Let alone your giving me /sensational/ at least 20 year old info-with-beard on bio-feedback etc.. Besides that, Cynthia, I have 9 planets,12 houses, etc... that you do not know anything about- is that what you do in practice? If you need that "quasi-paternal" attitude as a shield, I don't mind, but please do not use the List for that purpose. YOU put ? on your own credibility, not anybody else. No conspiracy or bad will here- I don't know who you are, neither am I interested- I just want to study jyotish. please stop arguing. I've finished this. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Thank You cynthia - Wendy Vasicek gjlist Monday, February 11, 2002 11:16 PM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators My Dear Anna, This mindless attack on Cynthia is absolutely uncalled for. It wasn't so long ago that you were making the same attacks on me because I had the nerve to disagree with Robert. If it's not obvious to others it certainly is to me that you've appointed yourself "Robert's Advocate". (actually Cynthia's fortunate that she only has one "advocate" to deal with...I had a dozen that sustained their attack for many, many months whilst Robert delighted in it all, eventually getting me banned.) What's so absolutely ridiculous is that you never make any "astrological" contribution to this list...your only contribution seems to be to attack those who do! Those who take the time to post to this (or any) list on a regular basis do so for the love of jyotish and the desire to share their knowledge and experience with others. Cynthia's methods, obviously, are influenced by her many years of practicing Western astrology, and, as I learnt Jyotish straight on top of Western (started studying jyotish even before my Western diploma arrived), I never really "got into" the Western mind set. Therefore my approach to jyotish is completely different to hers and (naturally) I don't always agree with her approach. I have however been inspired (by her enthusiasm) to study the nakshatras more thoroughly than I have thus far. Hinduism teaches us that there are as many "gods" as there are people; as many paths to "god-realization" as there are people, and might I add; as many approaches to astrology as there are astrologers. My opinion is that both you and Robert owe Cynthia an apology for your nasty (unwarranted) attacks. (a sincere student, Anna, has respect for those who know enough to practice this divine science on a daily basis...whether you agree with their methods or not! Besides what right has a student to disagree publicly with the methods of a professional astrologer.) Best Wishes,Wendy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wendy Vasicek: Vedic Astrologerhttp://www.members.tripod.com/ganesh_astro/JyotishVidya~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthia, Don't you think for a second that YOU are in the "house of mirrors"as you said in the last /offensive/ post. Nobody wanted to put you on defense- you were treated with patience and respect, asked to explain yourself because of surprisingly illogical and contradictory statements you've made. Than YOU started a game that is pretty "dirty": as a response to my /respectful/ benevolent inquiry re: obvious /to all listers, I guess/ incoherent and contradictory statements, you chose not only not to tackle that issue, but to be offensive, using astrology as "weapon": in a pretty condolescent manner you chose to avoid answering by "attacking" my deb. Moon, as a "culprit" for my clear and non-offensive post calling you on contradictions. I ignored that first time, but you understood that as "green light" to go further- in the next post you started analyzing my Moon and giving me advice I HAVE NEVER ASKED YOU FOR, suggesting that I still have a chance/sic!!!/ to have "a productive life"- that makes me laugh (productive as yours, or what. . By the way I've had a very productive life in my own way, striving to be honest both emotionally and intellectually.) Let alone your giving me /sensational/ at least 20 year old info-with-beard on bio-feedback etc.. Besides that, Cynthia, I have 9 planets,12 houses, etc... that you do not know anything about- is that what you do in practice? If you need that "quasi-paternal" attitude as a shield, I don't mind, but please do not use the List for that purpose. YOU put ? on your own credibility, not anybody else. No conspiracy or bad will here- I don't know who you are, neither am I interested- I just want to study jyotish. please stop arguing. I've finished this. AnnaOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat SatTo , send an email to: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 My dear Wendy, Firstly, I want to let you know that I respect your knowledge and your heart very much. I am so sorry that Robert left- not only because of his obvious knowledge and intelligence, but also because of his ability to discuss any issue with respecting dignity of every person: no matter how much they know, how capable they are, Robert's comments have always been factual, caring and considerate. Robert doesn't need any "advocate", he is too capable a person and astrologer to need any. Secondly, it's perhaps the woman in me, who always feel bad when women kind of "prove" that it's not only the bias that they are less capable for rational, intelligent, detached thinking- than men. I feel after this that I, myself belong to that picture more than I was ready to admit and accept, more than I would like, for sure. It's good to know that (and try to correct). I apologize if you, or anybody else felt offended- it was not my intention. I wish you all the best, Wendy, And thanks for sharing your frustration- that would certainly help me correct myself in a way that I feel I need it. For the beginning, I am not here any longer. Anna - Wendy Vasicek gjlist Tuesday, February 12, 2002 12:16 AM Re: [GJ] Education and Significators My Dear Anna, This mindless attack on Cynthia is absolutely uncalled for. It wasn't so long ago that you were making the same attacks on me because I had the nerve to disagree with Robert. If it's not obvious to others it certainly is to me that you've appointed yourself "Robert's Advocate". (actually Cynthia's fortunate that she only has one "advocate" to deal with...I had a dozen that sustained their attack for many, many months whilst Robert delighted in it all, eventually getting me banned.) What's so absolutely ridiculous is that you never make any "astrological" contribution to this list...your only contribution seems to be to attack those who do! Those who take the time to post to this (or any) list on a regular basis do so for the love of jyotish and the desire to share their knowledge and experience with others. Cynthia's methods, obviously, are influenced by her many years of practicing Western astrology, and, as I learnt Jyotish straight on top of Western (started studying jyotish even before my Western diploma arrived), I never really "got into" the Western mind set. Therefore my approach to jyotish is completely different to hers and (naturally) I don't always agree with her approach. I have however been inspired (by her enthusiasm) to study the nakshatras more thoroughly than I have thus far. Hinduism teaches us that there are as many "gods" as there are people; as many paths to "god-realization" as there are people, and might I add; as many approaches to astrology as there are astrologers. My opinion is that both you and Robert owe Cynthia an apology for your nasty (unwarranted) attacks. (a sincere student, Anna, has respect for those who know enough to practice this divine science on a daily basis...whether you agree with their methods or not! Besides what right has a student to disagree publicly with the methods of a professional astrologer.) Best Wishes,Wendy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wendy Vasicek: Vedic Astrologerhttp://www.members.tripod.com/ganesh_astro/JyotishVidya~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthia, Don't you think for a second that YOU are in the "house of mirrors"as you said in the last /offensive/ post. Nobody wanted to put you on defense- you were treated with patience and respect, asked to explain yourself because of surprisingly illogical and contradictory statements you've made. Than YOU started a game that is pretty "dirty": as a response to my /respectful/ benevolent inquiry re: obvious /to all listers, I guess/ incoherent and contradictory statements, you chose not only not to tackle that issue, but to be offensive, using astrology as "weapon": in a pretty condolescent manner you chose to avoid answering by "attacking" my deb. Moon, as a "culprit" for my clear and non-offensive post calling you on contradictions. I ignored that first time, but you understood that as "green light" to go further- in the next post you started analyzing my Moon and giving me advice I HAVE NEVER ASKED YOU FOR, suggesting that I still have a chance/sic!!!/ to have "a productive life"- that makes me laugh (productive as yours, or what. . By the way I've had a very productive life in my own way, striving to be honest both emotionally and intellectually.) Let alone your giving me /sensational/ at least 20 year old info-with-beard on bio-feedback etc.. Besides that, Cynthia, I have 9 planets,12 houses, etc... that you do not know anything about- is that what you do in practice? If you need that "quasi-paternal" attitude as a shield, I don't mind, but please do not use the List for that purpose. YOU put ? on your own credibility, not anybody else. No conspiracy or bad will here- I don't know who you are, neither am I interested- I just want to study jyotish. please stop arguing. I've finished this. AnnaOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya; Hare Krishna; Om Tat SatTo , send an email to: gjlist-http://www.goravani.comYour use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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