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Hi Charles,

I am just a beginner in astrology but I will take a shot.

If you have children and the first child was a boy born after 4/5/96, then your ascendant as well as the sun sign is Taurus.

Regards,

Pratap

 

charles_corbit <ccorbit (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote:

I have recently begun investigating my chart.

 

DOB: May 6th, 1964 4:52 EST (5:52 DST)

Place: Reading, PA 75W56 40N20

 

I read the book Light on Life twice, but I am still confused as

there is so much art is interpreting a chart. I can follow the

mechanics, but I do not know how to read my chart other than in

general. For example, my ascendant is Aries, and I do not resemble

an Aries expect that I am impatient by nature. I am definitely more

like a Taurus, which is my sun sign.

 

Can anyone recommend any other books that are helpful? I am planning

on getting a professional reading at some point, but want to

understand as much as possible beforehand. In addition, I would like

to see if anything is correct or "on" regarding my past to see if I

would trust astrology as a predictive tool in the future. Ok, maybe

I do have a bit of Aries in me!

 

Namaste,

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURRENDER JOYFULLY TO THE WILL OF THE ULTIMATE DIVINITY AND RELISH THE TASTE OF ABSOLUTE BLISS.

[Guest guest]

Hi Charles,

 

Try James Braha's "Ancient Hindu Astrology for the

Modern Western Astrologer." It's not perfect but a

lot of people have found it a good bridge to explain

the relationship between western and eastern

astrology.

 

Keep in mind that you have a powerful conjunction

of Saturn and Moon in your chart that is very much

in contrast to the contained fire of your Aries

ascendant and your many Aries planets, and this

adds a note of caution, reserve and skepticism

to your nature. These more conservative qualities

are brought out because you are in your Saturn

dasha period between 1993 and 2012. Yet the

quality of your Aries planets are still there and

they can explain your occasional impatience.

Vedic astrology is complex enough that reading

one or two books is rarely sufficient to give a

sufficient grasp of the subject on a whole and

then have the skill to apply these new principles

to your own chart. (Only an Aries ascendant would

try!) So try Braha's book and take your understanding

to a deeper level and then find someone who can

take you through your chart. The depth of Vedic

astrology is rarely revealed except by time and

revelation, and although the process can't be

rushed, the rewards are worth it. Best wishes.

 

Haizen Paige

 

PS. Just teasing you a little about your Ariesness ;0)

 

 

, Pratap Kaneria <pkaneria wrote:

>

> Hi Charles,

>

> I am just a beginner in astrology but I will take a shot.

>

> If you have children and the first child was a boy born after 4/5/96, then your

ascendant as well as the sun sign is Taurus.

>

> Regards,

>

> Pratap

>

> charles_corbit <ccorbit wrote:

> I have recently begun investigating my chart.

>

> DOB: May 6th, 1964 4:52 EST (5:52 DST)

> Place: Reading, PA 75W56 40N20

>

> I read the book Light on Life twice, but I am still confused as

> there is so much art is interpreting a chart. I can follow the

> mechanics, but I do not know how to read my chart other than in

> general. For example, my ascendant is Aries, and I do not resemble

> an Aries expect that I am impatient by nature. I am definitely more

> like a Taurus, which is my sun sign.

>

> Can anyone recommend any other books that are helpful? I am planning

> on getting a professional reading at some point, but want to

> understand as much as possible beforehand. In addition, I would like

> to see if anything is correct or "on" regarding my past to see if I

> would trust astrology as a predictive tool in the future. Ok, maybe

> I do have a bit of Aries in me!

>

> Namaste,

>

> C

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> SURRENDER JOYFULLY TO THE WILL OF THE ULTIMATE DIVINITY AND RELISH THE TASTE

OF ABSOLUTE BLISS.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Haizen,

 

Thank you for the feedback. I looked up the J. Braha's books on

Amazon and ordered the "Art and Practice of Hindu Astrology". I did

not order the one you reccomended as I really do not no much about

western astrology other than I am a Taurus. I actually ordered "How

to be a great astrologer" as well. You mentioned one or two books

would not be sufficient, so I figured I would try three <grin>.

 

Anyway, I do have a couple of clarifying questions, if you do not

mind.

 

1.) You mentioned that Saturn and the Moon off set some of the Aries

traits. So I am assuming that the fact that my sun sign is Taurus is

not the reason I have the Taurus traits, but the fact that Saturn

and Moon are in my 11th natal house?

 

2.) As you noticed, I do have quite a few planets in my ascendent.

In fact, Mars is the ruler of that house. So it would lead me to

believe I would be impacted by that planet. Mars is the wanderer. I

have lived in the same city all my life. I travel for my job on

occassion to many locations, including Europe, Canada, etc..

Although, I like the experience of the trips, I always get homesick.

I really like a homebase and love my home. So I do not seem to have

any of the Mars traits. To continue, I am with the same company for

22 years!

 

How can Mars be so strong in my chart and I see no correlation of

myself?

 

3.) You mentioned the dashas. I tried to tied significant events in

my life to these periods. I even went down sub levels, but none of

there periods correlated with marriage, medical issues, children,

etc.. Is it possible I am reading it wrong It appears straight

forward in "Light on Life"?

 

I could go on and on, but these are some questions on the forefront

of my mind.

 

Thank you for you feedback.

 

Namaste,

 

Charles

 

, "haizen" <haizen wrote:

>

> Hi Charles,

>

> Try James Braha's "Ancient Hindu Astrology for the

> Modern Western Astrologer." It's not perfect but a

> lot of people have found it a good bridge to explain

> the relationship between western and eastern

> astrology.

>

> Keep in mind that you have a powerful conjunction

> of Saturn and Moon in your chart that is very much

> in contrast to the contained fire of your Aries

> ascendant and your many Aries planets, and this

> adds a note of caution, reserve and skepticism

> to your nature. These more conservative qualities

> are brought out because you are in your Saturn

> dasha period between 1993 and 2012. Yet the

> quality of your Aries planets are still there and

> they can explain your occasional impatience.

> Vedic astrology is complex enough that reading

> one or two books is rarely sufficient to give a

> sufficient grasp of the subject on a whole and

> then have the skill to apply these new principles

> to your own chart. (Only an Aries ascendant would

> try!) So try Braha's book and take your understanding

> to a deeper level and then find someone who can

> take you through your chart. The depth of Vedic

> astrology is rarely revealed except by time and

> revelation, and although the process can't be

> rushed, the rewards are worth it. Best wishes.

>

> Haizen Paige

>

> PS. Just teasing you a little about your Ariesness ;0)

>

>

> , Pratap Kaneria

<pkaneria@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi Charles,

> >

> > I am just a beginner in astrology but I will take a shot.

> >

> > If you have children and the first child was a boy born after

4/5/96, then your

> ascendant as well as the sun sign is Taurus.

> >

> > Regards,

> >

> > Pratap

> >

> > charles_corbit <ccorbit@> wrote:

> > I have recently begun investigating my chart.

> >

> > DOB: May 6th, 1964 4:52 EST (5:52 DST)

> > Place: Reading, PA 75W56 40N20

> >

> > I read the book Light on Life twice, but I am still confused as

> > there is so much art is interpreting a chart. I can follow the

> > mechanics, but I do not know how to read my chart other than in

> > general. For example, my ascendant is Aries, and I do not

resemble

> > an Aries expect that I am impatient by nature. I am definitely

more

> > like a Taurus, which is my sun sign.

> >

> > Can anyone recommend any other books that are helpful? I am

planning

> > on getting a professional reading at some point, but want to

> > understand as much as possible beforehand. In addition, I would

like

> > to see if anything is correct or "on" regarding my past to see

if I

> > would trust astrology as a predictive tool in the future. Ok,

maybe

> > I do have a bit of Aries in me!

> >

> > Namaste,

> >

> > C

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > SURRENDER JOYFULLY TO THE WILL OF THE ULTIMATE DIVINITY AND

RELISH THE TASTE

> OF ABSOLUTE BLISS.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Dear James,

 

While it is true that your mars is strong in shadbala and vimshopak

etc and placed in lagna in aries, that would not necessarily mean

that you would respond to all 'tags' and attributes that have been

associated with mars. Afterall, there are 3 othr planets who are also

strong (though not as strong as mars). Perhaps mars gives you a

strong body and energy vitality (particularly with uchcha sun also

there). With so many planets there is always a blend. Regarding

wandering, firstly I do not believe everyone with mars in lagna or

prominent tends to wander. They can be restless, particularly when

mars in mercurian star with mercury influencing the mars (your case)

and some of these individuals have been known to be physically active

or even have a habit of not sitting still. They tap fingers, or shake

their knees, etc. Again, it does not mean everyone will have these!

Regarding your long-term absence of change in location -- please note

that the fourth house (home) is ruled by moon which is in a fixed

sign with Manda (slow) saturn, lord of 10th. The fact that these are

happily placed in the 11th with highest Ashtakavarga (thanks to all

those planets in lagna!) you have the best of both worlds, a stable

home and work with opportunities to travel! Why would you want

anything else just because mars is in lagna? In your navamsha also

the fourth and tenth lords are again moon and saturn in fourth while

mars the wanderer is in fixed taurus. Similar pattern shows up in the

fourth varga.

 

After 2010 (you may get a diff period based on your ayanamsha etc)

the restlessness would increase, but not because of mars! I am

curious if you experienced a bit of inner restlessness and discontent

with the status quo during 1995 to 1997? Change for the sake of

change was not such a bad idea it seemed back then?

 

In the meantime, all the best wishes for successful resolution of

whatever you are seeking.

 

RR

 

 

, "charles_corbit"

<ccorbit wrote:

>

> Hello Haizen,

>

> Thank you for the feedback. I looked up the J. Braha's books on

> Amazon and ordered the "Art and Practice of Hindu Astrology". I did

> not order the one you reccomended as I really do not no much about

> western astrology other than I am a Taurus. I actually ordered "How

> to be a great astrologer" as well. You mentioned one or two books

> would not be sufficient, so I figured I would try three <grin>.

>

> Anyway, I do have a couple of clarifying questions, if you do not

> mind.

>

> 1.) You mentioned that Saturn and the Moon off set some of the

Aries

> traits. So I am assuming that the fact that my sun sign is Taurus

is

> not the reason I have the Taurus traits, but the fact that Saturn

> and Moon are in my 11th natal house?

>

> 2.) As you noticed, I do have quite a few planets in my ascendent.

> In fact, Mars is the ruler of that house. So it would lead me to

> believe I would be impacted by that planet. Mars is the wanderer. I

> have lived in the same city all my life. I travel for my job on

> occassion to many locations, including Europe, Canada, etc..

> Although, I like the experience of the trips, I always get

homesick.

> I really like a homebase and love my home. So I do not seem to have

> any of the Mars traits. To continue, I am with the same company for

> 22 years!

>

> How can Mars be so strong in my chart and I see no correlation of

> myself?

>

> 3.) You mentioned the dashas. I tried to tied significant events in

> my life to these periods. I even went down sub levels, but none of

> there periods correlated with marriage, medical issues, children,

> etc.. Is it possible I am reading it wrong It appears straight

> forward in "Light on Life"?

>

> I could go on and on, but these are some questions on the forefront

> of my mind.

>

> Thank you for you feedback.

>

> Namaste,

>

> Charles

>

> , "haizen" <haizen@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi Charles,

> >

> > Try James Braha's "Ancient Hindu Astrology for the

> > Modern Western Astrologer." It's not perfect but a

> > lot of people have found it a good bridge to explain

> > the relationship between western and eastern

> > astrology.

> >

> > Keep in mind that you have a powerful conjunction

> > of Saturn and Moon in your chart that is very much

> > in contrast to the contained fire of your Aries

> > ascendant and your many Aries planets, and this

> > adds a note of caution, reserve and skepticism

> > to your nature. These more conservative qualities

> > are brought out because you are in your Saturn

> > dasha period between 1993 and 2012. Yet the

> > quality of your Aries planets are still there and

> > they can explain your occasional impatience.

> > Vedic astrology is complex enough that reading

> > one or two books is rarely sufficient to give a

> > sufficient grasp of the subject on a whole and

> > then have the skill to apply these new principles

> > to your own chart. (Only an Aries ascendant would

> > try!) So try Braha's book and take your understanding

> > to a deeper level and then find someone who can

> > take you through your chart. The depth of Vedic

> > astrology is rarely revealed except by time and

> > revelation, and although the process can't be

> > rushed, the rewards are worth it. Best wishes.

> >

> > Haizen Paige

> >

> > PS. Just teasing you a little about your Ariesness ;0)

> >

> >

> > , Pratap Kaneria

> <pkaneria@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi Charles,

> > >

> > > I am just a beginner in astrology but I will take a shot.

> > >

> > > If you have children and the first child was a boy born after

> 4/5/96, then your

> > ascendant as well as the sun sign is Taurus.

> > >

> > > Regards,

> > >

> > > Pratap

> > >

> > > charles_corbit <ccorbit@> wrote:

> > > I have recently begun investigating my chart.

> > >

> > > DOB: May 6th, 1964 4:52 EST (5:52 DST)

> > > Place: Reading, PA 75W56 40N20

> > >

> > > I read the book Light on Life twice, but I am still confused as

> > > there is so much art is interpreting a chart. I can follow the

> > > mechanics, but I do not know how to read my chart other than in

> > > general. For example, my ascendant is Aries, and I do not

> resemble

> > > an Aries expect that I am impatient by nature. I am definitely

> more

> > > like a Taurus, which is my sun sign.

> > >

> > > Can anyone recommend any other books that are helpful? I am

> planning

> > > on getting a professional reading at some point, but want to

> > > understand as much as possible beforehand. In addition, I would

> like

> > > to see if anything is correct or "on" regarding my past to see

> if I

> > > would trust astrology as a predictive tool in the future. Ok,

> maybe

> > > I do have a bit of Aries in me!

> > >

> > > Namaste,

> > >

> > > C

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > SURRENDER JOYFULLY TO THE WILL OF THE ULTIMATE DIVINITY AND

> RELISH THE TASTE

> > OF ABSOLUTE BLISS.

> > >

> > >

> > >