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Dear Balaji,

Of course I wish you all the luck in the world...for every decision you make

:-)

The hardest part of any change is simply coming to the decision to make that

change...we tend to keep putting these decisions off, believe me, I know

from experience.

You've already made the decision, so the hardest part is over! All you have

to do now is just stick to the decision you've already made and Nature will

support you.

Saturn, I'm sure, will strengthen your determination.

PS: Interestingly I was reading Phaladeepika the other day and one

particular part of Ketu's description is worth mentioning here...

" His body is of smoky colour. He is always inhaling smoke (smoking).... "

You have Ketu in lagna, as do I. Believe me, I know of your struggle.

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Wendy

jyotish-vidya

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" Balaji Narasimhan " <sherlockbalaji

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Friday, March 14, 2008 7:22 PM

I'm quitting smoking

Dear Wendy ji and list,

I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

[14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.

I'm running BU-SA-SA until 27/March/2008. Sani, lord

of the 9th [solutions to problems] is transiting the

3rd house of initiative, while Budha is in the 9th.

What Sani gives usually has the stamp of longevity and

I pray that this attempt to quit will bear fruit.

Wish me luck--I guess I will need a lot of it as I,

with Swati Ucchan's help, battle Mr. Nicotine in the

days to come! :-)

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March 14, 2008

Dear Sri Balaji,

Good Decision:-) I wish you all the success...I am replying to you

because i know how difficult it is to get-rid of these habits...

I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till) from my

High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

quit...!!

And from astrology aspect..i heard one learned astrologer

advising...that Any Habit if you want to quit, make decision and

start following on the Day when " Moon is transiting over your Natal

Moon " he may be right due to Moon and Mind factor..:-)

Best wishes once again!

Regards

Chan

jyotish-vidya , Balaji Narasimhan

<sherlockbalaji wrote:

>

> Dear Wendy ji and list,

>

> I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

> [14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.

>

> I'm running BU-SA-SA until 27/March/2008. Sani, lord

> of the 9th [solutions to problems] is transiting the

> 3rd house of initiative, while Budha is in the 9th.

>

> What Sani gives usually has the stamp of longevity and

> I pray that this attempt to quit will bear fruit.

>

> Wish me luck--I guess I will need a lot of it as I,

> with Swati Ucchan's help, battle Mr. Nicotine in the

> days to come! :-)

>

> ~~~~~~~~~

> Balaji Narasimhan

> Author & Editor

> ~~~~~~~~~

>

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March 14, 2008

Dear Balaji,

Wish you all the best. And am happy for you.

But remember I wish to hear from you after

exactly one year, that you have not smoken

a single cigarette in the last 12 months.

And I have done that myself, in the

past, so know that You can also do it.

May The Lord always keep your resolve strong.

regards,

Bhaskar.

jyotish-vidya , Balaji Narasimhan

<sherlockbalaji wrote:

>

> Dear Wendy ji and list,

>

> I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

> [14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.

>

> I'm running BU-SA-SA until 27/March/2008. Sani, lord

> of the 9th [solutions to problems] is transiting the

> 3rd house of initiative, while Budha is in the 9th.

>

> What Sani gives usually has the stamp of longevity and

> I pray that this attempt to quit will bear fruit.

>

> Wish me luck--I guess I will need a lot of it as I,

> with Swati Ucchan's help, battle Mr. Nicotine in the

> days to come! :-)

>

> ~~~~~~~~~

> Balaji Narasimhan

> Author & Editor

> ~~~~~~~~~

>

___________________

_______________

> Be a better friend, newshound, and

> know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

>

March 14, 2008

Dear Chann,

///I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till) from my

High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

quit...!!///

For you, Ketu occupies 2nd house...partaking of wrong food. Members, if so

inclined, might like to investigate what goes into the stomach verses what

is inhaled into lungs...

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Wendy

> http://www.balaji.ind.in/

jyotish-vidya

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" Chandu2chill " <nanna_id2006

<jyotish-vidya >

Friday, March 14, 2008 8:30 PM

Re: I'm quitting smoking

Dear Sri Balaji,

Good Decision:-) I wish you all the success...I am replying to you

because i know how difficult it is to get-rid of these habits...

I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till) from my

High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

quit...!!

And from astrology aspect..i heard one learned astrologer

advising...that Any Habit if you want to quit, make decision and

start following on the Day when " Moon is transiting over your Natal

Moon " he may be right due to Moon and Mind factor..:-)

Best wishes once again!

Regards

Chan

jyotish-vidya , Balaji Narasimhan

<sherlockbalaji wrote:

>

> Dear Wendy ji and list,

>

> I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

> [14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.

>

> I'm running BU-SA-SA until 27/March/2008. Sani, lord

> of the 9th [solutions to problems] is transiting the

> 3rd house of initiative, while Budha is in the 9th.

>

> What Sani gives usually has the stamp of longevity and

> I pray that this attempt to quit will bear fruit.

>

> Wish me luck--I guess I will need a lot of it as I,

> with Swati Ucchan's help, battle Mr. Nicotine in the

> days to come! :-)

>

> ~~~~~~~~~

> Balaji Narasimhan

> Author & Editor

> ~~~~~~~~~

>

___________________

_______________

> Be a better friend, newshound, and

> know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

> http://JyotishVidya.com

>

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March 14, 2008

Dear Chann,

I have got all the bad habits with regards to

eating, and drinking, except perhaps drugs, smoke

and non veg,which are absolutely no no for me,

by Gods grace. The rest have been continuing since

last 27 Years.

Whenever I go overboard, I talk to Shri Hanuman

Baba and request Him to reduce them, (Not stop

them completely cause I enjoy them, lets be honest).

And He does listen to me, whenever I am honest with Him.

My habits uncontrolled at times,

may be due to Saturn Retro, with Jupiter Retro

and debilitated, both in the second house, but to

be seen from the Moon Chart.

If I see from the natal Chart, then the 2nd Lord

Mercury is combust and retrograde sitting with the

Lagna lord Sun, in the 11th house of friends,

and I tell you I always had highly

placed friends, all millionares,

in whose company, naturally

when i was more younger, as a teenager,

I was influenced with all the

habits of the rich mans son.

Now when I have grown older, the habits have

still remained and there is always the inner struggle

24 hours, to come out from all my bad habits, not

only eating and drinking wrong stuff, but even

hot temper, unbridled responses,misuse of power a times,

rough expressions which are hurting to own family members

etc. This continous inner struggle within me, i do not

know when it will end , it is probably

due to Mars and Rahu in the Lagna, but I wait for Gods

mercy, when I come out completely free, from these

and turn into a sparkling diamond.

Its to be or not to be,

I do not know, but shall keep

trying...........

best wishes,

Bhaskar.

jyotish-vidya , " Wendy Vasicek "

<jyotishvidya wrote:

>

> Dear Chann,

>

> ///I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till) from

my

> High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

> quit...!!///

>

> For you, Ketu occupies 2nd house...partaking of wrong food.

Members, if so

> inclined, might like to investigate what goes into the stomach

verses what

> is inhaled into lungs...

>

> Best Wishes,

> Mrs. Wendy

> jyotish-vidya

> ___

>

> -

> " Chandu2chill " <nanna_id2006

> <jyotish-vidya >

> Friday, March 14, 2008 8:30 PM

> Re: I'm quitting smoking

>

> Dear Sri Balaji,

>

> Good Decision:-) I wish you all the success...I am replying to you

> because i know how difficult it is to get-rid of these habits...

>

> I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till) from my

> High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

> quit...!!

>

> And from astrology aspect..i heard one learned astrologer

> advising...that Any Habit if you want to quit, make decision and

> start following on the Day when " Moon is transiting over your Natal

> Moon " he may be right due to Moon and Mind factor..:-)

>

> Best wishes once again!

>

> Regards

>

> Chan

>

> jyotish-vidya , Balaji Narasimhan

> <sherlockbalaji@> wrote:

> >

> > Dear Wendy ji and list,

> >

> > I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

> > [14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.

> >

> > I'm running BU-SA-SA until 27/March/2008. Sani, lord

> > of the 9th [solutions to problems] is transiting the

> > 3rd house of initiative, while Budha is in the 9th.

> >

> > What Sani gives usually has the stamp of longevity and

> > I pray that this attempt to quit will bear fruit.

> >

> > Wish me luck--I guess I will need a lot of it as I,

> > with Swati Ucchan's help, battle Mr. Nicotine in the

> > days to come! :-)

> >

> > ~~~~~~~~~

> > Balaji Narasimhan

> > Author & Editor

> > http://www.balaji.ind.in/

> > ~~~~~~~~~

> >

>

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March 14, 2008

Astrologically if it makes sense then,

I started smoking in Venus Mahadasha at age 18,

continued smoking uptil 40 cigarettes a day,

throughout Sun Mahadasha from 1984 (Age 23) to

1990 (Age 30) and then reduced in 1991 (Moon

Mahadasha beginning) when i switched over

completely to chewing Tobacco,one reason

being that smoking was and is considered

unrespectable in our orthodox circles,

whereas chewing tobacco is still manageable

by keeping mouth shut in front of the elders.

anyway.

regards,

Bhaskar.

jyotish-vidya , " Bhaskar "

<bhaskar_jyotish wrote:

>

> Dear Chann,

>

> I have got all the bad habits with regards to

> eating, and drinking, except perhaps drugs, smoke

> and non veg,which are absolutely no no for me,

> by Gods grace. The rest have been continuing since

> last 27 Years.

>

> Whenever I go overboard, I talk to Shri Hanuman

> Baba and request Him to reduce them, (Not stop

> them completely cause I enjoy them, lets be honest).

> And He does listen to me, whenever I am honest with Him.

>

> My habits uncontrolled at times,

> may be due to Saturn Retro, with Jupiter Retro

> and debilitated, both in the second house, but to

> be seen from the Moon Chart.

> If I see from the natal Chart, then the 2nd Lord

> Mercury is combust and retrograde sitting with the

> Lagna lord Sun, in the 11th house of friends,

> and I tell you I always had highly

> placed friends, all millionares,

> in whose company, naturally

> when i was more younger, as a teenager,

> I was influenced with all the

> habits of the rich mans son.

>

> Now when I have grown older, the habits have

> still remained and there is always the inner struggle

> 24 hours, to come out from all my bad habits, not

> only eating and drinking wrong stuff, but even

> hot temper, unbridled responses,misuse of power a times,

> rough expressions which are hurting to own family members

> etc. This continous inner struggle within me, i do not

> know when it will end , it is probably

> due to Mars and Rahu in the Lagna, but I wait for Gods

> mercy, when I come out completely free, from these

> and turn into a sparkling diamond.

>

> Its to be or not to be,

> I do not know, but shall keep

> trying...........

>

> best wishes,

> Bhaskar.

>

> jyotish-vidya , " Wendy Vasicek "

> <jyotishvidya@> wrote:

> >

> > Dear Chann,

> >

> > ///I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till)

from

> my

> > High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

> > quit...!!///

> >

> > For you, Ketu occupies 2nd house...partaking of wrong food.

> Members, if so

> > inclined, might like to investigate what goes into the stomach

> verses what

> > is inhaled into lungs...

> >

> > Best Wishes,

> > Mrs. Wendy

> > http://JyotishVidya.com

> > jyotish-vidya

> > ___

> >

> > -

> > " Chandu2chill " <nanna_id2006@>

> > <jyotish-vidya >

> > Friday, March 14, 2008 8:30 PM

> > Re: I'm quitting smoking

> >

> > Dear Sri Balaji,

> >

> > Good Decision:-) I wish you all the success...I am replying to

you

> > because i know how difficult it is to get-rid of these habits...

> >

> > I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till) from my

> > High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

> > quit...!!

> >

> > And from astrology aspect..i heard one learned astrologer

> > advising...that Any Habit if you want to quit, make decision and

> > start following on the Day when " Moon is transiting over your

Natal

> > Moon " he may be right due to Moon and Mind factor..:-)

> >

> > Best wishes once again!

> >

> > Regards

> >

> > Chan

> >

> > jyotish-vidya , Balaji Narasimhan

> > <sherlockbalaji@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Dear Wendy ji and list,

> > >

> > > I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

> > > [14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.

> > >

> > > I'm running BU-SA-SA until 27/March/2008. Sani, lord

> > > of the 9th [solutions to problems] is transiting the

> > > 3rd house of initiative, while Budha is in the 9th.

> > >

> > > What Sani gives usually has the stamp of longevity and

> > > I pray that this attempt to quit will bear fruit.

> > >

> > > Wish me luck--I guess I will need a lot of it as I,

> > > with Swati Ucchan's help, battle Mr. Nicotine in the

> > > days to come! :-)

> > >

> > > ~~~~~~~~~

> > > Balaji Narasimhan

> > > Author & Editor

> > > http://www.balaji.ind.in/

> > > ~~~~~~~~~

> > >

> >

>

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March 14, 2008

Dear Balaji,

I am a Sikh and the Gurus always advocated strongly against the consumption of

tobacco in any form. That is why probably the Sikhs are one of the healthiest

races in India. I wish you the best of will power......

RRS Riat

-

Balaji Narasimhan

jyotish-vidya

Friday, March 14, 2008 3:52 PM

I'm quitting smoking

Dear Wendy ji and list,

I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

[14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.

I'm running BU-SA-SA until 27/March/2008. Sani, lord

of the 9th [solutions to problems] is transiting the

3rd house of initiative, while Budha is in the 9th.

What Sani gives usually has the stamp of longevity and

I pray that this attempt to quit will bear fruit.

Wish me luck--I guess I will need a lot of it as I,

with Swati Ucchan's help, battle Mr. Nicotine in the

days to come! :-)

~~~~~~~~~

Balaji Narasimhan

Author & Editor

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March 15, 2008

Dear Chann, Bhaskar, Krishna and Balaji,

Every little bit of information is an opportunity (hopefully) to understand

more about our own charts. This can only assist us to become better

astrologers in the future :-)

Chann Wrote:

///I myself eat Tobacco (Gutaka) and it is continuing (Till) from my

High school days!!!:-( its almost 16+ Yrs that i am trying to

quit...!!///

So, let's look at the astrological indications here. First, as said earlier,

the presence of Ketu in 2nd is detrimental. Next we have to consider the

karaka for this house (Jupiter) as well as 2nd lord (Venus)...

For you, VE/JU are conjunct in 11th (trishadya) which, as we know can give

negative effects in terms of desires. As we know, Venus is a natural enemy

of Jupiter and occupying the same house makes him a great enemy of Jupiter.

We see also that, although Jupiter is naturally neutral to Venus, occupying

the same house makes him an enemy. So, when we consider all the factors (2nd

house, it's lord, and karaka), it's obvious that 2nd house affairs, in this

instance partaking of wrong food, (chewing tobacco) has the potential to

cause problems in your life.

Bhaskar Wrote:

///Astrologically if it makes sense then,

I started smoking in Venus Mahadasha at age 18,

continued smoking uptil 40 cigarettes a day,

throughout Sun Mahadasha from 1984 (Age 23) to

1990 (Age 30) and then reduced in 1991 (Moon

Mahadasha beginning) when i switched over

completely to chewing Tobacco,one reason

being that smoking was and is considered

unrespectable in our orthodox circles,

whereas chewing tobacco is still manageable

by keeping mouth shut in front of the elders.///

The most obvious signification in your chart, Bhaskar, is the conjunction of

JU/SA (temporary enemies in your chart) in 6th house of enemies...both

external and internal enemies are seen from this house. Anything or anyone

that has the power to cause us harm is said to be an enemy...hence its

governance of vices.

Krishna Wrote:

///I have Rahu in the 2nd (true nodes). I am a vegetarian, don't take

alcohol, never smoked, never tried drugs. As far as food is concerned, apart

from Indian food I love pizzas and pastas (foriegn food?). I developed the

taste for this when I lived in switzerland and had to eat out for six months

as I was alone and staying in a hotel. Being a vegetarian there was no

choice for me to eat pasta and pizza for survival.///

For you, both Rahu, well-placed (in 2nd), and Jupiter, occupy nakshatra of

9th lord Mars.

Balaji Wrote:

///I have finally decided to quit smoking as of today

[14/March/2008], my 35th birthday.///

First and foremost Balaji a belated Happy returns!! I apologise for my lack

of attention when you first posted this. I do sincerely hope you have a

wonderful year ahead.

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Wendy

jyotish-vidya

___

March 19, 2008

Dear friends,

Thanks for the support! :-)

Wendy ji,

///PS: Interestingly I was reading Phaladeepika the

other day and one particular part of Ketu's

description is worth mentioning here... " His body is

of smoky colour. He is always inhaling smoke

(smoking)... . " ///

On Friday [14/March/2008] night, the desire to smoke

was overwhelming. But, since I had to help a

colleague, I stayed overnight in the office. I was so

tired on Saturday morning, I just didn't feel like

smoking anymore.

This friend, incidentally, is a Christian. In fact, I

handed over my pipe to her so that I wouldn't get the

urge to smoke. And right now, AD/PD lord Sani is

transiting star of Ketu and is conjunct Ketu.

///You have Ketu in lagna, as do I. Believe me, I know

of your struggle.///

You can say that again! :-) I hope Ketu the obstructor

obstructs the desire to smoke! :-)

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Wendy ji,

///Just be aware that Ketu will want to obstruct your

efforts and focus on the inner strength of Saturn...

Importantly, just relax with it :-)///

I will try, Wendy ji!

I'm currently going through attacks of anger--am

having a tough time controlling my temper right now.

In a way, it is so funny. I have always considered

Sani and Ketu as friends--as the Vairagya Karaka and

the Moksha Karaka. I never thought that, one day, the

Vairagya karaka will help me to battle the Moksha

Karaka...

BTW, have you ever smoked, Wendy ji?

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March 19, 2008

Dear Balaji,

///BTW, have you ever smoked, Wendy ji?///

Yes :-))

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Wendy

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" Balaji Narasimhan " <sherlockbalaji

<jyotish-vidya >

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:17 PM

Re: I'm quitting smoking

Wendy ji,

///Just be aware that Ketu will want to obstruct your

efforts and focus on the inner strength of Saturn...

Importantly, just relax with it :-)///

I will try, Wendy ji!

I'm currently going through attacks of anger--am

having a tough time controlling my temper right now.

In a way, it is so funny. I have always considered

Sani and Ketu as friends--as the Vairagya Karaka and

the Moksha Karaka. I never thought that, one day, the

Vairagya karaka will help me to battle the Moksha

Karaka...

BTW, have you ever smoked, Wendy ji?

~~~~~~~~~

Balaji Narasimhan

Author & Editor

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PS: I have a DVD (I AM THAT I AM) featuring talks by Sri Nisargadatta

Maharaj... During his talks he was frequently lighting up a cigarette :-)))

You might enjoy reading some quotes of his:

___________

Dear Balaji,

///BTW, have you ever smoked, Wendy ji?///

Yes :-))

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Wendy

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" Balaji Narasimhan " <sherlockbalaji

<jyotish-vidya >

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:17 PM

Re: I'm quitting smoking

Wendy ji,

///Just be aware that Ketu will want to obstruct your

efforts and focus on the inner strength of Saturn...

Importantly, just relax with it :-)///

I will try, Wendy ji!

I'm currently going through attacks of anger--am

having a tough time controlling my temper right now.

In a way, it is so funny. I have always considered

Sani and Ketu as friends--as the Vairagya Karaka and

the Moksha Karaka. I never thought that, one day, the

Vairagya karaka will help me to battle the Moksha

Karaka...

BTW, have you ever smoked, Wendy ji?

~~~~~~~~~

Balaji Narasimhan

Author & Editor