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Re: Uranus oppostions and birth

 

Hi Flick,

 

> traditional Vedic techniques, at first. Later there will be the

> inclusion of

> some western techniques, including the outer planets. The course

>was

> specifically designed for western astrologers who want to learn

jyotish.

 

Maybe that is why the nakshatras which were originally used by vedic

astrologers are replaced for the Greek zodiac, which was designed

much later. Look at the names of the planets and signs, they are not

indian, but Greek.

 

> I think Indian astrologers are resistant to trying new things

because they

> consider Vedic astrology to have been divinely inspired and

transmitted to

> the sages. However, there is some evidence to suggest that use of

sun sign

> characteristics, planetary zodiacal placements etc were grafted on

later as

> a result of contact with Greek astrologers.

 

Yes that is strange. You would think that they would not use greek

names at all, but only working with the nakshatras. I must confess

that I was somewhat dissappointed to read that most vedic

astrologers were using the greek subdivision instead of the

nakshatras. I'd rather say (with my limited knowledge of vedic

astrology) that my sun is in Vishaka in the vedic one instead of

naming it Libra, because this is totally different from my western

chart where I am a scorpio, which also fits into my personality. I

think reading also Marks description of the vedic version about

having a sun in Libra does not ring a bell to me at all! I can

identify myself better with the Vishaka description, but I hardly

read about the nakshatrason this list, because the greek names are

mostly used. I think it is a good idea from Patrice to start

dscussing the nakshatras instead of the greek zodiac when talking

about vedic astrology. I may sound like a heretic, but I would like

to discuss this here. If you disagree with me, please try to

convince me and not ban me from the list, Mark.

 

Anne

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