Breif Commentary: Mu/Mark

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Hello Mu, Mark and All,

 

First I'm very sorry that today I have very little time for writing on

forums. But I'll very briefly give my thoughts on today's exchange between

Mu'Min and Mark.

 

What Mu'Min says of Jyotish (referred to as 'Vedic' astrology) is basically

correct. India's astrology has always dealt with traditional astrological

rules and facts. Client questions do have to deal with 'love, money, and

health.'

 

The astrology that Mark uses on this site is not the traditional astrology

of India. It is western metaphysical thought applied in the sidereal

zodiac. There is nothing wrong with that as long as that astrology isn't

called 'Jyotish' or 'Vedic.'

 

As for Maharishi, many question his personal spiritual development. I

mention this as an aside, suggessting that his teachings and opinions

shouldn't necessarily have any connection to astrology as used by

practitioners.

 

The bottom line today is that all astrology, both east and west, is in

transition. Many of India's traditional astrological teachings are being

ignored. Some are found not to work. Some work beautifully. For good or

ill, India's tradition is being greatly diluted by the teachings and

practices of western astrologers who have learned something of Jyotish.

 

A temporary answer is for each astrologer to be out front about what they

are doing. In Mark's case it should be noted that he isn't practicing

traditional Indian astrology. He has taken the philosophy of Marhishi and

combined it with his own perspective and invented a type of 'metaphysical

counseling.' Thus he should be billed as a 'metahphysical counselor' who

uses the planets in the sidereal zodiac.

 

Mu'Min apparently practices the traditional astrology of India. Mu'Min then

would be a 'traditional Indian astrologer.'

 

For our enlightenment on this forum, it would be very interesting for us to

study the charts of both Mark and Mu'Min. I believe the birth data of both

is public. Can each of you please re-post your birth data here?

 

If I find time, I'll study the two posts from Mu'Min and Mark with more

attention and perhaps comment further. This post is a quick once-over that

has had to fit between today's obligations.

 

Blessings,

Therese