intro. and question

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark, and thank you for the welcome as well as the

files.

 

By way of introduction, I began studying astrology in

the late 80's, reading Dane Rudhyar's _Astrology of

Personality_. I think back to the statement made in

his book that one should be certain of the intention

of this study, as the gaining of information would

render more intensity to life. Rudhyar implied keener

tests to the spirit/self would arise with opening

one's eyes through astrology (up and down/above and

below). This has been the case for me and I am ever

grateful for the opportunity to continue the learning

process.

 

And that brings me here.

 

I am a sky gazer and backyard astronomer. Having

entered and appreciated/experienced astrology

*tropically*, the difference between this practice and

my backyard viewing hints there is something I'm

missing. Perhaps it will be found in " Nature's

Astrology " !

 

By way of background - I teach yoga,

anapanasati/vipassana meditation (my Teacher is a

Theravadan monk), facilitate journaling groups, and

have a limited astrological consulting business. My

interests are varied and include what I've already

mentioned as well as mythology, and a close

relationship with the woods which edge my home (the

red headed woodpecker is resident shaman here).

 

And now to jump in and display my ignorance of

Jyotish!

 

You (Mike) wrote: " Together, Consciousness,

expansion, and Jyotish, which represents, really the

highest form of

pure Knowledge, .....together, they represent a very

complete wisdom of life. "

 

In my study and practice, I understand Pluto as the

energy that deepens consciousness, thereby expanding

consciousness. How does Jyotish specifically

reference conscious expansion?

 

I'll be out of town this weekend but

looking foward to next week online,

(thanks again)

daisie