2-All: re. the Philosopy of Remedies & Remedial Measures

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Philosophy

of Benefices & Malefics

 

Remedies

&

Remedial Measures

Dear Friends/Subscribers:

Probably the most important principle in Astrology is the one of "Remedies and

Remedial Measures". Unfortunately, much has been forgotten about this.

I remember when I first started studying Jyotish, over 19 years ago now, very

few books even referred to the idea of remedies or remedial Measures.

Those that did treated it with only the most superficial attention. There

was one book that had 200 pages. 195 of those pages were on the

Understanding part of Astrology while at the end, almost like an after thought

were 5 short pages on remedies and remedial measures. Even back then I

thought there was something not quite right about that percentage.

Over the years I realized that the percentage could be more like 50/50.

Spend at least half your time discovering how your Astrology fits you then

spend the rest of the time figuring out how to improve your self and your

malefic planets. Now, after even more reflection I realize the percentage

could be like 80/20.

You know it doesn't take very long to figure out what the malefic source of any

of our problems or challenges is. Even an hour with someone one can know

exactly which planets are acting positively and which one's negatively.

This is where the understanding of Benefic and Malefic planets comes

in.

Contained within Jyotish are all these amazing rules and principles which are

there to help us know which of our planets are Benefic and which ones Malefic.

Then, once we know which are our Malefics we can begin to put attention

on transforming those! If we don't learn to do this we may be fated to

continue suffering in the typical ways of our original malefic scenarios.

How We Sabotage

Ourselves!

There is today an understanding even in Western Psychology that people

sometimes undermine or sabotage their lives. In other words, where we

have our latent mistaken notions, prejudices, deep stresses or negatives we'll

find ourselves creating mistakes even without knowing this. Take the

example of someone who gets neglected or abused when they were young.

This negative experience makes an impression which creates a negative mind set,

emotional issues or mistaken thinking's. Later, we find ourselves doing

or thinking incorrectly and end up creating our future problems, challenges and

sufferings. Say, for example that someone has criticized us repeatedly

when we were younger.

Those initial negative experiences create latent impressions which then create

problems in our future associated with such things as self-worth and

self-confidence. Interestingly, these kinds of negative experiences are

very closely associated with our Malefics. Sometimes people think their

negatives come from the outside. However, according to Jyotish the real

source of our exterior challenges are the malefic patterns within our charts.

Pragya Parads

There is an expression in Vedic literature called Pragya Parads. Pragya

parads means literally: "mistakes of intellect". In other words

where we have our mistaken habits, thought patterns and emotions we create or

make mistakes even when we don't know this. As it turns out the Pragya

parads in our charts are our Malefics.

For example, let's say our Mars in our chart is categorized as Malefic.

Perhaps it's in the First House, Kuja dosa or with Moon, Sun, or Mercury.

As a result of some Malefic pattern we tend to go too fast or demand too

intensely, argue, fight, steal or disagree. To us we think we are acting

correctly. To others, our problem is more obvious.

But, for us even though we find ourselves having accidents we blame others; the

weather, our boss, friends, spouse or God him/her self. But, after awhile

we get tired of suffering in these typically Malefic Mars ways so maybe we go

to an Astrologer. They look at our chart and say: "Your Mars is

Malefic." "What does this mean?" we ask.

What this really means is Mars is one of those planets that is undeveloped,

functioning negatively or incorrectly and the negative results or consequences

are a sign of this malefic ness. So, what do we do about it?

First,

Embrace

The Malefic ness

The first Wisdom is that we realize that our problems reside from our malefic

planets or tendencies. This begins the process of stopping to flow so

spontaneously or unconsciously through our Malefics. Secondly, we may

ask: "What can I do about my malefic Mars?" This, of course, is getting

to the true heart of the matter.

Once we realize that our Mars represents one of our tendencies where we're

thinking or acting incorrectly, we can begin the process of changing that

pattern.

Jyotish & Vedic

Remedies

This is the real meaning and symbolism or our `Malefics' to begin the process

of planetary transformation or self-development. Once we realize our

malefic Mars is the real problem each step that we take towards developing our

Mars will allow us to stop creating our malefic problems and struggles.

 

In my research in Astrology I've been blessed with the insight into this true

nature of Benefices and Malefics. In Astrology as it is in life we're

meant to get over our problems. We weren't born to just live only the

fated, pre-conditioned negatives from our past. We were born to change

our ways and to grow.

Second Principle

To Transform

Our Malefics

Therefore, the deep Jyotish principle of "Remedies and Remedial measures" is at

the very heart of Astrology. Next time you find yourself in any one of a

number of classic malefic consequences remember this principle.

The Steps

Or Mechanics

Of

Great Astrology

First, entertain the possibility that there is some malefic functioning planet

within that is the true source of this unhappiness. Second, see if you

can find that malefic configuration which could be responsible. Jyotish

has all these amazing principles and rules that define Benefic and Malefic

ness. See if you can find the Astrological reason why? Once you've

verified that there is an astrological reason, then, you're ready to being the

process of self-improvement by learning how to change your malefic pattern.

The Great

Astrological

Experiment

The key is we need to start thinking; feeling and doing differently then we're

used to. The malefics in our charts are where we're been thinking,

feeling and acting incorrectly and we didn't know this. Normally, whether

we have a Benefic or Malefic pattern the ways in which we act are spontaneous.

Only afterwards, when we look back do we `get' the sense that certain actions

were right and others incorrect. What is the `sign' from life that

certain actions or behaviors are correct and others incorrect?

"Positivity & Negativity". Whenever we're functioning from a malefic

source we're going to create the opposite of what we had hoped.

If our Mars is malefic the meaning of our accidents, fights, and disagreements

are the signs of malefic ness. If our Mars was Benefic we may even fight

to stand up for ourselves and yet the sign of that Benefic ness will be

something good will come out of it. If we're flowing through one of our

Benefices the `sign' of this is positivity in life. In each area of our

Benefic planets we're going to find success and happiness.

Benefic & Malefic

Signs

Of each Planet

 

 

The Sun

For the Sun, the signs of Benefic ness are self-confidence, positive

self-worth, strong and healthy ego nature as well as strength of will.

The signs of a Malefic functioning Sun are lack of self-confidence, feelings of

lack of self-worth and ego problems and lack of strength of will. Many

times people think a strong ego is a sign of ego problems. However, it's not

in the strength of ego that is bad but in the feeling of either superiority or

inferiority.

Both extremes of I or ego or Self is a sign of malefic functioning Sun.

When the Sun is Benefic we will have a naturally strong inner I and not feel

superior or inferior but instead feel the basic unity of life. The Sun is

the I, essence of creation and the extent to which we experience this tells us

how truly Benefic or Malefic our Sun is.

The Moon

If the Moon is Benefic in our charts we have a positive inner emotional or

feeling nature. We might have an inner emotional strength, receptive and

empathetic nature and even a strong intuition. If our Moon is found

functioning malefically we can have emotional problems, be overly sensitive,

have our feelings hurt easily, fears or phobias.

If the Moon was big or Waxing in our original birth chart we are likely to have

a corresponding `big' or developed emotional nature. If the Moon was

Waning and especially small then emotional difficulties will be the result.

Emotional challenges, insecurities, fear or worries are all the classic Signs

of an undeveloped or weakened Malefic functioning Moon!

Mercury

Mercury rules intelligence, all intellectual abilities, decision makings and

discrimination. If our decisions and communications are good, right and

successful then these are all the signs of a healthy, positive or Benefic

functioning Mercury. If our Mercury is found to be Malefic then the

natural `signs' of that will be difficulties with decision making, lack of

clarity of mind, incorrect judgments and lack of discrimination.

Venus

If Venus is found acting benefically then the positive signs of a healthy and

well-developed Venus will be the result. The `signs' of that kind of

Benefic Venus include appreciation, affection and love. It's said that

"giving is the basis of receiving". It's also true that the ability to

give depends upon the ability to have.

`Having ness' depends upon the state and development of our Venus! If our

Venus is Benefic we have a natural ability to appreciate, see the good in

situations, and be friendly and loving. The `signs' that Venus is one of

our Malefic functioning planets will include a lack of love, lack of

friendliness and all problems in relationships and partnerships.

Mars

When Mars is a Benefic in our charts we have and experience all the wonderful,

positive signs of Mars. These include enthusiasm, natural good energy and

courage. A positive Mars crusades, stands up for oneself and others and

represents entrepreneurs, inventors and many creative people. A positive

Mars represents firmness but with compassion or righteousness.

When Mars is found as a Malefic force in our charts the natural negative signs

of Mars will be the result. These Malefic `signs' include anger,

animosity, accidents, disagreements, lying, stealing and all so-called criminal

behaviors.

Jupiter

If Jupiter is a Benefic planet in our charts the positive signs of Jupiter will

result. These positive signs include a religious or spiritual

nature. Benefic Jupiter individuals have `good' faith; get along with

authority, parents, teachers, Gurus and God. Those with positive Jupiter's

enjoy the values of learning and make good students and teachers.

Those with so-called negative or Malefic Jupiter's have all the opposite signs

of Jupiter. They may be irreligious, be skeptical, and have little faith,

agnostic or atheistic. Individuals with Malefic Jupiter's have

difficulties with authority, learning and teaching. The natural result of

a Malefic functioning Jupiter will be an over-all lack of positive growth and

progress in life as well as poor luck.

Those with good, positive or Benefic Jupiter's get the breaks, have natural

support of nature and seem to be in the right place and time.

Saturn

When Saturn is supposed to be functioning as a Benefic the positive signs will

be maturity, balance, good health and natural fulfillment of desires without

effort. If Saturn is a Malefic planet in our charts the signs of this

will include qualities of delays, frustrations, impatience, ill-health,

immaturity, and all manners of losses, grief, suffering and unhappiness.

When Saturn's Benefic one lives a naturally healthy, conservative and mature

nature.

Rahu/Ketu

Finally, there are the shadow planets of Rahu & Ketu. When Rahu and

Ketu are found acting malefically then the `signs' of that will be such

things as compulsions, obsessions and addictions. If Rahu and Ketu are

Benefic forces in our charts then the positive signs of this will be lack of

difficulties with our desires and no obsessions or compulsions.

Rahu & Ketu traditionally are described in terms of being lost to desires,

fame and materialism. However, Rahu & Ketu really just represent the

desire nature and when balanced one has desires but they don't rule us.

When Rahu and Ketu are out of balance, our desires rule us.

 

Now, that we know the positive and negative characteristics of our planets we

can determine which are Benefic and which Malefic. Then, after

determining Benefic or Malefic ness we can begin the true purpose of

Jyotish-Astrology which is to strengthen our Malefics.

Utilize our Benefices

&

Transform our Malefics

Actually, there are two main purposes of Astrology. One we can learn to

change our ways or strengthen our Malefics. However, there's another

natural ability of Jyotish-Astrology and that is to "Utilize our

Benefices." In fact, when I do people's charts I recommend doing this

one, first.

Once we know where our positive energies or center comes from we can emphasize

those in our lives. It's an amazing thing when you learn to flow more

consciously through your Benefices. This will allow us to be more

successful in life.

If one's Sun is Benefic in our life and we have that naturally positive and

strong inner or I, self nature; then we can accentuate that. If our Sun

is malefic however, we may have a lack of self-confidence and self-worth.

Even modern Psychology understands, today, that a lack of inner self-confidence

is the real basis for many people's lack of success in life.

If our Moon's are Benefic we can better understand our even ness of mind and

emotions and our positive intuition. You know how you have an intuition

to do something that later turns out to be true? Once you realize that

you have a Benefic intuition then you can trust and take advantage of that

more.

If one's Mercury is Benefic it really does help knowing that one's logic and

decision abilities tend to be correct. Also, when our Mercury's supposed

to be malefic we try it really can help knowing this because then we're not so

surprised with our intellectual frustrations.

If Venus is Benefic it's nice to know that one has a positive loving and

affectionate nature. If Venus is Malefic it does help to know one is

supposed to improve one's loving nature.

If Mars is Benefic it helps knowing that we will have a more positive effect of

using our naturally positive Mars. However, knowing that our Mars is malefic

will also help us because then we can begin to stop feeding that negative

functioning nature.

If Jupiter is Benefic it's nice to know that one's spirituality is a positive

in one's life. As one uses that more it accentuates the life

supporting. If Jupiter is Malefic in one's chart then one can stop

accepting the negative mind sets of that and consciously encourage and enliven

the spiritual.

If Saturn is Benefic in one's chart then one can take advantage of that.

However, for many people even with strong Saturn's they tend to still strain

against that. Knowing one's Saturn is Malefic is extremely valuable

because strengthening Saturn has one of the most positive experiences in one's

life.

Finally, if Rahu/Ketu is Malefic in one's chart then one can accept and put

attention on getting rid of obsessions or addictions. There are conscious

things one can do to conquer any obsessions. Also, if Rahu/Ketu are

Benefic it's nice to know that, as well.

Conclusion

 

Learning how to Utilize our Benefices and Transform our Malefics is the true

purpose of Astrology as it is in life. Those people who have natural

Benefices function better and rise to the top in their chosen fields.

Those who's Malefics dominate continue to struggle and experience all manners

of problems.

The Key to Life

The key to life is having Benefices Those with them do well. Those

without, struggle and fail. Then, there are those people who "pull

themselves up by their boot straps" and learn to become a success based on

self-improving themselves.

Astrology is the Key

To Self-Development

&

Self-Improvement

The key to becoming a success, in spite of one's Malefics; is learning how to

change them! This is the most important and least understood aspect of

Astrology. Even a few steps in this direction of transforming our

Malefics will convince you of this possibility!

Recently, I created my first e-remedy for Saturn. In the next few weeks

and months I will finish creating remedies for each and every Malefic

planet. You can let me know if you're especially interested in any of

these remedies. Otherwise look for these in the very near future.

Next time you find yourself in one of your Malefic moments, realize that this

is Nature speaking to you! The feedback of Malefic ness is Nature telling

us which of our planets is acting negatively and needs our attention!

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Mark Kincaid

 

 

 

Nature's Astrology

www..com

 

 

Jai Guru!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, "Mark Kincaid" <markkincaid wrote:> Hi Mark... Looking forward to the future discussions regarding the Benefics and Malefics. For the past few days, have found myself immersed in reviewing your material and the archives. Had to stand back periodically and rest the brain.. hehe..due to my Marish approach. It's all extremely fascinating and seductive. One "Wow!" inevitably presents another querie and another "Wow!". When I have the information on the screen, and my birth chart in front of me on my desk, one would need a team of wild horses to pry me away. Like this morning,...As I was strolling around cyberspace, the subject of 'Nakshatras' caught my attention, and wouldn't let go...and off I went into astrology land. Anyway,..in keeping with your message's subject matter,..I managed to figure out which Nakshatra related to my birth, (even the births of a few of my friends, hehe). All in all, the descriptions were quite accurate, and gave me another one of those "Wow"s!.. So,...speaking of remedial measures, and timings,..these Nakshatras certainly come into play, it seems. I feel, however, given the scope of the information you have already relayed, casual discussion of the Nakshatras may best occur when one has a good grasp on astrology basics, and/or even completed your teacher-training course. Kind regards,

Reaching-Out-Of-My-League-Too-Soon-Dave

> > Philosophy of Benefices & Malefics> > > > Remedies> > & > > Remedial Measures> > > > Dear Friends/Subscribers:> > Probably the most important principle in Astrology is the> one of "Remedies and Remedial Measures". Unfortunately, much> has been forgotten about this. I remember when I first started studying> Jyotish, over 19 years ago now, very few books even referred to the idea> of remedies or remedial Measures.> > Those that did treated it with only the most superficial> attention. There was one book that had 200 pages. 195 of those pages> were on the Understanding part of Astrology while at the end, almost> like an after thought were 5 short pages on remedies and remedial> measures. Even back then I thought there was something not quite right> about that percentage.> > Over the years I realized that the percentage could be more> like 50/50. Spend at least half your time discovering how your> Astrology fits you then spend the rest of the time figuring out how to> improve your self and your malefic planets. Now, after even more> reflection I realize the percentage could be like 80/20.> > You know it doesn't take very long to figure out what> the malefic source of any of our problems or challenges is. Even an> hour with someone one can know exactly which planets are acting> positively and which one's negatively. This is where the> understanding of Benefic and Malefic planets comes in.> > Contained within Jyotish are all these amazing rules and> principles which are there to help us know which of our planets are> Benefic and which ones Malefic. Then, once we know which are our> Malefics we can begin to put attention on transforming those! If we> don't learn to do this we may be fated to continue suffering in the> typical ways of our original malefic scenarios.> > How We Sabotage> Ourselves!> > There is today an understanding even in Western Psychology> that people sometimes undermine or sabotage their lives. In other> words, where we have our latent mistaken notions, prejudices, deep> stresses or negatives we'll find ourselves creating mistakes even> without knowing this. Take the example of someone who gets neglected or> abused when they were young.> > This negative experience makes an impression which creates a> negative mind set, emotional issues or mistaken thinking's. Later,> we find ourselves doing or thinking incorrectly and end up creating our> future problems, challenges and sufferings. Say, for example that> someone has criticized us repeatedly when we were younger.> > Those initial negative experiences create latent impressions> which then create problems in our future associated with such things as> self-worth and self-confidence. Interestingly, these kinds of negative> experiences are very closely associated with our Malefics. Sometimes> people think their negatives come from the outside. However, according> to Jyotish the real source of our exterior challenges are the malefic> patterns within our charts.> > Pragya Parads> > There is an expression in Vedic literature called Pragya> Parads. Pragya parads means literally: "mistakes of> intellect". In other words where we have our mistaken habits,> thought patterns and emotions we create or make mistakes even when we> don't know this. As it turns out the Pragya parads in our charts> are our Malefics.> > For example, let's say our Mars in our chart is> categorized as Malefic. Perhaps it's in the First House, Kuja dosa> or with Moon, Sun, or Mercury. As a result of some Malefic pattern we> tend to go too fast or demand too intensely, argue, fight, steal or> disagree. To us we think we are acting correctly. To others, our> problem is more obvious.> > But, for us even though we find ourselves having accidents> we blame others; the weather, our boss, friends, spouse or God him/her> self. But, after awhile we get tired of suffering in these typically> Malefic Mars ways so maybe we go to an Astrologer. They look at our> chart and say: "Your Mars is Malefic.What does this> mean?" we ask.> > What this really means is Mars is one of those planets that> is undeveloped, functioning negatively or incorrectly and the negative> results or consequences are a sign of this malefic ness. So, what do we> do about it?> > First,> > Embrace> > The Malefic ness> > The first Wisdom is that we realize that our problems reside> from our malefic planets or tendencies. This begins the process of> stopping to flow so spontaneously or unconsciously through our Malefics.> Secondly, we may ask: "What can I do about my malefic Mars?" > This, of course, is getting to the true heart of the matter.> > Once we realize that our Mars represents one of our> tendencies where we're thinking or acting incorrectly, we can begin> the process of changing that pattern.> > Jyotish & Vedic> > Remedies> > This is the real meaning and symbolism or our> `Malefics' to begin the process of planetary transformation or> self-development. Once we realize our malefic Mars is the real problem> each step that we take towards developing our Mars will allow us to stop> creating our malefic problems and struggles.> > > > In my research in Astrology I've been blessed with the> insight into this true nature of Benefices and Malefics. In Astrology> as it is in life we're meant to get over our problems. We> weren't born to just live only the fated, pre-conditioned negatives> from our past. We were born to change our ways and to grow.> > Second Principle> > To Transform> > Our Malefics> > Therefore, the deep Jyotish principle of "Remedies and> Remedial measures" is at the very heart of Astrology. Next time you> find yourself in any one of a number of classic malefic consequences> remember this principle.> > The Steps> Or Mechanics> Of> Great Astrology> > First, entertain the possibility that there is some malefic> functioning planet within that is the true source of this unhappiness. > Second, see if you can find that malefic configuration which could be> responsible. Jyotish has all these amazing principles and rules that> define Benefic and Malefic ness. See if you can find the Astrological> reason why? Once you've verified that there is an astrological> reason, then, you're ready to being the process of self-improvement> by learning how to change your malefic pattern.> > The Great> Astrological> > Experiment> > The key is we need to start thinking; feeling and doing> differently then we're used to. The malefics in our charts are> where we're been thinking, feeling and acting incorrectly and we> didn't know this. Normally, whether we have a Benefic or Malefic> pattern the ways in which we act are spontaneous.> > Only afterwards, when we look back do we `get' the> sense that certain actions were right and others incorrect. What is the> `sign' from life that certain actions or behaviors are correct> and others incorrect? "Positivity & Negativity". Whenever> we're functioning from a malefic source we're going to create> the opposite of what we had hoped.> > If our Mars is malefic the meaning of our accidents, fights,> and disagreements are the signs of malefic ness. If our Mars was> Benefic we may even fight to stand up for ourselves and yet the sign of> that Benefic ness will be something good will come out of it. If> we're flowing through one of our Benefices the `sign' of> this is positivity in life. In each area of our Benefic planets> we're going to find success and happiness.> > Benefic & Malefic> > Signs> > Of each Planet> > > > The Sun> > For the Sun, the signs of Benefic ness are self-confidence,> positive self-worth, strong and healthy ego nature as well as strength> of will. The signs of a Malefic functioning Sun are lack of> self-confidence, feelings of lack of self-worth and ego problems and> lack of strength of will. Many times people think a strong ego is a> sign of ego problems. However, it's not in the strength of ego that> is bad but in the feeling of either superiority or inferiority.> > Both extremes of I or ego or Self is a sign of malefic> functioning Sun. When the Sun is Benefic we will have a naturally> strong inner I and not feel superior or inferior but instead feel the> basic unity of life. The Sun is the I, essence of creation and the> extent to which we experience this tells us how truly Benefic or Malefic> our Sun is.> > The Moon> > If the Moon is Benefic in our charts we have a positive> inner emotional or feeling nature. We might have an inner emotional> strength, receptive and empathetic nature and even a strong intuition. > If our Moon is found functioning malefically we can have emotional> problems, be overly sensitive, have our feelings hurt easily, fears or> phobias.> > If the Moon was big or Waxing in our original birth chart we> are likely to have a corresponding `big' or developed emotional> nature. If the Moon was Waning and especially small then emotional> difficulties will be the result.> > Emotional challenges, insecurities, fear or worries are all> the classic Signs of an undeveloped or weakened Malefic functioning> Moon!> > Mercury> > Mercury rules intelligence, all intellectual abilities,> decision makings and discrimination. If our decisions and> communications are good, right and successful then these are all the> signs of a healthy, positive or Benefic functioning Mercury. If our> Mercury is found to be Malefic then the natural `signs' of that> will be difficulties with decision making, lack of clarity of mind,> incorrect judgments and lack of discrimination.> > Venus> > If Venus is found acting benefically then the positive signs> of a healthy and well-developed Venus will be the result. The> `signs' of that kind of Benefic Venus include appreciation,> affection and love. It's said that "giving is the basis of> receiving". It's also true that the ability to give depends> upon the ability to have.> > `Having ness' depends upon the state and development> of our Venus! If our Venus is Benefic we have a natural ability to> appreciate, see the good in situations, and be friendly and loving. The> `signs' that Venus is one of our Malefic functioning planets> will include a lack of love, lack of friendliness and all problems in> relationships and partnerships.> > Mars> > When Mars is a Benefic in our charts we have and experience> all the wonderful, positive signs of Mars. These include enthusiasm,> natural good energy and courage. A positive Mars crusades, stands up> for oneself and others and represents entrepreneurs, inventors and many> creative people. A positive Mars represents firmness but with> compassion or righteousness.> > When Mars is found as a Malefic force in our charts the> natural negative signs of Mars will be the result. These Malefic> `signs' include anger, animosity, accidents, disagreements,> lying, stealing and all so-called criminal behaviors.> > Jupiter> > If Jupiter is a Benefic planet in our charts the positive> signs of Jupiter will result. These positive signs include a religious> or spiritual nature. Benefic Jupiter individuals have `good'> faith; get along with authority, parents, teachers, Gurus and God. > Those with positive Jupiter's enjoy the values of learning and make> good students and teachers.> > Those with so-called negative or Malefic Jupiter's have> all the opposite signs of Jupiter. They may be irreligious, be> skeptical, and have little faith, agnostic or atheistic. Individuals> with Malefic Jupiter's have difficulties with authority, learning> and teaching. The natural result of a Malefic functioning Jupiter will> be an over-all lack of positive growth and progress in life as well as> poor luck.> > Those with good, positive or Benefic Jupiter's get the> breaks, have natural support of nature and seem to be in the right place> and time.> > Saturn> > When Saturn is supposed to be functioning as a Benefic the> positive signs will be maturity, balance, good health and natural> fulfillment of desires without effort. If Saturn is a Malefic planet in> our charts the signs of this will include qualities of delays,> frustrations, impatience, ill-health, immaturity, and all manners of> losses, grief, suffering and unhappiness. When Saturn's Benefic one> lives a naturally healthy, conservative and mature nature.> > Rahu/Ketu> > Finally, there are the shadow planets of Rahu & Ketu. When> Rahu and Ketu are found acting malefically then the `signs' of> that will be such things as compulsions, obsessions and addictions. If> Rahu and Ketu are Benefic forces in our charts then the positive signs> of this will be lack of difficulties with our desires and no obsessions> or compulsions.> > Rahu & Ketu traditionally are described in terms of being> lost to desires, fame and materialism. However, Rahu & Ketu really just> represent the desire nature and when balanced one has desires but they> don't rule us.> > When Rahu and Ketu are out of balance, our desires rule us.> > > > Now, that we know the positive and negative characteristics> of our planets we can determine which are Benefic and which Malefic. > Then, after determining Benefic or Malefic ness we can begin the true> purpose of Jyotish-Astrology which is to strengthen our Malefics.> > Utilize our Benefices> & > Transform our Malefics> > Actually, there are two main purposes of Astrology. One we> can learn to change our ways or strengthen our Malefics. However,> there's another natural ability of Jyotish-Astrology and that is to> "Utilize our Benefices." In fact, when I do people's charts> I recommend doing this one, first.> > Once we know where our positive energies or center comes> from we can emphasize those in our lives. It's an amazing thing> when you learn to flow more consciously through your Benefices. This> will allow us to be more successful in life.> > If one's Sun is Benefic in our life and we have that> naturally positive and strong inner or I, self nature; then we can> accentuate that. If our Sun is malefic however, we may have a lack of> self-confidence and self-worth. Even modern Psychology understands,> today, that a lack of inner self-confidence is the real basis for many> people's lack of success in life.> > If our Moon's are Benefic we can better understand our> even ness of mind and emotions and our positive intuition. You know how> you have an intuition to do something that later turns out to be true? > Once you realize that you have a Benefic intuition then you can trust> and take advantage of that more.> > If one's Mercury is Benefic it really does help knowing> that one's logic and decision abilities tend to be correct. Also,> when our Mercury's supposed to be malefic we try it really can help> knowing this because then we're not so surprised with our> intellectual frustrations.> > If Venus is Benefic it's nice to know that one has a> positive loving and affectionate nature. If Venus is Malefic it does> help to know one is supposed to improve one's loving nature.> > If Mars is Benefic it helps knowing that we will have a more> positive effect of using our naturally positive Mars. However, knowing> that our Mars is malefic will also help us because then we can begin to> stop feeding that negative functioning nature.> > If Jupiter is Benefic it's nice to know that one's> spirituality is a positive in one's life. As one uses that more it> accentuates the life supporting. If Jupiter is Malefic in one's> chart then one can stop accepting the negative mind sets of that and> consciously encourage and enliven the spiritual.> > If Saturn is Benefic in one's chart then one can take> advantage of that. However, for many people even with strong> Saturn's they tend to still strain against that. Knowing one's> Saturn is Malefic is extremely valuable because strengthening Saturn has> one of the most positive experiences in one's life.> > Finally, if Rahu/Ketu is Malefic in one's chart then one> can accept and put attention on getting rid of obsessions or addictions.> There are conscious things one can do to conquer any obsessions. Also,> if Rahu/Ketu are Benefic it's nice to know that, as well.> > Conclusion> > > > Learning how to Utilize our Benefices and Transform our> Malefics is the true purpose of Astrology as it is in life. Those> people who have natural Benefices function better and rise to the top in> their chosen fields. Those who's Malefics dominate continue to> struggle and experience all manners of problems.> > The Key to Life> > The key to life is having Benefices Those with them do> well. Those without, struggle and fail. Then, there are those people> who "pull themselves up by their boot straps" and learn to> become a success based on self-improving themselves.> > Astrology is the Key> > To Self-Development> & > Self-Improvement> > The key to becoming a success, in spite of one's> Malefics; is learning how to change them! This is the most important> and least understood aspect of Astrology. Even a few steps in this> direction of transforming our Malefics will convince you of this> possibility!> > Recently, I created my first e-remedy for Saturn. In the> next few weeks and months I will finish creating remedies for each and> every Malefic planet. You can let me know if you're especially> interested in any of these remedies. Otherwise look for these in the> very near future.> > Next time you find yourself in one of your Malefic moments,> realize that this is Nature speaking to you! The feedback of Malefic> ness is Nature telling us which of our planets is acting negatively and> needs our attention!> > > > > > > > Sincerely,> > > > > > > > > > Mark Kincaid> > > > > > > > Nature's Astrology> > www..com <http://www..com/>> > > > > > Jai Guru!>