A S T R O L O G Y

BASIS of Astrology - The Science of Hindu Astrology is based on the principle of evolution in time. Every cause must produce an action. The actions of every object are far-reaching. in fact affecting the whole universe as the object itself may be regarded as a responsible being. The Hindu astrologer believes that the accumulated results of a past incarnation are brought into the present. There are moral principles which must have a long tie. Every action-physical. moral and mental-produces in its turn another action. Astrology simply indicates the results of such actions. The human ego has undergone many births previous to this and has to still pass through many an incarnation before it can become one with the Supreme Being. In the course of its evolution it seeks higher or lower forms of terrestrial existence according to the good or bad deeds (Karma) of its previous birth. Planets indicate the results of our past actions. Viz., our future. which is divined by the Science of Astrology. Astronomy is the foundation of astrology. Stars and planets are but manifestations of matter in space and always obey the law of gravitation. They can be located if we know the time. The actual factors employed are the planets, the signs, constellations and other celestial phenomena. [-vide “Hindu Predictive Astrology”.]

The Zodiac and the Solar System - The zodiac is a broad band in the heavens extending 9 degrees on either side of the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the Sun's path. It passes exactly through the centre of the zodiac longitudinally. The zodiac is invisible to the naked eye but is only detected by watching the movements of the planets. The ecliptic is divided into 12 equal compartments, the signs of the zodiac each being 30 degrees in extent. The solar system is headed by the Sun and consists, including himself, of the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. Along with these are, of course, included the shadowy planets Rahu and Kethu.

The Constellations - The ecliptic is marked by 27 constellations or stellar points. They are measured at intervals. from the first point of Aries along the ecliptic, of 13-1/3, degrees of longitude. It is clear, therefore, if we know the longitude of a planet, we can say in which constellation it is. According to the Hindus the zodiacal signs and constellations are identical. Each constellation is further sub-divided into four quarters and each quarter is equal to 3-1/3 degrees of longitude on the ecliptic. The signs and constellations are both reckoned from the same point, viz., the zero degree of longitude of Aries, that is, the initial point of Aries is also the first point of the constellation Aswini.

The Signs of the Zodiac - The zodiac is divided into 12 signs or rasis of 30 degrees each. The English and Sanskrit names of the signs with their symbols are as follows :-

	Sign	Its English Equivalent	Symbol	Its extent from 0⁰ Aries.
1.	Mesha	Aries	^	0	30
2.	Vrishabha	Taurus	_	30	60
3.	Mithuna	Gemini	`	60	90
4.	Kataka	Cancer	a	90	120
5.	Simha	Leo	b	120	150
6.	Kanya	Virgo	c	150	180
7.	Thula	Libra	d	180	210
8.	Vrischika	Scorpio	e	210	240
9.	Dhanus	Sagittarius	f	240	270
10.	Makara	Capricorn	g	270	300
11.	Kumbha	Aquarius	h	300	330
12.	Meena	Pisces	i	330	360

Peculiarities of the Signs - Each sign has its own peculiarities. Their application in the delineation of future events will be described in the subsequent chapters. Aries-Movable, odd, masculine, cruel, fiery, of short ascension, rising by hinder part. Taurus-Fixed, even, feminine, mild, earthy, fruitful, of short ascension, rising by hinder part. Gemini-Common, odd, masculine, cruel, airy, barren, of short ascension, rising by the head. Cancer-Even, movable, feminine, mild, watery, of long ascension, rising by hinder part and fruitful. Leo-Fixed, odd, masculine, cruel, fiery, of long ascension, barren, rising by the head. Virgo-Common, even, feminine, mild, earthy, of long ascension, rising by the head. Libra-Movable, odd, masculine, cruel, airy, of long ascension, rising by the head. Scorpio-Fixed, even, feminine, mild, watery. of long ascension, rising by the head . Sagittarius-Common, odd, masculine, cruel, fiery, of long ascension, rising by hinder part. Cupricorn-Movable, even, feminine, mild, earthy, of short ascension, rising by hinder part. Aquarius-Fixed, odd, masculine, cruel, fruitful, airy, of short ascension, rising by the head. Pisces-Common, feminine, watery, even, mild, of short ascension, rising by head and hinder part.

Planet English Name

Rahu and Kethu are two imaginary points of concourse of the orbits of the earth and the Moon. They are included in somewhat forced name of planets. Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and a host of others are considered to have no effect on human affairs. These move in the heavens with ranging velocities influenced by other forces. Each of these planets influences us according to its nature.

Planetary Natures and lndications - In this article we are giving some of the important ‘natures’ of the planets. The Sun-Masculine, malefic, copper colour, philosophical tendency, royal, ego, father, patrimony, self-reliance, political power, windy and bilious temperament, places of worship, money-lenders, goldsmith, bones, fires, coronation chambers, doctoring capacity. The Moon-Mind, mother, benefic when Full Moon, malefic when New Moon, feminine, white colour, Women, sea-men, pearls, gems, water, fishermen, stubbornness, romances, bath rooms, blood, popularity, human responsibilities. Mars-Brothers, masculine, blood-red colour, malefic, refined taste, base metals, vegetation, rotten things, orators, ambassadors, military activities, commerce, aerial journeys, weaving, public speakers. Mercury-Benefic if well associated, hermaphrodite, green colour, mercantile activity, public speakers, cold, nervous, intelligence. Jupiter-Masculine, benefic. bright yellow colour, devotion, progeny, truthfulness, religious fervour, philosophical wisdom, corpulence. Venus-Feminine, benefic, mixture of all colours, wife, love affairs, sensual pleasure, family bliss, harems, houses of ill-fame, vitality. Saturn-Malefic, hermaphrodite, dark colour, stubbornness, impetuosity, demoralisation, wind diseases, despondency, gambling. Rahu-Malefic, feminine, renunciation, corruption, epidemics. Kethu-Hermaphrodite, malefic, religious, sectarian principles, pride, selfishness, occultism, mendicancy.

These indications are general. Their application in particular cases will be discussed later on. Malefics are always inclined to do harm but under certain conditions the intensity of the mischief is tempered. Benefics, on the other hand, tend to do good but sometimes they also become capable of doing harm. The properties of planets given above will be helpful to make predictions. For instance, a masculine planet ruling the house of children, gives during its period, male issues. The reader should become familiar with all technicalities described here.

Relations between Planets – The subject is fully dealt with in my Hindu Predictive Astrology. This is of two kinds, viz., permanent and temporary. A planet is said to be a friend of the other whose rays it does not counteract.

Permanent Friendship – The following is the table of permanent friendship :-

THE ESSENTIALS EXPLAINED

Planet English Name