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Saturn in Libra 2011 – The Ringed Planet Transits into Libra

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The ringed planet, Saturn Transits into Libra on November 15th, 2011 IST, and the date is according to astronomical and mathematical systems used by most astrologers/astronomers. According to the ancient Vakkyam Almanac, which is used in South Indian temples, the Saturn transit date is December 21st, 2011 IST.

Saturn in Libra

The sign Libra rules the natural 7th House and is concerned with partnership, balance and justice. As Saturn is exalted (strong and beneficial placement) in Libra and he may give his usual teaching methods of delays, detachments and sufferings; however, Saturn will also attract major responsibilities and enable you to handle them, give you discipline, focus in business, bring commitment to relationships and bring democracy to governments.

Saturn is Not Subtle, But He is Fair

When Saturn transits to a new sign, he leaves no stone unturned. But like all the planets, Saturn has a function and a purpose. Saturn serves up your karma and there are no favorites. The Law of Karma is the same for all.

You may not enjoy how the judge’s verdict is expressed, or the punitive measures administered but Saturn has the job of putting “in your face” the parts of yourself that need to be transformed for your betterment. His Justice is blind. It is a “Reap What You Sow” world.

Is Saturn Your Worst Enemy or Your Greatest Friend?

This magnificent planet has been feared as the “Judge, Jury and Executioner”, “Cruel Task Master” or “Agent of Negative Karma”. Where he is placed in your chart determines the difficulties and suffering you experience. As Saturn Transits in Libra, He can also have an influence on you!

35 Day Saturn Appeal Plan – Fearlessly Face Saturn

Mind-set has a lot to do with how you will navigate the oftentimes rough waters of a Saturn transit. There are also ancient technologies revealed to us from the Siddhas. You have the opportunity to take advantage of the wisdom of these Vedic Scientists during this Saturn transit in Libra.

Using the Rishis’ wisdom of planets’ energies and influence on us and divine tantric techniques and knowledge of energetic power spots from the Siddha tradition, we invite you to explore for yourself an easy yet life transforming 35 Day (5 week), comprehensive and practical plan to master and alleviate your afflictions. This is during the crucial upcoming Saturn Transit into Libra on November 15th IST. Performance of rituals now will help you gain the good energy and “merit” in your bank for the upcoming 3 years of Saturn in Libra.

 

Astrology and Birth Time

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Astrology and Birth Time – The Unmistakable Connection: Astrology, the science of the planets and stars has been an important median to explore the relationship between the universe and human beings with the help of horoscopes, since the olden days. In Astrology, Horoscopes or Birth charts are one of the main tools to identify an individual’s weaknesses, strengths, personality, character, health aspects, financial stability etc, by determining the planetary positions, during the native’s birth time.

Astrology and Birth Time – Why is Time of Birth So Important?

The birth time is of supreme importance as it marks an individual’s entry into the material world, which also decides his future. Even the difference of a single minute can make your birth chart valueless. As per expert astrologers, there are about 1,440 different horoscopes for an individual in a single day, which is calculated by multiplying the 60 minutes into 24 hours.

Astrology and Birth Time – Reiterating the Strong Relationship!

In Astrology, knowing the birth time becomes vital because of the following reasons:

  • Every 4 minutes, the houses of the zodiac revolve by 1 degree
  • The Earth rotates by 15 degrees after every hour
  • On an average, the Ascendant or rising sign, changes its sign after every two hours

So, as the above factors decide an individual’s future, it becomes quite necessary to know the birth time. If you are not aware of your birth time, here is a Quick & Easy way to Find Your Birth Time.

AstroVed Astrological Services

At AstroVed we believe in helping our members, acquire increased knowledge and wisdom of Astrology, which can bring a lot of positive life changing experiences in their life. AstroVed’s Vedic Tutor and other interpretation tutorials and quizzes, helps you learn the planets’ influences on your destiny. More importantly, AstroVed gives you access to the numerous divine Vedic techniques and tools, which can help you shape the destiny that you have always desired.

 

Health Forecast – Realize Your Health Status

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He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” This proverb evidently points out the importance of health, which is our biggest asset. As every human being, it is very important to make sure that we are in good health, because every successful and blissful person is nothing without good health.

The significance of good health and wellbeing has undoubtedly come to the forefront, as each person in the world came across some kind of health issues, not necessarily, if it’s a life-threatening concern, but everything counts. The only thing that counts there is that how can we deal with those health issues or ailments.

The nation, it seems, was in the sickroom last year as hospitals were filled with various emergency cases with viral diseases, water borne diseases and epidemics. If we do not possess or enjoy good health, we are losing out on the essence of life. But what, if you can know your health status, well in advance?

Health Forecast: Know Your Health Status

Our body is a temple, which needs proper health care, exercises and necessary nutrients to make the maximum out of it. Most of the individuals are turning to Yogas and medication to be fit, stay in shape and to avoid health ailments. You might be also tired of experimenting and spending for a healthy physical appearance and for maintaining perfect health records. Why don’t you check out the superior side of astrology for acquiring inner and external beauty with excellent health status?

It’s really an astonishing way of caring yourself internally by taking into account of the planetary aspects, thus widening the scope of powerful solutions for active health. A Health Forecast, prepared by expert Vedic health pundits gives you an accurate and precise insight of what the upcoming 12 months has in store for your health.

Health Forecast: How Planets & Houses Signifies Our Health Status

A health forecast will give you peace of mind and knowledge on how to avoid the possible challenging health circumstances by alerting you to the timings of potential health compromising conditions. The planets and houses play a great role in analyzing our health status. A careful evaluation of the Birth Chart will reveal the planetary positions of Saturn, Sun and Mars (who regulate health and diseases) in the following houses:

  • The 1st house – reveals general well being of a person
  • The 5th house – tells whether you will be cured from diseases or not
  • The 6th house – represents your health and physical fitness
  • The 8th house – indicates chances of accidents, surgery, etc.
  • The 11th house – mentions total cure from all diseases
  • The 12th house – indicates chances of hospitalization

Health Forecast: Detailed Health & Well Being Forecast

AstroVed boasts of some of the best Vedic health experts in the world today; who have proficiently prepared Health Forecasts for millions of people; thereby, helping them to lead a disease free and healthy life. Now, it’s your chance to receive your detailed month to month health and well being forecast on what to expect for the next 12 months and be informed and aware of the best and suitable timings to visit a doctor or to start treatment. The detailed health and well being forecast also includes suggestions for mantras, yantras and powerful remedies. You can also include 2 questions for our Vedic astrologers to focus more on your health forecast.

 

Angel Reading Online – Receive Angel’s Message through Angel Reading

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Angels…… Whenever, you think of heavenly beings, your thoughts may hover around that image which will be floating in the sky with a magic wand. They might even come in your dreams to make you feel comfortable or to present you with some sweet memories…

Actually, everyone has a guardian angel, who travels with you throughout your whole life, helping you by illuminating your path, like a lantern in the dark, but the sad part is that no one gives their ears to the angel’s message. This is where an angel reading helps us to transform our life by assisting and guiding us through the right path of life.

What is Angel Reading?

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It is true that life on earth can be extremely difficult, when we feel that no one is besides us to support. The going even gets tougher, when we are going through complex and difficult phases of life. That’s when those nervous moments follow when people seek out for answers and solutions to their problems. Such people in distress can find solace & solution to their problems through the divine technique of angel readings.

Angel readings or psychic readings are great way to receive divine guidance & interpretations which can help an individual to tread on the right path and to manifest and transform his or her life. Angel readings help you to track out the root causes of your stress, worries or tensions. Not only this, the Angel also goes a step ahead by prescribing you the most effective divine remedies which are just the kind of solution you have been looking for.

Angels, the messengers of God, also gives us the space to breathe and actually discover that what is right for us. Angel reading, in actuality, helps us to grow personally and to make ourselves a better version by providing proper guidance. So experience Angel reading that will help you travel easily even in your complex and difficult phases of life!

 

Diwali the Festival of Lights

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Diwali, which is popularly known as the festival of lights originally, had its origin from the Sanskrit word “Deepavali” which means “rows of lamps or deeps”. The most significant impenetrable meaning of Diwali is “the awareness of inner light”.

As the light disperses darkness, this festival of lights dispels ignorance. From darkness into light, the light that empowers us to consign ourselves to good activities will bring us closer to divinity.

Legends Associated With Diwali

Although, there are many legends related with the festival of lights, in each legend, the tradition and story behind Diwali states the significance of the victory of good over evil.

Diwali the festival of light commemorates the return of Lord Rama (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) along with Sita Ma and Lakshmana, from his 14-year-long exile after vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas (lamps) and by bursting firecrackers to mark the return of their king Lord Rama. Thus, there is a tradition of lighting oil lamps on Diwali that symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the freedom from spiritual darkness.

Different parts of India have different school of thoughts about Diwali. In North, Diwali marks the Victory of Lord Rama over the Demon King Ravana and his return to Ayodhya. The Eastern part of India celebrates Diwali in order to pay their respects to Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity and pray for her grace and blessings.

In some parts, Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the triumph of Lord Krishna over the Asura King Naraka. In Bengal, Ma Durga or Ma Kali or also known as Goddess Durga, the goddess of strength is worshipped during these days and this reverence is called “Kali Chaturdashi”. Overall, Diwali as such is celebrated to bring in prosperity and progress, to rejoice the inner light and its victory over darkness.

Diwali the festival of light also has special significance for the business community as they consider this day to be the perfect time to begin their new financial year. To commence new business ventures, signing business agreements etc people worship Goddess Lakshmi on the most auspicious time of Diwali.

Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera

During Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped along with Lord Kubera who is believed to be the banker of the world. In many parts of India this pooja is done on the very next day of Deepavali and also it is believed very strongly to start the new account or business on this day after worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera.

By participating in the rituals and homas on the auspicious festival of Diwali the festival of lights, one will flourish with financial comforts throughout the year. By doing this, you are sure to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, which will ensure that the flow of wealth to you never halts. Happy Diwali!

 

Sun in Libra – Take Advantage of Each Movement of Sun

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Sun is the supreme ruler of the Solar System, who helps to flourish your life with good health, wealth, success and happiness in life. He is moving to Libra and is staying there for one month creating a greater influence of this house.

In fact, Sun helps to power up or magnify any characteristics of the house, he is in. For everything there is a season. Be aware and take advantage of each move the Sun makes for he sets the supportive or un-supportive energies for all actions.

When Sun enters Libra, He is debilitated and this means that on one level, we could be distracted from our highest purpose; however, on another level this means:

  • An increased energy that will improve your business
  • Support for your relationships
  • Satisfaction in physical intimacies

During Sun in Libra, both of the “favorable” and “unfavorable” energies will be available and showering you during the transit. In order to be influenced by the “favorable” energies and to lessen the effects of the “unfavorable”, it is advised to perform remedies to get into a harmonic frequency that will benefit you the most.

The Moon Signs predicted to have more favorable time during Sun in Libra are Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius and Capricorn, while Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces are predicted to have what is termed as an “unfavorable” time.

The Influence of Sun through Houses

It is through Sun that we learn how to master our powers. Sun rules our brain and determines our actions. So we have to follow his lead and plan the year accordingly for success in our accomplishments.

Some planets are elevated by Libra’s nature of compromise or balance but the highest quality of the Sun is to purify our personal desires. This purification takes courage, not compromise and the need to please and maintain the status quo with everyone. During this time of Sun in Libra we are more likely to listen to others instead of trusting ourselves.

Libra is ruled by Venus the planet of love, pleasure and other physical desires. When Venus is in Libra, its own sign, the desires are balanced. But, when Sun is in Libra, personal desires are foremost creating imbalance.

 

How To Remove Karma – Powerful Ritual To Do at Home

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The ultimate purpose of our human life is the realization of God. The ancient seers enlightened us that we can focus on our life purpose only when our karma has been wiped clean and the time is ripe for grace to flow to you.

When Karma is removed, an intense flowering happens and both the material and spiritual worlds open up for you. Then you have a choice of the abundance that you are presented with. First you remove your karma and then manifest a reality that you consciously create. How to remove Karma? Don’t worry there is a simple yet effective ritual, which you can perform at home.

Karma Removal Ritual At Home

  • Take a crystal Shiva Lingam (any size is okay)
  • Place it in a small bowl
  • Pour pure, fresh water over the Lingam, daily any time between 4:30pm and 6:00pm while chanting the karma removal mantra of your choice for at least 9 times
  • Continue chanting the mantra until you have reached 108 times
  • Dry off the Shiva Lingam and return it to your alter or sacred space. Repeat this process daily

A Shiva Lingam is a symbol of the static energy in the universe that is also known as cause while Crystal is the medium of choice to have this symbol made in, as it is a known carrier of healing energies. Daily ritual bathing of this form, when done with the full intention of removing signatures of the past, will connect you with a higher consciousness or vibration.

Note: This ritual is especially powerful on the 13th Moon Pradoshams, Shani or Soma Pradoshams.

 

Directions for Using Your Yantra

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A Yantra is a great cosmic conductor of energy. It is an antenna of nature making it a powerful tool to attract or increase harmony, prosperity, success, good health, protection etc. and improve your meditations and concentration. It is important to have your Yantra activated or energized in order for the pre-programmed purpose and intent to go ‘on-line’.

Focus your eyes and mind at the center of the Yantra to achieve higher levels of consciousness. The Yantra’s color may change over a period of time especially with regular abhishekam; however, this does not dilute the power of the Yantra.

  • Place the Yantra on a clean and sacred altar facing the appropriate direction
  • Do not let other people touch the Yantra
  • You may desire to perform abhishekam or ritual anointing to the Yantra with rose water or milk according to your personal practice – daily, weekly or monthly. Then, rinse it with water and wipe it dry
  • You may wish to place rounded dots of sandalwood paste on the 4 corners and in the center of the Yantra (sandalwood powder moistened with a small amount of water)
  • Chant the appropriate mantra in front of the Yantra if you desire
  • If a small size, you may wish to carefully carry the Yantra in your purse or wallet. It is recommended to wrap in a protective cloth such as silk when travelling this way

How Quickly Do the Yantras Benefits?

It can take up to 45 days before experiencing the benefits of an activated Yantra. This is on the conservative side as many feel the effects immediately if their karmic potential is ‘ripe’. Some Yantras work better over the long term as they graduate steadily through their blessing stages. Have patience and faith. Your positive thought vibrations play a key role in the effectiveness.

 

Skanda Sashti 2011 – Expand and Elevate your Life with Lord Muruga

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Skanda Sashti or Skanda Shasti is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga or Karthikeya. It is observed in the month of Aippasi (October-November) that commemorates the victory of Lord Skanda over the Demon Surapadma. In 2011, Skanda Sashti will be celebrated from 26th October to 31st October.

Skanda Sashti commemorates the destruction of evil by the Supreme General Karthikeya (Lord Muruga), son of Lord Shiva and is celebrated with the dramatic enactment of Soora Samhaaram (a play where Muruga kills the demon).

Corresponding to the six days of the war over the evil forces, devotees undertake fasting, prayers and devotional singing to Lord Muruga. The 6 abodes of Muruga overflow with crowd during this period as they seek his divine grace.

Lord Muruga

Lord Murugan, the God of war, like most other hindu deities is also known by many other names like Skanda, Saravana, Karthikkeya, Arumugam etc. ‘Murugu’ means ‘beauty’ and thus ‘Murugan’ means the ‘Beautiful one’. It is believed that Lord Muruga never hesitates to come to the aid of a devotee when called upon in piety or distress.

The Story behind Skanda Shasti

The Story of Skanda Shasti describes about the birth of Lord Skanda or Kumara and the fulfillment of the purpose of His divine incarnation.The mythology of Muruga is well-known in South India where people adore him as Subramanya, the lance-wielding son of Shiva.

The story goes back to the legend of defeating the demon/anti God, Surapadma. To mark an end to the demon, the celestial beings with Indra as the leader sought the help of Brahma. Brahma who proclaimed that only the spark of Shiva can produce the hero, who will defeat the powers of the evil, sought the help of Parvati and Kama (the God of Love). Parvati agreed to help, and engaged herself in a severe penance to attract Shiva’s attention, while Kama engaged himself in the “suicidal mission” of arousing Shiva from His Samadhi.

Lord Muruga’s Power Weapon – Vel

The Vel is a psyhic weapon representing shakti or higher intelligence. This spear was given to Muruga by his Mother Goddess Parvati. Nothing is more powerful than the vel as it destroys karma, negativity and doubt. Always visualize it in the space between your two eyebrows, or the 3rd eye. Every Tuesday, Muruga the Lord of Mars’ power day, pour water on the Vel and recite the quantum sound or mantra

“Om Vetri Vel, Muruga Vel”

Skanda Sashti 2011 Celebrations with AstroVed

You can get rid of your self-limiting beliefs, expand and elevate your life during the time of Skanda Sashti. Be with Us as we celebrate the auspicious 6 days of Lord Muruga by performing special poojas and rituals. The celebrations will begin from 26th October 2011 and will continue till 31st October.

 

Pradosham and Karma Removal

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What is Karma?

Karma is the mental imprint that you hold inside of your mind that not only create, but limit your reality. Karma is the repetition of your thoughts and rules all aspects of human life. Karma is not a philosophy; but it is real.

Your thoughts become your reality in life after an appropriate lapse of time. It is extremely important to remain positive and to only nurture positive thoughts. Unfortunately, there is always a danger of the negative thoughts catching up to us and inflicting us in this life or in a life to come. It is the thought process that creates karma and it is the planets that influence thought. Unless you become conscious, you cannot break away from doing the same thing day after day, year after year, life after life.

What is Karma Removal

Your soul is on a voyage and the Karmic situations in which you find yourself are your soul’s mirror and travel guide. Karma can show you where you’ve been and where you might go to learn the lessons you’ve chosen for this lifetime and you can adjust your actions to avoid making the same mistakes again. Windows of opportunity exist in which you can bust or change those karmic imprints.

If you are suffering in some aspect or aspects of your life and aren’t enjoying, then you have karma there. You can prevent karma in 2 ways :

  • By being supremely conscious of your thoughts
  • By changing the past thoughts that have been already put into motion

Pradosham

Whether you take the spiritual or material route, one thing is certain; you have to completely eliminate your karma to even to get there. Pradosham rituals give a great opportunity to build a new reality of prosperity and true happiness.

Pradosham literally means the removal of sins. At Pradosham times, windows of opportunity open when karma or karmic energies that limit our potential in this current life, can be lessened. The times occur daily as well as on 13th Moons.

There are 3 Levels of Pradosham and each energy level indicates how much karma may be released at that time. All levels are designed to help speed our evolution and make our lives easier and happier.

Note: It is important to participate in regular karma maintenance. Pradosham that occurs on a Monday or a Saturday is especially opportune to remove the strongest of your karmas.