Ashtakavarga


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The ashtakavarga is recognized as an outstanding system of prediction among the several systems advocated in the standard works on astrology.The present work consisting of about 950 verses from various authorities in a logical format exclusively on ashtakavarga and its practical application.Thus it is an attempt to fulfil this long felt desideratum.




Ashtakavarga Simplified


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Within the vast ocean of knowledge that is the astrology of ancient India, the ashtakavarga system occupies a unique place for evaluating both the static potentials of a birth chart and for dynamically qualifying the effects of transits. In fact, there is saying in the tradition that to evaluate the effects of transits of planets without ashtakavarga is a criminal act. Ashatakavarga means "Eight-Fold Division" and refers to how eight factors distribute benefic points to other signs/houses from their natal position. This distribution results is a summary point total for each sign/house and an individual point total for each planet for every sign/house. The use of these totals for interpretation has many applications and can shed light on the strengths and weakness of a birth chart that may otherwise be hidden.




How to Judge a Horoscope Volume 2


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How to Judge a Horoscope is a departure from the conventional method of treatment of astrology. It is a study in the use of Horoscope in every man's daily life. The work in two volumes is divided into twelve houses, containing six each in consecutive order. The twelve houses have reference to the material relation of the soul (Jeeva) in its journey from the cradle to the grave. The study of illustrations (charts) makes every point even the omitted rudimentary principles and rules very clear and graspable. Vol II deals with houses VII to XII. The Seventh House represents wife, husband, marriage, sexual diseases, business partner, diplomacy, talent and general happiness. The Eight House indicates longevity, legacies, disgrace, degradation and details pertaining to death. The Ninth rules father, righteousness, religion, fame leadership, Journeys and communications with spirits. The Tenth indicates occupations, profession, honours, foreign travels and means of livelihood. The Eleventh represents means of gains, elder brother and freedom from misery. The Twelfth rules losses, expenditure, sympathy, divine knowledge, moksha and the state after death.







Dots of Destiny


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First ever book on Advanced Predictive Techniques of Ashtakavarga (Vedic Astrology) which leads the student step-by-step to the application of Ashtakavarga for everyday predictions. Reveals the decisive role of Ashtakavarga in analysing the dreaded period of sadhe-sati and much more. Vinay Aditya is the Associate editor of the 'Vedic Astrology' magazine, and author of a book on Ashtakavarga. Vinay Aditya holds a degree in engineering besides Jyotish Visharad from Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi. He has been teaching astrology for nearly 8 years, now with the ICAS. He has also been the faculty member at the ACVA conferences. He has given consultations to over thousand persons in Germany. Dots of Destiny describes advanced predictive techniques in a very lucid manner. Vinay Aditya, an engineer by education, opted for the highly evolved science of Vedic Astrology in India. Interestingly, also came across many articles by by Aditya, Vinay in 'Vedic Astrology' magazine. Great reading to all interested in Vedic Astrology and ancient predictive techniques of India. Basic knowledge of Vedic Astrology is a prerequisite to understand and enjoy reading Dots of Destiny. The entire edifice of astrology rests on the interpersonal play of planets in the backdrop of zodiacal signs. Ashtakavarga is the only method which puts this interplay into a competent system. A planet will do a job according to its strength. The other methods Shadbala (Parashari), Panchavargiya bala (Tajik), or Grahabala (Jaimini), have their own specific value, but they all seem to miss a very important point. And that is, that a planet does not operate in a vacuum, the other six planets are always somewherearound. Therefore, a planet will do a job only in as much measure as the other planets would allow it to do. The other planets either support its assignment or oppose it. In a nutshell, the native, at all times, experiences the combined results of all the planets. It is only a manner of speech amongst astrologers that a particular planet is causing trouble or otherwise because talking of all the seven planets in the same breath is difficult. It is for this reason that the Ashtakavarga system, when we say that Jupiter is powerful because it has 7 Bhinnashtaka bindus, or 42 Sarvashtaka bindus in a sign, what we mean is, that all the planets have gathered together to invest into Jupiter this power. In no other branch of astrology this truly democratic approach is visible so clearly. If there is any sanctity or rationale of Ashtakavarga in the birth chart, it ought to be explored in other charts too, since in all the charts, it is always the interplay of planets with each other that causes events. Whether the results of this exploration are acceptable to the astrologers, by and large, will depend on successful predictions made by the explorers using Ashtakavarga techniques. If and when a sufficient statistical proof is available, then these techniques may be inducted into astrological dicta of the present times. Ashtakavarga seems to be progressively getting out of bounds for those orthodox astrologers who, before they accept an astrological idea, keep propping up the refrain, "Where is it written in the classics?"




Secrets of the Dashamsha


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In this groundbreaking work, master jyotishi, Marc Boney, shares some of his original researches on the use of the dashamsha for predicting periods when a person is destined, based on their karmas, to achieve significantly and gain an elevated status in their life. These researches are presented in the form of 10 "Secrets" or methods for identifying such periods, and these are profusely illustrated using both the charts of world famous personalities and those drawn from his own client files of successful predictions. Lastly, the author demonstrates how the dashamsha (D-10) can be utilized to rectify birth times. This book is an important addition to the library of any student of the ancient astrological science of India.




Ashtakavarga System of Prediction


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Encyclopedia of Vedic Astrology: Planetary Transit


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Transits are one of the main means used in horoscope reading. They are used to forecast future trend and developments. Astrological transit is about interpreting the ongoing movement of the planets as they transit the horoscope. These transits are studied in the Natal Charts to tell about the timing or fructification of the events. In this book the initial chapters deal with the basic understanding of the meaning of Transit, the rules to be applied and about the planets. We have also dealt with the rules to be applied in predicting the result of transiting planets. Basic Transit Rules of planets in Houses, Signs, Nakshatra and Divisional Charts is explained at length. The book then dwells in factors that modify the results of a Transit. It then goes into explaining the impact of the transiting inner planets. I have also gone in details explaining the impact of Jupiter, Saturn, Nodes and Mars in Transit with various permutation and combination.




Jyotisha for Beginners


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In this two volume book aimed at pure beginners (as well as those who may need to begin again!) Marc Boney shares the highly effective approach to learning the astrology of ancient India that he learned from his teacher, the legendary jyotishi K.N. Rao. Beginning with an insightful discussion of the relationship between astrology, the law of karma and reincarnation, Volume One instructs students in all the fundamental concepts of this divine science in an encapsulated and engaging way, and then profusely illustrates these using the charts of world famous personalities. By the end of the first volume students will have learned all the basics of birth chart interpretation and will be able to draw many accurate inferences regard their own or anyone's chart.Volume Two introduces a more sophisticated, systematic approach to birth chart interpretation pioneered by K.N. Rao using the memory device. PAC-DARES, in which PAC stands for the analysis of every planet in terms of its position, aspects, and conjunction. This then becomes the basis for identifying planetary combinations in a birth chart that can indicate the karma for prosperity, status and success, health issues and so on. Volume Two concludes with a proven methodology for predicting such important life events such as marriage and child birth using the planetary periods of Jyotisha




The Essentials of Jaimini


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The Jaimini system within Vedic astrology is a brilliant and unique form of birth chart analysis and prediction in which events oftentimes can be seen in a very simple and elegant way. This book clearly and systematically explains all the essential interpretive concepts of Jaimini and illustrates these profusely using the birth charts of well-known personalities. Included is an original translation and commentary of that portion of the Upadesha Sutras wherein Sage Jaimini outlines these foundational principles. The author shares the methods taught to him by the legendary Indian astrologer, K.N. Rao, for predicting such events as career rise, marriage, and child birth. A must read for those interested in the Jaimini system!




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