THE HIddEN MEaNINgS Of ZOdIac SIgNS

Raman Suprajarama

atha raashisvaroopaadhyaayah’ .. 4..

And now the chapter describing the form and attributes of various Zodiac signs.

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yadavyaktaatmako vishnuh’ kaalarupo janaardanah’ . tasyaangaani nibodha tvam kramaanmeshaadiraashyah’ .. 2..

ahoraatrasya poorvaantyalopaad horaa’vashishyate . tasya vijnyaanamaatrena jaatakarmaphalam vadet .. 1..

By truncating the beginning and ending of the term “Ahoratra,” the word “Hora” is derived. Through a meticulous examination of the scientific facets associated with this concept, one can effortlessly articulate the outcomes depicted within the horoscope.

Notes:

The term “Aho” signifies the daytime, while “Ratra” or “Ratri” represents the nighttime. When these two components are combined, the term “Ahoratra” encompasses the entirety of a day, including both day and night. Within this complete day, smaller segments are referred to as “Hora.” The term “Hora” is derived by removing the initial portion of “Aho” and the final portion of “Ratra,” resulting in the combination of the remaining elements, “Ho” and “Ra,” forming the word “Hora.”

Parashara strategically introduces this concept at the outset for a reason. The significance of this derivation lies in the fact that “Hora” represents a specific unit of time within the broader framework of a day. It provides a means for a more focused scrutiny of time, thereby enabling astrologers and practitioners to meticulously analyze and interpret the influences exerted by planetary positions, zodiac signs, transits, and other astrological factors. Parashara teaches us that the key to articulating the outcomes of a horoscope with ease lies in the adept dissection of its components into smaller fragments. It is through this process of deconstructing the horoscope into smaller puzzle pieces and comprehending the significance of each combination that one can effortlessly express the implications held within the horoscope. By slicing and dicing the elements into smaller parts and diligently deciphering their meanings, one gains the ability to articulate the outcomes of the horoscope with clarity and accuracy.

The unmanifested soul, known as Vishnu, takes on the name Janaardhana when it manifests as time. I shall impart knowledge regarding the distinct limbs or faculties of Janardana that become linked with the various Zodiac signs, commencing with Mesha (Aries) and progressing in a systematic and sequential manner.

Notes:

Parashara imparts the knowledge that Vishnu, the Paramatmamsa, manifests as Janaardhana within the realm of time. But what does this truly signify? The term “Janaardhana” originates from two words - “Jana,” meaning mankind, and “Ardhana,” meaning worship. Thus, Janaardhana denotes that which mankind worships. However, is it the conventional deities like Rama, Krishna, Jesus, or Allah whom mankind worships? No. Ultimately, humanity worships the one who can liberate them from the clutches of death. But who possesses the power to grant liberation from death? Only the immortal, the “Chiranjeevi,” holds that ability.

Scriptures mention nine such immortal beings known as Chiranjeevis: Vyasa, Jambavan, Hanuman, Parashurama, Vibhishana, Ashwatthama, Mahabali, Kripa, and Markandeya. Does this mean that mankind should worship any one of these beings? Parashara takes a pragmatic approach. He recognizes the fact that many individuals have not encountered these Chiranjeevis, rendering them unattainable as gods of worship. So, who then should be worshipped?

Parashara concludes that there is one immortal entity that every single human being has encountered, and that is time. Thus, the only immortal entity that humans can truly worship is time itself. Time holds the potential to aid humanity in transcending the boundaries of mortality and overcoming death. Therefore, humans revere time as the ultimate force that can potentially liberate them from the cycle of life and death.

Mundane Astrology

RaHU KETU ON THE PIScES-VIRgO axISOcTObER 30, 2023 TO MaY 18, 2025

Lalitha Donatella Riback

Lalitha Donatella Riback holds a B.A. in Vedic arts and science from the Academy of Vedic Art and Science, and certifications as a yoga teacher, Reiki master, and Ayurveda consultant, and an advanced certification in DNA Astrology from AstroVed. Lalitha has been a professional Vedic astrologer for 11 years.

After living in India for five years, she wrote a book on Vedic astrology and spiritual transformation, Bliss Lab: How the Ancient Yogis Acquired Supernormal Powers and How You Can Too, #1 in Amazon New Releases in Eastern Astrology and #2 in Astrology. Lalitha is the founder of Shreem Lab, where she’s a life coach and Vedic astrologer helping people achieve more success and spiritual growth based on their horoscopes. You can contact her at info@shreemlab com

According to the Vishnu Purana, at the time of the Samudra Kantam, when the Devas (the divine beings) and Asuras (the demonic beings) were churning the milky ocean of total potentiality, the amrit or the nectar of immortality emerged from the ocean.

At that point the Devas decided to allow only the Gods to share the amrit and become immortal.

But a demon called Swarbhanu disguised himself as a Deva, took possession of the nectar, drank it, and became immortal.

Seeing the demon’s transformation as a threat to the well-being of the human race, the Sun and the Moon alerted Lord Vishnu. He promptly threw his discus and cut the demon into two pieces, both of which became two distinct immortal beings—the head Rahu, and the body Ketu.

And while Rahu and Ketu’s immortal status granted them celestial qualities among the Navagraha (the nine Vedic planets) their innate demonic characteristics could still cause confusion, diseases, hardships, bad choices, immense desires, and neglect of one’s duties. Hence, a deep split and fragmentation occurred in the human consciousness, as Rahu and Ketu became the invisible ascending and descending lunar nodes on the ecliptic. It’s at these mathematical points that the eclipses of the Sun and the Moon occur.

The light of the two luminaries, Sun and Moon, favors life, sustenance, intelligence, divinity, and pure consciousness. So even a temporary loss of light during the eclipses can potentially open portals for dark forces and negativity.

The great ancient rishis warned us about the subtle and physical consequences of the eclipses on crops, rain, countries, rulers, and people’s lives.

So while the planets and celestial forces influence our consciousness and make life possible on Earth, the grahanas or eclipses caused by Rahu and Ketu lead to massive changes in both the collective consciousness and world affairs.

The north lunar node Rahu and the south lunar node Ketu are always 180 degrees apart, and move counterclockwise into new signs every 18 months. After their transit on the Aries-Libra axis, they will retrograde into the Pisces and Virgo axis, on October 30, 2023.

The last time that Rahu was in Pisces, and Ketu in Virgo happened 18 years ago (2005-2006).

Some World Events in 2005 - 2006

1. The Katrina Hurricane flooded and destroyed 80% of the city of New Orleans, in which almost two thousand died, millions of people across two states of the USA lost electricity and phones, and highways became inoperable. Later, New Orleans lost half its population as people permanently fled the city.