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Niranjan Babu & Suprajarama Raman Jupiter will transit Scorpio for about a year. Jupiter has a special significance in Vedic Astrology. Of benefic and auspicious nature, Jupiter’s sheer sight a person increases the overall goodluck and prosperity of a person. The Rigveda (Mandala 4, Hymn 50, Sloka 6) tells us that we need to invoke Brihaspati, along with selfless service and Yagna, for begetting wealth, children and fame. एवा पित्रे विश्वदे वाय वृष्णे यज्ञैर्ध वि ेम नमसा हविर्भिः बृहस्पते सुप्रजा वीरवन्तो वयं स्याम पतयो रयीणाम ् While there are thousands of links on the internet dealing with this subject, almost all the links are “promotional” in nature and they either try to sell their consultation services or products like 2
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Yantras and Gemstones. Our Magazine has a strong reputation of disseminating authentic information to empower mankind and we have very strong filters before a content is put up in the magazine. Accordingly, we invited Lalitha Donatella Riback to write on the same. Lalitha has been a regular contributor to the Astrological eMagazine and has exhibited deep understanding of Vedic Astrology. Her approach to this subject is very relevant for the digital age in which we currently live, and we are very impressed with the article she has written. We hope that our readers and well-wishers will benefit from this article. Randhra, Ayus, Ashta, Rana, Mrithy and Vinasa are the various names for the 8th house. This house is The astrological emagazine
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often the most misunderstood house and usually seen under a negative filter. But there’s more to the 8th house than longevity and death. Barry Rossen writes about how the 8th house is magical in nature, and can be used as guide for self-transformation, selfdiscovery and a channel for rapid spiritual progress. Varahamihira, in his magnum opus Brihat Samhita has included a full chapter on the fluctuation of prices. He writes that by observing the natural phenomena, movements of the planets particularly the Sun and the Moon, one can foretell the prices of articles. अतिवृष्ट्युल्कादण्डान ् परिवेषग्रहणपरिधिपूर्वश्च ां दृष्ट्वा अमावास्यायामुत्पातान ् पूर्णमास्यां च ब्रूयादर्घविशेषान ् प्रतिमासं राशिषु क्रमात ् सूर्ये अन्यतिथावुत्पाता ये ते डमरार्तये राज्ञाम ् This article comes at the right time when globally every media house is covering the US actions on Iran, and its likely impact on Oil prices. Dr Nemani, in this article, illustrates the connection between the prices of gasoline fuel (petrol, diesel etc) and movement of planets in the celestial world. And for the layman, we have carried our usual features – How is December 2018 for you ie Forecasts for the month of December 2018 based on Janma Rasi or Moon sign, Ephemeris for December 2018, Panchanga for December 2018, important Vedic dates and so on.
Before we sign off, we have three important announcements to make. From the January 2019 issue onwards, we are starting three new features. 1. Astrological Guidance for you and your family The team at The Astrological eMagazine will be analyzing two to four horoscopes every month, free of cost. This services is exclusive to the current subscribers of The Astrological eMagazine only. They will have to send their subscription number, the horoscope of their family members and the doubts. 2. Vastu Guidance for you and your family The team at The Astrological eMagazine will be analyzing two to four horoscopes every month, free of cost. This services is exclusive to the current subscribers of The Astrological eMagazine only. They will have to send their subscription number, the horoscope of their family members and the doubts. 3. Your technical queries answered This will be open for all. You can share your technical queries with regard to Vedic Astrology and Vastu Shastra, and our expert team at The Astrological eMagazine will be answering queries. To avail these services, you can email us at info@astrologicalmagazine.com.
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Secrets of the 8th House |Barry Rossen
Randhra, Ayus, Ashta, Rana, Mrithy and Vinasa are the various names for the 8th house. This house is often the most misunderstood house and usually seen under a negative filter. But there’s more to the 8th house than longevity and death. Barry Rossen writes about how the 8th house is magical in nature, and can be used as guide for self-transformation, self-discovery and a channel for rapid spiritual progress.
The 8th house, like its natural counterpart the 8th sign of the zodiac Scorpio, is a mystical, sexual, transformative place filled with mystery, surprise and highly charged energy. Its transits are dreaded but when once mastered, they can bring us major life transformation and new light to move toward liberation and freedom.
Barry Rosen has been practicing Vedic astrology since 1987. He has visited and studied in India on 4 occasions and has spoken numerous times at the American Council of Vedic Astrology Conferences in Sedona, AZ since 1999 and also the British Association of Vedic Astrologers in London since 2006. He has been involved in Vedic culture since 1973 and is a long-time meditation and yoga teacher and a published poet. Professionally, he has applied Vedic astrology to predicting financial markets since 1987 and has published numerous articles in leading journals including the NCGR journal and Trader’s World and the Trader’s Astrological Almanac and specializes in blocks to finance in ones chart. Recently, he has been pioneering research in other areas of Vedic astrology including Vedic astro-locality, the effects your current physical location have on your chart, connecting astrology to hatha yoga for therapeutic purposes and developing transformational healing work to move through karma. He is a neo-Vedic astrologer and uses the outer planets. He is particularly interested in Jaimni astrology and the soul’s journey through the physical world and its karma and purpose and has taken live seminars in London with Sanjay Rath. The astrological emagazine
The 8th house is like the magician’s magical box—anything that goes in it can be transformed. Will the lady get sawed in half and become a different person entirely? While many dread 8th house transits and dashas, we can understand and embrace them for deep knowledge and transformation. The 8th house, like its natural counterpart the 8th sign of the zodiac Scorpio, is a mystical, sexual, transformative place filled with mystery, surprise and highly charged energy The 8th house represents the transcendental void that we often experience at the deepest point of meditation. It is a place where we dive into the core of our Divinity, recharge and emerge deeply rested and refreshed. A place where we can manifest our wishes as the secret of the 8th house is to desire, transcend, let go and let the Divine manifest what we want. Hence the 8th house is a powerful house placement for wish-fulfillment if we are on the spiritual path and we know the secrets of manifesting, desiring, letting go. Traditionally the 8 th house governs research, addictions, kundalini energy, occult power, knowledge of astrology, December 2018
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Words of Wisdom by Avadhoota Datta Peethadhipati Jagadguru Parama Pujya Sri Sri Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji
The all-pervading Supreme Lord, who envelops everything in the creation, who is the protector of the entire universe, and who is the Lord of this universe, exists as the inner self within the heart of every living entity. 8
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Jupiter’s Transit in Scorpio and Its Effects on the Moon Signs | Lalitha Donatella Riback The readers of The Astrological eMagazine requested for an authoritative article on the transit of Jupiter on the Zodiac sign of Scorpio, and what it would indicate for their respective Moon signs. Jupiter has a special significance in Vedic Astrology. Of benefic and auspicious nature, Jupiter’s sheer sight a person increases the overall goodluck and prosperity of a person. The Rigveda (Mandala 4, Hymn 50, Sloka 6) tells us that we need to invoke Brihaspati, along with selfless service and Yagna, for begetting wealth, children and fame. एवा पित्रे विश्वदे वाय वृष्णे यज्ञैर्ध वि ेम नमसा हविर्भिः बृहस्पते सुप्रजा वीरवन्तो वयं स्याम पतयो रयीणाम ् While there are thousands of links on the internet dealing with this subject, almost all the links are “promotional” in nature and they either try to sell their consultation services or products like Yantras and Gemstones. Our Magazine has a strong reputation of disseminating authentic information to empower mankind and we have very strong filters before a content is put up in the magazine. Accordingly, we invited Lalitha Donatella Riback to write on the same. Lalitha has been a regular contributor to the Astrological eMagazine and has exhibited deep understanding of Vedic Astrology. Her approach to this subject is very relevant for the digital age in which we currently live, and we are very impressed with the article she has written. We hope that our readers and well-wishers will benefit from this article. The largest celestial body in our solar system, Jupiter, is also the Vedic planet of ether, higher intelligence and wisdom, inspiration and positivity, great wealth and offspring, good fortune and more. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter or Guru is also a living divine being dressed in golden yellow and riding a white elephant—a symbol and of wealth and auspiciousness.
[Donatella Lalitha Riback lives in New York, USA, and is an empowered Pillai Center teacher. She holds an advanced certification in Vedic astrology. She’s a writer and has a great passion for Ayurveda and yoga. She’s the author of many articles and blogs on the Tamil Siddha tradition, yoga philosophy, Jyotisha and other Vedic arts and sciences.]
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Jupiter governing ether, higher intelligence and wisdom, inspiration and positivity, great wealth and offspring and good fortune will be in Scorpio or Vrischika until November 5, 2019 After his one-year stay in Libra, Jupiter has now moved to Scorpio or Vrischika, the sign ruled by Mars representing the natural 8th house of sudden changes, psychological and spiritual transformation, longevity and surprising financial gains. What can you expect? Although this will depend largely on your Moon, ascendant and the astrological houses (or areas) ruled by Jupiter in your chart—everyone will have a chance to experience deep physical and inner healing. December 2018
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Astrological Reasons for Gasoline (Petrol) Price Fluctuations |Dr. Nemani Venkata Raghunatha Rao
Varahamihira, in his magnum opus Brihat Samhita has included a full chapter on the fluctuation of prices. He writes that by observing the natural phenomena, movements of the planets particularly the Sun and the Moon, one can foretell the prices of articles. अतिवृष्ट्युल्कादण्डान ् परिवेषग्रहणपरिधिपूर्वश्च ां दृष्ट्वा अमावास्यायामुत्पातान ् पूर्णमास्यां च ब्रूयादर्घविशेषान ् प्रतिमासं राशिषु क्रमात ् सूर्ये अन्यतिथावुत्पाता ये ते डमरार्तये राज्ञाम ्
This article comes at the right time when globally every media house is covering the US actions on Iran, and its likely impact on Oil prices. Dr Nemani, in this article, illustrates the connection between the prices of gasoline fuel (petrol, diesel etc) and movement of planets in the celestial world. It is a very well-known fact that, if something disrupts crude oil supplies, refineries production and gasoline supply chain, then the Gasoline (also known as Petrol in India) prices can fluctuate quickly. Sometimes even though the crude oil prices are pretty much stable, the gasoline prices fluctuate because of seasonal changes in demand of gasoline worldwide.
Dr. Nemani Venkata Raghunatha Rao is from Parvatipuram (Near Vizag), AP, India, lives in San Francisco, USA. Dr. Raghunatha Rao has been practicing Vedic Astrology since 2002. With a doctorate in Business Management by profession. he considers H. Ramadas Rao, Pt. Sanjay Rath, Pt. Dakshinamoorthy Ramasamy and Swami Omkar as his Jyotish Teachers. Dr. Rao has recently received Jyotish Visharada from Council of Vedic Astrology (CVA), USA.
With the worldwide economic growth the demand of Gasoline is in rise in combination with reduced supply helped to push prices higher periodically. However, the recent downturn in prices was a result of the growth in oil supplies, outpacing the growth in global demand and Electric or Hybrid Cars and Vehicles coming into the market reducing fuel consumption. Having said that, now let us see the Astrological reasons for such price fluctuations. Mars (Kuja) is Bhumi (Earth) Karaka the son of Earth. Karkataka is the natural 4th house of the Kaala Purusha and Mars (Kuja) is Neecha in Karkataka indicates a manipulations of the prices of the resources dug from Bhumi in the Jala form, such as petroleum products. Ketu is the Karaka for cutting the flow of fuel delivery, hence when these two grahas (Kuja and Ketu) are in Kendra or in Trines or Mars (Kuja)'s asepcting on Ketu or in the Nakshtra of each other, there is a huge potential to fluctuate (manipulate) the gasoline/ petroleum prices.
Principles: 1. Check if Mars (Kuja) and Ketu are in Kendra or Trikon to each other 2. Check if Mars (Kuja) is aspecting Ketu by Graha Drishti 3. Check if Kuja is in the Nakshatra of Ketu or Ketu is in the Nakshatra of Kuja
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100th Rajeswari Raman Jayanti Yoga Seminar |Nirupama
Master Workshop on Yoga for Women and Families Under the auspices of Raman & Rajeswari Research Foundation and in association with Prof. M. P. L. Sastry Education Foundation, Smt. Rajeswari Raman's 100th Jayanti was celebrated with an all dayYoga Seminar by Dr. S. N. Omkar at the MES College Auditorium, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560003. The Seminar was inaugurated by Vidya Vachaspati Dr. Aralumallige Parthasarathy. Dr. Parthsarathy is an international scholar and expert in the field of Dasa Sahitya, which preaches the values and culture of the historic Bhakthi movement, practiced through the centuries in the Haridasa Sahitya, and takes its lineage from Madhwacharya. He inaugurated the event with a resounding talk on great work done both by Dr. B. V. Raman and Smt. Rajeswari Raman in the field of Jyothisha and Yoga and said their global contribution to the cause of Jyothisha, Yoga and Indian Culture was immeasurable. Mr. Niranjan Babu, Chief Editor of The Astrological eMagazine welcomed the guests. Lauding the globally travelled Dr. Aralumallige Parthasarathy, he said that Dr. Parthasarathy immediately accepted his request
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for inaugurating the Yoga Seminar. Welcoming Dr. S. N. Omkar who conducted the seminar with his student, Niranjan Babu recollected the long association he had with Dr. Omkar. He said Dr. Omkar was the direct disciple of Prof. B. K. S. Iyengar, world renowned Yo g a m a s t e r a n d a visionary with more three decades of experience. The morning session had Dr. Omkar demonstrating (through his student) several yogic postures that could take care of the body ills. Dr. Omkar answered the queries of the audience. The session ended with lunch being served to all the participants, by Raman & Rajeswari Research Foundation. The afternoon session saw Dr. Omkar talk about many of the illnesses that could be controlled by practice of Yoga. Certain postures were demonstrated by him and his student. The daylong event was compered by Mr. Sadashivam and concluded with a vote of thanks and the Indian National Anthem.
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106th Raman Jayanti Endowment Seminar |Nirupama
Expert sessions on Chandra Nadi and principles and predictive aspects of Ashtakavarga Under the auspices of Raman & Rajeswari Research Foundation and in association with Prof. M. P. L. Sastry Education Foundation, Dr. B. V. Raman's 106th Jayanti was celebrated with an all-day Seminar at the MES College Auditorium, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560003. The Seminar was inaugurated by Mr. D. N. Munikrishna, IPS, former Inspector General of Karnataka Police and Former Member of Karnataka Public Service Commission. Mr. Niranjan Babu, Chief Editor of The Astrological eMagazine welcomed the guests. Welcoming Mr. D. N. Munikrishna, he said Mr. Munikrishna was known for his professional integrity and his knowledge of Bharatiya Samskriti, including Jyothisha, was encyclopaedic. Our Foundation honored and awarded him with a title Jyothisha Bandhu in appreciation of his decades of excellent contribution to the cause of Jyothisha and Bharatiya Samskruti He also welcomed the two speakers Prof. B. Gajendra and Prof. T. R. Vijayakumar and the two guests of honour Dr. T. S. Vasan and Dr. S. Krishna Kumar. Mr. D. N. Munikrishna, inaugurating the 106th Raman Jayanti Jyothisha Seminar spoke of his association with Dr. Raman and the great work done by him to uphold the flag of Jyothisha on the highest pedestal across the globe. He said Dr. Raman's astrological strength was primarily because of Mrs. Rajeswari Raman, a great yoga teacher, who was with Dr. Raman, in thick and thin situations. In 1970, he recollected Dr. Raman's lecture on Jyothisha at the United Nations. The astrological emagazine
In the first session, Prof. Gajendra, an eminent scholar of astrology, Founder of Aditya School of Astrology and Secretary, Karnataka State Federation of Astrologers spoke on - Chandra Nadi - The ABCs and More. This very interesting morning session was interactive. Chandra Nadi, the said is an innovative procedure wherein the astrological predictions are carried out exclusively based on the Moon's transit. Chandra Nadi, however, encompasses and incorporates the time honored principles of tradional astrology, Prof. Gajendra added. Two scholars of Jyothisha - Dr. T. S. Vasan, the seniormost astrological scholar of today and Dr. S. Krishna Kumar, President of Bharatiya Jyothisha Samsthan were honored by the Foundation. The foundation provided lunch to all the participants once the morning session was over. The afternoon session was by Prof. Vijayakumar, an engineering graduate with over twenty years of astrological experience. Graduating from the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences, with a Jyothisha Visarada, he now runs AKASH - Akhila Karnataka Astrological Services Hub. He is also the Joint Secretary of Karnataka Federation of Astrologers and Astrological Institutions besides being a Member of Academic and Examination Council of Karnataka Sanskrit University. He dealt in detail with the principles and predictive aspects of Ashtakavarga. The interactive session covered the importance, signification and utility of Ashtakavarga. Presenting various charts, Prof.
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Vijyakumar explained to the interested audience the nuances of the subject. Raman Suprajarama, son of Niranjan Babu announced the launch of Suryalaya, a free Astrological App coming out from Raman & Rajeswari Research Foundation. Android users can download this very relevant app (both for the Jyothisha layman as well as the serious students and faculty) from Playstore.
The event was well anchored by Sri Sadashivam, himself a scholar in Jyothisha, while the video and photos of the event were beautifully captured by Sri Ranga Stills. The very well received 106th Raman Jayanti Jyothisha Seminar ended with a vote of thanks followed by our National Anthem. You can see the videos on https://www.youtube.com/ user/niranb51/videos
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Editor in Chief, Niranjan Babu & IPS and Former Member of KPSC Mr. D. N. Munikrishna sharing a light moment
Mr. D. N. Munikrishna's Key Note Address
Prof Gajendra B speaking on Chandra Nadi
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Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade's 51st Pattabhisheka |Nirupama
Speaking after launching road development works, Revanna informed that the centre has sanctioned Rs 100 crore for for the development of BC Road-Dharmasthala stretch and that the works will begin soon.
The town was full of people dancing in joy on the occasion Dr. D Veerendra Heggade’s 51st Pattabhisheka Anniversary at Dharmasthala on 24th October 2018. To mark the occasion the newly built Manjusha Museum and Rs 23.5 cores estimated road development works were launched by State PWD minister H D Revanna. The Manjusha musuem was inaugurated by Dr Heggade and his wife Hemavathi Heggade in presence of PWD minister H D Revanna and other dignitaries. Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister UT Khader released a CD ’Chinnada Hejje’ while MP Nalin Kumar Kateel released ‘Swami Darshana’, a coffee table book, Special edition of ‘Niranthara’ was released by local MLA Harish Poonja. Several dignitaries including Rajya Sabha Member Oscar Fernandes, MLC Harish Kumar, Belthangady TP Chief Divyajyothi, SP Dr Ravikanthe Gowda. Sridhama Manila Swamiji Sri Mohandas Paramahamsa and family members of Dr Heggade were present. Dr Heggade was earlier brought to the function venue in a procession.
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