DIWALI PUJAN MUHURATAM - 2015

This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 11, 2015 (Wednesday). The time of pradosh kal is considered the auspicious muhurat for Diwali Pujan and the fixed Lagna time is the best in Pradosh Kal. In order to get the blessings of Maan Lakshmi – the Goddess of wealth & prosperity, Lakshmi Pujan should be performed in pradosh kaal of Kartik Krishna Paksha by chanting the following mantra 108 times:

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद, प्रसीद ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मयै नम:।।

Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed

Praseed Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namah ||

On November 11, 2015, Vishakha Nakshatra will rule the day during pradosh kaal, and the Moon will be transiting in Libra Sign. Pradosh Kal and fixed Lagna (Taurus) for various places in India will be as follows:

Delhi & nearby places:               1742 hrs to 1936 hrs

Chandigarh & nearby places:      1739 hrs to 1933 hrs

Hisar & nearby places:                1747 hrs to 1941 hrs

Patna & nearby places:                1717 hrs to 1911 hrs

Kolkata & nearby places:            1711 hrs to 1905 hrs

Mumbai & nearby places:            1820 hrs to 2014 hrs

Bangalore & nearby places:         1812 hrs to 2006 hrs

Hyderabad & nearby places:       1800 hrs to 1954 hrs

Chennai & nearby places:           1801 hrs to 1955 hrs

May Lord Kuber and Maan Lakshmi bless all the readers of my blogs with Peace, Progress & Prosperity!!

© Gulab Jain

1st November, 2015

Posted from Bangalore (Karnataka) India

Effect of Transit of Saturn in Western Astrology

Planets in the zodiac keep moving through their respective paths with their particular velocities through different signs. This motion of planets over different signs and planets during a particular period of time is termed as ‘Transit’ or ‘Gochara’.

In Vedic Astrology, predictions are made on the basis of the birth-chart of the native and the timing of the events is arrived at by various methods like Vimshottari Dasas, Tajik system and Gochara etc.; whereas in Western Astrology, the exact time of an event is decided using methods like Primary & Secondary Directions, Radix System and the Progressed Horoscope of Alan Leo etc.

According to Vedic Astrology, the most malefic planet Saturn gives good results while transiting the third, sixth and eleventh houses from the natal Moon or Janma Rasi. In the remaining houses, Saturn’s transit is considered as inauspicious. On the contrary, the Western astrologers have given much importance to the transit of Saturn over radical positions of other planets in a horoscope. Alan Leo, one of the world famous Western astrologers, has given the following descriptions of such positions, which are considered of utmost significance:

Saturn transiting over the Ascendant:

Saturn, while crossing the Ascendant, causes colds, rheumatism or accidents. If coinciding with bad directions, such transits may mark a very serious time; however, under good directions, troubles will be just for a short duration.

Saturn transiting over the Sun:

Trouble with superiors, losses in business, danger in position and reputation, trouble through father and husband, decline in health are a few results of Saturn crossing the Sun in the chart.

Saturn transiting over the Moon:

Saturn, while crossing the Moon, brings trouble or loss through business, property, family or domestic matters, and house or land. This transit is unfortunate for mother, wife or female relatives. The native’s popularity wanes. The health is liable to suffer. This transit is considered as dreaded in Vedic Astrology also.

Saturn transiting over the Mercury:

Trouble through writings, study, books, documents, depression and worry are a few results of Saturn crossing the Mercury in the chart.

Saturn transiting over the Venus:

Losses in occupations and pursuits ruled by Venus, scandal or trouble through female friends and relatives are indicated when Saturn transits over the Venus. However, in case of well aspected Venus, there may be some gains.

Saturn transiting over the Mars:

Saturn, while crossing the Mars, brings sudden troubles, danger of quarrels and accidents and change of occupation.

Saturn transiting over the Jupiter:

In case of Jupiter being well placed and aspected at birth, Saturn in transit over Jupiter will bring financial gains through investments, religion and/or law. But if afflicted, there may be danger of loss and trouble.

Saturn transiting over its own place:

Saturn, while crossing over its own place, brings more often loss and troubles. However, in case of Saturn being well placed and aspected at birth, there may be gain through things signified by the planet.

It is always prudent to use all the available methods, be it from Vedic or Western astrology, in order to arrive at the right prediction and exact timing of events.

© Gulab Jain

September 18, 2015

Posted from Bangalore (Karnataka) India

Effect of Jupiter’s transit in Leo on different Rasis

JUPITER will enter the Sun-ruled Zodiac sign LEO on 14^th July, 2015 at 0626 hours in the constellation of Mrigshira & Geminian Moon and will transit there till 12^th August, 2016. This transit of Jupiter through Leo is termed as ‘Singhest Guru’. According to our Holy Scriptures, it is believed that this period of ‘Singhest Guru’ is unfavorable for performing any auspicious ceremony.

The effect of Jupiter’s transit in Leo on different Rasis will be as follows:

Aries:

You will be rewarded with success in all your efforts. You are going to enjoy health, wealth and prosperity during this transit of Jupiter. Your honour and status in the society is also expected to rise during this particular time. Students will have a favorable period till around middle of January, 2016. There will be improvement in relationship with your family members and you may even gain from some of them.

Taurus:

Losses in business will put you in a state of depression. Unexpected transfer is indicated, if in service. Stay away from any kind of litigations and property related issues, especially during January, 2016 to April, 2016. Take care of your health and that of your mother.

However, a few of you might get an opportunity to buy a house or vehicle.

Gemini:

There may be problems at the place of employment and likelihood of loss of job or losses in business. Stay away from any kind of argument with your siblings and friends, as it might lead to a fight with them. Avoid undertaking any journey during this period as you might incur some loss in it.

Cancer:

This transit of Jupiter is auspicious for most of you as you are likely to add on to your present financial earnings and gain profit in trade and business. Any investment in the stock market is going to yield good profit. Marriage is likely, if single and birth of a son is likely, if married.

Leo:

Impediments in profession or business are indicated during this transit. You may be in trouble while in travel. There is danger of theft of the valuables. This period may also see you suffer from the wrath of the government, humiliation and loss of position at work. Start offering Abhishek of Panchamrut (a mixture of milk, sugar, honey, curd and ghee) on a Shivling to decrease the negative influence of Rahu, which will transit over your Moon Sign, from January 2016. 

Virgo:

Separation from family is indicated. Mental and physical health may suffer. The outflow of money is expected to be greater than the inflow. Any indulgence in speculation and gambling is going to cause lossess. You may be negative in your attitude while approaching your near and dear ones.

Libra:

This transit will bless you with health, prestige and lots of monetary gains. All your efforts bring fruits. You may get promoted, if in service. Investment in stock market will be rewarding. Birth of a son is likely, if married.

Scorpio:

Get ready for leaving your family and unexpected transfer. You are going to feel scarcity of money. Loss of health and reputation are likely. Take care of your eyes and throat.

A few of you may possibly own a new residence or vehicle during this transit, if fourth lord is strongly placed in your horoscope.

Sagittarius:

Source of income will increase. All your efforts bring fruits. You may get promoted, if in service. Speculative deals will be rewarding. Birth of a son is likely, if married. Socially also, this will prove to be a good time as your status would take an upwardly move.

Capricorn:

Loss of job and trouble at work place are indicated. You may have lot of health problems, especially liver complaints, during this transit of Jupiter. Some of you may even have to face the wrath of the government, get involved in litigations and even get imprisoned. Travel is likely to be troublesome, so better avoid it. Also refrain from lending money to anyone, since the borrower may not return the due amount.

Aquarius:

You may have multiple sources of income. Business tours will be rewarding for the exporters. You are likely to experience fulfillment of your desires and a comfortable home. Singles may consider tying the knot and couples may consider an addition in the family.

Pisces:

You are advised to pay more attention to your health; as you may face continuous health problems, especially the stomach ailments and diabetes. Government penalties are likely, if tax matters are handled carelessly. If employed, maintain a good rapport with your employer and colleagues to avoid any unpleasant situation.

© Gulab Jain

July10, 2015

Posted from Bangalore (Karnataka) India

ASTROLOGICAL COMBINATIONS FOR GETTING AN IDEAL SPOUSE

In astrology, the 7th house of one’s horoscope stands for the spouse. This house is called the Kalatra Bhava. It rules romance, love and hatred, marriage etc. Basically, the planet responsible for the ideal spouse is Venus. Venus also stands for wife, marriage, romance, beauty, poetry, dance, drama, songs, marital happiness etc. Further, the 2nd and the 7th lords are also very important for the purpose. Thus, the individual’s luck for a happy married life depends upon the planets in the 7th and the 2nd houses. The position of Mars is no less vital than Venus, while Rahu damages the Kalatra Yoga. A total assessment is to be made considering the aforesaid aspects.

Let us see, in general, the results of the placement or combination of different planets in the 7th house:

Venus: Wife will be good looking, wealthy and from good family and will also be romantic.

Jupiter: Wife will be obedient, dutiful, good looking and from an elite family. The spouse gets money from wife.

Moon: The native will be attracted towards women and if it’s full Moon, he will have female children.

Sun: Wife will be sickly and barren.

Mercury: The native will have good wife but, at the same time, he will have liaison with other women.

Mars: The native may have liaison with a servant or a widow. There may be loss of wife.

Saturn: Wife will be sickly. There may be loss of wife.

Rahu: The native will have liaison with a widow and also many women. There may be loss of wife and second marriage.

Ketu: The native will have intelligent and God-fearing wife but she may be barren. There may be loss of wife too.

One has to properly read and analyze the above results keeping in mind the other combinations, placements, yoga and aspects of different planets.

© Gulab jain

April 26, 2015

Bangalore (Karnataka)

Understanding Insomnia through Astrology

Insomnia is sleeplessness which affects the human mind and body and causes anxiety to the extent that the person fails to perform his normal duties. In today’s world, most of the people have been leading a stressful life. This strain may be caused by factors like domestic problems, non-employment, losses in business, inability to face financial challenges and so on. Insomnia can be caused by physical factors as well as psychological factors. There is often an underlying medical condition that causes chronic insomnia, while transient insomnia may be due to a recent event or occurrence. Besides signs like difficulty falling asleep at night or awakening during the night, sleep deprivation can cause other symptoms like poor concentration & focus, being uncoordinated, irritability, depression and difficulty socializing.

However, in astrology, the classical texts refer to insomnia as pertaining to affliction of the 12^th house, Sun, Mars and the Moon. Some of the astrological combinations causing insomnia are given hereunder:

·         Mars and Venus in the 12^th house upset sleep.

·         12^th lord in the ascendant, while Moon is afflicted, causes insomnia.

·         Moon in the 12^th conjunct with Ketu causes insomnia.

·         Moon in the 12^th house associated with malefic cause sleeplessness.

·         The Sun and Mars in ascendant and aspected by malefic cause insomnia.

·         The house of Pisces represents sleep. So, if 12^th lord and the house of Pisces are afflicted, one suffers from sleeplessness.

·         The Sun, Mars and the Moon in the 8^th house, aspected by malefics cause insomnia.

·         The 12^th lord in the 5^th house, conjunct with malefics causes sleeplessness.

The problem of insomnia may be overcome by propitiating the malefic planets with the recitation of mantras as prescribed by our shastras and giving in charity the items related to those planets. This problem may also be conquered by wearing Emerald, Moon Stone and Yellow Sapphire in appropriate fingers.

© Gulab Jain

29^th March, 2015

Posted from Bangalore (Karnataka) India

The Year-2015 for YOU Astrologically

Aries (Mesha)

Most of you are likely to go through a bumpy phase at work, in business or in any field of activity till June this year. Avoid journey during this period as you might incur some loss in it. Some are likely to suffer from diseases related to the kidneys, sex organ or the urinary tract. Avoid any kind of arguments with those close to you, as you will tend to create new enemies within your family at this time. Health of your spouse may also become a matter of concern.

However, you are likely to have some improvement in your financial growth and domestic happiness July onwards.You may expect successful completion of your plans and you would be more devoted to your work or profession during this time. If married, you may expect the arrival of a new member in your family. You would gain over your enemies.

Taurus (Vrishabh)

You are likely to experience decline in income this year. You may even lose some of your money due to any kind of partnership or joint business enterprise. Avoid journey during this period as you might incur some loss in it. The health of your spouse may also cause worry during this particular time. A few of you may get afflicted by diseases of secret parts.

However, from the middle of the year there may be some financial gains with the help of friends. Some of you may be benefitted by the investment in the stock market.

Gemini (Mithun)

The flow of money will be smooth and generally more than you would expect. You may buy land or a house. This time will also see you winning over or defeating your enemies. Those expecting a child may welcome a new member into the family. Your respect and honor in the society would see an upward move during this time. Health will be good and you will be at peace with yourself.

However, some of you may be induced for change of residence and reside in some remote place. Education of students may be interrupted. Take care of your mother’s health.

Cancer (Karka)

Be careful of losses in your profession and avoid new endeavors during first half of the year, as you may not get the desired results. Any investment in stocks and shares during this time is not advised. Avoid long distance travel, as it may not yield the expected result. Some of you may find your children going astray or developing some health problems.

However, during the second half of the year, you may expect promotions at the workplace and gain in trade and business through sudden rise of fortune. Singles may consider tying the knot and couples may consider an addition in the family.

Leo (Simha)

This year, you may face an indiscriminate decline in income, if in business. If in service, you may even start disliking your job and may face the wrath of your boss or a higher authority. Some of you are likely to be transferred to another place of work during this period. Health matters require your focused attention. Your mother’s health could also become a matter of concern for you. Take care of your tax matters wisely to avoid government penalties.

This might not be a good year for the people in politics. Students may face hurdles in their studies.

Virgo (Kanya)

The year ahead is promising. You are likely to make money from multiple sources. You may also consider buying land or fixed property during this time. If unemployed, you are likely to get some lucrative job offers. Those employed may get a promotion, increase in authority, or a pay rise. Any previous sickness will vanish, bringing you comfort and happiness. Home life too will be nourishing and full of conjugal bliss. Your enemies will be defeated.

However, from mid-year onwards, some of you may experience loss due to enemies or rivals in your trade. You may have to face trouble during journeys. A few of you may fall prey to scandals on account of relations with high society women.

Libra (Tula)

During the first half of the year, you are going to experience financial difficulties, unnecessary expenses and futility of efforts due to the malefic effect of Sadesati. During this time, you may get involved in unnecessary quarrels and may create new enemies, sometimes within your own family. Health would require a lot of attention during this particular time. Try and keep yourself away from unlawful practices, which may lead to prosecution.

However, from middle year onwards, you may expect profit in trade and business, a position of authority at your workplace, success in all your endeavors and favor from your superiors as well. Socially also, this is a good time as you are likely to be honored and your status would take an upwardly move. Health should be fine and you may also consider going on long distance travel.

Scorpio (Vrischik)

During the first half of the year, you may expect promotions at the workplace and gain in trade and business. Socially it could be a satisfying period as you are likely to gain fame and respect in society. You may expect to meet and befriend men of distinction, who could also prove to be beneficial for you. Health would remain fine. Singles may consider tying the knot and couples may consider an addition in the family.

However, many of you are likely to go through a rough phase at work, in business or in any field of activity from middle year onwards. You may even lose your landed property. The possibility of a change in your residence cannot be ruled out during this phase. Enemies may cause you to suffer financial losses. Postpone travel plans to avoid losses.

Sagittarius (Dhanu)

The year starts with difficulties related to work and other aspects of your life. Traders and businessmen may suffer losses. Health needs attention. At home you may develop some mental friction and animosity with your spouse. Avoid any kind of arguments with your partner and stay away from litigations of any kind with anybody. Also, defer any disputes or deals related to your landed property as you may lose the same.

However, the middle year brings in good times in your life. You may expect to meet and befriend men of distinction, who could also prove to be beneficial for you. Health will improve. You are likely to experience fulfillment of your desires and a comfortable home. Singles may consider tying the knot and couples may consider an addition in the family.

Capricorn (Makara)

This year, your financial position will improve due to the benefic transit of Jupiter & Saturn. The business tours bring success to most of you. Chances of promotions are bright. You will get the support of your friends and relatives. You will enjoy honor and status in the society.

Health needs attention from middle year onwards. Avoid any kind of arguments with your partner and stay away from litigations of any kind with anybody. Also, defer any disputes or deals related to your landed property as you may lose the same.

Aquarius (Kumbha)

You are likely to experience lot of ups and down in your trade, business and  professional life. Investment in stock market is not at all advised. There could be a theft in your house. Some of you may also experience discomfort due to a forced change of residence during this phase. This period may also make you suffer from diseases of the reproductive organs. Avoid any kind of arguments with those close to you.

However, July onwards, your financial position will improve due to the benefic transit of Jupiter. Your honor and status in the society is also expected to rise during this particular time. Students are likely to get best results of their hard work.

Pisces (Meena)

This year, all areas of personal and family health need attention. Your income may suffer and you may even lose some of your money due to any kind of partnership or joint business enterprise. Those employed should avoid arguments with their seniors at work as it might cause them to lose their jobs. Keep your anger under control otherwise you may either have to face humiliation and defamation; or If married, you may get involved in a clash with your spouse.

However, a few of you may experience good times during the first half of the year and have satisfactory financial growth and domestic happiness. Some of you may get a chance to visit a foreign land during this year.

Gulab Jain

1^st January, 2015

Posted from Bangalore (Karnataka) India