Eclipses – Good or Bad?
According to Indian beliefs, eclipses are caused when the shadow planets, Rahu and Ketu, swallow the Sun and the Moon. Vedic Astrology holds that eclipses are not a good time to start or end projects, relationships, jobs, or any other important thing. Auspicious ... Views: 475
The Moon as Karaka
Understanding how the Moon interacts with each of the 12 houses depends on our understanding of the Moon as a karaka (significator). The Moon has certain innate qualities too. While the houses can change the Moon’s energy, the Moon can impact the individual’s ... Views: 551
Astrology: Art or Science?
Is astrology an art or science? For years, people have been debating this question and the jury is still out on this question. Some people believe that astrology is more of an art than a science. Like art, astrology too uses symbols to communicate to us. For ... Views: 698
Introduction:
Aadi is a special month in the Tamil calendar which corresponds to the month of July and August according to the Gregorian calendar. This is the fourth month, which follows Chitirai, Vaigasi and Aani months of Tamil Calendar. It has 32 days and is dedicated to spiritual and ... Views: 736
To existential philosophers, life has no meaning. But the rest of us struggle to make sense out of it. Astrology was probably born when human beings from a distant past realized that the answers about life that they sought were not to be found on earth. So they looked up to the skies with its ... Views: 391
Adi Amavasya or Aadi Amavasya falls on the 31st of July 2019. Amavasya is a new moon day, which falls in the Tamil month of Thai. This day is highly important for doing rituals and Tarpanam. It is highly powerful and contains mystical energy that will elevate the souls of the departed and bring ... Views: 550
The month of Aadi is one of the most celebrated months and is dedicated to Goddess worship and Thanksgiving for rivers. Among the many festivals celebrated during the month of Aadi, Aadi Perukku is very important. , It is celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu. Every year it occurs during ... Views: 496
On the day of Guru Purnima, we honor our gurus and teachers. Anyone who gives us knowledge is a guru and this includes the mother for she is the first Guru who teaches us the words we first learn to utter. Then there are our teachers right from the elementary level. A Guru is essential for all ... Views: 511