In Parashara’s Encyclopedia of Astrology (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra), the great Vedic seer illustrates the nature of what various astrological placements promote for an individual who has those placements in their birth chart. A very useful section is his depiction of images conveying the nature of what arises for people with various house lords occupying [...]
Student: Before I studied astrology with you, I thought that it could never predict spiritual things since spiritual things transcend karma. But reading your descriptions of Prabhupada and Aindra’s horoscopes shows me this is not the case. Vic: Yes, excellent question. It is important to have a clear and conclusive understanding of this topic. The [...]
He says: “I want to buy your books and perhaps take your courses. Please tell me your astrological credentials qualifying you to be my teacher.” I answer: I have no credentials outside what you can see and hear in my books, articles, videos, etc. Him: Well who did you study with, who taught you? When did [...]
The Bible says, and I guess I might be paraphrasing, “God created the world in 7 days.” That is sort of interesting since we have a “week” which lasts 7 days. Why does the week last 7 days??? The answer is in heaven. No, not the “pearly gates” – in the actual sky, the “heavens.” [...]
The Supremely Attractive and Enchanting Krishna, the ultimate Godhead of Vishnu, wears earrings. In both ears he wears “makara-kundala.” Kundala just means “earring.” Makara means “Capricorn.” What is a Capricorn? A “mythological” creature most akin to a sea-dragon which is a blend of crocodile and dolphin. It has the fearsome power of a Crocodile’s unyielding bite, [...]
The universe is a mirror. It reflects the truth of your soul. The most active area of the universe, from our point of view on Earth, is the Zodiac, through which all the planets move and thus mark the unfolding of divine, universal time. The zodiac is a circle. Circles have no beginning and no [...]
This is an excerpt from a book I am writing called Making Peace with your Planets. It is my translation of a prayer from the worlds most ancient surviving book, the Rg Veda (2.23). The founder of ancient astrology recommends this prayer as the best meditation for forming a peaceful and prosperous relationship with the [...]
This is from the first chapter, 35th song of the world’s oldest surviving book, the Rg Veda. The father of ancient astrology, Sage Parashara, recommends contemplation upon this prayer to make peace with the astrological Sun. I call upon fire, friendship, waters and the restful night to aid us. I call for aid to the [...]
Water, you kindly grant life In which we can find happiness. Please grant us your most auspicious nourishing essence Like a mother feeding her beloved You carry us happily to far destinations And give us strength for procreation Waters that we drink, you are goddesses bringing aid and bliss Let your health and strength stream [...]
Today, here in Japan, we celebrate a festival called “Ta-na-ba-ta” (七夕). It comes from China, and if you can read Chinese or Japanese you will note that they literally mean “7th night” or, more poetically, “The night of sevens.” This festival occurs on the 7th day of the 7 month. It has accommodated itself to [...]
