Astro Q&A #3! Guitars, Mars, Playas, Reincarnation, Sideropicals, and Dasha

Question: [Ryan Kurczak] I’m a Virgo ascendant. Am I more inclined to play a Les Paul or a Strat? or a Danelectro DC? Since the outstanding traits of Virgo are practical organization and prudent commerce, I would say first that you would pick the more articulate, symmetrical, and lightly balanced of the guitars. So I would say Danelectro…

Video on the Symbolism of MARS

Easily comprehend the infinite astrological symbolism of Mars in classical astrology. [Not mentioned in this video, but you will be able to see the connection easily: “sharpness”, “penetration”, and “heat”]

Symbolism of Mars

The core of Mars’ symbolism is energy. Energy is connected with heat. The psychological form of energy especially is passion and ambition. We fulfill our ambitions in two ways: cooperatively or independently. When our endeavors are cooperative, they come into the symbolic domain of Venus, but when we must stand alone and strive to realize…

Second Marriage for Mangal-dosha

Second Marriage for Mangal-dosha Question: I’ve heard that the second marriage of a person with Mangal dosha will be much smoother. Is that so? My Answer: People say so many things about Mangal dosha (The effect of Mars on relationships), but most of them have no idea what they are talking about, they are just…

Colors of the Planets – Not So Simple

What this survey of BPHS (Bṛhat Parāśara Hora Śāstra) will reveal clearly is that the popularly touted simple color-planet paradigm is not supported in this Sanskrit text. Rather what we see is that a few colors are associated with each planet. Complexion In the 16th and 17th ślokas of the BPHS chapter titled “Nature and Form of…

Real Estate and Astrological Planets

A student recently asked: Mars and Saturn are connected with real estate.If these are in the 4th then it is not good for emotional happiness but could be good for real estate. Is this right? Everyone commonly says that Mars conjoined Saturn is a symbol pertinent to real estate. I think this concept may be…

What you can learn from just words

What do these words have in common? Soulful Lunatic Mercantile Venereal Martial Jovial Stern They are adjectives formed from the proper Latin-based names of the seven main astrological planets: Sol, Luna, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn! The Sun’s proper name is Sol. It represents the Soul, the singular center of all things, the core…

9 Planets – 9 States of Personal Evolution

What are the Planets, and Why? Planets are the active principles of astrology. Knowledge of what the planets represent is fundamental clearly understanding every other component of astrology – so learn carefully and well! If you look up at the sky, it’s clear to see that the planets are “the active principles.” Go ahead and…

Discipline – An Astrological Perspective

The planets utilize the resources of the signs and houses. Therefore the planets are the main forces in astrology. Let’s look at the astrological planets in light of the question, “what is discipline and where does it come from?” First lets ask a dictionary what we mean by “discipline” as a noun. It answers –…

Jupiter Enters Aries

Today Jupiter enters Aries (the constellation, not the monthly “sign”) – along with a bunch of other planets: Venus & Mercury, Mars, and for a few more days, the Sun. Let’s forget about all the others, because it’s just too complicated. Let’s think about Jupiter in Aries. The first question always is “What does it…