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| VEDIC ASTROLOGY
LESSON - 3 |
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The
Zodiac Signs |
There
are twelve signs of zodiac. Each planet rules two signs. The
odd numbered sign represents the positive half of its orbit
around the Sun, where it is increasing the expressing its energy;
the even numbered sign represents the negative half of its orbit,
where it is decreasing and withdrawing (interiorising) its energy.
Cancer and Leo represent the positive and negative halves of
the Sun’s rotation or its own axis. |
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of twelve signs are as follows: |
LIBRA |
Libra
has a somewhat different meaning in the Vedic system than in
the Western. It is the sign of reformers, revolutionaries, prophets,
idealism and fanatics. Libra individuals have a strong sense
of harmony, justice and balance, particularly in the realm of
ideas. They want to see heaven on earth. They are sensitive
and humanitarian, with the power to arouse and influence the
masses. Their orientation is often political, in which sphere
they often become leaders, even great generals. |
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Librans
love the truth and are devoted to their ideals but may go too
far in their zeal and become propagandists. Librans are usually
attractive and have a charisma that may become sexual. They
are not much concerned with home and family but, being under
the rule of Venus, they do like to have beauty and around them. |
SCORPIO |
Scorpio
is a profound and mysterious sign. As the negative or physical
side of Mars, Scorpio people are often soldiers, policemen or
athletes. They like to use their martial power on a physical
level and can be prone to the use of force. They usually have
good muscles and like to exercise. When mentally developed they
have a good capacity for research and inquiry and may become
chemists or surgeons. |
Scorpios
can b very intelligent and perceptive, but prefer to remain
behind the scenes. They do not express themselves quickly, not
because they are slow but because they are cautious. They can
be good orators or debaters. Scorpio types are intense, secretive,
introverted and sometimes troubled. They have an active subconscious
and must keep their emotions clear and pure, free of envy and
attachment. |
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SAGITTARIUS |
Sagittarius
individuals project the positive side of Jupiter. They have
a positive attitude in life, an expansive spirit, and a moral,
religious or Philosophical disposition. They have a strong sense
of principle, law and justice. They are usually warm and friendly,
dramatic and seek to develop their principles in life. They
make themselves noticed and can easily became active or involved
with the expansion of the social forces to witch they open up.
On the other hand, they can be too conventional, law- abiding
and moralistic, caught in some dogmatic idea. |
Sagittarius
may become lawyers, religious leaders or successful businessmen.
They possess critical minds and strong opinions but are prone
to become self-righteous. Their minds may be too discriminating
and faultfinding and they may be unable to see their own limitations. |
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CAPRICORN |
Capricorn
is often the lowest and the highest of the signs in terms of
achievement in life. It is the sign of practical realization.
On the material level, this can create much worldliness and
obstinacy and make people selfish. Less evolved Capricorn types
may be sons of the earth, farmers who know little beyond their
farm. Somewhat more evolved is the hard-headed. Capricorn businessman
who saves everything for some eventual great gain. On the spiritual
level, Capricorn can give the capacity to manifest spiritual
principles in daily life and practical work. |
Capricorn
types are hardworking, persevering, and tenacious and have the
power for eventual great accomplishments. They usually work
for themselves and learn to value everything that comes through
their own effort. Capricorn need to learn more self-surrender;
to take them less seriously and to be less concerned about outer
forms. |
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AQUARIUS |
Aquarius
individuals are the most self-negative of all types. On a higher
level, they have more faith and capacity to surrender the ego
to the Divine. On a lower level, they believe in others and
denigrate themselves. For this reason, they tend more towards
sexual deviation than the other signs. They are prone to do
what they are told not to do and to befriend those they are
told to avoid. In this way their energy can be blocked, dissipated,
confused or darkened. |
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a higher level, Aquarians are willing to sacrifice themselves
for the good of all and are strongly humanitarian. Aquarians
may be eccentric and scattered in what they do, unclear as to
who they really are. The lack charisma and often fail to attract
the masses as political leaders. Yet by their faith and devotion,
they are often successful as religious leaders and teachers. |
PISCES |
Pisces
individuals are emotional, expansive, intuitive and imaginative.
They are enthusiastic but not always wisely so. They like to
influence others but are them easily influenced and may be vulnerable
or impressionable, They are friendly and communicative and can
relate to a variety of people. They can easily become dependent
or make others dependent upon them. |
Pisceans
are sentimental and easily moved by feelings, including those
that are not genuine. They are friendly and compassionate but
can be too easily moved by sympathy and pity. When frustrated
in life, thy often develop self-pity. They are usually attached
to the past for good or ill and may accept the values of the
culture and religion into which they are born. However, they
are susceptible to missionary type influences and like demonstrations
of faith. They like ceremony and ritual enjoy music and make
good musicians. |
Pisceans
often lack boundaries and may not have enough clarity and practicality.
Pisceans can lack in self-confidence or have too many impractical
ideas about themselves, though they wish to achieve a great
deal in life. |
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