Abounding in Vata and Kapha and filled with knowing is the Moon of round body. O’ Twice Born, auspiciously eyed, of sweet speech, fluctuating and lovesick. -Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra: Nature and Form of the Grahas, 24 The soft, gentle moon as atmakaraka imbues an individual with sensitivity, adaptability, and nurturing ability. Moon as a soul planet guides an individual… View Post
If Sun holds the highest degrees in your birth chart, then Sun is your atmakaraka, or soul indicator. But, what does it mean to have the bright and life-giving Sun as your atmakaraka? Since the Sun is the indicator of the Atman (soul), this is a natural position for the Sun to be in. Though the Sun is an important… View Post
In Jaimini’s Upadesa Sutras there’s special significance given to the Atmakaraka, which translates to “soul indicator” (atma=soul, and karaka=indicator). This planet and its placement in your chart provides great insight into what area of life your soul needs to advance. It is your soul’s desire. It also shows a person’s bondage and potential for liberation. Fascinating, right? Many times the… View Post
One remedy that is often prescribed to help strengthen or balance weak planets are gemstones, but whether gemstone remedies are a truly effective (or just a scam) has been up for debate. Today, I’m shedding light on the effectiveness of gemstones and what you can realistically expect when using them in this manner. The problem with using gemstones as a… View Post
One misunderstood area of Astrology is the relationship it has to fate and free will. Contrary to what many believe, Astrology is not merely for predicting and accepting a predetermined outcome. If that were the case, then it would be a useless pursuit indeed. Astrology can be used to identify and alter fate, because ultimately it is a tool of… View Post