A Theory of Astrology

[sravna]

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Dear Forum members,

I would like to make an attempt in developing a theory of astrology. For that I think we need to revisit some dearly held notions and fundamentals of Science as in my opinion the workings of astrology is in a different plane.

We need to understand what is perception and what is reality. A perception is something which is not held by everybody, A reality is something which is seen by everybody in the same way, For humans physical realm is a reality and mental realm gives rise to perceptions as every human perceives the physical world in the same way but does not interpret their happenings in the same way.

The most fundamental of perceptions are space and time. I call it a perception because I assume there is a reality beyond the physical reality. It comes from my axiom that whenever there are perceptions there is an underlying reality. As we have differing mental perceptions it is under lied by a reality which is the spiritual reality,where everybody experiences the same perception.

Folks, we need to understand and appreciate this first if we are to proceed towards a theory of astrology and the vedas in general.

 

[sravna]

The realm of the physical is one where the force rules. What we experience in the physical realm is because of the operation of force. Force exists when there is disconnectedness in energy which applies to both space and time. Change of energy has to happen to move through space and time. This testifies to the fact that there is difference in energy across space and time.

We see the same physical reality because humans have transcended space and have a mind that makes that happen. But the mind is still an undeveloped entity with respect to time and does not grasp the timeless reality. So according to the evolutionary status of the mind different people have different perceptions of the truth.

Vedas and vedangas like astrology are results of grasping of reality in totality though for a person to understand the rationale behind it is an uphill task. If we work on the premise that the workings of astrology was grasped as a timeless truth we will atleast get into the mindset that they are not some mumbo jumbo that was put together incoherently but has within those seemingly unfathomable utterances a very valid and sound basis.

 

[saarangam]

A perception is something which is not held by everybody, For humans physical realm is a reality and mental realm gives rise to perceptions as every human perceives the physical world in the same way .

Dear sravna
If every human perceives the the physical world in the same way then perception becomes a reality. Is it not.I feel there is some contradiction in your statement.
regards.

 

[sravna]

Dear Shri Sarangam,

That is exactly what I stated. The physical world is a reality to the human beings because everyone sees all the physical entities in the same way but there is a difference when it comes to interpretation of it by the mind. So at the mental level it remains as perception.

However in the absolute term physical reality is not the ultimate reality as it is subject to interpretations/perceptions of the mind which when enlightened sees the final reality.

 

[sravna]

Another axiom is that whenever there is order or harmony that is seen then it indicates beauty/intelligence. If the harmony is between low energy/physical entities the expression is that of beauty and when it is between high energy entities then it is an indication of intelligence.

The fact that our solar system has on order associated with it indicates intelligence beneath what we physically observe. It is possible that the heart of that intelligence is the earth and is expressed in the form of living and intelligent beings inhabiting it.

 

[sravna]

Just as a 2-dimensional space can be divided into four quadrants a 3d space has correspondingly 3 trines. I am not an expert in mathematics but a trine connection in 3d space seems to imply complete inter connection where as a quadrant connection in 3d space seems to imply partial connection.

Thus spirituality which is characterized by complete interconnections is aptly represented by the trine houses 1,5 and 9 and quadrants which imply partial connection represents something that is well suited for success in the physical realm i.e. representing force/power. Thus trines are considered as spiritual houses and quadrants the power houses.

 

[sravna]

There are also other trine and quadrant relations

Trine relations

2,6,10 - Artha houses
3,7,11 - kama houses
4,8,12 - moksha houses
and 1,5,9 are dharma houses

Quadrant relations

1,4,7,10- cardinal houses (strong)
2,5,8,11 - panapara (medium strength)
3,6,9,12 - apoklima (weak)

We can see , the trine relations focus on the objectives of life whereas the quadrant relations refer to the power of the houses in realizing those objectives.

We also have houses 2,3,6,8,11,12 which are not considered benefic houses because of lack of connections between them.

 

[sravna]

One point I would like to put forth regarding the methods of Science such as gathering data, observations etc to establish validity of a theory: It is acknowledged by proponents of science that progress in science is a continuous process and scientists keep working to arrive at objective answers.

I wouldn't contest that scientists are trying to do their best to establish truths about the universe. But on any day I would trust my intuition much more than a physical device as the reality it comprehends is lot more precise than that indicated by any of these man made tools.

I think scientists will keep making and relying on better and better tools till this truth dawns upon them.

 

[srinivasanb2001]

I remember to have studied one concept "thing initself" We see a table in a form which is perceived as real by our sense of sight. But our vision has got itsown limitations to view. So actually the table may be some thing more than what we actually visualise. We ar able to see many tiny things thru a microscope which we cannot see ordinarily. Even the microscope depends on its lens power. So this is true for sound or any other sense perception. We believe only what we really see /viewthourgh our senses withits limitations. This is the main reason that aethists do not believe the existance of the almighty, since they cannot see HIM. But devout people see Him in their hearts.

 

[Iyyarooraan]

I know I am a fly in the blacksmith's shop. Water can be seen, fire can be seen, earth we are seeing, mirage of sky is also seen. But do we see air, though science says it is there? I think air was perceived to be there before science could prove it is there. Perceptions can become real if you are sincere and persistent. Science is always discovering itself. Then why not perceptions. They are running parallel and may, or not, meet at the blackhole. Perceptions can be contradictory so also the scientific discoveries; more discoveries many more problems. These will also lead to infinite.

 

[sravna]

We have the concept of friendship between planets in astrology. This can be
permanent and temporary. Permanent friendship is based upon rulership with the rulers being spiritually proximate/connected. For example if you take taurus the ruler is venus. The connected signs are virgo and capricorn whose rulers are mercury and saturn. venus, mercury and saturn have friendship with one another. Similarly we can see that sun,mars, moon, jupiter are friends.

Temporary freinship seems to be due to placements with planets that are physically proximate being friends. For example planets in 2,3,4 and 10,11,12 positions to a particular planet are its friends.

 

[sravna]

Planets get their maximum benefic nature at their point of exaltion. Exaltation sign of a planet is always at its best permanent friend's sign or its own sign or if the above can't happen in the least inimical neutral. Exalted planets have their complement planet exalted exactly opposite to them i.e., at 180 degrees. Jupiter-mars, venus-mercury, sun-saturn complement each other.Subjects to the above restrictions planets get their exaltation sign or their best sign.

The above is my take on assignment of exaltation signs to planets

 

[sangom]

Planets get their maximum benefic nature at their point of exaltion. Exaltation sign of a planet is always at its best permanent friend's sign or its own sign or if the above can't happen in the least inimical neutral. Exalted planets have their complement planet exalted exactly opposite to them i.e., at 180 degrees. Jupiter-mars, venus-mercury, sun-saturn complement each other.Subjects to the above restrictions planets get their exaltation sign or their best sign.

The above is my take on assignment of exaltation signs to planets

What about exaltation signs of Moon, venus and Mars?

 

[Raghy]

Planets get their maximum benefic nature at their point of exaltion. Exaltation sign of a planet is always at its best permanent friend's sign or its own sign or if the above can't happen in the least inimical neutral. Exalted planets have their complement planet exalted exactly opposite to them i.e., at 180 degrees. Jupiter-mars, venus-mercury, sun-saturn complement each other.Subjects to the above restrictions planets get their exaltation sign or their best sign.

The above is my take on assignment of exaltation signs to planets

Sri sravna,

Greetings. I don't know about Sun-saturn exaltations in the same horoscope. Usually that ஜாதகர்'s father would be nomore.

Cheers!

 

[sravna]

Dear Shri Sangom,

Pisces neutral to venus and capricorn is neutral to mars. Taurus is notonly neutral to moon but it is its moolatrikona sign.

 

[sravna]

Dear Shri Raghy,

Sun Saturn in opposition may not be good in general but when both are in their exaltation signs they become benefics

 

[sravna]

It is my conviction that there is a well founded basis for astrology and that would be revealed if enough effort is put into it.

The planets and the houses carry the information of the internal and external forces that will act upon us along with the effect of karma, on our life. The karma creates the fortune/misfortune and the forces pave the way for fresh karma or dissolve past karma.

The aligning of planets creates energies such as life, intelligence etc. All the energies that affect mind, body and soul are connected to those through time and they play out at the right time in the future. These are reflected in the planetary alignments.