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Astrology Forecast for Cancer 2009 Posted By : Loy Combs

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Each sign of the Zodiac has a particular energy each month. We all feel it, but it is felt strongest by those born during that month. Since we all feel it, we can choose to ignore it or consciously embrace it. If we embrace it, we can use the energy to develop the virtues of each sign to our own benefit.

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Astrology Forecast for Cancer 2009 Posted By : Loy Combs

Astrological Signs Make for Great Astrological Tattoos

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
Ever considered the astrological signs and getting astrological tattoos of you and your loved one inked on youself. If you have explored these ideas it may pay to check and see if you are both of the love compatibility signs. There are twelve astrological signs in our universe. Astrology and astrological signs are widely used as an indicator of the astrological compatibility signs with family, friends and lovers. So you can see that just knowing your sun sign is a small part of the picture when it comes to the zodiac symbols. You can find a collection of many free astrological chart reading sites online by googling, “astrological compatibility”.

The Chinese astrological signs operate on cycles of years, lunar months, and two-hour periods ofthe day (also known as shichen). Typically, people remember one or two of their astrological signs. Chinese signs are determined by the year of your birth. Rabbits are not the most powerful of the Chinese astrological signs, but they are one of the most selfless.

Today tattooing is more popular then it has ever been and is no surprise that the astrological signs make for great astrological tattoos. With tattoos and tattoo art being so very popular it is believed that the most requested tattoo designs are astrological signs, they are up there with butterfly tattoos and the tribal tattoos.

Many people believe the astrological signs represent the qualities and characteristics of the developing personality and self. Interpreting a horoscope begins largely with the astrological signs, so if you a seriously considering getting

astrological tattoos should it be the Chinese astrological signs or the western astrological symbols, do some research first.It is important you look for quality tattoo art and tattoo designs, something you will be happy with the rest of your

life and can wear with pride.

The Argument for the Tropical Zodiac Within Vedic Astrology

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
I am a Vedic Astrologer and I use the Tropical Zodiac.  To many this is very close to sacrilege and a contradiction in terms.  This novel way of delineating the horoscope is gaining momentum and validity within the Hindu Astrological community.  I am writing this article with the purpose of giving valid and logical reasons why the Tropical Zodiac of Rasis (Signs) is to be used instead of the Sidereal Zodiac of Rasis.  “Of Rasis” is stated because it is quite clear that the Sidereal Zodiac is to be used when delineating Nakshatras.

What is the Tropical Zodiac?

In America, Europe and in ancient Greece, Persia and Egypt, the Tropical Zodiac is and was always used.  The Tropical Zodiac measures 12 portions of 30 degrees each beginning from the Vernal (Spring) Equinox.  The Vernal Equinox is the point where the Sun crosses the equator on its way North.  This is the first day of Spring and is 0 degrees Aries.  Thus, a portion of 30 degrees was given to Aries, 30 degrees to Taurus, 30 degrees to Gemini and so on for 12 Signs until 360 degrees are covered.  When the Sun is at its farthest northern point and begins to move South, then it is the Summer Solstice and the Sun is at 0 degrees of Cancer.  For example, if one has a Sun positioned at 12 degrees of Taurus, that means that one’s Sun is 42 degrees north of the celestial equator.  If a person has their Sun at 24 degrees of Leo, then their Sun is 54 degrees South of the Tropic of Cancer and 36 degrees north of the equator.  The same principle of measurement is applied to all the planets.  Thus, the Tropical Zodiac is based upon the Sun’s longitudinal relationship to the Earth.

What is the Sidereal Zodiac?

In regards to Rasis or Signs, the Sidereal Zodiac is made up of 30 degree portions beginning with the Nakshatra of Aswini as measured from certain fixed stars.  Since astrologers use different fixed stars to determine the first point of Sidereal Aries, we have different Ayanamshas.  An ayanamsha is the difference between the vernal equinox (the Sun at 0 degrees Tropical Aries) and the first point of Sidereal Aries.  The Sidereal Zodiac bases the measurement of Signs on the fixed stars as opposed to measuring Signs from the relationship of the Sun to the Earth as in the Tropical Zodiac.

The Argument for a Tropical Zodiac

A rasi simply means a “heap of thirty”.  That is all.  Hindus use rasis in their calculations with all circles and arcs and it does not automatically infer that Zodiac signs are to be used.  In about 100 A.D., a Greek astronomer by the name of Hiparchius, took the names of Aries, Taurus, Gemini and so forth and gave these names to the fixed stars starting with the first point of Aswini.  This was a very grave mistake and would cause the science of astrology to be looked down upon from then on.  The reason he named the constellations thus is because around this time, when the Sun was as the vernal equinox, or the 1st point of Tropical Aries, it was also at the 1st point of Aswini.  Suddenly, with the help of Hipparchius, the birth of the Sidereal Zodiac of Rasis was about to be born.  100 A.D., according to Sri Yukteswar, was a time very close to the heart of Kali Yuga, the Dark Age, when important astronomical and astrological knowledge was lost and this included knowledge of the precession of the equinox.  Since evidence clearly supports that the Hindus exchanged information with the Greeks and Persians, the names for the Fixed Stars were also exchanged and the Hindus named these star constellations the familiar Aries, etc.  What is forgotten is that these star constellations already had names.  They were the names of the Nakshatras and the names of the Chaldean and Chinese lunar mansions.  The star constellations were and are the “realm of the gods”.  “Swarga Loka” is the name of this heavenly realm.  The story goes that they are the heavenly abodes of extremely pious beings that became “godlike” due to their austerities and were given a place in the heavens to influence the Earth.  To name these stars after animals (the Signs) was a grave mistake with unfathomable ramifications.

At the same time the Hindus named their star constellations after the 12 Signs, evidence from several ancient texts shows they lost knowledge of the precession of the equinox and these measurements of 30 degrees each of the star constellations became FIXED and remained so up to the present day.  Only with the help of astrologers that are also astronomers and that have studied the history of Astrology at this time, are we able to sort through this mess of the Rasis and the Sidereal Zodiac.

The Rasis before Hiparchius

The Surya Siddhanta is the greatest astronomical text of the Hindus and gives all the calculations to calculate the Lagna, the Nakshatras, planetary positions within Nakshatras and Tropical positions of the planets.  NOWHERE in the Surya Siddhanta does it say to use Sidereal Signs and Sidereal positions of planets to erect a horoscope.  In fact, there is more evidence in the Surya Siddhanta that the Tropical Zodiac is to be used instead of the Sidereal Zodiac when erecting horoscopes.  And here is why….The Surya Siddhanta gives the calculations for finding the Nakshatra position of the planets. It then uses an ayanamsha to convert the planetary positions back to Tropical positions and from there find the Tropical Lagna.  After finding the Tropical Lagna the Surya Siddhanta leaves it there.  Since it is impossible to find the Sidereal Lagna without the use of the Tropical Zodiac, then it would be concluded that the Surya Siddhanta would mention to convert the Tropical Lagna back to its Sidereal position if that were indeed the method to be used.  It does not mention this at all.

The Yavana Jataka, the Srimad Bhagavatam and the works of the great Varamahira all mention the Tropical Zodiac as the harbinger of the signs.  Oddly, they also mention the first part of Aswini as the beginning of Aries.  It becomes clear that the authors were not aware of the Precession of the Equinox and summarily thought that the 12 constellations named after the Solar Months would forever coincide with those Solar Months.  With the introduction of the importance of Rasis with the Yavanas as per Yavana Jataka and the religious and philosophical importance of the Nakshatras in the daily life of the Hindu, during the time of the alignment of the two Zodiacs (around 100 A.D.), the Indians lost knowledge of precession of the equinox and therefore the Sidereal Zodiac for the Rasis was born.

The Realm of the Gods and the Realm of the Earth

The Nakshatras of the Hindus and the Lunar Mansions of the Chaldeans and the Chinese are deified.  They are also referred to as Swarga Loka, the heavenly realm.  Through Parasara we know that the Planets are incarnations of God and have consciousness so they are also deified.  The Rasis are also incarnations of God however they do not have consciousness and are named after earthly creatures.  Their manifestation depends upon the Earth’s relationship to the Sun, therefore they are Tropical.  The Nakshatras are deified beings living within the heavenly realm and therefore they are star based and are rightly represented through a Sidereal Zodiac.

Modalities of the Rasis (Signs)

Another valid argument for using the Tropical Zodiac and confirming the relationship of Rasis to the intertwined movement of the Sun and the Earth is the modalities of the Signs.  Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are called moveable signs.  Their common characteristic is change and their beginning heralds a change in the Sun’s movement.  At 0 degrees Aries the Sun crosses the equator on its way North, changing from the Southern hemisphere to the Northern hemisphere.  At 0 degrees Cancer the Sun changes from moving North to moving South.  At 0 degrees Libra the Sun crosses the equator on its way South, changing hemispheres and at 0 degrees Capricorn the Sun begins to move North.  If the Rasis were sidereal and not based upon the Sun’s movement in relation to the Earth, there is no valid reason why these particular signs would herald change.

The fixed Rasis, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, represent the Sun being steadfast and resolute on its course.

The dual Rasis, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, represent the Sun losing momentum on its course and getting ready for a new beginning.  This is why these signs are energy transformers.  The dual signs are steadfast and resolute just enough to get the job done but are also flexible enough to allow for necessary change.

Again, there is no reason for the aforementioned Signs to carry any of these qualities divorced from the fact of the Earth’s relationship to the Sun.  Just having a certain constellation of Stars behind the Sun does not automatically bring these characteristics, especially if such “constellations” do not carry consciousness as they do not per Parasara.  The qualities are ONLY explained by the Sun’s motion relative to the Earth.

One Zodiac, One Astrology

Astrology systems are as varied as there are cultures upon the Earth.  However the many variances are rather small compared to the many similarities.  This points to the fact that at one time, many centuries ago, the many different cultures practiced a unified Astrology with varying techniques and shared these techniques among themselves.  And they all used the Tropical Zodiac when it came to Rasis.  When delineating a horoscope, an astrologer has many techniques at his/her fingertips, the Parasara techniques, the Jaimini techniques, the Tajika techniques, the Bhrigu techniques, Western techniques and on and on.  All of these techniques can accurately read the horoscope and they are all valid.  That is, unless, 2 different Zodiacs are used.  Tajika techniques, which originated in Tajikstan, an ancient Persian culture, are the originators of Greco-Roman astrology and thus, modern day Western Astrology.  Tajika is widely used in India today.  So we now know that the Indians use their aboriginal astrology techniques, Parasara, Jaimini, and Bhrigu, along with Western Astrology.  Western Astrologers should be encouraged to use Parasara techniques as well and they should also incorporate the Nakshatras into their practice.  The Nakshatras were widely used by Western Astrologers up until the time of the Inquisition.  They were associated with black magic, black magic being anything that was not sanctioned by the Catholic Church.

The Role of the 3rd and 9th Houses

There is a saying, “with effort comes grace”.  While many Vedic Astrologers are open to the idea of a Tropical Zodiac, many are not.  Some resist it forcefully because of their religious beliefs or because it is not what was taught by their guru.  Some resist it because they have become comfortable with their own horoscopes and do not want change.  But research into the mystery of the Zodiacs by human beings weighs in favor of a Tropical Zodiac being used to delineate all horoscopes while using Rasis and not a Sidereal Zodiac for using Rasis. Human research and self-effort into this mystery has revealed a mistake was made in computation of the Zodiac around 1900 years ago.  And this mistake has cost the reputation of Astrology.  Human effort and scientific enquiry are 3rd house endeavors.  The 3rd house is the opposite of the 9th house which is divine inspiration and knowledge or knowledge that can only be revealed through grace.  The rule of opposites states that opposites at their extremes are exactly the same.  Thus, the 9th house which is higher knowledge and divine grace must be balanced out with self-inquiry, research and one’s own effort to find the Truth.  With a sincere effort by the individual (3rd house) the Truth will be revealed (9th house).  Dogmatic beliefs and unwillingness to research has no place in Astrology if it is to become a worldwide respected science by the general populace again.

As always, research into this fascinating subject is welcomed and encouraged.  Studying several horoscopes with both Zodiacs along with the history of Astrology is the only way to convince oneself of the validity of one over the other.  But as we move from the Dark Age into a more enlightened age, the Truth will slowly reveal itself.  It is imperative that Astrologers of all disciplines keep an open and scientific mind with regard to this subject.  As an astrologer I welcome any comments and discussion to this novel approach.

Are Horoscopes A Coincidence Or A Reality?

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
For thousands of years people have been captivated by horoscopes, astrology, star signs, birth signs, and we have long looked to the stars for answers to our questions. However, for every person that truly believes in the power of astrology, there are five other people who doubt and criticize astrology, and its scientific backing.

I personally believe that the stars can reveal something about our personalities and the future, as my horoscope is usually shockingly accurate. However, the lack or reputable results or scientific backing to its method makes astrology a highly criticized process, giving it a reputation as a space filler in magazines that you read in line at the supermarket.

There have been certain events that I have experienced throughout my life that make me believe that astrology is not just a supernatural hoax. I read my horoscope online everyday, and more often than not, my horoscope is accurate to some level.

I know a lot of people who check their current horoscopes daily in the news paper. Many now receive free daily horoscopes online, but I also know some people who pay to have their complete horoscope determined everyday. Though I would never consider paying for my horoscope, they swear that a complete horoscope is always almost completely accurate.

For many of us, we are quick to dismiss or shoot down anything that doesn’t have to do with us or is in some way negative to us. However, when we receive good news, strangely enough, we are uplifted that there may be a possibility of something good happening to us.

This is most likely due to the fact that human nature makes us embrace any news of positive or good new, but we deny or disregard bad or negative news. Whatever the reasons, we have become a society that is fascinated by horoscopes, star signs, and star charts.

I have friends that who will readily admit that when ever they get into a new relationship; they spend hours consulting their horoscope, star charts, and the heavens to determine their compatibility.

Determining compatibility based on star signs is helps to reassure people that they have compatibility in their relationship and that things might work out positively because Mr. or Mrs. Right has a compatibility with their star sign. These people will then research as much as they possibly can about their compatibility, including the person’s faults, life goals, dislikes, personality, and even their long term health probability.

Though it may sound strange, these people are not a minority. There are tens of thousands of people who will openly admit that their horoscope is a major part of any decision they make. Humans have been looking to the stars for thousands of years to foresee the future, from the ancient cultures as diverse as the Greeks, Babylonians, and Aztecs, to present day cultures such as the Chinese and even our own.

In medieval times, kings, who are considered to be the most powerful people in history, readily consulted a wizard before making any decisions dealing with their kingdom. Today millions of people have their free daily horoscopes emailed to them daily and use them to make judgements on how to plan their day ahead.

Astrology: History Of Astrology Impacts Of Astrology

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Astrology is a type of divination based upon the idea that information about the future or about a person’s personality can be discovered through the examination of heavenly bodies such as stars, planets, the moon, comets etc.

Astrology means the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of heavenly bodies on human affairs. American Heritage Dictionary defines Astrology as the study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs. The practice of astrology was prevalent in the ancient times too.

Some of the well-known civilizations of the world used this field extensively. For example, the ancient Chinese civilization, the Egyptian civilization, the ancient Indian civilization, etc all practiced astrology at some point or the other. Arabs too practiced Astrology before the advent of Islam.

The ancient Babylonians were probably the first to use Astrology. After that this science moved to countries like China and India. Greek astronomer Ptolemy was the first ever person to write a book on Astrology. He codified the sun sign astrology that we know today. Ptolemy tried to predict the positions of celestial bodies relative to each other and the earth through knowledge of their orbital motions.

During his time, astrology was a part of astronomy. Later, astronomy became an exact science and Astrology remained a part of Theology. Planetary observation is the basis of Astrology.

History of Astrology is an important part of civilization and goes back to the early days of the human race. Apart from being centers of learning in medicine, Baghdad and Damascus were also known as centers of astrology and astronomy. Arabs were pioneers in astronomy before the advent of Islam. The Babylonians were the first to name the days of the week after the Sun, Moon, and planets.

They were also the first to set out the twelve houses of the horoscope. Egypt was one of the most important places in the development of astrology. It is thought that some of the astrological signs of the zodiac originated in Egypt.

Astrology was practiced even in the Vedic times in India. Astrology is one of the six disciplines of vedanga. The Hindus believe that human fortune or misfortune in life is due to karma, and karma is believed to be influenced by the movements of the planets. Among the Hindus, Brahmins are considered to be the best authorities on astrology. In Modern India too, astrology is extensively used to determine the future and improve life. Astrology is studied and practiced by many in India.

It is regarded as vital in Indian culture. It is used to make decisions about marriage, starting of new business, and moving into a new house etc. Ancient Hindu Scriptures too gives a lot of importance to the various aspects of planetary motions and its effects on humans. Chinese astrology stresses on the five elements, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Even the zodiac signs used by them are also different from other forms of astrology. China was isolated from the western for a long time.

That is why Chinese astrology was unknown to the western world. As Chinese astrology developed independently, a lot of difference can be seen between the western concepts of astrology and the Chinese version.

But the Chinese and Indian astrologers were in touch every now and then. Therefore, these two schools have a few things in common. In spite of the geographical isolation, there are a few surprising similarities between the western and the Chinese thoughts on astrology.

It can only be termed as a coincidence. Even though the science of astrology was started and developed in the east, the west was never without its share of astrology. Recently, the trend of reading the daily horoscopes have caught up the western world. Suddenly, the western world has woken up to the possibility of knowing and improving their future with the use of astrology.

More and more westerners have started to believe in the possibility of getting affected by the powerful planets and stars. Western scholars have included the subject of astrology in their research. Astrology was never scrutinized and researched ever before the way it has been done over the last few years. The astrologers in India claim that it is a scientific method to predict the future.

They still club this field of study within the parameters of Hinduism. They say they can prove that astrological predictions are indeed scientific. Hindus almost unanimously believe in astrological predictions. In fact, religious Hindus cannot imagine life without Astrology.

More and more Indians have started to build their houses according to the principles of Vastu Shashtra. This ancient Indian tradition is also governed by astrological implications. Hindus believe that the overall prosperity and benefits of the occupants is dependant on the Vastu principles while building the house.

Feng shui is one of the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. It is also an off shoot of Chinese Astrology. This again is said to be scientific in nature.

Diagnose and Cure your Diseases With Medical Astrology

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Sometimes explaining people what you really are is not easy, the same is with astrology. However, astrology has plenty of wonders to make life better but critics keep on comparing them with science. In reality the truth is that, astrology is the oldest science and based on core scientific term gravitation. Applications of astrology in real are endless and sometimes curtail for life itself. Astrology is not just about prediction of future happenings but an eternal source of solutions as universe. Unlike modern painful and hampering treatments, medical astrology has easy solution for every health problem. Traditionally astrology was used as an aid to medical treatment and it never harmed anyone. In application of medial astrology there is noting to loose except scientific racism but a great deal to gain. Blend of medical progression and astrology can really do wonders in many lives.

Medical astrology is that branch of astrology that deals in health; after all, health is also a pre-determined factor of your destiny. It believes that twelve zodiac signs represent twelve limbs of human body and sun with its planets rules these limbs. The first house rules head and 12th house rules feet. Since the zodiac signs based on five elements that creates life astrologers determine an individual’s nature and personality according to nature of these elements. According to Indian ancient medical procedures, these five elements are responsible for every functionary of human body. Medical astrology says every planet rules a human body through these five elements and their combinations therefore combination of two opposite planets leads to malfunction of human body. As moon is responsible for blood, therefore all blood related problems can be treated through adoration of moon.

Through a detailed observation of your horoscope, an efficient astrologer can detect those planets that are affecting your mental or physical health. Detection of that planet can help in finding the physical element that is responsible for malfunctioning of relevant body part. Apt remedial measures can be done after proper detection of root cause through medical astrology. If someone is not agreed to have treatment then remedial stones are there to help him or her out. People who are treating their health problems with Vedic medical astrology find it very effective.

From top to toe, every part of the body is associated with astrology. Medical astrology is the science that reveals hidden truths about human body and its correlation with universe. Very few people exactly know the wonderful benefits of astrology in improving their health and those who have experienced its incomparable effectiveness are making efforts for informing people about it. It is becoming the proved and invaluable diagnostic tool that is helping sufferers in faster recovery. If you will have a logical look at medical astrology, you will find that astrology is the origin of all sciences and all scientific logics refers to astrological observation. Follow your wits and make decision that you can rely on and definitely medical astrology has justification for every logical disease.

The Significance Of Horoscopes

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Many people have an increased interest when it comes to astrology, horoscopes and signs related to these topics. This interest is not something that occurred all of the sudden but something that modified in time as humans were always fascinated about the influence that stars have on us. A long time ago people thought that the stars are able to fill us with wisdom and give us the guidance that we need throughout our lives. The mystery of the stars gave birth to this idea so people created the horoscope, a diagram which describes the positions of the planets and the astrological details.

Many of us are very superstitious when it comes to things such as horoscopes information or haunting ghosts. The truth is that we can’t know everything about what our lives mean and lots of unexplainable events can be influenced by the positions of the stars. At least, that is what the astrologers and a big number of people think. They consider that as the position of the planets change it influences the characters and lives of those who are born in certain periods of the year. The astrologers scientifically studied the changes that may have occurred because of the planets by following the lives of many people in correlation with planets’ positions at certain times.

The main thing that determines others not to believe in horoscopes’ power of prediction is that it is supposed to predict the future for millions of people. Different predictions are surely not for some people, they don’t match everybody. However, maybe the problem is that we expect for the horoscopes to predict too many detail while it can only tell general events that are going to happen. No matter how exact are horoscopes, it is a reality that a great number of people check their horoscope daily or weekly with the hope that they can find out good things that are supposed to happen for them in the future.

The opinions concerning horoscopes are either positive or negative, suggesting that these kinds of things are nothing more but imagination’s result. However, there are a lot of persons that read their horoscope and actually believe it is for real. Plus, there are professional astrologers that create general or private horoscopes for those who want. As a consequence, when you believe that horoscopes can really help you then you should better ask for professional advice than read the promising horoscopes that can be found in any magazine.

If you are very curious whether the horoscopes can help and how can bring positive changes to your life, then you could spend some time on the internet as many astrologers have websites that can satisfy your curiosity. Maybe being completely superstitious is not the best thing to do but you should also avoid reading any horoscope and believe its information is true. The best thing to do is to approach this phenomena with objectivity and you could find some answers to your questions related to horoscopes.

History of Astrology

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Astrology is a type of divination based upon the idea that information about the future or about a person’s personality can be discovered through the examination of heavenly bodies such as stars, planets, the moon, comets etc. Astrology means the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of heavenly bodies on human affairs. American Heritage Dictionary defines Astrology as the study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs. The practice of astrology was prevalent in the ancient times too. Some of the well-known civilizations of the world used this field extensively. For example, the ancient Chinese civilization, the Egyptian civilization, the ancient Indian civilization, etc all practiced astrology at some point or the other. Arabs too practiced Astrology before the advent of Islam. The ancient Babylonians were probably the first to use Astrology. After that this science moved to countries like China and India. Greek astronomer Ptolemy was the first ever person to write a book on Astrology. He codified the sun sign astrology that we know today. Ptolemy tried to predict the positions of celestial bodies relative to each other and the earth through knowledge of their orbital motions. During his time, astrology was a part of astronomy. Later, astronomy became an exact science and Astrology remained a part of Theology. Planetary observation is the basis of Astrology.

History of Astrology is an important part of civilization and goes back to the early days of the human race. Apart from being centers of learning in medicine, Baghdad and Damascus were also known as centers of astrology and astronomy. Arabs were pioneers in astronomy before the advent of Islam. The Babylonians were the first to name the days of the week after the Sun, Moon, and planets. They were also the first to set out the twelve houses of the horoscope. Egypt was one of the most important places in the development of astrology. It is thought that some of the astrological signs of the zodiac originated in Egypt. Astrology was practiced even in the Vedic times in India. Astrology is one of the six disciplines of vedanga. The Hindus believe that human fortune or misfortune in life is due to karma, and karma is believed to be influenced by the movements of the planets. Among the Hindus, Brahmins are considered to be the best authorities on astrology. In Modern India too, astrology is extensively used to determine the future and improve life. Astrology is studied and practiced by many in India. It is regarded as vital in Indian culture. It is used to make decisions about marriage, starting of new business, and moving into a new house etc. Ancient Hindu Scriptures too gives a lot of importance to the various aspects of planetary motions and its effects on humans. Chinese astrology stresses on the five elements, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Even the zodiac signs used by them are also different from other forms of astrology. China was isolated from the western for a long time. That is why Chinese astrology was unknown to the western world. As Chinese astrology developed independently, a lot of difference can be seen between the western concepts of astrology and the Chinese version. But the Chinese and Indian astrologers were in touch every now and then. Therefore, these two schools have a few things in common. In spite of the geographical isolation, there are a few surprising similarities between the western and the Chinese thoughts on astrology. It can only be termed as a coincidence. Even though the science of astrology was started and developed in the east, the west was never without its share of astrology. Recently, the trend of reading the daily horoscopes have caught up the western world. Suddenly, the western world has woken up to the possibility of knowing and improving their future with the use of astrology. More and more westerners have started to believe in the possibility of getting affected by the powerful planets and stars. Western scholars have included the subject of astrology in their research. Astrology was never scrutinized and researched ever before the way it has been done over the last few years. The astrologers in India claim that it is a scientific method to predict the future. They still club this field of study within the parameters of Hinduism. They say they can prove that astrological predictions are indeed scientific. Hindus almost unanimously believe in astrological predictions. In fact, religious Hindus cannot imagine life without Astrology. More and more Indians have started to build their houses according to the principles of Vastu Shashtra. This ancient Indian tradition is also governed by astrological implications. Hindus believe that the overall prosperity and benefits of the occupants is dependant on the Vastu principles while building the house. Feng shui is one of the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. It is also an off shoot of Chinese Astrology. This again is said to be scientific in nature.

Aries Horoscope for April 25, 2009

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

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Aries Horoscope for April 25, 2009

Chinese Astrology Romance Compatibility

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Exploring the possibility of romance between the 12 animal signs is a very interesting and entertaining way of using a Chinese horoscope. If the love match says that 2 animal signs are compatible, it translates into the happy occasion of love or marriage or romance.

Triangles of Affinity/ Romance Compatibility Triangles

There are four triangles of affinity. The 12 animal signs are divided between these. On the basis of similar thinking patterns and general compatibility, 3 animal signs constitute each triangle.

An atmosphere of harmony, success and endurance in romance is assured between the 3 animals belonging to the same triangle. Happiness is doubled because of similar interests, hobbies, tastes, mutual understanding; a scorching sexual intimacy adds that special spark to the romance.

Minor disputes and niggling problems will always be there. But on the whole, there is a high chance of a long, durable and stable union. These 3 compatible animal signs should go ahead with marriage if there is romance in the air.

This does not however mean that, romantic relations cannot exist between all the Chinese astrology signs.

Horse, Dog and Tiger

Obviously, the most loyal and transparent of the trio is the dog, but it is lacking in the mobility of the horse. Liberty is what they thrive on. They are defiant and like to rebel against injustice, they are full of life, energetic, high spirited, honest, affectionate, loyal, impulsive, idealistic, skilful communicators and love to serve others.

Dragon, Monkey and Rat

They are performance oriented people who love to take initiatives. This group constitutes the most positive and competitive people of the four triangles, with the whole trio being action oriented. They share complementary characteristic traits.

They are commonly perceived as intense, passionate, restless, energetic, dynamic, ambitious, imaginative, and innovative by people. They can’t look beyond progress.

For e.g. Dragon’s courage compensates for rat’s timidity. Monkey and rat possess a lot of cunning. But this negative quality is absent in dragon’s character.

Sheep, Pig and Rabbit

They have a keen sense of aesthetics and are very sensitive. Intelligence is not their forte, but they can be humble. All three of them are flexible, dependent on others, diplomatic, creative with an artistic bent of mind, calm and cool-headed, expressive, intuitive, sensual, emotional, peace loving and seekers of beauty and love.

Snake, Rooster and Ox

They also are endowed with complementary traits like the animal personalities in the 1st triangle of affinity. They are always focused on their goals and ambitions; defeat is something that shatters them. Profoundly thoughtful, meticulous, systematic, determined, dedicated, purposeful, these people are supposed to be steadfast, intellectual, independent-minded, slow but sure and dutiful.

Romance Incompatibility

Romance between snake and pig, dog and dragon, rooster and rabbit, monkey and tiger, sheep and ox and horse and rat is difficult, might turn out to be disastrous and thoroughly sorrowful and it is best to avoid such a match.