Each of us is a one-of-a-kind individual—an original with no true copy. Even when we share similarities, our uniqueness shines through. There’s a reason each of us exists in this universe; we are born, we live, and perhaps we are reborn.
Some actively seek purpose, while many go with the flow of life. A select few strive for higher understanding, delving into deeper realms and the energies that shape our existence. In this search for meaning, astronomy and astrology offer powerful tools to help us understand ourselves and the world.
Astrology provides profound insights through studying a horoscope or birth chart. These charts reveal more than just personality traits—they offer a window into our talents, karmic debts, challenges, motivations, and even our life purpose. By understanding the placement of the sun, moon, and rising sign within the twelve houses and planets, we can improve the quality of our lives and overcome life’s toughest challenges. Whether you seek clarity, personal growth, or a deeper connection to the universe, astrology can guide your journey.
You and your environment
A horoscope or birth chart is a diagram that has 12 houses (First House going up to Twelve Houses), 12 zodiac signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces), 7 planets (Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Mars) and two lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu). I call it the problem-solving life map. A logical and mathematical way to study the cause and effect. Astrological sutras are powerful rules of interpretation. Navigate through the 12 houses to understand the permutation and a combination of planetary relationships. You dig in and find answers to your questions.
Analysis and interpretation of the placement of planets and nodes within houses can facilitate understanding all aspects of one’s life and interaction with oneself and anyone else. I like to study it like a 3D lotus flower image, with 12 petals forming the base and related aspects to each petal multiplied manifold providing valuable insights into natural and acquired issues, family, children, friends, significant others, parents, relatives, siblings, education, profession, career, spouse, partners, love life, marriage, relationship success and failures, extramarital affairs, one-night stands, sex life, perversions, health issues, chronic problems, karmic debt, accolades and accomplishments, mental and psychological issues, addiction, bad and good habits, travels, accidents, inheritance… the list is endless. You can pick one area of life and define specific questions with minute details. Highly intuitive advisors will help you reach your goals.
Guidance is the keyword. Information derived from the study of a horoscope should never be absorbed as fear. Like every practice and profession, the astrological world also deals with malpractice. Logic and reasoning should always be applied.
Information derived from the study of a horoscope should never be absorbed as fear. Like every practice and profession, the astrological world also deals with malpractice. Logic and reasoning should always be applied.
Your karmic debts
The study of karmic debts is fascinating. The Soul balance sheet of karma highlights karmic debts from all past lives. Many theories talk about the derivation of karmic debts. In astrology, analysis of past-life karma is significant in defining the creation of causes in the present life.
Planet Saturn influences karma, causes that occur to teach life lessons. Study of the sixth house for insights into pending past-life karma and karmic debt and associating the purpose of current birth to one of the shadripus or six sins. They are: Desire or lust (kama), anger (krodha), greed (lobha), ego (mada), attachment (moha), jealousy (matsarya), and laziness (alasya). One or the othershadripus predominantly defines the reason for current birth and motivation to live. Past-life debt or Rinanu-Bandhan (karmic bondage) could occur in any horoscope, suggesting that the soul carries the negativity of past deeds from pastlife.
Some signs show a greater ability to introspect and connect with past lives. The water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are deeply attuned to their psyches and can easily tap into their past lives. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, is also connected to past lives. These signs are like sponges carrying memories and experiences from past lives.
If you have been facing too many obstacles in life, you may struggle with multiple issues and seem stuck. The reason could be outstanding debts from a past life, which could lead to unpleasant events and repetitive issues in your current life. Uncleared karmic debts could translate into multi-dimensional issues, repetitive issues, chronic health problems, financial difficulties, mental disabilities, psychological disorders, and a sense of dissatisfaction and loss.
Identifying karma and life lessons is relevant to assessing corrective actions to remove effects in this lifetime. You may be born with skillsets, abilities, and patterns from the soul’s past experiences. You can bring happiness and well-being into your life by breaking negative patterns and making necessary changes.
Destiny and free will
Combinations of planets, their relationships, and placements in the birth chart lay out a destiny grid. There must be a promise in the chart for an event to occur. Karma is created by your actions in that event and added to the karmicrepository. Not many of us realize that exercising free will can alter our future. We must create a good karmic repository; this is real wealth. Manifesting to act on free will to balance karma and overcome the karmic cycle is one way. Awareness of the cause and effect in your birth chart can help you clue into your current life events map. Better decision-making through the alignment of planets can help you realize the power of free will. Any decisive moment in life could alter your life condition. You must practice introspection on decisions and keep a journal of life-changing events. Reconciliation of events in your life will pave the way to future decision-making. Astrology can help you transform your life for the better. You should be ready to absorb and learn like a student.
Identifying karma and life lessons is relevant to assessing corrective actions to remove effects in this lifetime. You may be born with skillsets, abilities, and patterns from the soul’s past experiences. You can bring happiness and well-being into your life by breaking negative patterns and making necessary changes.
The significance of Diwali
Start by lighting a lamp on Dhanteras. Allow the divine light to penetrate every cell of your body and spiritually cleanse your mind, body, and self. Focus on your real wealth – health.
Practice meditation and healing to realign your energies for closure and a new start. Use a journal to set new life goals and initiatives, realign your ambitions, and, above all, set health goals on Dhanteras.
Amavasya (no moon night) tithi marks the start of a new solar cycle and the lunar month. Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar, which falls on November 1 this year. Diwali is the festival of lights, illuminating our consciousness, paving the way for good karma, and removing ignorance. On this day, planets are aligned with energies that can help remove all negativity and achieve closure.
Diwali is an opportune time for introspection and reflection. Use the “me-time” to smile at your joys and achievements. Acknowledge and pay respects to each one who contributed to your success and stood by you in difficulty. Do your gratitude prayers to accumulate the real wealth of good karma, prosperity, and happiness.
A new journey begins for the soul on Pratipada, the first day of the lunar month.Initiate new projects and life goals with positivity and faith. Enjoy your soul journey and create an abundance of good karma.
Vandana Uppal is an intuitive Tarot reader, Vedic astrologer, and psychological counsellor.
To contact her: vandana.uppal@gmail.com; Insta: @vandanauppal
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