फलानि ग्रहचारेण सूचयन्ति मनीषिणः ।
को वक्ता तारतम्यस्य तमेकं वेधसं विना ॥
Dear Readers,
The world experienced the first solar eclipse of the year on 21st June, 2020. This Solar eclipse involves the Moon’s ascending node, which is known as Rahu Grahasta Surya graha. This particular solar eclipse is significant in many ways - it falls in the zodiac of Gemini, on the day of June solstice, also the International Yoga Day. R. S. Maniam, in his article offers insights on the astrological significance and evil impact of this solar eclipse in great detail. The article ends with charts of Mr. Donald Trump and Mr. Narendra Modi and impact of eclipses in their horescopes.
With the increasing rate of problems faced by individuals, today the volume of people visiting astrologers have grown manifold. Astrologers have to read, understand, analyze the horoscopes and suggest remedies and solutions as quickly as possible. At the same time, astrologers have to do an in-depth study of horoscopes to arrive at the right conclusion. This is where the Special Lagnas come in handy as it offers deep insights that may not surface otherwise.
Maharshi Parasha discusses these Lagnas very early in his magnum Opus Brihat Hora Shastra in the chapter Viseshalagnadhayayah विशेषलग्नाध्यायः. He says,
क्रमादेषां च लग्नानां भावकोष्ठं पृथक् लिखेत् ।
ये ग्रहा यत्र भे तत्र ते स्थाप्या राशिलग्नवत् ।।
The special lagnas needs to be ascertained in an orderly manner. Our cover story this month is on the significance of Special Lagnas and its impact on accumulating wealth. The firsrt part of the article gives an overview of the Special Lagnas, the types of Special Lagnas, with an explanation through chart of popular business tycoon Bill Gates. The second part of the article highlights Tararkamsa Lagna and tells how to interpret a horoscope and time events using Tararkamsa Lagna. You will understand through the Special Lagnas and especially Tararkamsa Lagna, how one can make a good assessment of wealth in life. You can see this very well in the chart of Bill Gates.
As the world is fighting covid-19, there is no better time to shift your focus to your health and more importantly building your immunity and strengthening your defence system. There are plentiful messages circulated around by various media about the importance of strengthening immunity in these times. Yoga, by far is the most effective and time-tested source of boosting immunity. There are asanas designed that aids in reducing stress, improving sleep, regulating nervous system and removing toxins from the body – all leading to overall health and improved immune system. The article by Shweta Aravind, highlights 5 such simple asanas that one should start practicing right away!
The very thought of stepmother/father/child is not a pleasant one, universally. Ever wondered why such situations arise in one’s life? Well, the answer lies in the past karmas, according to astrologer H. Ramadas Rao. Naadi astrology can be used to understand and determine such occurrences in one's life. This is a pure research article, where the author has used Naadi Astrology techniques and conducted a detailed study of 7 horoscopes of natives having all combinations of stepmother or child occurrences.
Death of a native is to be known from the first and eighth houses from the Lagna. The eighth house and the eighth from there (i.e. the third house) from Arudha Lagna determine the period, place and nature of death. Also, the planets in the third house from Arudha Lagna indicate the cause of death. The article by Dr. Nemani Venkata Raghunatha Rao showcases charts of famous religious leaders (Popes) and offers in-depth study and analysis of determining death using the principles of Shoola Dasa, one of the Ayur Dasas.
Do sital elevations and declivities in different cardinal and non-cardinal directions have any results? Yes, according to our beloved Editor-in-Chief BANGALORE NIRANJAN BABU. He shares a simple overview of good and bad results of elevation and sloping of sites. These results are only indicative and should not be taken as gospel.
Like always, the magazine ends with the monthly features with the most awaited predictions for your zodiac, ephemeris, calendar and panchanga for the month of July.
Happy reading to you all.
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Raman Suprajarama