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May *Light On Vedic Astrology* Newsletter
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In This Issue:
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May 5, 2004
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Navigating Your Life Purpose
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Key Indications for the Planets
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May Printable Ephemeris
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New Emailed Readings & Free Long Distance
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The Amazing Venus Transit June 8th!
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Namaste friends,
We've all experienced times in our lives when it felt like we were blown out to sea without an anchor or a sense of direction; moments when uncertainty sets in. We usually long to get the big picture. Our astrology chart becomes especially useful at these times because it affords us the largest picture possible - that includes the planets and stars! In fact our English word "navigation" has its roots in the Sanskrit word "navgatih" which translates as "nine motions or paths," referring to the nine transiting planets.
Astrology provides both an anchor and direction that helps us chart our course.
Lately I've been intrigued by the idea that our course in life has an element of destiny - certain life experiences that we are meant to have - accomplishments, life lessons, relationships with certain people etc. My astrology teacher Sri K.N. Rao says "To ignore the element of destiny is to say that the Sun does not shine".
How can you find your life purpose in your Vedic chart? To begin with the word for one's life purpose in Sanskrit is "dharma" and the dharma houses are 1, 5, 9. These houses relate to the fire signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius and must be examined closely to understand your life purpose. The fire element relates to what inspires us, gives us meaning, fuels us, and makes us feel alive. Interestingly, the word inspire means "to breathe life into." I'd suggest reflecting on the planets that are located in these houses, the aspects to these houses and planets, and their rulers to gain insights into your life purpose.
In addition, the Sun is important for understanding our purpose because it shows where we shine, thrive, gain vitality and relates to our profession. Rahu, the north node of the Moon, and Mars show strong desires that we have in this life. Retrograde planets and Ketu, the south node of the Moon, indicate unfinished business from past lives. Saturn relates to challenges and life lessons we must face. Jupiter shows our path of spiritual growth, learning and wisdom. Mercury reveals our interests, what we'd like to learn, and also relates to our profession along with the Sun, (Jupiter and Saturn secondarily) and the 10th house. The Moon shows our mind, habitual patterns, desires and where we feel most comfortable. Venus and the 7th house shows our intimate relationships. The dasas and transits will show the direction, purpose, and unfolding karma of any particular time period. All these indications in a chart add perspective to the overall question of one's life purpose.
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By Joe Rao
SPACE.com's Night Sky Columnist
Put a big red circle around June 8 on your calendar. On that day, you may have a chance to see a celestial event not witnessed by human eyes in 122 years when Venus crosses in front of the Sun.
Venus has been growing brighter and climbing higher into our evening sky lately. It has evolved into an "evening lantern" for those commuting home from work and school.
By the end of May 2004, however, Venus will be rapidly dropping back toward the Sun's vicinity, ultimately to disappear as it makes the transition back into the morning sky. That transition day will be June 8.
Normally, Venus would pass unseen, hidden in the brilliant glare of the Sun. But not this time.
For on this Tuesday in June Venus will be making itself evident as a small black spot slowly moving across the solar disk. Portions of the hours-long transit will be visible from many locations around the world, including parts of Europe and America.
This is among the rarest of astronomical events. In fact, between the years 2000 BC and 4000 AD there are only 81 Venusian "transits," as astronomers call them.
Only five times have humans recorded the passage of Venus in front of the Sun (in 1639, 1761, 1769, 1874 and 1882).
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