Mystery of love or dislike at first sight

Have you had the experience of taking an instant liking for a person whom you have met for the first time in life?  Asked this question, most would immediately say: “Yes”. 

Mount of Mercury

The prominent part at the base of the 4th Finger or the Finger of Mercury is called the Mount  of Mercury.

Unravelling the mystery shrouding the magical number

In my last article (that appeared on the Jyotisha page on May 26) I cited personalities, even Government authorities in USA, who had - based on their great discomfort due to being associated with the Number of the Beast -666- replaced it with another number considered favourable. 

Mount of Apollo or Sun

The Mount of Apollo or Sun is located at the base of the third finger or the Finger of Apollo and on the upper part of the Line of Heart.

Science of numbers

Numerology, however, is not a pure science like Arithmetic or Mathematics. It is a branch of occult learning allied to Astrology. Numbers in Numerology are not a tool for calculating time, velocity, 

The Mount of Saturn

In the previous article, we discussed the 12 Mounts on the palm in general and the Mount of Jupiter in particular.

Magic numbers used in combination with signs

The special significance attached to numbers 12, 60, 7 and 13 from ancient times was discussed in the lead article carried under the title: 

Mount of Jupiter

Mounts, the slight elevations on the palm assume great significance in the study of Palmistry, because they cause the formation and development of the main lines on the palm. Besides, the Mounts account for the main divisions that make up the palm.

Lucky and unlucky Numbers

Man’s fascination with certain numbers goes back to the dawn of recorded history. For the Ancient Babylonians the most meaningful number was 60. They based their mathematics and calendar around it — and we, many centuries later, have inherited their system. That’s why an hour has 60 minutes, and a minute  60 seconds.

Finger nails: Protectors of finger tips and conductors of electricity

A study of fingers short of an account of the significance of finger nails would not be complete. “A consideration of the nails is necessary and much information as to the general health and robustness of the constitution can be obtained from them,” says veteran Palmistry expert Pscho.

Survivors achieve greatness

Those who read our previous articles on Shani Erashtaka should by now be familiar with the three types of Shani Erashtaka, Jamma, Lagna and Ashtamaya.

Reading character from the Thumb

In the last article, we discussed the Thumb angled in relation to the Index Finger. That of course, is only one aspect of the formation of the Thumb.

Effects peculiar to Saturn’s malefic periods

Saturn takes about 2 ½ years to traverse one sign or Rashi of the 12-sign - Zodiac or one day to travel past one degree in the Zodiacal circle. This means that every person who lives over 30 years would invariably come under a Shani Erashtaka. 

Judging traits and aptitudes by the Thumb

In the previous article, we discussed the three phalanges of the thumb in some detail. In this article, we propose to discuss the thumb as a whole. According to Indian palmistry experts, the thumb falls into three main categories. They are:

Sade Sati or Shani Erashtaka Saturn’s dreaded Malefic period

Shani or Senasuru Erashtaka is a familiar term to people in Sri Lanka.  In Vedic Astrology Shani Erashtaka is referred to as Sade Sati. 

Secrets that the Thumb reveals

The Thumb as in the case of fingers is divided into three main parts. These three parts described as phalanges like those of the fingers represent three worlds,

Diagnosing mental illness through Astrology

Mental illness is not a subject alien to Astrology. In fact, mental disease is an integral part of Medical Astrology based on principles propounded by the ancient sages in India. However, it appears that in recent times, it is the Western Astrologers who have evinced a greater interest in research on Medical Astrology – Mental illness in particular than the practitioners of  Vedic Astrology. 

Secrets that the fingers reveal

Fingers are the most important and the most active part of the hand. Palmistry  attaches great significance to the fingers.

An astrological explanation for Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Mundane Astrology is an important branch of Astrological Science as it deals with the effect and influence of the Zodiac and planets upon the earth in general and the countries, cities and segments of world population in a wider sense.

Judging character from the shape of the hand

In the previous article under the above topic we referred to seven types of the hand each with a specific shape and also discussed the first three types of hand, namely the Elementary or the lowest type of hand, the Square or the Useful hand and the Spatulate or the nervous active hand. We propose to discuss in this article the remaining four types of hand namely:

Mundane Astrology

This well-known quote from Shakespeare’s play, ‘Julius Caesar’, reminds us that peoples from all parts of the world from ancient times have believed that extra-terrestrial phenomena exert a tremendous influence and impact directly and indirectly on man and his environment on earth.

Judging character from the shape of the hand

The shape of the hand provides a wealth of information relating to the character and the peculiarities of the subject, say great palmists who have gathered knowledge through research and experience.  The hand is divided into three distinct parts as

Astrology The science that unlocks human potential

Astrology is the science that deals with the influence of celestial bodies on man and his environment. It represents the vast body of knowledge gathered over ages through the study of regular movements of the Sun, the Moon and the other planets in our Solar system and their influences upon man in particular.   

Human hand trailblazer of human civilization

The human hand is a marvellous creation of na­ture, say anthropologists. Not without reason, for its adaptation to the require­ments of life marks the be­ginning of human civilization.

Rahu Kaala

Movements of the Moon