Mar: 31 Saturday to April: 06 Friday

March 24 Saturday to March 30 Friday

Aries (Mesha): Venus due in your Lagna on March 26 holds out a generally favourable time ahead. An increase in income, a happy family and social time and enhanced living comforts are on the cards.  The direct aspect of Jupiter over your Lagna would push you towards right thinking and right conduct. Spending money and time for the good of the lesser fortunate is indicated.  Time ahead is not favourable for travels due to Lagnadhipati Mar

Mar: 24 Saturday to Mar: 30 Friday

A preface to Planetary Conjunctions – Graha Samyoga

There are instances where two or more planets occupy one Zodiacal sign. This occurrence is referred to in Astrology as planetary conjunctions or Graha Samyoga.

Human hand – trailblazer of Human Civilization

In last week’s article we discussed four favourable Yogas formed on the palm. We propose to examine a few more favourable Yogas today.

March 17 Saturday to March 23 Friday

Aries (Mesha): The direct aspect of Jupiter over your Lagna would push you towards right thinking and right conduct. Spending money and time for the good of the lesser fortunate is indicated.  Time ahead is not 

Mar: 17 Saturday to Mar: 23 Friday

Timing of landmark events in life

When will I be able to marry? When will I be able to secure a permanent job? When Will I be able to move into a house of my own? When will I have the bliss of a child?

Read your fortune by the yogas formed on your palm

Although Astrology (Jyotish Shastra), Palmistry (Hasta Rekha Shastra) and Numerology have developed as separate subjects or sciences in recent times, the latter two sciences had developed as part or branches of Astrology in ancient times. In fact, Numerology had developed as `Swara Shastra’ which suggests that the ancient sages in India in particular had laid more emphasis on the vibrational or phonetic aspect of the science than on the num

March 10 Saturday to March 16 Friday

Aries (Mesha): A dip in income and an increase in expenses are on the cards with the Sun moving into your 12th House on March 14. Health problems too are likely to arise. Time ahead is not favourable for travels due to Lagnadhipati Mars with Saturn in your 9th House. Thanks to the exalted Venus – debilitated Mercury combination in your 12th House you will develop a positive outlook, a keen perception and an acumen for financial and busine

Judging conjugal compatibility at a glance

Most people in our country believe in Astrology. They make it a point to observe Astrological guidelines in fixing times for all important events in life and also when taking decisions on very vital matters like marriage.

Female hand – a character portrayal

All renowned palmists in their great works have set apart a chapter on the Shape and Size of Hand. Because they have considered that the shape of the hand in reading the character and fortune of a subject is as important as the lines and mounts on the palm.

Mar: 10 Saturday to Mar: 16 Friday

March 03 Saturday to March 09 Friday

Aries (Mesha): Time ahead is not favourable for travels due to Lagnadhipati Mars due in your 9th House to join Saturn already posited there. The exalted Venus – debilitated Mercury combination has rendered your 12th House strong.  You will develop a positive outlook, a keen perception and an acumen for 

Events in life are not accidents

There is a diversity of religion-based beliefs relating to the origin of the universe and life.  

Mar: 03 Saturday to Mar: 09 Friday

February 24 Saturday to March 02 Friday

Aries (Mesha): Venus due to produce the effects of Vimala Yoga when it attains exaltation in your 12th House by the weekend might bring about a change in your disposition for the better. You will develop a positive outlook, a keen perception and an acumen. Meanwhile, an increase in income, higher status, help and the company of friends of higher status are held out by the Sun in the 11th House. Given the 

Feb: 24 Saturday to Mar: 02 Friday

Planetary positions that augur well or forebode ill for children, self and husband

It is inauspicious for children if the lord of the 5th House in the horoscope of a female is associated with a malefic or is in the 5th House. 

Newborns between March 3 and 26, beneficiaries of a Neechabhanga Rajayoga

Venus will enter the zodiacal sign of Pisces at 11.43 hours on March 2 and Mercury too will move into Pisces at 06.56 hours on March 3 to form a Venus – Mercury conjunction in this sign. 

February 17 Saturday to February 23 Friday

 An increase in income, higher status, help and the company of good friends and a happy social time are held out by the Sun – Venus – Mercury combination in the 11th House. Given the beneficial aspect of Jupiter over the 11th House, a rise in career is likely for those running the Maha Dasa of the Sun.  Lagnadhipati Mars Swakshetra in the 8th House assures you of the benefits such as increased wealth, happiness and longevity

Feb: 17 Saturday to Feb: 23 Friday

What the signs on the fingers say

We have already discussed all characteristics of the Thumb and the significations of fingers relating to their shape, length and position in relation to one another. We propose to discuss here what the most common signs on the fingers signify.

A partial solar eclipse Today

A partial solar eclipse occurred in the 3rd quarter of Denata (Danishta) constellation in the Aquarius zodiacal sign beginning at 12.25 hours today, reaching the maximum eclipse at 02.21 hours and ending at 4.17 hours when it was still night time for almost the entire Asia. This came on the heels of a total Lunar eclipse that occurred in Aslisa constellation in Cancer Rashi at 16.21 hours (Colombo time) on January 31.

February 10 Saturday to February 16 Friday

Aries (Mesha):  Your 11th House will gain much strength when Sun enters it on Feb: 13 and Mercury on Feb: 15 to join Venus already there signifying financial security and relief from debts. Given the beneficial aspect of Jupiter over the 11th House, a rise in career is likely for those running the Maha Dasa of the Sun.  A happy time socially is also indicated.  Lagnadhipati Mars Swakshetra in the 8th House assures you of the benefi

Feb: 10 Saturday to Feb: 16 Friday

Female in Astrology

The Astrological rules and principles enunciated in ancient works on Vedic Astrology by sages like Varahamihira or Parasara are targeted to the male, perhaps because, they have always dealt with the astrological rules and principles relating to the female under a separate branch of Astrology called ‘Stri Jataka’ or Female Horoscopy.

Judging character by the position, length and shape of fingers- (II)

Last week we discussed the significations of each finger based on their length and position in relation to other fingers.

February 03 Saturday to February 09 Friday

Aries (Mesha): Venus in the 11th House signifies financial security and relief from debts. A happy time socially is also indicated.  Mercury now in the 10th House  where the Sun is already placed assuring bright career prospects and a happier time at work can bring you monetary gains and success in all endeavors. Lagnadhipati Mars Swakshetra in the 8th House assures you of the benefits such as increased wealth, happiness and longevity.

Feb: 03 Saturday to Feb: 09 Friday