Surya, or Ravi             Sun

Chandra-Indu             Moon

Budha                            Mercury

Shukra                           Venus

Mangal-Bhouma          Mars

Guru, Bhrihaspati      Jupiter

Shali-Manda                 Saturn

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Rahu                               Dragon’s Head

Ketu                                Dragon’s Tail

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ZODIACAL SIGNS

Mesha                        Aries

Virshabha                  Taurus

Mithuna                     Gemini

Kirka                           Cancer

Simha                          Leo

Kanya                          Virgo

Tula                              Libra

Vrischika                     Scorpio

Dhanu                          Sagittarius

Makar                           Capricorn

Kumbha                       Aquarius

Meena                           Pisces

As the newer planets-Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were discovered, the essential research to confirm their influence upon the Earth and upon us as its inhabitants, intensified and is firmly recorded in astrological data.

We are faced recently with the planet Pluto being demoted to a dwarf status by astronomers who believe there is sufficient reason to do so.

Until there is much more information available, astrologers can safely feel confident in the traditional system which permits Pluto to be identified as a planet and its influence known upon human nature. Its effect cannot be denied as imporotant in the interpretation of an individual chart.

We will have to face many other changes as time goes by but for the present, we are encouraged to remain faithful to the facts that have accumulated in astrological science and that continue to provide a firm foundation for both the potential advancements in both astronomy and astrology, regardless of future additions. It is not likely that we will find changes in nomenclature disturbing, nor reject any new found planets in our known family of the solar system.

Although it was once considered logical to approach both the exploration of physical heavenly bodies in our skies through astronomy, as well as observing the affect they have upon man’s psyche, through astrology, there has developed an unfortunate separation of the sciences. No longer is it generally accepted that they are complementary sciences, offering information that would allow us to not only perceive the heavens, but to understand the influences of the planets and our human relationship to the whole.

There is a vigorous public interest in both our developing knowledge of our solar system and of space itself. There is also an increasing natural inclination to observe more about astrology beyond the basic fascination with one’s personal astrological birth sign which has proven itself as a powerful aid to psychological analysis and self understanding.

But astrology, although capable of indicating one’s personal talents, failings and aspects of our personality, has much more to offer. To appreciate how much, we have to extend our reading beyond the regular notes in the local newspaper and respect it as a legitimate science now being used in ever widening spheres as we begin to understand its potential application.

The science is based upon the fact that at any particular point in time, a chart may be drawn up which records and focuses upon all the different incoming influences and energies upon the earth and upon the particular life or individual person concerned. These invisible cosmic vibrations could be seen to correspond in a similar manner to different instruments in an orchestra. Each heavenly body plays a part in creating a co-operative harmony or in the case of adverse conditions, clashing or turbulent energies, which the individual must learn to utilize or overcome. The influences from the planets and beyond form complex patterns we could liken them to cosmic weather conditions.

The work of Professor L. Kolisko demonstrates through chemicals visual charts of the patterns of the planetary energies that also affect our human chemistry.  His publication “Spirit in Matter” published by Kolisko Archive, Stroud, printed by John Jennings Ltd, Gloucester 1948, is highly recommended.

All energies are powerful, whether visible or invisible. The sun’s light is visible to us and its power we can feel, as we can to a lesser degree, the moon’s energy. But that of the other planets, although it exists, is not visible to us. In spite of this, since early history, people have been aware both of their existence and the different powers they wield and worshipped them as gods.

Regarding the influence of the other far galaxies and celestial energies we call the zodiac, we must rely upon what the science of Astronomy tells us of their placement in the cosmos and upon Astrology to give us the results of thousands of years of observation and research that allows us to be confident that an understanding of human beings and their reactions to astrological influences is possible.

To gain insight into Astrology, there is no better place to start our observations, than with ourselves, at the moment of our birth.