Planetary Aspects in Astrology [RP]

Planetary Aspects in Astrology

Astrology is the scientific discipline concerned with possible actions of cosmic bodies upon organic life and inorganic substances on our planet earth. Astrological science for this purpose has been divided into many branches, Natal Astrology is one of them and is directly concerned with the birth of a being as a physical body.

From the chart cast for the positions of heavenly bodies for the moment, date and place of birth can be delineated character, temperament, mental tendencies, physical peculiarities, ailments and events which will affect life to a marked extent. For this we require to study characteristics of planets blended with the characteristics of houses and signs they occupy in relation to quality of aspects they behold so that they reveal the truth.

The correct delineation of aspects is very essential requisite for interpreting a horoscope. In Vedic Astrology emphasis has been exclusively on the conjunction of two or more planets irrespective of their sign positions. Though some of the aspects have been delineated in Brihat Jataka, Saravali and Vriddha Yavana Jataka but they seem to be inadequate in modern context and changing circumstances when newly discovered planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are also showing their influence in our day to day affairs. We may not accept this truth today but we shall have to accept it tomorrow. Ancient masters of Vedic Astrology were not inflexible otherwise Tajaka system and Vriddha Yavana Jataka would not had found a place in Vedic Astrological literature. For this reason we have included the aspects of .newly discovered planets in this volume. Our this view has the support of great modem savant Dr. P. S. Sastri vide his “Text Book of Scientific Hindu Astrology”. It is for the first time that this volume perhaps gives the exhaustive delineation of various planetary aspects.

In the introductory chapter elementary assessment of the aspects has been taken up. In the chapter-Aspects Defined – it is told that aspects should be delineated and understood in the light of one’s level of evolution i.e. one’s environment, mental, social and financial status. Then we have a chapter – Aspects Vedic v/s Western where we have tried to establish that there is no major difference in two systems of aspects and a balance is stressed upon.

In this chapter it is told that adverse aspects are more vital than good aspects as previous ones provide more scope for improvement and advancement by overcoming hindrances caused by them. In the chapter on planetary conjunctions, various conjunctions from ancient classics along with modern view have been discussed. To us conjunctions mentioned in “Hora Sara” a classic are of important value particularly that occurring in the 9th house because 9th is the house of fortunes or luck denoting how the luck will function in one’s life. In Vedic Astrology more impetus has been given on the conjunction of planets in Kendra houses representing environmental factors which are more instrumental in shaping one’s destiny.

In framing this volume writings of ancient masters and suggestions of modern savants and practitioners of this holy science of Astrology have been given weightage. Only that matter have been included which have appealed to reason.

The author feels highly indebed to the Prop. of M/S Ranjan Publications for considering the author worthy to write on this most difficult subject, the Astrological Aspects. Healthy criticism and suggestions for improvement from our esteemed readers will be gracefully accepted. The author also appreciates M/S Ranjan Publications for bringing out the book nicely in print.