may become strong by doing exercise and by taking proper medicines and health to

nics. In the same manner, by doing propitiation, the planetary influence will be
modified, the intensity of bad effects will be pacified and good results will f
ollowinfluence on some people. The word lunatic originated thousands of years ag
o. From this it is evident that men long ago noticed a connectionhe will not fac
e any kind of disappointment. As a preventive measure, if propitiation is done f
or bad and ill placed planets the intensity of bad result will be reduced and th
e person may be saved from accidents and diseases.
A weak person i.e.
Astrology is not only a guide in one aspect, but it is a guide for other science
s also. Astrology will be a guide in weather forecasting, physiology, psychology
, geography,longevity will be increased, accidents can be avoided. There is no d
oubt about it.
Full moon and new moon are said to have between the moon and mental instability
. Many diseases such as Asthama and epilepsy have a direct connection with moon.
The menstrual cycle in women happens with in the lunar cycle of twenty-eight da
y. Those who are practicing meditation will have good concentration on the day o
f full moon and new moon. This phenomenon can be practically verified. Medical p
lants grow due to the influence of moon. If we take rest in an open ground under
the moon mental tranquility and peace can be felt.
Plants grow in sunlight by taking water and other minerals from earth. So far th
e growth of plants, sunlight is very important. Without proper sunlight the grow
th of the plant will be affected. During the daytime all the living beings will
be active and du thing is going to happen in future. He mentally and physically
prepares himself by taking precautionary measures to face the situation boldly a
nd try to over come the situation to get success easily instead of getting defea
ted. If same calamity happens suddenly when he is not ready to face it. That is
why we must know at least some indication regarding what is going to happen in f
uture, in general, and what is going to happen in near future in particular.
If a person knows his future before hand, architecture, medical science etc.

4
ELEMENT S OF ASTROLOGY

THE ZODAIC
The earth rotates on its own axis and this rotation is done in one day or 24 hou
rs Earth revolves round the sun and this takes one year for one complete revolut
ion. The path of the earth round the sun is called the ecliptic and the zodiac i
s a belt in the neighborhood of celestial equator extending 8 degree on either s
ide of the ecliptic and measuring 360 degrees.
The zodiac surrounding the earth is circular in shape and is divided in to 12 eq
ual parts of 30 degrees each for the purpose of Astrology and each division is c
alled sign (RASIS) and are named as under.
HINDU NAME
CORRESPONDING ENGLISH NAME
1.
Mesha Aries (0-30 deg)
2.
Vrishaba
Taurus (30-60 deg)
3.
Mithuna Gemini (60-90 deg)
4.
Karkataka (Kataka)
Cancer (90-120 deg)
5.
Simha Leo
(120-150 deg)
6.
Kanya Virgo (150-180 deg)
7. Thula
Libra (180-210 deg)
8.
Vrischika
Scorpio (210-240 deg)
9.
Dhanus Sagittarius
(240-270 deg)
10. Makara
Capricorn
(270-300 deg)
11. Kumbha
Aquarius
(300-330 deg)
12. Meena
Pisces (330-360 deg)
Each sign derived its name from its resemblance to the group of stars formed in
each division.
12
Meena
11
Kumbha
10
Makara
9
Dhanus

1
Mesha

2
3
Vrishaba
Mithuna
4
Kataka
5
Simha
8
7
6
Vrischika
Thula Kanya

THE CONSTELLATIONS
The Zodiac is divided in to 27 nakshatra zones (or) constellations of 13 deg 20 m
in each for the purpose of Astrology. These Nakshatras are fixed stars and selfilluminated. They are named as under:
1. Aswini
10.
Makha
2.
Bharani 11. Pubha
3.
Krittika
12.
4.
Rohini 13.
Hasta
5.
Mrigasira
14.
6. Aridra
15.
Swathi
7.
Punarvasu
16.
8.
Pushya 17. Anuradha
9. Aslesha
18.
Jyesta

19.
20.
Uttara
22.
Chitta
24.
Vishaka
26.
27.

Moola
Poorvashada
21.
Utharashada
Sravana
23.
Dhanishta
Sathabisha
25.
Poorva bhadra pada
Uttara bhadra pada
Revathi

The nakshatras (or) constellations are divided into 4 equal parts and each part
is called nakshatra pada. Rasi is equal to 9-nakshatra pada. The zodiacal sign a
nd the division of constellations are shown below in a diagram .
Meena Mesha Vrishaba
Mithuna
Purbhadra-1 pada
Aswini-4 padas Krittica-3 padas
das
Uttabhadra-4 padas
Bharani-4 padas Rohini- 4 padas AridraRevati-4 padas Krittika- 1 pada
Mrigasira-2 padas
s
Kumbha
Kataka
Dhanista-2 padas
Punarvasu-1 pada
Shatabisha-4 padas
Pushya- 4 padas
Purbhadra-3 Padas
Aslesha- 4 padas
Makara
Simha
Uttarashada-3 padas
Makha
4 padas
Sravana 4 padas
Pubha
4 padas
Dhanishta- 2 padas
Uttara 1 pada
Dhanus Vrischika
Thula Kanya
Moola- 4 padas Vishaka
1 pada
Chitta 2 padas
Poorvashada 4 padas
Anuradha-4 padas
Swathi- 4 padas
Uttarashada-1 pada
Jyesta 4 padas Vishaka
3 Padas

Mrigasira - 2 pa
4 padas
Punarvasu-3 pada

Uttara
Hasta
Chitta

3 padas
4 padas
2 padas