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March *Light On Vedic Astrology* Newsletter |
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March 4, 2004
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The New 'Light On Vedic Astrology' Website is Now UP
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Vedic Astrology: a Living Tradition
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March Sidereal Ephemeris
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Marianne Williamson's dramatic speech in Washington D.C.
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Vedic Remedies and Shiva Ratri
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There's typically a lot of emphasis by Vedic astrologers on the use of gemstones as a remedy, or what's called upayas, for planetary afflictions. Gems, I believe, can have a powerful effect, but there are many other powerful remedies that cost nothing and are underemphasized in my opinion - like doing spiritual practices such as meditation or chanting, going on retreats or pilgrimages, or attending spiritual events or religious festivals.
On Wednesday Mar 9th there is one such Hindu festival that is perhaps the most powerful of the year - Shiva Ratri or the night of Shiva. Ancient Vedic scriptures, like the Puranas, emphasize the value of attending a Shiva Ratri event and state that much negative karma can be mitigated by doing so. Shiva Ratri is timed to be on the dark Moon (14th phase called Chaturdashi) in the dark half of the year. Traditionally in India people stay up all night and chant and sing songs to Shiva - the destroyer of darkness.
This is a time for clearing out our own internal darkness and making way for the light. It's a time of purification, and releasing old baggage. It's likely that there is a public Shiva Ratri in your area but if not then if you can plan to do more of your own spiritual practices or fast at that time it will be helpful for you.
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