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An authoritative primer to Jyotish, or Vedic Astrology, this book draws on the author's extensive study of the tradition. Andrew Mason explains in detail the practical applications of Jyotish, introduces the planets, signs and houses, as well as the many rich and highly entertaining mythologies of the system with an explanation of how to interpret them. He also covers Vedic Astrology's sister science, Ayurveda, and describes how they interact to provide insight into celestial timing, sustained health and general wellbeing. With sample charts that show the applications throughout, the book provides a complete an accessible resource on Jyotish for students of Indian astrology and Ayurveda practitioners. It will also be of interest to anyone with a passion for astrology.
Andrew gives invaluable advice on the various remedies that can be found in the system to support a more positive experience of life, health, profession, relationships and spiritual journey. This I found to be very unique as most books that I have read in this area tend to present the challenging aspects of how your planets are placed at that time and how you are best to sit and ride the wave until you come to a better junction. It is refreshing to read a new and encouraging view point.
Sunita Passi, Ayurvedic Health Coach and founder of Tri-Dosha
Tri-Dosha
A refreshing new look at an ancient system of astrology. Written with humility, humor and hints of deep insight, this book is a welcome change from other books on Jyotish.
Vaidya Atreya Smith, Director, European Institute of Vedic Studies, Author of Ayurvedic Nutrition, Ayurveda for Women
Andrew Mason is an expert in Eastern Alchemy. He started studying holistic medicine 20 years ago, completing his training as an Ayurveda practitioner in 2006. He then undertook a unique and intensive apprenticeship in the east, learning the closely guarded processes involved in the manufacturing of these ancient remedies. Since his return to the UK, Andrew has undertaken the task of recording and cataloguing these traditional processes, preserving these techniques which in some cases would have remained as tenuous oral traditions only. He is the author of Rasa Shastra, also published by Singing Dragon.
Andrew Mason brings a fresh, new, and serious voice to the current array of books on Vedic astrology.
Edith Hathaway, Vedic astrologer and author of In Search of Destiny, 2012
Table of Contents
Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
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Jyotish - The Art of Vedic Astrology by Andrew Mason | v | ||
Foreword | xv | ||
Acknowledgements | xxiii | ||
Introduction | 1 | ||
I.1 Ancient technologies | 1 | ||
I.2 Astr-ology | 2 | ||
I.3 Jyotish | 4 | ||
I.4 Overview | 7 | ||
Part I - Setting Up Shop | 13 | ||
1. Ayanāṃśa | 15 | ||
1.1 Introduction to Ayanāṃśa | 16 | ||
1.2 Let the games begin | 16 | ||
1.3 Rāshicakra, Nakshatras and Yogatârâ | 17 | ||
1.4 The phenomenon of precession | 21 | ||
1.5 Models of precession | 24 | ||
1.6 Calendar Reform Committee | 28 | ||
1.7 Why Chitrā? | 29 | ||
1.8 Controversies | 31 | ||
1.9 Ayanāṃśa correction | 32 | ||
1.10 A note on nutation | 33 | ||
1.11 Conclusion | 36 | ||
2. Celestial ‘Royal’ Court | 40 | ||
2.1 Sun – the King | 40 | ||
2.2 Moon – the Queen | 41 | ||
2.3 Mercury – Regent | 41 | ||
2.4 Mars – Commander-in-Chief | 42 | ||
2.5 Jupiter – Minister | 42 | ||
2.6 Venus – Minister | 43 | ||
2.7 Saturn – Servant | 43 | ||
2.8 Rāhu and Ketu – Militia | 44 | ||
3. Sûrya (Sun) | 47 | ||
3.1 Astronomical | 50 | ||
3.2 Kāraka | 50 | ||
3.3 Primary Kārakas of the Sun | 54 | ||
4. Chandra (Moon) | 57 | ||
4.1 Astronomical | 60 | ||
4.2 Primary Kārakas of the Moon | 61 | ||
5. Budha (Mercury) | 63 | ||
5.1 Astronomical | 66 | ||
5.2 Primary Kārakas of Mercury | 67 | ||
6. Kuja (Mars) | 69 | ||
6.1 Astronomical | 71 | ||
6.2 Primary Kārakas of Mars | 73 | ||
7. Brihaspati (Jupiter) | 75 | ||
7.1 Astronomical | 78 | ||
7.2 Primary Kārakas of Jupiter | 79 | ||
8. Shukra (Venus) | 81 | ||
8.1 Astronomical | 84 | ||
8.2 Primary Kārakas of Venus | 85 | ||
9. Shani (Saturn) | 87 | ||
9.1 Astronomical | 90 | ||
9.2 Primary Kārakas of Saturn | 91 | ||
10. Rāhu And Ketu (Lunar Nodes) And Māndi (Upagraha) | 93 | ||
10.1 Rāhu | 95 | ||
10.2 Ketu | 99 | ||
10.3 Māndi | 102 | ||
Part II - Rashis, the Zodiac and the Symbolism of the Twelve Signs | 105 | ||
11. Rashis (Zodiacal Signs) | 106 | ||
11.1 Zodiacal symbolism | 107 | ||
11.2 Attributes of Rashis | 115 | ||
11.3 Horoscope styles | 118 | ||
12. Bhāvas \n(Astrological Houses) | 120 | ||
12.1 Rashi Chakra | 121 | ||
12.2 Bhāva Chakra | 122 | ||
12.3 Śrīpati Bhāva | 123 | ||
12.4 Conclusion | 125 | ||
13. Bhāvakāraka (House Significations) | 127 | ||
13.1 Nitya Kāraka | 128 | ||
13.2 Naisargika (innate Kāraka) | 132 | ||
14. Important House Combinations | 138 | ||
14.1 Kendra | 138 | ||
14.2 Trikona | 140 | ||
14.3 Dussthana (Trikasthanas) houses | 141 | ||
14.4 Upachaya | 143 | ||
14.5 Maraka | 144 | ||
15. Dik Bala (Directional Strength) | 146 | ||
16. Karma | 148 | ||
16.1 Types of karma | 149 | ||
16.2 Jyotish and karma | 150 | ||
16.3 Relief from planetary karma | 151 | ||
17. Retrograde Planets | 153 | ||
17.1 Interpretation | 155 | ||
17.2 Conclusion | 156 | ||
17.3 Retrograde motion of planets | 159 | ||
18. Dagdha (Combustion) | 162 | ||
19. Graha Yuddha (Planetary War) | 165 | ||
19.1 Effects of a planetary war | 166 | ||
Part III - Medical Astrology and Āyurveda | 169 | ||
20. Medical Astrology | 170 | ||
20.1 Āyurveda | 172 | ||
20.2 Dosha and elements | 173 | ||
20.3 V-P-K | 174 | ||
20.4 Āyurveda, planets and health | 178 | ||
20.5 Dhatu and srota (metabolism and transportation) | 182 | ||
20.6 Interpretation of dhatu | 184 | ||
20.7 The science of taste and the 2nd house | 185 | ||
20.8 Grahas, Rashis and Nakshatra Puruṣa – planets, stars and bodily divisions | 190 | ||
20.9 Alternative Nakshatra Puruṣa | 193 | ||
21. Vargas (Divisional Charts) | 195 | ||
21.1 D-9 (Navamsha Varga) | 198 | ||
21.2 Vargottama | 199 | ||
22. Dashas | 201 | ||
22.1 Calculation of Viṃśottarī | 201 | ||
22.2 Cycles of Viṃśottarī | 203 | ||
22.3 Dasha Kāraka (judging each dasha period) | 203 | ||
23. Dṛṣṭi (Graha Aspects) | 207 | ||
Part IV - The Moon and its Lunar Mansions | 211 | ||
24. Lunar Curiosities | 212 | ||
24.1 Lunar nodes | 215 | ||
24.2 Rāhu/Ketu axis | 217 | ||
24.3 Eclipses | 218 | ||
24.4 Samudra Manthan | 218 | ||
24.5 Solar and lunar eclipses | 220 | ||
25. Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions) | 224 | ||
26. Planetary Rulership of Nakshatras | 226 | ||
27. Nakshatra Portraits | 228 | ||
27.1 Ketu-ruled Nakshatras | 228 | ||
27.2 Venus-ruled Nakshatras | 234 | ||
27.3 Sun-ruled Nakshatras | 240 | ||
27.4 Moon-ruled Nakshatras | 247 | ||
27.5 Mars-ruled Nakshatras | 253 | ||
27.6 Rāhu-ruled Nakshatras | 259 | ||
27.7 Jupiter-ruled Nakshatras | 265 | ||
27.8 Saturn-ruled NakshatraS | 271 | ||
27.9 Mercury-ruled Nakshatras | 277 | ||
28. Nakshatra Qualities | 290 | ||
Part V - The Propitiation of Planets and Remedial Measures | 291 | ||
29. Upayes (Remedies and Propitiation) | 292 | ||
29.1 Yantra | 292 | ||
29.2 Yantra specific to the grahas | 296 | ||
29.3 Yantra effects | 298 | ||
29.4 Kavach and Suraya | 304 | ||
30. Supernatural Origin of Gemstones | 306 | ||
30.1 Maṇi (gemstones) | 307 | ||
30.2 Matching stones to planets | 308 | ||
30.3 Pairing and setting | 310 | ||
30.4 Qualities of a good gemstone | 312 | ||
30.5 Wearing gemstones | 313 | ||
30.6 Navaratnā (nine gems) | 314 | ||
30.7 Birthstones | 315 | ||
30.8 Using gemstones Āyurvedically | 316 | ||
30.9 Properties of metals | 318 | ||
30.10 Dhatu and Dhatu | 321 | ||
31. Rudrākṣa | 324 | ||
32. Pooja | 327 | ||
32.1 Suitable materials | 329 | ||
32.2 Navagraha-sthapana | 331 | ||
32.3 Poorna | 332 | ||
33. Pacifying Grahas (Daily Routines and Rituals) | 333 | ||
34. Bali/Shanti Karma | 337 | ||
In Conclusion | 345 | ||
Appendix | 346 | ||
Resources | 357 | ||
Bibliography | 360 | ||
About the Author | 366 | ||
Index | 367 | ||
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