Parivartana Yoga Parivartana Yoga is formed when two planets simultaneously occupy a sign ruled by the other, eg, with Saturn in Cancer and the Moon in Capricorn, or Mars in Leo with the Sun in Scorpio, and so on. The two houses thus occupied and ruled become the focus of a symbiotic relationship rich for […]
Muhammad Ali: noble warrior
âIâd like to be remembered as a man who won the heavyweight title three times, who was humorous, and who treated everyone right,â Ali wrote before his death. âAs a man who never looked down on those who looked up to him. As a man who tried to unite humankind through faith and love.â For […]
Keith Richards & Jimmy Page: mutually in tune
What do Keith Richards and Jimmy Page have in common? Theyâre both British-born and 72 years old. Both are renowned guitarists steeped in the blues, founding members of world-class rock bands. Both are songwriters and innovators â Richards in 5-string open tuning, Page in technical virtuosity. Both are avid readers â Richards of WW2 history, […]
The Mathematics of Yogas, part 1: Pancha Maha Puru...
As astrologers, we routinely scan astrological charts looking for yogas. If weâre observant, weâll notice that some yogas turn up frequently, while others turn up only rarely. And if weâre mathematically-inclined, some of us might ask ourselves, what are the odds of seeing this or that yoga? But if youâre not inclined to engage in […]
Prince: Are we gonna let de-elevator bring us down...
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today 2 get through this thing called life.” Prince was hailed as an innovator, and known for his flamboyant stage presence, vocal range and guitar virtuosity. His music integrated a wide variety of styles that included rock, R&B, funk, soul, psychedelia and pop. He was a singer, songwriter, record […]
Karma: dridha vs adridha
Karma: dridha vs adridha As astrologers we often grapple with notions of fate versus free will. The very premise of astrological prediction implies weâre capable of reading something in a clientâs chart that says: this will happen, this wonât. Whether we call that fate, destiny or karma is just semantics. The tacit understanding of Jyotish […]
Bernie Sanders: not-for-sale maverick
Bernie Sanders: not-for-sale maverick Billionaires and astrologers dislike Bernie Sanders for very different reasons. The very rich consider him a threat to redistribute Americaâs wealth into the hands of the 99%. Astrologers regard him as an enigma because his birth time is unknown, spoiling their prospects for predicting his political future. Astro-databankâs brief biography on […]
Justin Trudeau: Canada’s knockout PM
Justin Trudeau:Â Canada’s knockout PM In October 2015, Justin Trudeau scored a knockout punch in the Canadian political arena, leading his Liberal party to a majority government with a record sweep of the polls. After the longest election run-up in Canadian history, Trudeau capped off the 11-week campaign by winning 184 seats in Parliament, up from […]
David Bowie: the starman who fell to earth
David Bowie: the starman who fell to earth âThereâs a starman waiting in the sky, heâd like to come and meet us, but he thinks heâd blow our minds.â From the moment he first appeared as Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie was the beautiful alien we fell in love with. In one swoop he made extraterrestrial […]
Nikola Tesla: child of the storm
Once, when asked by someone what it felt like to be the smartest man in the world, Albert Einstein said, âI donât know. You should ask Nikola Tesla.â Tesla, an electrical engineer and physicist renowned for his showmanship in demonstrating his inventions, was something of a mad scientist. Over the course of his career he […]