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ilas Deo though 52 yrs old belongs toilas Deo though 52 yrs old belongs to the breed of astrologers that Maharashtrian the breed of astrologers that Maharashtrian astrologers are known for, analytical astrologers are known for, analytical astrology with statistical bent of mind. He astrology with statistical bent of mind. He started studying astrology only 12 yrs back started studying astrology only 12 yrs back but has displayed great flair for it by but has displayed great flair for it by breaking 20 year old records in his Jyotish breaking 20 year old records in his Jyotish Examination of Jyotish Shastri from Examination of Jyotish Shastri from Maharashtra Jyotish Parishad. Well settled Maharashtra Jyotish Parishad. Well settled in business and he pursues astrology as a in business and he pursues astrology as a deep passion. We request astro lovers to deep passion. We request astro lovers to watch this space.

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Barely a period of one year has passed Barely a period of one year has passed since the terrorists targeted local trains in since the terrorists targeted local trains in Mumbai & they chose mainly the first Mumbai & they chose mainly the first class compartments to target the class compartments to target the intelligent & affluent class. For the past intelligent & affluent class. For the past decade or so, India, our motherland, has to decade or so, India, our motherland, has to face a number of such terror attacks at face a number of such terror attacks at various places & in various cities like various places & in various cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Gandhidham Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Gandhidham etc. Strictly speaking, these terror attacks etc. Strictly speaking, these terror attacks were well planned by mastermind were well planned by mastermind extremists & carried out by their loyal co‐ extremists & carried out by their loyal co‐ workers. The question then, arises as to workers. The question then, arises as to whether astrological analysis of such whether astrological analysis of such incidents would provide us any guidance incidents would provide us any guidance about the planetary positions/yogas or about the planetary positions/yogas or particular signs, constellations, planets particular signs, constellations, planets being involved in such incidents. Here one being involved in such incidents. Here one thing, we must note that it is not the thing, we must note that it is not the planets which cause blasts but human planets which cause blasts but human beings who are the real culprits. But the beings who are the real culprits. But the time, which provides them the base for time, which provides them the base for carrying out terror attacks, should have carrying out terror attacks, should have some common factors. Not only this but some common factors. Not only this but such analysis will give us a guide in such analysis will give us a guide in predicting future probable dates of attacks. predicting future probable dates of attacks. strology, though may be called a strology, though may be called a normative science, is strictly normative science, is strictly based on scientific principles. based on scientific principles. The division of signs & planets is The division of signs & planets is

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ugust 25, 2007. Time 7.40 P.M. ugust 25, 2007. Time 7.40 P.M. Place – Hyderabad. A new Place – Hyderabad. A new emerging I.T. Centre of India. emerging I.T. Centre of India. Nearly 40 innocent citizens Nearly 40 innocent citizens (including visiting students from (including visiting students from Engineering College in Maharashtra) lost Engineering College in Maharashtra) lost their lives in 2 powerful bomb‐blasts – one their lives in 2 powerful bomb‐blasts – one at Lumbini Park & the other near Gokul at Lumbini Park & the other near Gokul Chaat.

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mainly based on Five Elements (

mainly based on Five Elements (panchmahabhutaspanchmahabhutas) ‐ namely Space, Air, Fire, Water and) ‐ namely Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth (

Earth ( Aakash, Vayu, Agni, Jala, Prithvi Aakash, Vayu, Agni, Jala, Prithvi). The bomb‐blasts necessarily involve explosion and). The bomb‐blasts necessarily involve explosion and so here the fire element becomes more prominent. In Astrology, Moon represents public at so here the fire element becomes more prominent. In Astrology, Moon represents public at large (common man) & the blasts are aimed at terrorising commoners. Many innocent large (common man) & the blasts are aimed at terrorising commoners. Many innocent members die in such blasts. As fire/explosion is the cause of death, the eighth house, members die in such blasts. As fire/explosion is the cause of death, the eighth house, Mrityusthan, from Ascendant/moon in the chart drawn at the time of blast incident should Mrityusthan, from Ascendant/moon in the chart drawn at the time of blast incident should have some relation to fire element (as it creates fire/blast).

have some relation to fire element (as it creates fire/blast).

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Secondly cy chart based on ‘Moon’ is more hart based on ‘Moon’ is more importantimportant, because, because 1.

1. ‘Moon’ ‘Moon’ reprerepresents the sents the Masses which Masses which is is mainly invmainly invololved ved in in these these blasts.blasts. 2.

2. Out of the inOut of the injured persons, jured persons, some die on the spot, some asome die on the spot, some after passage of time. So,fter passage of time. So, although the exact time of blast is not less important, still study of Rasi Chart based although the exact time of blast is not less important, still study of Rasi Chart based on ‘Moon’ will give a more representative model of time.

on ‘Moon’ will give a more representative model of time. 3.

3. Yet another Yet another factor is that factor is that the masterminds, who plan the masterminds, who plan & carry out & carry out such tesuch terror attacks,rror attacks, act ruthlessly. This again points out to another astrological phenomenon – ‘mind’ act ruthlessly. This again points out to another astrological phenomenon – ‘mind’ (Manasa)

(Manasa) governed by Moon & ‘the head’ (governed by Moon & ‘the head’ (BuddhiBuddhi) governed by Mercury. So afflicted) governed by Mercury. So afflicted Moon &/or Mercury that turns human beings into mindless daredevils must govern Moon &/or Mercury that turns human beings into mindless daredevils must govern the situation, which prompts such ruthless behaviour.

the situation, which prompts such ruthless behaviour.

So the study of terror strikes should lead us to some conclusions regardin

So the study of terror strikes should lead us to some conclusions regarding moon, g moon, mercury &mercury & the fire elements involved. Let us examine some horoscopes of such bomb blast dates vis‐a‐ the fire elements involved. Let us examine some horoscopes of such bomb blast dates vis‐a‐ vis to the parameters propounded above.

vis to the parameters propounded above.

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The responsible planetary positions may be described as fol

The responsible planetary positions may be described as followlows ‐s ‐ 1. Combust Mercury & in union with Ketu

1. Combust Mercury & in union with Ketu 2. Combust Saturn

2. Combust Saturn

3. Sun & Saturn in Makha & Venus

3. Sun & Saturn in Makha & Venus in Aslesha – Kroora (cruel asterisms) Nakshatras.in Aslesha – Kroora (cruel asterisms) Nakshatras. 4. Eighth house from Capricorn Moon afflicted by fire element in multiple ways – 4. Eighth house from Capricorn Moon afflicted by fire element in multiple ways – a. Occupied by Leo – fiery si

a. Occupied by Leo – fiery sign, gn, b. Lord of eight house – Sun – a fiery planet,b. Lord of eight house – Sun – a fiery planet, c. Sun, the

c. Sun, the eighth lord ieighth lord in Leo, an Leo, a fiery signfiery sign d. Eighth lord & e

d. Eighth lord & eighth house both afflicted by Mars.ighth house both afflicted by Mars.

5. Not only this Mercury & Mars are in mutual kendra & in Kendra yoga (both are on 17 5. Not only this Mercury & Mars are in mutual kendra & in Kendra yoga (both are on 1700)) 6. Saturn & Mars are also in mutual kendra and afflicting each other;

6. Saturn & Mars are also in mutual kendra and afflicting each other;

7. Moon is in saturnine sign & the rasi lord; ‘Saturn’ is in the eighth house from Moon & in 7. Moon is in saturnine sign & the rasi lord; ‘Saturn’ is in the eighth house from Moon & in union with Sun, the eighth lord.

union with Sun, the eighth lord.

8. If the ascendant is also considered (Aquarius 29

8. If the ascendant is also considered (Aquarius 29004 at 7.40 pm) then also eighth lord,4 at 7.40 pm) then also eighth lord, Mercury is in fiery sign LEO with fiery sun and with ketu (considered similar to Mars) and Mercury is in fiery sign LEO with fiery sun and with ketu (considered similar to Mars) and afflicted by Mars.

afflicted by Mars.

Mumbai, the economic capital of India, bleed due to this horrific act. Nearly 200 people lost Mumbai, the economic capital of India, bleed due to this horrific act. Nearly 200 people lost their lives due to 7 blasts in various local compartments between 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm. For the their lives due to 7 blasts in various local compartments between 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm. For the duration

duration of these serial blasts, fiery signof these serial blasts, fiery sign SagittariSagittarius us wwas rising in the ascendant.as rising in the ascendant.

The main yogas – The main yogas –

1. Combust & Retrograde Mercury 1. Combust & Retrograde Mercury 2. Fast moving Moon (14

2. Fast moving Moon (140028’ / 24 hrs. Movement of 28’ / 24 hrs. Movement of Moon)Moon) 3. Vaidhruti

3. Vaidhruti yoga,yoga,

4. Moon in saturnine sign of Capricorn and in the aspect of Saturn & Mars, 4. Moon in saturnine sign of Capricorn and in the aspect of Saturn & Mars, 5. Saturn & Mars together in Aslesha,

5. Saturn & Mars together in Aslesha,

6. Retrograde combust Mercury with Mars & Saturn in Cancer, 6. Retrograde combust Mercury with Mars & Saturn in Cancer,

7. Eighth house from Moon occupied by Leo (fiery sign) & lord of eighth house Sun, a fiery 7. Eighth house from Moon occupied by Leo (fiery sign) & lord of eighth house Sun, a fiery planet,

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July 2006, serial blasts between 18:20 & 18:35 pm IST in several

local trains in Mumbai.

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8. Eighth house from Sagittarius Ascendant occupied by fiery Mars along with Saturn. 8. Eighth house from Sagittarius Ascendant occupied by fiery Mars along with Saturn. 9. Jupiter, Moon, Mercury, Saturn, Mars

9. Jupiter, Moon, Mercury, Saturn, Mars all in mutual kendras from each oall in mutual kendras from each other.ther. 10. 1

10. 1ststTithi of second half (Krishna Pratipada)Tithi of second half (Krishna Pratipada)

Main reasons‐ Main reasons‐ 1. Combust Mercury 1. Combust Mercury 2. Combust Mars 2. Combust Mars

3. Moon moving at a faster pace (15

3. Moon moving at a faster pace (150011’ in 24 hrs.)11’ in 24 hrs.) 4. Krishna Pratipada just after Moon Eclipse of 7‐9

4. Krishna Pratipada just after Moon Eclipse of 7‐9‐2006‐2006,, 5.

5. Mars, Mars, fiery fiery planet, planet, in in the the eighth eighth house house from from Moon Moon & & eight eight lord lord (Mercury) (Mercury) from Mfrom Moonoon combust with Sun & in Leo, fiery sign

combust with Sun & in Leo, fiery sign

6. Sagittarius, the ascendant also a fiery sign (same like Mumbai blast), 6. Sagittarius, the ascendant also a fiery sign (same like Mumbai blast), 7. Eighth lord from ascendant, Moon, afflicted by fiery Sun,

7. Eighth lord from ascendant, Moon, afflicted by fiery Sun, 8. Moon & Rahu, Mars ‐ Ketu, Mercury – Ketu in union. 8. Moon & Rahu, Mars ‐ Ketu, Mercury – Ketu in union. 9. Saturn in Aslesha, Venus in Makha, Jupiter in Vishaka. 9. Saturn in Aslesha, Venus in Makha, Jupiter in Vishaka.

The ascendant sign was Aries for the full half an hour. The ascendant sign was Aries for the full half an hour.

The points to be noted – The points to be noted –

1. Ascendant sign fiery Aries with fiery, retrograde Mars in the Ascendant sign, 1. Ascendant sign fiery Aries with fiery, retrograde Mars in the Ascendant sign, 2. The eighth lord is also fiery Mars and in fiery Aries;

2. The eighth lord is also fiery Mars and in fiery Aries; 3. Moon in Virgo along with Ketu,

3. Moon in Virgo along with Ketu,

4. Mars, the eighth lord from Moon, also in Aries in the Eighth house 4. Mars, the eighth lord from Moon, also in Aries in the Eighth house 5. Saturn in Aslesha, Venus in Jyestha – Kroor Nakshatras;

5. Saturn in Aslesha, Venus in Jyestha – Kroor Nakshatras; 6. Mars, Saturn, Jupiter & Sun in mutual Kendra.

6. Mars, Saturn, Jupiter & Sun in mutual Kendra.

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Sept.2006, 13:50 pm, blast in Masjid, 38 dead, 150

injured.

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Oct. 2005, bomb blasts between 17:35 & 18:10 pm, 25

dead.

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The ascendant sign moved from Gemini 16

The ascendant sign moved from Gemini 16 to Cancer 10to Cancer 10 The points to be noted –

The points to be noted –

1. Mercury was both combust & retrograde. 1. Mercury was both combust & retrograde.

2. Eighth house from Gemini ascendant afflicted by Mars in Gemini; 2. Eighth house from Gemini ascendant afflicted by Mars in Gemini; 3. Sun in the eighth house from Cancer ascendant;

3. Sun in the eighth house from Cancer ascendant;

4. Ketu (considered similar to Mars) in the eighth house from Libra Moon; 4. Ketu (considered similar to Mars) in the eighth house from Libra Moon; 5. Moon in Vishakha, Saturn in Dhanistha, Rahu in Jyestha,

5. Moon in Vishakha, Saturn in Dhanistha, Rahu in Jyestha, 6. Mars, Jupiter, Venus in mutual kendras

6. Mars, Jupiter, Venus in mutual kendras 7. Vyaghat yoga

7. Vyaghat yoga

8. Mars moving at 16’ and Venus (Rasi lord) at only 3’. 8. Mars moving at 16’ and Venus (Rasi lord) at only 3’.

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March 1993, major blasts between 13:30 to 15:15 pm Mumbai

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In addition to these blasts, there were a number of other incidents all over the country over In addition to these blasts, there were a number of other incidents all over the country over last decade; they may be summarily assessed as follows –

last decade; they may be summarily assessed as follows –

Vishti karan

Vishti karan; Mercury becoming retrograde on 2; Mercury becoming retrograde on 2 Oct. Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Rahu, KetuOct. Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu in mutual kendras. Tithi 14

in mutual kendras. Tithi 14thth of Bright half.of Bright half.

Combust Mercury; Saturn & Mars in mutual aspects & kendras, Sun, Moon, Mars, Combust Mercury; Saturn & Mars in mutual aspects & kendras, Sun, Moon, Mars, Venus, Saturn all in mutual kendras; Mercury, eighth lord from Scorpio Moon in fiery Venus, Saturn all in mutual kendras; Mercury, eighth lord from Scorpio Moon in fiery Sagittarius. Mercury in Moola. Sun & Venus in Jyestha. Tithi Krishna Chaturdashi.

Sagittarius. Mercury in Moola. Sun & Venus in Jyestha. Tithi Krishna Chaturdashi.

Combust & retrograde Mercury, slower pace of Moon (11

Combust & retrograde Mercury, slower pace of Moon (110050’), Mars, eighth lord from50’), Mars, eighth lord from Aries Moon in Leo;

Aries Moon in Leo; Vishti karanVishti karan; Eighth house afflicted by Mars in Leo. Jupiter in Aslesha.; Eighth house afflicted by Mars in Leo. Jupiter in Aslesha.

Moon in Libra, Venus, eighth lord from Moon in Aries along with Mars;

Moon in Libra, Venus, eighth lord from Moon in Aries along with Mars; VyaghatVyaghat Yoga

Yoga, Tithi 2, Tithi 2ndnd of second half.of second half.

Combust mercury, retrograde Venus; Mars in Virgo, eighth house from Aquarius Combust mercury, retrograde Venus; Mars in Virgo, eighth house from Aquarius Moon; Moon’s pace 11

Moon; Moon’s pace 110056’, Saturn & Mars in mutual kendras. Sun & Mercury in Vishakha,56’, Saturn & Mars in mutual kendras. Sun & Mercury in Vishakha, Jupiter in Aslesha.

Jupiter in Aslesha.

Combust & retrograde Mercury, Moon’s pace 15 Combust & retrograde Mercury, Moon’s pace 15

Moon, in fiery Aries, Sun in Krittika, Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury, Mars all in mutual Moon, in fiery Aries, Sun in Krittika, Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury, Mars all in mutual kendras.

kendras.

New moon day (Amavasya), retrograde, combust Mercury, combust Mars. Eighth New moon day (Amavasya), retrograde, combust Mercury, combust Mars. Eighth house from Cancer Moon afflicted by Mars in Leo; Sun, Moon in Aslesha; Mars in Makha. house from Cancer Moon afflicted by Mars in Leo; Sun, Moon in Aslesha; Mars in Makha.

Retrograde combust Mercury, Moon with Mars in Taurus; Sagittarius, eighth house Retrograde combust Mercury, Moon with Mars in Taurus; Sagittarius, eighth house sign from Taurus Moon afflicted by fiery Mars.

sign from Taurus Moon afflicted by fiery Mars.

Moon in Scorpio & Mercury, the eighth lord from Scorpio Moon, in Scorpio afflicted Moon in Scorpio & Mercury, the eighth lord from Scorpio Moon, in Scorpio afflicted by Mars in Aries, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus in mutual kendras; Sun in Moola, Mercury by Mars in Aries, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus in mutual kendras; Sun in Moola, Mercury in Jyestha, Mars ‐ Saturn in mutual aspects.

in Jyestha, Mars ‐ Saturn in mutual aspects.

Vyatipat,

Vyatipat, Mercury moving at 17’ only, combust Jupiter & Venus, Sun, Jupiter, VenusMercury moving at 17’ only, combust Jupiter & Venus, Sun, Jupiter, Venus in Makha, Mars in Aquarius i.e. the eighth house from Cancer Moon.

in Makha, Mars in Aquarius i.e. the eighth house from Cancer Moon.

Some additional details of minor blast incidents in Mumbai are given in just list form: ‐ Some additional details of minor blast incidents in Mumbai are given in just list form: ‐

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Oct. 2001, Jammu & Kashmir, assembly targeted, 35 dead.

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Dec. 2001, Delhi, parliament attacked, 5 dead.

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Sept. 2002, Akshardham (Gujrath), 33 dead.

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March 2002, Jammu & Kashmir temple attacked, 12 dead.

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Nov. 2002, Jammu.

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May 2003, Jammu, military camp, 30 dead.

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Aug. 2004, Assam, 16 dead.

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March 2006, Varanasi temple targeted.

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Dec.2005, Bangalore (Institute of Science) attacked.

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Moon – Mars conjunction, eighth housenjunction, eighth house from Scorpio, Moon afflicted by Mars & from Scorpio, Moon afflicted by Mars & eighth lord (Mercury) in Sagittarius, Jupiter eighth lord (Mercury) in Sagittarius, Jupiter in Aslesha, Venus in Jyestha

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(19) 6‐12‐2002 6‐12‐2002 Mumbai Mumbai CentralCentral Moon, eighth lord from Sagittarius Moon,Moon, eighth lord from Sagittarius Moon,in fiery Sagittarius, Sun in Jyestha,in fiery Sagittarius, Sun in Jyestha, Mercury in Moola. Jupiter in Aslesha

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(20) 2‐12‐2002 2‐12‐2002 Ghatkopar Ghatkopar (Bus)(Bus) Combust Mercury, Moon – Mars inCombust Mercury, Moon – Mars inconjunctionconjunction, Mercury , Mercury in Jyestha, Jupiter inin Jyestha, Jupiter in Aslesha, Moon in Vis

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(21) 24‐10‐1993 24‐10‐1993 Matunga Matunga (39 (39 dead)dead) Mercury in conjunction with Mars,Mercury in conjunction with Mars,_{Mercury, Mars & Saturn in Kendra.}_{Mercury, Mars & Saturn in Kendra.}

From the above 21 blast incidents, we may conclude the yogas responsible for blasts & From the above 21 blast incidents, we may conclude the yogas responsible for blasts & terror attacks in a nutshell as follows: ‐

terror attacks in a nutshell as follows: ‐ 1.

1. Combust and Combust and / or / or Retrograde MercRetrograde Mercury (in ury (in 70% cases) and in 70% cases) and in 3 cases the 3 cases the pace waspace was around 17’ per day. i.e. very low pace.

around 17’ per day. i.e. very low pace. 2.

2. Relation Relation of fire of fire element with eighth helement with eighth house from Moon ouse from Moon (in 90% (in 90% cases)cases) 3.

3. Major planets’ disposition in Major planets’ disposition in kroor constellations like Jyestha, Krittika, Aslesha,kroor constellations like Jyestha, Krittika, Aslesha, Vishaka, Makha was there in 13 cases accounting for 62% of total Blasts.

Vishaka, Makha was there in 13 cases accounting for 62% of total Blasts. 4.

4. Saturn – Saturn – Mars, Jupiter – Mars, Jupiter – Mars etc. in Mars etc. in mutual kendras was mutual kendras was obserobserved ved in many in many cases.cases. 5.

5. Lastly, the Lastly, the daily movement of daily movement of Moon at Moon at higher (14higher (1400 or more) or lower (less than 12or more) or lower (less than 1200 perper day) speed

day) speed wawas observed s observed in six cases.in six cases. So in future during the period of combust / r

So in future during the period of combust / retrograde Mercury, the particular day, on whichetrograde Mercury, the particular day, on which extra caution should be taken, is guided by

extra caution should be taken, is guided by the daily slothe daily slowwer / er / faster movement of Moon.faster movement of Moon. This article was 1

This article was 1stst penned in the first week of September 2007 and since then in the last 9penned in the first week of September 2007 and since then in the last 9 months, a number of incidents of bomb blasts have occurred at various places all over the months, a number of incidents of bomb blasts have occurred at various places all over the world, the latest being on 7

world, the latest being on 7thth July 2008 at 8.30 am near Indian embassy in Kabul after this July 2008 at 8.30 am near Indian embassy in Kabul after this article was submitted to Saptarishis Astrology.

article was submitted to Saptarishis Astrology.

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In the light of our concluding observations, horoscope analysis of this blast reveals the In the light of our concluding observations, horoscope analysis of this blast reveals the following points.

following points. 1.

1. Eighth house Eighth house from the from the ascendant & from ascendant & from Leo Moon Leo Moon is ais afflicfflicted ted by fiery Maby fiery Mars. Jupiterrs. Jupiter the eighth lord from both ascendant and Moon is in fiery sign Sagittarius.

the eighth lord from both ascendant and Moon is in fiery sign Sagittarius.

2. Moon is in conjunction with Mars and Saturn. In addition Mars & Saturn are 2. Moon is in conjunction with Mars and Saturn. In addition Mars & Saturn are

together (i.e. in mutual Kendra’s also) together (i.e. in mutual Kendra’s also) 3.

3. RegardiRegarding Kroor Nakshtras (Crng Kroor Nakshtras (Cruel Constellations), Ketuel Constellations), Ketu is in Ashlesha, Satu is in Ashlesha, Saturn &urn & Mars are in Makha and Rahu is in Dhanistha.

Mars are in Makha and Rahu is in Dhanistha. 4.

4. There wThere was as ‘Vya‘Vyatipata’ tipata’ yoga yoga on the on the day.day.

Thus all observations hold good except those relating to Mercury and slow pace of Moon in Thus all observations hold good except those relating to Mercury and slow pace of Moon in above incident.

above incident.

In addition, please find below the major blasts during the last 9 months. In addition, please find below the major blasts during the last 9 months. 1. 11

1. 11thth October 2007‐ 18.05 Ajmer (India)October 2007‐ 18.05 Ajmer (India) 2. 14

2. 14thth October 2007 – October 2007 – 20.35 Ludhiana (India)20.35 Ludhiana (India) 3. 18

3. 18thth /19 /19thth October 20October 2007 Midni07 Midnight –ght – Karachi (Karachi (Pakistan)Pakistan) 4. 11

4. 11thth December 2007 AlgiersDecember 2007 Algiers 5. 12

5. 12thth /13 /13thth DecemDecember 2007‐ 1.06 Blast in Diber 2007‐ 1.06 Blast in Dibrugarh Guwahati Express –brugarh Guwahati Express – Assam (India)Assam (India) 6. 27

6. 27thth DecemDecember 2007 –ber 2007 – 18.06 – Karachi (Ex‐PM Mrs18.06 – Karachi (Ex‐PM Mrs. Benazir Bhutto died in the bla. Benazir Bhutto died in the blast)st) 7. 13

7. 13thth May 2008 – 19.35 Series of 7 blasts in Jaipur (India)May 2008 – 19.35 Series of 7 blasts in Jaipur (India) 8. 7

8. 7thth July 2008, Kabul (Afghanistan) July 2008, Kabul (Afghanistan)

Analysis of these blasts, with reference to the points mentioned in our observations, shows ‐ Analysis of these blasts, with reference to the points mentioned in our observations, shows ‐

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1. Mercury was Mercury was retrogrretrograde at ade at the time the time of 2 of 2 blasts (2,3) and blasts (2,3) and combuscombust in t in 3 incidents (4,5,6).3 incidents (4,5,6). In the first incident it became retrograde on the next day. Thus in 6 out of 8 incidents In the first incident it became retrograde on the next day. Thus in 6 out of 8 incidents our observation holds good. (75%)

our observation holds good. (75%) 2.

2. In most In most cases eighth house from cases eighth house from both Ascendant and/or moon is both Ascendant and/or moon is related to fiery related to fiery signssigns / plan

/ planets –ets – especiaespecially Marslly Mars 3.

3. In In all cases major all cases major planets were in planets were in cruel constellatiocruel constellations (Makha ns (Makha / Jyestha / Jyestha / Ashlesha)/ Ashlesha) 4.

4. Jupiter – Mars wJupiter – Mars were in mutual kendras in 3 ere in mutual kendras in 3 cases (4,5,6); Jupiter – Saturn in cases (4,5,6); Jupiter – Saturn in 3 cases3 cases (1,2,3); Mars – Saturn in 1 case (8). So this observation holds good for 7 out of 8 cases. (1,2,3); Mars – Saturn in 1 case (8). So this observation holds good for 7 out of 8 cases. (87.5%)

(87.5%) 5.

5. Moon’s slower Moon’s slower pacpace wae was observed only in s observed only in 2 cases. But 2 cases. But in in some cases tithi was nsome cases tithi was nearer toearer to the new moon day (Amavasya) or moon was in conjunction to Saturn / Mars.

the new moon day (Amavasya) or moon was in conjunction to Saturn / Mars. 6.

6. On On 1313thth May 08 & 7May 08 & 7thth July 08 Moon was in Leo (Purvafalguni 1 July 08 Moon was in Leo (Purvafalguni 1stst pada) and on 13pada) and on 13thth DecDec 07, 25

07, 25thth Aug 07 & 11Aug 07 & 11thth July 06 Moon was in Capricorn (Uttarashadha 2 July 06 Moon was in Capricorn (Uttarashadha 2ndnd pada).pada). Surprisingly, both these are vargottama navamsas – one, eighth from Capricorn (the Surprisingly, both these are vargottama navamsas – one, eighth from Capricorn (the sign of India) and the other in Capricorn (the sign of India).

sign of India) and the other in Capricorn (the sign of India).

This mainly shows that systematic study of such incidents will give us certain parameters This mainly shows that systematic study of such incidents will give us certain parameters for predicting future probable dates of such incidents. We can alert the people / Police / for predicting future probable dates of such incidents. We can alert the people / Police / Government to be extra cautious on these days so that these incidents can be avoided or at Government to be extra cautious on these days so that these incidents can be avoided or at least their intensity can be reduced. That is the main purpose of ‘Jyotish’ ‐

least their intensity can be reduced. That is the main purpose of ‘Jyotish’ ‐ HEYAMHEYAM DUKHAM ANAGATAM –

DUKHAM ANAGATAM – TO REDUCE THE SORROWS OF THE FUTURE.TO REDUCE THE SORROWS OF THE FUTURE.

Certain probable dates indicating high death toll due to such blasts / major rail‐road Certain probable dates indicating high death toll due to such blasts / major rail‐road accidents/ natural calamities are as follows ‐

accidents/ natural calamities are as follows ‐ Probable Dates:

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9 9thth /10 /10thth August 08August 08 4t to 7 4t to 7thth September 08September 08 5 5thth, 6, 6thth, 8, 8thth, 16, 16thth, 17, 17thth October 08October 08 13 13thth, 14, 14thth, 30, 30thth November 08November 08 1 1stst, 12, 12thth, 13, 13thth December 08December 08 11 11thth, 23rd January 09, 23rd January 09 19 19thth, 20, 20thth March 09March 09

The prediction regarding places of blast is at present out of purview of this study and needs The prediction regarding places of blast is at present out of purview of this study and needs very large data with geographical details.

very large data with geographical details.

These dates are similar to “Accident‐ Prone Zones” on National Highways. Such zones only These dates are similar to “Accident‐ Prone Zones” on National Highways. Such zones only indicat

indicate the higher probability of accidents taking place in such zones. It e the higher probability of accidents taking place in such zones. It does not imply thatdoes not imply that every vehicle passing through that zone meets with an accident nor does it imply that every vehicle passing through that zone meets with an accident nor does it imply that accidents will occur only in that zone & nowhere else on that road. Similarly above dates are accidents will occur only in that zone & nowhere else on that road. Similarly above dates are indicative of high probability of blasts on these days. If on any of these days, concerned indicative of high probability of blasts on these days. If on any of these days, concerned persons take due care beforehand and avoid the tragedy, purpose of this study

persons take due care beforehand and avoid the tragedy, purpose of this study will be served.will be served. Yet another question, often raised by opponents of astrology is that whether those, who die Yet another question, often raised by opponents of astrology is that whether those, who die at a time in a particular blast, belong to same rasi. If not, then how astrology can be called a at a time in a particular blast, belong to same rasi. If not, then how astrology can be called a science. This is a separate subject to be discussed in a separate full article.

science. This is a separate subject to be discussed in a separate full article.

The article, originally written in September 07, was supplemented in the second week The article, originally written in September 07, was supplemented in the second week of July 08, with the anal

of July 08, with the analysis of 8 bysis of 8 blasts between Sept 07 & July 08. Further on lasts between Sept 07 & July 08. Further on the suggestionthe suggestion of the editorial board of Saptarishis Astrology, some probable dates of future blasts were of the editorial board of Saptarishis Astrology, some probable dates of future blasts were predicted on the basis of mainly Retrograde and/or Combust Mercury. For predicting exact predicted on the basis of mainly Retrograde and/or Combust Mercury. For predicting exact dates during such period of affected Mercury, the slower/faster pace of Moon along with dates during such period of affected Mercury, the slower/faster pace of Moon along with Mars‐Moon, Mars‐Satu

Mars‐Moon, Mars‐Saturn rern relations was taken into account. Unfortunately, before the lations was taken into account. Unfortunately, before the articlearticle is published, a number of systematically planned blasts happened on 25

is published, a number of systematically planned blasts happened on 25thth, , 2626thth July 08. These July 08. These blasts tally with the hypothesis of

blasts tally with the hypothesis of our prediction.our prediction.

Publishers Notes:

Publishers Notes: This article was written over a period of 1 year and the flavor of that is maintained.This article was written over a period of 1 year and the flavor of that is maintained. As

As per TOI newper TOI news report, there ws report, there were 3 mere 3 major terror attacksajor terror attacks ‐‐ one in one in Istanbul (17 Istanbul (17 deaddead, 150 , 150 injuredinjured), second), second in Baghdad & third in Kirkuk (totally 70 dead, 300 injured) on 28

in Baghdad & third in Kirkuk (totally 70 dead, 300 injured) on 28 thth July 08. A July 08. Adddditionally in the probableitionally in the probable dates the author has mentioned rail roa

dates the author has mentioned rail road accidents also as one of the causes with the date of 1d accidents also as one of the causes with the date of 1 stst Aug 2008,Aug 2008, you can see that on 1

you can see that on 1stst Aug 2008Aug 2008,, around 32 people were killed when flames engulfed five coaches of thearound 32 people were killed when flames engulfed five coaches of the

Secunderabad‐Kakinad

Secunderabad‐Kakinada a Gautami Express train Gautami Express train at 1.10 a.m. on at 1.10 a.m. on Friday near Kesamudram railway station,Friday near Kesamudram railway station, about 70 km from Warangal, India. On

about 70 km from Warangal, India. On 1010thth Aug blasts in Bahghad happened as per Mr. Aug blasts in Bahghad happened as per Mr. Deos predDeos prediction,iction, on 9

on 9ththAug dated outlined by him there was news of 2000 people dead in dispute of Georgia & Russia.Aug dated outlined by him there was news of 2000 people dead in dispute of Georgia & Russia.

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28 /29/29 July 08 to 1July 08 to 1 Aug 08Aug 08

Special Note: Special Note:

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The first incident of blasts was in Bangalore (12N58, 77E35) on 25

The first incident of blasts was in Bangalore (12N58, 77E35) on 25thth July 08 between 1.40 p.m. July 08 between 1.40 p.m. & 2.15 p.m. The ascendant shifted from Libra 27° to Scorpio 6°. The planetary position was & 2.15 p.m. The ascendant shifted from Libra 27° to Scorpio 6°. The planetary position was as fol

as follows: Sun lows: Sun Cancer Cancer 9°, Moon Ashw9°, Moon Ashwini ini 11stst & & 22ndnd Pada, Mars Leo 20° 20’, Mercury (C)Pada, Mars Leo 20° 20’, Mercury (C) Cancer 4°, Jupiter (R) Sagittarius 21°, Venus Cancer 21°, Rahu Capricorn 25° & Ketu Cancer Cancer 4°, Jupiter (R) Sagittarius 21°, Venus Cancer 21°, Rahu Capricorn 25° & Ketu Cancer 25°. The concluding parameters in our article which are applicable to these blasts are: 1. 25°. The concluding parameters in our article which are applicable to these blasts are: 1. Combust Mercury, 2.Scorpio, the eighth house from Aries Moon, afflicted by fiery Mars, Combust Mercury, 2.Scorpio, the eighth house from Aries Moon, afflicted by fiery Mars, 3.Saturn in Makha, Venus & Ketu in Aslesha, and 4.Saturn‐Mars together in fiery Leo.

3.Saturn in Makha, Venus & Ketu in Aslesha, and 4.Saturn‐Mars together in fiery Leo.

The second series of blasts happened in The second series of blasts happened in Ahmadabad on the next day‐ 26

Ahmadabad on the next day‐ 26thth July 08 July 08 between 6.45 p.m. & 9.30 p.m. Here also the between 6.45 p.m. & 9.30 p.m. Here also the ascendant moved from Capricorn 0° to ascendant moved from Capricorn 0° to Aquarius

Aquarius 19°. 19°. The The planetary planetary position position was was asas follows: Sun Cancer 10°, Moon in Bharani 2 follows: Sun Cancer 10°, Moon in Bharani 2ndnd &

& 33rdrd Pada, Mars Leo 21°, Mercury (C) CancerPada, Mars Leo 21°, Mercury (C) Cancer 6°, Jupiter (R) Sagittarius 21°, Venus Cancer 6°, Jupiter (R) Sagittarius 21°, Venus Cancer 23°, Saturn Leo 13°, Rahu Capricorn 25°, Ketu 23°, Saturn Leo 13°, Rahu Capricorn 25°, Ketu Cancer 25°. All the parameters mentioned Cancer 25°. All the parameters mentioned above are applicable here also. Moon was still above are applicable here also. Moon was still in Aries.

in Aries.

Yet the additional important factor, which is Yet the additional important factor, which is different in this case, is that Mars, the fiery different in this case, is that Mars, the fiery planet, was situated in the eighth house from planet, was situated in the eighth house from the ascendant, Capricorn, and that too in fiery the ascendant, Capricorn, and that too in fiery Leo. Further the eighth lord is also the fiery Leo. Further the eighth lord is also the fiery Sun. Even in the case of Aquarius ascendant, Sun. Even in the case of Aquarius ascendant, the eighth lord, Mercury, is with fiery Sun. the eighth lord, Mercury, is with fiery Sun. Yet another factor is the faster pace of Moon Yet another factor is the faster pace of Moon (14° 11’) on 26th as compared to 13° 55’ on 25 (14° 11’) on 26th as compared to 13° 55’ on 25thth.. In Ahmadabad, causalities’ were quite high as In Ahmadabad, causalities’ were quite high as compared to those in Bangalore. The compared to those in Bangalore. The difference is fully explained by this last noted difference is fully explained by this last noted

point, proving our parameters of fiery relation point, proving our parameters of fiery relation with eighth house & pace of moon true.

with eighth house & pace of moon true.

Here we admit the fact that these 2 dates were Here we admit the fact that these 2 dates were not predicted by us. Yet, we had mentioned in not predicted by us. Yet, we had mentioned in our prediction the dates 28

our prediction the dates 28thth & & 2929thth July 08. July 08. Surprisingly, as per TOI news report, there Surprisingly, as per TOI news report, there were 3 major terror attacks ‐ one in Istanbul were 3 major terror attacks ‐ one in Istanbul (17 dead, 150 injured), second in Baghdad & (17 dead, 150 injured), second in Baghdad & third in Kirkuk (totally 70 dead, 300 injured) third in Kirkuk (totally 70 dead, 300 injured) on 28

on 28thth July 08. Still on 28 July 08. Still on 28thth & & 2929thth July, a July, a number of bombs were detected & diffused in number of bombs were detected & diffused in Ahmadabad & Surat, major cities in India. Ahmadabad & Surat, major cities in India. Thus, all the conclusions based on systematic Thus, all the conclusions based on systematic astrological analysis proved correct and once astrological analysis proved correct and once again emphatically points out that

again emphatically points out that AstrologyAstrology Is a Perf

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Sri C.S.Patel

It is difficult to describe a legend like Mr. Patel. Some called him Chandu Kaka, some called It is difficult to describe a legend like Mr. Patel. Some called him Chandu Kaka, some called him Chandubhai, some Scholars Astrologer but we all miss him deeply now that he is no him Chandubhai, some Scholars Astrologer but we all miss him deeply now that he is no more. Though I

more. Though I wwas the eas the envy of many publishers that our publishing house could release thenvy of many publishers that our publishing house could release the books of Mr. Patel and thousands of astrologers have enjoyed his work. But, it is with deep books of Mr. Patel and thousands of astrologers have enjoyed his work. But, it is with deep sadness I am remembering him although it is 1 year since his demise. The biggest debt on sadness I am remembering him although it is 1 year since his demise. The biggest debt on my heart which would always remain is as to why fate did not allow me one more additional my heart which would always remain is as to why fate did not allow me one more additional decade with this legend. If our association had started just 10 years earlier, then Sagar decade with this legend. If our association had started just 10 years earlier, then Sagar Publications would have brought out atleast 10‐20 more books out of this Master who had so Publications would have brought out atleast 10‐20 more books out of this Master who had so much of knowledge that it is unimaginable. He would have reduced the gap between much of knowledge that it is unimaginable. He would have reduced the gap between predictions and theories which is what has been my quest via my publications. People accuse predictions and theories which is what has been my quest via my publications. People accuse me of removing only 5 books out of Patel Saheb but one must understand that Mr. Patel was me of removing only 5 books out of Patel Saheb but one must understand that Mr. Patel was a very senior astrologer and also very old when my association with him started. A a very senior astrologer and also very old when my association with him started. A Publisher no doubt has a social responsibility to bring out the best in an author and to coax Publisher no doubt has a social responsibility to bring out the best in an author and to coax and guide him but when you have an astrologer as senior as Mr. Patel to deal with; we have and guide him but when you have an astrologer as senior as Mr. Patel to deal with; we have to ensure that we do not push him beyond the social constraints that God has given the to ensure that we do not push him beyond the social constraints that God has given the author.

author.

Mr. Patel was not just an inspiration to today’s astrologer & current gurus of astrology Mr. Patel was not just an inspiration to today’s astrologer & current gurus of astrology but he was also a great inspiration to astrologers of yesteryears. It was often said that one but he was also a great inspiration to astrologers of yesteryears. It was often said that one had to read his books thrice to grasp it, I request young students to do this. Often one would had to read his books thrice to grasp it, I request young students to do this. Often one would find that just one shloka (verse) that he has quoted was a full‐fledged technique in itself & find that just one shloka (verse) that he has quoted was a full‐fledged technique in itself & this aspect I request students of astrology to not forget while reading his books. One has to this aspect I request students of astrology to not forget while reading his books. One has to be almost in a meditative state to understand the depth of what he was saying and then test be almost in a meditative state to understand the depth of what he was saying and then test it aggressively for a extensive period without getting deviated by any other method, only it aggressively for a extensive period without getting deviated by any other method, only then when you get the feeling of ‘Owning’ the technique then the master key of that then when you get the feeling of ‘Owning’ the technique then the master key of that technique that he has written about will come to you. He was a man who had immense technique that he has written about will come to you. He was a man who had immense patience and worked very hard on each and every verse, though it would take a long time for patience and worked very hard on each and every verse, though it would take a long time for him to bring out any book but everyone would be rest assured that when anything comes out him to bring out any book but everyone would be rest assured that when anything comes out of Mr. Patels stable it would be the greatest & also the rarest. He was strict but humble and of Mr. Patels stable it would be the greatest & also the rarest. He was strict but humble and he had enough humility to admit his mistakes, this is a rare quality in an astrologer that the he had enough humility to admit his mistakes, this is a rare quality in an astrologer that the younger generation should learn from.

younger generation should learn from.

In 1990 I was introduced to him and I met him only twice in my life and rest of the period it In 1990 I was introduced to him and I met him only twice in my life and rest of the period it was via telephone or the good offices of Bhushanji. He was vary of publishers & the was via telephone or the good offices of Bhushanji. He was vary of publishers & the publishing industry as he had been duped by friends and other fellow astrologers. This was a publishing industry as he had been duped by friends and other fellow astrologers. This was a sad part as we must not stop genuine astrologers from contributing to the science, but the sad part as we must not stop genuine astrologers from contributing to the science, but the world is selfish. It almost took him 6 months to agree to write for me & I must admit that it world is selfish. It almost took him 6 months to agree to write for me & I must admit that it has been an honor and pleasure for me to publish his books.

has been an honor and pleasure for me to publish his books.

By

Narendra Sagar, Sagar Publications, India

The Man

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When I met him he assured me 2 When I met him he assured me 2 things which he was unable to do it for me. things which he was unable to do it for me. First was a horary material (not Prashna First was a horary material (not Prashna Marga), he said this technique was rare & Marga), he said this technique was rare & miraculous as compared to the normal miraculous as compared to the normal system of horary that we follow, but system of horary that we follow, but incidentally he never could get down to incidentally he never could get down to writing it. The other topic he was to write writing it. The other topic he was to write on was on Chandra Kala Nadi of which he on was on Chandra Kala Nadi of which he was acknowledged as a master even before I was acknowledged as a master even before I met him. His classes of Chandra Kala Nadi met him. His classes of Chandra Kala Nadi was famous from the 1960s when great was famous from the 1960s when great masters like even Narendra Desai, Raman masters like even Narendra Desai, Raman Thakkar used to come and learn from him Thakkar used to come and learn from him every Sunday, so I expected a lot from him every Sunday, so I expected a lot from him in terms of contribution to understanding in terms of contribution to understanding this rare text called Deva Kerelam, the this rare text called Deva Kerelam, the greatness of it you can see from my earlier greatness of it you can see from my earlier publication on the same. Though I am publication on the same. Though I am selfish that knowledge should come out in selfish that knowledge should come out in the open to further this science but at the the open to further this science but at the same time I do remember that he was same time I do remember that he was already in his 80s when I met him and for already in his 80s when I met him and for someone to work so hard till his age of 92 is someone to work so hard till his age of 92 is not known, infact Sagar Publications might not known, infact Sagar Publications might be proud to say that he was probably the be proud to say that he was probably the only Jyotish author in the world who was only Jyotish author in the world who was still writing at the age of 92 inspite of facing still writing at the age of 92 inspite of facing so many hardships.

so many hardships.

Speaking of writing, well he was writing the Speaking of writing, well he was writing the book on Retrogression for us, it is one of the book on Retrogression for us, it is one of the toughest topics in astrology and often called toughest topics in astrology and often called a googly. Normally writers will desist from a googly. Normally writers will desist from writing on retrogression. This work remains writing on retrogression. This work remains unfinished and I expect his student who unfinished and I expect his student who worked on it with him to complete it in worked on it with him to complete it in whatever form we can cull out to the world. whatever form we can cull out to the world. I also expect his students to come out with I also expect his students to come out with more books on some of the things they more books on some of the things they learnt from their Late Master.

learnt from their Late Master.

I am not competent enough to talk about his I am not competent enough to talk about his greatness but people who have read his greatness but people who have read his books, have come to me over the years and books, have come to me over the years and given genuine feedback that if his techniques given genuine feedback that if his techniques are applied with honesty and devotion then are applied with honesty and devotion then they are absolutely matchless. People they are absolutely matchless. People

especially comment on his priceless especially comment on his priceless contribution to the field of Ashtakvarga, contribution to the field of Ashtakvarga, Navamsa and Nadi Astrology. His Navamsa and Nadi Astrology. His ashtakvarga system of using the ashtakvarga system of using the Ashtakvarga in Navamsa (D9) has been so Ashtakvarga in Navamsa (D9) has been so highly praised to me that Sagar Publications highly praised to me that Sagar Publications feels very content that we were a vehicle for feels very content that we were a vehicle for it. it. He will be He will be remembered as remembered as one of the first one of the first astrologers to astrologers to work on work on Shastiamsa Shastiamsa (D60) & also on (D60) & also on Nadiamsas (Late Nadiamsas (Late C.G.Rajan also did C.G.Rajan also did genuine work on genuine work on

Nadiamsas). He once wrote a single line on Nadiamsas). He once wrote a single line on the 60

the 60thth division and this has inspired one of division and this has inspired one of my authors from U.K to write a book which my authors from U.K to write a book which I would bring out soon. He taught some I would bring out soon. He taught some secrets of Shastiamsas in 1970s to his student secrets of Shastiamsas in 1970s to his student the Late Surendra Bhagat who later did the Late Surendra Bhagat who later did further work on Shastiamsas & produced a further work on Shastiamsas & produced a manuscript. Unfortunately that work is now manuscript. Unfortunately that work is now lost & also Patel Saheb is no more. His lost & also Patel Saheb is no more. His contribution will be unmatched forever & contribution will be unmatched forever & We shall be never able to repay this debt. We shall be never able to repay this debt.

May His Soul Rest In Peace. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

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he Zoroastrians were not only sun he Zoroastrians were not only sun worshippers, probably a worshippers, probably a description given due to their description given due to their following a solar calendar, but were also following a solar calendar, but were also firm lovers of dogs and even wrote whole firm lovers of dogs and even wrote whole treatises on how to look after them in the treatises on how to look after them in the Zend Avestha. It isn't clear whether these Zend Avestha. It isn't clear whether these ancient peoples devoted their lives to the ancient peoples devoted their lives to the care and good treatment of canines to the care and good treatment of canines to the extent of setting up astrological charts for extent of setting up astrological charts for them, but I'm sure some Zoroastrian them, but I'm sure some Zoroastrian astrologer must have been tempted to do so astrologer must have been tempted to do so even in those early days.

even in those early days.

Astrology can be used to chart the life of Astrology can be used to chart the life of any living thing on this planet, so why not any living thing on this planet, so why not use it to chart the progress of animals, our use it to chart the progress of animals, our pet dogs especially. Currently many new pet dogs especially. Currently many new websites offering pet horoscopes are websites offering pet horoscopes are spreading across the net, some exhibiting spreading across the net, some exhibiting with the same reverential treatment the with the same reverential treatment the Zoroastrians displayed in their detailed Zoroastrians displayed in their detailed observance of how it's best to always give observance of how it's best to always give the last morsel on your plate to your dog, the last morsel on your plate to your dog, and what is the best method of dealing and what is the best method of dealing with a pregnant female delivering her with a pregnant female delivering her breed. Few astrologers give a detailed breed. Few astrologers give a detailed analysis of a dog's chart, so it seems now is analysis of a dog's chart, so it seems now is the right time to see if astrology can be the right time to see if astrology can be meaningful in helping us understand our meaningful in helping us understand our best friend better with the aid of astrology. best friend better with the aid of astrology. The yogas I refer to in telling this dog’s The yogas I refer to in telling this dog’s ‘tale’ can all be found in Parasara unless ‘tale’ can all be found in Parasara unless stated differently. stated differently.

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Tsange was born 22 June 2000 17:15 BST

Tsange was born 22 June 2000 17:15 BST Long 01W37 Lat 53 N 42 TZ 0 DLong 01W37 Lat 53 N 42 TZ 0 DST 1ST 1

Tsange has Libra ascendant (19 15 21 PL 7) Swati nakshatra and Moon in Sathabhisha and Tsange has Libra ascendant (19 15 21 PL 7) Swati nakshatra and Moon in Sathabhisha and here is the navamsa with Mercury ruler of seventh navamsa in third navamsa indicating no here is the navamsa with Mercury ruler of seventh navamsa in third navamsa indicating no marriage, which so far is true...and he is still a celibate little dog...

marriage, which so far is true...and he is still a celibate little dog...

Once I had set up his chart I gasped to see so many planets in ninth house, certainly ninth Once I had set up his chart I gasped to see so many planets in ninth house, certainly ninth speaks of an area his breed is strongly connected to‐the temple.

speaks of an area his breed is strongly connected to‐the temple. Tibetan TerriersTibetan Terriers are know toare know to have been especially bred by Tibetan monks to guard their temples, and certainly for my have been especially bred by Tibetan monks to guard their temples, and certainly for my little terrier his home is his temple which he guards every minute of the day, watching little terrier his home is his temple which he guards every minute of the day, watching

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passers by, and barking whenever they do. The Tibetan Terrier is a member of the Lhasa passers by, and barking whenever they do. The Tibetan Terrier is a member of the Lhasa Apso family which apparently is a name that means 'bark sentinel’. Legend has it that these Apso family which apparently is a name that means 'bark sentinel’. Legend has it that these creatures were selected by monks due to their extra fine hearing which means they can creatures were selected by monks due to their extra fine hearing which means they can detect an intruder from miles away and I’ll write more of this ability later. See L2, the house detect an intruder from miles away and I’ll write more of this ability later. See L2, the house of childhood family, Mars is in ninth,

of childhood family, Mars is in ninth, also showing the connection of his also showing the connection of his genetic family with the temple.

genetic family with the temple. sange was born under

sange was born under which shows he will be loved by all and bewhich shows he will be loved by all and be attracted to women. It also shows a mischievous nature. Certainly from a young age attracted to women. It also shows a mischievous nature. Certainly from a young age we would go for walks and have to stop as each passer by bent down to stroke him. we would go for walks and have to stop as each passer by bent down to stroke him. Not only this, people going past in cars would wind down windows and shout, 'nice dog' or Not only this, people going past in cars would wind down windows and shout, 'nice dog' or ‘love your dog' even at busy times of the day. But most amazingly

‘love your dog' even at busy times of the day. But most amazingly would be outings to the country or seaside where, if he had run off would be outings to the country or seaside where, if he had run off and was out of sight, I only had to listen for cooing women and and was out of sight, I only had to listen for cooing women and see them looking down admiringly to know that yet again the see them looking down admiringly to know that yet again the little rogue was seducing females with his gorgeous round big little rogue was seducing females with his gorgeous round big black eyes, and I would find him wrapping his body around black eyes, and I would find him wrapping his body around their legs in mutual admiration.

their legs in mutual admiration.

He is certainly mischievous. When walking he will often He is certainly mischievous. When walking he will often stay behind me on his lead then take a running jump at the stay behind me on his lead then take a running jump at the back of my legs as if trying to trip me over. One look down back of my legs as if trying to trip me over. One look down at his big toothy grin always makes me laugh. Often he will at his big toothy grin always makes me laugh. Often he will approach passers by to nudge them gently with his nose, and approach passers by to nudge them gently with his nose, and I have to take care not to smile at the genuinely frightened I have to take care not to smile at the genuinely frightened ones as they jump out of his way. Most who know him now, ones as they jump out of his way. Most who know him now, know he merely wants to play ‘’tiggy’ where he nudges you, know he merely wants to play ‘’tiggy’ where he nudges you,

you chase him and play catch before starting all over again. Another of his favourite tricks is you chase him and play catch before starting all over again. Another of his favourite tricks is to round people up as though he were a sheepdog. Many visitors arrive only to try leaving to round people up as though he were a sheepdog. Many visitors arrive only to try leaving with Tsange wrapping himself around their legs, as if rounding them up like sheep, so they with Tsange wrapping himself around their legs, as if rounding them up like sheep, so they can’t walk any further. He’s ultimately saying that they are now in his pack and have to stay can’t walk any further. He’s ultimately saying that they are now in his pack and have to stay with him in his den. The Mars/Venus yoga apparently makes him a shepherd and a with him in his den. The Mars/Venus yoga apparently makes him a shepherd and a wrestler, a talent he exploits at all times when in mischievous mode.

wrestler, a talent he exploits at all times when in mischievous mode.

From the first few weeks of bringing him home his personality and character impressed all From the first few weeks of bringing him home his personality and character impressed all in the neighbourhood. His lagnesh in ninth shows a well behaved creature, and many in the neighbourhood. His lagnesh in ninth shows a well behaved creature, and many comment upon how well behaved he is, though clearly they don't live with his comment upon how well behaved he is, though clearly they don't live with his mischievousness...

mischievousness...

He loves having lots of people around him, which can be forecast from his lagnesh in He loves having lots of people around him, which can be forecast from his lagnesh in Mithuna, an extrovert si

Mithuna, an extrovert sign, combined with Mercury, Mithuna ruler, agn, combined with Mercury, Mithuna ruler, and nd L7 Mars which allL7 Mars which all conspire to make him a truly friendly, sociable and well mannered being. The fact that the conspire to make him a truly friendly, sociable and well mannered being. The fact that the Sun joins this combination emphasises a nature which is outgoing, sociable and of course Sun joins this combination emphasises a nature which is outgoing, sociable and of course Venus gives a truly charming and affectionate streak which endears him to all he comes into Venus gives a truly charming and affectionate streak which endears him to all he comes into contact with. I often wonder if he was brought into the wrong household and might have contact with. I often wonder if he was brought into the wrong household and might have been better in one where many children were around to keep him entertained.

been better in one where many children were around to keep him entertained.

The Mithuna influence on lagnesh and Sun makes him very active and combined with Mars The Mithuna influence on lagnesh and Sun makes him very active and combined with Mars he has an abundance of energy which he often comically displays when bored, as he ends up he has an abundance of energy which he often comically displays when bored, as he ends up