Saturday, June 23, 2012

SATURN'S JOURNEY..



Saturn retrograde cycle is for 4 ½ months and Saturn retrogrades every 12 ½ months

A planet that is retrograde means that the planet is making an apparent backward motion. Planets never move backwards, hence the term apparent. The Sun and Moon never retrograde. Rahu Ketu (nodal points) is always retrograde.
Saturn is retrograde from 8TH FEB. 2012 up to 26TH JUNE 2012 in Chitra Nakshatra.
Saturn retrograde period will assist you in completing anything that is left undone, unattended to, partially completed or not completed at all. It does not pressure you to do these things, but gives you time to do them.
Saturn retrograde assists with pushing you beyond your limitations by showing you that you are capable of doing far more than you thought you could. It also can take those blind folds off that you keep on your eyes. Saturn gives you the ability to see more deeply into people, situations and things around you. It brings more wisdom to you; but remembers that this wisdom is usually gained from hard work and hands on experiences.
This period will surely slow down the normal rate of activity so that better methods and strategies can be developed.
Since Saturn produces the rules and regulations by which we guide our lives, our sense of responsibility, and our limitations, during the period of retrograde it allows us to redefine our boundaries for ourselves. When Saturn turns retrograde, he is sending you back to yourself to think very carefully about your goals in life.
Therefore during the period when Saturn is retrograde, it is essential that we solidify commitments made, projects started and responsibilities undertaken in the past. Take the opportunity to go back and reorganize or renegotiate any activities or commitments that seem to be a source of frustration. Weed out the source of frustration at this time. You will only find that a lot of reorganizing has to be done before any successes can be made. Wherever Saturn is transiting your chart is where you have a mountain to climb.
While the process is going on, while you are working with what you have at hand, you should be warned against taking on any unnecessary responsibilities or long-range commitments. Only deal with issues from the past; do not take on new ones!

Sade Sati.. The period of Judgment!

When Saturn transits 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from Moon sign this period is called Sade Sati (Seven and a half years of Saturn).
Sade Sati is a very dreadful word for the common masses. It occurs after every 30 years in life. People go by mere traditional convention and general belief that Sade Sati period brings dissatisfaction, disappointments, depression, differences, disputes, disharmony and undesirable results, but actually this is not the case.
Sade Sati consists of 3 cycles of 2 1/2 years when Saturn transits in 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from Moon sign.
The three cycles are explained below as per standard dictum and should not be accepted as such, subject to other conditions laid down below:
First Cycle 
If in a birth chart Saturn is passing through the last phase of life may force native to get sanyas VIZ one will be detached from his or her family, wealth, home etc. Fore asking of these worldly things amounts to Sanyas.
In addition to the above during this period, the father of native may have set back or reversal, loss etc. in his profession, and will lead to an extra, unwanted and uncalled for expenditure which may become unbearable for the native.

Second Cycle

During this cycle Saturn transits the moon sign for 2 ½ years. During this period, it affects the native himself in domestic and professional fields. Also denotes ill health and death of some relations, fear from enemies, journey to distant places and separation from relations like brothers, sisters, wife or family etc. May cause imprisonment, miseries, loss of wealth, fatigue and general debility, loss of friends, Obstructions and delay in undertakings, failure in attempts and increased expenditure.

Third Cycle

Saturn when transits in 2nd house from Moon, third cycle of Sade Sati starts. It affects one’s health, children and may even cause death if it come in late life .During this transit, loss of health, happiness, loss of position, increased expenditure, financial stress and physical weakness might be felt. Gain of wealth from others, which will be lost, deception through wicked men. May cause death of children too if other combinations to confirm the same are present.
Currently the following signs are under Sade Sati:-
Virgo: Last phase of 2 1/2 years starting from 15th Nov. 2011.
Libra: Middle phase of 2 1/2 years starting from 15th Nov. 2011.
Scorpio: First phase of 2 1/2 years starting from 15th Nov. 2011.

SADE SATI FOR KANYA  RASHI- "Setting Phase"

This position of Moon is regarded "on Leg" as Saturn will be in 2nd house from your natal moon sign Virgo. This is also called "Setting Phase of Shani Sade Sati" as this the last 2.5 years of your Shani Sade Sati. The period will not be awfully beneficial to you. You might face problems related to money matters. Tuning with your own people and your relatives may get disturbed. Give proper attention to our day to day pursuits. This is not a perfect time for taking any risk regarding business matters as the chances of loss are very high during this period. Health ailment of your parents can disturb your peace of mind. You will not be able to fulfill your family's expectations.
As this is 'setting' period of Shani's Sade Sati and Saturn will be transiting in the 2nd house from the natal Moon , it indicates difficulty on financial and domestic front. You will start feeling slight relief after having two difficult phases of Sade Sati. Still, misunderstandings and financial stress can be seen during this period. Expenses may keep soaring high and you need to continue exercising control. Sudden financial losses and fear of theft is also a possibility. You may be pessimistic in thinking, you are advised to deal with matters enthusiastically. You will require paying good attention to family and personal front, otherwise those can also lead to a bigger problem. For students, education may be slightly affected and they will have to work harder to hold on to their existing level. Results will be slow and almost always with the delay. This is a period which indicates danger and apart from other things, you need to be careful while driving. If possible, stay away from non-veg and your drinking habits to keep Saturn happy. You will be able to sail through this period by intelligently handling your domestic and financial matters.

SADESATI FOR TULA  RASHI- "Peak Phase"

This position of Moon is regarded "on Heart" as Saturn will be transiting through your Moon Sign Libra. This is also called "Peak Phase of Shani Sade Sati". This is not the best period to begin new long-term relationships/ friendships. There could be vital issues in professional or personnel life which can cause anxiety. It's always better to be optimistic than to be pessimistic .There is also a contraction in love and feelings mostly due to which the satisfaction level would be poor. The chance of happiness in love is low. Birth of an issue may bring happiness in your home. New relationships will have less than normal chances of taking off controversy and issues could come up. Good stability of mind is seen at the last phase of this period.
This is the peak of Shani's Sade Sati. Generally this phase of Saturn is the most difficult one. Saturn transiting over natal Moon indicates health problems, there may be diseases related to wind and cold. Character assassination, problems in relationship, mental afflictions, and sorrows. You will find it difficult to achieve success in this period. You may not get results of your hard work and feel restricted. Your constitution and immune system will not be strong. As first house is the house of health, you should start exercising and taking care of your health, otherwise you can be caught by chronic diseases. You may suffer from depression, unknown fear or phobia. Your will lack clarity in thinking, action, and decision making. You will be spiritually inclined and will be attracted by intricacies of nature. Acceptance and doing basics right will sail you out of this period.

SADESATI FOR VRISCHIK RASHI- "Rising Phase"

This position of Moon is regarded "on Head" as Saturn will be transiting through 12th from your Moon Sign Scorpio. This is also called "Rising Phase of Shani Sade Sati". This is not a very satisfactory period for you. You may get indulge into sudden losses financially. Loss of money due to litigation and disputes is also possible. Failure in attempts will make you feel frustrated. You will have to slog as the work burden will be too much. Family life will also create tensions. Don't try to take risks in business matters as period is not very harmonious to you. Your enemies will try to tarnish your image. Loss of money will be quite evident.
Since this is the starting period of Shani's Sade Sati it generally indicates financial loss, problems by hidden enemies, aimless travel, disputes, and poverty. During this period, you may face problems created by your hidden enemies. Relationship with your colleagues will not good enough and they will create problems in your work environment. You may also face challenges on your domestic front. This may create pressure and tension. You need to exercise control over your spending otherwise it be lead to bigger financial problems. Long distance travels may not be fruitful during this period. Saturn's nature is of delay and dejection, but generally you will get results eventually, so be patient and wait for your turn. Take this period as learning period put your hard work and things will fall in place. You are advised not to take high risks in business matters in this period.

GOD’S INTENTIONS ARE NEVER WRONG FOR ANY ONE……

Srikrishnarpanamastu…



Tuesday, June 19, 2012

characteristics of gem stones



 RUBY-Gemstone of sun.

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES: corundum
  • TRANSPARENCY: transparent
  • COLOR: red, orangish-red, violetish-red, purplish-red, pinkish-red & blackish-red.1)
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.763-1.770
  • BIREFRINGENCE: 0.008
  • PLEOCHROISM: strong dichroism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM: hexagonal
  • OPTIC CHARACTER: doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 4.00 MOHS
    HARDNESS: 9
  • DISPERSION: 0.018
  • FLUORESCENCE: long wave-weak to strong red
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS: fingerprint inclusions, hexagonal growth lines, silk (rutile), and straight color banding.
1) PEARL-Gemstone of moon

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES: natural pearl
  • TRANSPARENCY: translucent to opaque
  • COLOR: white, pink rose, cream, yellowish, greenish, blue, gray and black
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.530-1.686
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM: aggregate
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.70 MOHS
  • HARDNESS: 2 1/2 - 4 1/2
  • FLUORESCENCE: long wave-inert to strong, short wave-inert to moderate.
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS: orient, gritty texture when rubbed on teeth, best test to separate natural from cultured is X-radiograph. 


2) MOONSTONE

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES: orthoclase feldspar
  • TRANSPARENCY: transparent to translucent
  • COLOR: colorless and white with white/bluish adularescence
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.518-1.526
  • BIREFRINGENCE: .008
  • PLEOCHROISM: weak dichorism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM: monoclinic
  • OPTIC CHARACTER: doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.56 MOHS
  • HARDNESS: 6 - 6 1/2
  • DISPERSION: .012
  • FLUORESCENCE: not significant
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS: adularescence (floating white/bluish light), near perfect cleavage, splintery/ uneven fracture, centipede inclusions.
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  •                   YELLOW SAPPHIRE-Gemstone of jupiter

             Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES: corundum
  • TRANSPARENCY: transparent
  • COLOR: light-yellow,yellow,golden-yellow, brownish yellow, golden,orangishyellow, golden orange, and pinkish orange (padparadscha )
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.762-1.770
  • BIREFRINGENCE: 0.008
  • PLEOCHROISM: strong dichroism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM: hexagonal
  • OPTIC CHARACTER: doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 4.00 MOHS
  • HARDNESS: 9
  • DISPERSION: 0.018
  • FLUORESCENCE: colorless sapphire--inert to strong reddish (long- wave), inert to moderate orange (short wave).
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS: fingerprint inclusions, hexagonal growth lines, silk (rutile), and straight color banding
EMERALD-Gemstone of mercury

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : beryl
  • TRANSPARENCY : transparent
  • COLOR : green, yellowish-green and bluish green
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.577 - 1.583
  • BIREFRINGENCE : 0.005 - 0.009
  • PLEOCHROISM : weak to strong dichroism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : hexagonal
  • OPTIC CHARACTER : doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 2.72 MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 7 1/2 - 8
  • DISPERSION : 0.014
  • FLUORESCENCE : inert to weak green (long and shortwave)
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : typical 3 phase and 2 phase inclusions, inclusions of calcite, pyrite, mica and/or tremolite needles, etc.
GREEN TOURMALINE- for mercury

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : tourmaline
  • TRANSPARENCY : transparent
  • COLOR : chrome-green, yellow-green, blue-green & brownish-green
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.62 - 1.64
  • BIREFRINGENCE : .020
  • PLEOCHROISM : strong dichroism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : hexagonal
  • OPTIC CHARACTER : doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 3.06 MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 7 - 7 1/2
  • DISPERSION : .017
  • FLUORESCENCE : not significant
IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : color zoning, natural inclusions, e.g., threadlike liquid and gas inclusions, and modera
DIAMOND-Gemstone of venus

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : diamond
  • TRANSPARENCY : transparent
  • COLOR : colorless to tints of yellow, brown, blue, pink, chartreuse and black
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 2.417
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : cubic
  • OPTIC CHARACTER : singly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 3.52 MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 10
  • DISPERSION : 0.044
  • FLUORESCENCE : inert to very strong bluish-white (long and short wave)
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : adamantine luster, naturals, waxy to rough girdle surface, sharpness offacet edges, reflectivity meter of diamond probe helps separate diamonds from substitutes.
WHITE ZIRCON- for venus

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : zircon
  • TRANSPARENCY : transparent
  • COLOR : colorless
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.875 - 1.905 (medium), 1.925 - 1.984 (high)
  • PLEOCHROISM : weak to strong dichroism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : tetragonal
  • OPTIC CHARACTER : doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 4.32 (medium), 4.70 (high) MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 7 1/2
  • DISPERSION : .038
  • FLUORESCENCE : not significant
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : natural angular inclusions, abraded facet junctions, strong doubling of back facets.
BLUE SAPPHIRE-Gemstone of saturn

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : corundum
  • TRANSPARENCY : transparent to translucent
  • COLOR : blue, violetish-blue, greenish-blue, blackish- blue, gray blue, purple and violet
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.762 - 1.770
  • BIREFRINGENCE : .008
  • PLEOCHROISM : strong dichroism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : hexagonal
  • OPTIC CHARACTER : doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 4 MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 9
  • DISPERSION : 0.018
  • FLUORESCENCE : light blue sapphire--moderate to strong pink (long wave), purple/violet sapphire--inert to strong reddish violet (long wave) and inert to moderate reddish (short wave)
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : fingerprint inclusions, hexagonal growth lines, silk (rutile) and straight color banding.
CORAL-Gemstone of mars

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : coral
  • TRANSPARENCY : translucent
  • COLOR : red, pink, reddish-orange & orange
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.486 - 1.658
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : aggregate
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 2.65 MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 3 1/2 - 4
  • DISPERSION : .038
  • FLUORESCENCE : n/a
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : wavy parallel fibrous structure, uneven fracture with dull luster.
HESSONITE-Gemstone of rahu

Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : grossularite
  • TRANSPARENCY : transparent
  • COLOR : golden orange, brownish orange and reddish orange
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.74 - 1.75
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : cubic
  • OPTIC CHARACTER : singly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 3.61 MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 7
  • DISPERSION : 0.028
  • FLUORESCENCE : inert
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : roiled (heat-wave) internal appearance, garnet inclusions, anomalous double refraction and strain colors may be visible in polariscope.
CAT'S EYE-Gemstone of ketu


Gemological Characteristics
  • SPECIES : chrysoberyl
  • TRANSPARENCY : transparent to translucent
  • COLOR : yellow, greenish-yellow, brownish- yellow,
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX : 1.746 - 1.755
  • BIREFRINGENCE : .009
  • PLEOCHROISM : weak to strong dichroism to trichroism
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM : orthorhombic
  • OPTIC CHARACTER : doubly refractive
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 3.73 MOHS
  • HARDNESS : 8 1/2
  • DISPERSION : 0.015
  • FLUORESCENCE : nil
  • IDENTIFYING VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS : strong chatoyant "cat's-eye" looking light band caused by light reflection on minute included crystal fibers or tubes, also natural and fingerprint inclusions.








GEMS, PLANETS AND THE LADY LUCK..


GEMS AS PER ASCENDANTS

Gems for Aries Ascendant:

Native of Aries Ascendant can wear three kind of gemstone: Ruby, Coral and Yellow Sapphire (Topaz).
            The native who wear Ruby are bestowed with progeny, education of children, progress of children career and they get success in competitive tasks. While wearer of Coral enjoys with physical fitness, attractive personality, hidden wealth and he becomes effective and authoritative person in the society. Similarly when a native wears top (yellow sapphire) luck improves his interest in religious activities, takes trips to pilgrim places, marital happiness, worldly comforts, foreign tour.

Gems for Taurus Ascendant:

The natives whose ascendant is Taurus can wear, Emerald, Diamond and Blue Sapphire. Emerald is bestowed with wealth, peace in family, benefits and happiness of children. The native who wears Diamond is the beneficiary of sound health, repayment of loans, victory over enemies and the weaver of blue sapphire becomes lucky as well as gets the business promoted and promotions in service etc.

Gems for Gemini Ascendant:

Auspicious and beneficial gems for Gemini Ascendant are moon stone, emerald, and Diamond. The native gets money and wealth, peace in family affairs by wearing of moon stone while the wearer of emerald is bestowed with good health, land & property, mother’s sound health and happiness from mother. On the other hand the native who wears Diamond gets the benefits of progeny, children’s education, foreign travel and trade and marital happiness.

Gems for Cancer Ascendant:

The lucky gemstones for Cancer Ascendants are moon stone, Topaz and Coral. They have sound heath and attractive personality by wearing moon stone while the natives who wear topaz blow in booms by luck. They gets successes in business, service, progeny and competitive examinations when they wears coral.

Gems for Leo Ascendant:
The Natives whose ascendant is Leo is advised astrologically to wear Ruby, Topaz and Coral. The person who wears Ruby enjoys with effective and attractive personality, sound health and witty and intelligent mind. The native who wears coral gets the benefits in family matters as well as in monetary aspects. He also gets developments in land and property while wearer of Topaz enjoys marital life. Success in love affairs and his faith in religion increases.

Gems for Virgo Ascendant:

Emerald and Diamond are the lucky and beneficiary gem stones for Vrigo ascendant. The native who wears emerald is bestowed with sound health and sound body, government job, prestige, progress and promotion in business etc. while Diamond wearer gets monetary benefits in his transactions and luck favours him in his tasks. He may get ancestral property also.

Gems for Libra Ascendant:

When a native of Libra Ascendant wears Diamond, emerald, moon stone or blue sapphire, it makes him very lucky astonishingly. Moon stone increases business, Diamond given success in love affairs and marital happiness, emerald is the key for getting benefits in education and examinations while blue sappier may be responsible for vehicle, land and house comforts, mother and progeny happiness etc.

Gems for Scorpio Ascendant:

Gem stones for Scorpio sign. Are Ruby, Topaz, Moon stone and Coral. The Sun is the disposition of career and occupation of the natives having Scorpio ascendant. They will be benefitted with progress in business, success in career and service and increase in prestige and honour by wearing Ruby while they get wealth, success in education and interest in religious activities when they wear topaz. Moon stone makes them lucky and coral give them sound health as well as victory on enemy and opponents.

Gems for Sagittarius Ascendant:

The natives of this ascendant become lucky if they are fond of wearing topaz, coral and ruby gem stone. Topaz give honour, prestige, authority vehicle comfort, assets, land and property, ruby wearer enjoys cumulative progress and the native of wearer of coral is bestowed with bed-comforts (sexual pleasures), foreign travels, sound health, education and favorable results in children academics career and their education.

Gem for Capricorn Ascendant:

Saturn is the Lord of this ascendant; hence a blue sapphire gives good health, attractive personality and wealth to the native. They can wear emerald and Diamond also. If the native wears emerald, he wins his enemies and his lucks starts to favour him, and on the other hand if any of Capricorn ascendant native wears diamond, he will be benefitted with educational successes and favour of govt. in his tasks.

Gems for Aquarius Ascendant:
Blue Sapphires, Diamond and Emerald are the auspicious gemstones for the natives whose ascendant is Aquarius.

Gems for Pisces Ascendant:

Topaz, Moon Stone and Coral gems tones are considered auspicious and lucky for Pisces Ascendant natives. Topaz wearers enjoys with sound health and body, teaching career and service while the wearer of moon stone gets peace of mind, success in love affairs, happiness of children. They become lucky and beneficiary of land and property, wealth and ancestral property.
            On the basis of above description given about gem stones, it may be worthwhile to mention here that these gem stone have been recommended and advisable only in the light of astrological principles and guidelines. 

Srikrishnarpanamastu…