How to face a volatile 2016 !

Introduction:

There has been an  overwhelming   response to my previous post 'Predictions for 2016 - Rough times ahead ' and people are clamouring for more.

But the most frequent question asked by the readers is HOW DOES ONE FACE SUCH A VOLATILE YEAR?

There is no point telling a person you are sick and then offering no medicine!

This article will try to provide some pointers on how to deal with a tough year.

Concept of  Remedies or Upayas:

At the very outset , let us be clear as to how  remedies or upayas are to be understood in the jyotish context.

Upaya is a  systematically constructed psycho-spiritual apparatus that helps strengthen the image of the planet in our psyche.

In simple words , the remedy helps you better connect with the living energy of the deity or planet.

For eg, Rahu is represented by snakes and if you wish to connect with Rahu then you can help snakes , rescue snakes etc.

Similarly each planet has a -

1. Gemstone
2. Mantra
3. Donation
4. Fasting regimen

Hence to deal with the energies of any planet , one must work with any of its representations.

( In order to better appreciate this article please read the previous post - "Predictions for 2016)

A. Remedies for the Chandala Yoga from January to August 2016:

As explained in the previous article , a combination of Guru and Rahu causes the Chandala yoga. The primary effect of this yoga is to cause confusion and chaos.

This yoga also makes to take wrong decisions based on immoral considerations.

The Rahu shadow makes you question your own faith and underpinnings and TEMPTS you to DECEIVE!

Remedies:

a. Save snakes :

One of the easiest ways of reducing the effect of Rahu , is to save and protect His beloved snakes and reptiles.

As far as possible , DO NOT KILL SNAKES !

b. Donate books and teach children:

Books and teaching are Guru Maharaj's department and He is easily appeased with donations and teaching.

Strengthening Guru's image helps you PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH!

B. Remedies for retro Mars and retro Shani in Scorpio:

Retro Mars and retro Shani combination will create more trouble for people running their Sade sati and mostly Aries and Scorpio ascendants

Remedies:

a. Provide services at a crematorium

b. Give medicines to homes for aged people

c. Try and help handicapped people.


C. No Angarki Chaturthi for this year:

Lord Ganapati is our Vighnaharta ( Remover of Obstacles )  and hence we are enjoined that must first remember Him before we commence any activity-

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha ,
Nirvighna KuruMe Deva ,
Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada!!

We bow to you Oh Lord Almighty and your Name shall ensure Success in every endeveaour!

Lord Ganesh is very receptive and forgiving by nature and hence easy to approach for His blessings.

Ways to propitiate Ganapati:

a. Save the Elephant:

There is no better way to please Him than by saving his dear Gaja !

b. Adopt an Elephant:

Many zoos across the country are now putting up various animals for adoption.
You can adopt an elephant . Meet him and feed him!

c. Read the Atharvah-shirsha:

One of His favourite hymns is the Atharva-Shirsha which sings the praises of Lord Ganesh and extolls His virtues.

Try and read the Atharvashirsha every Tuesday for one year and it will help !


Conclusion:

I am sure the above remedies will help you navigate the rough waters of 2016!

Predictions for 2016 : Rough times ahead !

Introduction :

At the beginning of every new year , we are all curious and anxious to know what the coming new year holds for us. 

Is it going to be a fruitful new year or one with trials and tribulations?

From the point of view of jyotish , 2016 presents itself with very many powerful combinations and unusual occurrences that tend to portend to an OMINOUS NEW YEAR!

Let us examine some of these formations :

1. Formation of Chandal Yoga ( Guru + Rahu ) from 9th January 2016 to 10th August 2016:

Chandal yoga is a classical combination or yoga that occurs when Guru or Jupiter and Rahu are together in one sign or nakshatra.

Chandal  refers to a filthy , mean or low person.

Jupiter or Guru stands for the principle of Morality , goodness or righteousness in society or in the world at large.

He is your teacher , mentor and guide for doing the right things in life.

Rahu or the North Node is actually not a planet but an eclipse point that stands for the principle of greed, lust and deceit in society.

He is the Prime Motivator for temptations , deceit and taking short cuts in life.

Rahu is totally devoid of any morality.

Hence when they both come together :

                -  there is a fall in the moral levels of the society and

                - goodness is eclipsed by the forces of greed and power.

This Chandal yoga is special because :

A. Guru is retrograde from 9th January to 9th May2016 which makes the yoga more ominous and powerful because it has a retrograde Guru and Rahu.

B.  This yoga takes place in Leo which is the sign owned by the Sun. It is said that Rahu swallows the Sun during an eclipse.

Hence GREED WILL ECLIPSE GOODNESS!

Hence during this period of the Chandal yoga , we can expect:

- There will be  a tremendous spike in the attacks on religious installations. 

- Very well known and advanced nations will bear the brunt of the attacks.

- Large economies and institutions will be tarnished and blown away.

- Since Guru signifies children, there can be mass killing of children

- The established stock markets will swing wildly and bankruptcy will become a norm.

- People will lose faith in GOODNESS!

2. Formation of Kal-Sarpa Yoga from 3rd October 2016 to 11th December 2016:

Kal - Sarpa yoga is formed when all the planets fall on one side of Rahu and Ketu.

It resembles a snake that has eaten all the planets and hence called Kal Sarpa.

Kal Sarpa yogas are rare and very powerful especially because they signal a shift in world order and society.

We can expect-

a. The birth of an extremely evolved spiritual soul that will bring world peace.

b. Rebalancing of powers between the weak and powerful nations.

3. Four major planets( Guru, Mars, Shani , Mercury) being retrograde at the same time from 28th April 2016 to 9th May 2016:

Every year all the planets excluding Sun and the Moon stay retrograde for varying periods of time . Hence retrogression of planets is not a new thing.

But this year all 4 planets are retrograde at the same time which is rare and very powerful . Also do note Shani and Mars will be retro in scorpio, Guru will be retro in Leo and mercury retro in Aries which are mostly enemy signs.

Expect this period to be very volatile for the commodity markets and painful for the weather patterns.

4. Retrograde Mars and retrograde Saturn in scorpio from 17th April 2016 to 18th June 2016:

Mars and saturn are sworn enemies who are very uncomfortable with each other.

Scorpio is a water sign owned by mars which stands for secrets , war and deceit.

Hence when a retro mars comes together with a retro shani in scorpio , there will be unrest and tumult!

We can expect -

a. Huge swings in the oil and commodity markets as saturn stands for oil.

b. there can be air and water skirmishes between small nations

c. there will be a spike in sexual attacks on women all over the world.

5. Not a single Angarki Chaturthi during 2016:

Technically speaking angarki chaturthi is the krishna paksha chaturthi( 4th day) in the Hindu lunar calendar falling on a tuesday.

Sankashti chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha that falls on the 4th day of the dark half of the moon cycle every month.

When this sankashti falls on a Tuesday , it is extremely auspicious and desirous for worshipping Lord Ganesha. 

Lakhs of devotees visit Ganpati temples on Angarki Chaturthi.

It is my belief that the benevolent Ganpati protects us from obstacles and troubles ( hence called vighnaharta) and thus absence of a single angarki this year means the year 2016 will test us and our faith severely!

There will be injustice and falsehood all around and we will doubt our faith !