Astrology - Planet Saturn in Horoscope

Greetings for Ganesh Chaturthi Festival 2010

2010-09-11T09:36:00.000-07:00

This year 2010 is a very special. The 2 Festivals Eid and Ganeshotsav falls on the same day. Wish all visitors of this Blog a very auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi 2010!

Have a Blessed Janmashtami Festival

2010-08-31T23:23:00.000-07:00

Wishing All readers a Happy and Blessed Janmashtami Festival!
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Total Solar Eclipse on Sunday July 11th 2010

2010-07-11T00:34:00.000-07:00

According to the NASA there would be a Total Solar Eclipse on Sunday, the July 11, 2010, begins at 17:10 hrs Universal Time and ends at 21:58 hrs. The maximum total duration of the total solar eclipse will be 5 minutes and 20 seconds. This is the 2nd total Solar Eclipse in 2010. This sort of an eclipse is happening after over 1000 years according to the astrologers where though it is a total eclipse it is not seen in majority of places. This would be visible in Southern Pacific Ocean regions, Tuamotu in French Polynesia, Mangaia (Cook Islands), Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) and Argentina, Chile in South America. This eclipse would not be visible in India.

The position of planets at the time of eclipse and its placement in the house creates an impact on us and last for almost 6 months. Since the eclipse falls in Gemini sign all individuals who have their Ascendant, Birth moon, Birth Sun in Gemini will be affected the most. The most affected would be those born under nakshatras Aadra, Punarvasu and Pushya. Keep a complete fast during the eclipse period and chant the mantras of your rasi graha apart from mantras like Gayatri Mantra, Ashtakshara Mantra, Mahamrityunjay Mantra is also chanted during eclipse. The strotras of Sun like Surya Kavach Strotra and Aditya Hridaya Strotram can also be chanted. A holy dip at sacred rivers on the day of eclipse is also auspicious.

Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti falls on 12th June,2010

2010-06-11T20:31:00.000-07:00

Today, June 12, 2010, is Shani Amavasya as well as Shani Jayanti. This day is the Birthday or day of appearance of Lord Shani. So, pray and do rituals for Shanidev to remove the bad Effects of Planet Saturn in Horoscope. This is also the best day to perform Shraadh and Tarpan to dead ancestors. If you are suffering from Pitra Dosh or Kaala Sarpa Dosh, use this auspicious day to please and pacify Lord Shani. You may keep fasts, recite Shani mantras and sthothras, visit Shani or Navagraha temples nearby and offer oil on idol of Lord Shani, donate clothes or footwear to the needy etc.

Om Sham Shaneshcharayae Namah!
Om Pram Preem Prom Sah Shaneshcharayae Namah!

Wish you all tons of Blessings from Lord Shani.

Shiva Thandava Stothra and Shiva Mahimna stotram Video

2010-02-11T19:30:00.000-08:00

Shiva Thandava Stothra and Shiva Mahimna stotram have special significance on the Maha Shivaratri Day. Given below are videos of these stotrams.

Wishings you Divine Blessings from Lord Shiva on this Day!

Shani Amavasya dates for 2010

2010-02-10T19:26:00.000-08:00

Shani Amavasya is considered the best day to please Lord Shani. Shani devotees keep fast, take darshan of shani,offer til oil to him and chant his mantras on this day. In 2010 Shani Amavasya falls on February 13, June 12 and November 6.

Wish you all tons of Blessings on this day!
Shani Maha Mantra

Maha Shivaratri 2010

2010-01-30T00:23:00.000-08:00

This year Maha Shivarathri falls on Friday 12th February 2010. For Hindus this Festival holds a special significance as it is believed that anyone who chants the name of Lord Shiva with faith and utmost devotion on this Day would be liberated from sins and also from the cycle of death and rebirths.

Maha Shivaratri means "The Night of Shiva". This festival is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivratri falls every year on the 13^th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the month of Maagha or Phalguna in the Hindu Calender which falls on the night before the day of the new moon. Most of the ceremonies take place during the night. On this day, fasting and night vigil (jaagaran) are observed.

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Planetary Positions for Cancer

2010-01-29T23:36:00.000-08:00

Does the disease Cancer have an Astrological Connection? If the Astrologers have to be believed they do have a connection. While analysing patients who have Cancer or those who died of Cancer similar planetary positions can be found.

What is Cancer? Cancer can be defined as the abnormal growth of body cells. This growth can be benign or malignant. Benign is considered non-cancerous and malignant is cancerous. Cancer can affect just about every organ in the human body.

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The Astrology of Accidents

2010-01-29T23:24:00.000-08:00

Does the position of Planets have anything to do with accidents? Yes, that’s what Astrologers think. Everything that happens in the life of an individual is influenced by Planets. Most astrologers associate Mars and Saturn with Accidents. The positioning of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto is also said to be vital when it comes to accidents. If you are Accident prone or having frequent accidents then you should get your Horoscope analysed by an Expert Astrologer and take remedial measures immediately. Gem Therapy can help you avert the situation.

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Wearing Gemstones by Zodiac Sign

2010-01-29T23:16:00.000-08:00

The position of the planets in the solar and lunar systems at the time of birth ascertains the personality and characteristics of the individual, ranging from thinking, reasoning, emotions, philosophy, desires, aversions, health, career, etc. A weak influence of planets or stars can result in an imbalance in life, physical suffering or financial obstacles. However, Based on the Birth date there are gemstones assigned to the 12 signs of the Zodiac (ie Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces) which a person can wear to improve his positive qualities. The Sun stays for a month in each Zodiac Sign in a year. Though the Sun enters the sign on 21^st it is still influenced to a certain extent by the attributes of the preceding Sign which do not fade away entirely until a week or so has elapsed.

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Mangal Dosha in Horoscope, Conditions and Cancellation

2010-01-29T23:07:00.000-08:00

Mangal Dosha is a major Problem found in Horoscope. According to Astrology Mars or Mangal is the Planet which represents power, strength, courage and aggression. A positive influence of Mars can give us energy, strong will, independence and self confidence. But if there is a negative influence of this Planet it can result in violence, disaster, conflicts or injury. It also indicates premature death; as with loss of partner, when Mars is afflicted by Kujadosha. This affliction of Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th house of a natal chart makes the horoscope to be known as a Manglik horoscope or Manglik Kundali . However, the positions of the Sun and Saturn in a horoscope along with Mars have to be considered to determine if the horoscope of the person is Manglik in nature.

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Twelve Houses of the Horoscope Chart

2010-01-29T22:58:00.000-08:00

Our Horoscope can speak a lot about us. A horoscope can be described as a detailed layout of the zodiac and planets at the time of birth. It represents the zodiacal sign rising at the place of birth and the location of planets in various signs. The Twelve houses of the horoscope define twelve areas of our life.All these houses hold special Significance in the life of an Individual.

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Annular Solar Eclipse falls on January 15 2010 on Friday

2010-01-08T22:20:00.000-08:00

The first Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan of the year falls on January 15, 2010 on Friday. It begins at 23.17 hrs on 14.01.2010 (Thursday) and lasts till to 15.11 hrs on 15.01.2010 (Friday).This is a partial solar eclipse with a totality expected to be around 11 minutes. This totality can be visible in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Gujarat. While for the Zodiac Signs of Aries, Leo, Scorpio and Pisces Good results are indicated the Zodiac signs of Capricorn, Libra, Gemini and Aquarius may have some Negative results. Those born under the zodiac signs of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo and Sagittarius may have mixed effects. Chanting of Mantras of Sun, Saturn and Lord Shiva is advised during the eclipse. The good effects you can derive from mantra chanting would be manifold compared to any other day. So do not waste this day. Like all Solar eclipses avoid taking food during graham and restrain from looking at the eclipse with naked eyes.

It is adviced that you avoid eating solid foods from 6 AM till the end of the eclipse. If possible avoid eating anything after 12 at night on 14th January 2010. You should take bath before and after the solar eclipse. You can chant mantras during the eclipse and get blessings from Gods but avoid doing abhisheks. This is an excellent day to perform tarpana and other rituals.

Shanidev Aarti - Jai Ravinandan

2009-10-17T06:48:00.000-07:00

Jai Shanidev Shanidev Sahasra Pranam

Shani Amavasya and Diwali 2009

2009-10-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

This year Diwali has even more significance as Shani Amavasya which is a day before the major transit of Planet Saturn also falls on the same day, ie 17th October 2009. Thus Diwali night is also going to be the darkest day of the month. Shani Amavasya is the best day for worshipping Pithru Devathas. This is also a good day to conduct Pujas for those suffering from Kaala Sarpa Yoga,, Dhaiyya and Saade Saati. This Diwali Night is also an auspicious day to worship the Wealth giving Goddess Maha Lakshmi. Chanting of Maha Lakshmi Mantras on the night of Deepawali brings prosperity throughout the year. However, let us use this day to please Shanidev who is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the Lord of this modern age of Technology before Lakshmi Pujan to get his blessings too.

Shani Amavasya 2009

2009-04-23T13:44:00.000-07:00

Shani Amavasya 2009 falls on this Saturday, the 25th of April 2009. This day is considered even more auspicious as it falls on Chaitra Amavasya, the no moon day in the month of Chaitra. It holds a special significance as it falls a day before the major transit of Planet Saturn. This day is best suited to conduct Pujas for those suffering from Kaala Sarpa Yoga , Pitra Dosh, Dhaiyya and Saade Saati. On this day Shani Amavasya Puja is conducted across all the major abodes of Shanidev where devotees offer Black Til, Black Cloth, Til Oil and fruits to Shani dev. Chanting the Shani Stotras and Mantras on this day is said to please this God. Many devotees keep a fast on this day.

Shani Mantra

Shani Raksha Kavach

2009-03-11T23:06:00.000-07:00

Shani Raksha Kavach is the name of the Audio CD released by Vale Music. The Artist is Amey Daate. The track listings are

1. Omkar shlok
2. Aalekh
3. Shani mantra
4. Omkar alekh
5. Shani stotra
6. Shani gayatri mantra

This CD is sold by Amazon and is available with gift wrapping too. This is a good CD for Shani Devotees and those who suffer from the malefics of Saturn. The buy now price of this Product is $7.99. To buy this click on the Shani Raksha Kavach on the Amazon widget on the side bar of this Blog.

Shani Mandir of Deonar , Vikroli & Ghatkoper

2008-09-11T01:23:00.000-07:00

The Shani Mandir of Deonar is situated near the shivaji Statue at the junction of Chembur, Deonar on the Mumbai-Pune-Bangalore Eastern Express Highway. The Deity of this Temple is Lord Shaneeswara , a 7 feet tall imposing beautiful black statue.This Shani Temple has gained a lot of popularity because of a ritual at the temple. On Saturday, the bhajan starts at about 6pm with the Swamiji dressed in pink dhoti performing Puja before the idol of the Lord Shaneeshwara. After some time he stands on a paduka of nails, lights a camphor on his palm which he eventually swallows and in the possessed state addresses his devotees who puts forward their grievances to him. As blessings Swamiji gives devoteed flowers or lemons and tells them to go home as their worries are now his and to have faith in Shani Bhagwan who inturn would solve their problems. The Aarti timing is 6:30 everyday.

The Shani Mandir of Vikroli (Tagore Nagar) is approximately 1 Km from the Godrej Hospital Junction on the Eastern Express Highway. This is a spacious and well maintained Shani Mandir where one can offer til oil to the idol of Lord Shani or a leaf Garland to his neck. The Aarti timing is 8:00 PM on all days.

The Shaneeshwara Temple of Ghatkoper is situated near Shreyas Cinima. This is a 45 year old mandir and has a beautiful shani idol. The surroundings of this temple has lot of houses on either site. Though after seeing the temple and locality on may think that it would be a very small mandir it is not so. A Devotee can have til prasad and teerth here. The Aarti timing is 8'o'clock everyday.

Blue Sapphire - Gemstone for Saturn

2008-09-10T19:23:00.000-07:00

Saturn is the Zodiac Lord of Capricorn and Aquarius. Blue Sapphire or Neelam is the stone representing planet saturn in the navaratnas. The substitute stones for Neelam are Amethist, Black Star,Lapis and Black Agate. The beautiful 'Blue Sapphire', is regarded as the 'Stone of the Stones' and is considered to give peace of mind, tranquility, happiness and spiritual enlightenment. It is a very costly stone and obtained by mining. The effect of this stone is the fastest of all stones. The effect of this stone can be favourable or unfavourable. This stone is worn only if the effect is positive . It is said that Neelam would never bring unfavourable results to Capricornians. This stone is also suited for saade saati and a favourable neelam bring in wealth, happiness and fame.

The minimum one should wear is 3 ½ caret. Neelam should be worn on silver or gold. This ring should be put in a copper vessel on Friday night in sweetened unboiled milk and gangajal mixture and worn on the middle finger on Saturday after praying to bhagwan shankar and removing it from the vessal. Also chant Shani Mantra 108 times. The Mantra for Shani to be chanted before wearing the gemstone is

"OM RAVI PUTRAYA VIDMAHE YAMAGRAJAYA DHEEMAHEE, THANNO SANI PRACHODAYAT" or

"OM KRAAM KREEM KROUM SAHA SANIYAI NAMAHA".

This mantra should be recited every Saturday during the first hour from sunrise for 8 continuous Saturdays to charge the Stone.The best effects of the stone is up to 5 years of wearing the stone. Another stone which may suit for those suffering from the ill effects of Saturn is the gemstone of Ketu (Cat's Eye).

Shri Shaneshchar’s Holy Province of Shinganapur

2008-09-02T00:05:00.000-07:00

Shinganapur, a small village having a population of around 3000 people, is around 40 kms from Ahmednagar. From Mumbai Shani Shignapur is 280 kms and can be reached in 5 hours. The fame of this village has spread not only in our country but abroad as well as Shani Bhagwan’s Holy Province. It is believed that nobody can do any theft in this place and if anybody even attempts to do so would be punished by God Shani immediately. In Shinganapur one can find shops and houses without doors.The Diety of Shinganapur is a swayambu idol and is found on a simple platform.The speciality of this idol is that there is no temple structure housing the Shanidev. The aarti timings are before sunrise in the morning around 4:00 in the morning and after sunset around 6:00. For more details on Shani Shinganapur read my article on HubPages.

Shanidev and Vikramaditya

2008-07-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

What happens to King Vikramaditya who is under the wrath of ShaniDev? This is the Question most of the viewers who watched NDTV Imagines’s launch episode of Mahima Shanidev Ki would be having in their minds. The last episode of Mahima Shanidev Ki ended with Shanidev entering the courtroom of Vikramadiya. What happens next?

After been cursed by Shanidev, King Vikramaditya faces so many difficulties and troubles worser than his wildest imaginations. He loses his kingdom, got charged with stealing and his both hands and legs are cut-off by King Chandrasen. He is helped by an oil vendor who brings him home. Vikramaditya even in his troubless prays with devotion and faith in Shanidev , who eventually not only rewards him back all the lost glory but gives him manifold.

Mahima Shanidev ki is a mythological series from NDTV Imagine which throws light on the giving and kind face of Shanidev and the lessons he teach King Vikramadiya by experience.

Saturn in different signs of the Zodiac

2008-07-27T23:59:00.000-07:00

Some traits of individuals with Saturn in different signs of Zodiac is given below.

Aries - Able to cope up even in difficult circumstances
Taurus - Ambitious, materialistic, patient and disciplined
Gemini - logical appoach to problems
Cancer - Ambitious and hardworking but can be suspicious and self pitying.
Leo - Organized, faithful and determined.
Virgo - modest, patient and hardworking
Libra - understanding
Scorpio - determined and committed to goals
Sagittarius - Honest
Capricorn - Ambitious, organized, hardworking and practical.
Aquarius - Ambitious and independent
Piscus - Creative and idealistic

Saturn in different houses of the Horoscope Chart

2008-07-27T23:32:00.000-07:00

Some traits of Individuals based on the placement of Planet Saturn in the different Houses of Horoscope is given below.

Saturn 1st House - lacks self confidence and shy
Saturn 2nd House - possessive, struggles hard for money
Saturn 3rd House - hardworking, caring and practical
Saturn 4th House - inseccured and unhappy
Saturn 5th House - creative, difficult childhood
Saturn 6th House - hardworking and liking stability in life
Saturn 7th House - faithful companion
Saturn 8th House - responsible and takes life seriously
Saturn 9th House - traditional approach to problems
Saturn 10th House- ambitious and reliable
Saturn 11th House- hardworking
Saturn 12th House- mostly reserved but a good team worker

Shrines of Shanidev

2008-07-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

Most Hindu temples have a little shrine set apart for the Navagrahas(nine planets)out of which one is Shani. In Maharashtra there are several temples dedicated to Shanidev some of them being the Shani Devaalayam in Deonar near Chembur, Shree Sahneeshwarar Temple at Nerul, Shrine for Lord Shani in Shingnapur,Shree Shani Mandir at Kalyan (East) near Vitthalwadi and Shree Shani Mandir on the Service Road at Khar East.

One of the popular Shani Temples is situated at Fatehpur Beri, about 6 km from Chhattarpur temple and around 16 km from the Qutub Minar, at a place called Mehrauli in South Delhi. This temple has the tallest 21 feet high statue of Lord Shani in the world which is made of Astdhatu and a natural rock of Shani. Lord Shani Temple of Gwalior Kokilavan in Vrindavan where Lord Krishna gave darshan to Shanidev is also a very popular Shani Temple.

Mahima Shanidev Ki - NDTV Imagine

2008-07-27T13:34:00.000-07:00

Mahima Shanidev Ki is the new mythological series based on Shanidev launched on NDTV Imagine on 26th July 2008 at 8:00 p.m. From next week, the show will air every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 p.m. This mega show is produced by Sagar Arts and aims to bring to light the greatness of Lord Shani, tackling the myths that surround Shanidev and the powerful effects of his planet and it's contribution to lift man to great heights of humility, patience and nobility and portray him as the greatest teacher and the greatest destroyer of ego and pride. The character of Shanidev is played by Daya Shankar Pandey.

To quote Shailaja Kejriwal, EVP-Content, NDTV Imagine said, "Mahima Shani Dev Ki presents a new approach to storytelling. The show has a collection of interesting stories which open your eyes to new thoughts and learning's. A key aspect of this show is that it seeks to remove the tag of negativity and superstition attached to this god. It also looks to highlight an important yet often misunderstood facet about Lord Shani, which is to follow the path of righteousness, for he rewards those who follow this path and severely punishes only those who do wrong."

NDTV Imagine has so far only given good programs compared to Star Plus Channel and Mahima Shanidev ki is definitely going to be the jewel in the crown.