Saturday, November 19, 2011

Vedic Astrology - Ancient Wisdom For Modern day Yogis

By Gilbert Karlis


Vedic Astrology is component on the 5,000 year old yogic tradition from India that includes hatha, astanga, & kundalini yoga, meditation including mantra, yantra and ritual, as well as the healing science of Ayurveda. It is a holistic art/science and, throughout the ages, has addressed all aspects of our human experience: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The issue with "popular" astrology, specifically western astrology, is that it has primarily been portrayed (incorrectly) as being a personality or physical characteristics system. Even though some of these personality and physical descriptions may possibly ring true, there is typically not significantly depth to them.

Traditionally, Vedic astrologers addressed the physical realm in the discover of Ayurveda so they could speak to their client's physical & well being concerns. Likewise, Ayurvedic students would discover Vedic astrology to understand the potential for and timing or onset of illness in their clients. Unlike well-liked astrology, though, Vedic astrology helps us understand what underlies our physical & psychological limitations; the karmic and familial imprinting that always operates in our unconscious mind.

Underneath the unconscious level, though, lies a deeper level which in Sanskrit is called, the "purusha" or soul-level of consciousness. The following we experience ourselves as an unfettered expression of pure spirit (jiva-atman). This level of Vedic Astrology is interesting for dealing with core problems as all dis-comfort starts at this level. By understanding the relationship among the planets and the chakras we can see wherever our energy is not flowing. That is used to all sorts of healing whether physical, emotional, sexual, karmic or energetic.

It is at this level of energetic healing that Vedic Astrology helps us experience our true, Soul-level dharma or function and intimate connection with God/Goddess. Beyond any perceptions of separation that prevent us from seeing our divine gifts and Oneness with Spirit, lies our actual spiritual potential. The astrological chart at the Vedic level is really a map or yantra of our spiritual destiny.

If our eyes are open and not covered by the dust of illusion, we can embrace our genuine soul-purpose or calling. This requires letting go of feelings of separation and seeing that our life is unfolding in accordance with the Divine plan. This kind of surrender helps us see that by expressing our individual gifts we are co-creating this Divine plan with Spirit moment by moment. This is the new paradigm that Vedic Astrology is ushering in. For people brave yogis & yoginis that need to courageously pursue their highest dharma, Vedic Astrology is a spiritual tool that will enlighten and empower your journey!

Lastly, astrology can help us see our true, soul-level purpose in life. The astrological chart is indeed a map of our spiritual destiny if our eyes are open. That is the highest level of astrology and requires how the astrologer has done the work needed to guide on this level. After we open to our genuine soul-purpose or calling we enable go of feelings of separation and see that life is unfolding in accordance with the divine plan. And......we see that by expressing our person gifts we are co-creating this Divine plan with spirit moment by moment.




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