Well! We all know astrology is the way we respond to our life because of the influence of other planetary movements. Some people may deny though, considering it as a superstition. But it's a vast and deep subject, one of the ancient Hindu sastra's, mentioned in Vedas.
It includes and grapples both mathematics and philosophy together. Astrology's was primarily used for spiritual developments in the ancient days. Now a days, it has turned its shape to something else.
The human mind is related to the stars in a subtle manner. 6 energy centers in our spine, also known as Chakras(the power house of energy), which become 12 by polarity are associated with 12 signs in the astrology. So such a human body and the mind linked with it is strong, vibrations from the other plants can be dispelled. But if the body and mind are weak then planetary movements will influence us.
It's not wise to depend on the external forces to seek guidance for auspicious times and many other stuff and wait for changes in the astrological influences to shape our destiny. Instead, its always bright and favorable to seek in own inner self, directly connected to the God. God's influence is the supreme influence, anything done with deep faith will blossom. Because He is the eternal truth.
If we can hold our happiness during all the difficult phases in our life, then we will begin to rise above the influence of other planets and stars. That's a sign of awakening of the consciousness of divinity within. As a result, other bodies like planets and stars will begin to smile upon us.
When Swami Rama was 7 years old, very profound astrologers of Banaras predicted that he would die at his 28th year. While he was terribly upset, his master came and said "There is something beyond astrology. Do not believe in that! You will live a long life. But you will experience death face to face on that fateful day."
When he turned 28, one fine day, he almost had an appointment with death. While climbing a mountain, 11,000 feet high, he suddenly slipped and roll down the mountain. But fortunately be was caught by a small thorny bush. A sharp branch pierced in his abdomen and blood started flowing heavily. After chanting almost all mantras he is known but in vain, he gathered all his courage, remembered his master's words "whenever you need me, remember me, I will be there in one way or another." and prayed. Then he was saved by some local tribal women, but he was almost on his death bed. Suddenly his master appeared, brought some leaves, crushed and put them on the wound. He took him to a nearby cave and asked some people there to take care of him. He said to Swami Rama, "Nothing is going to happen to you. Don't you remember that this is the time and date predicted for your death? You need to face death, no more today. You are alright now. Even death can be prevented!" and left. Then he gradually recovered over the few weeks.
" Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind."
~ Swami Vivekananda
Though we cannot change the outer planetary influences, we have the power to change the way we receive them inward. Daily meditation, deeply connects us with God. Ultimately we will get influenced by God alone.
~ extract from the teachings of Paramahamsa Yogananda
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