Have you every wondered why some people seem to have the midas touch – that special ability to turn whatever they do into gold? This astro-profile article explores the astrological principles of wealth: how to spot wealth and the timing for acquiring wealth through the Vimshottari dasha system. You’ll learn the wealth-producing combinations or dhana yogas, as well as special graha yogas for wealth. You’ll also learn subtler methods like the calculation and use of Indu Lagna, and how to determine if the wealth is earned or inherited.

Being able to gauge the degree of wealth in a chart is not always easy, but this article will help you to hone your interpretive skill to focus on the important points that should not be missed. By analyzing the charts of Rupert Murdoch, Queen Elizabeth II, Bill Gates, JP Morgan, Ted Turner, Donald Trump and others these principles for analyzing wealth in the chart come alive.

This article is written by Marc Boney, M.A.

Length: 25 pages, 8,300 words

This Astro-Profile article is entitled "The Skill of Assessing Yogas in a Birth Chart" and demonstrates step by step how to assess the yogas (planetary combinations) through the analysis of seventeen example charts, including Woody Allen, Drew Barrymore, Sylvester Stallone, Susan Sharandon, Billy Graham, Denzel Washington, Chevy Chase, Paul Newman, Heather Locklear, Ross Perot, Monica Lewinsky, and many others.

The predictive power of Jyotish is based on the yogas combined with the dashas. It's easy to identify the yogas, since any Jyotish software program will list them, however the real skill is being able to gauge the strength and quality of yogas. This requires learning specific methods which this astro-profile article will teach you.

If you've ever wondered why a particular yoga never seemed to give the kind of results you'd expect, this article will explain why.

This article is written by Marc Boney, M.A.

Length: 32 pages, 8,500 words

This is the longest and most substantial astro-profile yet. It presents a thorough research on the charts of 35 hollywood stars revealing the key role that the 3rd house plays in the acting profession, as well as the little known planetary combinations and dasha sequences that led to their successful careers. This excellent article will certainly hone both your natal chart and predictive skills to new levels.

The 35 celebrities whose lives you will learn about are: Brigitte Bardot, John Belushi, Candace Bergen, Marlon Brando, Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Patty Duke, Robert Duvall, Clint Eastwood, Mia Farrow, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Tom Hanks, Katharine Hepburn, Charlton Heston, Rock Hudson, Diane Keaton, Grace Kelly, Sophie Loren, Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, Paul Newman, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Cybill Shepherd, Frank Sinatra, Meryl Streep, Barbra Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley Temple, Uma Thurman, and John Travolta.

This article is written by Marc Boney, M.A.

Length: 47 pages, 13,800 words

This astro-profile article gives step by step instruction in the advanced use of the Vimshottari dasha predictive system. It demonstrates how the dasha lord should be analyzed in the divisional charts, particularly the navamsha, drekkana, dashamsha, dwadashamsha, saptamsha, and vimshamsha. It also introduces subtler methods of prediction that are discussed in the classic texts like determining graha bala, or planetary strength, using the dasha lagna, analyzing the relationship between the mahadasha lord and the sub period lords, looking at the transits at the commencement of the dasha, and more.

By analyzing the natal chart and divisional charts of best selling author, lecturer, and Ayurvedic physician, Deepak Chopra, these advanced principles of Vimshottari dasha come alive.

This article is written by Marc Boney, M.A.

Length: 30 pages, 10,500 words

This astro-profile article is an in-depth look at the often confusing issue of debilitated planets. Are they really the weakest planets in the chart? Apparently not, since so many great celebrities have them. Find out the factors that cause debilitated planets to give the reverse results, like neecha banga raja yogas, and the great Parashara exception. Without knowing these principles you will not be able to interpret debilitated planets correctly.

By analyzing the charts of actors Demi Moore and Al Pacino, supermodel Claudia Schiffer, former president Ronald Reagan, and artist Pablo Picasso you will learn how to accurately interpret debilitated planets. You will also learn a detailed method for verifying the accuracy of the birth time using key events, along with the dashas, transits, and the vargas or divisional charts especially the navamsha, dashamsha, saptamsha, and dwadashamsha.

This article is written by Marc Boney, M.A.

Length: 23 pages, 7100 words

This Astro-Profile article is a fascinating study of the chart of Dr. Masaru Emoto, the Japanese researcher whose groundbreaking studies with water has earned him widespread fame and recognition. In his New York Times best-selling book, The Hidden Messages of Water, Dr. Emoto presents his stunning photographs of water crystals, which demonstrate how our thoughts, and even symbols of our thoughts, actually affect the molecular structure of water.

This article was featured on the cover of the February/March 2006 issue of The Mountain Astrologer magazine and demonstrates, through classic jyotish principles, how the dramatic presence of water can be seen in Dr. Emoto's chart. You will also learn how the often misunderstood and maligned 8th house can be understood to explain his transformative water research. You will also see an impressive example of how the yogas and the dashas combine to create sudden fame, success and profound influence. The implications of Dr. Emoto's research opens up new perspectives on the power of our thoughts to transform our health and the health of our world.

This article is written by Vaughn Paul Manley, M.A.

Length: 14 pages, 3900 words

This Astro-Profile article analyzes the birth chart of actress Angelina Jolie whose recent love affair with Brad Pitt has attracted widespread media attention. This article demonstrates how classic jyotish principles clearly explain her recent rise in fame, her dark and obsessive history, and her sudden desire to raise a family with Pitt.

The birth charts of stars like Angelina Jolie are an excellent resource for illustrating the principles given in the ancient texts for rise in career, fame, wealth, and other twists and turns of life. With the use of eleven quotes from three classic texts you will learn how yogas (planetary combinations) and dashas (predictive systems) combine to reveal one's unique destiny. You will also learn how the nakshatras can be used for prediction.

This article is written by Marc Boney, M.A.

Length: 18 pages, 6900 words

This Astro-Profile article demonstrates the use of the Dasha Lagna, which is a conditional alternate lagna (ascendant) used only for the duration of the dasha period. With its use, the effects of a dasha period can be understood clearly, however, only a few modern Vedic astrology books even mention this method.

This article substantiates the use of the Dasha Lagna with fifteen quotes from seven classic texts, as well as from K.N. Rao. Find out how ancient quotes from Sage Parashara and other sages about the Dasha Lagna precisely describe Martha Stewart's recent imprisonment as well as events in the lives of Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Bjorn Borg, Frank Sinatra, Ravi Shankar, Stephen King, Dennis Rodman and other example charts. Many of these events cannot be understood without the use of the Dasha Lagna.

This article is written by Vaughn Paul Manley, M.A.

Length: 16 pages, 5700 words

This Astro-Profile article was published in the Jan-March issue of the Journal of Astrology.

The word lagna means to be fixed to in Sanskrit. It is usually considered to be synonymous with the ascendant, but the lagna can be fixed to any position in the horoscope, thereby becoming an alternate lagna or alternate ascendant.

The most important alternate lagnas are the Moon and Sun. The ascendant, Moon, and Sun represent the body, mind and spirit respectively. Analyzing the chart from all three positions give us a more complete and accurate chart interpretation.

In this Astro-Profile article we will be demonstrating the importance of alternate lagnas with dramatic examples in eleven charts, including Dennis Rodman, Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Donald Trump, Ravi Shankar, Stephen King, Muhammad Ali, Matt Damon and others. We will also back up our points with seven quotes from five of the classic jyotish texts. Whether you already use the alternate lagnas, or this information is new to you, your skill in chart interpretation will significantly improve after studying this fascinating article.

This article is written by Vaughn Paul Manley, M.A.

Length: 18 pages, 6300 words

This Astro-Profile article explains astrologically the dramatic comeback of Venus Williams in the summer 2005. Over the last few years Venus had become a disappointment. The former #1 women's tennis player in the world was on her way out, or so everyone thought. She hadn't won any major championships, her ranking had tumbled to #16, and she was plagued with numerous injuries. Fashion and interior design became her thing, not tennis.

That story recently changed. In May she won her first tournament in a year in Turkey, and then remarkably she went on to win the year's biggest tournament at Wimbledon on July 2nd! This was her 3rd Wimbledon singles championship, but this year she was hardly anyone's bet to win, being seeded a low #14. The year before she had lost in the 2nd round. This year, however, Venus was arguably the brightest planet in the sky again, practically overnight.

How can this dramatic comeback be explained astrologically? Read this article and find out.

This article is written by Vaughn Paul Manley, M.A.

Length: 13 pages, 4200 words