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Vedic Astrology and the Path of Healing 
July 17, 2006 |
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By Vaughn
Paul Manley, M.A.
Vedic astrology is a gift to humanity from the great sages of
India. It's a means for helping us understand ourselves and
the purpose for our lives. When our chart is interpreted accurately
it reminds us of who we are, it helps us re-align with the sacredness
of our birth, which the birth chart reveals. This alone is a
healing experience.
The chart describes our character traits, our strengths and
challenges, as well as our karmic patterns related to various
areas of our life like career and relationship etc. When we
become more aware of these patterns then we are able to make
constructive changes. We can't change anything until we are
first aware of it. This is another healing aspect of Vedic astrology.
The chart gives us a 'bird's eye perspective' of the time periods
of our lives. We can view long spans of time, or zoom
in and analyze a narrow range of time in detail. Vedic astrology
is a tool for self awareness that can alleviate the suffering
that results from confusion. "Confusion is the only suffering,"
one of my teachers says. When we experience clarity there is
no suffering. "All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts we make the world," said the Buddha.
Healing begins with healing the mind, which is another reason
why Vedic astrology is a path of healing. It is a map that reminds
us of who we are and what we're here to do - whether it be in
our outer or inner life. It's the most comprehensive form of
counseling, since every aspect of life can be understood through
the chart. It addresses the challenges and opportunities that
we face at any point in time.
Our chart reveals trends and patterns in our lives. When we
understand that these trends have likely outcomes which can
be modified by our own efforts, then it helps to free us from
our karma, rather than enslave us. It helps us make wise, conscious
decisions in our lives. Vedic astrology also offers remedial
measures, like spiritual practices, that can modify the outcome
of any situation. This is the path of healing that Vedic astrology
offers.
Copyright
2010. Vaughn Paul Manley. All Rights Reserved.
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