Planetary Alignment and Karma

Why is it that at various times in history certain great souls are born and bring light, compassion, knowledge and wisdom into the world? Some people are born with great gifts and abilities, and also with wonderful opportunities.

And why is it that there are other souls who seem destined to bring darkness and suffering into the world?

Others seem born victims of misfortune and lack of opportunities.

There are two very divergent viewpoints as to how this occurs:

The first is the view of science, which looks at genetics and upbringing, and is focused upon the mechanisms of the individual body-mind from the viewpoint of psychology and the?social sciences. The second is the viewpoint of philosophies that describe the world in terms of karma, astrology and reincarnation.

In India, an attempt to understand the mysteries of life has evolved through philosophy and esoteric sciences. One of these sciences is Indian astrology, called Jyotish, that explains the laws of karma based on astrology. In Jyotish the planets are the lords of karma, and they dispense the fruits of actions at different times over the course of our life.

Yoga is the ancient science that enabled us to better manage our karma, to deal with events that arise in each moment with greater awareness and skill, and to create more harmony and balance in the universe (more sattwa).

From the point of view of yoga and meditation karma is not cruel justice, but a neutral force or energy that both motivates our actions and that responds to our actions.

In each moment we create new karma and have an opportunity to work with our karma to create a better life. All that we need to do is to take responsibility for our actions and to learn how to respond with more awareness, knowledge and ability.

By using yoga and meditation to improve our lives and the lives of others we consciously engage both positive and the negative?karma. This is called karma yoga, a process in which we use our karma for our psychological growth and spiritual evolution.

From the point of view of astrology some souls have taken conscious responsibility for their lives over many incarnations. It is said that they take birth to continue their good work and to uplift humanity.

One astrological signature in a natal chart that describes a great soul is called a Maha Purusha Yoga – a great soul yoga. It occurs when a planet is strong (that is, when it is in its own sign or exalted, and in good houses in a horoscope).

Another astrological signature occurs when four planets inhabit one sign, and is called a Renunciate (Sannyasa) Yoga. It can create the desire for renunciation from the world, an absence of desire for any earthly reward, and a desire to uplift others.

These two signatures have occurred since the end of March 2011 and they will last until the end of May 2011. Four mainly strong planets are in one sign. Jupiter (guru), Mars, Mercury, Venus and Sun have all been together. Jupiter and the Sun are innately spiritual planets.

Some of those planets, especially Jupiter, Mars, Venus and the Sun have been very strong at different times over the last month and will continue to be strong during this period.

This combination of strong planets, with a strong spiritual emphasis, is rare and will next recur at the end of 2055.

When these signatures occur it is highly likely that great souls will take birth whose destiny it is to support the spiritual development of the planet.

It is a possibility that gurus, saints and yogis who have died recently, or, who wish to reincarnate at this time, could take rebirth at certain auspicious moments during this a period.

God knows, we, and this planet, need all the help we can get.

Author: Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati and Jayne Stevenson |?Copyright Big Shakti 2011

Listen to this Introduction to Jyotish Astrology Dr Robert Svoboda and hear why this ancient science is so powerful in predicting life events, and remedying karma.?Introduction to Jyotish – Indian Astrology MP3 Lecture

Read the book by Hart de Fouw and Dr Robert Svoboda Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India

Jyotish – Indian Astrology

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