1. What is Astrology?
A: Astrology is a method by which the forces of the universe (in which we participate) can be known by tracking their effects upon the planets. Astrology uses the planets and the coordinate systems which provide the "background" for the planets - the Zodiac and the earth framework of the houses.

The study of astrology has opened doors to insight, success and happiness since history has been recorded. From Nebuchadnezzar to Ronald Reagan, even kings and rulers have taken advantage of the advice of astrologers. In Rome, everyone who was anyone had their chart cast at birth. In fact, you were as likely to be asked, "What's your sign?" in Roman times as now, but you would have answered then with your Moon (instead of your Sun) sign! In Renaissance Europe, noblemen kept a "house astrologer" on the premises to provide continuous guidance.

Throughout the ages, people of all walks of life have sought the advice of astrologers. This advice has never been more important or timely than now. As humanity turns away from science as a religion and searches for its spiritual roots, it is looking for deeper knowledge and insight than can be found in empirical science or psychology. Such understanding can be offered by astrology.

Astrology is the study of cycles. All things follow cycles, including people. To say that we do not is to ignore the obvious evidence of the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rhythms of our lives. With astrology we also look at the cycles of life which are not so obvious, those that last two years, seven years, 30 years (and so on). The planets follow these cycles, too. It is much easier to track the planets in their simple paths than it is to understand how our actions flow in the same rhythms, with all our complexities. Because we have free will (and a certain myopia when it comes to observing ourselves!), tracking the planets allows us to see into our nature in a way that can make the difference between success and failure, however we define it. This is the core truth of astrology which makes it valid and has held humanity in endless fascination since we first began to see the stars.

2. What time zone does this site use?
A : This site use New York time zone.

3. What can astrology do for me?
A : In plain language, we can learn about almost any part of our lives - our self, our family, partners, career, business. Astrology provides a way to understand the nature of almost anything because it speaks to us in a universal language---one that we all live and speak, but unconsciously. Have you ever had moments of magic in your life, moments when you feel you have the golden touch or you felt a magical or spiritual presence? These are times when we are in tune with the universal consciousness. Astrology can assist us in learning to tap that consciousness. In this way, we feel happier, centered, and fulfilled.

The more conscious we become of the universal forces and how they work, the more we can direct (sorry, not control) the forces so as to co-create our life and fulfill our purpose. Like dreams, planetary patterns can reflect back to us who we are and what purpose our life has at a very deep level. Properly used, astrology can lead us to our center and help us to know the eternal truths of existence, because the eternal truths of life lie within all of us, waiting to be discovered.

Everyone can benefit from this way of making sense of why love comes when it does, when the pressure will end, and how we can change our current circumstances. Whether you want to know about career, relationships, or personal growth; get guidance for business or financial growth, the world of astrology is exciting, gratifying, and awesome in its depth and power.

4. How does astrology work?
A:We don't really know by what mechanism astrology works, although many people are making good guesses. However, we can make some philosophically based statements about what we think is going on.

Many people believe that the planets move in response to forces which flow throughout the universe. By tracking the effects of these forces upon the planets, which move in a more predictable fashion than us humans, we can begin to detect how they are felt in our more complex lives. Note that I did not mention "the effects of the planets"! At least to my way of thinking, the planets do not influence us.

A process called "synchronicity" (identified by Karl Jung but known throughout the ages) tells us that what we experience in one way is also experienced in other ways on other levels, perhaps by other people. This may account for how planets and people follow the same rhythms. The ancient aphonrism which addresses synchronicity may be familiar to you: "As above, so below; as within, so without; as the universe, so the soul."

5. Why do people seek an astrologer the first time?
A: We want to understand more about what we're experiencing in life, and we want to enhance our experiences in relationships, family, career, business, or spirituality.

We want to know and appreciate ourself better--a pattern of behavior, our gifts and talents--and we want to use our new understanding to reach a higher potential.

We have decided to make some changes in our life, and we want to know more about when to make them and how to approach them.

We're in transition and we need a fresh perspective.

6. Why do people come for follow-up sessions?
A:There's always more to learn about the wonderful person that we are! It may be helpful to set goals for our own growth, such as in relationship, career, or personal growth. A series of follow-up sessions with an astrologer can help us reach our goals more effectively.

Sometimes we can benefit greatly by having a guide through a period of sustained growth, such as when a slow-moving planet signals a two- or more year period of change.

Some people want to keep track of the cycles that are at work in their lives on an ongoing basis. They may want to learn to follow those cycles themselves or receive the astrologer's guidance in their use.

Sometimes, people come in for periodic "updates"--around their birthday, at every three- or six-month anniversary of an important planetary event, or just when they feel that it is time.

7. What is a Horoscope ?
A:A Horoscope is the symbolic interpretation in form of a table (format changes from country to country as well as culture to culture) for the placement of planets in the zodiac for a particular place at a particular time and day.

Its equivalent would be a snap shot of the sky at the same specified time of birth.

Since the system of Indian Astrology recognizes the heavenly bodies in our solar system while taking the rest of the constellations and galaxies as reference points in relation to the planets, we judge the strength of the planets based on the constellation they are moving against.

For the purpose of uniformity we fix the point rising on the Eastern Horizon (called the Ascendant) so as to read the charts with constant values for judgement.

A horoscope would be exclusive to you hence an individual character and destiny for all living beings.

8. What is Mangal Dosha?(The evil effects of Planet Mars)
A:Mangal Dosha is a generic astrological term for Malefic ( Bad ) planets placed in certain positions as well as combinations which hamper the married as well as romantic life of a person. Mangal Dosha also contributes to a persons personality and usually makes a person with such affliction in their birth chart , not very adjusting in life and with some character defect which usually causes adversities between partners.

The planets involved are MARS ( At the head of the list called Mangal in Hindi ,the common language of India,hence named after him ), SATURN, RAHU ( Dragon’s Head) and KETU ( Dragon’s name ). These planets when they effect any of the following areas : Family, Happiness, Longevity of spouse, Fulfillment in sexual matters they are generically put up as Manglik Dosha.

The effects of this dosha vary as follows :
Dissatisfaction in married life, Inability to find a person suitable for marriage, Incompatible sexual preference, Inadequate longevity of spouse, low adjustment potential, lack of satisfaction with own spouse and hence looking for other avenues,frequent quarrels and fights in domestic life, Delay in marriage are a few of the effects of this dosha.

A word of caution through, just having Manglik dosha will not give all these bad effects and even the intensity will differ from person to person. So we would advise that such judgement is left to the experts and you do not fall prey to any conclusions.

9. What is Sade Sati?(Seven and a half years of Saturn)
A:The period is caused in Indian Astrology when Saturn transits 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from Moon sign This period is called Sade Sati:

Sade Sati is a very dreadful word for the common masses. It occurs after every 30 years in life.People go by mere traditional convention and general belief that Sade Sati period brings dissatisfaction, disappointments, depression, differences, disputes, disharmony and undesirable results ,but actually this is not the case.Sade Sati consists of 3 cycles of 2 1/2 years called Dhaia (2 ½ years) when Saturn transits in 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from Moon sign. The three cycles are explained below as per standard dictum and should not be accepted as such, subject to other conditions laid down below:

IST CYCLE: - In the first cycle, when Saturn transits 12th house from moon for 2 years, the evil results are felt by the parents and near relations of the native. The health of grand mother will be affected and may result in her death. The eyesight of the native can be affected necessitating the use of spectacles .Saturn here puts era expenditure.

The position of Saturn may affect the financial position as Saturn aspects 2ndhouse, it may retard environmental activities. If in a birth chart Saturn is passing through the last phase of life may force native to get sanyas VIZ one will be detached from his or her family, wealth, home etc.Fore saking of these worldly things amounts to Sanyas.

In addition to the above during this period, the father of native may have set back or reversal, loss etc. in his profession, and will lead to an extra, unwanted and uncalled for expenditure which may become unbearable for the native.

2ND CYCLE: - During this cycle Saturn transits the moon sign for 2 ½ years. During this period, it affects the native himself in domestic and professional fields. Alsodenotes ill health and death of some relations, fear from enemies, journey to distant places and separation from relations like brothers, sisters, wife or family etc. May cause imprisonment, miseries, loss of wealth, fatigue and general debility, loss of friends, Obstructions and delay in undertakings, failure in attempts and increased expenditure.

3RD CYCLE: - Saturn when transits in 2nd house from Moon, third cycle of Sadi Sati starts. It affects one’s health, children and may even cause death if it come in late life.During this transit, loss of health, happiness, loss of position, increased expenditure, financial stress and physical weakness might be felt. Gain of wealth from others, which will be lost, deception through wicked men.May cause death of children too if other combinations to confirm the same are present.

10. What is Kalsarpa Yoga?
A: Kalasarpa Yoga is formed by the situation of all planets within Rahu ( Dragon’s head ) and Ketu ( Dragon’s Tail ).Here Rahu ( Dragon’s Head ) must be considered as moving in an anti-clockwise direction.
The effects of this combination is general weakness of the birth chart with the good effects of favourable planets curtailed while the bad effects of evil planets are magnified.

The combination works on a lifelong basis however the majority of the effects are felt by 36 years of age and thereafter the person progresses well in life.

11. Do gems really have an effect?How do they work?
A:Precious stones when properly selected and used ward off evils indicated by the planets.Different planets have different stones.A proper use of them will also help the native in favorable situations or enterprises.The gems pertaining to a particular planet concentrates the positive energies as well as the specific color of the planet and funnels the effects in the body of the person wearing it by using the system of a filter to allow that particular energy & color to get absorbed in the body.

12. What are the principles involved when mass tragedies like war, earth quakes take place?
A:When a country is subjected to evil rays the individual has no separate independent existence.He becomes a part of the whole and an astrologer is expected to keep a vigilant eye on the directions in the national chart as well as the effects of other celestial phenomena with the help of mundane astrology (which studies the influence of New Moons, Eclipses, Ingresses, planetary conjunctions and comets) upon the fate of nations, countries and peoples.