Darn, would have been a much more interesting story if,
--- In [email protected], "whynotnow7" <whynotnow7@...> wrote: > > Thanks for this - I enjoy astrology as an interesting perspective on each of us, though I have not had my chart done, either Western or Eastern. Oddly, about twenty years ago, at the time I was somewhat interested in the idea of jyotish as a tool for finding answers to my life, I knew a TM teacher who complained that she should be married by now, and so I married her. according to her chart. I pretty much decided then that my continued path of homegrown intuition was a better (and less expensive) choice. I too agree with confirmation bias playing a strong role in our interpretation of astrology - I can read almost anything about planetary influences and find some of it applies to me. > > --- In [email protected], tartbrain no_reply@ wrote: > > > > > > In jyotish I am Pisces, In western I am Aries. Nothing much really going on in Gemini in either. > > > > I do have a debilitated and combust Mercury in First, conjunct rahu and sun (though some have said the debilitation is actually a yoga because of this or that, which flips the debilitation and makes Mercury stronger). And its in house of Jupiter, ascendant which makes it stronger. > > > > And some say Mercury has that quality of seeing things from multiple angles. > > > > IF (IF!) there is anything to jyotish -- I view it as a map of karma, if anything -- it probably makes me a bit quirky (gee, have you noticed, ha). My bundle of prarabdha karma is what it is. A fun life trip as it unwinds. > > > > Here is some stuff on Jyotish Mercury. I am sure the Confirmation Bias > > Challenged among us (raise your hands, "see almost everyone") will have a heyday in confirming what they see in me (debilititated vs "in yoga" Mercury). > > > > And Confirmation Bias is fascinating. I have noticed some will pull out the most vague or insignificant point in a large post and jump up and down excitedly "See! See! I told you so. This person is JUST like I said he/she was." One out of 100 points is all they see. And highly prevalent in world. It can make the work place fascinating. > > > > --------------- > > > > "According to Jyotish Shastaras, the planet Mercury is very disciplined and intelligent. Usually, Mercury behaves in a very mature manner. Many a times, it behaves like a very rational entity. Mercury by nature is artistic. It's nature is very receptive, and in most of the cases, cordial. Another interesting part is that it can be humorous, nervous, kind hearted and rational. Apart from that, Mercury is really an extrovert (vocal). By personality, Mercury is receptive and sociable. Not only it is analytical, but also professional in nature. It has a multi-faceted personality. Thus, this can easily adapt in any situation whatsoever." > > > > When Mercury is Strong & Positive > > On can find a great influence of Budha (Mercury) on the native. Under the good influence of Mercury, the person becomes highly intelligent, and able to discharge any given assignment on the fixed time. Under the influence of Budha a person becomes punctual in approach, and ever attentive. > > > > More so, related to Mercury (Budha), a person also has the chance of receiving a higher education and the capability to take decisions on his own in a difficult situation. People favorably influenced by a strong Budha lead a highly intellectual life. > > > > Mercury also imparts rational thoughts to the native, the person may also become an expert in his or her field. Persons under the Effect of Mercury (Budha) enter into all kinds of fields from medicine to sports, from engineering to teaching. Thanks to Mercury's influence the person develops leadership qualities too. Once he makes a decision; he does that in a proper manner. > > > > If the Effect of Mercury is very strong in a person, he/she is able to have a strong persuasive quality. This is very beneficial in any kind of work. By nature, under the Effect of Mercury (Budha), he believes in the business culture. Furthermore, he can take decisions on the spot. Others do not easily influence him. People in the influence of Mercury are very literary minded by nature. > > > > He will carry their newness and innovation along with them wherever they go and surprise everybody with their sharp intellect. He may also try to solve the disputes of society, wherever he is living under Mercury's influence on the native. Besides, one can never see him moving around and wasting his time. > > > > > > When Mercury is weak and afflicted > > > > Under the influence of weak and afflicted Mercury, an individual also becomes negative. And the negative part of his personality becomes dominant. The person may be talkative in nature. He might be ill tempered, sarcastic and, in many cases, never completes his education. > > Further, a person born under the weak Effect of Mercury is not rational in his approach. He develops a lot of problems for himself and for society. He can become ungrateful and fraudulent. In many cases, the born person under weak Mercury becomes showy and non-reliable. Sometimes, you can find him intensely selfish. > > > > > > Jupiter-Favorably placed > > > > If Jupiter is placed favorably with respect to Mercury, it has many benefic influences on the person. He will be creative, committed, religious and mentally balanced. He will be highly educated and might be involved in research work. Thanks to the benefic effect of mercury, the person will also be optimistic and well behaved. > > A favorably placed Jupiter also makes the person contemplative, sincere and responsible towards society. Such persons are great assets to society. They are useful and rational, and do their part in the development of society. Having association with these people is a matter of pride. The positive effect of Mercury is greatly enhanced due to Jupiter. > > > > Such people work according to the needs of the hour. They are prudent enough to take decisions on the spot as and when required. They never keep anything incomplete or halfway done. They believe in complete perfection. They always stretch their hands to the needy. They cannot tolerate injustice being done to any innocent person. They are the people who believe in honesty and integrity. They are the ones whom you can rely upon. > > > <snip> >
