Lesson I

BASICS OF SAYNA ASTROLOGY

    The greater interest being evinced by the present generation in Astrology itself a proof that it satisfies every parameter to be called a science. Further more the influence of dawning of Aquarian Age, Uranus the ruler of Aquarius and the planet that governs the subject Astrology, is also another contributor for the greater interest of the people on this subject.

    Though the advancement of Science has unfolded many unknown secrets and things during past century, the zeal of man to know what is in store for him in the days to come has been increasing. The impatience & restlessness of man to wait for longer time to reach his goals makes him more anxious to know his own future and no other method or science is available except the science of Astrology to satisfy this need of man.



    Hence our effort to give him the most needed. Alongside we also prefer to impart the method of studying this science. This separate page is meant for that. In the beginning we are giving the subject of Tropical/Sayana System of Astrology from the alphabets.

    The planets influence our thoughts, desires, actions, tendencies, behaviour, experiences and events - all.

    There are different forms of Chart. Here we are giving fixed sign Chart duly marking the sign name within the box and a list of symbols commonly used by astrologers for different Zodiac signs. Symbols of the planets are also given.

    Further the signs of zodiac are divided into 4 catagories.
    1. Fire Signs :- Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
    2. Earth Signs :- Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
    3. Air Signs :- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
    4. Water Signs :- Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

    The Second type of division is by their nature.
    1. Cardinal Signs : Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
    2. Fixed Signs : Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
    3. Mutable Signs : Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces

    The third type is by their gender.
    Male: Aries,Gemini,Leo,Libra, Sagittarius,Aquarius
    Female: Taurus,Cancer,Virgo,Scorpio,Capricorn,Pisces

    PLANETS

    1. SUN 2. MOON 3. MERCURY 4. MARS 5. VENUS 6. JUPITER 7. SATURN 8. URANUS 9. NEPTUNE 10. PLUTO 11. NORTH NODE (RAHU) 12. SOUTH NODE (KETU)

    Sun and Moon are luminaries. Their positions are very important in transit. Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars are fast moving plants. The remaining planets are slow in motion. The planets move at different speeds in the Zodiac.

    THE ZODIAC AND 12 SIGNS
    The area in which the planets move is known as the Zodiac. It is a circle with 360 degrees, divided into 12 equal parts of 30 degrees each. These 12 parts are known as Signs. The names of the 12 signs are given below: -

    1. ARIES 2. TAURUS 3. GEMINI 4. CANCER 5. LEO 6. VIRGO 7. LIBRA 8. SCORPIO 9. SAGITTARIUS 10. CAPRICORN 11. AQUARIUS 12. PISCES.