Ayurvedic Jyotisha 101
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Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha (3x)
Brahmā Murari Tripurāndhakāri
Bhānu Shashī Bhūmi-suto Budhascha
Guru-sca Shukra Shani Rāhu Ketava
Kurvanthu Sarve Mama Suprabatham
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
Chant to the Nine Planets (Navagrahas)
Week 5
• Practice charts
• 27 Nakshatras
• Planetary Remedial Measures
• Q&A
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Practice Chart4
Practice Chart5
Nakshatras
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What are Nakshatras (Lunar Manisons)7
• Each rashi is defined by the movement of the sun
as it passes through a grouping of stars in the
course of a month.
• A rashi is 30 degrees and 12 rashis equal 360
degrees
• Each nakshatra (‘fixed stars’) is defined by the
movement of the moon as it passes through a
grouping of stars in the course of a 24-hour day.
• A nakshatra is 3 degrees: 20 minutes and 27
nakshatras equals 360 degrees
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Nakshatra Deity and Shakti10
# Name Rashi Degree Devata Shakti
1 Ashwini Aries 0.00-13.20 Aswhini Kumars, celestial healing twins Power to accomplish things quickly
2 Bharani Aries 13.20-26.40 Yama, lord of death Power to remove things in life
3 Krittika Aries-Taurus 26.40-10.00 Agni, lord of fire Power to burn or destroy
4 Rohini Taurus 10.00-23.20 Prajapati, the creator god Power to grow and create
5 Mrigashira Taurus-Gemini 23.20-6.40 Soma, the moon Power to fulfill desires
6 Ardra Gemini 6.40-20.00 Rudra, an ancient form of Shiva Power to hit a target
7 Punarvasu Gemini-Cancer 20.00-3.20 Aditi, mother earth Power to gain wealth
8 Pushya Cancer 3.20-16.40 Brihaspati, preceptor of the gods Power to gain spiritual knowledge
9 Ashlesha Cancer 16.40-30.00 Nagas, celestial serpent snakes Power to inflict poison
10 Magha Leo 0.00-13.20 Pitris, ancestors Power to leave the body
11 Purva Phalguni Leo 13.20-26.40 Aryaman, god of traditions Power to procreate
12 Uttara Phalguni Leo-Virgo 26.40-10.00 Bhaga, god of bliss Power to bring happiness
13 Hasta Virgo 10.00-23.20 Savitar, sun god Power to obtain goals through our hands
Nakshatra Deity and Shakti11
# Name Rashi Degree Devata Shakti
14 Chitra Virgo-Libra 23.20-6.40 Tvashtar, celestial architect Power to achieve good merit
15 Swati Libra 6.40-20.00 Vayu, wind god Power to scatter, like the wind
16 Vishakha Libra-Scorpio 20.00-3.20 Indra-Agni, dual gods Indra and Agni Power to accomplish goals and aspirations
17 Anuradha Scorpio 3.20-16.40 Mitra, god of friendship Power to make friends
18 Jyeshta Scorpio 16.40-30.00 Indra, king of heaven Power to conquer
19 Mula Sagittarius 0.00-13.20 Nirriti, goddess of destruction Power to destroy
20 Purva Ashadha Sagittarius 13.20-26.40 Apas, water goddesses Power to invigorate
21 Uttara Ashadha Sagittarius-Capricorn 26.40-10.00 Visvedevas, all the gods collectively Power to be victorious
22 Shravana Capricorn 10.00-23.20 Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe Power to connect with others
23 Dhanishta Capricorn-Aquarius 23.20-6.40 Vasus, earthly gods Power to be famous and wealthy
24 Shatabhishak Aquarius 6.40-20.00 Varuna, lord of the waters Power to heal
25 Purva Bhadrapada Aquarius-Pisces 20.00-3.20 Aja Ekapada, one-legged serpent Power of spiritual growth
26 Uttara Bhadrapada Pisces 3.20-16.40 Ahirbudhnya, cloud serpent Power to bring rain
27 Revati Pisces 16.40-30.00 Pushan, lord of cattle Power to nourish
What are Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions)12
• Natal moon nakshatra is most important
• Baby’s name
• Birthdays
• Marital compatibility
Practice Chart13
Practice Chart14
Lunar Nakshatras15
Your Healing Stars 16
Planetary Remedial
Measures
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Remedial Measures18
• Colors and weekdays
• Seva activities
• Wearing gemstones
• Planetary mantras
• Bach Flower Remedies
Weekday Rulership and Color 19
Graha Weekday Color Gemstone
Surya Sunday Copper-red Ruby, red garnet
Chandra Monday White Pearls, moonstone
Mangala Tuesday Blood-red Red coral, pink coral
Budha Wednesday Green Emerald, jade
Guru Thursday Golden-yellow Yellow citrine, yellow topaz
Shukra Friday Opaque white Diamond, clear quartz
Shani Saturday Dark blue Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli
Rahu Saturday Smokey black Hessonite garnet
Ketu Tuesday Variegated Cat's eye, tiger-eye
Seva Activities20
• Surya – father or father-like figures
• Chandra – mother or mother-like figures
• Mangala – siblings or sister-brotherly type
friendships
• Budha – teenagers and friends in general
• Guru – teachers and gurus
• Shukra – spouse, partner
• Shani – elderly
Gemstones21
Graha Primary Gemstones Secondary Gemstones Metal Hand-Finger
Sun Ruby Red Spinel, Rhodolite Garnet Yellow Gold right hand, ring finger
Moon Pearl Moonstone White Gold, Sterling Silver right or left hand, ring finger
Mars Red Coral Carnelian, Red Agate Yellow Gold, Copper right hand, ring finger
Mercury Emerald Jade, Peridot, Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold, White Gold right or left hand, little finger
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire or Topaz Yellow Citrine Yellow Gold right hand, index finger
Venus Diamond White Sapphire, White Topaz Yellow Gold, White Gold right or left hand, ring finger
Saturn Dark Blue Sapphire Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Turquoise Sterling Silver right hand, middle finger
Planetary Mantras
Surya hrim (pronounced hreem), the power to energize, hold,
attract and vitalize
Om hrim sum Suryaya namah
Chandra shrim (pronounced shreem), the power of love, peace,
tenderness and delight
Om shrim som Somaya namah
Mangala krim (pronounced kreem), the power of transformation,
motivation and action
Om krim kum Kujaya namah (Kujaya means ‘born of the
earth)
Budha aim (pronounced I’m), the power of articulation, learning,
guiding and teaching
Om aim bum Budhaya namah
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Planetary Mantras
Guru strim (pronounced streem), the power of expansion,
abundance and wisdom
Om strim brahm Brihaspataye namah (Brihaspati is
another name for Guru)
Shukra klim (pronounced kleem), the power of love, beauty,
creativity and fulfillment
Om klim shum Shukraya namah
Shani hlim (pronounced hleem), the power of delaying,
stopping or terminating
Om hlim sham Shanaye namah
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Beginning a Mantra Practice
• It is recommended that a chanting practice last at least 40
days. This is the minimum length of time required to
establish the energy of a graha firmly in the gross and
subtle bodies.
• Start your practice on the day of the week that is ruled by
the graha you wish to honor or propitiate. Then chant the
mantra 108 times, morning and evening, for 40 consecutive
days. Should you forget to recite the mantra on any
particular day, just pick up your practice the next morning.
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Using a Mala
• You may wish to use a mala to help guide
your mantra practice.
• You may chant your mantra out loud or
silently in your mind. A powerful practice is
to say one round out loud and a second round silently. During the second round, you
will notice that the vibration of the mantra
still resonates, almost as if you are saying it
audibly.
• Repeating Sanskrit sounds out loud helps
clear blockages throughout the body, while
saying them silently instills the sound within
every cell.
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Bach Flower Remedies: Kapha Grahas
BFE Fault Quality
Clematis dreaminess, living in the past live in present reality, enjoy the now
Honeysuckle nostalgic, homesick live in present reality, enjoy the now
Red Chestnut overprotection of others due to fear caring for others without fear
Star of Bethlehem after effects of shock or trauma emotional calmness and security
Walnut easily influenced by others and the environment steadfast despite others and the environment
Willow blaming others, self-pity forgive and forget
BFE Fault Quality
Agrimony hiding behind a cheerful face displaying our true self
Gorse hopelessness, despair hope, despite roadblocks in life
Mustard deep gloom with no known origin joy and upliftment
Vervain overenthusiastic, fanatical beliefs broader perspective, grounded optimism
BFE Fault Quality
Centaury easily imposed upon courage to express our own needs and desires
Chicory selfish possessiveness of others selfless love
Heather self-concern, always talking about oneself concern and empathy for others
Holly jealousy and envy kindness, compassion, generosity
Shukra
Chandra
Guru
Bach Flower Remedies: Pitta
BFE Fault Quality
Crab Apple poor self-image, self-criticism positive self-image, self-acceptance
Larch lack of confidence, fear of failure confidence, belief in oneself
Pine feeling of being underserving self-value and respect
Water Violet pride, egotism recognizing and honoring others
Wild Oat uncertainty or indifference to one's path purpose and clarity of life path
BFE Fault Quality
Beech intolerance, critical of others tolerance and compassion
Hornbeam weariness, fatigue vitality, vigor
Impatiens impatient, easily irritated patience, calmness
Olive exhaustion, chronic fatigue restoration of energy
Rock Rose terror due to feeling threatened coping with threats, inner courage
Wild rose apathy, lack of spunk zest for life
Surya
Mangala
Bach Flower Remedies: Vata Grahas
BFE Fault Quality
Cerato over-reliance on advice from others trusting one's judgement
Chestnut Bud failure to learn from experience experiences translated into knowledge
Scleranthus indecisiveness resolve or steadfastness
Sweet Chestnut mental anguish peace and calmness of mind
White Chestnut unwanted thoughts, inner chatter mental quietness
BFE Fault Quality
Aspen vague or unspecified fear and anxiety courage, trust
Cherry Plum irrational behavior, fear of loss of control calm thoughts and actions
Elm exhausted or overwhelmed by responsibilities confidence in handling responsibilities
Gentian despondency, discouraged by setbacks strength to overcome difficulties
Mimulus shy, withdrawn, fearful inner strength and courage
Oak overworked and exhausted fortitude and strength
Rock Rose hidden fears coping with threats and fears
Rock Water rigid, inflexible flexible and open
Vine domineering, overbearing friendship without domination
Budha
Shani
Questions
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