Sun Dasha Accident May 27 1995.

12 Noon Culpeper VA 38N28 077W59 49 Maha Dasha Sun, Antara Jupiter began 4-29-1995 It happened within the month of the start of Jupiter antara in the Sun Dasha. Sun is in a sign ruled by Mercury. Jupiter in the Nakshatra of Krittika ruled by Sun and the diety is Agni(fire).The symbol of Krittika is a razor. It can be a destructive influence. Jupiter's positioning in the last 6 degrees of Aries is in Mrita Avastha( Death like state) which further adds to the malefic capabilities of Jupiter. Jupiter and Mercury are inimical to each other. This brought to the fore the complete negativity of the chart. The combined malefic influences of Mercury and Jupiter brought about the accident. Jupiter is considered a good planet for Cancer Ascendent and it was in the house owned by his friend Mars. Studying the Nakshatra position of Jupiter it is immediately obvious that Jupiter cannot do good in Christopher Reeve's Chart. The Start of Mercury Antardasha on 27th January 1997 followed by Ketu Antardasha on 12th March 1997 makes 1997 a difficult year for Christopher Reeve. There can be a set back in his progress. On January 9 1997, the transitting Rahu, the north node and Mars were conjuct to the exact degree in Virgo/Uttarphalguni(Jupiter Pada) in opposition to a conjuct Ketu and Saturn in Pisces/Uttara Bhadra(Mercury pada). Again the Jupiter/ Mercury combination This intense cosmic activity was directly effecting his natal Sun Lagna. That was be a start of an uneasy period for Christopher Reeve. 1997 will be emotionally difficult but if he can direct his activity and mind, he will move towards inner peace and be an example to others through wise handling of this immense trial he has had to face. If he can overcome these further cosmic impediments, he may at last be at peace with himself. In Christopher Reeves chart the Nakshatras represent the spiritual forces that rule his life. The Mercury/Jupiter connection is very strong- in his natal chart, dashas and in the transits. The Sun, Moon and the ascendent are directly connected to it through rulership of Sign/ Nakshatra/Pada. Mercury rules intellect but it also rules the nerves and severence. The accident caused the severence. The paralysis is of the nerves. and now his intellect will have to deal with it. Mercury has caused a lot of Christopher Reeves problems but it duality now helps with its intellectualism and detachment. Its power to change direction. It will allow Christopher Reeve to deal with his personal tragedy and move on. Note:All planetary positions in this article refers to the sidereal Zodiac, which is currently 23 degrees 48 minutes 56 sec. behind the Tropical Zodiac. Nakshatras are fixed stars or lunar mansions. The nodes of the Moon- rahu Ketu are considered planets in Vedic astrology.

But Jyeshta born people are also considered to have Karmic life. They need to focus on their Kundalini Ashwini is the nature of Shiva -the active energy. In vedic texts, Ashwins are twin sons of the Sun God. The Sun is meant to represent the parent- the root the absolute. the divine link of the sun to the first asterism means that there is an important evolutionary process taking place which the help of the sun which gives energy to the whole process. People born in ashwini are great healers and they have capability to rejuvinating the old and giving life to the dead. It is creative power in its latency. Many ignore their creativity because they do not know the strength they possess. the Rulership of Mars exerts the inflence of exernalising this power. Sun is in exaltation in Ashwini. The spiritual planet Ketu's rulership means that the Sun can stay steadfast inspite of all the arian influence around him. Mars the ruler of Aries can take the sun towards an overtly sexual path but the nakshatra of ashwini guides the solar energy towards a more spiritual path and leads it towards Moksha which is the correct purpose of all incarnating souls. Ashwini born can harness the power of the nakshatra and be successful on both the material and spiritual levels. Ashwa the symbol of ashwini is connected with the number seven. Seven is a very auspicious number in Hindu philosphy- there are seven chakras- the creative energy which moves from the absolute within us, seven flames of eternal fire- the seven states of wisdom. The horse is also a symbol of energy and vigour. There are many different creative energies which need to be harness to achieve success. There is unlimited creative powers in latency in Ashwini. The rulership of the first four padas are under Mars, Venus Mercury and Moon- all fast moving planets which are in a hurry to achieve their aims. They are also planets which are more concerned with the material instincts within us. With Ketu influencing the overall energy with its spiritual impact. People can go towards a very spiritual path but they will always lack patience in how to achieve it. Ashwini's as a group represent fierce enrgy, determination, dynamism, the need to externalise all capabilities. On the negative side they can be overly ambitious, passionate, impulsive and unthinking. The rajasic guna and the Dharmic values that they project means that their lives are based on activity and they have a great need to change the world sometimes in a self righteous way not recognising the others point of view. The symbol for Bharani is Yoni - female reproductive organ- this establishes Bharani as a channel for creation whether it is by a sexuaal act or incubation of other creative energies..

Its basic principle is Shakti- the passive female power. Female energy has important place in vedic philosophy. It is this energy that incubates the soul and transports it from one realm of existence to another. Put in another way it takes you from a spiritual manisfestation to a more objective one. The sexual energy which is very much so the realm of Bharani is very obvious in people. it is almost the realisation of procreativity is too much for most people to resist. The ruling god is Yama. Yama can be interpretted in two forms. One as the god of death. Death doesn't mean physical death only. It can mean ending of one chapter of your life and then creating the new life force into new creative energy. As the god of Death Yama is also responsible for the seed of new life. He allows us to detach ourselves from previous lives so that we can look towards the future. The other meaning of Yama is Yogic - in Yoga Yama( restraint) and Niyama (practice or observation)- these diciplines are used to channel the energies of the organs of action and the sense of perception in the right direction. Which ever indication you take you will realise that there is the belief in harnessing the inner nature of man towards its highest energy. It is motivated by Artha- which is activity on a material plain. Poeple born in Bharani are very materialistic unless they voluntary decide to harness their inner self with yoga. The rulership of Venus within the energy of Mars makes the action very much on a material plain. The pada are ruled by Leo, Mercury, Venus and Mars. Each one helps to intensify the material process. Bharani people believe in excess- whether they are indulging in sex or doing Yoga- they do not know when to stop. They are idealist. They want others to live upto their high expectations. There is a darker side to their nature which is symbolised by the god Yama who rules darkness. So always within the open idealism is some ununderstood depth which attracts the male energy to this passive but extremely electrifying force of Bharani. The first quarter lies within Aries ruled by Mars and the other three quarters lie in Taurus ruled by Venus. Krittika is ruled by Sun. Its symbol is a razor.It presiding god is Agni- Fire. It is rajasic on both the promary and secondary level and Sattva is its inner attribute. Its prime motivation is Kama- passion. Krittika consists of 6 visible stars and one invisible star. This is the consellation Pleiades. they are considered wives of the 7 great rishis who astronomically are the seven stars of Ursa Major. The relationship between these two is very profound. The seventh invisible star is said to be married to Dhruva- the pole star or the rishi who governs it. The relationship of Krittika and the pole star emphasises its role in the importance of central as well as invisible principle from which the laws of life derive. Krittika is passive. It has both constructive and destructive principle. But it itself will not take action. Lijke a mother it will incubate the seed which is the planet located in this asterism. Like the razor which is the symbol of Krittika it can be used to kill by the murderer

or used by a surgeon to heal. Like the mother it is Krittika has no choice regarding the seed it carries. Rahu, the north node in Krittika can lead to a person to spiriual attachement. The sun here can also lead to dissatisfaction to the material way of life. Depending on the planet within it it alters its influence. It is the instrument that causes but the act has to be done by the planet. If you would like a more detailed article on Nakshatras or would like to know how to convert your Western chart into a Vedic Chart , please send a self addressed envelope to Komilla Sutton Tee Court Romsey Hampshire SO51 8PN Komilla lectures, holds workshops and does personal consultations on Vedic Astrology. Call 01794 524178 for more information Padas - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 0'00 to 3'20 to 3'20 ruled by Mars 6'40 ruled by Venus

6'40 to 10'00 ruled by Mercury 10'00 to 13'40 ruled by Venus All in Aries

Guna - Rajasic - on all three levels Motivation - Dharma Ashwini provides a great regenerative potential, being the first nakshatra. It also bestows unsurpassed physical stamina and power. Many athletes are born in Ashwini. Also there is strong leadership tendencies and thirst for power. On the negative side Ashwini can make one extremely sensuous forever seeking a new thrill or sensation. With its ruler being the mystical Ketu, there is always a Karmic side to Ashwini. It is the first Nakshatra therefore there is a great feeling of the new and fresh. also Ashwinis htruly understand the miracle of birth so for all their physical prowess and leadership quality they truly understand spirituality. The blend of the Rajasic guna and the dharmic motivation make them very committed to the right path. they will need to learn the path of satisfaction with what they achieve if they are to be truly at peace with themselves. Ashwini is ruled by Ketu and operated in the Zodiac sign of Aries ruled by Mars- two opposing energies greatly concerned with the spiritual connection and the physical perfection. It is dependant on which pada you are born whether you would blend these energies on a physical level or an intellectual one. 2. Bharani 13'20" to 26'40" ruled by Venus

Padas - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

13'20" to 16'40" ruled by Moon 16'40" to 20'00" ruled by Sun 20'00" to 23'20" ruled by Mercury 23'20" to 26'40" ruled by Venus

Gunas - Rajasic on the primary and secondary levels and tamas on the tertiary level Motivation - Artha Bharani represents the link between the seed and the flowering, the father and the offspring. what is to be and its source. the main motivation of Bharani is regenration through meaningful action(Artha). The creative seed passes through it, it nourishes it to the final fruit of human birth. People born under Bharani want to grow both in the spiritual and the material world. Venus the ruler of this nakshatra works well in both extremes of this asterism. with the motivation Artha- it adds a meaningful purpose to whatever you want to do. Bharani rest in the centre of aries therefore it adds the freshness and originality of approach of aries to tits significations. Bharani people can be very impulsive, at times selfish and are very good leaders of society as they understand the preservative principles of life. 3. Krittika 26'40" to 40'00 (26'40" Aries to 10'00" Taurus) ruled by Sun Padas - 1st 26'40" to 30'00" Aries 3'20" 6'40" Taurus Taurus Taurus

2nd 00'00" to 3rd 4th Guna MERCURY IN ASHVINI 3'20" to

6'40" to 10'00"

GREAT HEALING TOUCH, REGENERATIVE POTENTIAL, PHYSICAL POWER, AND STAMINA. CAPACITY FOR LEADERSHIP AND THIRST FOR SENSATION SUN IN BHARANI guides the soul in spiritual as well as materialistic goals. originality and impulsiveness much in evidence.

ROHINI Most auspicious of the asterisms. Rohini is the incubator of creative potential- every idea, every seed is preserved for fruitation at the correct time. Worldly pleasures , attachments and infatuation to sensual illusion, deep involvement with sexual relationship which transcendent social and traditional barriers. MARS IN MRIGASHIRA Creative impulse of individual starts to take material form. energy, agility and inquisitive intellectual endevour. egotism tan matras Venus in mrigashira MOON IN ARDRA RULED BY RAHU destroys material reality and soul's involvement with illusion. mind which on one hand imposes upon experiences its own version of 'reality' while at the same time mind may also be the destroyer of ignorance and illusion. ASPECTS PUSHYA VIBRANT TRAQUILITY, ABSENSE OF UNDUE AGITATION, FAITH IN ONE SELF AND FULLNESS OF LIFE. MUCH PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITY UNDER THIS ASTERISM. JUPITER IN ASHLESHA RULED BY MERCURY PRESIDED BY NAGA Replete with estoric significance.Aslesha is an intense energy capable of great spiritual attainment aa well as material immersion. Duality is its most important charcteristic. Persons born under this asterism are contradictory characters. deeply philosophical,, thoughtful, austere, reclusive and self reliant. can also be selfish, treachorous venomous and immoral. cant bear humilation Ashlesha imparts intellectual and mental development which leads to radical transformation.which occurs unexpectedly. After that a totally different conditions of living prevail.

ASPECTS ALL IN PURVA PHALGUNI RULED BY LEO Thirst for experience is a rare quality with vast potentiality. When good fortune smiles, when ample oppurtunity of creativism is provided, the thirst for experience glows within and becomes acute within, plunge into any activity. It may bestow victory and domination. or could lead to debauchery, gambling or black magic. ASPECTS KETU IN HASTA OWNED BY MOON one must struggle to express his inner vitality and potential for growth. Hasta has the quality for individual to change, to grow new shapes and grow in different directions. It provides immense oppurtunities for growth and expansion. the inner urge is to march ahead but external forces restrict. thus conflict and different levels of crises result. souls are guided to nvritti marg of renunciation,public service, leaders of renassance, become sustaining power in the community. MARS IN CHITRA OWNED BY MARS Chitra represents a great surge of building and reaching towards new levels of achievements. The hidden perfection of a pearl can only be externalised by great insight and great courage to fight and bear great ordeals. Mars does not accept defeat any confrontation provides it with added incentive to fight and attain its goal. When the soul reaches Chitra it has already chrstallised the goal of his mission, which requires achievement at every cost. this struggle takes place on an intellectual level. The confusion may arise from lack of clarity and confidence of one's ideals. Fight to build a new society. ASPECTS life force assumes new dimensions. One cannot predict where it will grow or fruitify. P . Phalguni stands for expression of dynamic energy. Readiness to

ASC AND RAHU IN UTTARA BHADRA - ruler Saturn linked to materiality, resistence, difficulties and opposition in the beginning but harmony at the end. Not the detachment ofan enlightened mind but passionate involvement of a emotional nature. The passivity of darkness is the mysterious source from which all forms of creation have arisen. Uttara Bhadra becomes very powerful when associated with any planet. Though it is passive and non- active, it is also highly dynamic whenever an active force impinges upon it and the latent energy within it is vigourously activated It enables an individual to comprehend wisdom concealed in different forms of manisfestation. Whatever happens to the individual there is growth and expansion of consiousness. There is oppurtunity to preserve, protect and co-operate with the divine plan despite hardships. The urge towards transformation makes the individual thirst towards something better and this leads to dissatisfaction. But ultimately there arises a complete indifference to worldly relationship. SATURN IN PURVASHADA OWNED BY VENUS THIS ASTERISM IS A SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE. VENUS WILL SENSITIZE THE INDIVIDUAL TO INTIUTION AND HIGHER FORCES OF NATURE This heightened sensitivity and greater alertness though outerwardly may appear listlessness, are the most important qualifications of transformation and the dawn of spirituality. discovery of new possibilities, externalisation of latent faculties and uncovering of one's most valuable qualities. divine wisdom may flash, hidden knowledge may be revealed, intutive faculties may be sharpened SATURN IN PURVASHADA OWNED BY VENUS THIS ASTERISM IS A SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE. VENUS WILL SENSITIZE THE INDIVIDUAL TO INTIUTION AND HIGHER FORCES OF NATURE This heightened sensitivity and greater alertness though outerwardly may appear listlessness, are the most important qualifications of transformation and the dawn of spirituality.

discovery of new possibilities, externalisation of latent faculties and uncovering of one's most valuable qualities. divine wisdom may flash, hidden knowledge may be revealed, intutive faculties may be sharpened. Padas - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 0'00 to 3'20 to 3'20 ruled by Mars 6'40 ruled by Venus

6'40 to 10'00 ruled by Mercury 10'00 to 13'40 ruled by Venus All in Aries

Guna - Rajasic - on all three levels Motivation- Dharma Ashwini provides a great regenerative potential, being the first nakshatra. It also bestows unsurpassed physical stamina and power. Many athletes are born in Ashwini. Also there is strong leadership tendencies and thirst for power. On the negative side Ashwini can make one extremely sensuous forever seeking a new thrill or sensation. With its ruler being the mystical Ketu, there is always a Karmic side to Ashwini. It is the first Nakshatra therefore there is a great feeling of the new and fresh. also Ashwinis htruly understand the miracle of birth so for all their physical prowess and leadership quality they truly understand spirituality. The blend of the Rajasic guna and the dharmic motivation make them very committed to the right path. they will need to learn the path of satisfaction with what they achieve if they are to be truly at peace with themselves. Ashwini is ruled by Ketu and operated in the Zodiac sign of Aries ruled by Mars- two opposing energies greatly concerned with the spiritual connection and the physical perfection. It is dependant on which pada you are born whether you would blend these energies on a physical level or an intellectual one. 2. Bharani 13'20" to 26'40" ruled by Venus Padas - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 13'20" to 16'40" ruled by Moon 16'40" to 20'00" ruled by Sun 20'00" to 23'20" ruled by Mercury 23'20" to 26'40" ruled by Venus

Gunas - Rajasic on the primary and secondary levels and tamas on the tertiary level

Motivation - Artha Bharani represents the link between the seed and the flowering, the father and the offspring. what is to be and its source. the main motivation of Bharani is regenration through meaningful action(Artha). The creative seed passes through it, it nourishes it to the final fruit of human birth. People born under Bharani want to grow both in the spiritual and the material world. Venus the ruler of this nakshatra works well in both extremes of this asterism. with the motivation Artha- it adds a meaningful purpose to whatever you want to do. Bharani rest in the centre of aries therefore it adds the freshness and originality of approach of aries to tits significations. Bharani people can be very impulsive, at times selfish and are very good leaders of society as they understand the preservative principles of life. 3. Krittika 26'40" to 40'00 (26'40" Aries to 10'00" Taurus) ruled by Sun Padas - 1st 26'40" to 30'00" Aries 3'20" 6'40" Taurus Taurus Taurus

2nd 00'00" to 3rd 4th Guna MERCURY IN ASHVINI 3'20" to

6'40" to 10'00"

GREAT HEALING TOUCH, REGENERATIVE POTENTIAL, PHYSICAL POWER, AND STAMINA. CAPACITY FOR LEADERSHIP AND THIRST FOR SENSATION SUN IN BHARANI guides the soul in spiritual as well as materialistic goals. originality and impulsiveness much in evidence. ROHINI Most auspicious of the asterisms. Rohini is the incubator of creative potential- every idea, every seed is preserved for fruitation at the correct time. Worldly pleasures , attachments and infatuation to sensual illusion, deep involvement with sexual relationship which transcendent social and traditional barriers.

MARS IN MRIGASHIRA Creative impulse of individual starts to take material form. energy, agility and inquisitive intellectual endevour. egotism tan matras Venus in mrigashira MOON IN ARDRA RULED BY RAHU destroys material reality and soul's involvement with illusion. mind which on one hand imposes upon experiences its own version of 'reality' while at the same time mind may also be the destroyer of ignorance and illusion. ASPECTS PUSHYA VIBRANT TRAQUILITY, ABSENSE OF UNDUE AGITATION, FAITH IN ONE SELF AND FULLNESS OF LIFE. MUCH PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITY UNDER THIS ASTERISM. JUPITER IN ASHLESHA RULED BY MERCURY PRESIDED BY NAGA Replete with estoric significance.Aslesha is an intense energy capable of great spiritual attainment aa well as material immersion. Duality is its most important charcteristic. Persons born under this asterism are contradictory characters. deeply philosophical,, thoughtful, austere, reclusive and self reliant. can also be selfish, treachorous venomous and immoral. cant bear humilation Ashlesha imparts intellectual and mental development which leads to radical transformation.which occurs unexpectedly. After that a totally different conditions of living prevail. ASPECTS ALL IN PURVA PHALGUNI RULED BY LEO Thirst for experience is a rare quality with vast potentiality. When good fortune smiles, when ample oppurtunity of creativism is provided, the thirst for experience glows within and

becomes acute within, plunge into any activity.

life force assumes new dimensions. One cannot predict where it

will grow or fruitify. P . Phalguni stands for expression of dynamic energy. Readiness to

It may bestow victory and domination. or could lead to debauchery, gambling or black magic. ASPECTS KETU IN HASTA OWNED BY MOON one must struggle to express his inner vitality and potential for growth. Hasta has the quality for individual to change, to grow new shapes and grow in different directions. It provides immense oppurtunities for growth and expansion. the inner urge is to march ahead but external forces restrict. thus conflict and different levels of crises result. souls are guided to nvritti marg of renunciation,public service, leaders of renassance, become sustaining power in the community. MARS IN CHITRA OWNED BY MARS Chitra represents a great surge of building and reaching towards new levels of achievements. The hidden perfection of a pearl can only be externalised by great insight and great courage to fight and bear great ordeals. Mars does not accept defeat any confrontation provides it with added incentive to fight and attain its goal. When the soul reaches Chitra it has already chrstallised the goal of his mission, which requires achievement at every cost. this struggle takes place on an intellectual level. The confusion may arise from lack of clarity and confidence of one's ideals. Fight to build a new society. ASPECTS ASC AND RAHU IN UTTARA BHADRA - ruler Saturn linked to materiality, resistence, difficulties and opposition in the beginning but harmony at the end. Not the detachment ofan enlightened mind but passionate involvement of a emotional nature. The passivity of darkness is the mysterious source from which all forms of creation have arisen.

Uttara Bhadra becomes very powerful when associated with any planet. Though it is passive and non- active, it is also highly dynamic whenever an active force impinges upon it and the latent energy within it is vigourously activated It enables an individual to comprehend wisdom concealed in different forms of manisfestation. Whatever happens to the individual there is growth and expansion of consiousness. There is oppurtunity to preserve, protect and co-operate with the divine plan despite hardships. The urge towards transformation makes the individual thirst towards something better and this leads to dissatisfaction. But ultimately there arises a complete indifference to worldly relationship. SATURN IN PURVASHADA OWNED BY VENUS THIS ASTERISM IS A SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE. VENUS WILL SENSITIZE THE INDIVIDUAL TO INTIUTION AND HIGHER FORCES OF NATURE This heightened sensitivity and greater alertness though outerwardly may appear listlessness, are the most important qualifications of transformation and the dawn of spirituality. discovery of new possibilities, externalisation of latent faculties and uncovering of one's most valuable qualities. divine wisdom may flash, hidden knowledge may be revealed, intutive faculties may be sharpened SATURN IN PURVASHADA OWNED BY VENUS THIS ASTERISM IS A SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE. VENUS WILL SENSITIZE THE INDIVIDUAL TO INTIUTION AND HIGHER FORCES OF NATURE This heightened sensitivity and greater alertness though outerwardly may appear listlessness, are the most important qualifications of transformation and the dawn of spirituality. discovery of new possibilities, externalisation of latent faculties and uncovering of one's most valuable qualities. divine wisdom may flash, hidden knowledge may be revealed, intutive faculties may be sharpened.