Barbara Pijan Lama Jyotisha presents:
Jyotisha
FAQ
Jyotisha * can be* a mirror showing your Path to Enlightenment / Unburdenment
What is Divination? Why do it?
Benefits of Learning the Jyotisha Map and Timeline
The 9 Graha (planets)
The 12 Domains (solar houses_
The 27 Nakshatras (lunar houses)
The Vimshottari Dasha (event timeline)
Jyotisha Best Practice Guidelines: comments on some philosophical /counseling issues in modern Jyotisha
How to order Jyotisha Readings on audio CD
Full reading, 2 hour audio CD
Annual update with Transits, 1 hour audio CD
Gem Recommendations via Email
Marriage Compatibility, 2 hour audio CD
Rectification of Birth Time
Gift Certificates
E-books for Learning Jyotisha
na chorahaaryaM na cha raajahaaryaM na bhraatRibhaajyaM na cha bhaarakaari |
vyaye kRite vardhata eva nityam vidyaadhanaM sarvadhanapradhaanaM ||
It cannot be stolen by thieves,
Nor can it be taken away by kings.
It cannot be divided among brothers.
It does not cause a load on your shoulders.
If spent... It indeed always keeps growing.
The wealth of knowledge
Is the most superior wealth of all!
The 9 Planets [7 graha plus Rahu-Ketu]
The 12 zodiacal signs [rashi]
The 12 houses [bhava]
The 12 houses in Sanskrit & English
The 27 nakshatras [lunar constellations]
Upagraha - shadow planets
Varga - divisional charts
the 4 trines: Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Kshetras
Planetary Combinations (Yogas) - traditional significations, & calculation options
Contemporary Astrological Practice Issues - including counseling philosophy & practical psychic steps
There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
- Hamlet, I-v, 166
Divination is the science of symbolic pattern recognition.
Literally, "Jyotisha" is from Jyoti meaning "Light".
Jyotisha is a vidya or body of partly mystical, partly mathematical knowledge regarding the "lights" of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
Jyotisha as it is practiced worldwide today, is an ancient prediction system rooted in the scriptures of brilliant Indo-Aryan astronomer and astrologer Vahara Mihira. Jyotisha is often called "Vedic" astrology, although the name may be a misnomer since "vaidik" priests of ancient India actually used a a particular lunar astrology in their rituals which is quite different from the solar Jyotisha we use today.
Nevertheless in my pages you will often read the term "Vedic" used as a blanket term for "scripturally traditional Indian" and referring to a large & extremely diverse lore of ancient (starting circa 1500 BC) and medieval Indian (including south-Asian, Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, and Mediterranean) astrology that far extends beyond the original portfolio of the "vaidik" priesthood.
Skilled Vedic astrologers, or Jyotishi (daivajna), can evaluate health, wealth, love, marriage, children, career, art, and death by using a series of astrological techniques developed within the ancient Vedic traditions, over the course of the last 25 centuries.
"Re-examine everything that you have been taught. Discard anything that is an insult to your soul and begin again."
~~ Walt Whitman
The Real Truth: It's All In There
Every person is creating their own unfolding experience of life, in every moment of every day.
The process by which life experience is generated = projecting stored subconscious images and expectations onto today's reality.
Learn to follow the inner teacher (in-tuition) who is the guide to that massive inventory of thoughts, hopes, dreams, fears, expectations, terrors, aspirations, memories, desires, knowledge, skill, and genius stored in the great warehouse of the subconscious.
You will see the Programming.
You will see the your Path.
Absolutely no one outside oneself ever has - or ever could have - full access to your truth and your path.
From the moment of birth every human being wants happiness and does not want suffering. Neither social conditioning nor education nor ideology affects this. From the very core of our being, we simply desire contentment. Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.
-- H. H. Dalai Lama, The Path to Tranquility
Jyotisha *can be* a mirror showing your Path to Enlightenment/Unburdenment
Remember: under no circumstances do things happen "to" one.
Reality is being created by a mechanism of projection of accumulated expectations, many of them fear-driven, upon the blank screen of consciousness.
The privilege to have such a blank screen is indeed a great gift!
The priceless opportunity of a human birth is the privilege to even have:
the possibility of learning what's in the inventory (skanda)
seeing the cycle of subconscious projection in action
learning to manage it (with compassion and skill)
and eventually to unload all of the fear and desire
which provide the fuel that keeps the incarnational recycling machine (samsara) going!
that keeps us recycling through endless heavens and hells of "experience"
We are not human beings, having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings, having a human experience.
~~ Pierre Teillard de Chardin
The modern Jyotisha philosopher Bepin Behari says:
The relevance of Vedic knowledge has greatly increased with the rapid growth of modern science & technology.
Knowledge of the expanding universe, the development of international communication, and the spread of a materialistic way of life are modern developments that have stimulated insecurity and caused people to lose faith in life. The individual human being has become indistinct, having lost his uniqueness.
Man faces a dilemma in that traditional values no longer satisfy modern emotional and intellectual needs while the human mind has developed to a point where it cannot blindly accept just any philosophy.
The Vedic concept of life - the identity between the individual and the universe, the possibility of an unlimited growth and expansion of human faculties -- couched as it is in a different symbolism or abstract philosophy, transcends the understanding of most people. Unless such inner knowledge can convincingly demonstrated to the inquiring mind, it will not be accepted.
Yet, with an objective study of the principles of Vedic astrology, it is possible to demonstrate that an individual's personal life, in spite of innumerable frustrations and immense complications, is looked after and guided by natural forces and cosmic intelligence.
--Bepin Behari, preface to Myths and Symbols of Vedic Astrology
The Twelve Houses (Bhava)
In Brihat Jataka, Varahamihira says, "The nature of the twelve houses commencing with Lagna or the rising sign is thus described:
The Lagna or the first house governs body
the second house governs relatives
the third house governs brothers
the fourth house governs friends
the fifth house governs sons
the sixth house governs enemies
the seventh house governs wives
the eighth house governs death or terminus vitae
the ninth house governs auspicious qualities & the general state of the moral conditions
the tenth house governs profession, honors, & dignity
the eleventh house governs income & finance
the twelfth house indicates expenditure.
The sixth, tenth, eleventh, & the third houses are called Upachaya (improving) houses although some authors say that they are not always improving."
---Brihat Jataka, Ch.1 Shloka 15
House 1 = Your physical appearance, Body image: Physical appearance, vitality, overall temperament, stigma, constitution, basis of material life. House of Mars [Mangala].
Planets (Graha)
Surya-Sun: Reason, Soul & Self
Kuja-Mars: Competition & Strength
Guru-Jupiter: Children, Expansion, & Wisdom
Shani-Saturn: Karma, Rules, & Structure
Shukra-Venus: Love & Indulgence
Twelve Zodiacal Signs (Rashi/Raazi)
Readings for Rashi Lagna & Chandra Lagna
28th nakshatra = Abhijit
Planetary Combinations (Yoga)
Traditional Significations (Karaka)
& Calculation Options (Ayanamsha, etc.)
Kala-Sarpa Yoga [Rahu-Ketu in control]
Kuja Dosha [too much Mars]
Karako Bhavo Nashto [significator destroys the house]
Table of Rahu-Ketu Transits through all 12 Rashis, 1900-2099
Table of Guru Transits through all 12 Rashis, 1900-2099
Table of Shani Transits through all 12 Rashis, 1900-2099
Neechha bhanga [bad planets "unbungled"]
Drishti or "focus" [aspects cast by signs, planets, & degrees]
Badhaka rashi & graha including the Kharesha ['bad' influences]
Planetary directions [each Vedic planet rules a direction]
Maturity [each planet matures at a certain age of the native's life]
Planetary Friends, Neutrals, and Enemies
Arudha Lagna [the public's illusory perception]
Argala [impact of 2nd, 5th, & 11th from bhava]
Karakatwa (significators of the bhavas)
Karakas [significators of life activities]
Gochara Shani [descriptions of Saturn transits]
Shani-yuti-Surya [Saturn conjunct natal sun]
Shani-yuti-Chandra [Saturn conjunct natal moon]
Sade Saati [7-yrs Saturn transit to Moon]
Rahu-gochara-Chandra [Rahu transit to natal Moon]
Gandanta: weak 'sandhi' zones for Chandra
Dasha Sandhi [transition zone between mahadasha periods]
Ayanamsha - calculation options in Jyotisha
Combustion [damage to planets too close to Surya]
"Mean" versus "True": Rahu-Ketu
Parivartana Yoga [mutual exchange of signs]
Mulatrikona [zones of superior planetary auspice]
Dwadamsha [144, 1/12th sections of each house]
Varga [divisional charts] including Dwadashamsha
Navamsha [9th-divisional chart] - the Key to Jyotisha predictions
Comments on "Guna" and other Marriage Compatibility Assessments
Jyotisha & Tropical astrology - Some Key Differences
Superstition & Divination - handling fears of Retribution and Punishment
Psychic Preparation for an Accurate Jyotisha Reading
Divination: what is it, why it's necessary
Compassion versus Sympathy - a key psychic distinction
Common Sense vs. Love - how sensible adults deprive themselves of happiness
The Serious - to - Joy Psychic Continuum - steps to move energy steadily toward Joy
Forgiveness - the Path to Psychic Freedom
Healing Consciousness - healers & their pitfalls
Compassionate Service: Clear & Honest Boundaries
Consciousness & Karma - reincarnation, completing karmic cycles, wisdom
Causality & Karma: if I change my thoughts, can I change my karma?
No Single Indicator Can Form an Accurate Basis for Prediction
The Astrologer's Profession - compared with psychotherapist, magician, priest, etc.
Astrological studies - suggestions for getting started in Jyotisha practice
Clairvoyance & Clairaudience - detecting subtle energy patterns
Spiritual Lineage Teachers - a Humble Opinion
Psychic Teachers - the Messenger vs. the Message
Matching Energy - How and Why We Attract & Repulse Others
Matching "Up" and "Down" - partner attraction & repulsion along the Spiritual Path
Profiling the Spouse in Radix & Navamsha - Some Analytical Suggestions
Marriage Conflict - Key to Spiritual True Love
Neutrality versus Prayer - affirmation versus petition
Guilt & Grief - some psychic management techniques
Punishment Energy - stuck pain & anger
Debt - A psychic approach to financial rebalancing. Overspending as a healing instinct.
Disease - applying psychic balancing skills
Anger - anger = fear; management suggestions
Enemies- psychic rebalancing of Inner & Outer Enemies
Case Study: Shani/Simha forces Ethical conflict in the family
Psychic Energy Fuel Gauge - ask your Body
Illegal or Immoral Activities - counseling the Jyotisha client
Suicide - a psychic perspective on moral choices
Communicating with the Deceased re-evaluating conventional boundaries
Past Lives Future Lives - reading the lagnas
Mantra - Sacred Sound
Tantra - Mantra + Tantra = Yantra
Cosmology - the Big Picture
All the mystical jargon got your head spinning? For some sensible answers :) read up on How to Talk New Age
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
-- Ecclesiastes, 3:11
Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.
- Carl Jung
The trick is to have positive intention during the dream.
-- Chagdud Rinpoche
Be in the center of your head.
~~ Lewis Bostwick
Barbara was educated under Passionist priests of the Immaculate Conception Monastery and the Benedictine nuns at St. Mary's Academy (St. Mary Monastery).
Barbara holds a B.A. in Philosophy of Religion from Reed College; an M.A. in History of Religions from the University of Chicago; and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Portland State University.
Barbara has offered astrological readings & divinations since 1984.
Barbara's astrology uses traditional Jyotisha techniques from the Sanskrit traditions. Her readings are philosophically influenced by classical Western thought as well as Tibetan Buddhist precepts.
Born 24-Aug-1956 in Resurrection Hospital, Chicago IL, at 12:12 p.m. *Central Standard Time* (Illinois births rule, 1956)
Are you a Real Lama?
So many people have asked me this question that it's good to be clear:
I am neither a Tibetan priest (bLama) nor the Peruvian animal (llama). :-)
As you may know, "Lama" is a common family name amongst Sherpa, Tamang, & Tibetan folk in Nepal. Through the auspices of Rahu, I married into the Lama family of Zhung Gompa, Nepal, many years ago.
This family's lineage traces back to the priestly caste of Kham (far eastern Tibet). However, they prefer to live in a simple & unassuming fashion, as farmers & working people.
In this life I am merely "Mrs. Lama". With one child still in school, I use my married name for family ease.
You always say "Namaste". What does "Namaste" mean?
In Nepal, "Namaste" is a universal greeting which is offered by all castes & ages. Namaste can be understood to mean, "I recognize your light".
'Namah' = the holy name of the Light + 'te' = you
Namaste means essentially the same as "hello". (English "hello" is a form of "halo" or 'I see your light'.)
"The reason I want a reading from you specifically is because your material on your website is so academic and comprehensive. I can't believe what I have learned as a Jyotisha student. You have definitely been given the proper knowledge and you are blessed with Satya. There are very few books out there that compare to your site. I look forward to the reading."
"I am very impressed with your website .... The contents are very elaborate and detailed, indicating the high level of research that should have gone into documenting ... coherently and logically by topics."
"I am only a beginning student of Jyotisha. I think I have learned more from reading your website than from many books. I really appreciate your viewpoint and all the helpful case studies."
"I found your website last year (via Google of course) and have learned a lot about Vedic astrology from your website. I especially appreciate the sensitivity and spiritual perspective with which you write. "
"I was really impressed by and resonated with your insights (and ability to express them so well) on your website... I am thinking maybe I should get a reading from you to see what the ‘true’ picture of my chart is ... or at least get a clearer one so that I really understand what I am dealing with in this lifetime."
"... I also wanted to offer my compliment for your helpful website. ... I am a student of Jyotisha. Unfortunately in my country it is almost impossible to find printed books on Jyotisha ... and I am not having a good luck to find e-books. ... your case studies are quite helpful for me. Thank you Barbara."
"That is wonderful site! So much to learn! Thanks for your work."
"Respected Madam, Namashkar,
Thankz ... this is Truly God's Ray of Hope coming thru Generous and Kind Pandits and Astrologers.
You have been personally very helpful thru your readings, it did give me a good feeling and satisfaction. I have strong believe in God's management and thru astrology i have been able to give hope several times to my friends and family members, and it is bcoz of your practical experience and hard work, the concepts and methods you have used in the very precious and knowledgeable website.
There are many books of astrology in Market but your contents tell the application techniques, very rarely found in even Good Books. Your Work is The Gift of God to you, and may God give more Grace so that many benefit from you.
Jai Ganesha."
"Dear Barbara,
Thanks for creating this wonderful site and the loads of insightful knowledge that one can assimilate. I hunger for this stuff and it gives me joy to devour every morsel if it available anywhere. ... I wanted to say thanks for this wonderful site and for giving explanations that quench one's soul as it were and give hope. I am sure many admirers of Jyotisha have benefitted from it. ... You are doing a great service to seekers of truth ...
Keep up the good work, I have spent several hours soaking up the knowledge here on your site several times and each time come out with a new understanding. Hope to see more material as updates. If I have your permission, can I mention this link on some of the astro forums that I regularly visit and take part in.
~~ Gratitude and love, D."
"Hi Barbara,
Your site is fabulous! I'm a French Vedic astrologer (it's rare) and I love your rich site! What great work! I am impressed. How long do you have to realize this site ?
... Congratulations!
Kind regards."
"Respected Madam, Namaskar,
Thankz for the knowledge given by you. I have learnt most of astrology from your golden wisdom site. It has helped me to clearly understand how astrology works and by your precious knowledge I have been able to help many others.
Credit is all your hard work in the form of your site. No books till now i have seen who give such a logical reasoning to astrology as you have given. It's like the planets unfolding their own story of life, the work is not only of knowledge but also very interesting to read. Shri Bepin Behari books are also of same category.
Hoping to see more of work which will help many more. I simply apply your logic/concepts to understand astrology and it truly works.
Jai Ganesha."
Dear Ms. Barbara,
I was very honored to see your work on my chart. Thank you so much for your kindness.
I enthusiastically pursue your site for a long time. You are an excellent astrologer with a wonderful web page that introduces the subject excellent.
Furthermore, I will be so happy if I could help a little on my own terms. I am Turkish and live in Turkey. I would be appreciated if I could introduce you here in Turkey to those who are inclined towards astrology, so in this context, I can translate some parts of your pages into Turkish so to add them as a link in Turkish.
While offering my sincere thoughts of myself, again thank you very much for your work and may God bless you..
~~ Best Regards, H. C."
"... have been reading your website for a quite a while now. Started reading about Vedic Astrology two years ago. Read a lot of books, websites, forums, etc. But you seem to stand out ...
I am ... Brahmin. Astrology was something that was scorned at in my family. Had been skeptical about this ... all my life. But your website changed it. Very impressive."
~~ S.K.M., Australia
Namaste! I was much impressed. I got what I expected, a realized, considerate, intuitive grasp of my horoscope. You are well qualified for this service and hope you spend many more years doing it.
~~ D. G., Florida
Namaste. Thank you for making your Jyotisha teachings available to all seekers through your website.
My business is based in India but I was educated in Britain, and I travel the world. In my spare time, I have been studying your pages. Your Jyotisha view of modern personality is most engaging and I feel quite accurate.
The Jyotisha that has been practiced in my family for generations is IMO badly poisoned with superstitious fear. It is another link in the slave's chain of dark magic and abuse.
Therefore I am especially happy to see that you promote charitable service to others as a primary Jyotisha remedy. You are helping to bring some bright light into this world, and I thank you.
Sincerely, R. K., Mumbai, India (and also London and Dubai)
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