Zodiac Sign: The Prevalent Decision Maker

Vedic Astrology believes that the planetary combination as formed at a particular time impacts the way of life of different people in different ways. The difference in the nature of impact depends upon the Zodiac Sign of a person. Zodiac as depicted through its literal meaning refers to ‘circle of life’. Vedic Astrology considers the existence of twelve Zodiac Signs which have been segmented at an equal angle of 30 degree of celestial longitude from each other, starting from the Zodiac Sign of Aries. Indian Astrology associates Zodiac Signs on the basis of constellations. The twelve Zodiac Signs as considered by astrology in the established order are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Deciding Zodiac Sign

Zodiac Sign of a person is determined on the basis of the time, day, and date of the birth of a person. Vedic Astrology believes existence as something which is constantly changing, and thus dynamic in nature. Each moment which passes through holds a certain set of planetary combination, which is decisive in deciding the Zodiac Sign as well as fate of a person.

Different Aspects of Zodiac Sign

Zodiac Sign as drawn for a person is ruled by an astrological planet. The astrological planet ruling a Zodiac Sign is considered as the ruler of the Zodiac Sign. Other than this, different astrological planets pass through each Zodiac Sign and reside there for a certain time. The nature association as developed in between the Zodiac Sign and the planets results in creating either a good impact or an ill effect. Also, each of the Zodiac Signs is associated to a certain time period, and all those born within that time period is considered to be allied with the relative Zodiac Sign. Take a look at the below table to get a precise view of the twelve Zodiac Signs, their Sanskrit names, their ruling planet, and the time period of birth with which they are associated.

Zodiac Sign	Sanskrit Name (Zodiac Sign)	English Name (Zodiac Sign)	Ruling Planet	Period of Birth
Aries	Meṣa	The Ram	Mars	March 21 – April 20
Taurus	Vṛṣabha	The Bulls	Venus	April 21 – May 20
Gemini	Mithuna	The Twins	Mercury	May 21 – June 21
Cancer	Karkaṭa	The Crab	Moon	June 22 – July 22
Leo	Siṃha	The Lion	Sun	July 23 – August 23
Virgo	Kanyā	The Maiden	Mercury	August 24 – September 22
Libra	Tulā	The Scales	Venus	September 23 – October 22
Scorpio	Vṛścika	The Scorpion	Mars	October 23 – November 22
Sagittarius	Dhanus	The Archer	Jupiter	November 23 – December 21
Capricorn	Makara	The Sea-Goat	Saturn	December 22 – January 20
Aquarius	Kumbha	The Water Carrier	Saturn	January 21 – February 19
Pisces	Mīna	The Two Fish	Jupiter	February 20 – March 20

Elements of Zodiac Signs

Apart from this, each Zodiac Sign is also associated with a certain element of its own which defines the basic nature of the Zodiac nature. A total of four elements have been defined in the form of Fire (Tejas), Earth (Prithvi), Air (Vayu), and Water (Jala). This concept of four elements of Zodiacs Signs was formerly given by the great Greek philosopher, Empedocles, who belonged to the fifth century BCE. Each of these four elements is defined to be of equal age, and equal significance, but different in nature, and character. As per Indian astrology, one more element is considered and accepted apart from the above mentioned four elements. The fifth elements is of space. Fire element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Earth element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Air element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Water element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Significance of Zodiac Sign

Each of the twelve Zodiac Signs as identified and accepted by Vedic Astrology, defines for a certain specific characteristic or trait, which is reflective in the nature of the people belonging to that particular Zodiac Sign. Zodiac Sign is also the decisive factor for determining Sun Sign and Moon Sign of a person. Zodiac Sign is also a reflection of what all intrinsic qualities, features, nature, character, and persona, a person of a particular Zodiac Sign is destined to possess. In more general aspects, Zodiac Sign of a person also impacts the day to day life of a person, the way of life, and the different aspects of one’s life. Zodiac Sign of a person is also the base of Horoscope Matching or Gun Milan, which is an intrinsic ritual needed to be performed, more prominently before taking decisions on marriage, in order to determine compatibility and thus the probable aspect of success of relationship of two individuals. Of later, Zodiac Sign compatibility test has also gain a lot of significance in love relationships and romantic relationships as well. As a part of one’s routine life, going through the daily or weekly horoscope is nothing, but the picture of what one’s Zodiac Signs and planetary combinations depict for one’s life.

Significance of Sri Yantra

Here we will talk about most prominent and popular Yantra, which are considered to be too effective to its respective wearers. The one highly effective Yantra about which we are talking about is Sri Yantra.

Sri Yantra can be called as the supremely united Yantra, which comprises of the qualities of all the Yantra which have ever been identified or developed. This distinctive trait of Sri Yantra makes it stand as amongst the most auspicious and beneficial Yantra. The term of Sri in Sri Yantra has been derived from the Sanskrit language, which defines it as wealth. Apart from the material wealth, Sri Yantra also confers its wearer with abundance of wealth of good luck and prosperity.

Sri Yantra is considered to hold the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, who is considered to be the supreme deity of wealth in the Hindu religion. Anyone who heartily gets himself Sri Yantra, and offer soulful prayers to it gets conferred with the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. A person also derives absoluteness in his life, as it bestows its wearer not only with material comforts, but also with spiritual and mental console. With Sri Yantra, a person gets conferred with pleasures in all aspects of his life including status, respect, affluence, destiny, mental peace, mental resolution, happiness, influence, and success.

Anyone who wishes to have Sri Yantra can either wear it around his / her neck, or can place it in the place of worship either at home or workplace. Sri Yantra can also be placed in the cash box, wallet, or work table. The Beej Mantra for Sri Yantra is “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamalalaye Praseed, Praseed, Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalaxmaye Namah”.

Blue Sapphire: The Intense Gemstone

Blue Sapphire, also popularly known as Neelam stone, is considered to be an intensely effective gemstone. Usually, Blue Sapphire or Neelam is considered to be a very cold gemstone. It is usually available either in the color of dark blue or faint blue, which is the result of the blend of aluminum, oxygen, and a little cobalt in it. Sometimes, one can find it in yellow color as well. Capricorn and Aquarius are the Zodiac Signs associated with Blue Sapphire, and air is its element.

The impact and influence of Blue Sapphire is considered to be too intense and quick. If Blue Sapphire suits anyone, it can bring a lot of positive differences in one’s life. However, in case where Blue Sapphire and its wearer are on terms of incompatibility, then Neelam gemstone holds high chances of creating a major turmoil in the life of its wearer. Therefore, astrology always recommends it to be worn only after a short trial.

Anyone who wishes to wear a Blue Sapphire is recommended to initially test itself on oneself for around a week’s time. Also, make sure that you wear Blue Sapphire either in a gold or Panch Dhatu, only on the day of Saturday, during the time of sunset, in the second finger of your right hand only. One can also get it embedded either in an iron ring or silver ring. The weight of Blue Sapphire should either be 5 grams or 7 grams. Before wearing the gemstone, one is required to keep it in copper bowl full of water, on the day of Saturday only. The water of the bowl should then be poured to the roots of the peepal tree at around two hours before sunset. The Mantra which is needed to be recited at the time of wearing Blue Sapphire is “Om Aim Hreem Shanecharaya Namah”. While wearing the Blue Sapphire gemstone, one should pray to Lord Saturn asking Him to confer his blessings over life.

Diwali Festival 2011: The Festival of Diyas

Diwali, which is also called with several other names such as Deepawali, Devali, or Dipawli, is considered to be the biggest and grandest festival not only of Hindu religion, but also of the entire India. Apart from India, the festival of Diwali is also celebrated all across the world in and among the followers of several other religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, though for a different belief and purpose. Diwali, in its literal meaning refers to rows of light, and is also referred as ‘Festival of Lights’. According to Roman calendar, there is no fixed day on which Diwali is celebrated. However, according to Hindu religion, Diwali is meant to be celebrated on the fifteenth day of the month of Karnik, which usually falls either in the month of October or November. Also, the day of Diwali falls exactly twenty days after Dusshera. Also, Diwali always falls either on Amavasya or No Moon day. Diwali also marks the day of commencement of Hindu New Year. However, Deepawali celebrations are not merely constrained to a single day celebration, but usually have an extended celebration of five days.

Diwali Festival 2011: What Is the Date?

As one is getting closer to the time of festival celebration in India, all must be wondering and questioning is about when exactly the Diwali festival or Deepawali festival of 2011 will fall on. In according to the Hindu calendar, and the positioning of the moon, Diwali festival of 2011 will fall on 26^th October.

Know More about Diwali Festival

In Hindu religion, the festival of Diwali or Deepawali is primarily considered to be a commemoration of the historic day when Lord Rama returned to Ayodha along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman, after completing his 14 years of Vanvaas and after conquering Ravan, the demon king of Lanka. Other than this, Diwali also commemorates the killing of Narakasura by Lord Krishna. Narakasura, who used to be the ruler of Pradyoshapuram, was an evil demon. He used to make everyone suffer under him. Lord Krishna ended his rule of suffering and inequity by killing him. Therefore, Diwali or Deepawali primarily spreads and celebrates the message of victory of virtue over evil. The lighting up of lamps and electric bulbs is one way to celebrate that significance, as do9ing so is considered to sway away all the evil and negative energies out of that place, and fill it with positive energies and elements of virtue.

Diwali Festival 2011 Celebrations

Diwali celebrations are as big and grand, as the Diwali festival itself is. Since Diwali Festival of 2011 is closing in, a quick and thorough look through the below lines will ensure that you celebrate this year’s Diwali with more grandeur and happiness around you.

The major part of preparations done as a part of Diwali celebrations is the cleansing of the house, workplace, and neighborhood. As a part of it, people get their place revamped, renovated, and painted. Markets see an all-year high rush, when people along with their friends and families move out to buy themselves new clothes and all new things which one could imagine. Buying of gifts and sweets for friends as well as close and extended families is very much an intact part of the preparation of Diwali celebrations. Another major part of shopping sees buying of traditional and fancy diyas or lamps. Off late, there has been an increased trend of buying electric bulbs which are prepared in varied beautiful series. Though Rangoli or Kolam making is considered to be an old-fashioned ritual of celebrating Diwali by many, even when we are in the year of 2011, it is still a very popular and distinct part of many of the families who associate it with religious significance. Some of those religious significances state that Goddess Lakshmi will only visit a house only if that house has a Kolam at the way in.

Diwali Festival 2011: On the Day Itself

One is usually expected to rise up early and take an early bath on the morning of Diwali or Deepawali. After that, one gets himself dressed up neatly in new clothes, to get prepared for a family visit to a temple to offer prayers and worships for the day. (Wearing black on the day of Diwali is not recommended, as it is considered to be inauspicious.) After that, people visit friends and families to exchange Diwali wishes and to present them with Diwali gifts. The major rituals needed to be performed as a part of Diwali festival, initiates during the evening time, which is fixed up within a certain slot. People decorate the idols of Gods and Goddesses in their house temple as well as the temple at workplace. The entire family gathers to offer mutual worship to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laksmi, and ask them to confer blessings of contentment, prosperity, peace, and knowledge. After conclusion of the worships and prayers, entire family gathers up in the task of placing diyas all around the place.

Diwali Festival 2011: The Complete Schedule

Take a look on the complete schedule of Diwali Festival 2011-

Date	Day	Festival
24th October 2011	Monday	Dhanteras
25th October 2011	Tuesday	Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi)
26th October 2011	Wednesday	Diwali / Deepawali
27th October 2011	Thursday	Padwa (Govardhan Pooja / Annakoot)
28th October 2011	Friday	Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)

Happy Diwali 2011! Make sure that your Diwali Festival 2011 ends up being the best one till date.

Lal Kitab: The Astrological Tool of Masses

In a time, when everyone is circled around with one or the other problem(s), and is finding difficult to deal with life, Lal Kitab has emerged as the savior. Yes, we accept and promote the fact of life which talks about the presence of both the good times as well as bad times in life. We also accept the fact that one gets to learn from the bad times in order to better understand life, and live it to the fullest. But what we really don’t adore is constant sufferings and days of pain. If you are one among those who are fed up of being constantly into the hard times of life, then Lal Kitab can well be an answer for your problems. Apart from those, others with a comparatively happy life can also employ Lal Kitab as a tool for deriving the unexpected and unknown contentment of life.

Lal Kitab is a compilation of five books written in the beautiful language of Urdu, in between the time of 1939 and 1942. There in a lack of clarity over the authorship of Lal Kitab. A noticed trend of Lal Kitab effectiveness and its comparatively effective remedies has led to its immense popularity among the masses. Even, Vedic astrology holds high regard for Lal Kitab as a source of astrology.

Horoscope 2011: What’s in Store for You

The first decade of the twenty first century is completed. The beginning of 2011 not only marks the beginning of a New Year, but also of a new decade, and also the beginning of the numerous new optimistic hopes. Apart from celebrations, joy, and lots of happiness, New Year of 2011 has also brought an uncountable amount of hopes and expectations with itself. While being in the sea of bliss and festivity to celebrate New Year of 2011, also make sure to take hold of the benefits of Vedic religion and astrology in order to draw your y\early horoscope for the year of 2011.

Horoscope 2011: What All You Can Expect

Are you eager about what all is going to happen in your life in the New Year of 2011? Are you keen on getting yourself aware of the changes which your life will go through in 2011? Do you wish to know about the direction to which your life is heading for in 2011? If yes is your answer, then you are at the right place. Drawing on from the immense knowledge and ability of the ancient and well-accepted Vedic Religion and Vedic Astrology, we provide you with detailed view of your life for the year of 2011 through Horoscope 2011.

Horoscope 2011 provides you a close glimpse of your own life and its journey with which it will go through in the year of 2011. With Horoscope 2011, you will be able to know about the changing planetary combinations in different time of the year of 2011, and their individual and mutual impact over your life as a whole, as well as on certain aspects of your life. Horoscope 2011 is a future mirror to show you what all you can expect to happen in your personal life, professional life, health aspect, wealth aspect, love part, education segment, marriage segment, career aspects, business aspects, etc. Horoscope 2011 will illustrate you the predictions to let your get aware of how successful or unsuccessful (God forbid!) the year of 2011 will prove to be for you.

Apart from the below mentioned Horoscope 2011 declaring out an overall view or prediction of your life for 2011(as per categorized by the Zodiac Signs), you can also keep yourself more actively updated with life predictions through Daily Horoscope 2011, Weekly Horoscope 2011, and Monthly Horoscope 2011। Also, as a part of Horoscopes 2011, you can also have a look over the predictions as made for certain specific aspects of your life, such as career, love, marriage, business, finance, health, family, etc. All the horoscopes as provided by Atoot.com are high on aspects of reliability and effectiveness, as each of them have been the outcome of the personal intervention made by well reputed and intellectual astrologers of the country.