Most of the people who go to astrologers for horoscope readings are told that there are some negative planets in their horoscope which are making negative yogas and there are some positive planets in their horoscope which are making positive yogas in their horoscope. And as I have already mentioned in my previous articles, the nature and strength of the planets for a person is decided as soon as he takes birth. For example if Saturn and Jupiter are working negatively in a person's horoscope, their negativity and strength is registered at the birth of that person and accordingly the strength of bad yogas formed by them in his horoscope is registered. In the same way if Mercury and Venus are working positively in a person's horoscope, their nature and strength is registered at the time of the birth of that person and accordingly the strength of good yogas formed by them in his horoscope is registered. But a question arises here. Why is the nature and strength of planets decided for every person at the time of his birth. Does this mean that it has something to do with his past life or past lives of that person. Yes it certainly has to do with his past lives and particularly with his recent past life. And the nature of the planets is not decided at the time of the birth of a person. It is decided a long time before a person takes birth. It is decided when a person dies in his previous life. Whatever a person does throughout his life, good Karmas and bad Karmas, all the impressions are marked on his soul and as this person dies, it is very much clear from these impressions as to what he is going to be in the next life. But reading the impressions marked on the soul of a dying person is the field of a spiritually advanced human and not an astrologer. And this person comes back on earth or takes a new birth, only when the planetary combinations are suitable to reward and punish him for the good and the bad Karmas he had done in his past lives. And as this person takes birth those combinations are recorded in his horoscope and that is where an astrologer comes into the picture. By reading the negative planets and their strengths and by reading the positive planets and their strengths in the horoscope, an astrologer can tell the future events of a person's life. But what is it that actually makes a particular planet go negative or positive for a particular person. What are the Karmas done by a person in his previous life or lives which make a particular planet go negative for him and a particular planet go positive for him. Let's try to understand this on the basis of good and bad Karmas done by a person in his past lives. And let's consider all the planets one by one.
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So many throughout the world are in mourning the loss of the spiritually-gifted musical artist, entertainer and humanitarian, Michael Jackson. His extraordinary career, angelic voice and legacy, attempted to move the world in harmony for so many years. With his deep interest in world peace and unity, he embodied the human spirit of greatness. All over the world, across all continents and across all boundaries of race and prejudice, Michael Jackson was that bridge that aimed to unite all of humanity.
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This poem was written out of gratitude for the spiritually gifted entertainer, lyricist and humanitarian, Michael Jackson. His musical genius attempted to bridge so many boundaries that separate mankind. I am forever thankful for all he has done in the world. His aim for peace and unity will reverberate through the century. His beautiful voice and presence will live within us all, forever. Michael Jackson, R.I.P. 1958 - 2009
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What is Meditation? By definition, it is thought to be the discipline of measuring the mind. At least that is its etymology. But to understand how to meditate, surely it requires a great deal of inquiry beyond any form of theory.
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Progressive Christianity is an emerging movement within contemporary Protestant Christianity. Progressive Christians are characterized by their liberal theology, a deep concern for the oppressed and the poor, a desire to question traditions, a concern for social justice, and an acceptance of human diversity in issues relating to religion and culture.
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What is Meditation? By definition, it is thought to be the discipline of measuring the mind. At least that is its etymology. But to understand how to meditate, surely it requires a great deal of inquiry beyond any form of theory.
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Making Sunday School fun and functional doesn't have to be difficult. There's no magic "secret" or special formula. Even the best of programs can become dull and lifeless without a few simple factors - preparation, control and action.
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What is chakra? The word chakra has been derived from the Sanskrit which means a circle or a wheel. It signifies the circle of energy circulating throughout the body and the mind. This circulation of energy builds a connection between the body and the mind and makes it a single entity. The concept of chakra was developed in ancient India. It is said that the chakras start from the base of the spinal cord and end on the top of the head. In all there are seven chakras in the body which control the major nervous systems and rotate in a clockwise direction to help the energy to flow throughout the body. These chakras have been named according to their location in the body.
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Living in the present moment is a concept many people pay lip service to. But few of us actually engage this principle in our daily walk.
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Human beings are considered to be the supreme creation of God so it is believed that God loves human beings the most. Now this does not mean that he hates the other living beings on earth. God has provided all the ways and means to his children so that they can easily communicate with him whenever they require. It is believed that God knew that Satan would reside on earth amongst the human beings and try to mislead them and lure them into his trap of evil and sin and turn the world into hell of fire. So God chose some beings from his kingdom and designated the job of communicating with the human beings. He ordered them to guide mankind on the path of love and humanity.
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