Vedic Astrology and Vedic medical sciencehave always shared a very close relation-ship as referred in our Shastras likeCharak Samhita etc. It can be seen fromthese great contributions of our predeces-sors that the location of planets at the timeof our birth plays a major role during ourentire life. It even rules the formation ofChakras and consequently governs the for-mation of Aura thus defining the overallpersonality of the individual. The humanbody is composed of seven major chakrasand a few minor chakras which are consid-ered as energy centres.

How is aura formed in the humanbody?Everybody in this universe emanates vibra-tions whether it is a living or non-livingbeing. A particular spectrum of thesevibrations continuously flows out of one’sbody. If the environment a body is exposedto and the intake of energy being absorbedby the body remains unchanged, the bodywill have a particular kind of spectrum.But if any of these factors change, the spec-trum will also change. This spectrum isformed due to the response by the vibra-tions rising from a body and they arereferred to as ‘Aura.” Aura can also bedefined as Electro-Photonic vibration, a

response of a body to some external excita-tion.

Properties of AuraLow-frequency vibrations of aura generallyare fixed, unless there is an imbalance ofenergies due to various reasons causingtemporary/permanent defects/damages tothe individual. High frequency vibrationsare of a reactive kind. Imbalance of ener-gies can be corrected through remedialastrology.

Interpretation of healthy colours in anaura are as follows:Orange: It indicates a person with thecapability and/or desire to control masses.Blue: People with blue strong point intheir aura possess a balanced mind, healthy

nervous system and are generally lead sta-ble lives.Purple: This hue indicates a spirituallyprogressive person. However purple isnever found as a permanent colour in one’saura.Green: This colour indicates a person witha restful state of mind, capable of modify-ing energy. They usually possess naturalhealing powers.Pink: It indicates that the person hasachieved a perfect balance between spiritu-al awareness and the material world. Themost spiritually advanced people some-times have a yellow halo (an advanced stateof orange aura) around the head along witha large pink aura extending further away.Turquoise: People with a turquoise aurapossess a versatile personality and are mostsuccessful as managers.Yellow: A yellow halo is found only aroundthe head of highly spiritual people. It indi-cates a high level of inner joy, detachmentand a generous spirit. Buddha and Christhad large yellow halos. Yellow halo appearsas a result of an active Brow Chakra(which can be seen glowing with violet).Red: It indicates a materialistic personaspiring for comfort, luxury and materialpleasures.

VIPUL SAXENA

T he funniest part about meeting anastrologer for many, is to come outwith stars in their eyes! Or at leastthe prediction to have a great bunchof stars in the future! Quite literally,

the most common thing to hear at any form of astro-logical reading is ‘Your stars are very good!’ When

actor Archana Puran Singh got her prediction, herdeepest desire to become a director obviously came forth.“I was told by this very well-acclaimed astrologer that I

am going to do really well in the future as a director. Iam still waiting,” she says. “Although, I was also

told that I am not very focussed... but yes, mystars are excellent,” she laughs!

For many, stars can be the one thing theyhear about a lot, but fail to understand! Forradio jockey Siddharth Kannan, stars are theone phenomenon that simply make no sense!“My stars as great, fromwhat I’ve been told. Butevery time they tellyou that, they also tellyou something aboutshani and rahuwhich makes verylittle sense. Theypredicted that Iwas going to bevery successfulin radio. I didn’tsee it then, butby the grace ofGod thingsare reallyshaping outwell,” hesays.

To mostcelebs, agood

astrologer is one who gives out a short term pre-diction. “When someone tells you something isgoing to happen very soon, it’s a good sign.Then you can believe them because you don’thave to wait ten years for good fortune! Thatway you know you’re not being taken for aride,” actor Mini Mathur lends her perspec-tive. While some of Mini’s short term pre-dictions have come true, one of her moreprominent life long predictions confusesher at times! “I’m supposed to be involvedin a mega-world changing event in thenear future! And of course, my starsare very good I’ve been told. So I amall geared up to make a difference tothe universe. I just don’t know whereto start,” she laughs!

On a more serious note though,for many, arough patch inlife is whatleads them toseek advice fromvarious places.Actor Mandira Bedi wentthrough a slightly roughphase during her World Cupstint when she was criticisedovertly for stepping into apredominantly male domain.“I sat with a tarot card readerthen, who told me that theWorld Cup was really going tobe a breakthrough in mycareer. I was so pleasantly sur-prised, when the ‘breakthrough’card came up in my reading. Iguess my stars are really good,”she says before concluding,“funny how things really do workout when you need them themost.”

paras.tomar@timesgroup.com

Astrology seems to be the favourite past-time for most of ourcelebs who believe in the power of the stars, writes Paras Tomar

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“I believe in astrology, butluckily I have never gonethrough a low phase in

life where I have felt the need torefer to an astrologer to find outabout my future. Planets definite-ly affect us. The human body iscomposed of a large percentageof water and the position of plan-ets affects oceans in a big way. Irespect astrology as a science butI’m not dependent on it. I neverask an astrologer about the proj-ects I have to accept or about mycareer.

A close friend ofmine is anastrologer and since childhood Ihave been his guinea pig. Duringcollege when I was studying engi-neering he predicted that I wouldmake it big in the world of musicas an international artiste.Whatever he has predicted aboutcertain relationships in my lifehas also come true. He is like afamily member and I do consulthim before buying a house orshifting to a new home. I neverquestion the unknown and saywhy should I shift on this dayonly, or why is this time auspi-cious for a puja?

I do not follow numerology butI feel that number 3 is lucky forme. I work as a team with Ehsan

and Loy so we are a trio team ofmusic composers. We all haveour birthdays on the 3rd.

I also believe that stones havethe power to affect us, but I havenever got into it. I only wear thediamond ring gifted to me by mywife. I have referred to ‘vastushastra’ while doing up myhome but made only practicalchanges at home. I am a Piscean— a creative person and my wifeis Leo who is an extremely prac-tical person. To a large extent I

believe in descrip-tions and traits ofzodiac signs.

I have personally tried to fol-low what my father always saidthat, ‘Positive words have powerand we should always speak posi-tively.’ Never utter negativewords. Our speech affects theatmosphere and the aura aroundus. Thus, we should always speakpositively and think positive tooso that we’re surrounded by posi-tive energy always. Always lookahead in life with an optimisticand positive attitude. The worldis a lot more fun if one can seethe positive sides! I haveimmense faith in God and also inmyself which is very importantin life.”

PURNIMA GOSWAMI SHARMA

ARIES: Family, relationships, love andemotions... these are the areas you need togive more time and attention to. If in a rela-tionship, then devote time to get to knoweach other more closely before deciding onyour future plans together. If you’re juststarting out, then take the time to learnabout each other’s good points and badpoints, compatibilities and incompatibili-ties. Take one day at a time and always beopen to something new and different.TAURUS: You now need to realise whichdirection you want your career or relation-ship to take. Stop waiting for the right time,or for things to happen on their own.Without action, nothing is going to happen.Also think twice before making choices ordecisions. Think before you speak. Listen toyour head, and not your heart. This is thetime to be practical and realistic. Give your-self time to decide.GEMINI: A new opportunity will enteryour life... and it will have to do with workor your career. You must learn to takeadvantage of it and not to let it bypass you.It will be worthy of your full attention andinvestment. Celebrations will take place athome... this is a happy time for you. Stopthinking of the past and learn to enjoy thepresent. Share your blessings with thosearound you and be thankful for all that youalready have.CANCER: Thisis a good weekto concentrateon yourfinances. Youmay need to pull back a bit and make surethat you are saving for the future. Focus onbuilding your assets carefully, rather thaninvesting it randomly. If you’re married,then make sure that you save something foryour children’s future expenses. You alsoneed to pay attention to your diet, tryadding a bit of exercise to your daily rou-tine.LEO: This week is a time of intense compe-tition at the workplace or in your studies. Aclash of ideas may occur, but nothing toworry about. Just stay calm and allow thosearound you to express their opinions fromtime to time. Towards the end of the week,take time out to relax and let go of yourdoubts and fears. You need to feel positiveenergy, so that you are ready for the follow-ing week. Meditate, do yoga, or take a dayoff from work.VIRGO: You are at a point in your life,where you now need to overcome your fearsand look for the light at the end of the tun-nel. This will help you to successfully movein the right direction. You will also receiverecognition for something you deserve andyou need to feel good about it. Try to givemore time to your family as this helps youto feel at peace and also helps to simplifyyour life.LIBRA: This is a time of values, emotions,

dreams and desires. You have reached apoint in your life where you now need to setyour own goals and try to work out whatthose should be. Give up unproductive fan-tasies or dreams, and replace them withdreams which are more realistic andachievable. Begin to understand your rela-tionships from a different perspective andbe more free with expressing your emo-tions.SCORPIO: This week is a time for you tolet go of past fears and all the doubts thatcame with it. You need to learn to believe inyourself and to allow new people, situa-tions or emotions into your life. It’s not atime to rest on your laurels, but to activelyengage in the exciting things which arehappening around you. Right now yourworld needs to revolve around what you aredoing and only then will you be able toreach new heights and depths.SAGITTARIUS: You need to learn to let goand to enjoy what you already have in yourlife. Be it enjoyment of pleasures after along day’s work, taking a well-deservedvacation or basking in the enjoyment ofhaving completed all your tasks.. just do it.But it does not mean that you cannot trysomething new. Take a risk, be open todoing something different and share yourlove with those around you. Work on yourgarden, do something that connects you

with nature.CAPRICORN:This week isfamily time foryou. Enjoy

being with your loved ones, do thingstogether, laugh, have fun or just relax bydoing nothing. The main goal is being inthe company of people whom you care forand who care for you. If involved, then younow need to establish a deeper relationshipwith your partner which should rest onpast experiences. If you’re looking for love,then you will meet someone exciting verysoon.AQUARIUS: Now is the time to expressyour creative instincts. Any kind of artisticendeavour will prosper. Your career mayinvolve you with beauty or providing mate-rial comforts. You can now surround your-self with expensive material pleasureswithout harbouring any guilt about them.In the romance department, savour yourhappiness with your partner and give timeto both your needs.PISCES: A week of love and happiness.Your card signifies an extremely positivetime for matters of love, emotions, values,shared happiness, spiritual growth andharmonious relationships. You will soonattend a happy gathering of friends or fam-ily. One way or another, you will realise thefulfilment of your hopes and dreams. Youcan also now think of purchasing a newhome, or car, or take a weekend off withyour family.

TAROT FORECAST (JUNE 19-25)

DEEPAK AND PINKY VAIDE

You’ve got great

ASTRO SPEAK

Speak positive,think positive!

STARS!

Chakras & Aura — The controllers of your personality

STAR POWER: Archana Puran SinghCUP RUNNETH OVER: Mandira Bedi Mini Mathur

Our speech affects theatmosphere and the auraaround us, says ShankarMahadevan