The sacred science of Astrology is based on the doctrine of reincarnation and laws of Karma. It essentially recognizes that the human being consists of body, mind and soul. To the Astrologer the heavens form the Macrocosm and man the Microcosm. Man is an exact copy of the universe, a little world or miniature of the great world around him. Astrology believes in the three great truths as stated by the Author of “The Idyll of the White Soul” as follows: The Soul of man is immortal. The principle, which gives life dwell in us and without us, is undying and eternally beneficent. Each man is his own absolute lawgiver. The concept of human being as body, mind and Soul has been expressed not only by the Astrologers or the metaphysists but also found expression in the writing of all the evolved souls in the universe. The poet Longfellow has beautifully expressed his belief in the existence of the soul in the famous poem, ‘A psalm of life’. Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal, Dust thou art, to dust retunes, Was not spoken of the soul…. John Greenleaf Whittier has expressed his belief in rebirth in Raphael as under : The Tissue of the Life to be We weave with colors of our own, And in the field of Destiny We reap as we have sown.
To understand the true purport of Astrology, it is imperative that we should understand how the human being is born. This has been explained in the first chapter. The time that the incarnating soul chooses to take possession of a particular body in a particular family, in particular socio-economic, natural environment based on its past Karmas and Sanskars (tendencies) is called the Astrological Birth Time. It defies the capability of the doctor to note it. However, it has to be closely linked with the first breath the child takes when it comes out of the womb of the mother. It is the responsibility of the Astrologer to fix it and construct the true horoscope of the native. The true horoscope has to be unique for each individual. It should simulate conditions to reflect the native’s heredity, individuality, personality, state of health, longevity, name and fame, virtues, capacity to face struggle of life, social, financial, marital, educational, and professional status. It is, therefore, imperative that we need to place the correct degree, minutes and seconds on each of the twelve cuspal positions. How to do this has been explained in this book. The reader’s dedication, devotion and the open-minded approach will bring rewards.
However, let us not forget that our success in efforts to construct true horoscope is largely dependant on the accuracy of the software, which we use for the calculation of planetary and cuspal positions. It may be noted that the author has used true positions. It may be noted that the author has used True position of Rhau and Ketu in constructing the horoscopes. Programme is set to convert latitutes to geocentric values. Placidius System is used to construct the charts. The number shown in the Bhava chart indicates the Sign rising on the Bhava. No doubt blessed ones alone can discover what is hitherto unknown. I have only made a sincere and dedicated attempt to dig out and revive our true concepts of Astrology. The aspiring reader will doubtlessly find the methods of rectification of birth chart elaborated in this book as an exposition of sound techniques based on scientific analysis. Suggestions from readers are welcome.
S.P. Khullar I.T.S. G.M. Telecommunications (Rtd.)