Moon's strenght and the other benefics

                In Phaladīpikā is said:

            In warding off evil and in promoting auspicious effects Jupiter is the most powerfull of all planets. Venus possesses half of the auspicious effects of Jupiter and Mercury possesses only half of that of Venus. But the Moon’s strength is the foundation of the strength of all the planets. – śloka 11, cp. 4

            This śloka is very useful. Here it’s clearly defined which Graha has more strength to mitigate evils and promote auspicious effects in a decreasing manner. We see that the two brāhmaṇas: Jupiter and Venus are the most powerful in this context, because as counsellors and ministers they can teach us how to achieve success in a certain matter.

            But the most interesting thing here is:

“…Moon’s strength is the foundation of the strength of all the planets.”

Jyotiṣa, the supreme vedaṇga

       Jyotiṣa, or hindu astrology is the eternal vidyā which teachs how the sṛṣṭi, or creation works through the agency of a Supreme power. Because of this, it’s called veda nayana, the eye of the veda, and it is the supreme vedaṇga, the most important among six branchs of knowledge which helps to understand the veda.

       Since now I’ll start to write some articles on this supreme vidyā for the benefit of everyone. I’m from Brasil and study vedic astrology since 3 years ago, although my study on astrology is older than this. Here I’ll share my understanding of some of the teachings of this great knowledge, and also my findings and personal researches. As I’m a young person, I’m completely open to critics and opinions. My sole intention is to help, share and learn.

Hari Om Tat Sat