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Forecast 2009

Friday, July 31st, 2009

(Originally written on Blogspot on Sunday December 21, 2008)

As the world awaits the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United Sates, the sky is trembling. Will there be peace or war? Will economy recover or nosedive further? Will climate improve or turns hotter? All these questions are in the lips of the people around the world. Media channels are discussing, newspapers are predicting and laymen are fantasizing. Surely their concerns are addressed to, by the heavens. The message is clear and loud: “It is up to you”. In this blog post I draw the sky map, and review the celestial bodies and give you the cosmic interpretation.

1. Sky Map

This month the new moon is on Saturday, December 27. It also heralds the first month of Muharram in the Islamic Calendar. At 6.00 p.m., on this day, looking out at the south-western sky from the vantage point in the holy city of Mecca, I trace the following sky map:

1. The new moon is just 0.2 days old and is in the twentieth lunar mansion of Al-Naam ( Ostriches) which activates the number 6 and tames wild beasts and anger

2. Five planets are in somewhat direct formation as:

    • Mars Right Ascension 18.03 hours
    • Sun do 18.45 hours
    • Moon do 18.50 hours
    • Mercury do 19.72 hours
    • Jupiter do 19.99 hours

3. Incidentally all these five planets are in the Sagittarius constellation in that order. Mars is just entering and Jupiter is about to leave. Sagittarius constellation represents the Centaur (a figure of half –horse and half-man in Greek mythology). Ptolemy originally drew this figure and is followed ever since. This constellation is full of bright stars and a wealth of deep sky objects such as clusters and nebulae. It also marks the December solstice. According to occultism it relates to the number 6 and to the figure of “Lovers”. When Moon is in the constellation it is a double sixer. A sixer is a cricket parlance where a batsman hits the ball to fly over the fence resulting in a score of 6 runs

4. Both luminaries Sun and Moon are on North-South alignment encompassing between them, the bright star Kaus Borealis and two star clusters M 28 Globular and M 25 Open. The Moon also conjuncts the M 25 open

5. Mars enters the December solstice, which is winter in northern hemisphere and summer in southern hemisphere. Mars is in company with three star clusters; M20 Trifid, M21 Open and M8 Lagoon. The last one is the most active star forming cluster in the sky now. Please read about these 3 clusters in my blog post “Cosmic Sunbath during December Solstice”.

6. The departing Jupiter says hello to M75 Globular cluster. You can read about the M75 cluster in my blog post “Will Israel Attack Nuclear sites in Iran?

Oh Grace, I stopped with Number 6

2. Review of the Celestial Bodies

A review of the star Kaus Borealis and clusters M 25 & M28 are given below:

Kaus Borealis

This magnificent star is located in the handle of the bow where the arrow is placed. In Arabic it is “Al-Qaus-Al-Shamaliya” meaning the northern bow. Due to the location of the star somewhat away from the centre, Al Tizini the 15th Century Arab astronomer called it as “ Rai-Al- Naaim “ meaning the keeper of ostriches. Al-Kazwini called it as “ Al-Thalimain” meaning “watchers” because the star Kaus Borealis is deemed a protector of many stars under its care. This star marks two asterisms that is a group within a constellation. These are: the Milk Dipper and the Bow. To be born under this star is considered to be very auspicious indeed.

Astronomically, the star has a great magnetic field and emits X-rays throughout. Located some 77 light years away, the star is classified as K1V Dwarf. It is about 50 times luminous than the Sun and about 3 times the size of the Sun. A supernova exploded close to this star location exploded some 2400 years ago.

M25 Open

A remarkable open cluster containing about 600 big stars out of which about five are giant stars. It also contains few variable stars as well. Located about some 2300 light years away, its hot rays are cosmically exhilarating

M28 Globular

It is small compared to many globular. Located some 18,000 light years away it must be fantastically bright to enable us to view it despite its small size. Some astronomers think it is a nebulae and not a cluster. Whatever it is, this star cluster is most active and alive. Recently pulsars that spin on their axis in milliseconds were found in this cluster making it a very lively one.

3. Cosmic Interpretation

1. Phew! It is going to be too hot in 2009. The hole in the ozone layer will be more gaping. Heat wave will be seen in many countries between the equator and the Tropical lines especially in sub-Sahara and desert nations. On average climate will be hotter by points of a degree of Celsius. Correspondingly, there shall be storms and rains lashing at the eastern China Sea and western pacific. Eastern Indian Ocean will be very much unstable. Tsunami type storms will originate from mid-pacific to travel far and wise. Earthquakes would be experienced in many fault areas.

2 More than the temporal climate, the ambience in the economy will be damning. Crisis situation will continue for the first quarter of 2009 with little abatement. I shall review this position when Jupiter conjuncts Sun on January 24, 2009.

The burden of stabilizing the world economy will be shared by USA, European Community, Japan and China. Initially a reluctant Russia would join hands later. A joint US- China co-operation should kick-start the economy, later joined by some of the laggards such as Canada and Australia. Fringe countries Brazil, India and Turkey could contribute with human and technical resources

3 Politically, peace is the most endangered species; under constant stress, it will reach breaking point. Only the intervention of the level-headed men and women advising the presidents of USA, Russia and China, will make peace prevail. All these countries will have presidents who are flexible, who reason out their arguments and exert their positions with diplomacy and force in equal measure based on sense of justice and fair-play. Although nationalistic, these presidents would be humanist in their approach.

But trigger-happy men would roam all over the world. The struggle between love and hate would continue throughout the year. They would generate heat globally and would be ready to facilitate and finance the war. Middle –east, Afghanistan, Kashmir and Palestine would continue to be flash-points whereas countries bordering East and South China Sea turn calmer. So would be the Caucasus.

4. Rise of Russia, China, Brazil and Turkey is foreshown; decline of USA, Japan and India is predicted. European Countries would be stagnant. Oil and resource exporters will go through political turmoil besides a sluggish economy

5. Globally, people would be much worried about themselves rather than others. The age of milk and honey would be replaced by work and sweat. Little charity will be forthcoming. Sports and leisure would be of less priority; health-care and shelter would receive more attention. Un-employment would lead to high crime rate

6. But there is a silver lining; more people would be attracted to walk in the path of god which is the path of glory. They will ask for transparency in their government; call for freedom; rise-up for justice and fair-play. And finally more people would pray for peace.

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Muthu Ashraff

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Gems and Cosmics for Diabetes

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Diabetes is not a disease; it is a disability or a condition where your body cannot regulate the glucose level in the blood. You are aware, that glucose is produced by the liver and poured into the bloodstream. The level of glucose at any moment is then regulated by the pancreas which produces sufficient insulin. This helps in absorption of glucose by cells and muscles. When this activity is impaired you have diabetic condition. Broadly diabetes is divided into two types:

1. Type 1 – Pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin or does not produce at all

2. Type 2 – Pancreas produces insulin, that cannot help in the absorption of glucose into cells and muscles

In either condition, glucose stays within the bloodstream, resulting in increased levels of glucose, which in turn affects your vital organs. Your doctor will tell you where you stand in terms of diabetic condition and the organ or body function that is affected. There is possibility either of a single organ affected, such as kidney or more than one organ along with body functions. In addition to proper medication and health care, it is also necessary to switch on your cosmics so that the medicine and the medical care work better. In this blog I am outlining you a cosmic solution in general for diabetes and give you a brief note on making a cosmic profile.

A. Cosmic Solution

1. Gems & Crystals

The following gems & crystals could be effectively used to mitigate diabetic condition and to supplement medicine and medical care:

  • Diabetes at an early stage – Citrine
  • Mildly diabetic – Girasol
  • Chronic diabetic, but out of danger – White coral or White sapphire
  • Diabetes in advanced stage – White sapphire plus Pearl ( rose or champagne overtone with minimum lustre AA)
  • Diabetic coma – Yellow calcite
  • Diabetes with low sugar levels ( hypo- glycaemia) – Moss agate or Red cornelian
  • High cholesterol or high Triglyceride – Yellow sapphire
  • Deficiency in absorbing nutrients & oxygen – Serpentine
  • Deficiency in assimilating vitamins & minerals – Brown diamonds on silver outer/holder with appropriate alloy percentage
  • Low manufacture of insulin by pancreas – Sodalite
  • High blood pressure – Peach aventurine
  • Eyes – Moss or Blue-lace agate / Yellow obsidian
  • Kidney – Rose quartz or Jet
  • Nerves – Yellow topaz or Zircon
  • Paralysis of stomach – Yellow or Grey Jasper
  • Heart – Rose garnet ( Rhodolite)
  • Liver – Aquamarine or Peridot
  • Throat – Shattuckite
  • Infection – Yellow or Lemon topaz
  • Diabetes with asthma – Chrysocolla plus lodestar
  • Diabetes with back-ache – smokey quartz plus rock crystal
  • Diabetes with depression – Orange or yellow diamond
  • Diabetes with head-ache – Amethyst plus red coral

2. Metals

Metals can be used independently or as along with gems & crystals as outer or holder. I recommend yellow or white gold with appropriate alloy with copper and zinc but less nickel. Those who prefer silver in place of gold can do so using sterling silver with appropriate alloy percentage of zinc, copper and silicate.

3. Colour

Wear yellow colour clothes; paint your bed room in yellow with a purple flourish. If you have chronic diabetic condition affecting normal family life more purple may be used. The colour yellow acts in different ways; moderator, equalizer and eliminator. It moderates your metabolism; equalizes your nerves & veins; eliminates your depression. It also clears the blocks in the urinary tracks and blood veins and nerves. It activates your kidney and pancreas. Purple is cosmic alternative for the drug Matformin. Generally doctors would do away with this drug when your diabetic condition is in fairly advanced stage.

4. Sunlight

Expose yourself to the yellow sunlight between 6.30 to 8.00 in the morning; if your condition is chronic then add another stint with orange sunlight at sun-down.

5. Vegetables

Eat more of bitter gourds, drumsticks, cabbage, carrot and leafy vegetables

6. Fruits

Mangosteen (a Malaysian fruit) is highly recommended. Yellow skin mangoes, Rose apple (called Jamun in India) and Pineapple whose inner pulp is white, rose or slightly brownish are best for morning and afternoon.

7. Water Therapy

Pour pure water into a six ounce bottle with a small – neck (called bottleneck). Expose the bottle with the water to sunlight between 9.00 to 11.00 in the morning. Drink it 30 minute before your lunch for 3 to 6 days week depending on the severity of diabetic condition.

B Cosmic Profile

The above is a list of general recommendation. Specific recommendations fined-tuned to you along with aspects such as numbers, symbols, aroma, incantation of words, direction, behavioural modification etc., are made depending on your cosmic profile. Such a profile is prepared after evaluating the time, date and place of your birth along with your name and that of your mother.

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Muthu Ashraff

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Cosmic Sunbath during December Solstice

Friday, July 31st, 2009

(Originally written on Blogspot on Monday, December 2008)

Summer solstice is a season of merry making, outing and holidaying. During the December solstice people in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many countries south of Equator are to receive a great boon from the Sun. Yes, it is the cosmic shower of the Sun conjoining with 3 great star clusters to bring upon the earth vivid and bright sunlight. This would benefit everybody, especially newly married ladies, pregnant women and the nursing mothers. They have to just get out from their homes and expose themselves to the cosmic glare of the Sun. Let me explain about the Solstice, the Sun with 3 clusters and about the cosmic bath.

1. December Solstice

Most of us in northern hemisphere know December as a cold month with lot of ice and snow. Hence December solstice starts the winter in the north. But for those who live in the southern hemisphere it is summer in December. It heralds them the time to go on holidays: sun, sea, sand and sud; frolicking in the beaches and snorkelling under the salty water or perhaps sauntering in the sand or in any open space.

Solstice, the word originated from the Romans. They called it “solstitium” meaning “Sun stands”. During this time the day was so long that the Romans thought the Sun stopped rotating. We know that the Sun does not rotate but the earth does. The earth rotates on its axis with a tilt, which is currently calculated as 23 degrees and 44 minutes. Consequently, we have seasons: spring, summer fall (autumn) and winter. The tilt also results in alternate season for the northern and southern hemispheres. For example during the June solstice it is summer in the north but winter in the south. Likewise during the December solstice it is winter in north and summer in south.

This year, the summer solstice takes place on Sunday, December 21 after 4 minutes passed Noon (UTC/GMT). At this time the Sun would be directly overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn, an imaginary line drawn over the latitude 23.80 South. Let us look at Alice Springs, a city in Northern Territory, Australia which is located in the path of the Tropic of Capricorn. By adjusting for the local time, the December Solstice begins sharp at 9.34 p.m., on December 21. At this moment the Sun reaches Right Ascension 12.00 hours with a declination (latitude) of 23.50 degrees South. From Alice Springs if you travel south you will see the Sun rising late in the day. As you reach latitude 66 degree South, which is Antarctic Circle you will see the Sun rising in the horizon in the middle of the day, a fascinating scene to watch.

2. The Sun & Three Star Clusters

When the Sun reaches the solstice point, that is Right Ascension 12.00 hours, it is in the Sagittarius constellation with three excellent companions. They are M 20 Trifid, M8 Lagoon and M21 Open, all of which are clusters of stars. This phenomenon commences on Saturday, December 20 and lasts till Friday December 26. Interestingly on Monday, December 22, the Sun conjuncts M20 Trifid, that is to say, it completely covers the cluster. The cosmic rays emanating from the synthesis of the Sun and the three clusters would make wonders for you. So the entire week must be flagged in your diary for an appointment with the Sun. A brief astronomical note on the three star clusters is given below:

M 20 Trifid : Located at Right Ascension 18.03 hours, it is a diffused nebulae type with plenty of stars, in the Sagittarius constellation. The cluster is somewhat faint to the naked eye at 9.0 of visual magnitude and it is about 5200 light years away in distance. This Cluster has a three-lobed look like three petals of a flower. Crimson to red colour rays emanate from the cluster with a bluish reflection. Its stars give lot of heat and reddish colour

M8 Lagoon : Though similar to M20 Trifid in terms of type and distance, it is much brighter at a visual magnitude of 6.0. It is located very close to the Trifid at Right Ascension 18.06. The cluster is surrounded by a cloud of inter-stellar matters emanating blue rays. It is full of young and bright stars, and a spectacular sight to look at during a dark night. This cluster has an inner-cluster called “hourglass nebulae” famous for the bright star “Herschel 36”. Because of this star and the inner-cluster, M8 Lagoon emits high energy radiation into the space

M21 Open : Unlike the first two clusters, this one has evolved stars, something like grown-up children. Located at Right Ascension 18.08 the cluster is bright at 6.5 of visual magnitude. It is about 4250 light years way. It is heavy in the middle with so many stars concentrating in the centre. About 57 large stars send down massive blue to whitish rays into the space.

3. Cosmic Bath

When you expose yourself to the Sun during this period you will get cosmic sun bath. Every healthy person can sit, stand, saunter or just lie down in an open space to receive the cosmic rays coming down to earth, which is a blend of the Sun and its three companion clusters. Those who are not so healthy can stay in a closed area or at home but allow as much sun rays to enter into their body as possible. Generally rays of the sun give you seven type of energy which we describe by colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. During the solstice week of December 20 to 26, the energy is enhanced and accentuated and the entire range of seven colours would be readily available.

Cosmic sunbath neutralizes or eliminates negative energy in your body and replaces it with positive flows running through your spinal cord to the brain stimulating action and re-action. This makes you confident, healthy and brimming with zest. It also makes your mind work smarter and enhances the skin and body function. In terms of health, cosmic sunbath acts as tranquilizer and up-lifter of moods at one and the same time. It gives the skin a beautiful and smooth tan. More Vitamin D is produced and many disorders are relieved.

Moreover, cosmic sun bath is an aid and supplement for every person irrespective of age, gender and station of life; pregnant women, nursing mothers and the newly -wed ladies would benefit immensely. Pregnant women would get healthy Vitamin D and the cosmic energy that is passed on to the baby in the womb. For nursing women it helps in lactation in addition to the production of Vitamin D. Newly- wed ladies would get energies connected with sexual organs and would experience heightened libido and more orgasm than during normal times.

4. Precautions

But a word of caution must be said. The Sun sends down ultra-violet rays (UV rays). Depending on the wavelength UV is divided into three categories: UVA, UVB and UVC. The last one UVC is more damaging than the rest but is prevented by earth’s ozone layer from penetrating down. The other two UVA and UVB affect the skin. In order to off-set the ill effects of these UV rays; the skin produces Melanin which helps tanning the skin so that the skin on its own does sun screening. Those who have melanin disorders would develop pigmentation of skin, wrinkles and skin disorders including cancer. The following are precautionary guide-lines:

  • If you have skin complaints or low level of melanin keep out of the Sun
  • Sunbath is usually between 7.00 to 11.00 in the morning
  • Always wear a Sun-glass
  • Wear a hat or cover your head by cloth
  • Do not look at the Sun directly
  • Apply a suitable sun cream on your body
  • Wear clothes made of cotton or mixture with higher percentage of cotton
  • Senior citizens should go for sun-bath in late afternoon
  • Pregnant women should screen for patches or pregnancy marks on their face or elsewhere in the body. If these patches are prominent then it is better to stay under an umbrella or canopy and avoid direct sunlight. If anytime during sun-bathing you feel de-hydration you should immediately retire to a room
  • Nursing mothers should go out for 30 minutes or so daily during this week between 7.30 to 10.30 in the morning

5. Watermelon

Cosmic sun-bath is never complete until you eat enough of water melons. We enact the Zoroastrian custom and practice during solstice and relish as much as possible eating the reddish inner chunks of this great fruit.

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Elnath Star and Praying for Peace

Friday, July 31st, 2009

(Originally written on Blogspot on Thursday, December 11, 2008)

Praying for peace is generally left with priests and preachers of religions. Many busy men and women never bothered to say prayers for peace. Not anymore. This decade has brought such calamities to you me and to the other guy. Right now we are all concerned with peace as the guiding mantra for prosperity in the year 2009. The litmus test is whether peace would prevail or not. A signal from the heaven indicates that peace would prevail only if humanity joins in prayer for peace.

I observed an interesting phenomenon. Looking at the evening sky from the city of Bethlehem towards the eastern direction on Friday December 12, a full moon day I observed the white and brilliant Moon is on the line of sight with the star Elnath towards the north-westerly direction. Both are pretty close in terms of degree, just about one and half. Both are brilliant white. To cap it all both are showering bright light down on the earth. Let me explain about the star, its cosmics and the way you and me can pray for peace and prosperity in the year 2009.

1. Elnath, the Star of mystery

Elnath has been steeped in mystery. Though mentioned from the Babylonian times, the position of the star as regards to astronomy has not been clear. Early Greek writers including Ptolemy and Aratus considered the star as part of the Taurus (Bull) constellation. Thereafter, Arab astronomers included it in the Auriga (Charioteer or Rein-holder) constellation, and referred it as “ Al- Kab – Dhil Inan meaning “ the heel of the rein-holder”. Al-Kazwini, the 13th century Persian astronomer called it as “ Al- Tawabi – Al – Ayyuk” meaning “ the two in the ankles” because the star Elnath is a double star located on the ankle of the charioteer. In 17th century, Bayer, the German astronomer agreed and gave the name gamma Aurigae.

But the star’s position in the borderline between Taurus and Auriga gave rise to debate once again. Later Arab astronomers described the star as “ Al–Karn Al–Thaur Al – Shamaliyyah” meaning “ northern horn of the bull”. In fact the name of the star is derived from Arabic Al Nath meaning “Butting with the horn”. Modern astronomers tend to agree with this stance and have included Elnath within Taurus constellation.

A double star, one brilliant white and the companion pale grey, Elnath is of 1.7 magnitude, 25th brightest star in the known sky and a Class B 7 giant. It is about 4.5 times size of solar and about 700 times luminous than our Sun. This star has abundance of manganese compared with the rest of stars. You can trace the star at Right Ascension 5.40 hours and Declination of 28.60 North.

2. Cosmics

Like in the case of astronomy, Elnath remains as mystery in terms of cosmics as well. Its occult significance has never been explained. Though many modern writers tend to describe the star as a violent one related to blood and warfare, mainly due to its description as the butt of horn of Taurus, tradition treats the star with divinity. Hindus considered Elnath as their deity for fire called “ Agni”. Interestingly, the god Agni was often depicted to have 3 legs, a rare feature in Hindu mythology but with high cosmic relevance. Incidentally, fire is considered to be the first of five elements, the others being Ether, Air, Water and Earth. You are aware that your five fingers represent these five elements. When you curl your fist with a thumb –down manner you would see the fire element going down. You would notice that, adrenalin that runs in your system gets duller making you becalm your anger. Pictorially Auriga constellation is shown as the Charioteer flying away to the heaven, to peace and prosperity, after controlling all the five elements with a special emphasis on fire by trampling it under his right foot. So much for the cosmics.

3. Praying for Peace in 2009

Elnath, the star teaches you to do the same. You can control fire and make peace by following the prayer schedule given below. This would grant you inner peace and peace in the globe; shower you prosperity and prosperity for the world. Do the incantations 131 times daily for 131 day beginning from the date given below. To simplify and classify I have listed the prayers under Five Major Religions. Those who follow religions other than those given below should consult their religious elders for guidance.

1. Judaism – YHWH SHALOM

– begin on 25 Kislev ( December 22, 2008)

2. Christianity – OH THE LORD OF PEACE

– begin on Christmas day

3. Islam – YA SALAM

- begin on Muharram 1 ( December 29, 2008)

4. Hinduism – OHM SHANTHI OHM

- begin on Pushya 1 ( January 15, 2008)

5. Buddhism – NAMO SHANTHI JAGATH SHANTHI

– begin on Duruthu Full Moon day ( January 10, 2009)

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Geminids Meteor Shower: Relief to Mentally Retarded Children

Friday, July 31st, 2009

( Originally written on blogspot on Sunday December 7, 2008 )

A key issue faced by the parents of mentally retarded children is the absence of medication or relief. Roughly estimated to be about 2 to 3 per centum of population, mentally retarded children show signs of retardation at much early age. For the parents such children cause much anxiety. They need to be given special guidance in the way they could conduct themselves in social skills and learning. Most of these children cannot lead normal lives without aid and assistance. Though it is no longer a social stigma, mentally retarded children often feel that they are neglected. Special care by professionals along with cosmics could bring sought after relief to these children. In this regard, the heaven sent boon is the Geminids meteor shower that takes place during December, the season of gifts and care. Let me explain to you about the Meteor showers and how best you can make use of these.

1. Meteors

You have heard about meteor showers or shooting stars or falling stars. There are millions of these shooting stars seen throughout the year. Most of the showers are named after the constellation they originate from. Perseids for example has its name from Perseus constellation; Leonids and Orionids take their names from Leo and Orion constellations respectively. When you look at the night sky generally after mid-night you will observe streaks of light flicking away in the sky for a second or two. What you see is not a physical matter, because most of these meteors are so small to be seen from the earth, but the atmospheric reaction when these fast moving meteors hit at the earth’s atmosphere resulting in a friction between the air molecules and the surface of the meteor. So you see the burning of the gaseous particles in glowing colour.

This is how the meteors begin. Usually comets pass through the Sun in their orbit and when they get closer to the Sun, they shed parts of their matter. These are known as Meteoroids which travel alone or in a group in the vast expanse of the space. When some of these meteoroids enter into the earth’s orbit we call them Meteors to distinguish from the earlier ones. Most of these meteors burn out as shooting stars. But some of these are large enough to breakthrough and finally hit at the surface of earth, thence these are referred to as Meteorites.

2. Geminids

First discovered in 1862, Geminids stream has its radiant or origin from the Gemini constellation. The stream builds up slowly and peaks for couple of days and then peters out. It begins on December 8 when you see one or two shooting stars per hour. On December 13 & 14 you can observe about 120 shooting stars per hour. As it tails off you see about 2 falling stars per hour. These shooting stars slam at 25 miles per second and offer a magnificent vista to look at in the early hours between 1 to 5 a.m.

3. Cosmics of Geminids

The Geminids stream, unique on several counts has much cosmic relevance to children, especially to the ones who are handicapped:

1. Unlike in the case of all other meteor showers, Geminids do not originate from the debris of a comet, bur from the splinters of an Asteroid. The parent of the Geminids was identified in 1983 and named as “3200 Phaethon”. Incidentally, the parent asteroid is credited with a rare honour. It orbits the Sun and gets too close for comfort, resulting in the fascinating Geminids stream

2. Both planet Jupiter and our Moon have cosmic influence over this Asteroid.

3. During the peak of the shower in December 2008, the Moon is in Taurus constellation belonging to Venus and Jupiter is in its own Sagittarius constellation. The Geminids emanate orange and yellow colour shooting stars, considered to be most auspicious for the children

4. Geminids bring in energy that stimulate mental faculty. Those children who are under the age of 16 would benefit immensely.

4. Viewing

If you can stand the December cold, snow and perhaps the snippy air you can view the celestial phenomenon or December 13 & 14, between 1 00 a.m. to 5.00 a.m. local time.

a) Northern Hemisphere: Look towards East and almost over-head; Mark Betelgeuse a red giant star in the Orion constellation (alpha Orion Right Ascension 5.9 hour and Declination 7 degree North); from there turn your eyes towards the North-East. You will see Castor, a white star in the Gemini constellation (alpha Gemini Right Ascension 7.6 hour and Declination 33 degree North). Just above the Castor you will see the falling stars.

b) Southern Hemisphere: Look towards West and to the Horizon; Mark Betelgeuse; from there turn your eyes towards the North-west. You will see Castor and just above the shooting stars.

5. Useful Hints

a) It is necessary to protect mentally retarded children from the cold, snow and the wind

b) Staying in open and flat place is recommended

c) Provide comfortable seating arrangements

d) Children should be accompanied with the adults and not left alone

e) Viewing the Geminids stream by naked eye is recommended

6. Harnessing Energy

One of the recommendations given for the care of mentally retarded children is to take them along for a walk or an excursion or to while away their time away from home. You can add little adventure too. What best adventure than looking at the mid-night sky in December with the cool air snipping you and the delight of looking at those orange and yellow steaks falling all over these children. Not only that, the Geminids stream will give these children pleasure and a bit of panacea. So go and harness the energy while you can have it. However, depending on particulars of date, time and place of birth of the children, harnessing of the cosmic Geminids energy would require different colour of attire and accessories such as metals to be worn with.

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Aldebaran : the Royal star of Passion, Power & Fair- play

Friday, July 31st, 2009

 

 

You will never miss the bright star Aldebaran in the Taurus constellation. Looking at a clear sky you see the phenomenon of the charging bull onto Orion , the hunter. You will notice the remarkable red eye of the bull displaying passion , power and fair-play. Yes. It is the Royal star of Persia, one of the four guardians of cardinal directions with responsibility to protect the eastern segment. The star is a splendid object to watch specially during November when you see fascinating fire showers of a meteor in close proximity to Aldebaran. Let me explain the legend, astronomy and cosmics of this great star.

1. Legend

From ancient time Aldebaran marked the Vernal (spring) equinox. In many cultures it was known as the Eastern Star. For Persians it was not only the Guardian of East but also represented the god Mithra, who personified for many qualities such as wisdom, light, power and glory. But god Mithra demanded un-swerving loyalty, integrity and fair-play. Any temptation of greed & passion would negate all the rewards; instead the punishment turns the table: dishonour, incarceration and possible death in ignominy coming in its wake. In later times Aldebaran was also connected with Eastern religions such as Zoroastrian and Buddhism, Often the star is described as The Buddha’s Eye symbolizing the divine wisdom. For Western religions, Aldebaran stood for the archangel Michael who guarded the East.

Though the name Aldebaran is etymologically from Arabic, the star was called by different names across the globe. Ptolemy called it as “ torch” due to the rose colour light emanating from it. Romans called it “ Palilicium” due to the disappearance of the star into evening twilight when feast of Pales was celebrated. For Persians it was Taschter. In Latin it was “ Occulus Tauri” or the Eye of Taurus. Indian named it “Rohini”, for its fire-red.

The Arabic name Al-Dabaran meaning the “ follower” led to many observers to the conclusion that the star follows either or both Pleiades and Hyades two famous sub-groups located within Taurus constellation. This may be due to Aldebaran being the first star in the V shape group of Hyades consisting of six stars inclusive of it. But in terms of legend it is incorrect, because Taurus the bull is charging against Orion the hunter towards the South-eastern direction. Therefore, Aldebaran is not following the Hyades at all. As regards to following Pleiades it must be pointed out that Pleiades is to the west of Aldebaran. Moreover, the word “ follower “ used by Arabs may be construed to mean the one who follows archangel Michael. Fortunately for us Interesting and convincing evidence comes from Al-Sufi , the 10th Century Arab astronomer who counted Aldebaran completely out of the Hyades group.

Let me explain little bit of Hyades; in mythology Hyades represent the seven daughters of Atlas and Aithra. However, there are only six stars in the V shape formation now; Hesiod the Greek Poet gives only five names of the daughters. Therefore, Al-Sufi is right in taking Aldebaran completely out of the Group of Hyades. Yet another proof is that of gamma Tauri, a star in this group which is called as “Prima Hyadum” or the first of the followers. Hence, we can safely treat Aldebaran as distinct from the group of Hyades. Whatever it may be, Aldebaran stands singularly out of these six stars.

There is some warning; the vacant space between Aldebaran and westwards to Pleiades is full of mines. Al-Biruni initially summoned his courage to call this area ”Al-Daika” or “ growing small”. But later he abandoned his courage and called it as “ Kalb-Al-Dabaran” meaning “the dog of the follower”, a metaphysical expression to indicate that you are treading on an evil path.

2. Astronomy

Aldebaran is astronomically referred to as alpha Tauri, an orange-reddish giant of K5III spectral class. It is a star of first magnitude in brightness generally hovering around 0.85 to 0.9 magnitude range, reflecting its variability. It is located in Right Ascension 4.60 hrs and Declination of 16.45 degree North. It is best seen in November though for about 8 months you can watch it without binoculars. It has three companions; all are red dwarfs smaller than our Sun. Companion B is close by whereas C & D are far away. Its surface temperature is below 4000 Kelvin, much lower than that of our Sun. Due to this cooler temperature, the star gives orange to rose colour light. Aldebaran is some 65 light years away and about 300 times luminous than the Sun with about 2.5 times of the size of the Sun. The star is very close to the Ecliptic. Hence, often is covered or occulted by both luminaries the Sun and the Moon, by the latter much regularly. Sun is pretty close to it in early June whereupon the star loses its brightness completely. Aldebaran is moving away from us at a speed of 30 miles per second.

Aldebaran is in advanced stage of its evolution like our Sun and burns helium into carbon. Astronomers continue to study the star for its solar spectrum and the fact it rotates slowly and wobble in its path. The beauty of Aldebaran is that it is very close to the point where we see the meteor Taurides. The debris of a dead comet by the name of Encke is showered towards earth in high velocity. For us on earth this phenomenon is clear during November 5 to 12. Though this cannot be seen every year due to obstruction by planets , especially by Jupiter, the 2008 shower of the meteor was marvellous indeed.

3. Cosmics

Cosmically Aldebaran means many things to many people. Generally it showers courage, wisdom and light; grants honour, fortune and wealth; takes you to higher sexuality and sensuousness. But negatives are damning: you brush on the wrong side, then the, Royal Star gives you a spank. You always go in a merry –go- round. You succeed in life and there is temptation and then you fall fast. No wonder, the Persians equated it to God Mithra. When you are unscrupulous or tempted your honour turns into dishonour; your courage transforms into violence; your sexuality over-turns to sadistic and hyper-sex.

If Aldebaran is your birth star, and placed well with the Sun and Moon it is an excellent motivator. It teaches you how to be a disciplined soldier, statesman business leader and a societal man. Its position with other planets also generates positive or negative energy; positive energy makes you a great personality enjoying success with pleasure; negative energy, on the other hand, would end you in prison and lead you to your demise in ignominy.

Symbology equates it as the eastern part of the Cross supported by the Hebrew letter Aleph implying leadership and hard work often signalling peace with resoluteness. In meteorology Aldebaran is everything put together: rain, thunder, lightning and wind. Ancient cultures saw Aldebaran heralding rain as well as spring.

Diamonds are forever with Alderbaran. Women under the influence of the star should choose diamonds sparkling in reddish or rose hues. For men it must be bluish for courage and definitely more zing to their sexual potency.

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Muthu Ashraff

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Mars – Sun Conjunction in December 2008

Friday, July 31st, 2009

(Originally published in Blogger on Tuesday November 25, 2008)

Mars-Sun Conjunction takes place almost at regular intervals, usually once in two years. Previous conjunctions in August 2002, September 2004 and October 2006 are of commonplace when compared with the conjunction scheduled to take place on December 5, 2008 at 22.00 GMT/UTC. It is phenomenal because the conjunction would be in the Ophiuchus constellation, which is a Non-Zodiacal constellation through which the Sun traverses in its ecliptical path. In fact the Sun enters this constellation on November 30 and leaves on December 18. It is indeed phenomenal because this event takes place in direct line between the stars “Imad” (theta Ophiuchi) and omega Ophiuchi. Incidentally, Johannes Kepler, a 17th Century German Astronomer observed a supernova exploding in the area of sky close to the star theta Ophiuchi in 1604. Let me give you a brief:

1. Astronomical Position

1. The event takes place on the parallel line between theta and omega Ophiuchi at the left foot of the Ophiuchus at the location marked Right Ascension(RA) of 16.85 and Declination(Dec) of 22.65 South. As a result, the planet Mars would be in total eclipse

2. From this location if we look at the directions we find planet, stars and Globular Clusters in all eight directions:

North: The Star “Hun” known technically as zeta Ophiuchi; a blue giant of 2,5 visual magnitude; third bright star in this constellation emitting blue to white colour; spectral class of O9 located on the left knee of the Ophiuchus

North-west: Omega, phi, chi and psi Ophiuchi: four stars of benevolent nature forming almost a semi-circle located in RA ranging between 16.41 to 16.53. All stars more or less are of 4.5 visual magnitude with spectral class ranging from A to F

West: Rho Ophiuchi; a magnificent blue-white star giant giving a hue of bluish reflection in the nebulae surrounding it. A “Class B” luminous giant located at RA 16.42

South-west: M62 Globular Cluster; located at RA 17.01. Though visually of 6.5 magnitude it is 22,500 light years away and has large stock of stars, populated densely with variable and X-Ray emitting stars

South: M 19 Globular Cluster, located at RA17.05. Though visually of 6.8 magnitude, this cluster is some 28,400 light years away. Rich with stars and fairly densely populated with stars; the cluster is moving away from the earth at 90 miles per second

South-east: The planet Mercury located at RA 17.20

East: Xi Ophiuchi a double star of 4.5 visual magnitude located at RA 17.35

North-East: Sabik known technically as eta Ophiuchi; Al – Tizini the 15th Century Arab Astronomer called it as “Sabik” an unusual name meaning “it precedes the other stars”. This star is located in the left leg of Ophiuchus. It is a binary and a variable star of A2 spectral class emitting white to yellow rays.

2. Mythology

This constellation is named after a famous Greek physician by the name of Asclepius who learned the art of reviving dead person by observing a live snake reviving a dead one. He started to cure humans from all diseases including the ones that bring death upon them. Fearing that he would make humans immortal in doing so, Zeus struck him with a bolt. However to honour his greatness Zeus placed Ophiuchus in the sky along with the serpent. Interestingly, the serpent was placed such that its head (Caput) onto his right and its tail (Cauda) onto his left and the middle coiled in between his thighs. He was called as Ophiuchus in Greek and Serpentarius in Latin both mean “the serpent handler”. Universally, the Serpent became the symbol of medicine thereafter.

3. Cosmics

Whenever the Sun traverses through Ophiuchus constellation it gives a salutary, becalming effect on the terrestrial sphere. Here the Sun becomes a “healer” or “sugar daddy”. The fact that Mars conjuncts Sun means the fire and rage of Mars would be extinguished and in its place you find serenity and peace. This event taking place on December 5 2008 is followed by three important celebrations for the three religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

• For the Jewish nation it is Hanukkah, the “Festival of Light” on December 22

• For Christians, it is Christmas celebrating the birth day of the Prince of Peace on December 2

• For Muslims it is the “Day of Arafath” scheduled to take place on Saturday December 7 in the Holy city of Mecca followed by the Festival throughout the world

4. Hanukkah

Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev, which is the 9th month in the Jewish calendar. This year the 25th date falls on December 22. The celebration lasts for eight days. On the first day one candle is lit and on the second day one more is added making it two and so on till the eighth day when eight candles are lit. These candles are placed right to left in the Menorah. This event commemorates the cleansing of the Temple by Judas Maccabeus who struggled with Antiochus Epiphanes, the Greek overlord who desecrated the Temple by slaughtering pigs inside. Since, there is nothing left inside the Temple that was clean except for little olive oil the lamp was lit with this little oil. Miraculously, this little oil lasted for eight days. Since then it is customary to light candles for eight consecutive days.

But the Hanukkah, this year has much more significance:

1. When the Mars-Sun conjunction takes place there are celestial bodies in all eight directions

2. On the day this conjunction takes place the Moon is in its eighth day

3. The number eight denotes the power of super natural to re-write the history of chaos that commenced on 2000 and ends in 2008, an eight year period.

5. Action and Re-action

The Action is for the world to send greetings to the Jewish nation which begins the festival of light on December 22. As each day passes with candles lit in ascending order the heaven and the eight stars that were located in the eight directions shall be illuminated and would bestow blessings of the Lord on the terrestrial beings.

The Re-action is also of eight-fold:

1. Changing of helmsmen in countries across the globe takes place

2. Un-doing of actions by despots, maniacs and ungodly men who brought the world to its knees in politics and economics

3. Establishing peace in theatres of war across the globe

4. Stabilizing the world economic system such that confidence in currencies and banks is restored

5. Investing in prosperity and growth such that the peace dividends percolate to varied segments of people across the globe

6. Liberalizing trade and movement of people so that the entire globe becomes a small village

7. Understanding different cultures across the globe so that bridges are built and boats are never burnt

8. Raising the sense of social responsibility of the people so that Charity is one again enthroned.

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