It appears and then disappears is what you hear when talking about the planet Mercury. Though a bright planet in the sky, its brightness is lost in the glare of the Sun. Even then the planet has a big role to play in your life. This blog post details facts about Mercury in terms of Astronomy, Legend and Cosmics to enable you to understand Mercury better.

Astronomy

Important astronomy facts of Mercury are given below:

1. Mercury is not a planet that you can view easily; it is there and the next moment it has gone; appears and then disappears the planet got several rubrics such as “elusive planet” “unpredictable planet” and “quicksilver”. There are several reasons for this phenomenon:

# Mercury is too small with a diameter of just 3.032 miles at the centre, something like two fifth of the diameter of the Earth; besides it is somewhat similar to our Moon in size but orbiting much closer to the Sun

# It is in fact the closest planet to the Sun in the planetary kingdom; on average its distance from the Sun is about 36 million miles; at the furthest point in orbit Mercury is around 43.3 million miles away from the Sun whereas at the closest point to the Sun the distance is around 28.6 million miles

# Mercury either rises just before the sunrise low in the east or just after the sunset low in the west

2. Mercury takes about 88 earth days to orbit around the Sun; in doing so it rotates on its axis once in 58.6 days

3. Mercury is the swiftest in the planetary kingdom moving with a speed of 30 miles per second

4. Mercury is too hot, hotter than Venus; in its close proximity to the Sun its temperature hovers around 450 degrees in centigrade while in furthest distance from the Sun its temperature clicks around minus 170 degrees of centigrade. At its height Mercury’s temperature can melt lead while at the lowest temperature it can freeze you

5. It is too hot and dry on the surface of Mercury; there is no oxygen and no atmosphere; however there is water on its north protected from the deep penetrating sunrays, a wonder indeed. Water without oxygen is useless as plants cannot grow

6. Like our Moon, the orbital path of Mercury is oval shape called as elliptical

7. Mercury is the densest planet after the Earth; a person weighing 100 pounds on Earth would weigh at 38 pounds, provided he can get there

8. Mercury is made of 70 % iron in its core which is partially molten and 30 % silicate

9. Like our Moon, there are caters on the surface of the Mercury, which is otherwise rocky

10. If not for the fact its brightness is lost in the glare of the Sun, Mercury is definitely a bright planet when viewed during morning or evening twilight

Legend

1. Mercury has two names; the ancient Greeks thought there are two such planets because Mercury was seen in east and west on different occasions. The morning planet was called “Apollo” whereas the evening planet was called “Hermes”

2. Mercury is said to contain both feminine and masculine qualities; many cultures thought Mercury as a child known for his truancy. So much so, in the Roman traditions Mercury is God of commerce, trade and playful thievery

3. Mercury is deemed a messenger of the Gods, going on its errands, carrying news; it carried along with it a lighted caduceus (a staff with two snakes entwined around it and two wings at the top) to guide souls to the under world

4. In many cultures Mercury is said to represent, intelligence, intuition, inventions, travel, leisure, truancy, carefree behaviour and childishness

5. All these legends led to the English word “Mercurial” which means someone who is an active and lively personality; someone who changes suddenly and unpredictably; someone whose personality undergoes swings in moods; someone whose mind or temper is fast and at the same time volatile

Cosmics

The position of Mercury at the time of your birth is very important to understand the nature of your cosmics, the hidden aspects within you that can influence your lifestyle and facilitate improving your life:

Firstly, you have to find out where Mercury was posited at the time of your birth. Theoretically, Mercury visits 16 constellations in the sky. In addition to the Twelve Zodiacal Constellations where Mercury spends most number of days it also visits Four Non-Zodiacal Constellations: Ophiuchus, Cetus, Orion and Sextant. Mercury in different constellations means different things for you. Mercury in Gemini can make you an intelligent and smart guy and in Virgo it can make you a fashion and lifestyle specialist. On the other hand Mercury in Aquarius turns you a moody scientist who spends lot of time in laboratory

Secondly, you have to find out whether Mercury was in the sky map of your place of birth at the time of your birth. If so, you have to see whether it was rising, culminating or setting in the sky at the time of your birth. A rising Mercury is a sign of brilliance; culminating Mercury leads you to be an accomplished person with mild manners and an easy going lifestyle; setting Mercury, however, can cause tooth related sickness in you

Thirdly, you have to find out whether any phenomenon involving Mercury has taken place at the time of your birth. For example, if there is an inferior conjunction involving Mercury then your business and family life is often clumsy and cloudy; if there is a superior conjunction involving Mercury then it is good news for your business life

Fourthly, if you are born during the Geminids Meteor Shower, you are an evergreen person who savours success.

Muthu Ashraff

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A sense of foreboding prevails as Ides of March arrives each year. This is the day Julius Caesar was assassinated. All over the world people consider this day negatively. This year too, Ides of March can have unsavoury implications. In this blog post, let me give you some ideas about Ides of March, astronomy and cosmics surrounding it and few words of caution.

What is Ides of March?

Originally Ides of March was celebrated as a day of dedication to the Roman God of War. In Greek tradition he is the mighty Aries. The phrase Ides of March is derived from Latin “Idus Martias” meaning “Half of March”. It was supposed to be a good time till 44 B.C., when Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of conspirators at the feet of Pompey. Julius Caesar let himself drawn into his death after defying three portents that forebode the tragedy:

1. His wife Calpurnia pleaded with him not to go to Senate as she saw several visions on the previous night indicating that great harm to befall Caesar

2. The soothsayer Spurinna warned Caesar “Beware of the Ides of March”. When ridiculed and insinuated by Brutus that Ides of March have come and nothing untoward happened Spurinna said “Ides of March have come, but they have not gone”

3. The priest who carried out sacrifice of birds and flocks for the senate meeting got unfavourable omens each time a victim was put on the altar.

See how the tragedy is linked to the number 8:

1. Julius Caesar was killed in the year 44 B.C.

2. He was stabbed by conspirators numbering 62 led by Casca

3. He had 35 stab wounds on his body

Since this day, Ides of March is considered as a day of debt, disease, decay and death throughout the world. The number 8 too got its bad reputation along with it.

Ides of March 2010

This year’s Ides of March falls on a Monday. I have traced the sky chart over London at 12.00 Noon UTC/GMT and found the following in terms of astronomy and cosmics:

1. The planets Sun and Mercury are conjoined in Pisces constellation; the Sun is at Right Ascension (Celestial Longitude) of 23 hours 40 minutes and 53 Seconds, whereas Mercury is at 23 hours 46 minutes and 31 seconds

2. From this conjoining location the Moon is to the west and Venus is to the east located in the same constellation of Pisces

3. Mars is in Cancer constellation sighting the well known open cluster M 44 containing more than 350 red and white stars. This cluster is known as beehive cluster while the Romans called it as “Praesepe” meaning “Manger”. Both Romans and Greeks believed that two stars Asellus Borealis (Gamma Canceri) and Asellus Australis (Delta Canceri) are eating the grass in the manger from opposite sides. This cluster is visible from February till May in the northern hemisphere

4. Jupiter is in Aquarius while Saturn is in Virgo constellations

5. The Moon is in the 26 th Lunar Mansion “The First Spout” (Al-Fargh Al-Mukdim) which is deemed as fairly an un-auspicious mansion out of the 28 Lunar Mansions.

What You Should Do?

Having considered the astronomical position of the planets and star and related cosmics arising from the position, I am chalking out the following recommendations to be implemented by you on Monday, March 15, 2010. By following these recommendations you can keep out of harm’s way. Besides these help in improving your life too:

1. As far as possible stay indoors if you are born under Cancer; or if your birthday falls between July 20 to August 10

2. Take care before you lend money to someone; if possible postpone such lending

3. Any personal items such as a car or mobile should not be entrusted upon others

4. You must postpone any surgery scheduled on this date

5. If you are an investor in stocks and bonds, take a day off

6. Avoid long journeys

7. If you have a lifestyle as casino goer or engaged in gambling or games of chance, give yourself a holiday

8. Do not get into late drinking parties

9. Avoid brawls where you could be directly or indirectly involved

10. Believe in your gut feelings and stop listening to your brain. At the same time guard against getting too emotional on any matter

11. Do not allow you to be led into tricky situations concerning colleagues, friends or customers

12. Avoid going for a date, if this is your first one.

Muthu Ashraff

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Your ruling constellation is the one where the Moon is located at the time of your birth. This can be easily found by an astronomical sky map at the time of your birth. If you are not sure you can contact an astronomer to trace the Moon at the time of your birth. The Moon traverses to about 18 constellations in its ecliptic journey. The Astronomical Institute of Utrecht University in Germany has calculated the average number of days out of 1000 days the moon is posited in a particular constellation. In addition to the Twelve Zodiacal Constellations, the Moon also visits Five Non-Zodiacal Constellations. Moreover, the Moon also touches the Corvus (Crow) constellation seldom that I have ignored this constellation. It must be noted that more than 50 percent of the world population are born under Six Constellations namely, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces.

I am detailing the Seventeen Constellations, the average number of days the Moon stays there out of 1000 days and the cosmics of the Seventeen Constellations to enable you to improve your life and lifestyle.

Zodiacal Constellations

1. Aries

Moon’s Journey : 58 days

Positive Cosmics: leadership quality, action orientation, sportsmanship, accepting defeat and try again, take challenge & responsibility, help others etc.

Negative Cosmics: Prone to anger and flare-up, impulsive nature, stubbornness and insensitivity etc.

2. Taurus

Moon’s Journey : 96 days

Positive Cosmics: Tenacity mixed with patience & hard work; mix business with pleasure especially with the opposite sex, a well-to-do and lavish lifestyle etc .

Negative Cosmics: Fooled by the opposite sex, imbalance between mind and body, generally have more than one partner in life, highly emotional etc.

3. Gemini

Moon’s Journey : 68 days

Positive Cosmics: High spirited and highly skilled, merry-making, sports and physical excellence; keep heads down during storm but spring into action one calm is returned; lovable by both sex etc.

Negative Cosmics: Never settles in life, career or family; often speaks out of turn; leads bosses, peers and sub-ordinates to have lot of misunderstanding because of wrong usage of words or uncalled for action; not a serious person etc.

4. Cancer

Moon’s Journey : 57 days

Positive Cosmics: Strong mind, ability to short-circuit, excellence in verbal and written expression; a sense of perfection & completion; uncanny understanding of others etc.

Negative Cosmics: Moody, emotional to the point of crying; impulsive and hyper-sensitive, frequent traveller with an uneasy mind, love of mother takes precedence over wife, defeatist attitude, susceptibility to water based diseases etc.

5. Leo

Moon’s Journey : 89 days

Positive Cosmics: Magnanimity, courage, fighting skills, leadership, open hearted, disciplining others but not the self, sportsmanship, always see the broad picture; a friend in need etc.

Negative Cosmics: laziness, gloss over details, tempers, carelessness, quick at the draw, susceptibility to heat based diseases etc.

6. Virgo

Moon’s Journey : 122 days

Positive Cosmics: Like Gemini keep heads down during storm but spring into action one calm is returned; but unlike Gemini serious and take responsibility; fondness towards arts and crafts, romantic love, knowledge of the un-seen, faithfulness to the spouse and family, being loved by friends & enemies alike etc.

Negative Cosmics: seasonal in nature, often taken for a ride by the opposite sex; too absorbed in a matter or remains un-interested; unwittingly caught in conspiracy or tragedy; failed marriages etc.

7. Libra

Moon’s Journey : 64 days

Positive Cosmics: Skilled in business negotiation, excellence in international marketing, balanced mind, detective skills, average physique, long life, skills in arts & crafts, master in making money etc.

Negative Cosmics: Too rational sometimes, frequent entanglement with authorities, tragedy, falsely being implicated ; holding high office that ends in dishonour; urological disorders etc.

8. Scorpio

Moon’s Journey : 25 days

Positive Cosmics: Bravery in battles, skilled fighter in corporate wars, tough on the job but soft out of office, carry out the tasks at any cost, ability to learn anything, unlike Aries have more patience etc.

Negative Cosmics: Engages in unscrupulous activities, ruthless, cunning, inability to relate to bosses, peers and subordinates especially when they are in opposite sex or while on the job, brazenness etc.

9. Sagittarius

Moon’s Journey : 93 days

Positive Cosmics: Strong physique with heavy legs, ability to forge ahead, skills in investment banking, corporate take-over; highly goal orientated, swift and sweet talker etc.

Negative Cosmics: Make an unceremonious exit when things go wrong, energy generated internally is never in balance, Susceptibility to paralytic or digestion related disorders etc.

10. Capricornus

Moon’s Journey : 63 days

Positive Cosmics: Brilliance in academic pursuits; excellence in education, music and dance, helping others, skills in salvaging activities; harmonizer of family and business values etc.

Negative Cosmics: Late bloomer with fortune & fame knocking later in life; otherwise life full of trials & tribulations; prone to do stressful jobs, generally blessed with non-supportive spouse or family, susceptibility to nervousness or anxiety related disorders etc.

11. Aquarius

Moon’s Journey : 79 days

Positive Cosmics: Excellence in learning and entertainment; keen insight into un-known realm, methodical approach, systems thinker, sincerity, possesses hidden or occult knowledge etc.

Negative Cosmics: Moody character, prefers isolation, weak physique but strong mind, , often enjoys sex mentally, generally misunderstood by others; of average income and wealth, over-shadowed by fear of failure etc.

12. Pisces

Moon’s Journey : 99 days

Positive Cosmics: Remain evergreen throughout life; generates lot of cosmic energy related to sex & survival; person of religion, wisdom and a fascinating life-style etc.

Negative Cosmics: Often get attracted to cults and fads, craving for popularity, obesity, lethargy, compulsive behaviour etc.

Non- Zodiacal Constellations

13. Ophiuchus

Moon’s Journey : 45 days; in fact the Moon spend more days in Ophiuchus than in Scorpio, which could have been the thirteenth zodiacal constellation if not for this number being considered somewhat unlucky.

Positive Cosmics: Person with becalming and balming effect, most of the time a healer, in any family a “ sugar daddy” ; high dexterity and manoeuvrability; problem-solver; moderate but satisfactory lifestyle etc.

Negative Cosmics: Falls victim to conspiracy and deceit, lands in unseen troubles without his knowledge; too passionate in love; prone to accidents and accidental poisoning etc.

14. Cetus

Moon’s Journey : 18

Positive Cosmics: Has a commanding voice or diction; work hard and smart; charitable with religious or philosophical bent; gifted and talented person etc.

Negative Cosmics: Often vacillates between calm and rage; sense of not belonging to; fear, anxiety and emotions leading towards laziness and idleness etc.

15. Sextans

Moon’s Journey : 10 days

Positive Cosmics: Person with keen intellect and a rational mind; skilled in mathematics or computer science; astronomer; combines features of bravery and timidity etc.

Negative Cosmics: Fiery nature; imbalance of cosmic energy of Leo and Virgo; tempers and carelessness go together; has less feeling for others etc.

16. Orion

Moon’s Journey : 8 days.

Positive Cosmics: Tall and majestic; Man for all seasons; keen eye-sight along with skills in hand or footwork, boxers or karate sportsman; dignified person excellence in buying and selling etc.

Negative Cosmics: Victim of childhood tragedy or parental divorce; always dependent on women; over-confidence leading towards arrogance or in-subordination etc.

17. Auriga

Moon’s Journey : 4 days

Positive Cosmics: Social worker with confidence and sense of societal wellbeing ; a pro bono publico; Fond of nature, art & music or rustic environment ; a family man etc.

Negative Cosmics: Wavers when at a cross roads; but once decided go forth closing eyes; love to correct others perhaps over-doing it to make others irritated ; has no second thoughts etc.

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Everybody is born under a Birth Star located in a Constellation. There are eighty eight recognised constellations, out of which the Twelve Zodiacal Constellations are well known. In this blog post, I describe briefly astronomy, legend and Cosmics for each of the Twelve Zodiacal Constellations. I also recommend Gems & Crystals for each of the twelve zodiacal constellations to improve your life-style.

Aries

This is the first zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Ram” and astronomically as “Arietis”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun, it stretches approximately between 1.2 to 2.8 hours in the celestial longitude (Right Ascension or simply RA) and between 30 degree north to 10 degree south in celestial latitude (Declination or simply Dec). Notable stars in the constellation include Hamal, Sheratan, Mesarthim and Botein. Aries is one of the ancient constellations and in Greek legend it represents the ram sent by Mercury to save the children of the king of Thebes. In terms of religion it is the ram that appeared in front of Patriarch Abraham when he was about to sacrifice his son on the orders of the God. Aries give you positive cosmics including leadership, springing for action anytime, the quality of accepting defeat and try again, ready to take challenge & responsibility and helping others in their need. Negative cosmics are: impulsive nature, first to draw the gun life-style, stubbornness and insensitivity.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Red coral, Bloodstone, Pyrope (red garnet)

Taurus

It is the second zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Bull” and astronomically as “Tauri”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Aries and Gemini, it stretches approximately between RA 3.2 to 5.8 hours and Dec between 30 degree north to the Equator. Notable stars in the constellation include Aldebaran, Alnath, Prima Hyadum (the Birth Star of Barack Obama), Alcyone and Ein. Taurus originated from Babylonia as a constellation and in Greek legend it represents the Bull that was tamed by Jason & Astronauts. Virgins galore in Taurus whose stars are broadly classified in two groups: Pleiades & Hyades. Taurus gives you positive cosmics including wealth and fortune, patience and tenacity, the quality of charging against an enemy more powerful than yourself, working hard forever and popularity among the fair sex, that is if you are a male. Negative cosmics are: can be easily fooled by others, imbalance between mind and body, more than one partner in life and lot of emotions.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Diamond, Lemon/ Orange topaz, Amber

Gemini

It is the third zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Twins” and astronomically as “Geminorium”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Taurus and Cancer, it stretches approximately between RA 6.1 to 8.4 hours and Dec between 35 degree north to 10 degree south. Gemini marks the June Solstice. Notable stars in the constellation include Castor, Pollux, Alhena, Wasat, Mebsuta and Mehbuta. In Greek legend Gemini represents the inseparable twins Castor and Pollux who help Jason & Astronauts by calming the Sea. Even today, sailors notice twin bolt flashing before a storm. Gemini gives you positive cosmics including skills and high-spirit, song and dance, excellence in sports and physique, beauty and magnetism and the quality of leisure along with studied response amidst any turbulent situations. Negative cosmics are: take time to raise a family or settling in life, childishness, making merry out of situations leading to misunderstanding among friends & relations and shooting your mouth.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Emerald, Jade, Tsavorite (green garnet)

Cancer

It is the fourth zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Crab” and astronomically as “Canceri”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Gemini and Leo, it stretches approximately between RA 7.8 to 9.5 hours, and Dec between 34 degree north to 4 degree south. Notable stars in the constellation include Acubens, Altarf, Ascellus borealis and Ascellus Australis. This appears bright during summer. In Greek legend Cancer represents the crab that was crushed by Hercules. In Chaldean mythology it symbolizes the Heavenly gateway through which the souls travel to earth to be born as human being. Cancer gives you positive cosmics including keen understanding of others, strong mind, ability to short-circuit, excellence in verbal and written expression and a sense of perfection & completion. Negative cosmics are: often moody, impulsive, frequent travelling, hyper-sensitive, love of mother taking precedence over wife, defeatist attitude and susceptible to water based diseases.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Agate, Pearl, Moonstone

Leo

It is the fifth zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Lion” and astronomically as “Leonis”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Cancer and Virgo, it stretches approximately between RA 9.4 to 12.0 hours, and Dec between 33 degree north to 6 degree south. Notable stars in the constellation include Regulus, Denebola, Algedi, Zosma and Aldhafera. In Greek legend Leo represents the Nameon Lion from the Moon sent by Hera to kill Hercules. In Egyptian mythology it symbolizes the rising of the Sun in the star Denebola. Leo gives you positive cosmics including magnanimity, courage, fighting skills, leadership, open heart, disciplining others but not the self, sportsmanship, sea the broad picture and a friend in need. Negative cosmics are: laziness, gloss over details, tempers, carelessness, quick at the draw and susceptibility to heat based diseases.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Fire Opal, Ruby, Red Spinel

Virgo

It is the sixth zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Virgin” and astronomically as “Virginis”. Virgo is located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Leo and Libra. The Sun stays its longest stint of 44 days in this constellation where summer equinox takes place. It stretches approximately between RA 11.2 to 15.8 hours and Dec from 15 degree north to 23 degree south. Notable stars in the constellation include Spica, Zavijava, Zaniah, Poorima, Vindamiatrix, Syrma and Khambalia. In Greek legend Virgo represents the virgin goddess, the daughter of Astreos and Eos. In Babylonian mythology it symbolizes the goddess Istar, a queen of star & lover of Taammuz who was killed during autumn. So Virgo goes to the underworld during winter in search of her lover and returns during the spring. Due to this, Virgo heralds spring and season of renewal. Virgo gives you positive cosmics including springing back to action after any calamity, fondness towards arts and crafts, romantic love, knowledge of the un-seen, faithfulness to the spouse and family, being loved by friends & enemies alike and taking responsibility. Negative cosmics are: seasonal in nature, often taken for a ride by the opposite sex, too absorbed in a matter and unwittingly caught in a conspiracy or tragedy.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Peridot, Rhodonite, Verdalite (green tourmaline)

Libra

It is the seventh zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Scales” and astronomically as “Librae”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Virgo and Scorpio, it stretches approximately between RA 14.4 to 16.0 hours and Dec between Equator to 30 degree south. Notable stars in the constellation include Zuben Algenubi, Zuben Alchemali, Zuben Alaqrabi and Zuben Alkaribi. In Greek legend Libra is the vehicle of God Pluto. Considered as the sign of autumn, Romans and Arabs treated it as Scorpio while Persians and Egyptians as Scales. This duality continues even today. Virgo gives you positive cosmics including skills in business negotiation, excellence in international marketing, a balanced mind, detective skills, average physique, long life, skills in arts & crafts and a keen sense of making money. Negative cosmics are: entanglement with authorities, tragedy, falsely being implicated, and high office that ends in dishonour and urological disorders.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Opal, Blue Diamond, Blue-lace Agate

Scorpio

It is the eighth zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Scorpio” and astronomically as “Scorpii”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Libra and Ophiuchus, it stretches approximately between RA 15.8 to 18.0 hours and Dec between 10 to 45 degree south. Notable stars in the constellation include Antares, Deschuba, Aqrab, Shaula, AlNiyat and Graffias. In Greek legend Scorpio is sent by Artemis to kill Orion. Scorpio gives you positive cosmics including bravery, skills in fighting, toughness, doing the job or assignment at any cost, ability to learn anything and patience. Negative cosmics are: unscrupulous activities, ruthlessness, cunning, inability to relate to bosses peers and subordinates specially when they are in opposite sex and brazenness.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Rubellite, Carnelian, Tiger Eye

Sagittarius

It is the ninth zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Archer” and astronomically as “Sagittarii” Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Ophiuchus and Capricorn, it stretches approximately between RA 17.6 to 20.8 hours and Dec between 12 degree north to 45 degree south. Sagittarius marks the December Solstice. Notable stars in the constellation include Rukbat, Arqab prior & posterior, Kaus Australis & borealis, Nunki, Alnash, and Albaldah. In Greek legend Sagittarius is a Centaur invented by god Chiron to help Jason & astronauts. In Babylonian mythology it symbolizes the God of war. Sagittarius gives you positive cosmics including strong physique with heavy legs, ability to forge ahead, skills in investment banking, goal orientation and swift talking. Negative cosmics are: hurried exit if matters fail leaving others at lurch, imbalance of energy within and paralytic or digestion related disorders.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz

Capricorn

It is the tenth zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Sea-goat” and astronomically as “Capricorni”. Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Sagittarius and Aquarius, it stretches approximately between RA 20.3 to 22.2 hours and Dec between 8 to 28 degree south. Notable stars in the constellation include Algedi, Deneb Algedi, Dabih, Nashira, and Alshat. In Greek legend Sagittarius is “Pan” the god of flocks, shepherds, hunting and rustic music. In Babylonian mythology it symbolizes” EA” or “ ENKI” , the God of intelligence & intuition . Capricorn gives you positive cosmics including excellence in education, music and dance, helping others, skills in salvaging activities, persuasive skills and harmony in family and business. Negative cosmics are: fortune & fame come to you late in life, trial & tribulations, stressful jobs , a non-supporting family and nervousness or anxiety.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Rose Garnet, Angelite, Ametrine

Aquarius

It is the eleventh zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the water carrier” and astronomically as “ Aquarii” Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Capricorn and Pisces, it stretches approximately between RA 20.5 to 24.0 hours and Dec between 3 degree north to 25 degree south. Notable stars in the constellation include Sadalmalik, Sadalsud, Adalbachia, Skat and Albali. Aquarius is one of the oldest constellations. In Greek legend Aquarius is “Ganymede” the cup-bearer to Jupiter. In Babylonian mythology it is the god who rules the sea . Aquarius gives you positive cosmics including excellence in learning, entertainment, keen insight, methodical approach, systems thinking, sincerity, hidden knowledge and average wealth. Negative cosmics are: Moodiness, isolation, weak physique, enjoying sex mentally, often misunderstood by others and fear of failure.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire

Pisces

It is the twelfth zodiacal constellation, known popularly as “the Pair of fish” and astronomically as “ Piscium” Located in the ecliptical path of the Sun between Aquarius and Aries, it stretches approximately between RA 22.8 to 2.2 hours and Dec between 33 degree north to 6 degree south. Pisces marks the Vernal Equinox. Notable stars in the constellation include Alrisha, Alphetg and Fom Al-Samakah. In Greek legend, Pisces represents Venus and Cupid thrown into the Euphrates River. In Babylonian mythology it symbolizes two fishes that push an egg out of the Euphrates River wherefrom emerged the Goddess Atagartis or Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty. Pisces gives you sense of being evergreen, renewal, and lot of cosmic energy related to sex & survival; it makes you a man of religion, wisdom and a fascinating life-style. Negative cosmics are: cultism, craving for popularity, obesity, lethargy and compulsiveness.

Gems & Crystals Recommended: Aquamarine, Azurite, Blue Aventurine

You can contact me via E-mail:cosmicgems@gmail.com or Webpage http://www.cosmicgemslanka.com

Muthu Ashraff