Horoscope for Diwali 2012

Diwali is the festival that directs us toward light from the darkness. This festival is also known for worshipping the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. This year, this festival is going to be celebrated on 13th November 2012. As we all know that this festival is celebrated on the new moon night of the month Kartika, the new moon day is on 13th November this year. This year, positions of planets will be something like this: This time Sun is in Libra Sign, Moon is in Libra Sign, Mars is in Sagittarius sign, Mercury is Scorpion sign, Jupiter in Taurus sign, Venus in Virgo sign, Saturn in Libra sign and Ketu is situated in Taurus. Let’s know the effects of this transited situation over all zodiac signs on the day of Diwali:

Aries Diwali 2012 Horoscope

Maa Lakshmi is going to bless you, which means that wealth will constantly flow. However, due to her flighty nature, she is not planning to stay with you long. Therefore, you need to keep a control over expenses. You will have to put efforts to keep a control over your expenses; otherwise this might lead you to stress to some extent. Your honor and respect will rise in society. Meeting with big noises will be fruitful for you. By the grace of Maa Lakshmi, you are going to get happiness related to family and offspring. Some of your expenses might be related to some spiritual deeds.

Lal Krishna Advani will Return With a Bang

By Punit Pandey

L K Advani is one of the most respected politician of the present time. He is among very few politicians who have such a long political life but still there is no corruption charge on them. Today is his birth day and first of all I would like to wish him a happy birthday and a long life.

Astrologically, time around birthday is an important period. Astrology considers change of the year as very important event and use present year's chart for predicting yearly events of one's life. This chart is called solar return chart or varshfal chart in astrology.

Diwali 2012 Muhurat for Puja

In this year of 2012, Diwali will be celebrated on 13th November. Generally the festival of Diwali and Lakshmi Pujan is celebrated on the Pradosh Kaal of new moon day (Amavasya) of Krishna Paksha, in the fixed sign. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi is considered highly auspicious on this particular day to receive her blessings. This year we are getting good combinations of all four important elements of Diwali muhurat viz Amavasya, Pradosh Kaal, Shubh Lagna and good Chaughadhiya. Moreover, the day is Tuesday which is also considered auspicious. Offering prayers on Diwali during Pradosh Kaal is considered highly promising. The fixed sign has made the Diwali Pujan Muhurat excellent. The Pradosh kaal on Diwali will commence at 05.07 am will be there till 7.45 pm. The fixed sign of ‘Taurus’ (Vrishabaha Rashi) will also be rising during that time. The fixed sign will begin at 5.33 am till 7.28 pm in the cities near Delhi. The Laabh Chaughadhiya will enter after 6.45 pm. It will stay from 07.07 pm to 08.46 pm in the cities near Delhi. The time may change slightly with the places. The Puja Muhurat in eastern region will begin around 5 pm to 06.56 pm. The Muhurat for pujan will commence at 5.35 pm and will end around 7.25 pm in the northern region. 5.47 pm to 7.47pm will be the Pujan Muhurat in southern India. While, the Pujan Muhurat will begin at 6.07 pm and will remain till 08.05 pm in western India.

Surya Grahan on Diwali 2012

The auspicious day of Diwali is going to experience a solar eclipse in the year 2012. However, this solar eclipse will occur during night as per the Indian timing. Diwali is a grand festival that is cherished by all the Hindus across the globe. Surya Grahan is not only a scientific phenomenon but also a huge religious event for Hindus. Therefore, Surya Grahan falling on the day of Diwali can be considered as a very significant event.

Pushya Nakshatra Made Special with Sarva Siddhi Yoga

The Pushya Nakshatra is of two days in the year 2012. It will commence at 8 pm on 5th November and end at 9.45 pm on 6th November. Pushya will begin in ‘Sompushya’ with ‘Sarva Siddhi Yog’, whereas on November 6th, it will form ‘Shubh Yog’ on Tuesday with ‘Saptami’. The ‘Ahoi Ashtami’ is also falling on November 6th. Anything purchased on this day will give positive results for the lifetime. Anything purchased in the ‘Muhurat’ of ‘Chaughadia’ is considered auspicious. Saturn is in Libra. Purchasing metals like gold and silver, property, acquiring building etc, in the Pushya constellation will bring permanent prosperity.

Sonali Kulkarni: Glimpse into her Future on her Birthday Today

By Punit Pandey

Yesterday we announced "Celebrity Birth Database for Astrology Research". On Celebrity Database, Birthday today section,  I noticed that today is the birthday of Sonali Kulkarni. Sonali Kulkarni birth chart on AstroSage Celebrity Database has "Accurate (A)" rating that inspire me to have a second look on her chart. I am not a regular movie goer but recognize her for her role in successful movie "Dil Chahta Hai".

Anyways, coming back to the story, first glance on her chart, was very interesting. She had Saturn and Ketu in 7th house in a dual sign of Gemini. 7th Lord Mercury was in 12th house and aspected by Mars. First thought that came in my mind was about her marriage. I googled and find following on the Wikipedia page -

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In Indian Vedic culture, there are two types of fasts, namely- ‘Vrat’ and ‘Upvaas’. ‘Vrat’ and ‘Upvaas’ can be said to be the same. However, their lies a major difference between ‘Vrat’ and ‘Upvaas’. One is at liberty to eat in ‘Vrat’, whereas in ‘Upvaas’ one has to stay hungry throughout. The importance of fasting is clearly seen in the Indian culture. Women fast for the longer life of their husband and son and also for the fulfillment of any wish.