Thursday, October 6, 2016
Navratri Day Five - Maa Skandamata Puja Vidhi
Goddess Skandamata blesses her worshippers on the 5th day of the Shardiya Navratri. The goddess is believed to govern the planet Mercury, who influences our communication skills, intellect, and logical reasoning.
On the 5th day of the Shardiya Navratri, Maa Skandamata is worshipped. The day commemorates the mother of ‘Skanda’ (Kartikeya) that’s why the name. Paying homage to the goddess balances your Vishuddh Chakra, and removes the blockage in your creative and intellectual wisdom.
She mounts a lion and sits in a lotus position, due to which she’s also known as Goddess Padmasana. The goddess has four arms. She carries her son, Skanda Kumar in her right arm, the upper two arms hold a lotus flower each, and her right lower arm is raised in the Abhay mudra. According to a legend, it’s believed that after completing her meditation Goddess Skandamata married Lord Shiva and gave birth to a boy, Skanda. Under the leadership of Lord Skanda, the deities triumphed over the demons. The 5th day of the Shardiya Navratri celebrates the mother of Skanda, Goddess Skandamata who imbues us with good values, health, wealth, and prosperity. It’s auspicious to use orange color and bananas while paying homage to the goddess.
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Chanting the below mentioned mantra will manifold the blessings of the motherly goddess in your life.
Simhasanagata Nityam Padmashritakaradvaya।
Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini॥
सिंहासनगता नित्यं पद्माञ्चित करद्वया।
शुभदास्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी॥
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Navratri Day Four - Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi
Maa Kushmanda blesses her devotees on the 4th day of the Shardiya Navratri. She is believed to have resided inside the Sun Mandala for years. AstroSage has compiled an informative blog on the Goddess of warmth and knowledge.
Devi Avatar: MAA KUSHMANDA
The 4th day of Shardiya Navratri commemorates Maa Kushmanda, avatar of Maa Bhagwati. As the popular belief states, with just a flash of her radiant smile the goddess created the whole universe (Brahmanda) and thus the name, Kushmanda came into being. It is also believed that when the universe had no form and darkness cocooned it, Maa Kushmanda with her laughter spawned the universe to the form that we know today. Due to this, she’s known as Aadishakti or Aadiswaroopa of the universe. Maa Kushmanda has 8 arms, which popularised her another name Ashtbhuja. Her seven hands carry Kamandal, Bow, Arrow, Lotus flower, Amrit Kalash, Chakra, and Gada, and the eighth hand carries a Jap mala which delivers Siddhis and Niddhis. The goddess likes ‘Malpua’ as her offering. Worshipping Maa Kushmanda activates the Anahat Chakra, which cures all health ailments, sadness, and ends your sorrows.
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Chant the below mentioned mantra while worshipping the goddess to get her blessings:
Surasampurnakalasha Rudhiraplatumev cha
Dadhana Hastapadmastabhyam Kushmanda Shubhdastu Mei
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥
Maa Kushmanda is the fourth avatar of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship Maa Kushmanda for health, wealth, bliss, and prosperity. Offer ‘Malpua’ to the goddess on the pujan day. The goddess is believed to like brown color so it’s advised that you wear brown as well as inculcate as much brown as you can in the pujan ingredients.
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May your day be filled with love and warmth.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Navratri Day Three - Maa Chandraghanta Puja Vidhi
Maa Chandraghanta blesses her devotees on the 3rd auspicious day of the Shardiya Navratri. The goddess is believed to govern the planet Venus, which is the bearer of culture, luxury, and refinement in our lives.
Devi Avatar: Maa Chandraghanta
The third day of Shardiya Navratri commemorates Maa Chandraghanta, the goddess of peace and welfare. Maa Chandraghanta’s forehead is adorned by a half moon(chandra), which looks like a bell, and hence the name, ChandraGhanta. Her aura is sparkling gold and she’s pictured with ten hands. Goddess Chandraghanta mounts on a tiger and sits upright in a posture which depicts her ready to go to war with all her weapons that she is carrying, Trishul, Gada, sword, and bow and arrow. She has a Japa mala and a Kamandal as well, symbolising her solemn nature. It is believed that the goddess likes milk as her offering. By worshipping Maa Chandraghanta, we activate our Manipur Chakra. Maa Chandraghanta is believed to bless her devotees with bliss, tranquility, and splendour in life.
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Pindajapravararudha Chandrakopastrakairyuta
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta
पिण्डज प्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यम् चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Aforementioned mantra pleases Maa Chadraghanta and yields excellent results to those who pay homage to her with complete faith and dedication. This day is celebrated in her name to end the vices in mankind and increase the intellect of her devotees. Maa Chandraghanta blesses her devotees with a stress free and prosperous life. Yellow color is Maa’s favourite color, so it’s advised that her worshippers use that in the pujan. Milk, ghee, kheer, fruits, fragrant flowers are things believed to please Maa Chandraghanta.
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May Maa Chandraghanta shower her blessings on you and your loved ones.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Navratri Day Two - Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi
Maa Brahmacharini blesses her worshippers on the 2nd day of the Shardiya Navratri. AstroSage has compiled an informative blog on how to please the goddess of warmth and love, and get the maximum results during these 9 auspicious days.
The 2nd day of the Shardiya Navratri commemorates Maa Brahmacharini. The goddess did austere absolution for Lord Shiva and till the time she married him, she was called Brahmacharini. The unmarried form of Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Maa Brahmacharini. The goddess possesses a grand and bright aura around her. Her right hand carries a rosary while the left carries a Kamandal. By worshipping and praying to her, we can balance our Swadhishtan chakra.
Devi Avatar: Maa Brahmacharini
The second day of Navratri is dedicated to pay homage to Goddess Brahmacharini. This avatar of Goddess Durga is particularly worshipped by the sages and monks.
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AstroSage wishes you a very Happy Shardiya Navratri 2016.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
October Horoscope 2016 and Weekly Horoscope
The monthly Horoscope and weekly Horoscope 2016 For October 3 to 9 is here. Now, read your Zodiac Sign and know what future has in store for you. See, whether Arians are getting favorable results or Pisces will week will be gainful. Scroll down to read the predictions analysed by expert astrologers.
Know your horoscope for October 2016 along with remedies and make an impeccable plan for the month. These predictions are made through the principles of Vedic Astrology.
Aries
Monthly Horoscope
This month you will not take interest in intellectual things. Making plans and taking decisions should be avoided in this period of time. Your leadership qualities will come under the spotlight. Hard work will bring success this month. Courage will help you defeat hurdles affecting your luck and you will start getting the best of it.
Weekly Horoscope
Arians, your week will be full of favorable outcomes. You will receive good amount of income from different sources. Your luck ratings are high. But, still you are advised to invest your money wisely and do not depend on your luck completely. Strict efforts are needed at work to achieve favorable outcomes. Student will score good marks.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week will give you mixed results. You might get ample opportunities to speak your heart out to your lover. Married couples are expected to have a blissful week. Your week is predicted to begin and end on a happy note. Though things might get a little disturbed by the mid of the week. Avoid taking hasty decisions that might affect your partner adversely.
Love Rating: 3/5
Remedy: Observing fast on every Thursday will be beneficial for you. Besides this, wear one faced Rudraksha for the betterment of your livelihood. Offer gram and jaggery to a cow on Thursday.
Taurus
Monthly Horoscope
October will give you benefits related to knowledge, intellect, and progeny. Financial problems will end. However, anger might increase. Savings will manifold due to profits. Money and time needs to be invested in order to execute strategies against enemies in the beginning of the month. Your progress will improve due to the beneficial phase of this month. Leadership quality will help in taking down your enemies.
Weekly Horoscope
Taureans, this week will going to start with a bang with increased energy levels. This week you might even go out with friends and family. With all the good comings, you might have to struggle, work pressure at work front will increase. But, not to worry, this will not create any problem. You reputation will still maintained. Also, an increment in salary is likely to come.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week is expected to remain bitter-sweet for love relations. Your anger and ego might overpower your love for your partner. Your week might begin with tiffs and arguments but by the middle of the week things are expected to straighten out. Love confessions might get an affirmation in response.
Love Rating: 3/5
Remedy: You should either wear diamond or opal. Wearing any one of these two, will open doors of success for you.This will improve your health. Rahu’s transit in your sign is unfavorable for you. To overcome its malefic effects, worship Lord Bhairava.
Gemini
Monthly Horoscope
Changes are foreseen on professional front. Relocation, promotion and new job can be expected. You will try to overcome the burdens of professional life. No matter what, be determined to achieve big in life. This will help you stay safe from enemies. Getting support from colleagues will not be easy.
Weekly Horoscope
Geminis, expenses are likely to increase on beauty products. You might feel stressed, due to family demands and pressure to complete the task on time. Environment around you, might give you a feeling of loneliness. But, do not worry. With time everything will become alright. This week might test you. Thus, maintain a calm nature.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week might prove to be full of love for you but at the same time it will teach you the importance of transparency in relationships. THe beginning of the week will be pleasant. Love proposals are on the cards for a few. Avoid taking risky decisions by the mid of the week. Your regular attempts to have an edge over your partner might disturb your relation.
Love Rating: 3/5
Remedy: Wear six faced Rudraksha. Doing so will bless you with auspiciousness of Venus.
Cancer
Monthly Horoscope
Credit for your success should go to your hard work and vigor. You may have to struggle hard in order to get fruits for your work. Try to gain benefits by taking help of some influential persons. This month you may use your contacts to your advantage. Being polite might help you in completing your pending works. Monetary gains from foreign investments are also predicted. Some disagreements with people are possible at your workfront.
Weekly Horoscope
Cancerians, this week has arrived suggesting you to be cautious. Someone may try to harm. At workfront, your colleagues might create hurdles because of jealousy. But showing smartness and maintaining a calm nature will be helpful. It is advisable, not to show your anger in front of anyone. This may lead to defamation. Guest may arrive, so spend memorable time at weekends.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week might keep you a bit disturbed and distressed. Steer clear of situations that might aggravate your temper and stubborn attitude. Beginning of the week will be a good time to go on a date. It will be an auspicious time for marriage proposals. The middle of the week might make you emotional and sensitive. End of the week might bring stress in your relation.
Love Rating: 2.5/5
Remedy: You can wear ten face Rudraksha, if you want development, security, prosperity and children. This Rudraksha will help you in gaining happiness and other spiritual benefits. It will also prove beneficial for success, peace and development. Wearing this Rudraksha can help you in winning any court case.
Leo
Monthly Horoscope
You have to work with courage at workplace in the initial days of the week. Utilize your energy in creative tasks. Also, avoid unnecessary disputes. Financial losses are possible if you will invest in risky areas. Also, don’t take any decision in enthusiasm. You might make some decisions in a hurry before the mid of the month. Think and act wisely, this will reduce the problems at workplace. This is going to be an average month for income.
Weekly Horoscope
Lions are expected to show a kind-hearted nature this week. You will do a good a amount of donations. Your family will prove to be a supporting system in your bad times. An outing with them is also foreseen. Servicemen will enjoy the goodness whereas businessmen are advised to do any kind of experiments this week. Some influential personalities might inspire you.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week might not give you a lot of opportunities to meet each other but it will be a pleasant week altogether. If you are in love with your neighbour or a co-worker then this week might prove to be blissful for you. Your bond with your lover will strengthen though mid of the week might be a little dull. You might find someone intriguing on social media. Weekend will be fun packed.
Love Rating: 3.5/5
Remedy: Sampurna Badha Mukti Yantra is highly effective in getting victory over enemies in legal matters and also guards against evil. This protects the native from accidents, ill fate and injuries. Sampurna Badha Mukti Yantra consists of Maha Mrityunjay Yantra, Baglamukhi Yantra, Navgrah Yantra, Vashikaran Yantra, Vahan Durghatna Nashak Yantra, Shani Yantra, Rahu and Ketu Yantra, Vastu Dosh Nivaran Yantra, Ganpati Yantra and Kaalsarp Yantra. Install the Yantra in north-east direction of your home on Monday.
Virgo
Monthly Horoscope
You will become financially stable. You might remain excited to do something new for the whole month. If you’ve been trying to get married for a long time, the time looks favorable for you this month. Chances of getting blessed with a child are high for those who’ve been longing for a child from a long time. Month is going to bring new relations, marital bliss and good health for you. You can start wearing Shukra Ratna Heera from Friday in order to get blessed with good luck.
Weekly Horoscope
Virgonians, this week might bring some trouble. As, you will not be able to take choose what is right and wrong. Singles might receive marriage proposals. But, your heart will not find a suitable soulmate. Time is not good to take any appropriate decision. Thus, delay any important decision in business. You are recommended to take suggestions from elders.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week is predicted to be pleasant for you. You might feel inclined towards a peer or a colleague. Chances of meeting your lover this week might be scanty but you will enjoy them to the fullest. Starting your week with dinner dates and long conversations will be a good idea. Your actions and activities might be under surveillance during the middle of the week. The weekend is expected to be enchanting.
Love Rating: 3/5
Remedy: Keep Sumeru Shree Yantra at the place of worship in your house. It provides mental peace, harmony, and success. Keeping this Yantra in your house will provide you with stability in your work as well as money.
Libra
Monthly Horoscope
Month seems rewarding for you Librans. Support from your siblings might help you in strengthening your luck. Some unexpected profits are also predicted for you. Time is favorable for buying and selling anything. Some problems might also bother you this month. You might not find your mind at peace during this period. Reading books is recommendable for you, as it might keep your mind stable during this period.
Weekly Horoscope
Librans, you might go on shopping or an outing this week. Meetings with friends and cousins are possible. With a purchase of new vehicle, laptop & mobile your expenses are likely to increase. It is advisable to avoid wastage of money. Students will have to struggle a lot to get score good marks. As you will not be able to focus on studies.
Weekly Love Predictions
Lovers can rejoice this week. A love proposal can be expected from someone living far from you. You too might plan to propose someone living far off and the answer can be expected in an affirmative. The beginning of the week and the weekend are predicted to remain amiable. Avoid hurting your partner’s feelings unconsciously during the middle of the week.
Love Rating: 3/5
Remedy: Offer grains to birds, if your money is stuck with someone. Alcohol and tobacco are inauspicious for you; avoiding them is recommended.
Scorpio
Monthly Horoscope
Time is favorable for progress this month. You might attain many achievements during this period. You may have to face some legal matters also during this month. You might get under debt due to the ongoing financial constraints. Profits are assured for you. Minor problems might occur during this period. You might have to face some unfavorable situations this month. Latter part of the month may prove crucial for defeating your enemies. Decisions might come your way related to all legal matters.
Weekly Horoscope
Scorpions, minor health issues might create issues this time. Your personal life with partner will remain smooth and sensuous pleasure will be obtained. Stress at work might occur but will not remain for long. Some long pending work will now complete. On one side, you might face differences in thoughts of you and your father. On the other side, your children and spouse will be supportive.
Weekly Love Predictions
Lovers who are far off from each other will experience an increased fondness for each other as this week might give you a chance to meet. Beginning of the week will support your plans to meet your lover. MId of the week might infuse romance in your relationship but keep your partner’s mood in consideration too. Weekend is expected to be spent with much love and peace. Avoid arguments.
Love Rating: 2.5/5
Remedy: You should keep fast on Thursdays. You can also wear one face Rudraksha. Feed cow with Jaggery and gram (Chana Dal). Chant ‘om kran kreen kraun sah bhaumaaya namah’. This Mantra will prove beneficial for you and will also help in waving off all troubles of life.
Sagittarius
Monthly Horoscope
October will become favorable for you but only after struggle and serious hard work. To complete your tasks successfully, make sure you talk well with everyone at workfront. Foreign investments will bring profits for your finances. You might face difference of opinions with seniors, which will act as a hurdle in completing your targets on time. Colleagues might not support as per your expectations.
Weekly Horoscope
Sagittarians, this week the quality of your work will increase. There is lot of scope to increase your communication skills and a good humour. All the efforts that you will invest in this week will gonna fetch fruitful results. This week you taste buds will enjoy different flavors of foods. Chances of getting things theft while travelling are there. So, take care.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week will be full of love and romance for you. You will get enough opportunities to spend time with your partner. Avoid bickering with your partner. The beginning of the week will be pleasant. You might surprise your partner with gifts this week. Mid of the week might give you less chances to meet each other. Weekend will be fun filled. You might feel emotional and lovestruck in this duration.
Love Rating: 3/5
Remedy: Wearing Rudraksha will keep you safe from mental troubles and health ailments. Chant Gayatri Mantra regularly.
Capricorn
Monthly Horoscope
This month looks good for you. Siblings will help you in your low times. You will get unexpected profits at the job front. You might consider spending money on things that attract you. Mental peace might get affected owing to responsibilities given at work. Try to keep yourself relaxed by indulging in things which give peace and bliss.
Weekly Horoscope
Capricorns, this is the good time, if you want to implement your business plans. This week has arrived with many favorable results. According to the predictions, success shall kiss your feets. Whereas, lovers might face some up and downs in life. Expenses are likely to increase on the beautification of the house.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week will have mixed results for you. Staying watchful of your actions and speech will be favourable for you. Beginning of the week is expected to be good for you. Try to save your office romance from getting noticed. Mid of the week is predicted to remain pleasant. Weekend might be a wee bit drab.
Love Rating: 2.5/5
Remedy: Stay at bay from alcohol and people who are indulged in bad habits. Keep control on your temper and avoid getting angry over minor issues. Respect your seniors and don’t do anything that can hurt them.
Aquarius
Monthly Horoscope
Progress will follow you this month, but along with some ups & downs. Legal issues might become the reason behind mental stress. Ancestral property might lead to familial discords. If you have lent money to anybody, you might get it back this month. Income will remain stable and you will successfully handle the expenses of this month. Businessmen will enjoy tremendous success this month. Health of your spouse might get affected; hence, be careful towards it.
Weekly Horoscope
Aquarians, your intellectual power will increase this time. Even the ability of decision making. People around you will seek for your advice. Time is very favorable to take decisions related to business or family. If you are looking forward to get a job, then your wait might get over. The key message for you is to utilize your efforts in right way.
Weekly Love Predictions
You might have to work hard and maintain the decorum in your relation. Trying to meet your lover over and over this week might be risky. Onset of the week will be blissful but your affair might gain negative attention by the mid of the week. Managing such problems with patience and ease will lead to a beautiful weekend.
Love Rating: : 4/5
Remedy: Remedy for you is to observe fast on Thursdays.
Pisces
Monthly Horoscope
Confidence, strong willpower and hard work will help you get success this month. Rather than getting into useless disputes, try spending it on useful creative ideas. Do not take any decision in hurry and discuss the matter with your elders. Most of you will get appreciation and fame at workfront. Financial life will remain strong throughout this month. Be careful from servants as they might steal any valuable asset of yours.
Weekly Horoscope
Pisceans, you might have to travel away from home due to work. You might be rewarded with transfers. This week, you might explore different destinations and make new friends. With income remain constant, your expenses might take a hike. It is recommended to take care of your of your spouse’s health. Lastly, competitors will get desired results.
Weekly Love Predictions
This week is expected to be bitter-sweet for you. Your week might not have a good start as you might have to face spurious proposals on social media. You might feel inclined towards spiritual beliefs and practices by mid week. The week will end on a pleasant note. If your lover happens to be colleague as well then you might have to face arguments this week.
Love Rating: 2.5/5
Remedy: The only remedy you need to follow this month is avoid driving while drunk. Take this advice seriously and keep yourself away from troubles.
We hope that this horoscope for October 2016 will prove to be useful for you. Make the best out of it and have a good time ahead.
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Navratri Special Offer, Ghatasthapana Muhurat & Puja Vidhi
This year Shardiya Navratri is starting from the 1st of October 2016 and will continue till the 10th of October. AstroSage brings to you the Ultimate Shardiya Navratri 2016 manual to guide you through these 9 days along with a special Navratri offer for you.
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हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें
According to the Shakt community, it is believed that Navratri of the Ashwin month of the Hindu calendar is most auspicious for worshipping Maa Aadishakti. In the 9 days of Navratri, the devotees of Goddess Durga worship her and her avatars religiously to attain a higher degree of peace and prosperity in their life. People fast and pay homage to the divinity for their well being. During these auspicious days of Navratri, it is believed that our sins and mistakes are pardoned by Maa Aadishakti as she showers her blessings on us, and uplifts our soul. Goddess Mahakali, Goddess Mahalakshmi, and Goddess Mahasaraswati are worshipped the most in navratri. Worshippers chant ‘Shri Durga Sapshati’ to please the goddess as well. In the period of 9 days, Goddess Durga’s pujan and lesson of Durga Saptshati are performed. People also keep a fast for one time’s meal. The foremost process of the Navratri’s is the ‘Ghat Sthapana’, after which all other auspicious activities take place.
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हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें
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According to the Shakt community, it is believed that Navratri of the Ashwin month of the Hindu calendar is most auspicious for worshipping Maa Aadishakti. In the 9 days of Navratri, the devotees of Goddess Durga worship her and her avatars religiously to attain a higher degree of peace and prosperity in their life. People fast and pay homage to the divinity for their well being. During these auspicious days of Navratri, it is believed that our sins and mistakes are pardoned by Maa Aadishakti as she showers her blessings on us, and uplifts our soul. Goddess Mahakali, Goddess Mahalakshmi, and Goddess Mahasaraswati are worshipped the most in navratri. Worshippers chant ‘Shri Durga Sapshati’ to please the goddess as well. In the period of 9 days, Goddess Durga’s pujan and lesson of Durga Saptshati are performed. People also keep a fast for one time’s meal. The foremost process of the Navratri’s is the ‘Ghat Sthapana’, after which all other auspicious activities take place.
AstroSage.com brings to you the ultimate Navratri Guide to lead you through these 9 days of Durga worshipping and help you attain health, wealth, and happiness for the coming year.
Devi Avatar: Maa Shailputri
Maa Shailputri is believed to be the first avatar of Goddess Durga. The first day of navratri begins by commemorating Maa Shailputri. Blessed to Lord Himalaya, Maa Shailputri gets her name from the mighty lofts, Himalayas. The goddess mounts on a bull, and carries a Trishul in one hand, and a lotus flower in another. It’s believed that its auspicious to offer cow milk ghee to Maa Shailputri. Worshipping her is deemed to awake your Mooladhaar Chakra, which blesses you with good attitude, patience and spiritual enlightenment.
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Puja Procedure (Poojan Vidhi): Ghat Sthapana and other Puja Rituals:
- On the first day of Navratri, take a bath in the morning and vow solemnly. After this, make an altar with fertile earth and sow barley in it. On this altar, place your kalash filled with sacred water. This is your 'ghatsthapana'. Place Maa Durga’s idol on the kalash. During all the rituals of puja, make sure that you maintain an Akhand Jyoti. (an oil/ghee lamp that alights for 24 hours constantly) While worshipping, keep all the ingredients required for worshipping, facing towards east direction. After this, perform the rituals according to the instructions given below:
- Chant the below mentioned mantra, and sprinkle water on yourself as well as the puja ingredients.
“Om Apavitrah Pavitro va Sarvastha Gatopi va
Ya Smarate Pundarikaksha Sa Bahantar Shuchi
ॐ अपवित्र: पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थां गतोअपी वा |
य: स्मरेत पुण्डरीकाक्षं स बाहान्तर: शुचि:||
- Keep Akshat (sacred rice mixed with turmeric and red vermillion, used for blessing), flower, and water in your palms while praying to the divinity.
- Perform the rituals meticulously.
- Perform aarti, and after that distribute prasad amongst everyone.
- During Navratri, worship a little girl, and offer her food with some donation.
- If the above mentioned ritual cannot be done regularly, it’s advised that on the last navratra(Navmi), worship 9 girls and give them donations.
- In the Kanya Pujan( Worshipping of Girls) make sure that you only worship girls aged 2-10.
- In the 9 days of navratri, Durga Saptshati and aparajita lessons are believed to manifold the blessings of the divine on you.
AstroSage.com wishes you a very Happy Shardiya Navratri 2016.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Weekly Horoscope 2016 (September 26 - October 2)
Here, we present you the Weekly Horoscope 2016 from September 26 to October 2. Now, know what these predictions have to say about your future. Scroll on to your Zodiac sign and read the predictions for free. The below predictions has been done by our famous astrologers and these are based on the planetary positions.
Note: Weekly horoscope is based on your Moon sign. Know your moon sign by clicking here: Moon sign calculator
Aries
Financially, this week will be very good for you Arians. Your hard work and true efforts will help you to fetch the desired results. Some new source of receiving income will be made. Also, there are chances that your income might raise. It is advisable; do not lend money to others rather invest them for future. Health wise, you need to take care of your stomach related issues.
Love Predictions: This week is expected to be a combination of love and quarrel for lovers. Married couples will be able to enjoy this duration fully. Meeting your beloved by the mid of the week will be favourable. End of the week would be perfect to celebrate the passion in your relationship.
Remedy: Avoid eating oily and heavy food products.
Fortune Star: 2.5/5
Taurus
This week will be full of entertainment. You might even go on an outing this week with friends and family. Taureans who are office goers might take a break from their monotonous schedule. You will receive great fame and reputation in the society. Whereas, you might get busy in doing social activities. It is advisable to get serious in love matters.
Love Predictions: This week will be bitter-sweet in terms of your love relations. Your thoughts might wander towards your other problems in this duration. As the week will progress, your relation with your beloved will improve. It is predicted to be a pleasant for love confessions.
Remedy: Don’t waste your money this time.
Fortune Star: 2.5/5
Gemini
You will be able to make many new friends this week. There are chances of getting interact with with high class people. You will observe that you are becoming ambitious. You might go on a trip this week besides this a smoothness in work environment will be maintained. The key message to success is to invest your money properly, and save.
Love Predictions: This week is expected to remain blissful for your love relations. Stay cautious of dubious people. Married couples must avoid needless squabbles. You may begin your week with dining together and indulging in long conversations. This week might end on a positive note for you.
Remedy: Protect your money from minor thefts.
Fortune Star: 3/5
Cancer
You will observe that a simplicity in your thoughts is getting made. Your introvert nature will now be over. And this change will be appreciated by everyone. This time, less expenses on luxurious items will be made. You might be spending a lot of time having a deep thinking about future. A positive transformation will be seen. You might turn your path towards spirituality.
Love Predictions: Your work might keep you away from your love interest this week. You might be full of emotions during the first half of the week. Avoid misunderstandings and tiffs that might happen by mid-week. Week end will be favourable for you.
Remedy: Chant Hanuman Chalisa regularly.
Fortune Star: 3.5/5
Leo
Lions, this week, you might lack efficiency in work. You might feel shiftless due to weakness and because of tight schedule at work. It is advisable to keep a watch on your health issues, visit a doctor whenever there is a need. Maintain the trust level that your partner have on you. Otherwise, problems are likely to arise. Lastly, avoid getting drunk while driving.
Love Predictions: This week might give you opportunities for spending time with your beloved. If you are planning a trip with your beloved, the first half of the week seems favourable. Middle of the week will prove to be emotionally satisfying while the weekend will be satisfactory.
Remedy: Avoid travelling alone at night.
Fortune Star: 3/5
Virgo
“Expectations often lead to disappointments”. Since, the week is little unfavorable. This time is not appropriate to expect anything from others. Chances of meeting fake people are there, therefore do not trust anyone blindly. You need to have belief in yourself is a key message for you. Whereas, at workplace, you need to be careful from people. You might receive a support from someone of your opposite sex.
Love Predictions: This week will be mix of happy and stressful moments. Work might keep you occupied this week but putting a little effort for taking out time for your beloved might bear fruit. The week will begin fine and dandy but middle of the week might seem to be a little dull. The weekend might return the lost charm in your relationship.
Remedy: Don’t trust strangers.
Fortune Star: 2.5/5
Libra
This week, you will be busy in making plans for future. Chances are there, that due to some misunderstandings, people might take you wrongly. Thus, it is advisable; a descent nature with others is must. Check your words before it gets out while having conversation. You might become angry and due to that an arrogance nature might be observed. Try avoiding that.
Love Predictions: Your efforts of making your relationship jolly and pleasurable will be fulfilled this week. You might spend some leisure time with your love interest. You will be able to establish a balance between work and love this week. Weekend is expected to be moderate.
Remedy: Follow decent behavior and don’t loose patience.
Fortune Star: 3/5
Scorpio
You have got a wonderful sportsmanship spirit. Which will make your dreams possible. This week is full of goodness, you might receive an appraisal, increment or might even get a promotion. Since, your luck ratings are high. Your enemies will not be able to stand. The increase in self-confidence will also improve, with that, every tough situations will become easy.
Love Predictions: This week is predicted to be moderate for lovers. Those living away from their beloved might enjoy the week to the fullest. You may visit a religious place in the beginning of the month. You will work hard to create a balance between your love life and work. Weekend is expected to be pleasant for you.
Remedy: Worship Lord Ganesh.
Fortune Star: 3.5/5
Sagittarius
This week, everyone will gonna love your company. As, your smile and joyful nature will make the environment beautiful. Even, your sense-of-humor will improvised. You might go on a shopping this week. So get ready, to overload with expenses. The style of writing and communicating will get better now. Lastly, scope of many positive changes are there.
Love Predictions: This week is expected to be favourable for you. Avoid suspicious behavior and try to maintain the purity in your relationship. Try to keep your anger in control and avoid arguments. Plans of visiting a religious place with your beloved might pan out. In a nutshell, your week will be full of love and mutual understanding.
Remedy: Worship Lord Shiva.
Fortune Star: 3.5/5
Capricorn
You might think creative this week . Your expenses are likely to rise due to the beautification of home or modification of vehicle. This week, you might get financially drained out. So save money in present. Your friend and relative might become a reason of your loss. So, be careful. The key message for you is to listen, What your says.
Love Predictions: Maintaining the purity of your relationship must be your priority this week. Your week will start with a bang but middle of the week might remind you to maintain the decorum of your relationship. Weekend will prove to be the icing on the cake. YOu might feel inclined towards a colleague in this duration.
Remedy: Avoid trusting anyone blindly.
Fortune Star: 4/5
Aquarius
This week has arrived with not much favorable outcomes. You might suffer from minor health issues. Your efficiency might become low which will directly affect your energy. It is very important to take care of your health. Bachelors are advised to take their decisions of life by themselves. Listen to your heart and maintain a decent behavior with everyone.
Love Predictions: This week will be pleasant for your love relation. You might have small arguments with your beloved in the beginning of the week but by the mid of the week this are expected to be back on track. End of the week might disturb you a bit. Try to maintain the calm and mutual balance in your relationship.
Remedy: Offer food to poor and needy people.
Fortune Star: 3/5
Pisces
This week, take ample of time when you are making some important decision in life. Don’t rush into the things otherwise situation might become worse. Do not carry your precious things along with you while travelling. Otherwise, there are chances that it might get theft. It is very important to take of your health. Also, you need to take care of the elder person in the family.
Love Predictions: You might have to work hard to make this week fruitful. In this duration, Venus is in the eighth house in Rahu nakshatra which paves the way for misunderstandings and arguments in love relations. The week is expected to begin favourably for you but by the end of the week you might have to make an effort to maintain the decorum and peace in your relationship.
Remedy: Don’t take business related decisions this week.
Fortune Star: 3.5/5
Love predictions are exclusively prepared by love & marriage expert astrologer Pt. Hanumman Mishra
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