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1 THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 1 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. Anthony Writer THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 2 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. Anthony Writer RESEARCH STUDY ON THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY BASED ON THE TROPICAL (SAYANA) SYSTEM BY PROF. ANTHONY WRITER UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PROF. JINABHAI G. LAD PRINCIPAL, JYOTISHA BHARATI UNDER THE AUSPICE OF JYOTISHA BHARATI BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN KULAPATHI K. MUNSHI MARG MUMBAI 400 007 THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 3 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. Anthony Writer HEAVEN IS A BOOK BEFORE THEE SET "The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech. Night after night they display knowledge.

2 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard." Psalm 19: 1-3 "He alone [God] spread out the made all the STARS --the Bear, Orion, the Pleiades, and the constellations of the southern sky. His great works are too marvelous to " Job 9:8-10 "There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the STARS : for one star differeth from another star in glory." I Corinthians 15:41 THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 4 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. Anthony Writer DEDICATION This thesis is dedicated to all men and women who have contributed to the knowledge of astronomy and ASTROLOGY with the noble aim of enlightening us for a better life on this planet and for the progress and upliftment of civilization from the dawn of time to eternity.

3 Thank You So Much in Billions My parents and guardians forced me to study and taught me the value of Education. They are not here to see this good work. I pray that the billions of STARS in the firmaments radiate my deep gratitude to them. Despite this, Oh Divine Light, I am indebted to them eternally. May their souls rest in peace in your eternal abode of joy, peace, happiness and everlasting life. THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 5 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. Anthony Writer Certification TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN This is to certify that Prof. Anthony Writer has completed his research study on The Use of FIXED STARS in ASTROLOGY , based on the Sayana (Tropical) System, for a diploma in Jyotisha Visharada of the Jyotisha Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai.

4 This is an in-depth study divided into two parts. Part one throws light on the knowledge gathered and theories propounded on the FIXED STARS by various authorities since the dawn of civilization till the current period. It also throws light on the use of FIXED STARS in ASTROLOGY in interpreting the birth chart as times change. Part two covers case studies of celebrated personalities and the persons known to him. The case studies of persons known to him have spanned a period of nearly a decade as events had to be monitored by him. The preparation and completion of this thesis took a period of 3 years under my guidance. As Prof. Writer used to seek guidance from me in the Tropical (Sayana) System over the years, I have no hesitation in stating that this thesis is his own work and all the case studies have been developed and written by him.

5 It is my earnest endeavour and cherished dream to champion the cause of research in ASTROLOGY . I am confident that this thesis will be a source of inspiration to all students and lovers of ASTROLOGY . Date:14th April 2005 Place: Mumbai Project Guide Jinabhai G. Lad Principal Jyotisha Bharati Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kulapathi Munshi Marg THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 6 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai.

6 Prof. Anthony Writer Mumbai 400 007 MY GUIDE: PRINCIPAL PROF. JINABHAI LAD A star on the Mount of Jupiter promises position and status in career and society. Principal Prof. Jinabhai Lad who started his career in life as an Accountant in a private firm , retired from service as the Managing Director of the company. His passion for ASTROLOGY made him study the subject at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. In addition to teching ASTROLOGY for the last 32 yers, he carried out the duties of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Bombay Astrological Society and it was during his tenure that the Bombay Astrological Society merged with the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. From June 1999 he ws appointed as the Principal of Jyotisha Bharati of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai.

7 As a teacher, with a keen and introspective mind, he has specialized in interpretation of natal charts in the Sayana (Tropical), Nirayana (Sidereal or Hindu ASTROLOGY ) and the Paribhraman Padhathi. At the same time he has encouraged and guided students to use these systems in practical application. He has re-edited a book Practical ASTROLOGY , in Gujarati, which was out of print. He has furnished additional information on The FIXED STARS , Navamsha, Esoteric ASTROLOGY and Paribhraman Padathi. The book has become a standard text for the Jyotirvid Course. THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 7 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. Anthony Writer CO-PRINCIPAL PROF. GUSHTASP BEHRAMJI FORBES Prof. Forbes, after completing his commerce graduation studied for the Chartered Accountancy course.

8 After completing this successfully, he also persued the course of Company Secretary and joined service with Tata. Prof. Fobres was interested in ASTROLOGY since 1965 but took up the systematic study in the Bombay Astrological Society in 1981 and completed his JYOTIRVID in 1982, standing First class First and was awarded the Gold Medal. His guru, late Shri Gopalkrishna D. Mody then told him to take charge and establish English Medium classes. He did this on an experimental basis in 1983 and regular English medium classes commenced from 1984. He simultaneously studied the System of ASTROLOGY , and stood first. Prof. Forbes has consistantly followed the footsteps of his guru and mostly prefers to read SAYANA CHARTS, though he is equally comfortable with Nirayana charts if need be.

9 Prof. Forbes has written two books on Astology: 1) Basic Text Bok of ASTROLOGY for first year students 2) Advanced Text Book of ASTROLOGY for second year students of Jyotirvid. Both the books are written, keeping in mind the exhaustive syllabus of Jyotisha Bharati. He is in the process of coming out with his third study: Essays in ASTROLOGY , which will mostly cater to the students of Jyotisha Visharada. In fact, parts or this work is already being given to students as reference notes. One of the essays deals exhaustively on FIXED STARS and their effects. THE USE OF FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY - 8 - Jyotisha Bharati Bharatitya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. Anthony Writer Presently, Prof. Forbes is the Co-Principal of Jyotisha Bharati and teaches both the Gujarati as well as English medium students.

10 PROF. DAULATSINGH THAKUR Prof. Daulatsingh, son of Shri Vithalsingh Thakur was born in 1924. After passing Inter Science, he joined the Ayurvedacharya with Medicine and Surgery Course at the Baneras Hindu University, a six-year degree course. After studying for 3 years, he was forced to stop his further studies due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, coinciding with the ill-health of his father and the closure of the college for six months due to the Quit India movement. He then joined the Reserve Bank of India and retired as a senior officer in October 1982. His inquiring and searching mind to know What ASTROLOGY Is and What It Is Not attracted him towards the Study of ASTROLOGY in 1968 and 1969. During the two-year study at the Bombay Astrological Society he concentrated more on reading the Book and Magazines which are stocked in the Library and developed Academic Interest in the Celestial subject, which he continues till date.