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Summer Love

By Christina Collins

In the summer we change to Bhakti or the �season.� of love and its varied expression. Eros and Agape, the love of passion and the love of God both connect to Venus.

Venus, who rules over what we �love�, is known as the planet of, Romance, Love, Art, and Beauty. Also known as Eros, the Roman Goddess of Love, and the Mother of Cupid, Venus represents not only finance, but also our focus on our hearts, what we love and romance.

Venus in Sanskrit translates as Semen, meaning the reproductive fluid of both male and female. Venus also connects us to children, the result of reproduction. Flowers, photography, music, the creative arts, painting, commerce, money, diamonds, refinement, all belong to the domain of Venus.

Mars, the planet of passion and action, when it connects with Venus, the planet of love and beauty stimulate �chemistry,� passion or physical love connections to flame between individuals. If you imagine that Mars is like the south pole of a magnet and Venus as the north pole of the magnet, you verify that opposites attract. When you connect one person�s Mars to the other person�s Venus by

opposition between charts, you get one of these connections. For example, Venus in Libra in one person�s horoscope opposite Mars in Aries in the other person�s chart makes a strong chemistry especially as Venus rules Libra and Mars rules Aries and planets are strengthened in their own signs.

You can also be very emotionally close to someone when both people share the same Mars or Venus. This expresses more as a kind of �brotherly or sisterly� love. Also a feeling of being �on the same page� with someone.

Each planet contributes its part to any idea, concept or experience at hand.

Your rising sign, the luminaries, the Sun and Moon, and the planets Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, along with the Nodes of the Moon, Rahu and Ketu each contribute their influence toward connections between people that make them feel love, loved, and loving. The general connections are same sign, opposite sign, (180 degrees apart) or trine (5 signs apart).

In Vedic astrology we also use a special divisional chart for spouse called the Navamsa (9th harmonic) along with the birth or natal chart to look for associations between people.

Some of the connections you can look for in compatibility:

The Sun in one person�s chart should connect with the Moon in the other persons chart and vice versa.
Mars, the planet of passion should connect with Venus the planet of Love.
Mercury, the planet of communication should connect to the other person�s Mercury.
Jupiter the planet of Marriage, Knowledge and Children should connect with the other�s Sun, Moon or Rising sign.
Saturn, the planet of restriction should not connect to the other�s Sun, Moon, or Venus (an exception would be if Saturn were in Libra).
Rahu and Ketu, the lunar nodes who are always opposite should not be reversed between the charts. (This would be someone approximately 9 years older or younger).
The malefics Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu should not be in the same sign as the other persons Sun or Moon. (this is general and there are exceptions to all of the rules)

Wherever you have Venus placed in your chart is how you will feel about �Love.�

I heard a spiritual teacher once respond to a girl who wanted a boy to like her. He said �give him presents!�

Trying to pick a present for someone? Check out their Venus and/or Moon placement (what house, what sign?) it will give you some ideas on what they love (Venus) and what their mind desires. Here are a few ideas that you can expand upon:

Venus or the Moon in:

Aries: Always young at heart, Aries is the child of the zodiac, around 7 years old in nature. Always fun and never boring! Give something that they can use to explore � a Hummer or a trip to Disney World. A hiking day with portable food. A spontaneous adventure � hot air ballooning. A gift of Music? Rock & Roll. Camping equipment.

Taurus: Food. Prepare or arrange for a beautiful meal. Breakfast in Bed. Food Gifts of any kind. Sensation. A sweater or item of clothing that �feels,� good to the wearer. Fragrance. Incense. Taurus rules scent and aromatherapy. Music CD�s or downloads or fine wine. Musical instruments. Music classes.

Gemini: Communication. A great book, a magazine subscription, a book of movie tickets, an airplane ticket to anywhere. Hiking together. Phone cards. Anything �together,� Gemini, the sign of the twins likes a companion in life�s adventures.

Cancer: Pillows, gifts for the home, the kitchen or the library. Housekeeper or Babysitter for the Day, Cooking classes, a massage at home. A gift to attend a workshop. A charm or anything else collectible. (Cancer�s like to collect things, stamps, books, dishes, stuffed animals�) Singing or music classes. Anything romantic � strand of pearls, flowers, candy.

Leo: A weekend or day away in a really nice hotel, with room service and spa facilities. Tickets to a sporting event. A day of Golf. A day at the zoo! An outdoor concert, with picnic basket. Photos of family and friends (Make sure your Leo is in the photo too!)Theater tickets. Trip to the Beach, Leo love the Sun!

Virgo: Dancing! Music! A gift of a housekeeper or organizer for a day. A new wallet or purse. (Virgo women like small petite handbags). Computers and software. Exchanging massages. White clothing. Things that are �pure,� and refined. Dinner in a classy restaurant. Gift certificates for a facial -- or cosmetic surgery. A health related gift.

Libra: Art supplies, a day at an art museum with brunch at a sidewalk caf�. Gift cards for clothes. Books and Clothes. Jewelry. Gift cards from a bookstore. Fine Art. Art classes. A personal shopper or personal trainer. A Kindle, art software for their computer, a trip to Europe�s art museums.

Scorpio: Gift cards for anything. Massage and spa gift certificates. Books, cooking classes magic sets, water fountains, water beds. Mystery books, Thrillers, books and movies. Lingerie. (Yes, Scorpio is sensual, and also they like to feel cuddled up � so a warm robe or a great silk sleeping shirt work too for either sex.)

Sagittarius: Books about Travel or Self Improvement. Tickets to travel to visit somewhere new (or you), A gift certificate to attend a self-help workshop. A private class or consultation in their area of interest. New hiking boots. An off-road vehicle. A horse or a puppy.

Capricorn: Two earthenware mugs, coffee, a coffee grinder, espresso machine, a potter�s wheel, books on business and commerce. Ayurvedic treatments, or a consult with an Ayurvedic doctor. Things for the office (a framed photo of you?) Tickets to the theater. Anything that could improve their business prospects. To Venus in Capricorn �Love IS Business!

Aquarius: Anything unusual. Aquarius dances to the beat �of a different drummer,� Music lessons, skydiving lessons, classes or software on piloting and aviation. An airplane. A build your own airplane or model airplane kit. A day doing things for others (helping someone realize their dreams)! Unusual software or something for their self-improvement so they can help others.

Pisces: Anything to do with water. A trip to swim with dolphins. A book of poetry. A rock fountain, tickets to the opera or classical music. Stuffed animals, chocolate, books. A session with a healer, or astrologer or intuitive. Spa day. A home sauna. Foot massage. Flowers and Scent. Gifts imported from another country.

Of course, flowers, candy, perfume and fine food work for all signs! Have a wonderful summer � I am sending Love your way!

Christina Collins Biography

Christina Collins, Jyotish Visharada, CVA, Jyotish Kovid, ICAS and CVA, Jyotish Vachaspati, ICAS ,Jyotish Medha Pragya, ICAS and Jyotish Mahasagara from Raman and Rajeshwari Foundation 2013, is a third generation Astrologer specializing in the Vedic system. She received her honorary titles from the late Dr. B.V. Raman, former President of the ICAS (Indian Council for Astrological Sciences) in New Delhi and Bangalore, India, from CVA (Council for Vedic Astrology, USA),from the ICAS in Bangalore 2012, and from the Raman and Rajeshwari Foundation in 2013.

From1997 to 2012, she was the first and sole American woman to be honored by the highly held title of Jyotish Vachaspati (Jyotish - the light bearer and Vachaspati - the one who speaks the truth and whose predictions come true. (In Sanskrit, Vac = speech and Brihaspati is a name of Jupiter the planet of wisdom

and truth. Her most recent titles from India, are the Jyotish Medha Pragya title, which means that consciousness has merged with Jyotish, from the ICAS, and from the Raman Rajeswari Foundation, the title Jyotish Mahasagara which means the great ocean of Jyotish.

As a founding member, she currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American College for Vedic Astrology (ACVA online), and was former Editor of the ACVA News. President of Celestial Resource (The Timing Coach) she serves corporate and private clients from students to celebrities. For the Jyotish Star you can reach her in Boulder CO at [email protected]:

Christina's Consultation Contact information:

Christina Collins, J.K., J.V.
Editor in Chief The Jyotish Star
Lafayette, (Boulder County) CO, USA
web site: http://www.christinacollinsastrology.com
email: [email protected]
phone: 303-665-9996



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