2012 Vedic Astrology Calendar

January 13th — Shri Ganesh Chaturthi: Day of Ganesh 14th — Makara Sankranti: 14:27 EST 28th — Vasant Panchami: Day of Saraswati
See http://calendars.globalgoodnews.com/vedic/vedic-calendar.htm for Vedic calendar details February
19th – 20th — Maha Shivaratri: Night of Shiva March
8th — Holi 11th — Daylight Time begins: 2:00 20th — Vernal Equinox: 0:14 EST 23rd — First Day of Lunar Year (Krishnadi) 23rd – April 1st — Vasantik Navaratri: Nine Days of Mother Divine
April 1st— Ram Navami: Birthday of Ram 6th — Hanuman Jayanti: Birthday of Hanuman 13th — Start of Solar Year: 8:49 EST 24th — Akshaya Tritiya: Day of Lasting Achievements
May 6th — Buddha Jayanti: Birthday of Buddha 20th — Annular Solar Eclipse: Eastern Asia, Pacific, western U.S. and Canada, 17:06 EST to 20:39. 31st — Ganga Dashahara: Day of Ganga
June 4th — Partial Lunar Eclipse: Visible Western hemisphere, eastern Asia, Australasia, 5:00 EST to 7:06, peak
6:04, mag. 0.37. 20th — Summer Solstice: 18:09 EST
July 3rd — Guru Purnima: Day of Fullness of the Guru
August 2nd — Raksha Bandhana: Day of Protection of Relations 10th — Krishna Janmashtami: Birthday of Krishna 17th — Adhikamasa: Intercalary month starts; no observances
September 19th — Shri Ganesh Chaturthi: Birthday of Ganesh 22nd — Autumnal Equinox: 14:49 EST
October 16th – 23rd — Sharadiya Navaratri: Nine Days of Mother Divine 24th — Vijaya Dashami: Victory Day
November 4th — Daylight Time ends: 2:00 12th — Dhanvantari Jayanti: Ayur-Veda Day 13th — Hanuman Puja 13th — Dipavali: Festival of Lights (Mahalakshmi) 13th — Total Solar Eclipse: Eastern Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, 15:35 EST to 18:48. 24th — Deva Prabhodini Ekadashi: Day of Awakening 28th — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: 7:15 EST to 11:51.
December 18th — Skanda Shashti: Day of Kartikeya 21st — Winter Solstice: 6:11 EST

Astrological Gems Remedial Measures

REMEDIAL MEASURES

GEMSTONE OR MANTRA

When a planet is weak or afflicted in the birth chart there are a variety of measures
that can be taken in order strengthen or balance the energy and qualities of that planet.
The most frequently used remedial measures are the wearing of a gemstone or the regular
recitation of a planetary mantra (a sequence of sounds that have a vibrational influence
that modifies the manner in which a planets energy becomes manifest).

Although appropriate planetary mantras are safe to use they require some time and
attention to their practice. For this reason many people will go for the easy option –
wearing a gemstone. The problem with a gemstone, whether worn as an astrological ring
or as a pendant, is that it enhances the energy of a planet for better or for worse. Thus a
weak planet will have its strength increased by wearing the appropriate gemstone but this
can do more harm than good if the planet owns difficult houses. If a planet is classified
as a benefic for a particular Ascendant it’s gemstone can be safely worn. Never wear the
gemstone of a planet that has a malefic relationship to the Ascending sign.

The gemstone of the planet ruling your ascendant can be worn throughout your
life as it will have a strengthening influence on the body, vitality and other 1st house
indications. Other appropriate stones can be worn on a long term basis or for the duration
of the planets dasha.

Wearing gemstones can be an expensive business but need not be so. Gemstones
should be of a high quality and free from any imperfections, so if you decide to go for the
primary gemstone it is likely to be an expensive purchase. For this reason there are certain
secondary or substitute stones that are less costly but can be equally effective. These are
generally worn in the form of a pendant or necklace as their recommended size can often
make them impractical to be worn as astrological rings.

There are several important points that need to be born in mind when planning to
wear an astrological gemstone. One is that the stone must be in contact with the skin, the
other is that the time that the stone is first worn permanently is governed by certain
astrological considerations.

There are a number of considerations that a skilled astrologer can ascertain, either for general well-being or for specific purposes.

Astrological Gemstone Remedial Measures For Each Planet