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During the course of one's hectic life, a time comes when rest is necessary
before taking up the next period of labor. The couch provides such a rest.
The fireplace has a similar significance. In ancient Indian society, the
teachers assembled their students around a fireplace and discussed matters of
spiritual knowledge. This is how the Vpanishads, the great wisdom
teachings of ancient India, originated. A platform is also a resting place for
launching such activities. All these symbols thus have a common
characteristic. Purva Phalguni consolidates the Divine impulse for its
materializing activities. It expresses that phase of cosmic evolution under
which the descending soul receives its marching orders.
Under this asterism, one may think that the king has arrived, the war has
begun, great religious observances have commenced but the nextj phase of
development has not yet been disclosed. This is suggested in the Shiva
Parana by stating that Lord Shiva started on his marriage procession under
this star. His marriage, with all its deep significance, represents the Divine
energy beginning to penetrate deeply into matter in order to spiritualize it.
Purva Phalguni provides the avenue for the expression of dynamic energy. It
enables the soul to work in the external realm in order to discharge the
Divine responsibilities entrusted to it. The basic feature of this asterism is its
readiness to plunge into activity. Other characteristics arise during the
operation of this asterism which support this basic impulse. The impelling
force of Kama, passion, makes an individual enthusiastic about all that he
undertakes, so that he pours forth his inner strength and vitality into every
act. But he is purposive, acquisitive, and calculative of the advantages and
disadvantages of the outcome. There is often a streak of selfishness in his
approach to life and relationship. The amount of vitality pouring forth from
him makes him generally successful in his endeavors. It draws to him the
attention of those in power. He receives recognition and royal favor. The
same thing makes him attractive to the opposite sex. For the man, his virility
is strong and women are drawn to him. His material proclivities also make
him pleasure seeking and prone to self-aggrandizement.
Bhaga as well as Aryaman bring many material gifts to men of the world.
They bestow material affluence, prosperity, worldly comforts and renown.
The feeling of uniqueness, being specially gifted and better qualified than
the majority are some of the psychological traits of the asterism which often
impart the feeling of being original. People who are strongly influenced by
this asterism often suffer from feelings of superiority. Their natural
tendencies are self-centered and they have an insatiable thirst for personal
glorification. This is expressed as sexual conquest, establishment of new
empires or eagerness to undertake competitive enterprises. But when