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E hsan Khazeni,
young Persian Consultant Consultant
astrologer, Author and teacher. He has learnt Vedic and Medieval astrology. He also developed Tashtar Astrology Software Software (The First Persian Astrology Software). He does research on remedial astrology of various streams streams of astrology.
s the subject of this article is Islamic astrological remedies, it is better to introduce the Islamic astrology. In fact Islamic astrology is the process of Ptolemaic astrology in Islamic Point of view. They took the Greek astrology as it was. Because it was first learned through translation movement, there were many mistakes to understand it. As Carlo Alfonso Nallino says, the pre-Islamic Arabs didn’t know much about the sky. Slowly the Muslims became more eager to study the stars. Some Verses of Quran which recommended cosmic mentalities was their stimulant. Astrology and astronomy improved simultaneously with the extension of Islamic culture and philosophy. However, writings of Al-Biruni were a great deal with Indian astrology but it seems that Islamic astrologers were already familiar with Jyotish. For example there are many more advanced techniques of Varshaphal in Persian manuscripts. An astrologer with Al-Biruni s minute predictive ability, modern India has not produced till date. - SA ’
The occult sciences were also influenced and transformed during Islamic era. Greek Metaphysics and Kabbalistic techniques were somehow replaced with God names and Quran Verses even though there are still many different methods of occult sciences in Persian and Arabic books but the most important part especially parts which works on transforming the world conditions and discovering secret parts of human life are based on Quran.
Among these techniques, Jaffr is the method of finding the answer with the help of mathematical operation on the written question and Raml (geomancy) which is the way of gaining the answer by dropping dibs accidentally. These sciences will not work until one gains holy support. In Islamic thoughts, the occult sciences are the tools which their operators should beforehand learn in Islamic sciences, theology, Philosophy and would be reliable in ethics. So they are forbidden for ordinary people. Among Islamic Scientists, when you hear of a person as a seer or mystic don’t suspect that he knows both astronomy and astrology because astrology cannot be separated from Islamic mysticism. Though in Islam, existences of such techniques are accepted but there are many limitations for its operators. It is really important that a master must assist you during learning period so please consult a valid master before start to learn Islamic esoteric sciences. Let’s start to illustrate the mechanism of Islamic remedies. I explain hereunder my classification of the tools which are taught by great masters. In fact during the years of my work as a consultant astrologer, many clients found their problems solved totally. I believe that if people care about their activities, they will know their weakness and have control over them. Worship some time each day then they will be guided correctly and overcome many disasters. Determinism and Authority is the subject of deep discussion in Islamic Philosophy. Astrologically, I believe that the damaged houses would be reconstructed. Afflicted planets are not always strict enough to close all the doors. There is a Persian proverb which says: “Death is the only matter which doesn’t have any remedy”. Sometimes it seems that we can’t do anything against a problem but we can at least reduce its karma. Notice that Islam believes karma as the law of reactions. But reincarnation is not acceptable. So, when we talk about karma in Islamic point of view, it means present life karma is subtle life before earthly existence.
In Islamic astrology, prenatal epoch is more than the birth chart. It would be calculated by Hermetic method and Animador of Ptolemy and somehow different with Nisheka lagna. Anyway it doesn’t matter how to calculate epoch time. It also doesn’t matter if you use birth chart in any other form. As a Vedic astrologer, I would rather use the sidereal zodiac instead of tropical. In general, occupation and transit of planets can indicate the state of harm. It can be determined that how much remedial measure would be applied through main chart and navamsa. We also need to detect if one can do the remedies by himself or needs other’s help. Also, we should check the Jupiter and Saturn position to check the native’s belief. Some native’s may use Vedic mantras or non-religious suggestions. I divided the remedies in three categories. 1- Remedies should be applied according to the problem 2- Remedies should be used according to malefic planet or house. 3- Remedies should be suggested according to transits to prevent bad effects.
The first Group is often used when the problem is visible in native’s life and in many cases their reason is to solve that problem. These remedies could be applied independent of birth chart and easily can be determined by horary astrology. The second category is often about to remedy the afflictions in advance. Such remedies specially would apply for younger clients. Sometimes in Islamic astrology, horary astrology is more important than birth chart. During afflicted periods of planets the karmic problems of planet will be more visible. I usually tell people about future significant times to act more carefully or set a session to reconsider about their karmas.
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here are several names of god mentioned in Quran and other Islamic sources. They are powerful words which can make many positive effects on body, mind and soul. If you change your inner life, your outer life will also change. There are 99 names which are mentioned in Quran and many other names which come from other sources. The approval of these names needs a high skill in Islamic numerology but some of them are allowed for public use. The names should be said in an exact number which are calculated for special persons for specific reasons. It is said that the name is the treasure map and its number is the steps to reach it. Also the names are the key and the
numbers are its jags. For using a name you should use the prefix “Ya” instead of “Al”. For instance: The name “An-Nour” means the light and related to the Sun. Repeating the word “Noor” with the sound “ya” as prefix (pronounced “yaa nour”) in 256 times will decrease the bad effects of debilitated or afflicted Sun. A mother can call the name “AlMusawwir” during pregnancy to deliver a healthy child. In the next parts, I will introduce a lot of names and will suggest a simple method to use them.
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here are several books to describe the influences of verses of Quran. There are some Surah’s (Chapters) in Quran which are named astrologically and also there are chapters named as “Sun”, ”Moon”, ”Signs”, ”Star”, etc. There are many verses which implicate the astrological meanings. The starting chapter “Alfaateha” contains seven verses which each verse relates to a planet. There are many recommendations of donation for forgiveness from dead people. Many people avow to read entire Quran after their problem is solved. There are also some specific verses related to each ascendant. Quran contains more than 6000 verses which many of them are using as remedies. For example reading verses 54-56 of the 7th chapter 70 times with a cup of water in a specific way is applied for nullification of black magic. The Throne Verse is the 255-247th verse of 2nd Chapter; it is widely used for protection. Throne Verse is highly recommended for everyone who may feel trouble of evil spirits. Such techniques will be discussed later.
This is the most complicated but the most powerful remedy. Combined spells are usually provided by putting some God names and parts of verses together. Usually first part is calling a name and the next part is sworn to a verse. As the verses are God, words are for a specific matter. Here it needs high skills to calculate the correct names and numbers.
This part is very similar to LalKitab Remedies. Prof U.C. Mahajan in translation of Lal Kitab wrote: This book was once very popular in India, Pakistan, Iran and many other countries. Actually, I couldn’t find any Persian version of the red book but there are hundreds of years that such remedies are written in Persian and Arabic books. Some of them really works and some seems superstitious. They are in both positive and negative
forms. In positive form religious journeys, nourishing birds and animals, burning incenses, and knocking to woods are simple remedies which are very popular. The negative form is almost ignored because many of them are painful acts and used for dark reasons so I will not go further.
There is a famous word about charity: “Charity can remedy seventy types of disasters.” It’s very common among Muslims that when they feel danger, had a bad dream or after a misadventure they offer donations. For ordinary people only the purpose is important but astrologically charity can be scheduled. According to planetary configurations it would be suggested to donate products related to the planet or to contribute it to people related to that planet.
It’s very common among Shia to prepare religious sessions. In Quran Sessions each person reads a part of Quran so the whole Quran will be read several times. There are many sessions for asking intervention of great souls. They usually are held in birth of Shi’a Imams. These sessions are usually held ensemble and those who have not enough money will avow for a part.
Retraction means pulling back from sins. Skilled astrologers can determine if a native falls in sins or not, so that they can prescribe Retraction to stop karmic acts. All of us may do faults unknowingly hence Retraction is always necessary for everyone. As Quran says: "And o my people! Ask forgiveness of your lord, and turn to him (in repentance): he will send you the skies pouring abundant rain, and add strength to your strength: so turn ye not back in sin!" Hudd-11-52
Sometimes it would suggest carrying a written blessing. This Bless should be written in a specific time with certain material and conditions. Sometimes it should be written on a paper with saffron or engraved on a planetary metal. It may be some verses of Quran or
magical Squares. Indians call it as Kavach. The number of squares, its content and direction of writing depends on the goals of the operator. In the more advanced steps, the name of the native and his mother would be included to make the talisman exclusive.
The Usage of gemstones in Islamic remedies is somehow different. In fact the crave cuts on the gemstone is more important. There are many symbolic talismans which have specific effects. For example there are gems which should be prepared in planetary exaltations. The rings should be held in high esteem and should not be used anywhere. Some of them have spells for activation. It is believed that each talisman has a guardian to protect its owner.
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s already mentioned, one should not use all the remedies together because it may be really harmful. Each remedy has its own quality and using all together may have unknown effects. The astrologer should detect the quality and estimate the necessary remedies and also should detect the native’s tolerance. The remedial process should be done in a time span and not at once. Also the native should be checked several times during remedies and stop or replace the technique if a remedy seems to be harmful. The useful remedies should be continued for a while after problem is solved.
