Omens of the Lizard

Lizards are regarded as a nuisance in many homes now, but in the old days, lizards falling onto the occupants of the property were more likely to be regarded as signs of good news rather than bad.

• If a lizard falls off a wall, ceiling, beam, etc and lands on the property owner's body on a Monday or Tuesday, there will be good news within nine months; if it happens on Wednesday or Thursday. it will take a month; on Friday, two weeks; and on Saturday or Sunday, a year,
• A lizard falling onto the head, right arm, thighs or waist means gaining wealth somehow,
• A lizard falling onto the forehead indicates the likelihood of meeting an important person,
• A lizard falling anywhere onto the left side of a woman and right side of a man is auspicious,
• A lizard falling onto the left ear, wrist and neck are all favourable signs because they signify financial gain and mental stability,
• A lizard falling onto either shoulder signifies that the individual will overcome opponents,
• A lizards falling onto the chest indicates that the property owner will gain wealth and more property,
• A lizard falling onto food while it is being eaten indicates prosperity,
• A lizard making a sound when the occupant of the house is about to switch on the lights indicates new developments and wealth;
• A lizard cries or sneezes inside a house is inauspicious;
• A lizard falling onto an individual's back indicates ill luck;
• A lizard falling on the right leg indicates journey, while on the left leg means loss;
• A lizard fallong onto eyes means gain of wealth and onto stomach or belly means possession of ornaments;
• If a lizard emanates sound from east side at night is good but if it sounds just before sunrise is inauspicious;

This article first appreared on StarMag of The Sunday Star Newspaper on Sunday 8 May 2005, also featured in MYSTAR magazines on September 2008 issue. I would like to thank Master Yuwaraj Sowma and Mr. T. Selva for giving permission to use articles for MY STAR magazine is our blog.

10 Taboos on the Main Door

10 taboos on the main door

The important feature of fengshui is – to get the main door right, and make it auspicious. The main door is considered as the mouth of the house, and should enjoy a good fengshui for a prosperous and happy life. It should be protected by the poison arrows of any killing breath present in the nearby environment.

The main door should not have a toilet placed directly above it on the upper level.
No mirror directly facing and reflecting the main door.
The main door should not be hit by the poison arrows of any sharp edges or pillars.
The kitchen should not be near to the main door.
The main door should not face the corner of an opposite building.
The main door should not face a toilet.
The main door should not face an electric pole, whcih is too nearby.
The main door should not face a staircase directly.
The main door should not face a single tree directly infront of the door.
The main door and the back door should not be in direct straight line. The case is worse when 3 or more doors are in direct straight line.

Vaastu tips for exam stress

Vaastu tips for exam stress

By Niranjan Babu

How do your kids prepare for exams? Do you find them getting all stressed up? Do you find that their concentration is taking a backseat? Are they fretting and fuming at you? Do they say 'I can't remember whatever I study'? Do they get a mind block when they try to study? Does all this stress you too? As the exams get nearer, you (and the teachers too) tend to constantly advise the youngsters to study better and harder so that they excel in their class. You tell your child that he or she has to study more and more, or else he or she may not even pass the exam. This only over-stresses the child and makes him or her dread the exams. It is necessary that the child is relaxed and does not feel the strain of studying. At the same time he/she should be able to assimilate comfortably whatever he/she studies without getting all stressed up. Too much motivation can stress the young mind and can cause more harm than benefit. Some simple Vaastu (and other) guidelines, as follow, can contribute to better concentration of your children and make them write their exams with confidence. Vaastu rules to help your child: 1. Never sleep with the head to the west and north. 2. Never sleep in the northwest sector of the home or northwest part of the room (if the child is a boy). 3. Never sleep in the southeast sector of the home or southeast sector of the room (if the child is a girl). 4. Avoid mirrors in the bedroom. 5. Avoid mirrors on the south and west walls in the study area. 6. Study facing east or north. 7. Keep the study table and area extremely clean without dumping books and papers around. 8. Have the study area in the northeast sector of the home or the northeast part of the room. 9. Have a lukewarm shower before going to bed if stressed up. 10. Have a fish aquarium, water fountain or half a dozen bamboo plants in the northeast area of the living room (where the family gets together) but never in the corner. 11. Make liberal use of green and yellow colour (dark and light hues) in the bedroom and study areas. These colours can be used on bed linen, study's tablecloth, indoor plants (herbal), floor mats, curtains, pillow covers, clothes, etc. 12. While dining, face east if the child is a girl and north if the child is a boy. 13. Occupy the same place and orient to the same direction each day to build up the child's good aura in the area. 14. Never allow others to make use of the child's study and bed area. 15. Eat a few leaves of the Basil plant each morning on an empty stomach. 16. Never play loud music that can contribute to distraction and stress. 17. Have soft lilting music at minimum volume in the bedroom during night. This can be the Gayatri Mantra too. 18. Avoid sleeping or studying in a room that has the door at an angle to the attached walls. Tell your child that you are there to support him or her and always make encouraging comments of the child's plus points. Never ever make the mistake of advising or commenting on the child's shortcomings while the child is at the dining table. Make them feel that you love them. Allow them to have some relaxation like playing sports and music or take them out to a restaurant without compelling them. Don't promise rewards to your children for the outcome of the exams. On the other hand during the period of preparation give them small gifts appreciating their efforts. Tell them they are indeed hardworking and intelligent. Give them encouraging suggestions and make them feel that your support is there for them always. Encourage (but never force) them to exercise, meditate and be relaxed. Avoid anything that is likely to distract your child in the study area — be it the visual or audio media. The above Vaastu tips will definitely help in making your child a stress-free leader! http://sify.com/astrology/fullstory.php?id=14692750&vsv=S9

Omens of the Monkey

If a person finds a monkey by his left side at the time of starting on a journey or for some work it indicates gain of object and wealth.
If a person starts on a journey and sees a monkey at twilight it indicates fulfillment of hopes.
It is auspicious for a man to see a monkey on his left or right at midday.
In the evening if he sees a monkey on his right side it indicates gain of objects.
If a group of monkey begin to chatter in a loud voice death of head of a family, a village or a city is predicted.