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Summary: A Serious Review by a Vedic Astrology affecianado
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It seems that the people who have written other reviews for this book don't have any prior knowledge of nakshatras. The lack of discrimination which ignorance entails allows people like the author of this book get away with false information and immature incoherent writing, which doesn't help anyone formulate a true and complete picture of any of the 27 lunar constellations.
Each nakshatra has been given 2 and half pages of disconnected gibberish. To a beginner, it might seem that any information is better than no information, but the fact remains misleading information is worse than no information. The people who are sincerely interested in the nakshatras are better off searching for information on nakshatras in the indian texts or simple beginner's courses floating around the net. Even the small writeups on nakshatras by Hart de Feow in 'Light On Life' are much more accurate and provide a proper glimpse into the functionings of these celestial energies.
It is pretty clear from the reading of the book , that the author has no added knowledge or experience of his own to share in regards to the nature and functionings of the nakshatras.
The book is very basic and poorly written and borrows heavily from previous works which barely touch upon the tip of the iceberg in relation to this topic.
But since this is Kali Yuga (the age of darkness) it doesn't come as a surprise that fools parade around as wise men.
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Summary: Waste of Printing paper
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If you are new to the subject it will leave
you groping the dark. If you already know something
about nakshatras it will bore you to death.
The 27 nakshatras ( a vast topic) have been covered
in 150 odd pages of disconnected gibberish.
A total disgrace. No wonder Vedic astrology can't get
a proper foothold in the west.
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Summary: A Very Handy Resource on Nakshatras
Review: Dennis Harness holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and has studied both Eastern and Western astrology. This book is his presentation of the Nakshatras, which are the 27 (or, for some 28) Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology. The Nakshatras have a particularly interesting import in analysis when we consider that in ancient Indian culture people identified the stars, satellites, and planets with demons, gods, and other supernatural forces as components and constructs of reality. Frequently divine and metaphysical factors were perceived as spiritual forces that dispensed grace and penalty to the individuals they contacted. Hence, the lunar mansions, which correlates with the 28-day lunar cycle through the zodiac, corresponds to a period of divine sovereignty as indicated by the Lord who presides over that domain in time. In Indian mythology, each Nakshatra is represented as one of the Moon's brides.This entire text is devoted to a presentation of the Nakshatras, and it includes sections such as: Choosing Auspicious Lunar Nakshatras; Relationship Compatibility; a very well organized appendix that aids you in identifying Planets, Houses and Ascendants "at a Glance;" and a handy Sanskrit glossary. This text is very easy to read, and very well presented.
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Summary: Om Sri Gurubhyo Namah Harih Om
Review: Dennis Harness' "Nakshatras" is a treasure trove of information about the twenty seven Lunar "stars", which are very important in Jyotish. He nicely covers the effects of lagna, moon and sun through the Nakshatras, and has excellent tables at the back as well, in the appendices...a wonderful job, well done.. highly recommended... In the Divine Mother's Love, and Service, as ever, Your own Self, visvanathan Om Amrtesvaryai Namah
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Summary: Comments from a non-astrologer
Review: I found Dennis Harness' book very helpful in understanding the role the nakshatras and the moon plays in Vedic Astrology. Before reading this book, I had heard mostly about sun signs and Western astrology. Dr. Harness' book really opened up for me the Vedic system, specifically the nakshatras. I understand more the importance of the moon placement and what the nakshatras really mean and do. Dr. Harness has a tremendous amount of experience, and he has included much of it in this book. His insight into the finer points of Vedic astrology is outstanding. He keeps the information practical and understandable which is key for someone like me who doesn't practice astrology on a regular basis. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to understand Vedic Astrology at a deeper level.
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Summary: very useful even for the non vedic astrologers
Review: I've always been interested in the nakshatras, used in vedic astrology (sidereal zodiac). They are simple to calculate (planetary degree in the tropical zodiac minus 23°), can be used by non vedic astrologers too and they give some information you cannot find somewhere else. The author explains all moon mansions in detail in separate chapters. Every chapter ends with a short overview and gives some interpretations when the ascendant, the sun or moon is found in the mentioned nakshatra. He even gives some career interests and health issues related to the nakshatras. But what I find most interesting is the chapter about relationship compatibility in which Dennis Harness explains the kuta point system and some other important factors that should be analyzed for relationship compatibility. This was new stuff to me and I'm very glad the author incorporated this in his book. Well-well-very well-done !
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Summary: very useful even for the non vedic astrologers
Review: I've always been interested in the nakshatras, used in vedic astrology (sidereal zodiac). They are simple to calculate (planetary degree in the tropical zodiac minus 23°), can be used by non vedic astrologers too and they give some information you cannot find somewhere else. The author explains all moon mansions in detail in separate chapters. Every chapter ends with a short overview and gives some interpretations when the ascendant, the sun or moon is found in the mentioned nakshatra. He even gives some career interests and health issues related to the nakshatras. But what I find most interesting is the chapter about relationship compatibility in which Dennis Harness explains the kuta point system and some other important factors that should be analyzed for relationship compatibility. This was new stuff to me and I'm very glad the author incorporated this in his book. Well-well-very well-done !
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Summary: The Lunar Mansions find a home
Review: One of the more unique aspects of Vedic Astrology is its use of the lunar mansions; 27 (or 28) sectors of space that surround the sky and that have a unique role in this system of astrology as personality and planetary modifiers. Dr. Harness' book is the first of its type to focus primarily on this unique aspect of Vedic/Hindu Astrology. Dr. Harness writes analyses of the Lunar mansions, discusses their distinctive mythology, and provides examples of famous people who have the Moon, Rising Sign or Sun in these placements. This information is of great use to the astrologer. Dr. Harness also provides a way to analyze synastry/compatibility (also known as kuta in India) according to principles used in India. This section odf the book synteshizes many sources of data, but also uses techniques that have been developed over time and are not published elsewhere. Long overdue, this is an important addition to the growing library of Vedic Astrology books published in the West and a significant contribution to the literature.
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Summary: Nakshatras Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology
Review: The contribution that Dr. Harness has made to the understanding of the more subtle aspects of Vedic Astrology is truly extraordinary. He has made the effort that makes the reading easy, and importantly accessible to the beginning student. The at a glance sections allow snap shot memories that enable the reader to carry the essential information with them after a short sitting. I personally highly recommend this work to everyone pursuing higher knowledge.
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Summary: Great Introduction to the Lunar Mansions
Review: This is an absolutely wonderful introduction to the 27 Moon signs used in Vedic astrology. It's well organized, easy to read, and incredibly fascinating. Highly recommended!
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