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by Sam Geppi (Author)
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An integration of Yogic and Vedic principles begin this detailed examination of the 9 planets of Vedic Astrology as expressed through the 12 ascendants. The ascendant is the foundation of every chart, in this book each ascendant has at least 10 pages of explanation. It reveals the unique nature of each person, shown by the psychology of each planet. "Before we can effectively use Yogas, judge transits and use other advanced methods, our foundation must be strong and rooted in the firm soil of understanding. That understanding begins with the ascendant and planets as house lords. Once rooted in this fertile soil, advanced methods become clarified and the tree of Jyotish can grow. This allows our practice to be a shelter of truth and clarity to those who seek our guidance." - Excerpt from "The Ascendant"

About the Author
Sadasiva has over 20 years of Vedic study and experience. He is a Level II certified Vedic Astrologer and teacher through the American Council of Vedic Astrology. He is also a contributing author to various publications and a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. Sadasiva greatest inspiration is the integration of the principles of classical Yoga and Vedanta with those of classical Jyotish. His astrological practice and teachings reflect this inspiration. He maintains a growing list of clients and students from his home in San Francisco, CA.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Kala Occult Publishers (August 15, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0970963637
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970963635
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #671,068 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars this book is great!, October 27, 2005
This book does an excellent job explaining sometimes hard to understand vedic concepts. He talks about the elements, the gunas and the chakras and how they are tied to our birth chart - what it all means! Sadasiva definitely has a clear understanding of these primal transcendant energies and that really comes through in this book.

The second half of the book is all about the way the planets act through different signs and this really helped me get a clear idea of how a planet like Jupiter or Venus does not behave the same way for every sign.

It is a good book to pick up off the shelf and start learning right away and also serves as a good reference book for years to come. There are some advanced concepts that he presents for the more experienced, but mostly it is an easily accessible tool that everyone will be able to spiritually profit from immediately.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginner's Book!, August 3, 2007
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I'm a new student of Jyotish and this book has really helped me understand the unique qualities, strengths/weaknesses and planetary relationships of the different ascendants. We bought Svoboda's 'Light on Life' first which is thorough but overwelming. Next we got Bloomfied's Intro to Vedic Astrology which is great for showing the dynamic nature of charts and for getting comfortable with where everything is in any specific chart; however, because each ascendant introduces different relationships between the planets/houses the results predicted by Bloomfield's simplified analysis do not always pan out. The Ascendant fills the gap between these two books perfectly. My only criticism of the book is that it lacks illustrations or sample charts(I don't think there's a chart in the entire book!) that could show the differences that make each ascendant unique.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Packed with wealth and clarity of information, August 16, 2008
August 16, 2008
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Sam Geppi's book is a valuable tool for understanding the complexities of Vedic astrology. As a western astrologer and vedic student, I was able to grasp the basic and more advanced principles which he has succinctly set forth. This new understanding has clearly helped me in my western practice and has fanned the fire for further studies into this ancient yet still very relevant system. I highly recommend this book to beginners and advanced students alike.

Pam J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a life-saver
This book truly is a life-saver in terms of understanding and digesting complex core principles of Vedic astrology - namely the role of lordships according to each ascendant... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Attikka

5.0 out of 5 stars Great translation of Vedic Concepts into Western framework
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me heaps and heaps
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive new perspective on the Ascendant
The author has done an WONDERFUL job of presenting the meanings of the houses ruled by each planet as well as their exaltation and debilitation sign meanings for each of the 12... Read more
Published 10 months ago by David LaGrone

5.0 out of 5 stars a very useful information
The book on ascendents by Sam gives a great deal about the ascendant and he has indepth knowledge about vedic astrology. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sam really knows his stuff
sam geppi is an invaluable voice in the modern movement to make vedic astrology globalized. he inertrpets the ancient indian knowledge with just the right down-to-earth clarity,... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for serious students of vedic astrology
I am keenly interested in vedic astrology.My understanding is that being a science of light ,it enlightens oneself if understood in proper perspective. Read more
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