Planets linked to Ajna
According to historical astrological tradition, the classical seven chakras of the human body have been related to the seven classic planets for millennia, and according to Vedic astrology, the nine planets have a connection with the major eight chakras. Even more planets are linked to the chakras in modern Western astrology, including those discovered in contemporary history. As a result, there is a long legacy of connection between the planets and the chakras in all astrological systems and traditions across the world.
Planets in a birth chart represent the baby’s potential qualities and energies, and our chakra system is made up of many latent qualities and energy centers that have been linked to planets since antiquity. Since ancient times, the planets visible to the naked eye in our solar system have been regarded as gods, ruling over human affairs ranging from medicine to politics and all aspects of people’s lives. It is not surprising then that they are linked to various body systems. In Western astrology, they are linked to various organs and functions of the body, and in Vedic astrology, they are similarly linked to our chakras.
This long-held link is now explained by modern science so that we are made up of the same elements as the planets. They are no distant objects in the sky with no connection to human life, but as astrological research has revealed, they are indicators of inner motivations and energies and their dynamics in our lives, qualities, and attributes, just in the same way our dynamic energy vortexes (chakras) work in our bodies too. Therefore, rather than a link between planets and chakras, we can refer to it as a similarity in principles, energies, and patterns.
Planetary remedies have long been used by Vedic astrology to help balance our chakras because each dynamism both above and below (sky and earth) are intrinsically connected and show up in our birth chart. Religious rituals are performed in Hinduism to appease these dynamic forces or energies, which are linked to gods and goddesses ruled by these planets so that they can be integrated into our lives in congruence. Similarly, in Western astrology, the mythology of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets is linked to depict the significance and attributes of each planet and their respective energies.
For the first time in recorded history, scientific astrological research in the last century (Gauquelin et al.) demonstrates the validity of astrological pointers in sketching the personal traits of a person. Similarly, it has long been established that the balance or imbalance of our chakras derives from various traits and outcomes in the lives of individuals. In both cases, there is solid enough scientific background to work with both components (chakras and planets) in combination.
Having said that, there are several methods for balancing our energy vortexes (chakras) by paying attention to the corresponding energy patterns (planets). The western astrologer will analyze the condition of the planet associated with the chakra in the birth chart to determine how to balance its natural energies in such a way that the related chakra energy is restored. By analyzing the chakras and their ruling planet, one may determine the source of one’s life’s highs and lows.
On the other hand, the Vedic astrologer will prescribe religious remedies such as planetary pujas to the different Hindu deities associated with each planet in order to appease these energies and, in the same way, bring these forces into harmony so that they can be favorable for the native rather than a hurdle on the path with the clearance of any chakra imbalance related to the associated planet and deity.
The analysis of the natal chart to determine how these planets are placed and combined is common in both systems (vedic and western) so that any imbalance in the chart can be corrected accordingly using the methods described above. Being aware of the nature and qualities of the planets associated with the chakras, as well as cultivating these qualities in ourselves in their positive manifestation, helps to bring our chakras into balance. For this, we must first look which planets are linked with their related chakras and what their symbolism involves.
Saturn is a planet of authority and command which rules the more preeminent area of the birth chart, the 10th house, also known as the Midheaven, linked to prestige, status, rank and the role in society. We aspire towards the height of this chart’s angle which is linked with satisfaction in our career and vocation. Saturn makes us climb and win the highest social position in all social spheres with shrewdness. Saturn also rules the sign of Capricorn whom highest goal is to achieve the higher level of authority and power in their chosen field or profession. The Third Eye chakra is a powerful and commanding energy center that propels individuals to the top by discerning and clearly seeing the way to get there.
Above all else, the Saturnian principle concerns itself with reality. While there are different types of reality, reality here means worldly reality, the so-called bottom line; the often cold, harsh facts of life. Indeed, in worldly terms, accepting the fact that we all die, is a major example. A realistic attitude to life includes also an appreciation of limitations. An awareness that time, our resources, life itself, is measured out to us and perhaps shouldn’t be wasted. When we understand the limitations of a given situation and are aware of our own limitations and the limitations of others, we can save time and save resources, for no longer do we need to waste energy in trying to achieve the impossible. On a less positive level, when an individual is too strongly identified with the Saturnian view, their negative attitude can prevent them from glimpsing possibilities. When are depressed, for example, what is possible can seem impossible. At best the Saturnian principle makes us prudent, at worst it narrows our vision and therefore narrows our scope of action and understanding.
Likewise, it is at the level of Ajna chakra that we are compelled to see and accept reality as it is, in all its inner and outer dimensions of perception. It is only when we can see the whole picture that we can move forward and climb the mountain without being lost in the attempt. The Third Eye chakra power of commanding reveals from a higher vision of what we are facing in all its boundaries and strengths, so that we can change and command with higher intelligence. This is the intuition chakra associated with the power of discerning reality and thoughts, and imaginations and abstract ideas. It controls the whole personality of a person. When active and balanced, Ajna chakra the same as a well-placed natal Saturn, helps us see both inner and outer worlds, as we no longer escape from reality. Our thoughts get clear and we experience self-reflection and spiritual enlightenment. With this ability we can adopt the outer world and express our inner world. A blocked Ajna chakra or an unfavorable placed Saturn, manifests as stubbornness, vision and sinus problems and high temper. Though, an open Ajna introduces charisma, intuition and clarity of judgment.
Saturn is the planet of Karma; He is the decision maker, the deliverer of justice. The person going through a Saturn transit (or Shani period in Vedic astrology) or those with a prominent Saturn in their natal charts have the ability to distinguish the right from the wrong after discerning the truth. A powerful Saturn gives good results and a malefic placed Saturn causes delays and hurdles in life. In both cases there are important lessons to learn, whether through the easy or hard path. The planet Saturn is traditionally known as the “old wise teacher” beyond the concept of time, hence, its lessons can take either a childhood or a lifetime to learn. Under the influence of Saturn illusions are shattered and we get closer to reality.
Saturn is ruled by goddess Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. Saturn is the deliverer of justice and Katyayani is the giver of righteousness as per the past actions. Lord Hanuman is also worshipped as He had rescued the Navagrahas (including Shani) from demon king Ravana.
As we have seen a healthy chakra functioning in a balanced way indicates we have our planetary energies working productively for our development, and vice versa: an unfavorable positioned Saturn leads to an imbalanced Ajna.
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