My Astrologer

My astrologer

From a very young age I have been fascinated with the science of astrology. I use the word science very deliberately. At every opportunity I would consult an astrologer to peer into the future. What is in store for me, my wife, my family, and my children? Even on this trip to India (between July and August 2011), I had the horoscopes of the Kumar family. Though I am choosy as to whom I show my family horoscopes to, I was on the lookout for a “one on one” with an astrologer but to no avail. I don’t think my father ever consulted an astrologer. My mother has always discouraged from seeing an astrologer. I have no idea where I get this trait from.

Our family astrologer, Sri Agni Sharma passed away a few years ago. His predictions were so good that if I start talking about them now, it would be hard to believe. That’s OK. By a strange set of circumstances, I was introduced to and met my present astrologer, Sri Jagannatha Swami. Sri Swami is based in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. He holds a PhD in astrology. Fortunately for me, he is internet savvy and understands my needs. He is very well versed in English.
As a service to my friends, I introduce Sri Swami to anyone who wants to consult with him. Strict confidentiality is maintained and I bow out as soon as I send the first e mail. I am pleased that many of our folks, both here and in India have contacted him. Before you jump to any conclusions about this, just look around you and examine your own life. I have had my share of ups and downs. If I am going thru a rough patch, I like to know how long this will last. I can’t say what role astrology played in my life. But this much I know: The late Agni Sharma was always on target and told me how long any phase would last. For example, if someone is going thru Sade Saath sani, or Ashtamatthil Sani, they would wish they were spared of the troubles they are enduring. I don’t know of a single person (except Kanchi Paramachrya, who is no different from Lord Rama or Bhagavan Sri Krishna) who has not had his share of misery in his journey of life.
About a decade ago, I met a friend of mine in Hyderabad, who quit his job as a software engineer and is engaged in fulltime research on Indian Astrology. According to him, Indian astrology is based on statistics. The way he explained Indian Astrology to me, it made absolute sense. While it was great to hear that from my very rational friend, I was always hooked on astrology.
At my age, I don’t ask too much about my life. I know I am not going to become a race car driver or the President of IBM or a Hindi movie star or a “Bada Vakil”. I want to know about my children.