T - Saptarishis Astrology

January 28: Mars enters Capricorn, itshouse of exaltationSwitchphrase: BUBBLE‐AROUND‐PUT‐NOW‐CONTINUEThis Switchphrase means: Get energized,improve perspective, expand (whateveryou are working on) now and increaseendurance.February 1: Mercury back to direct motionSwitchphrase: ACT‐POSTPONE‐THANKS‐GO‐GO‐GOThis Switchphrase means: Transition, letit go (anything that has been causingproblems for you), stop regretting, endlaziness, begin (whatever you have beenputting off) and progress.February 7: Mercury enters CapricornSwitchphrase: POSTPONE‐PRAISE‐WITH‐ACT‐OPENThis Switchphrase means: Let go of faultfinding, immerse in thoughtfulconversation, free the mind and breatheeasier.February 12: Sun enters AquariusSwitchphrase: FOR‐AROUND‐GO‐BETWEEN‐ELATE‐MASK‐HORSEThis Switchphrase means: Promoteimproved perspective, progress spiritualand psychic awareness, turn setbacks intouplifts, shield yourself, be solid and bestrong.The Life of Al-Biruni (973-1048 AD)Abu Rayhan Muhammed ibn Ahmad al-Biruni was born just before sunrise on 4September 973. His birthplace was the cityof Kath (modern day Khiva) situated on theRiver Oxus in what was then the Principalityof Khwarizm and is now Uzbekistan.Between 1017 and 1030, al-Biruni travelledextensively in India, collecting material forhis monumental survey of the history, customsand beliefs of the sub-continent. India was hismost highly-acclaimed work during hislifetime. He also produced a major work onastronomy, known as the Masudic Canon,dedicated to Mahmud's son, Ma'sud.As well as the Elements of Astrology, hewrote important books on medicine,geography and physics and translatedPtolemy's Almagest into Sanskrit. He died atGhazna on 13 December 1048, aged 75.45