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by ROFL » 14 Nov 2012
I read many comments on this topic and thought of putting up something I have realised about free will, destiny and its association with astrology.
Destiny in a man's life is the "situation" and "circumstances" that he falls into in his lifetime. He can't dictate everything around him. Those are all the results of his past karmas of life and can easily be read through a man's horoscope(if an astrologer is capable enough).
The way he reacts in those situations is his freewill and forms his karmas, which further decides his destiny. Now, how strong a man is to deal with a situation can also be dealt by the chart. His overall personality, his psychology, attitude towards life can all be predicted through his chart.
But this needs to be understood that astrology can't predict the "exact" situation and circumstance for any outcome. Also, it can't predict the "exact" way a man shall behave in that particular point. That's why I always believe that astrology is a science but prediction in itself is an art.
The best of astrologers can make his calculations in a chart and determine the "possible" situations in the best of his way, but what shall be the "highest probability" of the final outcome needs to be analysed, keeping in mind the traits of the native, which are revealed through the chart. And, for this, an astrologer needs that "extra touch", which can be called intution or instinct or maybe experience.
I was reading one of the predictions by Shri K N Rao. He predicted, not publicly, that Indira Gandhi's life is in danger during the period of October/November 1984, and that she can die. When asked on the exact date, he said anytime between 1-4 November, and she died on 31st October 1984.
He predicted the circumstances, which she must be destined to. But had she known about it, could it have been possible for her to change the outcome, or in simpler terms, use her freewill, to change her destiny?
The answer is Yes. She could have delayed it if not cancel it, but only if the prediction would have been more accurate. If Raoji would have said that his bodyguard himself will kill her, she might have changed the bodyguard and saved her life. Or maybe she would have send all of them on a break. But, as I said, this is not in the remit of astrologer, he has his limitations, else he would have replaced God himself.
So the simple thing is, the first and the last person who can change our destiny is the native himself, keeping in mind his strength and weaknesses. For that matter, he can seek guidance from an astrologer, but should always believe in himself. If the "situation" is favourable for the native, his task gets easier, and if it is "unfavourable", he may have to work harder to achieve it. But also, if an astrologer is reliable, and he guides you about a "situation" getting worse on taking a particular path, than we should avoid it. But than again it comes down to your "freewill", how wise you are to make out that whether he is right or wrong !!!
I have tried to make myself quite clear with this, but also I shall invite any counter question and beliefs on this
Thanks.