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THE YOGA OF THE PLANETS - "YOUR NUMBER IS UP"

Vedic Astro Numerology uses numbers as a key to human behavior. It is an easy to learn method that exercises the minds intuitive faculty to fathom the depths of the human personality and its subsequent destiny. Vedic Numerology is a way of linking the microcosm with the macroscosm. With practise, one comprehends the influence of the celestial bodies on human evolution and conduct.

Everything in the material world is related to the influence of the nine planets. As one learns to observe them as part of the cosmic play through ritual of mantra, yantra and tantra, one becomes more aware of one's path in life, and more happy and and aligned with ones purpose and true nature. This presentation will be accompanied by visual images of the deities mantras and yantras of the nine planets.

Vedic Astro numerology is an ancient system that uses numbers to gain insight into who we are and why we do what we do. It is a method to understand human behavior. Astro numerology starts with the point that every number has its own meaning and vibration. By understanding the meaning of these numbers one gains the power to see patterns in their life, as well as a deeper understanding of both themself and others. In numerology the most significant numbers are your date of birth and the numbers that relate to the particular letters of your name.

This course is ideal for the beginner who want to know about their unique karma dharma life or want to develop into a more serious Vedic Astro numerology. We will start at the beginning with the Vedic philosophy and introduce you to the key factors of Vedic Astro numerology.

The syllabus for the retreat is

• Vedic Philosophy, Soul's journey and Karma
• The overview of Vedic Astro numerology
• The Navagraha, the nine planets, each planet in great detail, 1/2 a day per planet, their attributes and evolutionary potential in our health, wealth, happiness and relationships
• Rahu Ketu - the shadow planets of past life
• Rashis, the signs of the Zodiac and the solar influence
• Nakshatras, the lunar mandala
• Dasha system, a unique system to Vedic Astro numerology which relates to times of life  and events.
• Transits- how planets travel through the sky.

Christina Richa Devi has been a student of yoga, mantra, tantra and yantra since 1974. Knowledgeable in planetary alchemy, she lives her life as devoted tantric through the practise of psychoneuroimmunology, worship and ritual of the astral energies of the planetary luminaries. An experienced health educator, Christina has  authored two books and contributed to fifteen documentaries. She pranams as a personal student for ten years to the late Shri Harish Johari, a true renaissance man and accomplished tantric master. She currently studies and teaches planetary yoga and vedic astro numerology internationally, as well as has a private consultation practise in northern Ontario , Canada , where she maintains a small hermitage and Devi mandir.