“Manglik Dosha” – An astrological analysis

Manglik Dosha (“The Spot of Mars”) is defined as a birth that occurs whenever Mars occupies bhavas one, two, four, seven, eight, or twelve in a horoscope, counted from the Ascendant, from the Moon, or from Venus. This is a planetary combination that is easy to spot. It is widely known and inspires (often unnecessary) concern among astrologers and their […]

John Wayne and the Indian Chief: The Realist Metaphor Article

We all love to see heroes look good and win, and we all love to see villains lose. Even if the villain has more heroic qualities than the heroes. That is the case with John Wayne/Marion Morrison and the Indian chief. “The Duke” always wins and rides off into the sunset or saves Iwo Jima, while the main villains fighting […]