The Fault In Our Stars
Life Positive|February 2023
Although occult sciences can sometimes give direction, Shivi Verma says that it is better to be guided by one's inner voice and unique capabilities, rather than divination methods
The Fault In Our Stars

Last year, after I contracted COVID once again, I had to suffer its prolonged side effects, which lasted for almost months. No medicine seven was effective in treating the symptoms, and I dragged myself through life day after day.

Desperate, my parents consulted an astrologer to know if malefic planets were affecting my health negatively and if they could employ astrological remedies to ward off their intensity. When the astrologer read my natal chart, he observed that although my planets were largely adversely placed to my general well-being; through the dint of my determination, and industry, I had been able to overcome their pernicious effects to a great extent. He said that I had created paths where none existed and had reaped the rewards of my never-say-die attitude, which was evident from my horoscope.

He suggested a few rituals, which were to be performed for eleven Sundays to ease my problems, and took his leave.

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