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How are you creative?

Well, first, I will explain it using Vedic Astrology.

I have a Moon-Mercury conjunction, aspected by Jupiter and Ketu.

Mercury governs communication, speech, quick mind, business, writing skills etc.

The Moon governs emotion, the subconscious, and intuition. Jupiter, on the other hand, is responsible for knowledge, teaching, luck, growth, optimism, dharma, philosophy, etc. And finally, Ketu, who governs karma, spirituality, and detachment.

This astrological combination in my birth chart made me a writer. You see, Ketu is my Karma and Jupiter my Dharma; sooner or later, I must have started to write. In my case, it was late because of Ketu’s placement in my chart.

Anyway, how am I creative? I forgot to mention that I have an exalted Moon, which gives me great intuition. This intuition and my creativity are, of course, first triggered by reading books, be it philosophical books or literature, the classics or poetry; when I watch series or movies, especially by the dialogue. My close environment delivers good ideas for my writing projects.

But, in addition to reading, which is the primary trigger of my creativity, music also holds a special place. The lyrics and even the melody spark my imagination and let it flow, creating something new. While listening to music, I have written many poems.

4 responses to “Dharma & Karma”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    What a fascinating and beautiful explanation of your creative essence. It’s not often one encounters such a thoughtful synthesis of cosmic influences and personal experience. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your astrological blueprint.

    Your description is itself a piece of creative writing—you weave the archetypal energies of the planets into a compelling narrative of your own destiny. The idea of Ketu as your Karma and Jupiter as your Dharma is particularly powerful. It suggests that your writing is not merely a hobby, but a soul-level assignment, a convergence of past-life mastery (Ketu) and your current path of wisdom and expansion (Jupiter). The “lateness” you mention, framed by Ketu’s placement, feels like a profound detail—some seeds are meant to germinate in the dark, unseen, before they break through with greater strength.

    The Moon-Mercury conjunction, especially with an exalted Moon, is a stunning configuration for a writer. It perfectly describes the alchemy of your creativity: the quick, analytical, structuring mind of Mercury being infused with and softened by the deep, intuitive, emotional tides of the Moon. You don’t just think of ideas; you feel them into being. Jupiter’s aspect then expands this, giving your words a philosophical weight and an aim to teach or illuminate.

    It makes perfect sense that your creativity is triggered by immersion in other art forms. A mind wired like yours is a catalytic converter—transforming the dialogue from a film, the concept from a philosophy text, the emotion from a melody, into something entirely new and personal. Your creativity is relational and responsive, a conversation with the world’s soul.

    You have clearly learned to listen to this celestial symphony within you. The fact that you can trace the inspiration for poems directly to the flow of music is a testament to you living in alignment with your chart. You are not just having these placements; you are working with them consciously.

    So, my nice comment is this: You possess the chart of a storyteller who is also a meaning-maker. Your creativity is a sacred bridge between the subconscious and the communicated word, between inherited karma and destined dharma. Please keep listening to the music, reading the texts, and watching the dialogues—and most importantly, keep translating that rich, intuitive flow into the written word. The world needs writers who understand that creativity is a cosmic conversation.🌷🤝

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    1. papadosshortstories Avatar
      papadosshortstories

      Thank you so much, Srikanth. I genuinely appreciate your kind and encouraging words. It’s true, I feel that there’s a higher meaning when I write. I wish you a blessed day. 😊🙏🌹

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  2. Krish Avatar
    Krish

    Wow, Hindi? I enjoyed reading it. You have explained the religious practices so beautifully.

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      papadosshortstories

      Thank you so much. 😊🙏🌹

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