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Comments
about
my
Book,
“The
Ascendant-
108
Planets
of
Vedic
Astrology”
“Sam
Geppis
new
text,
The
Ascendant
brilliantly
explores
each
of
the
twelve
Vedic
lagnas
in
great
depth.
This
is
an
excellent
book
for
both
beginning
and
intermediate
level
students.
The
Ascendant
provides
needed
research
and
access
to
one
of
the
most
important
and
fundamental
keys
in
Vedic
natal
chart
analysis.”
Dennis
M.
Harness,
Ph.D.
President,
American
College
of
Vedic
Astrology
Author
of
The
Nakshatras:
The
Lunar
Mansions
of
Vedic
Astrology
“While
many
authors
have
attempted
to
explain
the
basic
rules
of
a
planets
behavior
as
a
house
lord,
Sadasiva
is
the
first
to
produce
a
book
explaining
the
very
specific,
and
often
times
surprising,
detailed
rules
given
by
Brihat
Parashara
Hora
Sastra
for
each
planet
in
each
ascendant,
revealing
how
all
the
planets
combine
to
create
the
nature,
character,
growth
and
evolution
of
the
ascending
sign.”
Ernst
Wilhelm
Founder,
Jyotish
Academy
International
Author
of
Core
Yogas
and
Classical
Muhurta
AMAZON.Com
Reviews
(4
out
of
17)
By
A.
Kelley
(SF
BAY)
This
book
does
an
excellent
job
explaining
sometimes
hard
to
understand
vedic
concepts.
He
talks
about
the
elements,
the
gunas
and
the
chakras
and
how
they
are
tied
to
our
birth
chart
-
what
it
all
means!
Sadasiva
definitely
has
a
clear
understanding
of
these
primal
transcendant
energies
and
that
really
comes
through
in
this
book.
The
second
half
of
the
book
is
all
about
the
way
the
planets
act
through
different
signs
and
this
really
helped
me
get
a
clear
idea
of
how
a
planet
like
Jupiter
or
Venus
does
not
behave
the
same
way
for
every
sign.
It
is
a
good
book
to
pick
up
off
the
shelf
and
start
learning
right
away
and
also
serves
as
a
good
reference
book
for
years
to
come.
There
are
some
advanced
concepts
that
he
presents
for
the
more
experienced,
but
mostly
it
is
an
easily
accessible
tool
that
everyone
will
be
able
to
spiritually
profit
from
immediately.
By
E.
Sloan
(Wishon,Ca)
I'm
a
new
student
of
Jyotish
and
this
book
has
really
helped
me
understand
the
unique
qualities,
strengths/weaknesses
and
planetary
relationships
of
the
different
ascendants.
We
bought
Svoboda's
'Light
on
Life'
first
which
is
thorough
but
overwelming.
Next
we
got
Bloomfied's
Intro
to
Vedic
Astrology
which
is
great
for
showing
the
dynamic
nature
of
charts
and
for
getting
comfortable
with
where
everything
is
in
any
specific
chart;
however,
because
each
ascendant
introduces
different
relationships
between
the
planets/houses
the
results
predicted
by
Bloomfield's
simplified
analysis
do
not
always
pan
out.
The
Ascendant
fills
the
gap
between
these
two
books
perfectly.
My
only
criticism
of
the
book
is
that
it
lacks
illustrations
or
sample
charts(I
don't
think
there's
a
chart
in
the
entire
book!)
that
could
show
the
differences
that
make
each
ascendant
unique.
Catherine
T.
Axen
(santa
fe,
nm)
When
one
wants
to
learn
the
ins
and
outs
of
Vedic
Astrology
there
are
many
books
out
there
and
it
can
be
overwhelming.
Where
do
I
start??
"The
Ascendant"
is
not
only
a
great
place
to
start,
it
can
help
piece
together
the
great
web
of
Vedic
information
so
that
you
will
be
able
to
read
a
chart
without
looking
up
what
a
particular
planet
represents
in
a
certain
house(one
example).
This
is
a
very
comprehensive
guide
to
not
only
the
ascendants
but
also
the
planets,
elements,
gunas,
and
even
the
nodes.
This
book
is
a
keeper!
Lhynn
Nevarez
"Lhynn
Nevarez"
(Lincoln,
Ca.)
This
was
a
very
easy
to
understand
book.
It
gives
you
all
you
want
to
know
about
doing
a
chart
for
yourself
and
understanding
the
basics
of
it!
Most
other
books
are
thorough
but
a
difficult
read
and
your
left
without
any
comprehension
of
the
basics.
Sam
Geppi
has
done
a
brillant
job!
I
would
highly
reccomend
this
book
to
all
Vedic
Astrology
students
and
also
to
those
who
want
to
learn.
Astrology
Student
Testimonials:
Below
are
testimonials
from
students
who
have
been
learning
“
Universal
Astrology“.
Most
of
these
testimonials
were
written
after
only
two
classes.
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I
want
to
echo
Lhynn’s
sentiment
expressed
in
tonight’s
class
–
“I
am
learning
so
much
here,
I
have
never
learned
anything
of
this
depth
in
an
Astrology
class
before
in
such
a
short
amount
of
time.”
I
agree.
For
one
thing
this
is
much,
much,
more
then
just
an
Astrology
class.
It
feels
really
sacred…
like
spiritual
practice…..
again,
probably
because
of
it’s
ties
to
Yoga
and
Ayurveda.
It
certainly
makes
me
want
to
recommit
to
deepening
those
personal
practices
within
my
life.
I
feel
in
the
potential
of
understanding
this
“Universal
Astrology”,
incredible
personal
transformational
implications
akin
to
alchemy-
the
truth
of
which
I
can
not
consciously
fathom
with
my
mind
as
it
is
now.
Something
in
me
senses
that
if
I
dive
deeply
into
it
this
practice
and
marinate
in
it,
at
the
very
least
I
will
be
able
to
show
up
for
life
in
a
deeper,
more
authentic,
more
empowered
way
and,
that
this
practice
of
Vedic
“Universal”
Astrology,
will
inspire
some
profound
glimpses
into
the
true
nature
of
being-
that
interconnectedness
of
everything
and
everyone.
What
greater
gift
is
there?
A
deep,
heartfelt
thank
you
for
sharing
your
knowledge
with
such
passion
and
compassion.
Ana
S
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My
experience
with
Sam’s
“Universal
Astrology”
tele-classes
has
so
far
been
amazing.
He’s
clarity,
humor,
knowledge
is
very
inspiring
and
uplifting.
There
is
no
drama
in
his
approach
to
charts
and
a
lot
of
demystification
and
clarification
about
the
language
(sometimes
“scary”)
of
the
old/classic
texts
which
were
written
in
different
times.
Their
actuality
and
validity
can
be
reviewed
through
new
eyes
for
our
“modern”
world….and
Sam
is
doing
an
exceptional
job
in
this.
The
way
we
have
approached
charts’
reading
in
the
classes
has
surpassed
my
expectations
and
has
helped
view
the
overall
picture
from
different
angles.
I
would
highly
recommend
Sam’s
teachings/classes
for
anyone
who’s
either
just
starting
with
Jyotish
as
well
as
advanced
students.
Patrizia
Faggi
-
Certified
Ayurvedic
Practitioner
www.BloomingLotusWellness.com
New
York,
NY
Patrizia
is
a
sadhaka
and
a
student
of
Sri.
Swamini
Mayatitananda
(a.k.a.
Mother
Maya),
founder
and
Spiritual
teacher
of
the
Wise
Earth
Ayurveda
school(
www.Wisearth.org
).
Patrizia
is
a
500hrs
registerd
YogaWorks
teacher
as
well
as
a
CAP
(Cerifified
Ayurvedic
Practitioner)
through
Kerala
Ayurveda
Academy.
She
is
a
holistic
health
counsoler
and
wellness
educator,
specialized
in
women’s
health
issues.
She
continues
her
adavanced
studies
in
Yoga,
Ayurveda
and
Vedic
Astrology
through
specialized
courses.
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Sam
Geppi
has
a
unique
voice
in
Astrology
today
where
he’s
managed
to
adapt
his
knowledge
and
his
wisdom
from
Western
and
Vedic
astrology,
Yoga,
and
many
other
sources
combined.
The
result
is
that
his
approach
is
groundbreaking
in
the
sense
that
he
doesn’t
divide
people
but
bring
them
together.
Sam
is
both
pragmatic
and
holistically
minded
at
the
same
time.
I
feel
that
it
is
Sam’s
unique
visionary
quality
of
spirit
and
fresh
viewpoint
that
enables
him
to
provide
us
with
new
techniques
that
are
mind-blowingly
practical
and
to
the
point.
I
think
they
benefit
the
professional
astrologer
as
much
as
the
beginner
or
advanced
student.
Sam
has
very
special
gifts
to
share
and
as
a
student
of
Vedic
I
feel
lucky
and
privileged
to
be
able
to
learn
from
him
and
I’ve
already
been
able
to
adapt
his
techniques
successfully.
Anna
Baylac
France
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I
have
been
studying
Vedic
Astrology
on
my
own
with
tons
of
books
and
also
using
the
net
which
his
how
I
came
across
Sam.
Everyday
I
would
tune
into
his
Daily
Forecast
which
then
intrigued
me
to
purchase
his
book
“The
Ascendant
108
Planets
of
Vedic
Astrology”.
This
book
is
THE
most
detailed
book
on
the
accendants.
I
just
started
taking
Sam’s
“Universal
Astrology”
class
and
for
me
the
way
he
ties
all
the
details
together
in
order
to
better
read
a
chart
is
amazing…and
this
is
only
my
second
class!!!
WOW!!!
Needless
to
say
this
will
not
be
my
last
class.
Catherine
Axén…
Student
of
Vedic
Astrology
Santa
Fe,
NM
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If
you’re
looking
for
sound
astrological
advice,
searching
for
an
astrologer
who
will
talk
understandably
with
a
modern
view,
wishing
to
find
an
astrology
teacher
who
is
comprehensive,
thorough,
and
(bless
his
heart)
affordable,
you’ve
come
to
the
right
place.
I’ve
known
Sam
(Sadasiva)
since
2003
and
know
what
he
brings
to
the
table-
years
of
astrological
experience
and
insight
supported
by
a
genuine
commitment
to
his
spiritual
practice.
You’ll
learn
a
lot
from
Sam,
whether
it’s
through
a
reading,
one
of
his
lectures,
his
books,
or
his
class
series.
Keep
your
eye
out
for
all
of
these!
He
is
highly
recommended.
Renate
M.
Bell-
Charleston,
South
Carolina
ACVA
Level
1
certified
Vedic
Astrologer
renate@sc.rr.com
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As
a
student
in
Sam
Geppi’s
Universal
Astrology
class
I
must
say
that
I
have
learned
a
great
deal
in
a
very
short
time
to
help
me
understand
mine
and
others
charts..I
did
western
astrology
before
taking
this
class
and
I
never
saw
the
reasons
why
I
was
like
or
acted
in
certain
manners,
relationships
etc
.
His
teaching
has
brought
all
this
into
my
life
in
a
few
lessons.
Sam
is
a
excellent
teacher
and
I
appreciate
him
giving
his
gifts
thru
these
sevices
to
others!
I
am
a
Numerologist,
Herbalist
and
a
Reikimaster
,
and
also
doing
other
spiritual
practices.
Lincoln
Calif.
Lhynn
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I
have
been
taking
the
astrology
class
with
Sam
Geppi
and
have
been
amazed
at
the
information
that
I
have
never
found
in
any
of
my
vedic
books
and
I
have
several.
I
have
been
studying
for
approx
10
years
on
my
own
-
not
good
enough!
Have
to
need
to
have
a
teacher
and
Sam
is
the
one
to
have.
Sam
has
broken
down
the
planets
into
tiny
little
pieces
and
then
put
them
all
together
into
a
very
alive
beings.
I
love
the
way
he
has
made
the
planets
come
to
life
for
me
and
how
in
only
4
classes
my
understanding
has
deepened
10
fold.
I
am
so
looking
forward
to
more
and
more
classes
in
the
future
with
Sam.
Thanks
Sam!
Carole
McMechan
Vancouver,
BC
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I
am
a
western
astrologer
who
has
been
interested
in
Vedic
astrology
for
many
years
and
was
pleased
to
hear
that
Sam
was
offering
his
“Universal
Astrology”
classes
online.
I
find
Sam’s
unique
way
of
conveying
the
“anchoring
principles”
that
he
is
presenting
in
class
to
be
both
illuminating
and
exciting.
What
I
thought
that
I
knew
intellectually
concerning
some
of
the
basic
principles
of
astrology
have
taken
on
a
whole
new
meaning
on
many
levels
and
that’s
just
in
the
first
two
weeks.
Thank
you,
Sam.
Please
keep
it
coming!
Pam
Jablonski
Twisp,
Washington
Astrologer
and
student
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