ABOUT MARTY • CONSULTATIONS WITH MARTY
 The Sanskrit word for Vedic Astrology, Jyotisha, translates as “the knowledge of light”. Jyotisha is one branch of the Veda. The Veda are the source teachings of Indian culture and of a universal spirituality. Their origin predates recorded history (at least 5,000 years ago). At first, the information we now call the Veda was cognized by Rishis (“seers”), who passed on their wisdom by telling it to the next generation. The oral tradition continues to this day, although a portion of the information is written down. The Veda pose questions and answers to our ultimate concerns about life: birth and death, dearth and prosperity, suffering and happiness, consciousness, and the eternal. The Rishis developed six branches (Vedanga) to help us understand the Veda. Vedic Astrology is one branch that was created to help us see our way through life with greater clarity.
Vedic Astrology is a system used to assess, forecast, and improve the quality of our lives. Vedic Astrologers interpret the observed conditions of the cosmos at the time of our birth to gain insight into the destiny-patterns that are influencing us.
Destiny-patterns are like undercurrents in a river. We wade into the waters without seeing the consequences in advance. Then the unseen current carries us away. An example is falling in love. We usually don’t preplan with whom we fall in love. We're swept away. And so it goes in other areas of our lives.
Vedic Astrologers use information about destiny-patterns to understand what is important to us, to highlight what we are attracted to and what we have an aversion for. This information is viewed in context of what the birth-chart reveals about our daily lives. Our sense of self, relationships, education, career, finances, health, and spirituality are all intertwined with our likes and dislikes, and with our destiny-patterns.
Relationship compatibility is especially important, since all components of life involve relationships. Vedic Astrologers analyze a person’s relations with family-of-origin, partner/spouse, children, in-laws, friends, neighbors, teachers, students, employers, employees, business/financial partners/endeavors, and so on.
A central assumption in Vedic Astrology is the existence of free will, without which all helping disciplines would be useless. Many of us in the West misuse the term "karma". Karma is mistakenly viewed as our fate, something we are stuck with. From the perspective of the Veda, karma means action. Destiny is not predetermined. It is determined by our actions, which we can change by using our free will.
The purposes of a Vedic Astrology consultation are to use our conscious free will to learn more about the patterns influencing our lives, and discuss and implement measures that may help lessen suffering and enhance well-being. The ultimate goals of Vedic Astrology are to help us lead lives more in harmony with our deepest nature, and enhance our awareness of the light of consciousness.
 Marty Cottler, Ph.D.
It was during my teenage years when I discovered the writings of J. Krishnamurti that I became interested in Eastern spirituality. About the same time, I also developed an interest in psychology, and focused on that subject in college. In 1981, I earned a Ph.D. My studies focused on integrating humanistic and transpersonal psychologies with psychoanalysis.
The Western framework of psychology was never “enough” for me, and I continued to learn more about Eastern spirituality. In 1983, I met the yogi, Baba Hari Das. A new world opened when I joined Baba Hari Das, and others who traveled with him, on trips to northern India. Then, back in California, Baba Hari Das gave me meditation practices that focused on the archetypal “Divine Feminine ”. A short time later, I met Ammachi.
During the 1990s, I spent about a year at Ammachi’s south Indian ashram. It was there I first encountered Vedic Astrology. I was amazed that someone who definitely did not know anything about me could tell me about my life – past, present, and future – by looking at a diagram that contained symbols which made no sense to me! From that moment, I felt compelled to understand how a two-dimensional diagram could reveal four-dimensional information about another person.
It wasn’t until I met Hart deFouw, founder of the Vedic Vidya Institute, began taking his courses and practicing Vedic Astrology, that I embarked on a deeper integration of psychology and spirituality. Hart's teachings in Vedic Astrology provide a comprehensive and practical psycho-spiritual understanding of life that is based on the Veda and the Vedic tradition.
My relationship with Ammachi and immersion in Vedic Astrology as taught by Hart are bedrocks of my personal approach to life, and of my work as a Vedic Astrologer.
My Vedic Astrology education and training has resulted in certification by the American College of Vedic Astrology, and Council of Vedic Astrology. I maintain a private practice in Grass Valley, located in the Sierra Foothills of California.
AVAILABLE CONSULTATIONS & FEES
CONSULTATIONS WITH MARTY
 Consultations are available in person and by telephone. I view a Vedic Astrology consultation as a collaborative endeavor. I analyze your chart and share what I understand it reveals about your life. I also encourage your active participation. Questions or comments you may have are important to voice, as this helps generate a more complete understanding of your life.
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PERSONAL BIRTH CHART ASSESSMENT
 During a Personal Assessment, we discuss your personality style, including your likes and dislikes, as well as your talents, strengths and weaknesses. We also identify and discuss the patterns (karmic tendencies) that have been, and will be influencing the outcome of practical events in different areas of your life.
Focus is also placed on understanding how your current and upcoming planetary cycles (dashas and bhuktis) and planetary positions (transits/gochara) are influencing you. Particular focus is placed on assessing when is the best time for making changes you are considering in any area of life, both personal and practical. Lastly, methods are recommended that you can use to lessen suffering and enhance wellbeing.
PERSONAL BIRTH CHART ASSESSMENT FOLLOW-UP
 A Follow-Up is for people who want to continue exploring themes previously discussed during a Personal Birth Chart Assessment.
$65 • up to 30 minutes
$100 • up to 60 minutes
RELATIONSHIP COMPATIBILITY EVALUATION
 Relationship Compatibility is especially important, since all
components of life involve relationships. During this consultation,
two or more people’s charts are combined to assess their
relationship. Relationships that can be assessed include: family-of-origin,
partner/spouse, children, in-laws,
friends, neighbors, teachers, students, employers, employees,
business and financial partners and endeavors. Compatibility themes
that can be analyzed include: emotional, mental, physical, social, health,
spiritual, success, prosperity.
Contact Marty about Fees
for Compatibility Evaluation
for More Than Two People.
$150 • up to 90 minutes
ANSWERING A QUESTION OF THE MOMENT
 This consultation is a stand-alone assessment of one question
(and is not part of a Personal Assessment consultation). A chart is generated for the moment the
question is asked, and the outcome is analyzed and interpreted.
$65 • up to 30 minutes
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