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Planets and reasoning (Mars & Ketu)

There are two kinds of reasoning deductive and inductive. The inductive reasoning
is the method of finding out patterns by from a population of events, things or
observations. This is the method of generalising the observations and formulation of
theories. For example when we observe that leaves of almost all plants are green,
we conclude that the "leaves are green" - which is a generic statement cutting
across different species of plants.
On the other hand deductive reasoning is the method of applying a theory

(generalised hypothesis) on a specific event or thing and predict the outcome of the
observation. In the given example above, if there is a discussion about leaves, one
would assume that the leaves under discussion will be green because that's the
general idea that is arrived through inductive reasoning.
The ability to reason rests with the fiery planets Mars and Ketu. We are aware of the
famous dictum of Jyotish- Kujavat Ketu- which means Ketu is like Mars in many
respects. Among them Mars rules the ability to analyse and solve a problem by
breaking down into smaller chunks and solving them individually to reach the final
solution. This is the ability to apply a generic theory on problem and find the
solution (predict the outcome). On the other hand, Ketu gives ability of higher
abstract mathematics, which needs one to see pattern in things and coming out of a
generic idea on why things are the way they are.
Thus the ability to reason deductively or inductively comes from Mars and Ketu and
this can be studied in horoscope. Most in the world have strong deductive reasoning
ability and not so strong inductive reasoning. That's why to be creative and find
something new out of one's observation, one need to think out of the box,
somewhat like headless Ketu. From this understanding, it is evident that scientist/
mathematics should have strong Ketu influencing their intelligence for them to
observe patterns which was not known before- thus inventing something new.
Ability to see patterns is also linked to the right lobe of the brain, while ability to
apply theory to find solution is linked to left lobe of people. It is possible that
native's under heavy Ketu's influence may do things in reverse manner, for instance
using left hand more often- that's what Ketu does- reverse everything it influences.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Analysing Tithi Pravesh Chakra I
Tithi pravesh chakra is one of the cornerstone of vedic astrology and was hidden in
tradition of SJC until, the knowledge was given out by Pt. Sanjay Rath. Vedic
astrology widely uses the solar return chart or the surya varsha pravesh chakra to
predict the event of a year and this is widely known as Varshaphala. However, from
time immemorial the scholars and pundits of India used the Tithi based calendar to
reckon time, since the time needs to be reckoned from both the lumeneries, as they
represent two different aspects of our self. Thus, the start of a year needs to be
reckoned from the time when the exact portion of tithi commence again after a full
cycle of Sun in the zodiac. Since the Moon phase calendar or the tithi calendar is
synchronised with Sun, we need to see the tithi when the Sun returns back to the
same sign after an year and the exact amount of the birth tithi has elapsed. When
the event happen, that commences a new year in the life of native and the
horoscope drawn for that moment can show the events of the year. However, the
tithi pravesh chart can not be read independently from the natal chart, since the
natal horoscope has an over-riding influence over the native. This article shows how
to analyse the tithi pravesh chart, while simultaneously taking the natal chart into
consideration.
1. Weekday: Take the weekday running at the commencement of the tithi new
year. This becomes the lord of the year and has the most predominating influence
on the native. Here the day needs to be reckoned from Sunrise to next sunrise and
thus, somebody who is born after 00:00 hrs need to be considered to be born in the
previous day. Only when the birth is after Sunrise, the weekday becomes the
current weekday. Thus there can be minor discrepancy between the weekday as
reckoned as per the english calendar and the one reckoned as per the hindu
calendar.
If this planet happens to be a functional benefic for the natal lagna and placed
favourably in the horoscope, then the year would be favourable, otherwise
unfavourable. The intensity of the results can be seen from how well the planet is
placed in the natal horscope, what are the yogas the planet is involved in etc. The
year lord shall activate all the yogas and results related to it in the natal horoscope
during that year. This is based on the principle that whenever a planet is strong to
give results, it will give the results of its ownership, placement and yogas in the
natal horoscope:
2. Lagna: The lagna is the key which chanalises the energies of the natal
horoscope to the Tithi pravesh chakra.
Thus, if the tithi pravesh lagna is placed in Kendra to Natal lagna, it will bring
happiness; in trikona it will bring prosperity and if placed in dusthana or
badhakasthana, it will bring troubles and ostabcles.
The lagna lord in the tithi pravesh chakra needs to be studied for success or failure
in different endeavours in the year.
3. Hora: The hora lord at the commencement of the tithi new year set the focus of
the events that are going to happen in that year. The events can be seen from the
ownership, placement and yogas the hora lord is involved in the tithi pravesh
chakra.
This is the most important factor of the three and the strengths, placement or
ownership and the yogas it is involved in will have tremendous impact on the main
events of the year. If it is badly placed or afflicted, then the events can leave us
with some bad experiences.
The influence on the hora lord can be seen from the different divisional charts to
find the exact nature of events likely to take place in different area of life
represented by the divisional chart.
The principle of the Year lord, Lagna, Lagna lord and hora lord can be applied to any
other pravesh chakra such as masa pravesh chakra or dina pravesh chakra.
To be continued...
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Natural Years of Fructification of Yogas

It is normally observed that at many times, different yogas happening in a
horoscope doesnot manifest during the vimshottari dasa of the planet. This is
because, the dasa's require right environment to manifest its effect. This is why,
one must look at in which house the yogas are happening, which would give the
clue to when the environment would be right for the dasa to manifest. In this
regard, Maharishi Jaimini suggests in the Jaimini Sutras that yogas forming in the
houses 2nd and 4th shall fructify early in life and that of 1st, 7th and 9th shall
fructify late. Though he has not mentioned about other houses, we can extend this
principle to others houses too. This knowledge is from the tradition of SJC and given
to me by my honourable Guru.
We have to do two way counting to arrive at the houses covered based on the
satyapeetha principle (1st and 7th houses). Thus if yoga occurring in the 2nd and
4th is likely to fructify in the beginning, counting 7th from them we arrive at 8th and
10th, which shall also fall in this category.
Now the late fructifying houses are 1st and 9th and counting 7th from them, we
have 7th and 3rd. Thus yogas happening in the houses 1/3/7/9 shall fructify in the
last part of life.
The remaining houses are 5th, 6th and 7th from it, where if any yoga happen shall
fructify in the middle part.
So the sequences of fructification of houses are:
Early : 2/ 4/ 8/ 10
Middle: 5/ 6/ 11/ 12
Late : 1/ 7/ 9/ 3
However, this is not the exact sequence of fructification as we still do not know in
the early part, who among 2/4/8/10 shall come first. To arrive at the final sequence
we have to understand two concepts.
1. Manduka Gati:
Manduka or frog is indicated by Rahu and the movement it shows is in Jumps to the
alternate houses. This particular movement is applicable while arriving at the
sequence of fructification of different houses in a person's life. Now why are we
interested in this manduka gati, ruled by Rahu. This is because, this particular
fructification shall show the nature of the environment/ situations at different times
that you shall be placed in and the experiences that you shall be undergoing in
those environment. Now the question is why do we have to go to certain
experiences? This is because; we have to pay for whatever we have done in the
past births. If this is so, Rahu is the planet who makes us take this birth and bind us
in this bondage and hence Rahu rules the root of this movement.
2. Movement towards the Lagna:
This is the goal of all human birth to reach the stage of self-actualisation or nirvana.
This goal is represented by the Lagna, which is the predominant satya peetha. So
the jump shall always be directed towards the Lagna and if not possible due to
some constraints, the jump shall happen to the 7th house from the house of
Jumping. This shall be more clear when we take of the exercise to finding the
sequence of Jumps.
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Let's start the exercise now:
The first experience begins from the childhood and care of Mother. This is ruled by
the 4th house. 4th house is also the house of creation as it is mother who can only
create or give birth. So lets start with 4th house.
4-
Jumping 3 houses (alternate house), towards the lagna, we arrive at the 2nd house, so the
sequence becomes:
4-2-
Now while we jump the alternate house towards Lagna, we see that, this is not
possible as then we have to jump over the Lagna, which is not allowed. So we got to
Jump to the 7th from the sign which happens to be the 8th house. Lets add 8th
house to the sequence now:
4-2-8-
From 8th house, either we can jump to 6th or 10th. But 10th being near the Lagna
we got to Jump to the 10th house and now the sequence becomes:
4-2-8-10
From 10th we got to Jump to 12th as that the only house left for Jumping as 8th is
already gone. Adding 12th to the sequence we have:
4-2-8-10-12-
From 12th, if we try jumping alternate houses, we have to Jump over the Lagna,
which is not allowed and hence we have to Jump to the 7th from 12th, which
happens to be 6th. Adding 6th to the sequence we have:
4-2-8-10-12-6-
From 6th we can either Jump to 4th or 8th, however we can't as they are already
gone. Now, neither can we Jump alternate house nor the 7th house from 6th and we
are stuck. What can we do now. Hmm. The frog has to crawl now. It can either crawl
to the previous sign 5th or to the next sign 7th. 5th being closer to Lagna, it Jumps
to 5th. Adding 5th to the sequence we have:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-
From 5th, the jump can happen to the 3rd or the 7th. Neither of this can happen as
then the Jump has to happen over 4th or 6th, both of them are occupied and they
would not let the frog Jump over their houses. Now what does the frog do? It would
Jump to the 7th from it, i.e., to the 11th house. So the sequence becomes:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-
From 11th, the Frog moves to the Lagna as that is the most logical thing it can
do. :-). The sequence is now:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-
From Lagna the frog can either move to 12th or 3rd. This is not possible as 12th is
already taken and the 3rd is not allowed as 2nd would not allow jumping over it as it
is already taken. So the frog moves to the 7th house. The sequence becomes:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-
From 7th, the frog can either Jump to 9th or 5th. 5th is not allowed, and 8th would
not allow to Jump over it as it is already taken. It cannot crawl too as 6th and 8th
both taken. Hence now the frog has to force to 9th house through 8th. What
persuasion the frog did to the 8th house to let it though? I don't know this!.
Whatever it is lets added 9th to the sequence:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9-
Now only house left is 7th from 9th, i.e., 3rd. The frog happily jumps on that to end
it jumping sequence. Maharishi Jaimini suggests 3rd also to be house of end being
8th from 8th house. I am not going to explaining the significance of 3rd in ending
the sequence now. However, lets add 3rd to the sequence and end the Jumping
exercise session.
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9-3
The above sequence show in what sequence different houses fructify in someone's
life. If one of the houses contains a rajayoga, it shall fructify during the appropriate
age of the person concerned. This can also be called the Naisargik Rasi Dasa as this
shows the natural period of fructification of houses.
Now what should be the difference between the Naisargika Graha Dasa or
Naisargika Rasi Dasa. With some thinking one would realise that Graha shows
animate beings and Rasi shows the field of action for the animate beings. We all
know that during the dasa of a planet we all partake the qualities of the graha. Thus
the Naisargika Graha Dasa shall show what "We are" during their natural period,
whereas the Naisargika Rasi Dasa shall show what we get during their natural
period. A person can be in Penury or Riches; be diseased or healthy etc, based on
what he gets from this world; however, how he acts is based on what he is during
that time.
Fixing the age of fructification:

Given the sequence of Fructification of houses, can we fix the age of fructification of
a particular yoga. There are some cues and we have to take their support while
attempting answering this question.
1. The natural purnaayu is 108 years in the rasi dasas such as Shoola Dasa.
Distributing this over 12 houses the aayu governed by each house becomes 9
years. The Purnaayu is divided into three khandas, (0-36) as alpaayu, (36-72) as
Madhyaayu and (72-108) as Purnaayu. Each Khanda is again divided into three
kakshya each namely short, middle or long. While computing the Longivity based on
the three pairs, we can determine the aayu of the native is in which Khanda and
which Kakshya.
2. If the Aayu of the native is in the Short "Kakshya", the age of the signs would be
movable -7, Fixed - 8, Dual - 9 as in Sthira Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls in the
Middle Kakshya, the age denoted by the signs shall be 9 years each, as in Shoola
Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls in the Long Kakshya, the age denoted by the
signs shall be 10 years, which adds up to be the longest most aayu in this kali yoga,
i.e., 120 years.
3. For all normal purpose, we can take the age denoted by a sign to be 9 years.
Thus is a rajayoga happen in the 7th house it shall fructify between 81 to 90 years
of age.
4. There could be other rules which I am not aware yet. Probably Pt. Rath can say
something more on this.
Illustration:
To Illustrate this, lets take my own example:
Poddar, Sarajit
Natal Chart
Date: August 25, 1974
Time: 14:32:44
Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)
Longitude: 85 E 17' 00"
Latitude: 23 N 40' 00"
Early Childhood (0-9 years)

This is indicated by the 4th house. 4th house is ruled by Jupiter and aspected by
Saturn from 7th, Gulika and Mandi from the Lagna. The lord Jupiter is placed in
Marana Avastha.
This shows that the house is not so well placed. The trend of this period can be
found by dividing the period into three parts. Please refer to the note on the same
end of this mail. Pisces is an Ubhayodaya sign and hence the result of the sign shall
predominate during the middle part of the dasa i.e., 3-6 years. The first part shall be
governed by the planet who is more benefic between lord and the planets
conjoining/ aspecting. Decidingly Jupiter stands out. Hence Jupiter's effect shall be
seen during the first 0-3 years and Saturn/ Gk/Md result would be seen during the
last 1/3rd i.e., 6-9 years.
Now, between 0-3 years of my age, I got sever bouts of Balarista, Twice I returned
from the clutch of death during that time. Both the time, many thought I was dead
as I turned blue, one due to chocking of my wind pipe and very high fever. Marana
Avastha of Jupiter did show its effect.
Between 3-6 years, I remember asking my parents very high philosophical

questions such as why I am born, what my purpose in life is and why not I become a
Sanyasi. At least during that time onwards my parents were very watchful on my
actions and movements. The philosophical and sign of eternal knowledge Pisces
showed its effect.
Between 6-9 years, my asthma started picking up and I got severely ill day by day.
Note that Saturn is placed in the 3rd from AL in a airy sign, showed its effect while
aspecting the 4th house. Gulika's and Mandi's aspect also showed it color. The
illness was very acute and chronic.
This way you can find the years of happening of different events in one's life.
Conclusion
From the analysis and illustration we can see that, the age when the yogas would
fructify in someones' life, whether good or bad is dependent on the house where the
yogas are happening. The natural years of fructification of each house is as follows:
4 : 00- 09 years
2 : 09- 18 years
8 : 18- 27 years
10: 27- 36 years
12: 36- 45 years
6 : 45- 54 years
5 : 54- 63 years
11: 63- 72 years
1 : 72- 81 years
7 : 81- 90 years
9 : 90- 99 years
3 : 99- 108 years
Trend of Rasi Dasa

The trend of any Rasi dasa can be judged by dividing the dasa period into three
parts. These parts would focus on the results indicated by-
a. The sign/ House

b. The lord
c. Occupation and Aspect on that sign
Based on rising of the signs and beneficence/ maleficence of the planets involved
the results shall occur in certain segments -
1. Rising of the Signs:

There are three ways in which a sign can rise:
a. Sirsodaya: Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius.
b. Pristodaya: Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
c. Ubhayodaya: Pisces
Sirsodaya signs give results in the early part of the dasa, Pristodaya signs give
results during the last part of the dasa, whereas the Ubhayodaya signs give results
during the middle part of the dasa.
2. Benefic/ Malefic Nature of the lord/ aspects/ conjunctions

Jyotish shastras have said unanimously that the benefic results of the dasa shall be
felt during the early part and the malefic results will be felt in the latter part. In the
remaining two part of the dasa, benefic results will be given in the early part. Thus
the results will be given by the lord or aspect/ conjunction, depending on who is the
most benefic among them.
Sunday, September 19, 2004

Yogada: The yoga givers
INTRODUCTION
Maharishi Parashara in BPHS discussed about some special lagnas such as Hora
Lagna (HL) and Ghatika Lagna (GL) and said that matters related to financial
prosperity and power/ status need to be respectively judged from these special
lagnas. Whichever a planet comes into contact with these special lagnas, it
becomes specifically capable to bestow prosperity on the native. The effect of the
yogada can be felt during their vimshottari dasa, in the antar of another auspicious
planet, related to the yogada. It is useful to find the intensity of the results, the
yogadas can give. The following section gives different level of yoga giver, whereby
the ones mentioned later become progressively stronger to bestow yoga on the
native.
KARTA: If any planet becomes the lord of/ placed with/ aspects the Lagna, Hora
Lagna or Ghatika Lagna, then he becomes karta. Karta means the doer and thus,
such planet can become the doer of different actions in the native's life to bring
material benefits to the native related to the area implied by the associaton. If the
association is with the Lagna, then there is self development, if Hora Lagna, then
improvement in financial prospects and if the association is with the Ghatika Lagna,
then there is improvement in power, authority and status of the native.
KEVALA: Kevala means the exclusive one. If the subhapati (Moon sign lord)
becomes the Karta, then he takes up the role of a Kevala and gives great material
prospects. This is because, the subhapati has the responsibility to provide the
materials for sustenance in this world and as it becomes Karta, its ability to bestow
material gains increases substantially.
YOGADA: If any planet simultaneously aspects, conjoin, owns the Lagna and Hora
Lagna/ Ghatika Lagna, he becomes Yogada. Alongwith the ownership of the signs of
Lagna/ HL/ GL, ownership of 7th from these signs can also be considered. Yogada is
comprised of Yoga and Da, which means material prospects (yoga) giver (da). The
association with HL bestow financial gains and hence such yogada is known as
Dhana yogada and association with GL gives power and status and hence such
yogada is knows as Raja yogada.
KEVALA YOGADA: If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes a yogada, he is

specifically equipped to give financial gains or status and hence known as Kevala
Yogada (exclusive giver of prosperity).
MAHA YOGADA: If a planet simultaneously aspects, placed in or own Lagna, HL

and GL (or seventh from them), then he becomes Mahayogada. The Mahayogada in
its dasa bestow excellent prosperity in the antarof an auspicious planet (related to
the yogada by aspect, conjunction or exchange).
KEVALA MAHA YOGADA: This planet has the highest capacity to bestow
prosperity to a native. During the dasa of such planet, the person can rise from
riches even from rags. Whenever the subhapati becomes the mahayogada, it is
called the kevala mahayogada.
Pointers to Mantra Bhava
1. Jupiter is the karaka for the mantra bhava. Ninth from the Jupiter brings Guru in the one’s life.
The Guru in one’s life is represented by the chara bhratrkaraka. What way the native associates
with the guru can be seen from the chara bhratrkaraka in the rasi chart.
2. When benefics are placed in the fifth house the person is wise and principled. He is inclined
towards Japa or Meditation and is spiritual and well behaved.
3. A strong fifth lord in conjunction with Jupiter or Mercury placed in a trine or a Kendra
endows the native with Intelligence or wisdom.Mercury or Jupiter’s association with fifth house
makes a person a scholar and an author.
4. Preponderance of masculinity on fifth house or lord gives the desire to worship a male deity.
The masculinity can be indicated by 1) Odd sign and 2) Male planet (Sun, Mars and Jupiter).
5. Association (conjunction, aspect, exchange) of malefic planets (Saturn, Mars and Rahu) the
malefic is pulled towards kshudra devata, spirits and departed souls. However, if there are
influences of benefics (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon and also Sun) on the fifth house/ lord, the
native likes to worship Sattvik devatas and has a nature that of a sadhu.
6. When the lord of the fourth house is in fifth, the native would be a devotee of Vishnu (Jataka
Parijata, JT, BPHS).
7. When the fifth lord is associated with Mercury, the native worships Mahavishnu.
8. When the twelfth lord in second or eighth house and is related to fifth lord then the native is
devoted towards Sattvik deities.
9. When the fifth lord is in Leo and aspected by Sun, then the native will meditate upon
Panchakshari mantra and attain blessings of Shiva (Suka Nadi).
10. If Moon is in fifth house and fifth lord is with Mars, the native worships Kartikeya.
11. If Jupiter is in fifth house and the fifth lord is in Virgo, the native becomes a worshipper of
mata Gouri.
12. When the fifth lord is placed in the seventh house, the native becomes arva dharma
samanvita and respects all religion.
13. When the eleventh lord is in fifth house, the native is religious.
14. When the twelfth lord is in fifth native visit shrines to get a child.
15. The deities governed by different planets are Sun- Shiva; Moon- Gouri; Mars- Skanda;
Mercury- Vishnu; Jupiter- Sadashiva, Mahavishnu; Venus- Lakshmi; Saturn- Narayana; Rahu-
Durga; Ketu- Ganesha. If there are influences of these planets on the 5th house or the fifth lord,
then the native would be attracted towards worship of the deity signified by different planets.
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Lagna Bhava I: Lagna lord in different houses

Lagna represents the ideals of the native and his intelligence. Wherever the Lagna
lord is placed, the native’s ideals and intelligence is focused on that area of life,
represented by the concerned house.
These results will also apply to the Lord of

the constellation and sign occupied by the
Lord of the ascendant. Matters concerning
the mind (e.g. intelligence, enemies,
fortunes etc) shall be more evident from
the Lord of the Constellation whereas
those concerning the physical body shall
be seen from the Lord of the sign.
1. Lagna lord in Lagna: If the Lagna Lord is in Lagna
itself, the native will be endowed with physical happiness
(deha sukha) and prowess (bhuja vikrami). He will be
intelligent (manasvi), fickle-minded (chanchala), will have
two wives (dvibharya) and will unite with other females
(parago).
The Lagna is the place of ideals, intelligence, vitality etc. Whenever the Lagna lord
is placed in the Lagna, the native is endowed with high energy, vitality, good health
and strong ideals. They are also intelligent as they the lord of intelligence is placed
in the house of intelligence. They are always in pursuit of realizing their ideals and
lead a principled life. Usually they are not seemed to compromise with their
principles and hence they are very difficult to convince on ideas alien to their own.
Maharishi’s proposition on the presence of two wives may look somewhat odd.
However this only shows that the native will have the vitality to have sexual
relationships with many females. However, it can not be implied that the native
would have low sexual morals or infidelity. Though this proposition was valid in
ancient times, where multiple wives were allowed in the society, in modern times,
this is valid only in cultured, where multiple marriages are still allowed.
Lagna lord behaves like both Sun and the Moon and while the Lagna lord placed in
the Lagna, it carries the effect of the Sun and the Moon on the Lagna. Thus it gives,
intelligence and vitality as represented by Sun, however also Moodiness and fickle
mindedness as represented by the Moon’s influence on the Lagna.
In addition, Moon influence on the Lagna also gives the urge to have sex with
multiple partners. Thus, for the significance of the multiple sexual partners to be
valid, Moon should also be strong and influence the Lagna. This indication is
strengthened if Mars is influenced by Venus or Mercury is under the influence by
Moon. Here, influence means aspect, conjunction or placement in Trine.
Since Lagna also represents the body of the native, the intelligence of the person is
focused in maintaining the body and they are constantly in effort to keep their body
fit and beautiful. They spend a lord money in procuring the materials which would
make their body fit and presentable.
2. Lagna lord in Second house: If the Lagna Lord is in

second houses, the native will be gainful (labhavan),
scholar (pundit), happy (sukhi), good natured (sushila), be
religious (dharmavi), honourable (maani) and will have
many wives.
For such natives, the intelligence and ideals are focused in the 2nd house of family,
wealth and food. This makes them always in pursuit of accumulating more and
more money and increasing their bank balance. The like good food and can also
make connoisseur of food or good chef.
2nd house being the house of speech and also resided by goddess Saraswati, the
goddess of knowledge and wisdom, when the Lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house,
he is blessed by Goddess Lakshmi. This makes the person learned and wise. While
seen in the context of the 5th house, the house of knowledge, 2nd is placed in the
11th from it. Hence, it shows gain of objective of knowledge or applying the
knowledge in real life, since 11th house rules gain of objectives.
Second house is also the house of family. The presence of the Lagna lord in the 2nd
house makes the native is committed towards the family. The commitment can also
be extended to the family outside his immediate family, all the relations, and his
community in whole. The native shall constantly try to fulfil the requirement of his
family or the community. This also makes the native respectable in the eye of the
family and the community and honourable too.
Along with the 9th house, the 2nd house is also the house of Vishnu, since 2nd
house is the house of sustenance and Vishnu is the sustainer. Vishnu gives the
dharmic ideals to the person and takes him on the path of dharma as mentioned in
Srimad Bhagavat Gita. Placement of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house thus makes
the person inclined towards dharma and dharmic activities. However for this
indication to fully manifest, the karaka for dharma, Sun should also be well placed in
the horoscope and preferably influence the houses of dharma.
Second house is the 8th house from the 7th house and thus rules the 2nd marriage.
When the lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house, the native craves for relationship
beyond the marital relationship. The native is highly passionate and provided the
planets which can give passion (Venus- Mars or Mercury- Moon) are also under
picture, the native shall have relationships outside the social boundaries. This also
means that the native have multiple marriages with the break of former marriage
concludes into latter marriages. This indication however comes true, only if the 8th
house is afflicted (malefics in 8th and/or 8th lord weak and afflicted).
Since Lagna lord also brings the influence of Moon on the 2nd house while placed
there, the natives sometimes find their wealth fluctuating, since Moon shows
fluctuations to the indications where it is placed.
3. Lagna lord in Third house: If Lagna Lord is in Sahaja

Sthana, the native is courageous like a Lion (Simha tulya
parakrami), endowed with all kinds of material luxury
(sarva sampad yuto), honourable (maani), have two wives
(dvi-bharya), be intelligent (matimaan) and happy (sukhi).
Third house is the house of valour, younger siblings, communication and sexual
morality. When the Lagna lord is placed in the third house the ideals and
intelligence (Lagna) is focused on the matters of third house.
The symbol of Lion in the matter of courage shows that while the natives of this
combination are valorous, they are principled in the matter of courage and will only
show the courage at the time of need, like a Lion. However, they are calm and
composed at other times and well behaved too. This is similar to the behaviour of
Lion, when it is not on its hunting spree. In addition, when the Lion has quenched its
hunger, it does not long for its hunt any more and generously leave the remains for
the lesser predators. This indicate that native with this combination shall be
generous while courageous and shall not display their courage every now and then.
This indication is stronger if Lagna lord is a malefic and/or the 3rd house is aspected
by malefics and/or the karaka for valour Mars is well placed. The Karaka’s aspect on
the house enhances the significations of the house, related to that Karaka. Thus
while the Lagna lord is placed in the Lagna, Mars also aspects or placed in the 3rd
house, the native is extremely courageous. How he displays his power in this world
is a different matter however, which needs to be seen from the 3rd or 6th from the
Arudha Lagna.
In the real life the quality of courage translates into risk taking behaviour. Hence
when the Lagna lord is placed in the 3rd house, such people become high risk taker.
Because they are not afraid of anything, they more than often take initiative in
whatever comes their way. This makes them a natural leader and respected by their
peers. However, as mentioned before this, influence to be strong on the native, the
karaka Mars should be well placed and/ or influence the 3rd house.
The third house is also given the name of Upachaya, which represents growth.
When the Lagna lord is placed in the Upachaya, the native like to gain from the
environment surrounding them and they are in the pursuit of procuring all the
materials of comfort. The important necessities of growth are Intelligence and
effort. Among the four upachayas, namely 3/6/10/11, the 3rd and 6th house shows
the intelligence required for the growth (from Lagna it is the growth of self) while
the 10th and the 11th shows the efforts. Thus, if the Lagna lord is placed in the 3rd
house or 6th house, the natives are intelligent and also called Dhi-Mantah. To
illustrate this, Maharishi says that the natives with the Lagna lord placed in the 3rd
house are Mati-maan (Mati means intelligence and Maan means endowed with).
Along with this Maharishi used the term Sukhi or happiness. This is a continuous
endeavour of human to attain happiness in their life. Thus a person having the
mentioned combination would take any kind of risk to attain the matters of comfort
and having a happy life. The key thing here to be noted is that the native would
rarely dependent on others to attain the comforts and shall use their intelligence
instead.
Third house is also the house which governs the attitude towards sexual
relationships and the sexual morals. Many say that this is also the house of
Copulation. The placement of the Lagna lord in the 3rd house also draws the native
towards these indications and hence the native becomes passionate. They crave to
have sexual relationships with many, however, whether this shall be predominant in
the nature of the native can only be seen from the combinations supporting or
opposing it. While the combinations Venus- Mars or Moon- Mercury gives high
sexual passion, Ketu helps in curbing the same. All the influences needed to be
taken before pronouncing the result. This is why Maharishi says that the native with
the Lagna lord in the 3rd house have two wives.
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Friday, September 17, 2004

Sri Yantra
I am giving here the diagram of the Sri Yantra. This diagram is extemely difficult to
make, unless we have the understanding of the ways it can be made. The presence
of this diagram from very ancient time, make the scientist speculate that the
mathematics was highly advanced in ancient India, without which this yantra is
nearly impossible to make.
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Kundalini Chakras
I am giving here the diagram of kundalini chakras which I made sometime back.
Sahasrara Chakra
Agna Chakra
Vishuddha Chakra
Anahata Chakra
Manipura Chakra
Svadhisthana Chakra
Muladhara Chakra
Dasa Mahavidya Yantras

I made these yantras of Dasa Mahavidyas or the ten great knowledges, long back. I
am sharing this for those who are interested. The dasa mahavidyas are signified by
the 9 planets and the Lagna, which are also given below.
Matangi (Sun)
Bhubaneswari (Moon)
Bagalamukhi (Mars)
Tripura Sundari (Mercury)
Tara (Jupiter)
Kamalatmika (Venus)
Kali (Saturn)
Chinnamasta (Rahu)
Dhumavati (Ketu)
Tripura Bhairavi (Lagna)
Dashaphala Nirupana: Guidelines to Dasa Analysis

1. A planet shall give the results of the house it owns. For example, if a planet if
fifth lord, then it will give progeny or power in its dasa.
2. A planet gives results (either good or bad) as per the functional significations as
per the following guidelines:
a. Whichever house the planet is placed

b. Whichever house the planet aspects
c. Whichever house lord it is placed with
d. Whichever house lord it aspects
During the dasa of a planet, the natural significance (naisargika karakatva) gains or
suffer based on whether the placement of the planet is auspicious or inauspicious.
The results will be auspicious if
i. the planet is placed in Exaltation, Mulatrikona, Own house, or friends house

ii. placed with benefics/ friends
iii. aspected by benefics
iv. hemmed between benefics
The results will be inauspicious if
i. the planet is placed in debilitation, enemy sign

ii. placed with malefics
iii. aspected by malefics
iv. hemmed between malefics
3. A planet is capable of giving results as per its functional or natural significations

either in the dasa or antardasa or smaller periods. The functional significations are
based on the lordship, placement and yogas this planet would have in the
horoscope. The natural signification is based on what they signify naturally such as
Venus signify marriage and relationship, Jupiter signify progeny etc.
4. Normally a planet would not confer the result (either auspicious or inauspicious)
in its own antardasa. They do so in the antardasa of the planet associated with it.
By association following things are meant.
a. Conjunction
b. Planet aspecting the dasa lord
c. Planet having subha-argala on the dasa lord
d. Planet exchanges position (either rasi, nakshatra or navamsa) with the dasa lord
e. Any planets who share the same dharma as of the dasa lord. The following
planets share the same dharma as of the dasa lord.
i. All saumya grahas (Jupiter, Venus, well associated Mercury and strong Moon (in
paksha bala) have the same dharma
ii. All papa grahas (Saturn, Mars, Sun, badly associated Mercury and weak
Moon)have the same dharma
iii. Yogakaraka- The other planet involved in the yoga, leaving the yogakaraka under
consideration
Note: In all the cases, if the yoga is auspicious, then the auspicious results of the
dasa lord is felt and vice-versa
Thus the mahadasa lord gives its results only in the antardasa which is suitable.
5. The dasa of the yogakaraka shall have following results in different antardasas:
a. Antardasa of a related auspicious planet (yogakaraka or lord of trines), the results

will be auspicious
b. Antardasa of related yogakaraka, the results will be very auspicious
c. Antardasa of related functional malefic planet (lord of the trisadayas and the
eighth), the effect of the rajayoga would be extremely feeble
d. Antardasa of a related marakesh, only minor results would be present
e. Antardasa of a unrelated auspicious planet, the results would be moderately
auspicious
f. Antardasa of unrelated functional malefic planet or marakesh, the results would

be extremely inauspicious- however, some good results of the auspicious dasa lord
shall also be felt
6. During the antardasa of a functional malefic (planets suffering with

kendradhipatya dosa or the lords of the trisadaya or the eighth lord) planet,
following results are felt:
a. The antardasa of a unrelated functional benefic/ yogakaraka, the results of would

be inauspicious
b. The antardasa of a related functional benefic, the results would be inauspicious-
lesser of the inauspicious dasa lord and more of the auspicious antardasa lord
c. The antardasa of the neutral planet shall give inauspicious results
d. The antardasa of related or unrelated functional malefic would be terrible- more
so in the case of related planet
e. The antardasa of functional benefic in dasa of a marakesh, the person would not
die, however the antardasa of an unrelated functional malefic can cause death.
f. In the dasa of Kendra lord or Trikona lord, the results of different antardasa would
be:
g. If Kendra and Trikona lord are associated, the in the dasa of the Kendra lord,
Trikona lord’s antardasa would be auspicious and vice- versa
h. If Kendra and the Trikona lords are not related, then in the dasa of Papa Kendra
lord, the antar of Subha Trikona lord would be little auspicious, whereas the antar of
papa Trikona lord would be inauspicious.
7. In addition, during the dasa of a subha Kendra lord, the antar of a papa Trikona
lord would be little auspicious and the antar of a subha Trikona lord, the results
would be predominantly auspicious.
8. In the dasa of Papa Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be
auspicious and antar of papa Kendra lord would be little auspicious (provided the
Trikona lord is not eighth lord simultaneously)
9. In the dasa of Subha Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be
auspicious and the antar of the papa Kendra lord can be little auspicious, if it is
associated with the Trikona lord. If there is no association between them, then the
antar would be predominantly inauspicious.
10. The results of Antardasa in Dasas of the Nodes:
a. If the nodes are placed in Trikona, then the antar of the Kendra lords confer
rajayoga. This is also true during the dasa of Kendra lord and antardasa of the
nodes so placed in Trikona
b. Similarly if the nodes are placed in Kendra, the antar of the Trikona lords confer
rajayoga. This is also true during the dasa of Trikona lord and antardasa of the
nodes so placed in Kendra
c. If the nodes are placed in auspicious houses, then their antardasas in the dasa of
a yogakakara or during the antardasa of a yogakaraka in their (nodes) dasa, the
results are extremely auspicious
d. If the nodes are associated with the 8th / 12th house/ lords, then their dasa/
antardasa would be inauspicious
11. According to Phaladeepika, the dasa of a planet becomes inauspicious, if they

fall in a particular sequence as mentioned below:
a. Saturn’s dasa happens to be 4th dasa
b. Mars’s dasa happens to be 5th dasa
c. Jupiter’s dasa happens to be 6th dasa
12. Dasa of planets placed in the Rasi Sandhi/ Gandanta is terrible to the house
lorded by the planet and the natural significations of the planet. The trouble would
pass by in a malefic antar and would be lesser during the benefic antar.
13. The dasa of sixth, eighth or twelfth is troublesome. The trouble is lesser if the
lord is well placed in exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign or friend’s sign and would be
more if badly placed in its debilitation sign or enemy’s sign.
14. During the dasa of a planet, the native is endowed with the nature and
complexion of the dasa lord. The fiery planets would give brilliance, the watery
planet would make one emotional and compassionate, the earthy planets make one
hard working and the air planet would make the person thoughtful and
philosophical. Along with this, the native would partake the guna of the dasa lord.
Thus during the Jupiter, Sun and Moon’s dasa the native becomes sattvik, during
the dasa of Venus and Mercury, the native becomes Rajasik and during the dasa of
Mars and Saturn, the native becomes tamasik. More effect of the guna of planets on
the native can be learnt from BPHS and Saravali.
15. The result of a planet going towards its exaltation increases as the dasa
progresses and similarly, the dasa of a planet diminishes with progress of the dasa,
if the dasa lord is going towards its debilitation (one sign behind the sign of
debilitation)
16. Malefics give their results of its placement in a rasi during the first third part,
the results of its placement in a bhava in the middle third and the results of its
aspect in the last third of the dasa. Similarly Benefics give their results of their
bhava in the beginning third, the result of rasi in the middle third and the aspects in
the last third of the dasa.
17. When the dasa and the antar-dasa lords are placed in the 6th/ 8th or 12th from
each other, these shows enmity, physical troubles, troubles from unknown sources
etc. If the antar lord is a friend to the dasa lord or the Lagna lord and well placed in
the sign, then the trouble would be lessened. On the contrary, if the dasa- antar
lords are badly placed and the antar lord is an enemy to the dasa lord and/ or the
Lagna lord then the antar would be very troublesome.
18. During the dasa of a planet, the house where the antar lord is placed the results
of that house would be specifically felt. For example, if someone is running the
dasa- antar of Sun- Moon; and Moon is placed in the 5th house from the dasa lord,
them the 5th house effect would be specifically experienced. The good or bad
results to be experienced related to that bhava would be based on whether or not
the dasa and antar lords are well placed.
19. If the dasa lord is capable of give both good and bad results (such as a planet
becoming an yogakaraka as well as maraca at the same time) by the virtue of its
placement and yoga, then the good results would be felt during the antar of planets
beneficially disposed and the negative results would be felt during to the antar of
negatively disposed planets.
20. During the dasa of a planet, whichever house it transits from the Lagna, the
result of that particular house would be specifically felt during such transit.
21. The results of the dasa are modified based on the transit of the dasa lords in
different signs. If the dasa lord goes to an enemy’s sign or the sign of debilitation or
the sign having lesser bindus (less than 4) in the dasa lord’s astakavarga, or the
sign having lesser bindus in the sarva-astakavarga and in addition having transiting
a malefic house (reckoned from Moon), then the effect would be extremely negative
if the dasa is of an evil planet or if it is of an auspicious planet, then its
auspiciousness would be greatly reduced.
22. On the contrary, if the dasa lord moves to its sign of exaltation/ mulatrikona/
own/ friend’s sign and / or in a sign with high astakavarga in the dasa lord’s
astakavarga, then the effect of the dasa during that time would be extremely good,
if the dasa is of an auspicious planet or lesser troublesome, if the dasa is an evil
dasa.
23. The effect of the dasa planet can be seen in different areas of life from the
Divisional charts related to that particular area of life. To understand this, one
needs to study the divisional charts and then intelligently apply the dasa rules in
those charts.
24. In the mahadasa of a planet, the antar would be good if:

a. The antar lord is a friend to the dasa lord
b. The antar lord is a friend to the lagna lord
c. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the dasa lord
d. The antar lord is related to the dasa lord
e. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the Moon.
25. The dasa of the 2nd and 7th lord from a bhava becomes the marakesh dasa for
that bhava. If these planets are weak and afflicted then it would surely cause
trouble to the significations of the bhava under consideration.
26. Similarly during the dasa of the 12th lord from a bhava, the native suffers
losses related the bhava under consideration
27. During the dasa of the 8th lord from a bhava, the relations ruled by the
concerned bhava suffers ill health, if the said planet is weakly placed and/ or
afflicted.
Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Transit I: The basics
INTRODUCTION
The influence of planets on human affairs can be seen from two ways, from the
natal chart and the chart of the moment. The natal chart is the snapshot of the
heaven at the moment of our birth and it shows all the experiences one passes
trough during the lifetime. To time different events, vedic-astrology (jyotish) uses
planetary periods called the graha dasas or the sign periods called the rasi dasas.
They can broadly (broad time frame) specify the events which are likely to happen
on a particular time, however the difficulties of correct birth time, makes it difficult
to delve down to a very minute level such as the prana dasa (6th level).
To overcome the difficulty and to doubly ascertain the results shown by the dasa,
the transit is used. The transit cannot be used independantly as the influence of the
transit is always within the ambit of the natal chart and hence it has to be judged in
conjunction of dasa and astakavarga. This is why even though the transit is same
for everyone having the same moon sign, the results can be grossly different. To
understand the use of transit in timing events, one need to understand the natal
horoscopy first and then amalgamate the effect of the transit with the dasa
operative at different times.
While one checks out the transit, one need to note the following things:
1. In the natal horoscope, one needs to find out the auspicious and inauspicious
planets. The auspicious planets are the yogakarakas, the trinal lords, planets
involved in good yogas and planets who are well placed and bestowing good
effects. During the malefic transit of such planets their maleficenece are lessened
and during the benefic transit their beneficence are hightened. Similarly, if a planet
is badly placed and is eager to give inauspicious effects in the natal chart, during
malefic transit of such planets the maleficence is hightened and during the benefic
transits, the beneficence is reduced.
2. During the dasa of a planet, the transit of the planet is of utmost importance. If
the dasa is that of a auspicious planets, then the benefic transits would confer
enormous benefic results and the malefic transits would confer lesser malefic
results. The reverse is true for dasa of inauspicious planets.
3. The results of transits are greatly modified by the astakavarga. The transit of the
planets can be seen in the sarvartakavarga (sum total of all astakavarga) as well as
in the astakavarga of different planets. Planets transiting through sarvastakavarga
signs having lesser dots (bindus) tend to give unfavourable results and while
transiting through the signs having more bindu give favourable results. Thus malefic
transits are heightened while the planet transit through signs having lesser bindus
and vice-versa.
The astakavarga of different planets signify different area of our life. Like Sun-
health and vitality; Moon- State of mind; Mercury- Speech, working intelligence etc;
Jupiter- Happiness, wealth, progeny, wisdom etc. If a planet is transiting through the
astakavarga of a planet where it has not contributed any bindu, then the planet will
give inauspicious results in the area ruled by the planet, whose astakavarga is
under consideration. Lets say Saturn is passing through the sign Cancer and in a
horoscope, in Sun's astakavarga Saturn did not contributed a bindu (dot) in Cancer,
then the person suffer lack of health and vitality during this period. This can also
mean that the native's father is also affected, since the Sun is the natural
significator for father. This way, the effect of transits can be found based on the
astakavarga of different planets.
4. During Transits, the vedha houses also needs to be checked up. The vedha
houses are given for each planet in their sections. If a planet is having a benefic
transit and another planet is transiting the vedha position, then the benefic effect of
the transiting planet is obstructed. Similarly, a malefic transit can be obstructed by
the planets in vedha to to the transiting position. All planets can have vedha on
others, excluding the combinaton of Father- Son pair namely Sun- Saturn and Moon-
Mercury.
The SUN:
Good in 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 10th (4th), 11th (5th).
Figures in the bracket represent the vedha position
1st: Fatigue, irritability, loss of wealth, sickness, obstacles in undertaking,
unnecessary travel.
2nd: Loss of wealth, unhappiness, chance of being deceived, financial worries.
3rd: Advent of money, happiness, relief from disease, recognition from superiors,
honours and courage, acquisition of good position, destruction of enemies.
4th: Diseases, constant attacks from opponents, no peace of mind, pressure form
creditors, sorrow and misery, deprived from company of his wife and kinsman.
5th: Mental agitation, frequent illness, delusion, embarrassment and accident.
6th: Release from sorrows, worries and troubles, destruction of enemies, peace of
mind.
7th: Wearisome travelling, colic and troubles, humiliation and illness.
8th: Quarrel from friends, diseases, hypertension, royal or official displeasure,
excessive heat.
9th: Danger, humiliation, disappointment, separation from relatives, mental agony.
10th: Accomplish a mighty undertaking, success in endeavours.
11th: Honour, health, wealth, success, good position, cure of diseases.
12th: Sorrow, creation of a situation which causes loss of everything, quarrels and
ill health (fever).
THE MOON:
Good in 1st (5th), 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 7th (2nd), 10th (4th), 11th (8th).
1st: Excellent food, bed & clothes.
2nd: Loss of respect and money, obstacles in the way of success.
3rd: Good clothes, pleasure from wife, good financial condition.
4th: Mental unrest.
5th: Suffer humilitiation.
6th: Enjoy wealth, health, comfort, redemption from enemies.
7th: Conveyances, good food and financial equilibrium.
8th: Misery, ill health, fears from unexpected sources.
9th: Mental agony, chest pain, fatigue.
10th: Success in every sphere.
11th: Prosperity, wealth, new friends
12th: Expenditure, suffer from accidents and injuries.
MARS:
Good in the 3rd (12th), 6th (9th), 11th (5th)
1st: Mental grief, separation from one’s kith and kin, and diseases caused by the
vitiation of blood and bile as well as those cause by excessive heat.
2nd: Fear, Indiscreet words or verbal warfare and quarrel, loss of wealth, royal
displeasure, disgrace.
3rd: Victory, acquisition of gold ornaments, and great joy, happiness from children,
good health and access to riches.
4th: Loss of position, illness of the stomach, fever, blood discharges, sorrow on the
account of kinsman, depravity of character.
5th: Fever, improper desire or thoughts, sorrow on account of children and quarrel
with one’s relatives, fresh diseases will appear and mental peace will be completely
absent.
6th: Cessation of enmities and quarrels with one’s relative, lives an independent
life and becomes pretty cheerful.
7th: Misunderstanding with wife, eye disease and stomach trouble.
8th: Fever, bleeding, loss of wealth and honour, mental unrest.
9th: Humiliation caused by loss of wealth etc., and retarded gait through physical
weakness and loss of vitality in addition to that indicated while in the eighth.
10th: Wicked activities, obstacles to one’s projects and physical strain.
11th: Wealth, health and addition to landed property, amount due will be realised,
improve in the business.
12th: Loss of wealth, excessive heat, fever, trouble from wife, eye diseases and
worried.
MERCURY:
Good in the 2nd (5th), 4th (3rd), 6th (9th), 8th (1st), 10th (7th), 11th (12th)
1st: Loss of wealth caused by advice of wicked man, by tale bearers, by
imprisonment and quarrels. He will receive disagreeable intelligence while he is in
journey.
2nd: Disgrace but gain success and wealth.
3rd: Will get friends but he will be afraid of troubles from king and from his
enemies.
4th: Person’s kinsman will increase and acquisition of wealth.
5th: Quarrel with wife and children.
6th: Will be liked by all and gain fame.
7th: Appearance becomes pale and there will be quarrels, he will face obstruction.
8th: Begetting children and earn money and will become happy and powerful.
9th: Impediments.
10th: Defeat of enemies, get wealth, will enjoy the company of his wife and will get
good dresses.
11th: Get wealth, comfort, sons, women, friends, conveyances and will be
intelligent. Overall progress is indicated.
12th: Disgrace from enemies, defeat, suffer from diseases, will not enjoy the
company of good wife.
JUPITER:
Good in the 2nd(12th), 5th(4th), 7th(3rd), 9th(10th), 11th(8th)
1st: Quitting one’s place, loss of wealth, and hostility.
2nd: No enemies, gain of wealth, family happiness and effectiveness of one’s
words.
3rd: Loss of position, quitting one’s place, separation from near and dear ones,
illness and impediments to ones work.
4th: Sorrow on account of relatives, humiliation and danger from quadrupeds, will
become patient and resigned and will delight in nothing.
5th: Birth of son, association with virtuous and royal favour, will get material
possessions and good qualities.
6th: Trouble from one’s own relatives, enemies and diseases, the native will so
much afflicted in heart that he will take no delight in anything.
7th: Good journey for auspicious purposes, conjugal happiness, and birth of a son,
good speech and intelligence.
8th: Fatigue through needless journeys, ill luck, loss of money and miseries,
imprisonment, diseases and heavy grief.
9th: All-round prosperity and joy as well as happiness and good fortune, beget son,
become influential, success at work
10th: Trouble to one’s property, position, children etc, quitting one’s place, loss of
health and wealth.
11th: Will return to one’s place, will regain his health and wealth, acquisition of
children, wealth and honour.
12th: Grief and danger to wealth, grief in the return of the journey.
VENUS:
Good in the1st(8th), 2nd(7th), 3rd(1st), 4th(10th), 5th(9th), 8th(5th), 9th(11th),
11th(6th), 12th(3rd)
1st: Enjoy excellent perfumes, flowers, clothes, houses, bed, meals and women.
2nd: Get sons, grain and present from king (govt.); financial gain.
3rd: He will become influential, wealthy and respectable and will get clothes,
enemies get ruined; progress and prosperity.
4th: Get friends and will become very powerful and happy.
5th: The person will be happy, will get kinsmen, wealth, and friends and will not
suffer defeat from the enemy; birth of children.
6th: Suffer disgrace, will be afflicted with diseases, and will be exposed to danger;
indicate adversity.
7th: Suffer injuries through women, trouble to wife.
8th: Get houses, wealth, articles of lacquer and beautiful women.
9th: All-round happiness, become virtuous, happy and wealthy and get plenty of
clothes.
10th: Suffer disgrace and also from quarrels.
11th: Get wealth of his friends and also get perfumes and clothes; safety and
security.
12th: Good income.
SATURN:
Good in the 3rd(12th), 6th(9th), 11th(5th)
1st: Illness and performance of funeral rites, suffer from poison and fire, will quit his
kinsmen, suffer from imprisonment, and torture, travel to foreign lands and live with
the friends there, will suffer miseries, loss of wealth and of sons, will also suffer from
fatigue of foot journey and also from humiliation.
2nd: Trouble to wealth and children, loss of beauty and comfort, will become weak
and will get wealth from other men but can’t enjoy it for long.
3rd: Acquisition of position, wealth, conveyances and servants. He will become
influential, happy, free from diseases and will defeat his enemies.
4th: Loss of wife, relatives and wealth, suspecting evil in everything and will never
be happy.
5th: Decline of prosperity, mental powers, separation from children and wealth and
will suffer from quarrels.
6th: All-round happiness.
7th: Sickness of wife, long journeys and fear, separation from wife and children.
8th: Loss of children, cattle, friends and wealth, sickness, also same as seventh.
9th: Poverty, obstacles to the performance of religious rites, death of elder equal to
the father, continuous misery, same as seventh and eighth, suffer from hatred,
chest pain & imprisonment.
10th: Interest in forbidden activities, loss of honour and sickness,
11th: All kinds happiness, acquisition of many kinds of wealth and renown, he
becomes cruel.
12th: Fatigue owing to worthless business, loss of wealth through enemies, and
illness of wife and children.
RAHU:
Good in the houses same as Saturn
1st: Death or serious illness.
2nd: Loss of wealth.
3rd: Happiness.
4th: Sorrow.
5th: Loss of money.
6th: Happiness.
7th: Loss
8th: Danger to life.
9th: Loss.
10th: Gain.
11th: Happiness.
12th: Loss
Analysis of Bhava XVI- Planets in the Twelfth House

INTRODUCTION
Twelfth is the house of loss and the shatras call it the Vyaya Bhava. Losses can
mean financial as well as losses of other significations. Malefics placed here cause
losses on undesirable expenses or on bad things whereas benefics placed here
cause the expenses on good causes such as charity etc.
If planets who are placed here are afflicted then the person is compelled by the
circumstances to spend huge sum on unworthy things. Thus, if planets are placed
here, they should not be afflicted at least. Beneficial aspects (aspect of natural
benefics) on this house helps to keep expenses in control as well as reducing
expenditure on unwanted circumstances. Though the benefics fortify this house, the
lose their own significance and this is hightened when they are badly placed and/ or
afflicted.
This placed is specifically unsuited for Sun as it gets into Marana Karaka Avastha in
this house. Thus the effect it can give is specifically unfavourable related to the
house it owns and also the natural significations such as father, eye sight, wealth,
etc. However, aspect of natural benefics, can make the native spend on righteous
and charitable activities.
In addition to the aforesaid significations, Bhavartha Ratnakara says that the native
is fortunate with regards to the house, whose karaka is placed in the 12th house.
Thus, if Moon is placed in the 12th, the native would be fortunate with regards to
the fourth house or Mother or if Mars is placed the person is fortunate with regards
to the 3rd house or brother. However, how Sun would give this effect is still a
question, since, Sun becomes extremely weak in this house. What we can infer from
this, is that, under benefic influences, the dictum would work for Sun.
From the Argala perspective, planets in the 12th shall have dhanargala on the 11th
house, sukhargala on the 9th house and labhargala on the 2nd house. Thus the
planets in the 12th house actively influence the significations of these houses
namely, the Gains, the Fortune and the Accumulated wealth / Family. One can
ponder on how expenses are related to these three areas of life.
THE SUN (Marana Karaka Avastha)

Unfavourable
Suffer degradation; Inimical towards father/ paternal uncle; Eye troubles; Devoid of
wealth; Childless; Powerless; Mean; Loss of wealth due to wrath of rulers;
Expenditure on sinful deeds; Wanderer; Live away from homeland; Leprosy
(conjunction with 6th lord)
THE MOON
Favourable
Learned; kind-hearted; will have good friends; Money will be spent on good causes;
Generous and charitable; Happiness from mother
Unfavourable (only if weak and afflicted)

Wickedly; defect in some limb; Angry; Worried/ Restless; Deprived of good food;
Wasteful expenditure; Lazy and Lethargic; Not liked by others; Mean (narrow
minded); Jealous; Eye troubles; Humiliated/ Troubled by enemies; Earn money by
questionable means; Suffer venereal diseases; Dissatisfied with his uncles and
mother; His efforts will prove abortive
MARS (Kuja Dosa)

Unfavourable
Suffer poverty; Suffer rheumatic and bilious diseases; False vanity; Suffer
degradation; Backbiter; Cruel; Loss of wife/ Trouble to wife; Suffer from eye
troubles; Mean/ Sinful/ Irreligious; Suffer imprisonment; Liar/ back biter; Troubles
from secret enemies; Loss of wealth in litigation; Fear from thieves (loss of wealth
due to theft); Expenses on vices
MERCURY
Favourable
Incur expenditure on religious charities; True to his words; Entertain Brahmins;
Valourous; Orator
Unfavourable
Fond of disturbing others; Unstable mind/ Restless; Bitterness towards the ruler/
govt.; Suffer degradation; Suffer poverty; Lazy; Devoid of education/ Meagre
education; Suffer humiliation within his community (kith and kins are ruled by
Mercury); Cruel; Suffer losses in trade and speculation
JUPITER
Favourable
Interested in studies (ninth from fourth house); Proficient in mathematics; Spend
money on religious causes
Unfavourable
Suffer poverty/ Suffer loss of wealth; Few children (eighth from fifth); Loose
character (sixth from seventh house); Undesirable sexual contacts; Ill mannered
(loss of significations of Jupiter); Inimical to others; Disliked by others; Vulgar in
speech; Indulge in sinful deeds; Lazy and lethargic; Serve others; Unfortunate;
Suffer loss of reputation; Stupid
VENUS
Favourable
Well built physique; Wealthy; Luxuries; Comforts of bed (sexual pleasures)/ Clever
in sexual matters ; Happy going
Unfavourable
Sexual indulgences with many women; Dominated by women; Suffer poverty; Lazy;
Mean (narrow minded); Destruction of fame; Inimical towards friends and others
SATURN
Favourable
Happy in foreign travels/ foreign lands; Destroy enemies (as Lagna lord) and Good
eye sight
Unfavourable
Sinful; Suffer poverty; Wasteful expenditure; Suffer degradation; Lazy and lethargic;
Sinful/ Gets into bad company; Affliction to body parts (injuries to limbs)/ Deformed
body parts; Defective eye sight; Shameless; Childless; Stupid; Gossiper;
Mischievous; Cruel; Humiliated by others
Analysis of Bhava XV- Planets in the Eleventh House

INTRODUCTION
The eleventh house is the house of gains and is known as Labha Bhava. The gains
though mainly seen in terms of monetary gains, in general this house signify the
gain of all objectives and desires. It is interesting to note that the third house is the
house of desires and counted in the anti-zodiacal direction, the 3rd house shows the
fulfilment of desires. This the why Maharishi Jaimini says that this is the house of
Hara or destruction of desires.
This is the last of the four upachayas (3/6/10/11) and being a upachaya, planets
placed here cause growth of the lagna or the self. Almost all planets give
auspisicious results while placed in this house as they shall help in gaining different
objectives of the life. However, it must be remembered that all planets have their
own way to fulfil their goals; malefics would do this in their own malefic way and
benefics would do this in a benefic way. Primarily the planets placed in this house,
shows gain in the life of the native, related to the significations of the planets so
placed. So unless, planets are badly placed (debilitated, in inimical sign) or afflicted
(placed with/ aspected by malefics), good results can be pronounced, without much
afterthought.
From the Argala perspective, the planets placed in this house shall have dhanargala
on the 10th house of karmaphala; sukhargala on the 8th house of aayu and
labhargala on the Lagna bhava. Thus the planets in this house can actively
influence the significance on the 10th, 8th and the Lagna.
THE SUN
Favourable
Glorious; Long life; Wise; Attain high status; Powerful; Wealthy/ Endowed with
luxuries and good vehicles; Committed to his words; Successful in ventures;
Visionary; Income from government (grace of ruler);
THE MOON
Favourable
Long life; Blessed with children; Highly learned/ Great thinker; Helpful nature;
Virtuous; Wealthy without much effort; Famous; Good friends and attendants;
Glorious; Valourous; Honourable; Favourable for daughters; Expertise in trade
related activities
Unfavourable
Unsuccessful in efforts
MARS
Favourable:
Prosperous; Valorous; Conquer enemies; Involved in manifold activities; King
(association with 11th lord); Association with influencial people; Prosperity of elder
siblings; Wealthy; Happy; Virtuous; Blessed with children; Miser; Gain wealth from
both good and bad ways
Unfavourable:
Trouble to Children; Destruction of wealth
MERCURY
Favourable
long-lived; Learned/ Intelligent; True to his words; Wealthy/ Financial gains; Happy;
Possess obedient servants; Fond of luxury; Famous; Expertise in Trade and
Commerce; Good in writing and handicrafts
Unfavourable
Suffer loss of wealth on account of sinful deeds
JUPITER
Favourable
Long lived; Learned; Enormous gains/Prosperous (more so if Moon is conjoined)/
Wealthy/ Gain wealth due to patronage of the ruler/ govt.; Widespread reputation;
Good luck/ Fortunate; Fearless; Few children; Many conveyances; Endowed with
servants; Noble; Charitable; Possess articles of gold & silver; Inclined towards
earning from righteous means only
Unfavourable
Not much education (eighth from fourth house)
VENUS
Favourable
Handsome; Learned; Extremely wealthy & high financial gains; Owner of landed
property; Kind hearted; Enjoy conveyances; Lover of truth; Virtuous; Fortunate;
Earning through rightful means; Prosperity; Passionate (fond of company of
women); Enjoy all comforts of life; Well-behaved; Famous
Unfavourable
Extremely passionate; Gain of wealth though questionable means; With
6th/8th/12th lord and weak- no financial gains; Wanderer
SATURN
Favourable
Long-lived; Healthy; Extremely wealthy (however face obstacles in earning them)/
Endowed with comforts of all kinds; Stable minded; Endowed with landed property;
Grace of ruler / govt.; Maha-bhagya yoga/ extremely fortunate (own house/
exaltation); Courageous
Unfavourable
Loss of wealth in trade etc.; Trouble to elder brother
Tuesday, September 07, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XIV- Planets in the Tenth House
INTRODUCTION
Tenth house is the Karma bhava or the house of action. This holds the key to the
status, positions, reputation, fame and everything that we get as result of our action
in this world. Since all planets govern one or other area of action, all of them give
good results in this house, unless afflicted.
This is the third upachayas after the third and the sixth house and hence the
planets in this house indicate growth of the Lagna or the self. However, the growth
is given by the planets in their own way based on the natural characteristics of the
planets.
Planets in tenth house have dhanargala on the ninth house, sukhargala on the
seventh house and labhargala on the twelfth house. Thus the significations of these
three houses Seventh, Ninth and the twelfth are significantly influenced by the
planets placed in the tenth house.
THE SUN
Favourable
Happy; Powerful; Blessed with children; Conveyance; Bestowed with all comforts;
Success in profession and all endeavours; Noble; Attain high position and status;
Famous at far and wide; Grace of the king; Successful in political objectives (more
applicable in dasamsa)
Unfavourable
Mentally worried; Trouble to mother
THE MOON
Favourable
High academic attainments; Brilliant; Pious; Famous; Kind hearted; Virtuous;
Successful in all endeavors; Valorous; Charitable; Wealthy; Successful in his efforts;
Gain wealth due to grace of the ruler
Unfavourable
Illicit relationship with a widow; Obstacles; Indulge in sinful deeds; Loss of
reputation
MARS
Favourable
Strong body; Admired by people; Respected; Famous; Brothers will be long-lived (If
the lord of the tenth is strong the); Fortunate; Prosperous; Interest in meditation;
Devoted to his preceptor; Successful in his undertaking; Financially Well-off; King or
Heir apparent (association with 9th/ 10th lord); Good conveyances (association with
Jupiter); Association with ruler class; Posses land; Happy; Powerful; Charitable;
Valorous (like a lion); Unconquerable; Efficient in his work; Rise high in life (even
from a humble origin); Blessed with children; Glorious; Brilliant intellect.
Unfavourable
Obstructions in the professional career and other activities; Mentality of a thief;
Indulge in sinful deeds; Cruel.
MERCURY
Favourable
Engaged in virtuous deeds/ auspicious ceremonies; Patient; Wide spread reputation;
Intelligent; Great thinker/ wise/ knowledgeable; Engaged in meritorious deeds;
Perform religious rites; Honoured by the state; Acquire wealthy through many
sources; Blessed with children; Wealthy and kind-hearted; Successful in his efforts;
Loved by people; Inherit paternal property; If highly fortified, then the native would
be good orator; well versed in trade and commerce and attain high position.
Unfavourable (only if afflicted)

Eye troubles; Stupid; Indulge in sinful deeds; Bad conduct
JUPITER
Favourable
Perform righteous deeds; Spiritually inclined; Able; Widespread reputation;
Respected by masses; Study Srimat Bhaagavat Gita; Wealthy; Grace of ruler/ Govt.;
Good conduct; Successful in all efforts; Comforts of conveyances; Headship/ Hold
administrative position; Happiness from children, father; Loves discipline and order;
Wise; Charitable; Honourable
Unfavourable
Evil deeds (10th lord afflicted); Financial distress; Unhappiness with regards to
children (placed in 6th from the karaka Bhava)
VENUS
Favourable
Glorious; Wealthy; Intelligent; Virtuous; Happiness from friends; Respected; Attain
high status and position; Famous; Engaged in religious work; Interested in works
related to cosmetics or beauty products or building homes; gain in the company of
women
Unfavourable
Difficulties and obstacles in undertaking
SATURN
Favourable
Successful in undertaking (benefic influences); Happy; Powerful; King/ head of a
village; Minister/ Judge; Wealthy; Famous; Courageous; Interested in Agriculture
Unfavourable
Obstacles in career; Miserly; Bilious constitution; Afflicted- indulge in sinful deeds;
Troubles to father
Analysis of Bhava XIII- Planets in the Ninth House

INTRODUCTION
Ninth house is primarily known as the Dharma bhava or the house of righteousness.
This house is very important for righteous actions of a native. If benefics are placed
in this house, then the person is righteous, virtuous, engaged in charitable activities
and fortunate. Malefics, excluding Sun in the ninth house can make the native
irreligious and involved in sinful activities. Saturn in the ninth can cause of fall of
dharma and such natives are usually attracted by different dharmas compared to
their own.
It is also the house of father and hence presence of any malefics can harm the
health of the father; more so if the malefic is weakly placed and afflicted. However,
for proper analysis to the father’s health the strength of the ninth lord and the
karaka is also seen.
This is also the secondary house of worship being the fifth from the fifth house and
the planets placed here shall also make give inclination towards worship of different
deities signified by the planets.
From the argala perspective, planets in the ninth house has dhanargala on the
eighth house; Sukhargala on the sixth house and the labhargala on the eleventh
house. Hence the significations of these three houses sixth; eighth and eleventh are
significantly affected by the planets in the ninth house.
THE SUN
Favourable
Religeous; Philantropic; Respected for his virtuous deeds; Respect Brahmins &
scholars; Wealthy; Endowed with children; Endowed with all happiness and
Fortunate.
Unfavourable
Proud; Stray from the path of righteousness; Trouble to father; Inimical toward
mother & brother.
THE MOON
Favourable
Highly learned; Charitable; Constructs cattle sheds, ponds for public utilities;
Prosperous children; Long life to father; Wealthy; Endowed with friends & Relations;
Engaged in meritorious deeds; Religious; Devoted to elders and parents; Intelligent;
Happy; Passionate- Attract members of opposite sex; Fortunate from his young age;
Courageous and Respected by learned.
Unfavourable
Weak constitution; Sickly
MARS
Favourable
King's favourite; Wealthy; Fortunate; Glorious; Philanthropic/ generous; Worshipper
of Ganesh / Hanuman
Unfavourable
Early loss of father; Unfortunate (no prosperity); Illicit relationship with the wife of
his preceptor; Cause sorrow and pain to others; Mean; Violent; Irreligious; Commit
sinful actions; Cruel; Unsuccessful in his efforts; Devoid of happiness from brothers;
Hated by people
MERCURY
Favourable
Interested in spiritual disciplines; Religious minded; Charitable/ philanthropic;
Endowed with many children; Intelligent; Wise; Extremely learned; Virtuous, humble
& amicable; Learned in Vedas and Shastras; Fond of music; Patient; Full of glory;
Fortunate; Long-lived father; Well cultured; Interested in meditation; Endowed with
wealth and happiness; Of good conduct; Orator; Proficient in his work; Perform
religious rites; Bring reputation to his family; Destroy those who indulge in sinful
deeds; Worshipper of Vishnu. If associated with Jupiter engaged in the religious
studies and if associated with Venus, engaged in various art forms.
JUPITER
Favourable
Religious & Charitable; Interested in meditation; Pious; Wealthy; Long lived father;
Righteous; Respected; Honourable; Protect others; Devout; Philosophical; Blessed
with children; Minister/ Advisor/ Judge; Knowledgeable in shastras; Worship family
gods; Learned; Handsome; Endowed with leadership qualities; Own palatial
mansion; Devotee of Brahmins; Loved by near and dear; Endowed with many
children; Famous; Truthful; Like justice; Travel to foreign land; Conservative/
traditional; Strict on the principles; Fortunate
VENUS
Favourable
Strong body; Religious minded; Inclined towards meditation; Perform religious rites;
Enjoy all comforts; Blessed by children; Long lived father; Highly prosperous;
Devout; Philosophical; Grace of king/ govt; Happiness from brothers, wife, children
and friends; Wealthy; Generous; Devoted to service of gods, guru and guests;
Inclined towards money lending business; Live a comfortable & happy life;
Fortunate
Unfavourable
Worries related to spouse; Urinary troubles
SATURN
Favourable (Only under benefic influences)
Belief in yoga shastras and renunciation; Detached; Religious; Faith in tradition/
Traditional; Involve in repair of religious institution; Build cattle sheds, ghats etc.;
Philosophical
Unfavourable
Sinful; Unfortunate; Poor; Childless; Loss of father (weak & afflicted Saturn; weak
and/or afflicted ninth lord); Irreligious; Evil minded; Meagre wealth; Unhappy; Cause
troubles to brothers and others; Cruel minded
Analysis of Bhava XII- Planets in the Eighth House

INTRODUCTION
Eighth house shows the sum total of all our past karma, for which we have taken
birth in this world. The birth in this world is due to all the sins and mistakes we have
done in the past life/ lives and hence this house signify the weaknesses which make
us bind to this illusory world. Once all the karmas are redeemed, there is no need of
staying any longer in this world and hence, this house also becomes the houses of
longevity.
Almost all shastras say that there should not be any malefics in the eighth house,
otherwise the longevity of the native is severely curtailed. However, malefic such
placed is either exalted or own house, then the longevity is not much affected.
Along with the longevity of the native, this house also rule the longevity of
relationships or marital ties. Malefics placed here can affect the marital harmony
and longevity of the marriage. Among malefics, Mars’s placement is the worst
placement and it goes by the name of Kuja dosa. This cause extreme troubles in
marriage and the spouse might suffer death (if Mars is badly placed) or bad health.
Planets in the eighth house generally express their negative qualities. Though
shastras classify planets as benefics and malefics, all planets are capable of giving
good or bad results based on whether their negative or positive qualities are
expressed. The positive qualities are displayed when a planet is well placed in
exaltation or mulatrikona or own house or friends house and the negative qualities
are displayed when a planet is debilitated or in enemies house. This must be kept in
mind while analysing a bhava and it is specifically applicable to eight house as this
house is the house of our weaknesses. Even if a malefic is placed here, it must be
very strong, for favourable results, otherwise, the results can be extremely
troublesome.
From the argala perspective, the planets in the eighth house shall have dhanargala
on the 7th house, sukhargala on the fifth house and labhargala on the ninth house.
Thus the significations of houses 5th, 7th and 9th are significantly influenced by the
planets in the eighth house.
The placement of Moon in the eighth is condemned by most classics. This position
of Moon goes by the name of chandrastama. For such positions of Moon, the native
suffers with regards to the functional and natural significations of Moon. As moon
govern the physical body and mind and its resistance to diseases etc., such position
of Moon can cause chronic illnesses and also mental troubles such as depression
etc.
Among all the planets the placement of Mercury in the eighth house is accorded
high regards by all shastras. Mercury is treated as grandson by the karaka of the
eighth house; Saturn and Mercury rarely give bad results if placed in eighth house,
unless heavily afflicted. Such position of Mercury gives good health, long life;
knowledge of occult; virtuous and gain wealth with his own effort.
THE SUN
Favourable
Famous; Sudden gains (from lotteries or speculation or inheritence); Committed to
his words
Unfavourable
Angry; Defective eye sight; Weak constitution/ Health troubles; Head Injury; Loss of
Wealth; Separation from kith & kins; Few children; Devoid of happiness; Disease of
Anus; Suffer from Headache & Fever
THE MOON
Favourable
Long life (only under benefic influences)
Unfavouable
Fickle minded/ Restless/ suffer psychological troubles; Weak constitution and easily
affected by dieases; Face adversities; Fear from enemies and Danger from watery
places; Short life (more so if moon is afflicted and the eighth lord is also weak and
afflicted)
MARS
Favourable (only under benefic influences)
Happy married life, Good health and Long-life
Unfavourable
Eye diseases / Defective eye sight (BS, BJ); Short life (unless the eighth lord is
strong); Afflicted body/ Suffer due to blood related diseases; Critical to others;
Sickly; Infamous; Suffer poverty; Ugly; Sexual perversions; Sorrowful; Early death of
father; Urinary diseases; Consumption (T.B.); Few children; Suffer rheumatism and
shooting pains; Unsuccessful in his efforts; No support from others; Adversities in
life; Devoid of marital happiness (this one of the conditions of Kuja dosa)
MERCURY
Favourable
Long lived; Owner of a large area of land; Many children; Respect and honour in
many ways and will get wide spread fame and reputation; Widely known for his
qualities; Authority to award punishment (judge, magistrate etc); Wide spread
reputation; Supporter of his family; Virtuous; Famous; Glorious; Powerful; Acquire
wealth by favour of the king or by doing business; Enjoy the company of women
JUPITER
Favourable
Long lived; Free from diseases; Saintly person; Learned; Well versed in Vedas &
shastras
Unfavourable
Will not live in paternal house; Loose morals; Short lived; Sinful; Illicit relationships;
Suffer poverty & earn his livelihood by serving others
VENUS
Unfavourable
Happy; Long life (Venus rules over Mrtyunjaya mantra); wealthy, long-lived; owner
of lands; Saravali says that such natives will be endowed with all kinds of comforts,
very wealthy, like a king and happy, which is also supported by Chamatkar
chintamani, which adds enjoyment of conveyances to the list.
Favourable
Trouble to mother; Short life (more so if afflicted); Sickly; Have a devoted wife but
he will be discontented; Base; Harsh speech; Tormented by debt
SATURN
Favourable
Long life (also dependent on the strength of the 8th lord)
UnfavourableIntimacy with low caste women; Earn by serving others; Defective eye
sight; Limited number of issues; Unclean; Suffer from piles and other diseases of
anus; Suffer poverty; Cruel minded; Devoid of good food; Unsuccessful in ventures;
Loss of wealth; Devoid of company of friends; Sickly; Evil minded
Saturday, September 04, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XI- Planets in the Seventh House
INTRODUCTION
The seventh house is primarily seen for relationships and marital aspects of a native
and secondarily for business and trade. Presence of malefics or affliction otherwise
to this house cause marital disharmony, trouble to spouse’s health.
Since this house is opposition to the Lagna, planets placed here significantly affect
the Lagna by aspect. If the planets placed here is friend to the Lagna lord, then the
Lagna (self) gains from the significations of the 7th house, however, if inimical to
the Lagna lord, then the native suffer due to the significations of the planets placed
in the seventh.
Since any relationships is an emotional bond, predominant with water elements,

any fiery planet’s (Sun, Mars) placement in this house can cause trouble in the
marital life and the relationship bond of the native as fire is inimical to the water
element. Placement of watery planets such as Moon and Venus makes the native
highly emotional regarding relationship with the opposite sex and they tend to be
more passionate and like to have company with many partners. If these planets are
afflicted, then this might cause perversions.
Mars and Mercury gets into Marana karaka avastha since, Mars is a bachelor and
hence abhors marriage or any relationship with the opposite sex. For Mercury, he is
still an undeveloped sexually and thus in the house of relationship, Mercury feels
extremely uncomfortable. However, not both give similar results while placed in the
7th house. Mars is more deadly as it cause the Kuja Dosa and makes marriage a
difficult path to tread. However, though Mercury is not as bad as Mars, it makes the
native suffer from impotency and not able to cope up sexually with the partner. In
addition, Mars and Mercury’s functional and natural signification suffer significantly
while they are placed in the 7th house.
THE SUN
Favourable
Witty; Successful in trade and business
Unfavourable
Late Marriage; Marital disharmony; Passionate; Immoral; Trouble to wife/ Many
wives; Bald; No respect for opposite sex; Wanderer; Meat eater; Urninary troubles;
Suffer due to litigation; Wrath of government; Loss in business.
THE MOON
Favourable
Good looking; Well behaved/ good manners; Soft spoken; Passionate- Fond of
women’s company; Grace of ruler/ govt.; Happiness from wife/ Marital harmony;
Gains from foreign trade & business
Unfavourable
Poverty; Illnesses; Eye defects; Suffer fear of water; Envious of others; weak
constitution (suffer many diseases due to this); Greedy
MARS
Unfavourable
Ill health; Loss of spouse/ Ill health to spouse (due to kuja dosa); Obstacles in
getting married; Move away from home; Sexual intimacy with women of loose
character; Sexual perversions (association with Mercury/ Saturn); Fond of liquor;
Sexual intercourse with women in Menses (association with Ketu); Without potency;
Full of vanity; Humiliation at the hand of opposite sex; Immoral; Unhappy; Troubled;
Suffer poverty and troubled by enemies & diseases.
MERCURY
Favourable
Handsome; Wealthy; Enjoy happiness from mother; Possess conveyances;
Religiously inclined; Broad-minded; Married to a good natured; wealthy; intelligent
wife (more applicable in Navamsa); Possess knowledge of law and rules of own
country; Wise; Well dressed; Glorious; Married to a wealthy wife; Respected; Less
virile
Unfavourable
Eat non-vegetarian food; Loss of husband (in female horoscope); Suffer from
Leprosy.
JUPITER
Favourable
Highly educated; Worried; Financial gains; Chaste, learned and devoted wife;
Attached to his wife; Gain wealth from wife; Excel his father in qualities/ More
generous than his father; Blessed with children; Orator; Poetic; Head of village;
Learned in shastras/ Famous for his learning; Highly intelligent; Powerful; Handsome
Unfavourable (only on affliction)

Illicit relationship with other women
VENUS
Favourable
Handsome/ have a charismatic personality; Passionate; Surrounded by women;
Wealthy; Surrounded by luxuries; Wealth from in-laws; Influential due to wife;
Expert in various art forms; Happy married life; Fond of promoting controversies
and quarrels; Possess conveyances; Efficient in work;
Unfavourable
Hyper sexed; Have extra marital affairs; Believe in material enjoyment; Loss of wife/
Remarriage; Devoid of children
SATURN
Favourable
Good friends; Stable wealth; Stable minded wife; Stable marital life; Gain from the
trade of Iron and Metal
Unfavourable
Delays in Marriage; The spouse would be significantly older than the expected age /
Lean bodied wife (more applicable in Navamsa); Affliction to body; Involve in
prostitution; Sorrowful; Sexual intimacy outside marriage/ Intimation with women of
questionable character/ Intimation with many women (own sign exaltation)/
Homosexuality (associate with Mars)/ Un-natural sex (associate with Venus)/ Suffer
humiliation in the hands of women; Poor; Unhappy; Wander aimlessly; Sickly; Suffer
loss of wife; Poor; Ugly; Sinful; Loose morals; Sickness to both the native and the
spouse
Analysis of Bhava X- Planets in the Sixth House

INTRODUCTION
Sixth house is commonly called the Ari bhava or the bhava of enemies and it is also
an Upachaya. Being an upachaya, the planets placed in this house promotes the
significations of the Lagna bhava and help in its growth. It is usually said the the
best place for the Malefics are the upachayas. However, their placement in the sixth
house is tricky since, this position on one hand gives valour and the power to
conquer enemies, on the other, it gives trouble from the enemies. However if the
lagna lord is stronger than the sixth lord, then the native wins over the enemies and
otherwise if the sixth lord is stronger. The kind of enemies can be seen from the
natural significations of the planet who is placed in the sixth house. For example, if
Sun is placed in the sixth there shall be enemity with influencial persons and
persons from the govt. This might also show the predominant characteristic on the
enemies. The benefics placed in this house makes the person free from enemies
and if there is enemity, the native conquers his enemies without much effort.
This is also the house of diseases. The diseases caused in this bhava is more
pathogenic than physiological. If a planet is weakly placed in this bhava then the
native suffers diseases in the physiological system ruled by the planet. The
physiological system ruled by different planets are as follows:
Sun - Skeletal sytem

Moon - Circulatory system
Mars - Muscular system
Mercury - Nervous system including skins
Jupiter - Digestive system
Venus - Reproductive system
Saturn - Excretory system
Along with the systems governed by different planets, they also govern other body
parts, which needs to be studied to understand different diseases a person would be
suffering with. Understanding diseases are an essential part of medical astrology
and shall be taken up in another article.
Sixth house is also the house of maternal uncles and in whole it represents the
mother’s family. If malefics are placed here as well as afflicted, then the native’s
maternal uncles might suffer.
If a benefic is placed in the sixth, its natural significance suffers with the expense of
the house itself (the house gains with the placement of a benefic). Thus is Moon is
placed in the sixth the person suffers with lack of mental felicity and involved in
many unlawful activities if afflicted too. Similarly if Venus is so place, the
significations such as relationship, marital harmony etc., suffer heavily and if Jupiter
is so placed, the person suffers due to excessive eating (they would like to eat, but
many things would be prohibited by the doctor). If Mercury is so placed, then the
person gets into trouble due to communication and he is troubled by his kiths &
kins.
Venus is placed in Marana Karaka Avastha (MKA) in this house and the natural as
well as functional significations of Venus significantly suffer while it is placed here.
Planets in sixth have argala on the 5th, 8th and the 3rd house. Hence planets in this
how singnificantly affect the significations of the mentioned houses.
THE SUN
Favourable
Powerful (but can be overpowered by his enemies); Successful in endeavours;
Glorious; Famous; Wealthy; Passionate
Unfavourable
Billious temperament; Suffering to Maternal uncle; Heart or eye diseases; Bone
related diseases; Acidic Troubles
MOON
Favourable
Conquer enemies (only if strong)
Unfavourable
Poor; Sickly / weak constitution; Stomach ailments; Stupidity; Suffer in enemy
hands; Low sexual vigour; Low life force- Lazy and Lethargic; Lower longevity; Cruel;
Angry; Sinful deeds, working against the laws (govt.); Sickly in childhood.
MARS
Favourable
Famous; Successful in his undertakings; Valorous; Defeat his enemies; Blessed with
children; Wealthy; Glorious like a king; Highly passionate; Handsome; Stout bodied
and Leader in his community
Unfavourable
Rheumatism; Leprosy (association with Mercury); Suffer hyperacidity; Troubles to
maternal uncle and Spendthrift; Troubles in Litigations.
MERCURY
Favourable
Respected/ favour by the ruler/ govt.; Author; Free from enemies; Victorious in the
battlefield; Free from diseases; Earn wealth with his own efforts.
Unfavourable
Leprosy (association with Mars and 6th lord); Rheumatism & shooting pains
(affliction by Saturn or Nodes); Troubled by enemies/ Enemies in his community;
Lazy; Harsh speech; Belligerent; Argumentative and gets angry often in arguments;
Obstacles in achieving success in educational pursuits; Showy; Proud; Fond of
creating controversies; Restless
JUPITER
Favourable
Conquer enemies/ Free from enemies; Progression of lineage; Free from diseases,
Clever; Interest in Mantra recitation (house of speech, 2nd, from the house of
mantra, 5th); Famous; Reputation through spouse
Unfavourable
Marks of wound on the body; Rheumatism; Suffering from cough and cold; Acidity;
Sickness to mother; Lazy; Troubled by enemies; Falling sick due to excessive eating.
VENUS
Favourable
Devoid of enemies
Unfavourable
Dangerous and scheming enemies (affliction); Suffer poverty; Unhappy;
Relationship with many women/ Disliked by women; Inimical toward wife;
Distressed; Mean; Unsuccessful in efforts; Deprived of happiness from father or
guru; Dull; Trouble in begetting children
SATURN
Favourable
Powerful; Vanquish his enemies and diseases (however, troubled by them); Travel
far and wide (association of Mars)
Unfavourable
Belligerent; Financial distress; Little learning; Troubles to legs/ Suffer rheumatic
pains, Suffer loss of longevity (if Saturn is eighth lord); Eat a lot; Wealthy; Proud;
Passionate; Courageous; Evil minded; Suffer early loss of maternal uncle
Analysis of Bhava IX- Planets in the Fifth House

INTRODUCTION
The fifth house is predominantly known as Suta Bhava or the house of progeny.
Since children reflects the future in anyone’s life, this house is also called the house
governing the future. If this house is under affliction, then there shall be troubles in
procreation and also the future of the native is ruined.
This also the house of chitta, or the inner harmony. Affliction to this house cause the
person inherently restless and possess lesser emotional quotient. Since this is the
house of progeny, which is the reflection of the native himself, this house is also
known for any kind of creative impulses and very important for innovation and
geniuses.
Among other things, this is the house of power and authority and also represent
disciples or subordinates, on which the power is weilded. Planets well placed in this
house confer power and authority to the native, while if weakly placed, can cause
troubles related to these areas.
Fifth house is also the house of worship and mantra. Planets placed in this house
reflect the native’s affiliation towards different forms of divinity. If a male planet is
placed here, the conception of divinity for the native is masculine and powerful,
whereas female planets shows that for the native, the divinity is feminine and
protective. Jupiter confers the conception of nirguna brahman and make the native
worship formless form of the Brahaman.
From the argala perspective, planets in the fifth house shall have dhanargala on the
4th house, sukhargala on the 2nd house and labhargala on the 7th house. Hence
the significations of the 5th house such as children, knowledge, authority etc,
significantly impact the significations of the 2nd, 4th and 7th house.
THE SUN
Favourable
Devoted to Shiva; Sharp Intellect and Wise
Unfavourable
Trouble to first child/ Childless; Devoid of wealth; Use intelligence in sinful deed;
Wanderer; Stomach ailment (such as acidity) and Short lived.
THE MOON
Favourable
Progeny’s well being; More female offspring; Highly intelligent; Fickle minded/
Changeable; Worshipper of Mother; Timid; Wise; Glorious; Truthful/ Sattvik mind;
Skillful in handling money/ finances; Philantropic; Meritorious; Rajayogi- Not
attached to material surrounding, even if have abundance; Councellor / Advisor;
Have good friends; Serve the ruler/ king (govt. servant)
MARS
Unfavourable
Suffer poverty; Unhappy/ worried; No children/ Loss of children/ abortions; Immoral;
Wicked/ Mean/ Sinful (association with eighth lord)/ Uncontrollable; Unstable mind;
Wrath of the ruler/govt.; Suffer from cuts or wounds; Liar (like to say foul against
others in his absence and create controversies); Shrewd; Troubles from enemies;
Mental disorder; Lack of Intelligence; Troubles in education; Backbiter; Tormented
by hunger; Suffer hyperacidity; In female horoscope this indicate terrible labour
pain
Favourable
Have children (only under benefic influences); Governmental positions of high
status; Intelligent and analytical minded; Courageous
MERCURY
Favourable
Mother’s well being; Many children but get them late in life; Possess children (only
under benefic influences); Highly intelligent; Soft spoken; Wise; Learned in Mantra
Shastra and Hypnotism; Minister/ advisor; Happy; Glorious; Well educated; Hold
position of authority; Skilful in Trade and speculation
Unfavourable
Loss of children/ Inclined towards adoption; Sinful
JUPITER
Favourable
Highly intelligent; Wise/ Learned; Possess broad eyes; Good conversationalist/ Good
orator; Endowed with illustrious children; Glorious; Feed others; Good in politics
(rajaniti shastra)/ Favour by king/ govt.; Knowledgeable in Law/ Good advisor/ Judge;
Prosperous; Tolerant; Fond of luxuries; Author with fruitful imagination; Wealth from
children
Unfavourable
Loss of children/ Difficulties in begetting children (in Capricorn, Aquarius or Cancer);
Suffer loss of wealth due to wrath of ruler; Loss of memory; Devoid of wisdom
VENUS
Favourable
Wise; Intelligent; Educated; Endowed with poetic skills; Clever minister/ advisor/
judge; Long lived grandmother; Respected; Honoured by govt; Well versed in
worldly affairs; Have children but devoid of happiness from them; Conveyances;
Wealthy; Hardworking; Successful in speculation
Unfavourable
Lacks courage/ Cowerdice
SATURN
Favourable
Birth of children (more daughters); Affairs with many women; Philosopher; Endowed
with the skill of use machines
Unfavourable
Childless/ Adopt a daughter (under benefic influences); Weak constitution;
Extremely poor; Engaged in inferior trades; Evil minded/ Heartless; Devoid of
intelligence; Devoid of learning/ Troubles in education; Devoid wealth and
happiness; Wanders aimlessly; Unstable mind; Suffer gastritis
Wednesday, September 01, 2004

Analysis of Bhava VIII- Planets in the Fourth House
INTRODUCTION
Fourth is the house of happiness and shastras define this as sukha sthana. Since all
of us are in the search of happiness in life, this house shows what motivates all our
actions. Being a kendra, it has strong bearing on our activities. We all know that the
Kendras are the houses of Vishnu and hence shows our actions, and the Konas are
the houses of Lakshmi and shows the results we get for those actions.
Malefics placed here makes the person unhappy at his native place/ home and
makes him leave home / native place and go to foreign land to settle down. Where
as benefics makes the person enjoy happiness at his home or native land.
Along with happiness, fourth house is also seen for immovable properties such as
Land, house etc. and also conveyance. Planets placed in dignity and under benefic
influences bestow the native these things and many more luxuries. Whereas any
affliction to this house make the native devoid of happiness from these things.
This house is also seen for Mother’s health. This house must be under benefic
influences for Mother to be free from any troubles. Otherwise, troubles can be
predicted to Mother.
This house rules the heart. Affliction to this house can cause heart troubles.
However, one must look for affliction to the Karaka Sun as well, before pronouncing
the results.
From the Argala perspective, this house has dhanargala on the 3rd house,
labhargala on the 6th house and sukhargaloa on the Lagna. Hence planets in this
house influences the prosperity of the siblings (3rd); service / enemies (6th) or the
health of the native (lagna).
THE SUN
Favourable
Sociable; Soft hearted; Fond of vocal / instrumental music
Unfavourable
Lack of Happiness; Troubled mind/ Restless; Devoid of friends or relations/ Troubled
by friends or relations; Loss of paternal property; Devoid of wealth; Devoid of
conveyance; Live away from his home; Troubles to Mother; Heart trouble
THE MOON
Favourable
Happy/ Satisfied; Fond of luxuries; Passionate- Fond of women’s company;
Sacrificing; Have good friends & relatives; Attain high status and position/ hold
leadership position in his community; Good reputation/ liked and loved by people;
Have good house, conveyances; Trade on waters (river or ocean)
Unfavourable
Trouble to mother and Childhood troubles
MARS
Favourable (only under benefic influences)

Good health; Own conveyances & landed property; Mother will be long-lived; Gets
land and clothes by the favour of the king/ ruler.
Unfavourable
Restless; Adversities in the family; Domestic disturbances (kuja dosa); Early death
of father; Health troubles to mother/ Loss of mother (if highly afflicted); Devoid of
land/ home; Live in dilapidated house; Suffer poverty; Inimical relations with kith
and kins/ Devoid of friends; Live away from his native place; Devoid of Conveyances
and land
MERCURY
Favourable
Soft spoken; Active doing something all the time; Patient; Broad eyes; Happiness
from parents; Learned; Happy; Flatterer; Wealthy; Own lands and Conveyances;
Own good clothes; Wise; Enjoy company of friends; Fond of various art forms
Unfavourable (only if afflicted)

Devoid of land and conveyances; Bitterness in relations; Deceitful/ Acquire wealth
by questionable means; Deprived of ancestral property
JUPITER
Favourable
Happy/ Contented; Wise; Highly intelligent; Good conduct/ Clean hearted; Own land
& good house; Own conveyances; Good health to mother; Good friends; Happiness
from children & wife; Wealthy; Endowed with luxuries; Conquer enemies; Take part
in religious ceremonies; Ambitious; Grace from rulers/ govt.; Reputed in his
community
Unfavourable
Not contended; Devoid of land and conveyances; Suffer loss of mother; Bitterness
with relations
VENUS
Favourable
Handsome; Intelligent; Happy/ Happiness from brothers; Good nature/ Forgiving
nature; Enjoy conveyances; Good health to mother/ Looks after his mother; Enjoy
landed property & house; Possess good ornaments, dresses etc; Leader in his
community; Get many gifts from followers
Unfavourable
Devoid of land and conveyance; Distress to mother; Illicit relationship with other
women;
SATURN
Favourable (only if Saturn is strong and under benefic influences)

Happiness from mother; Popular in his community; Hold leadership positions
Unfavourable
Lazy; Devoid of paternal properties; Bad character; Gets into bad company; Loss of
mother/ Bad health to mother/ troubles mother; Lack of happiness; Troubled; Sickly
in childhood; Devoid of material happiness (from house; conveyance etc.); Domestic
troubles; Loves Isolation
Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Analysis of Bhava VII- Planets in the Third House
INTRODUCTION
Third house is a upachaya or a house of growth. Any planets in this house as

reckoned from the Lagna, cause the growth of the Lagna bhava. However, the ways
in which a planet shall help in growth of the Lagna shall be dependent on their own
nature. Being the bhava of courage, malefics in this bhava gives courage, their
affliction can cause lack of siblings or trouble to siblings. Benefics in such place may
cause lack of courage or cowerdice, but is good for the health and affairs of siblings.
This is also the house of skills and dexterity. Planets in this house make the person
skillful in the areas ruled by the planets. Thus planets like Moon or Venus can make
a person artist, however the genius and creativity is only ruled by the fifth house.
Being the 7th house from the 9th house, planets in this bhava also aspect the ninth
house of fortune. Hence, Malefics placed here give troubles with fortune, more so if
afflicted and benefics give rise in fortune.
Being the 9th house from 7th house of relationship, it shows the dharma in the
relationships and hence it also the house of morality. Affliction to this house also
makes a person low in morality and principles.
From the Argala perspective, planets in the 3rd house shall have dharnargala on the
2nd house, labhargala on the 5th house and sukhargala on the 12th house. Thus
courage and initiative actively influences the wealth one accumulates, the
knowledge one gathers and the expenditure one involves in. If benefics or the karka
or the friends of the karaka of 2nd/ 5th/ 12th are placed in the 3rd house, the
significations of these houses shall enhance, otherwise suffer due to significations of
3rd house.
THE SUN
Favourable
Valorous; Famous; Wealthy; Happy; Have a good and eventful life; Intelligent;
Generous; Good to friends; Forgiving nature; Patient; Devoid of illnesses;
Handsome; Liked by women; Respected; Honourable; Conquer enemies; Go to
pilgrimages; Philantropic; Virtuous; Endowed with material comforts; Fortunate;
Aquire comforts due to grace of ruler; Prosperity of brother; growth of family.
Unfavourable
Devoid of siblings; Cruel Deed; Inimical towards his relations; Ear troubles;
Destruction of family
THE MOON
Favourable
Prosperity and well being of brothers; more sisters; Healthy; Strong & Courageous;
Religious; Good in Literature; Enjoys material pleasures; Dependent on friends;
Dependent on relations & Friends; Fond of Traveling
Unfavourable
Suffer Rheumatism; Autocratic/ Cruel and Miser
MARS
Favourable
Financial gains; Brothers long lived (Mars under benefic influences); Patience;
Valorous/ Courageous; Unconquerable; Generous; Meritorious; Honoured by the
ruler/ govt.; Happy; Independent/ self-confident; Healthy and Famous; Self made
person
Unfavourable
No younger siblings; Wife of questionable character; Association with prostitutes
(association with nodes); Inimical to siblings or Loss of younger siblings; Devoid of
good living place; Suffer tuberculosis / consumption
MERCURY
Favourable
Many siblings; Happy; Posses landed property; Acquire wealth; High morals;
Independent; Good natured; Virtuous; Tolerant; Long life (when third lord is strong);
Long life to brothers; Inclination towards trade and business; Courageous; Clever;
Detached from worldly affairs; Dependence of younger siblings on the native.
Unfavourable
Suffering in life; Suffer throat diseases; Timidity (weak third lord); Consummate
rogue; Devoid of friends; Unstable mind
JUPITER
Favourable:
Big family; Many siblings; Religious; ; Detest materialism/ belief in simple living;
Clever; Determined; Fond of Travelling; Brothers achieve high position; Fortunate
but cannot earn as much as he desires; Get national honour or recognition
Unfavourable:
Stingy/ Miser; Impatient; Idiotic; Suffer poverty; Suffer from Acidity / Inflammation;
Sinful; Malicious nature; Humiliated in public; Dominated by wife; Ungrateful; Not a
friend of anybody; Worried; Devoid of courage
VENUS
Favourable
Tolerant; Many siblings (mostly sisters); Determined; Wealthy and Happy
Unfavourable
Weaker constitution; Miser; Not liked by people; Devoid of happiness / wealth; Wife
dominates over the native; Devoid of courage; Devoid of enthusiasm; Less
fortunate; Attracted towards women; Lose morals and involve in lowly acts;
Unhappy regarding children; Dependent on others
SATURN
Favourable
Many siblings; Intelligent; Courageous/ Great strength; Determination; Natural
leader; Holding administrative positions; Generous (even treat his enemies well);
Patient/ persistent; Happy married life; Charitable; Ambitious; Good orator
Unfavourable
Loss of brothers/ Unhappy on account of brothers; Earn by questionable means;
Lazy; Unhappy; Mean; Devoid of gratitude towards others; Face many obstacles in
life; Suffer ear troubles; suffer due to rheumatism (vata)
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Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of Bhava VI- Planets in the Second House
INTRODUCTION
The 2nd house is primarily for Accumilated wealth (karaka Jupiter); accumulated
wealth (karaka Moon) and Application of knowledge (since this is tenth from fifth
house); Speech (karaka Mercury); Eyes (karaka Sun) or Face (Karaka Sun) Malefics
placed in this house adversely affect these significations.
Checking the argala perspective, planets placed in the 2nd house would have argala
on the Lagna bhava (dharnargala); Fourth house (Labhargala) and Eleventh house
(sukhargala). Malefics placed in this house affect the significations of these houses
adversely, while benefics placed in second house, enhance the said houses.
SUN:
Favourable
Healthy; Immensely Wealthy; Aquire wealth due to the grace of ruler/ govt.;
Learned in shastras; Wise; Good eye sight; Good reputation/ fame
Unfavourable
Egoistis; Devoid of wealth; Loss of wealth due to wrath of Government; Diseases in
Face/ Mouth; Eye diseases; Lack of Intelligence; Devoid of knowledge of shastras; Ill
health; Domestic disharmony (conflict with kith and kins on account of spouse);
Stammer (association with Mercury and the 2nd lord is weak); Trouble to Children.
THE MOON
Favourable
Handsome; Glorious; Wealthy; Complacent; Knowlegeable; Large family; Attached
to the family; Soft spoken; Endowed with material comforts.
Unfavourable
Speech troubles; Passionate; Stupid and Uneducated.
MARS
Favourable
Gain wealth; Well educated; Good eye sight and Defeat his enemies.
Unfavourable
Lack of education; Eye troubles such as cataract, defective eyesight or night
blindness; Eat stale food; Ugly face; Speech defects; In company of mean people;
Stupid and Miser.
MERCURY
Favourable
Many children; Talkative; Educated; Well versed in shastras; Determined;
Contented; Wealthy; Virtuous; Distinction in academic pursuits; Financial gains;
Proficient in Mathematics (aspected by Jupiter); Poetic; Intelligent; Soft spoken;
Fond of good food and drinks; Famous; Highly moral; Orator; Generous; Fond of
luxurious living;
Unfavourable
Uneducated; Suffer from windy troubles;
JUPITER
Favourable
Handsome; Intelligent; Eloquent; Sweet tongued; Soothsayer (Whatever he says
comes true); Prosperous; Wealthy; Fond of good food; Fond of luxuries; Charitable;
Fond of poetry; Well versed in administrative matters
Unfavourable
Difficulties in education; Have thieving inclination; Liar and vulgar speech;
Drunkard; Immoral; Destroyer of family; Relations with other’s wives; Childless;
Talkative; Difficulties in accumulate wealth
VENUS
Favourable
Attractive eyes; Wealthy; Prosperous family; Get good food; Humble nature; Kind
hearted; Helpful to others; Eloquent/ sweet tongued/ Humble in speech; Wealthy;
Poetic; Enjoy good food/ drinks; Glorious; Enjoy luxuries; Enjoy company of women;
Intelligent; Handsome/ decently dressed
Unfavourable
Eye troubles (lord weak/ afflicted); Night blindness (associate with Moon)
SATURN
Favourable
In charge of a religious institution; Earn in foreign land /becomes wealthy in foreign
land
Unfavourable
Suffer poverty/ Deprived of wealth by the king; Remarriage; Possess no lands;
Suffer eye troubles; Suffer diseases in face; Ugly in appearance; Harsh speech;
Detaches himself from the family to move to foreign land
RAHU
Rahu is inimical to the Karaka of the house Jupiter (wealth) or Family and being a
malefic can cause distress in these areas.
Favourable:
Financially successful in the business related to fish, meat or restaurant; Harsh
tongue/ shocking speech; Diplomatic speech.
Unfavourable:
Thieving habits; Low sinful deeds
KETU
Favourable:
The native is inclined towards arts and literature; Sweet tongued
Unfavourable:
Troubles to eyes and throat
Analysis of a Bhava V- Planets in First house

INTRODUCTION
This section shall enumerate the different effects of all the planets in different
houses. The effects of all the planets shall be divided into two distinct categories
namely the favourable effect, the unfavourable effects:
A planet gives favourable results

if it is placed with strength viz., placement in exaltation, Moola trikona, own house
or natural friend’s house
if is under the influence of natural benefics Jupiter, Mercury, Venus or Moon.
A planet gives unfavourable results

if it is weak by placement viz., placement in debilitation or enemies house.
if it is under the influence of natural malefics Saturn, Rahu, Mars, Sun or Ketu.
The relations signified by a house suffer, if the house is placed with malefics
(afflicted) and the lord of the house is weakly placed as well. If benefic aspects such
house, the suffering is either nullified or minimised to great extent. The influence on
the lord of the the bhava also shows the effect on the native’s mental makeup
towards relations signified by that house. Thus if the 3rd lord is afflicted, the the
native might not go well with brothers. The different relations governed by the
houses are:
Lagna- Self
Second- Family as a whole
Third- Siblings in general and younger siblings in particular
Fourth- Mother
Fifth- Children; Secret friends
Sixth- Enemies, maternal uncles
Seventh- Spouse
Eighth-
Ninth- Father
Tenth-
Eleventh- Friends, Paternal uncle
Twelfth- Secret enemies
The natural benefics (Jupiter, Mercury, Moon & Venus) are good for the health and
longivity of the relations and natural malefics (Saturn, Mars, Sun, Rahu & Ketu)
cause health troubles and reduction in longevity and health. In the the third house
malefics give lesser siblings and in the fifth house it gives difficulties in birth of
children and also lesser in numbers.
THE LAGNA
Lagna is primarily a kendra bhava and secondarily a trikona bhava and hence
Parashara says that this bhava is specifically auspicious of all natives. If there is
affliction to this bhava, the whole horoscope is affected. Malefics placed here can
harm the bhava, however since this is a kendra bhava, if those malefics (Mars or
Saturn) are placed in own house or exaltation, they constitute two mahapurusha
yoga namely Ruchaka and Sasa Mahapurusha yoga. When such mahapurusha yoga
occurs, the planet doesnot harm the bhava and instead promote the bhava.
The influence of the planets on the physical features and nature, while placed on
the Lagna can be seen from the characteristics of the planets, which are as follows:
§ Sun
o Has honey-coloured, golden Brown or Tawny eyes (madhu pingala drk)
o Has Sqarish Face (Chaturasrah)
o Has bilious temeperament (pitta prakrti)
o Is intelligent (Dhiman)
o Has limited hair (Puman alpaka)
§ Moon
o Is extremely windy and phlegmatic (bahu vata kapha)
o Is Learned (Pragnya)
o Has round face (Brtta)
o Has good looking eyes (Subha Drk)
o Has sweet speech (Madhu vakya)
o Fickle-minded (Chanchal)
o Is Lascivious/ eager to associate with opposite sex (Madana Aturah)
§ Mars
o Has fierce and blood-red eyes (krura/ raktetasana)
o Unsteady or wavering (chapala)
o Has bilious temperament (pitta prakrti)
o Is angry (Krodhi)
o Has thin waist and physique (Krsah Madhya Tanu)
§ Mercury
o Is admirable (vapush)
o Is splendid and beautiful (Strestha)
o Has beautiful skin/ skin without blemishes (shlishtvak)
o Is fond of humor (hasya ruchi)
o He has a mix of all the three humours, i.e., bilious, phlegmatic and windy
§ Jupiter
o Has a big body (Brhat Gatra)
o Has Tawny hair and eyes (Pingala murdhajeksane)
o Is phlegmatic (kapha prakrti)
o Is Intelligent (Dhiman)
o Is expert in all Shastras (Sarva shastra visharada)
§ Venus
o Is charming (sukhi kanta)
o Splendorous physique (vapusshreshta)
o Has beautiful eyes (sulochana)
o Is poetic (kavya karta)
o Is Exceedingly phlegmatic (Kapha adhikya)
o Is also windy (Anilaatma)
o Has curly hair (vakra murdhaja)
§ Saturn is
o Has an emaciated and long physique (Krsha Dirgha Tanu)
o Has tawny eyes (Pingala Drsti)
o Is of windy in temperament (anilaatmakah)
o Has protruding teeth (sthula danta)
o Is lazy (alasa)
o Is Lame (Pangu)
o Has coarse hair over the body (khara roma)
§ Nodes
o Rahu has smoky appearance (Dhumra akara)
o Has bluish body (Nila tanu)
o He resides in forests (Vanastha)
o He is horrifying (Bhayankarah)
o He is of windy temperament (vata prakrti)
o He is intelligent (Dhiman)
o Ketu is akin to Rahu
Note: Terms inside the closed brackets are the sanskrit term taken from BPHS.
Since the Lagna signify the self and the personality of the native, the influence of
different planets shall influence the personality of the native too. If more planets are
placed in the Lagna (or aspect it), the person would be broad minded as he would
be having the attitude / personality traits bestowed by all planets. Many shastras
say that such people will be a king, which in modern context mean an able leader or
a natural leader.
This is a Marana Karaka Sthana for Saturn and hence the natural significations of
Saturn such as longevity gets severely affected. However, if they also constitute the
Mahapurusha yoga, the effect undergo transformation and the Marana Karaka
avastha is cancelled.
The different Karakas for this bhavas are:

Sun - Soul; Health and Vitality
Moon - Body
Jupiter - Intelligence
Saturn - Hair
The effect of different planets on Lagna is based on their interaction with these
different karakas. If they are friends to the Karaka, they shall enhance the
significations of the karaka; otherwise they shall affect it adversely. However, it
needs to be emphasised again that strong planets (exaltation, own, friendly houses)
tend to give less malefic results than the weaker ones. It is also to be noted that
each planet is a karaka for other houses too. If it is placed in a dusthana (6th/ 8th/
12th) from the concerned house (karya bhava), then the native is unfortunate
related to the affairs to that house. For example if Saturn is placed in the Lagna, it
can curtail longevity since, it is the karaka of eighth house (longevity) and if placed
in the Lagna, it would be placed in sixth house from the eighth, which happens to be
a dusthana from the karya bhava. Similarly Mars is the Karaka for enemies and if
placed in the Lagna, would be in the eighth (dusthana) from the sixth house,
causing damage to the sixth house. Thus, this position of Mars, causes suffering to
the enemies in the hands of the native (Lagna- self).
One more very important thing to consider is the concept of argala. Planets in the
Lagna would have argala on the 12th house, 3rd house and the 10th house.
Malefics in the Lagna would have the argala on the 11th house too. Thus the
planets in the Lagna shall effect the influences of these four houses also. If benefics
are placed in Lagna, then it enhances, expenses on good cause, prosperity of the
siblings, enhacement of reputation and fame and also income from desirable
sources. Malefics placed in the Lagna gives quite opposite results.
THE SUN
Favourable effects
Less Hair on head (baldish)/ Prominent forehead; Dignified; Sattvik Natured; Good
health; Intelligent; Learned; Knowledgeable; Wise; Ambitious; Initiative; Natural
leadership qualities; Commanding nature; Bilious Temperament; Hot tempered;
Fierce; Less spoken; Valourous; Self contended; Famous; Wealthy; Acquire territory
(Leo); Father of daughters (Virgo)
Unfavourable effects
Lethargic (predominance of tamasik guna); Obstinate; Cruel Hearted; Lack the
forgiving attitude; Wanderer; Proud; Fluctuating wealth; Devoid of Learning; Devoid
of authority; Devoid of progeny; Blind; Subservient to Women (Pisces); Suffer from
boils; Diseases in the Head; Eye defects/ diseases/ troubles/ Eye Inflammation or
Cataract of eyes/ Night blindness (Leo); (Cancer); Heart disease (Capricorn); Lose
his wife/ Ungrateful (Virgo).
THE MOON
Favourable
Handsome; Happy; Strong built; Well versed in shastras; Wise; Intelligent; Clever
converstationalist and Wealthy
Unfavourable (weak in paksha bala along with other weaknesses)

Fickle minded; Restlessness; Weak constitution; Deaf and Mute
MARS
Favourable
Healthy; Strong constitution; Stout body; Big navel; Reddish hands; Valorous;
Wealthy; Hot tempered; Honoured by the ruler/ govt.; Long life; Fond of sight seeing
Unfavourable
Rarely get peace of mind; Marks of wounds or boils; Suffer many diseases during
childhood; Stealing habit; Stupid; Cruel; Angry temperament; Unstable mind; Suffer
from Mental troubles; Wicked disposition; Short life; Few children; Ugly appearance;
Rheumatism; Eye diseases; Accidents; Injuries to Limb; Loss of wife/ Trouble to wife;
Face evil consequences for his actions
MERCURY
Favourable
Gentle; Educated; Early marriage; Devout listener of the recitation of religious
scriptures; Like to travel to many places; Travel to pilgrimages; Inclined towards
Mantras and Tantras; Have the power to free people from the influence of evil
spirits; Soft spoken; Forgiving; Kind hearted; Gain of wealth; Distinction in academic
pursuits; Good health; Golden lustre on the skin; Interested in Astrology; Happiness
from brothers; Religious minded; Proficiency in Arts; Poetry, Literature, Logic,
Mathematics and use of arms; Stout body/ Handsome; Knowledge of own country;
Well versed in shastras; Sweet and tactful conversationalist; Long-life; Destroys the
Arishta (evil effect on longevity) caused by other planets in the horoscope and Good
physician, Prosperity of children; They usually don’t suffer from any diseases.
However, if they contact any disease, it will be very complicated.
Unfavourable
Suffer from skin diseases, bilious troubles and jaundice; Defective limb; Antagonistic
towards gentlemen; Suffer from eye diseases; Inimical relations with his brothers
and will be deceitful; He will be deprived of the comforts of bed (sexual pleasures)
and will be a devotee of evil Gods; Suffer the loss of sight in his left eye (association
with Saturn); Expenditure on undesirable persons.
JUPITER
Favourable
Dignified appearance/ Handsome; Good natured/ amicable; Good speaker; Learned;
Well versed in shastras; Knowledge of Vedas; Many children/ Happiness from
children; Happy; Long lived; Perform religious deeds; Long lived; Fearless; Tolerant;
Respected; Virtuous; Charitable; Philanthropic; Go to pilgrimages; Famous; Enjoy
luxuries and material pleasures
Unfavourable
Indulge in sinful deeds; Unstable mind; Medium span of life; Childless; Ungrateful;
Full of false vanity; Forsake his near and dear; Like travelling; Inimical towards
others; Miserable
Jataka Parijata says in this respect - If a powerful Jupiter in his full rays is posited in
a kendra (1,4,7,10), he alone wards off all aristhas just as a sincere prayer to God
Mahadev destroys all sins of the devotee
VENUS
Favourable
Handsome/ charming/ attractive; Soft-spoken; Long lived; Proficient in Mathematics;
Learned in shastras; Loved by his wife; Fond of ornaments, good dresses & beauty;
Liked by opposite sex; Wealthy.
Unfavourable
Thieving inclination; Cheat; Suffer rheumatic / phlegmatic diseases; Troubles in
generative organs; Two wives (Venus own 6th/8th/12th); Fluctuating fortune; Hard
hearted (lack of compassion).
SATURN
Unfavourable
Rheumatism; Bilious complaints; Mendicant (aspected by Moon); Poor; Sickly;
Unclean; Suffering from diseases in childhood; Indistinct speech; Lazy / Lethargic;
Greedy; Sorrowful; Narrow minded; Conquer enemies.
The native is always dissatisfied, greedy, endowed with broad vision (they can’t see
minute details) and over ambitious. They are usually jealous of others’ improvement
and as a result suffer lack of peace of mind. However, if placed in own house or
exalted or when placed in Pisces or Sagittarius, the native is gets name and fame.
Favourable (only if in own house or in exaltation)

Leader of his community; High status & position
RAHU
Favourable
Conquer enemies; Successful in his endeavours with others’ help. Rahu is Leo,
Cancer or Aries Lagna is specifically beneficial.
Unfavourable
Physical troubles and Troubles in married life.
KETU
Favourable
Good speaker; Successful in education (the deity of Ketu is Ganesha, who is the
giver of the siddhis)
Unfavourable
Lean; Lacks physical felicity; Marital disharmony
Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of a Bhava IV- Generic Effect of Planets
Favourable and unfavourable effects of planets
1. Benefics gives unfavourable results related to its significations when placed in
the 3rd, 6th or 8th or 12th houses.
2. Malefics give facourable results related to its significations when placed in the
3rd, 6th or 11th houses.
3. Planet gives unfavourable results when
i. Placed in Debilitation
ii. Conjoined with/ aspected by malefics
iii. Conjoined with/ aspected by enemies
iv. Placed in Rasi Sandhi or Gandanta
v. Placed in inimical sign
vi. Hemmed between malefics (Papakartari)
4. Planets give favourable results when
i. Placed in exaltation
ii. Placed in friends house
iii. Conjoined with / aspected by Benefics
iv. Conjoined with/ aspected by Friends
v. Hemmed between benefics (subha kartari)
5. Planets placed in Bhava Madhya is capable of giving full results whereas the
result of a planet placed in bhava sandhi would be feeble.
Results of Planets:
Sun:
Unfavourable position: Wrath of ruler, lord Shiva, father; Diseases in Heart,
stomach, eyes; troubles to bones; diseases caused by Pitta; Fear from Quadrupeds
and fire; Destuction of copper utensils; Decline of personal influences on others
Favourable positions: Sattvik Nature; Blessings of lord Shiva, father and rulers;
Acquisition of copper utensils; Increase of wealth through journeys and by trade in
woolen goods, grass, gold, leather and medicines.
Moon:
Unfavourable position: Queen’s anger; dissatisfaction of the mother or her illness;
diseases caused by vata, pitta and impure blood; enmity with superiors or relatives;
wrath of Ma Durga; loss of crops; Danger to life; ill fame
Favourable position: Satisfaction to mother; Gain of money by trading in ghee,

sugar, clothes; Income by chanting mantras or by breeding cattle, by marine traffic
and by dealing with diamonds, through the help of women and by increase of crops
and increase of fame and riches
Mars:
Unfavourable position: Misunderstanding with brothers, Loss of landed property and
gold; Fear from fire, thieves and enemies; Wrath of god Subrahmanya and trouble
from military personnel; Ailments arising out of impure blood, fever, eye diseases;
Loss of utensils; Cuts and wounds caused in the body by weapons
Favourable: Acquision of landed property, gold, weapons; Favour of commander in

chief; Grace of lord Subrahmanya; Profit from loss of enemies; Profit from brothers
and kings
Mercury:
Unfavourable position: Wrath of lord Vishnu; Suffering from the heir-apparent;
Suffering due to abusive languages; Trouble from theives.
Favourable: Acquisition of horses, gold, land; Increase in friends; Acquisition of
wealth with the help of Brahmins and good advisors; Income from sculptural skills
and arbitration work; Increase of Fame; Performance of religious deeds; Earning by
writing or mathematics; Grace of lord Vishnu
Jupiter:
Unfavourable position: Ear troubles; Sickness to children; Wrath of gods and
brahmins; Enmity with wicked people
Favourable: Increase of clarity of mind; Gain from religious practices, through
persons well versed in recitation of Vedas and through favour of rulers; Acquisition
of gold, horses and elephants; Blessings of gods and brahmins
Venus:
Unfavourable position: Sickness to wife or other female relations; Destruction of
clothes; Decrease in general prosperity; Sorrow caused by love; Hatred towards
government servants; Association with low born people; Death of cattles; Loss of
silverware
Favourable position: Gain of silver utensils; Fine clothes; Ornaments; Diamonds;

Underground treasures; Marriage; gain of money; Increase of taste for music;
Access to cattle and good food
Saturn:
Unfavourable position: Diseases caused by vitiation of wind and phlegm; Ignorance;
Tendency to steal; Irritability; Calamities; Lazyness; Physical and Mental debility;
Suffering due to sarcastic attitude of spouse, children and servants; Dislocation of
limbs; Jealousy.
Favourable position: Reduction of sorrow; Association with old women; Increase in

servants and iron goods; Headship of a town; Acquisition of buffalows
Nodes:
The effects of Rahu are similar to the lord of the rasi occupied by him and of Saturn.
Similarly the effects of Ketu are similar to the lord of the rasi occupied by him and of
Mars.
General Inauspicious effects: Death; Serious diseases; Danger to near and dear
ones; Destruction of house; Fall from position; Wrath of the rulers; Unpopularity;
Loss; Waste of money and land; Theft of property; Dishonour; Ill fame
General auspicious effects: Good health; Royal favour; Gain of money; Friendship or
increase in friends; Success in all undertaking; Mental peace; Elevation to high
position; Popularity; Fame; Birth of children.
Analysis of a Bhava III- Generic effect of planets in houses

Lagna:
Malefics: Failure, diseases in head, sorrows, dishonour, displacement, loss of
money, pains all over the body, discomfort in all ways
Benefics: General comfort, success, good health, financial prosperity, fame,

promotions to higher positions
Second house:
Malefics: Loss of ancestral property, diseases in the face, sickness for the family
members, diseases in right eye, scandals, loss of utensils.
Benefics: Increase in family wealth, gains of utensils, family amity and happiness
Third House:
Malefics: Misunderstanding with friends and people who help them, Misfortunes to
brothers, diseases in chest, neck and right ear; mental affliction, bad conduct or
cowerdice.
Benefic: Good conduct, courage, happiness to brothers, increase in help from others
and good health
Fourth House:
Malefics: Distress to mother and maternal relations, loss of cattle, beds, cots,
landed property and vehicles, heart trouble, general misery and discomfort due to
impure water.
Benefic: Vehicles, lands, cattle, beds and general prosperity and health
Fifth house:
Malefics: Illness/ death / danger to children, leaving of sanchita karma, mental
unrest, irritable temperament, illness to native’s advisors
Benefics: Birth of children, good health, peace of mind, influence and increase of
good deeds
Sixth house:
Malefics: Occurance of wounds or ulcer in the organ ruled by the 6th sign, fear from
theives and enemies, trouble in waist and navel; obstacles in undertakings; ailment
signified by the occupying planet
Benefics: Enemies would be vanquished, diseases will disappear and new ones do
not sprout out
Seventh house:
Malefics: Sickness or death or separation from the life-partner, disturbances in
journey; urninary troubles; fire hazard in spouse’s house
Benefics: Marriage, recovery of lost wealth, enjoyment and happiness, safe return of
relations gone to the foreign land, building of a good house.
Eighth house:
Malefics: Illness to servants, obstacles in all work, diseases in anus, quarrels with
all, loss of wealth due to theives/ rulers or enemies; loss of appetite; diseases, bad
name
Benefics: Freedom from diseases, courage, longevity, facilities to acquire new

houses, building mutts etc.
Ninth house:
Malefics: Illness to elders, father, grandchildren; ill luck; divine wrath; disinclination
to the acts of charity; gradual decline of hard earned merit; ruin of one’s power of
penance; hard heartedness
Benefics: Blessings from elders and parents; mental happiness; god’s grace;
increase of fortune, inclination to do good acts; increase of tapas; philantropy;
happiness from grand-children
Tenth house:
Malefics: Failures in efforts; loss of reputation; loss of respect; ruin to assistants;
breaks in profession; diseases in anckle; exile
Benefics: Contruction of wayside inns; new roads; council halls; temples; success in
all attempts; increase in reputation; increase in influence; rise in profession;
acquisition of assistants
Eleventh house:
Malefics: Illness to elder brother and sons, ailment in the left ear and legs; gain of
articles as indicated by the planet
Benefics: Reduction of grief; accomplishment of desired objects, gain of fresh

sources of wealth and material objects signified by the planet
Twelfth house:
Malefics: Squandering of money; fall from position; troubles in the feet; trouble to
the left eye; falls due to carelessness and sinful actions
Benefics: Heavy expenditure for good purposes; gradual termination of sinful
actions; recovery from illnesses
Analysis of a Bhava II- General Analysis

The following section is taken from Prasna Margam
Postures Vs. Kendras (Used in Remedies)

The Lagna, the 4th, the 7th and the 10th signify the postures Waking
(Chakramana), Lying/ Sleeping (Sayana), Sitting (Upaveshat), Standing (Sthiti)
respectively.
External and Internal Bhavas

Bhavas can be considered to have two significations, viz., External and Internal. The
external ones are as mentioned before, whereas the internal ones are given by
Varahamihira in Brhat Jataka.
This difference is very important in the horoscope analysis. One must know that
there are two aspects of significations of each house; one of which shows various
expect of our own self , whereas the the other aspect is more related to the
environment we are in and also the relations we are with…
Strengths & Weaknesses of Bhava

The Bhavas which are associated with or aspected by their lords or benefics (Jupiter,
Mercury, Venus, Moon) are said to thrive well. Those conjoined with or aspected by
malefics suffer annihilation. (26)
The Bhavas which have benefics in the 2nd, 7th and the 12th or 4th and 10th from
them are considered favorable. (27)
The benefic nature of Bhavas is destroyed by their connection with the lords of
sixth, eighth and twefth or with the natural enemies of their lords. If the bhava, or
its lord or the karaka is weak, then also the bhava suffers (28)
The association of a bhava or its lord with sixth, eighth or twelfth or their lords
cause suffering to the bhava. The association can be of following way:
The dusthana lords are placed in the bhava or aspect the bhava
The dusthana lords are conjoined with or aspect the bhava lords
The bhava lords occupy the dusthanas
A bhava should be considered weak under the following circumstances

The said bhava, its lord or its karaka is weak
The bhava is hemmed between malefics
The bhava is aspected by malefics
The bhava is aspected by the enemies of their lords
Benefics do not associate/ aspect them
Natural malefics are placed in the 4th, 8th, 12th or 5th or 9th
Out of all the afflictions, if the two or three of them are present, the bhava suffers
annihilation
Significator (Karaka): If the different karakas are strong, then events attributed
to them will be predominantly seen. If weak, then these shall exist only in name.
With regard to Saturn, if he is strong, miseries and diseases decreases, however, if
weak, it is felt in abundance
The lords of the 9th and other favourable houses, though they may be malefics,
nourish their bhava. This point has been emphasised by Varahamihira in the verse
Lagnath Puthre.
Benefics if strong contribute good fully, malefics if weak give their evil in full (34)
A planet capable of giving rise of both good and inauspicious results, confer good
results when it is strong and the the evil results when it is weak (37)
A favourable planet if capable of conferring auspicious results fully, moderately

according as the navamsa it occupies is vargottama, own or friendly or inimical.
Similarly a malefic planet is capable of giving inauspicious results fully, moderately
or feebly according to the navamsa it occupies is inimical, own, friendly or
vargottama (38)
If the lord and the karaka of a bhava are strong and occupy favourable houses, then
the indications of the bhava will be fully experienced. On the contrary if they are
weak and occupy the 6th/ 8th or 12th, the results of that bhava will be negetive or
feeble (39)
If the lord and karaka are strong but occupy an unfavourable position, then though
the effects of the bhava may be seen, the native will not enjoy them. On the
contrary, if the lord and the Karaka are weak, but occupy favourable positions, the
effect will be experienced by the native, however it would be feeble (40)
If the two, the lord and karaka of a bhava, if one is strong and the other is weak,
then the influence should be considered to be mixed in nature (41)
If the lord of a bhava occupies a favourable position from the Bhava itself, then the
effects of the Bhava will be full, however only if they are placed in favourable
position from the Lagna, then the native shall have good experience (42)
Such bhavas as have any relationships with the Lagna or its lord such as aspect,
association, kendra disposition etc. shall be surely experienced.
Benefics in the 3rd, 6th, 8th and 12th become unfavourable. Malefics in the 3rd, 6th
or 11th become favourable. The most important of all these houses is Lagna. The
5th and 9th houses are equally important. It is these three bhavas that benefics
show their greatest good and malefics their worst evil. (44)
Malefics in the sixth house confer all significations governed by the planet such as
copper, lead etc., however the bhava i.e., the 6th house suffers. The results could
be rise in enemity and diseases. (45)
The good and bad significations ascribed to different planets should be used when
describing the effects of dashas. (47)
Planets give rise to favourable or unfavourable results based on whether they

occupy Ishta or Anishta bhavas. On the basis of Samgnadhyaya, the various effects
should be inferred.
When Bhavas are ruined: When the lord of the 8th from a certain bhava or saturn
transits the bhava and at the same time, the dasa / antar of the 6th, 8th or 12th
operates, the bhava under consideration suffers. Similarly diseases signified in the
various parts of the body as signified by the bhava concerned can be predicted.
Progeny in Jyotish II: Number & sex of children

Number of children
1. The number of children can be found out by counting the Navamsa gained by the 5th lord. For e.g.,
the 5th lord is placed in Virgo Rasi and Gemini Navamsa. Counting from Gemini (Navamsa) to Virgo Rasi
[Virgo (6) - Gemini (3) = 3], we have four signs, i.e., the 5th lord has to gain three Navamsas to reach
Virgo or upto three children should be anticipated (COVA- Page 190). This is however a crude method
can can be used with extreme care.
Max. no. of child = Rasi sign – Navamsa Sign
Pt. Rath says that, for this method to work, the 5th lord should be placed with the Jupiter (Karaka for
Navamsa). However, from an illustration given in Page 200 of COVA, we see that this is not a necessary
condition. Here Mars is not associated or aspected by Jupiter, but the Lagna is aspected by Jupiter
from the 7th, through Rasi and Graha Drsti both. Here we might conclude that for this method to work,
Jupiter should be strongly placed in the horoscope and influence the factors of progeny.
2. This can also be seen from the planets aspecting the 5th by Graha or Rasi Drsti.
Riders
The number of children is limited by the Rahu - Ketu axis, unless Jupiter is strongly placed in the D-1,
to eliminate all the putra Dosas. (COVA, Page 184)
Birth of Twins
The signs Aquarius and Scorpio have two lords each and hence if they happen to be the house of child/
pregnancy, they can indicate twins.
Most standard texts prescribe the involvement of the Signs Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio or Aquarius for the
birth of the twins. They add Gemini and Virgo also to Aquarius and Scorpio, since the signs are lorded
by Mercury whose nature is dual.
Illustration
In the chart of the standard nativity, the 5th lord Moon is in Aquarius Rasi and Pisces Navamsa, which
shows that there are possibilities of 11 children, however while we count from Pisces we have to stop
in Taurus, because Gemini is occupied by a node. Thus the maximum no. of children is limited to 2 only
shown by the signs Aries and Taurus.
Saptamsa chart can be seen for more details about children. The details of judging Saptamsa Chart is
given in subsequent section.
• 1st child: The Saptamsa Lagna is in an Odd sign and hence the counting shall be in a zodiacal
manner. The 1st child is shown by the 5th lord Mars, placed in Gemini with Moon and Ketu.
• 2nd child: The 2nd child is shown by the 7th lord Mercury. Mercury is placed in Scopio and has
exhange. Scorpio generally shows female child being an even sign. Due to the exchange of
planets, it indicate male child. Its worthwhile to note that the 6th lord, the maraka is
aspecting Mercury, showing that the child shall face terrible condition and can face death.
However, due to Graha Dristi of Jupiter on Mercury and Rasi Drsti on the Lagna, the child is
saved.
Sex of children
Rasi Chart
For matters concerning children, the placement of the fifth lord and the planets should be seen from
the Jupiter, the naisargika putra karaka. If there are planets in strengths from the Jupiter, they can
indicate the number and nature of the children. The placement of the fifth lord from Jupiter will
indicate the extent of gains from Children etc.- Pt. Sanjay Rath (COVA, Page 169)
Normally for determination of sex of the child, the chart of the father is a better indicator. (COVA,
Page 188)
The Saptamsa
The timing of birth of Individual children, their nature, abilities and fortune is seen in the Saptamsa
chart. This has been explained in detail by Maharishi Jaimini Upadesha Sutras. (COVA 8.6.1)
Counting
The first child is seen from the 5th house counted zodiacally or anti-zodiacally depending on whether
the Lagna is ODD or EVEN . The subsequent pregnancies are seen from every third house (Manduka Gat
i). Thus if an odd sign ascends in the Saptamsa, the individual pregnancies are seen in the 5th, 7th,
9th, 11th etc. If an even sign ascends in the saptamsa, the individual pregnancies are seen in the 9th,
7th, 5th, 3rd and so on. (COVA)
After the Manduka Gati reached the point of start, the sequence of jumps would repeat again, which
can’t be allowed. To counter this problem, the next sign arrived at is by Crawling the sign. For
illustration, after the jump sequence reaches from 5th to 3rd, the next sign after 3rd would be 5th
again, thus here the jump doesn’t progress to the 5th, but the 4th there in, where the frog is supposed
to be crawling, than jumping as there is no space for jumping, 5th house, being already considered.
“Thus the order of pregnancy becomes 5-7-9-11-1-3-4-6-8-10-12-2. For even sign the sequence becomes
9-7-5-3-1-11-10-8-6-4-2-12.”
The nodes generally indicate the last child. For exapmple, if Rahu is in the 7th or joins the seventh
lord, the native may have two children. (Jaimini Sutras)
Sex of the Child

The sex of the child is seen from the lord of the sign ruling the house of pregnancy. If the lord is
exalted or conjoin male planets (Sun, Rahu, Jup, Mars), the issue is male. If the lord is debilitated or
conjoins female planets (Moon, Ketu, Venus), the issue is female. Saturn and Mercury are eunuch
planets, but they have found to indicate female and male children respectively.
If the lord of the sign is neither exalted/ debilitated, not conjoins any other planets, the sex of the
child is seen from the nature of the sign occupied by it. All Odd signs excepting the Aquarius and
Gemini are male birth signs while all the even signs, expecting Cancer and Pisces are Female birth
signs.
Riders
1. Effect of Parivartana
On Counting
If there is a exchange of house (Parivartana Yoga) between the Saptamsa Lagna lord and the lord of any
other house, the counting will be based on whether the other sign is ODD or EVEN and not the oddity of
the Saptamsa Lagna. However the counting still starts from the Saptamsa Lagna. (COVA, Page 193)
On sex of child
If a lord of the child associate with a planet, lets say Venus and there is a parivartana of this planet
with another Planet, let’s say Sun. The influence of the other planet, namely Sun will be more
dominant over the lord of the child, in determining the sex of the child. (COVA, Page 193).
However, if there is a parivartana of the lord of child with another planet, then the sex of the child,
determined by the lord of the child is simply reversed. For e.g., if the lord of the child is Venus is
placed in Leo, with Moon and the lord of Leo, Sun is placed in house of Venus, Taurus, then the sex of
the child indicated by Venus in conjunction with Moon, i.e., Female, shall be changed to Male.
2. Lord of child placed in house of another child
If the lord of a child is placed in the house of another child, then one of the children indicated by them
shall survive. For illustration the 5th lord is placed in the 7th house, one of the children signified by
the 5th and the 7th lords will survive. (Pt. Sanjay Rath).
However, in COVA, Pt. Sanjay has presented one more viewpoint while showing the use of Drekkana for
co-borns, whereby when the counting reaches a sign which houses another lord of the child, the count
crawls over to another sign. To illustrate the point he says “However, Capricorn houses two sisters as
indicated by Mercury and Jupiter and should normally have limited the number of elder co-borns. Since
the number is actually higher, the next sign Aquarius will indicate the co-born.” (COVA, Page 120)
Two child lords placed together
If two lords of the child are placed together, then one of the children shall survive. For e.g., if the
lords of 5th and 9th are placed in the same sign, then one among the children shown by them shall
survive. However, it is difficult to determine who among them shall survive and can only be
determined from practical events. In the present case, if there is a miscarriage of the first child, the
3rd child shown by the 9th lord shall survive and vice-versa.
One planet becomes lord of two houses of children
If one planet happens to indicate more than one child, then the first child will be shown by the lord of
the child however, the 2nd one will be shown by the house of the child and the planets placed therein.
To illustrate his point Pt. Rath says in COVA- page 120, when one of the children have been indicated
by Mars (House of child – Scorpio), and the next house of the child happens to be Aries, Mars will not
show the child, however Aries, placed with Moon will show a sister who is emotional (Moon) and Rash
(Aries). Had there been no planet, then Aries would have shown male birth.
Saptamsa lagna lord in Marana Sthana from lord of child

If Venus becomes the lord of Saptamsa Lagna, the issues indicated by the planets in the 8th from Venus
cannot survive unless conjoins Ketu (Ganapati), as these issues will have Venus in the Marana Sthana
(Reference). The same principle can be extended to other planets. Thus in case of Different Saptamsa
Lagna, the placement of the lord of the child in the following places cannot survive.
• Sun- 2nd
• Moon- 6th
• Mars- 7th
• Mercury- 7th
• Jupiter- 11th
• Venus - 8th
• Saturn- 1st
• Rahu - 5th
Thus the principle states that if the Saptamsa Lagna lord is placed in a Marana karaka Sthana from the
Lord of the child, then either the parent or the child survive, unless, there is a blessing.
(To be continued...)
Sunday, April 03, 2005

Progeny in Jyotish I: Fertility of Parents
Introduction
In human life, the birth of children occupies a very prominent place. The parents find their own image
in their children and see the progression of their lineage though the future of their children. The
mother has to pass through nine months of grooming of the infant, with all it takes, which a mother
can better understand and the results are still uncertain. Many of them are born still, many of them
are born with incapability and many get eradicated from their very start of journey. Every thing has a
very profound impact on the parents and their future.
Prognosticating the sex of the unborn child has been a matter of concern in the recent years, where
the foetus are killed when they are substantially grown and had their identity as a human child inside
the womb. If the sex of the child is not what the parents want, they were brutally extricated. Thanks
to the medical science that it can’t say anything about the sex of the child before it grows up
substantially and help the parents to decide in advance whether or not to have a baby.
This is where Jyotish comes to rescue. Because it can see the path much ahead of the time, it can
forewarn the parents about the future possibilities and help them in making a conscious decision. The
more important thing of all is that Jyotish can give remedies, when it judges the possibilities are more
negative than positive. Such remedies not only eradicate the root of the problem, but also prepare the
parents to boldly face the impending dangers.
In the forthcoming portions, we shall study, how to prognosticating the birth and life of the children
and the remedies to address the impending difficulties and danger to the parents and child.
Fertility of the Parents

=> If the lord of the 5th in the Rasi chart is placed with Mercury, Venus or Saturn, there is problem is
procreation as these three planets tend to obstruct the naisargika putra karaka Jupiter.
=> In Female Horoscope, Moon and in Male horoscope, Sun and Jupiter becomes the key controller
progeny in the saptamsa and thus the procreation. If they are badly placed, being afflicted, or placed
in the Maraka Sthana in the Saptamsa, this can show problem or denial of progeny
=> Strong influences of the fiery element (Mars, Sun) on the fifth house. This can happen due to
conjunction, aspect of parivartana of the 5th house / lord. This can be overcome by increasing the
dominance of Jala Tattva on the 5th. (COVA, Page 199)
=> Jaimini Says Sun, Rahu and Jupiter in the 9th shall indicate many Sons, which is also mentioned by
Parasara who indicates that the Sun, Rahu or Jupiter will give illustrious son. (Sanjay Rath, J.S. 1.4.25)
=> The Moon in the 9th house gives one Son. (J.S. 1.4.26)
=> The ninth in odd sign indicates many children and Vice versa. (J.S. 1.4.29 - 30)
Lack of Fertility
Method of Deha (Jaimini Sutras)
The method of Deha given by Maharishi Jaimini in Upadesha Sutra is infallible in predicting the fertility
or procreative ability of the native. Pt. Rath explains this in the following words-
“This method is based on the Rasi chart. Determine the arudha padas of the third and ninth house
from the Lagna and the Sun. The arudha padas of the 3rd and 9th from the Sun (AS3 and AS9)
constitute the ability to sustain the Atma (soul- signified by Sun) in the form of Sperm (i.e., the
sperms should have life in them). The arudha padas of the third and ninth from the Lagna (A3 and A9)
constitute the physical ability to procreate. If the Sun is in the 2nd, 6th, 8th or 12th houses from any
of these padas, the same can be damaged resulting to infertility. Similarly, if Venus and Mercury
conjoin these padas, they produce infertility. If either of these two padas is not damaged, childbirth
is delayed and not denied. If the padas from Lagna are afflicted as above, medical attention is
required and the astrologer should not attempt remedial measures unnecessarily. However, if the
affliction is from the padas from Sun, then astrological remedial measures are necessary.”
Mercury, Saturn and / or Venus in the trines to the saptamsa Lagna tend to deny children (J.S.
1.4.24).Mercury and Saturn are eunuch planets and in saptamsa Lagna deny fertility. Venus, on the
other hand causes association with too many thereby depleting the chances for progeny. However If
both planets giving children (Sun, Rahu, Jupiter and Moon) and those denying children (Mercury, Saturn
and Venus) are present, a child will be born after some delay. (J.S. 1.4.27)
Stressing the point Pt. Rath says in COVA (page 175) that, if Saturn, Venus and Mercury are in trines
“alone”, then the native is barren irrespective of all yogas in the birth chart. This is an overriding
rule.
For female charts, the ninth should be considered and for male charts the fifth for determining
procreative successes. (Sanjay Rath, J.S.)
Mars’s and Saturn’s influence on the trine to the Saptamsa Lagna show that the native will have
Adopted Child or Dutta-Putra . Pt. Rath says, Mars and Saturn are karaka for the younger and elder
brother respectively and could indicate begetting a child through a kinsman as the native many lack
procreative abilities or otherwise. It also indicates marriage with a divorcee/widow who already has
children from a pervious wedlock.
Denial of Children due to Curses (COVA, Page 172)

The denial of children could be due to curses incurred in the past birth. These have been elaborately
listed in BPHS along with the remedial measures and include Brahma Shapa (curse of priest /
astrologer), pitri Shapa (curse of father or elderly paternal relative), Matri Shapa (Curse or mother or
someone from mother’s family), Shatru Shapa (Curse of enemies) etc. Let us examine the Brahma
Shapa to understand the underlying principles. The conditions for this curse are as follows:
a. Rahu in the signs of Jupiter: Rahu represent the curses of past birth and is hence a karmic control
planet. In the signs of Jupiter it shows the curse due to priest, judge, astrologer or all persons signified
by Jupiter.
b. Jupiter conjoined or aspected by Mars and Saturn: Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn owned by
Saturn and become marana karaka in the 3rd house signified by Mars. These planets aspecting Jupiter
can block it to the extent of denying (Mars) or delaying (Saturn) the fruits of Jupiter, i.e., Children.
Simultaneously, the ninth lord should be in the 8th house to confirm that curse. If this condition is not
fulfilled, remedial measures shall work easily.
c. Sun, Moon or Jupiter and the fifth lord, placed in the eighth house with Malefics: Jupiter, the karaka
of the fifth is called Brahmanaspati (the fruits of Brahma) and hence, the Sattvik planets Sun, Moon or
Jupiter will represent Saints, Brahmins and learned men respectively whose placement in the 8th house
(curses) with malefic will deny progeny.
d. Jupiter in the fifth house conjoined or aspected by the 6th lord: The 6th house being the 2nd from
the house of children, 5th, is maraka for children. So the placement of the marakesh, sixth lord in the
house of children, with Jupiter (already showing loss), will constitute a curse from a Brahmin due to
anger or enmity (shown by 6th lord’s involvement).
If in the ninth house, they afflict the father and fortune of the native and if in the Lagna, they afflict
the name and life of the native.
Analysis of a Bhava I- Significations of Houses
INTRODUCTION
Analysis of bhavas is the first step to be taken in interpretation of the horoscope.

Though many things have been written on this so far, there are many
inconsistencies in the books written by various authors. These inconsistencies tend
to discourage any new students of Jyotisha. Thus this article strives to present the
subject in a very systematic manner and hopes that the Jyotish enthusiasts and the
beginners would gain substantially from this.
The article is divided into various sections starting from the significations of Bhavas;
General strengths and weaknesses of bhava; Generic effect of Benefics and
malefics in the bhavas and the specific effect of all the planets in the different
bhavas. I however admit that this article is no way comprehensive and leaves
enough room for improvement. I shall modify/ add sections to this as and when time
permits.
SIGNIFICATIONS OF HOUSES(from Prasna Margam)
Note: The terms inside the brackets are the sanskrit terms used in the
classic.
Lagna: Excellence/ Superior goodness of beauty/ Extreme Skillness/ Cleverness/
Self Confidence (Sauthavam); The state of being/ Existence/ Perseverence/
Standing/ Stay at a place (Sthiti); Self- dependence/ Sound State/ Health/ Ease/
Comfort/ Contentment/ Satisfaction (Svasthya); Welfare/ Welbeing/ Yasha/ Fame
(Shreya); Victory/ Success/ Acheivement (Jayo)
Second House: Family, Wealth (Vitta), Speech (Vani), Right Eye (Dakshina
Chakshu), all forms of Knowledge (Vidyascha Vividha)
Third House: Patience (Dhairya), Vitality and Potency (Virya), Wrong thoughts
(Durbuddhi); Siblings (Sahodara); Valour (Parakrama); Right Ear (Daksha Karna);
Assistance/ help/ following (Sahaya)
Fourth House: Mother (Mata); Sacrifice (Suhut); Sister’s child (Bhagineau); Landed
Property (Kshetram); Sukham (Happiness); Vehicles and Carriages
(VahanamHsanam); grace/ beauty/ charm/ amour (Lalitya); Resting/ sleeping
(Shayanam); growth and prosperity (Vriddhi); Cattle (Pasu); Birth house/ birth place
(Janma Griha)
Fifth house: Wisdom (Pragna); Abilities (Pratibha), Intelligence (Medha); Ability to

discern (Viveka Shakti); Good deeds of past life (Puratana Punyam); Mystical hymns
(Mantra); Advisor/ Misnister (Amatya); Children (Tanuja); Mental Satisfaction/
Cheerfulness (Saumansya)
Sixth house: Thief / Smuggler (Taskar); Enemies/ Hostile persons (Araati);

Impediment/ Obstacle/ Interruption (Vighna); Wounds/ Injuries (Vyaadha); Harm to
body (Tanu Kshati); Death (Marana) by Enemies (Ari) or Weapons (Shastra)
Seventh House: Marriage (Vivaha); Amour/ sexual instincts / Passion/ (Madana);

Bharya (Spouse); association with other relations (Bhartr Samagama); Bed/ Sleeping
place (Sayya); Wife’s dwelling place (Sthri sadma); Lost things (Nastartha); Coitus
(Maithuna)
Eighth House: Destruction/cessation of everything (Sarvapranasa); Misfortune/

Danger (Vipad); Defame/ loss of repute (Apavad); Cause and Place of Death
(Maranasya Hetupradesha); Servants (Daas); External houses/ house external to the
living place (Mathadikam Veshma); Chronic diseases (Gadaa); Danger/ Obstacles
(Vighna)
Ninth House: Luck (Bhagya); Duty/ Righteousness (Dharma); Kindness/ Empathy

(Daya); Good deed (Punya); Father/ Guardian (Taat); Grand children (Sutatmaja);
Donation/ Charity (Daana); Worship (Upasana); Good conduct and amicable
disposition (Sushil); Teacher/ Preceptor (Guru)
Tenth House: Religious Shrines (Devalaya); Townships (Nagar); Council (Sabha);
Houses besides the road (Margalaya); Servants/ attendants (Daas); All Activities
(Sarvakarma); Follow Order/ Command (Aagnaalambana)
Eleventh House: Fulfillment of all desires (Sarvabhistaagama); Elder Brother

(Jyestha Bhrata); Wife (Jaya) of Own Son (Nija-atmaja) or Daughter in Law; Left Ear
(Vamkarna); Gain/ Profit (Labha)
Twelfth House: Sin/ Evil (Paapa); Loss/ Expenses (Vyaya); Fall (Patana);
Emancipation (Niraya); Left Eye (Vama-ambakam); Loss/dis-appearence of position
(Sthana Bhramsa); Loss of Limbs / Physical injuries/ Depression/ Sorrow (Vikala)
Tuesday, August 10, 2004

Effect of Ascendant III: Gemini
PHYSICAL FEATURES
Tall & straight body
Long and thin arms
Nervous and fidgety
Dark complexion
Dark hair
Hazel and bright eyes
NATURE
Intelligent:This is one of the upachayas of the natural zodiac. The upachayas are
the houses which helps in the growth of the Lagna (or the house under
consideration). The 3rd and 6th house, viz., the first two upachayas are governed by
Mercury, which shows that intelligence is one of the key component of survival and
growth in this world. Mercury rules the intelligence which helps us in the survival in
this world. This is however, different from the intelligence which makes us superior
to rest of animals in this world, which is ruled by Jupiter. The operational intelligence
of Mercury is borne out of the fact that it rules the skills of communication and
expression, which plays a crucial role in our existence.
Curious: In natural progression of age of the zodiac, we can consider Gemini as the
sign, which is predominant with the attitude of a child, who has gained
consciousness of the surrounding around him. This makes him experience and
understand each and everything he can see or feel. This curiosity makes them delve
deeper into things and question the existing paradigms, more to understand them.
This endows them with a good scientific mind and also the scientific skills. They
naturally are very good observant of their surroundings.
Active and rational mind: Since Mercury is the fastest moving planet and also
closest to Sun; it is very quick to react. Moreover, they are highly rational. Usually
they do not accept things just based on their face value and being endowed with
the scientific mind, they try analyzing the thing or situation rationally.
High-spirited: The lord Mercury is naturally a young man and the sign represent a
child; whichever perspective it is seen, the natives of this ascendant are high
spirited and actively involved in almost everything happening near them. They are
full of energy and drive like the previous two ascendants, however along with it they
have the curiosity to understand everything they can see.
Humane: They are humane and can empathize with others; in addition to empathy
the skills which make them stand alone is the ability to make others feel
comfortable, as soon as they start communicating with them. Like a child who
cannot withstand the pain of others, these persons also try to help others out in
they all means to make them comfortable.
Adaptable/ Flexible: The sign as indicated by a curious child, the natives ruled by
this sign are usually flexible in trying understanding the differing paradigms,
without rejecting them out rightly. This gives them a balanced outlook about
anything new and also makes them flexible. They can be critical if they are faced
with something which challenges their existing view points, however, they endeavor
to understand more on the opponents view. The flexibility in their thought process
and view points also makes them easily adaptable to any circumstances. They are
usually adaptable to all pursuits.
Fluent speech/ Good linguistic skills/ Writing abilities: Being a planet of

expression, it rules expression through any medium, either through spoken or
written. They are usually very vocal and face no restraints in communicating their
ideas or feelings to someone else. They also know the art of keeping the
communications lively. While they write, however, they can be good narratives or
fiction or literature.
Changeable/ Lack continuity/ Indecisive/ Lack self-confidence/ Lack

determination and will power: Being one of the fast moving planets it shows
changeability in its actions. The natives of this ascendant usually lack fixity of
purpose and keep jumping over different things. They have the habit of keeping
things half done for long, before they resume and complete it. This also makes it
difficult for them to standby one particular opinion or viewpoint and hence making
decisions becomes extremely difficult for them. They usually seek opinion from
others before deciding anything. They must try developing the self confidence on
their own ideas and opinions and then only can they progress higher and higher in
life.
Nervous/ Excessive worry/ Irritation: Sometimes these people become very

nervous at different circumstances. This is rooted to the fact that they are not clear
on their own stand and they have the fear of facing humiliations. This leads to
excessive worries, which make them belligerent sometimes. Thus, these people who
are usually gentle in nature become irritated while posed with difficulties, which
they find difficult to solve. They lose their cool often and tend to get isolated from
the crowed under those circumstances.
Effect of Ascendant II: Taurus
Physical Features
1. Short or Medium stature

2. Well-built and stumpy body
3. Short and thick hands
4. Broad Forehead
5. Small and bright eyes (indicated by strong Moon)
6. Short thick neck
7. Wide nostrils and mouth
8. Lustrous face
9. Broad shoulders
10.Dark Hair
11.Love curl on forehead
12.Fair Complexion
NATURE
Artistic Temperament: This sign is ruled by Venus and Moon gets exalted here, thus providing
enough ground for expression of the artistic talent of the native. They are fond at least one of the
form of arts, say music, arts, cinema or drama, etc. They start learning the art forms in their early
age; they can become skillful as they possess the natural talent to learn this.
Melodious voice: This is the 2nd house of the natural zodiac, which represent speech. Being
lorded by Venus; the planet of relationship and attraction, they are naturally endowed with a
charming and melodious voice. They like to merry around while humming, wherever they are. In
addition to the lordship of Venus, this sign also exalts Moon, the planet who rules singing.
Fond of good food: 2nd house also rules food as it is the house of sustenance. Being the 2nd
house of the zodiac, it makes the person, a lover of good food. They are connoisseur of food and
taste.
Elegant: They are a firm believer of elegance and demeanor. They are naturally very well
mannered and believe in fair play. This is a natural gift from the owner of the sign, Venus.
Calm and Composed: They are generally calm and composed and have a great endurance
power, however when they are provoked they become angry like a bull. When they get angry
they are very difficult to control as they have a powerful built and a tendency to be stubborn.
Their composure is also based on their tendency to conserve energy and not to waste it in
unwarranted activities.
Believe in harmony: Being ruled by Artistic and Benevolent Venus, they like to stay away from
any kind of fight and would not budge from their stand unless instigated. However, once
instigated, they are difficult to control, just like a Bull.
Firm, determined and stubborn: Though they are slow and steady in carrying out their
activities; however they have a great power of perseverance and persistence to see through the
conclusion of their activities. Since they are not impulsive, they shall not be agitated by the delay
in the activities and patiently wait till the activity is done. Since they have a strong will- power
they try carrying out their pursuits in spite of all odds, however they will take their own time and
do it with their own pace until the objective is reached.
Practical: They are practical in evaluating various things such as people, project or ideas etc.
Being an earthy signs, which represents stability; these nativities have the tendency to take steps
only after proper evaluation of the pros and cons of whatever actions they would take. This is
unlike Arians, who would take up any activities coming up their way, without much prior
thoughts.
Cheerful: This sign, exalts Moon and hence shows a place where the mind becomes extremely
delighted. Thus the natives ruled by this sign are naturally very cheerful; however, since Moon
represents fluctuations and vacillations, they shall also be very Moody, while being cheerful at
the same time. Due to the predominant influence of water element in this sign, the natives of
these signs are also emotional and search for support from outside. This makes them prone to
search happiness in their own community (2nd house also rules family and community). They
are hence easily swayed away by flattery.
Ambitious: Their ambition is granted by the exaltation of Moon in this sign. They want to fly
high in life as they find their surrounding very appealing and instigating. They always like to be
in action which take them higher and higher and would never get complacent. They are born
achievers as signified by a Bull, who once decided to go ahead with a certain thing, would not be
bothered about the obstacles that it would be facing while achieving the same. This makes them
industrious; someone who believes is action, however, with caution.
Self-centered: Usually the natives ruled by this signs are self centered and they do not have a
big friends circle. They like to be contended with their own self and focus on planning out the
activities and goals of their life and also the ways to achieve it. This can be said that they live in
their own world of imagination. The negative side of this is that, they are hardly moved by the
happening around that and have a attitude of “I do not care; whatever is happening, let it happen.
Also this makes them less affectionate and touched by other emotions, so much so that many call
the natives of this sign as “Cold hearted”
Passionate: They are passionate but steadfast in their love. Generally they do not fall in to
relationship easily, however once they enter an relationship, they would be fully committed to it.
Fortunate: They are blessed by goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of corns, the deity signified by
the Lagna lord Venus. Being the 2nd house, Dhana Bhava of the natural zodiac, they have
natural tendency to find out opportunities to earn from all odds.
Fond of worldly possessions: They are fond of all kinds of enjoyment, since this the natural
house of wealth. In addition the lord also represents all the luxuries of the material world. This
also makes them spend money in procuring them, as long as they get comfort out of it.
Sometimes, they are prone to excesses and which makes them lazy and callous.
Spendthrift: Being the 2nd house of the natural zodiac, which represents money and sustenance;
the ruler of this sign has the natural feeling of abundance and they do not believe in hoarding
money for the rainy days. Usually they would not hesitate to spend money wherever they find an
opportunity, however, that should match their artistic taste and give them comfort.
Saturday, July 31, 2004

Effect of Ascendant I: General Principles & Aries Lagna
INTRODUCTION
The ascendant is the sign which rises in the eastern horizon at the time of birth of a
person. This is one of the most influential houses in the horoscope along with the
10th house, the house of karma, which defines the purpose of our birth. While
Lagna signify all the resources with which we are sent in this world, the 10th house
signify the way we utilize them. Hence the ascendant or the Lagna Bhava defines
our personality, may it be the physical feature, or the intelligence or our attitude.
However, while studying the influence on the Lagna, one needs to consider the
influence on two more lagans, the Surya Lagna (the sun sign) and the Chandra
Lagna (the Moon sign). This is because; Sun represents our soul, whereas Moon
represents our Mind. Since we are the product of Soul, Mind and Intelligence, we
need to consider all the three, while enumerating various influences on our
personality. For this reason, these three form the tripod of our life. Adding to its
importance, various classics recommend seeing both Lagna and Moon for the
physical features, the heart and mind; and Lagna and Sun for the personality/
nature of the person.
Here we shall study the influence of various Ascendants on the physical features as
well as personality of the person. Though various authors have given the effect of
various ascendants on the native, this article strives to take a approach of deriving
the same using broad principles. Although the principles can not be exhaustive,
they can serve as broad guidelines, which shall help us delineating the effects.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
Principle I: The Tattva of the sign shall influence the physical features. The effect
of various Tattva on the physical features is as follows:
Fire: Robust physique and strong spine.

Earth: Stout and muscular
Air: Thin and Emaciated
Water: Plump and soft muscles with accumulated fat
Principle II: The Lord of the sign shall also influence. The physical characteristics of
the planets are given in the BPHS (Ch. 3), which is as follows:
raktashyaamo divaadhIsho gauragaatro nishaakarah

naatyuchchaangaH kujo rakto duurvaashyaamo budhastathaa 16
gauragaatro gururgnyeyah shukrah shyaavastathaiva cha

krishhNadeho raveH putro gneyate dvijasattama 17
The slokas mentioned above gives the complexion ruled by different planets.
Persons born with different Lagna/ Moon sign shall have different complexion based
on the following:
§ Sun- Dark red complexion

§ Moon- Fair complexion
§ Mars- Reddish complexion, short stature
§ Mercury- Excellent skin and brownish complexion (like dry grass)
§ Jupiter- Fair complexion with golden yellow tinge
§ Venus- Dark complexion
§ Saturn- Black complexion (very dark)
The color or complexion is a very relative concept and varies based on race,
geographical area etc. So one must take ample caution in judging the complexion of
a person belonging to a certain a certain race and geographical area.
Further Maharishi Parashara, describes the nature of the planets in the following
stanzas:
jiivasuuryendravah sattvam budhashukrau rajastathaa

suuryaputrabharaaputrau tamahprakrtikau dvija 22
madhupingaladrksuuryashchaturasrah shuchirdvija
pittaprakrtiko dhiimaanh pumaanalpakacho dvija 23
bahuvaatakaphah praagyashchandro brttatanurdvija

shubhadrnhmadhuvaakyashcha chanchalo madanaaurah 24
krooro raktexano bhaumashchapalodaaramoortikah

pittaprakrtikah krodhi krshamadhyatanurdvija 25
vapuhshreshhthah shlishhtavaakcha hyatihaasyaruchirbudhah

pittavaanh kaphavaanh vipra maarutaprakrtistathaa 26
brhadgaatro gurushchaiva pingalo moorddhajexane

kaphaprakrtiko dhimaan sarvashaastravishaaradah 27
sukhi kaantavapu shreshhthah sulochano bhrgoh sutah

kaavyakartaa kaphaadhikyo anilaatmaa vakramoordhajah 28
krshdiirghatanuh shaurih pingadrshhtyanilaatmakah

sthooladanto alasah panguh khararomakacho dvija 29
dhumrakaro niilatanurvanastho api bhayankarah

vaataprakrtiko dhiimaan svarbhaanustatsamah shikhii 30
§ The Guna of the planets:

o Sattvik: The Sun, the Moon and Jupiter. This represents knowledge, wisdom,
philanthropy etc.
o Rajasik: Venus and Mercury. This represents passion and drive.
o Tamasik: Mars and Saturn: This represent ignorance.
§ Characteristics of Planets
§ Sun
o Has honey-coloured, golden Brown or Tawny eyes (madhu pingala drk)
o Has Sqarish Face (Chaturasrah)
o Has bilious temeperament (pitta prakrti)
o Is intelligent (Dhiman)
o Has limited hair (Puman alpaka)
§ Moon
o Is extremely windy and phlegmatic (bahu vata kapha)
o Is Learned (Pragnya)
o Has round face (Brtta)
o Has good looking eyes (Subha Drk)
o Has sweet speech (Madhu vakya)
o Fickle-minded (Chanchal)
o Is Lascivious/ eager to associate with opposite sex (Madana Aturah)
§ Mars
o Has fierce and blood-red eyes (krura/ raktetasana)
o Unsteady or wavering (chapala)
o Has bilious temperament (pitta prakrti)
o Is angry (Krodhi)
o Has thin waist and physique (Krsah Madhya Tanu)
§ Mercury
o Is admirable (vapush)
o Is splendid and beautiful (Strestha)
o Has beautiful skin/ skin without blemishes (shlishtvak)
o Is fond of humor (hasya ruchi)
o He has a mix of all the three humours, i.e., bilious, phlegmatic and windy
§ Jupiter
o Has a big body (Brhat Gatra)
o Has Tawny hair and eyes (Pingala murdhajeksane)
o Is phlegmatic (kapha prakrti)
o Is Intelligent (Dhiman)
o Is expert in all Shastras (Sarva shastra visharada)
§ Venus
o Is charming (sukhi kanta)
o Splendorous physique (vapusshreshta)
o Has beautiful eyes (sulochana)
o Is poetic (kavya karta)
o Is Exceedingly phlegmatic (Kapha adhikya)
o Is also windy (Anilaatma)
o Has curly hair (vakra murdhaja)
§ Saturn
o Has an emaciated and long physique (Krsha Dirgha Tanu)
o Has tawny eyes (Pingala Drsti)
o Is of windy in temperament (anilaatmakah)
o Has protruding teeth (sthula danta)
o Is lazy (alasa)
o Is Lame (Pangu)
o Has coarse hair over the body (khara roma)
§ Nodes
o Rahu has smoky appearance (Dhumra akara)
o Has bluish body (Nila tanu)
o He resides in forests (Vanastha)
o He is horrifying (Bhayankarah)
o He is of windy temperament (vata prakrti)
o He is intelligent (Dhiman)
o Ketu is akin to Rahu
Principle III: Along with the Lagna and Moon sign, the Navamsa needs to checked
for better understanding of the physical attributes of person. Various texts like
Nasta Jataka, Saravali etc. has given the characteristics of people born with
different Navamsa and need to be studied.
In my opinion, the Lagna has more say over the facial features; Moon has its say on
the physique (body) and the Navamsa Lagna over the complexion of the native.
However, this is not conclusive; the readers might check different combinations and
form their own conclusion.
It is cumbersome to remember the effect all the 108 Navamsas on the physical
features and we must find a common thread among the Navamsas for
understanding. Prithuyasha in his monumental classic Horasara has given few
dictums, which make this easier.
Principle IV: For Further Finer analysis, one must find the effect of birth in different
Hora and Drekkana. This can be studied from classics like Saravali and is not
included in the scope of this article.
NATURE OF ASCENDANT
Though the persons in this world cannot be classified under 12 categories, there is
however some pronounced similarities between persons born with a particular
Lagna. For one, who is a keen observer, these underline similarities in the way
people born under a particular ascendant would tend to surprise him. This effort to
classify humans into categories based on the underline similarities is not unique to
Jyotish and is a common phenomenon in Human Psychology. Though the
placements of planets in the horoscope shall modify the horoscope quite
considerably, this however, does not diminish the importance of studying the nature
of people born under different ascendant as this forms the basis for the further
analysis of a horoscope. Although many authors both classical and modern, have
given the results of ascendants, my effort is more towards finding some consistent
principles which would eradicate the necessity of mugging up the same.
Principle I: The Nature of a person shall predominantly defined by the planet

lording the ascendant and also the trines.
Principle II: The lordship of the Ascendant shall get modified based on the nature
of the trinal signs and the relationship of different planets with these trines.
For illustration, if Pisces falls in trine, the native becomes platonic in love affairs as
Venus attains exaltation there. They also abhor formal learning and believing in
attaining wisdom, since Mercury gets debilitated there. These are some of the
significations of Scorpio/ Pisces or Cancer Lagna. We shall see these in more details
in subsequent section.
Principle III: The attitude of the native towards various aspects of life can be
judged from the lordship of the houses, governing the said aspect and the
relationship between the sign and the karaka governing the said house.
For illustration, Aquarians are the bravest of all others, since, the 3rd from Aquarius
is lorded by Mars (karaka of war) and Sun gets exalted there and the sign itself is a
fiery sign, showing the strong influence of Agni (fire) on the third house and the
resultant courage.
Principle IV: The progression of the zodiac represents the progression of human
life through different stages from childhood to old age. Like different age groups
can be identified by peculiar characteristics peculiar to that group; people ruled by
different zodiacal signs can be identified with such characteristics, which gain
prominence in a particular age group.
For example, Arians are more headstrong and determined like a small child,
whereas Pisceans are like old wise men.
Principle V: The symbols assigned to different signs of the zodiac have their own
meaning. They represent the characteristics that are found the persons ruled by
that signs. Hence it is important to study the symbols seriously, to know the nature
of the persons ruled by it.
For example, a Scorpion looks very calm and quite from outside, however truly it is
not, it might be scheming from inside and find the opportune moment to attack its
prey with its sting and paralyze it completely. Hence these characteristics would be
predominant in Scorpio ascendants i.e., they might calmer from outside, however,
never dare to mess up with these persons.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ASCENDANTS
The following section describes the physical features as well as the nature of person
born in a particular ascendant. Though one cannot literally apply this, this however,
forms the basis for interpretation of the nature of persons born in an ascendant.
With practice, one can find out the ascendant of a person by interacting with him/
her. One must not over-emphasize the effect as mentioned here under on the
nature and physical characteristics of a person, since it gets blended with the effect
of other planets on the nature as well as the Navamsa, Hora and Drekkana Lagna
and planets placed there in. This is an effort to present the effect of ascendant
based on sound principles, which alleviate the need to remembering them without
understanding.
I. ARIES
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Middle stature
Dry and lean body

Powerful and muscular limbs
Triangular face
Dark and bushy eyebrows
Long neck
Dark or reddish complexion (the second half is darker)
Rough, wiry and curly hair
Broad shoulders
NATURE
Energetic, Impulsive and Enthusiastic: Aries is the first signs of the zodiac and
thus full of creative energy. It is a fiery sign and hence the qualities of fire namely
energy, initiative, independence and dominance shall be predominant in their
nature. Since this the first sign of the zodiac, the energy they have is that of a newly
born and they shall be they go by impulse rather than reason in doing things. Their
impulsive nature makes them prone to accidents of various kinds from physical,
psychological to other aspects of life such as career etc. They are enthusiastic and
their enthusiasm is expressed in form of knowing things around them and get
involved in their surroundings.
Courageous: Since Mars is the god of war or in the royal family, he is the
commander in chief, the predominant quality of Mars namely courage is in
abundance in the natives ruled by this sign. However, since the natural age of this
sign is that of infant, they shall lack tact and diplomacy in using their courage.
Hence, sometimes, their nature to display courage can take them to situations, they
might find difficult to escape and they would seek external help for rescue.
Outspoken: The abundance of energy and lack of control on their behavior, make
them prone to poke their nose each and everything around them. Similarly they do
not exercise any restraints on their speech, which amounts their being over spoken.
Many times they regret later of speaking something, which they should not have.
Enterprising: The influence of the planets Mars and Sun who gets exalted in this
sign, gives them lots of enterprise. They would get involve in each and everything
around them and take initiative in almost everything. However, since lack of
maturity, many times those initiatives can be detrimental to their self.
Prompt to react: They reflexes are pretty strong and they reach very fast to the
happening around them. However, sometimes they lack the ability of judgment,
before they react to certain things. They must learn to restrain them self in taking
quick action in certain circumstances. Though it might be their one of the strong
point, not to waste much time dilly- dallying and take prompt action; they must use
their rational ability to judge the matter before getting involved, if the activity
involve some risks.
Rational decision-making: Since Mars governs our rational faculty; the nativities
of this signs shall have this in abundance. However, what would be lacking is the
ability to synthesize things based on past learning and wisdom, merited by Jupiter.
Since Sagittarius is placed in the trine to this sign, they have the potential to learn
from their past mistakes and incorporate those learning in their decision making.
Aggressive and hot-tempered: The quality of Mars is Tamasik (preponderance of

negative qualities of nature). Even though both Sun and Mars are fiery, the former
is Sattvik (preponderance of positive qualities of nature) and rules magnanimity and
generosity; the latter rules aggression and violence. The hot-temper is a natural
attribute of fire, however it would be more predominant in Mars, it being a Tamasik
planet.
Self-reliant and independent: Self reliance and Independence are the natural
gift to all the fiery sign. However there is a difference between the signs governed
by the Mars (Aries), Sun (Leo) and Jupiter (Sagittarius). Since the latter signs are
more matured than the former ones, the wisdom progressively increases from Mars
to Sagittarius. This makes the Arians to be independent out of intolerance towards
others restriction and intervention in their activities. However Leos display
independence out of their nature to wield authority whereas Sagittarians shows
independence out of their quality of being wise (and not require support of others).
Ambitious: Ambition is the natural quality of the human being and it is their
constant struggle to make their mark in the society in which they leave. However
more and more one matures, they find the futility in having ambition to achieve
something great, since it gets metamorphosised into ambition of leading a
meaningful life. Since Aries represents the first stage of human maturity, it shows
that persons ruled by this sign shall constantly involve in making their mark in the
society and struggle constantly to achieve something extraordinary. They ambition
is supported by their enterprising and independent qualities.
Self- Confident: Self confidence is given by the lord of the sign and also the planet
which gets exalted in that sign, Sun. A natural question would be why Sun’s
qualities would be so predominant in this sign, when we are seeing a sign ruled by
Mars. However, one must understand that Mars should have all the qualities for the
Sun to get the feeling of achievement when placed there. This is one of the biggest
assets of the persons ruled by Aries.
Emotional: Emotional maturity also comes out of age. Since this sign is ruled by
Mars, one would think twice as to how Mars rules emotion. The doubt is valid to
certain extent as Arians would rarely show the signs of emotion, however, deep
down inside them, they have a heart of a child, which gets quite emotional at times.
Such person, if ignore their emotions might suffer sudden emotional breakdown.
Hence, persons of this sign needs to be more introspective towards their feelings
and emotions.
Generous and liberal: One of the greatest assets of the fiery signs is generosity
and broad outlook. Since they have a fiery inside, they have a burning desire to
remove the darkness in others life. If all other planets are well placed, they
generously donate their possessions without many qualms. Their broad mindedness
makes them liberal in their judgment of people and surroundings.
Ascribe to groups: Since their emotional maturity is still at an evolving stage,

even though they look independent in their actions and outlook, they need external
support. To achieve that they readily ascribe to groups and make friends to get the
emotional support. They also need appreciation from others for their actions, for
them to feel contented. However, they would always try to dominate others in a
group to make their presence felt.
Determination and force of character: They have a strong will power and
determination and they are committed to what they say and promised. They are
strict with themselves and try achieving that what they are looking for. Coupled
with the ambition that they have they can rise high in life. Because of their
commitment to their words, they are liked by all. Coupled with the sparkle in their
eyes and a charming nature, that of a small child, make them dearer to many. Like
all fiery signs, they like socializing and they get a lot of comfort with other company.
Unconventional: Since their represent the maturity at the beginning of creation,

they have the attitude to understand and discover the things which are around
them on their own. They shall not be satisfied with the existing answers to the
puzzles around them and it would be their constant struggle to understand
everything on their own (just like a child likes to burn his fingers to understand that
fire can burn). This might many times amount to re-inventing the wheel. This makes
these people, naturally skeptical to the ideologies and beliefs around them and their
thrust of gaining understanding the surroundings around them can only be
quenched, if they get rational and scientific answers to their curiosities. Hence
scientific temper is naturally born with them and they shall not blindly believe in
anything. Their motive can be summarized in the line “try it and then believe it”
Friday, July 30, 2004

Strength of Planets: The Shadbala - I
1. INTRODUCTION
As the name suggests Shadbala means six fold strength. Although these strengths are combinedly
used for finding the effect of planets on the lives of the natives, there is more use of the strengths
and we get the clue of those uses from their names. If they were to be used combinedly, then
such specific names were unnecessary. Moreover, this is more logical to think that, a planet
when strong, might not be so for influencing all affairs in our lives. A planet which might give
good status might not be good to show the direction of your life. So we must construe, the
special significance hidden in the names given to the six sources of strengths. These strengths
need not be used only predicting the results of the dasa, however, can be used for normal
horoscopic interpretation. For illustration, the kendradi bala is used in ayur calculation etc. One
can understand their use more and more by understanding their name and their basis of
calculation.
Shad Bal consists of the following strengths

1. Sthan Bal (Positional strength)
2. Dig Bal (Directional strength)
3. Kaal Bal (Temporalstrength), inclusive of Ayan Bal (Equinoctial strength)
4. Chesht Bal (Motional strength)
5. Naisargika Bal (Natural strength)
6. Drik Bal (Aspectual strength)
These strengths are computed for the seven Grahas from Sun to Saturn. The nodes are not
considered.
2. STHANA BALA (Maximum: 480 virupa = 8 rupas)

Sthana means place and hence the sthana bala is calculated based on the placement of the planets
in different signs on various parameters, such as how far are they placed from their exaltation
sign etc. More follows below:
2.1 Uccha Bal (Maximum: 60 virupa = 1 rupa)

Uccha means exaltation. When a planet is placed in its highest exaltation point, it is of full
strength and when it is in its deepest debilitation point, it is devoid of any strength. When placed
at other places, it has middling strength proportionately dependent on the distance these planets
are placed from the highest exaltation or deepest debilitation point.
Find the difference between a planet's longitude and the deepest debilitation point. Divide the
difference by 3 and the result so obtained is the uccha bala in Virupas. When a planet is in
highest exaltation point, the difference happens to be 180 deg and hence the uccha bala for such
planet becomes 60 virupa (180/3). However, when a planet is placed in the deepest debilitation,
the difference becomes zero and hence also the bala is zero.
2.2 Sapt Vargaj Bal (Maximum: 45*7 = 315 virupas = 5.25 rupas)
Rasi, Hora, Dreshkan, Saptamsa, Navamsa, Dwadashamsa and Trimsamsa constitute the Sapta
varga. The strength of the planets in these seven divisional charts based on their placements in
moolatrikona, own sign, friendly sign etc. constitute the sapta varaj bala. The method of their
calculation is as follows:
In the following rasis, the planets gets the corresponding Virupa of strength. Although maharishi
gave the strength in terms of the avasthas they are place in, he gave the association of these
avasthas with the placement of the planets in different rasis in the following chapter on the
avasthas (Ch 45). The friend's, neutral and enemical signs are based on the compound
relationship and hence the term, great friend and great enemy has been used in this context.
Moolatrikona Sign- 45 Virupas

Swakshetra (Svasth) - 30 Virupas
Great Friend's Sign (Pramudit) - 20 Virupas
Friendly Sign (Shant) - 15 Virupas
Neutral Sign (Din) - 10 Virupas
Inimical Sign (Duhkhit) - 04 Virupas
Great Enemy's sign (Khal) - 02 Virupas
2.3 Oja-Yugma Rasi-Amsa Bala (Maximum: 30 Virupa= 0.5 Rupa)

Oja means Odd signs and Yugma means Even signs. Thus, as the name imply, this strength is
derived from a planet's placement in the odd or even signs in the Rasi and Navamsa. Moon and
Venus are female planets and get strength of 15 virupas each while placed in the even signs in
the rasi or navamsa. Other planets gets this strength, while they are placed in Odd (Male) signs in
Rasi or Navamsa.
The maximum strength which can be derived from this is 30 virupas (Venus/ Moon placed in
Even sign in both rasi and Navamsa; other planets placed in the odd signs in both rasi and
navamsa.)
2.4 Kendradi Bala (Maximum: 60 virupa = 1 rupa)

The name itself implies how to compute this strength. A planet in a Kendra (Quadrant: 1-4-7-10)
gets full strength, while one in Panaphara (Succedent: 2-5-8-11) Bhava gets half and the one in
Apoklima(Preceedent: 12-3-6-9) Bhava gets a quarter or a rupa. One rupa equals 60 virupa, thus
in virupas, the kendradi bala equals:
Kendra: 60 Virupa
Panaphara: 30 Virupa
Apoklima: 15 Virupa
2.5 Dreshkan Bala (Maximum: 15 virupa = 0.25 rupa)

due to placement in first, second, or third dreshkanaof a sign. Male, female and hermaphrodite
Grahas, respectively, get a quarter Rupa (15 virupa) according to placements in the first, second
and third dreshkana.
From this we can infer that the male planets are stronger in the beginning of a sign, female
planets are stronger in the middle part and neutral planets gains strength in the ending part of a
sign.
3. KALA BALA:
3.1 Natonnata Bala: (Maximum 60 virupa = 1 rupa)
Natonnata is composed of two terms nata and unnata. Unnata is the difference between midnight
and the apparent birth time. Unnata when deducted from 30 Ghatikas gives Nata. Moon, Mars
and Saturn are stronger at night, whereas Sun, Jupiter and Venus are stronger during the day.
Mercury is stronger both during day and night. Hence, the nata bala is seen for Moon, Mars and
Saturn and unnata bala is seen for Sun, Jupiter and Venus. Irrespective of day or night
Mercurygets the bala of 60 virupa or 1 rupa.
At midnite, which marks the peak of night, the diurnal planets are weaker. Thus at that time the
unnata bala of the diurnal planets Sun, Jupiter and Venus is zero, whereas the nata bala of the
nocturnal planets Moon, Mars and Saturn is full 60 virupas. At the noon hr. when the day is at
peak and the Sun is placed exactly on the meridian, the unnata bala of the Sun, Jupiter and Venus
is full 60 virupas and the nata bala of Moon, Mars and Saturn is zero. At other time the bala is
proportionate.
At Surise and Sunset, which marks the junction of the day and the night, the natonnata bala for
all the planets (excluding Mercury, whose bala is always 60), is the same, i.e., 30 Virupas.
Also note the formula Nata Bala+ Unnata Bala = 60 virupas
The fluctuation of the Natonnata bala for the planets can be seen as follows:
Diurnal Planet Nocturnal Planet
Sunrise 30 30
Noon 60 00
Sunset 30 30
Midnite 00 60
3.2 Paksha Bal

Paksha can be loosely translated as a fortnite. However in Jyotish term, Paksha is the duration
between conjunction and opposition of the Luminaries. The duration from Conjunction to
Opposition is the time when the Phase of Moon increase and is termed as Waxing Moon, which
in Jyotish parlance known as the Sukla Paksha. Whereas the duration from opposition to
conjunction, the phase of Moon decreases and is termed as Waning Moon, which in Jyotish
Parlance known as Krsna Paksha.
The Benefics are stronger in the Sukla Paksha and the Malefics are stronger in the Krsna Paksha.
This forms the basis for calculation of the paksha bala. The benefics are Jupiter, Venus, well
associate Mercury, whereas the malefics are Sun, Mars and Saturn. The paksha bala of the Moon
is 2 rupas (120 virupas) at the end time of Full Moon and New Moon. The Paksha bala of the
Moon goes down to 60 virupas, during the middle of the pakshas.
Find the angular distance between Sun and Moon. If the angular duration exceeds 180 degrees,
deduct the same from 360. The degrees so obtained when divided by 3, which will indicate the
Paksha Bala of each of the benefic Grahas. The Paksh Bal of benefic should be deducted from
60, which will go to each malefic, as Paksh Bal.
3.3 Tribhaga Bala

Tribhaga means three parts. This strength has gained its name from the fact that the day and
night are divided into three parts each. The Planets which gain 1 virupa of strength during
different part of a days is a as follows:
Mercury- First 1/3 part of day

Sun- Middle 1/3 part of day
Saturn- Last 1/3 part of day
Moon- First 1/3 part of Night
Venus- Middle 1/3 part of Night
Mars- Last 1/3 part of Night
Jupiter gets this Bal at all times.
3.4 Varsha (Abda) - Maasa- Dina- Hora Bal

Varsha-Maasa-Dina-Hora Bal. 15, 30, 45 and 60 Virupas are in order given to Varsh Lord, Maas
Lord, Dina Lord and Hora Lord.
3.4.1 Varsha Bala: The Varsha mentioned here is the solar year or the samvatsara, which
commences when the Sun moves to the first sign on the zodiac, Mesha. This is the weekday lord
of the day in which the Sun has transited to Mesha. If Sun has moved after 00:00 hrs of civil
calendar, the previous weekday has to be taken.
3.4.2 Maasa Bala: Like Varsha Lord, each saurya masa (Solar Month) commences when the
Sun transits each sign of the zodiac. Take the weekday lord on which Sun has moved to a new
sign as the lord of the Masa. If Sun has moved after 00:00 hrs of civil calendar, the previous
weekday has to be taken.
3.4.3 Dina Bala: Dina is weekday. The lord of the weekday is the lord of the day.
3.4.4 Hora Bala: Hora means planetary hour. Each day from sunrise to next sunrise is divided
into 24 equal parts of one hour. These Horas are ruled by the 7 Grahas from Sun to Saturn. The
first Hora of the day is ruled by the Lord of the week day. The 2nd one is ruled by the Lord of
the 6th week day, counted from the first ruler. The 3rd Hora is ruled by the Lord of the 6th week
day, counted from the 2nd Hora Lord. Similarly it proceeds in the same manner, till the first
Hora of the next day is taken over by the Lord of that day himself. At a particular time, the lord
of a particular hora gets the Hora bala of 60 Virupas.
From the strength of the Varsa, Maasa, Dina and Hora lord, we can see that Hora lord gets the
maximum strength, i.e., 60 Virupas, highlighting the importance of the hora lord over the other
lords at any time.
3.5 Ayan Bala

The Earth's equitorial plane when projected to the celestial spehere (a hypothetical sphere which
has shows the visible stars and planets), is known as the celestial equator. The planets which we
see, can be above, below or placed on the celestial equator at any point of time. The angle which
they make with respect to the plane of celestial equator measured from center of earth is called
the declination or Kranti. The Declination of Sun is maximum, i.e., 23°27’ during the solstices
where the Sunrises either on Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn, whereas during the equinoxes, the
declination becomes zero.
The calculation of the ayana bala is complecated, however the same can be accomplished using a
simple formula: Ayan Bal = 60*(23°27’ ± Kranti)/(46°54’) = (23°27’± Kranti)*1.2793. Now a
days with the advent of computers, things have become easier for the Jyotishis.
When Moon or Saturn have southern Kranti (placed below the equitorial plane) or, when Sun,
Mars, Jupiter, or Venus have northern Kranti (Placed above the equitorial plane), take plus and
otherwise minus. As far as Merucry is concerned, it is always plus. Krantis can be ascertained
from a standard modern ephemeris.
Sun's Ayana Bal is again multiplied by 2 whereas for others the product arrived in Virupas is
considered as it is.
3.6. Yudhdh Bala

When two planets are placed inside each other's orbs of influence, they are supposed to be in war
or yuddha. Should there be a war between the planets, the difference between the Shad Balas of
the two should be added to the victor’s Shad Bal and deducted from the Shad Bal of the
vanquished.
4. DIK BALA
The planets gains full Dikbala in the following houses:
1st (Lagna Bhava) - Jupiter and Mercury (Ethery and Earthy element)
10th (Karma Bhava) - Sun and Mars (Fiery element)
4th (Sukha Bhava) - Venus and Moon (Watery element)
7th (Jaya Bhava ) - Saturn (Airy element)
When the planets are placed away from the bhava where they get the full dik bala, there strength
is proportionately reduced. The maximum strength attained here is 60 virupa or 1 rupa. To
compute the dikbala find the angular distance of the planet and the 7th of bhava where they get
the full dik bala. If the angular distance is more than 180 then, subtract it from 360. The result
when divided by 3, gives the dikbala of the planets. The longitude of the bhava is same as the
Lagna cusp as per the equal house distribution.
5. NAISARGIKA BALA
Naturally the planets are stronger in the order of Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon
and Sun in the ascending order. There natural strength is computed by dividing one Rupa by 7
and multiply the resultant product by 1 to 7 separately to obtain the strength of Saturn, Mars,
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon and Sun respectively.
This happens to be
Planet In virupas In rupas
Sun 60.00 1.00

Moon 51.43 0.86
Mars 17.14 0.29
Mercury 25.70 0.43
Jupiter 34.28 0.57
Venus 42.85 0.71
Saturn 08.57 0.14
6. DRIG BALA
Drig is derived from Dris, which is the root of the verb "to see". So this strength is gained by the
virtue of the aspect (Graha Drsti) of different planets on a planet. The aspect of benefics are
considered to be strength and the aspect of malefics are considered to be weaknesses. For
calculation of this strength, the partial aspects are also taken into consideration.
The aspects of planets are given hereunder
7th- All planet aspect with full sight

4th/8th- Mars aspects with full sight while others aspect with 3/4th of their sight
5th/ 9th- Jupiter aspect with full sight and others aspect with 2/4th of their sight
3rd/ 10th- Saturn aspect with full sight and others aspect with 1/4th of their sight
From the drik balas of a planet we can judge what is the strength of aspects of the benefics and
malefics on it and their combined influences. Aspect of benefics promote the house owned by the
planet, by rendering the lord strong. It also enhances the house of which the said planet is a
karaka.
The calculation is cumbursome and shall be given in subsequent article. This might be of some
academic interest.
7. CHESTA BALA
Chesta means to move or to try. This strenth is attained by the planets, excluding the lumeries by
the the virtue of their kind of movement. For Sun, the Ayana Bala becomes its chesta Bala,
whereas for Moon, the Paksha Bala becomes the chesta Bala. For other planets, eight kinds of
motions are attributed to they. These are:
• Vakra (retrogression)
• Anuvakra (entering the previous sign in retrograde motion)
• Vikal (devoid of motion)
• Mand (somewhat slower motion than usual)
• Mandatar (slower than the previous)
• Sama (neither fast nor slow)
• Char (faster than Sama)
• Atichar (entering next sign in accelerated motion)
The strengths, allotted due to such 8 motions are 60, 30, 15, 30, 15, 7.5, 45 and 30 virupas.
8. OTHER CONSIDERATRIONS:
8.1 Shad Bal requirements:
390, 360, 300, 420, 390, 330 and 300 Virupas are the Shad Bal Pindas, needed for Sun, Moon,
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn etc. to be considered strong. If the strength exceeds
the above-mentioned values, the Grah is deemed to be very strong. A strong graha shall protect
its houses and karakakatva and is more capable of giving its results. However, the nature of the
results shall be influenced by the ownership, placements and the yogas the planet involved in.
However, it is important to know what is the strength of each of the elements of the shadbala, to
know the exact nature of the result
8.2 Requirement of strength of individual elements of Shadbala

Jupiter, Mercury and Sun are strong, if each of their Sthana Bala, Dig Bala, Kaala Bala, Cheshta
Bala and Ayana Bala are, respectively, 165, 35, 50, 112 and 30 Virupas. The same required for
Moon and Venus are 133, 50, 30, 100 and 40. For Mars and Saturn these are 96, 30, 40, 67 and
20.
9. USE OF SHADBALA
The individual elements of the shadbala show different aspects in our life. They are as follows:
1. Sthana Bala: This planet is the giver of position and status. This also shows which positions
are most auspicious for us and where shall we be most comfortable.
2. Dig Bala: This shows the direction which shall be good for us for growth in the career or self
development.
3. Kaala Bala: This shows which time is best suitable for us for undertaking an activity.
4. Cheshta Bala: This shows what drives us, our inherent desires and purpose of our struggle in
this life.
5. Naisargika Bala: This is of lesser consquence as this remains constant all through out. This is
to be used in conjunction with other strengths. This indicate which planets are naturally more
able to dictate their results.
6. Drik Bala: This shows which planet shall be favourable all through out in the life of native as
this is based on the aspect of benefics on the planet.
10. CONCLUSION
This is still a nacent area and require more researches to find out the exact use of each of the
elements of the shadbala, rather than using the total values of the shadbala for analysing the
dasas. We must understand that, each point of time is influenced by one or other planets with
varying extents and we can judge these subtle influences, by analysing which planets are
stronger at which point of time.
One good use I found with these balas is find the directional influences. For illustration, at this
point of time while I am writing this article, Sun is having highest kala bala and highest chesta
bala. In my rasi chart, Sun is the 9th lord placed in the 9th house with 10th lord, where as in the
siddhamsa it is placed in the 12th house being the 6th lord. Chesta bala shows what are my
desires or what am I trying to do at this point of time. Sun being the 9th lord shows teaching
(with AK Mars shows that the desire is very strong); in the siddhamsa, being the 6th lord in the
12th, it shows the attitude of service (6th) without any motivation to gain (12th). In the dasamsa
it is placed in the 8th house being the 6th lord and I am here sitting, without going to my office,
writing this mail.
The kala bala is also highest that of Sun, shows that I should be doing Sun's activity at this point
of time. As Sun also shows that chesta as mentioned above, I am able to do something which I
crave for. When I go further, I see that more strength (Kaala bala) is coming from the Ayana
Bala, showing that, this is also helping me achieving the direction (Ayana) of my life. If the
strength was due to Hora Bala, then I would have done something, which was directed by my
environment and circumstances, like sitting in a Jyotish class or in a conference.
What I have written, is only the tip of the iceberg, just hinting, how much is there below the
water, unexplored. So lets explore the potencies of this beautiful scheme of strength given by
Maharishi Parasara.
Thursday, July 29, 2004

Nakshatras in Jyotish I
The nakshatras or asterisms are apparently the fixed bodies in the Zodiac, where
the planetary system moves with them placed in the background. Among the Rasi
(zodiac signs) and the nakshatras (asterisms), the former is overlorded by the Sun,
whereas the latter is overlorded by Moon. This implies that the Rasi shows the
environment we would be placed with at different times in our life and what we get
out of it, on the other hand, the nakshatras govern the different state of mind we
shall be having at various times. Even the actual events are important in our l ife,
taking a person-centric view point, our reactions to them also matter equally. Hence
the study of the nakshatras are well warranted.
There are two nakshatra schemes, one of which uses 27 Nakshatras and the other
uses 28 nakshatras, which include the Abhijit Nakshatra, an intercalary nakshatra.
Both the schemes are useful in their own right. While 27 nakshatra scheme is used
for all day to analysis, such as analysis of birth chart, analysis of dasas, using
navatara chakra etc; the 28 nakshatra scheme is used for analysis of few chakras
such as sarvatobhadra chakra, the sannadi chakra etc. The Nakshatras are
reckoned from beginning with Aries which coincides with the beginning of Aswini.
There are four padas (quarters) of each nakshatra, each measuring 3d 20m making
the total duration of the nakstra to be 13d 20m. Thus there are 108 padas accross
the zodiac and each maps to 1 Navamsa. However, since the duration of 1 sign is 30
degrees, the nakshatra cannot be mapped excatly on the rasis. However, it is
interesting to see that 9 nakshatras can be mapped to 4 rasis. From this we can
derive the basis of dividing the zodiac of 12 rasis and 27 nakshatras into 3 parts
each measuring 120 degrees. This is the basis for the Navatara Chakra, where the
naksharas are divided into three groups of 9 each, starting either from the Janma or
Lagna Nakshatra.
While we see the mapping of the 9 Nakshatras on 4 rasis, we see that there are few
nakshatras which would fall accross two rasis such as Krittika, which falls in Aries
and Taurus; Mrgashiras, which falls across Taurus and Gemini and so on. There are
others which would fall in 1 rasi such as Aswini, Bharani, Rohini etc. Even though
this looks haphazard and erratic, there is a hidden meaning behind it. To
understand the meaning, we need to know the tattvas (primordial elements) ruling
the Rasis and the Nakshatra padas. Beginning from Aries, the rasis are ruled by Fire,
Earth, Air and Water in a cyclical manner. Thus Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are the
Fiery signs; Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn are the earthy signs and so on. This is the
same pattern which repeats for the nakshatra padas, which means that the first
pada is governed by fire element, 2nd by earth, 3rd by air and the 4th by water.
This cycle repeats accross the nakshatras.
The beauty of the mapping of the Nakshatra with the rasi is that, among the 9
nakshatra padas which fall in a rasi, the tattva of the first and the last pada belongs
to the tattva of the sign. So the first and last pada of Aries would be Fiery, the first
and last pada of Taurus would be Earthy and so on. Seeing this from another
perspective, the while seen among the three groups of 4 signs (starting from Aries,
leo and Sagittarius), the 1st sign starts from 1st pada of a nakshatra and ends with
the 1st pada of a nakshatra (for example, Aries starts with 1st pada of Aswini and
ends with the 1st pada of Krittika). Similarly, the 2nd sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
start with 2nd pada of a nakshatra and end with the 2nd pada of another nakshtra
(for example, Taurus starts with 2nd pada of Krittika and ends with 2nd pada of
Mrigashiras); 3rd sign Gemini starts with 3rd pada of Mrgashiras and ends with 3rd
pada of Punarvasu and the 4th sign Cancer start with 4th pada of Punarvasu and
end with 4th pada of Ashlesha.
The lordship of each cycle of 9 nakshatras, as per vimshottari dasa scheme, starting
from Aswini is Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury. It is
worthy to note that the 3 of the 9 nakshatras, which fall in the junction of signs (rasi
sandhi) are ruled by Sun, Mars and Jupiter, the three best friends on the Deva's
side! The other Nakshatras which fall inside the signs are ruled by Ketu, Venus,
Moon, Rahu, Saturn & Mercury. What can be made out of these two categories of
the planets?
Now one would be curious on how the nakshatras are used in horoscope analysis.
To know this wait for the subsequent article on the topic.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Vedic Numerology IV: Application

There are numerous application of the discipline of Vedic Numerology. This is
because numbers form the universal language. To understand the concept of
Universal Language, one must understand what Language is! The basis of any
language is symbols. These symbols carry a specific meaning, which help us
communicating with each other. While we see how the language evolved; there was
a time, when the things and events were shown using some or other symbols. They
formed the evolution basis for the first languages of the world, which were symbol
based, like that of Hieroglyphics. From those earlier languages, many languages
evolved through out the world, each having their own set of symbols and the
characteristics associated with their own cultural evolution. However, what
remained constant throughout is the language of numbers. This is borne out of the
fact that irrespective of cultural and geographical boundaries, the numbers retained
their characteristics. If number 1 mean something to us, it means the same to the
whole world. Moreover, because of its consistency over time and space, it becomes
the only language with which mathematics or the laws of nature can be revealed.
This is why the numbers can be used to determine the flow of the destiny in our life
as a part of the universal consciousness. The numbers can be used in the following
ways:
1. The predominance of a number in one's life shows the predominance of the
inlfluence of a particular planet and a sign in his/ her life in the area of life where
the number belongs to. For example, if a person buys a vehicle for business or work,
then the planet/ signs influencing the business/ work etc. can be seen from the
number of the vehicle. Similarly this can be seen from the work telephone/ mobile/
office desk number ect.
To know the influence we do two processes related to the number, they are:
a. Finding out the root number. To know the root number keep adding the digits of
number till one arrive at a single number.
The functional as well as the natural nature of the planet along with the yogas they
form shall give various clues on the persons coming to the native's life during that
time. This shall also show the state of native's mind and his behaviour pattern
related to the matters related to that number. This shall also show the
characteristics of the thing ruled by this number.
b. Finding out the rasi (zodiac sign) ruled by this number. The rasi can be found out
by expunging the multiples of 12 from that number. If the result is Zero, then it
should be replaced by 12, signifying Pisces.
The environment the person would be working in, the various support as well as
obstacles the native would be facing can be seen from this rasi under consideration.
To know the exact nature of the surroundings/ environment the following guidelines
can be used:
i. Find the yogas (both natural and functional) forming in that sign in the natal
horoscope. Also look for the planets placed in that sign, the placement of the lord of
the sign, in the natal horoscope.
ii. Find how the planets placed from that sign. Malics shall be placed in the
Upachayas (3/6/10/11).
iii. Benefics should be placed in the Kendras (1/4/7/10) or the konas (5/9).
iv. The Sukha Trikona (4/8/12) should not be having any malefics, otherwise the
native shall face lack of happiness or contentment in that part of life.
v. There should not be papakartari yoga (hemming between malefics) in that

house. Subhakartari yoga bring luck and support to that sign.
vi. The karaka of the matter under consideration should be well placed with respect
to the sign.
vii. The Moon is the karaka for all activities we carry out in this world and hence
should be well placed with respect to the sign. It should never be placed in the
eighth house from the sign, otherwise the experience related to that matter can be
a bed of thorne.
2. The numbers can be used in Naming of the person and the influence of the
name on the person. Please follow the article on the "Principles of Naming" given
before in these pages.
3. The numbers can be used to find the effect of our year number, month number
and the date number on our life as well as the impact of other persons (being ruled
by other numbers) on our life. This area requires a considerable research, to arrive
at a consistent set of principles. I am still working on it and I shall publish my
findings once I am done.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Wednesday, July 28, 2004

Decanate & Body Parts
1. Introduction
This is a matter to wonder, why there are moles on certain parts and why certain
parts of the body is more susceptible to cuts and bruises than other parts. However,
this is not all, why should we know the influence of planets on different parts of the
body. This is a invariable part in medical astrology and can be used to track which
planet is influencing the body parts under trouble. Jyotish is a beautiful too to
uncover, even those things which are covered in the eyes of a seasoned medical
practitioner. This makes us appreciate the association of the cosmos with all of us in
this world, whether perceptible or imperceptible to our senses. We are ad midst of
the play of the cosmic drama and we are the player. The director is none other than
the supreme consciousness, for whom the principle of operation of a universe and a
cell inside human body are the same. Alas! We do not realize it with our limited
senses. However, we can infer, from whatever we can sense, that there is an
invisible reality, which is truer than what we assume to be true in this material
plane of existence based on our senses.
2. What Classics Say?

Decanates and Bodily Limbs. Head, eyes, ears, nose, temple, chin and face is the
order of limbs, denoted (by the various Bhavas), when the first decanate of a Rāśi
ascends. In the case of the second decanate ascending the order is neck, shoulder,
arm, side, heart, stomach and navel. The order for the third decanate ascending is
pelvis, anus/penis, testicles, thigh, knee, calf and foot. (BPHS 12.12-12.14)
Left/ Right Parts: The portion already risen indicates left side of the body (while the
one yet to rise, i.e. the invisible half, denotes the right side of the body). (BPHS
12.12-12.14)
Limbs Affected: The limb, related to a malefic by occupation, will have ulcers, or
scars, while the one, related to a benefic, will have a mark (like moles etc). So say
the Jyotishis. (BPHS 12.15)
Marks from Birth or later: Should these planets be in their own Rāśi, or Amsa at
birth, then the wound, or mole are right from birth. Otherwise these will be caused
later on (in appropriate periods). (Saravali 4.6)
3. Interpretation
The three decanates divide the body into three parts. In each sign the decanate
where Lagna is placed, would show some part of head (upper part: above the
trunk), the 2nd decanate (from that of Lagna Decanate) would show the organs of
the middle part (from neck to pelvis) and the 3rd decanate (from that of the Lagna)
would show the organs in the lower part (below the pelvis).
For illustration if the Lagna is rising in the 2nd decanate, then 2nd decanate of all
the signs shall show the part of the head, the 3rd decanate, shall show the parts of
the trunk and the 1st decanates of signs shall show the parts of the lower third.
The classification of the body parts are shown below:
* The body parts represented by Lagna and the 7th have both the right and the left
part. They are described below:
a. Lagna: The two side of the Lagna cusp represent two sides. From the beginning of
the Lagna sign (0deg) to the cusp falls in the visible half and shall represent the left
side of the body part and from the cusp to the end of the sign falls in the invisible
half and shall represent the right side of the body part.
b. 7th house: In the seventh house, the duration of beginning of the sign to the cusp
of the 7th (equal to Lagna cusp in equal house division) falls in in the invisible half
(already set in western horizon) and shall represent the right side of the body part
and from the cusp to the end, falls in the visible part (yet to set in western horizon)
represent the left side of the body part.
In the following illustration, Saturn is placed in the 7th house however is in the
visible half (cusp to end) of the 7th house and hence shall represent the left side of
the body part. Saturn is placed in the 3rd decanate of 7th, which represent foot
(since Lagna is in 1st decanate, the head is ruled by the 1st decanate, the torso by
the 2nd decanate and the part below the navel by the 3rd decanate). Thus the body
part influenced by Saturn is left foot.
Thus it is noteworthy that the visible part of the zodiac at the moment of birth (from
7th to 12th) show the left part of the body (controlled by right side of the brain),
while the invisible part of the zodiac (Lagna to 7th) shows the right side of the body
(controlled by the left side of the brain). Thus one should remember the association
- Visible- Left; Invisible - Right.
4. Illustration:
Maharishis say that the moles, warts, birth marks, wounds and sores etc can be
predicted from the placement of planets in different decanates. Lets see how it
works. In the following horoscope, the planets are placed in the following decanates:
The planets are placed in the following decanate:
The above mentioned body parts can have some moles or scars based on whether it
is occupied by benefics or malefics. I have for sure wound marks or scars in my left
knee where Mars is placed. I always used to think, why am I so susceptible to
wounds and bruises in my left knee when I was a naughty kid, whereas my right
knee is perfectly fine. Saturn is also not lesser in anyway in inflicting its pain and
marks in left foot.
Saturday, July 24, 2004

Vipareeta Rajayoga I
INTRODUCTION
Rajayoga means the combination promising powers and positions and comprised of
Raja meaning, kingly and yoga meaning combination. The normal rajayogas are
formed in a horoscope by the association (exchange, conjunction, mutual aspect) of
the Kendra (quadrant) and Trikona (Trine) lords. The highest among them is the
dharmakarmadhipati yoga, which is formed by the association of the 9th and the
10th lord.
However the vipareeta rajayogas are somewhat different from the normal rajayogas
as mentioned above. The term vipareeta imply reversal of something. Hence, these
rajayogas are formed due to downfall of someone, based on which the native's
fortune is reversed. The downfall can be of an enemy or a someone near to the
native, however the combinations are somewhat different for both circumstances.
VRY from Dusthana Lords

1. Vipareeta Rajyoga (VRY) is caused by the conjunction of the lords of Dusthana
(evil houses 3rd, 6th, 8th & 12th ). Since the lords of the evil houses conjoin, they
end up damaging each other and the native benefits. Thus, VRY implies coming to
power/ gains due to the downfall or death of another. This can bring sudden
legacies, rapid rise to power and position and other such gains that are basically,
not sustainable over a long period of time.
The important condition for the fructification of this Rajyoga is that the planets
involved should either-
(a) be weak by placement in a Dusthana (evil houses 3rd, 6th, 8th & 12th ) or in
debility in Rasi/Navamsa
OR
(b) be very strong in Kendra/Trikona and simultaneously transfer the power to the
Lord of Lagna (or Atmakaraka) by conjunction or aspect. Unless this transfer of the
power of the VRY occurs, the native himself may not rise but will benefit due to the
rise of another person.
The results of the situations of VRY in the two cases is grossly different. In the first
case, the native rises due to the death/ downfall of an enemy whereas in the latter
situation the native rises after the death/downfall of an ally or friend. The
significations of the planets conjoining the VRY maybe destroyed in this process.
VRY from Saturn

2. It is evident from the above that the giver of Vipareeta Rajyoga is Saturn, more
so since he is the natural significator of the Dusthana. Thus, VRY can also be caused
if Saturn becomes a Yogakaraka (for Taurus & Libra Lagna) and is placed in a
Dusthana in debility/weak. However, it is important that other planets should not
conjoin this, else their significations could be destroyed.
VRY from Arudha Lagna (AL)

3. Coming to the Arudha Lagna (AL), the rules are slightly different. Benefic planets
placed in the 3rd/6th house from AL in strength in Rasi give spirituality (Success in
spiritual life) whereas malefic planets so placed give Parakrama (Victory in material
life). However, if the benefic planets placed in the 3rd/6th house are weak by being
in debility/ in Rasi/Navamsa, then they will cause Vipareeta Rajyoga and will result
in elevation in this material world. On the other hand if the malefic planets in the
3rd/6th from AL are weak or debilitated in Rasi/Navamsa, they will cause Vipareeta
Pravrajya yoga and the native will become spiritual. [Timing] In both cases, this
Yoga will function simultaneously with the death or downfall of the persons
indicated by the lordship or signification of the planet involved in the Yoga.
Other Conditions
In matters of strength, mere Sthana Bala (Positional strength) is not adequate. If the
planet involved is placed in an inimical position from the ruling planet of the Arudha
Lagna, it will be destroyed. For this purpose, besides Graha Sambandha
(Relationship of planets), the Pachakadi Sambandha should be determined. Timing
can be done both from Vimsottari as well as Narayana Dasa or any other suitable
Phalita Dasa.
Pachakadi Sambandha has been explained by Sri Vyankatesha Sarma in his
monumental classic "SARVARTHA CHINTAMANI" in the stanza 1.119 to 1.132. This
must be understood to be applied effectively in the determination of friends & foes
in the chart and is beyond the scope of this article.
Finally, the Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna should be carefully examined as per the
rules given by Parasara in "Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra" and Maharishi Jaimini in
his famous "Upadesa Sutra" to confirm the nature of the Rajyoga.
Illustration:
In the following Horoscope, the following Vipareeta Rajayogas are present:
• 3rd co-lord Rahu is placed in the 12th house in debility with debilitated 8th
lord Moon
• 3rd lord Saturn is placed in the 7th house in dikbala aspecting the Lagna and
the Atmakaraka.
• The 6th lord Venus is placed in the 8th house, in papakartari and dispositor
debilitated.
• The 8th lord Moon, placed in the 12th house, debilitated.
• The 12th Co-Lord Ketu is placed in the 6th house in debility.
• The 12th lord Mars is placed in the 9th house in strength and aspecting the
Lagna, being the Atmakaraka.
TO BE CONTINUED ...

Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Kalachakra & Astadala Padma
The Eight petalled lotus is the foundation of Hinduism. Here is what I made out of
my understanding. An article on the same is forthcoming.
Figure I: Kalachakra
The inner set of Petals govenrs the directions (dik/ ayana), while the outer petals
govern the Kalas.

Creation (Pt. Sanjay Rath)
INTRODUCTION
Creation of the Universe has been a popular theme with philosophies and so also
with Vedic Astrology. Parasara[1] teaches that the entire manifested[2] Universe is
but one-eighth portion of the body of Narayana[3]. The size of the unmanifested
Narayana is infinite and just like dividing infinity by any number the quotient is still
infinity, so also the size of the manifested potion of Narayana is infinite[4].
Essentially, the absolute Narayana is Nirguna[5] but as a part of His pleasure[6],
does attain the three Guna[7] due to Yoga (union) with the three kinds of Shakti[8].
The whole body of Narayana is divided into four parts called (1) Param-Brahmä, (2)
Maha-Vishnu, (3) Sada-Shiva and (4) Vasudeva. These parts cannot really be
differentiated from the whole as the pure nectar pervades them and the names
used here are merely to aid understanding. Thus, Narayana with Sri[9] Shakti is
called Maha-Vishnu and is of pure[10] Satwa Guna; Narayana with Bhu[11] Shakti is
Param-Brahmä and is of pure Rajas Guna; while Narayana with Nila[12] Shakti is
Sada-Shiva and is of pure Tamas Guna. These three parts are full of nectar and are
imperceptible. The fourth part of Narayana is Vasudeva. This quarter is further
divided into two parts – one part that is perceptible (with three Shakti i.e. Sri-Shakti,
Bhu-Shakti & Nila-Shakti and three Guna’s intermingling) and the other part that is
imperceptible (with two Shakti’s: Sri-Shakti & Bhu-Shakti).
THE EXPANSION OF VASUDEVA

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The perceptible part of Vasudeva is Karanodakasayi-Vishnu or the principal evolver
and the first intention of creation is seen in the evolution of the sixteen principles of
material action[13]. Srila Prabhupada[14] opines that many such universes come out
of the pores of the skin of Karanodakasayi-Vishnu. This is the first expansion (first
Pada) of Vishnu of the three Pada[15] (steps) in which the Lord manifests. Having
created the universes Vasudeva/Vishnu enters into them for continuing the process
of creation. In the next two-stages/ steps, He is known as Garbhodakasayi Vishnu
and Kshirodakasayi Vishnu.
The three-fold division continues into the next level due to the expansion of this
perceptible part of Vasudeva with the motive of entering into each universe.
Vasudeva takes the form of Garbhodakasayi Vishnu lying within the half of the
universe, which is full with the water of His perspiration from the pangs of multiple
births. Vasudeva (Garbhodakasayi Vishnu) with Neela Shakti (Tamas) evolves as the
Shankarshana; with Bhu Shakti He expands into Pradyumna (Rajas) and with Sri
Shakti He evolves as Aniruddha (Satwa Guna)[16]. There is an intermingling of the
Guna’s (modes of nature), and the prevailing modes shall dominate the nature of
the expansion.
Figure 1: Narayana & Creation
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The expansions of Sankarshana (Neela Shakti – Tamas) further evolve into the Maha
Tatwa (the primordial five states of physical existence) while those of Pradyumna
(Bhu Shakti – Rajas) evolve into Ahamkara (individual ego) and Aniruddha (Sri
Shakti – Satwa) evolves into the demiurge Brahma (Ahamkara murti). This is
conceived as the stem of the lotus (akin to the umbilical chord) growing out of the
navel of Garbhodakasayi Vishnu (as Aniruddha). The stem has a thousand petal
lotus as its apex (like the Sahasrara Chakra – thousand petal Chakra in the cranium)
on which resided Brahma. The stem has been equated to the three Loka (planes of
existence) or to fourteen Loka depending on the context. Such brilliant imagery
helps to clear many a misconception. For example there is this never ending debate
about the correct time of birth – as to (a) whether it is the Garbha pravesha or
coming out of the uterus, (b) Nadi sodhana – cutting of the umbilicus or (c)
Prathama rodana – first cry? If we were to accept this imagery of Brahma on the
umbilicus of Garbhodakasayi Vishnu as symbolizing birth, then it is time of cutting
of the umbilical chord, which is the correct birth moment.
Figure 2: Karanodakasayi-Vishnu
Ahamkara born of predominant Rajas further evolves into three parts based on the
Guna’s. A more Satvic expansion (born from Satwa or goodness) is into a Deva;
Rajasik expansion (born from Rajas or Passion) is unto the Indriya’s {five
Gyanendriya or senses related to knowledge (1) smell, (2) taste, (3) sight (4) hear
and (5) touch or feel and five Karmendriya or five primary actions (1) speech, (2)
grasping, (3) walking, (4) evacuation/cleansing and (5) procreation}; and the
Tamasik expansion (born of Tamas or ignorance) is into Pancha Bhoota (five states
of physical existence) called (1) Agni – fire/energy (2) Prithvi – earth/solid (3) Jala –
water/liquid (4) Vayu – wind/gas and (5) Akash – ether/vacuum. The Dhi (Supreme
intelligence of Vasudeva) enters the process of creation through Ahamkara and
besides the creation of the Tanmatra {five subtle elements – (1) Energy – Agni (2)
Solid – Prithvi (3) Liquid – Jala (4) Gas – Vayu and (5) Akash – Vacuum in the physical
sense but an ethereal substance in the metaphysical sense} and the Indriya as
indicated, also creates the Mana (Mind or consciousness). All these creations are
‘active’ as they arise with their individual Shakti’s. In fact, Ahamkara itself has been
created from the Rajas of Pradyumna and in turn its creations will also exhibit such
traits as associating for the purpose of creating active elements and bodies that are
principally Rajasik. Thus all creatures and living bodies are created from Ahamkara.
Figure 3: Garbhodakasayi Vishnu
The Vishnu Purana confirms this postulation and adds that the ‘Paramatma’ is the
‘Purusha’ and adds that He is ‘Kaala’ or time (the controller of the sixteen laws of
material action). Thus evolved the concept of Kaala Purusha (personification of time
as an aspect of God) and the Bha-Chakra (zodiac) as the celestial clock that not only
represents the Kaala Purusha but also indicates the quality of time. Kshirodakasayi
Vishnu or the Paramatma expands from Vasudeva/Garbhodakasayi Vishnu into the
body of Brahma (through the Satvic incarnation Aniruddha) and thereafter enters
the body of every living being to reside in the heart (lotus[17]). By a similar process,
the Jeevatma (or the individual personal soul) also enters the body and shares a
berth next to the Param Atma in the heart. Parasara[18] has opined that the
Paramatma resides in all Jeeva’s i.e. all living beings have a portion of the divine
spark of Vishnu within their hearts. The potency of this spark of Vishnu is called
Paramatma-amsa whereas the potency of his or her own individual soul is called
Jeeva-amsa.
Sankhya Shastra has a similar postulation (as taught by Sri Krishna in the Srimad
Bhagavat Gita and Kapila Muni an incarnation of Vishnu in the Srimad Bhagavatam)
in so far as the expansion of Garbhodakasayi Vishnu is concerned. This teaching is
grossly different from the fundamental atheism of the Sankhya Shastra given in the
Sankhya Karika of Isvarakrishna attributed to Kapila. Kapila Muni the legendary
founder of this system of philosophy[19] gave this knowledge to His mother
Devahuti and is different from Kapila Muni as indicated in the Bhagavatam. The
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principal difference is in the view of the Purusha as being the prime creator
(Krishna/Kapila) and just an inactive spectator of the evolution of Prakriti
(Isvarakrishna).
The expansion of Vasudeva is based on twenty-five principles (Tatwa). The first

principle is [1] the Purusha or Vasudeva the principal evolver Who glances at
[2]Prakriti (Shakti - personified as Mother Nature) while lying on the Karana Sagar
(causal ocean). The Purusha has three forms[20] as (a) Maha Vishnu or
Karanodakasayi Vishnu, (b) Garbhodakasayi Vishnu and (c) Kshirodakasayi Vishnu
at the three levels of evolution. At the first level, the exhalation of Karanodakasayi
Vishnu produces innumerable universes that start as a seed and expand as they
float above the causal ocean. At the second level, Garbhodakasayi Vishnu enters
each of these universes and interacts with Prakriti in its three constituent qualities
called Guna to produce besides others, [3]Intelligence (Dhi or buddhi called Maha
‘the Great One’). From intelligence is produced [4]Ahamkara (Self consciousness).
Ahamkara interacts with Neela Shakti in the mode of Tamas to produce the
Tanmatra (five forms of material existence in the particle form). The Tanmatra or
particle forms of physical existence are [5] Akash - Vacuum or ether depending on
context, [6] Vayu – Gas, [7] Jala – liquid, [8] Prithvi – Solid, and [9] Agni – Energy.
The five forms of gross physical matter called Maha Bhoota was created from these
molecular forms. These are also named as the molecular forms (as they are not
different from their constituent molecules) as [10] Akash - Vacuum or ether, [11]
Vayu – Gas, [12] Jala – liquid, [13] Prithvi – Solid, and [14] Agni – Energy.
Ahamkara interacts with Bhu Shakti in the mode of Rajas to produce the five sense
organs called Gyanendriya – [15] hearing, [16] touch, [17] sight, [18] taste and, [19]
smell and the five organs of action called Karmendriya - [20] speech, [21] grasping,
[22] walking, [23] procreation and, [24] evacuation. Each of these organs and
senses correspond to a Tanmatra/Maha Bhoota respectively. The final product of
Ahamkara is the Mana (Mind) that interacts with the various Gyanendriya and
Karmendriya and is influenced by the Tanmatra and Maha Bhoota i.e. the mind is
the link between the senses and organs that are in constant interaction with the
molecular and gross material forms.
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FOOTNOTES
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1] BPHS 1.9
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2] The manifest is referred to as ‘Maya’ or illusion, and in the Bhagavat Gita is
called the Akshara’ (syllable), immutable Brahma. Thus, if Narayana is said to be
even above this sound syllable.
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3] Narayana is composed of two words ‘Nara’ meaning ‘any body’ and ‘Ayana’
meaning ‘Goal’. Thus the composite word Narayana means the ultimate goal of
every body both living and non-living or mobile and immobile. In a more subtle
sense it refers to the individual soul (Microcosm) endeavoring to attain Union (Yoga)
with the Universal Soul (Macrocosm). Thus, Narayana also means this universal soul
or supreme personality of God.
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4] Poornamada poornamidam poornatapoornamudachyate; poornasya
poornamadaya poornamevavasisyate.
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5] Nirguna means untouched by material contamination - [Prabhupada]. Beyond
the Guna’s or without Guna.
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6] Bhagavat Gita 9.8
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7] Guna are the material qualities of Prakriti (personified nature) as Satwa
(Goodness), Rajas (Passion) and Tamas (Ignorance).
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8] Shakti literally means strength or power and specifically indicates the strength to
achieve an objective. The three primary objectives are creation, preservation and
dissolution.
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9] Sri Shakti is the phoneme causing Satwa Guna and is personified as Maha-
Lakshmi. Satwa Guna is of the nature of Goodness causing preservation.
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10] The word ‘pure’ has been used to indicate the presence of Amrita (nectar) that
causes immortality or perceived immortality in a relative time concept.
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11] Bhu Shakti is the phoneme causing Rajas Guna and is personified as Maha-
Saraswati. Satwa Guna is of the nature of Passion causing creation.
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12] Nila Shakti is the phoneme causing Tamas Guna and is personified as Maha-
Kali. Tamas Guna is of the nature of Ignorance causing destruction.
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13] SB 1.3.1
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14] SB 1.3.1 purport
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15] Trinipada vichakrame Vishnur-gopa adabhya. Atho dharmani dharayen. RV
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16] This postulation of Parasara (BPHS 1.14 –1.17) is corroborated by the Sloka -
Om namastubhyam Bhagavate Vasudevaaya dhimahi. Pradyumnayaaya,
Aniruddhaaya namah Sankarshanaya cha. In addition we are taught that the
intellect ‘Dhi’ evolves with these expansions which in turn, results in the creation of
(a) Brahma and the 14 Loka, (b) Ahamkara that creates living beings and (c) Maha
Tatwa. These expansions are spontaneous without any time lag.
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17] Ref: Appendix-1 – Heart lotus is the Hridaya Padma or a psychic energy center
in the region of the heart.
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18] BPHS 1.21 -24
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19] There are six systems of Philosophy called Shad-Darshan. Refer Appendix-4 for
more details.
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20] Laghu Bhagavatamrita, Purva Khanda, 33
aturday, October 23, 2004

The 12 Houses of Zodiac- From BPHS
This article was compiled by Sarat Chander one of the foremost student of Pt.
Sanjay Rath, based on the teachings of Pt. Rath. It was given to me long back,
which I am putting here, with my own additions, for the benefit of the Jyotish
Enthusiasts.
First House
देहं रपं च जानं च वणर चैव बलाबलम्‌।
सुखं दःु खं सवभावञ लगभावािनरीकयेत्‌॥ २॥
deham rūpamca jñānam ca varnam caiva balābalam
sukham duhkham svabhāvañca lagnabhāvānnirīkshayet ..2..
deham - body; rūpam- looks; ca- as well as; jñānam - knowledge / intelligence; ca-
as well as; varnam – appearance; caiva- ca+eva – and also; balābalam – strengths
and vigour; sukham duhkham - bliss and unhappiness; svabhāvañca- nature;
lagnabhāvān- from Lagna Bhava; nirīkshayet- judge
Maharishi says to Maitreya that the physique, appearance, intellect (also the brain),
the complexion of the body, strength and vigour, weakness, happiness, grief and
the inner nature of the person is to be determined from the Lagna or Ascendant or
the 1st bhava.
The 1st house, known as the Lagna or Ascendant, always rises in the East at the
time of birth. Surya, being the naisargika atmakaraka, becomes a very vital graha
for the 1st house and his strength and placement is to be reckoned carefully. A
strong and well placed Lagna lord will bestow long and qualitative life.
The 1st house is the fountainhead of the entire life of the native. The 1st indicates
the birth of the person and how and in what form and physique God has wanted
him/her to be born. Thus the 1st bhava and the lord of the 1st bhava, who is also
called the 'Lagnesh' are very basics and important to the reading of the chart. Each
of the 12 houses of the chart has its significance and each of the significance is
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closely linked to the 1st house i.e., birth.
As per the kalapurusha, the 1st bhava is indicative of brain, which is known for
intelligence, we can safely conclude that Brihaspati, who represents God, is seated
on the head of man and the place is known as 'Brahmapeetha' or the seat of
Brihaspati. It is Brihaspati who knows and sees all as it is he who has the supreme
intelligence and this supreme intelligence is God. Hence Guru is known as the one
representing God in the chart. Thus, his placement becomes vitally important to
analyze the intelligence and knowledge, disposition and the general well being of
the person.
If the lord of the 1st bhava is either placed in or aspects or has anything to do with
the 3rd, 5th and 6th houses, the native of the chart yearns for knowledge - he is
always in quest for knowledge - and he is called a "Dheemantah". In other words,
the native is said to possess "Dheemantah Yoga". While, the reverse is true only in
the case where the lord of the 5th bhava is either placed or aspects the 1st bhava.
Second House
धनधानयं कुटु मबांशच मृतयुजालमिमतकम्‌।
धातुरतनािदकं सवर धनसथानािनरीकयेत्‌॥ ३॥
dhanadhānyam kutumbāmśca mrtyujālamamitrakam
dhāturatnādikam sarvam dhanasthānānnirīkshayet ..3..
dhana- wealth; dhānyam- grains and cereals; kutumbām- family; ca- as well as;
mrtyujālam-death trap; mitrakam- ; dhāturatnādikam- precious metals and gems;
sarvam- all dhanasthānān-places of wealth, such as bank or treasure box etc;
nirīkshayet- judge
Wealth, food (grains and cereals); nature of food consumed (quantity and quality);
Wealth; family (Kula); family deity (Kula Devata); stored wealth (Sanchita Dhana)
which could be valued in terms of money at any point of time; granary; treasury;
storage houses; godowns; teeth; lips; mouth; speech; eyes; gold and assets and all
property;
A good family is a sound requirement of a person. Being born in a particular family

has a particular relevance. Each family follows and worships a certain deity as its
family deity, which happens to be the guiding deity of the family. These are to be
reckoned from the 2nd house.
The 2nd house is a vital house of the chart. It actually sustains the lagna or
ascendant. It is the house of Lord Vishnu, the preserver, the sustainer of life. It is he
who takes care of the people and it is he who provides for food etc. Without food
and the wealth to buy the food, life cannot be sustained. To achieve the objective of
the birth of the atma, food is very essential to sustain the body in which the atma
has taken refuge. So the 2nd would indicate the quantity and quality of food that is
consumed by the person.
When we say wealth, we are actually talking of the sustaining power - the power to
buy us food and good things in life and in times of dire needs. So we are talking of
'sanchita dhana' meaning stored wealth. Any stored wealth which is liquidatable for
purchase of food and essentials at the time of need. Such stored wealth includes,
stored foodgrains and granaries, gold, precious metals and gems etc., or any such
thing which is readily convertible into money.
The 2nd house is also known as the maraka - death inflicting. Afflictions to the 2nd
could lead to loss of wealth and shreeyam which leads to lack of food and
everything that is needed for sustenance. Improper intake of food or lack of food
sets in disease which signifies the death of the lagan or the person.
Third House
िवकमं भृतयभातािद चोपदेशपयाणकम्‌।
िपतोवै मरणं िवजो दिु शचकयाचच िनरीकयेत्‌॥ ४॥
vikramam bhrtyabhrātrādi copadeśaprayānakam
pitrorvai maranam vijño duścikyācca nirīkshayet ..4..
vikramam- Courage and Valour; bhrtyabhrātrādi- brothers and sisters; copadeśa-

ca+upadesham- also advice; prayānakam- journey; pitrorvai maranam- death of
father; vijño - knowledge/ intelligence, duścikyācca - ??, nirīkshayet- judge
The 3rd house indicates arms; strength of the arms (Parakrama bala); courage;
brothers and sisters (Co-borns); short journeys (as a child walks with the help of his
arms); longevity; intelligence; creativity; aptitude for work and the type of work
done (an evil graha in the third would indicate work in the armed forces/Police or
connected to it based on the graha wherein Surya heads the placement in
indicating the rank and honour and type of service rendered); Skills for work etc.
The strength of the arms is called 'parakrambal'. The 3rd house indicates how an in
what manner will a person use the strength of the arms. Whether it will be in the
right direction and for the right purpose or not can be gauged from the rasi, rasi lord
and the graha(s) in the 3rd bhava.
The 3rd bhava, along with the 6th, 10th and 11th bhavas, is a 'Upachaya' (meaning
growing) bhava. Since it is a upachaya, the activities of this house is totally
controllable by the person. It is not beyond the control of man that he cannot
change the fate or what is pre-destined. Thus, we can see that karma and all
activities related to the karma are in the upachaya bhavas and are totally
controllable by man. A person with a strong 3rd house may be good at sword
fighting and would have very good parakrambal, but it is upto him to choose
whether to fight at all or not. Thus his karma is in his hands.
The 3rd house is also the 11th from the 5th house, which indicates the gains from
knowledge. This implies in what manner will the person utilize the knowledge he
possesses. Whether it would be put to gainful use or not can be deduced from here.
3rd House also indicates what would be predominantly held in the hand:
• Saturn - Bow and Arrow

• Surya - Gun, Sword
• Mangal - Spear, Trisul, Sul
• Guru - Tulsi mala or Jap mala
• Sukra - Flowers, paint brush (anything beautiful)
• Budh -Pen
Fourth House
वाहनानयथ बनधूंशच मातृसौखयािदकानयिप।
िनिध केतं गृहं चािप चतुथारत्‌ पिरिचनतयेत्‌॥ ५॥
vāhanānyatha bandhūmśca mātrsaukhyādikānyapi
nidhi kshetram grham cāpi caturthāt paricintayet ..5..
The 4th bhava indicates mother, motherland, relatives, property, vehicles and other
conveyances, peace of mind, prosperity of self, heart, formal education, general
happiness, home and happiness.
The 4th house, along with the 1st, 7th and 10th houses, is one of the four quadrants
or angles and it happens to be one of the pillars of a person's chart. The first is the
lagna or birth, while the 7th is the descendent of the lagna where the person comes
down to the basics of desire. The 10th is the sky, where one climbs according to
karma, while 4th is the nadir - 'patal' - where one finds himself after the fall from
the sky (karma). Thus, the quadrants are very important houses of the horoscope.
The 4th is a very vital house inasmuch as it deals with one's mother and general
happiness of life. The child, in its initial years of life, is fully under the protective
cover of the mother. It is mother who understands everything related to the child. It
is she who provides her child food, shelter, and succor to life. The child also looks
for the mother whenever it feels hungry or insecure. When man falls from the
heights of glory (the 10th - karmabhava) nobody except his mother who still wishes
the very best for him and provides him the succor. The mother protects even unruly
and sinful children. Such is the blind, unbiased and true love of mother for the child.
Lord Krishna has therefore rightly called "Matrubhava Devta" meaning the mother -
child relationship to be a relationship between the individual and God. Therefore,
the 4th bhava, in the form of mother's love and relationship, establishes the love for
God. It is the Lord who helps us at the weakest time like the mother who helps the
child when it is most vulnerable. Sri Adi Shankara has, therefore, said that, mother's
blessing was of vital importance for the attainment of moksha. He said: "Gatistvam
gatistvam tvameka bhavani". It is the blessings of mother that actually provides one
the speed (gati) in the direction and desire for setting out on the path for
spiritualism.
It is also because mother (also God) is the one who provides 'ashraya' - shelter - to
the person that we see the acquisition of landed property and house(s) both in the
native land and elsewhere, including foreign lands, from the 4th house. Placement
of the lord of 4th in 8th would indicate acquisition of property in other places, while
its placement in 12th would mean acquisition of property in foreign lands.
It also indicates anything that is imbibed or received from the mother. The first
language that we speak - our mother tongue is; the place where we are born -
motherland; the love for our culture and motherland is also to be seen from the 4th
house. Any inimical or papa graha in the 4th affects to that extent the symbolization
of the 4th house.
The 4th also rules the heart. After all, love - true love - is possible only if there is a
heart (conscious mind) to do so. True is nothing but pursuit of the loved one with
heart and soul. Any benevolence or arrogance of the person's heart, whether a
person is good or bad at heart, is to be seen from the strength and placement of the
4th house, its lord and other grahas in it. Placement of Rahu could give a hard/stout
heart. It could also indicate heart disease/afflictions to heart depending on its
placement etc., while placement of a benefic like Venus could indicate passionate
love and a very kind mother. Thus, afflictions to the heart, both physical and
emotional, are to be seen from the 4th house. Thus, the 4th also becomes the
house of happiness and grief. No afflictions or good placements could give a general
sense of attainment of happiness and less emotional strains. This establishes a clear
connection between the heart (4th) and the mind (1st). The general sense of
happiness prevails only when the desires are fulfilled.
The 4th house also deals with formal education. It indicates the extent and type of
formal education that one would get in life. It indicates the school, college or
institution, the length till which one will have formal education. While presence of
Rahu in the 4th will also indicate general defiance in studies and disturbances to
mother etc., it would also indicate an inclination and even good control over foreign
languages - something which is uncommon to the native.
All modes of conveyances, of course - with the sambandha of Venus who is the
naisargika karaka for vehicles/conveyances, is to be studied and predicted from the
4th hosue. While presence or aspect of Venus on the 4th would mean attainment
and enjoyment of material pleasures of all good things of life, presence of aspect of
grahas like Rahu, Ketu, Sani would mean denial or destruction of the pleasures of
the world resulting in lack of general happiness. Thus we may say that the results
indicated by any graha in the 4th fructify fast, while that of those in the 1st or 7th
will be felt only in the later part of life.
The general sense of happiness to an individual comes only when the acquisitions
are self-made. Though we know the need and importance of karma (10th) we still
tend to run after the comforts for self. It is when we achieve these comforts in the
world of maya that we feel satisfied. It is this proud sense of satisfaction on having
achieved something material that gives happiness to everybody.
Fifth House
यनतमनतौ तथा िवदां बुदेशचैव पबनधकम्‌।
पुतराजयापभांशादीन्‌ पशयेत्‌ पुतालयाद्‌ बुधः॥ ६॥
yantramantrau tathā vidyām buddheścaiva prabandhakam
putrarājyāpabhrāmśādīn paśyet putrālayād budhah ..6..
yantramantrau- yantras and mantras; tathā - and; vidyām - learning/ knowledge;

buddheścaiva - also intelligence; prabandhakam- composition; putra- progeny/ son;
rājyā- kingdom/ state; āpabhrāmśādīn- corruption/ falling down from place of
honour; paśyet - see; putrālayād - fifth house/ the place of son; budhah - observe
The 5th house indicates knowledge, the knowledge of mantras and yantras
(amulets etc., used in spiritualism), children (sons), planning, status or authority
received from the government (or royalty) and other places, fall of position or status
etc., - In general, the house of future.
We are aware that the 1st, the 5th and the 9th form the Dharma Trikona. We are
also aware of Brihaspati's influence on the 5th house as he is the karaka for children
(to be seen from the 5th), for knowledge (dhi shakti and he is also the Guru -
teacher) and a supreme benefic for the well being of the person during his life time.
Therefore, Brihaspati's influence on the 5th is to be reckoned with great care and
his is to be propitiated for general well being and gain of knowledge and good
things in life; and more so when there is any affliction to the 5th, particularly that of
Rahu.
Children are the hope for the future of parents and also the generation. As parents
gamble/speculate our future by way looking for assistance and achievements from
our children in our later years. Therefore, the 5th not only becomes the house of
future of the person but also the house to look for speculative abilities and name
and fame to be gained in future. It is the 8th from the 10th (karma bhava) and the
10th from the 8th house (based on the 'Bhavatbhavam' principle). Hence the
speculative abilities is to be seen from the 5th house as it becomes the karmabhava
for the 8th house which is known for gambling activities (or unearned wealth).
5th is the house that sustains the 4th being 2nd from it. Thus, we may derive the
general well being of the heart from the 5th. It provides life and succor to the heart
by way of love. Love is the prime essence of well being. When deprived of it, it not
only wrecks the heart emotionally, but also physically.
By virtue of being in the 2nd from the 4th bhava (formal knowledge) and also
because it is an activity related to Brihaspati the significator of dhi shakti without
which one never accomplishes anything, the 5th house gains importance by way of
both formal and informal education. Intelligence to comprehend anything and
putting it to effective use is very important for a meaningful living. Since it is the
Guru (teacher) who confers the knowledge of 'mantra', tantra and 'yantra' vidya, it
becomes the most important house to look for the knowledge of the same and also
the respect and obedience one would have towards the preceptors (gurus and
teachers). Thus, any affliction to the 5th would reflect the negatives of the house in
terms of knowledge and intelligence of the person, as also the respect and
obedience for guru/teacher. One of the negative aspects of an afflicted 5th house
would also indicate the speculative action that one would perform in the case of
gambling (as it is the 10th from the 8th house - Bhavat- bhavam principle).
The 5th house also happens to be the 11th from the 7th (house of marriage). Hence
the reckoning of gains from marriage is estimated from the 5th house.
The placement of different planets in 5th are as follows:

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Sun
Indicates anger during child birth, struggle in the middle life, living in loneliness,
love for father.
Moon
Love for mother, love for motherland
Mars
Love for co-born(s), knowledge of tactics of war, love or adept in arms, martial arts,
sports and anything where aggression is required. Also indicates a good cook.
Knowledge of surgery. It could also indicate ceasarian child birth (during such times
Hanuman Pooja is suggested and 'Pitavastra' - yellow cloth is placed near the place
of birth to pacify the effects of Kuja), but Jupiter's presence would stop ceasarian
and will allow a normal birth.
Mercury
Very intelligent, love for knowledge and intelligence, love for children, accomplished
in accounting and trade and commerce.
Jupiter
Love for son, fond of supreme knowledge including vedic knowledge, fond of
teaching, learned in law and could be a judge, very divine.
Venus
Love for daughter, fond of worldly pleasures, love for conveyances, love for travel,
love for beautiful things.
Saturn
Love for stale things, lethargic and lazy, fond of sleeping, procrastinating and slow
moving.
Rahu
Brilliant planning, shadyantra (deceptive planning), lack of Respect for gurus
(preceptors), love for all kinds of pleasures.
Ketu
Lack of planning, headless activity, denial of what is loved.
The numeric numbers and the number of children represented by the grahas are as
follows:
Surya - 1 one child

Chandra - 2 two children
Brihaspati - 3 three children
Rahu - 4 four children
Budh - 5 five children
Shukra - 6 six children
Ketu - 7 seven children
Shani - 8 eight children
Mangal - 9 nine children
Sixth House
मातुलानतकशंकानां शतूशं चैव वणािदकान्‌।
सपतनीमातरं चािप षषभावािनरीकयेत्‌॥ ७॥
mātulāntakaśankānām śatrūmścaiva vranādikān
sapatnīmātaram cāpi shashthabhāvānnirīkshayet ..7..
mātula- maternal uncle; antaka- end/ death; śankānām- doubts and mistust;
śatrūm- enemies; caiva- and also; vrana- injuries/ ulcer/ tumor; adikān- etc.;
sapatnīmātaram- step-mother; cāpi - and also; shashthabhāvānnirīkshayet - judge
from sixth bhava.
The 6th house indicates maternal uncle, doubts about death, enemies, ulcers, step
mother, punishment etc.
The 6th bhava, along with the 3rd, 10th and 11th is a 'Upachaya'. It is the house of
service (work). 6th is also the house of punishment, depending on whether the work
performed is good or bad, as per the principle - "Tanau Tanah Danda Hara" (6th and
11th (Tanau Tanah means 6th to 6th) are the houses of punishment and reward),
wherein 'Danda' means punishment and 'Hara' means gaining victory. The Lord
gains victory over the person by showing him the rewards. However, the amount of
punishment and reward to be meted out to a person is purely the knowledge of God
as it is only he who can determine it.
The 6th is the 3rd from 4th, which is the house of mother. Hence maternal uncles
are seen from the 6th house.
6th is the house of enemies. The strength and weakness of the enemy is to be seen
from here. It is considered always good to have a weak or debilitated 6th lord as it
indicates that the enemy is weak and could be won over. However, to defeat the
enemy the person would require a strong 7th house.
The 6th is also the house of service. This determines whether the person would be a
'karmayogi' or not. It also determines whether the person would render service or
would run a business and in what manner and circumstances. To determine the
karma of the 6th house it is important to study the 10th from it i.e., the 3rd house
(Bhavatbhavam principle) which determines the karma of the service rendered by
the person. "Shramdan" (rendering service in terms of physical labour in temples or
places of worship and worship to "Shani" - the lord for labour) will rectify afflictions
to the 6th house.
The 6th also happens to be the 2nd from the 5th house, which is the house of
children. It, thus, sustains the life of the child. The food habits and type of food
eaten by the child can be estimated from the 6th house.
The 6th house indicates servants too. It also indicates whether the person himself
will do his work or will get done from the servants. Even the faithfulness/morality of
the servants could be determined from the 6th house.
Seventh House
जायामधवपयाणं च वािणजयं नषवीकणम्‌।
मरणं च सवदेहसय जायाभावािनरीकयेत‌॥
् ८॥
jāyāmadhvaprayānam ca vānijyam nashtavīkshanam
maranam ca svadehasya jāyābhāvānnirīkshayet ..8..
jāyā- wife; madhvaprayānam- follower of madhava; ca- also; vānijyam - business;

nashta- destruction; vékñaëam- look at, see, inspect; maranam- death; ca- and;
svadehasya- body of self; jāyābhāvānnirīkshayet - judge from the Jaya (7th) bhava.
After the 1st house (Lagna/Ascendant), the 7th house or Saptam Bhava is the
second most important house. One - because it is the exact opposite of the 1st
(Ascendant), hence it should be the descendant of the native's Lagna, which
indicates the Kama (desire) of the native; and two - it is a strong controller for the
4th (Sukhasthan) and 10th (Karmasthan) houses (being a pada to the two houses
on the principle of Bhavat Bhavam).
7th is a very vital house of the chart in many aspects. It indicates the inner desires,
carnal desires, objective of life, character, value systems of life etc. 7th, being the
house that indicates the private parts, is also very important to determine the
sex/gender of the native. Hence it is also known as the 'Kalatra' meaning that which
indicates the sex and sexual instincts of the person.
7th is a very important house also because it provides the ability to bring forth new
life in the form of progeny - it gives form to a new atma that develops as the child.
The organs (private parts) are basically used for procreative activity. The general
well being of a person could be determined on how good or bad the 7th house is
and what effects it has on the 4th and 10th houses of the person. Thus, 7th is the
'naisargika' bhava of Lord Shiva who is the Lord for 'Kalyanam' meaning well being
(Lord Brahma is for 'Ayu' meaning life/longevity while Maha Vishnu is for 'Dhanam'
for sustenance).
As the 7th deals with inner desires and procreation, it shows rebirth. It is also the
8th house (longevity/delay) for the 12th house (moksh/emancipation). It could be
known from this bhava whether, when, where and why will an individual be reborn.
In fact, there is a practice of preparing "Mrityu Kundlis" which is prepared at the
time of death and the 7th bhava of this chart would indicate exactly the nature,
why, when and where about the rebirth. A 'papa' graha in the 7th would indicate
'Punarjanma' (rebirth).
[Upaya: Prayer to Lord Shiva will help in cleaning the dosha of papa graha.]
How is the 7th related to the 4th (Sukhasthan) (the bhava for peace of mind, desires
etc.)?
'Ichha' (desire/Kama) is the ultimate source of all problems. If one had no desires,
except attaining God, there would not be scope for any sorrow. It is only the desire
to achieve something, to latch on to something, an emotional attachment to
something that causes the sorrow when it is either not attained or is lost. Now,
desire for something is love or kama. The purity or impurity of desire determines
the quantum of sorrow. Desire to attain God is, perhaps, the purest form of
love/kama. Again, Kama can be for different purposes and with different
grades/degrees of intensity. Desire for wife (cohabiting with one woman - as
practised and example set by Lord Rama), children, home and their well being is a
genuine and proper desire and to sustain them one needs money. Hence the need
for a job/Karma and hence the sorrow when you fall short of resources for meeting
those needs. Here comes the relativity between the 7th, 4th and the 10th. But, if
the same love were to turn into lust (carnal desire - an animal instinct for sex) then
the desire is improper. The higher such improper and uncontrolled desires the more
the sorrows that one experiences.
7th is also the house that indicates the overcoming of enemies or being vanquished
by them. Now, when does a person have enemies? Only a person who has
something which others do not, or, when somebody desires to attain something
which others too are aiming, does one create and have enemies. However, if a
person were simply desirous of attaining God, he is not going to have enemies. It is
only materialistic things/worldly things, which attract enemies. A beggar is most
likely not to have enemies, while a rich man is bound to have more enemies
because what a beggar doesn't have a rich man has.
Here comes the relation between the 6th and the 7th bhava. The 6th indicates
enemies and the 7th indicates vanquishing enemies or being vanquished by them.
A weak 6th Lord and a strong 7th bhava is sure to vanquish the enemies, while in
the converse the native is defeated.
7th bhava of the naisargika bha chakra is 'Vanij sthana' meaning the house of trade
and commerce. What is the aim behind the karma? If it is to earn money, then the
second from the karma house (10th house) i.e., the 11th house and its trines come
into focus. And of these, the 7th happens to be the 10th from the naisargika 10th
bhava of the chart which indicates the karma to be performed and the actual desire
for the performance of the karma (to earn money for sustenance). Thus, the 7th
also becomes the house of business and being the naisargika house for
'Wife/Ardhangni' it also becomes the bhava for determining the compatibility with
partners in business.
Therefore, the 7th is truly reflective of the inner self of the person. It is reflective of
the 'Ayana' of the person. An inappropriate lordship/placement/rasi of the 7th bhava
indicates the extent to which a person bears a character, disposition in life, whether
the person will be reborn or will attain moksha. Any affliction to the 7th would be
detrimental to the development of the person as a good social being. Hence the 7th
is a very vital bhava which holds the key to success or failure of life.
Thus, to determine the strengths and results of native's chart, the 7th, 7th Lord and
is Darapada (A7) placement become very significant and important.
Mars in the 7th

Indicates Kuja Dosha (this is due to the anger of Deva Rishi Narad - Upaya: Prayer to
Hanumanji is the sole remedy). The placement of Mars in 7th indicates war or 'Yudh'
in life (as may be seen from Lord Rama's life) which means a life full of struggles
with frequent separation from wife. This could mean a separation, incompatible
natures, angry nature/hot constitution of the wife/business partner, disharmony in
marital life - which means a generally tense and strained personal life. However, the
positive signs of have Mars in the 7th would mean that the person is very strong
physically and also mentally as it aspects the 1st (Ascendant/Lagna), which is also
because struggles actually strengthen the person mentally and physically.
Venus in the 7th

This would indicate love for all beautiful things, strong desire for sex (being the
natural Kalatrakaraka i.e., the significator for sex), beautiful wife/partner, desire for
material luxuries of life, a robust physique with sexual appeal, attractive body etc.
Saturn in 7th
This would indicate the dirty side of sex and other likings, a delayed marriage,
spouse/partner being older than self, this would also mean that the spouse could be
older in thoughts, disposition, age etc., separation, disharmony. The desire for sex
could even be a carnal desire (as it gains Digbala in the 7th) without any discretion
for caste, creed and levels.
Jupiter in 7th
Jupiter, the Devaguru, is considered the best placement in the 7th. A Guru, and that
too a Devaguru, could never do anything wrong. Hence
he indicates the best for the overall well being of the person, particularly in a
female's chart where he indicates absolute chastity. He should
indicate the chaste desires of the person.
Sun in the 7th

Sun, king of all grahas, would mean that the spouse/partner is very dominating in
nature, very regal/authoritative in disposition, angry/hot nature, reddish
complexion, strong in physique and mental nature, a burning and never ending
desire for sex and all things rich and royal.
Moon in the 7th

Moon, queen of all grahas, would thus indicate beauty, cool disposition, strong
mind, charming, regal taste, splendorous mannerisms and dressing, urge for good
and clean sex, white complexioned wife, good acumen to trade, gullible etc.
Rahu in the 7th

Being a demon, will indicate diabolical nature, carnal (sex)desires, ruthlessness in
all aspects of life, dirty thoughts, filthy sex, involvement in prostitution, gambling
and the likes. However, a controlled Rahu could also give the better things of life
and material fulfilment. Propitiating Lord Shiva with water (Rudrabhishek) to control
and calm the heated and passionate desires or have controlled sex is the best
Upaya for Rahu, while - the mantra: "Hari Om Tat Sat" - Satyanarana Mantra is
helpful to just cut off the effects of Rahu i.e., no desires at all).
Ketu in the 7th

Being the dismembered body of the demon Rahu, it would indicate a sickly spouse.
Being the natural significator for Moksha, it would indicate that the partner/spouse
will be a spiritual person. It could also indicate a nagging partner. An afflicted
placement could mean sickness, unsteady mind, general destruction i.e., the infra-
red passion of Ketu leads to self-destruction as Lord Shiva destroyed Kamadeva.
(The 7th house, is also the house of Kamadeva - hence the desires. Destruction of
desires (i.e., Kamadeva) eventually leads to moksha).
7th Lord in the 6th bhava would mean the spouse turning an enemy where the
faithfulness or fidelity is to be doubted. This could be redeemed only with a strong
and benevolent Jupiter in the chart.
7th Lord in the 9th would mean that that bhagya (fortune) of the person will turn for
the good after marriage.
Since 7th indicates rebirth and the 12th bhava indicates Moksha/sleep, 7th is a
naisargika enemy of the 12th (7th bhava is 8th from the 12th bhava) as, to attain
the desires one has to remain awake and be attached to the desire for its
realization. Non-realization of the desire would eventually lead to rebirth for its
fulfilment.
The longevity of the first marriage (M1) is to be seen from the 2nd house to the 7th
(i.e., the 8th bhava of the chart - the principle of 2nd being the maraka) as it is the
sustaining house for the 7th. The 7th from the house of first marriage (M1) (i.e., 2nd
bhava of the chart) would indicate the possibility of the second (M2) marriage and
the longevity of this marriage is to be determined from the 2nd house to this bhava
(M2) (i.e., the 3rd bhava of the chart). The 7th from M2 would indicate the 3rd
marriage (M3) and the 2nd bhava from M3 would indicate its longevity. Subsequent
marriages, usually till the 4th, are to be seen so on and so forth. Such a syndrome
normally stops with the fourth marriage when the effect of Moon (in the form of
mother or mother-in-law) comes in as a natural obstacle. However, these are to be
reckoned by the Jyotish after careful observation of the customs and practices of
different communities and persons. Normally, this phenomena of multiple marriages
is most possible in people and communities where worship on Fridays is practised
predominantly as they would imbibe more of Venusian effects.
UPAPADA
Upapada, also known as Gaunapada, is the 'Arudha' of the 12th bhava of the chart
(BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 1-2).
(Gauna - means one who follows {Anuchara - that which follows - Sloka 2 of Chapter
30-BPHS} - Accordingly, the 'Arudha' of the bhava that follows (12th) the Lagna is,
thus, the Gaunapada or Upapada.)
This pada determines the inner nature/attitude of the native towards the spouse.
The 'Sambandha' or relationship of the lord of Upapada vis-à-vis the Lagna lord, by
way of placement, will determine whether the native would marry at all or not. If the
lord of Upapada goes to the 12th (the house for sacrifice/Tyaga) therefrom, it
indicates a sure sign of denial of marriage. This would also indicate the delays, if
any, and the reasons for such delay in marriage.
Now, how do we see the 'sambandha' of the lord of Upapada with the lord of Lagna?
The rasi/sign occupied by the lord of the Lagna is called 'Paka Lagna'. The Paka
Lagna signifies the whims and fancies of the native. While the natal Lagna
determines what is good or bad for the body, Paka Lagna signifies what a person
likes or dislikes. Thus, a papa graha occupying the Lagna will not signify clearly the
likes and dislikes of the person as the Paka Lagna would.
Therefore, the relationship between a graha and the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna
should be studied carefully to determine the likes and dislikes, whims and fancies
etc., of a person. When the sambandha of a graha is not good with the lord of
Lagna/Paka Lagna, the graha tends to reject its significations. This determines the
fact that a certain placement of a graha, though it signifies certain naisargik
qualities, loses such qualities in terms of its relationship with the lord of the
Lagna/Paka Lagna. This has to be studied carefully to determine whether the person
would marry or not, what the person will like or dislike, what the person will adapt
or renounce etc. For example, mere occupation of Lagna by Shani - a naisargika
significator of alcohol and negative things - will not determine the persons liking for
alcohol or negative aspects as his paka lagna would, while the converse is true in
the case of benefics.
(Note: However, Brihaspati [Karaka for 'Jeeva' and Dhi Shakti which is the most
important quality of man] is the naisargik karaka for Paka Lagna.)
Since Upapada determines the nature/attitude of the person towards the spouse
who is a lifelong partner, it is very important that the sign/rasi of the Upapada is
auspicious. It is the auspiciousness of the rasi that determines the purity of nature
of the native and how the person would treat the spouse. Any affliction to the rasi,
or if the rasi is inauspicious, to that extent the native's attitude towards the spouse
is affected. This would mean that the compatibility, fidelity, affection etc., which
form the basics of good spousal relationship, either become questionable or it is
totally absent depending on the inauspiciousness or affliction of the sign.
Thus, the lord of Gaunapada becomes very important in determining the spouse
(family etc.,), spousal attitude of the person, and happiness/sorrow from spouse. An
exalted lord of Upapada will bring to the native a spouse from a noble family, while
in the case of a debilitated lord of Upapada the reverse holds true meaning thereby
that the spouse will be from a family below the status of the native.
Following are the significations in the case of the lord of Upapada being conjoined
with:
1. Surya - the spouse would be from a family enjoying political power, or from a
higher caste meaning change in caste (as Sun represents temples - a place where
people of higher learning/caste live/work);
2. Moon - the spouse could be from a wealthy family, or a family with immense
popularity.
3. Mars - the spouse could be from a family linked with the Martian qualities like
Police, Military, Kshatriya families etc.
4. Mercury - the spouse could be from a family involved in dealing with

writing/books, or in accounting professions, or in trade.
5. Jupiter - the spouse would be from a brahmin family, or from a learned family, or
from a judicial family.
6. Venus - the spouse could be from a family with a poetic and romantic touch,
artistic flair, involved with cattle (like dairying), dealing in clothes or cosmetics, or
anything that is linked with beauty.
7. Saturn - the spouse would be from a lower family, or lower caste, or from a family
engaged in menial jobs such as factory workers etc.
8. Rahu - the spouse would be from a family involved in gambling and other such
related activities, or from a foreign land.
9. Ketu - the spouse could belong to an ascetic family, or a family that is detached
from normal stream of society.
As we know the principle that it is always the 2nd bhava that sustains the previous
bhava, determining the effects of the 2nd bhava from Upapada becomes important
in determining the sustenance of the marriage. Any afflictions or inauspiciousness
of the 2nd bhava from the Upapada will indicate the length of marriage i.e., how
long the marriage would last and when it breaks what will be the reasons that
determine such a break. From this we get an important principle:- The nature of
sign in the 2nd bhava from Upapada is important in determining the real cause of
break in marriage (which could be in the form of death (under various
circumstances), legal or illegal separation, separation due to other ordinary or
extraordinary circumstances etc.,).
The following graha placements/rasi in the 2nd bhava from Upapada indicate the
broad causes for break in marriage:
1. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a benefic, or it is aspected by or

conjunct with a benefic, then the native enjoys good results (from wife) - [BPHS:
Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
2. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a papa graha, and/or it is occupied or
aspected by or conjunct with a graha in debilitation (either in rasi/navamsa), then
the destruction of wife/marital happiness is bound to happen. [BPHS: Chapter 30 -
Slokas 7 to 12].
3. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate an exalted graha (either in rasi or
navamsa) or should receive aspect by any such graha, then the person should have
many wives. The same is also applicable in the case of Mithun (quality of copulation
and many companions) being the 2nd from Upapada. Even Taurus (owned by
Shukra) is known to give plurality of marriage. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
4. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to be occupied by its own lord or if the said lord
is in his other house (in the case of dual ownership), then the death of wife will be at
an advanced age. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
5. If the graha, which is a constant indicator of wife (either the 7th lord or Sukra) is
in own house, the loss of wife will be only at an advanced stage. (BPHS: Chapter 30
- Slokas 13 to 15).
6. If the lord of 2nd from Upapada is 2nd from the Lagna (natal ascendant) and is
with a papa graha, then the marriage could break due to the native's thieving
habits.
7. Shani and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada - loss of wife through death and calumny
(slander). (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 16). If the said 2nd happens to be Shani's own
house (Makar or Kumbh) the wife will have disease in legs; and, if Rahu too joins
Shani's own house in 2nd, the wife is sure to be lame. Shani, Rahu and Surya in the
said 2nd will cause distress to bones (Surya rules bones).
8. Mercury in 2nd from Upapada will cause verbal warfare (Budh rules speech) with
wife. Even excess speech (unwanted speech) can damage the marriage. The
marriage could break due to extra-marital relationships, as Budh rules Mithun and
Mithun signifies such relationships. Budh also signifies dealing with books and
writing. Indulgence in books and writing could lead to a break in marriage. Budh and
Ketu in 2nd from Upapada causes breakage of bones. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka -
18). Budh and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada will give a stout body to the wife. (Slokas
19-22). If Mangal and Shani occupy such a 2nd house that happens to be owned by
Budh, the wife then suffers from nasal disorders. (Slokas 19-22). Budh and Mangal
in the 2nd from Upapada will cause dental disorders to the wife. (Slokas 19-22).
However, Budh in 2nd from Upapada in wife's horoscope will indicate a strong
Rajyog for the husband. This too could be a cause of break in marriage.)
9. Shukra in 2nd from Upapada could signify break in marriage due to libidinous
activities. Rishabh being such a 2nd house indicates many wives or plurality of
marriage, which could also be a cause for break in marriage. (BPHS: Chapter 30 -
Slokas 7-12). Shukra and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada will cause disorder of blood,
leucorrhoea. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Sloka 17).
10. Moon in 2nd from Upapada would signify break in marriage (or death) due to
problems in the lymphatic fluids that would damage the physical health of the wife.
As Moon rules mind, it could also indicate emotional problems leading to break in
marriage. If Shani afflicts such placement of the Moon, it is sure to cause severe
depressions for the wife.
11. Surya in 2nd from Upapada would cause death/separation due to high fevers,
bone disorders.
12. Brihaspati in the 2nd from Upapada would cause break due to child
birth/childlessness, lack of intelligence, excess weight etc. Jupiter and Rahu in such
a 2nd house will cause dental problems; while Guru and Shani in such a 2nd house
will cause trouble in eyes/ears of the wife. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 19-22).
13. If Mangal happens to be in 2nd from Upapada, it could cause separation from
wife through sudden accidents in combination with Kethu for certain; blood
disorders; death in fights; death due to arms and ammunitions; separation due to
fiery temperament; anger and inflexibility and ego; and other Martian qualities.
However, all these are to be studied from the natal ascendant, Lagna Pada (Arudha
of Lagna), the 7th from Upapada and the lords thereof. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas
22 & 23.5).
(Upaya for delayed marriage: Fasting on the days of the lord - can consume only
milk and some fruits.)
However, to clear the general afflictions to the 7th bhava and also the kidney,
prayer to Lord Shiva is the key. Chanting the Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra 11 times
with milk held in the hand and consuming that milk immediately thereafter helps in
removing all poison (toxicity) from the body. This not only purifies the mind
(thought) but also cleanses the kidney, which is signified by the 7th bhava.
[Maharshi Attri is believed to cleansed the body of Lord Shiva off all the poison that
he consumed during Sagar Manthana by placing Moon on his (Shiva's) head. Hence
milk (signified by Moon) is believed to cure the afflictions of this house (ruled by
Shiva) with the chanting of Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra].
Eighth House
आयु रणं िरपुं चािप दगु र मृतधनं तथा।
गतयनुकािदकं सवर पशयेदनधािदचकणः॥ ९॥
āyu ranam ripum cāpi durgam mrtadhanam tathā
gatyanukādikam sarvam paśyedrandhrādvicakshanah ..9..
āyu- age/ longevity; ranam - battles and wars; ripum - weaknesses; cāpi - and also;
durgam - difficult situation; mrtadhanam - wealth of the dead/ legacy/ inheritence;
tathā - and gatyanukādikam - things that have happenes; sarvam -everything;
paśyed- see; randhrāt- randhra bhava/ 8th house; vicakshanah- observe from/
experience from, being conscious of
The length of one's life is to be seen from the 8th house. A strong 8th house, lord of
the 8th and lord of the lagna who is also well placed determine the life of the
person. There are four types of aayus - (1) Dirgaayu (long life - beyond 75 years);
(2) Madhyaayu (middle life - 32 to 75 years); and (3) Alpaayu (short life - 20 to 32
years); while the fourth type is known as Balarishta (child death - 0 to 19 years). In
normal parlance, a longlife or dirgaayu is considered good as it generally indicates
the satisfaction of having lived the life as one gets enough time to accomplish the
desires. The strengths of the 8th house and its lord, lagna and its lord and their
placements; as also the 10th house and 10th lord (as it is the 3rd house from the
8th) are to be considered properly before pronouncing the longevity of the person.
Since the 8th is indicative of the longevity, it is also intimately connected with the
battlefield and enemies. A stronger enemy is bound to kill in the battle while a
weaker enemy is likely to be won over. A proper study of the 8th house and the
Rudramsa can indicate the timing of war, the length of war and its victory or defeat.
Since 8th is also an indicator of forts and fortresses, one will come to learn their
strengths and weaknesses, rise and fall of the forts (kingdoms and kings).
We know that the lord of 8th is also called rogesh (lord of long-term disease). A
proper and detailed study of the 8th could indicate the type of disease that one
would die of and the length of time that one will suffer during the inimical period of
the 8th house and its lord. The placement of the lord of 8th will also indicate the
place where exactly in the physical body would one get affected by disease, the
type and duration of such disease and its cure or otherwise. All this would depend
on the placement of grahas in the 8th, placement and strength of lord of 8th and
lord of lagna.
It would be very interesting to note the relation between the 7th and 8th house in
terms of longevity. While the 8th indicates longevity, the 7th (being the 12th to 8th)
indicates loss to the longevity. A strong 7th indicating strong/over indulgence in sex
causes loss of longevity. Loss of semen, which is vitality, cuts short the length of
life. Thus the 7th, which is opposite to celibacy, affects very much the longevity of
life. A strong Venusian activity is thus an enemy of the longevity.
8th is also the house of Mrutadhanam, meaning, the accruals in the form of legacies
and insurance.
It is also known as the house of unearned wealth, which also includes gambling.
While the activity of gambling itself is seen from the 8th house, the karma (the act
of speculation) for gambling is seen from the 5th house (it is the 10th from the 8th -
Bhatbhavam principle).
Thus, the 8th, along with the 6th and 12th houses is called the 'dushtstana'
meaning the malefic houses because of their ability to either create or make
enemies and provide detachment and loss. The Moon in 8th is particularly
undesirable as it is called "Ashtama Chandra Marana Karaka" meaning the Moon in
the 8th wields death-inflicting powers to the sign/house it owns. Rulers are known to
be killed, wars are known to be lost, persons are known to lose their lives when the
Moon is placed in the 8th.
Ninth House
भागयं शयालं च धमर च भातृपतनयािदकांसतथा।
तीथर यातािदकं सवर धमर सथानािनरीकयेत‌॥
् १०॥
bhāgyam śyālam ca dharmam ca bhrātrpatnyādikāmstathā
tīrthayātrādikam sarvam dharmasthānānnirīkshayet ..10..
bhāgyam- fortune; śyālam ca- and; dharmam - path of righteousness, duties and
obligations; ca- also; bhrātrpatnyādikāmstathā - also the wife of the brother;
tīrthayātrādikam - pilgrimages etc.; sarvam - everything; dharmasthānānnirīkshayet
- judge from the dharma sthana (9th house)
The 9th bhava signifies father, dharma, guru, past karma, bhagya, long journeys,
thighs, sister-in-law (brother's wife), journeys to holy places etc.
Why is the 9th house the significator of father and dharma?
From the principle of trines, we know that Lord Brahma resides in the 1st bhava,
while Lord Shiva resides in the 5th and Lord Vishnu in the 9th bhava. While the 1st
bhava signifies 'ayu' (birth) and the 5th signifies prosperity, the 9th indicates
'dharma' since Lord Vishnu resides in it. It is he who fixes the dharma of the person
and gives according to what he deserves.
The 9th house of the naisargik rasi chakra is Dhanur (Sagittarius) which is a fiery
sign and its lord is Devaguru Brihaspati (Jupiter). The fiery nature of Dhanur is
because of its agni tatwa, which means energy in the form of light. This agni is
called the 'Brihat Agni' or the light of enlightenment and it acts on the dhi shakti
(head) without with one will never be able to attain enlightenment/knowledge. This
energy is represented by Brihaspati as we know that he is the significator of dhi
shakti.
It is because of the reason that Lord Vishnu's will in determining the creation of the
person, his dharma, his bhagya etc., is seen from this house of Brihaspati, that
Jupiter is seen as representing God (Bhagavate/Bhagam) in the horoscope.
Brihaspati is said to represent God in the horoscope because he possesses all the
qualities like shantam (peace), shubhalakshanam (good looks/disposition), daya
(mercy) etc., that God possesses.
But how is Brihaspati connected with the birth of the individual? Jupiter represents
God and he is the sustainer of life (jeeva) while Surya is the giver of life. Therefore,
there should be some graha representing and acting as God to create life. It is
Surya, in the form of father who acts as God to create life. God fixes our birth on the
basis of our past karma but he cannot take birth on earth to create every individual
being. The job of creation is thus the responsibility of the father when he, at that
moment of creation, acts as God. The representation of God in physical form by the
father is the reason why the 9th house is associated with father.
How is father responsible for birth?
The atma that is to take birth resides in the body of the father in a place called
"Mooladharachakra". The Mooladharachakra is actually the end of the spinal chord
in our body. In the fetal stage, the baby in the womb of the mother develops with a
tail, which is actually the extension of the spinal chord, which gradually recedes,
with the growth of the fetus. In the Bhagwad Gita, Lord Krishna has explained how
the atma comes to reside in this chakra of the father. It is in the form of rain that
the atma comes down on the earth and through the soil, it enters the trees and gets
into the fruits through the sap of the tree. The atma, then finds its way to the father
when such a fruit which bears the atma to be born is consumed by him. Through the
blood stream it reaches the mooladharachakra where it resides till such time fixed
by God for its birth.
The deity of Mooladharachakra is Lord Maha Ganapthi as he is the deity of Ketu. We

know that Ketu rules the tail. It is the initial tail that gradually recedes to become
the end of the spine and is known as Mooladharachakra. Thus, Ketu becomes the
important graha to be studied to see the procreative aspects of the father.
Therefore, Ketu is known to expand the family in terms of numbers and is also
symbolically represented by a yellow square, which is the symbol of Ketu
(procreation). Since Surya is the giver of life and is the naisargik atmakarak (who
also represents father), it is exalted in Aries in the Ashwin nakshatra, which is a
nakshatra of Ketu. Thus, we see the connection of how and why Sun is exalted in
Aries.
Thus, we come to see the relationship between father and God. Therefore, the
physical presence/form of father is seen from the 9th house. Besides, the other
important of role of father in a person's life is to teach the child the ideals/principles
of life. The first ideology/principle, otherwise known as dharma, is learnt from the
house i.e., from the father. Then comes the role of the teacher - Guru. A good guru
teaches good things to the child. Good knowledge is very important for the proper
upbringing of the child. It is good knowledge and good principles imbibed by the
child both in the family and from the Guru, that stand good in the life of a person. It
keeps him principled in life. And good principles inculcate good and strong
discipline. Therefore, the 9th house becomes a very important chart in the life of a
person.
Any deviation from/desertion of dharma leads to the destruction of the self finally.
When dharma (principle) is affected, the 11th house (labhasthana) therefrom, which
is the 7th house indicating wife, is first affected. Subsequently leading to affect the
5th (the house of children - because the wife's principles (7th) is affected) and the
3rd is affected as the prakrambal of the native is used to shield the family (wife and
children). And when the 3rd is affected, the Lagna too is affected because it is the
individual who is adding on to his sins (paapa). Now, when is the dharma affected?
It gets affected in a bid to earn more (labha - 11th house). Bad principles adopted to
increase the income in labhasthan (11th) no doubt increases the income, but it also
increases the sins to that extent affecting the 9th house, which sets of a chain
reaction to the other houses (11th therefrom). This is derived from the "Mandooka
Dasha" (Mandooka dasha means frog jumps on every third house. This is seen in
the Rudramsa chart and is seen for devining wars, victories, defeats etc.).
Thus, the 9th bhava is also for discipline. It indicates 'Japa' which disciplines the
person's life. Strong 9th house will indicate a strong sense of discipline and, hence,
strong principles. This will reflect the extent to which the person will observe
discipline in life and obedience towards his father and Guru. (A strong 9th and the
Sun placed in 4th or 8th from Lagna indicates the person to be very obedient to
father.)
The 9th house also reflects the past karma of the person. It is the good deeds in
one's life that determine the quality of life one would lead in the next birth. The
physical body of a person perishes with time, but the atma carries with it the karma
accumulated by the person. It is according to this karma that one gets the share
(Bhagya - derived from bhaga or bhagam, meaning the share from father/God) of
the material things in the world. Hence, the 9th house is also called the house of
'Bhagya' - meaning, what one would enjoy as his/her share of things in the world as
decided by God.
Since the 9th signifies the thighs of the person, it also indicates long distance
journeys. While studying long distance journeys, it is very important to study the
"Jalapatha saham" (Jala - meaning water; patham - meaning crossing; and saham -
meaning point) to reckon whether the person will cross large bodies of water
(oceans etc.,) and also "Paradesa saham" (Paradesa - meaning foreign; and saham -
meaning point) to reckon whether the person will have residence in foreign land.
However, the sambandha of Shukra is also to be reckoned as he is the significator
of vehicles (means of conveyance), while Ketu, the mokshakaraka, will indicate
astral travels (travel of the atma by detachment from the physical self - which is
normally attained only by Sadhus after strong tapasya. Ketu helps attain this by
way of detaching the mind from the physical self.).
9th bhava being the house of the Lord, it also indicates temples and other places of
worship (strong influence of Surya on 9th will indicate construction of temples, while
affliction from Rahu will indicate destruction/desecration of religious places).
9th bhava also indicates the wife of the younger brother and also the wife's younger
sister.
Another aspect that could be seen from the 9th house is 'renunciation' and its
timing is to be derived from its 'Drig Dasha' (Drig - is the power to see).
The spiritual guru of the person is to be seen from the 'Vimsamsa' (D-20) chart of
the person. It is the spiritual guru who can help and guide the person during trying
times and put him/her on the right path.
Thus, we may see that the 9th house is a very important house of the horoscope of
a person. It reflects the principles and ideals of the person and to what extent will
he/she follow it in life. Thus, a good and strong 9th house would mean a strongly
principled life and opposite would hold true in case of afflictions of the 9th.
Connection between the lords of the 9th and 10th bhavas will indicate
"Dharmakarmadipati Yoga" which will mean that the person will use the principles
(whatever acquired from family and from guru) in performing karma (job).
Hence, it may safely be assumed that prescribing a stone/gem of the 9th lord would
be immensely beneficial to the person at all times with the exception being the case
where the 9th lord is also the lord of the 6th house (the house of enemies). Also,
Jupiter being the lord of the 9th of the natural zodiac, chanting the mantra "Om
Gurave Namaha" will strengthen the 9th house, while chanting the mantra "Om Sat
Gurave Namaha" will pacify him/her and also strengthen the person spiritually.
Tenth House
राजयं चाकाशंवृितं च मानं चैव िपतुसतथा।
पवाससय ऋणसयािप वयोमसथानािनरीकणम्‌॥ ११॥
rājyam cākāśamvrttim ca mānam caiva pitustathā
pravāsasya rnasyāpi vyomasthānānnirīkshanam ..11..
rājyam - royalty/ kingshjip/ authority; ca- and; ākāśamvrttim - ambition; ca- and;
mānam - reputation/ fame; caiva- and also; pituh- father; tathā - and; pravāsasya -
living in foreign land, immigration; rnasyāpi - also debts; vyomasthānāt- the house
of sky/ ether/ akasha; nirīkshanam- judge from
Royalty/authority (Rajyam); place and profession/livelihood/honour; gains from

father; living in foreign lands and debts are to be understood from the 10th house –
so says the standard text (BPHS).
The 10th house is the most important quadrant/kendra of a chart. It is one of the
principle pillars of the life of the person as it depicts the karma/action of the
individual. This shows the karmic direction in one’s life. It is to be seen along with
the 9th house which shows the dharma of the person. Any connection between the
9th and 10th house will show the inter-link between the dharmik (religious) and
karmic (action) levels of the native.
The 10th house of the natural zodiac is Capricorn (Makar) owned by Saturn (Sani).
Our Maharishis were such great seers that what astronomical science is proving
today regarding the gradual drift or precession of the solar system towards the
constellation Capricorn, was realized and noted by them many thousands of years
ago. The four quadrants/kendras (Aries (Mesh); Cancer (Kark); Libra (Thula) and
Capricorn (Makar)) of the natural zodiac represent the four yuga as follows:
1. Aries (Mesh) - 1st house - Satyug

2. Cancer (Kark) - 4th house - Tretayug
3. Libra (Thula) - 7th house - Dwaparyug
4. Capricorn (Makar) - 10 thouse - Kaliyug
ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA – 10TH HOUSE AND THE RELEVANCE IN KALIYUG
Vedic (Hindu) astrology is based on the lunar movement and is, therefore, centred
around the movement of Moon (representing Krishna – Vishnu avatar). The
horoscope is, therefore, based on the principle movement of Moon. The fixation of
Moon decides the fixation of other planets in the chart.
Moon takes 27 and 1/3rd days to traverse the zodiac from zero degrees Cancer
(Kark) and return to zero degrees Cancer. This would mean that there should be 27
½ asterisms/Nakshatras. However, we have 27 visible asterisms/Nakshatras from
Ashwini to Rohini and the 1/3rd invisible nakshatra. The 1/3rd part of the invisible
nakshatra was referred to Hari (Maha Vishnu) and this was found to be
approximately 10 degrees (all other stars rule 13degrees and 20 minutes of a
sign/constellation). As Capricorn (Makar) is the constellation that is the abode of
Maha Vishnu in kaliyug, this invisible (inter-Calary) nakshatra named “ABHIJIT
NAKSHTRA” was fixed in the Makar rasi. This is the rasi and star towards which the
entire solar system is known to be heading and this movement of the solar system
is known is ‘precession’. This is the nakshatra used to adjust the motion of Moon.
This nakshatra is most powerful during the noon (12 noon) when Maha Vishnu is
known to be on the move to ensure dharma and all good works can safely be
undertaken during this period.
Since this is in Capricorn – the 10th house of the natural zodiac, the
significance/importance of the 10th house in every individuals chart becomes very
important and central to a person’s quality of life and action.
A strong 10th house determines whether a person will become a karmayogi or not.
Karma is action/labour and perform karma one expends energy. Therefore, the first
significator of the 10th house becomes Saturn (Sani) as he uses up a great deal of
energy to do a work. Besides, Saturn is the planet who keeps the account of all bad
karmas of a person and punishes a person according to the deeds of the person.
Thus, Saturn is also known as a ‘Karmic planet’. Besides the individual karma,
Saturn also keeps an account of the ‘Pitri Rina’ (debts of father and forefathers).
Therefore, the first action of a person born on this earth should be to wipe away the
‘pitri rina’. Lord Krishna says in Bhagwad Gita that blessed are those who die
without any debts – ‘pitri rina’ in particular.
To wipe away all accumulated debts and to perform work one needs energy and this
energy comes from the planet Mars (Mangal). Mars, thus, becomes the 2nd
important planet so far as the 10th house is concerned. As a matter of fact, this one
of the prime reasons why Mars exalts and also attains digbal in the 10th house.
Mars is represented by Lord Hanuman who is a symbol of supreme strength and
energy. Regular prayers to Lord Hanuman will thus remove all Martian afflictions
and help perform right karma.
Where does all the energy of Mars come from? Sun (Surya) (Narayan) is the only
source from where Mars draws the strength/energy. Sun is therefore another chief
planet for the activities of the 10th house. Sun also gains digbal along with Mars in
the 10th house. It is, therefore, very important that all karma/activity is performed
during the day when there is natural sun light.
Performance of any karma/activity – either good or bad – requires intelligence (Dhi

shakti). Thus, Jupiter, the chief significator of ‘Dhi Shakti’ becomes the 3rd
important planet for the 10th house. Regular chanting of ‘Brihaspati Gayatri’ helps
strengthen Jupiter, which eventually strengthens the intelligence of the person and
also helps the person perform only right and good karma.
One of the most important aspects of doing any karma/action, is the basic desire to
do so. This desire for doing a karma comes from the planet Mercury (Budh).
Therefore, Mercury becomes a very important planet for the 10th house. A weak
and afflicted Mercury could ruin the life of a person due to lack of desire to perform
any karma/activity.
The positive sides apart, the following are the negative sides of the above planets in
the 10th house when they are either too strong or weak/afflicted:
1. Sun = short term goals over shadow the long term/actual goals of
the person. Therefore, the ayana (direction) of the person is lost.
2. Saturn = there is too much of hard work with minimum of returns or

very little achievement.
3. Mars = there is very high energy level and there is too much
drive/passion in anything/work undertaken by the person.
4. Jupiter = there is simply too much knowledge and, therefore, lack of

focus because of the broad base of knowledge. This aspect can, however, be
controlled by strengthening Saturn (the lord of Jupiter’s debility) – the primary level
of control. The secondary level of control is by strengthening Moon (the lord of
Jupiter’s exaltation). Saturn – Jupiter conjunction causes ‘Brahma Yoga’.
The different aspects of karma/activity are:
(a) Creation
(b) Preservation; and
(c) Destruction
The planet occupying the 10th house signifies the karma/activity that would be
performed by the individual.
Sun in the 10th will signifies the creation. It represents a king or top positions in the
government. It is bhagwan Ram who decides who will be the king. Thus, Sun in the
10th will give Rajyoga while its affliction will give the opposite – ‘Pravrajya yoga’,
meaning renunciation. Sun aspected by Saturn will cause delay or loss of the
Rajyoga.
Moon in the 10th signifies preservation. The sustenance of the Rajyog depends on
the will of Krishna (Moon). A weak or afflicted Moon will render an oscillating Rajyog.
To sustain such a weak or oscillating rajyog, it is important to strengthen Mars (the
lord of Moon’s debility) at the primary level, and Venus (the lord of Moon’s
exaltation) at the secondary level.
Badhakasthana & Badhakesh
Introduction
In Prasna Marga, Harihara has given the analysis of an horsocope based on Badhaka
point of view. He says that for all movable signs, the 11th house therefrom is the
badhaka sthana, for all fixed signs, the 9th therefrom are their badhakasthana and
for all the dual signs, the 7th therefrom are their badkasthanas. Thus for the 12
signs of the zodiac, the badhakasthanas are:
In this method, the quadrants of the house of harm can also be harmful. This is
based on the principle of Paraspara Karaka i.e. doing each other’s job when the
planets/signs are placed in mutual quadrants. Paraspara Karaka means, you pat my
back and I shall pat yours or you kick my back and I shall kick yours. The patting or
kicking is dependent on the natural relationship of the planets under consideration.
Thus if natural enemies are placed in the quadrants, they shall fight and when
natural friends are placed in such position, they shall work with each other in
harmony.
From the placement of the badhakesh (lord of the badhakasthana) or planets in the
badhakasthana, we can judge the wrath of others and their result consequences in
our lives in form of troubles. The wrath of following are discussed here under:
1. Wrath of deity
2. Wrath of Sarpadeva or divine sepents
3. Wrath of parents
4. Preta Bhadha
5. Dristi Badha
6. Abhichara
Wrath of Deity
The wrath of the deity is to be judged based on various factors. The 12th house
from the Atmakaraka is the place of the Ista Devata and it is from the 12th house
from the Badhakesh that the past life history of maintenance of the deity is to be
deciphered.
The following guidelines are the key to the analysis of wrath of deity
1. Badhakesh is placed in an adverse place and afflicted.
2. If a Malefic planet is placed in the 12th house from the Badhakesh, it indicates
that the worshipped image was mutilated.
This brings the wrath of the deity signified by the Badhakesh. Depending on the
malefic planets [Rahu, Saturn, Mars] / Upagraha [Guika, Mandi] involved, the
following can be inferred: -
(a) Gulika/ Rahu: Gulika is the son of Saturn and extremely diabolical. It rises at
the end of the Saturn's portion in the eight part division of the day. Gulika shows
poision and Rahu indicate serpents. Hence this indicates some blemishes related to
serpents such as a curse of the Serpent deity or a serpent having touched the
image of the deity has made it very impure.
(b) Saturn: Pollution /dirt on the image/ temple.
(c) Mars: Disputes /bad management of worship/ image/ temple etc.
The fault leading to the wrath of the deity can be narrowed down as follow. Here we
must understand that the if Badhakesh is ill placed and the 12th from the
badhakesh is afflicted, the we can be certain that the native shall have wrath of a
deity. The reason can be divined from:
1. The malefic influences on the 12th from the badhakesh and/ or

2. The badhakesh itself and/ or
3. From the house where the badhakesh is placed
Cause of Wrath based on placement of Badhakesh in different houses [Ch15, Sl 11],
1. Lagna: Lagna shows image and hence this means that the idol has been
mutilated.
Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Lagna:

a. Mars: breaking idol, image or any sacred object associated with the deity. A fresh
idol has to be installed in a temple.
b. Saturn/ Rahu/ Gulika: Saturn rules dirt, Gulika poison and Rahu impurities. Thus if
they influence the badhakesh, it indicates that pollution and dirt have made the idol
impure.
c. If Sun associates, then it is due to birds. (Birds are ruled by Sun)
2. Fourth house: Fourth house shows the place of worship or the temple and
hence it means that that the temple is either broken, desecrated or forgotten.
Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Fourth House:

a. Mars: The temple is either broken or dilapidated and needs repairs
b. Saturn: The temple has been forgotten (Saturn rules loss of memory)
c. Saturn/ Rahu: The temple is desecreated (Saturn rules dirt and Rahu rules
impurities) and needs to be sanctified.
3. Second or Eleventh house: If the badhakesh is in one of these two houses,

these houses being the dhana and aya bhava respectively, it indicates that the
deity’s wealth has either been stolen or misappropriated.
The nature of the property can be judged from the nature of the sign. This property
is either Dhatu (Inanimate object), Moola (grains, trees, lands etc) or Jeeva (Men,
Animals etc) depending on the Lagna as being movable, fixed or dual.
The nature of the sign is however, overridden by planets if they conjoin the Lagna.
Mercury and Jupiter signify Jeeva, Sun & Venus signify Moola and the others viz.,
Moon, Mars, Saturn and Rahu signify Dhatu. This can also be judged from the
placement of the badhakesh in different nakshatras. For that matter the naksatras
reckoned from Aswini are in the order of Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva.
Similarly, inferences can be made from the other houses.
Remedial measures
Since the dispositor of a planet indicate what sustains the planet and the house and
also represent the mental and psychological aspect of a house or planet, the
remedy of the sin committed against the deity can be seen from the dispositor of
the badhakesh. The tattva (Elements) of the dispositor of the badhakesh, shall
indicate, which remedy can propitiate the angry deity. The remedies based on the
tattvas are given below:
Further Remedies are given based on the house where the badhakesh is placed and
also the planet who shows the cause of the wrath(This can be the afflicted
badhakesh itself of the malefics in the 12th from the badhakesh). They are as
follows:
Remedies based on placement of the Badhakesh in different Houses
Remedies based on the obstruction by planets
Wrath of Sarpa Deva

In jyotish the planet which signify the serpents is Rahu. The placement of Rahu in
different parts of the horoscope and the evil influences it exerts show varity of
troubles due to wrath of serpents. Based on the nature of influences on Rahu, the
serpents can be of various types. Though curses of the Divine Serpents have
already been dealt in the section above, placement of Rahu in 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12
house requires additional attention and propitiation.
Nature of Wrath:
1. If Rahu is connected in any way with Badhakesh, it becomes extremely diabolical.
The dasa of such Rahu could be extremely troublesome. Whenever such placement
occurs, remedial measures are compulsory.
2. Jupiter represent the divine qualities and its influence on Rahu while
simultaneously influencing Badhakesh, it shows divine nature of the serpents. Thus,
if Jupiter associates with the Badhakesh and is placed in a Dusthana [6/8/12] and if
Rahu is in a quadrant from Jupiter, then the curse is from superior or divine
serpents.
3. In the above combination, if Gulika is in quadrants instead of Rahu, then these

are inferior serpents. This is because, Gulika is the son of Saturn and is known for its
diabolical nature. The nature of Gulika is to give poison and if it is involved in the
wrath of serpents, the trouble could be extrenely strong, as though the life of native
has become full of snake venom. Such combination requires immediate propitiation.
4. If the Sun associates with Rahu, then the serpents are beneficial and essentially
intent in long term good.
5. Similarly, the Moon associating with Rahu shows evil-minded serpents intent on
causing disaster.
Remedies:
The following remedies have been prescribed in the Prasna Marga and other
traditional texts
Wrath of Parents
1. The Badhak sign should be Aries/ Scorpio (indicating the anger/ fire of Mars) to
show the presence of a curse. The Sun (natural significator of father) should be in
this Badhak sign in Rasi or Navamsa to show the curse of father. Similarly, the Moon
(natural significator of mother) should be in the aforementioned Badhak sign to
show the curse of Mother.
2. The Badhakesh associated with Leo & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow
of the father or some paternal elder respectively. The Badhakesh associated with
Cancer & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the mother or some maternal
elder respectively.
3. 6th lord in 9th house or 9th lord in 12th house or the Sun in the sixth shows the
displeasure of father. Similarly, the 6th lord in 4th house or 4th lord in 12th house or
the Moon in the 6th house shows the displeasure of mother.
Remedies:
Serve your parents if they are alive. Perform Shraddh or work for some elderly
persons in the memory of your parents if they are dead. Mars so placed shows the
curse of brother, Venus of spouse etc. The ritual called Tila homa can be performed
if the parent is dead.
Preta Badhak
If the funeral ceremonies or annual rites called Shraddh of the dead are not
performed, then, it is believed that such a dead person remains in the form of a
Pisacha & affects relations. The presence of Gulika/ Ketu in the Badhak sign shows
the danger.
The malefic associating with Gulika shows the cause of death of the Pisacha. Some
of such combinations showing the death is given below:
1. If Gulika/ Ketu is in any manner associated with Mars by conjunction, aspect or is

placed in Aries or Scorpio, it shows sudden death or accident, burns, weapons,
smallpox etc.
2. If instead of Mars, the association was with Saturn, misery & poverty may be the
cause of death.
3. Rahu associating with Gulika shows snakebite and other deadly poisons.
Similarly, the sign occupied by Gulika/Ketu show the sex of the Pisacha. If Gulika
associates with the 4th house or lord in some manner, then the Pisacha is related to
the family, if not, then it is from outside. The ashtottaramsa [108th Division of a
sign. If in the beginning, young age and if in the end of the sign, old age is
indicated] is the age of the Preta/Pisacha.
Remedies include Parvana Shraddh, Tila Homa etc. Depending on the affliction,
Pooja/mantra of Ugra Devata should be prescribed.
Dristi Badha
Dristi means sight. Such kind of obstruction appear in life is some of the person
related to us becomes jealous or evil towards us and thus exert invisible evil
influences. The “evil eye” has been classified as three kinds of demons. Their
names are always “Kamas” as the evil eye is causes by desire (Kama).
1. Ranthu Kamas causes worries and is indicated by the Badhakesh in Lagna or

associating with Lagna Lord and Gulika.
2. Hanthu Kamas is intent on killing, and is seen by the association of the

Badhakesh with the 6th or 8th house or its lord and the Lagna or Lagna lord. Relief
comes from the aspecting benefic planet.
3. Bali Kamas desires some form of Bali (sacrificial offering). This is indicated by
Rahu /Gulika is in 4th ,5th ,7th or 8th house. If 6th lord conjoins /aspects, the
problem is due to enemy’s action.
Remedies
Natural benefics have the ability to mitigate the evils in the horoscope. If such
planet is in quadrants to the Rahu/ Gulika or aspecting or associating with the
Badhak, gemstones of the planet should be worn and the deities indicated should
be worshipped and given offerings.
Abhichara
Abhichara means black majic. This is something which is practiced in many ways in
different parts of the world, invoking the negetive energies. The basic motive for
black magic is driving the enemy away from the locality, kill him or cause Lunacy.
This can involve things such as giving him food (polluted)/burying material inside
his house etc.
Combination for Abhichara:

1. Badhakesh association with 6th house or lord.
2. 6th lord in 1st, 7th, or 12th house as Mars occupies or aspects Lagna.
3. Ketu is 1st, 4th, or 10th as Mars aspect Lagna.
Remedies
1. Mritunjaya Japa, Ganapati or Tila Homa indicates the relief.
General Remedial Measures

1. Jupiter [who represent Sadashiva or Maha-Vishnu] & ninth lord help /protect.
2. A natural benefic in the ninth or ninth Lord in strength in a quadrant or Jupiter in

Lagna/aspecting Lagna are a few of the combinations for protection.
3. If malefic are in quadrant to them, they will strongly block the efficacy. The ninth
Lord can also be the Lord of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 houses respectively. The other house
influencing the ninth house would show the deity who need to be worshipped. For
example, if the ninth Lord is also Lord of second house then, start the remedial
process by worshipping the Kuladevata.
4. If any planet conjoined or aspected by a natural benefic or a natural benefic

itself, is in Lagna, then the deity indicated by the benefic planet shall surely protect
the person.
5. If the ninth Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then the deity
he worshipped in his previous birth has been neglected, thereby leading to
misfortune and troubles.
6. If the fourth Lord is associated with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is
the Grama Devata who need to be worshipped.
7. If the second Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the
Kula Devata. Advise resumption of worship immediately.
Monday, November 15, 2004

Narayana Dasa I: Basics
STRENGTH OF SIGNS
The dasa starts from the stronger of the two signs, the Lagna or the 7th house,
since they are the seat of truth, otherwise known as the satya-peethas. To ascertain
the stronger of the two signs, the lagna or the 7th, following rules can be followed.
The rules are culled out from Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra and the Jaimini Sutras and
beautifully presented in the Narayana Dasa book by Pt. Sanjay Rath.
The reader of the Narayana Dasa book would find that there is difference in the
sequence of the rules given. To them I shall say that the sequence is revised based
on my interaction with the author and my experience.
Rule-1: The sign with a planet (or with more planets) is considered stronger than a
sign without a planet (or with lesser number of planets).
Rule-2:The sign which is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter or its Lord is stronger.
Rule-3: If the signs have equal number of planets and they are similarly aspected
by Jupiter, Mercury and the lord, then the status of the planets like exaltation,
Mulatrikona, Svakshetra etc. should be considered to declare the stronger sign.
Rule-4: If they are still equal in strength, or without planets, then the natural
strengths - Dual signs stronger than fixed signs and fixed signs stronger than
movable signs is considered. (This rule will not work when quadrants are
considered).
Rule-5: If they are still equal in strength, then for an even (female) sign, the
placement of Lord in an odd (male) sign OR for an odd (male) sign, the placement of
the Lord in an even (female) sign is a source of strength.
Rule-6: If they are still equal in strength, the sign which gives a higher dasa period
is stronger. The dasa period is counted by computing the signs from the sign to its
lord in zodiacal direction if the sign is odd-footed and anti-zodiacal if the sign is
even-footed. (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius are odd-footed
and rest are even-footed.)
For Scorpio and Aquarius, the stronger of the two lords are to be taken to determine
the dasa period.
Rule-7: If they are still equal in strength, the sign whose lord is the Atmakaraka is
stronger.
Rule-8: If they are still equal in strength, then the degrees of their lords must
be considered. The Lord with a higher degree (used in Charakaraka) shall make the
sign stronger.
STRENGTH OF PLANETS
Scoprio and Aquarius are lorded by two planets each. Scorpio is lorded by Mars and
Ketu, whereas Aquarius is lorded by Saturn and Rahu. To determine the dasa period
of Scorpio and Aquarius, one need to ascertain, which lord to be used. Hence, we
must know the stronger of the two lords of these two signs.
If the lords are placed in the same sign then there is no trouble in computing the
dasa period, since the computation would be from the sign to the sign, placed with
these two lords. However, if they are placed in two different signs, their strength
need to be ascertained, using the following rules.
Rule 1: If one of the lords is placed in the sign and the other is placed elsewhere,
the dasa is estimated from the lord placed in the other sign.
Rule 2: If both lords are placed elsewhere, the stronger of the two signs, where
they are placed, shall give the dasa period.
Rule 3: If the signs occupied by the lords are of equal strength, the lord
contributing a larger dasa period should be considered.
ILLUSTRATION
CASE I: Lord Sri Rama
1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th.
Lagna has two planets namely the Moon and Jupiter and the 7th has only one
planet, namely Mars. Thus Lagna is stronger compared to the 7th house.
2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius.

Scorpio: Mars is placed in Capicorn whereas Ketu is in Gemini. Among Capicorn
and Gemini, Capricorn is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of
Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Gemini. Thus Mars is the stronger of the two
lords for Scorpio.
Aquarius: Saturn is exalted in Libra whereas Rahu is debilitated in Sagittarius.

Among Libra and Sagittarius, Libra is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and
none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Sagittarius. Thus Saturn is the stronger
of the two lords for Aquarius.
CASE II: Myself

1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th.
Lagna has no planets whereas 7th has one planet, namely Saturn. Thus 7th is
stronger compared to the Lagna.
2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius.

Scorpio: Mars is placed in Leo, whereas Ketu is placed in Taurus. Leo has more
planets than Taurus and hence Leo is stronger.Thus Mars is the stronger of the two
lords for Scorpio.
Aquarius: Saturn is placed in Gemini whereas Rahu is placed in Scorpio. Scorpio

has more planets compared to Gemini and hence Scorpio is stronger. Thus Rahu is
stronger of the two lords for Aquarius.
Friday, August 26, 2005

Progeny in Jyotish II: Number & sex of children
Number of children
1. The number of children can be found out by counting the Navamsa gained by the 5th lord. For e.g.,
the 5th lord is placed in Virgo Rasi and Gemini Navamsa. Counting from Gemini (Navamsa) to Virgo Rasi
[Virgo (6) - Gemini (3) = 3], we have four signs, i.e., the 5th lord has to gain three Navamsas to reach
Virgo or upto three children should be anticipated (COVA- Page 190). This is however a crude method
can can be used with extreme care.
Max. no. of child = Rasi sign – Navamsa Sign
Pt. Rath says that, for this method to work, the 5th lord should be placed with the Jupiter (Karaka for
Navamsa). However, from an illustration given in Page 200 of COVA, we see that this is not a necessary
condition. Here Mars is not associated or aspected by Jupiter, but the Lagna is aspected by Jupiter
from the 7th, through Rasi and Graha Drsti both. Here we might conclude that for this method to work,
Jupiter should be strongly placed in the horoscope and influence the factors of progeny.
2. This can also be seen from the planets aspecting the 5th by Graha or Rasi Drsti.
Riders
The number of children is limited by the Rahu - Ketu axis, unless Jupiter is strongly placed in the D-1,
to eliminate all the putra Dosas. (COVA, Page 184)
Birth of Twins
The signs Aquarius and Scorpio have two lords each and hence if they happen to be the house of child/
pregnancy, they can indicate twins.
Most standard texts prescribe the involvement of the Signs Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio or Aquarius for the
birth of the twins. They add Gemini and Virgo also to Aquarius and Scorpio, since the signs are lorded
by Mercury whose nature is dual.
Illustration
In the chart of the standard nativity, the 5th lord Moon is in Aquarius Rasi and Pisces Navamsa, which
shows that there are possibilities of 11 children, however while we count from Pisces we have to stop
in Taurus, because Gemini is occupied by a node. Thus the maximum no. of children is limited to 2 only
shown by the signs Aries and Taurus.
Saptamsa chart can be seen for more details about children. The details of judging Saptamsa Chart is
given in subsequent section.
• 1st child: The Saptamsa Lagna is in an Odd sign and hence the counting shall be in a zodiacal
manner. The 1st child is shown by the 5th lord Mars, placed in Gemini with Moon and Ketu.
• 2nd child: The 2nd child is shown by the 7th lord Mercury. Mercury is placed in Scopio and has
exhange. Scorpio generally shows female child being an even sign. Due to the exchange of
planets, it indicate male child. Its worthwhile to note that the 6th lord, the maraka is
aspecting Mercury, showing that the child shall face terrible condition and can face death.
However, due to Graha Dristi of Jupiter on Mercury and Rasi Drsti on the Lagna, the child is
saved.
Sex of children
Rasi Chart
For matters concerning children, the placement of the fifth lord and the planets should be seen from
the Jupiter, the naisargika putra karaka. If there are planets in strengths from the Jupiter, they can
indicate the number and nature of the children. The placement of the fifth lord from Jupiter will
indicate the extent of gains from Children etc.- Pt. Sanjay Rath (COVA, Page 169)
Normally for determination of sex of the child, the chart of the father is a better indicator. (COVA,
Page 188)
The Saptamsa
The timing of birth of Individual children, their nature, abilities and fortune is seen in the Saptamsa
chart. This has been explained in detail by Maharishi Jaimini Upadesha Sutras. (COVA 8.6.1)
Counting
The first child is seen from the 5th house counted zodiacally or anti-zodiacally depending on whether
the Lagna is ODD or EVEN . The subsequent pregnancies are seen from every third house (Manduka Gat
i). Thus if an odd sign ascends in the Saptamsa, the individual pregnancies are seen in the 5th, 7th,
9th, 11th etc. If an even sign ascends in the saptamsa, the individual pregnancies are seen in the 9th,
7th, 5th, 3rd and so on. (COVA)
After the Manduka Gati reached the point of start, the sequence of jumps would repeat again, which
can’t be allowed. To counter this problem, the next sign arrived at is by Crawling the sign. For
illustration, after the jump sequence reaches from 5th to 3rd, the next sign after 3rd would be 5th
again, thus here the jump doesn’t progress to the 5th, but the 4th there in, where the frog is supposed
to be crawling, than jumping as there is no space for jumping, 5th house, being already considered.
“Thus the order of pregnancy becomes 5-7-9-11-1-3-4-6-8-10-12-2. For even sign the sequence becomes
9-7-5-3-1-11-10-8-6-4-2-12.”
The nodes generally indicate the last child. For exapmple, if Rahu is in the 7th or joins the seventh
lord, the native may have two children. (Jaimini Sutras)
Sex of the Child

The sex of the child is seen from the lord of the sign ruling the house of pregnancy. If the lord is
exalted or conjoin male planets (Sun, Rahu, Jup, Mars), the issue is male. If the lord is debilitated or
conjoins female planets (Moon, Ketu, Venus), the issue is female. Saturn and Mercury are eunuch
planets, but they have found to indicate female and male children respectively.
If the lord of the sign is neither exalted/ debilitated, not conjoins any other planets, the sex of the
child is seen from the nature of the sign occupied by it. All Odd signs excepting the Aquarius and
Gemini are male birth signs while all the even signs, expecting Cancer and Pisces are Female birth
signs.
Riders
1. Effect of Parivartana
On Counting
If there is a exchange of house (Parivartana Yoga) between the Saptamsa Lagna lord and the lord of any
other house, the counting will be based on whether the other sign is ODD or EVEN and not the oddity of
the Saptamsa Lagna. However the counting still starts from the Saptamsa Lagna. (COVA, Page 193)
On sex of child
If a lord of the child associate with a planet, lets say Venus and there is a parivartana of this planet
with another Planet, let’s say Sun. The influence of the other planet, namely Sun will be more
dominant over the lord of the child, in determining the sex of the child. (COVA, Page 193).
However, if there is a parivartana of the lord of child with another planet, then the sex of the child,
determined by the lord of the child is simply reversed. For e.g., if the lord of the child is Venus is
placed in Leo, with Moon and the lord of Leo, Sun is placed in house of Venus, Taurus, then the sex of
the child indicated by Venus in conjunction with Moon, i.e., Female, shall be changed to Male.
2. Lord of child placed in house of another child
If the lord of a child is placed in the house of another child, then one of the children indicated by them
shall survive. For illustration the 5th lord is placed in the 7th house, one of the children signified by
the 5th and the 7th lords will survive. (Pt. Sanjay Rath).
However, in COVA, Pt. Sanjay has presented one more viewpoint while showing the use of Drekkana for
co-borns, whereby when the counting reaches a sign which houses another lord of the child, the count
crawls over to another sign. To illustrate the point he says “However, Capricorn houses two sisters as
indicated by Mercury and Jupiter and should normally have limited the number of elder co-borns. Since
the number is actually higher, the next sign Aquarius will indicate the co-born.” (COVA, Page 120)
Two child lords placed together
If two lords of the child are placed together, then one of the children shall survive. For e.g., if the
lords of 5th and 9th are placed in the same sign, then one among the children shown by them shall
survive. However, it is difficult to determine who among them shall survive and can only be
determined from practical events. In the present case, if there is a miscarriage of the first child, the
3rd child shown by the 9th lord shall survive and vice-versa.
One planet becomes lord of two houses of children
If one planet happens to indicate more than one child, then the first child will be shown by the lord of
the child however, the 2nd one will be shown by the house of the child and the planets placed therein.
To illustrate his point Pt. Rath says in COVA- page 120, when one of the children have been indicated
by Mars (House of child – Scorpio), and the next house of the child happens to be Aries, Mars will not
show the child, however Aries, placed with Moon will show a sister who is emotional (Moon) and Rash
(Aries). Had there been no planet, then Aries would have shown male birth.
Saptamsa lagna lord in Marana Sthana from lord of child

If Venus becomes the lord of Saptamsa Lagna, the issues indicated by the planets in the 8th from Venus
cannot survive unless conjoins Ketu (Ganapati), as these issues will have Venus in the Marana Sthana
(Reference). The same principle can be extended to other planets. Thus in case of Different Saptamsa
Lagna, the placement of the lord of the child in the following places cannot survive.
• Sun- 2nd
• Moon- 6th
• Mars- 7th
• Mercury- 7th
• Jupiter- 11th
• Venus - 8th
• Saturn- 1st
• Rahu - 5th
Thus the principle states that if the Saptamsa Lagna lord is placed in a Marana karaka Sthana from the
Lord of the child, then either the parent or the child survive, unless, there is a blessing.
(To be continued...)
Sunday, April 03, 2005

Progeny in Jyotish I: Fertility of Parents
Introduction
In human life, the birth of children occupies a very prominent place. The parents find their own image
in their children and see the progression of their lineage though the future of their children. The
mother has to pass through nine months of grooming of the infant, with all it takes, which a mother
can better understand and the results are still uncertain. Many of them are born still, many of them
are born with incapability and many get eradicated from their very start of journey. Every thing has a
very profound impact on the parents and their future.
Prognosticating the sex of the unborn child has been a matter of concern in the recent years, where
the foetus are killed when they are substantially grown and had their identity as a human child inside
the womb. If the sex of the child is not what the parents want, they were brutally extricated. Thanks
to the medical science that it can’t say anything about the sex of the child before it grows up
substantially and help the parents to decide in advance whether or not to have a baby.
This is where Jyotish comes to rescue. Because it can see the path much ahead of the time, it can
forewarn the parents about the future possibilities and help them in making a conscious decision. The
more important thing of all is that Jyotish can give remedies, when it judges the possibilities are more
negative than positive. Such remedies not only eradicate the root of the problem, but also prepare the
parents to boldly face the impending dangers.
In the forthcoming portions, we shall study, how to prognosticating the birth and life of the children
and the remedies to address the impending difficulties and danger to the parents and child.
Fertility of the Parents

=> If the lord of the 5th in the Rasi chart is placed with Mercury, Venus or Saturn, there is problem is
procreation as these three planets tend to obstruct the naisargika putra karaka Jupiter.
=> In Female Horoscope, Moon and in Male horoscope, Sun and Jupiter becomes the key controller
progeny in the saptamsa and thus the procreation. If they are badly placed, being afflicted, or placed
in the Maraka Sthana in the Saptamsa, this can show problem or denial of progeny
=> Strong influences of the fiery element (Mars, Sun) on the fifth house. This can happen due to
conjunction, aspect of parivartana of the 5th house / lord. This can be overcome by increasing the
dominance of Jala Tattva on the 5th. (COVA, Page 199)
=> Jaimini Says Sun, Rahu and Jupiter in the 9th shall indicate many Sons, which is also mentioned by
Parasara who indicates that the Sun, Rahu or Jupiter will give illustrious son. (Sanjay Rath, J.S. 1.4.25)
=> The Moon in the 9th house gives one Son. (J.S. 1.4.26)
=> The ninth in odd sign indicates many children and Vice versa. (J.S. 1.4.29 - 30)
Lack of Fertility
Method of Deha (Jaimini Sutras)
The method of Deha given by Maharishi Jaimini in Upadesha Sutra is infallible in predicting the fertility
or procreative ability of the native. Pt. Rath explains this in the following words-
“This method is based on the Rasi chart. Determine the arudha padas of the third and ninth house
from the Lagna and the Sun. The arudha padas of the 3rd and 9th from the Sun (AS3 and AS9)
constitute the ability to sustain the Atma (soul- signified by Sun) in the form of Sperm (i.e., the
sperms should have life in them). The arudha padas of the third and ninth from the Lagna (A3 and A9)
constitute the physical ability to procreate. If the Sun is in the 2nd, 6th, 8th or 12th houses from any
of these padas, the same can be damaged resulting to infertility. Similarly, if Venus and Mercury
conjoin these padas, they produce infertility. If either of these two padas is not damaged, childbirth
is delayed and not denied. If the padas from Lagna are afflicted as above, medical attention is
required and the astrologer should not attempt remedial measures unnecessarily. However, if the
affliction is from the padas from Sun, then astrological remedial measures are necessary.”
Mercury, Saturn and / or Venus in the trines to the saptamsa Lagna tend to deny children (J.S.
1.4.24).Mercury and Saturn are eunuch planets and in saptamsa Lagna deny fertility. Venus, on the
other hand causes association with too many thereby depleting the chances for progeny. However If
both planets giving children (Sun, Rahu, Jupiter and Moon) and those denying children (Mercury, Saturn
and Venus) are present, a child will be born after some delay. (J.S. 1.4.27)
Stressing the point Pt. Rath says in COVA (page 175) that, if Saturn, Venus and Mercury are in trines
“alone”, then the native is barren irrespective of all yogas in the birth chart. This is an overriding
rule.
For female charts, the ninth should be considered and for male charts the fifth for determining
procreative successes. (Sanjay Rath, J.S.)
Mars’s and Saturn’s influence on the trine to the Saptamsa Lagna show that the native will have
Adopted Child or Dutta-Putra . Pt. Rath says, Mars and Saturn are karaka for the younger and elder
brother respectively and could indicate begetting a child through a kinsman as the native many lack
procreative abilities or otherwise. It also indicates marriage with a divorcee/widow who already has
children from a pervious wedlock.
Denial of Children due to Curses (COVA, Page 172)

The denial of children could be due to curses incurred in the past birth. These have been elaborately
listed in BPHS along with the remedial measures and include Brahma Shapa (curse of priest /
astrologer), pitri Shapa (curse of father or elderly paternal relative), Matri Shapa (Curse or mother or
someone from mother’s family), Shatru Shapa (Curse of enemies) etc. Let us examine the Brahma
Shapa to understand the underlying principles. The conditions for this curse are as follows:
a. Rahu in the signs of Jupiter: Rahu represent the curses of past birth and is hence a karmic control
planet. In the signs of Jupiter it shows the curse due to priest, judge, astrologer or all persons signified
by Jupiter.
b. Jupiter conjoined or aspected by Mars and Saturn: Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn owned by
Saturn and become marana karaka in the 3rd house signified by Mars. These planets aspecting Jupiter
can block it to the extent of denying (Mars) or delaying (Saturn) the fruits of Jupiter, i.e., Children.
Simultaneously, the ninth lord should be in the 8th house to confirm that curse. If this condition is not
fulfilled, remedial measures shall work easily.
c. Sun, Moon or Jupiter and the fifth lord, placed in the eighth house with Malefics: Jupiter, the karaka
of the fifth is called Brahmanaspati (the fruits of Brahma) and hence, the Sattvik planets Sun, Moon or
Jupiter will represent Saints, Brahmins and learned men respectively whose placement in the 8th house
(curses) with malefic will deny progeny.
d. Jupiter in the fifth house conjoined or aspected by the 6th lord: The 6th house being the 2nd from
the house of children, 5th, is maraka for children. So the placement of the marakesh, sixth lord in the
house of children, with Jupiter (already showing loss), will constitute a curse from a Brahmin due to
anger or enmity (shown by 6th lord’s involvement).
If in the ninth house, they afflict the father and fortune of the native and if in the Lagna, they afflict
the name and life of the native.
Sunday, March 06, 2005

The Karakas II
I have compiled this list of planetary characteristics from various classics. This shall
help you in gaining better understanding of the planets and use them in predictions.
The suffix at various places indicate the classics used for the compilation. They are
as follows
BPHS: Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra
BJ: Brhat Jataka
HS: Hora Sara
SV: Saravali
PD: Phaladeepika
JP: Jataka Parijata
DA: Dasa Adhyayi
PM: Prasna Margam
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THE SUN
Names: Heli, Surya (BJ); Aditya, Arka, Ravi, Bhanu, Bhaskara. Divakara, Marthanda,
Savita, Teekshnamsu and Ina (HS)
Nature: Malefic
Gender: Masculine
Appearance & Disposition: Sūrya’s eyes are honey-coloured. He has a square body.
He is of clean habits, bilious, intelligent and has limited hair (on his head) (BPHS);
Well proportioned body, is bilious and possesses pingala (tawny) eyes, has short
hairs (BJ); Sun’s body is square; his eyes are pink in colour and he has sparse hair
on his body and head. He does not live for a long time in one place. He is of lazy
disposition. His knees are weak. He has pleasing face and delivers pleasing speech.
(HS); The Sun has curly hair, sharp mind, prominent appearance, majestic voice and
is not very tall. His eyes are honey-coloured. He is courageous, steady and of a
complexion, which has a mix of red and green. His feet are not conspicuous (small
in size). He is bilious and has sturdy bones. He is great and majestic. He has fiery
rays and square body and wears saffron-coloured apparels (SV)
Sapta Dhatu: Bones (skeletal system)
Diseases: Causes damage to eyes, loss of hair and thirst, fever etc. by bilious
temperament (PD)
Humor: Bile
Governs: The Soul
Planetary Cabinet: The King
Complexion: Blood red (BPHS), Dark Red (BJ); Copper red (SV)
Colour: Copper (BJ)
Deity/ Adhi devata: Agni (BPHS)
Gender: Male
Panchabhuta: Agni (Fire)
Caste: Kshatriya
Guna: Sattvik
Abode: Temple (BPHS), Devastana (BJ)
Direction: East (Purva)
Period: Ayana
Taste: Pungent
Directional Strength: South (10th house)
Day based Strength: Day Time (Diurnal)
Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana
Natural strength: Strongest among all planets
Trees: Strong trees (trees with stout trunk)
Robe/ Cloth: Red silken, Rough cloth
Season: Summer (Grishma)
Matter: Mula (Vegetation) (BJ)
Material: Copper (BJ)
Natural Age: 50 years (JP)
Loka: Mrtyu Loka (World of mortals)
Geographical location: Kalinga (Orissa)
Misc. Lordship: Snakes, wool, hills, gold, weapons, poison, fire, medicines, kings,
aryas, river banks, forest, wood and Mantras (SV)
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THE MOON
Names: Chandrama, Sitarasmi (BJ); Sasi, Sasanka, Vidhu, Soma, Nisakara,
Seethamsu, Udunatha and Indu (Candr is Nisakara, as she causes the night. She is
Seetamsu, as her rays are cool and pleasant. The name Udunatha is given to Candr
because Candr married the 27 Nakshatras) (HS);
Nature: Benefic (when waxing), Malefic (when waning)
Gender: Feminine
Appearance & Disposition: Candra is very windy and phlegmatic. She is learned
and has a round body. She has auspicious looks and sweet speech, is fickle-minded
and very lustful (BPHS); Well rounded body, much wind and phlegm, intelligent,
sweet speech and good eyes (BJ); Moon is tall, tender-natured, brilliant in mental
disposition, kind, skilled in policy, or politics and has mixed humour of wind and bile.
She wears white robes and ornaments; her body resembles a well-drawn circle.
(HS); She has an auspicious appearance. Her eyes are beautiful. She has mellifluous
voice. She is fair in complexion, has an emaciated body, is youthful, tall, curly and
short hair, is learned, soft, of Sattvik disposition, beautiful, phlegmatic, amicable to
friends, has pure (excellent) blood, is kind, fond of old ladies, fickle-minded, very
fortunate and wears clean apparels. (SV)
Sapta Dhatu: Blood (Circulatory System)
Humour: Vata (Windy) & Kapha (Phlegm)
Governs: The Mind
Planetary Cabinet: The Queen
Complexion: Tawny
Colour: White
Deity/ Adhi devata: Varuna (BPHS), Ambu (BJ)
Panchabhuta: Jala (Water)
Caste: Brahmin
Guna: Sattivik
Abode: Watery places
Direction: North West (Vayavya Kona)
Period: Muhurtha (48 minutes) (BPHS); Kshana (BJ)
Taste: Saline
Directional Strength: North (4th house)
Day based Strength: Night (Nocturnal)
Ayana based Strength: (Uttarayana)
Natural strength: Second to the Sun
Trees: Milky trees (such as rubber plant)
Robe/ Cloth: White Silken (BPHS), New clothes (BJ)
Season: Varsha (Rainy)
Matter: Dhatu (non living matter)
Material: Precious stones (Gemstones)
Loka: Pitri Loka (World of manes)
Geographical location: Yavana Pradesh (land of Greeks)
Misc. Lordship: Poets, flowers, eatables, beads, silver, conch, salt, water, arrow,
robes, ornaments, females, Ghī, sesamum, oil and sleep (SV)
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MARS
Names: Ara, Vakra, Kruradrik, Avanaya (BJ); Aara, Vakra, Maheeja Rudhira, Rakta,
Angaraka and Krudradrik (HS); Bhumisuta (SV)
Nature: Malefic
Gender: Masculine
Appearance & Disposition: Mangal has blood-red eyes, is fickle-minded, liberal,
bilious, given to anger and has thin waist and thin physique (BPHS); Youthful, liberal
bilious, fickle minded and has a thin waist (BJ); Mars is unsteady in mind, he is
capable of wounding, he has blood-reddish eyes, he is bilious and depicted with fire
and arms, his voice is rough, his belly is depressed and he is modest (HS); he is
young, he has curly and shining hair, he is liberal (PD); The planet Mars is short, his
eyes are reddish-brown in colour. He has a strong body. He is as bright, as burning
fire. He is not steady in disposition. He has marrow in bones and flesh. He wears
red-coloured apparels. He is more intelligent and is courageous. He is an
accomplished speaker. He causes injury. He has short and shining hair. He is bilious
in disposition and is Tamasic. He is adventurous and wrathful and is skillful in
hurting. He is blood-red in appearance. (SV)
Sapta Dhatu: Marrow (?? system)
Humour: Pitta (Bile)
Governs: Strength
Planetary Cabinet: Commander- in- Chief
Complexion: Bood Red
Colour: Blood Red
Deity/ Adhi devata: Subrahmanya (BPHS), Kumara (BJ); Kartikeya (SV)
Panchabhuta: Agni (Fire)
Caste: Kshatriya (Warrior)
Guna: Tamasik
Abode: Place of Fire
Direction: South (Dakshina)
Period: A day (duration between two Sunrises)
Taste: Bitter
Directional Strength: South (10th house)
Ayana based Strength: Dakshinayana
Natural strength: Stronger than Saturn (Saturn is the weakest one)
Trees: Bitter ones (Lemon Plant)
Robe/ Cloth: Red clothes (BPHS); Burnt clothes (SV)
Season: Greeshma (Summer)
Matter: Dhatu (Non living matter)
Natural Age: Young boy (16 years) (JP)
Veda: Sama Veda
Loka: Mrtyu Loka (World of mortals)
Geographical Location: Ujjain (Central India)
Misc. Lordship: Blood, Copper, Army, Red cloth, Minerals, Earth, King, Destruction,
Swooning, Bile and thieves (SV)
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MERCURY
Names: Hemno, Vit, Gna, Bodhana and Induputra (BJ); Saumya, Vid, Jna, Somaja,
Bodhana, Kumar and Vidhusuta (Budh is Candr’s son and hence known, as Somaja
and Vidhusuta ) (HS)
Nature: Malefic in malefic association, otherwise benefic
Gender: Neuter/ Eunuch
Appearance & Disposition: Budh is endowed with an attractive physique and the
capacity to use words with many meanings. He is fond of jokes. He has a mix of all
the three humours (BPHS); Gurgling speech, fond of joking and has a mixture of air,
phlegm and bile (BJ); Budh’s eyes are dark. He is well-versed in politics (or in policy-
making), is of medium height, sometimes firm and sometimes unsteady, jolly
natured, in touch with all kinds of news, witty, scholarly and has the composition
mixed with the three humours (i. e. bile, phlegm and wind) (HS); Budh rules skin
and is full of veins, arteries and nerves. He has an even body (PD); he is sweet
spoken, but stammering in speech (DA); Mercury's eyes are reddish and broad. He
speaks sweetly. His complexion is of green grass. He has strong skin. He is an
extremely Rajasic planet. He is clear in his speech and is pure. He has a mixture of
the three humours, i.e. phlegm, bile and wind. He remains delighted and has
moderate beauty. He is skillful and sinewy. He is agreeable to all in dressing and
speech and wears green robes. (SV
Sapta Dhatu: Skin (BPHS, BJ) (?? System)
Humour: Tridosha (all pitta, kapha, vata)
Governs: Speech
Planetary Cabinet: Yuvaraj (Prince)
Complexion: Hue that of Green grass (Durva Grass)
Colour: Green
Deity/ Adhi devata: Maha Vishnu (BPHS), Kesava (BJ)
Panchabhuta: Prithvi (Earthy)
Caste: Vaishya (Trading Class) (BPHS); Sudra (BJ, SV); Mixed breed (HS)
Guna: Rajasik
Abode: Sports ground, Gaming place
Direction: North (Uttar)
Period: Ritu (Season- Two months)
Taste: Mixed
Directional Strength: East (Lagna)
Day based Strength: Both in day & Night
Natural strength: Stronger than Mercury
Trees: Fruitless trees
Robe/ Cloth: Black silken (BPHS); Water soaked clothes (BJ, SV)
Season: Sarad (Mild Winter)
Matter: Jiva (Living beings)
Material: Bell metal
Natural Age: Young (20 years) (JP)
Veda: Atharva Veda
Loka: Patala Loka (Hellish world)
Geographical location: Magadha (southern part of Bihar) (SV)
Misc. Lordship: Veda, writing, sculpture, medicines, expertise, minister-ship,
speech, jokes, birds, couples, fame, vegetation (vanaspati) and gold (SV)
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JUPITER
Names: Jiva, Angira, Suraguru, Vachasampathi and Ijya (BJ); Jeeva, Angirasa,
Suraguru, Mantri Vachaspati, Arya, Brihaspati, Suri and Vageesh (HS); Ida (SV)
Nature: Benefic
Gender: Masculine
Appearance & Disposition: Guru has a big body, tawny hair and tawny eyes, is
phlegmatic, intelligent and learned in Shastras (BPHS); Corpulent body, golden locks
and eyes, moral and is phlegmatic (BJ); Guru has stout and tall body; his eyes are
neither big nor small, he is intelligent, well-versed in politics, or policy making has
prominent bilious composition, is a very eloquent speaker, wears yellow apparels
and jewels and is of noble disposition (HS); he is of virtuous disposition (DA); The
eyes of Jupiter are somewhat reddish-brown. He is learned in Vedas. His voice
resembles that of a lion. He is firm and prominently Sattvik. His physical complexion
is akin to pure yellow metal. He has broad and prominent chest. He is always fond
of virtues and is modest. He has firm and large eyes and is of forgiving disposition.
He wears yellow apparels, is phlegmatic, fat and pre-eminent. (SV)
Sapta Dhatu: Fat (BPHS); Brain (BJ) (Digestive system)
Governs: Knowledge, Wisdom and happiness (BPHS), Intelligence (SV)
Planetary Cabinet: Advisor (Minister)
Complexion: Tawny (BPHS), Jupiter yellow or golden (BJ)
Colour: Yellow
Deity/ Adhi devata: Indra (BPHS)
Panchabhuta: Akasha (Ether)
Caste: Brahmin (Priestly class)
Guna: Sattvik
Abode: Treasury
Direction: North East (Ishanya Kona)
Period: Masa (Month)
Taste: Sweet
Directional Strength: East (Lagna)
Day based Strength: Day time (Diurnal)
Natural strength: Stronger than Mercury (4th)
Trees: Fruit bearing trees
Robe/ Cloth: Saffron coloured ones (BPHS), Neither old nor new clothes (BJ, SV)
Season: Hemanta (Autumn)
Material: Silver, and when he is in his own house he governs gold (BJ)
Natural Age: 30 years
Veda: Rig Veda (SV)
Loka: Svarga loka (Heavens) (SV)
Geographical location: Sindhu (Indus- Pakistan and Afganistan) (SV)
Misc. lordship: Auspiciousness, virtue, physical stoutness, prowess, mentorship/;
guide/ guru/ preceptor, deputation, city, state (province), gold, bed, conveyance,
position, grains, residence and sons (SV)
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VENUS
Names: Sukra, Bhrigu, Brigusuta, Sita and Aspujit (BJ); Bhrigu, Bhrigusuta, Ahpujit,
Sita, Usanas, Vaitya Pujya, Kavya and Kavi(HS)
Nature: Benefic
Appearance & Disposition: Shukra is charming, has a splendourous physique, is
excellent, or great in disposition, has charming eyes, is a poet, is phlegmatic and
windy and has curly hair (BPHS); Fond of pleasure, handsome, fine eyes and black
ringlets and a temperament compounded of wind and phlegm (BJ); the body of
shukra is very bright. He is fortunate, windy and bilious in composition, broad-
minded; stout bodied, has a tendency to submit to women, has crooked eyes and is
of deceiving nature. (HS); has stout body, broad eyes, wind and phlegm in
constitution (PD); The planet Venus is beautiful, has long hands, broad chest and
face, is very seminal, splendourous, has dark, short and extended hair, is of
complexion, which is a mix of yellow and green, is sensuous, windy and phlegmatic,
very fortunate, wears multi-coloured apparels, is of Rajasic disposition, sportive,
intelligent, broad-eyed and has prominent shoulders. (SV)
Sapta Dhatu: Sperm/ Semen (Reproductive system)
Governs: Semen (Potency) (BPHS), Passion (BJ); Comfort (SV)
Planetary Cabinet: Advisor (Minister)
Complexion: Variegated (BJ); Neither white nor black (BJ)
Colour: Variegated
Deity/ Adhi devata: Shachi Devi (BPHS), Indrani (BJ)
Gender: Feminine
Panchabhuta: Jala (Water)
Caste: Brahmin (Priestly class)
Guna: Rajasik
Abode: Bedroom
Direction: South East (Agneya Kona)
Period: Paksha (Fortnight)
Taste: Acidulous (BPHS); Sour (BJ)
Directional Strength: North (4th House)
Day based Strength: Day Time (Diurnal)
Natural strength: Stronger than Jupiter (5th)
Trees: Floral Plants
Robe/ Cloth: Silken (BPHS); Strong clothes (BJ), Durable clothes (SV)
Season: Vasanta (Spring)
Matter: Mula (Vegetation)
Material: Pearls (BJ)
Veda: Yajur Veda (SV)
Loka: Pitri Loka (World of manes) (SV)
Misc Lordship: Diamonds, ornaments, marriage, scents, friends, wreaths, females,
cow dung, diagnosis, education, sexual enjoyment and gold (SV)
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SATURN
Names: Kona, Manda, Suryaputra and Asita (BJ); Kona, Manda, Sani, Krishn, Surya
Putr, Yama, Pangu, Sanaischara, Sauri, Kala and Chayasuta (HS)
Nature: Malefic
Gender: Neuter/ Eunuch
Appearance & Disposition: Shani has an emaciated and long physique, has
tawny eyes, is windy in temperament, has big teeth, is indolent and lame and has
coarse hair (BPHS); Lazy, has yellowish eyes, lean tall body, stout teeth and rough
hairs. He is of a windy temperament (BJ); has hard nails, teeth and hair, he is
deceptive, he has long hands and feet, his constitution is bilious, he has prominent
veins, is indolent and worried (HS); is lame, has deeply depressed eyes and is lazy.
He rules muscles. He has an emaciated body (PD); Saturn has red and depressed
eyes, emaciated body, prominent veins, is indolent, black-bodied and windy in
temperament. He is a talebearer. He is muscular, unkind, foolish, has large nails
and teeth, is very dirty, impure, Tamasic in disposition, fierce, short-tempered and
old (worn out). He adores black apparels. (SV)
Sapta Dhatu: Muscles (BPHS); Nerves (BJ)
Humour: Vata (Windy)
Governs: Grief/ Sorrow
Planetary Cabinet: Servant
Complexion: Dark (BPHS), Black (BJ)
Colour: Black (BJ), Blue mixed with black (HS)
Deity/ Adhi devata: Brahma (BPHS), Kaha (BJ)
Panchabhuta: Vayu (Air)
Caste: Sudra (Working class) (BPHS); Antyaja (Untouchables) (BJ); Mixed breed (SV)
Guna: Tamasik
Abode: Filthy ground (Dirty places) (BPHS), Heap of dirt (BJ)
Direction: West (Paschim)
Period: Year
Taste: Astringent (BPHS); Acidic (BJ)
Directional Strength: West (7th house)
Ayana based Strength: Dakshinayana
Natural strength: Weakest among all
Trees: Useless trees (shrubs and weeds)
Robe/ Cloth: Multi-coloured robes (BPHS); Rags (BJ, SV)
Season: Sisir (Extreme Winter)
Matter: Dhatu (Non living matter)
Material: Iron, Lead (BJ)
Natural Age: Extremely old
Others: Anthill
Loka: Patala Loka (Hellish world)
Geographical Location: Saurashtra (Gujarat)
Misc. lordship: Lead, zinc, black metals, inferior grains, dead relatives, fools,
servants, mean women, saleable goods, poor people and self-restraint (SV)
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RAHU
Names: Tamas, Agu and Asura (BJ); Tamas, Asura, Swarbhanu, Vidhuntuda, Pata,
Sainhikeya, Bhujanga and Ahi (HS)
Nature: Malefic (HS)
Gender: Masculine
Appearance & Disposition: He is black in colour, tall in stature, and of low caste;
he has skin disease and hick-coughs; he is cunning, and speaks falsehood; he
suffers from leprosy.
Sapta Dhatu: n/a
Humour: Vata (Windy)
Governs: Ego (SV)
Planetary Cabinet: Army
Complexion: Sark collyrium (blue mix) (HS)
Colour: Black
Deity/ Adhi devata: Durga / Chandika
Panchabhuta: None
Caste: Outcaste
Guna: Tamasik (like Saturn) (HS)
Abode: Forest
Direction: South West (Nairrittya Kona)
Period: 8 Months
Taste: n/a
Directional Strength: n/a
Day based Strength: Same as Saturn
Ayana based Strength: Same as Saturn
Natural strength: Same as Saturn
Trees: n/a
Robe/ Cloth: Dirty Clothes
Season: n/a
Matter: Dhatu
Geographical Location: Southern India (Dravida country: five tribes: Dravida,
Karnataka, Gurjara, Maharashtra and Tailanga)
Misc. Lordship: Mysticism, magic, strange events, enigmas and excitement,
Renunciation, Paternal grandfather. Serpents, venomous reptiles, diseases, scars,
courage, adventure, execution, Christians & Mohammedans, stones, mud,
travellers, inventors, lecturers, psychologist, astrologer, thieves, widowhood,
litigation, gold smiths, duplicity, aviators, sepulchres, ant-hills, mole-hills, crack &
crevices, archers, spies, sediments of liquor, portentous evils, radio, aerial
navigation, metaphysical studies, south-western direction, infamous character,
inflammable gases, epidemics, violence, corruption, political plots, and exiles. He
also differentiates between purity in love and impure lust. He causes birthmark in
the body.
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KETU
Names: Sikhi (BJ); Sikhin, Dhvaja, Dhum, Mrityu Putr and Anala (HS)
Nature: Malefic (HS)
Gender: Feminine, Eunuch (PD)
Appearance & Disposition: He has a red and fierce look, a venomous tongue, an
elevated body; he is outcast; of Smoky colour; has bruised limbs and is lean and
malicious.
Sapta Dhatu: n/a
Governs: Outcastes
Planetary Cabinet: Army
Complexion: Smoky
Colour: Smoky
Deity/ Adhi devata: Ganesha (PM)
Gender: Feminine, Eunuch (PD)
Panchabhuta: n/a
Caste: Outcaste
Guna: n/a
Abode: n/a
Period: 3 Months
Taste: n/a
Directional Strength: n/a
Day based Strength: Same as Mars
Ayana based Strength: Same as Mars
Natural strength: Same as Mars
Trees: n/a
Robe/ Cloth: Smoky
Season: n/a
Geographical Location: Southern India (Dravida country: five tribes: Dravida,
Karnataka, Gurjara, Maharashtra and Tailanga)
Misc. Lordship: Religion, Astrology, Moksha or final emancipation, intrigues,
spiritual pride, Religious resignation, Sectarian principles, artistic taste, literary
genius, pride, dissimulation, mendicancy, bankruptcy, miserliness, ascetics,
deception, quarrels, biliousness, philosophers, selfishness, occultist, skulls, religious
shows, assassinations, friends, charms, amulets, vicious tendencies, secret intrigues
and association, and back biting.
Sunday, February 20, 2005

The Karakas I
INTRODUCTION
All inanimate as well as the animate being the world are signified by the planets
and hence the work karaka is associated with them. Karaka means the doer of
certain activities. This means that the karakas represent the influence of various
things animate or inanimate, in our life. Based on the inhenrent gunas, Sattva,
Rajas and Tamas the karakas are classified in three categories namly the Naisargik
karaka which is predominant in Rajas Guna, the Chara Karaka which is predominant
in the Sattva guna and the the Sthira Karaka which is predominant in the Tamas
guna. The utility of these karakas can be understood from the standpoint of their
gunas. The sthirakarakas are governed by by Shiva and there are 7 such karakas.
They represent the death of various animate things surrounding us (Rahu and Ketu,
who are the shadowy planets without body cannot die and hence is excluded from
the scheme of the 7 sthira karakas). The charakaraka is governed by vishnu and are
8 such karakas. They show the influence of various atmas / souls in our life and thus
means our sustainence in this material world in the form of a social life (having inter
relationships with various souls in this world) and spiritual growth. The remaining
category is the Naisargik karaka governed by Brahma and there are 9 such karakas.
They represent the creation process and hence all perceptible and imperceptible
creation of the world are governed by them.
We know that when we talk of a horoscope we are talking of Narayana (Maha

Vishnu) who is the creator and preserver of the brahmanda. While the rasis
represent different parts of the Lord and the grahas represent the deities who
signify a particular aspect and event in the life of a creature. The rasis are fixed and
represent the environment, while the grahas are in motion which represent people
who come and influence us.
THE CHARAKARAKAS (8 planets)

Atmakaraka
The graha that obtains the highest longitude in the chart is the Atmakaraka. It is the
significator of the soul (atma). It is the king of the chart. Being the significator of the
soul, the 12th house of liberation is seen from the Atmakaraka in the Navamsa to
find out the Ista devata of the native who would guide the soul towards liberation
from the bondage of life and death.
Amatyakaraka
The graha obtaining the second highest longitude is called Amatyakaraka. It
signifies the mind. Its role is that of a Minister who guides the king. It is the
Amatyakaraka who guides the destiny of the person towards attainment of the
desires of the atma. Being the protector of the soul, the palanadevata (the deity
who sustains oneself in this world) is seen from the 6th from the Amatyakaraka in
the Navamsa.
Bhratrikaraka
The graha obtaining the third highest longitude is called the Bhratrikaraka - the
significator of brothers and co-born who actually are expected to stand by the
individual in times of dire need. It is also known as the Gurukaraka, as next to the
Amatya it is only the Guru (preceptor) who can guide the atma towards its desired
goal and God. The guru and their influence on our life and its purpose can be seen
from the Bhratrikarka in the Rasi and the Navamsa chart. In the Navamsa chart,
they show the promise, how the guru would influence the life of the native, while in
the rasi chart, it would show how the promise is fulfilled.
Matrikaraka
The graha obtaining the fourth highest longitude is called the Matrikaraka - the
significator of mother. Among the four karakas of prime importance, Matrikaraka is
one (and the first in ascending order to the Atmakaraka) as mother is the person
who has brings the atma into existence in the world. It is she who has the first right
over the child and guides the child at all stages to do the right thing to attain glory
and God. The influence of mother on the life of the native need to be studied from
this Charakaraka.
Pitrikaraka
The graha obtaining the fifth highest longitude is called the Pitrikaraka - the
significator of father. Father is the one who is the cause for the birth of the person,
being the one who has carried the soul of the native and transmitted to the womb
of mother. Hence he comes next in hierarchy to the mother. The influence of father
on the life of the native need to be studied from this Charakaraka.
Putrakaraka
The graha obtaining the sixth highest longitude is known as the Putrakaraka and it
is the significator of children. Children bear the future of the person. A son is the
one who is to perform the last rites of the person. Hence he gains the sixth place of
importance in the relationship of the person. The influence of father on the life of
the native need to be studied from this Charakaraka.The influence of children on
the life of the native need to be studied from this Charakaraka.
Gnyatikaraka
The graha obtaining the 7th highest longitude is known as the Gnyatikaraka - the
significator of relatives. The relatives of the person are the ones who are expected
to be near the person in times of happiness and distress. Hence, they gain the
seventh place of importance in the relationship of the person. The influence of kith
and kins on the life of the native need to be studied from this Charakaraka.
Darakaraka
The graha obtaining the eighth highest longitude is called Darakaraka - the
significator of wife. The spouse is the 'Ardhangini' (equal partner) of the person.
Thus, the spouse is no different from the person as whatever is to happen with the
person is to be shared jointly by both. As importance to the self is always last, the
spouse (Dara) is placed last at the 8th place. The influence of spouse and
companion on the life of the native need to be studied from this Charakaraka.
The Atmakaraka has a very vital role to play in the horoscope of a person. It actually
shows the objectives, ideals and goals of the soul for which it has born on earth. No
graha in the horoscope can actually give benefic or malefic results beyond what the
Atmakaraka could signify. Any deviation in life from the desired path or objective of
the atma renders it disillusioned. As it actually performs no role in the active life of
the person except to watch (as a Judge) the direction of growth of the person, it
finally deserts the body in the form of death at a time when it can no longer sustain
the misdeeds of the person. It simply leaves the physical body and an Atma whose
primary desire is not fulfilled has actually lived a wasted life.
Our atma is a jeevatma. The ultimate objective of the atma is to mingle with the
parmatmamsa, which is God. To attain this, the activity of the person whose
physical form the atma has obtained, should perform sattwik acts so as to cleanse
the soul off its impurities and lead it to God. Sattwik guna alone is the sustainer of
the atma and it leads it to the lord.
As the atmakaraka has an objective with which it is born, it has certain abilities of
its own towards that direction. What are the desires of the atma? What are its
abilities? Whether it has the power to fulfil its objective or utilize its abilities?
Whether the abilities and the powers of the atma would be utilized in the right
direction or not? Whether the birth of the atma would attain its purpose or not? All
these factors are to be seen from the Navamsa (the 9th division – D9 – chart of the
person), which, thus, becomes a very vital part of vedic astrology divination.
The Navamsa sign occupied by the atmakaraka is called the Karakamsa, while the
ascendant or Lagna sign of the Navamsa is called the Lagnamsa and, both these
together are called the Swamsa (Swa meaning self and amsa meaning division). If
the Karakamsa and Lagnamsa become the same or have any connection between
them, then it becomes the Swamsa, in which case, the objective and the abilities of
the atmakaraka are attained. The gati in that direction may be slow or obstructed
due to various other factors. Regular prayer to the Ishta Devta (to be determined
from the 12 house from the placement of Karakamsa) and the Lord of Bhratrikarak
(also called the Gurukarak) helps attain the gati for the atma to move speedily in
the desired direction.
While the Karakamsa itself will help see the desire of the atma, the Trines from the
Karakamsa will show the actual desire of the atma. The Trines from the Karakamsa,
therefore, become very vital signs to determine the native’s spiritualism. Any graha
located in the 1st, 5th and 9th (Trines) bhavas from the Karakamsa, thus, become
automatically good for the spiritualism of the person and also to provide gati for his
atma (known as Atmagati).
Thus, the role of Brihaspati (who represents God) becomes very vital in the
Navamsa division of the person, as Brihaspati is the naisargika karaka for the 9th
house (Dharma) significations. It is Brihaspati as the sustainer of the jeevatma and
Surya as the provider of jeeva (life) who predominate the person’s Dharma bhava.
This is one of the very important and significant reasons why the 9th house in the
Rasi chart is associated with Jupiter and Sun as the natural significators of the
person’s Dharma bhava.
THE STHIRA KARAKS (7 planets)

Stronger among Sun and Venus- Father
Stronger among Moon and Mars- Moon
Mars- Younger sister, younger brother brother-in-law, sister-in-law
Mercury- Maternal uncles, aunts and all maternal relatives
Jupiter- paternal grand parents, Husband (for female chart), children
Venus- Wife, maternal grandparents, father & mother-in-law, maternal grand
parents
Saturn- Elder brother & Elder sister
THE BHAVA KARAKAS (Controller of Bhava)

Though the primary bhavakarakas are given below, each bhava has many
secondary karakas. Both the primary and secondary karakas are important for
protecting the signification of a bhava. Any bhava whose karaka is well placed in
kendra/ trine from the bhava in good dignity or is aspecting the bhava or is placed
with the lord of the bhava try to fulfil the promise of the bhava.
Lagna- Sun
2nd- Jupiter
3rd- Mars
4th- Moon; Mercury
5th- Jupiter
6th- Mars; Saturn
7th- Venus
8th- Saturn
9th- Sun; Jupiter
10th- Sun; Mercury; Jupiter; Saturn
11th- Jupiter
12th- Saturn
NAISARGIKA KARAKAS (9 planets)

From Uttara Kalamrta and other texts...
Since the world is so much full of variety of various living and non living things each
of which is symbolised by a planet, the list of the karaka can never be
comprehensive and it requires experience to know the karaka of each and
everything around us. However, the list of karakas given by various classics can
help us in building up the insights while understanding the possible planetary
lordship of a particular thingl.
The natural karaka cover everything around us may it be tastes, our emotions, the
plant or animals, different metals, clothes, substances, elements and everything
which is either perceptable or non perceptable to our senses.
The Sun
The Soul; Power; Intense Severity (fierce); Fortress; Good Strength; Heat;
Splendour; Fire; Worship Of Siva; Courage; Thorned Trees; Being In Royal Favour;
Bitterness; Old Age; Cattle; Wickedness; Land; Father; Taste; Self-Realization;
Skyward Look; One Born of a Timid Woman; World Of Mortals (Mrtyu Loka); Square
shape; Bone (skeletal system); Valour; Grass; The Belly; Strenuous Effort; Forest;
Half A Year (uttarayana / dakshinayana); Eye (right); Wandering Over The
Mountains (wanderer); Quadruped (also the birds); King; Travelling; Dealing; Bite;
Scorch; Circular Shape (??); Eye Disease; Body (vitality in the body); Timber (wood);
Mental Purity; Lordship Of The Whole Country (sovereign); Freedom Form Disease;
Lord Of Saurashtra State; Ornaments; Disease In The Head; Precious stones (gems);
Lord Of Sky; Short Like A Dwarf; Lord Of The Eastern Direction; Copper; Blood;
Kingdom; Red Cloth; Stone; Public Life; River Bank; Coral (??); Ruby; Strong At Mid-
Day (Noon); Eastern Direction; Mouth; Long Standing Anger; Capture Of The Enemy;
Sattvik (Pure); Red Chandan Or Saffron; Hostility; Thick Cord
The Moon
Mind; Imagination; Flower; Good Perfume (incence); Going to a Fortress; Brahmin by
caste; Idleness; Phlegmatic (kapha) Humour; Epilepsy (diseases of mind, if
afflicted); Enlargement of the Spleen (spleed creates bile which help in fat
metabolism); Mental Disposition (state of mind); Heart (feelings); Woman
(motherly); Virtue Or Vice (attributes of mind); Saltish taste/ Sleep (peace);
Happiness; Anything like Water (any fluid); Bell-Metal; Silver (metal); Sugarcane;
Typhoid (infection of intestine); Travel/ Going To Far Off Countries; Well; Pond; Tank
(any water body); Mother (relations); Pearls; Consumption (infection of lungs/ TB);
Whiteness (colour); Waistband; Short Stature; Ability; Winter Season; White Colour;
Belly; Worshipping Goddess Gauri; Joking; Nourishment; Wheat; Pleasure;
Splendour; Face; Sharp in Thought (in good association such as Jupiter); Love for
Curd; Mendicant (sanyasa yoga); Fame (popularity among masses); Learned;
Beauty; Strength at Night; Facing Westward; Learned; Getting A Job; Love For West;
The Middle World; Nine Gems (navaratna); Middle Age; Life; Eating (food); Ailment
of the Shoulders; Umbrella or any Other Royal Insignia; Good Fruits; Blood Purity
and Vitality; Fish and Other Water Creatures; Serpent; Brilliant Things (sparkling);
Clean Crystal; Soft And Velvety Clothes; Silk Garments
Mars
Prowess; Land (any immovable property); Strength; Kingship; Loss Of Virility; Thief;
Battle; Hostility; Enemy; Generosity; Deep red colour; Owning A Garden; Sound Of A
Trumpet; Affection; Quadruped; Fool; Anger; Going to a Foreign Country; Firmness;
Supporter; Fire; Controversy; Bile; Heat; Wound; Commander in chief; Day; Seeing;
Shortness; Disease; Fame; Tin; Sword; Lance Or Spear; Minister; Fracture Of A Limb;
Jewel; Praying To God Subrahmanya; Youth; Pungent; Dubar Hall; Earthen Pots;
Obstacles; Flesh eater; Calumniating Others; Victory Over Enemy; Bitter; Strong At
The End Of The Night; Gold; Summer Season; Valour; Enemy's Strength; Profundity
Of Character; Male; Axe; Forester; Village Headman; State Inspection; Pain while
Passing Urine; Triangle; Goldsmith; Rogue; Burnt Place; Good Dinner; Leanness;
Adept In Archery; Blood (red blood cells); Copper; A Beautiful Cloth; Facing South;
Desire; Anger; Scandal; House; Sataghni, A Weapon; A Tree; Sama Veda; Brother;
Spade Or Hatchet; Looking After The Wild Animals; Independence; Persistency;
Judge; Serpent; World; Speech; Fickle Mindedness; Mounting A Vehicle; Sight Of
Blood; Coagulation Of Blood
Mercury
Formal education (schooling); Horses; Treasury; Mathematics; Speech/ Courteous
Speech; Infantry; Writing; New Garment, Palatial Building; Green Colour; Sculpture;
Astrology; Pilgrimage To Holy Places; Wise Lectures; Temple; Trading; Best
Ornaments; Vedanta Philosophy; Maternal Grandfather; Bad Dreams; Eunuch;
Facing North; Skin; Wet; Bell metal; Renunciation; Ritu (Season); A Beautiful House;
Doctor; Neck; Recitation Of Mantras/ Sattvik Mantras; Childhood; Crooked Look;
Heaven; Modesty; Paternal Relation; Fear; Dancing; Devotion; Humorous
Temperament; Powerful In The Morning; Hemanta Ritu; Stone To Sharpen Knives;
Tranquillity; Navel; Family Prosperity; Mixed Items; Proficient In Telugu Language;
Worship Of Lord Vishnu; Sudra; Bird; After Born; Depth Of A Language; The
Directions; Atharva Veda; Religious Action; Tower; Dust; Garden; Pudendum Virile;
Even; Benefic; Moving In Villages; Impartial Nature; Fond Of Northwest Quarter; Well
Versed In The Legends Of The Past; Specialist In Grammar; Expert In Testing Of The
Precious Stones; A Scholar; Maternal Uncle; Sacred Prayer; An Amulet
Jupiter
Brahmin; Guru; One's Duty; Chariot; Cow; Infantry; Savings; Meemamsa philosophy;
Treasure; Horse; Honey; Large Body; Valour; Reputation; Logic; Astrology; Children;
Grandson; Dropsy; Philosophy; Grand father; Great grand-father; Palatial House;
Gems; Eldest Brother; Lord Indra; Automn Season; Wrath of Priest; Jewel; Merchant;
Physical Health; A Beautiful Mansion; Royal Honour; Thighs; God (divine blessings);
Penance; Charity; Religious Duty; Helping Others; Impartiality; Facing North;
Circular; Yellow Colour; Moving In Villages; Close Friend; Swinging; Orator; Fat; Old
Garment; A New House; Happiness; Mantras; Twice Born (Brahmins- Dvija); Holy
Water; Knee; Movement In Heaven; A House Granting All Comforts; Intellect;
Proficiency In Learning; Literature; Tower; Charming an Audience; Throne; Strong at
All Times; a month; Vessels; Yellow Sapphire; Sweet Juice; Being Good; Happiness;
Misery; Length; Gentleness; Reading Other's Mind; Ornamentation; Ether; Phlegm;
Topaz; Vedic Text; Brilliancy; Softness; Worship Of Lord Shiva; Performing One's
Religious Duties; Travelling In A Well-Decorated Carriage
Venus
White Umbrella; Garment; Marriage; Income; A Biped (Human); Woman; Brahmin;
Auspiciousness; Whiteness; Wife; Sexual Happiness; Short; Sour; Flower; Command;
Fame; Youthful Vigour; Vehicle; Silver; South-East; Ogling; Scratching; Half A Month;
The Quality Of Passion; Strong; Pearl; Yajur Veda; Vaisya; Beauty; Trading; Love-
Making; Watery Resort; Elephant; Horse; Variegated Colour; Poetry; Dancing; Middle
Age; Singing; Enjoyment; Happiness From The Wife; Gems; Fond Of Humour;
Swimmer; Servant; Luck; Variegated Lustre; A Handsome Youth; Kingdom; Scents;
Garland; Veena (a string instrument); Flute; Amusement; Lovely Gait; Eight Kinds Of
Wealth; All Sorts Of Pleasures; Well Formed Limbs; Sparing In Meals; Spring Season;
Ornaments; Eye; Truth Speaking; Proficiency In Art; Semen; Water Sports;
Profundity Of Character; Pre-Eminence; Sharp-Witted; Decoration for The Stage;
Fond Of Amorous Sports; Broken Health; Love, Greatly Respected And Highly
Esteemed; Fondness For White Garments; Bharat Natyama (a form of dance in
India); Government Seal; Worshipping Goddess Parvati and Lakshmi; Gentleness;
Much Emaciated; Day Sitting Mothers; Literary Composition, Adept at Writing
Poetry; Black Hair; Auspicious; Genital Organs; Urine; Afternoon; Diamond
Saturn
Laziness, Obstruction; Horse; Elephant; Skin (nerves, tendons and ligaments); Gain;
Witness; Distress; Sickness; Misunderstanding; Misery; Death; Happiness Through A
Woman; Maid Servant; Asses And Mules; Outcast; One With Disfigured Limbs;
Haunting Woods; Handsome Look; Gift; A Lord; A Portion Of Life; Eunuch; One Born
Of The Lowest Caste; Birds; A Servile Duty; Unrighteous Conduct; One Without
Manliness; Telling Lies; Long Lasting; Wind; Old Age; Tendons And Muscles; Strong
At The End Of The Day; Sisira Ritu (Winter); Great Anger; Exertion; Born Of A Very
Low Mother; Bastard; Golaka (abode of lord Krsna); Dirty Clothes And House;
Wicked Mind; Friendship With The Wicket; Black Colour; Evil; Cruelty; Ashes; Black
Grains; Gems; Iron; Nobility; A Year; Sudra; One Representing The Father; Learning
The Trade Of Another Class; Crippled; Sharp; A Blanket; Facing West; Life Saving
Drugs; Downward Look; Agriculture; Life Saving Drugs; Arsenal; A Student
Belonging To Another Caste; External Position; North-Eastern; Serpent World;
Downfall; Lost in Battle; Wandering; A Spear; Lead; Misdirected Strength; A Turk;
Worn Out; Oil; The Tamas Guna; Travelling Through Forests and Over Mountains;
Hard-Heartedness; Fear; Long Standing Distress; Hunter; Ugly Hair; Entire
Sovereignty; Alarm; Goats And The Like; Buffalos And The Like; Indulging In Sex
Pleasure; Dressing Oneself For Amorous Appeals; Worshipping God Yama; Dog;
Theft And; Cruel-Hearted
Rahu
Umbrella; Kingdom; Gathering; Fallacious Argument; Hurting By Speech; Downcast;
Wicked Woman; An Irreligious Man; Decorated Vehicle; Gambling; Strong At
Twilight; Intriguing With A Wicked Woman; Going Abroad; Impurity; Bone;
Enlargement Of Spleen; Falsehood; Downward Look; Perplexity; Emerald; Facing
The Southern Quarter; Shelter Of Outcast Or Low People; Painful Swelling; A Big
Forest; Wandering In Rugged Places; Mountain; Pain; Staying Outside; Tending
Towards Southwest; Wind; Phlegm; Sorrow; Serpent; Night Breeze; Sharp; Long;
Reptile; Reading Of Dreams; Travel; A Muhurata; Old Age; A Vehicle; World Of
Serpents; Mother; Father Or Maternal Grandfather; Air; An Acute Or Sharp Pain;
Catarrh; Breathing; Great Prowess; Forest; Worshipper Of Goddess Durga;
Wickedness; Cohabitation With Quadrupeds; Urdu Script; Harsh Words
Ketu
Worship Of God Chandeeka, God Ganesha And Many Other Gods; Doctor; Dog;
Cock; Vulture; Salvation; All Kinds Of Wealth; Consumption; Pain; Fever; Bathing In
The Holy Ganges; Great Penance; Wind; A Hunter; Friendship; Conferring Of
Prosperity; Stone; Wound; Witchcraft; Inconstancy; Knowledge Of Brahma; Belly;
Eye Sore; Stupidity; Thorn; Deer; Knowledge; Observing Silence As A Fast;
Philosophy; All Sorts Of Luxuries; Luck; Trouble Form Enemies; Loss Of Appetite;
Indifference To The World; Paternal Grandfather; Hunger; Severe Stomach ache;
Boils And The Like Skin Troubles; Revolving The Orders Of Arrest; Association Of
Sudra.
To The Core: Sagittarius Secrets Revealed, act two
Dear Readers:
Dear Friend and Reader:
EACH YEAR in late [Northern Hemisphere] autumn, just before the winter holidays, the
passage of time seems to be compressed. Socially, this involves the rush to complete year-
end commitments and the pressures associated with holiday obligations. Seasonally, the
days are brief and growing shorter, creating the sense of shrinking time and giving the
illusion that it's midnight when it's really eight in the evening. For many, energy wanes with
the amount of available sunlight.
But astronomically, there's another fact to consider: the Sun is aligning with the core of the
Milky Way, our home galaxy. We live in a cluster of a few hundred billion stars (nobody is
sure exactly how many), and at the core is an enormous concentration of stellar energy,
potent radio signals on many spectra (including a lot of infrared) and surges of gamma ray
radiation.
When we face the Sun this time of year, this is what we are facing into; the Sun is like a
condenser, resonating with the galaxy and redistributing its energy to us; and the overall
effect is very intense. The feeling is like a cosmic storm from which there is no easy shelter.
We just need to let the energy surge through us and around us, and be as open, expanded
and conductive as possible.
Welcome to Sagittarius.
Sometimes envisioned as a hunter, an archer or a Centaur, Sagittarius is located near

another constellation, Centaurus -- this constellation representing Chiron, who was given a
place in the heavens by Zeus, upon giving up his physical immortality. I don't think it's a
mere coincidence that the two are near one another, as Chiron has many associations with
galactic themes and itself seems to be an entity that (astrologically anyway) helps us
assimilate the powerful surges of awareness that are in their essence galactic.
As you're reading this article, keep in mind that it's about one of the main energy sources
behind Sagittarius and Chiron -- whatever is at the core of the Milky Way, and its spiritual
and psychological effects.
It may help to begin with a visual reference to the Galactic Core. Our Sun is part of a
massive spiral of stars in space, which feature a bulge in the center. At the core of this
bulge is something called a supermassive black hole. This black hole shares the same
location as Sagittarius A, a complex radio source also located at the core of our galaxy. The
two are "associated," not necessarily one and the same. Nearly a century after Einstein
theorized their existence, science only acknowledged the existence of the black hole on
Sept. 5, 2001, in a discovery made by use of the orbiting Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Most of the time, we see images of other galaxies. But here is an amazing view from the
edge of our own galaxy looking in toward the core. The reason you cannot see the spiral
arms is because we're located too close to the galactic plane. But this image, made from
many smaller pictures, gives an excellent perspective on where we sit in relationship to the
core.
But there is a hidden element: deep in the core is a mass more than 2 million times that of
our own Sun, but contained in a small stretch of space, about 93 million miles. (This is so
small, it's not even noted in light years, but in miles. For reference, our Sun is 870,000
miles in diameter, about one tenth as wide as a black hole 2 million times heavier.) So the
one thing we know is that whatever's in there is very heavy; it is small, by astronomical
standards; and it's thus extremely compact and dense. It emits so much gravity that it
seems to hold the whole galaxy together. The only candidate is a black hole.
The Sun orbits the core of the galaxy in about 227 to 240 million years, according to most
estimates, called a cosmic year. Our Sun is located about 28,000 light years from the core,
swirling along on one of the far edges, between two of the spiral arms; no wonder it's so
lonely out here.
In a horoscope chart, the core is located at close to 27 degrees of Sagittarius, which the
Sun crosses from approximately Dec. 16 through 20 each year, just before the [Northern
Hemisphere] winter solstice.
The ancient Mayans paid a lot of attention to the Galactic Core in their mythmaking,
astronomy and astrology. (Ball games were also their highest religious rituals, giving sports
events a Sagittarian spin.) Long-term timing factors involving the Earth-Sun alignment to
this point are the main event behind the 2012 phenomenon, which is so close that we're
experiencing its effects today: mainly, as the rapid acceleration of the historical process,
Earth changes, and for some, rapid shifts in consciousness. Indeed, in a very Chiron like
way, we are facing a crisis of global consciousness. If we wake up, we save ourselves; if we
don't, it seems, we go down.
Both Eastern and Western astrologers have pretty much left galactic subject matter out of
the discussion until recently, but it's finally starting to come up. "The astrological effects of
fixed stars were the only influences from outside the solar system considered in traditional
astrology," says the Astrology Encyclopedia by James R. Lewis. "More recently, astrological
researchers have begun to explore the potential astrological significance of galactic as well
as extragalactic phenomena -- such as the galactic center, black holes, pulsars, quasars and
so forth."
One of the leading minds driving the discussion, or more often, bushwhacking and
trailblazing it into existence, is an Arizona-based astrologer named Philip Sedgwick, whose
work I've discussed in several prior columns.
Sedgwick proposes that those individuals with the Galactic Core prominent in their chart --
conjunct an inner planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Ceres) or an angle (ascendant,
descendant, MC/IC) -- reveal a potential link "with whatever is behind all this."
All this, as in the appearance of reality; we all know there is a deeper world, and the
prominence of the GC creates or allows access to the feeling of its existence on a personal
level.
According to Sedgwick, whose views have been summarized in the Astrology Encyclopedia,
"When this transpersonal link is ignored, the individual can experience stress and confusion;
when it is consciously appropriated, information can be grasped that the individual may
seem to have no outward way of knowing."
That sounds like intuitive knowledge; knowledge from the core. And at the core is a lot of
this black hole stuff -- dark matter. So, at the core of our island of light is dark matter,
and when this is assessed for its psychological and spiritual dynamics (i.e., by astrologers,
who study the effects of the cosmos on people and society), we find out that it's essentially
sub- or super-consciousness, which is the source of information accessed by artists and
visionaries. But to others, this depth of awareness can be disturbing, and needs to be
consciously directed somehow.
"What is in that Center?" asks Kelley Hunter, an astrologer who did her Ph.D. on the
psychological and spiritual meaning of dark matter, and a specialist in the Black Moon Lilith
(the lunar apogee).
"Science is the latest myth. We tend to think of science as fact. But in fact, it is the latest
story or interpretation of what we are seeing through our technology and through abstract
mathematical formulas. It's the duty of astrology and astrologers to incorporate our intuitive
knowing to envision possibilities that science won't consider. They won't consider the
consciousness of cosmos, or the cosmos as conscious."
Reality Check: 1647 Astrology Textbook
This all sounds very 9th house, does it not? The soul, the higher self, God, "whatever is
behind all this," and the spiritual implications of science or anything at all. And it points to
the core of the vast island in space in which we live, a likely "physical source" for some kind
of super-consciousness, or deep sub-consciousness.
Let's go back a few hundred years, to Christian Astrology, the first astrology book ever
written in English, by William Lilly.
The 9th house and the corresponding sign, Sagittarius, are described in his 1647 text, which
is based on traditional astrology and Lilly's own observations. "By this house, we give
judgment of voyages or long journeys beyond the seas; of religious men, or clergy of any
kind, whether bishops or inferior ministers; dreams, visions, foreign countries, of books,
learning, church livings, or benefices, or advowsons [a political function in the church]; of
the kindred of one's wife."
So the great distance, or the spiritual subject matter, or "men of god" theme of this house,
goes back a long way, long before the rather odd spiritual entity of the Galactic Core was
known about by our culture.
Of Sagittarius, he says, it represents: "A stable of great horses, or horses for the wars, or a
house where usually great four-footed beasts are kept; it represents in the fields, hills, and
the highest places of lands or grounds that rise a little above the rest; in houses or upper
rooms, near the fire."
The horse imagery comes from the Centaur, or the later image of an archer on his horse.
The imagery of the higher place, the grounds that rise above the rest, is a beautiful intuitive
take on the GC, as is the feeling of the upper room, close to the fire.
The point of the arrow of Sagittarius points right to the Galactic Core, which some consider
to be our celestial origins.
"If you take one T out of matter, you get 'mater' which is mother in Latin," Hunter says.
"Hence, dark mater is dark mother. And a dark goddess appears in every culture, and
recent DNA research has shown that we all come from a shared ancestress from the heart
of Africa. So we all have a dark mother."
The dark feminine appears, as well, as a spiritual archetype.
"The dark-faced goddesses, whether it be blue, black, or brown, they are the goddesses of
mystery, like the black Madonna -- who offer miracles and healings, and initiation, and go
beyond the rational. In that way, they're meta-physical and irrational, which is why they
often have demonic reputations."
But that which is depicted or perceived as dark is often a representative of sexuality. Many
cultures have long attempted to "purify" women of their sexual feelings and deny their
sexual experiences.
"What we think of the dark goddesses, personally or culturally, is what we can imagine is
inside that black hole at the heart of a galaxy. What is the heart of the galaxy made of? Is it
terror, or love? What is the ultimate truth? Let's not only listen to scientists to tell us what
that is."
Some Possible Interpretations

I've cast the Galactic Core into nearly every chart I've read for quite a few years. The
delineation for the point that I've come up with is, "That which we perceive as outside us
but which is really within us."
This is a fair proposition for how God/Goddess manifests in consciousness. I've had many
sweeping insights about the GC working with clients -- and often failed to write them down.
Then, yesterday, I was reading an essay on Philip Sedgwick's CD The Soul of the Sky, in
which he advises people to write down their Galactic Center insights quickly.
This CD and much other information is available on his website. He is one of the
undisputed pioneers in the field of deep space astrology. I've found Phil's astrological
teaching to be some of the most direct and effective in the field. Tapes of his classes and
lectures are particularly excellent. The passages below are copyright by the author and may
NOT be reproduced elsewhere.
In The Soul of the Sky, Sedgwick writes, "The Galactic Center's infrared jolt to the energy
field naturally induces the release of past memories that preclude an individual from making
progress in life. Consciousness constipation passes. Often, when an emotional download of
healing data completes, the body sometimes follows with its own symptoms of letting go.
Ranging from shaking, chills and even the elimination system moving into high gear,
verification for the inner evolution appears.
"New emotional experiences may now replace previously retained ones. The mental barriers
to understanding a new idea, receiving insight or just plain old 'getting it' gracefully yield
under this influence. How is this process stimulated? Several possibilities exist. Good, old-
fashioned meditation does the trick. However, as with so many galactic points, the
meditative process offers so much more when maintaining a grounded quality. Simply
sitting upon the ground, tail bone connected with the Earth does the trick. Mediation, if not
grounded, does not support the Galactic Center. In fact, disconnected spiritual exercises
make access to galactic points more difficult to integrate -- especially this one.
"The antidote to meditation comes through conscious channeling. Conscious channeling is

exactly that: conscious. There's no place to go, no spirit guide to meet, no specific state of
consciousness to achieve. Naturally, you possess instant access to the download of Divine
Insight located at this specific frequency and direction in space at any time, and in blasts
taking only fractions of a second. You do not even need to go through the added effort of
figuring when the Galactic Center is overhead -- which is once a day. You simply need to
clear your mental decks, set the agenda and then do the hardest part of any spiritual
exercise: Listen. Often asking a question helps. Since the information freely rendered by the
Galactic Center tends to be very progressive, emotionally confrontational and far out,
perhaps a non-personal question serves the process better."
The GC: Going from Insight to Action
Sedgwick writes: "The Galactic Center radiates brilliant insight to anyone connected with it.
This insight craves implementation. This infrared information reveals how to let go of what
is in the way to make a clear path for the next step. As soon as an idea is grasped and
brought forward, the path of accessing new information refreshes. At all times, new and
newer insights spew forth. This carries the tone of consciousness evolution. The collective
aim refocuses and retargets with higher and clearer insights at each minute in timelessness.
The more considered, the broader the band of consciousness acceptance, then the more
assurance can be taken with the focus of life, personal or collective. All this, by the way,
occurs a step at a time. One step leads to the next and so on. Extreme long range vision
does not accompany these insights. You will not know how far the idea will go, how much it
can change the world or your consciousness. This lack of viewing actually protects the ego
from going overboard in a Sagittarian agenda -- with either extreme overestimation or
underestimation.
"For an individual with strong Galactic Center connections, several important ideas emerge
around the information received. First, the information is free and available to anyone
choosing the frequency, whether astrologically linked or not. Whoever uses it first gets the
kudos, accolades and profits. Within the unlimited source of the Galactic Center, there exists
a steady, unfailing, unending stream of ideas. Often in Hollywood scripts concepts get
guarded with Pentagon-rivaling security efforts. Yet, again, everyone is writing the same
script at the same time. A plethora of ideas exist. Therefore, territoriality, propriety and
competition seem ridiculous to the wise ways of the Galactic Center. The energy applies to
anyone willing to 'listen' to the energetic band. Enough good ideas exist for everyone
choosing to listen.
"So the other person got his script about the subjugation of Inuit Indians in Alaska done
first. Did they steal your script about the Indians scratching out a living making scrimshaw?
No, but they got the deal. Write a different story. But write it, instead of complaining about
your missed boat. Sue the other writer for stealing your idea? Not necessary if you have not
documented your Galactic Center idea file. And if you have, there's no point anyway. Your
energy can be better directed in creative thrusts."
Destroying Prejudice
"The Galactic Center seeks to destroy prejudice of all kinds. Boundaries around countries
disappear when viewed from high-tech space platforms. Sexual attitudes seem moot when
life creation originates in a test tube. Evolution bias eases when a primate's blood provides
a vital, life-saving serum. Physical excuses for not traveling somewhere release with new
developments in transportation. A world wide web site destroys the complaint that one can
never have global impact. Virtual reality dissipates the sense that one can never safely
overcome the fear of heights.
"Ultimately, an understanding of consciousness offers itself to humanity as Pluto reaches to

the Galactic Center. Yes, this has happened before. But this time we know about Pluto. And
this time we've expanded our physical awareness to include the invisible energy spectrums.
"Tolerance exudes from the Galactic Center. This point knows there exists no single, correct
answer. Overcoming bias must result. The strength of one's prejudice, hatred and fear only
indicates a dismal 'You Are Here', progress marker on the potential for human
consciousness. Simply, sit and listen. Learn to receive the subtle essences of Heaven. Let
the inspiration feed you the ways of making wisdom work within the everyday walking
within the world. Of course, remember to clear the pier before offloading new goods from
the freighter of previously foreign wisdom.
"The Galactic Center points out several critical initial factors for us all. First, agree to not see
things the same way. Second, realize that all these points of view bear a common thread to
the same source of inspiration. Third, redefine the fundamental human needs from all of
this. People, in general, require the freedom to receive, perceive and believe in whatever
way suits them. People insist upon the right of creating their own belief. With all of this
commonality out of the way, the surges of the rich inspiration of the Galactic Center can
once again be felt. According to the non-ending energy of the Galactic Center, progress is at
hand. Progress is always at hand."
Here are a few events from days when the Sun was conjunct the Galactic Core. Note the
themes of tolerance, vast and sweeping changes, and a big fire.
riday, February 15, 2008

Punya Chakra
Punya Chakra is used for determining the whereabouts of the soul after death. The term Punya
means good deed as in Hinduism death is considered as the eternal truth and the freedom from
the world of suffering, the mrityu loka or earth. Hence the chart casted at the moment of death is
called the Punya Chakra, which in lay men's terms can be translated as the horoscope of death.
Similar to the birth chart, which shows the details of the experiences of the soul after birth, the
death chart shows the details of the soul after death. This is an important tool of vedic-astrology
to decipher the condition and the whereabouts of the soul after death based on which various
obsevances such as Sraddha etc. can be done to pacify a wandering soul.
So far this tool has been a closely guarded secret of the Sri Jagannath Center tradition and was
disclosed for the first time for the aspiring astrologers by Pt. Sanjay Rath in 2005 in the SJC
west coast conference. In this article, I will enunciate the principles and also analyse some
charts to make the concepts clearer.
KEY HOUSES IN PUNYA CHAKRA

The houses which are key to the analysis of the punya chakra are the 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th
and 12th houses.
1st house: The exact nature of death can be seen from the 1st house. If there are malefics in
the 1st house or it is occupied with Gulika or Mandi, the death of the native could be painful. In
addition to the 1st house, the trines i.e., the 5th and 9th should also be checked to ascertain the
details of the moment of dearth. Presence of benefics in the lagna or the trines can indicate
peaceful death such as dying in sleep or in leaving the body in deep meditation.
After death, the soul is likely to stay in this planet for sometime before it is guided to other
planes of existence. Shastras say that the minimum duration of stay in this planet is of 12days
and in most cases the maximum duration is of 9 years. However, the maximum duration can be
overridden by specific yogas, whereby the soul would wander even longer. The duration of stay
can be seen from the natural duration governed by the planets and the navamsa occupied by
them in the punya chakra. The natural duration of planets are as follows:
Moon - a day**
Mars - a week**
Venus - a fortnight
Jupiter- a month
Mercury- a season, which is same as 2 months period
Sun - an ayana which is same as 6 months period (the period of uttrayana
and dakshinayana)
Saturn - a year
If lets say in someone's death chart, Sun is placed in the Lagna and is placed in 5th navamsa.
The duration, the soul will stay in earth would be 5 ayanas which is equivalent to (5 ayana *6
months) 30 months or 2.5 years.
**For Moon, it is always 12 days irrespective of the navamsa of the Moon. However, for Mars, if
the duration arrived is less than 12 days, then it is 12 days, however if it is more than 12 days,
that many days the soul will stay on earth.
The exact duration can be found by using the following formula

Planetary duration * Planet's longitude /3020’
6th house: Sixth is the house of enemies which represent both external and internal enemies.
Since in this horoscope we are not concerned about the material things, there is no question of
external enemies. Thus in the punya chakra, the 6th house represent the internal enemies. The
shastras (classical texts) speak of six enemies which go by the name shad-ripus, which create
hurdles in the spiritual upliftment of the native. By observing Yama and Niyama as mentioned in
the yoga sutras of Maharishi Patanjali, one can get over the weaknesses. The weaknesses can
be mapped to six planets based on which the weaknesses the native suffered during the lifetime
can be deciphered from the punya chakra. Before we do the mapping, we need to understand
about the weaknesses. We also should understand that the sattvik (steady state) planets Sun,
Moon and Jupiter cannot represent any weaknesses as the root of all weakness is either Tamas
(ignorance) or Rajas (predominance of energy).
The SIX weaknesses (the shadripus)

Kama: Kama means attraction and is most widely used to represent the attraction between
male and female. The god of love Cupid is known as Kamadev in sanskrit and represent the
sexual attraction between male and female. However, Kama is not always that bad as this
attraction between opposite sexes cause the entire creation to continue as without progeny,
there is no continuation of lineage. In addition, all souls are ultimately attracted to Krishna and
thus HE becomes the ultimate Purusha and all the souls or the material creation which is ever
eager to disappear in HIM becomes the ultimate Prakriti or the feminine principle. Thus the
Rasa Leela in the transidental level shows the eagerness of all the living being to Unite with
Krisna and get ONE with him. Hence, the beejakshara for Krishna is Klim which also known as
the Kama Beeja. However, at negetive level, the same attraction take the colour of lust which is
nothing but being driven by the attitude of having sex others without having the feeling of Love.
Thus Kama at a gross material level is nothing but union of male and female body, while at a
transidental level, it is the union of two soul, the purusha and the prakriti. The union of two
bodies whether at material or spiritual level is guided by Planet Venus and hence it is
significator of Kama. This weakness is predominant in Rajas guna and hence there also is a
positive side to it, which be enhanced to reach god.
Krodha: Krodha means anger and there is no ambiguity in assigning a planet to this. It is well
known that Mars is known as the God of War and is endowed with commanding qualities. The
root of anger is Fire and hence only firey Mars qualifies to signify this ripu. A peaceful mind is a
mind in perfect harmony with the nature and hence full of sattva while a angry mind is quite
destructive as indicated by the tamasic nature of Maritian fire and hence a weakness which
should be overcome to be in harmony with others.
Lobha: Lobha means greed or the desire to have something out of proportion. Desire for
various things in this material world is quite natural, however when the desire becomes un-
natural and it involves an insatiated mentality, where the desire becomes unending, it becomes
a weakness. Rahu is the planet behind greed as being opposite of Ketu, who rules of
renunciating all material objects, it makes the native run after something which is not really
needed for him. Thus the native is under a shadowy viel inside which his ability to judge his true
needs become cloudy and he feels a insatiable thrust for material objects. Gautama Buddha
said that the root cause of all birth are the desires of the material objects which the native wants
to experience. Since the soul cannot experience material objects without a body, it needs to
take birth to fulfil his desires. Hence Rahu becomes the significator for getting entangled into the
shackles of the material world, while its opposite, Ketu signifies breaking free from the shakles
and thus liberation. This weakness is predominant in Tamas Guna.
Moha: Moha means delusion which happens due to Maya or the illusion of the material world.
Although the soul is free from all material bondages, he gets attached to the material world due
to mana or the mind. This happens due to delusion of the mind which thinks that material
existence is the only truth and there is nothing beyond it. The truth is the field of activity of the
mind is only possible in this material existence when a false ego makes the native differentiate
himself as someone different from the eternal soul, the parama purusha. Since Saturn signifies
lie, it represents the great lie, the mind is telling itself, that the material existence is the only true
existing and there is nothing beyond that. Only under the influence of a Guru (Jupiter), can the
mind realise that the material existence is untrue and is momentory and there is something
beyond it, which is true and is also eternal. Thus Saturn signifies this ripu which is predominant
in Tamas guna.
Mada: Mada means arrogance, which many also associate with alcohol. The association of
alcohol with mada is also apt as alcohol makes a person lose his brain and thus make him
forget both good and bad thoughts in his mind and thus making him headless. Hence a person
under alcohol cannot control over his senses and end up doing headless acts. Similarly when
the identification of the person with ego is very strong, he thinks himself as the king of all
consider others as non-entity in front of him. Under such arrogance, the person behaves nothing
less than a headless person and end up doing headless things. The condition of such person is
similar to a wild elephant who rumles over and shatters everything coming to his way. Such
elephant is aptly called Mada-mast hathi, in english which means, elephant exhilerated in pride.
In mythology, Ketu is called the tail of the demon whose head was cut by lord Vishnu during the
churning of the ocearn. Thus it represents some who is headless. One one hand, the positive
side of headlessness represent total surrender to god by renunciating ones eqo and material
possession (which happens when you have a head) and thus show liberation; while on the other
hand, the negetive side, it represent going against the social norms and natural laws and doing
something which is completely unexpected such as terrorism etc. Thus when Ketu's
headlessness is applied to the material world, it becomes a weakness, while when this
transcends into the spiritual world, it makes the person liberate from the bondage of rebirth.
Since in material plane, Ketu is a tamasik planet (like Mars), this weakness is predominant in
tamas.
Matsarya: Matsarya can be translated to envy or jealousy. The root of jealousy is comparision
of one's ownself with others. Although this becomes the prime driver of growth in this material
world, it becomes a weakness in the spiritual world. We all know that only when someone shuns
the desire to enjoy the material things in this life, he is free from this matarial world. The desire
to compare one self comes from the desire to grow in this material world as shown by the
upachayas 3rd and 6th, which are naturally ruled by Mercury. This shows that one should keep
doing his duties irrespective of what he gets. Based on karma of different people, they may be
endowed with different lives and one should not compare himself and complain to god about
this discrepancies. Instead only when is free of the feelings of jealousy, then only he can have
full faith on god and trust all his actions without judgement. It is said that jealousy becomes a
roadblock even in cause of jealousy of spiritual nature. Envy is caused by the nature of human
mind which differentiates one from others, where one sees other to be more prosperous than
oneself and this faculty of human mind is governed by childish Mercury. It is no wonder that it is
natural to see jealousy in young kids who always compare this possessions with their peers and
want those which others possess. Thus something which can help one grow in the material
world can cause roadblock in the spiritual arena and thus Jealousy is considered as one of the
weaknesses. Thus weakness is however, predominant in rajas and is thus easy to get over,
unlike those which are predominant in tamas.
In the book the spiritual dimensions of vedic astrology, the author Robert Koch gave the
mapping with the shadripus as:
Kama : Venus
Krodha : Mars
Lobha : Saturn
Moha : Moon
Mada : Sun
Matsarya : Mercury
He additionally says that since the nodes do not have bodies, they do not rule over any of the
weaknesses. I humbly beg to differ with the author. Since the weakness comes from darkness,
the nodes are the prime governor of the weaknesses being shadowy planets, while the
luminaries Sun and the Moon cannot be associated with any weakness. Hence the mapping I
have given here is:
Kama : Venus
Krodha : Mars
Lobha : Rahu
Moha : Saturn
Mada : Ketu
Matsarya : Mercury
Discerning readers can evaluate my arguments and form their own opinions on which is the
right mapping.
7th house: 7th house is the house of desire and is also called the dvara. It is said that soul
enters the planet from the 7th house and also leaves from that house and hence is termed as
dvara, which means door. The disposition of this house in the death chart will show whether the
native would be born again in this planet or he is liberated from the cycle of re-birth. More
number of planets in this house show more rebirths while no planets show no re-birth.
Placement of a stronger planet in this house can even show multiple births before he can
relinquish his desires and attain moksha. If there are planets in both 7th and 12th house, the
native is likely to take birth after staying in the lokas shown by the 12th house for certain time.
The duration after which the native has to take birth again can be seen from the natural periods
of the planets placed in the 7th house (refer to the lagna section for details).
8th house: 8th house is the house of Sin, something which becomes the cause of re-birth. This
shows the consolidated Sin's done by the native in his lifetime. The nature of the sin can be
deciphered from the various weaknesses as mentioned above. The punishments for the Sins
are quite grave and if they are not forgiven, the native has to take birth for redemption. The Sin's
can be forgiven only when devaguru Jupiter has aspects the 8th house.
10th house: 10th house is the house of karma. It is known that the future of an individual is
determined from the karma he did before and hence this house is very important in judging the
state of native after death. If the native is worked without attachment, then he can attain
moksha, whereas if he worked with specific results in mind, he has to come back to earth to
experience those results. The 10th house in the punya chart shows the sum total of all karmas
performed by the native in his lifetime. If the 10th lord is strong and the 10th house is under
benefic influence, the native did good work. Similarly if the 10th lord as well as the house are
weak and afflicted, the native has done bad deed and he has to take birth for redemption. The
nature of work can also seen from the placement of 10th lord in various houses as well as the
influence of various house lords/ planets on the 10th house. If the 10th lord is strong and is
influenced by Jupiter and is also connected to the 12th house, the native can attain moksha,
else the chances of taking rebirth is quite high.
12th house: 12th house is the house of moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. One
attains Moksha if Jupiter is either placed in the 12th or aspects it with Graha drsti. Jupiter
represents the wish of the god and hence it indicate that only irrespective of whatever deed a
person do, he might not get moksha unless god desired to give him so.
In Bhagavatgita, lord Krishna says that the person attains that, which he was thinking at the
moment of his death. Thus only when someone is thinking about God, he can attain him after
death. Thus 12th house also shows things which is dominant in the mind of a dying person.
Thus it is important to think about god at all times as no one knows when the critical moment of
death comes face to face with someone. Only when one remembers god at all times can
remember him at the moment of death, else he will think of those things which happened to be
there in him mind majority of his life.
Now, if a person does not attain moksha, he can go to various other spiritual planes of existence
which are called the Lokas. There are 7 lokas including Earth and similarly there are 7 Talas,
which makes it 14 lokas and talas. The Lokas are full of spiritual energies while the talas are full
of darkness and ignorance. The 7 lokas are as follows:
Bhurloka - Mars
Bhuvarloka - Sun
Svargaloka - Venus
Janarloka - Moon
Taparloka - Saturn
Mahaloka - Mercury
Satyaloka - Jupiter
To be continued...
Sunday, February 24, 2008

Divine Synchronicity
Whatever happens in this universe is not by accident and has a clear thought behind it.
However since our intelligence is not yet developed to such extent that we can perceive this, we
perceive the events in a disjointed way and see everything as mere coincidences. The events in
this world are like the music of flute which is in perfect harmony with the divine consciousness,
each note in the music is in perfect balance and all the notes are just part of a harmonious
music. If the notes are heard disjointedly they will be perceived as nothing more than chaotic
sound of cacophony, which however becomes a harmonic music, when all the notes are heard
and understood. Our imperfect intelligence and our ego does not let us understand all the notes
of the music and hence what we perceive are unconnected notes of a music.
To establish this, we can peep into deeper secrets of relationship in this world. It is said in the
shastras that based on the previous karma the soul takes birth in such environment so that it
can fulfill the objective of his birth in the most harmonious way. When a soul takes birth in a
family it further intermingles with the karma of all connected such as parents, siblings, uncles,
aunts, spouse etc. and influence their karma too. Thus birth in a family cannot be mere accident
but implementation of a divine plan.
To show the unseen connections, we can try to see the planetary influences on the various
houses in appropriate divisional charts and verify how it matches the planetary influences on the
lagna of the relatives. For example dvadasamsa is seen for parents where 4th house is seen for
mother and 9th house is seen for father. The influences on the dvadasamsa 4th and 9th houses
can also be seen on the lagna of the mother and the father, in their natal charts.
I am using the horoscopes of my children Triparna a.k.a. Mira and Ishaan a.k.a. Sai and see
how the influences on their dvadasamsa also appear in my and my wife's horoscope. I will be
using the following principles to check the interconnections:
1. In dvadasamsa, 4th house represent the mother and the 9th house represent the father. The
conjunctions or aspects (rasi drsti) on the said houses or their lords should have some
connections with the parents lagna.
2. In the parent's rasi chart, the influences can be seen from the conjunctions or aspects of the
planets as well as the planets placed in the trine (influencing nature) or quadrant (giving
support) from the rasi lagna, which considerably influence the life of the native.
3. Sun is the karaka for the father while Moon is the karaka for the mother. Influences on these
planets by aspect and conjunctions would also appear in the rasi charts of the parents.
4. The children can be seen from the Saptamsa chart. The 1st child is seen from the 5th house
(counting is forward or reverse based on the lagna being odd or even respectively) and the each
subsequent child can be seen from the alternate sign. The planetary influences in the rasi chart
of children can be seen from aspects (rasi drsti) and conjunctions with the lord of the child (lord
of 5th, 7th etc. which determine the gender of child) and their dispositors.
Poddar, Triparna
Date: September 11, 2006
Time: 9:11:00 am
Place: E 10351' 00", 1 N 17' 00"
Singapore City, Singapore
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|Ra |Mo | |AL |
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|GL | |Sa |
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|-----------| Rasi |-----------|
|Gk | |Su Ve |
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|Md |HL |Ju |As Ma |
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|Ra |Gk |Su Sa |Ju GL |
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| | Dwadasamsa | |
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| | D-12 |As Mo |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|Ma Ve |HL AL |Me Md |Ke |
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Father: 9th house has no planets and is ruled by Mars. 9th lord Mars is placed in Sagittarius
with Venus and is aspected by Jupiter. Thus the influences on the 9th houses are that of Mars,
Jupiter and Venus. Karaka Sun is conjoined with Saturn.
Father is born in Sagittarius Lagna aspected by Saturn and has Mars, Mercury and Sun in the
trine to the lagna. Mars, Mercury and Sun also aspects the Lagna lord Jupiter.
Mother: 4th house is Scorpio with no planets. Mars and Ketu are the lords of Scorpio. As
mentioned before, Mars is placed with Venus and aspected by Jupiter, while Ketu is placed in
Virgo and not aspected by any planets. Karaka Moon is not under any additional influences.
This shows that there are similar influences on both father and Mother, which is in fact true as
seen in the horoscopes of the parents.
Mother is born in Virgo lagna aspected by Venus and Moon from the 7th house and Saturn from
the 11th house and Jupiter from the 9th house. The lord Mercury is in 8th conjoined with Sun
and Ketu. Thus one can see the influences of Sun, Saturn, Ketu, Venus and Jupiter on the
lagna as shown in the daughter's chart. The
Poddar, Ishaan
Date: September 29, 2007
Time: 7:27:04 pm
Place: 103 E 51' 00", 1 N 17' 00"
Singapore City, Singapore
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|As |Mo GL | |Ma Md |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|Ra | |Ve AL |
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|-----------| Rasi |-----------|
| | |Sa Ke |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
| |Ju |Me |Su HL |
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| | | |Ve Ra |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|AL | |Ju |
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| | Dwadasamsa | |
|-----------| |-----------|
|Su Me | D-12 |Ma HL |
|GL | | |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|Ke |As Mo |Gk | |
| |Sa | | |
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Father: The 9th house is Cancer with Jupiter exalted in it and is aspected by Moon and Saturn.
9th lord Moon is placed in Scorpio with Saturn and is aspected by Mercury, Sun and Jupiter.
Thus there are influences of Moon, Saturn, Mercury, Sun and Jupiter.
In the father's chart, Lagna lord Jupiter is aspected by Mars, Sun and Mercury while Saturn
aspects the Lagna. Additionally Moon is debilitated and aspected by Mars as shown in the son's
dvadasamsa chart.
Mother: 4th house is Aquarius ruled by Saturn and Rahu. Lagna is devoid of any planets,
however is aspected by Jupiter. 4th lord Saturn is placed with Moon and is aspected by
Mercury, Sun and Jupiter. 4th co-lord Rahu is placed in Gemini with Venus. The influencing
planets are Saturn, Rahu, Moon, Venus and Jupiter.
In the mother's chart, Rahu is the atmakaraka and is influenced by Saturn, Mars, Moon, Venus
and Jupiter.
One should note the similarity between the dvadasamsa of both daughter and son. In both
cases the influencing planets are almost the same. In the daughter's dvadasamsa, Mars
represent both father and Mother, while in the daughter's chart, lord of father, Moon and lord of
Mother, Saturn are placed together in Scorpio receiving similar influences of other planets by
aspects.
Poddar, Sarajit
Date: August 25, 1974
Time: 2:26:15 pm
Place: 85 E 17' 00", 23 N 40' 00"
Patratu, India
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| |AL |Ke HL |Sa GL |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|JuR | |Ve |
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|-----------| Rasi |-----------|
|Gk | |Su Ma |
| | |Me |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|As Md |Mo Ra | | |
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| |Ke |Ve |JuR Md |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
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| | Saptamsa | |
|-----------| |-----------|
|As Ma | D-7 |Mo |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|HL |Me Sa |Ra GL |Su Gk |
| | | |AL |
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Triparna: The 1st child can be seen from the 5th house. Since the Saptamsa lagna is a even
sign, the counting is in an anti-zodiacal direction. Thus the 5th house becomes Virgo and its lord
is placed in Scorpio with eunuch Saturn. Since the sign is a female sign, the child will be a girl.
The influences on the child are that of Mercury (lord of child), Saturn (by conjunction) and Ketu
(aspect from Aries) and exalted Mars (aspect from Capricorn). There are additional influences of
Venus and Moon due to aspect on the lords Ketu and Mars.
Triparna is born in Virgo Lagna with Mars, Ketu and Mercury as found above.
Ishaan: The 2nd child is to be seen from the 7th house ruled by Moon. Moon is placed in Leo, a
male sign showing birth of a male child. Moon is the lord of the child and is aspected by the
nodes and Mars. The dispositor of child lord, Sun is placed in Virgo aspected by Jupiter. Thus
the influences on the child can be summarized into Moon, Sun, Mars, Jupiter and the nodes.
Ishaan is born in Pisces lagna ruled by Jupiter and aspected by Jupiter and Sun. It is hemmed
between Rahu and Moon and Mars is placed in the lagna Kendra giving considerable support.
Datta, Tina
Date: April 16, 1977
Time: 3:45:44 pm
Place: 87 E 17' 00", 24 N 14' 00"
Asansol, India
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|Mo VeR |Su Me |Ju Gk |GL |
| |Ke Md | | |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|Ma HL | |Sa |
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|-----------| Rasi |-----------|
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
| |AL |Ra |As |
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|As |Su Sa |HL | |
| |Ke | | |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
| | |GL Md |
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| | Saptamsa | |
|-----------| |-----------|
|Ju | D-7 |Ma Me |
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|-----------+-----------------------+-----------|
|VeR |Mo Gk |Ra | |
| |AL | | |
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Triparna: The first child is shown by the 5th house. Since the Lagna is in even sign, the
counting is in anti-zodiacal direction. The 5th house is Cancer and the lord is placed in an even
sign Scorpio as well as debilitated showing birth of a girl child. Here Moon becomes the lord of
the child and the influences on the child can be seen from the influences on the Moon as well as
the influences on the lords of Scorpio. Moon is aspected by Saturn, Sun and Ketu. Ketu is also
the lord of Scorpio and thus shows that the influences of Saturn and Sun is quite strong.
Another lord of Scorpio, Mars is placed with Mercury and is aspected by Jupiter. Thus the
influences can be summarized into Moon, Ketu, Saturn, Sun, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter. Among
these Moon, Ketu and Mars have the strongest influence.
Triparna is born in Virgo lagna ruled by Mercury conjoined with exalted Mercury, Ketu and Mars.
Lagna is additionally aspected by Saturn and is hemmed between Sun and Jupiter.
Ishaan: 2nd child is shown by the 7th lord Mercury which is placed in Leo with a male planet
Mars. Thus it shows birth of a Son. In planetary influences on the Son can primarily be seen
from the influences on Mercury and secondarily from the influences on the Sun, dispositor of
lord of child Mercury. Mercury is placed with Mars in the sign of Sun and is aspected by Jupiter,
Saturn, Sun, Ketu and Rahu. Among these Mercury, Mars, Sun and Jupiter have the strongest
influence.
Ishaan was born in a Jupiterian lagna aspected by Jupiter and Sun. In addition Mars is placed in
a Kendra and thus has a strong say on the horoscope.
If we see the combined influences from the charts of both parents we see that Triparna has
influences of Mercury, Saturn, Ketu and Mars, while Ishaan has influences of Jupiter, Sun and
the nodes. By looking influences from multiple charts, it is possible to narrow down the
influences which should appear in the charts of the children. Similarly the influences in the
father's and mother's horoscope can be narrowed down by seeing the influences in the
dvadasamsa of both children.
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Natural Years of Fructification of Yogas

So the sequences of fructification of houses are:

2. Movement towards the Lagna:

Fixing the age of fructification:

Early Childhood (0-9 years)

Between 3-6 years, I remember asking my parents very high philosophical

10: 27- 36 years

12: 36- 45 years

11: 63- 72 years

3 : 99- 108 years

Trend of Rasi Dasa

a. The sign/ House

1. Rising of the Signs:

2. Benefic/ Malefic Nature of the lord/ aspects/ conjunctions

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Sunday, September 19, 2004

KEVALA YOGADA: If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes a yogada, he is

MAHA YOGADA: If a planet simultaneously aspects, placed in or own Lagna, HL

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Pointers to Mantra Bhava

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Lagna Bhava I: Lagna lord in different houses

These results will also apply to the Lord of

2. Lagna lord in Second house: If the Lagna Lord is in

3. Lagna lord in Third house: If Lagna Lord is in Sahaja

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Friday, September 17, 2004

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Dasa Mahavidya Yantras

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Dashaphala Nirupana: Guidelines to Dasa Analysis

a. Whichever house the planet is placed

i. the planet is placed in Exaltation, Mulatrikona, Own house, or friends house

The results will be inauspicious if

i. the planet is placed in debilitation, enemy sign

iii. aspected by malefics

iv. hemmed between malefics

3. A planet is capable of giving results as per its functional or natural significations

a. Antardasa of a related auspicious planet (yogakaraka or lord of trines), the results

f. Antardasa of unrelated functional malefic planet or marakesh, the results would

6. During the antardasa of a functional malefic (planets suffering with

a. The antardasa of a unrelated functional benefic/ yogakaraka, the results of would

10. The results of Antardasa in Dasas of the Nodes:

11. According to Phaladeepika, the dasa of a planet becomes inauspicious, if they

24. In the mahadasa of a planet, the antar would be good if:

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004

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Analysis of Bhava XVI- Planets in the Twelfth House

THE SUN (Marana Karaka Avastha)

Unfavourable (only if weak and afflicted)

MARS (Kuja Dosa)