CHAPTER 27

Relationship with Parents

1. The relation-ship with ones mother shall depend on the placement of the
fourth lord from lagna lord as well as from the Moon (as Moon is the significator
for the mother). Similarly the relationship with one’s father shall depend on the
placement of the 9th lord from the Lagna lord as well as from the Sun (since Sun
is the significator for the father). If they are placed in kendra, trine to each other,
then there is amicable relationships. This is true if they are placed in 3/11 from
each other. If they are placed at other positions, then there would be inimical
relationship with the parents.

2. The Arudha Lagna (AL) shows the image of the native in this world and the
planets placed in good positions from the Arudha Lagna, tend to support the
native in this life, in different aspects of the native’s existence, such as financial
and material support. Planets placed in the 7th or 12th from the AL oppose the
AL or act as secret enemies respectively. Thus the relationship of the parents with
respect to the support to the native in this world can be seen from the placement
of the significator of mother (i.e., Moon) and father (i.e., Sun) from the AL. If the
Moon or Sun is in the 7th or 12th from Arudha Lagna, there is friction/losses due
to ones mother or father and hence, relationship will not be smooth. Since,
Upapada Lagna shows one’s spouse, if the Moon or Sun is so placed from
Upapada, the friction/losses are due to mother -in-law or father-in-law.

3. The Arudha pada of the fourth house is called Matr Arudha (A4) and its
placement in quadrants/ trines from Arudha lagna indicates the blessings of
properties, home, mother etc. Similarly the arudha of the ninth house is called
the pitr arudha (A9) and its placement in the Kendra to the AL indicate blessings
of elders, father, guru, good fortune etc.

4. If the Matr arudha is in the 3rd/11th house from Arudha Lagna there is a
friendly relationship with the mother. Similarly Pitr arudha (A9) in the 3rd/ 11th
from the Arudha Lagna (AL) shows amicable relationships with the father. If the
matr arudha or pitr arudha is in the 6th house form AL enmity with mother/
father results.

5. If the matr or pitr arudhas are placed in the 8th house from AL, the mother/
father belongs to a poor family and if the 12th house, losses are indicated. Similar
things can be said, if the planets placed in the arudhas are debilitated/ badly
placed or if no planets are placed therein, the lord of the arudhas are badly
placed.

6. If the chara matr karak (MK) is placed in a dusthana from the matr arudha,
mother may have poor health. Similar condition to father is indicated if the chara
pitr karka (PiK) is placed in the dusthana from the Arudha Lagna.
7. If there is influence of Venus on the A4, which also shows the influences at
home, the maternal relations would strongly influence the native, while if
influenced by Jupiter, then the influence of the paternal relations would be very
strong in the person’s life.

8. Along with it, the Jyotish classics say that if Sun and Saturn are placed in
opposition in any house, the person would have friction with the father. This is
because, mythology teaches us that Saturn is the Son of the Sun, but due to some
incidences, never had amicable relationship with the father. Whichever houses
this happens, those houses suffer due to this opposition.

Calculation of Arudha:
1. The arudha lagna is calculated by counting from the lord of the Lagna, as many
houses, as the Lagna lord has gained from the Lagna. There is one rider to the
condition, which is, if the Arudha falls in the Lagna or the 7th from it, then count
10 houses from that sign. This is because, arudha shows the maya and it cannot
be same with the satya, which is shown by the Lagna or the seventh house.

2. The matr (A4) and pitr (A9) arudhas can be arrived at by substituting the
Lagna with fourth and ninth house.
CHAPTER 28

Gandanta: The Junction of Fire & Water

INTRODUCTION
The birth during Moon's transit at some specific positions in the zodiac is
considered as extremely inauspicious. Gandanta positions are one of those
inauspicious positions among others such as usna ghatikas, visha ghatikas etc.
The person born under gandanta suffers numerous miseries in life and based on
the exact nature of the gandandta even the parents and other relations can be
severly affected. To alleviate the troubles from the Gandanta birth, it is advised to
do shanti puja for birth during this time.

Gandanta is comprised of two terms Ganda and Anta, where Ganda means "a
node" and anta means "the end". The whole zodiac is visioned to have three
nodes at zero degree Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, which are also called the brahma
randhra (eye of Brahma, the creator) or Vishnu Nabhi (the navel of Vishnu,
showing the beginning of creation). To understand why Gandanta is known to be
inauspicious, we need to understand the creation process. The creation process is
cyclical, which starts with the emergence of creation impetus and ends with
dissolution of the whole creation to nothing-ness. This cycle can be mapped to
the four elements of nature in the oder of Fire, Earth, Air and Water and the
whole process of creation and dissolution happen under the ambit of the Ethery
element. In the zodiac the whole creation process repeats thrice from the
beginning of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, the three fiery signs. While mapping the
creation process with the nakshatra scheme of zodiac reckoning, the three cycles
start from Aswini, Magha and Moola. However, before the creation starts the end
of the watery signs namly, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, shows the dissolution of
the creation. Thus the beginning of the mentioned three fiery signs shows
transition from the dissolution phase to creation phase and hence they represent
as three nodes in the zodiac, each starting its own process of creation. Hence the
person born near to these nodes are caught in the process of transition from
destruction of old creation and start of new creation and hence suffer the burnt of
it. Like the start of creation is shown by the beginning of Aswini, Magha and
Moola, the end of destruction is represented by Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati,
which falls in the ending part of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Thus the gandanta
nakshatras are these six nakshatras with the 4th pada of last nakstras of watery
signs and 1st pada of first nakstras in the fiery signs. They are the 4th pada of
Revati (Pisces), Ashlesha (Cancer), Jyestha (Scorpio) and the 1st pada of Ashwini
(Aries), Magha (Leo) and Moola (Sagittarius).

Thus the gandanta happens whenever there is a transition from watery element
to fiery element. Anyone born during such transition has to suffer the trouble due
to this transition and suitable remedy is required to alleviate the troubles.

NAKSHATRA GANDANTA
Moon’s motion in one Nakshatra is supposed to be 60 ghatikas and hence the
duration of the Nakshatra which is affected by the Gandanta dosa is measured in
terms of the Ghatikas. For the first constellations of fiery signs, the first three
Ghatika and the last five Ghatikas before the end of the last constellation of
watery signs are the precise duration of Gandanta. Since the arc duration of one
Nakshatra is 13d 20m or 800 min, which is equivalent to 60 ghatikas of time, 3
ghatikas would be equivalent to 40 arc mins and 5 ghatikas would be equal to
66.67 arc mins. Thus while reckoning the gandanta in terms of the arc of the
zodiac, we must take last 66.67 arc min of the last Nakshatra of the watery signs
and the first 40 arc mins of

Classification of Gandanta
Classification 1:
§ If birth is in the daytime, it is called Pitri (father) Gandanta while a night birth
during Gandanta is called Matri (mother) Gandanta.

Classification 2:
§ Birth in Revati (Pisces) – Aswini (Aries) junction is called Swa (self) -Gandanta
§ Birth in Aslesha (Cancer) – Magha (Leo) junction is called Matri (mother)
Gandanta
§ Birth in Jyestha (Scorpio) – Moola (Sagittarius) junction is called Pitri (father)
Gandanta.

Abhukta Gandanta
Narada Muni has stated that of these six constellations, the “Abhukta Moola
Gandanta” comprises the last two Ghatika of Jyestha and first two Ghatika of
Moola constellation. He adds that such a child should be abandoned (or given
away) or any form of hope from him should not be made. Since this is the pitri
gandanta, if the child survives, father should not see his face for 8 years after
birth. Other authorities indicate 27 days for this abstraction of father from seeing
the face of the child, which seems more practical in today’s context. Thereafter
suitable remedial measures should be performed.

Moola-Nivasa (Residence of Moola)

1. In the Vedic months of Margasirsa, Phalgun, Vaisakha and Jyestha the
residence of Moola is in “Patala Loka” (the hell).
2. In Sravana, Kartika, Chaitra and Pausa the residence of Moola is in Martya
Loka (the realm of Dead).
3. In the four Vedic months of Ashada, Aswina, Bhadra and Magha, the residence
of Moola is in Swarga Loka (the Heavens).

If birth is in Gandanta and the residence of Moola is in the realm of the dead
(Martya Loka) then great evil is indicated. The evil is lesser for the other Loka.
Movable, Fixed and Dual signs as the (Lagna) are said to give Moola residence of
Swarga, Patala and Martya loka respectively. Thus, if someone is born with dual
sign as Lagna which Moon in the last quarter of Jyestha or first quarter of Moola,
then great evil falls on the native.
Ganda Phala: (Results of birth in Gandanta).
Lagna being the governor of intelligence and the Moon, the governor of physical
body, Lagna Gandanta results in the loss of intelligence while Rasi Gandanta
results in premature death or loss of longevity.

Remedies (from Vedic Remedies in Astrology by Pt. Rath)

The remedy lies in worshipping the Lord of the Lagna/ Moon constellation
depending on whether it is Lagna or Rasi gandanta. This deity becomes the
“Devata” who can break the weakness due to Gandanta. Since the affliction comes
from an adjoining sign, the lord of the nature of the sign becomes the “Adhi-
Devata” and the lord of the afflicting constellation becomes the “Pratyadhi-
Devata”.

For example, let us determine the deities for Jyestha Gandanta. The Lord of the
Jyestha constellation is Indra. So, Indra is the Devata or Chief deity. Jyestha is in
Scorpio and the junction affliction comes from the sign Sagittarius having the
Moola constellation. Sagittarius is a fiery sign and the God of fire Agni is the
Adhi-Devata. Moola is the afflicting constellation and the Lord of this
constellation is Rakshas who is the Pratyadhi-Devata.
Nakshatra Deities
Abhijit Nakshatra: Abhijit nakshatra is called the intercalary(IC) nakshatra as it appear as a small
(smaller duration as compared to normal duration of nakshatra 13d 20m) nakshatra between
Uttarashadha and Sravana. The duration of Uttarashadha is divided into four parts and the first
three padas are assigned to Uttarashadha, which makes the duration of Uttarashadha to be 10deg
with each pada to be 2d 30m. The remaining one pada of Uttarashadha is assigned to Abhijit, the
intercalary nakshatra. Similarly beginning 1/15th part of Sravana is given to Abhijit, making its
total length to be 253.33 min, i.e., 4d 13m 20s. The remaining 14/15th part of Sravana is assigned
to the four padas of Sravana, making the total duration of Sravana to be 12d 26m 40s

Element Detities

The ritual is normally performed in the Eastern or Northern part of the house
depending on whether the Gandanta is in a fiery sign (East) or watery sign
(North). The Kalasha (water pot) containing Panchagavya, Shastaushadhi and
Ganga water is installed. The idol of the Devata is installed on another earthen
pot adjoining the Kalasha or a gold coin can be used to represent the deity.
Similarly, the Adhi-devata and Pratyadhidevata are also installed and worshipped
(For more details refer to BPHS). This is followed by a Yagya (Fire sacrifice) &
Abhishek (Ritual bathing with Mritunjaya Mantra). The water from the two
Kalash whould be poured on the head of the parents and the child. Donations,
Dakshina and breaking of fast ends the ritual. Rudrabhishek as well as
ceremonial bathing of the afflicted persons is necessary. For (1) day Ganda dosha
father and child (2) Night birth Ganda dosha Mother & child and (3) Sandhya
(Sunrise/ sunset) born Ganda dosha both father & mother and child are
protected with Abhishek using four vessels of water etc and Sahasraksha Mantra.

People who cannot afford these elaborate rituals should recite the
Mahamritunjaya Mantra eight thousand times within 40 days starting from the
12th day from the birth of the child. It maybe noted that remedial measures
cannot be performed for 11 days following birth.

Other results
Besides what has already been stated, there are other methods of determining the
results of gandanta. The number of the birth asterism (Janma Nakshtra) is
multiplied by three (3). The numbers of birth tithi (as recknoed from Sukla
Paksha prati pada) and the day of birth (as reckoned from Sunday) are added and
the sum is divided by eight (8). The remainder indicates the Ganda Dosh
(Error/Evil).

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CHAPTER 28

Transit II: Transit from Arudha

The arudha shows the image of a person in this world. Though the true self is
important for a person, the perception about him in this world is equally
important as all the interaction with the external world is based on how the
person is perceived by the world. Hence for analysing, how we are going to
benefit or lose material with relations to the world, we need to consider the
arudha lagna. The importance of Arudha Lagna is discussed by both Maharishi
Parashara and Maharishi Jaimini in their immortal classics, however some other
classics such as Deva Keralam mention about the importance of transits with
respect to the arudha lagna too.

While we speak of arudha lagna, different other arudhas can be seen for the
impact of transits on persons ruled by different arudhas and also different affairs
ruled by them, which are as follows:

A2: Dhanapada- Family and the Money

A3: Vikramapada- Intiatives/ risks and younger siblings
A4: Sukhapada- Happiness at home, properties and mother
A5: Mantrapada- Mantra initiation, Children
A6: Shatrupada- Diseases, enemies
A7: Darapada: Relationships and business affairs
A8: Mrtyupada: Inherent weaknesses and longevity
A9: Dharmapada- Religiosness and Father
A10: Rajyapada- Power, position and authority
A11: Labhapada- Gain of objectives and elder siblings
A12: Upapada- Spouse

The important planets to be seen for the transits are the slow moving planets
Saturn, Rahu/ Ketu, Jupiter and the faster moving planets Sun and Moon. Since
the Karaka for the Arudha is Moon, Saturn tend to harm it and Jupiter/ Sun tend
to fortify it, during their transits. Some guidelines to judge the transits of planets
from the AL are given below. Intelligent jyotishas can extend this principles to
other arudhas as well.

Saturn: Transit of Saturn in the 1st, 4th, 8th & 10th houses from the arudha
lagna goes by the name of Kantaka Sani (kantaka means thorne and the term
imply that the person is hurt so much that he limps) and is considered to be
extremely inauspicious for career and financial welbeing of a person. If it
happens to be in bad position from the Lagna and the Moon as well, then the
person passes through serious hard times. The transit in the 4th house is known
as ardha-kantak (half-kantak) and lesser worse than other positions. The transit
of Sasturn however in the 12th from the Arudha is supposed to give Raja-yoga
and while transiting in the 3rd and 6th from the Arudha gives many benefits.
Jupiter: Jupiter is knows as the Jiva or the life-giver and controls the fruits of
any effort. Thus whenever it transits over favoruable positons from a arudha, the
person realises the fruits of all the struggle he has put at differet times. Thus the
transit of Jupiter in quadrants from arudha lagna is considered a blessing.

The Moon: The transit of Moon in the 5th, 9th and 12th from any arudha is
considered to be extremely fruitful for that arudha. Thus for all major activities
done by a person should be done during such time, when Moon transits
favourable position from the Arudha Lagna. The worst position of Transit Moon
is in the 8th from an Arudha, which is extremenly detrimental to the image of the
person or related areas.

The Sun: The transit of the Sun in the Trine to an Arudha energises the arudha
and the person feels special focus regarding those area as governed by the
arudhas. Thus at the time of death, Sun should be in the trine to the Mrityupada
(A8), the arudha for longevity and death. If not death, such transit can give, near
death experiences.

The Nodes: Rahu is the materialistic planet and hence confers material gains,
whenever it transits in the trine to the Arudha Lagna, whereas since Ketu is the
spiritual planet, it confers spiritual pursuits while it transits the trine to the
Arudha Lagna. Similar results can be predicted when the nodes transit with
respect to other arudhas. Thus when they transit with respect to the
Dharmarudha (A9), similar things can be told about the father or father like
persons.
CHAPTER 29

Kantak Sani & Sade Sati

The transit of Saturn in some of the houses in the natal horoscope is highly
dreaded. During such unfavourable transits, the native faces tremendous odds in
different aspects of life such as Career, finances, family etc. and Saturn makes the
person remember god's name. Even though such transits are terrible
materialistically, spiritually they are uplifting as Saturn cleans up the native from
all past sins and give him chance to live a life with righteousness in later days.

However, the transits are not as bad for all the natives, since it depends on how
badly Saturn is afflicting the horoscope. If Saturn happens to be a yogakaraka in
the horoscope and involved in good yogas then the transits are not as bad and
vice versa. This is also dependant on the Astakavarga strength of a sign. If in the
sarvastakavarga, the number of dots are lesser than optimum and/ or in Saturn's
astakavarga the dots are lesser than 4, the period becomes a tough nut to crack.
Along with this, one must check out, whether it is a bad transit from all the three
points, namely Moon, Lagna and the Arudha Lagna. If it happens to be bad
transit from all these three points, then the time become too tiresome for the
native from almost all areas in his life. It is also required to check the astakavarga
of all planets, whether Saturn has contributed to any dots in the transiting sign in
the those planet's astakavarga. If not, then the affairs ruled by the planet under
consideration suffers due to such transit.

Sade Sati
The transit of Saturn in the 12th,1st & 2nd houses from the Janma Rasi (Natal
Moon sign) is called Sade-Sati or the seven and half year period. Each house is
transited by Saturn for about 2½ years each.

The transit of Saturn in the twelfth house from Moon sign initiates the Sade-sati
when the domestic affairs go awry. There maybe turmoil in married life,
differences with parents and children, change of residence and many domestic
problems. Worship Sri Kali Ma in addition to the Graha Mantra of Saturn.

Graha Mantra of Saturn

ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं शनै श्चाराय नमः

om prām prīm praum śanaiścārāya namah
The transit of Saturn in the Janma Rasi causes bad company, failure in
undertakings, and many personal problems like loss of reputation, danger from
accidents etc. Worship Sri Hanuman in addition to the Beeja Mantra of Saturn.

Ekadashakshari Hanuman Mantra

ॐ हं रुद्राय हनु मते नमः

om ham rudrāya hanumate namah

Beeja Mantra of Saturn

शं शनै श्चाराय नमः

śam śanaiścārāya namah

The transit of Saturn in the second house from Moon results in many enemies
and financial losses, loss of livelihood and danger from Government action.
Worship Sri Krishna as well as Saturn.

Kantaka Sani
Whenever Saturn Transits on the 1st, 4th, 8th or 10th from the Chandra, Lagna
or Arudha Lagna (AL), such transit is called Kantaka Sani. Kantaka literally
means thorn and as the name suggests the native's life become so terrible that it
is compared to a condition whereby a person limps when a thorne is stuck in his
foot. During this period, the career is hamphered and finances dwindle. When it
happens with respect to the AL, the career and finances are greatly affected, when
it happens with respect to Lagna, the person makes wrong decisions and suffer
due to that and when it happens from Moon, the person suffers physically and
emotionally.

The remedy to Kantak Sani is to chant the 3rd anuvaka of the Chamaka Prasna of
Yajurveda, 11 times, in the morning at the brahma muhurtha. If this is done
sincerely then the effect of Kantaka Sani on the native is minimal.

3rd Anuvaka of Chamaka Prasna

शं च मे मयश्च मे प्रियं च मे ऽनु कामश्च मे
कामश्च मे सौमनसश्च मे भद्रं च मे श्रेयश्च मे
वस्यश्च मे यशश्च मे भगश्च मे द्रविणं च मे
यन्ता च मे धर्ता च मे क्शे मश्च मे धृ तिश्च मे
विश्वं च मे महश्च मे सं विच्च मे ज्ञात्रं च मे
सूश्च मे प्रसूश्च मे सीरं च मे लयश्च म ऋतं च मे
ऽमृ तं च मे ऽयक्श्मं च मे ऽनामयच्च मे जीवातु श्च मे
दीर्घायु त्वं च मे ऽनमित्रं च मे ऽभयं च मे सु गं च मे
शयनं च मे सूषा च मे सु दिनं च मे ॥ ३॥
śam ca me mayaśca me priyam ca me'nukāmaśca me
kāmaśca me saumanasaśca me bhadram ca me śreyaśca me
vasyaśca me yaśaśca me bhagaśca me dravinam ca me
yantā ca me dhartā ca me kśemaśca me dhritiśca me
viśvam ca me mahaśca me samvicca me jñātram ca me
sūśca me prasūśca me sīram ca me layaśca ma rtam ca me
amrtam ca me'yakśmam ca me'nāmayacca me jīvātuśca me
dīrghāyutvam ca me'namitram ca me'bhayam ca me sugam ca me
śayanam ca me sūshā ca me sudinam ca me ..3..

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Ghataka Chakra
As the name suggests, Ghataka chakra is seen for any kind of injuries, may it be
Physical or Mental. The injuries can be inflicted at an inopportune moment or by
an inimical person. Both of these can be seen from the Ghataka Chakra. For the
first instance, the inopportune time can be seen from the horoscope of the
moment of occurance of the event and for the latter case, the same can be seen
from the horoscope of the person inflicting pain and injury.

Ghataka Chakra
Tithis:

As shown in the ghataka chakra, based on the position of natal moon, one of the
specific element of time namely Moon sign (rasi), Lunar day (Tithi), Weekday
(vara), Lunar Asterism (Nakshatra) or the Ascendant (Lagna) can be
inauspicious. Following priciples can be used in the analysis of the Ghataka
Chakra:

1. If at any moment, there is preponderance of the ghataka elements, then there

can be some injury/ pain inflicted on the person. So one must regularly checkout
the Lunar Transit through the sign and the Nakshatra, the solar and lunar days
and the Lagna of the moment to carry out some activities or remain cautioned
about some impending danger. If many of the ghataka elements come together,
then there can be indications of danger during that time. For example, I am born
with Scorpio Lagna and I must be careful on the days when Moon is transiting
through Taurus or Revati Nakshatra and that day happens to be a Friday and the
lunar day happens to be a Nanda Tithi (pratipada-1, shasthi-6 or ekadasi-11).

2. The relationship of a person can also be checked using the Ghataka Chakra. To
check this out, we need to check the presence of the Ghataka elements in the
other person's horoscope. Thus for me (born in Scorpio Rasi), the natives with
Taurus Rasi, Revati Nakshatra, born on Friday, in the Nanda Tithi and/or with
Scorpio (Male) or Taurus (Female) Lagna can inflict injury. The presence of more
ghataka elements confirm this.
3. The nature of injury can be seen from the nature of ghataka element and the
lord of the element. If the ghataka element happens to be Moon, then the injury is
on reputation, if they happen to be Weekday or the Lagna, the injury is more
physical and if they happen to be Tithi or Nakshatra, the injiry is more mental
and emotional. The lord of the ghataka element which caused the injury can say
more on the exact nature of the injury based on its lordship, placement and
yogas.
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Marriage Compatibility
Introduction
Marriage compatibility is an important contribution of Jyotish to the world as
only it can foresee any problems in the married life of a couple and can precisely
determine which area shall the problem root from. This is done with kuta
matching as enumerated by Harihara in his immortal classic Prasna Marga.
However, it is not possible to match all the kutas and here we must appreciate
that nothing in this world is perfect and we need to compromise at various places.
Compromises may be made in various kutas, however it should not be made in
the five important kutas namely vasya, mahendra, yoni, Janma Rasi and lord of
the Janma Rasi. There are three more kutas, which are to be considered very
important, viz., gana, dina and stree-deergha. Besides this the Brahmins should
also consider Gotra Kuta.

There are two kinds of Kuta, one which contribute points towards the 36 point
scheme and the other does not. The Kutas which contribute to the 36 point
schemes are Nadi, Rasi, Gana, Graha Maitri, Yoni, Dina, Vasya and Varna in the
decreasing order of importance, with nadi kuta contributing the maximum of 8
points and Varna Kuta contributing the minimum of 1. Even though these kutas
can be used for getting a mathematical value of relative compatibility, what is
more important is to understand the nature of compatibitlity. Thus, the kutas
which do not contribute to the kutas need not be ignored and checked for various
aspects of marital relationship.

Point based Kuta

The maximum point that can be attained in each of the kutas are mentioned
against each of the kuta in brackets.

1. Nadi Kuta: (8)

Compatibility of physiological aspects

Nadi means several things but in reference to astrology, it signifies pulse or

nervous energy indicating the physiological and to a certain extent hereditary
factors. The Hindu medical works enumerate three Nadis or humours, viz., Vatha
(wind), Pitha (bile) and Sleshma (phlegm). A boy with a predominantly windy or
phlegmatic or bilious constitution should not marry a girl of the same type. The
girl should belong to a different temperament. The three Nadis are ruled by the
different constellations as follows:

Principle: If the constellation of the groom and bride fall in different columns,
then agreement between the couple will be good. If the stars of the bride and
groom fall in the first of last column, it is passable, however they should not fall
in the middle column.

Nakshatra Pada Kuta

Principle: If Nadi Kuta is not present on the basis of the Nakshatras, then the
same may be reckoned taking into account the Nakshatra Padas. Thus, the
different quarters will be governed by the three humors (Nadis). Beginning from
Aswini 1, the counting should be done forwards and backwards in threes as given
below:.

In the example considered above, both the constellations fall in the middle line
and hence Nadi Kuta is completely absent.

2. Rasi Kuta: (7)

Happiness, auspiciousness and harmony in marriage

Principle 1: The male born in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Rasis from that of
the female should not enter into wedlock. If both have the same Janma Rasi,
marriage can only be done provided both are not of the same Janma Nakshatra.
This means that the Janma Rasi of the man should not be in the Adrisya portion
from the Janma Rasi from the woman. From any sign, the Adrisya (Invisible half)
are the Lagna (beyond the cusp) to the 7th (before the Cusp), for practical
purpose this can be taken as 2nd to 6th.

Madhavacharya has given more specific effect of the placement of the male’s
Janma rasi in the unfavorable positions from the females Janma rasi. They are as
follows:

2nd: Loss of Money

3rd: Sorrow
4th: Quarrels and Misunderstanding
5th: Loss of Children
6th: Diseases, Danger and Separation
Principle 2: Along with the placement mentioned above, the placement in the
8th and 12th from the Janma rasi of the Women is not favorable. This is
understandable, that the Dusthana placement of the man’s rasi from that of
women’s cannot be favorable for conjugal happiness as they would either be
inimical or indifferent from each other.

Principle 3: Even if the lords of the man’s and woman’s rasis are foe, if they are
7th from each other, this can be accepted as very good.

Riders:
1. If the Janma Rasi is of the male is not in a favorable place from the Janma Rasi
of the Female, the blemish can be reduced, if the lord of those rasis are mutually
friendly. However, the blemish intensifies, if the lords are inimically disposed.

2. When the women is born in an odd Janma Rasi, then the man born in the 6th
and 8th there from can be taken as an optional measure. If she is born in even
Janma Rasi, the man born in the 6th should be rejected and the 8th can be
accepted.

3. If the Janma Rasi of both the man and women have vasya and do not have
vedha, then the 6th and 8th position of the man’s rasi from the woman’s one can
be accepted. We shall study the vasya and vedha dosha later.

4. Harihara does not attach much blemish to the 3rd and 4th house positions for
the Janma Rasi of the male from that of the female as this shall neither indicate
poverty, nor serious quarrels leading to estrangement nor loss of children.
Sorrow is a part and parcel of human birth and this should not be taken as a
criterion for marriage dissolution.

5. The same Janma Rasi is allowed as long as the couples don’t have the same
Janma Nakshatra. However, if they happen to be the same, marriage is
permissible provided it is not Jyestha, Moola, Purva-ashadha, Pushya, Aslesha,
Magha, Hasta, Rohini, Dhanistha, Shatabhisaj, Ardra or Bharani.
3. Gana Kuta: (6)
Increase of affection & bond with time between the partners

Principle: The Nakshatra are divided into three categories of Deva, Nara and
Rakshasa. Their compatibility is given below:

The Gana of the Nakshatras

There are three levels of analyzing this compatibility, nameloy:

a. Janma Nakshatra:
b. Lagna Nakshatra:
c. Chandramsa Nakshatra: Find the Nakshatra of the Chandra Navamsa for the
boy and girl. If there is compatibility or there is stree-deergha, the objection of a
boy of Nara gana marrying a girl of Rakshasa gana can be safely ignored.

Astrologically three Ganas (temperaments of natures) are recognised viz., Deva (divine), Manusha
(human), and Rakshasa (diabolical). Deva represents piety, goodness of character end charitable
nature. Manusha is a mixture of good and bad, while Rakshasa suggests dominance, self-will and
violence. These different natures are indicated by the birth, constellation. A distaste for piety and
religious disposition cannot be easily associated with piety and religious nature. A difference in
beliefs and dogmas cannot always be overbalanced by sexual compatibility. Hence one born in a
Deva constellation is not able to get on well with a person born in Rakshasa constellation. – BV
Raman

BV Raman opines that Nara or a Deva man should not marry a Rakshasa girl
unless there are other neutralizing factors. But marriage between a Rakshasa
man and a Deva or Nara girl is passable. If marriage is brought about between
prohibited Ganas there will be quarrels and disharmony. So that the couple
would always welcome an opportunity for separation and divorce.

4. Graha Maitri: (5)

Life style & objectives of life, Psychological disposition

Principle 1: If the lords of the Janma Rasi of both are mutual friends or are
owned by one planet, the match is favorable.

Principle 2: The mutual placement of the lords of the Janma rasi of the couples
should determine the extent of the compatibility.

Graha Maitri Table

5. Yoni Kuta: (4)
Prosperity and financial stability

Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male, the
couple will have financial stability. If both are in female Nakshatra, there will be
loss of wealth. If both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected.

There are two kinds of Yoni Kuta:

1. Nakshatra Yoni

Hostile animals, which are to be avoided for Yoni Kuta

§ Cow and Tiger;
§ Elephant and Lion;
§ Horse and Buffalo;
§ Dog and Hare;
§ Serpent and Mongoose;
§ Monkey and Goat;
§ Cat and Rat

There is various extents to which the Nakshatra yoni match. The following table
shows the extent of match between different yoni. The maximum is 4 and
minimum is 0

2. Rasi Yoni:
§ Capricorn, Pisces : Pakshi
§ Cancer, Scorpio: Reptile
§ Aries, Taurus, Leo: Pasu
§ Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius, Sagittarius: Nara

Compatibility of Rasi Yoni

§ Pasu + Pasu – Good
§ Pasu + Nara – Fair
§ Pasu + Pakshi /Reptile – Bad
§ Human + Pakshi /Reptile – Bad

6. Dina Kuta: (3)

Length of married life

Principle 1: This is based on the Navatara Chakra of the female chart. In the
Navatara chakra, the 27 Nakshatras are divided into three groups of nine each,
starting from the Janma Nakshatra. The first group of 9 is called as Janmarsha,
the 10th to 18th Nakshatra from the Janma Nakshatra is known as the
Karmarsha group and the 19th to 27th Nakshatra is known as the Adhanarksha.

The man’s Nakshatra in the 3rd (Vipat), 5th (Pratyak) or 7th (Naidhana) from the
Janma Nakshatra of the woman is harbinger of troubles and shows separation.
The 6th (Saadhana) Nakshatra is also inauspicious, however, not as bad as the
3rd/ 5th or 7th.

Principle 2: The man born in the 88th or 108th Navamsa from the Navamsa
Moon of the women is not auspicious. 88th Navamsa is the 4th Navamsa from
the Navamsa Moon, whereas 108th is the 12th from the Moon sign. 108th Pada is
just the pada before the Moon’s Nakshatra pada, whereas the 88th pada is 20
padas before the woman’s Janma Nakshatra pada.

Principle 3: The farther the Janma Nakshatra of the boy from the Girl’s
Nakshatra, the better it will be for him for their happiness.
Pt. Sanjay Rath says:

1. Dina Kuta means mating of charts or compatibility for 'day to day living and sharing of
happiness and sorrow'. The word dina simply means day and refers to the day to day living and
sharing.

2. Dina Kuta is based on the Navatara chakra which is all too well known for astrologers. The
transit of the natal Moon on the various naksatra is judged to give favorable and unfavorable
results to the mind and its perception of the various events. The transit in naksatra 3,5 and 7
from Janma rasi are considered very unfavorable. This is the basis for the dina kuta matching.
The point is that when two people marry then they should be supportive of each other during
the days of worry and troubles. For example on a day when the Moon is in the 3rd from janma
naksatra of the boy and he is sorrowful then this should be strong for the bride and she should
be able to support him to tide over the difficulties. That is the reason why dina kuta is necessary.

3. To understand the working of Dina Kuta you have to study the janma and lagna naksatra of
the couple and determine their compatibility in both the janma naksatra i.e. Moon naksatra as
well as lagna naksatra. If dina kuta is not present in the janma naksatra matching then the
couple will never really become very close to each other and they will not be of any support to
each other during difficult days and sharing will be low. On the other hand if dina kuta is not
present from lagna naksatra then they cannot agree on major issues and should be advised to
respect the views of their partner instead of getting into meaningless arguments.

This is also one of the reasons why marriage between couples having the same janma naksatra
was not encouraged.

7. Vasya Kuta: (2)

Affection and love between the partners
This indicates the degree of magnetic control or amenability the wife or husband
would be able to exercise on the other.

Principle: If the Janma rasi of the man is the vasya rasi of the women’s Janma
rasi or vice versa, then the vasya kuta prevails. If the groom’s rasi happens to be
the vasya rasi of the bride, the bride shall dearly love the groom and vice versa.
Thus, If the Janma rasi of the man and woman happens to be the Vasya rasi of
each other, then the affection among them is the strongest.

The Vasya rasi for different rasis are given hereunder:

In the following cases, the rasi of the bride and groom becomes the Vasya rasi of
each other.
Gemini – Virgo – This is 4th – 10th from each other
Cancer – Scorpio – This is 5th – 9th from each other.

8. Varna Kuta: (1)

Ideals and Principles that drive the couple’s life
Principle 1: The six nakshatras beginning from Ashwini to Ardra, Punarvasu to
Uttara, Hasta to Jyestha and Moola to Shatabhisaj in the regular order represent
the Brahmins, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Anuloma and Pratiloma caste.

If the man and the woman belong to the same caste, then it is the best. Otherwise,
if the man belongs to the higher caste than that of the woman, it is permissible.
However, if the woman’s caste is higher than that of the man, it is not
permissible.

Principle 2: Anuloma and Pratiloma: If one of them is Anuloma and other

belongs to one of the other four castes, then it is passable. However, this is
rejected is one of them is Pratiloma and the other one belongs to the rest four.

Kuta without points

9. Mahendra Kuta:
Blessings in the married life; Well-being; Longevity

Principle: If the Girl is born in the 4th Nakshatra from that of the Boy, it is
Mahendra; if she is born in the 7th, it is known as Upendra. Mahendra gives
wealth and Upendra gives children.

10. Stri Deergha:

Long life to the Husband
Principle: The male Nakshatra should be more than 15 stars away from that of
the female. If that is not so, long life of the male is not supported. Other factors
like Navamsa have to be considered.

Rider: This consideration can be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri is there..

11. Rajju Kuta:

The Asterism can be classified into 5 categories namely:

Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple do not fall in the same category, it is
auspicious. If the Nakshatra fall in the same category, the results are as follows:
§ Kantha – Widowhood
§ Kati- Poverty
§ Pada- Distant Travels
§ Siro- Death
§ Kukshi – Loss of children

12. Vedha:
Obstacles in Married life
Principle 1: The Nakshatra of the couple should not fall in the vedha group as
mentioned below.

§ Aswini and Jyeshta;

§ Bharani and Anuradha;
§ Krittika and Visakha;
§ Rohini and Swati;
§ Aridra and Sravana
§ Punarvasu and Uttarashadha;
§ Pusayami and Purvashadha;
§ Aslesha and Moola;
§ Makha and Revati;
§ Purvaphalguni and Uttarabhadrapada;
§ Uttaraphalguni and Purvabhadrapada;
§ Hasta and Satabhisha,
§ Mrigasira and Dhanishta.

Principle 2: Even if there is other agreement such as Vasya, etc., Vedha will
prevail.

13. Gotra Kuta:

For prosperity of the lineage after marriage
Principle: If the boy and the girl belong to the same Gotra, it brings disaster to
the lineage. If the gotras are different, then the lineage shall prosper.

14. Vihanga Kuta:

Dominance of one partner over other

Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple indicate the same bird, it is auspicious.
Otherwise, one bird shall dominate over the other in the descending order of
Peacock, Cock, Crow, Pingala, Bharandhaka

15. Yonyanukulya:
Sexual compatibility

Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male, the
couple will have sexual compatibility. If both are in female Nakshatra, it is
acceptable. If both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected.

The male and female Nakshatras along with their yoni are given hereunder:

16. Bhuta Kuta:

Prevailing element in the personality.

Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple are of the same bhuta, it is favorable. If
they are different, the results are as follows:
Fire+ Air – Favorable
Earth +Other – Favorable
Water+ Fire – Bad

Nakshatra Bhuta: Psychological nature

Rasi Bhuta: Spiritual nature.

17. Vayanukulya:
Continuation of Lineage

Principle: If the groom is 3 times older than the bride, it is considered as good.
If he is twice old, it is passable; if he is older only by a few years, it results in
sorrow. If the bride is older, the family shall become extinct. Thus for such cases,
it forebodes a death in the family or there will be no male issues

18. Ashtakavarga:
Mental Compatibility
Principle 1: if the Janma Rasi of the groom falls in the sign which, in the Moon’s
astakavarga of the girl’s chart has more bindu, it is good. Similarly, if the Janma
Rasi of the Girl falls in a sign which, in the Moon’s astakavarga of the boy, has
more bindus, it is equally good.

Principle 2: Find out the Kaksha in which the Moon is found in the girl’s
horoscope. If the Janma rasi of the boy falls in the sign of the lord of this Kaksha,
the compatibility is good. The reverse is also holds true.

Kakshya: Each sign is divided into 8 Kakshas of 3d 45m each lorded by Saturn,
Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon and Lagna.

19. Chittanukulya:
God's will

This is the over-riding power of God and when two people are in love, the chart
matching becomes meaningless, as there is the will of God in this. If they are
normal people then their affection should be tested with time and if one is
spiritual then his/her falling in love for marriage and children has a divine
purpose and is beyond the normal rules of Jyotish compatibility. In this case,
since the couple has expressed their love for each other, they should be
encouraged to enter wedlock.

20. Aya-vyaya:
Income and Expenditure

Principle: Count from the Nakshatra of the bride to that of the groom. Multiply
this number by 5 and divide the product by 7. The reminder is Vyaya or
expenditure. If the counting is again made from the Janma Nakshatra of the
groom and the same calculation is repeated, the reminder indicates “aya” or gain
or income.

If the aya is greater than vyaya, marriage brings all round prosperity. If this is
reverse, the couple will experience poverty.
21. Rna-Dhana:
Overall marital happiness

Principle 1: Count from Aswini to the Janma Nakshatra of the groom as well as
the bride and total them up. Add to this sum 13. From this total figure subtract
32. Divide the difference by 5. Check the reminder for the following results:

X= Reminder [(Groom+Bride+15-32)/5]
1- Acquisition of children
2- Death of one of the couple
3- Prolonged illness
4- Prosperity
5- N.A.

If the total after adding 13 does not come to 32, then the counting should be
made from Janma Nakshatra to Aswini.

Principle 2: Count from the Janma Nakshatra of the couple to Aswini. Add the
two figures and deduct the sum by 5. Check the reminder for the following
results:

1- Prosperity
2- General progress
3- Calamities
4- Acquisition of wealth
5- Disasters

Principle 3: If the Janma Nakshatras of the groom and the bride fall in the first
group namely Ardra, Hasta, Purva-Ashadha, Uttara-Ashadha, there will be great
progress. If they fall in the 2nd group namely, Krttika, Rohini, Mrgashira, Magha,
Purva-Phalguni, Uttara-Phalguni, Anuradha, Jyestha, Moola, Dhanistha,,
Shatabhisaj, Purva-Bhadrapada, prosperity shall follow immediately after
marriage. However, if they fall in the 3rd group- Aswini, Bharani, Chitra, Swati,
Vishakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana and Revati, expenditure and debts shall follow
the marriage.

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Upapada Matching
Upapada is the arudha of the 12th house in any horoscope. This is computed by
counting as many houses from the 12th lord as the lord gained from the 12th
house. If the upapada falls in the 12th or the 6th house, then count 1oth from the
sign again to arrive at the final upapada.

Upapada tells a lot about the spouse, one who is committed to follow you for the
whole lifetime or at least for the duration of the marriage. The various results
related to upapada can be studied from jyotish classics such as Brhat Parashara
Hora Shastra or Upadesha Sutras of maharishi Jaimini. The matching of
Upapada is very crucial as this shows, how the images of the partners are related
to each other and hence has a strong say on the marital affairs and harmony. The
matching criteria for upapada is given below-

1. The Lagna of the bride should be in trine or 7th from the Upapada or in the
paka upapada and vice versa.

2. The Upapada and AL should be placed in Kendra or Trine or 3/11 to each

other. Otherwise, this shows lack of harmony in the relationship.

3. The 2nd of Upapada rules the longevity of the marriage. If the 2nd house or the
lord is afflicted by malefics such as nodes, then the marriage can be in serious
troubles. This is also true if the lord is debilitated and aspected by malefics.

4. The remedy of all marriage troubles is to fast on the day ruled by the Upapada
lord.

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Marriage date
1. Marriage should normally occur in an odd year of the male and even year of the
female. Otherwise this forebodes troubles.

2. Marriage should happen when Jupiter aspects or transits the 2nd from
Upapada.

Finding the marriage date using dasas such as Vimshottari, Narayana, Naisargika
dasa etc and through transits would be given in another article.

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Special Considerations
Exceptions the Kuta matching
The following are the salvaging factors, if present; one can ignore certain
incompatibilities in the Kuta.
1. The absence of Stree-Deerga may be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri are
present.
2. If the Rasi of the girl is odd, the 6th and 8th Rasis there from are friendly. If
the Rasi of the girl is even the 2nd and 12th there from become friendly. The evil
due to the birth of the bride in a Rakshasa gana star may be ignored if Janma
Rasi being 2nd and 12th, 9th and 5th or 6th and 8th, the lords of the Rasis are the
same or are mutual friends.
3. Though Graha Maitri is by far the most important, it need not be considered if
the couple has their Janma Rasis disposed in one and seven from each other.
4. Rajju Kuta need not be considered in case Graha Maitri, Rasi, Dina and
Mahendra Kutas are present.
5. The evil due to Nadi Kuta can be ignored subject to the following conditions: -
6. The Rasi and Rajju Kuta prevail
7. The same planet is lord of the Janma Rasis of both the mate and the female
8. The lords of the Janma Rasis of the couple are friends

Common Janma Rasis and Nakshatras

In many cases, the Janma Rasis of the Janma Nakshatras of the bride and
bridegroom would be the same. Special attention is paid by astrological writers to
such exceptions and we shall throw some light on them for the edification of our
readers.

Common Janma Rasi:

Views differ as regards the results accruing from the Janma Rasis being common.
According to Narada, common Janma Rasi would be conducive to the couple
provided they are born in different constellations. Garga opines that under the
above circumstance, the asterism of the boy should precede that of the girl if the
marriage is to prove happy. Incase the reverse holds good (Stree-purva). i. e., the
constellation of the girl proceeds that of the boy, the alliance should be rejected.
This view is supported by other sages, viz., Brihaspati and Bhrigu. In fact, the
author of Muhurtha tattva goes to the extent of saying that in cases of common
Janma Rasi, provided the man's constellation is preceding the girl's, the Kutas or
adaptability need not be applied at all.

Common Janma Nakshatra:

This is a further extension of the principle of common Janma Rasi. The Janma
Nakshatras of the bride and bridegroom, being one and the same, are approved
in case of Rohini, Aridra, Makha, Hasta, Visakha, Sravana. Uttarabhadra and
Revati. The effect would be ordinary if the common Janma Nakshatras are
Aswini, Krittika, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Pubba. Uttara. Chitta, Anuradha,
Poorvashadha and Uttarashadha, Bharani, Aslesha. Common Janma Nakshatras
is not recommended if the Nakshatras happens to be Swati, Jyeshta, Moola,
Dhanishta, Satabhisha and Poorvabhadra .

Here again certain ancient authors hold that even though the Janma Nakshatras
are same, the evil becomes nullified if the Padas are different. If the Janma
Nakshatra belongs to two signs (e.g., Krittika) the Pada of the bride should relate
to the preceding sign.

For example, if Krittika is the common Janma Nakshatra, the bride should have
her Janma Rasi in Mesha and the bridegroom in Vrishabha. If, however, the
common Janma Nakshatra belongs to two signs equally (e.g., Mrigasira, Chitta,
etc.) the sign for the first two quarters should be that of the bridegroom.
The couple should not have the same Janma Rasi, same Janma Nakshatra and
Pada. However, in regard to Satabhisha, Hasta, Swati. Aswini, Krittika,
Poorvashadha, Mrigasira and Makha, the evil given rise to by virtue of common
Janma Rasi, Nakshatra and Pada gets cancelled if the couple are born in the first
quarter.

Destructive Constellations
Certain parts of Moola, Astesha, Jyeshta and Visakha are destructive
constellations
§ Moola (first quarter) for husband's father
§ Aslesha (first quarter) for husband's mother
§ Jyeshta (first quarter) for girl's husband's elder brother
§ Visakha (last quarter) for husband's younger brother.
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The Kuja Dosha
A person suffering with Kuja Dosa is vulnerable to physical abuse from the
partner. However, the dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars with
Jupiter or Mars with the Moon; or by the presence of Jupiter or Venus in the
ascendant.

BV Raman
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The position of Venus and Mars is very important in judging marital relations. Mars whose
element is fire rules marriage. Where he is badly situated or associated in the horoscope of a male
or female, it follows that the sacerdotal fire gets extinguished soon. Such unfavorable situation
goes under the name of Kuja Dosha.

It must be noted that in determining marriage adaptability between two parties, there are several
elements of much more importance than Kuja Dosha. And the evil influence accruing from the
bad position of Mars is only one of the several elements.

It is unfortunate that throughout South India especially in the Tamil areas, much is made of the
so-called Kuja Dosham and this bugbear has been the means of destroying the happiness of many
families by preventing marriages otherwise very eligible and anxiously wished for. So far as our
humble experience goes it is only in the Kerala Sastra that mention is made of Kuja Dosha. The
stanza runs thus: Dhana vyayecha pathale jamitre chashtame kuja; Strinam bharthru vinasamcha
bharthunam strivinasanam. This means: - "If Mars is in the 2nd, 12th, 4th, 7th and 8th houses in
the horoscope of the female, the death of the husband will occur; similar situation in the
husband's horoscope causes the death of wife."

The Lagna represents body, the Moon, mind and Venus, sexual relations. Therefore, the houses
have to be reckoned with reference to all the three, viz., Lagna, Moon and Venus. The dosha (evil)
is considered weak when it exists from Lagna, a little stronger from the Moon and still more
powerful from Venus.
The second house signifies family; the twelfth represents comforts and pleasures of bed. The
fourth rules sukha or happiness. The seventh indicates husband and eighth represents longevity
of the wife or husband. Hence the position of Mars in these houses is supposed to produce this
peculiar dosha or evil. If Kuja Dosha obtains in the horoscopes of both the bride and bridegroom,
the dosha gets cancelled. There are, of course, many good combinations which assure marital
felicity and much importance need not be given to Kuja Dosha.

Granting that Kuja Dosha is a factor whose occurrence should not be ignored, there are antidotes
which are not generally known to the rank and file of Hindu astrologers. If Mars is placed in the
signs mentioned below corresponding to different houses, there shall not be any dosa:

§ 2nd - Gemini and Virgo

§ 12th - Taurus and Libra
§ 4th - Aries and Scorpio
§ 7th - Capricorn and Cancer
§ 8th - Sagittarius and Pisces.

In Aquarius and Leo, Mars produces no dosha whatsoever.

The dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars and Jupiter or Mars and the Moon; or by
the presence of Jupiter or Venus in the ascendant.

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Fixing the Marriage Muhurtha
§ The lunar months of Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyeshta are good. Kartika
and Margasira are ordinary. The rest are not auspicious. Some sages opine that
marriages can be celebrated in Pushya and Chaitra provided the Sun is in
Capricorn and Aries respectively.

§ The following lunar days, viz., from the 11th day (dark half) to New Moon,
Riktha Thithis, 8th, 12th and 6th should be rejected. The best lunar days are the
2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th (of the bright half).
§ Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the best. Sunday and Saturday
are middling. And Tuesday should be invariably rejected.

§ The best asterisms are Rohini, Mrigasira, Makha, Uttara, Hasta, Swati,
Anuradha, Moola, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadra and Revati. The first quarter of
Makha and Moola and the last quarter of Revati are inauspicious and they should
be rejected. Constellations not mentioned here are unsuitable and they should be
avoided.

§ The following yogas should be rejected: Vyatipata, Dhruva, Mrityu, Ganda,

Vajra, Soola, Vishkambha, Atiganda, Vyaghata and Parigha.

§ Vishtikarana must invariably be discarded.

§ Among the zodiacal signs Gemini, Virgo and Libra are the best. Taurus, Cancer,
Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius are middling. The rest are inauspicious.

Elements of Muhurtha Chart:

In the election of a Muhurtha for marriage, as many of the 21 dosha are possible
and should be avoided. The most important considerations however are
(1) The 7th house must be unoccupied by any planet
(2) Mars should not be in the 8th
(3) Venus should not be in the 6th
(4) Lagna should not be hemmed in between malefics
(5) Malefics should not occupy Lagna
(6) The Moon in the election chart should not conjoin any planet

Apart from the above, the usual Tarabala, Panchaka. etc., should be looked into.
The calculation of Panchaka and Tarabala would be given in another article.

Jupiter, Mercury or Venus in Lagna, malefics in the 3rd or 11th, would constitute
a formidable force in rendering the Lagna strong. The following are some of the
special combinations which are supposed to fortify the marriage election chart:
1. Jupiter in the ascendant, Venus in the 8th and the Sun in the 11th - Mahendra
Yoga.
2. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 10th and the Sun and Mercury in the 11th-
Vishnu Priya Yoga.
3. Venus in the 2nd, Jupiter in the 12th, the Sun in the 8th and Saturn in the 6th -
Sreenatha Yoga.
4. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 4th, Mercury in the 2nd and Saturn in the 11th -
Samudra Yoga.
5. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in Lagna - Vijaya Yoga.
6. Venus and Jupiter in Lagna elevated or otherwise strong - Jaya Yoga.
7. Saturn in the 3rd, Jupiter in the 6th, the Sun in the 10th and Mars in the 11th -
Pushya Yoga.
8. Mars in the 3rd, Saturn in the 6th, Venus in the 9th, Jupiter in the 12th -
Maharshi Yoga.
9. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 11th - Ardhama Yoga.

References:
1. Prasna Marga
2. Muhurtha- BV Raman
CHAPTER 29

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
दे हं रूपं च ज्ञानं च वर्णं चै व बलाबलम्‌।
सु खं दुःखं स्वभावञ्च लग्नभावान्निरीक्षये त‌॥
् 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 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
धनधान्यं कुटु म्बां श्च मृ त्यु जालममित्रकम्‌।
धातु रत्नादिकं सर्वं धनस्थानान्निरीक्षये त‌॥
् 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
विक् रमं भृ त्यभ्रात्रादि चोपदे शप्रयाणकम्‌।
पित्रोर्वै मरणं विज्ञो दुश्चिक्याच्च निरीक्षये त‌॥
् 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
वाहनान्यथ बन्धूं श्च मातृ सौख्यादिकान्यपि।
निधि क्षे तर् ं गृ हं चापि चतु र्थात्‌परिचिन्तये त‌॥
् 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
यन्त्रमन्त्रौ तथा विद्यां बु द्धेश्चै व प्रबन्धकम्‌।
पु त्रराज्यापभ्रां शादीन्‌पश्ये त‌् पु त्रालयाद्‌बु धः॥ 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
मातु लान्तकशं कानां शत्रूंश्चै व व्रणादिकान्‌।
सपत्नीमातरं चापि षष्ठभावान्निरीक्षये त‌॥् 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
जायामध्वप्रयाणं च वाणिज्यं नष्टवीक्षणम्‌।
मरणं च स्वदे हस्य जायाभावान्निरीक्षये त‌॥
् 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 रिपुं चापि दुर्गं मृ तधनं तथा।
गत्यनु कादिकं सर्वं पश्ये दर् न्ध्राद्विचक्षणः॥ 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
भाग्यं श्यालं च धर्मं च भ्रातृ पत्न्यादिकां स्तथा।
तीर्थयात्रादिकं सर्वं धर्मस्थानान्निरीक्षये त‌॥
् 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
राज्यं चाकाशं वृत्तिं च मानं चै व पितु स्तथा।
प्रवासस्य ऋणस्यापि व्योमस्थानान्निरीक्षणम्‌॥ 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.
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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.
CHAPTER 30

Gemstones in Jyotish I
Prescription of Gemstone is one of the most important aspects of remedies in
Jyotish Shastra. The use of Gemstone is also endorsed by shastras such as Garuda
Purana which gives elaborate description of the nature of the gemstones and their
use. Even though gemstone use is one of the most popular source of remedies for
all ills of the material world, may it be health, wealth or fortune, it is fraught with
many misconceptions and erroneous notions of their selection and prescription.
This article envisages providing consistent principles which would help the
Jyotishas and laymen to select the right gemstones.

GEMSTONES OF YOGAKARAKAS
Since the gemstones enhance the influence of the planet in the life of the person,
the gemstones for the planets giving yogas should always be chosen. To know the
yoga givers or the yoga-karakas in a horoscope, studying classics such as Brhat
Parashara Hora shastra should be studied. However, I shall provide here some
guidelines which can help in choosing the gemstones.

Lagna lord is the first and foremost yoga karaka in a horoscope, since is the
owner of both Kendra (Quadrant) and Kona (Trine). He is protector of the Lagna,
which represent health, vitality and the controller of the whole horoscope. The
placement of the Lagna lord is extremely important for the overall strength of the
horoscope and its gemstone can help a person overcoming all difficulties in life.

The lords of two trines fifth and ninth are equally important. They are the two
important houses which control the financial wellbeing of a person. If they are
badly placed in the horoscope, then the person might suffer financially in life.
Thus their strength is extremely important in addition to the lords of second and
eleventh, who signify Wealth and Income.

Each planet can give results on the following basis.

1. Lordship
2. Placement
3. Natural Karakatva (Significations)
4. Yoga (Exchange, Conjunction, Aspects)

Hence it must be remembered that a good planet (lords of Lagna, 5th and 9th) /
Yoga- karaka if placed in a dusthana (6th / 8th/ 12th), they can also give malefic
results in addition to their inherent benefic nature to do good. Similarly if the
yogakarakas are involved in other bad yogas, they can give bad results, while their
gemstones are worn. Whenever there is a conjunction or exchange of two planets,
their inherent and functional nature is greatly modified. When a benefic planet
comes into association with a malefic planet, then the benefic nature of the planet
is corrupted and it starts giving malefic results, however the malefic planet gains
out of the company and gives good results. Such subtle effects should always be
kept into consideration, while suggesting a gemstone for Jyotish remedial
purposes.

Exception to this is that, if Saturn becomes the Yoga-karaka and is placed in a

dusthana, then its ability to do good increases. It is advisable to wear Neelam,
Saturn’s stone for such cases.

GEMSTONE OF WEAK PLANET

If a yoga-karaka (or any good planet in the horoscope, lords of any houses other
than 6th/ 8th or 12th) is debilitated, they must be strengthened. One of the ways
is to wear the stone of the debilitated planet. However, the more effective way is
to find the planet who is causing neecha-bhanga to the debilitated planet. If the
neecha-bhanga is happening with respect to the Moon, then Mantra would be a
good remedy, however, if it happens with respect to the Lagna, then wearing the
gemstone of the planet causing the neecha-bhanga would make the debilitated
planet come out of the state of debilitation.

When there is no cancellation of debility of other weaknesses then the gemstones

for the supporters of the debilitated planet can be prescribed for causing
cancellation of debility or for enhancing the life-forces that are being destroyed
due to the debility. For example, the Moon is debilitated in Scorpio (8th house of
natural zodiac) and is said to be MARANA KARAKA if placed in the 8th house
from Lagna. Weakness of such Moon, in any chart is not good for longevity.
Hence a blue sapphire is used for enhancing the life-force. The information
regarding this is given at the detail section for each planet and their gemstones

It must be noted that debilitation of some planets are desirable in a horoscope.

They are the lords of the Dusthanas (6th/ 8th/ 12th). If the lords of the
Dusthanas are placed in other Dusthanas in debilitation, then it confers Vipareeta
raja yoga, whereby the native gains due to the loss of natural and functional
significations of the planet causing the yoga. For example, if 8th lord Moon is
involved in Vipareeta Raja yoga, by its debilitation in the 12th house, the native
might enjoy rise in life, but the Mother (natural signification of Moon) and the
marriage (8th house is the longevity of marriage) might suffer simultaneously. To
enjoy the fruits of Vipareeta Raja yoga, the native must not strengthen such
debilitated planets that confer the yoga.

VIPAREETA RATNA (OPPOSITE GEMSTONE)

Vipareeta means opposite or gemstones used for weakening the effects of some
planets in certain houses. If any house is occupied by an enemy of its Karaka,
then the significations of the house suffer. Keeping this principle in view, the first
house to be checked in any chart is the ninth house of fortune and Dharma with
Jupiter & Sun as the significator. Rahu and Saturn are the enemies of these
significator and if they are placed in the ninth house, they shall damage fortune
and Dharma. The remedy is to strengthen the concerned Karaka by wearing its
gemstone in the ring finger. Suka Nadi states that if Rahu is in the ninth house,
then the native has good fortune after wearing a Topaz. The same principle of
Vipareeta Ratna (Opposite Gemstone) has been used here. Rahu is the enemy of
Jupiter and since it is placed in the ninth house, the use of a Topaz (gemstone of
Jupiter) removes the misfortune caused by Rahu. Similarly, if Saturn is in the
ninth house, then the person may suffer from poverty/ failure in the homeland
after 36 years. To remove this evil, a ruby, the gemstone of the Sun (Saturn’s
enemy) is worn.

GEMSTONES VS. DASAS

Hands in which the gemstones are worn to be chosen on the basis of certain
criteria. The right hand is ruled Jupiter and the left hand by Venus indicating
increase (right hand) or decrease (lift hand) of life force.

Thus, if gemstones have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects of a malefic

planet, its gemstone should be used in the left hand. Such use should be
temporary covering the dasa-bhukti of the planet.

When the planet is a malefic for the horoscope, the maleficence of the planet can
be reduced by wearing a counter gemstone temporarily during the Dasa-bhukti of
the planet. If instead a gem is to be worn for the main Dasa planet itself, then it
should be worn in the left hand. For example, if Rahu is malefic then during its
period a Yellow Sapphire/Topaz/Citrine can be worn in the right hand ring finger
or Hessonite/Brown Tourmaline etc can be worn in the left hand middle finger.

FLAWED GEMSTONE
A genuine gemstone of good quality should never be used with an imperfect or
flawed gem or with one that is astrologically incompatible with it. Suta Goswami
(Garuda Purana) advises “not to wear a gem that is of inferior quality or
incompatible even if it is set together with the divine Kausthuba Mani of Vishnu.
Just as the best of saints lose their merits by bad company, similarly, an
imperfect/inferior or incompatible gemstone can ruin the beneficence of other
good gems.

GEMSTONES AND LAGNA LORD

For determining compatibility of gemstones most astrologers go by the
Naisargika Sambandha (natural relationship) of other planets with the stone of
the principal/ruling planet. The Ruling Planet is the strongest one in trines to the
Lagna or in the seventh house (1,5,7 & 9 houses), and if none are there, then the
Lagna lord is chosen. Thus if the ruling planet is the Moon, then all planets are
compatible with it, but if it is the Sun, then only Jupiter, Mars & Moon are
compatible and their stones can be chosen.

Since the Lagna is the controller of the Horoscope, the impact of the Gemstone
ultimately falls on the Lagna (more so, since Lagna is the controller of the
physical body, where the gemstone is worn). The planets, whose gemstone is
worn, should be a friend to the Lagna lord as per the naisargika sambandha. If
any planet is inimical to the lord of Lagna, the use of its gemstone can damage /
endanger the concerned people related to the house owned by the planet. For
example if the lord of the fifth house is inimical to the Lagna lord, then the use of
a gemstone of the fifth lord can endanger the life children. Hence utmost caution
should be used in prescribing gemstones.

Naisargika Sambandha of Planets

Some astrologers also use Tatkalika Sambandha (Current relationship) between

planets in a chart as this also takes the individual horoscope into focus. Here, the
planets that are Param Mitra, Mitra or Sama to the ruling planet are chosen for
supportive gemstones.

Among all the methods of judging the suitability of a Gemstone namely, the
naisargika sambandha, tatkalika sambandha and other sambandha, the best and
most beneficial gemstones are those of the planets involved in a beneficial Yoga.
If the tenth and ninth lord are involved in a Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga, then
their stones should be used together to augment the effects of the Yoga.
Gemstones of planets involved in Duryoga and other malefic combinations or
where benefits accrue if the planets are weak and afflicted like the Vipareeta
Rajyoga, should never be used.

GEMSTONES OF MUTUALLY INIMICAL PLANETS

Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously as
they shall prove to be very adverse. Many astrologers give gemstones of mutually
inimical planets such as Hessonite (Rahu) with Ruby (Sun) or Yellow Sapphire
(Jupiter) or Red Coral (Mars). Such combinations can be extremely dangerous
for the native. The natural fight between the owners of the gemstones can be
visible in the life of native, where we can witness; the native is caught between
many undesirable circumstances without his fault. The table shown below shows
the natural relationships between the planets.

FINGERS AND GEMSTONES

The index finger is called Tarjani and is considered very inauspicious. In mantra
recitation the beads should never touch this finger, even while turning the rosary
(when we finish one circle of 108 beads). It rules the “Ahamkara” and is the finger
of “fall” or expression of anger. The Gyana Mudra has all fingers except this index
finger stretched out with the index finger (of anger) being in touch with and
controlled by the Akasha Tattva of the Thumb. Normally for people who are
spiritual / worship their Guru, gemstones should not be used in this finger. Some
astrologers prescribe Ruby / Yellow Sapphire for Power / Wealth respectively, for
use in the index finger. However these gemstones have been found to give better
results of stable power and gradual stable growth in finance in the ring finger.

Tatwa in Palmistry

The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the

quadrant (Kendra house) is whose trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the ninth
house influences the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be worn in the
ring finger. Gemstones of planets in Moksha Trikona (4, 8, 12) should not be
prescribed as then they would be worn in the Tarjani (Index finger). Instead
mantra of these planets should be advised.

Further gemstone cannot be worn in the finger of inimical elements. For

example, if a Red Coral is to be worn for Mars placed in the seventh house, this
cannot be prescribed for the little finger due to Mars ruling Agni Tattva (fire
element), which is opposed to the Vayu Tattva (Air element). Thus a Coral can
only be worn in the ring finger (Agni Tattva / Fire) or middle finger (Prithvi
Tattva / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the other four fingers and in
conjunction with them does all work, the Akasha Tattva (Ether element–
symbolized by the Thumb) permeates all signs of the other elements and is the
driving force / Dhi Shakti.

GEMSTONES AND ARUDHA LAGNA

Since the gemstones are taken for fulfilling the material pursuits in the life than
anything else, the arudha lagna plays a very vital role in selection of the
gemstones. Arudha Lagna shows the image in this world or in other words, the
perception of the world related to the native. This is the material manifestation of
the existantial reality of a person. Maharishi parashara says that planets in the
twelfth of Arudha Lagna (AL) can show the sources of expenditure, while that in
the 11th from the AL show the sources of Income. Even though the promise of the
wealth can be seen from different dhana yogas in the horoscope and the strength
of the 2nd, 11th and the trines, the sources and the quantum of the gains or losses
can be seen from the Arudha.

Thus, it is very important to consider the placement of Planets with respect to the
Arudha Lagna for final selection of an Gemstone. The following guidelines can
help in such judgement:

1. If a planet is placed in or aspecting the 12th from the Arudha Lagna, the
gemstone for such planet can increase the expenditure of the native. Malefics are
well placed here as it confer rajayoga while placed here in addition to the
expenses shown. However one must remember that planets placed here shows
the persons who would secretly oppose the native in various activities. So the
gemstones of such planets to be chosen after careful consideration of all factors
involved.

2. The gemstone of a planet placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha Lagna
shall give income from the sources indicated by the planet. The sources can be
known by judging both the functional as well as natural significations of the
concerned planet.

3. The 2nd and 7th house from the Arudha Lagna are the houses of sustainance of
the Image. They should be occupied by benefics or exalted planets. If they are
occupied by malefics, the gemstones of such planets can cause fall of image and
troubles in career and various other troubles. In addition the planets in the 7th
from Arudha lagna shows the persons who would openly oppose the person in
various activities, and this is more true with respect to the Malefics. Thus if
benefics are placed in the 7th from the Arudha Lagna, their gemstones can be
given, provided the native can withstand the opposition shown by the concerned
planet.

4. The planets in the Arudha Lagna shows how the world perceives the native.
The presence of Moon or Jupiter in the Arudha Lagna gives long lasting fame.
They should otherwise be placed with benefics or exalted planets and gemstones
of such Moon, Jupiter, benefics or exalted planets can be beneficial to the native,
otherwise it can be harmful.

Similarly the lord of the Arudha Lagna should ideally be well placed in either
exaltation, mulatrikona, own house or friends house. If gemstone of such planets
is worn, it would benefit the native by uplifting his image. If such planet is in fall
or unfavourably placed, then the gemstone of the planet, countering the evil has
to be worn (please refer to relevant section for more information on this)

5. Malefics in the 3rd or 6th gives material success whereas benefics in these
places makes the person spiritual, unless they are debilitated. Thus wearing the
gemstones of the malefics placed in 3rd or 6th can help in fulfilment of objectives
and gaining over all odds. However, malefics in the 3rd from AL can be
detrimental to the health and longevity, thus while prescribing the gemstones,
one need to consider this factor as well.

6. The eighth house is also very crucial in a way that it controls the longevity of
the person. Malefics placed over there can harm the health of the person and also
the image. Stones of such malefics placed there should never be worn.

7. All planets either be benefics or malefics give good results and financial gains
while placed in the 9th house from the arudha Lagna. Unless any other adverse
yogas exist, gemstone of such planet would be beneficial to the native.

8. 10th house shows the impact of a planet in the native's career. Benefics are best
suited here and malefics are prohibited. For example, if Saturn is placed in such
10th, then the career becomes a bed of thorne for the native.

DETAILS OF GEMSTONES

RUBY is the precious stone that occurs as a red, transparent variety of the
mineral corundum. It is symbolic of excellent health, vigor, love and passion, an
aid to firm friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It strengthens the heart and
blood circulation, makes one bold and courageous and eliminates depression,
sadness or sensuality. Increase name and fame. Its color ranges from purplish red
(called Pigeon Blood) or bluish red to a yellowish red. When cut into a cabochon
(a non-convex) form, some specimens of ruby exhibit asterism i.e. a six-rayed
star can be seen in the interior of the stone. These are called star rubies and are
very highly prized. Burmese rubies are considered the finest. The ruby is a very
brilliant, hard, durable, and wearable stone.

PEARL is a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called

mother-of pearl), which is the substance forming the inner layers of the mollusc
shells. The pearl is an abnormal growth due to a minute foreign particle invading
the body of the mollusc. The particle irritates the mollusc and becomes coated
with layers of Nacre. Both marine and freshwater molluscs produce pearls.
Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton pearl is hemispherical. If a solid pearl has
an irregular shape, it is known as a Baroque pearl. Pearls are commonly known as
pear, bell, or drop, according to the shape. Pearl coloration varies as white, black,
rose, and cream.
Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is
controlled, but natural and these pearls can also be used as astrological gems.
Artificial pearls, in contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely artificial, made largely
of glass and should be rejected. A good pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms
emotions and increases peace of mind. This is an excellent gem for meditation.

RED CORAL is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a

protective calcium carbonate or horny skeleton (also called coral). Corals are
divided into two subclasses, based on differences in their radial symmetry
(symmetry around a central axis) of eight-tentacle animals, each with an internal
skeleton or six-tentacle (or multiples of six). The Red coral belongs to the eight-
tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and averts accidents, discord and
warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person debt free. By
purifying the blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides curing boils.
EMERALD is the green variety of the mineral beryl making its wearer faithful &
of fixed commitments. It helps in planning & forecasting by enhancing intuition
& psychic powers. It sharpens the intellect and gives a photogenic memory
thereby improving learning ability, communication and clairvoyance. Good for
general health, particularly the nervous system, it also has the power of healing
diseases of the eye. It has the colour of fresh young green grass as in the world's
finest "drop of oil" emerald from Colombia.

Although a hard stone, emeralds chip easily since it somewhat brittle. Hence,
special care should be given in wearing and handling. A common flaw reduction
technique is to boil the emerald in oil (sometimes tinted green) and is actually
good for the stone in light of its fragile nature. Oiling hides some of the whitish
flaws (cracks) by filling the cracks and becomes an integral part of the emerald
unless it is subjected to some type of degreasing procedure.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood, promotes

general well being and spiritual knowledge. It is very helpful for pregnancy &
childbirth. It nullifies Kuja Dosha and promotes marriage and controls a malefic
Mars in preventing jaundice and liver diseases. Excellent for business stability
and financial matters, it is one of nature's most wonderful gifts.

Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange-brown,
and pink-brown colours. It is a hard, brilliant stone but it is much rarer and much
more expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly sold as "Rio topaz,"
"Madeira topaz," "Spanish topaz," and "Palmeira topaz."
DIAMOND Induces purity and fearlessness. Gives artistic abilities and worldly
happiness. Strengthens bones and is useful for combating diseases of the sex
organs. Makes one more attractive.

BLUE SAPPHIRE The finest blue sapphires are from Burma and Kashmir. It
counteracts enviousness from others and removes the evil eye thereby protecting
from travel dangers and mental unrest and various forms of madness. It
alleviates long-term misfortunes by causing a change of place/residence. Fine,
brilliant, deep blue Burmese sapphires will surely dazzle the eye.
HESSONITE has smoky-red lustre. The other varieties are of honey colour.

CAT’S EYE is gem-quality chrysoberyl. With cabochon cut (oval, rounded form),
a light-coloured line appears that moves as the gem is turned, giving the stone a
resemblance to the eye of a cat. This phenomena called chatoyance (asterism) is
caused by a parallel arrangement of fine fibres of either foreign substance or
minute hollow tubules.
CHAPTER 31

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.
CHAPTER 32

Astakavarga: A snapshot
The following section provides methods to judge a horoscope with the help of
Astakavarga. These are taken from Immortal Classic Prasna Margam and give
vital clues to judge the horoscope of a native with a holistic view. I am sure the
readers would not find it difficult to understand as they are pretty clear and
concise.

In the sarvastakavarga, signs having more than 30 bindus can be said to be the
best (srestha); those getting between 25 and 30 - middling (madyama) and those
below 25- worst (kasta). The best sign should be selected for all good work,
journey etc. worst sign should be avoided. Person born in best signs can be taken
for association. They will bring in good. Persons born in worst sign will be source
of distress.

Judging Volume of Income and Expenditure

1. The sum total of the bindus in the 2nd, 4th, 9th, 10th and 11th is known as
Vittya. If the total exceeds 164, the native will be prosperous, otherwise his
expenses would be high. If the value exactly equals 164, then the expenses would
equal to the income.

2. The sum total of bindus in the 6th, 8th and the 12th houses is known as
Teertha. If is is less than 76, income will be greater. However, if it exceeds 76,
expenses would be greater. If it is 76, expenses would equal to the income.

Minimum number of Bindus requires for prosperity of a Bhava

In the sarvastakavarga, the minimum number of bindus required are:
Lagna: 25; 2nd: 22; 3rd: 29; 4th: 24; 5th: 25; 6th: 34; 7th: 19; 8th: 24; 9th: 29;
10th: 36; 11th: 54; 12th: 16

If the number of bindus exceed the number mentioned above the bhava is
strenthened. It is desired that the number in the good bhavas namely Lagna, 2nd,
3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th should be more than the number mentioned
whereas the number in the 6th, 8th or 12th should be lesser to be free from
enmity/diseases/accidents etc; weaknesses/ debt etc and excessive expenses
respectively.

For a bhava to be really fruitful, the bhava must be aspected/ associated by the
lord and/ or the karaka and/or the benefics. Along with this subhakartari yoga
and placement of benefics in the kendra or kona from the bhava is also fruitful.

Judging Paternal Wealth

4th house is very important for Paternal wealth as it is the 8th house of
inheritence from the house of father, namely the ninth house. This house along
with the house of wealth, the second house, should have secured more than the
minimum number of bindus for the native to be benefitted from paternal
inheritence. Along with good bindus, the houses should not be afflicted by
malefics and be fortified by benefics.

Judging Self-earned wealth

10th house is the house of activity and fame, whereas the 11th is the house of gain
of objectives as well as money. If the 10th house is fortified with good bindus
(more than minimum stated) and influence of benefics, then the person earns
vast wealth with self exertion. Similarly when 11th house is so fortified, then the
native earns wealth commensurating the effort or even more.

Judging volume of Income and Expenditure

If the bindus in the 11th are greater than those in the 12th house, one will become
wealthy; if they are less, then he will be poor. If the bindus in the 11th are more
than the 10th, the native gains commensurating his effort, if not, then it would be
lesser than the effort put in.

Friends and Foes

The sum of bindus of the four trines (dharma, artha, kama, moksha) go by a
specific name, the relationship between these set of houses give some vital clues
on different areas of life. The specific set of houses are as follows

Bandhuka: Sum of bindus of Lagna, 5th and 9th (Dharma Trikona). Bandhuka
is derived from the word, bandhu, which means friends.
Sevaka: Sum of bindus of 2nd, 6th and 10th (Artha Trikona). Sevaka means
servants or the attitude to serve others.
Poshaka: Sum of bindus of 3rd, 7th and 11th (Kama Trikona). Poshaka means
the sustainer.
Ghataka: Sum of bindus of 4th, 8th and 12th (Moksha Trikona). Ghataka means
one who causes affliction.

If the Ghataka number is highest, the native would be miserably poor. However,
if it is less than Poshaka, then he would be wealthy. If the Bandhuka number is
high, then the native will get help from friends, relatives, kith and kins. Similarly,
if sevaka is high, then the person benefits from service or serving others. Thus the
order of the four entities should be

Poshaka > Bandhuka > Sevaka > Ghakata

Judging Three Parts of Life

Method 1:
First Part: Sum of bindus of signs from Pisces to Gemini
Second Part: Sum of bindus of signs from Cancer to Libra
Last Part: Sum of bindus of signs from Scorpio to Aquarius

The part of life marked by highest bindus indicate period of happiness and
prosperity. On the contrary, the past having least number of bindus is marked by
misery and diseases.

Method 2:
The Kendra, Panaphara and Apoklima rules the three parts of life namely the
first, second and the last part. The sum total of bindus in these houses shall show
prosperity in the concerned part of life.

Judging Materialistic and Spiritualistic Nature

Everyone in this world can broadly categorised into two categories, one who are
driven towards material pursuits of wealth, power, pride etc and the others who
are directed towards simple living, introspection, philanthropy and charity. This
can be indicated by two sets of houses called the antarbhaga, which represent the
spiritualistic kind and the bahirbhaga, which represent the materialistic kind.

Antarbhaga: Sum of bindus of kona (5/9), Kendra (1/4/7/10)

Bahirbhaga: Sum of bindus other than the kona and the kendras (2/3/6/8/11/12)

Judging Years of Misfortune

Find the total the bindus from-
The Ascendant to Saturn
Saturn to the Ascendant
The Ascendant to Mars
Mars to the Ascendant

In each case multiply the sum by 7 and divide the product by 27. The quotient will
indicate the age when the native will be afflicted by diseases and other
misfortunes.

In the year represented by the bindus in the unfavourable house occupied by

Rahu, the native will be affected by poison. Similarly the age shown by Mars will
witness surgical operation, and the age shown by Saturn will indicate diseases
and miseries. Thus if a house is afflicted by malefic in the horoscope, the effect of
such affliction would be shown in the life of a person in the year shown by the
sign, where the planet causing affliction is placed.
CHAPTER 33

Narayana Dasa II: Cues to Interpretation I

INTRODUCTION
Narayana dasa is one of the most versalite rasi dasa. It holds the same importace
as Vimshottari dasa holds among the nakshatra dasa system. It can be used for
not only analysing all aspects of human life, but also all aspects of mundane
affairs. It can also be suitably compressed to accomodate smaller events such as
as swearing in charts etc. Though the name does not suggest much differences it
has as compared to the vimshottari dasa system, in actual practice, this dasa is
more deterministic and fixed and shows the wishes of Narayana, whereas the
vimshottari dasa shows the reaction of normal mortals to the situations they are
placed in.

This article gives some insights on how to analyse the narayana dasa in a chart.
For more details, the readers can study Narayana Dasa by Pt. Sanjay Rath.

GENERAL RESULTS
The planets can be arranged in the order of decreasing beneficence such as
Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Sun, Saturn, Mars, Ketu and Rahu. The influence
of the benefic planets on the dasa rasi brings association with nice people (those
who are represented by the planets themselves) and bestow various things on the
native, based on its natural significations. For example, dasa Rasi housing Jupiter
or Venus gives association of learned and holy people, religious learning etc.

Dasa Rasi occupied by its own lord, Jupiter, Mercury, an exalted planet or strong
benefics shall be favorable. In none occupy or aspect adverse results obtain
(unless the sign is beneficial and Paka and Bhoga are strong). On the contrary,
placement of malefic planets (unless it happens to be its own sign or sign of
exaltation) damages the house in ways corresponding to its natural nature. It
must be borne in mind that malefics when strong does not have much venom in it
and only when weak can be extremely deadly. Thus the advice here would be to
watch out for debilitated malefics or their placement in marana karaka sthana
(very weak position, covered in later part of the article).

Similarly the association of benefic planets to the houses brings out prosperity
and positive qualities of that house. For example, beneficial association in the
fourth house gives conveyances, lands, treasures etc. While Moon & Venus give
excellent conveyances, Jupiter gives a chauffer driven vehicle (or palanquin
bearers) in addition. Here, the houses can be reckoned both from the Lagna and
the Dasa sign. The difference would be that, when reckoned from the Lagna, the
result would reflect the effect of those combination through out the life of native,
whereas when reckoned from the Dasa sign, the result would show the effect only
during the duration of the dasa. One might need to study the effect of planets in
different houses and signs, to exactly judge the effect of a planets during
Narayana Dasa. One point I need to highlight here is that, all planets when placed
strong display the positive side of their being and when placed weakly and
afflicted display their negetive side. Even malefics bestow their positive qualities
to the natives when they are strongly placed in a horoscope. For that matter,
when malefics (Saturn, Mars) are placed in exaltation and own house in a kendra,
it cause the mahapurusha yoga.

The effect of planets are also modified by a yoga or combination. A yoga is said to
have happened when at least two planets have exchanged placed, are in
conjunction, are in mutual aspect, have exchange their navamsas or have
exchanged their nakshatras. The inherent qualities of a planet change due to such
associations/ yogs/ combinations. Standard texts have given the results of each
such combination, which might be extremely difficult to memorise. One of the
guideline to analyse the effect of such combination is that planet exchange their
nature during such associations; the benefics would behave like malefics and the
malefics would behave like benefics. The order of beneficence is Jupiter, Venus,
Mercury, Moon, Sun, Saturn, Mars, Ketu and Rahu. Whenever two planet
conjoin, the most benefic would exchange its qualities with the most malefic one
when seen in the order of beneficence. Thus when Jupiter, Mars and Rahu
conjoin, Jupiter would give the results of Rahu and vice versa, whereas Mars's
qualities will remain unaltered. Again when Jupiter, Moon, Mars and Rahu
conjoin, like the first case Jupiter would exchange its qualities with Rahu and
Moon would do the same with Mars.

The functional nature of planets are also to be considered during the analysis of a
dasa. Maharishi parashara says that the quadrants/ kendra are the houses of
Vishnu and the trine/ trikona are the houses of Lakshmi. On one hand the kendra
shows the direction in life of the native (which hindus call Ayana) the trikona
shows growth and prosperity. Thus the association of the lords of trines with
Dasa Rasi is most conducive to self-development and the association of the lord
of quadrant shows change of direction of life. There are four directions in the life
of any creation, dharma (the direction of self effort, righteousness, fulfilment of
all duties and obligations), artha (direction of material prosperity and
acheivements), kama (the direction of enjoyment), Moksha (the direction of
detachment and liberation). The focus of a person change during different dasas
based on the nature of the house whose dasa is running, which is moderated by
various combinations (placement, association, aspects).

The natural significations of planets bloom during the dasa of a sign placed with
or aspected by the planets. Thus in the periods of dasa sign of Ketu (grha karaka-
significator of home) or Venus (kalatra karaka- significator of spouse), marriage
can be predicted. Similarly the period of dasa sign with Mars in it can show
procurement of landed property, Jupiter can show amassing huge wealth etc. The
significations of various planets can be studied from the standard classics.
THE DEHA AND THE JEEVA
The deha and jeeva concept of Narayana dasa helps us in finding out the details
of the condition of health and internal being during the Narayana Dasa period. It
is possible that during a cetain dasa, physically we might be perfect, however,
worried and restless within and similarly the contrary is also too. Maharishis
have differentiated between the states of body and Mind.

The Deha
The Deha represents the physical body of the person. The dasa sign itself is the
Deha. The Naisargika Deha karaka is the Naisargika Atmakaraka Sun. Thus for
determining aspects of health of the native, the position of the dasa sign from the
Sun, the Chara Atmakaraka and Lagna should be examined.

The position of the deha rasi from the Sun would show, what situations are
affecting the health of the person undergoing that dasa. This is because Sun
represents the atma of the whole world and reckoning the dasa rasi from the Sun
shows our relationship with respect to the world. From the Lagna it would
represent the physical state of the person and from the Chara Atmakaraka it
would represent, how well the Body fulfils the internal drives set by the Chara
Atmakaraka. It is noteworthy to see the placement of the functional benefics and
malefics with respect to the Sun, Chara Atmakaraka and the Lagna to judge
various perspectives of the health of the native.

The Jeeva
While the deha shows the physical state of the native, the Jeeva shows the mental
state. To find it, count as many signs from the Dasa rasi, as the dasa rasi has
gained from Lagna. Lets say for a Sagittarius Lagna native, Libra Dasa is running;
then Leo becomes the Jeeva. The Naisargika Jeeva is Jupiter and the position of
the Jeeva Rasi should be examined from Jupiter.

Interpretation of Deha and Jeeva

The natural malefics in the Deha and Jeeva signs trouble the physical and the
mental/ psychological health of a native. For this matter, the natural malefics
Rahu, Saturn, Mars or the Sun are considered with Rahu being the most and Sun
being the least evil. If they present in both Deha and Jeeva, death or similar
suffering could occur during that dasa.

If these planets are in Deha alone, the native suffers physically. However, if they
afflict the Jeeva, misfortunes occur and the life loses direction or meaning. Based
on the intensity of the affliction, the native becomes frustrated with life and may
even contemplate things like suicide. The nature of trouble can be seen from the
nature of the planets afflicting the signs, either Deha or Jeeva. For instance, if the
Deha is influenced by Rahu, then the person might have undiagnosable diseases/
or can have danger from serpents; if by Saturn, then he might suffer due to
diseases like arthritis, cough and cold or any long drawn disease, if by Mars, there
could be boils, injury or accidents and Sun would show the diseases of bile,
acidity etc. When these planets influence the jeeva the native might suffer due to
deception if the influencing planet happens to be Rahu, theft and burglary if
Saturn influences the Jeeva; Mars would show court cases and litigation; whereas
Sun can show troubles form Government and influential people. It should be
borne in mind that if these planets are well placed such as in exalted, own house
or friends house, the troubles would be much lesser, which would be more if the
planets are weak and afflicted. For example association of Saturn- Mars, Saturn-
Sun, Rahu- Sun, Rahu-Mars etc are the sure shot cases of troubles.

When natural benefics such as Jupiter, Mercury, Moon, Venus or Ketu conjoins
both the Deha and Jeeva, a period of happiness and prosperity should be
predicted. During such period, there would be an end to sickness and sorrow.
Deha alone occupied by natural benefics gives good health whereas Jeeva alone
occupied by natural benefics gives happiness and prosperity.

Though not explicitly stated in the classics, the concept of Deha and Jeeva can be
extended to the relatives as well to find out their statuses during a certain dasa.
To do that, the Dasa needs to be counted from the house ruling a particular
relative and counting as many houses from the dasa sign. For example, for a
Sagittarius native, running Libra Dasa, to find the health and state of Mother, the
dasa sign could be reckoned from the Fourth house, Pisces. Thus, though the
jeeva remains the same the Taurus becomes the Jeeva sign. Since, the dasa sign
falls in the 8th from the fourth house, if afflicted can show serious health troubles
to the mother.

THE PAKA AND THE BHOGA

The effects of the dasa Rasi should be judged from its lord. The sign occupied by
the lord of dasa Rasi is the PAKA RASI or ripener of the Dasa. The Arudha of the
dasa Rasi is the BHOGA RASI. This shows how much effort is put during the
course of a dasa and what kind of fruit is accrued thereof. The paka shows the
nature and extent of effort and hardwork we put during a certain dasa and hence
is equated with the process of cooking, whereas the final end result is to be seen
from the bhoga rasi, which literally means to enjoy the fruits. In this material
world of illusion, hardly the fruits correspond to the effort put to achieve them.
Thus the concept of paka and bhoga is a very important tool to judge the hardship
and the fruits.

If Paka Rasi is a Kendra/ quadrant (1/4/7/10) or Trikona/ Trine (5/9) from

Lagna and if Bhoga Rasi is in a Kendra of trikona from Arudha Lagna, auspicious
results obtain. The strengths of lord of dasa Rasi, like exaltation etc, shall
determine the beneficence of the dasa. Since the paka shows our own effort or
karma, this is to be rekoned from the Lagna (true self), whereas the fruits we get
is based on the perception of our action by the world, the bhoga is to be reckoned
from the Arudha Lagna (perceived self).

The dasa Rasi occupied and owned by benefics gives favorable results, more so, if
the Paka Rasi and Bhoga Rasi are also well conjoined and in Kendra/trikona from
Lagna and Arudha Lagna respectively.

If the lord of the dasa Rasi is exalted or debilitated, financial gains will be there
(Jaimini says tasmai ucche niche va srimantah- the exalted and debilitated
planets bestow wealth).

The association of various planets with paka and bhoga would show the the
nature of our actions and the results thereof, based on the natural as well as the
functional significatio. For example, if the lord of the Moon sign (shubhapati)
associates with or aspects Paka Rasi, financial gains will occur. The level of gains,
their nature etc, should be seen from the concerned planets and Bhava. Similarly,
aspect or association of lord of second house (from ascendant) and Jupiter
augments finances.

The placement of the paka and bhoga also need to be seen from the Lagna as well
as the Arudha Lagna. Thus a well associated Paka in the second from Lagna make
the person invest money (action), whereas the bhoga in the 2nd from the Lagna
makes the person accumulate wealth (fruit of action).

Thus due importance need to be given to the below three factors while judging
the paka and bhoga.

1. The placement of Paka from Lagna and the Bhoga from Arudha Lagna for the
nature and extent of our action and results we get therefrom.

2. The placement of the Paka and Bhoga in different houses from the Lagna.

3. The placement/ aspect of different planets in the Paka and Bhoga. They would
influence the action and the results based on their natural significations. The
malefic and benefic nature of the planets as well as their dignity (exaltation,
mulatrikona, own house, friend's house, enemy's house and inimical house are in
decreasing order of dignity), are to be considered.

4. The placement/ aspect of different house lords in the paka and bhoga. They
would influence the actions and the results based on their functional
significations.

REKONING DASA SIGN FROM THE LAGNA

The analysis of the Narayana dasa needs to be done at two levels, reckoning the
dasa sign from the Lagna and the another one by reckoning the dasa sign as the
Lagna and seeing various planetary positions therefrom. Here the various
indications to be interpreted reckoning the dasa sign from the lagna is given
below. The difference in interpretation is that the influence of the natal lagna
would cut accross all dasas whereas the results signified by taking the dasa sign
as lagna would only be present during that particular dasa. Following guidelines
would be helpful in judging the results by reckoning the dasa sign from the lagna-
The Marana Avastha
There are certain houses where, when a planet is placed, it becomes extremely
weak to carry out its functions. It loses its vitality and hence unable to protect it’s
functional as well as natural significations. Such state is known as Marana (death
like) Avastha (state) for the planet. The marana avastha for the planets are Sun in
12th house, Moon in 8th house, Mars in 7th house, Mercury in 7th house, Jupiter
in 3rd house, Venus in 6th house, Saturn in 1st house and Rahu in 9th house
from the Lagna (or dasa rasi). The planets themselves are called the marana
karaka or the significators of death and bring great havoc in the life of a person.
When such a death inflictor is in conjunction with or aspected by malefics or in
inimical or depression signs, great grief is sure to come.

The dasa of the sign which contains a marana karaka planet would bring havoc to
the life of the native by showing death of relatives, signified by the either the
natural, functional or movable significations of the planets. They can also show
troubles to the matters ruled by the houses lorded by the marana karaka planet.
Thus, if Sun happens to be the 5th lord, it can show troubles to father (natural
signification) or troubles to the children (functional signification for the 5th
house). The scope of troubles can be varied and not everything can be covered in
this article, however it can be said that the person would suffer due to the natural
as well as the functional significations of the planet under consideration. Some
clues are given below to guide the judgment in the right direction for the marana
karaka planets-

Pt. Sanjay Rath says Sun causes fire hazards; Moon indicates danger from water;
Mars causes accident and danger from weapons; Mercury indicates trouble due
to flatulence; stomach problems are indicated by Jupiter; accidents, trouble from
opposite sex are caused by Venus and venomous bites by Rahu.

Yogas and Dasas

The yogas (planetary associations) influence the results of the dasa rasi in the
following ways:

1. Yogas happening in the dasa rasi will give the results of such yoga during the
period of the dasa rasi.

For example if the Dasa rasi has dharma-karmadhipatya yoga (which happens
due to association of the 9th and 10th lord in a sign), the period would show rise
in career, fame and recognition and participation in many good deeds and overall
good results related to the house of Activity/ Karma (10th) and dharma/ fortune
(9th).

The dasa Rasi having a Rajayoga karaka (Karta, Kevala, yogada etc) planet shall
be beneficial.

Similarly the association of any kendra and kona lord confer rajayoga, unless it is
broken by conditions such as weak luminaries or the dispositor of the sign where
the yoga is happening or the planets involved in the yoga have poor strength
(sthana bala). These yogas can be studied from the standard texts.

2. Yogas in which the dasa rasi lord is participating.

For example, if in a horoscope with Sagittarius ascendant, the dasa of Leo is

running and the Sun and Mercury are conjoined in a sign, say Aries, such dasa
would be extremely beneficial and harbinger of prosperity to the native. Such
dasa would also bring rise in career, fame, money etc to the native.

3. Planets occupy or aspect the dasa sign.

Success and fame are sure to come if Lagna and tenth lord aspect or occupy the
Dasa Rasi, since they are the giver of fame. Similarly if the 11th lord occupies or
aspect the dasa rasi, it will bring friends, good income etc, which are the
significations of the 11th house.

Thus, the results of placement of a house lords in different houses would manifest
during the dasa of the sign where the lord is placed and also the dasa of the sign
owned by the house lord. For instance, if the Lagna lord is placed in the 9th
house, Leo for a Sagittarius asdt native, then the result of such placement would
be felt during the dasa of Leo as well as Sagittarius. During this dasa, the native
would become very spiritual and religious; he would be interested in higher
philosophies, will become charitable and would worship Vishnu as mentioned by
most classics.

Thus, from the 12th house & lord and significator losses should be predicted.

Also evil effects are experienced during the Dasa Rasi dispositing the 6th, 8th or
12th lord or malefic planets. If these dusthana (bad places) lords also happen to
be the malefics, then the results would be worst.

4. Planets in houses and signs.

During the dasa of a sign, the effect of planets in houses and signs from the Lagna
is also felt. For instance, shastras say that when Venus is placed in the 7th house,
the person becomes very passionate. Many classics also give the results of a
planet in different signs in the zodiac. Such results would also manifest during
the period of the dasa.

Let’s say that in the horoscope of a native with Sagittarius Ascendant, Saturn is
placed in the 7th house, in Gemini. How the result would be judged for Gemini
dasa. This would be the combination of Saturn in 7th house as well as Saturn in
the sign Gemini. The classics say that if Saturn is placed in the 7th house, the
results would be:

If Saturn is Favorable, it shows, Good friends; Stable wealth; Stable minded wife;
Stable marital life; Gain from the trade of Iron and Metal. However, if Saturn is
Unfavorable, then it shows, Delays in Marriage; The spouse would be
significantly older than the expected age / Lean bodied wife; Affliction to body;
Involve in prostitution; Sorrowful; Sexual intimacy outside marriage; Suffer
humiliation in the hands of women; Poor; Unhappy; Wander aimlessly; Sickly;
Suffer loss of wife; Sinful; Loose morals. Depending on the overall chart, part or
whole of the significations would manifest in the life of the native.

5. Dasa Rasi conjoined the lord of any house only promotes the same, provided
such yoga for promotion also exist naturally. Thus the dasa’s of signs conjoined
the lords of Kendra and Trikona as well as their Arudha are beneficial for such
houses.

6. The birth of first child will occur during the antardasa of the sign occupied by
the 5th lord or aspected by the same. (Count direct/reverse from Lagna
depending on Pada). The birth of second child is seen from the 7th lord and so
on.

The Badhakasthana
Badhakasthana is composed of two words namely badhaka, which means
obstructions or obstacles and sthana, which means place. Thus badhaka sthana
means place (sign) of obstructions/ obstacles. Classics mention that the 11th for
movable signs, 9th for fixed signs and 7th for dual signs are the Badhaka
(Obstruction) places.

Pt. Rath says that malefics in Badhaka cause sorrow, misfortune imprisonment and diseases
depending on their nature (for examples Saturn can show troubles due to servants, Mars from
litigation and accidents, whereas Sun can show troubles from influential people or the
government). Rahu in the Badhak sign can be very diabolical and would need appropriate
propitiation.

Similarly, the placement of the badhakesh (the lord of badhakasthana) harms the
sign where it is placed based on the natural significations of the badhakesh. The
trouble becomes stronger, when the badhakesh is also afflicted by malefics or
otherwise badly placed. During the dasa of the sign housing such badhakesh
could be troublesome and so does the dasa of the badhakasthana itself. The best
position for the badhakesh is the 12th house from the Lagna, where badhakesh
becomes least troublesome.

More details on badhakesh and badhakasthana can be studied from Vedic

remedies in Astrology by Pt. Rath and the Prasna Margam.

REKONING DASA SIGN FROM THE ARUDHA LAGNA

The results of placement of the dasa sign from the Lagna can be modified by the
placement of the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna. If the Dasa Rasi aspects the
11th house from Arudha Lagna, the person gets wealth whereas it causes
expenses and troubles if it aspects the 12th house from Arudha Lagna.
Some of the guidelines for analyzing the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna are:

1. Generally benefics in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th and malefics in 3rd, 6th &
12th indicate Rajayoga.

2. Reverse shall occur when these planets are debilitated in Navamsa i.e.
Vipareeta Rajayoga / neecha Yoga can occur.

3. Any planets or for that matter, even an Upagraha is beneficial in the 9th and
shows prosperity and protection. It should be used for protecting your image.

4. All planets in 11th show sources on income & in 12th show sources of
expenditure.

5. Malefics in 6th show corruption while benefics show honest income. In the 3rd
house, malefics shows courage and dominance, whereas benefics shows passivity
and complacency.

6. Planets in 7th & 12th show those who shall oppose you/ cheat you at home.

Thus by looking at the placement of the lord of the dasa sign from the Arudha
Lagna, one can judge various things. For instance, if the dasa lord is placed in the
11th house from the Arudha Lagna, the native would gain during this period. If
the lord of the dasa sign happens to be a malefic and placed in the 3rd from the
Arudha Lagna, the native would take many initiatives during this time.

Similarly, the placement and aspect of the Arudha Lagna on signs reckoned from
Arudha Lagna are also to be judged. Thus if the dasa sign contains a malefic and
is placed in the 3rd from the Arudha Lagna, the native would be risk taking
during this time. However, if benefics are placed in the dasa sign, then the native
would be passive.

One would face contradictions many times between the results shown by the dasa
sign and the lord of the dasa sign. If such things happen, the native would face
many contradictions during such dasa and sway between many extremes. An
intelligent astrologer would try to blend various significations and come to a
consensus.

DASA SIGN AND ARGALA

Argala means intervention. It is said that various signs and the planets placed
therein can have intervention other signs based on their placement from the
latter signs. One must study the chapter of Argala in Brhat Parasari Hora shastra
to understand the nuances of the argala principle. Readers might also want to
visit the page on argala in varahamihira blogspot
http://varahamihira.blogspot.com/2004/06/concept-of-argala.html.
The argala has to be analyzed in two ways:
1. The Argala or Virodha Argala caused by Dasa Rasi on Lagna and other houses
or on any planet (Karaka) will prevail during its entire period.

2. Argala and its obstruction on Dasa Rasi can be timed during the Antardasa of
the signs involved. During the Antardasa of a sign having beneficial argala on the
dasa sign, without obstruction, beneficial results of the mahadasa would be felt,
whereas during the Antardasa of a sign having malefic argala on the dasa sign
could bring out the negative results of the mahadasa.

DASA SIGN AS LAGNA

Since the Narayana dasa is nothing but progression of the Lagna, the dasa sign
can be treated as the Lagna and various indications can be read from the
placements, aspects and yogas happening with respect to Dasa sign. An
intelligent astrologer would blend the results arrived at by reckoning dasa sign
from the Lagna and by treating the dasa sign as the Lagna to arrive at the exact
indication at different times.

Following guidelines would help the reader to arrive at the specific results during
the dasa sign:

1. Benefics in the second/twelfth or fifth/ninth houses from Dasa Rasi or Paka

Rasi results in Subha-kartari yoga or Saubhagya Yoga (beneficial results) and give
auspicious results while malefics in these places produce Bandhana yoga or
Papakartari yoga’s leading to bondage. Malefics in the 12th cause difficulties and
sleep is disturbed whereas malefics in the second or eighth house have an adverse
impact on the finances. Benefic planets in these houses are good for finance etc.

2. If the malefics are in 4th, 8th, or 12th house (Sukha-trikona), there will be no
happiness during the dasa. The nature of the bad results would correspond to the
nature of the planet contributing to such results.

3. During the period of the dasa Rasi having Rahu in 12th house, everything is
lost, name is blemished & imprisonment or exile occurs. Malefics is trines from
dasa Rasi augment the evil while benefics prevent or mitigate the same. Similar
results maybe predicted for the dasa Rasi having Rahu and other malefics.

4. 4th is the sukha sthana or the house of happiness. Malefics in the 4th from the
dasa sign can be troublesome to the native's happiness due to their natural as
well as functional nature. Ketu in Kendra to Dasa Rasi brings distress to children
and exile and continuous disturbances. Debilitated (even natural benefics while
debilitated becomes evil to a great extent) or evil planet (natural malefics while
debilitated are the worst) in the fourth house from Dasa Rasi indicates
sale/change of residence & land and agricultural losses. Loss of property due to
negligence or pests, white ants etc is caused by Mars while Saturn similarly
placed gives heart problems and displeasure from powerful people/Govt. Rahu in
the fourth causes all kinds of losses, danger from poison and thieves.

5. If malefics are in 3rd or 6th house from dasa Rasi, victory in competition is
assured. Benefics in third or sixth cause defeat in election/competition but give
rise to spiritual gains. The planets such placed if debilitated in the Navamsa, then
the results would be opposite, whereby the debilitated malefics would give
Vipareeta Pravrajya yoga and debilitated benefics would give Vipareeta rajayoga.

6. Planets, either benefic or malefic, in the 11th will give gains and happiness. The
means of gains would be governed by the natural nature of the planets. Usually
benefics shows the income from honest sources whereas malefics shows the gains
beyond his regular means.

7. If Rahu is in the Badhak house or 6th, 8th or 12th from dasa Rasi, displeasure
of Government, enemies and danger of imprisonment or during journeys will
occur. The specific Antardasa will be of those signs conjoined by the Sun, Mars,
Rahu or Saturn.

8. Generally, Rahu in four signs Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus and Ketu in
the four signs Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, tend to give
Beneficial results during the concerned dasa.

9. The effect of planets can be independently considered from the dasa sign. For
example, if Sun in the Lagna supposed to give bile related troubles, it can also
happen during the dasa of the sign housing the Sun. Similarly classics say that
Rahu in 10th gives pilgrimages and hence as reckoned from the dasa sign also, it
gives pilgrimages to holy shrines.

10. The dignity of the planets shall affect their nature. The dignities can of a
planet are Exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign (swakhestra), friendly sign, neutral
sign, enemy's sign, debilitation. If the lord of the dasa sign is placed in a inimical
sign (the sign of its enemy), which doesn’t happen to be its exaltation sign (Mars
gets exalted in a enemy’s sign), then the dasa of the sign which is placed with
such as inimical planet as well as the dasa of the sign owned by the said planet
shall be troublesome.

To know the friendship and enmity between the planets, one can refer to any
standard Jyotish text. The relationship can also be known by the checking the
upachaya (3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th) and the 7th house from the Mulatrikona of the
planet under consideration. If these house happen to be the signs of exaltation or
own house, they ought to be ignored. Since for Venus, whose mulatrikona is
Taurus, Libra cannot be an inimical sign, since it happens to be its own sign.
Similarly for Mars, 10th sign is Capricorn; however, since it gets exalted over
there, Capricorn is not inimical to Mars.

The Mulatrikona signs for different planets from Sun to Saturn are Leo, Taurus,
Aries, Virgo, Sagittarius, Libra and Aquarius respectively. Mars in not evil in
Capricorn, but instead in Pisces. For example the Mulatrikona of Sun is Leo and
the inimical signs are Libra (3), Capricorn (6), Aquarius (7), Taurus (10) and
Gemini (11).

To find the inimical signs for Sun, we found that the mulatrikona for Sun is Leo;
the inimical sign to Sun would be Libra (3rd), Capricorn (6th), Taurus (10th),
Gemini (11th) or Aquarius (7th).

11. The influences on the various houses can be judged from the planets placed in
different houses from the dasa sign, thus the planets in the fifth from Dasa Rasi
shall influence the affairs of children. Simlarly the planets placed in the 2nd
house shall affect the family affairs and wealth, the third house- brothers and
courage and initiatives (risk taking behaviour), 4th house- happiness, mother,
landed property, formal education; 6th house- enemies, diseases, maternal uncle;
7th - spouse, relationships, desires, travel; 8th- health, loans, occult studies; 9th -
dharma, general religiosity, father, wealth and fortune; 10th- work life and fame;
11th- earnings and income, 12th- expenses and foreign travel. These indications
are very limited and the readers shall study the classical texts to know more on
the indications of different houses. Malefics in the 5th and 9th needs to be
checked for bondage and incarceration along with the 12th house.

12. The seventh house from the dasa Rasi is the Mana or the desires of the
conscious mind. If the sun is in the 7th house, then the person shall have a desire
to improve his career prospects and will either change a job or take up some
courses etc for improvement.

If the Rahu (opposed to the Sun and representing poverty instead of the Sun
which represents wealth and fortune) is in the seventh house, then the mind shall
work against his natural career growth and he may choose a profession that is
less paying or may take some such decision that is more towards renunciation.

Venus gives the desires of luxuries and comforts while the Moon so placed gives
fame and consequential success in social spheres, popularity, and fame and
career growth.

Jupiter makes one get fame due to very good karma or an inclination to teach
while Mercury gives a desire to learn.

Mars makes one strive for excellence and to be the best in any line whereas
Saturn makes one a mediocre, shying away from work and a loser.

Ketu is the cause of eclipse of the Moon and hence the results of this planet in the
seventh house from the Dasa Rasi are the opposite to that of the Moon indicating
loss of reputation, ill-fame, loss of position, ill-health and desire to remain
lonely/ aloof.

In this manner, the effects of planets in the seventh house from the dasa Rasi
should be examined.

13. During the Narayana Dasa of a sign, the Arudha Pada placed in
it or its Kendra, or trikona shall prevail and prosper. The Arudha
Pada in the Dusthana (6th & 8th houses especially) shall lose
significance, decay or be neglected.

DASA SIGN AND DIVISIONAL CHARTS

Pt. Sanjay Rath says that the real clue to finances is seen from the Nakshatramsa or Bhamsa
(D27) chart. If the dasa Rasi has a beneficial Bhamsa (the cusp of the dasa sign in bhamsa),
benefits accrue. If the lord of dasa Rasi is in exalted or debilitated Bhamsa, great opulence is
observed, if in own sign the finances are very good and fair in friendly signs. In inimical
Bhamsa, poverty should be predicted.

Similarly, the various divisional signs of the Dasa Rasi should be studied. The
following guidelines can be used for analysing the dasa sign with respect to a
divisional chart.

1. The placement of the dasa sign lord in strength in different divisional chart
shall show good results in affairs related to the divisional chart under
consideration.

2. The placement of the cusp of the dasa sign needs to be seen in the divisional
chart under consideration; which must be well placed in the divisional chart in a
kendra or trikona, for occurance of good results related to the divisional chart.

Note: Equal house system to be used for finding out the cusp of dasa sign. This is how it is
taught in the tradition of Achyuta Gurukula.

Only if both the factors mentioned above are favourable, extremely favourable
results are obtained in the said dasa, however, if one of the factor is unfavourable,
middling results (both favourable and unfavourable) are obtained. If both the
factors are unfavourable, the period shows strife in the areas indicated by the said
divisional chart. However, one point of caution is that, one must analyse these
results in conjuction with the results of the Narayana dasa of the division itself.

DASA SIGN AND PLANETARY AVASTHAS

The various Avastha of the planets should be examined as well for their results.
1. Avastha of planets placed in the dasa sign.
2. Avastha of lord of the dasa sign.

Readers are advised to study the classical texts such as Brhat Parasari Hora
Shastra to understand more on Planetary Avasthas and their results.

DASA TREND
Dasa Rasi owned by a benefic and occupied by a malefic or owned by a malefic
and occupied by a benefic produces beneficial results initially and malefic effects
subsequently. Dasa Rasi owned and occupied by malefics always yields
unfavorable results while Dasa Rasi owned and occupied by benefics always gives
good result. If the dasa Rasi owned by a benefic is occupied and aspected by
malefics and benefics, after initial unfavorable results, good results follow.

The results of the Dasa Rasi itself are obtained in the beginning, middle or end
depending on whether it is Sirsodaya, Ubhayodaya or Pristodaya respectively.

The whole of the dasa related to a benefic planet at the commencement and end,
will be beneficial.

During the dasa of the several signs, there ownership of houses will be felt.

During the dasa’s of Dusthanas owned by malefic planets, very adverse results
will be felt towards the end, while the ownership of benefics gives some good
effects in the beginning.

During the dasa’s of Kendra/Trikona houses owned by malefic planets, the good
effect are reduced towards the end while, if they are owned by benefics the initial
period is very fruitful.

DASA Vs. TRANSITS

1. The effects of dasa are modified by the transit of planets in it during the period.
Benefics bring good news while Malefics bring distress. Similarly with
exaltation/debilitation of planets. Saturn transiting the 8th, 10th or Dasa rasi can
be a thorn (Kantaka) in the leg making the journey of life miserable.

2. Transit Moon indicates the fortune while transit of Dasa Rasi lord indicates the
bodily comforts.

3. Rahu transiting Dasa Rasi gives loss of name, fame and wealth.

DASA PRAVESH CHAKRA

All yogas should be studied from the Gochar Chakra at the commencement of the
Dasa as per their natural signification.

The Lagna
If the Lagna rising at the commencement of the dasa is beneficial and fortified,
the malefic dasa will be overcome with fortitude and remedial measures. If the
Lagna is evil and weak, remedial measures may not be of much avail.

The Moon
If the Moon is well disposed in a benefic sign at the commencement of a benefic
dasa, the whole period is beneficial. If an evil dasa commences with a benefic
Moon in transit, the evils shall be within manageable limits or can be overcome
with effort. The disposition of the lord of the Rasi should also be examined in a
similar way at the commencement of dasa.

The Dasa Rasi

At the commencement of the dasa, the association of Maraka planets (from the
natal rasi chart) with Dasa Rasi indicates the period of ill health.

The house transited by Rahu at the commencement of a dasa will be

damaged/obstructed during the dasa. For example, Rahu in the second house
would indicate loss of wealth.

Sun, Rahu or Venus in the 12th house from the dasa sign, at the commencement
of the dasa brings losses due to the displeasure of government, cheats or
superiors respectively while Moon joining them ensures such losses. Jupiter in
12th house indicates payment of huge taxes.
I will be posting a detailed article on the dasa pravesh chakra in near future.

ASTAKAVARGA AND DASA SIGN

1. A sign having more Ashtakavarga points will yield beneficial results. Similarly
the signs having lower Ashtakavarga point suffer during the Narayana dasa of
that sign.

2. The strength and influence of individual planets are seen from the points they
contribute to the Dasa Rasi. During the antardasa of a planet contributing higher
number of bindus (4 or more) to the sarva-askatavarga of the dasa sign, the
natural as well as the functional signification of the said planet shall flourish,
whereas if the number of bindus contributed is less, then misery and suffering
follows, related to the natural and functional significations of the planet
concerned.

3. Along with the SAV of the dasa sign, the AV of the lord of the dasa rasi also
needs to be checked. If the dasa sign lord has gained many beneficial points in its
own AV, the signification of the dasa sign will prosper.

ANTARDASA RESULTS
1. The antardasa can be judged the same way as the dasa, however there is one
more special condition. The antardasa is also to be rekoned from the dasa sign.

2. The antardasa of Rasi’s in the 6th, 8th, 12th from the dasa rasi will be adverse.

3. The antardasa of Rasi’s occupied by malefics will be adverse.

4. Death could also occur if a debilitated/malefic planet also occupies the trines
from an evil antardasa. Good results will occur during antardasa having exalted
planets or Jupiter in trines. If the Paka is aspected or conjoined by Jupiter,
financial gains will be there.

DASA SIGN VS. CHARA KARAKA

The charakaraka represent the karmic bondage of various souls with us. It shows
how their influence shall shape our destiny. Thus on one hand the influence of all
inanimate beings can be seen from the Naisargika Karaka, the influence of
various relations are to be seen from the charakaraka. There are 8 charakarakas
and they govern eight kind of direct relationships in our existence; they are
namely:

1. Atma karaka (own self)

2. Amatya karaka (advisors)
3. Bhratri karaka (brothers)
4. Matri karaka (mother)
5. Pitri karaka (father)
6. Putra karaka (children)
7. Gnati karaka (kith and kins, maternal relatives)
8. Dara karaka (spouse)

The Chara Karaka placed in the Kendra (1,4,7,10) to the Dasa Rasi attain
strength, while those in Panapara (2,5,8,11) are weaker and those in Apoklimas
(3,6,9,12) are the weakest. If a particular charakaraka is well placed from the dasa
sign as well as well associated / aspected by benefics, that particular relation/
relative would prosper. The affairs related to various relatives can be studied by
reckoning that particular charakaraka as the Lagna and judging the dasa
therefrom.

When the influence of a particular relation becomes strong in our life can be seen
from the association or aspect of the concerned charakaraka on the dasa sign. For
illustration, if the Darakaraka aspects the Dasa Rasi, marriage can be expected.

PACHAKADI SAMBANDHA
Signs or planets in the Pachak, Bodhak, Vedhak and Karaka from the planet
placed in the Dasa Rasi shall surely give their indications. For example, if Saturn
is in Dasa Rasi, then the planets, Arudha Pada and sign/house in the sixth house
from it shall be destroyed.

The pachakadi sambandha is one of the cornerstone in Jyotisha shastra and is

extremely useful in judging the results of both rasi or nakshatra based dasa. This
shall covered in details in forthcoming articles.
CHAPTER 34

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.
CHAPTER 35

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)
Natural Age: 70 years (JP)
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)
Day based Strength: Night (Nocturnal)
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
Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana
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)
Humour: Vata (Windy) & Kapha (Phlegm)
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)
Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana
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)
Matter: Jiva (Living beings)
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)
Humour: Vata (Windy) & Kapha (Phlegm)
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)
Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana
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)
Natural Age: 16 years (JP)
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)
Day based Strength: Night (Nocturnal)
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
Natural Age: 100 years (JP)
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
Matter: Jiva (Living beings)
Natural Age: 100 years (JP)
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.
CHAPTER 36

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.
CHAPTER 37

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.
CHAPTER 38

Rasi Tulya Navamsa

Similar to the technique of Navamsa Tulya Rasi, in which the Rasi is juxtaposed over the
Navamsa, there is yet another technique in which the Navamsa is Juxtaposed over the Navamsa
which goes by the name of Rasi Tulya Navamsa.

The Rasi Tulya Navamsa technique is widely used in the Nadi Literature and can be used for
normal natal chart analysis as well as timing events with Transits. The concept is that you can
project the Navamsa on the Rasi chart and read the results therefrom.

For example take my chart.

Rasi Lagna - Sagittarius

Sun in Rasi - Leo
Sun in Navamsa - Gemini

While the usual way we see the impact of Sun on our life is through its placement in the rasi chart,
we can also see by projecting the Sun's navamsa position on the rasi chart, which in this case
comes to the 7th house and hence would influence my seventh house affairs.

To differenciate between the rasi and navamsa placement, maharishis have suggested different
terms for the projected placements. They are as follows:

1. Lagnamsa
2. Dhanamsa
3. Vikramamsa
4. Sukhamsa
5. Putramsa
6. Ariamsa
7. Kalatramsa
8. Nidhanamsa
9. Dharmamsa
10. Karmamsa
11. Labhamsa
12. Vyayamsa

In my horoscope the placement of the planets in the navamsa and the rasi tulya navamsa are as
follows:

1. Sun - Gemini - Kalatramsa

2. Moon - Scorpio - Vyayamsa
3. Mars - Scorpio - Vyayamsa
4. Mercury - Leo - Dharmamsa
5. Jupiter - Aries - Putramsa
6. Venus - Sagittarius - Lagnamsa
7. Saturn - Aries - Putramsa
8. Rahu - Capricorn - Dhanamsa
9. Ketu - Taurus - Nidhanamsa
(To be Continued)

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64th Navamsa & Cuspal Transit

64th Navamsa as well as 22nd Drekkana is given utmost importance in dilineating evils on a
native. A small note on this issue is presented in this article.

******
If the Lagna falls in the first navamsa then the 63rd navamsa would be the last navamsa of the 7th
house and the 64th navamsa would be the 1st navamsa of the 8th house. Thus whichever navamsa
lagna is in, the same navamsa of the 8th sign from the Lagna becomes the 64th navamsa.
However, if you take the equal house system only, then you can say that the navamsa of the cusp
of the 8th house falls in the 64th Navamsa.

******
In my chart, the lagna is in Sagittarius rasi in the 3rd Navamsa i.e., Gemini. For the sagittarius
rasi, the navamsa starts from Aries, since Sagittarius is a dual sign and for all dual signs, the
Navamsa starts from the 5th from it. Lagna being in the 3rd Navamsa shall fall in Gemini in the
Navamsa Chart.

Now the 8th house from Sagittarius is Cancer and the 3rd Navamsa of Cancer should be Virgo.
Hence Virgo becomes the 64th navamsa. In all cases it would fall in the 4th from Navamsa Lagna.

However, as of my knowledge, the 64th Navamsa from Moon is more potent to trouble than that
of the Lagna. You can check it out yourself. In my cases, Moon is in Scorpio Navamsa and 4th
wherefrom becomes the 64th Navamsa. Thus Aquarius happens to be the 64th navamsa from
Moon and Saturn's transit on that sign in the rasi chart was really troublesome.

******
Here we are talking on nothing but the Transit on the house cusps (in Rasi) in the divisional
chart, whic in this case happens to be the Navamsa. Thus to find out the exact time Saturn
Transits over the 64th Navamsa, it is important to know the 8th house cusp, which happens to be
the same as the Lagna longitude in equal house system.

The cusps play a very important role in the horoscope analysis and without understanding them
the extent on the planetary effect on us is incomplete. It is a known fact that if a planet is near a
cusp in a house, the effect of that planet on the house is maximum and if far, the effect is
proportionately reduced. This is true with Transits also.

While I talk of the cusp, as per Sanjayji's teaching I am talking of equal house system, where the
cusp of all the houses equals that of the Lagna's longitude but falling in their respective houses.
Thus for me if the Lagna is in 9d 30m Sagittarius, then the cusp of all houses would have the same
longitude. The way you find the placement of different planets in different divisions, you can find
the placement of the cusps in different divisions too. To do this count the required division of
Lagna, then count as many division of the house under consideration to find the division where
the house cusp shall fall.

For example, my Lagna is in 3rd navamsa, the cusp of 2nd house would be 3rd navamsa of
Capricorn which is Pisces and that of 3rd house is 3rd from Aquarius, which is Sagittarius and so.
The effect of planets in different areas of one's life can be seen from the transit of planets on
different cusps of houses in different divisional charts pertaining to the area of life under
consideration.

This is an area which does require considerable research to come up with a consistent framework.

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Navamsa Tulya Rasi
Transit is a very wide topics and many classical texts have given many clues on the interpretation
of Transits in both Rasi and divisionals. Here is one article written on "13 Feb 2005", based on a
discussion on a forum, showing Juxtaposition of the Transit Rasi Chart on the Natal Navamsa and
reading Results therefrom.

Some verses from Deva Keralam talks on the Transit of various planets in the rasi chart while
considering the planets in the same rasi in the Navamsa Chart. This principle of reckoning Rasi in
the Navamsa chart is called the Navamsa Tulya Rasi.

It is known in the SJC tradition that if a planet is transiting the Rasi Chart in a sign, it will
influence that particular sign in all divisional chart. For example, now Saturn is Transiting
Gemini, which means that it will influence Gemini in all divisional charts. Somebody who has
Moon in Gemini or Taurus or Cancer in Dasamsa would face the effect of Sade sati in the area of
work. For example take the case of one of friend, Hari, whose dasamsa Moon is in Taurus and the
past few years of Saturn Transits in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer has been too harsh for him
professionally.

Navamsa being one of the most important divisional chart controlling one's destiny, we need to
see various results by projecting the rasi transits on the Navamsa.

The author of Deva Keralam says that Saturn's Transit in the sign identical with the Navamsa
occupied by the "lord of the 8th" from a given bhava or a "trine thereof" on the degree the said
planet will destroy the good effect due to that bhava.

Now for example, Saturn is transiting Gemini. In my Gemini Navamsa, Sun is placed. Sun
happens to be the 9th lord in my Rasi chart and hence it is the 8th lord from the 2nd house of
family and wealth. Thus Saturn's transit in Gemini would adversely affect my 2nd house, which it
did... all money spent.. no savings...

In Hari's case, Gemini Navamsa has Venus. Venus is the 7th and 12th lord. Thus it is the 8th lord
from 12th and 5th house. 12th house is the house of expenses and 5th house is the house of inner
harmony... The trouble Hari passed through this time, we all know.

Lets see what happened when Saturn Transited Aries. In my Aries Navamsa, Jupiter and Deb
Saturn is placed. Jupiter is my Lagna and the 4th lord. So it becomes the 8th lord from 9th house
and 6th house. It was in that position during April 17th, 1998 onwards. This is the time, when my
work (6th) started troubling me the most and I had to leave it in August... Things started falling
apart... Then I took some two months break from the job and started preparting for my MBA
entrance examination, which I eventually got through. 9th house is also the house of luck and
fortune... and it was pretty bad for me during that time. If my father was alive, it would have
troubled him the most being on the 8th lord from the 9th. Now it exactly transited my Jupiter's
degree 20d 51m on March 25, 2000. It made me financially too tight... just survived the phase
somehow... just think... doing masters with no money in the pocket to sustain onself... However
after that period... things started improving... and I got some award in a competition, which
compensated the condition

*******
In addition to the Lord of the 8th of the Bhava under consideration, we can take the naisargika
karaka of the Bhava. For example, while judging the 9th house for father, we can take Sun also in
addition to 4th house (8th from 9th house), for judging his health related issues.
While I checked this principle to verify on my own chart I found that on 17th of Feb 1994, when
my father passed away for his heavenly abode, Saturn was Transiting Aquarius on 8deg 31 min,
which is 9th sign from my Natal Navamsa Sun sign, Gemini and very near to its degree, that is
8deg 17min.

*******
While checking the consistency of the principles mentioned here in other horoscopes, I found the
following things.

If my father's death is shown in my horoscope, it should also show up in my brother's horoscope

too... However, while I started analysing that, I faced the troubles that the principles could not be
applied without any modification. Lets take those cases.

Elder Brother
-----------------------
Date: May 13, 1973
Time: 11:45:56 am
Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)
Place: 74 E 57' 00", 30 N 12' 00"
Bhatinda, India

While my father died, Saturn was in Aquarius sign with longitude of 8d 31m. This means that
there must be some negetive (for father) planet in Aquarius Navamsa or trine to it.

While checking these signs I found they are Jupiter in Gemini and Rahu in Virgo. Now Jupiter is
the 9th lord in the rasi chart and placed in Capricorn ruled by Saturn. However, there is no
connection of the 4th lord (4th is 8th from 9th). Who happened to be Venus with the trines to
Saturn's Transit. However Saturn was Transiting near to Venus's natal degree 7/37.
CHAPTER 39

Yogas in Muhurtha
There are 5 elements of a Panchanga (pancha- 5, anga- organ/ elements), they are namely.

1. Vara : Weekday
2. Tithi : Lunar day
3. Karaka : Half of a lunar day
4. Nakshatra : Lunar asterism
5. Yoga : Sun, Moon combination

********
SHUBHA YOGA
(Auspicious Combination)
********
I Siddha Yoga:

This is formed due to the combination of the Tithi and vara

There are 5 categories of Tithis:

Nanda : Pratipad, Shasthi, Ekadasi
Bhadra : Dvitiya, Saptami, Dvadasi
Jaya : Tritiya, Astami, Trayodasi
Rikta : Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdasi
Purna : Panchami, Dasami, Purnima, Amavasya

The 5 categories of Tithis are governed by 5 elements of nature which are given below. When a
tithi falls on a weekday (Vara) governed by the same element as that of the tithi a very auspicious
time is formed which goes by the name of Siddha Yoga.

Following combination of Tithis and the Varas constitute the siddha yoga:
Nanda : Friday :Venus : Jala Tattva
Bhadra : Wednesday :Mercury: Prithvi Tattva
Jaya : Tuesday :Mars : Agni Tattva
Rikta : Saturday :Saturn : Vayu Tattva
Purna : Thursday :Jupiter: Akash Tattva

********
II Sarvartha Siddha Yoga

Certain combination of Nakshatras and Weekdays go by the name of Sarvartha Siddhi yoga.
Activities done during this yoga usually concludes with Positive results.

Monday : Sravana, Rohini, Mrigashiras, Pushya, Anuradha

Tuesday : Aswini, Uttarabhadrapada, Krittika, Ashlesha
Wednesday : Rohini, Anurada, Hasta, Krttika, Mrgashiras
Thursday : Revati, Anuradha, Aswini, Punarvasu, Pusya
Friday : Revati, Anuradha, Aswini, Punarvasu, Sravana
Saturday : Sravana, Rohini, Swati
Sunday : Hasta, Mula, Uttarashadha, Uttaraphalguni, Uttarbhadrapada, Aswini, Pushya

********
Amrita Siddhi Yoga:
This yoga is formed due to combination of Vara and Nakshatra

Sunday: Hasta
Monday: Mrgashiras
Tuesday: Aswini
Mercury: Anuradha
Thursday: Pusya
Friday: Revati
Saturday: Rohini

Though this is a auspicious combination, following events should be avoided:

Thursday- Pushya: Marriage
Tuesday- Aswini: Grha Pravesha
Saturday- Rohini: Travel

********
Dvipushkar Yoga:

Following combination of Tithi, Vara and Nakshatra is called Dvipushkar Yoga:

Dvitiya, Saptami, Dvadasi :: Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday :: Dhanistha, Chitra, Mrgashiras

The events repeat again at least once if they happen in this yoga. Hence good events should
happen in this yoga such as purchase of property etc. and unfortunate events such as diseases and
death should not happen.

********
Tripushkar Yoga:

Following combination of Tithi, Vara and Nakshatra is called Tripushkar Yoga:

Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday :: Dvitiya, Saptami, Dvadasi :: Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttaraphagulni,

Vishaka, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadrapada

The events repeat again at least twice if they happen in this yoga. Hence good events should
happen in this yoga such as purchase of property etc. and unfortunate events such as diseases and
death should not happen.

********
ASHUBHA YOGA:
(Inauspicious combinations)
********
Mrtyu Yoga:
This yoga is formed due to combination of Vara and Tithi

Tuesday, Sunday :: Pratipad, Shasthi, Ekadasi

Monday, Friday:: Saptami, Dvadasi
Wednesday:: Tritiya, Ashtami, Trayodasi
Thursday:: Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdasi
Saturday:: Panchami, Dasami, Purnima

Adham Yoga:
This yoga is also formed due to combination of Vara and Tithi

Sunday: Saptami, Dvadasi

Monday: Ekadasi
Tuesday: Dasami
Wednesday: Pratipad, Navami
Thursday: Ashtami
Friday: Saptami
Saturday: Shasti

Dagdha Yoga:
This yoga is formed due to combination of Vara and Nakshatra

Sunday : Bharani
Monday : Chitra
Tuesday : Uttarashadha
Wednesday: Dhanishtha
Thursday: Uttaraphalguni
Friday : Jyestha
Saturday: Revati

Yamaghata Yoga:
This yoga is also formed due to combination of Vara and Nakshatra

Sunday: Magha
Monday:Vishakha
Tuesday:Ardra
Wednesday: Moola
Thursday: Krittika
Friday: Rohini
Saturday: Hasta