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PVR Lessons Astrology Material >Sade SatiThe 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 2 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
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om pr??m pr?m praum ?anai?c??r??ya 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
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om ham rudr??ya hanumate namah
Beeja Mantra of Saturn
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?am ?anai?c??r??ya 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 natives 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
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?am ca me maya?ca me priyam ca menuk??ma?ca me
k??ma?ca me saumanasa?ca me bhadram ca me ?reya?ca me
vasya?ca me ya?a?ca me bhaga?ca me dravinam ca me
yant?? ca me dhart?? ca me k?ema?ca me dhriti?ca me
vi?vam ca me maha?ca me samvicca me j??tram ca me
s??ca me pras??ca me s?ram ca me laya?ca ma rtam ca me
amrtam ca meyak?mam ca men??mayacca me j?v??tu?ca me
d?rgh??yutvam ca menamitram ca mebhayam ca me sugam ca me
?ayanam ca me s?sh?? ca me sudinam ca me ..3..
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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 persons 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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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 males 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 mans rasi from that of womens 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 mans and womans 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 mans rasi from the womans 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 dont 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 mans 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 Moons Nakshatra pada,
whereas the 88th pada is 20 padas before the womans Janma Nakshatra pada.
Principle 3: The farther the Janma Nakshatra of the boy from the Girls 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 womens Janma rasi or vice versa,
then the vasya kuta prevails. If the grooms 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 couples 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 womans
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 Moons astakavarga of
the girls chart has more bindu, it is good. Similarly, if the Janma Rasi of the Girl falls in a sign
which, in the Moons 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 girls 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:
Gods 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
mans constellation is preceding the girls, 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 husbands father
Aslesha (first quarter) for husbands mother
Jyeshta (first quarter) for girls husbands elder brother
Visakha (last quarter) for husbands 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

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 husbands 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
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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.
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INTRODUCTION
The birth during Moons 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
Moons 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 todays 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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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 ones 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 natives 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 ones 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 persons 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.
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Tithi pravesh chakra is one of the cornerstone of vedic astrology and was hidden in tradition of
SJC until, the knowledge was given out by Pt. Sanjay Rath. Vedic astrology widely uses the
solar return chart or the surya varsha pravesh chakra to predict the event of a year and this is
widely known as Varshaphala. However, from time immemorial the scholars and pundits of
India used the Tithi based calendar to reckon time, since the time needs to be reckoned from both
the lumeneries, as they represent two different aspects of our self. Thus, the start of a year needs
to be reckoned from the time when the exact portion of tithi commence again after a full cycle of
Sun in the zodiac. Since the Moon phase calendar or the tithi calendar is synchronised with Sun,
we need to see the tithi when the Sun returns back to the same sign after an year and the exact
amount of the birth tithi has elapsed. When the event happen, that commences a new year in the
life of native and the horoscope drawn for that moment can show the events of the year.
However, the tithi pravesh chart can not be read independently from the natal chart, since the
natal horoscope has an over-riding influence over the native. This article shows how to analyse
the tithi pravesh chart, while simultaneously taking the natal chart into consideration.
1. Weekday: Take the weekday running at the commencement of the tithi new year. This
becomes the lord of the year and has the most predominating influence on the native. Here the
day needs to be reckoned from Sunrise to next sunrise and thus, somebody who is born after
00:00 hrs need to be considered to be born in the previous day. Only when the birth is after
Sunrise, the weekday becomes the current weekday. Thus there can be minor discrepancy
between the weekday as reckoned as per the english calendar and the one reckoned as per the
hindu calendar.
If this planet happens to be a functional benefic for the natal lagna and placed favourably in the
horoscope, then the year would be favourable, otherwise unfavourable. The intensity of the
results can be seen from how well the planet is placed in the natal horscope, what are the yogas
the planet is involved in etc. The year lord shall activate all the yogas and results related to it in
the natal horoscope during that year. This is based on the principle that whenever a planet is
strong to give results, it will give the results of its ownership, placement and yogas in the natal
horoscope:
2. Lagna: The lagna is the key which chanalises the energies of the natal horoscope to the Tithi
pravesh chakra.
Thus, if the tithi pravesh lagna is placed in Kendra to Natal lagna, it will bring happiness; in
trikona it will bring prosperity and if placed in dusthana or badhakasthana, it will bring troubles
and ostabcles.
The lagna lord in the tithi pravesh chakra needs to be studied for success or failure in different
endeavours in the year.
3. Hora: The hora lord at the commencement of the tithi new year set the focus of the events that
are going to happen in that year. The events can be seen from the ownership, placement and
yogas the hora lord is involved in the tithi pravesh chakra.
This is the most important factor of the three and the strengths, placement or ownership and the
yogas it is involved in will have tremendous impact on the main events of the year. If it is badly
placed or afflicted, then the events can leave us with some bad experiences.
The influence on the hora lord can be seen from the different divisional charts to find the exact
nature of events likely to take place in different area of life represented by the divisional chart.
The principle of the Year lord, Lagna, Lagna lord and hora lord can be applied to any other
pravesh chakra such as masa pravesh chakra or dina pravesh chakra.
To be continued
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It is normally observed that at many times, different yogas happening in a horoscope doesnot
manifest during the vimshottari dasa of the planet. This is because, the dasas require right
environment to manifest its effect. This is why, one must look at in which house the yogas are
happening, which would give the clue to when the environment would be right for the dasa to
manifest. In this regard, Maharishi Jaimini suggests in the Jaimini Sutras that yogas forming in
the houses 2nd and 4th shall fructify early in life and that of 1st, 7th and 9th shall fructify late.
Though he has not mentioned about other houses, we can extend this principle to others houses
too. This knowledge is from the tradition of SJC and given to me by my honourable Guru.
We have to do two way counting to arrive at the houses covered based on the satyapeetha
principle (1st and 7th houses). Thus if yoga occurring in the 2nd and 4th is likely to fructify in
the beginning, counting 7th from them we arrive at 8th and 10th, which shall also fall in this
category.
Now the late fructifying houses are 1st and 9th and counting 7th from them, we have 7th and 3rd.
Thus yogas happening in the houses 1/3/7/9 shall fructify in the last part of life.
The remaining houses are 5th, 6th and 7th from it, where if any yoga happen shall fructify in the
middle part.
So the sequences of fructification of houses are:
Early : 2/ 4/ 8/ 10
Middle: 5/ 6/ 11/ 12
Late : 1/ 7/ 9/ 3
However, this is not the exact sequence of fructification as we still do not know in the early part,
who among 2/4/8/10 shall come first. To arrive at the final sequence we have to understand two
concepts.
1. Manduka Gati:
Manduka or frog is indicated by Rahu and the movement it shows is in Jumps to the alternate
houses. This particular movement is applicable while arriving at the sequence of fructification of
different houses in a persons life. Now why are we interested in this manduka gati, ruled by
Rahu. This is because, this particular fructification shall show the nature of the environment/
situations at different times that you shall be placed in and the experiences that you shall be
undergoing in those environment. Now the question is why do we have to go to certain
experiences? This is because; we have to pay for whatever we have done in the past births. If this
is so, Rahu is the planet who makes us take this birth and bind us in this bondage and hence
Rahu rules the root of this movement.
2. Movement towards the Lagna:
This is the goal of all human birth to reach the stage of self-actualisation or nirvana. This goal is
represented by the Lagna, which is the predominant satya peetha. So the jump shall always be
directed towards the Lagna and if not possible due to some constraints, the jump shall happen to
the 7th house from the house of Jumping. This shall be more clear when we take of the exercise
to finding the sequence of Jumps.
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Lets start the exercise now:
The first experience begins from the childhood and care of Mother. This is ruled by the 4th
house. 4th house is also the house of creation as it is mother who can only create or give birth. So
lets start with 4th house.
4 -
Jumping 3 houses (alternate house), towards the lagna, we arrive at the 2nd house, so the
sequence becomes:
4-2-
Now while we jump the alternate house towards Lagna, we see that, this is not possible as then
we have to jump over the Lagna, which is not allowed. So we got to Jump to the 7th from the
sign which happens to be the 8th house. Lets add 8th house to the sequence now:
4-2-8-
From 8th house, either we can jump to 6th or 10th. But 10th being near the Lagna we got to
Jump to the 10th house and now the sequence becomes:
4-2-8-10
From 10th we got to Jump to 12th as that the only house left for Jumping as 8th is already gone.
Adding 12th to the sequence we have:
4-2-8-10-12-
From 12th, if we try jumping alternate houses, we have to Jump over the Lagna, which is not
allowed and hence we have to Jump to the 7th from 12th, which happens to be 6th. Adding 6th to
the sequence we have:
4-2-8-10-12-6-
From 6th we can either Jump to 4th or 8th, however we cant as they are already gone. Now,
neither can we Jump alternate house nor the 7th house from 6th and we are stuck. What can we
do now. Hmm. The frog has to crawl now. It can either crawl to the previous sign 5th or to the
next sign 7th. 5th being closer to Lagna, it Jumps to 5th. Adding 5th to the sequence we have:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-
From 5th, the jump can happen to the 3rd or the 7th. Neither of this can happen as then the Jump
has to happen over 4th or 6th, both of them are occupied and they would not let the frog Jump
over their houses. Now what does the frog do? It would Jump to the 7th from it, i.e., to the 11th
house. So the sequence becomes:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-
From 11th, the Frog moves to the Lagna as that is the most logical thing it can do. :-). The
sequence is now:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-
From Lagna the frog can either move to 12th or 3rd. This is not possible as 12th is already taken
and the 3rd is not allowed as 2nd would not allow jumping over it as it is already taken. So the
frog moves to the 7th house. The sequence becomes:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-
From 7th, the frog can either Jump to 9th or 5th. 5th is not allowed, and 8th would not allow to
Jump over it as it is already taken. It cannot crawl too as 6th and 8th both taken. Hence now the
frog has to force to 9th house through 8th. What persuasion the frog did to the 8th house to let it
though? I dont know this!. Whatever it is lets added 9th to the sequence:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9-
Now only house left is 7th from 9th, i.e., 3rd. The frog happily jumps on that to end it jumping
sequence. Maharishi Jaimini suggests 3rd also to be house of end being 8th from 8th house. I am
not going to explaining the significance of 3rd in ending the sequence now. However, lets add
3rd to the sequence and end the Jumping exercise session.
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9-3
The above sequence show in what sequence different houses fructify in someones life. If one of
the houses contains a rajayoga, it shall fructify during the appropriate age of the person
concerned. This can also be called the Naisargik Rasi Dasa as this shows the natural period of
fructification of houses.
Now what should be the difference between the Naisargika Graha Dasa or Naisargika Rasi Dasa.
With some thinking one would realise that Graha shows animate beings and Rasi shows the field
of action for the animate beings. We all know that during the dasa of a planet we all partake the
qualities of the graha. Thus the Naisargika Graha Dasa shall show what We are during their
natural period, whereas the Naisargika Rasi Dasa shall show what we get during their natural
period. A person can be in Penury or Riches; be diseased or healthy etc, based on what he gets
from this world; however, how he acts is based on what he is during that time.
Fixing the age of fructification:
Given the sequence of Fructification of houses, can we fix the age of fructification of a particular
yoga. There are some cues and we have to take their support while attempting answering this
question.
1. The natural purnaayu is 108 years in the rasi dasas such as Shoola Dasa. Distributing this over
12 houses the aayu governed by each house becomes 9 years. The Purnaayu is divided into three
khandas, (0-36) as alpaayu, (36-72) as Madhyaayu and (72-108) as Purnaayu. Each Khanda is
again divided into three kakshya each namely short, middle or long. While computing the
Longivity based on the three pairs, we can determine the aayu of the native is in which Khanda
and which Kakshya.
2. If the Aayu of the native is in the Short Kakshya, the age of the signs would be movable -7,
Fixed 8, Dual 9 as in Sthira Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls in the Middle Kakshya, the
age denoted by the signs shall be 9 years each, as in Shoola Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls
in the Long Kakshya, the age denoted by the signs shall be 10 years, which adds up to be the
longest most aayu in this kali yoga, i.e., 120 years.
3. For all normal purpose, we can take the age denoted by a sign to be 9 years. Thus is a rajayoga
happen in the 7th house it shall fructify between 81 to 90 years of age.
4. There could be other rules which I am not aware yet. Probably Pt. Rath can say something
more on this.
Illustration:
To Illustrate this, lets take my own example:
Poddar, Sarajit
Natal Chart
Date: August 25, 1974
Time: 14:32:44
Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)
Longitude: 85 E 17 00
Latitude: 23 N 40 00
Early Childhood (0-9 years)
This is indicated by the 4th house. 4th house is ruled by Jupiter and aspected by Saturn from 7th,
Gulika and Mandi from the Lagna. The lord Jupiter is placed in Marana Avastha.
This shows that the house is not so well placed. The trend of this period can be found by dividing
the period into three parts. Please refer to the note on the same end of this mail. Pisces is an
Ubhayodaya sign and hence the result of the sign shall predominate during the middle part of the
dasa i.e., 3-6 years. The first part shall be governed by the planet who is more benefic between
lord and the planets conjoining/ aspecting. Decidingly Jupiter stands out. Hence Jupiters effect
shall be seen during the first 0-3 years and Saturn/ Gk/Md result would be seen during the last
1/3rd i.e., 6-9 years.
Now, between 0-3 years of my age, I got sever bouts of Balarista, Twice I returned from the
clutch of death during that time. Both the time, many thought I was dead as I turned blue, one
due to chocking of my wind pipe and very high fever. Marana Avastha of Jupiter did show its
effect.
Between 3-6 years, I remember asking my parents very high philosophical questions such as why
I am born, what my purpose in life is and why not I become a Sanyasi. At least during that time
onwards my parents were very watchful on my actions and movements. The philosophical and
sign of eternal knowledge Pisces showed its effect.
Between 6-9 years, my asthma started picking up and I got severely ill day by day. Note that
Saturn is placed in the 3rd from AL in a airy sign, showed its effect while aspecting the 4th
house. Gulikas and Mandis aspect also showed it color. The illness was very acute and chronic.
This way you can find the years of happening of different events in ones life.
Conclusion
From the analysis and illustration we can see that, the age when the yogas would fructify in
someones life, whether good or bad is dependent on the house where the yogas are happening.
The natural years of fructification of each house is as follows:
4 : 00- 09 years
2 : 09- 18 years
8 : 18- 27 years
10: 27- 36 years
12: 36- 45 years
6 : 45- 54 years
5 : 54- 63 years
11: 63- 72 years
1 : 72- 81 years
7 : 81- 90 years
9 : 90- 99 years
3 : 99- 108 years
Trend of Rasi Dasa
The trend of any Rasi dasa can be judged by dividing the dasa period into three parts. These parts
would focus on the results indicated by-
a. The sign/ House
b. The lord
c. Occupation and Aspect on that sign
Based on rising of the signs and beneficence/ maleficence of the planets involved the results
shall occur in certain segments -
1. Rising of the Signs:
There are three ways in which a sign can rise:
a. Sirsodaya: Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius.
b. Pristodaya: Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
c. Ubhayodaya: Pisces
Sirsodaya signs give results in the early part of the dasa, Pristodaya signs give results during the
last part of the dasa, whereas the Ubhayodaya signs give results during the middle part of the
dasa.
2. Benefic/ Malefic Nature of the lord/ aspects/ conjunctions
Jyotish shastras have said unanimously that the benefic results of the dasa shall be felt during the
early part and the malefic results will be felt in the latter part. In the remaining two part of the
dasa, benefic results will be given in the early part. Thus the results will be given by the lord or
aspect/ conjunction, depending on who is the most benefic among them.
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INTRODUCTION
Maharishi Parashara in BPHS discussed about some special lagnas such as Hora Lagna (HL) and
Ghatika Lagna (GL) and said that matters related to financial prosperity and power/ status need
to be respectively judged from these special lagnas. Whichever a planet comes into contact with
these special lagnas, it becomes specifically capable to bestow prosperity on the native. The
effect of the yogada can be felt during their vimshottari dasa, in the antar of another auspicious
planet, related to the yogada. It is useful to find the intensity of the results, the yogadas can give.
The following section gives different level of yoga giver, whereby the ones mentioned later
become progressively stronger to bestow yoga on the native.
KARTA: If any planet becomes the lord of/ placed with/ aspects the Lagna, Hora Lagna or
Ghatika Lagna, then he becomes karta. Karta means the doer and thus, such planet can become
the doer of different actions in the natives life to bring material benefits to the native related to
the area implied by the associaton. If the association is with the Lagna, then there is self
development, if Hora Lagna, then improvement in financial prospects and if the association is
with the Ghatika Lagna, then there is improvement in power, authority and status of the native.
KEVALA: Kevala means the exclusive one. If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes the
Karta, then he takes up the role of a Kevala and gives great material prospects. This is because,
the subhapati has the responsibility to provide the materials for sustenance in this world and as it
becomes Karta, its ability to bestow material gains increases substantially.
YOGADA: If any planet simultaneously aspects, conjoin, owns the Lagna and Hora Lagna/
Ghatika Lagna, he becomes Yogada. Alongwith the ownership of the signs of Lagna/ HL/ GL,
ownership of 7th from these signs can also be considered. Yogada is comprised of Yoga and Da,
which means material prospects (yoga) giver (da). The association with HL bestow financial
gains and hence such yogada is known as Dhana yogada and association with GL gives power
and status and hence such yogada is knows as Raja yogada.
KEVALA YOGADA: If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes a yogada, he is specifically
equipped to give financial gains or status and hence known as Kevala Yogada (exclusive giver of
prosperity).
MAHA YOGADA: If a planet simultaneously aspects, placed in or own Lagna, HL and GL (or
seventh from them), then he becomes Mahayogada. The Mahayogada in its dasa bestow
excellent prosperity in the antarof an auspicious planet (related to the yogada by aspect,
conjunction or exchange).
KEVALA MAHA YOGADA: This planet has the highest capacity to bestow prosperity to a
native. During the dasa of such planet, the person can rise from riches even from rags. Whenever
the subhapati becomes the mahayogada, it is called the kevala mahayogada.
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1. Jupiter is the karaka for the mantra bhava. Ninth from the Jupiter brings Guru in the ones life.
The Guru in ones life is represented by the chara bhratrkaraka. What way the native associates
with the guru can be seen from the chara bhratrkaraka in the rasi chart.
2. When benefics are placed in the fifth house the person is wise and principled. He is inclined
towards Japa or Meditation and is spiritual and well behaved.
3. A strong fifth lord in conjunction with Jupiter or Mercury placed in a trine or a Kendra
endows the native with Intelligence or wisdom.Mercury or Jupiters association with fifth house
makes a person a scholar and an author.
4. Preponderance of masculinity on fifth house or lord gives the desire to worship a male deity.
The masculinity can be indicated by 1) Odd sign and 2) Male planet (Sun, Mars and Jupiter).
5. Association (conjunction, aspect, exchange) of malefic planets (Saturn, Mars and Rahu) the
malefic is pulled towards kshudra devata, spirits and departed souls. However, if there are
influences of benefics (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon and also Sun) on the fifth house/ lord, the
native likes to worship Sattvik devatas and has a nature that of a sadhu.
6. When the lord of the fourth house is in fifth, the native would be a devotee of Vishnu (Jataka
Parijata, JT, BPHS).
7. When the fifth lord is associated with Mercury, the native worships Mahavishnu.
8. When the twelfth lord in second or eighth house and is related to fifth lord then the native is
devoted towards Sattvik deities.
9. When the fifth lord is in Leo and aspected by Sun, then the native will meditate upon
Panchakshari mantra and attain blessings of Shiva (Suka Nadi).
10. If Moon is in fifth house and fifth lord is with Mars, the native worships Kartikeya.
11. If Jupiter is in fifth house and the fifth lord is in Virgo, the native becomes a worshipper of
mata Gouri.
12. When the fifth lord is placed in the seventh house, the native becomes arva dharma
samanvita and respects all religion.
13. When the eleventh lord is in fifth house, the native is religious.
14. When the twelfth lord is in fifth native visit shrines to get a child.
15. The deities governed by different planets are Sun- Shiva; Moon- Gouri; Mars- Skanda;
Mercury- Vishnu; Jupiter- Sadashiva, Mahavishnu; Venus- Lakshmi; Saturn- Narayana; Rahu-
Durga; Ketu- Ganesha. If there are influences of these planets on the 5th house or the fifth lord,
then the native would be attracted towards worship of the deity signified by different planets.
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Lagna represents the ideals of the native and his intelligence. Wherever the Lagna lord is placed,
the natives ideals and intelligence is focused on that area of life, represented by the concerned
house.
These results will also apply to the Lord of the constellation and sign occupied by the Lord of the
ascendant. Matters concerning the mind (e.g. intelligence, enemies, fortunes etc) shall be more
evident from the Lord of the Constellation whereas those concerning the physical body shall be
seen from the Lord of the sign.
1. Lagna lord in Lagna: If the Lagna Lord is in Lagna itself, the native will be endowed with
physical happiness (deha sukha) and prowess (bhuja vikrami). He will be intelligent (manasvi),
fickle-minded (chanchala), will have two wives (dvibharya) and will unite with other females
(parago).
The Lagna is the place of ideals, intelligence, vitality etc. Whenever the Lagna lord is placed in
the Lagna, the native is endowed with high energy, vitality, good health and strong ideals. They
are also intelligent as they the lord of intelligence is placed in the house of intelligence. They are
always in pursuit of realizing their ideals and lead a principled life. Usually they are not seemed
to compromise with their principles and hence they are very difficult to convince on ideas alien
to their own.
Maharishis proposition on the presence of two wives may look somewhat odd. However this
only shows that the native will have the vitality to have sexual relationships with many females.
However, it can not be implied that the native would have low sexual morals or infidelity.
Though this proposition was valid in ancient times, where multiple wives were allowed in the
society, in modern times, this is valid only in cultured, where multiple marriages are still
allowed.
Lagna lord behaves like both Sun and the Moon and while the Lagna lord placed in the Lagna, it
carries the effect of the Sun and the Moon on the Lagna. Thus it gives, intelligence and vitality as
represented by Sun, however also Moodiness and fickle mindedness as represented by the
Moons influence on the Lagna.
In addition, Moon influence on the Lagna also gives the urge to have sex with multiple partners.
Thus, for the significance of the multiple sexual partners to be valid, Moon should also be strong
and influence the Lagna. This indication is strengthened if Mars is influenced by Venus or
Mercury is under the influence by Moon. Here, influence means aspect, conjunction or
placement in Trine.
Since Lagna also represents the body of the native, the intelligence of the person is focused in
maintaining the body and they are constantly in effort to keep their body fit and beautiful. They
spend a lord money in procuring the materials which would make their body fit and presentable.
2. Lagna lord in Second house: If the Lagna Lord is in second houses, the native will be gainful
(labhavan), scholar (pundit), happy (sukhi), good natured (sushila), be religious (dharmavi),
honourable (maani) and will have many wives.
For such natives, the intelligence and ideals are focused in the 2nd house of family, wealth and
food. This makes them always in pursuit of accumulating more and more money and increasing
their bank balance. The like good food and can also make connoisseur of food or good chef.
2nd house being the house of speech and also resided by goddess Saraswati, the goddess of
knowledge and wisdom, when the Lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house, he is blessed by
Goddess Lakshmi. This makes the person learned and wise. While seen in the context of the 5th
house, the house of knowledge, 2nd is placed in the 11th from it. Hence, it shows gain of
objective of knowledge or applying the knowledge in real life, since 11th house rules gain of
objectives.
Second house is also the house of family. The presence of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house makes
the native is committed towards the family. The commitment can also be extended to the family
outside his immediate family, all the relations, and his community in whole. The native shall
constantly try to fulfil the requirement of his family or the community. This also makes the
native respectable in the eye of the family and the community and honourable too.
Along with the 9th house, the 2nd house is also the house of Vishnu, since 2nd house is the
house of sustenance and Vishnu is the sustainer. Vishnu gives the dharmic ideals to the person
and takes him on the path of dharma as mentioned in Srimad Bhagavat Gita. Placement of the
Lagna lord in the 2nd house thus makes the person inclined towards dharma and dharmic
activities. However for this indication to fully manifest, the karaka for dharma, Sun should also
be well placed in the horoscope and preferably influence the houses of dharma.
Second house is the 8th house from the 7th house and thus rules the 2nd marriage. When the
lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house, the native craves for relationship beyond the marital
relationship. The native is highly passionate and provided the planets which can give passion
(Venus- Mars or Mercury- Moon) are also under picture, the native shall have relationships
outside the social boundaries. This also means that the native have multiple marriages with the
break of former marriage concludes into latter marriages. This indication however comes true,
only if the 8th house is afflicted (malefics in 8th and/or 8th lord weak and afflicted).
Since Lagna lord also brings the influence of Moon on the 2nd house while placed there, the
natives sometimes find their wealth fluctuating, since Moon shows fluctuations to the indications
where it is placed.
3. Lagna lord in Third house: If Lagna Lord is in Sahaja Sthana, the native is courageous like a
Lion (Simha tulya parakrami), endowed with all kinds of material luxury (sarva sampad yuto),
honourable (maani), have two wives (dvi-bharya), be intelligent (matimaan) and happy (sukhi).
Third house is the house of valour, younger siblings, communication and sexual morality. When
the Lagna lord is placed in the third house the ideals and intelligence (Lagna) is focused on the
matters of third house.
The symbol of Lion in the matter of courage shows that while the natives of this combination are
valorous, they are principled in the matter of courage and will only show the courage at the time
of need, like a Lion. However, they are calm and composed at other times and well behaved too.
This is similar to the behaviour of Lion, when it is not on its hunting spree. In addition, when the
Lion has quenched its hunger, it does not long for its hunt any more and generously leave the
remains for the lesser predators. This indicate that native with this combination shall be generous
while courageous and shall not display their courage every now and then. This indication is
stronger if Lagna lord is a malefic and/or the 3rd house is aspected by malefics and/or the karaka
for valour Mars is well placed. The Karakas aspect on the house enhances the significations of
the house, related to that Karaka. Thus while the Lagna lord is placed in the Lagna, Mars also
aspects or placed in the 3rd house, the native is extremely courageous. How he displays his
power in this world is a different matter however, which needs to be seen from the 3rd or 6th
from the Arudha Lagna.
In the real life the quality of courage translates into risk taking behaviour. Hence when the Lagna
lord is placed in the 3rd house, such people become high risk taker. Because they are not afraid
of anything, they more than often take initiative in whatever comes their way. This makes them a
natural leader and respected by their peers. However, as mentioned before this, influence to be
strong on the native, the karaka Mars should be well placed and/ or influence the 3rd house.
The third house is also given the name of Upachaya, which represents growth. When the Lagna
lord is placed in the Upachaya, the native like to gain from the environment surrounding them
and they are in the pursuit of procuring all the materials of comfort. The important necessities of
growth are Intelligence and effort. Among the four upachayas, namely 3/6/10/11, the 3rd and 6th
house shows the intelligence required for the growth (from Lagna it is the growth of self) while
the 10th and the 11th shows the efforts. Thus, if the Lagna lord is placed in the 3rd house or 6th
house, the natives are intelligent and also called Dhi-Mantah. To illustrate this, Maharishi says
that the natives with the Lagna lord placed in the 3rd house are Mati-maan (Mati means
intelligence and Maan means endowed with). Along with this Maharishi used the term Sukhi or
happiness. This is a continuous endeavour of human to attain happiness in their life. Thus a
person having the mentioned combination would take any kind of risk to attain the matters of
comfort and having a happy life. The key thing here to be noted is that the native would rarely
dependent on others to attain the comforts and shall use their intelligence instead.
Third house is also the house which governs the attitude towards sexual relationships and the
sexual morals. Many say that this is also the house of Copulation. The placement of the Lagna
lord in the 3rd house also draws the native towards these indications and hence the native
becomes passionate. They crave to have sexual relationships with many, however, whether this
shall be predominant in the nature of the native can only be seen from the combinations
supporting or opposing it. While the combinations Venus- Mars or Moon- Mercury gives high
sexual passion, Ketu helps in curbing the same. All the influences needed to be taken before
pronouncing the result. This is why Maharishi says that the native with the Lagna lord in the 3rd
house have two wives.
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I am giving here the diagram of the Sri Yantra. This diagram is extemely difficult to make,
unless we have the understanding of the ways it can be made. The presence of this diagram from
very ancient time, make the scientist speculate that the mathematics was highly advanced in
ancient India, without which this yantra is nearly impossible to make.
*********************** I am giving here the diagram of kundalini chakras which I made
sometime back.
Sahasrara Chakra
Agna Chakra
Vishuddha Chakra
Anahata Chakra
Manipura Chakra
Svadhisthana Chakra
Muladhara Chakra
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knowledges, long back. I am sharing this for those who are interested. The dasa mahavidyas are
signified by the 9 planets and the Lagna, which are also given below.
Matangi (Sun)
Bhubaneswari (Moon)
Bagalamukhi (Mars)
Tripura Sundari (Mercury)
Tara (Jupiter)
Kamalatmika (Venus)
Kali (Saturn)
Chinnamasta (Rahu)
Dhumavati (Ketu)
Tripura Bhairavi (Lagna)
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1. A planet shall give the results of the house it owns. For example, if a planet if fifth lord, then it
will give progeny or power in its dasa.
2. A planet gives results (either good or bad) as per the functional significations as per the
following guidelines:
a. Whichever house the planet is placed
b. Whichever house the planet aspects
c. Whichever house lord it is placed with
d. Whichever house lord it aspects
During the dasa of a planet, the natural significance (naisargika karakatva) gains or suffer based
on whether the placement of the planet is auspicious or inauspicious.
The results will be auspicious if
i. the planet is placed in Exaltation, Mulatrikona, Own house, or friends house
ii. placed with benefics/ friends
iii. aspected by benefics
iv. hemmed between benefics
The results will be inauspicious if
i. the planet is placed in debilitation, enemy sign
ii. placed with malefics
iii. aspected by malefics
iv. hemmed between malefics
3. A planet is capable of giving results as per its functional or natural significations either in the
dasa or antardasa or smaller periods. The functional significations are based on the lordship,
placement and yogas this planet would have in the horoscope. The natural signification is based
on what they signify naturally such as Venus signify marriage and relationship, Jupiter signify
progeny etc.
4. Normally a planet would not confer the result (either auspicious or inauspicious) in its own
antardasa. They do so in the antardasa of the planet associated with it. By association following
things are meant.
a. Conjunction
b. Planet aspecting the dasa lord
c. Planet having subha-argala on the dasa lord
d. Planet exchanges position (either rasi, nakshatra or navamsa) with the dasa lord
e. Any planets who share the same dharma as of the dasa lord. The following planets share the
same dharma as of the dasa lord.
i. All saumya grahas (Jupiter, Venus, well associated Mercury and strong Moon (in paksha bala)
have the same dharma
ii. All papa grahas (Saturn, Mars, Sun, badly associated Mercury and weak Moon)have the same
dharma
iii. Yogakaraka- The other planet involved in the yoga, leaving the yogakaraka under
consideration
Note: In all the cases, if the yoga is auspicious, then the auspicious results of the dasa lord is felt
and vice-versa
Thus the mahadasa lord gives its results only in the antardasa which is suitable.
5. The dasa of the yogakaraka shall have following results in different antardasas:
a. Antardasa of a related auspicious planet (yogakaraka or lord of trines), the results will be
auspicious
b. Antardasa of related yogakaraka, the results will be very auspicious
c. Antardasa of related functional malefic planet (lord of the trisadayas and the eighth), the effect
of the rajayoga would be extremely feeble
d. Antardasa of a related marakesh, only minor results would be present
e. Antardasa of a unrelated auspicious planet, the results would be moderately auspicious
f. Antardasa of unrelated functional malefic planet or marakesh, the results would be extremely
inauspicious- however, some good results of the auspicious dasa lord shall also be felt
6. During the antardasa of a functional malefic (planets suffering with kendradhipatya dosa or
the lords of the trisadaya or the eighth lord) planet, following results are felt:
a. The antardasa of a unrelated functional benefic/ yogakaraka, the results of would be
inauspicious
b. The antardasa of a related functional benefic, the results would be inauspicious- lesser of the
inauspicious dasa lord and more of the auspicious antardasa lord
c. The antardasa of the neutral planet shall give inauspicious results
d. The antardasa of related or unrelated functional malefic would be terrible- more so in the case
of related planet
e. The antardasa of functional benefic in dasa of a marakesh, the person would not die, however
the antardasa of an unrelated functional malefic can cause death.
f. In the dasa of Kendra lord or Trikona lord, the results of different antardasa would be:
g. If Kendra and Trikona lord are associated, the in the dasa of the Kendra lord, Trikona lords
antardasa would be auspicious and vice- versa
h. If Kendra and the Trikona lords are not related, then in the dasa of Papa Kendra lord, the antar
of Subha Trikona lord would be little auspicious, whereas the antar of papa Trikona lord would
be inauspicious.
7. In addition, during the dasa of a subha Kendra lord, the antar of a papa Trikona lord would be
little auspicious and the antar of a subha Trikona lord, the results would be predominantly
auspicious.
8. In the dasa of Papa Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be auspicious and antar
of papa Kendra lord would be little auspicious (provided the Trikona lord is not eighth lord
simultaneously)
9. In the dasa of Subha Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be auspicious and the
antar of the papa Kendra lord can be little auspicious, if it is associated with the Trikona lord. If
there is no association between them, then the antar would be predominantly inauspicious.
10. The results of Antardasa in Dasas of the Nodes:
a. If the nodes are placed in Trikona, then the antar of the Kendra lords confer rajayoga. This is
also true during the dasa of Kendra lord and antardasa of the nodes so placed in Trikona
b. Similarly if the nodes are placed in Kendra, the antar of the Trikona lords confer rajayoga.
This is also true during the dasa of Trikona lord and antardasa of the nodes so placed in Kendra
c. If the nodes are placed in auspicious houses, then their antardasas in the dasa of a yogakakara
or during the antardasa of a yogakaraka in their (nodes) dasa, the results are extremely auspicious
d. If the nodes are associated with the 8th / 12th house/ lords, then their dasa/ antardasa would be
inauspicious
11. According to Phaladeepika, the dasa of a planet becomes inauspicious, if they fall in a
particular sequence as mentioned below:
a. Saturns dasa happens to be 4th dasa
b. Marss dasa happens to be 5th dasa
c. Jupiters dasa happens to be 6th dasa
12. Dasa of planets placed in the Rasi Sandhi/ Gandanta is terrible to the house lorded by the
planet and the natural significations of the planet. The trouble would pass by in a malefic antar
and would be lesser during the benefic antar.
13. The dasa of sixth, eighth or twelfth is troublesome. The trouble is lesser if the lord is well
placed in exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign or friends sign and would be more if badly placed in
its debilitation sign or enemys sign.
14. During the dasa of a planet, the native is endowed with the nature and complexion of the dasa
lord. The fiery planets would give brilliance, the watery planet would make one emotional and
compassionate, the earthy planets make one hard working and the air planet would make the
person thoughtful and philosophical. Along with this, the native would partake the guna of the
dasa lord. Thus during the Jupiter, Sun and Moons dasa the native becomes sattvik, during the
dasa of Venus and Mercury, the native becomes Rajasik and during the dasa of Mars and Saturn,
the native becomes tamasik. More effect of the guna of planets on the native can be learnt from
BPHS and Saravali.
15. The result of a planet going towards its exaltation increases as the dasa progresses and
similarly, the dasa of a planet diminishes with progress of the dasa, if the dasa lord is going
towards its debilitation (one sign behind the sign of debilitation)
16. Malefics give their results of its placement in a rasi during the first third part, the results of its
placement in a bhava in the middle third and the results of its aspect in the last third of the dasa.
Similarly Benefics give their results of their bhava in the beginning third, the result of rasi in the
middle third and the aspects in the last third of the dasa.
17. When the dasa and the antar-dasa lords are placed in the 6th/ 8th or 12th from each other,
these shows enmity, physical troubles, troubles from unknown sources etc. If the antar lord is a
friend to the dasa lord or the Lagna lord and well placed in the sign, then the trouble would be
lessened. On the contrary, if the dasa- antar lords are badly placed and the antar lord is an enemy
to the dasa lord and/ or the Lagna lord then the antar would be very troublesome.
18. During the dasa of a planet, the house where the antar lord is placed the results of that house
would be specifically felt. For example, if someone is running the dasa- antar of Sun- Moon; and
Moon is placed in the 5th house from the dasa lord, them the 5th house effect would be
specifically experienced. The good or bad results to be experienced related to that bhava would
be based on whether or not the dasa and antar lords are well placed.
19. If the dasa lord is capable of give both good and bad results (such as a planet becoming an
yogakaraka as well as maraca at the same time) by the virtue of its placement and yoga, then the
good results would be felt during the antar of planets beneficially disposed and the negative
results would be felt during to the antar of negatively disposed planets.
20. During the dasa of a planet, whichever house it transits from the Lagna, the result of that
particular house would be specifically felt during such transit.
21. The results of the dasa are modified based on the transit of the dasa lords in different signs. If
the dasa lord goes to an enemys sign or the sign of debilitation or the sign having lesser bindus
(less than 4) in the dasa lords astakavarga, or the sign having lesser bindus in the sarva-
astakavarga and in addition having transiting a malefic house (reckoned from Moon), then the
effect would be extremely negative if the dasa is of an evil planet or if it is of an auspicious
planet, then its auspiciousness would be greatly reduced.
22. On the contrary, if the dasa lord moves to its sign of exaltation/ mulatrikona/ own/ friends
sign and / or in a sign with high astakavarga in the dasa lords astakavarga, then the effect of the
dasa during that time would be extremely good, if the dasa is of an auspicious planet or lesser
troublesome, if the dasa is an evil dasa.
23. The effect of the dasa planet can be seen in different areas of life from the Divisional charts
related to that particular area of life. To understand this, one needs to study the divisional charts
and then intelligently apply the dasa rules in those charts.
24. In the mahadasa of a planet, the antar would be good if:
a. The antar lord is a friend to the dasa lord
b. The antar lord is a friend to the lagna lord
c. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the dasa lord
d. The antar lord is related to the dasa lord
e. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the Moon.
25. The dasa of the 2nd and 7th lord from a bhava becomes the marakesh dasa for that bhava. If
these planets are weak and afflicted then it would surely cause trouble to the significations of the
bhava under consideration.
26. Similarly during the dasa of the 12th lord from a bhava, the native suffers losses related the
bhava under consideration
27. During the dasa of the 8th lord from a bhava, the relations ruled by the concerned bhava
suffers ill health, if the said planet is weakly placed and/ or afflicted.
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INTRODUCTION
The influence of planets on human affairs can be seen from two ways, from the natal chart and
the chart of the moment. The natal chart is the snapshot of the heaven at the moment of our birth
and it shows all the experiences one passes trough during the lifetime. To time different events,
vedic-astrology (jyotish) uses planetary periods called the graha dasas or the sign periods called
the rasi dasas. They can broadly (broad time frame) specify the events which are likely to happen
on a particular time, however the difficulties of correct birth time, makes it difficult to delve
down to a very minute level such as the prana dasa (6th level).
To overcome the difficulty and to doubly ascertain the results shown by the dasa, the transit is
used. The transit cannot be used independantly as the influence of the transit is always within the
ambit of the natal chart and hence it has to be judged in conjunction of dasa and astakavarga.
This is why even though the transit is same for everyone having the same moon sign, the results
can be grossly different. To understand the use of transit in timing events, one need to understand
the natal horoscopy first and then amalgamate the effect of the transit with the dasa operative at
different times.
While one checks out the transit, one need to note the following things:
1. In the natal horoscope, one needs to find out the auspicious and inauspicious planets. The
auspicious planets are the yogakarakas, the trinal lords, planets involved in good yogas and
planets who are well placed and bestowing good effects. During the malefic transit of such
planets their maleficenece are lessened and during the benefic transit their beneficence are
hightened. Similarly, if a planet is badly placed and is eager to give inauspicious effects in the
natal chart, during malefic transit of such planets the maleficence is hightened and during the
benefic transits, the beneficence is reduced.
2. During the dasa of a planet, the transit of the planet is of utmost importance. If the dasa is that
of a auspicious planets, then the benefic transits would confer enormous benefic results and the
malefic transits would confer lesser malefic results. The reverse is true for dasa of inauspicious
planets.
3. The results of transits are greatly modified by the astakavarga. The transit of the planets can be
seen in the sarvartakavarga (sum total of all astakavarga) as well as in the astakavarga of
different planets. Planets transiting through sarvastakavarga signs having lesser dots (bindus)
tend to give unfavourable results and while transiting through the signs having more bindu give
favourable results. Thus malefic transits are heightened while the planet transit through signs
having lesser bindus and vice-versa.
The astakavarga of different planets signify different area of our life. Like Sun- health and
vitality; Moon- State of mind; Mercury- Speech, working intelligence etc; Jupiter- Happiness,
wealth, progeny, wisdom etc. If a planet is transiting through the astakavarga of a planet where it
has not contributed any bindu, then the planet will give inauspicious results in the area ruled by
the planet, whose astakavarga is under consideration. Lets say Saturn is passing through the sign
Cancer and in a horoscope, in Suns astakavarga Saturn did not contributed a bindu (dot) in
Cancer, then the person suffer lack of health and vitality during this period. This can also mean
that the natives father is also affected, since the Sun is the natural significator for father. This
way, the effect of transits can be found based on the astakavarga of different planets.
4. During Transits, the vedha houses also needs to be checked up. The vedha houses are given
for each planet in their sections. If a planet is having a benefic transit and another planet is
transiting the vedha position, then the benefic effect of the transiting planet is obstructed.
Similarly, a malefic transit can be obstructed by the planets in vedha to to the transiting position.
All planets can have vedha on others, excluding the combinaton of Father- Son pair namely Sun-
Saturn and Moon- Mercury.
The SUN:
Good in 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 10th (4th), 11th (5th).
Figures in the bracket represent the vedha position
1st: Fatigue, irritability, loss of wealth, sickness, obstacles in undertaking, unnecessary travel.
2nd: Loss of wealth, unhappiness, chance of being deceived, financial worries.
3rd: Advent of money, happiness, relief from disease, recognition from superiors, honours and
courage, acquisition of good position, destruction of enemies.
4th: Diseases, constant attacks from opponents, no peace of mind, pressure form creditors,
sorrow and misery, deprived from company of his wife and kinsman.
5th: Mental agitation, frequent illness, delusion, embarrassment and accident.
6th: Release from sorrows, worries and troubles, destruction of enemies, peace of mind.
7th: Wearisome travelling, colic and troubles, humiliation and illness.
8th: Quarrel from friends, diseases, hypertension, royal or official displeasure, excessive heat.
9th: Danger, humiliation, disappointment, separation from relatives, mental agony.
10th: Accomplish a mighty undertaking, success in endeavours.
11th: Honour, health, wealth, success, good position, cure of diseases.
12th: Sorrow, creation of a situation which causes loss of everything, quarrels and ill health
(fever).
THE MOON:
Good in 1st (5th), 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 7th (2nd), 10th (4th), 11th (8th).
1st: Excellent food, bed & clothes.
2nd: Loss of respect and money, obstacles in the way of success.
3rd: Good clothes, pleasure from wife, good financial condition.
4th: Mental unrest.
5th: Suffer humilitiation.
6th: Enjoy wealth, health, comfort, redemption from enemies.
7th: Conveyances, good food and financial equilibrium.
8th: Misery, ill health, fears from unexpected sources.
9th: Mental agony, chest pain, fatigue.
10th: Success in every sphere.
11th: Prosperity, wealth, new friends
12th: Expenditure, suffer from accidents and injuries.
MARS:
Good in the 3rd (12th), 6th (9th), 11th (5th)
1st: Mental grief, separation from ones kith and kin, and diseases caused by the vitiation of
blood and bile as well as those cause by excessive heat.
2nd: Fear, Indiscreet words or verbal warfare and quarrel, loss of wealth, royal displeasure,
disgrace.
3rd: Victory, acquisition of gold ornaments, and great joy, happiness from children, good health
and access to riches.
4th: Loss of position, illness of the stomach, fever, blood discharges, sorrow on the account of
kinsman, depravity of character.
5th: Fever, improper desire or thoughts, sorrow on account of children and quarrel with ones
relatives, fresh diseases will appear and mental peace will be completely absent.
6th: Cessation of enmities and quarrels with ones relative, lives an independent life and
becomes pretty cheerful.
7th: Misunderstanding with wife, eye disease and stomach trouble.
8th: Fever, bleeding, loss of wealth and honour, mental unrest.
9th: Humiliation caused by loss of wealth etc., and retarded gait through physical weakness and
loss of vitality in addition to that indicated while in the eighth.
10th: Wicked activities, obstacles to ones projects and physical strain.
11th: Wealth, health and addition to landed property, amount due will be realised, improve in the
business.
12th: Loss of wealth, excessive heat, fever, trouble from wife, eye diseases and worried.
MERCURY:
Good in the 2nd (5th), 4th (3rd), 6th (9th), 8th (1st), 10th (7th), 11th (12th)
1st: Loss of wealth caused by advice of wicked man, by tale bearers, by imprisonment and
quarrels. He will receive disagreeable intelligence while he is in journey.
2nd: Disgrace but gain success and wealth.
3rd: Will get friends but he will be afraid of troubles from king and from his enemies.
4th: Persons kinsman will increase and acquisition of wealth.
5th: Quarrel with wife and children.
6th: Will be liked by all and gain fame.
7th: Appearance becomes pale and there will be quarrels, he will face obstruction.
8th: Begetting children and earn money and will become happy and powerful.
9th: Impediments.
10th: Defeat of enemies, get wealth, will enjoy the company of his wife and will get good
dresses.
11th: Get wealth, comfort, sons, women, friends, conveyances and will be intelligent. Overall
progress is indicated.
12th: Disgrace from enemies, defeat, suffer from diseases, will not enjoy the company of good
wife.
JUPITER:
Good in the 2nd(12th), 5th(4th), 7th(3rd), 9th(10th), 11th(8th)
1st: Quitting ones place, loss of wealth, and hostility.
2nd: No enemies, gain of wealth, family happiness and effectiveness of ones words.
3rd: Loss of position, quitting ones place, separation from near and dear ones, illness and
impediments to ones work.
4th: Sorrow on account of relatives, humiliation and danger from quadrupeds, will become
patient and resigned and will delight in nothing.
5th: Birth of son, association with virtuous and royal favour, will get material possessions and
good qualities.
6th: Trouble from ones own relatives, enemies and diseases, the native will so much afflicted in
heart that he will take no delight in anything.
7th: Good journey for auspicious purposes, conjugal happiness, and birth of a son, good speech
and intelligence.
8th: Fatigue through needless journeys, ill luck, loss of money and miseries, imprisonment,
diseases and heavy grief.
9th: All-round prosperity and joy as well as happiness and good fortune, beget son, become
influential, success at work
10th: Trouble to ones property, position, children etc, quitting ones place, loss of health and
wealth.
11th: Will return to ones place, will regain his health and wealth, acquisition of children, wealth
and honour.
12th: Grief and danger to wealth, grief in the return of the journey.
VENUS:
Good in the1st(8th), 2nd(7th), 3rd(1st), 4th(10th), 5th(9th), 8th(5th), 9th(11th), 11th(6th),
12th(3rd)
1st: Enjoy excellent perfumes, flowers, clothes, houses, bed, meals and women.
2nd: Get sons, grain and present from king (govt.); financial gain.
3rd: He will become influential, wealthy and respectable and will get clothes, enemies get
ruined; progress and prosperity.
4th: Get friends and will become very powerful and happy.
5th: The person will be happy, will get kinsmen, wealth, and friends and will not suffer defeat
from the enemy; birth of children.
6th: Suffer disgrace, will be afflicted with diseases, and will be exposed to danger; indicate
adversity.
7th: Suffer injuries through women, trouble to wife.
8th: Get houses, wealth, articles of lacquer and beautiful women.
9th: All-round happiness, become virtuous, happy and wealthy and get plenty of clothes.
10th: Suffer disgrace and also from quarrels.
11th: Get wealth of his friends and also get perfumes and clothes; safety and security.
12th: Good income.
SATURN:
Good in the 3rd(12th), 6th(9th), 11th(5th)
1st: Illness and performance of funeral rites, suffer from poison and fire, will quit his kinsmen,
suffer from imprisonment, and torture, travel to foreign lands and live with the friends there, will
suffer miseries, loss of wealth and of sons, will also suffer from fatigue of foot journey and also
from humiliation.
2nd: Trouble to wealth and children, loss of beauty and comfort, will become weak and will get
wealth from other men but cant enjoy it for long.
3rd: Acquisition of position, wealth, conveyances and servants. He will become influential,
happy, free from diseases and will defeat his enemies.
4th: Loss of wife, relatives and wealth, suspecting evil in everything and will never be happy.
5th: Decline of prosperity, mental powers, separation from children and wealth and will suffer
from quarrels.
6th: All-round happiness.
7th: Sickness of wife, long journeys and fear, separation from wife and children.
8th: Loss of children, cattle, friends and wealth, sickness, also same as seventh.
9th: Poverty, obstacles to the performance of religious rites, death of elder equal to the father,
continuous misery, same as seventh and eighth, suffer from hatred, chest pain & imprisonment.
10th: Interest in forbidden activities, loss of honour and sickness,
11th: All kinds happiness, acquisition of many kinds of wealth and renown, he becomes cruel.
12th: Fatigue owing to worthless business, loss of wealth through enemies, and illness of wife
and children.
RAHU:
Good in the houses same as Saturn
1st: Death or serious illness.
2nd: Loss of wealth.
3rd: Happiness.
4th: Sorrow.
5th: Loss of money.
6th: Happiness.
7th: Loss
8th: Danger to life.
9th: Loss.
10th: Gain.
11th: Happiness.
12th: Loss