INTRODUCTION

Eighth house shows the sum total of all our past karma, for which we have taken birth in this world. The birth in
this world is due to all the sins and mistakes we have done in the past life/ lives and hence this house signify the
weaknesses which make us bind to this illusory world. Once all the karmas are redeemed, there is no need of
staying any longer in this world and hence, this house also becomes the houses of longevity.
Almost all shastras say that there should not be any malefics in the eighth house, otherwise the longevity of the
native is severely curtailed. However, malefic such placed is either exalted or own house, then the longevity is
not much affected. Along with the longevity of the native, this house also rule the longevity of relationships or
marital ties. Malefics placed here can affect the marital harmony and longevity of the marriage. Among malefics,
Mars?s placement is the worst placement and it goes by the name of Kuja dosa. This cause extreme troubles in
marriage and the spouse might suffer death (if Mars is badly placed) or bad health.
Planets in the eighth house generally express their negative qualities. Though shastras classify planets as
benefics and malefics, all planets are capable of giving good or bad results based on whether their negative or
positive qualities are expressed. The positive qualities are displayed when a planet is well placed in exaltation or
mulatrikona or own house or friends house and the negative qualities are displayed when a planet is debilitated
or in enemies house. This must be kept in mind while analysing a bhava and it is specifically applicable to eight
house as this house is the house of our weaknesses. Even if a malefic is placed here, it must be very strong, for
favourable results, otherwise, the results can be extremely troublesome.
From the argala perspective, the planets in the eighth house shall have dhanargala on the 7th house, sukhargala
on the fifth house and labhargala on the ninth house. Thus the significations of houses 5th, 7th and 9th are
significantly influenced by the planets in the eighth house.
The placement of Moon in the eighth is condemned by most classics. This position of Moon goes by the name of
chandrastama. For such positions of Moon, the native suffers with regards to the functional and natural
significations of Moon. As moon govern the physical body and mind and its resistance to diseases etc., such
position of Moon can cause chronic illnesses and also mental troubles such as depression etc.
Among all the planets the placement of Mercury in the eighth house is accorded high regards by all shastras.
Mercury is treated as grandson by the karaka of the eighth house; Saturn and Mercury rarely give bad results if
placed in eighth house, unless heavily afflicted. Such position of Mercury gives good health, long life; knowledge
of occult; virtuous and gain wealth with his own effort.
THE SUN
Favourable
Famous; Sudden gains (from lotteries or speculation or inheritence); Committed to his words
Unfavourable
Angry; Defective eye sight; Weak constitution/ Health troubles; Head Injury; Loss of Wealth; Separation from kith
& kins; Few children; Devoid of happiness; Disease of Anus; Suffer from Headache & Fever
THE MOON
Favourable
Long life (only under benefic influences)
Unfavouable
Fickle minded/ Restless/ suffer psychological troubles; Weak constitution and easily affected by dieases; Face
adversities; Fear from enemies and Danger from watery places; Short life (more so if moon is afflicted and the
eighth lord is also weak and afflicted)
MARS
Favourable (only under benefic influences)
Happy married life, Good health and Long-life

Unfavourable
Eye diseases / Defective eye sight (BS, BJ); Short life (unless the eighth lord is strong); Afflicted body/ Suffer due
to blood related diseases; Critical to others; Sickly; Infamous; Suffer poverty; Ugly; Sexual perversions;
Sorrowful; Early death of father; Urinary diseases; Consumption (T.B.); Few children; Suffer rheumatism and
shooting pains; Unsuccessful in his efforts; No support from others; Adversities in life; Devoid of marital
happiness (this one of the conditions of Kuja dosa)
MERCURY
Favourable
Long lived; Owner of a large area of land; Many children; Respect and honour in many ways and will get wide
spread fame and reputation; Widely known for his qualities; Authority to award punishment (judge, magistrate
etc); Wide spread reputation; Supporter of his family; Virtuous; Famous; Glorious; Powerful; Acquire wealth by
favour of the king or by doing business; Enjoy the company of women
JUPITER
Favourable
Long lived; Free from diseases; Saintly person; Learned; Well versed in Vedas & shastras
Unfavourable
Will not live in paternal house; Loose morals; Short lived; Sinful; Illicit relationships; Suffer poverty & earn his
livelihood by serving others
VENUS
Unfavourable
Happy; Long life (Venus rules over Mrtyunjaya mantra); wealthy, long-lived; owner of lands; Saravali says that
such natives will be endowed with all kinds of comforts, very wealthy, like a king and happy, which is also
supported by Chamatkar chintamani, which adds enjoyment of conveyances to the list.
Favourable
Trouble to mother; Short life (more so if afflicted); Sickly; Have a devoted wife but he will be discontented; Base;
Harsh speech; Tormented by debt

SATURN
Favourable
Long life (also dependent on the strength of the 8th lord)
UnfavourableIntimacy with low caste women; Earn by serving others; Defective eye sight; Limited number of
issues; Unclean; Suffer from piles and other diseases of anus; Suffer poverty; Cruel minded; Devoid of good
food; Unsuccessful in ventures; Loss of wealth; Devoid of company of friends; Sickly; Evil minded
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INTRODUCTION
Ninth house is primarily known as the Dharma bhava or the house of righteousness. This house is very important
for righteous actions of a native. If benefics are placed in this house, then the person is righteous, virtuous,
engaged in charitable activities and fortunate. Malefics, excluding Sun in the ninth house can make the native
irreligious and involved in sinful activities. Saturn in the ninth can cause of fall of dharma and such natives are
usually attracted by different dharmas compared to their own.
It is also the house of father and hence presence of any malefics can harm the health of the father; more so if the
malefic is weakly placed and afflicted. However, for proper analysis to the father?s health the strength of the
ninth lord and the karaka is also seen.
This is also the secondary house of worship being the fifth from the fifth house and the planets placed here shall
also make give inclination towards worship of different deities signified by the planets.

From the argala perspective, planets in the ninth house has dhanargala on the eighth house; Sukhargala on the
sixth house and the labhargala on the eleventh house. Hence the significations of these three houses sixth;
eighth and eleventh are significantly affected by the planets in the ninth house.
THE SUN
Favourable
Religeous; Philantropic; Respected for his virtuous deeds; Respect Brahmins & scholars; Wealthy; Endowed
with children; Endowed with all happiness and Fortunate.
Unfavourable
Proud; Stray from the path of righteousness; Trouble to father; Inimical toward mother & brother.
THE MOON
Favourable
Highly learned; Charitable; Constructs cattle sheds, ponds for public utilities; Prosperous children; Long life to
father; Wealthy; Endowed with friends & Relations; Engaged in meritorious deeds; Religious; Devoted to elders
and parents; Intelligent; Happy; Passionate- Attract members of opposite sex; Fortunate from his young age;
Courageous and Respected by learned.
Unfavourable
Weak constitution; Sickly
MARS
Favourable
King's favourite; Wealthy; Fortunate; Glorious; Philanthropic/ generous; Worshipper of Ganesh / Hanuman
Unfavourable
Early loss of father; Unfortunate (no prosperity); Illicit relationship with the wife of his preceptor; Cause sorrow
and pain to others; Mean; Violent; Irreligious; Commit sinful actions; Cruel; Unsuccessful in his efforts; Devoid of
happiness from brothers; Hated by people
MERCURY
Favourable
Interested in spiritual disciplines; Religious minded; Charitable/ philanthropic; Endowed with many children;
Intelligent; Wise; Extremely learned; Virtuous, humble & amicable; Learned in Vedas and Shastras; Fond of
music; Patient; Full of glory; Fortunate; Long-lived father; Well cultured; Interested in meditation; Endowed with
wealth and happiness; Of good conduct; Orator; Proficient in his work; Perform religious rites; Bring reputation
to his family; Destroy those who indulge in sinful deeds; Worshipper of Vishnu. If associated with Jupiter
engaged in the religious studies and if associated with Venus, engaged in various art forms.
JUPITER
Favourable
Religious & Charitable; Interested in meditation; Pious; Wealthy; Long lived father; Righteous; Respected;
Honourable; Protect others; Devout; Philosophical; Blessed with children; Minister/ Advisor/ Judge;
Knowledgeable in shastras; Worship family gods; Learned; Handsome; Endowed with leadership qualities; Own
palatial mansion; Devotee of Brahmins; Loved by near and dear; Endowed with many children; Famous; Truthful;
Like justice; Travel to foreign land; Conservative/ traditional; Strict on the principles; Fortunate
VENUS
Favourable
Strong body; Religious minded; Inclined towards meditation; Perform religious rites; Enjoy all comforts; Blessed
by children; Long lived father; Highly prosperous; Devout; Philosophical; Grace of king/ govt; Happiness from
brothers, wife, children and friends; Wealthy; Generous; Devoted to service of gods, guru and guests; Inclined
towards money lending business; Live a comfortable & happy life; Fortunate

Unfavourable
Worries related to spouse; Urinary troubles
SATURN
Favourable (Only under benefic influences)
Belief in yoga shastras and renunciation; Detached; Religious; Faith in tradition/ Traditional; Involve in repair of
religious institution; Build cattle sheds, ghats etc.; Philosophical
Unfavourable
Sinful; Unfortunate; Poor; Childless; Loss of father (weak & afflicted Saturn; weak and/or afflicted ninth lord);
Irreligious; Evil minded; Meagre wealth; Unhappy; Cause troubles to brothers and others; Cruel minded
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INTRODUCTION
Tenth house is the Karma bhava or the house of action. This holds the key to the status, positions, reputation,
fame and everything that we get as result of our action in this world. Since all planets govern one or other area of
action, all of them give good results in this house, unless afflicted.
This is the third upachayas after the third and the sixth house and hence the planets in this house indicate
growth of the Lagna or the self. However, the growth is given by the planets in their own way based on the
natural characteristics of the planets.
Planets in tenth house have dhanargala on the ninth house, sukhargala on the seventh house and labhargala on
the twelfth house. Thus the significations of these three houses Seventh, Ninth and the twelfth are significantly
influenced by the planets placed in the tenth house.
THE SUN
Favourable
Happy; Powerful; Blessed with children; Conveyance; Bestowed with all comforts; Success in profession and all
endeavours; Noble; Attain high position and status; Famous at far and wide; Grace of the king; Successful in
political objectives (more applicable in dasamsa)
Unfavourable
Mentally worried; Trouble to mother
THE MOON
Favourable
High academic attainments; Brilliant; Pious; Famous; Kind hearted; Virtuous; Successful in all endeavors;
Valorous; Charitable; Wealthy; Successful in his efforts; Gain wealth due to grace of the ruler
Unfavourable
Illicit relationship with a widow; Obstacles; Indulge in sinful deeds; Loss of reputation
MARS
Favourable
Strong body; Admired by people; Respected; Famous; Brothers will be long-lived (If the lord of the tenth is
strong the); Fortunate; Prosperous; Interest in meditation; Devoted to his preceptor; Successful in his
undertaking; Financially Well-off; King or Heir apparent (association with 9th/ 10th lord); Good conveyances
(association with Jupiter); Association with ruler class; Posses land; Happy; Powerful; Charitable; Valorous (like
a lion); Unconquerable; Efficient in his work; Rise high in life (even from a humble origin); Blessed with children;
Glorious; Brilliant intellect.
Unfavourable
Obstructions in the professional career and other activities; Mentality of a thief; Indulge in sinful deeds; Cruel.

MERCURY
Favourable
Engaged in virtuous deeds/ auspicious ceremonies; Patient; Wide spread reputation; Intelligent; Great thinker/
wise/ knowledgeable; Engaged in meritorious deeds; Perform religious rites; Honoured by the state; Acquire
wealthy through many sources; Blessed with children; Wealthy and kind-hearted; Successful in his efforts;
Loved by people; Inherit paternal property; If highly fortified, then the native would be good orator; well versed in
trade and commerce and attain high position.
Unfavourable (only if afflicted)
Eye troubles; Stupid; Indulge in sinful deeds; Bad conduct
JUPITER
Favourable
Perform righteous deeds; Spiritually inclined; Able; Widespread reputation; Respected by masses; Study Srimat
Bhaagavat Gita; Wealthy; Grace of ruler/ Govt.; Good conduct; Successful in all efforts; Comforts of
conveyances; Headship/ Hold administrative position; Happiness from children, father; Loves discipline and
order; Wise; Charitable; Honourable
Unfavourable
Evil deeds (10th lord afflicted); Financial distress; Unhappiness with regards to children (placed in 6th from the
karaka Bhava)
VENUS
Favourable
Glorious; Wealthy; Intelligent; Virtuous; Happiness from friends; Respected; Attain high status and position;
Famous; Engaged in religious work; Interested in works related to cosmetics or beauty products or building
homes; gain in the company of women
Unfavourable
Difficulties and obstacles in undertaking
SATURN
Favourable
Successful in undertaking (benefic influences); Happy; Powerful; King/ head of a village; Minister/ Judge;
Wealthy; Famous; Courageous; Interested in Agriculture
Unfavourable
Obstacles in career; Miserly; Bilious constitution; Afflicted- indulge in sinful deeds; Troubles to father
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The eleventh house is the house of gains and is known as Labha Bhava. The gains though mainly seen in terms
of monetary gains, in general this house signify the gain of all objectives and desires. It is interesting to note that
the third house is the house of desires and counted in the anti-zodiacal direction, the 3rd house shows the
fulfilment of desires. This the why Maharishi Jaimini says that this is the house of Hara or destruction of desires.
This is the last of the four upachayas (3/6/10/11) and being a upachaya, planets placed here cause growth of the
lagna or the self. Almost all planets give auspisicious results while placed in this house as they shall help in
gaining different objectives of the life. However, it must be remembered that all planets have their own way to
fulfil their goals; malefics would do this in their own malefic way and benefics would do this in a benefic way.
Primarily the planets placed in this house, shows gain in the life of the native, related to the significations of the
planets so placed. So unless, planets are badly placed (debilitated, in inimical sign) or afflicted (placed with/
aspected by malefics), good results can be pronounced, without much afterthought.
From the Argala perspective, the planets placed in this house shall have dhanargala on the 10th house of
karmaphala; sukhargala on the 8th house of aayu and labhargala on the Lagna bhava. Thus the planets in this

house can actively influence the significance on the 10th, 8th and the Lagna.
THE SUN
Favourable
Glorious; Long life; Wise; Attain high status; Powerful; Wealthy/ Endowed with luxuries and good vehicles;
Committed to his words; Successful in ventures; Visionary; Income from government (grace of ruler);
THE MOON
Favourable
Long life; Blessed with children; Highly learned/ Great thinker; Helpful nature; Virtuous; Wealthy without much
effort; Famous; Good friends and attendants; Glorious; Valourous; Honourable; Favourable for daughters;
Expertise in trade related activities
Unfavourable
Unsuccessful in efforts
MARS
Favourable:
Prosperous; Valorous; Conquer enemies; Involved in manifold activities; King (association with 11th lord);
Association with influencial people; Prosperity of elder siblings; Wealthy; Happy; Virtuous; Blessed with
children; Miser; Gain wealth from both good and bad ways
Unfavourable:
Trouble to Children; Destruction of wealth
MERCURY
Favourable
long-lived; Learned/ Intelligent; True to his words; Wealthy/ Financial gains; Happy; Possess obedient servants;
Fond of luxury; Famous; Expertise in Trade and Commerce; Good in writing and handicrafts
Unfavourable
Suffer loss of wealth on account of sinful deeds
JUPITER
Favourable
Long lived; Learned; Enormous gains/Prosperous (more so if Moon is conjoined)/ Wealthy/ Gain wealth due to
patronage of the ruler/ govt.; Widespread reputation; Good luck/ Fortunate; Fearless; Few children; Many
conveyances; Endowed with servants; Noble; Charitable; Possess articles of gold & silver; Inclined towards
earning from righteous means only
Unfavourable
Not much education (eighth from fourth house)
VENUS
Favourable
Handsome; Learned; Extremely wealthy & high financial gains; Owner of landed property; Kind hearted; Enjoy
conveyances; Lover of truth; Virtuous; Fortunate; Earning through rightful means; Prosperity; Passionate (fond
of company of women); Enjoy all comforts of life; Well-behaved; Famous
Unfavourable
Extremely passionate; Gain of wealth though questionable means; With 6th/8th/12th lord and weak- no financial
gains; Wanderer
SATURN
Favourable
Long-lived; Healthy; Extremely wealthy (however face obstacles in earning them)/ Endowed with comforts of all

kinds; Stable minded; Endowed with landed property; Grace of ruler / govt.; Maha-bhagya yoga/ extremely
fortunate (own house/ exaltation); Courageous
Unfavourable
Loss of wealth in trade etc.; Trouble to elder brother
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Twelfth is the house of loss and the shatras call it the Vyaya Bhava. Losses can mean financial as well as losses
of other significations. Malefics placed here cause losses on undesirable expenses or on bad things whereas
benefics placed here cause the expenses on good causes such as charity etc.
If planets who are placed here are afflicted then the person is compelled by the circumstances to spend huge
sum on unworthy things. Thus, if planets are placed here, they should not be afflicted at least. Beneficial aspects
(aspect of natural benefics) on this house helps to keep expenses in control as well as reducing expenditure on
unwanted circumstances. Though the benefics fortify this house, the lose their own significance and this is
hightened when they are badly placed and/ or afflicted.
This placed is specifically unsuited for Sun as it gets into Marana Karaka Avastha in this house. Thus the effect it
can give is specifically unfavourable related to the house it owns and also the natural significations such as
father, eye sight, wealth, etc. However, aspect of natural benefics, can make the native spend on righteous and
charitable activities.
In addition to the aforesaid significations, Bhavartha Ratnakara says that the native is fortunate with regards to
the house, whose karaka is placed in the 12th house. Thus, if Moon is placed in the 12th, the native would be
fortunate with regards to the fourth house or Mother or if Mars is placed the person is fortunate with regards to
the 3rd house or brother. However, how Sun would give this effect is still a question, since, Sun becomes
extremely weak in this house. What we can infer from this, is that, under benefic influences, the dictum would
work for Sun.
From the Argala perspective, planets in the 12th shall have dhanargala on the 11th house, sukhargala on the 9th
house and labhargala on the 2nd house. Thus the planets in the 12th house actively influence the significations
of these houses namely, the Gains, the Fortune and the Accumulated wealth / Family. One can ponder on how
expenses are related to these three areas of life.
THE SUN (Marana Karaka Avastha)
Unfavourable
Suffer degradation; Inimical towards father/ paternal uncle; Eye troubles; Devoid of wealth; Childless; Powerless;
Mean; Loss of wealth due to wrath of rulers; Expenditure on sinful deeds; Wanderer; Live away from homeland;
Leprosy (conjunction with 6th lord)
THE MOON
Favourable
Learned; kind-hearted; will have good friends; Money will be spent on good causes; Generous and charitable;
Happiness from mother
Unfavourable (only if weak and afflicted)
Wickedly; defect in some limb; Angry; Worried/ Restless; Deprived of good food; Wasteful expenditure; Lazy and
Lethargic; Not liked by others; Mean (narrow minded); Jealous; Eye troubles; Humiliated/ Troubled by enemies;
Earn money by questionable means; Suffer venereal diseases; Dissatisfied with his uncles and mother; His
efforts will prove abortive
MARS (Kuja Dosa)
Unfavourable
Suffer poverty; Suffer rheumatic and bilious diseases; False vanity; Suffer degradation; Backbiter; Cruel; Loss of
wife/ Trouble to wife; Suffer from eye troubles; Mean/ Sinful/ Irreligious; Suffer imprisonment; Liar/ back biter;

Troubles from secret enemies; Loss of wealth in litigation; Fear from thieves (loss of wealth due to theft);
Expenses on vices
MERCURY
Favourable
Incur expenditure on religious charities; True to his words; Entertain Brahmins; Valourous; Orator
Unfavourable
Fond of disturbing others; Unstable mind/ Restless; Bitterness towards the ruler/ govt.; Suffer degradation;
Suffer poverty; Lazy; Devoid of education/ Meagre education; Suffer humiliation within his community (kith and
kins are ruled by Mercury); Cruel; Suffer losses in trade and speculation
JUPITER
Favourable
Interested in studies (ninth from fourth house); Proficient in mathematics; Spend money on religious causes
Unfavourable
Suffer poverty/ Suffer loss of wealth; Few children (eighth from fifth); Loose character (sixth from seventh
house); Undesirable sexual contacts; Ill mannered (loss of significations of Jupiter); Inimical to others; Disliked
by others; Vulgar in speech; Indulge in sinful deeds; Lazy and lethargic; Serve others; Unfortunate; Suffer loss of
reputation; Stupid
VENUS
Favourable
Well built physique; Wealthy; Luxuries; Comforts of bed (sexual pleasures)/ Clever in sexual matters ; Happy
going
Unfavourable
Sexual indulgences with many women; Dominated by women; Suffer poverty; Lazy; Mean (narrow minded);
Destruction of fame; Inimical towards friends and others
SATURN
Favourable
Happy in foreign travels/ foreign lands; Destroy enemies (as Lagna lord) and Good eye sight
Unfavourable
Sinful; Suffer poverty; Wasteful expenditure; Suffer degradation; Lazy and lethargic; Sinful/ Gets into bad
company; Affliction to body parts (injuries to limbs)/ Deformed body parts; Defective eye sight; Shameless;
Childless; Stupid; Gossiper; Mischievous; Cruel; Humiliated by others
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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 Sun's astakavarga Saturn did not contributed a bindu
(dot) in Cancer, then the person suffer lack of health and vitality during this period. This can also mean that the
native's father is also affected, since the Sun is the natural significator for father. This way, the effect of transits
can be found based on the astakavarga of different planets.
4. During Transits, the vedha houses also needs to be checked up. The vedha houses are given for each planet in
their sections. If a planet is having a benefic transit and another planet is transiting the vedha position, then the
benefic effect of the transiting planet is obstructed. Similarly, a malefic transit can be obstructed by the planets in
vedha to to the transiting position. All planets can have vedha on others, excluding the combinaton of FatherSon pair namely Sun- Saturn and Moon- Mercury.
The SUN:
Good in 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 10th (4th), 11th (5th).
Figures in the bracket represent the vedha position
1st: Fatigue, irritability, loss of wealth, sickness, obstacles in undertaking, unnecessary travel.
2nd: Loss of wealth, unhappiness, chance of being deceived, financial worries.
3rd: Advent of money, happiness, relief from disease, recognition from superiors, honours and courage,
acquisition of good position, destruction of enemies.
4th: Diseases, constant attacks from opponents, no peace of mind, pressure form creditors, sorrow and misery,
deprived from company of his wife and kinsman.
5th: Mental agitation, frequent illness, delusion, embarrassment and accident.
6th: Release from sorrows, worries and troubles, destruction of enemies, peace of mind.
7th: Wearisome travelling, colic and troubles, humiliation and illness.
8th: Quarrel from friends, diseases, hypertension, royal or official displeasure, excessive heat.
9th: Danger, humiliation, disappointment, separation from relatives, mental agony.
10th: Accomplish a mighty undertaking, success in endeavours.
11th: Honour, health, wealth, success, good position, cure of diseases.
12th: Sorrow, creation of a situation which causes loss of everything, quarrels and ill health (fever).

THE MOON:
Good in 1st (5th), 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 7th (2nd), 10th (4th), 11th (8th).

1st: Excellent food, bed & clothes.

2nd: Loss of respect and money, obstacles in the way of success.
3rd: Good clothes, pleasure from wife, good financial condition.
4th: Mental unrest.
5th: Suffer humilitiation.
6th: Enjoy wealth, health, comfort, redemption from enemies.
7th: Conveyances, good food and financial equilibrium.
8th: Misery, ill health, fears from unexpected sources.
9th: Mental agony, chest pain, fatigue.
10th: Success in every sphere.
11th: Prosperity, wealth, new friends
12th: Expenditure, suffer from accidents and injuries.

MARS:
Good in the 3rd (12th), 6th (9th), 11th (5th)
1st: Mental grief, separation from one?s kith and kin, and diseases caused by the vitiation of blood and bile as
well as those cause by excessive heat.
2nd: Fear, Indiscreet words or verbal warfare and quarrel, loss of wealth, royal displeasure, disgrace.
3rd: Victory, acquisition of gold ornaments, and great joy, happiness from children, good health and access to
riches.
4th: Loss of position, illness of the stomach, fever, blood discharges, sorrow on the account of kinsman,
depravity of character.
5th: Fever, improper desire or thoughts, sorrow on account of children and quarrel with one?s relatives, fresh
diseases will appear and mental peace will be completely absent.
6th: Cessation of enmities and quarrels with one?s relative, lives an independent life and becomes pretty
cheerful.
7th: Misunderstanding with wife, eye disease and stomach trouble.
8th: Fever, bleeding, loss of wealth and honour, mental unrest.
9th: Humiliation caused by loss of wealth etc., and retarded gait through physical weakness and loss of vitality in
addition to that indicated while in the eighth.
10th: Wicked activities, obstacles to one?s projects and physical strain.
11th: Wealth, health and addition to landed property, amount due will be realised, improve in the business.
12th: Loss of wealth, excessive heat, fever, trouble from wife, eye diseases and worried.

MERCURY:
Good in the 2nd (5th), 4th (3rd), 6th (9th), 8th (1st), 10th (7th), 11th (12th)
1st: Loss of wealth caused by advice of wicked man, by tale bearers, by imprisonment and quarrels. He will
receive disagreeable intelligence while he is in journey.
2nd: Disgrace but gain success and wealth.
3rd: Will get friends but he will be afraid of troubles from king and from his enemies.
4th: Person?s kinsman will increase and acquisition of wealth.
5th: Quarrel with wife and children.
6th: Will be liked by all and gain fame.
7th: Appearance becomes pale and there will be quarrels, he will face obstruction.
8th: Begetting children and earn money and will become happy and powerful.
9th: Impediments.
10th: Defeat of enemies, get wealth, will enjoy the company of his wife and will get good dresses.
11th: Get wealth, comfort, sons, women, friends, conveyances and will be intelligent. Overall progress is
indicated.
12th: Disgrace from enemies, defeat, suffer from diseases, will not enjoy the company of good wife.

JUPITER:

Good in the 2nd(12th), 5th(4th), 7th(3rd), 9th(10th), 11th(8th)

1st: Quitting one?s place, loss of wealth, and hostility.
2nd: No enemies, gain of wealth, family happiness and effectiveness of one?s words.
3rd: Loss of position, quitting one?s place, separation from near and dear ones, illness and impediments to ones
work.
4th: Sorrow on account of relatives, humiliation and danger from quadrupeds, will become patient and resigned
and will delight in nothing.
5th: Birth of son, association with virtuous and royal favour, will get material possessions and good qualities.
6th: Trouble from one?s own relatives, enemies and diseases, the native will so much afflicted in heart that he
will take no delight in anything.
7th: Good journey for auspicious purposes, conjugal happiness, and birth of a son, good speech and
intelligence.
8th: Fatigue through needless journeys, ill luck, loss of money and miseries, imprisonment, diseases and heavy
grief.
9th: All-round prosperity and joy as well as happiness and good fortune, beget son, become influential, success
at work
10th: Trouble to one?s property, position, children etc, quitting one?s place, loss of health and wealth.
11th: Will return to one?s place, will regain his health and wealth, acquisition of children, wealth and honour.
12th: Grief and danger to wealth, grief in the return of the journey.

VENUS:
Good in the1st(8th), 2nd(7th), 3rd(1st), 4th(10th), 5th(9th), 8th(5th), 9th(11th), 11th(6th), 12th(3rd)
1st: Enjoy excellent perfumes, flowers, clothes, houses, bed, meals and women.
2nd: Get sons, grain and present from king (govt.); financial gain.
3rd: He will become influential, wealthy and respectable and will get clothes, enemies get ruined; progress and
prosperity.
4th: Get friends and will become very powerful and happy.
5th: The person will be happy, will get kinsmen, wealth, and friends and will not suffer defeat from the enemy;
birth of children.
6th: Suffer disgrace, will be afflicted with diseases, and will be exposed to danger; indicate adversity.
7th: Suffer injuries through women, trouble to wife.
8th: Get houses, wealth, articles of lacquer and beautiful women.
9th: All-round happiness, become virtuous, happy and wealthy and get plenty of clothes.
10th: Suffer disgrace and also from quarrels.
11th: Get wealth of his friends and also get perfumes and clothes; safety and security.
12th: Good income.

SATURN:
Good in the 3rd(12th), 6th(9th), 11th(5th)
1st: Illness and performance of funeral rites, suffer from poison and fire, will quit his kinsmen, suffer from
imprisonment, and torture, travel to foreign lands and live with the friends there, will suffer miseries, loss of
wealth and of sons, will also suffer from fatigue of foot journey and also from humiliation.
2nd: Trouble to wealth and children, loss of beauty and comfort, will become weak and will get wealth from other
men but can?t enjoy it for long.
3rd: Acquisition of position, wealth, conveyances and servants. He will become influential, happy, free from
diseases and will defeat his enemies.
4th: Loss of wife, relatives and wealth, suspecting evil in everything and will never be happy.
5th: Decline of prosperity, mental powers, separation from children and wealth and will suffer from quarrels.
6th: All-round happiness.
7th: Sickness of wife, long journeys and fear, separation from wife and children.
8th: Loss of children, cattle, friends and wealth, sickness, also same as seventh.
9th: Poverty, obstacles to the performance of religious rites, death of elder equal to the father, continuous misery,
same as seventh and eighth, suffer from hatred, chest pain & imprisonment.

10th: Interest in forbidden activities, loss of honour and sickness,

11th: All kinds happiness, acquisition of many kinds of wealth and renown, he becomes cruel.
12th: Fatigue owing to worthless business, loss of wealth through enemies, and illness of wife and children.

RAHU:
Good in the houses same as Saturn
1st: Death or serious illness.
2nd: Loss of wealth.
3rd: Happiness.
4th: Sorrow.
5th: Loss of money.
6th: Happiness.
7th: Loss
8th: Danger to life.
9th: Loss.
10th: Gain.
11th: Happiness.
12th: Loss
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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 inauspicioushowever, some good results of the auspicious dasa lord shall also be felt
6. During the antardasa of a functional malefic (planets suffering with kendradhipatya dosa or the lords of the
trisadaya or the eighth lord) planet, following results are felt:
a. The antardasa of a unrelated functional benefic/ yogakaraka, the results of would be inauspicious
b. The antardasa of a related functional benefic, the results would be inauspicious- lesser of the inauspicious
dasa lord and more of the auspicious antardasa lord
c. The antardasa of the neutral planet shall give inauspicious results
d. The antardasa of related or unrelated functional malefic would be terrible- more so in the case of related
planet
e. The antardasa of functional benefic in dasa of a marakesh, the person would not die, however the antardasa of
an unrelated functional malefic can cause death.
f. In the dasa of Kendra lord or Trikona lord, the results of different antardasa would be:
g. If Kendra and Trikona lord are associated, the in the dasa of the Kendra lord, Trikona lord?s antardasa would
be auspicious and vice- versa
h. If Kendra and the Trikona lords are not related, then in the dasa of Papa Kendra lord, the antar of Subha
Trikona lord would be little auspicious, whereas the antar of papa Trikona lord would be inauspicious.
7. In addition, during the dasa of a subha Kendra lord, the antar of a papa Trikona lord would be little auspicious
and the antar of a subha Trikona lord, the results would be predominantly auspicious.
8. In the dasa of Papa Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be auspicious and antar of papa Kendra
lord would be little auspicious (provided the Trikona lord is not eighth lord simultaneously)
9. In the dasa of Subha Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be auspicious and the antar of the
papa Kendra lord can be little auspicious, if it is associated with the Trikona lord. If there is no association
between them, then the antar would be predominantly inauspicious.
10. The results of Antardasa in Dasas of the Nodes:
a. If the nodes are placed in Trikona, then the antar of the Kendra lords confer rajayoga. This is also true during
the dasa of Kendra lord and antardasa of the nodes so placed in Trikona

b. Similarly if the nodes are placed in Kendra, the antar of the Trikona lords confer rajayoga. This is also true
during the dasa of Trikona lord and antardasa of the nodes so placed in Kendra
c. If the nodes are placed in auspicious houses, then their antardasas in the dasa of a yogakakara or during the
antardasa of a yogakaraka in their (nodes) dasa, the results are extremely auspicious
d. If the nodes are associated with the 8th / 12th house/ lords, then their dasa/ antardasa would be inauspicious
11. According to Phaladeepika, the dasa of a planet becomes inauspicious, if they fall in a particular sequence as
mentioned below:
a. Saturn?s dasa happens to be 4th dasa
b. Mars?s dasa happens to be 5th dasa
c. Jupiter?s dasa happens to be 6th dasa
12. Dasa of planets placed in the Rasi Sandhi/ Gandanta is terrible to the house lorded by the planet and the
natural significations of the planet. The trouble would pass by in a malefic antar and would be lesser during the
benefic antar.
13. The dasa of sixth, eighth or twelfth is troublesome. The trouble is lesser if the lord is well placed in exaltation,
mulatrikona, own sign or friend?s sign and would be more if badly placed in its debilitation sign or enemy?s
sign.
14. During the dasa of a planet, the native is endowed with the nature and complexion of the dasa lord. The fiery
planets would give brilliance, the watery planet would make one emotional and compassionate, the earthy
planets make one hard working and the air planet would make the person thoughtful and philosophical. Along
with this, the native would partake the guna of the dasa lord. Thus during the Jupiter, Sun and Moon?s dasa the
native becomes sattvik, during the dasa of Venus and Mercury, the native becomes Rajasik and during the dasa
of Mars and Saturn, the native becomes tamasik. More effect of the guna of planets on the native can be learnt
from BPHS and Saravali.
15. The result of a planet going towards its exaltation increases as the dasa progresses and similarly, the dasa of
a planet diminishes with progress of the dasa, if the dasa lord is going towards its debilitation (one sign behind
the sign of debilitation)
16. Malefics give their results of its placement in a rasi during the first third part, the results of its placement in a
bhava in the middle third and the results of its aspect in the last third of the dasa. Similarly Benefics give their
results of their bhava in the beginning third, the result of rasi in the middle third and the aspects in the last third
of the dasa.
17. When the dasa and the antar-dasa lords are placed in the 6th/ 8th or 12th from each other, these shows
enmity, physical troubles, troubles from unknown sources etc. If the antar lord is a friend to the dasa lord or the
Lagna lord and well placed in the sign, then the trouble would be lessened. On the contrary, if the dasa- antar
lords are badly placed and the antar lord is an enemy to the dasa lord and/ or the Lagna lord then the antar would
be very troublesome.
18. During the dasa of a planet, the house where the antar lord is placed the results of that house would be
specifically felt. For example, if someone is running the dasa- antar of Sun- Moon; and Moon is placed in the 5th
house from the dasa lord, them the 5th house effect would be specifically experienced. The good or bad results
to be experienced related to that bhava would be based on whether or not the dasa and antar lords are well
placed.
19. If the dasa lord is capable of give both good and bad results (such as a planet becoming an yogakaraka as
well as maraca at the same time) by the virtue of its placement and yoga, then the good results would be felt
during the antar of planets beneficially disposed and the negative results would be felt during to the antar of
negatively disposed planets.
20. During the dasa of a planet, whichever house it transits from the Lagna, the result of that particular house

would be specifically felt during such transit.

21. The results of the dasa are modified based on the transit of the dasa lords in different signs. If the dasa lord
goes to an enemy?s sign or the sign of debilitation or the sign having lesser bindus (less than 4) in the dasa
lord?s astakavarga, or the sign having lesser bindus in the sarva-astakavarga and in addition having transiting a
malefic house (reckoned from Moon), then the effect would be extremely negative if the dasa is of an evil planet
or if it is of an auspicious planet, then its auspiciousness would be greatly reduced.
22. On the contrary, if the dasa lord moves to its sign of exaltation/ mulatrikona/ own/ friend?s sign and / or in a
sign with high astakavarga in the dasa lord?s astakavarga, then the effect of the dasa during that time would be
extremely good, if the dasa is of an auspicious planet or lesser troublesome, if the dasa is an evil dasa.
23. The effect of the dasa planet can be seen in different areas of life from the Divisional charts related to that
particular area of life. To understand this, one needs to study the divisional charts and then intelligently apply the
dasa rules in those charts.
24. In the mahadasa of a planet, the antar would be good if:
a. The antar lord is a friend to the dasa lord
b. The antar lord is a friend to the lagna lord
c. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the dasa lord
d. The antar lord is related to the dasa lord
e. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the Moon.
25. The dasa of the 2nd and 7th lord from a bhava becomes the marakesh dasa for that bhava. If these planets are
weak and afflicted then it would surely cause trouble to the significations of the bhava under consideration.
26. Similarly during the dasa of the 12th lord from a bhava, the native suffers losses related the bhava under
consideration
27. During the dasa of the 8th lord from a bhava, the relations ruled by the concerned bhava suffers ill health, if
the said planet is weakly placed and/ or afflicted.
57) I made these yantras of Dasa Mahavidyas or the ten great knowledges, long back. I am sharing this for those
who are interested. The dasa mahavidyas are signified by the 9 planets and the Lagna, which are also given
below.

Matangi (Sun)

Bhubaneswari (Moon)

Bagalamukhi (Mars)

Tripura Sundari (Mercury)

Tara (Jupiter)

Kamalatmika (Venus)

Kali (Saturn)

Chinnamasta (Rahu)

Dhumavati (Ketu)

Tripura Bhairavi (Lagna)

58) 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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I am giving here the diagram of the Sri Yantra. This diagram is extemely difficult to make, unless we have the
understanding of the ways it can be made. The presence of this diagram from very ancient time, make the
scientist speculate that the mathematics was highly advanced in ancient India, without which this yantra is nearly
impossible to make.
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Lagna represents the ideals of the native and his intelligence. Wherever the Lagna lord is placed, the native?s
ideals and intelligence is focused on that area of life, represented by the concerned house.
These results will also apply to the Lord of the constellation and sign occupied by the Lord of the ascendant.
Matters concerning the mind (e.g. intelligence, enemies, fortunes etc) shall be more evident from the Lord of the
Constellation whereas those concerning the physical body shall be seen from the Lord of the sign.
1. Lagna lord in Lagna: If the Lagna Lord is in Lagna itself, the native will be endowed with physical happiness
(deha sukha) and prowess (bhuja vikrami). He will be intelligent (manasvi), fickle-minded (chanchala), will have
two wives (dvibharya) and will unite with other females (parago).
The Lagna is the place of ideals, intelligence, vitality etc. Whenever the Lagna lord is placed in the Lagna, the
native is endowed with high energy, vitality, good health and strong ideals. They are also intelligent as they the
lord of intelligence is placed in the house of intelligence. They are always in pursuit of realizing their ideals and
lead a principled life. Usually they are not seemed to compromise with their principles and hence they are very
difficult to convince on ideas alien to their own.

Maharishi?s proposition on the presence of two wives may look somewhat odd. However this only shows that
the native will have the vitality to have sexual relationships with many females. However, it can not be implied
that the native would have low sexual morals or infidelity. Though this proposition was valid in ancient times,
where multiple wives were allowed in the society, in modern times, this is valid only in cultured, where multiple
marriages are still allowed.
Lagna lord behaves like both Sun and the Moon and while the Lagna lord placed in the Lagna, it carries the effect
of the Sun and the Moon on the Lagna. Thus it gives, intelligence and vitality as represented by Sun, however
also Moodiness and fickle mindedness as represented by the Moon?s influence on the Lagna.
In addition, Moon influence on the Lagna also gives the urge to have sex with multiple partners. Thus, for the
significance of the multiple sexual partners to be valid, Moon should also be strong and influence the Lagna. This
indication is strengthened if Mars is influenced by Venus or Mercury is under the influence by Moon. Here,
influence means aspect, conjunction or placement in Trine.
Since Lagna also represents the body of the native, the intelligence of the person is focused in maintaining the
body and they are constantly in effort to keep their body fit and beautiful. They spend a lord money in procuring
the materials which would make their body fit and presentable.
2. Lagna lord in Second house: If the Lagna Lord is in second houses, the native will be gainful (labhavan),
scholar (pundit), happy (sukhi), good natured (sushila), be religious (dharmavi), honourable (maani) and will have
many wives.
For such natives, the intelligence and ideals are focused in the 2nd house of family, wealth and food. This makes
them always in pursuit of accumulating more and more money and increasing their bank balance. The like good
food and can also make connoisseur of food or good chef.
2nd house being the house of speech and also resided by goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and
wisdom, when the Lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house, he is blessed by Goddess Lakshmi. This makes the
person learned and wise. While seen in the context of the 5th house, the house of knowledge, 2nd is placed in the
11th from it. Hence, it shows gain of objective of knowledge or applying the knowledge in real life, since 11th
house rules gain of objectives.
Second house is also the house of family. The presence of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house makes the native is
committed towards the family. The commitment can also be extended to the family outside his immediate family,
all the relations, and his community in whole. The native shall constantly try to fulfil the requirement of his family
or the community. This also makes the native respectable in the eye of the family and the community and
honourable too.
Along with the 9th house, the 2nd house is also the house of Vishnu, since 2nd house is the house of sustenance
and Vishnu is the sustainer. Vishnu gives the dharmic ideals to the person and takes him on the path of dharma
as mentioned in Srimad Bhagavat Gita. Placement of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house thus makes the person
inclined towards dharma and dharmic activities. However for this indication to fully manifest, the karaka for
dharma, Sun should also be well placed in the horoscope and preferably influence the houses of dharma.
Second house is the 8th house from the 7th house and thus rules the 2nd marriage. When the lagna lord is
placed in the 2nd house, the native craves for relationship beyond the marital relationship. The native is highly
passionate and provided the planets which can give passion (Venus- Mars or Mercury- Moon) are also under
picture, the native shall have relationships outside the social boundaries. This also means that the native have
multiple marriages with the break of former marriage concludes into latter marriages. This indication however
comes true, only if the 8th house is afflicted (malefics in 8th and/or 8th lord weak and afflicted).
Since Lagna lord also brings the influence of Moon on the 2nd house while placed there, the natives sometimes
find their wealth fluctuating, since Moon shows fluctuations to the indications where it is placed.

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

Intelligence or wisdom.Mercury or Jupiter?s association with fifth house makes a person a scholar and an
author.
4. Preponderance of masculinity on fifth house or lord gives the desire to worship a male deity. The masculinity
can be indicated by 1) Odd sign and 2) Male planet (Sun, Mars and Jupiter).
5. Association (conjunction, aspect, exchange) of malefic planets (Saturn, Mars and Rahu) the malefic is pulled
towards kshudra devata, spirits and departed souls. However, if there are influences of benefics (Jupiter, Venus,
Mercury, Moon and also Sun) on the fifth house/ lord, the native likes to worship Sattvik devatas and has a nature
that of a sadhu.
6. When the lord of the fourth house is in fifth, the native would be a devotee of Vishnu (Jataka Parijata, JT,
BPHS).
7. When the fifth lord is associated with Mercury, the native worships Mahavishnu.
8. When the twelfth lord in second or eighth house and is related to fifth lord then the native is devoted towards
Sattvik deities.
9. When the fifth lord is in Leo and aspected by Sun, then the native will meditate upon Panchakshari mantra and
attain blessings of Shiva (Suka Nadi).
10. If Moon is in fifth house and fifth lord is with Mars, the native worships Kartikeya.
11. If Jupiter is in fifth house and the fifth lord is in Virgo, the native becomes a worshipper of mata Gouri.
12. When the fifth lord is placed in the seventh house, the native becomes arva dharma samanvita and respects
all religion.
13. When the eleventh lord is in fifth house, the native is religious.
14. When the twelfth lord is in fifth native visit shrines to get a child.
15. The deities governed by different planets are Sun- Shiva; Moon- Gouri; Mars- Skanda; Mercury- Vishnu;
Jupiter- Sadashiva, Mahavishnu; Venus- Lakshmi; Saturn- Narayana; Rahu- Durga; Ketu- Ganesha. If there are
influences of these planets on the 5th house or the fifth lord, then the native would be attracted towards worship
of the deity signified by different planets.
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INTRODUCTION
Maharishi Parashara in BPHS discussed about some special lagnas such as Hora Lagna (HL) and Ghatika Lagna
(GL) and said that matters related to financial prosperity and power/ status need to be respectively judged from
these special lagnas. Whichever a planet comes into contact with these special lagnas, it becomes specifically
capable to bestow prosperity on the native. The effect of the yogada can be felt during their vimshottari dasa, in
the antar of another auspicious planet, related to the yogada. It is useful to find the intensity of the results, the
yogadas can give. The following section gives different level of yoga giver, whereby the ones mentioned later
become progressively stronger to bestow yoga on the native.
KARTA: If any planet becomes the lord of/ placed with/ aspects the Lagna, Hora Lagna or Ghatika Lagna, then he
becomes karta. Karta means the doer and thus, such planet can become the doer of different actions in the
native's life to bring material benefits to the native related to the area implied by the associaton. If the association
is with the Lagna, then there is self development, if Hora Lagna, then improvement in financial prospects and if
the association is with the Ghatika Lagna, then there is improvement in power, authority and status of the native.
KEVALA: Kevala means the exclusive one. If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes the Karta, then he takes up

the role of a Kevala and gives great material prospects. This is because, the subhapati has the responsibility to
provide the materials for sustenance in this world and as it becomes Karta, its ability to bestow material gains
increases substantially.
YOGADA: If any planet simultaneously aspects, conjoin, owns the Lagna and Hora Lagna/ Ghatika Lagna, he
becomes Yogada. Alongwith the ownership of the signs of Lagna/ HL/ GL, ownership of 7th from these signs can
also be considered. Yogada is comprised of Yoga and Da, which means material prospects (yoga) giver (da). The
association with HL bestow financial gains and hence such yogada is known as Dhana yogada and association
with GL gives power and status and hence such yogada is knows as Raja yogada.
KEVALA YOGADA: If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes a yogada, he is specifically equipped to give
financial gains or status and hence known as Kevala Yogada (exclusive giver of prosperity).
MAHA YOGADA: If a planet simultaneously aspects, placed in or own Lagna, HL and GL (or seventh from them),
then he becomes Mahayogada. The Mahayogada in its dasa bestow excellent prosperity in the antarof an
auspicious planet (related to the yogada by aspect, conjunction or exchange).
KEVALA MAHA YOGADA: This planet has the highest capacity to bestow prosperity to a native. During the dasa
of such planet, the person can rise from riches even from rags. Whenever the subhapati becomes the
mahayogada, it is called the kevala mahayogada.
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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 dasa's require right environment to manifest its effect.
This is why, one must look at in which house the yogas are happening, which would give the clue to when the
environment would be right for the dasa to manifest. In this regard, Maharishi Jaimini suggests in the Jaimini
Sutras that yogas forming in the houses 2nd and 4th shall fructify early in life and that of 1st, 7th and 9th shall
fructify late. Though he has not mentioned about other houses, we can extend this principle to others houses
too. This knowledge is from the tradition of SJC and given to me by my honourable Guru.
We have to do two way counting to arrive at the houses covered based on the satyapeetha principle (1st and 7th
houses). Thus if yoga occurring in the 2nd and 4th is likely to fructify in the beginning, counting 7th from them
we arrive at 8th and 10th, which shall also fall in this category.
Now the late fructifying houses are 1st and 9th and counting 7th from them, we have 7th and 3rd. Thus yogas
happening in the houses 1/3/7/9 shall fructify in the last part of life.
The remaining houses are 5th, 6th and 7th from it, where if any yoga happen shall fructify in the middle part.
So the sequences of fructification of houses are:
Early : 2/ 4/ 8/ 10
Middle: 5/ 6/ 11/ 12
Late : 1/ 7/ 9/ 3

However, this is not the exact sequence of fructi

ation as we still do not know in the early part, who among 2/4/8/10 shall come first. To arrive at
the final sequence we have to understand two concepts.
1. Manduka Gati:
Manduka or frog is indicated by Rahu and the movement it shows is in Jumps to the alternate houses. This
particular movement is applicable while arriving at the sequence of fructification of different houses in a person's
life. Now why are we interested in this manduka gati, ruled by Rahu. This is because, this particular fructification
shall show the nature of the environment/ situations at different times that you shall be placed in and the

experiences that you shall be undergoing in those environment. Now the question is why do we have to go to
certain experiences? This is because; we have to pay for whatever we have done in the past births. If

this is so, Rahu is the planet who makes us take this birth and bind us in this bondage and hence
Rahu rules the root of this movement.
2. Movement towards the Lagna:
This is the goal of all human birth to reach the stage of self-actualisation or nirvana. This goal is represented by
the Lagna, which is the predominant satya peetha. So the jump shall always be directed towards the Lagna and if
not possible due to some constraints, the jump shall happen to the 7th house from the house of Jumping. This
shall be more clear when we take of the exercise to finding the sequence of Jumps.
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Let's start the exercise now:
The first experience begins from the childhood and care of Mother. This is ruled by the 4th house. 4th house is
also the house of creation as it is mother who can only create or give birth. So lets start with 4th house.
4Jumping 3 houses (alternate house), towards the lagna, we arrive at the 2nd house, so the sequence becomes:
4-2Now 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:
4-2-8From 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:
4-2-8-10-12From 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:
4-2-8-10-12-6From 6th we can either Jump to 4th or 8th, however we can't as they are already gone. Now, neither can we Jump
alternate house nor the 7th house from 6th and we are stuck. What can we do now. Hmm. The frog has to crawl
now. It can either crawl to the previous sign 5th or to the next sign 7th. 5th being closer to Lagna, it Jumps to 5th.
Adding 5th to the sequence we have:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5From 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:

4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11From 11th, the Frog moves to the Lagna as that is the most logical thing it can do. :-). The sequence is now:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1From 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:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7From 7th, the frog can either Jump to 9th or 5th. 5th is not allowed, and 8th would not allow to Jump over it as it
is already taken. It cannot crawl too as 6th and 8th both taken. Hence now the frog has to force to 9th house
through 8th. What persuasion the frog did to the 8th house to let it though? I don't know this!. Whatever it is lets
added 9th to the sequence:
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9Now only house left is 7th from 9th, i.e., 3rd. The frog happily jumps on that to end it jumping sequence.
Maharishi Jaimini suggests 3rd also to be house of end being 8th from 8th house. I am not going to explaining
the significance of 3rd in ending the sequence now. However, lets add 3rd to the sequence and end the Jumping
exercise session.
4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9-3
The above sequence show in what sequence different houses fructify in someone's life. If one of the houses
contains a rajayoga, it shall fructify during the appropriate age of the person concerned. This can also be called
the Naisargik Rasi Dasa as this shows the natural period of fructification of houses.
Now what should be the difference between the Naisargika Graha Dasa or Naisargika Rasi Dasa. With some
thinking one would realise that Graha shows animate beings and Rasi shows the field of action for the animate
beings. We all know that during the dasa of a planet we all partake the qualities of the graha. Thus the Naisargika
Graha Dasa shall show what "We are" during their natural period, whereas the Naisargika Rasi Dasa shall show
what we get during their natural period. A person can be in Penury or Riches; be diseased or healthy etc, based
on what he gets from this world; however, how he acts is based on what he is during that time.
Fixing the age of fructification:
Given the sequence of Fructification of houses, can we fix the age of fructification of a particular yoga. There are
some cues and we have to take their support while attempting answering this question.
1. The natural purnaayu is 108 years in the rasi dasas such as Shoola Dasa. Distributing this over 12 houses the
aayu governed by each house becomes 9 years. The Purnaayu is divided into three khandas, (0-36) as alpaayu,
(36-72) as Madhyaayu and (72-108) as Purnaayu. Each Khanda is again divided into three kakshya each namely
short, middle or long. While computing the Longivity based on the three pairs, we can determine the aayu of the
native is in which Khanda and which Kakshya.
2. If the Aayu of the native is in the Short "Kakshya", the age of the signs would be movable -7, Fixed - 8, Dual - 9
as in Sthira Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls in the Middle Kakshya, the age denoted by the signs shall be 9
years each, as in Shoola Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls in the Long Kakshya, the age denoted by the signs
shall be 10 years, which adds up to be the longest most aayu in this kali yoga, i.e., 120 years.
3. For all normal purpose, we can take the age denoted by a sign to be 9 years. Thus is a rajayoga happen in the
7th house it shall fructify between 81 to 90 years of age.

4. There could be other rules which I am not aware yet. Probably Pt. Rath can say something more on this.

Illustration:
To Illustrate this, lets take my own example:

Early Childhood (0-9 years)

This is indicated by the 4th house. 4th house is ruled by Jupiter and aspected by Saturn from 7th, Gulika and
Mandi from the Lagna. The lord Jupiter is placed in Marana Avastha.
This shows that the house is not so well placed. The trend of this period can be found by dividing the period into
three parts. Please refer to the note on the same end of this mail. Pisces is an Ubhayodaya sign and hence the
result of the sign shall predominate during the middle part of the dasa i.e., 3-6 years. The first part shall be
governed by the planet who is more benefic between lord and the planets conjoining/ aspecting. Decidingly
Jupiter stands out. Hence Jupiter's effect shall be seen during the first 0-3 years and Saturn/ Gk/Md result would
be seen during the last 1/3rd i.e., 6-9 years.
Now, between 0-3 years of my age, I got sever bouts of Balarista, Twice I returned from the clutch of death during
that time. Both the time, many thought I was dead as I turned blue, one due to chocking of my wind pipe and very
high fever. Marana Avastha of Jupiter did show its effect.
Between 3-6 years, I remember asking my parents very high philosophical questions such as why I am born, what
my purpose in life is and why not I become a Sanyasi. At least during that time onwards my parents were very
watchful on my actions and movements. The philosophical and sign of eternal knowledge Pisces showed its
effect.
Between 6-9 years, my asthma started picking up and I got severely ill day by day. Note that Saturn is placed in
the 3rd from AL in a airy sign, showed its effect while aspecting the 4th house. Gulika's and Mandi's aspect also
showed it color. The illness was very acute and chronic.
This way you can find the years of happening of different events in one's life.
Conclusion
From the analysis and illustration we can see that, the age when the yogas would fructify in someones' life,
whether good or bad is dependent on the house where the yogas are happening. The natural years of
fructification of each house is as follows:
4 : 00- 09 years
2 : 09- 18 years
8 : 18- 27 years
10: 27- 36 years
12: 36- 45 years
6 : 45- 54 years
5 : 54- 63 years
11: 63- 72 years
1 : 72- 81 years
7 : 81- 90 years
9 : 90- 99 years
3 : 99- 108 years

Trend of Rasi Dasa

The trend of any Rasi dasa can be judged by dividing the dasa period into three parts. These parts would focus
on the results indicated bya. 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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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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1. The relation-ship with ones mother shall depend on the placement of the fourth lord from lagna lord as well as
from the Moon (as Moon is the significator for the mother). Similarly the relationship with one?s father shall
depend on the placement of the 9th lord from the Lagna lord as well as from the Sun (since Sun is the significator
for the father). If they are placed in kendra, trine to each other, then there is amicable relationships. This is true if
they are placed in 3/11 from each other. If they are placed at other positions, then there would be inimical
relationship with the parents.
2. The Arudha Lagna (AL) shows the image of the native in this world and the planets placed in good positions
from the Arudha Lagna, tend to support the native in this life, in different aspects of the native?s existence, such
as financial and material support. Planets placed in the 7th or 12th from the AL oppose the AL or act as secret
enemies respectively. Thus the relationship of the parents with respect to the support to the native in this world
can be seen from the placement of the significator of mother (i.e., Moon) and father (i.e., Sun) from the AL. If the
Moon or Sun is in the 7th or 12th from Arudha Lagna, there is friction/losses due to ones mother or father and
hence, relationship will not be smooth. Since, Upapada Lagna shows one?s spouse, if the Moon or Sun is so
placed from Upapada, the friction/losses are due to mother -in-law or father-in-law.
3. The Arudha pada of the fourth house is called Matr Arudha (A4) and its placement in quadrants/ trines from
Arudha lagna indicates the blessings of properties, home, mother etc. Similarly the arudha of the ninth house is
called the pitr arudha (A9) and its placement in the Kendra to the AL indicate blessings of elders, father, guru,
good fortune etc.
4. If the Matr arudha is in the 3rd/11th house from Arudha Lagna there is a friendly relationship with the mother.
Similarly Pitr arudha (A9) in the 3rd/ 11th from the Arudha Lagna (AL) shows amicable relationships with the
father. If the matr arudha or pitr arudha is in the 6th house form AL enmity with mother/ father results.
5. If the matr or pitr arudhas are placed in the 8th house from AL, the mother/ father belongs to a poor family and
if the 12th house, losses are indicated. Similar things can be said, if the planets placed in the arudhas are
debilitated/ badly placed or if no planets are placed therein, the lord of the arudhas are badly placed.
6. If the chara matr karak (MK) is placed in a dusthana from the matr arudha, mother may have poor health.
Similar condition to father is indicated if the chara pitr karka (PiK) is placed in the dusthana from the Arudha
Lagna.
7. If there is influence of Venus on the A4, which also shows the influences at home, the maternal relations would

strongly influence the native, while if influenced by Jupiter, then the influence of the paternal relations would be
very strong in the person?s life.
8. Along with it, the Jyotish classics say that if Sun and Saturn are placed in opposition in any house, the person
would have friction with the father. This is because, mythology teaches us that Saturn is the Son of the Sun, but
due to some incidences, never had amicable relationship with the father. Whichever houses this happens, those
houses suffer due to this opposition.
Calculation of Arudha:
1. The arudha lagna is calculated by counting from the lord of the Lagna, as many houses, as the Lagna lord has
gained from the Lagna. There is one rider to the condition, which is, if the Arudha falls in the Lagna or the 7th
from it, then count 10 houses from that sign. This is because, arudha shows the maya and it cannot be same with
the satya, which is shown by the Lagna or the seventh house.
2. The matr (A4) and pitr (A9) arudhas can be arrived at by substituting the Lagna with fourth and ninth house.
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INTRODUCTION
The birth during Moon's transit at some specific positions in the zodiac is considered as extremely inauspicious.
Gandanta positions are one of those inauspicious positions among others such as usna ghatikas, visha ghatikas
etc. The person born under gandanta suffers numerous miseries in life and based on the exact nature of the
gandandta even the parents and other relations can be severly affected. To alleviate the troubles from the
Gandanta birth, it is advised to do shanti puja for birth during this time.
Gandanta is comprised of two terms Ganda and Anta, where Ganda means "a node" and anta means "the end".
The whole zodiac is visioned to have three nodes at zero degree Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, which are also called
the brahma randhra (eye of Brahma, the creator) or Vishnu Nabhi (the navel of Vishnu, showing the beginning of
creation). To understand why Gandanta is known to be inauspicious, we need to understand the creation
process. The creation process is cyclical, which starts with the emergence of creation impetus and ends with
dissolution of the whole creation to nothing-ness. This cycle can be mapped to the four elements of nature in the
oder of Fire, Earth, Air and Water and the whole process of creation and dissolution happen under the ambit of
the Ethery element. In the zodiac the whole creation process repeats thrice from the beginning of Aries, Leo and
Sagittarius, the three fiery signs. While mapping the creation process with the nakshatra scheme of zodiac
reckoning, the three cycles start from Aswini, Magha and Moola. However, before the creation starts the end of
the watery signs namly, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, shows the dissolution of the creation. Thus the beginning of
the mentioned three fiery signs shows transition from the dissolution phase to creation phase and hence they
represent as three nodes in the zodiac, each starting its own process of creation. Hence the person born near to
these nodes are caught in the process of transition from destruction of old creation and start of new creation and
hence suffer the burnt of it. Like the start of creation is shown by the beginning of Aswini, Magha and Moola, the
end of destruction is represented by Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati, which falls in the ending part of Cancer,
Scorpio and Pisces. Thus the gandanta nakshatras are these six nakshatras with the 4th pada of last nakstras of
watery signs and 1st pada of first nakstras in the fiery signs. They are the 4th pada of Revati (Pisces), Ashlesha
(Cancer), Jyestha (Scorpio) and the 1st pada of Ashwini (Aries), Magha (Leo) and Moola (Sagittarius).
Thus the gandanta happens whenever there is a transition from watery element to fiery element. Anyone born
during such transition has to suffer the trouble due to this transition and suitable remedy is required to alleviate
the troubles.
NAKSHATRA GANDANTA
Moon?s motion in one Nakshatra is supposed to be 60 ghatikas and hence the duration of the Nakshatra which is
affected by the Gandanta dosa is measured in terms of the Ghatikas. For the first constellations of fiery signs, the
first three Ghatika and the last five Ghatikas before the end of the last constellation of watery signs are the
precise duration of Gandanta. Since the arc duration of one Nakshatra is 13d 20m or 800 min, which is equivalent
to 60 ghatikas of time, 3 ghatikas would be equivalent to 40 arc mins and 5 ghatikas would be equal to 66.67 arc
mins. Thus while reckoning the gandanta in terms of the arc of the zodiac, we must take last 66.67 arc min of the
last Nakshatra of the watery signs and the first 40 arc mins of

Classification of Gandanta
Classification 1:
If birth is in the daytime, it is called Pitri (father) Gandanta while a night birth during Gandanta is called Matri
(mother) Gandanta.
Classification 2:
Birth in Revati (Pisces) ? Aswini (Aries) junction is called Swa (self) -Gandanta
Birth in Aslesha (Cancer) ? Magha (Leo) junction is called Matri (mother) Gandanta
Birth in Jyestha (Scorpio) ? Moola (Sagittarius) junction is called Pitri (father) Gandanta.
Abhukta Gandanta
Narada Muni has stated that of these six constellations, the ?Abhukta Moola Gandanta? comprises the last two
Ghatika of Jyestha and first two Ghatika of Moola constellation. He adds that such a child should be abandoned
(or given away) or any form of hope from him should not be made. Since this is the pitri gandanta, if the child
survives, father should not see his face for 8 years after birth. Other authorities indicate 27 days for this
abstraction of father from seeing the face of the child, which seems more practical in today?s context. Thereafter
suitable remedial measures should be performed.
Moola-Nivasa (Residence of Moola)
1. In the Vedic months of Margasirsa, Phalgun, Vaisakha and Jyestha the residence of Moola is in ?Patala Loka?
(the hell).
2. In Sravana, Kartika, Chaitra and Pausa the residence of Moola is in Martya Loka (the realm of Dead).
3. In the four Vedic months of Ashada, Aswina, Bhadra and Magha, the residence of Moola is in Swarga Loka (the
Heavens).
If birth is in Gandanta and the residence of Moola is in the realm of the dead (Martya Loka) then great evil is
indicated. The evil is lesser for the other Loka. Movable, Fixed and Dual signs as the (Lagna) are said to give
Moola residence of Swarga, Patala and Martya loka respectively. Thus, if someone is born with dual sign as
Lagna which Moon in the last quarter of Jyestha or first quarter of Moola, then great evil falls on the native.
Ganda Phala: (Results of birth in Gandanta).
Lagna being the governor of intelligence and the Moon, the governor of physical body, Lagna Gandanta results in
the loss of intelligence while Rasi Gandanta results in premature death or loss of longevity.
Remedies (from Vedic Remedies in Astrology by Pt. Rath)
The remedy lies in worshipping the Lord of the Lagna/ Moon constellation depending on whether it is Lagna or
Rasi gandanta. This deity becomes the ?Devata? who can break the weakness due to Gandanta. Since the
affliction comes from an adjoining sign, the lord of the nature of the sign becomes the ?Adhi-Devata? and the
lord of the afflicting constellation becomes the ?Pratyadhi-Devata?.
For example, let us determine the deities for Jyestha Gandanta. The Lord of the Jyestha constellation is Indra.
So, Indra is the Devata or Chief deity. Jyestha is in Scorpio and the junction affliction comes from the sign
Sagittarius having the Moola constellation. Sagittarius is a fiery sign and the God of fire Agni is the Adhi-Devata.
Moola is the afflicting constellation and the Lord of this constellation is Rakshas who is the Pratyadhi-Devata.
Nakshatra Deities
Abhijit Nakshatra: Abhijit nakshatra is called the intercalary(IC) nakshatra as it appear as a small (smaller
duration as compared to normal duration of nakshatra 13d 20m) nakshatra between Uttarashadha and Sravana.
The duration of Uttarashadha is divided into four parts and the first three padas are assigned to Uttarashadha,
which makes the duration of Uttarashadha to be 10deg with each pada to be 2d 30m. The remaining one pada of
Uttarashadha is assigned to Abhijit, the intercalary nakshatra. Similarly beginning 1/15th part of Sravana is given
to Abhijit, making its total length to be 253.33 min, i.e., 4d 13m 20s. The remaining 14/15th part of Sravana is
assigned to the four padas of Sravana, making the total duration of Sravana to be 12d 26m 40s

Element Detities

The ritual is normally performed in the Eastern or Northern part of the house depending on whether the Gandanta
is in a fiery sign (East) or watery sign (North). The Kalasha (water pot) containing Panchagavya, Shastaushadhi
and Ganga water is installed. The idol of the Devata is installed on another earthen pot adjoining the Kalasha or a
gold coin can be used to represent the deity. Similarly, the Adhi-devata and Pratyadhidevata are also installed
and worshipped (For more details refer to BPHS). This is followed by a Yagya (Fire sacrifice) & Abhishek (Ritual
bathing with Mritunjaya Mantra). The water from the two Kalash whould be poured on the head of the parents and
the child. Donations, Dakshina and breaking of fast ends the ritual. Rudrabhishek as well as ceremonial bathing
of the afflicted persons is necessary. For (1) day Ganda dosha father and child (2) Night birth Ganda dosha
Mother & child and (3) Sandhya (Sunrise/ sunset) born Ganda dosha both father & mother and child are protected
with Abhishek using four vessels of water etc and Sahasraksha Mantra.
People who cannot afford these elaborate rituals should recite the Mahamritunjaya Mantra eight thousand times
within 40 days starting from the 12th day from the birth of the child. It maybe noted that remedial measures
cannot be performed for 11 days following birth.
Other results
Besides what has already been stated, there are other methods of determining the results of gandanta. The
number of the birth asterism (Janma Nakshtra) is multiplied by three (3). The numbers of birth tithi (as recknoed
from Sukla Paksha prati pada) and the day of birth (as reckoned from Sunday) are added and the sum is divided
by eight (8). The remainder indicates the Ganda Dosh (Error/Evil).

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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
Marriage compatibility is an important contribution of Jyotish to the world as only it can foresee any problems in
the married life of a couple and can precisely determine which area shall the problem root from. This is done with
kuta matching as enumerated by Harihara in his immortal classic Prasna Marga. However, it is not possible to
match all the kutas and here we must appreciate that nothing in this world is perfect and we need to compromise
at various places. Compromises may be made in various kutas, however it should not be made in the five
important kutas namely vasya, mahendra, yoni, Janma Rasi and lord of the Janma Rasi. There are three more
kutas, which are to be considered very important, viz., gana, dina and stree-deergha. Besides this the Brahmins
should also consider Gotra Kuta.

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

Point based Kuta

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

1. Nadi Kuta: (8)

Compatibility of physiological aspects

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

Principle: If the constellation of the groom and bride fall in different columns, then agreement between the couple
will be good. If the stars of the bride and groom fall in the first of last column, it is passable, however they should
not fall in the middle column.
Nakshatra Pada Kuta
Principle: If Nadi Kuta is not present on the basis of the Nakshatras, then the same may be reckoned taking into
account the Nakshatra Padas. Thus, the different quarters will be governed by the three humors (Nadis).
Beginning from Aswini 1, the counting should be done forwards and backwards in threes as given below:.

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

2. Rasi Kuta: (7)

Happiness, auspiciousness and harmony in marriage
Principle 1: The male born in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Rasis from that of the female should not enter into
wedlock. If both have the same Janma Rasi, marriage can only be done provided both are not of the same Janma
Nakshatra. This means that the Janma Rasi of the man should not be in the Adrisya portion from the Janma Rasi
from the woman. From any sign, the Adrisya (Invisible half) are the Lagna (beyond the cusp) to the 7th (before the
Cusp), for practical purpose this can be taken as 2nd to 6th.
Madhavacharya has given more specific effect of the placement of the male?s Janma rasi in the unfavorable
positions from the females Janma rasi. They are as follows:
2nd: Loss of Money
3rd: Sorrow
4th: Quarrels and Misunderstanding
5th: Loss of Children
6th: Diseases, Danger and Separation
Principle 2: Along with the placement mentioned above, the placement in the 8th and 12th from the Janma rasi of
the Women is not favorable. This is understandable, that the Dusthana placement of the man?s rasi from that of
women?s cannot be favorable for conjugal happiness as they would either be inimical or indifferent from each
other.
Principle 3: Even if the lords of the man?s and woman?s rasis are foe, if they are 7th from each other, this can be
accepted as very good.

Riders:
1. If the Janma Rasi is of the male is not in a favorable place from the Janma Rasi of the Female, the blemish can

be reduced, if the lord of those rasis are mutually friendly. However, the blemish intensifies, if the lords are
inimically disposed.
2. When the women is born in an odd Janma Rasi, then the man born in the 6th and 8th there from can be taken
as an optional measure. If she is born in even Janma Rasi, the man born in the 6th should be rejected and the 8th
can be accepted.
3. If the Janma Rasi of both the man and women have vasya and do not have vedha, then the 6th and 8th position
of the man?s rasi from the woman?s one can be accepted. We shall study the vasya and vedha dosha later.
4. Harihara does not attach much blemish to the 3rd and 4th house positions for the Janma Rasi of the male from
that of the female as this shall neither indicate poverty, nor serious quarrels leading to estrangement nor loss of
children. Sorrow is a part and parcel of human birth and this should not be taken as a criterion for marriage
dissolution.
5. The same Janma Rasi is allowed as long as the couples don?t have the same Janma Nakshatra. However, if
they happen to be the same, marriage is permissible provided it is not Jyestha, Moola, Purva-ashadha, Pushya,
Aslesha, Magha, Hasta, Rohini, Dhanistha, Shatabhisaj, Ardra or Bharani.

3. Gana Kuta: (6)

Increase of affection & bond with time between the partners
Principle: The Nakshatra are divided into three categories of Deva, Nara and Rakshasa. Their compatibility is
given below:

The Gana of the Nakshatras

There are three levels of analyzing this compatibility, nameloy:

a. Janma Nakshatra:
b. Lagna Nakshatra:
c. Chandramsa Nakshatra: Find the Nakshatra of the Chandra Navamsa for the boy and girl. If there is
compatibility or there is stree-deergha, the objection of a boy of Nara gana marrying a girl of Rakshasa gana can
be safely ignored.
Astrologically three Ganas (temperaments of natures) are recognised viz., Deva (divine), Manusha (human), and
Rakshasa (diabolical). Deva represents piety, goodness of character end charitable nature. Manusha is a mixture
of good and bad, while Rakshasa suggests dominance, self-will and violence. These different natures are
indicated by the birth, constellation. A distaste for piety and religious disposition cannot be easily associated
with piety and religious nature. A difference in beliefs and dogmas cannot always be overbalanced by sexual
compatibility. Hence one born in a Deva constellation is not able to get on well with a person born in Rakshasa
constellation. ? BV Raman
BV Raman opines that Nara or a Deva man should not marry a Rakshasa girl unless there are other neutralizing
factors. But marriage between a Rakshasa man and a Deva or Nara girl is passable. If marriage is brought about
between prohibited Ganas there will be quarrels and disharmony. So that the couple would always welcome an
opportunity for separation and divorce.

4. Graha Maitri: (5)

Life style & objectives of life, Psychological disposition

Principle 1: If the lords of the Janma Rasi of both are mutual friends or are owned by one planet, the match is
favorable.
Principle 2: The mutual placement of the lords of the Janma rasi of the couples should determine the extent of
the compatibility.
Graha Maitri Table

5. Yoni Kuta: (4)

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

Hostile animals, which are to be avoided for Yoni Kuta

Cow and Tiger;
Elephant and Lion;
Horse and Buffalo;
Dog and Hare;
Serpent and Mongoose;
Monkey and Goat;
Cat and Rat
There is various extents to which the Nakshatra yoni match. The following table shows the extent of match
between different yoni. The maximum is 4 and minimum is 0

2. Rasi Yoni:
Capricorn, Pisces : Pakshi
Cancer, Scorpio: Reptile
Aries, Taurus, Leo: Pasu
Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius, Sagittarius: Nara
Compatibility of Rasi Yoni
Pasu + Pasu ? Good
Pasu + Nara ? Fair
Pasu + Pakshi /Reptile ? Bad
Human + Pakshi /Reptile ? Bad

6. Dina Kuta: (3)

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

to 27th Nakshatra is known as the Adhanarksha.

The man?s Nakshatra in the 3rd (Vipat), 5th (Pratyak) or 7th (Naidhana) from the Janma Nakshatra of the woman
is harbinger of troubles and shows separation. The 6th (Saadhana) Nakshatra is also inauspicious, however, not
as bad as the 3rd/ 5th or 7th.
Principle 2: The man born in the 88th or 108th Navamsa from the Navamsa Moon of the women is not auspicious.
88th Navamsa is the 4th Navamsa from the Navamsa Moon, whereas 108th is the 12th from the Moon sign. 108th
Pada is just the pada before the Moon?s Nakshatra pada, whereas the 88th pada is 20 padas before the woman?s
Janma Nakshatra pada.
Principle 3: The farther the Janma Nakshatra of the boy from the Girl?s Nakshatra, the better it will be for him for
their happiness.

Pt. Sanjay Rath says:

1. Dina Kuta means mating of charts or compatibility for 'day to day living and sharing of happiness and sorrow'.
The word dina simply means day and refers to the day to day living and sharing.
2. Dina Kuta is based on the Navatara chakra which is all too well known for astrologers. The transit of the natal
Moon on the various naksatra is judged to give favorable and unfavorable results to the mind and its perception
of the various events. The transit in naksatra 3,5 and 7 from Janma rasi are considered very unfavorable. This is
the basis for the dina kuta matching. The point is that when two people marry then they should be supportive of
each other during the days of worry and troubles. For example on a day when the Moon is in the 3rd from janma
naksatra of the boy and he is sorrowful then this should be strong for the bride and she should be able to
support him to tide over the difficulties. That is the reason why dina kuta is necessary.
3. To understand the working of Dina Kuta you have to study the janma and lagna naksatra of the couple and
determine their compatibility in both the janma naksatra i.e. Moon naksatra as well as lagna naksatra. If dina kuta
is not present in the janma naksatra matching then the couple will never really become very close to each other
and they will not be of any support to each other during difficult days and sharing will be low. On the other hand
if dina kuta is not present from lagna naksatra then they cannot agree on major issues and should be advised to
respect the views of their partner instead of getting into meaningless arguments.
This is also one of the reasons why marriage between couples having the same janma naksatra was not
encouraged.

7. Vasya Kuta: (2)

Affection and love between the partners
This indicates the degree of magnetic control or amenability the wife or husband would be able to exercise on the
other.
Principle: If the Janma rasi of the man is the vasya rasi of the women?s Janma rasi or vice versa, then the vasya
kuta prevails. If the groom?s rasi happens to be the vasya rasi of the bride, the bride shall dearly love the groom
and vice versa. Thus, If the Janma rasi of the man and woman happens to be the Vasya rasi of each other, then
the affection among them is the strongest.
The Vasya rasi for different rasis are given hereunder:

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

8. Varna Kuta: (1)

Ideals and Principles that drive the couple?s life
Principle 1: The six nakshatras beginning from Ashwini to Ardra, Punarvasu to Uttara, Hasta to Jyestha and
Moola to Shatabhisaj in the regular order represent the Brahmins, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Anuloma and
Pratiloma caste.
If the man and the woman belong to the same caste, then it is the best. Otherwise, if the man belongs to the
higher caste than that of the woman, it is permissible. However, if the woman?s caste is higher than that of the
man, it is not permissible.
Principle 2: Anuloma and Pratiloma: If one of them is Anuloma and other belongs to one of the other four castes,
then it is passable. However, this is rejected is one of them is Pratiloma and the other one belongs to the rest
four.

Kuta without points

9. Mahendra Kuta:
Blessings in the married life; Well-being; Longevity
Principle: If the Girl is born in the 4th Nakshatra from that of the Boy, it is Mahendra; if she is born in the 7th, it is
known as Upendra. Mahendra gives wealth and Upendra gives children.

10. Stri Deergha:

Long life to the Husband
Principle: The male Nakshatra should be more than 15 stars away from that of the female. If that is not so, long
life of the male is not supported. Other factors like Navamsa have to be considered.
Rider: This consideration can be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri is there..

11. Rajju Kuta:

The Asterism can be classified into 5 categories namely:

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

12. Vedha:
Obstacles in Married life

Principle 1: The Nakshatra of the couple should not fall in the vedha group as mentioned below.
Aswini and Jyeshta;
Bharani and Anuradha;
Krittika and Visakha;
Rohini and Swati;
Aridra and Sravana
Punarvasu and Uttarashadha;
Pusayami and Purvashadha;
Aslesha and Moola;
Makha and Revati;
Purvaphalguni and Uttarabhadrapada;
Uttaraphalguni and Purvabhadrapada;
Hasta and Satabhisha,
Mrigasira and Dhanishta.
Principle 2: Even if there is other agreement such as Vasya, etc., Vedha will prevail.

13. Gotra Kuta:

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

14. Vihanga Kuta:

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

15. Yonyanukulya:
Sexual compatibility
Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male, the couple will have sexual
compatibility. If both are in female Nakshatra, it is acceptable. If both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be
rejected.
The male and female Nakshatras along with their yoni are given hereunder:

16. Bhuta Kuta:

Prevailing element in the personality.

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

Rasi Bhuta: Spiritual nature.

17. Vayanukulya:
Continuation of Lineage
Principle: If the groom is 3 times older than the bride, it is considered as good. If he is twice old, it is passable; if
he is older only by a few years, it results in sorrow. If the bride is older, the family shall become extinct. Thus for
such cases, it forebodes a death in the family or there will be no male issues
18. Ashtakavarga:
Mental Compatibility
Principle 1: if the Janma Rasi of the groom falls in the sign which, in the Moon?s astakavarga of the girl?s chart
has more bindu, it is good. Similarly, if the Janma Rasi of the Girl falls in a sign which, in the Moon?s astakavarga
of the boy, has more bindus, it is equally good.
Principle 2: Find out the Kaksha in which the Moon is found in the girl?s horoscope. If the Janma rasi of the boy
falls in the sign of the lord of this Kaksha, the compatibility is good. The reverse is also holds true.
Kakshya: Each sign is divided into 8 Kakshas of 3d 45m each lorded by Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus,
Mercury, Moon and Lagna.

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

20. Aya-vyaya:
Income and Expenditure
Principle: Count from the Nakshatra of the bride to that of the groom. Multiply this number by 5 and divide the
product by 7. The reminder is Vyaya or expenditure. If the counting is again made from the Janma Nakshatra of
the groom and the same calculation is repeated, the reminder indicates ?aya? or gain or income.
If the aya is greater than vyaya, marriage brings all round prosperity. If this is reverse, the couple will experience
poverty.

21. Rna-Dhana:
Overall marital happiness
Principle 1: Count from Aswini to the Janma Nakshatra of the groom as well as the bride and total them up. Add
to this sum 13. From this total figure subtract 32. Divide the difference by 5. Check the reminder for the following
results:
X= Reminder [(Groom+Bride+15-32)/5]
1- Acquisition of children
2- Death of one of the couple
3- Prolonged illness
4- Prosperity
5- N.A.
If the total after adding 13 does not come to 32, then the counting should be made from Janma Nakshatra to
Aswini.
Principle 2: Count from the Janma Nakshatra of the couple to Aswini. Add the two figures and deduct the sum by
5. Check the reminder for the following results:
1- Prosperity
2- General progress
3- Calamities
4- Acquisition of wealth
5- Disasters
Principle 3: If the Janma Nakshatras of the groom and the bride fall in the first group namely Ardra, Hasta, PurvaAshadha, 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, PurvaBhadrapada, 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 below1. The Lagna of the bride should be in trine or 7th from the Upapada or in the paka upapada and vice versa.
2. The Upapada and AL should be placed in Kendra or Trine or 3/11 to each other. Otherwise, this shows lack of
harmony in the relationship.
3. The 2nd of Upapada rules the longevity of the marriage. If the 2nd house or the lord is afflicted by malefics
such as nodes, then the marriage can be in serious troubles. This is also true if the lord is debilitated and
aspected by malefics.

4. The remedy of all marriage troubles is to fast on the day ruled by the Upapada lord.
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Marriage date
1. Marriage should normally occur in an odd year of the male and even year of the female. Otherwise this
forebodes troubles.
2. Marriage should happen when Jupiter aspects or transits the 2nd from Upapada.
Finding the marriage date using dasas such as Vimshottari, Narayana, Naisargika dasa etc and through transits
would be given in another article.
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Special Considerations
Exceptions the Kuta matching
The following are the salvaging factors, if present; one can ignore certain incompatibilities in the Kuta.
1. The absence of Stree-Deerga may be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri are present.
2. If the Rasi of the girl is odd, the 6th and 8th Rasis there from are friendly. If the Rasi of the girl is even the 2nd
and 12th there from become friendly. The evil due to the birth of the bride in a Rakshasa gana star may be
ignored if Janma Rasi being 2nd and 12th, 9th and 5th or 6th and 8th, the lords of the Rasis are the same or are
mutual friends.
3. Though Graha Maitri is by far the most important, it need not be considered if the couple has their Janma Rasis
disposed in one and seven from each other.
4. Rajju Kuta need not be considered in case Graha Maitri, Rasi, Dina and Mahendra Kutas are present.
5. The evil due to Nadi Kuta can be ignored subject to the following conditions: 6. The Rasi and Rajju Kuta prevail
7. The same planet is lord of the Janma Rasis of both the mate and the female
8. The lords of the Janma Rasis of the couple are friends
Common Janma Rasis and Nakshatras
In many cases, the Janma Rasis of the Janma Nakshatras of the bride and bridegroom would be the same.
Special attention is paid by astrological writers to such exceptions and we shall throw some light on them for the
edification of our readers.
Common Janma Rasi:
Views differ as regards the results accruing from the Janma Rasis being common. According to Narada, common
Janma Rasi would be conducive to the couple provided they are born in different constellations. Garga opines
that under the above circumstance, the asterism of the boy should precede that of the girl if the marriage is to
prove happy. Incase the reverse holds good (Stree-purva). i. e., the constellation of the girl proceeds that of the
boy, the alliance should be rejected. This view is supported by other sages, viz., Brihaspati and Bhrigu. In fact,
the author of Muhurtha tattva goes to the extent of saying that in cases of common Janma Rasi, provided the
man's constellation is preceding the girl's, the Kutas or adaptability need not be applied at all.
Common Janma Nakshatra:
This is a further extension of the principle of common Janma Rasi. The Janma Nakshatras of the bride and
bridegroom, being one and the same, are approved in case of Rohini, Aridra, Makha, Hasta, Visakha, Sravana.
Uttarabhadra and Revati. The effect would be ordinary if the common Janma Nakshatras are Aswini, Krittika,
Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Pubba. Uttara. Chitta, Anuradha, Poorvashadha and Uttarashadha, Bharani,
Aslesha. Common Janma Nakshatras is not recommended if the Nakshatras happens to be Swati, Jyeshta,
Moola, Dhanishta, Satabhisha and Poorvabhadra .
Here again certain ancient authors hold that even though the Janma Nakshatras are same, the evil becomes
nullified if the Padas are different. If the Janma Nakshatra belongs to two signs (e.g., Krittika) the Pada of the
bride should relate to the preceding sign. For example, if Krittika is the common Janma Nakshatra, the bride

should have her Janma Rasi in Mesha and the bridegroom in Vrishabha. If, however, the common Janma
Nakshatra belongs to two signs equally (e.g., Mrigasira, Chitta, etc.) the sign for the first two quarters should be
that of the bridegroom.
The couple should not have the same Janma Rasi, same Janma Nakshatra and Pada. However, in regard to
Satabhisha, Hasta, Swati. Aswini, Krittika, Poorvashadha, Mrigasira and Makha, the evil given rise to by virtue of
common Janma Rasi, Nakshatra and Pada gets cancelled if the couple are born in the first quarter.
Destructive Constellations
Certain parts of Moola, Astesha, Jyeshta and Visakha are destructive constellations
Moola (first quarter) for husband's father
Aslesha (first quarter) for husband's mother
Jyeshta (first quarter) for girl's husband's elder brother
Visakha (last quarter) for husband's younger brother.

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The Kuja Dosha
A person suffering with Kuja Dosa is vulnerable to physical abuse from the partner. However, the dosha is
counteracted by the conjunction of Mars with Jupiter or Mars with the Moon; or by the presence of Jupiter or
Venus in the ascendant.

BV Raman
----------------------The position of Venus and Mars is very important in judging marital relations. Mars whose element is fire rules
marriage. Where he is badly situated or associated in the horoscope of a male or female, it follows that the
sacerdotal fire gets extinguished soon. Such unfavorable situation goes under the name of Kuja Dosha.
It must be noted that in determining marriage adaptability between two parties, there are several elements of
much more importance than Kuja Dosha. And the evil influence accruing from the bad position of Mars is only
one of the several elements.
It is unfortunate that throughout South India especially in the Tamil areas, much is made of the so-called Kuja
Dosham and this bugbear has been the means of destroying the happiness of many families by preventing
marriages otherwise very eligible and anxiously wished for. So far as our humble experience goes it is only in the
Kerala Sastra that mention is made of Kuja Dosha. The stanza runs thus: Dhana vyayecha pathale jamitre
chashtame kuja; Strinam bharthru vinasamcha bharthunam strivinasanam. This means: - "If Mars is in the 2nd,
12th, 4th, 7th and 8th houses in the horoscope of the female, the death of the husband will occur; similar
situation in the husband's horoscope causes the death of wife."
The Lagna represents body, the Moon, mind and Venus, sexual relations. Therefore, the houses have to be
reckoned with reference to all the three, viz., Lagna, Moon and Venus. The dosha (evil) is considered weak when
it exists from Lagna, a little stronger from the Moon and still more powerful from Venus.
The second house signifies family; the twelfth represents comforts and pleasures of bed. The fourth rules sukha
or happiness. The seventh indicates husband and eighth represents longevity of the wife or husband. Hence the
position of Mars in these houses is supposed to produce this peculiar dosha or evil. If Kuja Dosha obtains in the
horoscopes of both the bride and bridegroom, the dosha gets cancelled. There are, of course, many good
combinations which assure marital felicity and much importance need not be given to Kuja Dosha.
Granting that Kuja Dosha is a factor whose occurrence should not be ignored, there are antidotes which are not
generally known to the rank and file of Hindu astrologers. If Mars is placed in the signs mentioned below
corresponding to different houses, there shall not be any dosa:

 2nd - Gemini and Virgo

12th - Taurus and Libra
4th - Aries and Scorpio
7th - Capricorn and Cancer
8th - Sagittarius and Pisces.
In Aquarius and Leo, Mars produces no dosha whatsoever.
The dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars and Jupiter or Mars and the Moon; or by the presence of
Jupiter or Venus in the ascendant.
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Fixing the Marriage Muhurtha
The lunar months of Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyeshta are good. Kartika and Margasira are ordinary. The
rest are not auspicious. Some sages opine that marriages can be celebrated in Pushya and Chaitra provided the
Sun is in Capricorn and Aries respectively.
The following lunar days, viz., from the 11th day (dark half) to New Moon, Riktha Thithis, 8th, 12th and 6th
should be rejected. The best lunar days are the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th (of the bright half).
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the best. Sunday and Saturday are middling. And Tuesday
should be invariably rejected.
The best asterisms are Rohini, Mrigasira, Makha, Uttara, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Moola, Uttarashadha,
Uttarabhadra and Revati. The first quarter of Makha and Moola and the last quarter of Revati are inauspicious and
they should be rejected. Constellations not mentioned here are unsuitable and they should be avoided.
The following yogas should be rejected: Vyatipata, Dhruva, Mrityu, Ganda, Vajra, Soola, Vishkambha, Atiganda,
Vyaghata and Parigha.
Vishtikarana must invariably be discarded.
Among the zodiacal signs Gemini, Virgo and Libra are the best. Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius
are middling. The rest are inauspicious.
Elements of Muhurtha Chart:
In the election of a Muhurtha for marriage, as many of the 21 dosha are possible and should be avoided. The
most important considerations however are
(1) The 7th house must be unoccupied by any planet
(2) Mars should not be in the 8th
(3) Venus should not be in the 6th
(4) Lagna should not be hemmed in between malefics
(5) Malefics should not occupy Lagna
(6) The Moon in the election chart should not conjoin any planet
Apart from the above, the usual Tarabala, Panchaka. etc., should be looked into. The calculation of Panchaka and
Tarabala would be given in another article.
Jupiter, Mercury or Venus in Lagna, malefics in the 3rd or 11th, would constitute a formidable force in rendering
the Lagna strong. The following are some of the special combinations which are supposed to fortify the marriage
election chart:
1. Jupiter in the ascendant, Venus in the 8th and the Sun in the 11th - Mahendra Yoga.
2. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 10th and the Sun and Mercury in the 11th-Vishnu Priya Yoga.
3. Venus in the 2nd, Jupiter in the 12th, the Sun in the 8th and Saturn in the 6th - Sreenatha Yoga.

4. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 4th, Mercury in the 2nd and Saturn in the 11th - Samudra Yoga.
5. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in Lagna - Vijaya Yoga.
6. Venus and Jupiter in Lagna elevated or otherwise strong - Jaya Yoga.
7. Saturn in the 3rd, Jupiter in the 6th, the Sun in the 10th and Mars in the 11th - Pushya Yoga.
8. Mars in the 3rd, Saturn in the 6th, Venus in the 9th, Jupiter in the 12th - Maharshi Yoga.
9. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 11th - Ardhama Yoga.
References:
1. Prasna Marga
2. Muhurtha- BV Raman
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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 person's horoscope. Thus for me (born in Scorpio Rasi),
the natives with Taurus Rasi, Revati Nakshatra, born on Friday, in the Nanda Tithi and/or with Scorpio (Male) or
Taurus (Female) Lagna can inflict injury. The presence of more ghataka elements confirm this.
3. The nature of injury can be seen from the nature of ghataka element and the lord of the element. If the ghataka
element happens to be Moon, then the injury is on reputation, if they happen to be Weekday or the Lagna, the
injury is more physical and if they happen to be Tithi or Nakshatra, the injiry is more mental and emotional. The
lord of the ghataka element which caused the injury can say more on the exact nature of the injury based on its
lordship, placement and yogas.
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The transit of Saturn in some of the houses in the natal horoscope

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

However, the transits are not as bad for all the natives, since it depends on how badly Saturn is afflicting the
horoscope. If Saturn happens to be a yogakaraka in the horoscope and involved in good yogas then the transits
are not as bad and vice versa. This is also dependant on the Astakavarga strength of a sign. If in the
sarvastakavarga, the number of dots are lesser than optimum and/ or in Saturn's astakavarga the dots are lesser
than 4, the period becomes a tough nut to crack. Along with this, one must check out, whether it is a bad transit

from all the three points, namely Moon, Lagna and the Arudha Lagna. If it happens to be bad
transit from all these three points, then the time become too tiresome for the native from almost
all areas in his life. It is also required to check the astakavarga of all planets, whether Saturn has
contributed to any dots in the transiting sign in the those planet's astakavarga. If not, then the
affairs ruled by the planet under consideration suffers due to such transit.
Sade Sati
The transit of Saturn in the 12th,1st & 2nd houses from the Janma Rasi (Natal Moon sign) is called Sade-Sati or
the seven and half year period. Each house is transited by Saturn for about 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 pram prim praum sanaiscaraya 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
? ?? ??????? ?????? ???
om ham rudraya hanumate namah

Beeja Mantra of Saturn

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sam sanaiscaraya namah

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

Kantaka Sani
Whenever Saturn Transits on the 1st, 4th, 8th or 10th from the Chandra, Lagna or Arudha Lagna (AL), such transit
is called Kantaka Sani. Kantaka literally means thorn and as the name suggests the native's life become so

terrible that it is compared to a condition whereby a person limps when a thorne is stuck in his foot. During this
period, the career is hamphered and finances dwindle. When it happens with respect to the AL, the career and
finances are greatly affected, when it happens with respect to Lagna, the person makes wrong decisions and
suffer due to that and when it happens from Moon, the person suffers physically and emotionally.
The remedy to Kantak Sani is to chant the 3rd anuvaka of the Chamaka Prasna of Yajurveda, 11 times, in the
morning at the brahma muhurtha. If this is done sincerely then the effect of Kantaka Sani on the native is
minimal.
3rd Anuvaka of Chamaka Prasna
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????? ?? ???????? ?? ???? ? ?? ????? ? ??? ? ??
????? ? ?????????? ? ?????????? ?? ????????? ??
???????????? ? ?????????? ? ?????? ? ?? ???? ? ??
???? ? ?? ???? ? ?? ?????? ? ??? ??
sam ca me mayasca me priyam ca me'nukamasca me
kamasca me saumanasasca me bhadram ca me sreyasca me
vasyasca me yasasca me bhagasca me dravinam ca me
yanta ca me dharta ca me ksemasca me dhritisca me
visvam ca me mahasca me samvicca me jatram ca me
susca me prasusca me siram ca me layasca ma rtam ca me
amrtam ca me'yaksmam ca me'namayacca me jivatusca me
dirghayutvam ca me'namitram ca me'bhayam ca me sugam ca me
sayanam ca me susha ca me sudinam ca me ..3..
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Introduction
In Prasna Marga, Harihara has given the analysis of an horsocope based on Badhaka point of view. He says that
for all movable signs, the 11th house therefrom is the badhaka sthana, for all fixed signs, the 9th therefrom are
their badhakasthana and for all the dual signs, the 7th therefrom are their badkasthanas. Thus for the 12 signs of
the zodiac, the badhakasthanas are:

In this method, the quadrants of the house of harm can also be harmful. This is based on the principle of
Paraspara Karaka i.e. doing each other?s job when the planets/signs are placed in mutual quadrants. Paraspara
Karaka means, you pat my back and I shall pat yours or you kick my back and I shall kick yours. The patting or
kicking is dependent on the natural relationship of the planets under consideration. Thus if natural enemies are
placed in the quadrants, they shall fight and when natural friends are placed in such position, they shall work
with each other in harmony.

From the placement of the badhakesh (lord of the badhakasthana) or planets in the badhakasthana, we can judge
the wrath of others and their result consequences in our lives in form of troubles. The wrath of following are
discussed here under:
1. Wrath of deity
2. Wrath of Sarpadeva or divine sepents
3. Wrath of parents
4. Preta Bhadha
5. Dristi Badha
6. Abhichara
Wrath of Deity
The wrath of the deity is to be judged based on various factors. The 12th house from the Atmakaraka is the place
of the Ista Devata and it is from the 12th house from the Badhakesh that the past life history of maintenance of
the deity is to be deciphered.
The following guidelines are the key to the analysis of wrath of deity
1. Badhakesh is placed in an adverse place and afflicted.
2. If a Malefic planet is placed in the 12th house from the Badhakesh, it indicates that the worshipped image was
mutilated.
This brings the wrath of the deity signified by the Badhakesh. Depending on the malefic planets [Rahu, Saturn,
Mars] / Upagraha [Guika, Mandi] involved, the following can be inferred: (a) Gulika/ Rahu: Gulika is the son of Saturn and extremely diabolical. It rises at the end of the Saturn's portion in
the eight part division of the day. Gulika shows poision and Rahu indicate serpents. Hence this indicates some
blemishes related to serpents such as a curse of the Serpent deity or a serpent having touched the image of the
deity has made it very impure.
(b) Saturn: Pollution /dirt on the image/ temple.
(c) Mars: Disputes /bad management of worship/ image/ temple etc.
The fault leading to the wrath of the deity can be narrowed down as follow. Here we must understand that the if
Badhakesh is ill placed and the 12th from the badhakesh is afflicted, the we can be certain that the native shall
have wrath of a deity. The reason can be divined from:
1. The malefic influences on the 12th from the badhakesh and/ or
2. The badhakesh itself and/ or
3. From the house where the badhakesh is placed
Cause of Wrath based on placement of Badhakesh in different houses [Ch15, Sl 11],
1. Lagna: Lagna shows image and hence this means that the idol has been mutilated.
Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Lagna:
a. Mars: breaking idol, image or any sacred object associated with the deity. A fresh idol has to be installed in a
temple.
b. Saturn/ Rahu/ Gulika: Saturn rules dirt, Gulika poison and Rahu impurities. Thus if they influence the
badhakesh, it indicates that pollution and dirt have made the idol impure.
c. If Sun associates, then it is due to birds. (Birds are ruled by Sun)
2. Fourth house: Fourth house shows the place of worship or the temple and hence it means that that the temple
is either broken, desecrated or forgotten.
Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Fourth House:

a. Mars: The temple is either broken or dilapidated and needs repairs

b. Saturn: The temple has been forgotten (Saturn rules loss of memory)
c. Saturn/ Rahu: The temple is desecreated (Saturn rules dirt and Rahu rules impurities) and needs to be
sanctified.
3. Second or Eleventh house: If the badhakesh is in one of these two houses, these houses being the dhana and
aya bhava respectively, it indicates that the deity?s wealth has either been stolen or misappropriated.
The nature of the property can be judged from the nature of the sign. This property is either Dhatu (Inanimate
object), Moola (grains, trees, lands etc) or Jeeva (Men, Animals etc) depending on the Lagna as being movable,
fixed or dual.
The nature of the sign is however, overridden by planets if they conjoin the Lagna. Mercury and Jupiter signify
Jeeva, Sun & Venus signify Moola and the others viz., Moon, Mars, Saturn and Rahu signify Dhatu. This can also
be judged from the placement of the badhakesh in different nakshatras. For that matter the naksatras reckoned
from Aswini are in the order of Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva.
Similarly, inferences can be made from the other houses.
Remedial measures
Since the dispositor of a planet indicate what sustains the planet and the house and also represent the mental
and psychological aspect of a house or planet, the remedy of the sin committed against the deity can be seen
from the dispositor of the badhakesh. The tattva (Elements) of the dispositor of the badhakesh, shall indicate,
which remedy can propitiate the angry deity. The remedies based on the tattvas are given below:

Further Remedies are given based on the house where the badhakesh is placed and also the planet who shows
the cause of the wrath(This can be the afflicted badhakesh itself of the malefics in the 12th from the badhakesh).
They are as follows:
Remedies based on placement of the Badhakesh in different Houses

Remedies based on the obstruction by planets

Wrath of Sarpa Deva

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

become full of snake venom. Such combination requires immediate propitiation.

4. If the Sun associates with Rahu, then the serpents are beneficial and essentially intent in long term good.
5. Similarly, the Moon associating with Rahu shows evil-minded serpents intent on causing disaster.
Remedies:
The following remedies have been prescribed in the Prasna Marga and other traditional texts

Wrath of Parents
1. The Badhak sign should be Aries/ Scorpio (indicating the anger/ fire of Mars) to show the presence of a curse.
The Sun (natural significator of father) should be in this Badhak sign in Rasi or Navamsa to show the curse of
father. Similarly, the Moon (natural significator of mother) should be in the aforementioned Badhak sign to show
the curse of Mother.
2. The Badhakesh associated with Leo & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the father or some paternal
elder respectively. The Badhakesh associated with Cancer & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the
mother or some maternal elder respectively.
3. 6th lord in 9th house or 9th lord in 12th house or the Sun in the sixth shows the displeasure of father. Similarly,
the 6th lord in 4th house or 4th lord in 12th house or the Moon in the 6th house shows the displeasure of mother.
Remedies:
Serve your parents if they are alive. Perform Shraddh or work for some elderly persons in the memory of your
parents if they are dead. Mars so placed shows the curse of brother, Venus of spouse etc. The ritual called Tila
homa can be performed if the parent is dead.
Preta Badhak
If the funeral ceremonies or annual rites called Shraddh of the dead are not performed, then, it is believed that
such a dead person remains in the form of a Pisacha & affects relations. The presence of Gulika/ Ketu in the
Badhak sign shows the danger.
The malefic associating with Gulika shows the cause of death of the Pisacha. Some of such combinations
showing the death is given below:
1. If Gulika/ Ketu is in any manner associated with Mars by conjunction, aspect or is placed in Aries or Scorpio, it
shows sudden death or accident, burns, weapons, smallpox etc.
2. If instead of Mars, the association was with Saturn, misery & poverty may be the cause of death.
3. Rahu associating with Gulika shows snakebite and other deadly poisons.
Similarly, the sign occupied by Gulika/Ketu show the sex of the Pisacha. If Gulika associates with the 4th house
or lord in some manner, then the Pisacha is related to the family, if not, then it is from outside. The ashtottaramsa
[108th Division of a sign. If in the beginning, young age and if in the end of the sign, old age is indicated] is the
age of the Preta/Pisacha.
Remedies include Parvana Shraddh, Tila Homa etc. Depending on the affliction, Pooja/mantra of Ugra Devata
should be prescribed.

Dristi Badha
Dristi means sight. Such kind of obstruction appear in life is some of the person related to us becomes jealous or
evil towards us and thus exert invisible evil influences. The ?evil eye? has been classified as three kinds of
demons. Their names are always ?Kamas? as the evil eye is causes by desire (Kama).

1. Ranthu Kamas causes worries and is indicated by the Badhakesh in Lagna or associating with Lagna Lord and
Gulika.
2. Hanthu Kamas is intent on killing, and is seen by the association of the Badhakesh with the 6th or 8th house or
its lord and the Lagna or Lagna lord. Relief comes from the aspecting benefic planet.
3. Bali Kamas desires some form of Bali (sacrificial offering). This is indicated by Rahu /Gulika is in 4th ,5th ,7th
or 8th house. If 6th lord conjoins /aspects, the problem is due to enemy?s action.
Remedies
Natural benefics have the ability to mitigate the evils in the horoscope. If such planet is in quadrants to the Rahu/
Gulika or aspecting or associating with the Badhak, gemstones of the planet should be worn and the deities
indicated should be worshipped and given offerings.
Abhichara
Abhichara means black majic. This is something which is practiced in many ways in different parts of the world,
invoking the negetive energies. The basic motive for black magic is driving the enemy away from the locality, kill
him or cause Lunacy. This can involve things such as giving him food (polluted)/burying material inside his
house etc.
Combination for Abhichara:
1. Badhakesh association with 6th house or lord.
2. 6th lord in 1st, 7th, or 12th house as Mars occupies or aspects Lagna.
3. Ketu is 1st, 4th, or 10th as Mars aspect Lagna.
Remedies
1. Mritunjaya Japa, Ganapati or Tila Homa indicates the relief.
General Remedial Measures
1. Jupiter [who represent Sadashiva or Maha-Vishnu] & ninth lord help /protect.
2. A natural benefic in the ninth or ninth Lord in strength in a quadrant or Jupiter in Lagna/aspecting Lagna are a
few of the combinations for protection.
3. If malefic are in quadrant to them, they will strongly block the efficacy. The ninth Lord can also be the Lord of
2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 houses respectively. The other house influencing the ninth house would show the deity who
need to be worshipped. For example, if the ninth Lord is also Lord of second house then, start the remedial
process by worshipping the Kuladevata.
4. If any planet conjoined or aspected by a natural benefic or a natural benefic itself, is in Lagna, then the deity
indicated by the benefic planet shall surely protect the person.
5. If the ninth Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then the deity he worshipped in his previous
birth has been neglected, thereby leading to misfortune and troubles.
6. If the fourth Lord is associated with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Grama Devata who need to
be worshipped.
7. If the second Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Kula Devata. Advise
resumption of worship immediately.
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This article was compiled by Sarat Chander one of the foremost student of Pt. Sanjay Rath, based on the
teachings of Pt. Rath. It was given to me long back, which I am putting here, with my own additions, for the
benefit of the Jyotish Enthusiasts.
First House
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deham rupamca janam ca varnam caiva balabalam
sukham duhkham svabhavaca lagnabhavannirikshayet ..2..
deham - body; rupam- looks; ca- as well as; janam - knowledge / intelligence; ca- as well as; varnam ?
appearance; caiva- ca+eva ? and also; balabalam ? strengths and vigour; sukham duhkham - bliss and
unhappiness; svabhavaca- nature; lagnabhavan- from Lagna Bhava; nirikshayet- judge
Maharishi says to Maitreya that the physique, appearance, intellect (also the brain), the complexion of the body,
strength and vigour, weakness, happiness, grief and the inner nature of the person is to be determined from the
Lagna or Ascendant or the 1st bhava.
The 1st house, known as the Lagna or Ascendant, always rises in the East at the time of birth. Surya, being the
naisargika atmakaraka, becomes a very vital graha for the 1st house and his strength and placement is to be
reckoned carefully. A strong and well placed Lagna lord will bestow long and qualitative life.
The 1st house is the fountainhead of the entire life of the native. The 1st indicates the birth of the person and how
and in what form and physique God has wanted him/her to be born. Thus the 1st bhava and the lord of the 1st
bhava, who is also called the 'Lagnesh' are very basics and important to the reading of the chart. Each of the 12
houses of the chart has its significance and each of the significance is closely linked to the 1st house i.e., birth.
As per the kalapurusha, the 1st bhava is indicative of brain, which is known for intelligence, we can safely
conclude that Brihaspati, who represents God, is seated on the head of man and the place is known as
'Brahmapeetha' or the seat of Brihaspati. It is Brihaspati who knows and sees all as it is he who has the supreme
intelligence and this supreme intelligence is God. Hence Guru is known as the one representing God in the chart.
Thus, his placement becomes vitally important to analyze the intelligence and knowledge, disposition and the
general well being of the person.
If the lord of the 1st bhava is either placed in or aspects or has anything to do with the 3rd, 5th and 6th houses,
the native of the chart yearns for knowledge - he is always in quest for knowledge - and he is called a
"Dheemantah". In other words, the native is said to possess "Dheemantah Yoga". While, the reverse is true only
in the case where the lord of the 5th bhava is either placed or aspects the 1st bhava.

Second House
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dhanadhanyam kutumbamsca mrtyujalamamitrakam
dhaturatnadikam sarvam dhanasthanannirikshayet ..3..
dhana- wealth; dhanyam- grains and cereals; kutumbam- family; ca- as well as; mrtyujalam-death trap;
mitrakam- ; dhaturatnadikam- precious metals and gems; sarvam- all dhanasthanan-places of wealth, such as
bank or treasure box etc; nirikshayet- judge
Wealth, food (grains and cereals); nature of food consumed (quantity and quality); Wealth; family (Kula); family
deity (Kula Devata); stored wealth (Sanchita Dhana) which could be valued in terms of money at any point of
time; granary; treasury; storage houses; godowns; teeth; lips; mouth; speech; eyes; gold and assets and all
property;

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

Third House
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vikramam bhrtyabhratradi copadesaprayanakam
pitrorvai maranam vijo duscikyacca nirikshayet ..4..
vikramam- Courage and Valour; bhrtyabhratradi- brothers and sisters; copadesa- ca+upadesham- also advice;
prayanakam- journey; pitrorvai maranam- death of father; vijo - knowledge/ intelligence, duscikyacca - ??,
nirikshayet- judge
The 3rd house indicates arms; strength of the arms (Parakrama bala); courage; brothers and sisters (Co-borns);
short journeys (as a child walks with the help of his arms); longevity; intelligence; creativity; aptitude for work
and the type of work done (an evil graha in the third would indicate work in the armed forces/Police or connected
to it based on the graha wherein Surya heads the placement in indicating the rank and honour and type of service
rendered); Skills for work etc.
The strength of the arms is called 'parakrambal'. The 3rd house indicates how an in what manner will a person
use the strength of the arms. Whether it will be in the right direction and for the right purpose or not can be
gauged from the rasi, rasi lord and the graha(s) in the 3rd bhava.
The 3rd bhava, along with the 6th, 10th and 11th bhavas, is a 'Upachaya' (meaning growing) bhava. Since it is a
upachaya, the activities of this house is totally controllable by the person. It is not beyond the control of man that
he cannot change the fate or what is pre-destined. Thus, we can see that karma and all activities related to the
karma are in the upachaya bhavas and are totally controllable by man. A person with a strong 3rd house may be
good at sword fighting and would have very good parakrambal, but it is upto him to choose whether to fight at all
or not. Thus his karma is in his hands.
The 3rd house is also the 11th from the 5th house, which indicates the gains from knowledge. This implies in
what manner will the person utilize the knowledge he possesses. Whether it would be put to gainful use or not
can be deduced from here.
3rd House also indicates what would be predominantly held in the hand:
? Saturn - Bow and Arrow

? Surya - Gun, Sword

? Mangal - Spear, Trisul, Sul
? Guru - Tulsi mala or Jap mala
? Sukra - Flowers, paint brush (anything beautiful)
? Budh -Pen

Fourth House
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vahananyatha bandhumsca matrsaukhyadikanyapi
nidhi kshetram grham capi caturthat paricintayet ..5..
The 4th bhava indicates mother, motherland, relatives, property, vehicles and other conveyances, peace of mind,
prosperity of self, heart, formal education, general happiness, home and happiness.
The 4th house, along with the 1st, 7th and 10th houses, is one of the four quadrants or angles and it happens to
be one of the pillars of a person's chart. The first is the lagna or birth, while the 7th is the descendent of the lagna
where the person comes down to the basics of desire. The 10th is the sky, where one climbs according to karma,
while 4th is the nadir - 'patal' - where one finds himself after the fall from the sky (karma). Thus, the quadrants are
very important houses of the horoscope.
The 4th is a very vital house inasmuch as it deals with one's mother and general happiness of life. The child, in
its initial years of life, is fully under the protective cover of the mother. It is mother who understands everything
related to the child. It is she who provides her child food, shelter, and succor to life. The child also looks for the
mother whenever it feels hungry or insecure. When man falls from the heights of glory (the 10th - karmabhava)
nobody except his mother who still wishes the very best for him and provides him the succor. The mother
protects even unruly and sinful children. Such is the blind, unbiased and true love of mother for the child. Lord
Krishna has therefore rightly called "Matrubhava Devta" meaning the mother - child relationship to be a
relationship between the individual and God. Therefore, the 4th bhava, in the form of mother's love and
relationship, establishes the love for God. It is the Lord who helps us at the weakest time like the mother who
helps the child when it is most vulnerable. Sri Adi Shankara has, therefore, said that, mother's blessing was of
vital importance for the attainment of moksha. He said: "Gatistvam gatistvam tvameka bhavani". It is the
blessings of mother that actually provides one the speed (gati) in the direction and desire for setting out on the
path for spiritualism.
It is also because mother (also God) is the one who provides 'ashraya' - shelter - to the person that we see the
acquisition of landed property and house(s) both in the native land and elsewhere, including foreign lands, from
the 4th house. Placement of the lord of 4th in 8th would indicate acquisition of property in other places, while its
placement in 12th would mean acquisition of property in foreign lands.
It also indicates anything that is imbibed or received from the mother. The first language that we speak - our
mother tongue is; the place where we are born - motherland; the love for our culture and motherland is also to be
seen from the 4th house. Any inimical or papa graha in the 4th affects to that extent the symbolization of the 4th
house.
The 4th also rules the heart. After all, love - true love - is possible only if there is a heart (conscious mind) to do
so. True is nothing but pursuit of the loved one with heart and soul. Any benevolence or arrogance of the
person's heart, whether a person is good or bad at heart, is to be seen from the strength and placement of the 4th
house, its lord and other grahas in it. Placement of Rahu could give a hard/stout heart. It could also indicate heart
disease/afflictions to heart depending on its placement etc., while placement of a benefic like Venus could
indicate passionate love and a very kind mother. Thus, afflictions to the heart, both physical and emotional, are to
be seen from the 4th house. Thus, the 4th also becomes the house of happiness and grief. No afflictions or good
placements could give a general sense of attainment of happiness and less emotional strains. This establishes a
clear connection between the heart (4th) and the mind (1st). The general sense of happiness prevails only when

the desires are fulfilled.

The 4th house also deals with formal education. It indicates the extent and type of formal education that one
would get in life. It indicates the school, college or institution, the length till which one will have formal education.
While presence of Rahu in the 4th will also indicate general defiance in studies and disturbances to mother etc., it
would also indicate an inclination and even good control over foreign languages - something which is
uncommon to the native.
All modes of conveyances, of course - with the sambandha of Venus who is the naisargika karaka for
vehicles/conveyances, is to be studied and predicted from the 4th hosue. While presence or aspect of Venus on
the 4th would mean attainment and enjoyment of material pleasures of all good things of life, presence of aspect
of grahas like Rahu, Ketu, Sani would mean denial or destruction of the pleasures of the world resulting in lack of
general happiness. Thus we may say that the results indicated by any graha in the 4th fructify fast, while that of
those in the 1st or 7th will be felt only in the later part of life.
The general sense of happiness to an individual comes only when the acquisitions are self-made. Though we
know the need and importance of karma (10th) we still tend to run after the comforts for self. It is when we
achieve these comforts in the world of maya that we feel satisfied. It is this proud sense of satisfaction on having
achieved something material that gives happiness to everybody.

Fifth House
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yantramantrau tatha vidyam buddhescaiva prabandhakam
putrarajyapabhramsadin pasyet putralayad budhah ..6..
yantramantrau- yantras and mantras; tatha - and; vidyam - learning/ knowledge; buddhescaiva - also intelligence;
prabandhakam- composition; putra- progeny/ son; rajya- kingdom/ state; apabhramsadin- corruption/ falling
down from place of honour; pasyet - see; putralayad - fifth house/ the place of son; budhah - observe
The 5th house indicates knowledge, the knowledge of mantras and yantras (amulets etc., used in spiritualism),
children (sons), planning, status or authority received from the government (or royalty) and other places, fall of
position or status etc., - In general, the house of future.
We are aware that the 1st, the 5th and the 9th form the Dharma Trikona. We are also aware of Brihaspati's
influence on the 5th house as he is the karaka for children (to be seen from the 5th), for knowledge (dhi shakti
and he is also the Guru - teacher) and a supreme benefic for the well being of the person during his life time.
Therefore, Brihaspati's influence on the 5th is to be reckoned with great care and his is to be propitiated for
general well being and gain of knowledge and good things in life; and more so when there is any affliction to the
5th, particularly that of Rahu.
Children are the hope for the future of parents and also the generation. As parents gamble/speculate our future
by way looking for assistance and achievements from our children in our later years. Therefore, the 5th not only
becomes the house of future of the person but also the house to look for speculative abilities and name and fame
to be gained in future. It is the 8th from the 10th (karma bhava) and the 10th from the 8th house (based on the
'Bhavatbhavam' principle). Hence the speculative abilities is to be seen from the 5th house as it becomes the
karmabhava for the 8th house which is known for gambling activities (or unearned wealth).
5th is the house that sustains the 4th being 2nd from it. Thus, we may derive the general well being of the heart
from the 5th. It provides life and succor to the heart by way of love. Love is the prime essence of well being.
When deprived of it, it not only wrecks the heart emotionally, but also physically.
By virtue of being in the 2nd from the 4th bhava (formal knowledge) and also because it is an activity related to
Brihaspati the significator of dhi shakti without which one never accomplishes anything, the 5th house gains

importance by way of both formal and informal education. Intelligence to comprehend anything and putting it to
effective use is very important for a meaningful living. Since it is the Guru (teacher) who confers the knowledge
of 'mantra', tantra and 'yantra' vidya, it becomes the most important house to look for the knowledge of the same
and also the respect and obedience one would have towards the preceptors (gurus and teachers). Thus, any
affliction to the 5th would reflect the negatives of the house in terms of knowledge and intelligence of the person,
as also the respect and obedience for guru/teacher. One of the negative aspects of an afflicted 5th house would
also indicate the speculative action that one would perform in the case of gambling (as it is the 10th from the 8th
house - Bhavat- bhavam principle).
The 5th house also happens to be the 11th from the 7th (house of marriage). Hence the reckoning of gains from
marriage is estimated from the 5th house.
The placement of different planets in 5th are as follows:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sun
Indicates anger during child birth, struggle in the middle life, living in loneliness, love for father.
Moon
Love for mother, love for motherland
Mars
Love for co-born(s), knowledge of tactics of war, love or adept in arms, martial arts, sports and anything where
aggression is required. Also indicates a good cook. Knowledge of surgery. It could also indicate ceasarian child
birth (during such times Hanuman Pooja is suggested and 'Pitavastra' - yellow cloth is placed near the place of
birth to pacify the effects of Kuja), but Jupiter's presence would stop ceasarian and will allow a normal birth.
Mercury
Very intelligent, love for knowledge and intelligence, love for children, accomplished in accounting and trade and
commerce.
Jupiter
Love for son, fond of supreme knowledge including vedic knowledge, fond of teaching, learned in law and could
be a judge, very divine.
Venus
Love for daughter, fond of worldly pleasures, love for conveyances, love for travel, love for beautiful things.
Saturn
Love for stale things, lethargic and lazy, fond of sleeping, procrastinating and slow moving.
Rahu
Brilliant planning, shadyantra (deceptive planning), lack of Respect for gurus (preceptors), love for all kinds of
pleasures.
Ketu
Lack of planning, headless activity, denial of what is loved.

The numeric numbers and the number of children represented by the grahas are as follows:
Surya - 1 one child
Chandra - 2 two children
Brihaspati - 3 three children
Rahu - 4 four children
Budh - 5 five children

Shukra - 6 six children

Ketu - 7 seven children
Shani - 8 eight children
Mangal - 9 nine children
Sixth House
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matulantakasankanam satrumscaiva vranadikan
sapatnimataram capi shashthabhavannirikshayet ..7..
matula- maternal uncle; antaka- end/ death; sankanam- doubts and mistust; satrum- enemies; caiva- and also;
vrana- injuries/ ulcer/ tumor; adikan- etc.; sapatnimataram- step-mother; capi - and also;
shashthabhavannirikshayet - judge from sixth bhava.
The 6th house indicates maternal uncle, doubts about death, enemies, ulcers, step mother, punishment etc.

The 6th bhava, along with the 3rd, 10th and 11th is a 'Upachaya'. It is the house of service (work). 6th is also the
house of punishment, depending on whether the work performed is good or bad, as per the principle - "Tanau
Tanah Danda Hara" (6th and 11th (Tanau Tanah means 6th to 6th) are the houses of punishment and reward),
wherein 'Danda' means punishment and 'Hara' means gaining victory. The Lord gains victory over the person by
showing him the rewards. However, the amount of punishment and reward to be meted out to a person is purely
the knowledge of God as it is only he who can determine it.
The 6th is the 3rd from 4th, which is the house of mother. Hence maternal uncles are seen from the 6th house.
6th is the house of enemies. The strength and weakness of the enemy is to be seen from here. It is considered
always good to have a weak or debilitated 6th lord as it indicates that the enemy is weak and could be won over.
However, to defeat the enemy the person would require a strong 7th house.
The 6th is also the house of service. This determines whether the person would be a 'karmayogi' or not. It also
determines whether the person would render service or would run a business and in what manner and
circumstances. To determine the karma of the 6th house it is important to study the 10th from it i.e., the 3rd
house (Bhavatbhavam principle) which determines the karma of the service rendered by the person. "Shramdan"
(rendering service in terms of physical labour in temples or places of worship and worship to "Shani" - the lord
for labour) will rectify afflictions to the 6th house.
The 6th also happens to be the 2nd from the 5th house, which is the house of children. It, thus, sustains the life
of the child. The food habits and type of food eaten by the child can be estimated from the 6th house.
The 6th house indicates servants too. It also indicates whether the person himself will do his work or will get
done from the servants. Even the faithfulness/morality of the servants could be determined from the 6th house.

Seventh House
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jayamadhvaprayanam ca vanijyam nashtavikshanam
maranam ca svadehasya jayabhavannirikshayet ..8..
jaya- wife; madhvaprayanam- follower of madhava; ca- also; vanijyam - business; nashta- destruction;
vkaam- look at, see, inspect; maranam- death; ca- and; svadehasya- body of self; jayabhavannirikshayet judge from the Jaya (7th) bhava.

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

Therefore, the 7th is truly reflective of the inner self of the person. It is reflective of the 'Ayana' of the person. An
inappropriate lordship/placement/rasi of the 7th bhava indicates the extent to which a person bears a character,
disposition in life, whether the person will be reborn or will attain moksha. Any affliction to the 7th would be
detrimental to the development of the person as a good social being. Hence the 7th is a very vital bhava which
holds the key to success or failure of life.
Thus, to determine the strengths and results of native's chart, the 7th, 7th Lord and is Darapada (A7) placement
become very significant and important.
Mars in the 7th
Indicates Kuja Dosha (this is due to the anger of Deva Rishi Narad - Upaya: Prayer to Hanumanji is the sole
remedy). The placement of Mars in 7th indicates war or 'Yudh' in life (as may be seen from Lord Rama's life)
which means a life full of struggles with frequent separation from wife. This could mean a separation,
incompatible natures, angry nature/hot constitution of the wife/business partner, disharmony in marital life which means a generally tense and strained personal life. However, the positive signs of have Mars in the 7th
would mean that the person is very strong physically and also mentally as it aspects the 1st (Ascendant/Lagna),
which is also because struggles actually strengthen the person mentally and physically.
Venus in the 7th
This would indicate love for all beautiful things, strong desire for sex (being the natural Kalatrakaraka i.e., the
significator for sex), beautiful wife/partner, desire for material luxuries of life, a robust physique with sexual
appeal, attractive body etc.
Saturn in 7th
This would indicate the dirty side of sex and other likings, a delayed marriage, spouse/partner being older than
self, this would also mean that the spouse could be older in thoughts, disposition, age etc., separation,
disharmony. The desire for sex could even be a carnal desire (as it gains Digbala in the 7th) without any
discretion for caste, creed and levels.
Jupiter in 7th
Jupiter, the Devaguru, is considered the best placement in the 7th. A Guru, and that too a Devaguru, could never
do anything wrong. Hence
he indicates the best for the overall well being of the person, particularly in a female's chart where he indicates
absolute chastity. He should
indicate the chaste desires of the person.
Sun in the 7th
Sun, king of all grahas, would mean that the spouse/partner is very dominating in nature, very regal/authoritative
in disposition, angry/hot nature, reddish complexion, strong in physique and mental nature, a burning and never
ending desire for sex and all things rich and royal.
Moon in the 7th
Moon, queen of all grahas, would thus indicate beauty, cool disposition, strong mind, charming, regal taste,
splendorous mannerisms and dressing, urge for good and clean sex, white complexioned wife, good acumen to
trade, gullible etc.
Rahu in the 7th
Being a demon, will indicate diabolical nature, carnal (sex)desires, ruthlessness in all aspects of life, dirty
thoughts, filthy sex, involvement in prostitution, gambling and the likes. However, a controlled Rahu could also
give the better things of life and material fulfilment. Propitiating Lord Shiva with water (Rudrabhishek) to control
and calm the heated and passionate desires or have controlled sex is the best Upaya for Rahu, while - the
mantra: "Hari Om Tat Sat" - Satyanarana Mantra is helpful to just cut off the effects of Rahu i.e., no desires at all).
Ketu in the 7th

Being the dismembered body of the demon Rahu, it would indicate a sickly spouse. Being the natural significator
for Moksha, it would indicate that the partner/spouse will be a spiritual person. It could also indicate a nagging
partner. An afflicted placement could mean sickness, unsteady mind, general destruction i.e., the infra-red
passion of Ketu leads to self-destruction as Lord Shiva destroyed Kamadeva. (The 7th house, is also the house
of Kamadeva - hence the desires. Destruction of desires (i.e., Kamadeva) eventually leads to moksha).

7th Lord in the 6th bhava would mean the spouse turning an enemy where the faithfulness or fidelity is to be
doubted. This could be redeemed only with a strong and benevolent Jupiter in the chart.
7th Lord in the 9th would mean that that bhagya (fortune) of the person will turn for the good after marriage.
Since 7th indicates rebirth and the 12th bhava indicates Moksha/sleep, 7th is a naisargika enemy of the 12th (7th
bhava is 8th from the 12th bhava) as, to attain the desires one has to remain awake and be attached to the desire
for its realization. Non-realization of the desire would eventually lead to rebirth for its fulfilment.
The longevity of the first marriage (M1) is to be seen from the 2nd house to the 7th (i.e., the 8th bhava of the chart
- the principle of 2nd being the maraka) as it is the sustaining house for the 7th. The 7th from the house of first
marriage (M1) (i.e., 2nd bhava of the chart) would indicate the possibility of the second (M2) marriage and the
longevity of this marriage is to be determined from the 2nd house to this bhava (M2) (i.e., the 3rd bhava of the
chart). The 7th from M2 would indicate the 3rd marriage (M3) and the 2nd bhava from M3 would indicate its
longevity. Subsequent marriages, usually till the 4th, are to be seen so on and so forth. Such a syndrome
normally stops with the fourth marriage when the effect of Moon (in the form of mother or mother-in-law) comes
in as a natural obstacle. However, these are to be reckoned by the Jyotish after careful observation of the
customs and practices of different communities and persons. Normally, this phenomena of multiple marriages is
most possible in people and communities where worship on Fridays is practised predominantly as they would
imbibe more of Venusian effects.
UPAPADA
Upapada, also known as Gaunapada, is the 'Arudha' of the 12th bhava of the chart (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 12).
(Gauna - means one who follows {Anuchara - that which follows - Sloka 2 of Chapter 30-BPHS} - Accordingly, the
'Arudha' of the bhava that follows (12th) the Lagna is, thus, the Gaunapada or Upapada.)
This pada determines the inner nature/attitude of the native towards the spouse. The 'Sambandha' or relationship
of the lord of Upapada vis--vis the Lagna lord, by way of placement, will determine whether the native would
marry at all or not. If the lord of Upapada goes to the 12th (the house for sacrifice/Tyaga) therefrom, it indicates a
sure sign of denial of marriage. This would also indicate the delays, if any, and the reasons for such delay in
marriage.
Now, how do we see the 'sambandha' of the lord of Upapada with the lord of Lagna?
The rasi/sign occupied by the lord of the Lagna is called 'Paka Lagna'. The Paka Lagna signifies the whims and
fancies of the native. While the natal Lagna determines what is good or bad for the body, Paka Lagna signifies
what a person likes or dislikes. Thus, a papa graha occupying the Lagna will not signify clearly the likes and
dislikes of the person as the Paka Lagna would.
Therefore, the relationship between a graha and the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna should be studied carefully to
determine the likes and dislikes, whims and fancies etc., of a person. When the sambandha of a graha is not
good with the lord of Lagna/Paka Lagna, the graha tends to reject its significations. This determines the fact that
a certain placement of a graha, though it signifies certain naisargik qualities, loses such qualities in terms of its
relationship with the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna. This has to be studied carefully to determine whether the
person would marry or not, what the person will like or dislike, what the person will adapt or renounce etc. For

example, mere occupation of Lagna by Shani - a naisargika significator of alcohol and negative things - will not
determine the persons liking for alcohol or negative aspects as his paka lagna would, while the converse is true
in the case of benefics.
(Note: However, Brihaspati [Karaka for 'Jeeva' and Dhi Shakti which is the most important quality of man] is the
naisargik karaka for Paka Lagna.)
Since Upapada determines the nature/attitude of the person towards the spouse who is a lifelong partner, it is
very important that the sign/rasi of the Upapada is auspicious. It is the auspiciousness of the rasi that determines
the purity of nature of the native and how the person would treat the spouse. Any affliction to the rasi, or if the
rasi is inauspicious, to that extent the native's attitude towards the spouse is affected. This would mean that the
compatibility, fidelity, affection etc., which form the basics of good spousal relationship, either become
questionable or it is totally absent depending on the inauspiciousness or affliction of the sign.
Thus, the lord of Gaunapada becomes very important in determining the spouse (family etc.,), spousal attitude of
the person, and happiness/sorrow from spouse. An exalted lord of Upapada will bring to the native a spouse from
a noble family, while in the case of a debilitated lord of Upapada the reverse holds true meaning thereby that the
spouse will be from a family below the status of the native.
Following are the significations in the case of the lord of Upapada being conjoined with:
1. Surya - the spouse would be from a family enjoying political power, or from a higher caste meaning change in
caste (as Sun represents temples - a place where people of higher learning/caste live/work);
2. Moon - the spouse could be from a wealthy family, or a family with immense popularity.
3. Mars - the spouse could be from a family linked with the Martian qualities like Police, Military, Kshatriya
families etc.
4. Mercury - the spouse could be from a family involved in dealing with writing/books, or in accounting
professions, or in trade.
5. Jupiter - the spouse would be from a brahmin family, or from a learned family, or from a judicial family.
6. Venus - the spouse could be from a family with a poetic and romantic touch, artistic flair, involved with cattle
(like dairying), dealing in clothes or cosmetics, or anything that is linked with beauty.
7. Saturn - the spouse would be from a lower family, or lower caste, or from a family engaged in menial jobs such
as factory workers etc.
8. Rahu - the spouse would be from a family involved in gambling and other such related activities, or from a
foreign land.
9. Ketu - the spouse could belong to an ascetic family, or a family that is detached from normal stream of society.

As we know the principle that it is always the 2nd bhava that sustains the previous bhava, determining the effects
of the 2nd bhava from Upapada becomes important in determining the sustenance of the marriage. Any
afflictions or inauspiciousness of the 2nd bhava from the Upapada will indicate the length of marriage i.e., how
long the marriage would last and when it breaks what will be the reasons that determine such a break. From this
we get an important principle:- The nature of sign in the 2nd bhava from Upapada is important in determining the
real cause of break in marriage (which could be in the form of death (under various circumstances), legal or
illegal separation, separation due to other ordinary or extraordinary circumstances etc.,).
The following graha placements/rasi in the 2nd bhava from Upapada indicate the broad causes for break in

marriage:

1. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a benefic, or it is aspected by or conjunct with a benefic, then the
native enjoys good results (from wife) - [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
2. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a papa graha, and/or it is occupied or aspected by or conjunct with
a graha in debilitation (either in rasi/navamsa), then the destruction of wife/marital happiness is bound to happen.
[BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
3. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate an exalted graha (either in rasi or navamsa) or should receive
aspect by any such graha, then the person should have many wives. The same is also applicable in the case of
Mithun (quality of copulation and many companions) being the 2nd from Upapada. Even Taurus (owned by
Shukra) is known to give plurality of marriage. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
4. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to be occupied by its own lord or if the said lord is in his other house (in the
case of dual ownership), then the death of wife will be at an advanced age. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
5. If the graha, which is a constant indicator of wife (either the 7th lord or Sukra) is in own house, the loss of wife
will be only at an advanced stage. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 13 to 15).
6. If the lord of 2nd from Upapada is 2nd from the Lagna (natal ascendant) and is with a papa graha, then the
marriage could break due to the native's thieving habits.
7. Shani and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada - loss of wife through death and calumny (slander). (BPHS: Chapter 30 Sloka - 16). If the said 2nd happens to be Shani's own house (Makar or Kumbh) the wife will have disease in legs;
and, if Rahu too joins Shani's own house in 2nd, the wife is sure to be lame. Shani, Rahu and Surya in the said
2nd will cause distress to bones (Surya rules bones).
8. Mercury in 2nd from Upapada will cause verbal warfare (Budh rules speech) with wife. Even excess speech
(unwanted speech) can damage the marriage. The marriage could break due to extra-marital relationships, as
Budh rules Mithun and Mithun signifies such relationships. Budh also signifies dealing with books and writing.
Indulgence in books and writing could lead to a break in marriage. Budh and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada causes
breakage of bones. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 18). Budh and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada will give a stout body to
the wife. (Slokas 19-22). If Mangal and Shani occupy such a 2nd house that happens to be owned by Budh, the
wife then suffers from nasal disorders. (Slokas 19-22). Budh and Mangal in the 2nd from Upapada will cause
dental disorders to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). However, Budh in 2nd from Upapada in wife's horoscope will indicate
a strong Rajyog for the husband. This too could be a cause of break in marriage.)
9. Shukra in 2nd from Upapada could signify break in marriage due to libidinous activities. Rishabh being such a
2nd house indicates many wives or plurality of marriage, which could also be a cause for break in marriage.
(BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7-12). Shukra and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada will cause disorder of blood,
leucorrhoea. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Sloka 17).
10. Moon in 2nd from Upapada would signify break in marriage (or death) due to problems in the lymphatic fluids
that would damage the physical health of the wife. As Moon rules mind, it could also indicate emotional problems
leading to break in marriage. If Shani afflicts such placement of the Moon, it is sure to cause severe depressions
for the wife.
11. Surya in 2nd from Upapada would cause death/separation due to high fevers, bone disorders.
12. Brihaspati in the 2nd from Upapada would cause break due to child birth/childlessness, lack of intelligence,
excess weight etc. Jupiter and Rahu in such a 2nd house will cause dental problems; while Guru and Shani in
such a 2nd house will cause trouble in eyes/ears of the wife. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 19-22).

13. If Mangal happens to be in 2nd from Upapada, it could cause separation from wife through sudden accidents
in combination with Kethu for certain; blood disorders; death in fights; death due to arms and ammunitions;
separation due to fiery temperament; anger and inflexibility and ego; and other Martian qualities.
However, all these are to be studied from the natal ascendant, Lagna Pada (Arudha of Lagna), the 7th from
Upapada and the lords thereof. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 22 & 23.5).
(Upaya for delayed marriage: Fasting on the days of the lord - can consume only milk and some fruits.)
However, to clear the general afflictions to the 7th bhava and also the kidney, prayer to Lord Shiva is the key.
Chanting the Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra 11 times with milk held in the hand and consuming that milk immediately
thereafter helps in removing all poison (toxicity) from the body. This not only purifies the mind (thought) but also
cleanses the kidney, which is signified by the 7th bhava. [Maharshi Attri is believed to cleansed the body of Lord
Shiva off all the poison that he consumed during Sagar Manthana by placing Moon on his (Shiva's) head. Hence
milk (signified by Moon) is believed to cure the afflictions of this house (ruled by Shiva) with the chanting of
Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra].
Eighth House
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ayu ranam ripum capi durgam mrtadhanam tatha
gatyanukadikam sarvam pasyedrandhradvicakshanah ..9..
ayu- age/ longevity; ranam - battles and wars; ripum - weaknesses; capi - and also; durgam - difficult situation;
mrtadhanam - wealth of the dead/ legacy/ inheritence; tatha - and gatyanukadikam - things that have happenes;
sarvam -everything; pasyed- see; randhrat- randhra bhava/ 8th house; vicakshanah- observe from/ experience
from, being conscious of

The length of one's life is to be seen from the 8th house. A strong 8th house, lord of the 8th and lord of the lagna
who is also well placed determine the life of the person. There are four types of aayus - (1) Dirgaayu (long life beyond 75 years); (2) Madhyaayu (middle life - 32 to 75 years); and (3) Alpaayu (short life - 20 to 32 years); while
the fourth type is known as Balarishta (child death - 0 to 19 years). In normal parlance, a longlife or dirgaayu is
considered good as it generally indicates the satisfaction of having lived the life as one gets enough time to
accomplish the desires. The strengths of the 8th house and its lord, lagna and its lord and their placements; as
also the 10th house and 10th lord (as it is the 3rd house from the 8th) are to be considered properly before
pronouncing the longevity of the person.
Since the 8th is indicative of the longevity, it is also intimately connected with the battlefield and enemies. A
stronger enemy is bound to kill in the battle while a weaker enemy is likely to be won over. A proper study of the
8th house and the Rudramsa can indicate the timing of war, the length of war and its victory or defeat. Since 8th
is also an indicator of forts and fortresses, one will come to learn their strengths and weaknesses, rise and fall of
the forts (kingdoms and kings).
We know that the lord of 8th is also called rogesh (lord of long-term disease). A proper and detailed study of the
8th could indicate the type of disease that one would die of and the length of time that one will suffer during the
inimical period of the 8th house and its lord. The placement of the lord of 8th will also indicate the place where
exactly in the physical body would one get affected by disease, the type and duration of such disease and its
cure or otherwise. All this would depend on the placement of grahas in the 8th, placement and strength of lord of
8th and lord of lagna.
It would be very interesting to note the relation between the 7th and 8th house in terms of longevity. While the 8th
indicates longevity, the 7th (being the 12th to 8th) indicates loss to the longevity. A strong 7th indicating
strong/over indulgence in sex causes loss of longevity. Loss of semen, which is vitality, cuts short the length of

life. Thus the 7th, which is opposite to celibacy, affects very much the longevity of life. A strong Venusian activity
is thus an enemy of the longevity.
8th is also the house of Mrutadhanam, meaning, the accruals in the form of legacies and insurance.
It is also known as the house of unearned wealth, which also includes gambling. While the activity of gambling
itself is seen from the 8th house, the karma (the act of speculation) for gambling is seen from the 5th house (it is
the 10th from the 8th - Bhatbhavam principle).
Thus, the 8th, along with the 6th and 12th houses is called the 'dushtstana' meaning the malefic houses because
of their ability to either create or make enemies and provide detachment and loss. The Moon in 8th is particularly
undesirable as it is called "Ashtama Chandra Marana Karaka" meaning the Moon in the 8th wields death-inflicting
powers to the sign/house it owns. Rulers are known to be killed, wars are known to be lost, persons are known to
lose their lives when the Moon is placed in the 8th.

Ninth House
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bhagyam syalam ca dharmam ca bhratrpatnyadikamstatha
tirthayatradikam sarvam dharmasthanannirikshayet ..10..
bhagyam- fortune; syalam ca- and; dharmam - path of righteousness, duties and obligations; ca- also;
bhratrpatnyadikamstatha - also the wife of the brother; tirthayatradikam - pilgrimages etc.; sarvam - everything;
dharmasthanannirikshayet - judge from the dharma sthana (9th house)
The 9th bhava signifies father, dharma, guru, past karma, bhagya, long journeys, thighs, sister-in-law (brother's
wife), journeys to holy places etc.

Why is the 9th house the significator of father and dharma?

From the principle of trines, we know that Lord Brahma resides in the 1st bhava, while Lord Shiva
resides in the 5th and Lord Vishnu in the 9th bhava. While the 1st bhava signifies 'ayu' (birth)
and the 5th signifies
sperity, the 9th indicates 'dharma' since Lord Vishnu resides in it. It is he who fixes the dharma of
the person and gives according to what he deserves.
The 9th house of the naisargik rasi chakra is Dhanur (Sagittarius) which is a fiery sign and its lord is Devaguru
Brihaspati (Jupiter). The fiery nature of Dhanur is because of its agni tatwa, which means energy in

the form of light. This agni is called the 'Brihat Agni' or the light of enlightenment and it acts on
the dhi shakti (head) without with one will never be able to attain enlightenment/knowledge. This
energy is represented by Brihaspati as we know that he is the significator of dhi shakti.
It is because of the reason that Lord Vishnu's will in determining the creation of the person, his dharma, his
bhagya etc., is seen from this house of Brihaspati, that Jupiter is seen as representing God (Bhagavate/Bhagam)
in the horoscope. Brihaspati is said to represent God in the horoscope because he possesses all the qualities
like shantam (peace), shubhalakshanam (good looks/disposition), daya (mercy) etc., that God possesses.
But how is Brihaspati connected with the birth of the individual? Jupiter represents God and he is the sustainer
of life (jeeva) while Surya is the giver of life. Therefore, there should be some graha representing and acting as
God to create life. It is Surya, in the form of father who acts as God to create life. God fixes our birth on the basis
of our past karma but he cannot take birth on earth to create every individual being. The job of creation is thus

the responsibility of the father when he, at that moment of creation, acts as God. The representation of God in
physical form by the father is the reason why the 9th house is associated with father.
How is father responsible for birth?
The atma that is to take birth resides in the body of the father in a place called "Mooladharachakra". The
Mooladharachakra is actually the end of the spinal chord in our body. In the fetal stage, the baby in the womb of
the mother develops with a tail, which is actually the extension of the spinal chord, which gradually recedes, with
the growth of the fetus. In the Bhagwad Gita, Lord Krishna has explained how the atma comes to reside in this
chakra of the father. It is in the form of rain that the atma comes down on the earth and through the soil, it enters
the trees and gets into the fruits through the sap of the tree. The atma, then finds its way to the father when such
a fruit which bears the atma to be born is consumed by him. Through the blood stream it reaches the
mooladharachakra where it resides till such time fixed by God for its birth.
The deity of Mooladharachakra is Lord Maha Ganapthi as he is the deity of Ketu. We know that Ketu rules the tail.
It is the initial tail that gradually recedes to become the end of the spine and is known as Mooladharachakra.
Thus, Ketu becomes the important graha to be studied to see the procreative aspects of the father. Therefore,
Ketu is known to expand the family in terms of numbers and is also symbolically represented by a yellow square,
which is the symbol of Ketu (procreation). Since Surya is the giver of life and is the naisargik atmakarak (who
also represents father), it is exalted in Aries in the Ashwin nakshatra, which is a nakshatra of Ketu. Thus, we see
the connection of how and why Sun is exalted in Aries.
Thus, we come to see the relationship between father and God. Therefore, the physical presence/form of father is
seen from the 9th house. Besides, the other important of role of father in a person's life is to teach the child the
ideals/principles of life. The first ideology/principle, otherwise known as dharma, is learnt from the house i.e.,
from the father. Then comes the role of the teacher - Guru. A good guru teaches good things to the child. Good
knowledge is very important for the proper upbringing of the child. It is good knowledge and good principles
imbibed by the child both in the family and from the Guru, that stand good in the life of a person. It keeps him
principled in life. And good principles inculcate good and strong discipline. Therefore, the 9th house becomes a
very important chart in the life of a person.
Any deviation from/desertion of dharma leads to the destruction of the self finally. When dharma (principle) is
affected, the 11th house (labhasthana) therefrom, which is the 7th house indicating wife, is first affected.
Subsequently leading to affect the 5th (the house of children - because the wife's principles (7th) is affected) and
the 3rd is affected as the prakrambal of the native is used to shield the family (wife and children). And when the
3rd is affected, the Lagna too is affected because it is the individual who is adding on to his sins (paapa). Now,
when is the dharma affected? It gets affected in a bid to earn more (labha - 11th house). Bad principles adopted to
increase the income in labhasthan (11th) no doubt increases the income, but it also increases the sins to that
extent affecting the 9th house, which sets of a chain reaction to the other houses (11th therefrom). This is derived
from the "Mandooka Dasha" (Mandooka dasha means frog jumps on every third house. This is seen in the
Rudramsa chart and is seen for devining wars, victories, defeats etc.).
Thus, the 9th bhava is also for discipline. It indicates 'Japa' which disciplines the person's life. Strong 9th house
will indicate a strong sense of discipline and, hence, strong principles. This will reflect the extent to which the
person will observe discipline in life and obedience towards his father and Guru. (A strong 9th and the Sun
placed in 4th or 8th from Lagna indicates the person to be very obedient to father.)
The 9th house also reflects the past karma of the person. It is the good deeds in one's life that determine the
quality of life one would lead in the next birth. The physical body of a person perishes with time, but the atma
carries with it the karma accumulated by the person. It is according to this karma that one gets the share (Bhagya
- derived from bhaga or bhagam, meaning the share from father/God) of the material things in the world. Hence,
the 9th house is also called the house of 'Bhagya' - meaning, what one would enjoy as his/her share of things in
the world as decided by God.
Since the 9th signifies the thighs of the person, it also indicates long distance journeys. While studying long

distance journeys, it is very important to study the "Jalapatha saham" (Jala - meaning water; patham - meaning
crossing; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether the person will cross large bodies of water (oceans
etc.,) and also "Paradesa saham" (Paradesa - meaning foreign; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether
the person will have residence in foreign land. However, the sambandha of Shukra is also to be reckoned as he is
the significator of vehicles (means of conveyance), while Ketu, the mokshakaraka, will indicate astral travels
(travel of the atma by detachment from the physical self - which is normally attained only by Sadhus after strong
tapasya. Ketu helps attain this by way of detaching the mind from the physical self.).
9th bhava being the house of the Lord, it also indicates temples and other places of worship (strong influence of
Surya on 9th will indicate construction of temples, while affliction from Rahu will indicate destruction/desecration
of religious places).
9th bhava also indicates the wife of the younger brother and also the wife's younger sister.
Another aspect that could be seen from the 9th house is 'renunciation' and its timing is to be derived from its
'Drig Dasha' (Drig - is the power to see).
The spiritual guru of the person is to be seen from the 'Vimsamsa' (D-20) chart of the person. It is the spiritual
guru who can help and guide the person during trying times and put him/her on the right path.
Thus, we may see that the 9th house is a very important house of the horoscope of a person. It reflects the
principles and ideals of the person and to what extent will he/she follow it in life. Thus, a good and strong 9th
house would mean a strongly principled life and opposite would hold true in case of afflictions of the 9th.
Connection between the lords of the 9th and 10th bhavas will indicate "Dharmakarmadipati Yoga" which will
mean that the person will use the principles (whatever acquired from family and from guru) in performing karma
(job).
Hence, it may safely be assumed that prescribing a stone/gem of the 9th lord would be immensely beneficial to
the person at all times with the exception being the case where the 9th lord is also the lord of the 6th house (the
house of enemies). Also, Jupiter being the lord of the 9th of the natural zodiac, chanting the mantra "Om Gurave
Namaha" will strengthen the 9th house, while chanting the mantra "Om Sat Gurave Namaha" will pacify him/her
and also strengthen the person spiritually.

Tenth House
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rajyam cakasamvrttim ca manam caiva pitustatha
pravasasya rnasyapi vyomasthanannirikshanam ..11..

rajyam - royalty/ kingshjip/ authority; ca- and; akasamvrttim - ambition; ca- and; manam - reputation/ fame; caivaand also; pituh- father; tatha - and; pravasasya - living in foreign land, immigration; rnasyapi - also debts;
vyomasthanat- the house of sky/ ether/ akasha; nirikshanam- judge from

Royalty/authority (Rajyam); place and profession/livelihood/honour; gains from father; living in foreign lands and
debts are to be understood from the 10th house ? so says the standard text (BPHS).
The 10th house is the most important quadrant/kendra of a chart. It is one of the principle pillars of the life of the
person as it depicts the karma/action of the individual. This shows the karmic direction in one?s life. It is to be
seen along with the 9th house which shows the dharma of the person. Any connection between the 9th and 10th
house will show the inter-link between the dharmik (religious) and karmic (action) levels of the native.

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

One of the most important aspects of doing any karma/action, is the basic desire to do so. This desire for doing a
karma comes from the planet Mercury (Budh). Therefore, Mercury becomes a very important planet for the 10th
house. A weak and afflicted Mercury could ruin the life of a person due to lack of desire to perform any
karma/activity.
The positive sides apart, the following are the negative sides of the above planets in the 10th house when they
are either too strong or weak/afflicted:
1. Sun = short term goals over shadow the long term/actual goals of
the person. Therefore, the ayana (direction) of the person is lost.
2. Saturn = there is too much of hard work with minimum of returns or
very little achievement.
3. Mars = there is very high energy level and there is too much
drive/passion in anything/work undertaken by the person.
4. Jupiter = there is simply too much knowledge and, therefore, lack of
focus because of the broad base of knowledge. This aspect can, however, be controlled by strengthening Saturn
(the lord of Jupiter?s debility) ? the primary level of control. The secondary level of control is by strengthening
Moon (the lord of Jupiter?s exaltation). Saturn ? Jupiter conjunction causes ?Brahma Yoga?.
The different aspects of karma/activity are:
(a) Creation
(b) Preservation; and
(c) Destruction
The planet occupying the 10th house signifies the karma/activity that would be performed by the individual.
Sun in the 10th will signifies the creation. It represents a king or top positions in the government. It is bhagwan
Ram who decides who will be the king. Thus, Sun in the 10th will give Rajyoga while its affliction will give the
opposite ? ?Pravrajya yoga?, meaning renunciation. Sun aspected by Saturn will cause delay or loss of the
Rajyoga.
Moon in the 10th signifies preservation. The sustenance of the Rajyog depends on the will of Krishna (Moon). A
weak or afflicted Moon will render an oscillating Rajyog. To sustain such a weak or oscillating rajyog, it is
important to strengthen Mars (the lord of Moon?s debility) at the primary level, and Venus (the lord of Moon?s
exaltation) at the secondary level.
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Prescription of Gemstone is one of the most important aspects of remedies in Jyotish Shastra. The use of
Gemstone is also endorsed by shastras such as Garuda Purana which gives elaborate description of the nature
of the gemstones and their use. Even though gemstone use is one of the most popular source of remedies for all
ills of the material world, may it be health, wealth or fortune, it is fraught with many misconceptions and
erroneous notions of their selection and prescription. This article envisages providing consistent principles
which would help the Jyotishas and laymen to select the right gemstones.
GEMSTONES OF YOGAKARAKAS
Since the gemstones enhance the influence of the planet in the life of the person, the gemstones for the planets
giving yogas should always be chosen. To know the yoga givers or the yoga-karakas in a horoscope, studying
classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora shastra should be studied. However, I shall provide here some guidelines
which can help in choosing the gemstones.
Lagna lord is the first and foremost yoga karaka in a horoscope, since is the owner of both Kendra (Quadrant)
and Kona (Trine). He is protector of the Lagna, which represent health, vitality and the controller of the whole

horoscope. The placement of the Lagna lord is extremely important for the overall strength of the horoscope and
its gemstone can help a person overcoming all difficulties in life.
The lords of two trines fifth and ninth are equally important. They are the two important houses which control the
financial wellbeing of a person. If they are badly placed in the horoscope, then the person might suffer financially
in life. Thus their strength is extremely important in addition to the lords of second and eleventh, who signify
Wealth and Income.
Each planet can give results on the following basis.
1. Lordship
2. Placement
3. Natural Karakatva (Significations)
4. Yoga (Exchange, Conjunction, Aspects)
Hence it must be remembered that a good planet (lords of Lagna, 5th and 9th) / Yoga- karaka if placed in a
dusthana (6th / 8th/ 12th), they can also give malefic results in addition to their inherent benefic nature to do
good. Similarly if the yogakarakas are involved in other bad yogas, they can give bad results, while their
gemstones are worn. Whenever there is a conjunction or exchange of two planets, their inherent and functional
nature is greatly modified. When a benefic planet comes into association with a malefic planet, then the benefic
nature of the planet is corrupted and it starts giving malefic results, however the malefic planet gains out of the
company and gives good results. Such subtle effects should always be kept into consideration, while suggesting
a gemstone for Jyotish remedial purposes.
Exception to this is that, if Saturn becomes the Yoga-karaka and is placed in a dusthana, then its ability to do
good increases. It is advisable to wear Neelam, Saturn?s stone for such cases.
GEMSTONE OF WEAK PLANET
If a yoga-karaka (or any good planet in the horoscope, lords of any houses other than 6th/ 8th or 12th) is
debilitated, they must be strengthened. One of the ways is to wear the stone of the debilitated planet. However,
the more effective way is to find the planet who is causing neecha-bhanga to the debilitated planet. If the neechabhanga is happening with respect to the Moon, then Mantra would be a good remedy, however, if it happens with
respect to the Lagna, then wearing the gemstone of the planet causing the neecha-bhanga would make the
debilitated planet come out of the state of debilitation.
When there is no cancellation of debility of other weaknesses then the gemstones for the supporters of the
debilitated planet can be prescribed for causing cancellation of debility or for enhancing the life-forces that are
being destroyed due to the debility. For example, the Moon is debilitated in Scorpio (8th house of natural zodiac)
and is said to be MARANA KARAKA if placed in the 8th house from Lagna. Weakness of such Moon, in any chart
is not good for longevity. Hence a blue sapphire is used for enhancing the life-force. The information regarding
this is given at the detail section for each planet and their gemstones
It must be noted that debilitation of some planets are desirable in a horoscope. They are the lords of the
Dusthanas (6th/ 8th/ 12th). If the lords of the Dusthanas are placed in other Dusthanas in debilitation, then it
confers Vipareeta raja yoga, whereby the native gains due to the loss of natural and functional significations of
the planet causing the yoga. For example, if 8th lord Moon is involved in Vipareeta Raja yoga, by its debilitation in
the 12th house, the native might enjoy rise in life, but the Mother (natural signification of Moon) and the marriage
(8th house is the longevity of marriage) might suffer simultaneously. To enjoy the fruits of Vipareeta Raja yoga,
the native must not strengthen such debilitated planets that confer the yoga.

VIPAREETA RATNA (OPPOSITE GEMSTONE)

Vipareeta means opposite or gemstones used for weakening the effects of some planets in certain houses. If any
house is occupied by an enemy of its Karaka, then the significations of the house suffer. Keeping this principle in
view, the first house to be checked in any chart is the ninth house of fortune and Dharma with Jupiter & Sun as
the significator. Rahu and Saturn are the enemies of these significator and if they are placed in the ninth house,

they shall damage fortune and Dharma. The remedy is to strengthen the concerned Karaka by wearing its
gemstone in the ring finger. Suka Nadi states that if Rahu is in the ninth house, then the native has good fortune
after wearing a Topaz. The same principle of Vipareeta Ratna (Opposite Gemstone) has been used here. Rahu is
the enemy of Jupiter and since it is placed in the ninth house, the use of a Topaz (gemstone of Jupiter) removes
the misfortune caused by Rahu. Similarly, if Saturn is in the ninth house, then the person may suffer from
poverty/ failure in the homeland after 36 years. To remove this evil, a ruby, the gemstone of the Sun (Saturn?s
enemy) is worn.
GEMSTONES VS. DASAS
Hands in which the gemstones are worn to be chosen on the basis of certain criteria. The right hand is ruled
Jupiter and the left hand by Venus indicating increase (right hand) or decrease (lift hand) of life force.
Thus, if gemstones have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects of a malefic planet, its gemstone should be
used in the left hand. Such use should be temporary covering the dasa-bhukti of the planet.
When the planet is a malefic for the horoscope, the maleficence of the planet can be reduced by wearing a
counter gemstone temporarily during the Dasa-bhukti of the planet. If instead a gem is to be worn for the main
Dasa planet itself, then it should be worn in the left hand. For example, if Rahu is malefic then during its period a
Yellow Sapphire/Topaz/Citrine can be worn in the right hand ring finger or Hessonite/Brown Tourmaline etc can
be worn in the left hand middle finger.
FLAWED GEMSTONE
A genuine gemstone of good quality should never be used with an imperfect or flawed gem or with one that is
astrologically incompatible with it. Suta Goswami (Garuda Purana) advises ?not to wear a gem that is of inferior
quality or incompatible even if it is set together with the divine Kausthuba Mani of Vishnu. Just as the best of
saints lose their merits by bad company, similarly, an imperfect/inferior or incompatible gemstone can ruin the
beneficence of other good gems.
GEMSTONES AND LAGNA LORD
For determining compatibility of gemstones most astrologers go by the Naisargika Sambandha (natural
relationship) of other planets with the stone of the principal/ruling planet. The Ruling Planet is the strongest one
in trines to the Lagna or in the seventh house (1,5,7 & 9 houses), and if none are there, then the Lagna lord is
chosen. Thus if the ruling planet is the Moon, then all planets are compatible with it, but if it is the Sun, then only
Jupiter, Mars & Moon are compatible and their stones can be chosen.
Since the Lagna is the controller of the Horoscope, the impact of the Gemstone ultimately falls on the Lagna
(more so, since Lagna is the controller of the physical body, where the gemstone is worn). The planets, whose
gemstone is worn, should be a friend to the Lagna lord as per the naisargika sambandha. If any planet is inimical
to the lord of Lagna, the use of its gemstone can damage / endanger the concerned people related to the house
owned by the planet. For example if the lord of the fifth house is inimical to the Lagna lord, then the use of a
gemstone of the fifth lord can endanger the life children. Hence utmost caution should be used in prescribing
gemstones.
Naisargika Sambandha of Planets

Some astrologers also use Tatkalika Sambandha (Current relationship) between planets in a chart as this also
takes the individual horoscope into focus. Here, the planets that are Param Mitra, Mitra or Sama to the ruling
planet are chosen for supportive gemstones.
Among all the methods of judging the suitability of a Gemstone namely, the naisargika sambandha, tatkalika
sambandha and other sambandha, the best and most beneficial gemstones are those of the planets involved in a
beneficial Yoga. If the tenth and ninth lord are involved in a Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga, then their stones should
be used together to augment the effects of the Yoga. Gemstones of planets involved in Duryoga and other
malefic combinations or where benefits accrue if the planets are weak and afflicted like the Vipareeta Rajyoga,

should never be used.

GEMSTONES OF MUTUALLY INIMICAL PLANETS
Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously as they shall prove to be very
adverse. Many astrologers give gemstones of mutually inimical planets such as Hessonite (Rahu) with Ruby
(Sun) or Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter) or Red Coral (Mars). Such combinations can be extremely dangerous for the
native. The natural fight between the owners of the gemstones can be visible in the life of native, where we can
witness; the native is caught between many undesirable circumstances without his fault. The table shown below
shows the natural relationships between the planets.
FINGERS AND GEMSTONES
The index finger is called Tarjani and is considered very inauspicious. In mantra recitation the beads should
never touch this finger, even while turning the rosary (when we finish one circle of 108 beads). It rules the ?
Ahamkara? and is the finger of ?fall? or expression of anger. The Gyana Mudra has all fingers except this index
finger stretched out with the index finger (of anger) being in touch with and controlled by the Akasha Tattva of the
Thumb. Normally for people who are spiritual / worship their Guru, gemstones should not be used in this finger.
Some astrologers prescribe Ruby / Yellow Sapphire for Power / Wealth respectively, for use in the index finger.
However these gemstones have been found to give better results of stable power and gradual stable growth in
finance in the ring finger.
Tatwa in Palmistry

The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the quadrant (Kendra house) is whose
trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the ninth house influences the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be
worn in the ring finger. Gemstones of planets in Moksha Trikona (4, 8, 12) should not be prescribed as then they
would be worn in the Tarjani (Index finger). Instead mantra of these planets should be advised.
Further gemstone cannot be worn in the finger of inimical elements. For example, if a Red Coral is to be worn for
Mars placed in the seventh house, this cannot be prescribed for the little finger due to Mars ruling Agni Tattva
(fire element), which is opposed to the Vayu Tattva (Air element). Thus a Coral can only be worn in the ring finger
(Agni Tattva / Fire) or middle finger (Prithvi Tattva / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the other four
fingers and in conjunction with them does all work, the Akasha Tattva (Ether element?symbolized by the Thumb)
permeates all signs of the other elements and is the driving force / Dhi Shakti.
GEMSTONES AND ARUDHA LAGNA
Since the gemstones are taken for fulfilling the material pursuits in the life than anything else, the arudha lagna
plays a very vital role in selection of the gemstones. Arudha Lagna shows the image in this world or in other
words, the perception of the world related to the native. This is the material manifestation of the existantial reality
of a person. Maharishi parashara says that planets in the twelfth of Arudha Lagna (AL) can show the sources of
expenditure, while that in the 11th from the AL show the sources of Income. Even though the promise of the
wealth can be seen from different dhana yogas in the horoscope and the strength of the 2nd, 11th and the trines,
the sources and the quantum of the gains or losses can be seen from the Arudha.
Thus, it is very important to consider the placement of Planets with respect to the Arudha Lagna for final
selection of an Gemstone. The following guidelines can help in such judgement:
1. If a planet is placed in or aspecting the 12th from the Arudha Lagna, the gemstone for such planet can increase
the expenditure of the native. Malefics are well placed here as it confer rajayoga while placed here in addition to
the expenses shown. However one must remember that planets placed here shows the persons who would
secretly oppose the native in various activities. So the gemstones of such planets to be chosen after careful
consideration of all factors involved.
2. The gemstone of a planet placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha Lagna shall give income from the
sources indicated by the planet. The sources can be known by judging both the functional as well as natural

significations of the concerned planet.

3. The 2nd and 7th house from the Arudha Lagna are the houses of sustainance of the Image. They should be
occupied by benefics or exalted planets. If they are occupied by malefics, the gemstones of such planets can
cause fall of image and troubles in career and various other troubles. In addition the planets in the 7th from
Arudha lagna shows the persons who would openly oppose the person in various activities, and this is more true
with respect to the Malefics. Thus if benefics are placed in the 7th from the Arudha Lagna, their gemstones can
be given, provided the native can withstand the opposition shown by the concerned planet.
4. The planets in the Arudha Lagna shows how the world perceives the native. The presence of Moon or Jupiter
in the Arudha Lagna gives long lasting fame. They should otherwise be placed with benefics or exalted planets
and gemstones of such Moon, Jupiter, benefics or exalted planets can be beneficial to the native, otherwise it can
be harmful.
Similarly the lord of the Arudha Lagna should ideally be well placed in either exaltation, mulatrikona, own house
or friends house. If gemstone of such planets is worn, it would benefit the native by uplifting his image. If such
planet is in fall or unfavourably placed, then the gemstone of the planet, countering the evil has to be worn
(please refer to relevant section for more information on this)
5. Malefics in the 3rd or 6th gives material success whereas benefics in these places makes the person spiritual,
unless they are debilitated. Thus wearing the gemstones of the malefics placed in 3rd or 6th can help in fulfilment
of objectives and gaining over all odds. However, malefics in the 3rd from AL can be detrimental to the health and
longevity, thus while prescribing the gemstones, one need to consider this factor as well.
6. The eighth house is also very crucial in a way that it controls the longevity of the person. Malefics placed over
there can harm the health of the person and also the image. Stones of such malefics placed there should never
be worn.
7. All planets either be benefics or malefics give good results and financial gains while placed in the 9th house
from the arudha Lagna. Unless any other adverse yogas exist, gemstone of such planet would be beneficial to
the native.
8. 10th house shows the impact of a planet in the native's career. Benefics are best suited here and malefics are
prohibited. For example, if Saturn is placed in such 10th, then the career becomes a bed of thorne for the native.
DETAILS OF GEMSTONES
RUBY is the precious stone that occurs as a red, transparent variety of the mineral corundum. It is symbolic of
excellent health, vigor, love and passion, an aid to firm friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It strengthens
the heart and blood circulation, makes one bold and courageous and eliminates depression, sadness or
sensuality. Increase name and fame. Its color ranges from purplish red (called Pigeon Blood) or bluish red to a
yellowish red. When cut into a cabochon (a non-convex) form, some specimens of ruby exhibit asterism i.e. a sixrayed star can be seen in the interior of the stone. These are called star rubies and are very highly prized.
Burmese rubies are considered the finest. The ruby is a very brilliant, hard, durable, and wearable stone.

PEARL is a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called mother-of pearl), which is the
substance forming the inner layers of the mollusc shells. The pearl is an abnormal growth due to a minute
foreign particle invading the body of the mollusc. The particle irritates the mollusc and becomes coated with
layers of Nacre. Both marine and freshwater molluscs produce pearls. Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton
pearl is hemispherical. If a solid pearl has an irregular shape, it is known as a Baroque pearl. Pearls are
commonly known as pear, bell, or drop, according to the shape. Pearl coloration varies as white, black, rose, and
cream.

Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is controlled, but natural and these
pearls can also be used as astrological gems. Artificial pearls, in contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely artificial,
made largely of glass and should be rejected. A good pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and
increases peace of mind. This is an excellent gem for meditation.

RED CORAL is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a protective calcium carbonate or horny
skeleton (also called coral). Corals are divided into two subclasses, based on differences in their radial symmetry
(symmetry around a central axis) of eight-tentacle animals, each with an internal skeleton or six-tentacle (or
multiples of six). The Red coral belongs to the eight-tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and averts
accidents, discord and warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person debt free. By purifying the
blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides curing boils.

EMERALD is the green variety of the mineral beryl making its wearer faithful & of fixed commitments. It helps in
planning & forecasting by enhancing intuition & psychic powers. It sharpens the intellect and gives a photogenic
memory thereby improving learning ability, communication and clairvoyance. Good for general health,
particularly the nervous system, it also has the power of healing diseases of the eye. It has the colour of fresh
young green grass as in the world's finest "drop of oil" emerald from Colombia.
Although a hard stone, emeralds chip easily since it somewhat brittle. Hence, special care should be given in
wearing and handling. A common flaw reduction technique is to boil the emerald in oil (sometimes tinted green)
and is actually good for the stone in light of its fragile nature. Oiling hides some of the whitish flaws (cracks) by
filling the cracks and becomes an integral part of the emerald unless it is subjected to some type of degreasing
procedure.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood, promotes general well being and spiritual
knowledge. It is very helpful for pregnancy & childbirth. It nullifies Kuja Dosha and promotes marriage and
controls a malefic Mars in preventing jaundice and liver diseases. Excellent for business stability and financial
matters, it is one of nature's most wonderful gifts.
Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange-brown, and pink-brown colours. It is a
hard, brilliant stone but it is much rarer and much more expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly
sold as "Rio topaz," "Madeira topaz," "Spanish topaz," and "Palmeira topaz."

DIAMOND Induces purity and fearlessness. Gives artistic abilities and worldly happiness. Strengthens bones and
is useful for combating diseases of the sex organs. Makes one more attractive.

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

HESSONITE has smoky-red lustre. The other varieties are of honey colour.

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

(To be continued...)
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STRENGTH OF SIGNS
The dasa starts from the stronger of the two signs, the Lagna or the 7th house, since they are the seat of truth,
otherwise known as the satya-peethas. To ascertain the stronger of the two signs, the lagna or the 7th, following
rules can be followed. The rules are culled out from Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra and the Jaimini Sutras and
beautifully presented in the Narayana Dasa book by Pt. Sanjay Rath.
The reader of the Narayana Dasa book would find that there is difference in the sequence of the rules given. To
them I shall say that the sequence is revised based on my interaction with the author and my experience.
Rule-1: The sign with a planet (or with more planets) is considered stronger than a sign without a planet (or with
lesser number of planets).
Rule-2:The sign which is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter or its Lord is stronger.
Rule-3: If the signs have equal number of planets and they are similarly aspected by Jupiter, Mercury and the
lord, then the status of the planets like exaltation, Mulatrikona, Svakshetra etc. should be considered to declare
the stronger sign.

Rule-4: If they are still equal in strength, or without planets, then the natural strengths - Dual signs stronger than
fixed signs and fixed signs stronger than movable signs is considered. (This rule will not work when quadrants
are considered).
Rule-5: If they are still equal in strength, then for an even (female) sign, the placement of Lord in an odd (male)
sign OR for an odd (male) sign, the placement of the Lord in an even (female) sign is a source of strength.
Rule-6: If they are still equal in strength, the sign which gives a higher dasa period is stronger. The dasa period is
counted by computing the signs from the sign to its lord in zodiacal direction if the sign is odd-footed and antizodiacal if the sign is even-footed. (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius are odd-footed and rest
are even-footed.)
For Scorpio and Aquarius, the stronger of the two lords are to be taken to determine the dasa period.
Rule-7: If they are still equal in strength, the sign whose lord is the Atmakaraka is stronger.

Rule-8: If they are still equal in strength, then the degrees of their lords must
be considered. The Lord with a higher degree (used in Charakaraka) shall make the sign stronger.

STRENGTH OF PLANETS
Scoprio and Aquarius are lorded by two planets each. Scorpio is lorded by Mars and Ketu, whereas Aquarius is
lorded by Saturn and Rahu. To determine the dasa period of Scorpio and Aquarius, one need to ascertain, which
lord to be used. Hence, we must know the stronger of the two lords of these two signs.
If the lords are placed in the same sign then there is no trouble in computing the dasa period, since the
computation would be from the sign to the sign, placed with these two lords. However, if they are placed in two
different signs, their strength need to be ascertained, using the following rules.
Rule 1: If one of the lords is placed in the sign and the other is placed elsewhere, the dasa is estimated from the
lord placed in the other sign.
Rule 2: If both lords are placed elsewhere, the stronger of the two signs, where they are placed, shall give the
dasa period.
Rule 3: If the signs occupied by the lords are of equal strength, the lord contributing a larger dasa period should
be considered.

ILLUSTRATION
CASE I: Lord Sri Rama

1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th.

Lagna has two planets namely the Moon and Jupiter and the 7th has only one planet, namely Mars. Thus Lagna is
stronger compared to the 7th house.
2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius.
Scorpio: Mars is placed in Capicorn whereas Ketu is in Gemini. Among Capicorn and Gemini, Capricorn is
stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Gemini. Thus Mars is
the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio.
Aquarius: Saturn is exalted in Libra whereas Rahu is debilitated in Sagittarius. Among Libra and Sagittarius,
Libra is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Sagittarius.
Thus Saturn is the stronger of the two lords for Aquarius.
CASE II: Myself

1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th.

Lagna has no planets whereas 7th has one planet, namely Saturn. Thus 7th is stronger compared to the Lagna.
2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius.
Scorpio: Mars is placed in Leo, whereas Ketu is placed in Taurus. Leo has more planets than Taurus and hence
Leo is stronger.Thus Mars is the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio.
Aquarius: Saturn is placed in Gemini whereas Rahu is placed in Scorpio. Scorpio has more planets compared to
Gemini and hence Scorpio is stronger. Thus Rahu is stronger of the two lords for Aquarius.
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