SOME QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE ART OF VEDIC ASTROLOGY.

IT WILL HELP ALL ASTRO

LEARNERS. I HV TRIED TO COLLECT THESE GENERAL QUESTIONS WHICH R COMMON.

1) If lagna lord is in same sign in D 1 D 9 and D 10. Can it be called vargottama. What if it is in enemy
sign. Say Saturn in Scorpio or Leo. Does it have to be MT or friendly or or own sign

Can Rahu/Ketu be Vargottama

What if planet hold same sign in D 1 and D 10

Or

What if planet hold same sign in D 9 and D 10. Can they still be called Vargottama?

Ans :Virg-uttam are 2 words in one

varga = division

uttam = very good

whenever any planet is in the same sign in D1 and any other chart, that becomes virgottam for that
particular chart

D9 or navamsa is more emphasized, but this applies to other divisions as well like D10, D12 etc

also a planet that is in an enmical sign in D1, does not become good just because it is virgottam in a
divisional. Example if Venus is in Leo , it is in an enmical sign and being in Leo in D9 also will just make it
weaker. So Virgottam is good if the depositing planet is a good friend, friend or at least neutral to the
planet.

2) Jup in Aquarius – is it good or bad sign d1 and d10

Rahu in Cancer – is it good or bad sign d9 and d10

Ketu in Capricorn – is it good or bad sign d9 and d10

Ans : Any sign that is good for a planet is good in all divisionals. If aries is a friendly sign for Jupiter, it
remains so whether D1 or D9 etc

Jupiter gives good results in aquarius being a neutral sign as well as the natural 11th sign for which
jupiter is a karaka.

rahu in cancer and ketu in capricorn are good provided the strength of their depositors and aspects on
the nodes are good.

3) What are your views regarding the correct calculations for Arudha padas ?

1) parashara + jhora default settings + most astrologers – recommends using exceptions

2) kn rao does not

3) and then some astrologers use exact longitude method

So this gives 3 different arudha padas which makes it very confusing.

Ans : in my opinion utilize number 1 option as a learner.

4) What happens when AK and AmK are conjunct in D1 and D9, but are inimical to each other – Eg,
Shukra-Guru, Shani-Surya?

(Provided lord of the rasi of Ak&AmK being in a kendra from lagna/moon – ie. good placement)

Ans : you have to see their individual dignity

for example saturn and mars are AK and AmK and both sit in capricorn. here one is deeply exalted and
one is own house. so both have great dignity

on the other hand both in cancer are both weak and afflicted

likewise u have to do a deeper dive study

5) Should the UL be calculated from the 2nd Bhaav for even Rasis and the 12th for odd Rasis?

2. What is Dar Pad? It seems different from Upapad..

Ans : for spouse/ marriage, use A12 or Upapada. Reflection of 12th house

6) as per jamini rules, if Atmakarak Sat and Amtyakarak ven aspect each other in D-1 and both are
placed conjuct in D-10 (10th house libra sign). So my question is whether this pair of AK and AmK is
deciding factor for profession/career front?

Ans : yes can be if they are strong in D1 and are related to 1st, 7th or 10th houses in D1

7) Is it true that Atmakaraka dasha is always troublesome..? Meaning it teaches the soul’s lessons in this
lifetime..hence bad materialistic results which will end up making the person more spiritual?

AK in moksha Trikona leads one step closer to moksha? Meaning 8th house and 12th houses are by
default troublesome houses..if AK is placed in such houses, does it mean that the native will go through
tremendous ordeals in this lifetime but eventually rewarded with the much coveted moksha if that is the
deepest desire of the person?

Example : Bhadrachala Ramadas

ANS : Lessons are not always ‘bad’

it depends on ones perspective. cleansing of a soul and working towards moksha isnt bad at all

if AK is strong and well placed in D1 and D9, its dasa will be usually good. Lessons will also be good for
the person long term

8) While Moon in the 8th (taurus lagna) may indicate Alpaayus, how does one interpret Moon in the 8th
from AL?

Ans : moon in 8th from lagna can cause damage to longevity or life force
moon in 8th from AL causes damage to the image in society

9) What does it mean by a planet becoming Yogada ( or ) Maha Yogada in a chart? Does that mean it
will give power / money and authority during its dasha only ( or ) throughout life? Or should we not mix
Vimshottari dasha with Jaimini concepts ?

Please let me know.

Ans : It is not advised to mix these concepts till one develops a deeper understanding of astrology in
general as sometimes they can contradict in direct application

rashi drishtis and not grah drishtis has to be considered for Jamini rules and also dasas other than
vimshottari might become more relevant and accurate. I would advise going through the normal
Parasari jyotish and vimshottari dasa and case studies till one masters this. then the other principles
start to automatically be intuitively understood more. this comes with practice and time.

10) Are Rasi Dhristis applicable to divisionals?

Ans : yes, but i would not recommend using rashi drishtis in divisionals. its get complex in interpreation
as it is not the same as in D1

11) paksha bala of moon around 12th to 15th days of of krishna paksha.does moon have paksha bala
around this period?

Ans : moon when = > 120 degrees from the sun has strong brightness (paksha bal) it is not just about
waxing or waning (shukla or krishna paksha)

12) Eleventh from arudh lagna shows source of income.what is the outcome if rahu or ketu is located in
11th from arudh?rahu or ketu would show their independent effect or something related to their sign in
which they are located?

Ans : any planet in 11th from arudha shows potential sources of income for the person
13) According to sanjay rath ji rahu or ketu in 11th from arudh lagna give questionable means for the
source of income that is not according to law of land native is residing in.he also said that principle of
dispositor does not apply here..what is your opinion?

Ans : rahu and ketu are karakas for smoke or the unknown. they can sometimes show extreme too
(both more or less). only the presence of rahu ketu doesnt necessarily mean shady income sources
however if there is connection with saturn and the dignity of the planets is low (any planet in own house
or exalted has high dignity) then rahu especially can show hidden sources of income which can also at
times mean illegal or corrupt sources of income

14) Which house is arudh lagna if lagna lord is in 10th house?i am confused about 4th house or 7th
house

Ans : 4th house

15) Can rahu be considered as charakarka?mr k n rao doesnot consider rahu as charakaraka.

Ans : yes under parasari rules rahu is included only if 2 other planets have similar longitude. it is called
the 7/8 scheme in most softwares

16) My question is related to rashi drishti of jaimini astrology

Venus aspecting tula rashi by rash drishti from leo sign in first case and venus aspecting tula rashi from
taurus in second case.what is difference between above 2 aspects

Ans : difference is the dignity of venus. In one case it is strong and happy as its own sign and in the
other case it is in an inmical sign and also neecha abhilashi (going towards its debilitation)

17) Does association of any planet with arudh lagna incude rashi aspect of that planet on the arudh
lagna?.if arudh lagna is in dual sign so planets in other dual signs aspect the arudh lagna but in one case
planets may also be in opposite dual sign so in this case planets oppose the arudh lagna for example
arudh lagna in pisces and planets in virgo.please say something for this case
Ans : as per jamini yes. you always have to see rasi aspects in jamini. however planetary aspects are
more specific to the person and dasas etc. rasi aspects are more generic and are also more permanent
(dont change with dasas or transits etc)

18) Does A12 show status of spouse

Ans : yes should be used in conjunction to other things like 7th lord, karaka (venus for men) and 7th
from venus (for men) etc

19) Moon is the karaka for fame so what is the difference between wanning and waxing moon in this
respect.does wanning moon give maligned image?

Ans : thanx and same to you.

moon is strong when 120 degrees or more from sun (waxing or waning is irrelevant). even if waning but
say 140 degrees away from sun, it is very bright. Also in general waxing is better than waning as it is
going towards a better (brighter) future when waxing

20) If UL is 12th from AL, does it suggest discomfort in marital relationship?

Ans : If UL is 12th from AL, does it suggest discomfort in marital relationship?

21) When does ketu in 12th from Karakamsa (and KL) signify moksha – can it be in any sign or only in
certain signs? If ketu conjuct with graha should they be functional benefics or general benefic grahas?

Can ketu with guru & venus in 12th from karakamsa lagna in rasi and ketu in 12th from karakamsa in
navamsa signify moksha?

Ans : yes to all

22) how to interpret planets from the karakamsa. Do we examine their placement in the navamsa chart
or in the rasi chart? For example, does ketu 12th from karakamsa in the navamsa or rasi chart signify
moksha?
Ans : take the karakamsa lagna and analyse the D1 chart from that lagna.

23) When there is no planet sitting in a rashi, is the effect of this Rasi on other rashis zero? Or do graha
drishtis on the rasi still have an influence?

ANS : when no planet sits in a house, also see what planets fully aspect the house. if none, then the
house has low representation in the life of the individual. but not zero ofcourse. Also to be considered in
detail are partial aspects, which usually are never 0

24) what does it mean if AK vargottama as 8th lord in 8th house

does it mean the native has abilities from past life ?

what kind of abilities it shows?

ANS : any virgottam planet signifies intense results of that bhaav/ placement. Good and bad depends on
ownership, aspects, yogas and placement. the karakatva of the planet will tell the generic qualities.
example moon gives qualities like a mother or caring, sensitive, nurturing, tolerant, emotional, intuitive
etc.

25) What would be your opinion on AK getting debilitated in navamsa in general?

For example, venus AK (virgo lagna) gets debilitated in navamsa (in 7th house). Here I would think this
will definitely impact spouse/relationships and may make someone very analytical in their approach to
relationship. But being AK, could it produce any other damages?

Ans : AK by itself is not a Maraka or a malefic

the concept that its dasa can give some discomfort is that the goal of the planet is to teach the atma
some unlearnt lessons, or to make the aatma head towards enlightenment in general. the karaka of the
planet and its bhaav and divisional positions will show what area and direction of life those lessons lay.
not all lessons are bad or uncomfortable. however by definition the soul really learns when we go thru
difficult situations and not when we are relaxed/ elated

26)When one speaks about benefics/malefics from an AL perspective, is it FB/FM calculated from AL or
lagna?
Ans : one has to see the entire AL chart independently. however as with other focal points like moon,
sun, jeeva lagna, karakamsha lagna etc., it has to be seen in context of the basic D1 as well. overlap is
key. any overlap becomes a sure shot precipitation of results

27) If a Planet is Vakri (Retrograde) in a Uccha Rashi (Exalted) become Neech (Debilitated) and Vice
Versa. In calculations in Vimsopaka Bala & Vaiseshikamsa Bala whether Varki (Retrograde) should be
considered. I use Jagannatha Hora Software which is very helpful.

Ans :there is no such thing as a retrograde uchha planet becomes neecha or vice versa. It is a myth