Vedic Astrology

by Robert Koch
June 15, 2011
Lecture on Brighu Progressions
The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology
ACVA International Symposium, September 6-10 2007
© 2007, by Robert A. Koch
1. Tribute to Sri C.S. Patel
 Contributions in four main research studies:  Ashtakavarga,
Arudha padas, Navamsas, and Nadi Jyotish.
 Proved use of trans-Saturnine planets by quoting Vasishta
Nadi
 Evidence: Sidereal ingress of outer planets causes major
world events to occur.  Examples:


o Freud’s first publication on sexuality, “Three Essays

on Sexuality,” as well as Einstein’s “Annus
Mirabillus” paper on Brownian motion (Atomic
theory) occurred with Pluto’s ingress into the sign of
Gemini in 1905
o First Moon walk by astronaut Neil Armstrong on
7/20/1969, came with Pluto’s ingress into the sign of
Virgo.
 o “Black Monday” stock market crash on 10/19/1987 –
exact ingress of Uranus into sidereal Sagittarius
o US entry into World War 1 on 4/6/1917 – exact
ingress of Uranus into the sidereal sign of Aquarius
2. Definition of Time
Time is defined as the linear progression of the state of being,
divided into various cycles and sub-cycles.  The utility of some
of these cycles, or progressions, will be demonstrated in this
lecture.
3. Progressions of Time for Human Beings – One year of
human life is the equivalent of 1 day of the gods – Manu
Smriti
 The Sun’s movement demarcates the movement of time.  In
the course of his regular transit the Sun moves through
twelve signs of the zodiac in one year, and thus one sign of
the zodiac in one month, and one degree per day.  A year is
thus defined as a Samvatsara, or the time taken for the Sun
to transit 360 zodiacal degrees.
 The Sun’s movement at 1 degree per day is equivalent to 1
year of time, based on the above principle from Manu
Smriti..  This principle is the basis of all progression and
dashas systems in Vedic astrology.
 The Sun’s movement at this rate to the end of the first
Naksatra Paryaya indicates the end of life for human
beings.  The year 120 (the full life span of humans) is
reached at one degree per year progression
4. The 27 naksatras form the background of all predictive
systems in Vedic astrology
The 27 Nakstras are grouped into three of nine each:
 First group: Aswini to the end of Aslesha (9th star): Janma
Paryaya
 Second group: Magha (10th star) to the end of Jyeshta (18th
star: Karma Paryaya; and
 Third group:  Moola  (19th star) to the end of Revati (27th
star): Adhana Paryaya
27 Naksatras in 3 Cycles – Paryayas and Gandantas
 

Janma Karma Adhana Group

Paryaya – 1 Paryaya – 2nd
st
Paryaya – 3 Nomenclatur
rd

Cycle Cycle Cycle e

Gandanta: 0˚ Gandanta: 0˚ Gandanta: 0˚
Aries to 3˚ 20’ Leo to 3˚ 20’ Sagittarius  to
3˚ 20’
1st star – 10th star – 19th star – Janma
Aswini Magha Moola
2nd star – 11th Star – 20th star – P. Sampat
Bharani P.Phalguni Shadha
3rd star – 12th star – U. 21st star – U. Vipat
Krittika Phalguni Shadha
4th star – 13th star – 22nd star – Kshema
Rohini Hasta Sravana
5th star – 14th star – 23rd star – Prathyak
Mrigashira Chitra Danishta
6th star – Ardra 15th star – 24th star – Sadhaka
Swati Shatabisha
7th star – 16th star – 25th star – P. Vadha
Punarvasu Vishakha Bhadra
8th star – Pusya 17th star – 26th star – U. Maitri
Anuradha Bhadra
9th star – 18th star – 27th star – Parama-
Ashlesha Jyeshta Revati maitri 
Gandanta: Gandanta: Gandanta:
26˚40’ Cancer 26˚40’ 26˚40’ Pisces
to 0˚ Leo Scorpio to 0˚ to 0˚ Aries
Sagittarius

The junction point between each group, or last Navamsa of

water signs, and first Navamsa of fire signs, are Gandanta and
indicate death.
When the Sun, measured by various progression sequences,
reaches the Gandanta point, then death – both symbolically as
well as factually – occurs.
5. Dwadasamsa Progressions – 2˚ 30’ per year
 There are 12 signs of the zodiac, while the division of a
sign into 12 subsequent parts is the basis of the
Dwadasamsa chart.
 Progressing the Sun at a rate of one Dwadasamsa (2˚ 30’)
per year, one full trek of the zodiac is the equivalent of 144
years.  This is the fullest possible life term of any chart.
  All the planets can be progressed at the same rate,
including the ascendant/descendant and MC/IC axes
 Progressing at this rate, the first Gandanta is achieved at
age 48; the 2nd at age 96; and the final one at age 144.  At
age 30, all the planets progressed at this rate will form an
exact inconjunct to all the natal planets.
 Since the full Paramayus of the Dwadasamsa progression
equals 144 years, it is more appropriate for inanimate charts
such as countries or corporations, as human beings are
allotted 120 years maximum longevity in the current age.
5. Progression of One Navamsa per year (3˚20’) – Brighu
Nadi
 This is the most important of all progression sequences and
is emphasized in Brighu Nadi, as well as Deva Keralam
 At the rate of 3˚20’ per year from 0˚ Aries to the first
Gandanta, 36 years has passed.  This is the average term of
longevity for humans, and thus this rate of progression is
the most natural and appropriate for Jataka, or human
charts
 At age 27, the ascendant/descendant axis progressed at the
rate of 3˚20’ per year comes to an exact 90˚ angle to its
natal position.  At age 27, the first major turning point in
life occurs and significant events happen
Summary of Progressions and Terms of Longevity

Progression Per First Gandanta Full Term of

Year Age Longevity
1˚ (1 Trimsamsa) 120 Years 360 Years
2˚30’ (1 48 Years 144 Years
Dwadasamsa)
3˚20” (1 Navamsa) 36 Years 108 Years
3˚  (1 Dasamsa) 40 Years 120 Years
4˚17’ (1 Saptamsa) 28 Years 84 Years

6. Progression Guidelines
 Progression of malefics to the lagna (3˚20’ = 1 year), Sun
or Moon brings great sufferings and challenges
 Progression of benefics to lagna, Moon or Sun bring
fortune and benefits
 Progressing from 0˚ Aries to natal planets, angles, nodes,
Sahams, and special points brings about significant events
 Progressions of all vargas (divisions) may be made at the
rate of 1 division = 1 year of time.  In this lecture we shall
demonstrate the 1 degree = 1 year (also called Solar Arc
progression), as well as 1 Navamsa = 1 year sequences. 
One year = one sign in each varga chart for progressions of
respective divisions.
7. Vargottamamsas and Pushkara Navamsas
Students should try to memorize the Navamsa divisions for each
of the 12 signs of the zodiac.  The following table will be helpful
initially:
Navamsa Divisions
# Navamsa Fire Earth Air Signs Water
Divisions Signs Signs Signs
1 0˚ to 3˚20’ Aries Capricor Libra Cancer
n
2 3˚20 – 6˚40’ Taurus Aquarius Scorpio Leo
3 6˚40’ – 10˚ Gemini Pisces Sagittariu Virgo
s
4 10˚ – 13˚20’ Cancer Aries Capricorn Libra
5 13˚20’ – Leo Taurus Aquarius Scorpio
16˚40’
6 16˚40’ – 20˚ Virgo Gemini Pisces Sagittariu
s
7 20˚ – 23˚20’ Libra Cancer Aries Capricorn
8 23˚20’ – Scorpio Leo Taurus Aquarius
26˚40’
9 26˚40’ – 30˚ Sagittariu Virgo Gemini Pisces
s

 Vargottamamsa of the ascendant, Sun, Moon as well as

other planets, greatly increases the strength and potential of
the horoscope.
 The first Navamsa of cardinal signs is vargottama; the 5th
Navamsa of fixed signs; and the 9th Navamsa of dual signs
are vargottama.
Pushkara Navamsas
 Planets in Pushkara Navamsa are highly beneficial and
strong, in the opinion of Brighu Nadi, and equal or greater
in importance as vargottama planets.
  Each sign has two Pushkara Navamsas, 24 in all, and each
ruled by a benefic planet.
 Out of 24, three Pushkara Navamsas are vargottama:
Taurus Navamsa in Taurus rasi; Cancer Navamsa in Cancer
rasi; and Sagittarius Navamsa in Sagittarius rasi.
If a planet is in Pushkara Navamsa which, however, falls in a
sign equal to the 6th, 8th or 12th house of the Rasi chart, then the
good affects become nil.
For example, if for a Libra rising chart, Jupiter were in the 10th
house in Cancer and in Virgo Navamsa (Pushkara Navamsa),
such would fall in the 12th house of the rasi chart, and thus
ineffective.  Another example:  If in a Leo rising chart, Mercury
were in 7˚ Taurus in the rasi chart, and thus in Pisces Pushkara
Navamsa, its affect would become nil as Pisces is the 8th house
of the Rasi chart.
Specific Pushkara degrees (Pushkara bhagas) in the different
signs are highly auspicious, and should be used in Prashna
charts and particularly for fixing the lagna of Muhurta charts. 
The Pushkara Navamsas, specific Pushkara divisions, and
Pushkara Bhagas are given as follows.
Pushkara Navamsas

Sign Pushkara Pushkara Pushkara

Type Navamsas Navamsa Bhagas
Divisions (degrees)
Fire Libra and 7th and 9th 21˚
Sagittarius
Earth Taurus and 3rd and 5th 14˚
Pisces
Air Taurus and 6th and 8th 24˚
Pisces
Water Virgo and 1st and 3rd 7˚
Cancer

Transits of Planets in Pushkara Navamsas

 Beneficial transits through the signs/houses of the rasi chart
become exceedingly beneficial during the times when such
planets move through Pushkara Navamsas.
 Similarly, effects of malefic transits such as Shani
Ashtama, or Sade-Sati, will be modified during times of
their transits in Pushkara Navamsas.
 Of special importance are the transits of dasa/bhukti lords
through beneficial Navamsas and especially Pushkara
Navamsas.
8. The 64th Navamsa
The 64th Navamsa is found exactly 8 signs, or exactly 210 away
from either the ascendant or Moon Navamsa.  For example, if
the ascendant is 2˚ of Libra, the 64th Navamsa is 2˚ Taurus. 
Similarly, if the Moon were at 14˚ Scorpio, then the 64th
Navamsa therefrom falls in 14˚ of Gemini.  These fall in the 4th
house from the Moon or lagna in the Navamsa chart.
The 64th Navamsa, as well as the 22nd Drekkana (exactly 8 signs
away from the Rising Drekkana, or 8th house of the Drekkana
chart) are called Khara, and are very malefic points in the
horoscope if conjoined or aspected by malefics, either natally or
in transit.
 Very challenging events occur to a person when malefics
Saturn, Mars or Rahu/Ketu transit in the 64th Navamsa,
either from the lagna, Moon, or other significator planets. 
For example, if Ketu is in the 64th Navamsa from the Moon,
one may lose his mother; or when in the 64th Navamsa from
Venus, one loses his spouse, etc.
 Progressions (especially 3˚20” = 1 year) of natal Moon,
Sun, or ascendant lord to the 64th Navamsa from malefics,
can bring tragedy or danger; or, malefics placed in the 64th
Navamsa from these or other significators, will bring
danger when progressed to the natal ascendant, Sun, or
Moon.  The results will be especially significant when the
Dasa/bhukti periods of the same planets are in progress.
 Benefics transiting in the 64th Navamsa, or progressed to
the 64th Navamsa from a significator planet, will bring
beneficial results pertaining to such planets such as
marriage (Venus or Darakaraka), birth of children (Jupiter
or Putrakaraka), rise in position, etc.
 Saturn or Rahu’s transit over the Navamsa of either Sun, or
its trine positions, brings death or health challenges to the
father or other male relative, as well as to the native.  The
same will occur when Saturn or Rahu transits in similar
Navamsa positions from the Moon, or to brothers or sisters
when the similar transits to the Navamsa of Mars occur. 
Navamsa Transits directly to the sign of significators can
 bring death to the person(s) indicated by such planets in the
native’s life.
 Saturn’s transit (in the rasi chart) over the Navamsa
dispositor of the 8th lord, or its trines, brings death or
serious health challenges to the native.
ü      Saturn’s transit over the Arudha of the 8th house
(Mrityupada), or its trines, or in its 7th or trines therefrom, brings
death to the native. 
Navamsa Transit Periods
The mean motion of slower moving planets in a Navamsa (3˚20’
arc) are as follows:
Saturn: 3 months, 11 days
Rahu:   2 months
Jupiter: 1 month, 10 days
Mars:  7 days
Brighu Bindu
The Brighu Bindu is the degree midpoint of the Moon and Rahu,
and is a very important point in delineation.  The BB is mention
in the Chandra Kala Nadi, as well as Brighu Nadi.  Midpoints of
Rahu and other planets, or of Ketu and the planets, will also
carry great significance so far as the nature of those planets is
concerned.
  Benefic and malefic transits to the BB will bring dramatic
corresponding events into the life of the native.  The trine
positions of the BB are also sensitive points, as are the 64th
Navamsas from them.
 Progressions to the BB points, or its trine and opposition
point, will bring specific events into the native’s life for
good or ill, depending on the benefic/malefic nature of
planets or points being progressed.
 For specific timings of events with respect to the BB point,
the progressed Midheaven/IC axis may be noted carefully.
 Find the sign of the BB point, and make this the first year
of life (age 0 to 1).  Then progress this one sign per year. 
When the year representing the progressed sign comes to a
natal yoga (for good or ill), then in that year significant
events occur.  Make note of the conjunctions and aspects to
the sign for a given year, as well as transits that may be
occurring to it simultaneously.
 Transits of planets to the BB point (including the midpoints
of Rahu/Ketu and other planets in addition to the Moon)
will be especially significant during dasa/bhukti periods of
the nodes, or during their bhukti periods within the planet
forming the midpoint.
For example, transits to the 64th Navamsa from the Moon/Rahu
midpoint, or progressions of benefics/malefics to the BB point
or its Navamsa, will be very significant during the Maha-dasha
of the Moon, and bhukti period of Rahu, or vice versa.
Dashas and bhukti periods of planets in the naksatra of
Moon/Rahu, or x-planets/Rahu, will also tend to bring
significant events and experiences.
Mrityu Bhaga
 Specific degrees for each of the nine grahas including
Mandi bring death when activated by malefic transits
and/or dasha periods.  The signs and MB degrees differ for
each of the planets and are shown in the table which
follows.
 Note which planets, if any, are in MB degrees in the natal
chart.  Then, note the progression of that planet to natural
malefics, especially Saturn, Mars, and Rahu.  These are the
times when the native will fall into danger, and very
possibly he will die at such times if the term of longevity
has arrived.  Also watch the progression of natural malefics
to the MB degree.
 The 64th Navamsa from the planet in its MB degree should
be watched very closely when the dasa/bhukti of that planet
is in operation, and when malefics transit to that Navamsa.
MRTYU BHAGA FOR PLANETS + THE LAGNA IN
DIFFERENT SIGNS [1]

Signs → Ar Ta Ge Cn Le Vi Li Sc Sg Cp Aq Pi
Planets
↓
Sun 20 9 12 6 8 24 16 17 22 2 3 23
Moon 26 12 13 25 24 11 26 14 13 25 5 12
Mars 19 28 25 23 29 28 14 21 2 15 11 6
Mercur 15 14 13 12 8 18 20 10 21 22 7 5
y
Jupiter 19 29 12 27 6 4 13 10 17 11 15 28
Venus 28 15 11 17 10 13 4 6 27 12 29 19
Saturn 10 4 7 9 12 16 3 18 28 14 13 15
Rahu 14 13 12 11 24 23 22 21 10 20 18 8
Ketu 8 18 20 10 21 22 23 24 11 12 13 14
Mandi 23 24 11 12 13 14 8 18 20 10 21 22
Lagna 1 9 22 22 25 2 4 23 18 20 24 10

[1] Source: Jataka Parijata, Adhyaya 1.57-61.  Mrtyu-bhagas

are also discussed in the Saravali, as well as Sarvartha
Chintamani
The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology – Part Two, Chart
Illustrations
© 2007, by Robert A. Koch
Chart #1: Disappearance Case
Data:  May 3, 1981; 1:11 AM PDT (+7); Mount Vernon,
WA.  Lagna = 18:29 Sagittarius
This is the chart of a 24-year old man who has been missing in
the jungles of Laos since March 13, 2006.  He taught English in
China, and when on a school break, was trekking in some
remote areas of Laos when he disappeared.  All his belongings
were still in his hotel room after he disappeared, including his
camera, which he would have taken with him had he gone sight-
seeing in the jungle.His parents consulted me on May 14, 2006
to ascertain from the Jyotish point of view what had happened to
their son, whether he was alive or not, and if so where could he
be found.  At the time of this writing, the American Embassy
plus the government of Laos is involved in the search.  The
man’s family has also contracted with a team of private
investigators who are knowledgeable with the country, its
terrain, and its government.  As of this date, there is no sign of
the boy anywhere, and local people either do not know of his
whereabouts or his disappearance, or they are afraid to say
anything.
Astrological Points
Both the Sun and the Moon in this chart are in Mrityu Bhaga
degrees.  The Sun’s Vimsottari dasa was operative when he
disappeared.
Longevity is Alpayu (0 to 36 years), with two out of three
longevity pairs giving short life.  Maraka lord Saturn joins lagna
lord in 7th from AL, while the AK Venus similarly joins maraka
lord and Badhakesh Mercury.  Mars in Aries, as 2nd lord from
AL is a fierce maraka also, and he is lord of the Shoola dasa
sub-period, i.e. Scorpio.
Saturn is also Rudra, while Mars is Mahesvara in this chart.[1]
Saturn takes a further sinister role in this chart given its very
close proximity to Apamrityu Saham which is at 12°25’ Virgo. 
Lagna lord Jupiter is exactly conjoined Mrityu Saham also,
which falls at 7°10’ Virgo.  These are very dangerous omens not
only so far as the native’s longevity is concerned, but also the
likelihood of his still being alive at the time the chart was read.
[2]
Additional notes:
Natal Rahu is in the 22nd Drekkana, while Sun is in the 64th
Navamsa from the Moon.At the time of his disappearance,
transit Ketu was in near exact conjunction with natal Mahesvara
Mars, while transit Mars moved over the Navamsa of the Moon. 
Also of note is the transit of Saturn and Rahu over the natal
Navamsa position of Rahu.By Brighu (3˚20’ = 1 year)
progression, the Sun was in exact conjunction of natal Rahu, as
was progressed IC.  Similarly, the progressed descendant had
moved to within one degree of natal Saturn and Apamrityu
Saham.  All of this happened when the native was running the
Vimsottari dasa of Sun, and bhukti period of Rahu.
Similarly, the progressed nodes had come to within less than
two degrees from natal Moon.Chart #2: Case of Guru
Betrayal
Data: June 25, 1957; 02:14 AM EDT (+4); Manchester, CT. 
Lagna = 16:59 Aries
The native was betrayed by her guru who left her organization
suddenly and without notice thus disappointing and frustrating
many students that she had organized to be taught by him.
Notes:
In this chart, the Brighu Bindu (Moon/Rahu midpoint) is at
0˚12’ Aquarius, while natal Jupiter is at 0˚33’ of Virgo, exactly
in its 64th Navamsa.In the Navamsa chart, 9th house Rahu is in
the 64th Navamsa from the Moon, while in the Drekkana chart,
Saturn is Khara, and forms Sarpa yoga with the nodes around
Jupiter.
At the time of the betrayal, transit Rahu moved over the natal
Navamsa of Jupiter, while transit Saturn moved over the natal
Navamsa 9th + Rahu, in the 64th Navamsa from the
Moon.Progressions:  By Brighu progression, the Moon has
moved to within less than a degree of the natal Rahu in the 7th
house.  Similarly, Uranus has moved to the exact degree
conjunction of the natal MC.
Chart #3: O.J. Simpson: Pushkara and 64th Navamsas
Data: July 9, 1947; 08:08 PST (+8); San Francisco, CA. 
Lagna = 1:29 Leo
Pushkara Navamsas:  An unprecedented 6 planets are in
Pushkara Navamsas, including Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter,
and Rahu/Ketu.  Jupiter exactly conjoins the Pushkara Bhaga for
the sign of Libra as well.  This can account for the great fame,
wealth, and notoriety the native enjoyed prior to his wife’s
murder scandal on 6/12/1994.
Moon and Mercury, however, cause a diminishing in fame and
respect, as Moon is in the 8th of the rasi chart and also in Marana
Karaka sthana.  Mercury, dispositing the ascendant and 10th
lords, is also in the 12th house/rasi chart.
Notes regarding the date of his wife’s murder – 6/12/1994:
On this date transit Rahu and Jupiter conjoined in the sign of
Libra, while Mars and Ketu joined Aries.  (This is yoga for
murder, which will also be seen in his wife’s natal chart as
well).  These fall exactly on the 1/7 axis of Simpson’s Navamsa
chart, wherein Mars rises in Aries.  Transit Mars moved through
the Libra Navamsa (7th house of Navamsa chart) and in the 64th
Navamsa from the Moon.
In the natal Navamsa chart, Rahu is in the 64th Navamsa from
Venus, and this position (Pisces Navamsa) was transited by
Saturn at the time of the murder.  Similarly, transit Ketu moved
exactly over the natal Navamsa of Venus. 
Chart #4:  Nicole Brown Simpson
Data: May 19, 1959; 01:57 CET (-1); Frankfurt am Main,
Germany.  Lagna = 12:14 Aquarius
The Moon is with Rahu in the 8th house (Marana karaka), and
both in the 22ndDrekkana as well.  These positions shorten
longevity, and death comes in a sudden, shocking manner.
Dushta Marana yoga (terrible death) exists with all four malefics
aspecting the 3rd from Arudha lagna.Darakaraka Jupiter is with
the UL, as well as A6 and A8 (Shasta pada and Mrityu pada
respectively).  These give strong indications of danger or death
through the spouse.
When Mars and Rahu, or Mars and Ketu join the 6th house from
natal ascendant, the native is murdered by his/her spouse.[3] At
the time of death, transit Mars moved through the natal
Navamsa of Mars/Rahu as well.  These facts all but assure that
the native was murdered by her spouse.Navamsa Narayana
dasa
One is shocked to note the Navamsa Narayana dasa at the time
of her demise.  It was Pisces/Gemini, with the sign Gemini
holding the yoga for being murdered by the spouse.  Mars/Rahu
natally are in that sign, while transit Rahu also moved in
Navamsa Gemini, while Saturn transited the Navamsa of
Pisces.  These facts give a fated element to the event that
transpired.
Saturn/Rahu/Mars/Ketu all aspected the 6th house from
Drekkana lagna at the time of the event as well.
Brighu Bindu Connections
The Rahu/7th cusp midpoint of O.J.’s chart fell at 19 Virgo,
which is nearly an exact conjunction with the Rahu/Ketu axis in
Nicole’s chart.  Brighu Bindu points interfacing between two
charts are shown to be highly significant in relationship karmas.
Chart #5: Pat Tillman – “Friendly Fire” incident
Data: November 6, 1976; 09:39 PST; Fremont, CA. Lagna =
26:58 Scorpio
The native was killed in Afghanistan in a “Friendly fire”
incident.
Notes:  The chart indicates short life, with 1st, 10th, and 8th lords
all in dusthanas.  The native is destined to not live beyond the
age of 36.Dushta marana yoga forms by way of Ketu and Saturn
aspecting the 3rd from Arudha lagna.  Maraka lord Venus joins
the lagna very closely, within 10’ of arc.  Malefics + Moon
mutually aspecting Venus cause Rudra yoga, or yoga for death
during operative dasas.Mercury is the Rudra graha (stronger lord
of 2nd or 8th), and is inclined to bring death.
In the natal Navamsa chart, Ketu is in the 64th Navamsa from
Venus, a maraka lord.  Ketu plays a role in several ways
bringing death by way of mistake or accident.  In the transit
chart, Ketu transited over Venus and the Navamsa lagna along
with a debilitated Mercury (Rudra).  Mercury’s weakness
represents miscalculations leading to his death on the part of his
comrades.  In the rasi chart, transit Ketu also moved over natal
Mercury at the time of his demise.
Brighu progressions:  Surprisingly, it was Mercury who had
progressed to the exact opposition of Saturn in the progression
chart at the time of the event.  Note the Vimsottari dasa period in
operation:  Moon/Venus/Saturn.  Moon/Ketu aspecting Venus
cause Rudra yoga, while Venus is directly the maraka lord. 
Sub sub-period lord Saturn (natural Dusthana karaka) receives
the direct progressed aspect of Rudra Mercury.
Chart #6: Example Chart
Data: September 18, 1947; 08:23:30 PST; San Francisco,
CA.  Lagna = 1:25 Libra
Three events in the life of the native were most graphic and
memorable:
1.      He joined the ashram of his guru on 1/10/1970;
2      He had a serious illness from which he almost died –
3/17/2005
Event #1: In the natal chart Rahu + Sun are in the 64th Navamsa
from the lagna, whereas Ketu is in the 64th Navamsa from the
Moon.  The native lost both of his parents at the time of birth.
At the time of joining his guru’s ashram, transit Moon, Mercury,
and Jupiter were all in the 64th Navamsa from lagna.  Ketu
similarly transited over the natal Navamsa lagna at that time.  In
the natal Navamsa chart, Jupiter occupies the Pushkara Navamsa
in the 10th house.
Event #2: By Brighu progression, the Moon came to the exact
position of Rahu in the natal chart.  This was a serious
implication for health, as in the rasi chart Rahu occupies the 64 th
Navamsa from lagna and is thus very dangerous.  The Sun,
ruling health, occupies that Navamsa as well.Transit Rx Saturn
moved in the 8th house from Navamsa lagna at this time, while
Mars and Ketu aspected it from Aquarius and Libra Navamsas
respectively.  All of this occurred at the beginning of the
Vimsottari dasa of Venus, whose position is dangerous for
health in the rasi chart.
Chart #7: Car Accident
Data: February 8, 1964; 22:03 PST; Portland, OR. Lagna =
19:04 Virgo
Note the strength of maraka lords Venus and Jupiter in this
chart, while the mutual aspect of the Moon + nodes to Venus
causes Rudra yoga.  Mars is in the 64th Navamsa from lagna,
while Venus/Ketu/Sun are in the 64th from the Moon, which
happens to be the 3rd house of siblings.  Sun is lord of the 22nd
Drekkana also, and also rules mountains, which is where the
accident occurred.  The accident occurred during the
Mars/Venus Yogini dasa.  In the natal Drekkana chart, note that
Venus occupies the 3rd house, and is aspected by Mars and
Khara lord Sun.
Note the Brighu progressions:  Progressed MC comes to the
exact degree of the natal ascendant (10 Virgo), while the
progressed Ascendant comes to within less than a degree of the
natal Ketu in the 4th house, ruling vehicular accidents.  Also note
that progressed Mars comes to an exact opposition to natal
Neptune.  The accident occurred as a result of skidding on ice.
Finally, note in the transit chart, Mars/Ketu and Moon are all
located in the 22nd Drekkana.  Saturn + Mars, in addition to the
nodes, all aspected the 3rd house from the Navamsa lagna as
well.
Chart #8: Kidnapped Girl
Data: December 5, 2003; 14:30 GMT; Leicester, UK.  Lagna
= 21:52 Aries
Notes: According to classics such as Prashna Marga, if the
Moon and Rahu are in kendras, the chart is considered
Balarishta, that is, the native dies in childhood before the age of
12.
The child was kidnapped while on vacation with her parents in
Portugal, on March 5, 2007. She has not been found, nor has her
body been recovered.Note that there is approximately a four
Navamsa difference between the natal Moon and Rahu in her
chart.  Thus something very challenging could happen in her 4th
year of life.  At the time of the kidnapping, the Moon had moved
to within 21’ of arc of the natal Rahu by 3º20’ = 1 year
progression.
Brighu Bindus
The Mercury/Ketu midpoint also fell within less than two
degrees of the Sun in her birth chart.  At the time of the incident,
Mercury Ketu transited over her Navamsa ascendant, while
Mars/Rahu/Sun/Moon all moved in the 7th house of her natal
Navamsa chart.  Ketu may indicate that she got lost suddenly,
and was then picked up by a stranger (Mars/Rahu).Venus/Ketu
midpoint fell even closer to the Sun, i.e. at 20 degrees Ta/Sc. 
These points are significant in that she was in a Vimsottari dasa
period of Venus/Sun/Venus at the time of her disappearance.
The Navamsa progressed (3º20’ = 1 year) ascendant had also
arrived at the position of the 8th house Sun in her birth chart at
the time.
Chart #9: Gordon Brown – UK Prime Minister
Data: February 20, 1951; 08:40 GMT; Giffnock, Scotland
(4W17 55N58) Lagna = 22:14 Pisces
Events: He was married on 8/3/2000; he became UK’s Prime
Minster on 6/27/2007
Notes: By 3º20’ = 1 year progression, the 2nd event above
occurred when progressed Mars conjoined Saturn in the natal 7th
house exactly.  Also, the progressed Jupiter came to exactly
oppose natal Venus in the first house.
During the 1st event above, progressed Jupiter moved to the natal
6th house/Leo, and opposed the natal Sun exactly.  The event
might have more relevance when seen from the Sun lagna, from
where the Sun itself rules the 7th house, while Jupiter disposits
natal Venus.  At the time, the Narayana dasa was of
Taurus/Taurus, a fact which brings Venus very strongly into the
picture, and especially for marriage as Venus rules the 7th from
Upapada lagna.Transits:  It is significant that Jupiter occupies
the 64th Navamsa from natal lagna, while at the time of
marriage, transit Jupiter and Venus were in that exact location.
Finally, Mercury, the lord of the natal 7th house, occupied the
Navamsa 7th with Venus at birth, while at the time of marriage,
transit Mercury moved through the Navamsa 7th.

[1] Rudra and Mahesvara play very strong roles in longevity studies.  Briefly, Rudra is the
stronger of the lord of the 2nd and 8th.  Mahesvara is the lord of the 8th from the Atmakaraka. 
There are details regarding the calculation and use of these planets which are given in Maharshi
Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, by Sanjay Rath. p.154-157

[2] Apamrityu Saham is a specific point which indicates untimely or accidental death.  The
formula for its calculation is as follows:  the degree of 8th cusp – degree of Mars + ascendant. 
Mrtyu Saham is similar, and represents death.  Calculation: 8th cusp – Moon + ascendant. 
(Source: Varshaphal, by B.V. Raman, Ch. 8, Raman Publications.

[3] Jaimini Sutram, Ch. 2, Quarter 3.

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