An Insight Into Jyotish

An Insight Into Jyotish

Take lessons from the PAST, know the PRESENT and plan for the FUTURE

Jyotish
Jyotish is the Indian system (Or more particularly Hindu System) of study of Celestial bodies and predicting the future on the basis of movement and the characteristic of these Celestial bodies. In sanskrit JYOTI means light, it also describes the heavenly bodies, planets and stars. Thus JYOTISH is study of heavenly bodies in context of there effect on Human being. Jyotish is considered as an instructional element of the Rig- Veda and holds its position as EYES of the Vedangas i.e. The Eye of Veda

Branches of Astrology
Siddhanta (Astronomy): Astronomy & its application to astrology Samhita (Mundane astrology): Covers Mundane Astrology predicting important events related to countries such as war, earth quakes, political events, astro - meteorology, financial positions, house & construction related matters (Vaastu Shaastra), animals, portents & omens etc. Hora (Predictive astrology)

Fundamentals Of Jyotish
Graha: Celestial Bodies or points that can cast an effect on human affairs. Indian system include Star (Sun), 5 planets and two Lunar Nodes (Rahu & Ketu) Zodiac: - Imaginary Belt of 360 degrees, in which the heavenly bodies move. Rashi: - Siderial Zodiac belt is divided into 12 equal parts of 30 degrees each, known as rashis (Signs)

Nakshatra Lunar mansions or asterism- Similar to above Zodiac is also divided into 27 parts known as Nakshatra.

KUNDALI
Kundali or Birth-chart is the representation of graha and rashis at the time of birth of the Native. There are two types of chart notations commonly used: North Indian
II III IV V VI VII VIII 5 I X IX XII XI 3 4 6 10 9 2

South Indian
1 12 11

Roman Numerals show Houses I Known as Rising

No. denotes Rashis

Bhavas The 12 Houses

Each House in kundali is related to some std. characteristics or areas of human being. These are: 1st house Native, Appearance, Character, Purpose of Life 2nd house Wealth, Family, Meal, Early Education 3rd house Younger coborn, Communication (phone, sms, chatting) 4th house Mother, Education, Home, Property, Vehicle 5th house Children, Lover, Recreation, Devotion, Creativity 6th house Health, Maternal uncle and aunt, Litigation, Servants 7th house Spouse, Business partner, Death, Trade, Agreement 8th house Sex, Longevity, Failure, Family of spouse, Dowry 9th house Luck, Higher learning, Travelling, Religion, Mentor 10th house Profession, Status, Power, Father, Mother-in-law 11th house Friends, Hopes, Earnings, Elder coborn, Daughter/Sonin-law 12th house Expenses, Sleep, Donation, Foreign stay

THE NINE PLANETS AND 12 RASHIS

Planet
Sun Moon

Rashi/Sun-Sign (No. In Zodiac)

Leo (5) Cancer (4) Gemini (3) Virgo (6) Taurus (2) Libra (7)

Mercury
Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Rahu Ketu

Aries (1)
Scorpio (8) Sagittarius (9) Pisces (12)

Capricorn (10)
Aquarius (11) --------------------

THE SUN - SURYA

Sun is generator of solar system, Karaka of Father. Represents Energy, Self- esteem, Ego. It is related to the SATVA Guna. Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Shushka (Dry) Sign Leo (SIMHA) Exaltation sign - Aries Debilitation sign Libra Colour Saffron, Brown. Status King. Gem Ruby. The position of Sun in kundali indicates relation with Father, Pride, Self Esteem, Ego and matters related to Employment and Government.

SIGN OF SUN LEO (5)

Basic Characteristics: - Element fire, Type Fixed, Guna Satva, Body Part Lungs and Back 5 th Sign of the Zodiac Leo, Or SIMHA is the sign of SUN. Natives born under this sign are Ruler, having exceptional leadership quality, self made persons. POSITIVES: - Independent, Leadership, Good Health, Generosity NEGATIVES: - Less flexible, Temperamental, sometimes cruel, Too much of generosity results in loss

Moon is Karaka of Mother, second powerful planet of kundali and related to Heart and Mental abilities. It is related with SATVA Guna. Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Somya (Mild) Sign Cancer (KARKA) Exaltation sign - Taurus Debilitation sign Scorpio Colour White Status Queen. Gem Pearl.

The Moon - CHANDRA

The position of Moon in kundali indicates relation with Mother, Emotionality, Ability to Analyze complicated situation , Thinking power and matters related to Emotional Affaires and Maternal Properties.

SIGN OF MOON CANCER (4)

Basic Characteristics: - Element Water, Type Cardinal, Body part Heart. 4 th Sign of the Zodiac Cancer, Or KARKA is the sign of MOON. Natives born under this sign are Emotional, Caring and Soft spoken, with greater mental ability. POSITIVES: - Caring, Friendly Nature, Good Mental ability. NEGATIVES: - To much emotionality makes impractical, less patience, Health Problems.

MERCURY - BUDHA
Mercury is Son of Chandra , Karaka of Intelligence. Represents Analytic Abilities, Intelligence and dependence. It is related to the RAJAS Guna.

Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Somya (Mild) Sign Gemini (MITHUN) & Virgo (KANYA) Exaltation sign - Virgo Debilitation sign Pisces Colour Shades of Green Status Prince. Gem Emerald.
The position of Mercury in kundali indicates Applicability of knowledge gain by native, Ability to handle complicated situations, Analytical power and matters related to Education, Employment or Business.

SIGN OF MERCURY (I) GEMINI (3)- MITHUN

Basic Characteristics: - Element Air, Type Mutable, Guna Satva, Body Part Hands and Shoulder. 3 th Sign of the Zodiac, Gemini Or MITHUN is the most complex sign in entire Zodiac. Natives born under this sign are Good Orator, have wide range of skills and analytic ability. POSITIVES: - Analytic ability, Good speaker, Master in His / Her Area. NEGATIVES: - Most complex behavior, temperamental and Moody.

SIGN OF MERCURY (II) VIRGO (6)- KANYA

Basic Characteristics: Element Earth, Type Mutable ,Body part Stomach and Intestines. 6th Sign of the Zodiac, Virgo Or KANYA, Natives born under this sign are Good Analyst, have caring and Jolly Good Nature. POSITIVES: - Analytic ability, Good Nature, sensitive. NEGATIVES: - Confused 8 out of 10 times, typical family person, cant do any thing alone.

VENUS - SHUKRA
Venus or Shukra, is the Karaka of all feminine qualities, reproduction, style and beauty. It is related to RAJAS Guna . Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Shushka (Dry) Sign Taurus (VRISHABHA) & Libra (TULA) Exaltation sign - Pisces Debilitation sign Virgo Colour Off White Status Minister. Gem Diamond. The position of Venus in kundali indicates qualities of a nature more applicable to feminity, beauty, delicacy of form, pleasure and reproduction. It is also connected with matters such as marriage and performing arts.

SIGN OF VENUS (I) TAURUS (2) - VRISHABHA

Basic Characteristics: - Element Earth, Type Fixed ,Body part Throat and Neck. 2 nd Sign of the Zodiac, Taurus Or Vrishabha is the most gifted sign in entire Zodiac. Natives born under this sign enjoy sound health, Charismatic persona and sharp mind. POSITIVES: - Intelligence, Good Nature, sound health. NEGATIVES: - Laziness, Needs a pushing factor in life, I, Me, Myself

SIGN OF VENUS (II) LIBRA (7) - TULA

Basic Characteristics: Element Air, Type Cardinal, Body part Kidneys. Balance is the moto of 7th Sign of the Zodiac, Libra Or Tula. Natives born under this sign are highly idealistic, quick-witted, forceful and enjoy power. POSITIVES: - Intelligence, resourceful, self-reliant, positive. NEGATIVES: - Health problems, less flexible, disappointments in love and family affairs.

MARS - MANGAL
Mars or Mangal, is the Opposite of Venus. It is connected with masculine qualities, strength and enthusiasm . It is related to TAMAS Guna . Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Krura (Cruel) Sign Aries (MESHA) & Scorpio (VRISHCHIKA)

Exaltation sign - Capricorn Debilitation sign Cancer Colour Brilliant Red Status Head of Army. Gem Coral. The position of Mars in kundali indicates the strength, toughness and masculine qualities. It is also connected with matters such as marriage, Army and younger brothers and sisters.

SIGN OF MARS (I) ARIES (1) - MESHA

Basic Characteristics: Element Fire, Type Cardinal, Body part Head & face. Nothing is Impossible for 1st sign of the Zodiac, Aries Or Mesha. Natives born under this sign are forceful, Enthusiastic, Temperamental and independent. POSITIVES: - Resourceful, Independent, Optimistic, Good health. NEGATIVES: - Over- confident, Changeable, Highly-temperamental, want to control everything.

SIGN OF MARS (II) SCORPIO(8) - VRISHCHIKA

Basic Characteristics: Element Water, Type Fixed, Body part Sex Organs. 8th Sign of the Zodiac, Scorpio Or Vrishchika is the most cunning sign of Zodiac. Natives born under this sign are imaginative, resourceful, talented and extremely witty.

POSITIVES: - Resourceful, Cunning, Attractive, Imaginative. NEGATIVES: - Fiery, interested in shortcuts, generally use power to dominate.

JUPITER - BRIHASPATI
Jupiter or Brihaspati is the most benevolent planet of the Zodiac. It is KARAKA of Knowledge. It is related to SATVA Guna . Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Mild (Soumya) Sign Sagittarius (DHANU) & Pisces (MEEN) Exaltation sign - Cancer Debilitation sign Capricorn Colour Yellow Status Minister. Gem Topaz. The position of Jupiter in kundali indicates the Knowledge and success in all types of ventures. It is also connected with matters such as success of marriage, Children and elder brothers and sisters.

SIGN OF JUPITER (I) SAGITTARIUS (9) - DHANU

Basic Characteristics: Element Fire, Type Mutable, Body part Hips and Thighs 9th Sign of the Zodiac, Sagittarius Or Dhanu is the dynamic sign of Zodiac. Natives born under this sign have handsome personality, extensive knowledge in respective field and good social status.

POSITIVES: - Extensive Knowledge, Descent behavior, Selfless.

NEGATIVES: - Sometimes easyled, equal good equal bad.

SIGN OF JUPITER (II) PISCES (12) - MEEN

Basic Characteristics: Element Water, Type Mutable, Body part Feet. 12th Sign of the Zodiac, Pisces Or Meen is the last sign of Zodiac. Natives born under this sign are highly imaginative, emotional, have wide range of skill & deep knowledge. POSITIVES: - Emotional and understanding nature, energy and enthusiasm NEGATIVES: - Easy-led, get hurt quite easily.

SATURN - SHANI

Most feared planet in the entire Zodiac, Saturn or Shani is son of Sun. It connected with Dark Side and TAMAS guna. Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Shushka (Dry) Sign Capricorn (MAKAR) & Aquarius (KUMBHA) Exaltation sign - Libra Debilitation sign Aries Colour Shades of Blue Status Servant Gem Sapphire.
The position of Saturn in kundali indicates the inclination of Native towards mundane matters. It is also connected with matters such as journeys, jurisdiction, governmental and law.

SIGN OF SATURN (I) CAPRICORN (10) - MAKAR

Basic Characteristics: Element Earth, Type Cardinal, Body part Skin, teeth, bones. 10th Sign of the Zodiac, Capricorn Or Makar is the sign of Zodiac related to Saturn. Natives born under this sign are persistent, skillful, multi-tasking and good learner. POSITIVES: - Enthusiasm, Skills, Ability to learn quickly, persistency. NEGATIVES: - Always ask for comfort, hesitancy, pessimistic, less organized.

SIGN OF SATURN (II) AQUARIUS (11) - KUMBHA

Basic Characteristics: Element Air, Type Fixed, Body part Knees & Ankles. Aquarius Or Kumbha is the 11th sign of Zodiac and it is related to Saturn. Natives born under this sign have unmatched store of knowledge and intelligence with skills. POSITIVES: - Skills, intelligence, knowledge, sensitive. NEGATIVES: - Likes to be alone, starts slowly, to much time for planning and thinking.

RAHU KETU (DEMONS HEAD DEMONS TAIL)

Rahu and Ketu are two shadow planets in the 9 Planet system of Jyotish. Basically these are Lunar nodes, Rahu denotes Upper Lunar Node, while Ketu denotes Lower Lunar Node.

Rahu: Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Cruel (Krura) Sign None Exaltation sign - Taurus Debilitation sign Scorpio Colour Black Status Servant . Gem Agate.

Ketu: -

Basic Characteristics:Nature: - Cruel (Krura) Sign None Exaltation sign - Scorpio Debilitation sign Taurus Colour Smoke Status Servant . Gem Cats Eye

How to Make A Kundali

(i) Following data is required:-

Date of Birth. Time of Birth Place of Birth

(ii) Compute: Local Mean time Sidereal Time Sidereal time for each Bhava Position of Planets

Design Following charts: Rasi D-1: Body, Phyiscal Matters and All Generall Maters Hora D-2: Wealth, Family Navamsa D-9: Wife, Dharma and Relationships Dasamsa D-10: Actions in Society, Profession Trimsamsa: D-30 Evils, Failure, Bad Luck

Software KUNDALI FOR WINDOWS

How to Judge A Horoscope

To judge any Bhava (House) we consider the following points (i) The strength, aspects, conjunctions and location of the lord of the house. (ii)The strenght of the house itself. (iii)The natural qualities of the house, of its lord and the planet in it or having aspects. (iv) whether the influence has been altered by any yogas occurring in any particular house or houses (v)The exaltations and debilitations of the house lords are equally important. (vi)The situation- favorable or adverse of the house lord or the lord in whose house the particular house lord is situated, in the Navmansa. (vii)The age, position, status and sex of the subject.

Some Books On Astrology

Brihat Prajapatya (Daksha Prajapati) Leghu Prajapatya (Daksha Prajapati) Brihat Parasara Hora Sastram (Sage Parasara) Poorva Kalamritam (Ganaka Kalidasa) Uttara Kalamritam (Ganaka Kalidasa) Brihat Jatakam (Varahamihira) Phala deepika (Mantreswara) Muhurt Chudamani