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Hindu Astrology Series

Practical Application of Nadi Techniques by K.B. Gopal Krishnan

edited by Mrs. Rama Gopalakrishnan

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7 HI The Need to Share these Favourite and Practical Techniques..... . .. .9 IV Introduction and Dedication ............................................ .11 V Some Insights about Nadi Readings................................ .18 VI PREFACE by K.N. Rao....... . .... > ....................................... 25 II About The Author. ..

Part A Chapter 1 Bhrighu Nandi Nadi .. Chapter 2 Basic Techniques with Illustrations Chapter 3

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My Understanding of the Principles of Nadi Techniques. . ........................... .39 Chapter 4 "35" Golden Rules to be Followed ...................... 40 Chapter 5 The Importance of Transits of the Slow-Moving Planets .......................................... 44 Chapter 6 Transit of Sa tum ................................................. 45 Chapter 7 Transit of Jupiter 49 Chapter 8 Transit ofRahu and Ketu .................................... .52 Chapter 9 Planets and Quality of Events for all the Twelve Signs......................... . 57 Chapter 10Transit of Saturn over Natal Sa tum ........... . 59 Chapter 11 Handy Table of Events based on Transit of Key Planets in the 12 signs..................................61 Chapter 12 Handy Table of Key Transit Planets on Key Natal Planets.................................................62

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Chapter 13 Transits and Exceptions to the General Rules.........64 Chapter 14 Nadi and profession ..........................................65

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Chapter 15 Fall In Career... .....................................................68 Chapter 16 Dasha and Antar/Bhukti ...................................... .71 Chapter 17 Nadi and Karakas................................................. .76

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Chapter 18 The Timing of Events in Nadi Astrology............... .79 Chapter 19 Amshas and Nadi. ................................................88 . .................................93 Chapter 20 The Editor's Note...... List

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Acknowledgements 1bis book is written out of need. I found the transit rules as described in the classical way work sometimes and at other times they do not work. With the passage of time and my personal interactions with nadi astrologers whom I met, I found that they gave very quick predictions without going through the details of dasha and/or bhukthi/ antar in a horoscope. The reading was done very fast and I found it to be quite accurate in the broad sense. Their sense of timing was nearly perfect. The principles elucidated in the book are truly not used anywhere by anyone and are born out of practical experiences I had when I used transits on the charts that I had in my possession. I met Lion Parthasarthy ofTriplicane, Chennai in his astrology class for a very brief period. He once mentioned that transits can be seen from the lagna also. That was the starting point of my astrological journey and I moulded myself into this school of thought even while absorbing many other astrologers' observations made in their published works. Of course, this method has many inspirations and one such was Shri K.N. Rao's method of taking both, Saturn and Jupiter's double transits to see events. Shri C.G. Rajan's book on Nadi Amshas was useful in terms of how to use the amshas. Shri R.G. Rao's Bhrighu Nandi Nadi, a book which was pivotal in cracking the interpretations my way, though I could not bring myself to accept what he has given as his principles of nadi. Above all I am thankful and consider myself blessed by the Divine Mother Goddess 'Bala Tripurasundari'. I have always been able to understand very quickly any complex technique from any source in an easy way due to the Divine Mother's blessings. I feel it is something very spiritual that I experience and 1 have no doubt I am chosen and blessed by the Divine Mother to spread Her message as lucidly and as simply as possible to as many people. I believe my daily meditation sessions give me the insight to understand any subject, be it astrology, ayurveda, siddha, basic concepts of vastu,

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feng shui, healing, mundane astrology and so on. I remain HER eternal devotee. My mother, Smt. Saraswathi and my late father, Shri Balasubramanian, were my best critics and ifl have understood human relations and life's subtleties it is thanks to them as also my younger brother, Shri K.B. Murali. I consider myself blessed to have an understanding wife, Ms. lilly Bennis, without whose active support and co-operation I would not have made It to where I am today. I do acknowledge with deep sense of reverence the financial support given by "the Society for Vedic Research and Practices", an organisation, fully dedicated to promote such original research and innovative projects which reflects their preamble.

KB. Gopal Krishnan

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About The Author Shri K.B. Gopalakrishnan was born to Smt. Saraswathi and Shri Balasubramanian on 6th January, 1970 at Chennai. His native is a village in Koyamballl near Tiruchirapalli District. His father was a good palmist, though he gave it up all of a sudden after the age of 30 for some unknown reason. Late Shri K. Balasubramanian worked for the textile department, government of Tamil Nadu and retired as an Assistant Director. He used to travel on work, his passion was to visit the local temples in the vicinity and he was very good in describing the paddhathi of those temples about which he gathered much information. His last posting was at the Kanchipuram District. As he knew the history of the temples In and around Kanchipuram, he wanted to settle down in this temple town in his last days. He did take up residence for a very brief period but had to keep visiting his Chennai residence on and off for health check-ups. After he retired he wished to take up voluntary service for the Kanchi Mutt under Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal but could not stay away from his family due to health reasons. In the year 2005 in August, he died of a massive heart attack in the lap of his son, K.B. Gopalakrishnan, who had just then returned from a tour of Singapore. His mother retired as matron in the Stanley Medical Hospital, Chennai in the year 1998.KB. Gopalakrishnan, true to his birth asterism/ nakshatra is the jyestha suputra of his parents. His maternal grandfather was an astrologer. The author comes from a devoutTelugu Brahmin family hailing from Trichy in Tamil Nadu. His mother's side w~ the influencing factor in his taking up astrology as a profession. In his early years he was exposed to the family discussing astrology. His maternal uncles and their sons are all astrologers settled in Chennai. The influence for taking up these subjects was formed quite early in the life of the author. His great grandmother was a much sought-after ayurvedic doctor and also a practising astrologer. People would send her a bullock cart to get their ailing family members treated. She was much respected 7

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for her knowledge of ayurveda and astrology. Her husband, the author's great grandfather is credited with having built the Kodandarama Swamy temple where regular prayers are offered till date in their native village. The author had graduated in B.Sc. Chemistry. He was most influenced by his teacher Shri Kirtie Futnani who told him that he would one day guide people and was not suited to take up studying for an MBA or an lAS. Then he met Prof Jaishekhar, (a famed crystal gazer who later settled down in France), who reconfirmed this vision for the author to take this subject more seriously than ever before.

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The Need to Share these Favourite and Practical Techniques This is a book on nadi principles which are based on the Bhrigu Nandi, Nadi technique of predicting an outcome. There have been many books on the subject of nadi but none has given clear-cut and snapshot methods to predict events from a horoscopic chart. Many have discussed the subject of nadi at length but have seldom explained techniques which give results when applied to charts. A lay astrologer will be immensely benefitted with the principles shown in this book as he will have a head-start in giving predictions. It requires deep knowledge and deeper understanding taking many years for a person to give some good and correct predictions from a chart. There are as many parameters to be taken to give a good reading. Nadi readers do not depend much on dasha or bhukti/antar to give out events, but depend mainly on transits over the natal position of planets in a chart which makes for a very user-friendly system. It sustains the interest of the beginner in studying this divine subject in depth at a later point in time. This author does not claim that this system is complete and hence with the learning and practice of this system anyone can become an expert in coming out with perfect predictions from the word go. This system is a booster and this author would encourage beginners to keep up with their study of Hindu astrology in depth for a thorough knowledge. I have sought to blow away the veil which keeps the cover over these snap-shot techniques in a very unique way. I feel proud to say that I have the distinction of cracking the code for predicting events without the use of too many details or calculations except to ~now when certain key planets are transiting and in which sign/rashi. I have also been successfully predicting about world events besides 9

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doing individual readings for those who come to me for guidance and predictions. I have tested my knowledge in Bhrigu Nandi Nadi very successfully with more than 85 to90% success in my predictions coming out accurate. I have many people approaching me increasingly due to my using various other techniques also alongwith the nadi way of reading a chart. These are systems which help reconfmn what I see in a chart. I have shared these secrets in early 2006 with my students like Jayashree Ramalingam and many others like G. Kennedy, Gautam, Shiva, Lakshmi, Lata, etc. Some of them turned out to be very successful professional astrologers. I am happy to know from them that all are using these techniques to good advantage besides employing other techniques they have learnt, over a period of time. In this book containing 19 chapters I wish to open up quick atfirst-glance snapshot techniques which will be useful to boost the confidence of an astrologer further when he/she gets a positive response from the quierist. With this book the world will be surprised at the simple and very dear steps ofnadi techniques that I use. I now share these secrets in these upcoming chapters to predict life events. Anyone practising these techniques is bound to feel that he has a fantastic approach and insight in the subject if only to feel motivated to learn more about Hindu astrology. There is' much ground to be covered and I am further researching on them step by step, on the horoscopes that come to me. I shall, god willing, share these rare insights in future only ifl find such results are truly replicable. I have sought to give the readers of this book as many live examples so that anyone with a basic knowledge about planets, signs, lordships and transit rules will right away start having success in a broad sense, with predicting events of the past and also for the future, for any chart. '

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Introduction and Dedication My humble. beginning in Nadi Astrology 1bis is a complete book on nadi though not the last word on it. There are some books in nadi but none have spoken so clearly and exhaustively as I have tried to do in this first book of mine. Some books are just compilation of shlokas or making a passing mention of one or two techniques. In this book a sincere attempt is made to present what is nadi all about in a very comprehensive and practical way so that these techniques can be applied by many astrologers in their daily practice. I was fascinated by nadi astrology. The reason for that was at the age of 21, I had the good fortune to meet a nadi astrologer who gave stunning predictions, all of which have come true so far. Having met lot of nadi astrologers at a later point in time, I can say that none paralleled the first nadi reader's predictions for me. He said I would become a trikala gnani and would become famous after 30 years of age. He mentioned about the exchange of Venus and Jupiter in my chart indicating my learning many subjects without any teachers. He was the most non-impressive ofnadi readers I have ever met. In the sense he would be so restless that getting a full reading in one sitting was near impossible. He would get distracted even while reading a chart! BUT all his predictions came out 100% correct. I could learn ayurveda, vastu, astrology, feng shui, healing, meditation. This is what he told me: You will become master of six arts and become famous after age 30 and also get married at 28" (both of which came true). I now practice astrology, ayurveda, tarot cards, numerology, feng shui and vastu as a professional. I can go to any of these conferences and with ease I can command respect from the professional audience. He also said a lot about the future, which has come true one by one. 11

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''You will become a teacher at a young age. Will become world famous". I used to wonder whether all this will come true. With time each and every prediction started coming true. I got a chance to speak on a slot on Jaya TV due to my friend, Karthik's recommendation. That programme turned out to be so popular that people would contact me even for ordinary everyday problem solving. Many people saw my programme on Jaya TV beamed from Chennai and came to meet me. They were from different countries like Qatar, Srilanka etc. I used to talk on any subject of my choice and nothing was edited out ultimately from the TV segment. The talk would run as it was shot with no cuts with the programme directors and editors giving me a free hand in doing the show my way. I knew this nadi reader who predicted about my becoming master of six arts was correct after all. What really made me wonder about it all later was because I did not know even one art properly at age Zl! I used to write articles in mundane astrology in sifY.com'sastrology coloumns with many of my predictions coming true. Many Indians living abroad started visiting me from America. Some of them even told me whenever they visited India they made it a point to visit Chennai, only to meet me and no one else. I no longer appear on Jaya TV nor do I write for sify.com but I do have a website in which I express my opinions freely without fear or favour. The reader can check this site: www .sathyaprema.com Anyway I have taken several nadi readings and met a man who taught me the rules of Ganapathy Nadi. I have also impressed nadi astrologers with my predictive skills! I met a nadi astrologer who had Dhanus lagna and four planets in his seventh house of spouse. Using nadi techniques, I asked him whether he fell in love with a girl but left her and got married to his present wife. He was absolutely awestruck because it was true. In this book I will proceed in the journey of revealing nadi techniques. I will share quite a few of these nadi astrology techniques without going into the details of how I got them. I feel one needs to understand how to use these techniques. I have not unravelled all the nadi techniques but only a part of them. I am sure there are many · techniques remaining unexplored even as of now. I never used to believe that anything was hidden in the world as parampara. After learning nadi I understood that many insights about 12

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this system was washed away by time and now it needs to retrieved. Exchange of mails between an European Professor who is working on nadi principles and the author

Here I am going to share an experience I had with an European professor, one Mr. Martin George from Switzerland who is researching in nadi astrology. He was kind enough to send me his thesis later. I requested him to send me details of any horoscope and that I would send my readings as comments. He agreed and sent me one person's birth particulars. The following is an exchange of mails which will give the readers a clear idea of how I did the reading without knowing any details about the person in question. I also believe the test of doing nadi astrology for a person whose background details are not known beforehand. These mail exchanges are a fine example of this. (Note: These mails are not edited so that they convey the original thoughts of both parties. They are presented just as they were written by this author and the professor from Europe). Letter one Dear Mr Gopalakrishnan,

Vanakkam. Thank you for your interest in my PhD thesis. As it is out of print and may not be accessible in India, I am attaching it in electronic format; however, please keep it to yourself. Best regards, Professor Letter two Dear Gopal,

That is a very interesting offer. Have a look, then, at this chart of a young woman: 4 September, 1981, at 08:45 CET, in Lund, Sweden (13£1 1, 55N42). Lagna should be around 11 *30' Virgo, depending on the pr((cise ayanamsha used. I look forward very much to hearing your conclusions. Yours, Professor Letter three

Dear Gopal, Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:13:18 +0200 Please do call me Martin. Thanks for your snap reading of the young lady's chart. I am glad to say that it is correct in many specifics: 13



The person will be very intelligent, she will be good looking ... Both correct. She could shifted her residence from her place of birth . . . . . . .She did live abroad fur 4 years, but has now returned home. Mother will have siblings more than two .................. Correct. Father will be well educated and could have got multiple degrees.......The first is certainly correct; I am not sure about the second. She herself could be graduate or will finish graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . She is currently pursuing university studies. She will come to India ...............She has already visited once. And last two years would have been positive and eventful in her life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .1 believe this is correct. She would be working intellectual and technical profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Currently studying, as said above. She will stay in many places visited a foreign country in 20052006 ................................................................. Both correct. She will visit many places, good in .driving vehicle, ................................... She does drive; how well, I cannot say. Increase in income in last two years . . . . . . . This I do not know, but her living conditions have certainly improved. Love marriage. . . .................................................... Correct. She will also could be brilliant performance academically between 1999 2000 . .. This is the only thing, which I believe not to be correct. To my Knowledge she was not studying during this period. I would be very glad to hear the reasoning behind these various statements, if you would not mind sharing it with me. Also, 1 note that you have mentioned only positive traits and events. Are there any afflictions that you can see in the chart?

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DearGopal, Thank you fur being so frank and forthright with me. I completely Respect your position. Yoo may be sure that I will not take undue credit fur your teachings by exploiting them in any way. Yoo are very welcome to see my horoscope: 29 May, I969, 16:21 CE.:P 55N35, 13E.OO. Lagna should be around 3*20' Libra. 14

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>Let us not worry on source. This naturally makes me very curious as to the source! :-) But if you Do not wish to tell, that is of course your prerogative. As for telling you all the techniques I use, I suppose you mean Nadi-reiated ones? (Otherwise the list may grow long ... ) I learned the basics of this style of astrology first from R.G. Rao, mainly through His books and also by some personal teaching in 1993. So basically I know everything that he has put into writing. As you are no doubt familiar with these books, I don't suppose I have to go into great detail. It is all based on combinations of natural significators (karakas) in the various signs of the zodiac. Frankly speaking, I find Rao's writings to be of very mixed quality; I suspect that the good things come from nadi texts, and the not so good things from Rao himself. Later, in I 995 or '96, I met Kailash Shanker in Delhi, who claimed that his father had done some research into Bhrigu Nadi based on Nepalese manuscripts. He showed me how the timing of events (at least in some texts) seemed to be based not on actual transits, but rather on a system of symbolic progression at the rate of 1Z years for one sign. It is this system that I have continued to explore, expanding it to include not just the planets as karakas, but the cusps and rulers of houses as well. I have also experimented successfully with some other rates. Apart from these, I have looked into transit and other techniques from another group of nadi texts: the Devakerala, including Guru Nadi, Dhruva Nadi, and Amsha Nadi. You will have seen excerpts from these texts in my PhD thesis. I got the manuscripts (copied from South Indian sources) from C.S. Patel of Mumbai, who has also written some articles and books on such techniques (though I believe he has not always understood them correctly). This is the nadi-based material I have worked with so far. If there Is anything further you need to know, just tell me so; I have nothing to hide. I look forward very much to hearing more about your own precepts and practices. Yours cordially, Professor.

A few words about people who matter most to me Before proceeding any further I take this opportunity in thanking a few people who have stood by me, helped me in my times of crisis, encouraged me to go on with my passion for astrology, shared with 15



me their own experiences and insights with other astrologers and nadi readers. They are my friend Shankar who has shared many techniques in astrology and also he was my compt•ter man who used to take care of all my computer needs, softwares and damage controls to my computer system. Saravanan, a dear friend, whose knowledge in nadi techniques is good but limited to aphorisms with whom 1 used to meet and interact a lot whenever I attended the ICAS lectures in Chennai. Next is San deep Ellubol, a young student from a local engineering college, who used to stay put at our house and help me with programmir,p bits of softwares which •vere mostly custom built for my use. He beca, •e much sought after ir. his college for his knowledge in astrology. He is away in UK on higher studies. I had the fortune to come into contact with a young boy who was a fluatist and very quick at learning tarot reading and astrology from me. I would fondly call him Bamboo Boy for his connection with the flute. I can never forget his playing music for us on those special days. Vijay Bhaskar had consulted many astrologers all over Tamil Nadu came to learn the subject from me after he got a correct prediction. It was about his Sun dasha (Mesha rising with exalted Sun in it) getting him in trouble. All other astrologers had predicted grand success for him during this dasha. Trusting their judgement he pumped more and more money into his businesses which failed miserably and pushed him into a lot of unnecessary debts. He was also elder to me in age. G .Kennedy, who used to work in sifv.com and later gave up his job to take astrology lessons from me. He is now a successful astrologer offering his services on the web. Maheash, a software engineer learnt this subject out of interest. Gautam, who is in the stock market learnt astrology out of interest. Jayashree, Shiva, Lata, Lakshmi, etc., were all my later students who used to inspire me to carry on with astrology with renewed vigour. The best among the lot is Jayashree who came to me initially for tarot classes. She learnt astrology also from me. To her I am indeed indebted for standing by me in my times of crisis. She unwaveringly helped me overcome by taking my workload upon herself. I taught her many techniques, I have not taught to any of my students of the past. She truly deserved it for the service she rendered me so devotedly and uncomplainingly. I am happy about her sincere devotion to her teacher. She writes her predictions on mundane astrology on my website. She is on the panel of slfy.com. 16

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Earlier she would do the Daily and Weekly predictions for my website but had to discontinue the same due to time constraints. Mention has to be made about her husband, Shri Ramalingam, who is not my student but used to help me with offering to do much of my outside jobs for me. I thank him for his full cooperation.

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. Some Insights about Nadi Readings (i) The Basics of Nadi Astrology

Certain clarifications need to be done before we proceed with the techniques of nadi astrology in this book. 1bis will give a fair idea to people about what nadi astrology is all about. Certain concepts and misconceptions will be clarified in this chapter in a frank manner. (ii) Types of Nadi

There are different kinds of nadis. They are Bhrigu Nandi Nadi, Sukar Nadi, Siva Vakya Nadi, Agastiyar Nadi. Each has its own format. For example, the Agaistyar Nadi starts with saint Agastiyar praying to respective deities for e.g., Valli and lord shanmukha for marriage, lord Shiva for general life predictions. In Shiva Vakya Nadi the readings run like conversation pieces between Shiva and Parvathi discussing the native's past and future. In some other nadis, conversation between Nandi and the Rishis, between the Rishis and goddess Parvathi take place. The important thing one has to understand here is that each of these nadis use different techniques for predictions. They do not use a single technique alone. It is a cluster of techniques that are used for forecasting. Sometimes the Rishis seem to jump beyond logic or technique and start using intuition to give stunning insights but basically they use techniques of transits, paryaya etc. this is the first understanding that needs to be kept in mind. (iii) How Nadi Readers Cast the Horoscope?

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1970 most will have Saturn in Mesha, Jupiter in Tula and Rahu-Ketu in Kumbha-Simha. The first methodology used by many nadi astrologers is remembering the position of Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu for several years. This can be remembered roughly because Jupiter takes one year, Rahu-Ketu eighteen months and Saturn two and a half years to transit from one rashi to another. Then position of Sun is very simple to remember as it is poised for a month in each sign. They also know that Venus and Mercury will be within ninety degrees from Sun. Next the Moon can be fixed as Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. These days many nadi readers ask for the birth particulars from their clients and start giving predictions. If any person does not give his/her birth particulars or do not answer questions to help them to find possible planetary positions for their chart then their palm leaf will make a disappearing act and not be there to read from! My friend Shankar gave me an insight about this. He told me that if people do not co-operate with the south Indian nadi astrologer then the reply will be, ''olal (Tamil word for palm leaf) cannot be found". The reason is very simple. They will need some props and some kind of aflmnation with regard to the horoscope to fix the kind of pattern required for the person. This guess of mine is reasonably correct as it happened in my case with an elderly astrologer quickly casting my horoscope within minutes of my telling my date, time and place ofbirth.

(iv) The Panchanga they Use They use only the Vakya panchanga. This also I can confmn with 100% authenticity. They do not use any other panchanga. They show no interest, whatsoever, in the drig ganitha. (v) The Way they Calculate the Lagna Taking the thumb Impression of the client, the lagna is arrived at. One Mr.Parathasarthy of Madras, a famous astrologer who lived in Triplicane, Chennai, had perfected it. I was present when he was training up another student in the system of finding a lagna with thumb impressions. He then looked at my own thumb and declared that I was a Dhanus lagna person. I was stunned because I have had a doubt whether I have a Makara or Dhanus rising, as the degrees are very 19



close in my case. The method ofR.G. Rao throws insight on how it can be done. He had written a book on the thumb imprints and finding the lagna for any person. Most nadi astrologers do not go through cumbersome processes these days! They get the birth particulars with the help ofwhich they cast the horoscope just like we all do these days with the advent of computers and supporting softwares. These are modern days and many nadi readers do not want to learn the hard way in maintaining their parampara in this specialized skill. They simply get the thumb impression alongwith the birth details! (vi) The Kind of Techniques they Use

I have had discussions with many nadi astrologers. Many of them don't even have rudimentary knowledge of the Jaimini astrology, use ofTajika charts or use of Chakras. They depend mainly on the Parashari rules of astrology. They will always claim to the general public that they have no knowledge of astrology but all of them are taught astrology in a concise manner. Different nadis employ different techniques. This is a very important point to note. There is no standardized way of interpreting a chart. Some of the techniques vary from reader to reader. Then they employ aphorisms, which are easy to interpret. They employ the rules of transits extensively, which are truly stunning, effective and accurate. Some ofthe examples of how they read combinations are given below. Whenever there is an exchange between Jupiter and Venus the native will be multifaceted in the arts. Sun in Simha will produce a powerful father for the native with the exception of a person with Dhanus rising. Stress is also given on upasana deity so that the person gains a lot of intuitive skills. The nadi reader generally does these upasanas himself. One person locates the correct palm leaf. Another person reads it to the client and later records it on a tape. (vii) Nadi and Amshas

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any nadi reader using these. There are 150 nadi amshas. This is got by multiplying the five divisions in one degree in each rashi, made up of 0 to 30 degrees. We get 150 by multiplying 5 in a degree with the 30 degrees in one rashi. Each nadi amsha spans a few seconds only, therefore no two persons born at around the same date, time, place will have similar destinies. There are different interpretations given to what each nadi amsha means. A few are mentioned for the reader's benefit. The five elements or pancha bhootas are taken to mean each of the five segments in each degree is one school ofthought. This is again sub-divided into purva bhaga and uttara bhaga. These have repeatedly been appearing many times in astrology magazines. In general this will give a broad-based idea of how the person's life is going to be. This can also be said to be an index of how the person's life is going to be. This topic will be covered a bit more elaborately in the last chapter of this book. (viii) How the Nadi Amsha is Interpreted?

The quality is added to functional benefic and malefic in the amsha. For example my fourth lord Mars is in the Viswa Amsha. Vishwa means universal. Secondly, the general malefic and benefic significances are added. For example the Moon's placement in one of the amshas of Vrischika is considered very negative for the mother. Thirdly I firmly believe that Katpayadi Vargas are used for interpretations. In case anyone has doubts on what I say they are requested to compile the purva bhaga and uttara bhaga which could easily confmn what I state here. Intuition helps the nadi readers while giving readings. I am yet to see a South Indian nadi astrologer use the nadi amshas extensively. (ix) How they Find Remedial Measures?

Nadi employs remedial measures extensively, which produce very good results. In general the remedial measures mainly stress on the native going to a temple, doing charity, which means donations of articles or food items and chanting shlokas. These come under the Parihara Kaandam and also Deeksha Kaandam. Parihara deals with any specific problem in the life of the native like delay in getting married, childbirth, health, court cases, career and freedom from debts. They do not believe in gemstones or change of name. Nadi astrology prescribes remedial measures which are simple in 21



nature. All the pariharas have three stages. For an event like marriage to take place the remedial measure suggested will be a visit to ancient temple for the same, known as the Thirumanancheri near the Tanjore belt. To beget a child it is Srimushnam temple and for a safe delivery of the unborn baby it Is the Garbha Rakshambigal temple. These are a few examples of how prayers at certain temples are suggested for a particular type of problem. Secondly, a set of temples in the navagraha kshetra will be suggested. An example would make it easier to understand. For a Makara Rising native who has his 5L in the 1ZH along with Sun, the 8L, he was asked to go to Kanjanur, then Suryanaar temple, and the rasi lord Jupiter's temple in Alangudi (where these planets are poised). Srimushnam and the Garbha Rakshamabigai temple were also suggested. Then chanting of mantras will be suggested depending on two things, viz., based on the dasha ofVimshottari a person is running. For e.g., Saturn dasha means Hanuman and also for the bhukthl/antar lord, if for e.g. He's is running the Venus bhukthi/antar then Its prayers to Mahalakshmi.

If the parihara is suggested for delay in either marriage or child birth then the native will be asked to recite hymns to the fifth lord and the planets associated with it. For e.g. for Sun and Venus combining in the 1ZH, for a Makara rising native, the parihara suggested will be reciting the Mahalakshmi and Shiva mantras. (Mahalakshmi is for Venus and Lord Shiva is for Sun). For the karkaka for child which is Jupiter one will be asked to a light lamp or do abhisekam to lord Dakshinamoorthy on a Thursday. li:J: case the native is not in a position to chant or do remedial 'mea·ii~res the nadi reader will offer to do it on behalf of the native t~~ough his family priest in his village in Tanjore and sufficient money is collected in advance for such proxy prayers. Money is also collected for general reasons like donating a vastra or other items. This is most common way a nadi reader prescribes remedies in South India. (x) How do they Find Names of Family Members? This is my guess and I may be off the mark with this method. Nevertheless I am sharing it with the readers what I guess could be the method. 22

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Usually the name of one's parents, the name and age at which the person consulting his nadi, is read from the palm leaf. Age can be guessed by simply calculating the date of birth and the current period! Should a person born in the 1970sgo for a reading in 2008 then his age of consulting the nadi will be told as 3 8. For the name finding, the Tamil letters are connected to different drekkana, for e.g., the letters ka, cha, ta,pa, ra, is for the first drekkanna, ga, na, rna, gna, is for the second drekkana and for the third and last one it is ya, ra, Ia, va. Almost all the Indian names are based on the Indian deities. For e.g., when its either ofMercury's house rising then the person's name will have a Vishnu related name. Should the first house have Mars' aspect then the name will be based on lord Subramania. The names can have connection with names of trees, flowers, animals, rivers. The following guidelines can be used as a starting point to research into this area. For e.g., though I have Makara as my lagna, Mercury is poised in the first house, so my name will be connected with lord Vishnu. Variations of Vishnu should lead us to Gopalakrishnan, one of his avatara. My friend, Karthik has Mars aspecting his lagna so his name can be connected with lord Subramaniya's which is karthikeya or a related name. My teacher, Kirtie Futnani has Venus as lagna lord and his name is connected with fame - Kirtie My cousin's name Is Vidya and she has Venus in her lagna, one of the names ofthe Venus is Sanjivlni Vidya. These kinds of variations of names are used to arriving at the correct name. These nadi readers also make discreet enquiries to grasp the name quickly. In any case nadi techniques will work with or without finding the name of the native. Some of them have only medical nadi palm leaves which makes it tougher for them to survive in the market. In the name of finding one's correct palm leaf the nadi readers tend to ask innocent questions and ask us to say only yes or no. They do manage to get a sketch of our lives which could help them to predict quickly. I will say with surety that nadi techniques are very simple in nature. They are not very complex and do not involve too much of maths or calculations. Approximate information also does seem to satisfy and impress people than getting a very accurate prediction from a nadi 23



reader. Since this tradition is passed down verbally, there is an aura of mysteriousness and sacredness to it.

(xi) Do Nadi Readers Cheat and do Readings Fail? Yes I myselfknow that many times there have been cheating and failed readings. They are quick with their readings with a few past events coming out correct but that does not mean they are always accurate and infallible. Their way of reading quickly stuns the audience and they find many takers for their services even if it were for curiosity's sake. Some people will wonder how I got some of these techniques. All I would say is that, may the source remain a mystery. Even the best of my students still do not know the source of my nadi astrology techniques as it has been kept a secret. I know of some instances where people have been ripped of huge amounts for remedial measures where there was nothing written in palm leaves. But this is another way of making huge money from gullible clients. The human mind can be pure with the grace of god. Many of them are honest and would not cheat the public but one should also be aware that there are many sheep in wolfs clothing.

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PREFACE KN.Rao The following extracts of correspondence between Rama Iyer whom I regard as a very respectable and principled woman will explain the background to the publication of this book. It is for the readers to judge how original, useful and good snapshot method this system ofNadi prediction is as revealed by Gopal. My desire and decision to publish the book is to help a struggling author who has had bad experience with some publishers as Rama has said in this correspondence. The Correspondence From: "rama, rama, rama, [email protected]> To: "knr raoji"

Dear KN. Raoji .... He had written two titles in astrology. One on nadi and another on mundane astrology. Nadi I had edited two years back on his request. I have been using those techniques and find them stunningly work without even checking which dasha or antar. These are snapshot techniques in nadi, particularly bhrigu nandi nadi techniques. Out of 10 chapters I had already edited 6 and sent it across at that time. I think he needed some help from me in getting his work published. Would you be interested in taking up the publication of the same under Van!? After hearing from you I shall send you the preface which i wrote just this week and am trying to find some worthwhile people who could do justice to his techniques. He is trying to bring out the secrets which are hidden while using the nadi techniques. Editing does take time. I asked him about Vani Publications and he said he does not have any objection hence I am now writing to you on this subject. 6 May 2008 Rama, .... Vani Publications is not a commercial publication like other 25

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publishing houses. I started it after I was cheated by more than seven publishers who published nine books of mine and paid me no royalty and gave me only ten books. In the agreement they said they wouldprlnt only one thousand copies but they printed more than three thousand copies and even reprinted. My book on ... was sold more than fifty thousand copies but I got only ten copies of the book and no royalty. It was a first hand experience ofthe world of publishers and distributors. Then I got my books published in my brother's small press and cleared my debts to him slowly as I did not (and even now do not have) any capital for a commercial venture. Slowly, when I collected some money I am getting it published In Delhi out of some funds in the trust we have created. Then some of the students of BVB also wrote books and they were published ~y Vani Publications.

What we do is 1. Publish one thousand copies, out of which fifty are distributed as complimentary copies. 2. Pay five to ten thousand rupees to the author. 3. Give him fifty copies (even one hundred to the author) which he cart sell himself directly or through distributors and make some thousands of rupees. 4. There is no agreement form to be signed. 5. I help the author get established after which he can approach any publisher with the second edition or with a new book. Gopal's book If Gopal agrees to these conditions we can publish his book. But before we decide, I would like to read the introduction and a chapter or two or predictive principles. A friend of mine here in NOIDA has done excellent work on Bhrigu, gets stunning predictions. He is a member of six or seven libraries in northern India which have Bhrigu manuscripts. I know the method and he discussed them with me. KN.Rao. From: "rama, rama,
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understand your agony on being cheated by publishers. I sympathise with you on this. And also feel happy that you are trying to help firsttimers with their books. 1bis is indeed a worthy gesture on your part. ... he has been struggling with getting his two books published! .... have been approached last year itself..... returned it and didn't get back to him .... .seems to have spoken to his student's husband in Hindi, who told Gopal that .... will publish in some one else's name and give him a sum for the text which Gopal has rightly refused ....while I had edited 6 chapters of the nadi we had to part ways .... he took an oath from me that I will never share his techniques with anyone at all. And true to my promise I did not do it but used it for myselfwithout discussing it .... I was very happy that I could put this forward to you immediately. I am talking to Gopal on the conditions that you have put. I don't think he should have any of his own as the copyright is going to be with him and he can do anything he likes after the first edition. If I were him I would like to stick to just you for publishing all his books which I have promised to help in editing ....... .50 to 100 copies would be fine I think though 100 would be very fine. But I leave it to you to decide about the final number. You may fix any amount upwards ofRs.5000/ - and also he will have those copies out ofwhich he can make some more which is good for a start. Yes the translation into Russian and Japanese is not a bad idea at all. But it should be done immediately alongwith this English edition of nadi principles. I will make him go with it as its going to lecture tours for him. He is good at this. I will have to spend much time with editing his texts.... better not to leave any bad karmas at all in my lifetime. Thank you for this wonderful news yet again. From: knrao To: "rama,rama,rama," Subject: Fwd: all final corrections made in this manuscript. Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:17:56 1ST Rarna, Send the chapter you are writing with some illustrations. Your chapter can be fifteen or twenty pages with some excellent illustrations to show how nadi methods can be used effectively. KN.Rao. On Sun, 01 Jun 2008 rama,rama,wrote: Pranams Raoji I was happy to talk to you today. As instructed I shall send you the printed set very soon for your comparison. I had mailed this sometime back. 27

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... . 1 have also decided to add a chapter on my own experiences . ... and also Gopal wanted me to do a chapter which I might as well do it now. prayers for your good health seeking your blessings ram a

My Experience

My experience with most of the nadi readings, like Bhrigu have been mostly disappointing. For some years we have been going to Karovi to hear the Bhrigu readings ofPt.Nathu Lal who has given some spectacular predictions to some people but if the percentages of accurate predictions is calculated here, it too is not spectacular. My experience with nadi readings as shown to me by many politicians over a period of twenty years have been shockingly bad and inaccurate. I also attended the nadi readings of at least four important politicians of India, in what were supposed to be secretly arranged readings. They all turned out to be totally inaccurate and wrong and in fact, were fraudulent also. As to the principles ofBhrigu or Nadi, they do work and sometimes give a good indication of the shape of events. But given two similar or identical horoscopes these have failed always. Yet I will conceded, nadi methods like Bhrigu methods have their own validity and accuracy In their own way. But no single book In the market on these methods has been able to convince any serious astrologer as a sound and replicable method. Using Parashari along with Jaimini gives a very high percentage of accurate predictions and even psychological delineations. Lastly, the Bhrigu and/or Nadi methods known to some astrologers have been spectacular in predicting bio-facts like siblings and children. But in overall delineation of life's patterns these methods have been disappointing. But then it is good to know how this technique works and from here a sharp-minded astrologer can find out some methods and develop further. It is in that hope that this book ofGopal is being published by me. K.N. Rao

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Part A 1. Bhrighu Nandi Nadi

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Bhrighu Nandi Nadi Bhrighu Nandi Nadi is a type of nadi where Sage Bhrigu discusses with lord Nandikeshwara about the patterns of destiny in various people's life. The explanation given in certain nadi books do not corelate to the prediction given consistenly. If one applies the principle one should be able to read any chart but this does not work this way at all in reality . This is not a Mantra Nadi where the invocation of a lower spirit/ devata is done. The broad-based pattern of one's life can be easily deciphered using these nadi principles but one has to know what those principles are to begin with. There are other techniques like finding family details, parents' names, etc. which are not discussed as it is beyond the scope of this book. I have noticed that Nadi always has a fixed format of reading. The Saptarishi Nadi will be in the nature of a discussion with Goddess Parvati and the Sage. In between such divine discussions, doubts are clarified during the course of such readings. It sounds very divine to be privy to such celestial discussions for an ordinary mortal on earth! (all this through the nadi reader, of course). There are other interesting nadi names such as Sani Nadi, Budha Nadi, Guru Nadi, Sukra Nadi which are named after the planets themselves. Some nadis are named after the rishi munis like Bhrigu Nandi Nadi, Siva Nadi, Sukar Nadi, Agastiyar Nadi, etc. Agastiyar Nadi is the most famous ofthe lot and finds favour with the general public all over the country for the reason that it is well marketed by the nadi readers themselves. There are nadis named after deities such as Ganesha Nadi, Kumara Nadi, Kamakshi Nadi which are less known to the public as they are not so popular for some reason. Then there are Jeeva Nadis where the scripts are supposed to appear due to the grace of the revered saints. All nadi readers are taught many principles which are very different 30

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from common astrology approach. They use vakya panchanga, 360 (Savana) days, they use only rasi chart, not even Navamsha chart in many cases, they delineate the nadi amsha and then go ahead and read it using those amshas. For delineating the amsha the process of enquiry is used with a lot of probing questions. The remedial measures are very different and most of these nadis prescribe japa, temple worship and daana/charity. Some of them have Prashna Nadi which is used for answering prashna or questions. Most of these nadi readers are financially a prosperous lot. They are supposed to maintain a place ofworship with all the 16 siddhas (saints) photos, some of them are given niyama like chanting mantras, etc. They are also given snap rules, for e.g. Moon and Venus combined together leads to an artistic nature, spouse will have a sister, the native will travel at the time of his/her marriage, the native will become famous by the age of 15. When Mars and Rahu combine together, the native will not live near his/her siblings or Jfthey live together, the siblings will have problems in life. These were shared with me by one Mr. Martin from Switzerland, who was researching in Gana.pathl Nadl as dissertation for his PhD. thesis. Much more on him in a later chapter. Likewise, when Venus and Mars combine together in a sign, the person will have an affair whether or not he/she gets married to that person. In nadi the readers do the puja, parihara for the natives and give yantras for a monetary consideration. These pujas are done over a long period of time, at times running for more than a year. Secondly, jnot alltheir predictions come true in terms oftiming. They never give dates. They will give only in years or approximate ages when events are to occur, some of them give it in months, like an event can occur in about six months or so. Most nadl principles are mugged up as poetry verses which is recited very spontaneously by these readers. There are 16 kaandams to any nadi reading, 12 for 12 houses, 13 is for dasha bhukti/antar kaandam, 14is for remedies, 15 is for deeksha kaandam and 16 is for aushada (prescribing medicines for those who are ailing). There is a 17thkaandam which is called the gnanakaandam. In Tmnil Nadu there is a particular caste of people called the Valluvars who read these nadis. These people cannot predict anything on mundane astrology. They use thumb impressions which give them the lagna of a 31


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person, extensively practised by Lion Parthasarathy as a layman. None of them write daily predictions. Their base is in Vaideswaran Koll (temple) in Tamil Nadu and some of them have become millionaires. The Navagraha temples in and around Tanjavur are used for special pujas, parihaaraas and remedial measures. Nadi readers are all customer-friendly and always claim that they lack knowledge of the rules of astrology. All of them like chewing betel leaves (paan) and drink tea. They wear a white and white dress. An invocation of the Navagrahas, their respective deity and the rishi-muni is sung before the nadi reading is taken up. Each kaandam has a separate deity. For marriage, lord Shiva and Parvati, for children, lord Krishna or lord Subramanya are taken as deities. Astrology combinations are always given. If a person's chart Is being read then first the devata, navagrahas and the rishi's names are invoked. In case the person has Makar rising/lagna, all the planetary positions are sung and the lagna usually left out! Then the age is mentioned and certain parameters like the tithi, Nakshatra and certain other astrological parameters are also sung along. The readers refrain from talking ill of any other system of astrology or different school of nadi. They are allowed to consume meat but generally not allowed to travel abroad. These days these rules are broken. The remedial measures are given and dasha-bhukti is used as a separate highly paid service (Rs.2500/- for dasha-antar for life) only on specific request. No readings are done after sunset. They may sometimes start reading as early as sunrise. These days English interpretations and translations are written or taped and given especially for foreign customers. This makes good business sense! They do not give readings to those who come after consuming liquor nor do they allow people to smoke before them. They revere their profession.

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Basic Techniques with Illustrations Let us see how these snapshot techniques work on live horoscopes. Basically, the nadi principles are very simple. The rules for casting of a chart, or significations of planets or simply put, the indications of karakas or the basic principles of applying Hindu astrology remains the same. What is different, of course, is the angle through which one sees the chart. These snapshot rules can be applied to any horoscope in our possession and similar results got. Following are a few rules, which if followed, will show the events very clearly without any calculations or by using any dasha-antar to know the background of an unknown native. Chart I

This is the chart of a person born on 7th August, 1963 at around 9.15 pm, place of birth not known but longitude and latitude are mentioned as 83E58 and 21N27. As you can see Jupiter is in the lagna itself which is Meena rashi.

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and the same in this case. Use the karakas. Let us take Venus which is the karaka for marriage and Mars, the karaka for lands. Use of Saturn and Jupiter transits is for timing of events. Count each house from Jupiter as one year starting from Jupiter's placement in Meena as one or the first year. Tbis is used to arrive at timing of certain events, which will be discussed at length in detail in progressive chapters. We will first see the condition of the marriage of this person in the above chart. Notice the seventh lord from Jupiter as well as lagna in this case which is in the 6H. The marriage has little chance of survival. Tbis person got divorced from his (frrst) wife and later got married to another. These are some snapshot life events which can be read at a glance from the chart. Now let us check his career taking natal Saturn as the 1H. The 1OL is in the 7H along with Sun, the 8L. His life partner will be someone who will be connected to his profession. He was a government servant, who later taught astrology and made a name for himself in the West. 10L with 8L from Saturn has given him a broken career. He left a government job to become a fulltime teacher in astrology showing the break in career. Let us again have are-look at Jupiter but taking It as the karaka for children this time around. From Jupiter the 3L and 8L Venus is in the 5H and keeping him company is the 6L, Sun. Also the 5L itself is in the 1ZH indicating some kind ofloss. He has a boy who is mentally disturbed/retarded. There are some more key planets and their transits which can also bring out some more events into picture at a glance. These are discussed in later chapters taking some other charts for illustrating the same.

Chart 2 Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's Horoscope Mark Venus, the karaka for marriage as 1H, notice the 7L which is in the 12H. From Venus, Saturn is in the 8H which obstructed him from consummating his marriage, though it did not obstruct his marriage per se. Secondly, from Jupiter, the 5L is in the 1OH. His spiritual followers wbo were treated like his own children carried on his work and kept alive his name and fame. Tbis pattern is repeated when vou see the 34



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My Understanding of the Principles of Kadi Techniques I have been curious to know more about how the nadi readers manage to give readings without use of dasha-antars. I was not interested in finding out how they could know the family details of the native as the readers were quite guarded about their secret techniques. It was not so easy to know from them. I went to nadi readers regularly to find out what system they followed to give some stunning predictions. My experience when I was very young made me wonder as what the nadi reader predicted about me came about true with passage of time. Teacher, learning many skills, attaining fame at a young age, etc. Through the help of my friend, Sivadashan, I could see that these nadi readers were proficient in the knowledge of astrology but were helped by memorising certain slokas which would then be applied to planets in a chart in a special way and results pronounced taking transits of the slow moving planets like Saturn and Jupiter for important changes and events like marriage, job, acquiring wealth and also about ailments and disasters for which shanti pariharas would be offered to be done on behalf of the natives at a huge cost. The reading as such, is charged very nominally at Rs.300/person. The money comes from those complicated shanti pariharas they would prescribe at the end of the readings. Nadi readers surely have knowledge of astrological principles and there is no doubt about it at all. Repeatedly going to various readers with some horoscopes led me to believe that there is something common in them all, which is whatis tried to be explained to the readers of this book.

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35• Golden Rules to be Followed 1. The rules enumerated below have been applied throughout in all the horoscopes which have come my way and some of them being given as examples to prove a rule or two in this first ever book of mine. 2. The Lagna should be seen for transits. I do not use the Chandra kundali as I have found the transits always working with stunning precision from the lagna itself than from the chandra lagna. 3. However, the stronger of the three Lagnas, viz., the Lagna, the Chandra Lagna and the Karkamsha Lagna can also be used for transits as a second option. (I use Shri K.N.Rao's method of marking the same sign as Karakarnsa Lagna in the Rasi chart which is occupied by the Atma Karaka in the Navamsha chart) 4. The movements/transits or gochar of Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu is used for timing of events. 5. The functional lords are used and not the karakas as is used in the Bhrigu Nandi Nadi which I have explained in some detail in the earlier chapters. 6. When Saturn transits the 8th, 6th and the 12th lords negative events, situations leading to problems occur for the native. I have observed and as a matter offact, these are very trying times in a native's life. 7. When Saturn transits the 1st, 5th and 9th lords there will be a huge positive upliftment in the native's life. 8. When Saturn transits the 4th lord there will be change of residence. The native also gets opportunities to go to distant places. There will also be changes or modification in the office or place where the native works. 9. When Saturn transits over the 7th lord, marriage for the unmarried person and if already married good tidings for the native's spouse can be safely predicted. I0. So is the case when Saturn transits the 3rd lord for siblings and 40

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the 9th lord for father, higher studies and travel abroad. When Saturn transits the 6th, 8th and t 2th house for any lagna, malefic situations will arise in the native's life. The period of about two and half years of Saturn's transit will bring tears in the native's eyes except for those periods of respite when it retrogrades to the previous house. The occurrence of bad events in the malefic houses should be taken in this order. In terms of personal sufferings, Saturn's transit on 8th house is the worst, in the 12th house it is worse and in the 6th house it is bad. To put it in another way the 6th house transit is bad, the t 2th house worse and the 8th house worst. It is only the comparative degree of greater or lesser suffering during Saturn transits in these malefic houses, but suffering there is all right. It's been observed that whenever Saturn transits a house where there are more than three planets very important events will unfold in a native's life. Where Jupiter transits the 6th, 8th and t 2th houses from lagna the native loses power. However, Jupiter's transit over the 6th lord, 8th lord and t 2 lord offers protection as he mitigates the negative events from happening or manifesting. We now come to Rahu transits. If Rahu were to transit a house or a lord there will be difficulties in those areas even though it could be a raja yoga house or a trikona or kendra lord. In the same way wherever Ketu transits there will be sudden changes in those areas. For e.g. If it is transiting the 4th house then one can safely predict sudden changes for 4th house significances or the 4th bhava. When both Saturn and Jupiter, either transit or aspect houses then important events for that bhava will manifest. Simply said it's the double transit or double aspect of these two powerful planets on a single house. For e.g. Saturn and Jupiter were transiting Karkataka and Kanya respectively during the year from 26th May, 2005 to 27th Sept., 2005. So we can take Saturn's 3rd aspect on Kanya where Jupiter is transiting as double transit and also Makara as Saturn's 3rd and Jupiter's 5th, both cast their aspects on this sign. Summing up by way of an eg taking a person with Mesha as his lagna, there will be significant events occurring in his 6th house (Kanya) and his 9th house (Makara) employing the above rule. This rule is to be carried forward in the same way for other lagnas too. For a Mithuna lagna person 41

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his 4th house and 8th house receive the double transit effects. 18. When Saturn transits the 1st, 5th and 9th house from any lord important changes will take place in relation to that lord. 19. Whenever Saturn and Jupiter see a dasha lord or a bhukthi lord then also important events will take place. 20. Saturn transiting natal Rahu and transit Rahu over natal Saturn will produce pain and agony for a native. 1bis will last for the 1.5 years duration ofRahu transit in a house. 21. When Jupiter transits natal Ketu and Ketu transiting natal Jupiter will bring about religious inclinations. The native is inclined towards things spiritual at this point in time in his life. We often hear about people suddenly visiting temples and undertaking pilgrimages while close ones swear that the native never ever visited temples and has now changed suddenly! Now you know it is all due to Ketu or Jupiter's influence on each other! 22. When Saturn transits natal Jupiter important events will happen. 23. When Saturn transits natal Ketu the native has to be careful of negative events. 24. Whenever Saturn or Jupiter go into the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 12thhouse for any lagna or sees any of these houses in aspect they will not bestow positive results. 25. The reverse is true in case of the trikona houses. Saturn or Jupi-ter in transit or by aspect in I st, 5th and 9th houses from lagna will give positive results. 26. All the above rules can be applied in divisional charts also just as we do for the rasi or main chart. 27. In the divisional chart if the planets whose dasha or bhukthi is seen by both Saturn and Jupiter applying the double transit theory then also, important events signifying the divisional chart is bound to manifest. 28. Other rules like ashtakavarga etc., are not used much except to determine the strength of impact or progress, positive or negative, as the case may be, depending on the score in any particular house or bhava. 29. In Kalachakra dasha if transit Saturn takes a 6th, 8th or 12th position from the dasha lord then also negative events will manifest for the transit period during such dasha period. 30. Natal Jupiter or natal Saturn when transited by Saturn or Jupiter respectively foretells of a time for major changes in the life of the native. 42

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31 . Whenever transiting Saturn and Jupiter by conjunction or aspect make contact with a majority of natal planets (can be a mix of functional benefics and malefics) then it's a sure-shot sign of major changes in the native's life. 32. Whenever a majority of planets in a horoscope are transited or aspected by Saturn and Jupiter at the same time very important changes will occur for the lords those planets represent in a native's chart. 3 3. Whenever Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu collectively see a lord at the same time then also very important changes will happen for that lord's significance. 34. Whenever Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are conjoining or aspecting the 5th, 7th or 9th houses at the same time then also important events will manifest for that lord's significance. 35. Digressing slightly from transits I wish to stress that during a native's Rahu dasha one shouldjudge the horoscope not only from the lagna but also from the chandra kundali and Karakamsha kundali too for accurate results.

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The Importance of Transits of the Slow-Moving Planets Many authors have dwelt upon this yet 1 would like to stress the importance of these slow moving planets' transits as it is the vitalmost parameter to use while predicting events for a native. Saturn is the slowest moving planet among the seven and the two nodes. The nodes Rahu and Ketu are next and equal in speed as they take 18 months to traverse a sign. They travel only in the anticlockwise direction and in retrograde motion. They never go direct at all. They move backwards from the 30th degree to the Oth degree in any sign and this is what is unique about these two shadowy planets. Jupiter which takes about an year to travel the 30 degrees in any house comes third, only after Saturn and the nodes. Most normal astrologers do not consider Saturn, Jupiter and RahuKetu for timing of events. Transits are seen from rashi, and houses are seen for interpretation. The lordship is completely ignored. This is exactly reversed in nadi reading where lagna is given importance and lordships of planets is given secondary importance and the houses or signs are given least importance. The movements of Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu-Ketu are used to write general and specific predictions for all rashis. Especially, first and last degrees, entrance and exit of these four key planets are given maximum importance. The same rules can be applied in mundane astrology for which a separate book will be written later. In South India, Jupiter and Saturn alongwith Rahu-Ketu transiting into a new sign is celebrated with many shanti pujas and parihaaras for particular nakshatras in all temples across the state.

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Transit of Saturn Saturn's transit of planets

We shall see the impact of Saturn in different signs. This is very important. 1. The impact of Saturn's transit has to be seen from lagna. 2. When a planet is poised in any house and its lordship will have major influence in the life of a native than the house/bhava when Saturn transits such a house. 3. In the absence of any planet in the sign/house, the house significance will have major influence in life during Saturn's transit in that house. In other words priority is given to the planet posited in any sign/ house, secondary importance is given to the house in case it is devoid of planets during Saturn's transiting that particular sign/house. Should any sign/house be occupied by a number of planets then their degrees will be given importance during the crucial Saturn transit and reading should be given.

Golden rules of Transit Saturn in various houses

Saturn transiting the lagna or lagna lord The native will have a new beginning in life. There will be a change of in attitude, ideas and even a personality change cannot be ruled out. There will be marked changes in the way the native thinks. His/ her goals, values and priorities are set to change. This will bring in new job Opportunities and in some cases marriage is fixed if the it is the right age for this event. Since it is new beginning one may shift to a new house.

Saturn transiting the second house or second lord There will invariably be an increase in wealth and earnings for the native. This is a marked contrast with what many people would believe. There will be changes in the source of income and the way one makes money. The native undergoes a style change in the way he communicates with close family members and others. His relationship 45

Transit of Satum


with close family members will undergo changes as also his priorities in life. Saturn transiting the third house or third lord

The native has an increase as far as short distance travels are concerned. Ifthe person is already a travelling type then there will be hectic travel schedules. Some might travel abroad on short Journeys or take vacations more often. Siblings will do well. Sibling may get married, have job change for the better and start doing well in life in an overall sense. Singers and career people in the computer line will do better. Saturn in the fourth house or upon fourth lord This is a thumb rule I have used often and it gives results each and every time! There can be a shift in place of residence. Quite a few will make changes to the office premises if they live in their own house. There is a possibility for undertaking renovations or making over the interiors of the house or simply upgrading it in some way to the house they already occupy. In some cases buying of new plot or house can also be possible. For some sale of land or some old dwelling place could be a possibility. Change of vehicle or going in for the next better model or company providing the native a new means of transport can be safely predicted during this transit period. Saturn in the fifth house or the fifth lord This transit in the 5H or over 5L does have a very positive impact. Birth of a child if in the right age is a strong possibility. For those who already have children will find them doing well in exams or getting prizes in extra curricular activities. There will be success where career is concerned. Getting promoted or donning a new role and taking additional responsibility with success in work and recognition for talents or skills will be common events during this transit in a kona house. The native will also be a lot more lucky In meeting the right people at the right time which gets translated as growth prospectus and positive coincidences. The native will also have opportunities to visit holy people and sacred places. Saturn in the sixth house or the sixth lord This transit will have a very negative impact on the native. One will have more enemies to counter. New enemies get added. The native will feel that his enemies are stronger than him. There will be sudden change in friendships or new partnerships will be formed. If the native is already sick then the ailment gets aggravated during such negative transit period. There could arise a sudden need for 46

Transit of Saturn

surgery. Work will get done with difficulty and problems will be on the rise in executingjobs.1bis is a time when office politics can give anxiety to a native. If in business there will be losses and one has to be careful not to invest more in the business. The need or circumstances forcing one to borrow money, increased debts will be felt more during such transit. Court cases going against the native's favour and having problems with superiors/authority can also be very common. Saturn in the seventh house or over the seventh lord 1bis will bring luck in the family. Ifthe spouse is working he/she will do well in career. There will be some kind of increase in status and position of the spouse. There will be lot of good news from the spouse's side of family. The building of a house, spouse's sibling(s) getting married, brothers-in-law getting new job opportunity can be safely predicted. There will be more social contacts than before. Success in creating new business opportunities or forming new partnerships can happen during this transit. Saturn in eighth house or transiting the eighth lord Mental agony, painful period due to enemies taking the upper hand, loss of status or position are some of the things which can be felt during this period. Many will lose their jobs or get demoted or get transferred to lesser-known places. On the whole the period is problematic for the native. Incomes could shrink. The native could have health-related problems. There could also be loss of elderly people in the family. Loss of business and major failures in business will be common during such times. Students who are studying well will get low marks or one who aims high will get less than expected. Normally for students wanting to become doctors need to be careful as eight house transits in India normally will not be favourable for them. Saturn in ninth house or on the ninth lord 1bis heralds the end of a worrisome period for the native. It is positive transit of Saturn over this house or lord. An end to the problems which have been nagging or troubling a person in the previous years is seen. The native will have a fresh start and a new lease of life. For those who have been burdened with debts will be able to repay. Work tensions will ease. There Is a possibility for some sudden improvement if the native is a businessman. Losses will decrease as gains increase. If a student, he/she will pass exams and likely to get into good and reputable colleges. Success in ventures is foreseen. Visiting holy places and meeting holy people are a great possibility. Change in 47

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relationship with father can be expected. Change ofboss/superior could be a possibility. Reporting to superiors will undergo a positive change for those in career. Saturn in the tenth house or upon the tenth lord This is a very important, positive and crucial transit in terms of work/career. A native will seek a new job. There can be changes in the department one works for. There is also likely going to be a change in the role and function with increased responsibilities where career is concerned. Good raja yogas in overall sense will trigger promotions and a salary hike is a certain event for most natives. Change of job will be common for those working in the private sectors. The flip side however is that the native could perform or be part of events connected with doing karma for the dead.

Saturn in the eleventh house or on the eleventh lord

This is a very positive transit. There will be increase in wealth. New business associates and new friendships by coincidences will bring in a lot of wealth for the native. There will be general all-round success in work. There will likely be an increase in the clientele or sales volume of products for those in business. Health will be good. Getting awards and rewards can be expected during this period. An increase in one's social circle and earning a good name in society can be expected.

Saturn in the twelfth house or upon the twelfth lord

This is a time when there will be heavy unforeseen expenses, losses for the native. Should the native invest at the stock markets there will be huge losses. For businessmen, money rotation will be tight. At work superiors will be a pain in the neck most times. If the native is the most superior person in office, then he should monitor production or sales or whatever activity with great care and caution to avoid losses. There are great chances for a change of residence. For students there will be a lack of clarity in lessons leading to problems In getting good marks in exams. More efforts will have to be made for mediocre success.

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Transit of Jupiter Jupiter transit over lords or houses The general rule of Jupiter transiting is that it will amplify the good impact when he transits over benefic houses and reduce the negative impact while transiting malefic houses. Jupiter over the first house or upon the first lord Native gains confidence and develops positive attitude leading to betterment in personality and grooming. Opportunities will come his way, offering new hope, gain and a new lease oflife. If previously sick then health will start improving. He will be successful in his work and there will be karya siddhi for the native. New ideas will strike and better ways to solve problems are likely benefic developments. One will start to fed happy and contended with the way things go. Luck will manifest by way of coincidences. Jupiter over the second house or upon second lord The native will tend to change his food habits for the better. He/ she becomes weight conscious and will invariably watch over his diet and will start giving up bad habits. He/she will develop positive speech. On account of this the native is likely to have harmonious, peaceful and happy communication with his immediate family members. There will be gain where money and investments are concerned. There will be success in work. It Is a good time for public speakers. Jupiter over the third house or third lord Generally natives will travel to holy places nearby. Whenever there are travelling schedules the same will go smooth. If there are minor problems the same will get resolved with help from others In unexpected ways. Relationship with siblings will be lot more positive and one can expect polite conversations between the native and siblings. Native will upgrade or go in for latest communication gadgets and will have problem-free usage of the same. Jupiter over the fourth house or fourth lord New vehicles will be replaced by old ones. If native sticks to his old vehicle then he can expect it to run smoothly with less expenses 49

Transit of Jupiter


due to repairs or overhauling. Generally this is the time when the native will be interested in investing in purchase of a plot of land or flat. He will also undertake painting or redecoration of the house. His mind will be at peace. Then there will be a desire to help many people In life. Will involve himself in charity work or some kind of social work. He will be successful in learning new skills and art forms with great ease. Jupiter in the fifth house or on the fifth lord If the native is planning on having a child he will be successful In it. Natives will try to read books. Students will participate and emerge successful in extracurricular activities at school. There will be growth in intuitive powers and many will have positive insights in a general way. New ideas and innovative ways of thinking, success in learning mantras, reading the holy scriptures are some of the things which are possible during such beneficial transit of Jupiter in this kona house. Likewise visiting good people and developing positive thinking friends will bring about happiness in the life of the native. Jupiter in the sixth house or over the sixth lord There will be less difficulties with the enemies than before. Someone will intervene in helping in resolving issues with one's enemies. Reduction in office politics about the native can be seen. Success in procedures, in case the native undergoes surgery during this period is seen. Correct medicine could lead to curing of longstanding diseases. Court cases if any will turn positive for the native at such times. The native will be endowed with new ideas and strategies which help in dealing with difficult people or situations in life. Jupiter in the seventh house or upon the seventh lord If native is of marriageable age he/she can get married. If in love then it will lead to marriage. Success in forming relationships with the opposite sex. Chances of going abroad as well as growth in work can be predicted for this transit. Alliances and partnerships will tend to work in a positive fashion. Relationship with wife will be peaceful, positive and helpful. Spouse's family will offer help or support to the native. In case of divorce proceedings I observe that during Saturn transit divorce could come through without much difficulty whereas a Jupiter transit can make the situation conducive for the couple to come together agam. Jupiter in eighth house or upon eighth lord There will be an Interest in the mystical, occult, secret side of religion for the native. 50

Transit of Jupiter

He/she will help or visit people who are tenninally ill. Success in surgery procedures where secret parts are concerned is foreseen. Even if suffering from any major disease there will not be much aggravation. Old debts can be easily cleared at least partially. Even if native were to face any tense situation he can be assured of matters not going to extremes. However growth will be a slow where work is concerned. The native will develop a peaceful way of thinking to solve his problems. Jupiter in ninth house or upon ninth lord The native can expect his relationship with father to turn positive and helpful. New way of looking at critical behaviour of one's father. Will earn the affection of elders by respecting them. Traditions attract the native during such periods. Will find happiness and success in religious pursuits. Coming in contact with a guru who will lead the native into some kind of a spiritual path is possible. Visiting religious places and temples will be done quite often during such transit period. This could also lead to the native staying away from family due to some religious interest. Jupiter in the tenth house or on the tenth lord Nagging old problems in work will dissolve. The native will be able to resolve problems very cordially. Work will give joy and peace to the native. Peace will prevail at the workplace between the native and his superiors and peers alike. There will be a sudden upliftment in one's career. Jupiter in eleventh house or over the eleventh lord There is bound to be an increase in not only incomes but also the native's social circle. Gaining new friends and meeting people who are very old buddies will be common during this period in the life of the native. Business also picks up in a big way reaching new levels of expansion in work. The native realises the benefits of employing diplomatic tactics in easing tense situations and solving difficult problems. Jupiter in the twelfth house or upon the twelfth lord There will be expenses but the same will be under control. Success in hospital procedures will bring relief to the native should he undergo surgery. Losses in stock markets should be avoided with wait and watch principles. The native will be successful in cutting his losses by employing cost-cutting measures and may not hesitate in trying to tighten th~,belt. Will undertake travel to religious places and dwelling on soul-oriented experiences. There is quite a possibility for some to get enlightened during the twelfth house Jupiter transit. 51

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Transit of Rahu and Ketu Transit of Rahu and Ketu in different houses

Transit ofRahu on any natal lord will produce only negative results and transit Ketu in the diagonally opposite sign will give sudden changes for those natal lords which can at times be positive.

Rahu in first house or transiting over lagna lord

There area few things which the native faces like fear of something, lack of confidence, lack of courage, loss of self-esteem, problems in thinking clearly which is essential to solve any problem. There will be delusions, a feeling of invincibility over one's own skills which could in turn lead to a lot of problems. The native is likely to get angry and irritated for small things. May also have suicidal feelings. Extremes in behaviour and moodiness are often felt by the native. Face could become darker and the native loses weight in a sudden manner.

Rahu in second house or over the second lord

It will be generally observed that the native's communication becomes negative with usage ofbad words. There will be increase in the usage of alcohol/paan or any kind of addictive items or substances. Relationship with close family members will be strained. Loss of wealth is a possibility. Eyesight will give problems for elderly people. Fights, misunderstanding and lack of sensitivity where other people's feelings are concerned, will be common. This will often lead to the native getting rebellious and suspicious of other people's motives.

Rahu in the third house or over the third lord

Loss of telecommunication equipment like cell phone, computers, viruses and problems in phone for unknown reason. One must make sure to run a software programme with virus check and download the data carefully to avoid sudden crashes in computer. Siblings will have problems in work or health. The native will have difficulties in communicating with his siblings. He might have some problems with his throat.

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Rahu over in the fourth house and upon fourth lord

The native will lack peace of mind. If he/she owns a vehicle they can expect more than usual repairs to it. The native should also be careful while driving as there are chances of an accident to the vehicle. Change of vehicle will not bring in satisfaction. One should be careful about the safety of vehicles as the same could be stolen as loss due to theft can occur. The native will not be inclined to go home as he/she could feel the place to be gloomy and dark. Some may encounter negative events enough to lose Interest In life or living. Mother's health, if alive, will be a cause for concern. Illness or death of the father is also a possibility. At around this time if there is an attempt at selling land or property the same will lead to some kind of trouble. The native will have an urge to change his/her dwelling place all of a sudden for no reason. Rahu in fifth house and upon the fifth house For those in the child-bearing ages some problems in having children can be seen during such a period with either repeated abortions or pregnancy getting complicated. However, there is also a possibility to go in for the adoption of a baby. There will be intuition but more on the darker side of life. This transit will be tough for students who could go for a break in education. They will also be unable to focus or have priority for learning. Sudden bursts of temper will lead to unconscious stirring up of past karma coming into force. Due to lack ofluck the native could end up feeling very depressed. Rahu in the sixth house and over the sixth lord There will be an increase in the number of enemies. Such enemies will get more powerful and will be in a better situation than the native. Problems will likely crop up while planning strategies. Ideas not working well wlll also add to the discomfort ofthe native. There are chances of one getting involved in court cases or similar penal events with government/authority. There will be temptation to overreach where finances are concerned leading to increased debts. Losses at the stock market is another possibility. Sudden occurrence of a disease which drains the hard-earned money is a possibility. The mind is likely to be in an agitated state and there will be lack of sleep and sudden fears of someone doing black magic on them. Rahu in seventh house and over the seventh lord This could be a painful period for some of those whose marriage 53

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is already not smooth sailing from the past. Divorce getting through or separation from the spouse due to misunderstandings or some problems will take place. If in love then this period will be one of pain with chances of getting betrayed by the lover are high. For those in business, partnership could break. The native will start developing selfish motive and will start creating trouble with dose friends. There could also be death, sorrow, losses or problems in spouse's side of family. More ofbad news, sudden change in attitude and postponement of travel plans will be common during this transit period. Rahu in eight house or over eight lord The native will have sustained problems leading him/her to do some last minute rescue acts to save situations. In the process there could be a feeling of loss of hope, confidence and the fear of facing tomorrows. Sudden expenses leading to debts can also be felt during this period. Problems, dealing with sick and perhaps losing some elderly people in the family could take place in this time period. On the flipside the native will get interested in occult sciences. But care should be taken to avoid associating with any black magic side or showing undue interest in meeting people who are weird. Where one's education or career is concerned, chances of the performance going down can be felt. fhere will be curiosity and unusual interest in sexual activity. The native will change his/her habits but for the worst! Rahu in the ninth house or over the ninth lord There will problems and misunderstandings with the boss at workplace and elders in personal life. The native feels the difficulty in getting along with those who occupy superior positions than the native. The native will rebel against his teachers' set path and teachings. This is perhaps the time when one experiments with new ideas and teachings and then when this transit is over realise the worth of his past lessons and comes back to square one!! Should the native plan on a visit to some spiritual places these travel plans will not fructifY for one reason or the other. Passing away of elders and maybe the death of a teacher is a possibility. One will tend to act against the traditional path. Though the exception to this rule will be experimenting in occult matters. 54


The native will show sudden interest in new age meditation techniques. Rahu in the tenth house and upon tenth lord This transit will see a lot of problems where work, career is concerned. For those in business there are bound to be losses. The native will end up feeling that his ideas do not work the way he likes to. There seems to be a continuation with his not being able to get along with his superiors or bosses and elderly people in his organisation. This gets translated into not getting his promotions or monetary benefits. There are chances of the native having to face loss of reputation in his organisation. This naturally will lead to his being unable to stay in the place, therefore, leading to impulsive resignation. This is a difficult period where career is concerned. Performing karma or associated rituals are a possibility. All will seemingly look good on the surface but turn out to be very problematic in reality. Travelling also will give problems for the native. Rahu in the eleventh house or upon the eleventh lord There is likely a temptation for the native to make money in negative and illegal ways. Even if the native be a straightforward type there will be people around him/her to act in this negative way forcing him into problems even if he is himself a basically good-natured person. He will notice loss of good friends and make new friends who are more oriented towards the negative side of living. There could be an intense relationship with the opposite sex and this could at times lead to loss of reputation in one's social circle. The native also could indulge in meaningless arguments in front of a group of people and there could be ego clashes due to this. Rahu in the twelfth house or over the twelfth lord Those nursing a desire to go to foreign lands will get the chance to travel abroad quite suddenly. One can expect the unexpected where expenses are concerned. Needless to say there will be losses in business which will be quite sudden and also a huge loss. The same goes for the working class of people. There will be lack of sleep, recurring bad dreams and finding it a great difficulty in getting proper rest. Keeping awake late into the night and getting addicted quickly 55



to bad habits, having fear of death which will tend to affect one's health in fragile ways. There will be decline in elders in their religious inclinations whereas fights with close family members will be more with more number of enemies leading to lack of peace for the elderly natives.

Transit rules Take the horoscope chart; Read from the lagna or read the rules from the lagna, chandra lagna or the karkamsha lagna, whichever is the strongest among the three. Basic rule to remember, to put it simply, are the following: Saturn means changes Rahu means negative events' trigger Jupiter means positive events occurring or at least such a transit will protect the worst from happening in a particular house or over a particular lord of house.

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Planets and Quality of Events for all the Twelve Signs Saturn transit for different lagnas Only Saturn Transiting the various signs, in brief, is dealt within this Chapter as a quick reference source. Mesha Transit Saturn on natal Sun, Moon, Saturn, Venus will bring good results. Transit Saturn on natal Mars and Jupiter will be mixed. Transit Saturn on natal Mercury will have very malefic impact. Rishabha Transit Saturn on natal Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Mars will produce mixed results. Transit Saturn upon natal Saturn, Mercury and Sun will have positive impact.

Mithuna

Transit Saturn upon natal Mercury, Moon, Jupiter will give positive results. Transit Saturn will give mixed results while transiting natal Mars, Saturn and Venus. Transit Saturn upon natal Sun will be negative. Karkataka Transit Saturn on natal Moon, Sun, Venus, Mars will bear positive results. On natal Saturn and Jupiter it will produce mixed results. Transit Saturn on natal Mercury will produce malefic results. Simha Transit Saturn upon natal Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars will give positive results. While upon natal Saturn and Jupiter one can expect mixed results. Upon natal Moon it will give negative results. 57


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Kanya

Transit Saturn will bestow positive results when it is upon natal Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Moon. It wlll produce negative results while upon natal Mars and Sun. Transit Saturn upon natal Saturn will give mixed results. Tufa Transit Saturn upon natal Mars, Saturn, Moon and Sun bestows positive results. While upon natal Venus and Mercury one can expect mixed results. Transit Saturn upon natal Jupiter will be very negative. Vrishchika Transit Saturn upon natal Jupiter, Moon and Sun will bestow positive results. Upon natal Mars, Saturn, Venus and Mercury it will produce mixed results. Dhanus Transit Saturn upon natal Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and Sun will bestow positive results. While upon natal Venus, Mercury and Mars it will produce mixed results. Makara Transit Saturn upon natal Saturn, Mars, Venus and Moon will bestow positive results. Upon Mercury one can expect mixed results. Upon natal Jupiter and Sun it will produce negative results. Kumbha Transit Saturn upon natal Jupiter, Mars and Venus will bestow positive results. Upon natal Saturn and Mercury it will give mixed results. Upon natal Moon it will produce negative results. Meena Transit Saturn upon natal Jupiter, Mars, Moon and Mercury bestow positive results. Transit Saturn upon natal Saturn will produce mixed results. Upon natal Venus and Sun the effects will be negative.

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Transit of Saturn over Natal Saturn Natal Saturn placed in any sign in a chart will produce the following results when transit Saturn be upon it. Saturn is the only planet which has dual house ownerships side by side in the natural scheme of zodiac arrangement in a chart. For example for Mesha it the lOth and the 11 th lord, for Rishabha it is the 9th and the 1 Oth lord and so on and so forth. What can the natives belonging to different lagnas expect when their natal Saturn is being transited by Saturn is given in a very brief way. One can see at once what are the changes the powerful planet will bring for them. However, using other parameters or techniques one has learnt, one can fine tune the prediction further with more details of the when, why and how of such a change. Mesha Can expect a change in job. Rishabha Can expect a change in job. Mithuna Loss/death of elders in the family and perhaps problems one faces while such transit takes place in one's eighth house, elucidated in earlier chapters in this book. Karkataka Loss/death of elders in the family and perhaps problems one faces while such transit takes place in one's eighth house, elucidated in earlier chapters in this book. Simha Will produce a mixed influence of a Raja Yoga plus health problems for the natives. Kanya Will produce a mixed influence of a Raja Yoga plus health problems for the natives. 59

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Tula

Such Saturn transit upon natal Saturn will confer Raja Yogas upon these natives. Vrischika Such Saturn transit upon natal Saturn will confer Raja Yogas upon these natives. Dhanus Such Saturn transit upon natal Saturn will confer Raja Yogas upon these natives. Makara Such Saturn transit upon natal Saturn will confer Raja Yogas upon these natives. Kumbha Such Saturn transit upon natal Saturn will confer only mixed results for these natives. Meena Natives of this lagna will see mixed results when such transit occurs.

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Handy Table of Events based on Transit of Key Planets in the. 12 signs A Handy Table of Reference for Effects of Transit Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu in houses and on lords House

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house 2"" house 3rd house

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Saturn Change in attitude

increased money flows Short travels, suecess with siblings Change of residence Birth of children. Betterment of kids Fights with enemies. Bad health Marriage. New business partnerships and tie-ups Problems

Success and growth New work assignments Increase in wealth Change of house. Mounting expenses.

Jupiter Positive thoughts

Rahu Ketu Mental torture. Sudden change of Change in attitude appearance Infighting in family Sudden change in Positive. More eating habits. money Success. Positive Travel plans getting Sudden travels to results delayed travel foreign country Sudden change of Peaceful times. Problems for mother Success in residence buying property Birth of children Problems for kids Sudden problems for kids Reduction in Winning of court Increase in fighting difficulties with cases enemies. Sickness Marital problems Sudden changes Marriage and in spouse's house. good time with Earning problems spouse Mitigation of Losses, debts and Losses and pains problems. Spiri- pains tual inclinations Visits to temples. Difficulties for boss Spiritual Pilgrimages and elders inclinations Break in career Problems in work Problems in work place place Money getting Decrease of Increase in wealth stuck· incomes Heavy expenses Bad dreams. Success in Problems getting foreign travel. sleep. Evolving spiritually.

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Handy Table of Key Transit Planets on Key Natal Planets Effects of Transits on Natal Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu

Saturn (natal) Rahu (natal) Ketu lfnatal) Jupiter (natal)

Jupiter (Tr)

Pains

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Difficulties

Pains

Problems

Becoming spiritual

Major changes

Mitigation of pains

Going to temples and pursuing spiritual activities

Success in life

Saturn (Tr)

Rahu (Tr)

Major changes Pains

Pains

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Success and rnajor changes in life Negative effects

Parte 13. Transits and Exceptions to the General Rules

14. Nadi and profession 15. Fall In Career 16. Dasha and AntarJBhukti 17. N adi and karakas

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Transits and Exceptions to the General Rules For Karkataka

Transit Saturn on natal Mercury will generally produce negative results unless such Mercury Is placed in 6, 8 or 12 houses. Simha Transit Saturn upon natal Moon will give negative results unless Moon is in its own house. Natal Planet in the condition described below in any house for any Lagna even in case of raja yo gas, trikona or kendra lord(s) will not give positive results in the following cases: a. when in a Neecha House b. if the same is engaged in a planetary war/gruha yuddha with another planet or c. be in close degrees towards these malefic houses 6, 8, 12Houses or in other words be in Rasi Sandhi with these houses and be transited by Saturn it will not produce positive results. d. Rahu transits, as already mentioned in an earlier chapter, will produce negative results for that house or lord whereas for Ketu one has to be careful to predict events as not all are negative during Ketu's transits. There could be sudden, positive events taking place. Transit Ketu in the sixth house will give success in litigation matters. In the ninth house it will give spiritual inclinations and In the tenth house the native may land a very good job opportunity which is a positive break in career. In some cases there could be joblessness during such periods. Therefore, Caution should be exercised while seeing Ketu's transits in various houses.

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nadi and profession In nadi astrology position of Saturn is very important for success in profession. If the tenth lord from Saturn is not well-placed then there will be loss and problems in one's profession. If the tenth lord is well placed then there will be success, growth and huge potential to earn money. Planets which are poised in 6, 8, and 1Z houses from natal Saturn will give an insight about the fall in a person's profession. I am giving some illustrations in which I will very briefly state why the career Is good or not good as the case may be. I am not going into details about anything else in these charts. Also go through the rules already given in earlier chapters in the Bhrigu Nandi nadi system which will not be repeated everywhere. Example I This person's name has been withheld for various reasons. His is a case oflosing jobs often. See from lagna, the tenth lord Jupiter Is in the eleventh house. In fact he must be very successful without much problems or difficulties in his career. In reality it is the other way round because the tenth lord, Mars is placed in the twelfth house from natal Saturn indicating loss of career. Sun

Mer Ven

Jup Ket

Example -1 March 20, 1976; 12:52:00 pm Chennal, India 80E1713N05 Moon

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Lag Mars

Rah

Sat(R)

Nadi and profession


Example 2

Take the case of the Sri jayendra Sarswathi. His tenth lord is in the ninth house along with Jupiter who is the second and the eleventh lord. Mer Ket Moon Sat(R)

Lag

Sun

Example -2 Rasi

Rah

Ven

Mars Jup

He followed in his teacher's profession. Tenth lord is also with Jupiter, a natural karaka for teaching and being a guru, which he is to many of his followers. Example 3 Take the case of Mahatma Gandhi

His tenth lord is Sun from his natal Saturn. Sun represents politics as a profession. The tenth house had aspect of the fifth lord. Observe three planets in the twelfth house from this Saturn. He never took up any official or government position in a free India. He made a name in a foreign country and had to travel many times to alien lands to secure freedom for his motherland.

Jup(R)

Moon Rah

Ket

Example-3 Rasl

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Sun

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Example4 Take the case of Indira Gandhi- her tenth lord Mars is unaspected and unblemished in the second house. She became a very successful leader In life and a darling of the masses. Jup(R)

Ket

Lag Sat

Example-4 Rasi

Sun Mer

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Fall in Career Dasha and bukthi lords when they are placed in 3, 6, 8, 12 houses from natal Saturn will bring in fall. Raja yo gas will bring rise in profession and fortune. Example I

Take the case of JG. He had huge success and growth in career when he was running the Rahu antar/bhukti in Jupiter Maha Dasha towards the end of 2004. He earned a lot of money from this point onwards. Rahu is poised in his eighth house from lagna so normally it should have given him pain and humiliation and no success in his life. Rahu antar/bhukthi, in fact, gave him a huge lift in life. He bought a car and his salary also doubled. This is due to the simple reason that Rahu is poised in the second house from Saturn. It gave him results of the second house indications. Ket

Lag

Jup(R)

Example ·1

Mars

Rasi 10/11/1977;

1:10:42 pm

Chennai, India

Sat

Sun Moon

Rah

Mer

Example 2

Ven

Take the case of this scribe. He had a fall in profession in his Mercury antar/bhukti. Notice the connection of the Mercury, the third and sixth lord from his natal Saturn? In Sun Maha dasha and Mercury antar/bhukti he 68

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Sat

Mars Rat. Lag Mer(R)

Sun Ven

Example -2 Rasi 61111970; 7:15:00 am

Chennai, India

Moon

Ket

Jup

voluntarily resigned from a major dot com company. During the same period, he also lost a major television contract. In the same way he had problems in the Venus maha dasha and Mercury antar/bhukti. The observation to be noted here is whenever Mercury sub-periods occurred it has not been favourable for him, being malefic lords from natal Saturn. Example 3 Swami Jayendra Saraswati We will now see the chart of Swami Jayendra Saraswathi. He got humiliated and was jailed in the Dasha of Mercury and in the an tar/ bhukti of Saturn. Saturn is with the sixth lord Moon. Therefore, enemity especially with women is obvious. Mer Ket

Moon Sat(R) Lag

Rah

Example -3 Rasi July 18, 1935; 7:00pm; 79E26'00" 10N42'00"

Sun

Ven

Mars Jup

Example 4 Jawaharlal Nehru From the onset of his Mars Maha dasha in 1948, which is the fourth and the ninth lord in the second house, there has been a

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Rah

Example -4 Rasl 14/11/1889; 11:03:59 pm; Allahabad Jup Ket

Sun

Mer Ven

Lag Moon Sat

Mars

tremendous raja yoga. He was very successful during the entire Mars major period. Rahu major period was also bestowing success because it is in the eleventh from natal Saturn. Infact no major aftlictions and the benefic aspect from Jupiter on his natal Saturn made him a world famous leader.

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Dasha and Antar/Bhukti Even though the nadi readers claim no knowledge of astrology principles they do have a separate service known as the Dasha-bhukti kaandam. This is charged at Rs.2500/per reading and it covers the entire set of major and sub-periods in the life of the native. This is an exhaustive reading consistent with the high charge. Vimshottari dasha is used for the purpose. 360 days are used in calculating the periods. Vakya panchanga is used for these readings. The technique used is very simple and it makes for a fantastic reading. The reader marks the dasha lord's house as the lagna and reads events. Next comes the Antar/bhukti periods where the house in which the bhukti lord is poised is taken as the lagna and events are read. Very rarely do they use the (Pratyantara) sub-sub period, or the Sookshma periods. Example I This person's Jupiter dasha began and he made lot of money in his profession. In fact he started going in for high grade cars (he now Ven

Sat

Mars Rah

Example -1 Rasi June 30, 1971 4:38:49 pm Place: 80 E 17' 00", 13 N 05' 00" Chennai, India

Lag

Jup(R)

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Sun Mer

Ket

Moon

Dasha and Antar/Bhukti


owns the Skoda). He bought property. The reason for this is the fourth lord from dasha lord Jupiter along with the seventh lord gave him a lot of raja yo gas and he could make his money during this time. We next period he ran was the sub of Saturn. He had severe problems with his wife. Taking the rule forward, we mark natal Saturn as the lagna this time. Now notice Mars the seventh lord with Rahu. During this period transit Rahu is upon natal Mars and Rahu and one can imagine what this man is going through. Now check the handy table which has been given for this purpose and apply the results of transit Rahu on natal Rahu, one will get a complete picture for his marriage. His wife asked him to stay away from her. She now suspects him of having an affair! This is perhaps what is called the double torture!!! He is in agony because he has wealth but no peace of mind.

Example 2 This is the chart of a very famous Pranic healer of Chennai. He is one of the trustees of the Pranic Healing Foundation here. He can be called as a right hand man of Master Choa. He is instrumental in spreading this system of healing in a big way. He became very famous at the onset of his Rahu Maha dasha. Earlier he used to drink but gave up drinking. He became a very good teacher, an excellent healer and a clairvoyant in the Rahu major period. Now marking the dasha lord as lagna we notice the seventh lord in the eighth house when his wife started having health problems (skin oriented). Look at the tenth house which is Tula. Venus the fifth and the tenth lord combines with Saturn who is the lagna as well as the second lord. There is Mercury the ninth lord which gave him a powerful raja yoga and took him to great heights. Lag

Jup

Ket

Example-2

Rasi

Moon

Rah

Sun

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Sal

Mer

Mars


Rahu-Rahu, Rahu-Jupiter and Rahu-Satum periods were all making him very popular in the Pranic Healing circles. Many people have doubts whether Rahu Maha dasha will bring any success. We notice how even when Rahu poised in a Kendra or a Kona does not give success to a native. With this technique one can get a fair idea of what is in store in a major and sub period, even the Rahu major or sub periods. Check the tenth or whatever significance one wants to know from the natal dasha or an tar lord as this will give clarity about such a period being good or otherwise for the native. Example3 He was running his Sun major from 1996 to 2002. From there see the lagna lord and tenth lord combining with the third and eighth lord Venus in Kumbha. He had severe pain in the leg. Business encountered losses. He had a baby girl who does very well in studies. Sun Mer

Jup Ven Lag

Moon

Ket

Mars Sat

Example -3 Rasi 13/4/1974; 1:18:39 am; Chennai, Rah

His Moon major started from 2002 onwards. A neecha Rahu in the ninth house and the ninth lord and eleventh lord combining in the fourth house made his father sell his lands and pumped much money into his business. Gains due to land transactions can be seen in this way. Saturn being the twelfth lord had to give the loss ofland only to give gains when he combines with the second and eleventh lords and the ninth which indicates the father's role in all this. During his Moon major he made a lot of money in business, bought properties worth in crores. See the play of destiny with each change in the major and minor periods in the life of an individual. 73



Example4 R's Rahu sub period in Mercury major started from March, 2007 onwards. He started having one problem after the other. The company he joined was a start-up organisation but his salary was fixed in lakhs. Notice the tenth lord from Rahu whose sub-period it is. It is in the twelfth house along with eleventh lord. Lot of problems in his profession with regard to salary payments are there. 5

Jup Yen

Sat(R)

Rah

Example -4 Lag Rasi 3/11/1967 12:45:59 am; Tiruchchirappalli · Jup Ven

Mars

Sun Moon Mer(R) Ket

Mars sub in the same Mercury major was from 30-3-2006- 273-2007 during which period he was making lot of money in terms of commissions and success in work undertakings. See the eleventh house from Mars having many planets. This was a period with incomes from multiple sources. Moon sub period (28-t0-2004to 30-3-2006) also saw him make a success out of his career. The tenth lord is in the first house along with the ninth, eleventh and twelfth lords. His career boomed in a big way. There were people who opposed him but he somehow managed them well. ExampleS This person came to me with his marriage problem. At the time of consultation he had a divorce case pending in the court. He wanted to resolve it through a mutual compromise. The case has been pending disposal since May, 2002. Jupiter major started from t 994 onwards. Normal way of looking at it will be the seventh lord is in the seventh house so married life will be ok. Maybe, karaka bhava nasti can be applied to this chart. But a nadi reader will look from Jupiter. The seventh lord is in the sixth house along with Ketu indicating marriage problems. 74



Lag Mars

Jup(R)

Moon Sat Ket

Example -5 Rasi 19/9/1973; 8:15:00 pm; Calcutta, India

Rah

Ven

Sun Mer

ExampleS Ms.G She is working woman. She was having problems at work with no promotions. Jupiter major had started in 2005 onwards. Troubles and tension in her work was not allowing her to progress. See the tenth lord from Jupiter which is in the eighth house. Next was the sub period of Saturn from June, 2007 onwards. The tenth lord being in the eighth house alongwith the twelfth lord makes the problems to continue. Sun Mer

Ven

Ket

Lag

Moon

Rah

Example -6 Rasi 27/4/1982; 7:05:33 am Chennai, India Jup(R)

Mars(R) Sat(R)

One can easily and effortlessly see the professional rise and fall using the dasha lord and bhukti lord as lagna.

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Nadi and Karakas All the karakas are used in nadi in a major way. For example in Sukra nadi the position of Sukra is taken as lagna. When Shani nadi is read Saturn is taken as lagna. When Budha nadi is read, Budha position in the natal chart is taken as lagna and readings are done. Here are the ways in which all the nine planets' nadis are read with the houses from the natal placement signifying the following in case of each planet. From Sun

9th house is for father

1Oth house is for political office

From Moon

2nd house is for food 3rd house is for travel 4th house is for mother

From Mars

3rd house is for younger brother 11th house is for elder brother 4th house is for property 6th house is for enemies 7th house is for spouse for ladies

From Mercury

1 st house is for intelligence 4th house is for education 5th house is for college education 9th house is for higher education

From Jupiter

9th house is for teacher or guru 3rd house is for travel to holy places

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1 st house is for morality 5th house is for children 2nd house is for learning of the sacred scriptures. From Venus

7th house is for spouse for men 1 1th house is for income and gains 4th house is for vehicles 3rd house is for music 2nd house is for singing 1st house is for beauty 12th house is for bed pleasures

From Saturn 1 Oth house is for profession 4th house is karma for mother 9th house is karma for father 8th house is for longevity 4th house is for place of work 5th house is for education, intuition in connection with work 6th house is for enemies. Fromrahu

6th house is for diseases 2nd house is for speech

From Ketu 4th house is for place of sadhana, meditation 9th house is for guru 12th house is for moksha

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Part D 18. The Timing of Events in Nadi Astrology 19. Nadi and profession 20. Fall In Career

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The Timing of Events in Nadi Astrology Several nadis have several methods for timing of events. There is no single way of doing it. Some of them are very generalized methods and some of them are very highly specialised methods. All these methods will depend on the person's horoscope on which they can be applied. There are three main methods• Use of transits and dasha and bhukthi method • Use of bhavas • Use of signs in timing the events, The use of transit will be shared by me at a later date. Basically general method of timing is given and this is not for specific events like that of marriage, childbirth etc. First few general methods are given. I am not claiming any original authorship and also do not see these methods working consistently in all horoscopes. These nadi readers do not use any other parameter like rashi sandhi, gruha yuddha, dasha and bhukthi or transits etc. The tables given in the following pages are just positions and certain ages are given. All are general methods and in some techniques, modifications should be done for fine-tuning results. These are general methods used by nadi and the same is available in some books written by authors without revealing names or sources from where they got such information. Some ofthem have been inspired from the !CAS method, which have been clearly mentioned. They look very close to the nadi way oflooking at things. The First Method Known as the Drekkana method and mentioned in Dr. B.V. Raman's book of "How To Read Horoscope". This is basically a nadi method. This is a general method which is not replicable on all charts. For example 1 have Saturn in the first drekkana ofMesha (Aries), 79

The liming of Events ...

SIGNS Aries


FIRST DREKKANA SECOND DREKKANA 18-28-36-42-46-50

20-24029-36-47-56-61

THIRD DREKKANA

21-25-31-34-36-42-4551-52 21-23-31-42-51-65- 17-21-24-33-50-55 18-22-26-31-35-42-51Taurus 68 57 Gemini 16-23-30-45-54 19-23-25-29-32-36-43- 24-29-33-35-41-47-5946-49 60-62 17-24-29-31-39-49- 18-27-34-44-53-60 Cancer 19-26-33-45-48 52 21-26-31-33-38-43- 23-26-31-45-53-54-56 20-25-30-33-38-43-48 Leo 50-54 18-24-30-36-42-49- 18-24-30-36-42-49-55 20-26-32-35-40-44-50 Virgo 55 17-24-31-33-40-43- 15-22-24-29-31-36-42- 16-18-23-25-27-32-39Libra 44-51 57 46-53 14-22-23-29-30-40- 25-32-41-49-57-63 22-25-33-36-41-44-49Scorpio 41-45 52 Sagittarius 19-20-28-29-(l?-38-r-29-$40-47 49~6 17-26-29-35-42-49 46-55 Capricorn 20-21-30-31-40-45- 22-24-32-42-45-50 26-29-36-41-46-49-55 50 Aquarius 16-24-25-29-35-46- 15-26-27-37-38-51-58- 17-22-26-33-40-44-4957 59-67 53-55-60 22-24-29-34-38-41- 20-29-32-43-47-55-61 25-27-28-32-37-41-47Pisces 49-56 53-60

therefore, important events of my life will take place at the ages of 18-28-36-42-46-50. I have Venus in the third drekkana of Dhanus (Sagi) who is my tenth lord therefore important events connected with work related events will take place at the ages of 20-29-38-40-47-49-56 All one has to do is to check in which drekkana a planet falls in the rashi chart and look up this table and note the ages for significant events to unfold. The Second Method This is method given in C.G. RAJAN's book. Each planet in different houses will have important events at that age. This is also a general method and does not have any consistency. It works sometimes. For example I have Jupiter in my tenth house, major career breakthrough at the age of 27 which is 15 from this table for 1OH placement of Jupiter and add to it 12 from one cycle to reach the same rashi. For example Saturn for me is in the fourth house which shows age 8. Add 1Z to it which then becomes 20th year, then another 80

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I"'H 2"dH 3'dH Sun 15 7th 20 year Moon 27 27 5 13 Mars 5 12 Mercury 10 26 12 Jupiter 5 39 27 Venus 17 6 6 12 13 Saturn 5 Rahu 12 13 5 Ketu 12 13 5

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24 21 7 41 24 24 24

15 27 17 40 14 27 27 27

6 28 14 27 10 28 28

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22 20 6 8 8 8

28

14 19 31 15 14 14 14

38 20

45 45 15 15 45 .

45 45

3 25

45 25 5 25 25 25

12 which gives me 32 years. Both these years there was shift in place of residence though in a temporary fashion.

The Third Method General ages are indicated on two levels. One is for different Navamsha lagnas and its corresponding ages. The other one is for different chandra Navamsha lagnas and its corresponding ages. Navamsha of Moon 8,20,32,44,56,68,80 9,21 ,33,45,57,69,81 12,24,36,48,6072 10,22,34,46,58, 70

Rashi Mesh a Rishaba ltJiithuna Kataka'"' Simha Kanni Thula Vrichika Dhanus Makaram

5, 17,29,41 ,53,65,77 1, 13,25,37,4S};61 4, 16,28,42,54,66 2, 14, 26,38,50,62 8,20 32 44 56 68 80 2, 14,26,38,50,62

Kumbam Meenam

9,21 ,33,45,57,69,81 10 ,22,34,46,58

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From Navamsha of Lagna 12,25,50 10,22, 32 and 72 16,24,34,40 and 63"' year 8,18,21,72" 0 and 80th 10,20,30,30,60 and 82"d

so'"

20 th 50 th and 3"\23,27, 38,54 and 76 -~3. 18, 23,28,55 and 70th ~4th ,9th, 16th ,36,44 ,72 1(:)'",27,34,49,54 and 68 ' 7.th;14'h,20,28, 32 and 61 . j0 ,12,21,26,52 61th <

This is also a general method. This table is given in the book written by Shri Chandulal Patel in "Navamsha and Nadi Asr:.>logy". For example, I am a Makara Navamsha lagna native. Therefore ages 19, 27, 34, 49, 54 and 68 are important for me. These are the events which I recall having taken place. At 19 - there was a huge spiritual experience. At 27 1 got married. At 34 my grandmother whom I loved dearly passed away. 81

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The remaining ages I am yet to cross. Navamsha of Moon is in Pisces and the corresponding ages are 10, 22, 34,46 and 58. At 22 started my career and became successful. At 34 which is repeating again saw the death of my grandmother. (the author has vargottama- Makara- lagna In both the rash! as well as Navamsha chart). The Fourth Method

Maturation of planets is used in some nadi systems for timing of events. 1his is given in the famous book "Light on l.ite" by Dr.Robert Svoboda and Hart De Fow. Planets Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu

Maturation

22 years 24years 28 years 32 years 16years 25 years 36 years 48 years 48 years

In this method one must see where these planets are poised and accordingly predict the ages for events. For example, if natal Sun is the 4th lord, then the native wlll somehow finish his education by age 22. Likewise for all other planets It will be useful to see certain events using this table. The Fifth Method

If one observes the contents of this table It can be seen that each planet is given a certain phase or period in one's life. Certain events are accordingly predicted using this information. This is also a general method. Moon is................................... 0-4years. Mercury is ................................. 5- 14 years. Venus is :.................................... .! 5- 22 years. Sun is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 23 - 4 1 years. Mars is...................................... .42 - 56 years. Jupiter is ....................................51- 66years. 82


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Saturn Rahu and Ketu Is ............ .6 9- 108.

This method has two ways in which this table of ages can be used. But I will mention what is followed in standard books on topics. For example, Moon If strong in a chart, this period between 0 4 in the life of the native will be good. For example, Sun for me is a viparita raja yoga planet., therefore, between ages of 23 - 41 will be good.

That is why In nadis we see the readers arbitrarily mention some particular phases in the life of a native as very good and successful.

The Sixth Method Shri. Chandulal Patefs method of using padas This is elaborated in Shri.Chandulal Patel's book on nadi astrology and Sunil John, who helped Shri C.S. Patel during his crucial last years, wrote an e-book about this method. In this method each pada is counted as one year. Counting from various planets from the Lagna, Moon and other planets' events are timed in ages. However, in my humble opinion some adjustments need to be done for better results. I will elaborate about this later maybe in another book. For example, if more the planets are away from the 10th house then applying this method one will get an advanced age of 81, 97 which does not really work this way. Some rectification needs to be done which will produce good results. This is certainly no offence meant at Shri Chandulal Patel's version but just an upgraded and workable version of this original technique. Taking an example will clari1)r what 1 want to convey here. If one should get the pada value as 106 then reduce It by half which will be 53 which then can be predicted as a very important age for the corresponding event. This is done as humans may not live to see their 90s except in some rarest of rare cases. Even If a person were to live it would be doubtful if he will achieve any success at that ripe old age for something other than for being around for a very long time. The Seventh Method Method of the Bhrigu Sutras Natural benefics and malefics in different houses and not signs will give events in this method. This Is also one of those general methods. For example, If Venus Is in the twelfth house, then a particular 83



age will be indicated for an event based on other parameters for the chart. There are three other methods, which are highly specific where age in which a certain event is predicted. This method produces consistent results. This is not a general method and is not being discussed here for the time being.

The Eighth Method Through this method events are timed using the bhavas. This is clearly a nadi method and works with great consistency. See the position of 6th, 8th and 12th lords. Accordingly problems or negative events in life are timed using these ages for each bhava in a chart. Note how the sequence in age is written in this method. For eg. For lagna it the first year then at 13 the next negative event is about to occur. This is a sequence of adding 1Z years to the previous age which is being shown here. This works consistently with real time charts is what I can assure the reader. Lagna is.......................1,13, 25, 37, 49,61, 73. Second house............. 2, 14, 26, 38, 50, 62, 74. Third house................. .3, 15, 27, 39, 51,63, 75. Fonrth house.............. .4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64, 76. Fifth house.................. .5, 17, 29,41, 53, 65, 77. Sixth house..................6, 18, 30, 42, 54, 66, 78. Seventh house............ .7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67, 79. Eight house .................8, 20, 32, 44, 56, 68, 80. Ninth house................ .9, 21, 33,45, 57, 69, 81. Tenth house...... . .10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70, 82. Eleventh house............11,23, 35, 47, 59, 71, 83. Twelve house.............. .12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84. For example in my case, my eighth lord Sun is in the twelfth house so I start my count beginning with 12 (for the placement of the particular planet in that house and not 8 for the lordship). Proceeding fnrther in my own case we see that negative events are set for ages 12, 24, 36, 48 and so on in my life. Again taking another lord in my own case we observe the third and the twelfth lord Jupiter is in the tenth house, therefore, ages 10, 22, 34, 46 and so on will be problematic for me. The events which have taken so far in my life are as follows: Age 10 - ill-health and hospitalisation. Age 22 - loss of job. 84



Age 34 - loss of grandmother as well as fall in career. Gopal There are few its and buts to this method but when applied correctly It will give events. Note must be made that not all the years indicated in the table will turn out to be negative. Some will be mildly negative and some, extremely negative. Sat

Mars Rah

Rasi January 6, 1970 1---1 7:15:00am, 1-----l Lag Chennai,lndia Ket

Mer{R)

Sun Ven

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In my opinion Harana should be applied if the planet is very strong. That means reducing one year from the indicated age should planets be in exaltation or in trikona. If planets are in any of the following, viz., retrogression, neecha, etc., then Bharana should be done, i.e., increase one year to the age indicated in the table. Second application of this technique is for timing an event. For example, my seventh lord is in the eleventh house. Therefore, 11 is the first age in this row and then keep adding 12 to it as follows 11, 23, 35, 47, 59,71,83. Apply this refined method of adding 5, 5, 2 between two ages to see some more events. We are now talking about my seventh lord in eleventh house matter. Taking this forward we add the first 5 (in the 5, 5, 2) to the first age which is age 11. It gives a sum total of age 16 which could have been a marriageable age for a young boy in ancient times but not so in modern times, so we proceed to the next 5 (in 5, 5, 2) to this 16 which we already got. This gives us age 21 where marriage dint happen. It didn't happen in 23 either. So we go to the next age which is 23 and add 5 to it which is the age at Which I got married (I was 28 when I married). For example my fourth lord is in the second house. 85

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The ages in the row are 2, 14, 26, 38, 50, 62, and 74 I notice that I have indeed made a change in residence and bought a vehicle at the ages mentioned above using the 5, 5, 2 rule to fine tune events. The point to be noted here is that there will be some kind of changes in housing, vehicles, etc. It can be buying, selling, renting or renovating a house. Change can be big or medium which will again be based on the condition ofthe planet in a house. Age 14 we bought a new house. Age 26 I bought a new vehicle. Age 26 plus 5 = 31 shifted to a rented house In another locality. 31 pius 5 = 36 gave me a change in professional area of work. This fine-tuning is stressed once again for the benefit of readers. These methods vary from one nadi system to another. It is not a general method or standard method followed by all nadi readers using different systems. Just to mention one such method, some of the readers may be aware of how in Bhrigu Nandi Nadi a different mathematical symbol shown as 3, 4, 4, 5 is used instead of what I am trying to use here as 5, 5, 2. This belongs to another system of arriving at nadi ages. These are the subtle differences I am trying to bring out in this chapter. The readings can vary from reader to reader but they, in principle, don't vary too much. They also see the transit ofJupiter in arriving at the correct age despite having so many options like the 3, 4, 4, 5 or the 5, 5, 2 I am giving here. Each nadi system has its own mathematical symbol which they use in a snapshot way to arrive at the ages for events.

Ninth Method This is not a nadi method or style but has the flavour of nadi which I would dare call as the ICAS method. See which rasi the planet is in. This is used for functional benefics and malefics. Can also be used sparingly for general benefics and malefics. For clarity I am giving the readers an example. My tenth lord is in Dhanus, therefore, I am taking these ages of 17, 29, 41 , 53 as important ages for my career. 17, I was probably laying the foundation for my future career by roaming around here and there in search of a teacher who will take me up for astrology! Jokes apart, at 29 I got a very good break in sifY astrology at sify.com. 86

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There have been many changes between age 29 till date. Age 41 is roughly 3 years away from my present age. Now I want to know what age there is going to be another change by using this math symbol or sequence of 5, 5, 2 here. Let me start with age 29 as a basis for progressions in career. 29 + 5 - 33. I tasted success after my prediction of the Iraq war made big news at sifY astrology web site. I was requested to write articles and was much respected for my mundane astrology predictions. I had the opportunity to rub shoulders with some heavy weights in astrology on the sifY astrology site. Now we wlllprogress to the next sequence after age 33. Add 5 to 33 which Is 38 my present age. With the grace oftheDivine Mother and all the people who are lending me a helping hand in bringing this first book of mine out Into the open, perhaps this is the event waiting for me to happen at this age of 38. 38 plus 2 Is 4 I. We have to wait for two more years to see changes in career for me at age 41. Mesha Rishaba Mlthuna Kataka Slmha Kanni Thula Vrlchika Dhanus Makaram Kumbam Meenam

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Amshas and Na,d.i First of all nadi amsha is a kind of index in a native's page of life. An amsha generally gives a broad sketch of how a person's life is going to be. It does not give minor details. What is given in the index need not match for the person. There can be wild variations. These indexing can be written·fOr all the lagna. For example, natives of Meena lagna and Dhanus lagna will have a well-educated wife. Mesha and Vrischika lagna natives will get a good-looking spouse. Generally ladies with Tula lagna will be of a dominating type. This way there is a general indexing done for all lagnas. I have attempted to cover all the Lagnas in this chapter. This is the first level of indexing using the lagna as a base. The next level is a combination of the lagna and Navamsha, then there are different levels like checking the amshas in other harmonic or divisional charts. For example some nadi readers sing about the native's particular planetary position in lagna, Navamsha, drekkana, Trlmshamsha, etc., and pronounce that an event will happen at such and such age for the native. These are very exhaustive topics and best dealt in a later book devoted just to this aspect of nadi. To sustain the interest of the readers, an indexing of all the lagnas are given below. INDEX FOR MESHA LAGNA NATIVES Mesha lagna natives will generally have difficulties with education. Though they will be good at writing. They tend to have problems with their younger siblings. Some minor disturbance with mother will be there though they tend to get along with them somehow. Their father will be virtuous type as Jupiter is their ninth lord. Father will be successful and they will also get along well with their fathers. These natives will have delayed childbirths or have a child at a late age in life. They will have a beautiful spouse but will not be able to get along with him/her. These natives are generally soft-spoken. They will travel a lot. Between ages 18 and 27 they will face some 88


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difficulties. Saturn being their tenth lord their career will tend to pick up quite late in life preferring to get into something conservative or traditional where career choice is concerned. Generally these natives will have a painful death. This is due to Mars being their eighth lord.

INDE.XFOR RISHABHA LAGNA NATIVES They will be soft spoken people and soft in nature too. They will stay put In one place provided Sun is strong in the chart. Otherwise these natives will keep shifting places. When Saturn is strong they become successful in career or businesS. These natives, like Mesha natives, achieve success in life slowly and in a step by step manner. They are good with money and care for their family. They have some problems in having children early after their marriage or encounter minor problems if they have children. Their spouse will be of an aggressive type and will dominate this native in general. These natives like music and have delicate taste in the good things of life. Indians living in India and belonging to this lagna will be successful. INDEX FOR MITHUNA LAGNA NATIVES They like the ancient scriptures like the Vedas. They are born teachers. They travel a lot and most will tend to be away from their place ofbirth. Those whose Venus is afflicted will have children late in life. They have a lot of knowledge and tend to collect facts and figures for everything they deal in. Their fathers' tend to live long. These natives find It difficult to have long-standing friends. They are soft in speech if the Moon is unblemished. Their spouses will be soft and religious minded. Should Mithuna lagna natives fall in love and marry, it will invariably be a person from a higher caste than theirs.

INDEX FOR KARAKATAKA LAGNA NATIVES These natives will have problems with their siblings, especially younger ones. After the birth of children, the career of these natives will be successful. They will have their own house and will travel a lot. Temples, religious places and if a Hindu then Shiva temples will attract them. They create a lot of wealth for themselves. They will marry a very ordinary-looking spouse. There could be difficulties in their married life should the natal Saturn be afflicted.

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INDEX FOR SIMHA LAGNA NATIVES These natives can never keep away from public glare. They love the attention they can get from the public. They love media related matters. They are sharp in speech ifthe occasion demands the same. They have long-standing friends. These natives will make very good money provided their Mercury is well placed. They will own a house. They end up having an aggressive and dominating mother. Should Jupiter be afflicted then there could be delays In haying children for these natives. They tend to be away from their spouses In general and could have difficulties in their marital life for one reason or the other. Even if they are away from home, they will be very caring about their parents' welfare. INDEX FOR KANYA LANGA NATIVES They are soft by nature. They generally have a soft tone and voice. They will have a brother. They are generally closer to their mother than their spouse. Spouse will be dominating in nature. Many natives of this lagna get married into big families. They try and avoid love marriages, if Jupiter is not afflicted in their charts. Parents are long lived and it is the mother who passes away first. These natives get attracted to an intellectual profession and prefer work in an organization for a long duration of time. They have a liking for astrology. They also love writing, arts and the occult sciences. They are prone to earn money and save. (if they don't spend what will they eat!!). They tend to lose money to people close to them. They generally avoid doing unethical things in their life. INDEX FOR TULA LAGNA NATIVES These natives will have a dominating spouse. If their spouse loves food prepared by this native then the couple will get along well. In their early life, they would love fine arts. They have a classy taste. Some of the best looking women come from this lagna. Aishwarya Rai is one. They have a harsh speech. Will become famous and remain in public life. Will have many siblings with whom they cannot get along well so consistently in spite of their loving them. These natives will be loyal to their teachers, father and tradition. They are good at communicating. Will make money through the government and those who belong to the elite society. Though they tend to think they are smart with money but on the contrary they are not so clever in real life. They have many hobbies. They love good food. They will know their time of death. 90


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INDE.X FOR VRISCHIKA LAGNA NATIVES These natives have a beautiful or handsome spouse unless Venus is afflicted in the chart. They have many friends from the opposite sex and love to flirt. This is true of males as they tend to have many girlfriends. They tend to be timid where fighting is concerned but once they get into a fight they go for an all-out war. Mother wlll be long-lived and usually wlll prefer to stay with these natives. Usually their first born is a male. They will live long and will visit holy places. Preference wlll be to visit Tirupathi or any of the Balaji temple. Very helpful towards siblings but siblings will generally not reciprocate equally. Expenses on account of spouse, loss in business in early part oflife will be the general trend in their lives. Many natives hold some government post or the other. They live long life and have a peaceful death. INDE.X FOR DHANUS LAGNA NATIVES These natives will be loyal to their parents. They imagine themselves to be some kind of guru and love to preach, teach and follow the traditions. Will always have some minor altercations with their spouse. They love to dominate their children. Their first born will have problems. They will make for successful businessmen. Love marriages more possible than the arranged ones for these natives. They live in big houses. Will have a long-lived mother. Will be helpful by nature. Will love good food. If a Hindu, pray to lord Hanuman and lord Ganesha. They are socially popular and successful in extracurricular activity. They generally talk fast. Wlll speak and think fast. They overreach while committing work and often land themselves in trouble. They will be loyal to their superiors at work. They hate to be dominated. Love fair play. Tend to get hurt by their children in their old age.

INDEX FOR MAKARA LAGNA NATIVES

Birth of child will bring upllftment in career. Children will bring good luck and follow their path. They will marry for love. Mother will help them financially. Will have landed properties but will have problems with their father. They will usually be the cause of death of their father. Do follow rules and regulations. Will rebel against authority. Will be popular in school. Will be famous and popular. Attracted to movies and fine arts. They have problematic siblings. Many of them get a life after their marriage.

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INDEX FOR KUMBHA LAGNA NATIVES These natives are rigid in their views. They will be stubborn in nature and will not compromise very easily in their lives. Early life will be full of struggle especially teenage being difficult. They make for excellent teachers and lawyers of few words with not much eloquence. They love arguments. They have a beautiful mother. Their father is usually long-lived. They will not get along well with their spouse. Their children will have problems. They might lose their children in the middle part of their lives. They earn well. Between ages 36 and 45 they will have a very successful career. Will give less of anything and will tactfully get their work done. Success will visit them in their later part of life. INDEX FOR MEENA LAGNA NATIVES The natives of this lagna will have difficult marriages and are prone to having extra-marital affairs. They can be quite egoistic and also revengeful. Love wearing the saffron often and think of becoming a sanyasi or an ascetic. They will be good-looking. They will have a hurtful way of speaking. They will not be able to get along with their family members. They will be helpful to their siblings who in turn look the other way round in case the native indulges in immoral activities. They land in professions such as astrology, teachers, lawyers, social service, etc. tend to give unasked-for advice to everyone. Good at finding fault with women and love to have sex with preference for multiple partners. They will make money easily and lose also equally easily. Their first born is mostly a female child. Seldom stay in one place for long. Will hurt their legs most times. Will travel abroad during their lifetime. Success in early part of life. Loves to do some kind of social service.

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The Editor's Note Mrs. Rama Gopalakrishnan Out of interest from age 17, I used to read a lot ofbooks on the western zodiac system. This system laid a lot of emphasis on character analysis but no predictions could be made through them. Then my interest turned to Chlero's books on numerology. My sister, Usha Narayanan, my guide, philosopher, a humble human being with deep spiritual inclinations, presented me with a set of tarot cards in 1991 knowing my affinity towards the occult. In December, 2001 1 attended a one-day workshop on tarot cards conducted by K.B. Gopalakrishnan. He gave a wonderfully new direction on how to see the cards. Later he asked me to join a course rn astrology in which 1 had zero knowledge. 1 am indebted to him for introducing me to Hindu Astrology in April 2002. He was a task master and taught me the basics so well in one month. I put my heart and soul into it. He would encourage me to predict boldly even ifl were to go wrong. 1 would come up with right predictions in the class itself with his set of charts which amazed me and motivated me to learn more of those techniques for finer analysis. Each and every chart is a learning experience for me. I have never shied away from learning ever-new techniques if it only help me do a better prediction. Many people start practising astrology after learning it, but equally many leave it due to frustration in not getting even a single right prediction most times. The subject being vast, there are many principles of Vedic astrology, all of which cannot be covered in time-bound classes or sessions. Moreover it requires a passion to study astrology without giving up midway for whatever reasons. Shri Gopalakrishnan not only taught the subject with the entire focus on predicting from the chart in the shortest possible period after learning but often shared insights about many areas in it. 93


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When he requested me to edit a manuscript In nadi techniques I was so fascinated by what I read and began applying those techniques and got my predictions right using them. I was motivated to read more and more about this subject from various sources like books, magazines and the net. I benefitted most by reading Shrl K.N. Raoji's books on various topics over a period of time. The interest was kept up and the learning was at my pace after my daily routines were over. I would often feel that he was sitting next to me~and teaching me. I think only a few can write like him. The world of astrology has indeed benefitted a lot due to his writing such gems of books. But for him astrology would not be where It is today with people from all over the world taking interest and learning this subject with renewed interest as his explanations are so clear and crisp with so many illustrations to make a beginner understand the nuances of even complex techniques. After the basics I took an advanced class which dealt with the Vimshottari Dasha and transits in some depth. Each class would be so absorbing and interesting that I started living in an astral world! It was during this time we were given a xerox copy of the mruthyu bhaga table written in the Journal of Astrology by Shri K.N.Rao. I was so impressed with the play of planets in certain sensitive degrees in a rashi that I would first hunt for planets in those degrees and got very good leads. Gopal, my teacher, would encourage me to think in different ways for applying these sensitive degrees in the tables. He was very innovative with new ideas and usages. Then began my search for Shri KN. Raoji's books on astrology. After a lot of struggle I could buy my first book by him "Astrology, Destiny and the Wheel ofTime" in a book exhibition in December, 2002, after reading which my own wheel of destiny started moving! I have bought all the books written by our revered Shri KN. Raoji which is worth more than its weight in gold for a beginner like me. I would recommend beginners to read as many books with good techniques and start practicing. Success depends much on continuous practice, with a need to be open minded about learning more without any prejudice about this author or that teacher, provided one learns something from either. The nadi techniques elaborated in this book of Gopal were first edited by me, way back towards end of 2005. I have been using these techniques with a lot of success these past couple of years. When I got a positive result and feedback from people who consulted I was motivated into learning more techniques (nadi and others) through books. I hasten to add that one should not stop with one technique 94

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which will not work all the time. I read a lot ofbooks and a few of my favourite titles are 'Predicting Through Jaimini's Chara Dasha', Planets and Children', 'Ups and Downs in Career', Timing Through Vimshottari Dasha', 'Learn Vedic Astrology Without Tears'(most valuable book), 'Astrological Journey Through History, Mystery and Horoscopes' all of these and much more by Shri KN Rao. 'Vedic Astrology Demystified' by Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma which I have just finished proof-reading for the second edition and of course editing this wonderful book on techniques ofnadi by Gopal, my teacher. In all humility I thank Shri K.N. Raoji for graciously accepting to publish this wonderful book on nadi techniques which work! Shri KB. Gopalakrishnan has authored this book which Is comprehensive and explains in depth about the various aspects of nadi techniques, its applications, presenting handy tables for easy reference and providing most of the nadi-age tables together in one place. I have used these techniques with great success and am very happy to haVe edited this book. Should there be some lapses In any of these chapters the mistake is all mine. Mahalakshrni @ Rama Gopalakrishnan 6th June, 2008 Chennai. ILLUSTRATIONS

by Mrs Ramagopalakrishnan lyer I am giving below four illustrations from my own collection where I used these nadi techniques in some crucial areas. There was an exchange of mails between me and the three persons (illustrations 1 to 3) so I don't have to recall what it was all about as its all on record. The latest Is of a lady who came to me just today with whose horoscope I had success using these nadi techniques. I am including it in the last minute before I rush this chapter to Delhi. I will not reveal the names of the persons who consulted me as I respect others' privacy as much as I do mlne. I have always preferred to use the Jagannatha Hora software written so well by Shri P.V.R.Naraslmha Rao to whom I wish to express fuy appreciation and sincere thanks. Illustration I This is the chart of a male whose horoscope I analysed just a few months back in March, 2008. There was some confusion about his lagna being either Mesha or Rishabha due to two time(s) of birth given to me (either 12.40 am or 1.40 am of 28th July, 1963). To arrive at the right lagna I had to take the help of these nadi 95

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techniques as you can see in the question and answer session we had through e-mails in March-Aprii,ZOOB. SK. (Thee-mails as written, hence not edited). Please reconfmn your birth details which when cast gives me a slightly different horoscope for you. (27th night) but actually 28th July, 1963 early morning at 12.40, Kumbakonam. These coordinates give me Chitrai 3rd padC;filright but the lagna does not match with what you say is Rishabham. I get Mesha lagnam instead. have I got the particulars right or is there something I am missing? pls answer these Qs for me for the time being until you get me the right time of birth from your mother or elsewhere. QUESTIONS (note i marked (T) for Taurus lagna and (M) for Mesha lagna) (T)A.you are 2 brothers and one sister with you being the eldest one? (T)B .did you have major differences with your co-barns during the years mid 2002-2003? (T)C.was it a love marriage for you? (T)D .were your kids born after some kind of surgical intervention like ceasarian or forceps? (T)Ebetween Jan 2004 and March 2005 you incurred a lot of unexpected expenses with regard to your wife and/or kids. (Tr.Rahu in Mesha during this time period). (T)F.you lost much monies to cheats or on bad investments between Apr 2005 to Nov.2006 (again Tr.Rahu, this time over the 11L inMeena). OR 96

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(M)G .you are the youngest among male sons for your parents. (M)H.mother has two brothers and one sister. She is close to her sister than her brothers. (M)I.you underwent a lot of mental worries or head related things or ailments between Jan 2004 and March, 2005. please quote the points just as i have written them. ~Ms.Rama,

Thanks for your mail and courtesy. Wishing you again a peaceful living and after. Here are my answers to your queries ... I got confirmation from my mother that I was born around 01.40 am and not 01.40 am (as told earlier to you), early morning, of 28th July 1963. (chitrai Nakshatram/thula rasi/rishaba lagnam).

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(T)AJ have one younger brother. No one else. But mother did lost a girl child. (T)BNo major differences between us. (brother) between 200203. (T)C.arranged marriage. (love failed before marriage) (T)D.both my children are ceasarian. one is 1995 and other in 2000. (T)EBetween 2004-05 - yes lots of expenses on medicine for wife, till date. (TrRahu in 12H and connection between 7L, 12L in the 5H). (T)F.Yes, Lots of money cheated, bad investments between 200607. (TrRahuon 11Lin llH). (M)Gl am the eldest among the family. (M)HMother has 3 brothers and many sisters. (M}I.Yes lots of mental worries and agony during 2003 to 2006. Await your understanding and best suggestions from the best of your knowledge and expertise. with best regards and love. SK. in Chennai.

Then I made the following predictions for him based mostly on the transits of the four major planets using the rules of nadi techniques given byGopal.

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PREDICTIONS GIVEN using transits 1. He wanted my blessings for a job change as he was not happy in his present job I told him to keep applying and that he will succeed only after April, 2008. He got a job in mid-May, 2008 as predicted with better position, good pay and perks. 2. I told him that he was likely to change his residence most prob-

ably by May, 2008. He had to leave behind his family in Chennai. His job is in Bangalore. But he keeps shuttling during weekends to visit his family here. 3. About the money which he lost to a cheat, who was actually a dear friend of his in the past, I told him he will get it back if he follows my instructions strictly. This advice I gave from my experience and observation. The period also favoured it from the past one and half years but this person did not get direction on how to tackle his problem effectively. {notice how Tr.Rahu was

not spoiling the house of gains anymore during this period)

4. Two months back he rang to say he got all his money which he had lent to his friend and thanked me for my advice on how to get it. I am not going into details of the practical advice I gave for getting back his money here, because it is beyond the scope of astrology. 5. Towards mid-May he rang again to say he was being offered a very good job with a good pay and perks but has to shift to Bangalore. So both the job change and house change worked out this way for this man. He does not do a thing without letting me know about his next move. All I pray to God is to guide me to guide others onto a good, positive path of success and general happiness. All this was told without even glancing at the Vimshottari Dasha in this case. I was lucky that the period was such that the two nodes

which were to move into the next rashi helped me much in saying what 1 foretold for him when he approached me just a couple ofmonths back. Notes: I knew he would be trying for a job change as transit Saturn's direct aspect on his I OH would make him restless in the present job. but he would not succeed due to Ketu keeping transit Saturn company unti127-28th April, 2008. As soon as Ketu leaves for Karkataka he would get an opportunity to move out of his present residence. Also notice transit Rahu will also move out of his I OH of profession in the same time-bdnd. The nodes made it possible for a relief where job

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was concerned. The house change was imminent too but it is for a higher pay so the person Is happy with the change. Saturn always seeks to make some change in the significance to the house he is transiting In. (His 4Hof.Simha). Ketu, which is capable ofgiving events quite suddenly also may be responsible If you look at the number of planets he is going to transit from end of April, 2008 lor the next one and halfyears. Natal Sun, his 4L, Mercury, his 2L and SL and Venus his LL as well as 6L Is this not a classic case of all the changes he has undergone in this past one month? Change in residence, his increased pay, being away from his children, his getting a better position as a Manager and the job change.

There were many other things which were discussed regarding his superiors and trouble from them for him in his new job, his own authority being questioned and a possibility Of his leaving this job also after 1.5 years which are all yet to take place and hence all I and he can now do is to wait and watch how things go for him. Illustration 2

Notice how Mars, Rahu and Ketu are on zero degrees which I made use of in a different way for this chart besides using these wonderful nadi techniques by Gopal. This is the horoscope of a male who married one of the girls in our relatives circle. He had dropped by at our place (19th jan, 2006) just a few days after their marriage. I saw his horoscope and told him there was a job change and wondered as he was already well employed as permanent staff in a nationalised bank in Kerala; a child waiting to Mars Ven(R}

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be born very soon in his case. The marriage was just a few days old then! Also did he have plans of either buying or renovating his present old house? He was surprised about all the points being right just a few minutes after I cast his horoscope in front of him at our place. I was not privy to his horoscope before the girl's marriage and did not know any details about him. All I could then see was his 4L and 5L in his lOH of profession, in Karkataka being transited by Saturn, very much upon his natal Saturn signifying major in his life now. When I hinted at the cause for his job change he not only agreed but was surprised I could sense it correctly. But he said he was not succeeding in getting a job. As I did not want to scare the newly married bride about the job change for her husband due to ladies trouble at office, I told the boy to write to me in confidence after he reached home. The following mails were an exchange between us in Feb and March, 2006 in which he wrote about himself and the things i had foretold for him as you can see. Dear Rama Maami, Happy to see your immediate feedback. Read your mail carefully. All your observations are absolutely true. I have started my career in IBS technopark and worked for around 1 year and forced to resign because of internal politics due to a lady as you rightly said. Here in this bank also I am facing the same problems due to my assistant manager who is also a lady. I am seriously thinking of shifting to anew job. I have written a test in tvm (Trivandrum) and expecting a positive result in another bank. I lost my father in 02-01-2000 and that was a shock to me. I also lost my cousin due to cancer 5 years back after my fathers death. These two incidents occurred during 2000-01. i have not replied to all your observations. Some more details later. Thanking you for taking so much care and time in sending your observations. Hoping that all are safe in Chennai. A.S. rama> wrote: March 11th 2006. dear A.S. Rama as I recall telling you that you will have the opportunity to either build a new home or renovate an old house this year itself which will be before November 2006, If you do not get an opportunity to do that then it looks quite possible towards 2008-09. (He is planning to renovate his house now- June, 2008 which he could not take up due to the birth of his son during this time).

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I think you are in for some kind of promotion job wise or some new dept change where you will get recognition as seen from 25th June 2006 onwards till about July, 2007. (He got into a new and better job in an urban bank as an officer in July, 2007) you will undergo a positive personality change also. (He's become more cheerful now as he is the only staff in his Branch Office). m this period you will get not only good job prospects but also whatever inner pain you were undergoing in the past few years also will slowly start going away which is good news. there is also indication that you will have a child born which i mentioned when you were here. (child was born after 11 months of his marriage in mid-Jan, 2006). if you have had a desire to undertake some higher education then you will fmd a way to pursue it now but with some ,, more efforts only. (he did not pursue any course) > you will also start acquiring material things related to home appliances for a comfortable living. (he did buy some gadgets for his house). After November 2006 until about May 2008 you must take care about a decrease in incomes (which could also mean your pay will be cut for loans taken or some such thing) or expenses being more than incomes also is indicated. (no confirmation on this yet) Yru must avoid verbal fights with close ones around August to December 2006. There will be many occasions when chances of fights at office and home will surface but restrain yourself as much as possible. It is good for you. Right now also at office everything is not alright since September 2004 onwards. Right? There has been a lot of office politics and gossip about some thing or the other. And you seem to have been affected very badly in many ways. Ladies in the office may also be connected with this gossip.

Take care

affly

rg Illustration 3 •Notice Mars and Venus in zero odd degrees spoiling good

yogas of setting up a home, having good married life, getting

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his mother's support and blessings. He did not get married. He is

not able to get along with his mother which he agreed was his greatest problem in life. Other than nadi techniques were used to foretell certain events but I will mention how using these nadi techniques helped me in telling him about some events one year before itself. He came back the next year also for his annual predictions. I wish to say I forecast for only one year or maximum one and half years. Here's what 1 wrote for him in my records and his responses for the same. Sat(R)

Mars

Illustration 3 18112/1971, Ket 6:40; 1---1 80E17,13N05, 1----1 Chennal, Ven Nakshatra: Moola Rah (Ke) (62.76% left) Lag Sun Moon

Lagna Sun 04°48' 01°58'

Moon 05°03'

Mer(R) Jup

Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus 00°59' 20°28' 25°45' 00°06'

Saturn 07°48'

Rahu 13°54'

Reading done for the first time on 1Oth Oct., 2006 1. You were a sick child until age 8 or 9 years. (yes) 2. You may have had to take a break before you did your post graduation studies. or you may not have been able to do your PG even though you were desirous of doing it. (yes, could not pursue pg degree though I wanted to). 3. There is indication of job breaks for you. you mentioned you were in business. even in business you may be forced to change many projects or ideas. {yes.

4.

he's in the share market and also exports some items from Chennai, is in the money-lending business also).

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were In a job then this must have been the time you must have moved out to do something on your own. it required a lot of courageous decisions on your part to take some very bold and far reaching steps. your life underwent a lot of major changes around this time. (yes, branched out on my own a little later than suggested by you). 5. From year 2000, you may have had partnerships with people and there Is also indication that you settled down to married life around this time. {no marriage yet, but was In love and Jnterestedin a girl around '" that year). 6. But once mid-2004 started your problems began slowly. You have had to face some of the worst humiliating situations in life. Your rivals might have troubled you in many ways. You felt pained at times. Your business may also have run into some problems with less Incomes or losses even. You may have faced loss of status and position.

(yes to all of this! remember its the Tr.Saturn in his 8H of Karkataka).

7. But If your business is connected to research then you may have got some good and positive breakthrough by stumbling upon some useful secrets! (no. only money lending business hence huge losses). 8. Some of elders in the family also would have faced health problems. Also there is indication of a sudden illness or even a surgery for you last year, maybe throat got affected.

(yes. throat operation is right. Ketu is in Pushyami is the hint I can give you readers).

9. But there have been positive earnings which were of sudden nature, quite unexpected during this period. Those which your rivals were about to get but you got. Their loss becoming your gain. You may have inherited a piece of an ancestral property during this time or a gift left out by an elder to you. (yes to inheritance from grandpa but no to rivals losing out to me in business). 10. From the beginning of this year you may have visited holy places. Met some gurus or been to some ashrams. got close to religious people and visited astrologers also to understand the meaning of life. you may have understood some spiritual matters more clearly with the help of spiritual people. 103

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(yes. have been to many astrologers. have also come to you now). 11. The future as I see the next year will be a mixed one. But the time has come when problems will get solved in a slow manner only and not overnight. 12. Be patient and do your karma or action without hesitating or thinking too much about quick results or returns. 13. You must control your expenses in the coming times for at least one year from now as money will not stay with you and will go in different ways. Be cautious about business deals as there could be hidden and sudden expenses involved in It. You may have to dip into your savings but you will be able to somehow manage the situation with some borrowings. Avoid speculation or if you have to do it then be cautious and patient with stocks and shares. Cost cutting necessary. Be diplomatic with people around you. This is a time when sleep could also get disturbed for one worry or the other. Take one project at a time. Go slow. Meditation will certainly help. Take care of your health. 14. However there are indications that you might get foreign contacts which will prove very useful to you. You have just a wee bit of a chance to earn big bucks from foreign countries if you pursue deals or projects. Again be careful of related expenses both planned and unplanned. I see this change for the better for you In many ways. 15. Use the coming period in a very positive manner. These are the beginning of good times and end of serious problems of the past. God will show you a fresh path and will give you leads to start afresh. You will also be able to repay your debts in a slow and steady manner to borrowers. From December, 2006 to March, 2007 is a fluid period. Later work will flow smoothly for you. You will control losses and God-willing there will be sudden improvement in business and you will start seeing gains. As a result your belief in God will lead you to go to temples and fulfil vows you might have taken in the past 2 years for whatever reasons. This is a time when you will feel a change in the way you think about your higher-ups, elderly people especially gurus and father-figures. This could be a negative type of feelings, there could be misunderstandings with them. Do not provoke them and earn their curses is the caution for you. Keep your ego a little suppressed for some more time. 104

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16. You might get new contacts around next year and prosper under new authority. 17. Please be careful with your cell phone as there is a chance of it getting lost somewhere or stolen. 18. Your computer will give problems. It would be a good idea to take a back of all computer data onto cds as you might lose all the data to computer virus during this sensitive period I have mentioned above. 19. Speak only as much as required and remain low key for your own good. if possible patch up with your brother now.

(you can see the reference to Tr.Rahu-Ketu in his 3/9 axis).

All the points in italics occurred just the way It was written beforehand itself. He lost his cell phone not once but twice. He lost all his computer data to a virus and had to replace his hard disk start from scratch. He rang up and also came the next year for another round of predictions too.

Illustration 4. reading done on 6th June, 2008. Mrs.M.R. Wherever 1 have used Gopal's nadi techniques i am marking the same after their answer to my question (within brackets) which is listed below. t. You like to entertain guests. yes 2. You get angry very quickly. yes, but only sometimes! 3. You are proud of your wealth and family. No. I don't have much wealth to feel happy about. 4. You feel you have a lot of health problems. Yes. I feel I cannot manage anymore with my problems. 5. Within 1 1/2 years of marriage you lost a dose relative from your in-laws side, most probably your mother-in-law's side of family, or your own mother's family. Yes. my husband's maternal uncle died soon after our marriage. 6.Child pregnancy and later delivery was difficult for you with either ceasarian or forceps for at least two children. yes. both ceasarian births and difficult. 7. One pregnancy must have failed due to some health reasons

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Moon Ket

Ju Illustration 4 August24,1954 Lag 5:00:44; 77 E 19' 00", 9 N 44' 00" 1----1 Chlnnamanur, Sun kambam, thenl, Mer Unknown Mars Rah

Sat

Ven

tor you.

yes. abortion. 8.

You had longed for a son very much.

yes. but no son for us. 9. Your spouse will not listen to what you say. yes. he is the person who decides everything in the family. 10. You will depend more on god fo; your peace of mind.

Was wavering when asked this question. says lost faith in god the past few years. 1 I. To get your own house you would have struggled. may have bought} an old house and remodelled it to your taste also.

struggle yes. almost finalised an old house purchase but did not go in for it in the last moment but regret the same now as prices have gone up steeply. 12.

yes.

Not so happy with your own parents.

13. You will learn new things.very quickly.

yes.

14.

yes.

Speak sweetly but you are strict also at the same time.

I 5. More mental worries and tensions towards mid 2002 onwards.

yes. (Saturn transit in her 12Hcontaining 3 planets; Moon, Jupiter and Ketu).

16. Started having problems with co-borns towards end of 199798. yes. (this is purely looking at the change to Mercury Maha dasha

which is both the 3L as well as the 12L).

I 7. Even thought of or went to the extent of sending legal notice or

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filing case against them. Yes. very true. but dint send a notice at the last moment. 18. Did you have any surgery or health problem during this period? mid 2002 to mid 2004. Yes. mental worries but no surgery. (tr.Saturn upon LL Moon karaka of mind, Jupiter the 6L of ailments and Ketu a malefic) 19. You became spiritual in the year 2002. visited more temples than before for peace of mind. Yes. but left going to temples as I lost faith in god now. (tr Jupiter upon natal Ketu). 20. Towards 2004 you may have changed your residence. this residence may be near some water source or lake, pond and quite airy also. yes. house is near a big municipal water tank. (as tr Saturn entered karkataka her lagna she had changed her residence to yet another house). 21. You should keep away from the lives of your husband and children and allow them also to make decisions on their own. the children especially will rebel you if you don't allow them some freedom. are you also very worried about your husband's overall health? yes. certainly. children do complain that I am too strict. 22. From 2004 onwards your personality and attitude has changed very much for the better. yes. but no! 23. Only towards May, 2007 you got some relief from some wornes. no. 24 2007 onwards you have had to change your diet and eating habits. Yes. now have changed my diet from the past, (tr Saturn in second house with Ketu keeping company) 25. Too much fond of sweets? love food. Yes. i just love sweets. love food. true. 26. There has been some relief about a money matter from mid 2007 onwards for you. no. not much. 27. This is a time when you will have a lot of interactions with your co-borns. will plan about money related things, will undertake 107

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short distance travels, will find that your co-borns are enjoying well in their lives with their families, there will be auspicious functions In the house of your co-borns now.

Yes. after a long time i am on talking terms with my brother and sisters. yes there are many auspicious functions in my brother's and sisters' houses. all their children are married and some are in the family way now. (tr Saturn upon 3L) 28.

Did you lose your cell phone sometime recently? or did you buy a new cell phone for yourself? Did not lose cell phone. bought a cell phone for my own use. (again tr Saturn upon 3L of communications but Ketu did not seem to trouble her so no loss of any communication equipment). 29. You will hear good news from your children. there will be happy and auspicious functions in relation to your children in this period till May, 2009 .

I hope what you say will come true.

30. If you try to talk to your co-borns about your share in the property or assets belonging to your father, there is a chance you will get some amount before May, 2009 itself. in the long run It will be come to you towards mid 201 1 only. yes 1 have already started asking for my share now. (have used the sub periods of dash a alongwith rules oftransits here). 3 t. You must recite the Mahalakshrni Ashtakam daily. if possible three times daily. at least hear it on the cd or tape three times. I will do as you say. 32. If you can go to some nearby temple where there is a navagraha temple then light a lamp on Fridays to shukran between 10.30 and 11 am. Yes I will do this also. (this is for buying a house and also coming into money). 33. Hear the Aditya Hrudayam every Sunday and Wednesday through tape if you cannot learn and recite It yourself. this will give you some relief with your co-borns' attitude towards you. 1 will listen to the tape on these days. 34. Do you wear a diamond? did you buy a diamond sometime back. how was the period after you bought it and wore it? Yes bought a pair of earrings. but did not feel alright with it so we returned it back to the shop soon after. May the Goddess make you happy, peaceful and give you good health and prosperity. 108

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Mahalakshmi Gopalakrishnan, Chennai. Any more questions you want to ask me specifically? She says please tell me about my daughter.

One lookat Mars in the 6H made me askJ ''Is she sick, which is quite a mystery about why the ailment came at all?" Yes. very true. 5 years back. I ask whether there's been some relieffor the past 6 months? She says yes tnere has been some relief all of a sudden these past 6 or 7 months. (tr Jupiter in Dhanus right now). But they dont know how this girl got eczema, a kind of skin allergy in the first place 5 years back. (remember the lady's worries got intense during this time. I almost cursed myself for not analysing this one carefully as tr. Saturn is aspecting her 5L and rahu from her 12H in 2002-03. But I did learn something from this lapse!). She was engaged to be married and after this occured the groom's party went back on its promise. I just left it at that as they have not consulted me with the girl's horoscope. I wondered whether the girl had a Mars-Mercury combination in a fiery rashi to induce this disease. When the mother asked me what she should do to overcome all this. I suggested that she light a lamp every Tuesday during Rahu Kaalam for Ma Durga between 3 pm and 4.30 pm. this will give them some mental relief by going to a temple for the problem. I have also recommended them to approach a very good homeopath who might be able to cure such a disease. 1 felt very bad for their condition and assured them that I will pray for her getting well soon. Many important points have been arrived at just by using Copal's nadi techniques which are so easy and work really well for me in analysing any chart as you can see with this latest chart which 1 analysed just today for Mrs. M.R. Mere Mer 9th apr.1999 to 9th sept,2001 Ket 9th sept 2001 to 6th sept,2002 Yen 6th sept 2002 to 5th aug, 2005 Sun 5th aug, 2005 to 1Oth May ,2006 Moon 10th May,2006to 13th0ct,2007 Mars 13th QC:t,2007 to 9th Oct, 2008 Rah 9th Oct,2Q08 to 25th Apr, 201 1 Jup 25th Apr, 2011 to 2nd Aug, 2013 Sat 2nd Aug,2013 to 9th apr, 2016. END 109

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